December, 2018

Week of Prayer for International Missions and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

December 2—9, 2018

Every Church. Every Nation.

It’s more than a catch phrase. It’s at the core of what we do. We believe every church—and every church member—has a critical role to play in bringing the gospel to the world. Your church’s participation in the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is a key part of that.

Your Gifts Transform Lives

Because you and your church give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, IMB missionaries can take the gospel to unreached peoples around the world. Every dollar you give makes a difference, because 100% of the money collected goes to the work of reaching every nation.

The Story of Lottie Moon

In the 1800s, a missionary named Lottie Moon wrote letters from China urging American churches to fund more overseas workers. After Lottie’s death on the mission field, an offering was started in her name. The offering was established to empower international mission efforts for Southern Baptists.

2019 Bi-vocational Ministers & Wives Retreat January 24-26, 2019

Music Road Hotel & Conference Center, Pigeon Forge

Cost is $225 and covers hotel, meals and breaks. Nolachucky paid $100 deposit for those who contacted our office. Final balance of $125 is due by December 10, 2018 (to Tennessee Baptist Mission Board) to reserve the room.

This new church plant will be meeting at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) building on the Walters State campus on Sunday evenings, Dec. 2 & 16 at 6 pm. Rev. Chuck Mills is the church planter/pastor. During the service, there will be a program for kids to fifth grade led by Chuck’s wife, Leigh Ann. Beginning in January, the church will meet each Sunday at 6 pm. Website: epmorristown.com.

Evangelism Emphasis

An Extraordinary Journey will inspire your members and reach your community with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Order a free digital download (available through 12/31/18) of the program at BillyGraham.org/film and encourage your congregation to invite lost loved ones to see it.

Harvest Day—January 27, 2019—Will you consider partnering with one of our Tennessee Vocational Evangelists for a Harvest Day on Jan. 27, 2019? You can download tools and resources from the REACHING APP to assist you in preparing for that day. Preparation is essential for the day to be the most fruitful.

Visit www.tnbaptist.org and search “Vocational Evangelist Directory” to find the names of TN Vocational Evangelists.

A Ministry of Manley Baptist Church, led by Tim and Lisa Balough, begins a new series of 16 sessions on Jan. 9. They invite anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one to attend any or all of these sessions at Manley Baptist Church, Room 229 from 6-8 pm:

1/9/19 Is This Normal? 1/16/19 Challenges of Grief 1/23/19 The Journey of Grief, Pt. 1 1/30/19 The Journey of Grief, Pt. 2

For more information, contact Tim's cell (423) 277-6681 or

Lisa's cell (423) 438-2150.

Nolachucky Baptist Association

Office will be CLOSED

December 24—January 1, 2019

For the Christmas & New Years Holidays

The next newsletter will be published in late January.

Women on Mission Winter Celebration Tuesday, January 8, 10:00 A.M.

Buffalo Trail Baptist Church

1829 Sherwood Drive, Morristown

Buffalo Trail women will provide soups for the fellowship lunch. Everyone is asked to bring sandwiches or finger foods.

Nolachucky Missionary Kid (MK) Assignment

Gabi Mirabella, a Freshman at Union University, is the MK assigned to Nolachucky Association for this year. Please encourage Gabi throughout the school year with notes, emails, gift cards, goodie packages, etc. as her parents serve with the International Mission Board.

You can mail cards and packages to Gabi at UU 2010, 1050 Union University Dr., Jackson, TN 38305 or send encouraging messages by email at: the gabigurl@gmail.com

Missionary Highlight Bryan & Whitney Jackson IMB Missionaries—Japan

Bryan and Whitney have spent the last year in Japan learning a new language and culture while serving our Lord. Pray for them as they continue learning the language as that is key to communicating and sharing the gospel with the people of Japan. Pray for God to remind them during the holiday season of all that they have in which to be thankful. Ask that all missionar ies around the wor ld would be comforted dur ing what can be a difficult and lonely season. Pray they will be diligent in every opportunity during this season.

RECYCLE YOUR CHURCH LITERATURE

The next opportunity to recycle outdated church literature and materials through CROSS Ministries is the first two weeks of December. Please bring materials to the Nolachucky office by December 11. Thanks!

Nolachucky Disaster Relief Trainings for 2019

More volunteers are needed!

Jan. 19, 2019—Alpha Baptist Church DR Introduction/Recertification, Chainsaw Operation and Safety (classroom), Damage Assessment, Flood Recovery, Mass Feeding, Rebuild, Skid Steer/Forklift, and Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism.

Feb. 16—Manley Baptist Church Introduction/Recertification, Bucket Truck (classroom), Ashout Recovery, Chainsaw Operation & Safety (classroom), Damage Assessment, Flood Recovery, Form Stack (Bring cell phone or computer), Shower & Laundry, Skid-steer/Forklift (Hands-on), and Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism.

Mar. 15 & 16—Carson Springs Conf. Center, Newport

Bucket Truck A & B classroom & hands-on, and Chainsaw hands-on. (Classroom training Friday night, Hands-on training on Saturday.)

