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In This Issue
This Month's Focus ChurchWMU Happenings
Important Dates for May
Sunday, May 3 Senior Adult Sunday
Monday,May 4 Ministers' Conference Bellevue Baptist Church 11:30 a.m. Ron Roy, Speaker
Tuesday, May 5 MSBA Staff Meeting MSBA Office ‐ 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 7 National Day of Prayer
Sunday, May 10 Mothers' Day
Sunday, May 10‐Sunday, May 17 Associational Emphasis Week
Monday, May 11 Ministers' Conference Bellevue Baptist Church 11:30 a.m. Angelo Conway, Speaker Tuesday, May 12 MSBA Staff Meeting MSBA Office ‐ 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 18 Administrative Leadership Council Bellevue Baptist Church Fireside Room B ‐ 10:00 a.m.
Ministers' Conference Bellevue Baptist Church 11:30 a.m. Randy Poole, Speaker
Tuesday, May 19 MSBA Staff Meeting MSBA Office ‐ 9:00 a.m.
Monday, May 25
Vol. 10, Issue 5 May 2015
A Word from the Executive Director of MissionsDr. Mitch Martin, Executive Director of Missions
April was a busy month across the Mid‐South. The association sponsoredtwo huge events: The C2M Conference and the Hickory Hill Festival.Both events were a lot of fun and well attended. Volunteers from over50 churches served at the Hickory Hill Festival, and over 150 decisionswere made.
Instead of me trying to describe how God blessed those events, I wantyou to click below and watch two short videos. Once you view thesevideos, your heart will be thankful to God for the great things He hasdone. I would like to add my deep appreciation to the association staffand scores of volunteers who worked so hard behind the scenes to makeeach of these events a smashing success. God is working in our midst.Let's stay faithful to the Lord ‐ the best is yet to come.
Yours for Revival,
Mitch Martin
C2M Conference:
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Memorial Day ‐ MSBA Office Closed
No Ministers' Conference
Sunday, March 29 Palm Sunday
Monday, March 30 Ministers' Conference Bellevue Baptist Church 11:30 a.m. Dale Gravatt, speaker
Opportunities Within OurChurches
Minister of YouthBroadmorr Baptist Church (P/T) Contact Jeremy Anderson at 901‐381‐3970 or [email protected].
Minister of Music/Youth (F/T)Oakland Baptist Church Send resume to Jason Evans at [email protected]. Minister of Music/Worship LeaderFirst Baptist Church, Hickory Withe Send resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Berclair Baptist Church (P/T) Contact Church Office at 901‐683‐3585 or The Personnel Team at 901‐683‐1236.
First Baptist, Hickory Withe (F/T) Send resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Providence Baptist Church (P/T) Contact church office at 901‐937‐ 5115 or send resume to [email protected].
Children's DirectorUnion Ave. Baptist Church (P/T) Send resume to [email protected]. Nursery Worker/ChildcareBalmoral Baptist Church (M‐F, 9‐6) Contact Connie at 901‐754‐2302.
Berclair Baptist Church Contact the Personnel Committee at 901‐683‐3585.
Covenant Baptist ChurchSunday PM and Wednesday PM Contact Keith Flippin at 901‐853‐0700 or [email protected].
Gracepoint Baptist Church (Sun.: a.m./p.m.; Wed: p.m. Contact the church office at 901‐755‐7660 or [email protected]. PianistCordova Baptist Church (P/T)
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C2M Conference
The C2M Conference was held Monday, April 13, at GermantownBaptist Church. Close to 400 people attended and learned moreabout mission opportunities in the Mid‐South Associatiion.Thanks to all those who led breakout sessions and served invarious other capacities.
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Call 901‐754‐1064 or mail resume to P.O. Box 174, Cordova, TN 38088.
Gateway B.C. (P/T) Contact Phil McKibben at 901‐837‐8087 or 901‐ 937‐9682.
Hartland Baptist Church (P/T) Contact Pastor Chip Taylor at 901‐598‐6030. If your church has filled a position, pleasecall 901‐373‐6161 to remove it from the list.
Ignite Mid‐SouthFocus Churches for 2015
Believer's ChoiceBalmoral
Cherry RoadColonial
Community of BelieversGermantown KoreanKingdom FellowshipMonument of LovePursuit Memphis
RidgewaySpirit of the Word
Volunteer Opportunity
The Mid‐South BaptistAssociation is accepting
applications for part‐timevolunteers to assist in
the office. If you are interested,contact
Grace at 901‐373‐6161 [email protected].
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I have been a Baptist all my life. There's no telling how manyassociational meetings I have participated in over the years. TheC2M Conference was a cutting edge, relevant meeting. I wouldencourage every church to seriously consider making this event apriority."
