Baptist Associations 7103 DeSiard Street Monroe LA 71203
Phone: 318.537.9548 Fax: 318.537.9581
Jerry W. Price Associational Missionary
Glenda Suggs Ministry Assistant
Email:
Website: www.nelba.net
June 2019
The C
onnection
Northeast Louisiana and Morehouse
Baptist Associations
Vacation Bible School Dates Announced!
Church Date Time
Mt. Vernon June 2–7 6:00–8:30 P.M. Bethel, W. Monroe June 3–7 6:00–8:30 P.M.
Cedar Crest June 3–7 8:30 A.M.–12 NOON Cypress—Children’s VBS June 3–7 5:30–8:00 P.M.
First, W. Monroe June 3–7 9:00 A.M.–12 NOON North Monroe, Monroe June 3–7 8:30 A.M.–12 NOON
Cheniere June 9–13 5:30–8:00 P.M.
Cherry Ridge, Bastrop June 9–13 5:00–8:00 P.M.
Loch Arbor June 9–14 6:00–8:30 P.M.
McClendon June 10–13 6:00–8:00 P.M.
Bonita Road, Bastrop June 10–14 6:00–9:00 P.M.
Cypress—Youth VBS June 10–14 5:30–8:00 P.M.
Fair Park June 10–14 8:30 A.M.–12 NOON First, Calhoun June 10–14 9:00 A.M.–12 NOON Highland June 10–14 8:00 A.M.–12 NOON North Monroe, Bastrop June 10–14 5:30–8:30 P.M.
Bayou Oaks June 17–20 9:00 A.M.–12 NOON First West Fairbanks June 17–20 6:00–8:00 P.M.
New Chapel Hill June 17–21 8:30 A.M.–12 NOON
Bethel, Bastrop June 24–28 9:00 – 11:30 A.M. Greater New Antioch June 24–28 5:00–8:00 P.M.
Lakeshore June 24–28 8:30 A.M.–12 NOON
Ouachita July 8–12 6:00–8:30 P.M.
Parkview July 15–18 8:30 A.M.–12 NOON Ridge Avenue July 15–19 5:30–8:30 P.M.
Victory July 28–31 5:30–8:00 P.M.
First West Calhoun July 31–Aug 2 6:00–8:00 P.M.
The annual
Southern Baptist Convention
June 11 – 12
Birmingham, Alabama
Morning Service: 8 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. Afternoon Service: 2:30 – 6:15 P.M.
Everyone is invited!
To vote you must be elected as a Messenger by your church and have a Messenger Card.
WMU Annual Meeting June 9 – 10
Birmingham, AL
Pray for the Convention!
Congratulations on your June anniversary!
From the Associational
Missionary Jerry W. Price
Randy Burdeaux, pastor ~ 10 years ~ Mt. Vernon, West Monroe
Mary Ann Butler, secretary ~ 14 years ~ Lakeshore, Monroe
Beth Chandler, education minister ~ 34 years ~ Lakeshore, Monroe
Scarlyte Collette, children’s minister ~ 2 years ~ First, Swartz
Kelli DeBord, lead pastor’s administrative assistant, 5 years ~ First, West Monroe
Aaron Dickinson, pastor ~ 4 years ~ First, Swartz James Doughty, pastor ~ 3 years ~ First, Monroe Jarrett Fix, associate pastor and student pastor ~ 8 years
~ Cedar Crest ~ West Monroe Jay George, singles pastor ~ 10 years ~ North Monroe,
Monroe. He also serves as director for the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Extension in our area.