Registration Forms can be completed by going to: www.tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/ and following the instructions.

Nolachucky / East Tennessee Disaster Relief Volunteers

Respond to Hurricane Michael

Pastor Rick McAbbe of Walnut Hill Baptist Church, Harriman, delivered this trailer filled with supplies and also presented a $6,600 check to Don Owen to assist with the Disaster Relief efforts.

Larry Burnett took the box truck loaded with supplies to Panama City, FL. At right, Larry presented a check to Ilea Faircloth to assist the Bay Education Foundation help displaced school teachers replace much needed teacher supplies.

The needs in the hurricane areas continue to be great. Thank you for your donations and prayers. Please continue to pray for the victims and the volunteers who travel to assist in the devastated areas.

Donations are still being accepted. Please make checks to Nolachucky Disaster Relief to assist with expenses related to the disaster relief efforts. Please mail checks to PO Box 326, Morristown, TN 37815.

Blessing Panama City’s Children

Bay County School system is working to “salvage” Christmas for many of the students in Panama City. They are collecting new packaged toys and gifts for babies through high school students. Gift items should be in the $15-$25 range and should be in their original package and not be wrapped. All items need to be delivered to God’s Warehouse by noon on Dec. 12 for shipment to Panama City. Financial donations to assist with shipping expense should be made to Nolachucky Association for “Blessing PC Children”.

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday January 20, 2019

It’s time for the annual Baby Bottle and Diaper Drive for the Pregnancy Crisis Center. These funds are used to support our ultrasound ministry and purchase diapers and other items needed by the clients ministered to by the PCC.

Sanctity of Life bulletin inserts and baby bottles will be available at the Nolachucky Association office beginning in early January.

Thank you for supporting the lives that are saved and changed through this ministry. Pray for the staff and volunteers as they continue to see babies born and mothers born again.

Memphis Ministry Tour February 5, 2019

9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Memphis Needs Jesus!

Home to 1,000,000 people

Largest City in TN

45 Languages Represented

Over half the population needs to know Christ personally

GERMANY Vision Tour March 25—April 1, 2019

Cost: $1200 + airfare (Must have valid passport)

Purpose: Explore opportunities to share the gospel.

For more info about either of these tours or to register, contact Heather Beard, Ministry Assistant, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board at 615.371.2061 or hbeard@tnbaptist.org.

WSCC Expo Center, White Pine

Please be praying about how your church will be involved with this area-wide crusade to reach our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There will be many opportunities to serve during this time.

Director of Missions David Hawkins Office phone: 423-586-7331 Cell phone: 423-258-8891 Email: nolbapt@musfiber.com

Secretary/Clerk/Treasurer Susie M. DuBois Phone: 423-586-7331 Fax: 423-586-7334 Web site: www.nolachuckybaptistassociation.org Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

304 Calvary Drive

P.O. Box 326

Morristown, TN 37815-0326

Return Service Requested

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Morristown, TN Permit No. 176

Nolachucky Baptist Association

MINISTERS CONFERENCE

Each Monday, 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 3 Christmas Celebration with John Greene, Music Minister, First Baptist Church followed by our annual Christmas lunch.

2018 Ministers Conference Officer Dr. Kenny Boling

Conferences Resume January 7, 2019

Pastors & Wives Birthdays and Anniversaries

Celebrating Anniversaries in December:

Dec. 8 ................................... Rev. & Mrs. O’Dell Davidson

Dec. 20 ........................... Dr. & Mrs. Larry Parrott, Calvary

Celebrating Anniversaries in January: Jan. 6 .................................. Rev. & Mrs. Travis Henderson

Celebrating Birthdays in December:

Dec. 7 .................. Mrs. Erika Jerezano, La Gran Comision

Dec. 8 .......................... Mrs. Jama Davidson, Roe Junction

Dec. 27 ................................. Rev. Sonny Davis, Fernwood

Dec. 29 .......... Mrs. Teresa Lyons, International Fellowship

Dec. 30 ................................. Rev. David Williams, Hillcrest

Celebrating Birthdays in January: Jan. 3 ....................................... Rev. Scott Helton, Fairfield

Jan. 4 ........................................ Mrs. Judy Williams, Grace

Jan. 8 ............................... Rev. Ross Woody, Rocky Point

Jan. 8 ....................... Mrs. Veronica Hawkins, DOM’s Wife

Jan. 12 ..................... Rev. Scott Farmer, Robertson Creek

Jan. 19 ....................................Mrs. Vicky Bunch, Highland

Jan. 26 ............................. Mrs. Christina Webb, Westview

Jan. 31 ............................ Rev. James Williams, Jr., Grace

IMB Missionaries with ties to Nolachucky Association:

Dec. 3 .......................................... Michelle Milam, Portugal

Dec. 29 ............................................. Andy Milam, Portugal

Jan. 13 ............................ Kirsten Naude, MK, South Africa

Jan. 29 ............................ Trevor Naude, MK, South Africa

A Call to Fast and Pray for Revival

Noon Hour

Thursdays at 12 noon at Nolachucky Office 304 Calvary Drive, Morristown, TN