Scottie Gray, pastor ~ 2 years ~ New Hope, Monroe Garrett Henson, preteen ministry associate ~ 1 year ~
North Monroe, Monroe DeWayne Kelly, youth minister ~ 3 years ~ Oak Grove,
Eros Larry Linson, pastor ~ 12 years ~ Highland Park, Monroe Taylor Lollis, office assistant ~ 1 year ~ First West
Counseling Center Chad McClurg, director ~ 6 years ~ Baptist Collegiate
Ministry, University of Louisiana, Monroe David McCormick, missions pastor ~ 8 years ~ North
Monroe, Monroe Waylon McCormick, associate pastor/worship leader ~
2 years ~ Ouachita, West Monroe Jeff McPherson, facilities manager ~ 1 year ~ North
Monroe, Monroe Connie Powell, finance director ~ 18 years ~ First, West
Monroe John Russell, pastor ~ 1 year ~ Greater New Antioch,
Monroe Kevin Stewart, lead pastor ~ 7 years ~ McClendon, West
Monroe Lori Tullos, youth minister ~ 4 years ~ Clark Springs, Eros Neil Wigley, pastor ~ 5 years ~ Oak Grove, Eros Amanda Wilson, children’s minister ~ 3 years ~ First,
Calhoun
Summer 2019 is upon us! Opportunities abound as the churches of Northeast Louisiana and Morehouse associations gear up for this
adventuresome time of Vacation Bible Schools, mission trips, summer camps, and a host of other events and activities. Please keep your Associational Center informed of the exciting ways God moves in and through your congregation. We are anxious to hear and want to rejoice with you in the work God is doing in these times of incredible opportunity. If we can assist in any way, please contact us. One of Southern Baptists’ major events occurs in June each year. It is the time set aside to celebrate what it means to be a Southern Baptist. Our annual Southern Baptist Convention will be held in Birmingham, Alabama on June 11 – 12. The theme for this year is GOSPEL: Above All taken from 1 Corinthians 15:3 – 4. The convention provides occasion to hear reports of our cooperative work plus innovative ways to reach our world that is lost without Jesus. Updated information on the current strategies of the SBC entities will be presented and messengers will be given the opportunity to hear some powerful preaching from convention leaders. The Southern Baptist Convention also provides a time to enjoy fellowship with missions partners from around the globe. It is my hope that many of our churches will provide for their pastors and leaders to attend and participate. As we all share in the vast array of summer activities let me say again, thank you so much for your faithful support of associational missions. Remember, we can accomplish much more for the Kingdom of God as we network our resources and build lasting relationships among our congregations. Wishing you a refreshing and fruitful summer!
2019 R. David Terry Offering
$1,284.05 as of May 20, 2019
Balance on Building Loan:
$99,546.45 as of May 20, 2019
With Sympathy
Love and sympathy are extended to Beverly
Shoemaker and family in the death of her mother,
Sherry Sims. Mrs. Sims served as an International
Mission Board missionary to Ghana, West Africa
for many years. Beverly serves as secretary at
Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Churches Connecting
Liberty, Calhoun—Welcome to Chad Jackson, pastor! He will begin June 1. Clark Springs, Eros—Welcome to Bodie Spicer, interim pastor! Highland, West Monroe—June Etier retired as secretary after serving over 51 years! Welcome to Beverly Shoemaker who is the new secretary! Ridge Avenue, West Monroe—Charlotte Rogers and Jean Gianaris are retiring. Charlotte served for 18 years as secretary and Jean served for 45 years as financial secretary. Thank you ladies! Mt. Vernon, West Monroe—Bobby Blasingame resigned as student minister to accept the same position at Crossgate Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Parkview, Monroe—Kick-off Party for VBS is Sunday, July 14 at 5 P.M. VBS is July 15 – 18 with Family Night Program and Supper on Thursday, July 18 at 6 P.M.
Highland, West Monroe—VBS is June 10 – 14 from 8 A.M. to 12 NOON. Early drop off is available at 7:30 A.M.
Preschool 4 through Grade 8 are invited. Victory, Monroe—One set of aluminum stadium seats for sale. $800. Like new. We don’t have room for them. Contact Phyllis at the church at 318.345.0943. Mt. Vernon, West Monroe—Seeking a full-time student minister. Send resumes to Student Minister Search Committee, 215 Mt. Vernon Ch. Rd., West Monroe LA 71292.
Positions Available: Pastor—Northeast: Berean, Clark Springs, Emmanuel Morehouse: Greenacres Music—Northeast: First Swartz, Peniel, Victory Morehouse: Bethel Youth—Northeast: Mt. Vernon, New Hope, Ouachita Children—Northeast: Cheniere Receptionist—Northeast: First, West Monroe
Connection Deadline: June 15!
Campus Cottage Parents Needed!
Louisiana Baptist Children's Home & Family Ministries, Monroe, Louisiana
Husband and wife team needed. Full-time position includes salary, benefits, paid vacation and training. Provide love, care, and hope in Christ to children in need. Applicants should not have children living at home under the age of 18. Must have a sense of call and commitment to a ministry of service to children and be an active member of a local Southern Baptist church. Please send resume to Dr. Perry Hancock at [email protected] or Susan Nolan at [email protected] or mail to PO Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-4196.
4th Annual Progressive
5 Church Revival
August 4 – 8
Sunday 6 P.M. Oak Hill Baptist Church Speaker: Ken Ronaghan Pastor: Andy Myrick
Monday 7 P.M. New Friendship Baptist Church Speaker: Andy Myrick Pastor: Todd Wooden
Tuesday 7 P.M. Bonita Baptist Church Speaker: Todd Wooden Pastor: Ken Ronaghan
Wednesday 7 P.M. Horseshoe Baptist Church Speaker: Luther Sanson Pastor: Bob Lonadier
Thursday 7 P.M. Twin Oaks Baptist Church Speaker: Bob Lonadier Pastor: Luther Sanson
It’s a Girl for the Price Family!
Congratulations to Jerry and Suzanne Price on the birth of their 18th grandchild, Emmeline Jane, on April 24. She weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces. Proud parents are Brandon and Jennifer (Price)
Eppinette. She is also welcomed by big brother, Weston, and big sister, Vivienne. Jerry serves as associational missionary for Northeast and Morehouse Baptist associations
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Events to remember ... Morehouse Association
June 2019 9-10 WMU SBC Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL 11-12 Southern Baptist Convention, Birmingham, AL 16 Father’s Day
July 2019 4 Independence Day
Northeast Association
June 2019 9-10 WMU SBC Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL 11-12 Southern Baptist Convention, Birmingham, AL 13 Retired Ministers Fellowship, 11:15 A.M., Catfish Cabin, Monroe 16 Father’s Day 24 Pastor/Staff Fellowship, 11:30 A.M., Associations Center, Monroe
July 2019 4 Independence Day. Associations Center closed. 11 Retired Ministers Fellowship, 11:15 A.M., Catfish Cabin, Monroe 18 Finance Committee Meeting, 2 P.M., Associations Center, Monroe 22 Executive Board Meeting, 10:30 A.M., Ridge Avenue, West Monroe 22 Pastor/Staff Fellowship, 11:30 A.M., Ridge Avenue, West Monroe
Louisiana Baptists
June 2019 9-10 WMU SBC Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL 10-13 Kids Summer Camp I, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 11-12 Southern Baptist Convention, Birmingham, AL 16 Father’s Day 17-20 Kids Summer Camp 2, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 20-22 Champion’s Camp, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 25 State WMU Council Meeting, Baptist Building, Alexandria 27-29 High Pursuit Youth Camp, Tall Timbers, Woodworth
July 2019 1-5 Clear Camp 1, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 4 Independence Day 8-12 Clear Camp II, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 15-19 Clear Camp III, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 19-20 Childhood Education Workshop, North, TBD 22-25 Childhood Mission Camp, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 29-Aug 1 Kids Summer Camp 3, Tall Timbers, Woodworth 30 Louisiana Baptist Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting, Baptist Building, Alexandria
For more information or to verify status of Louisiana Baptists
events, call 1.800.622.6549 or log onto www.louisianabaptists.org.
June 16
Your heavenly Father
knows your needs.
He will always give
you all you need
from day to day.
Luke 12:30-31 TLB