Dr. Chuck Herring, Collierville First Baptist Church
Hickory Hill Festival
The Hickory Hill Evangelistic Festival was held Saturday, April25. Volunteers from more than 30 churches were involved, andover 150 decisions were made. Thanks to all those whoparticipated and served.
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Mid South Baptist Association
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May Ministers'Conference Schedule
The Mid‐South Baptist Ministers' Conferencemeets each Monday at Bellevue BaptistChurch. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m., andthe cost is $5.50 per person.
May 4
Ron Roy
What a joy to see believers working together in unity for thepurpose of evangelism and community impact. ‐ Dr. David Leavell, FBC Millington
I love seeing ethnic diversity. The diversity and unity among thechurches filled my heart with joy. ‐ Mondonico Williams, Pursuit Memphis
The greatest love came down on Hickory Hill on Saturday. ‐ Abraham Song, Germantown Korean Baptist Church
The Hickory Hill Festival was a tremendous showing of goodwilltoward the Hickory Hill Community. Churches worked together,and God was honored. I was able to give one 15‐year‐old youngman a ride home to a nearby neighborhood. He was like ripefruit after participating in the festival. I believe his 'sinner'sprayer' was genuine. It has to be worth it all when even a smallnumber of people are saved! ‐ Dr. Ashley Ray, Ridgeway Baptist Church
Balmoral Baptist Church had a good group to participate in theFestival on April 25. We were thrilled to see many young peoplepray to receive Christ, and one of our own youth made aprofession of faith as a result. ‐ John Yarbrough, Balmoral Baptist Church
It was a great way to share the gospel in a tangible way with theHickory Hill community. Now, I pray that the Lord of theHarvest would graciously water the seed that was sown! ‐ Dan Morgan, Cherry Road Baptist Church
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May 11Angelo Conway
May 18
Randy Poole
May 25Memorial Day Holiday
No Ministers' Conference
National Day of Prayer
The 64th annual National Day ofPrayer, May 7, 2015, will haveprofound significance for ourcountry. It is an unprecedentedopportunity to see the Lord's healingand renewing power made manifestas we call on citizens to humblycome before His throne. The theme for 2015 is Lord, HearOur Cry, emphasizing the need forindividuals, corporately andindividually, to place their faith inthe unfailing character of theirCreator, who is sovereign overall governments, authorities,and men. To further highlight thetheme, we've chosen I Kings 8:28 asour Scripture for this year: "Hearthe cry and the prayer that your
Needs and Resources
Hope Home Memphis is seeking short‐ or long‐term houseparents forfour young, school‐age children. Visit www.hopehomememphis.org formore information.
Are you interested in beginning a Cancer Ministry in your church?Michael E. Lariviere and Judy Lariviere, both cancer survivors, lead anongoing support group at Bartlett Hills Baptist Church. They would liketo share with other churches how they began this ministry in theirchurch. They have written support materials to give you all theinformation you need and will walk you through the process. If you areinterested in this ministry, you can contact them [email protected] or bartletthills.org.
Associational Missions Emphasis
Week of Prayer and Missions Emphasis May 17‐24.
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servant is praying in your presencethis day." Visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org for more information.
Upcoming Events
Lucy Baptist Church to Host Biblical Family ConferenceLucy Baptist Church in Millington will host a Biblical Family Conference on May 1‐3. Scott and Angela VanNestewill be the leaders. They will teach on equipping families to better understand and apply Biblical principles ofparenting for everyday life. There is no cost to attend. Call 901‐872‐0623 or e‐mail [email protected] formore information.
Senior Adult Tune ShareSenior Adult Tune Share will be held Tuesday, May 5, at 10:00 a.m., at Faith Baptist Church, Bartlett. Lunch willbe a Mexican‐style meal and costs $8 per person.
2015 PNA Senior Adult ExpoThe Professional Network on Aging will hold its 2015 Senior Expo on Thursday, May 5, from 9:00 a.m.‐2:00 p.m.,at Bellevue Baptist Church. Visit www.pnamidsouth.org for more information. First Baptist Church, Olive Branch to Offer Southern Gospel ConcertFirst Baptist Church, Olive Branch, MS will host a "Friends Together" Concert featuring New Ground, fromScottsboro, AL and Southern Image, from Tupelo, MS on Saturday night, May 9. The concert will begin at 6:00p.m. The church is located at 9155 Highland St., Olive Branch, MS. There is no cost, however a love offering willbe received. Call 662‐231‐2341 for more information.
Ridgeway Baptist Church to Host Jack May DayOn Sunday, May 17, Ridgeway Baptist Church will celebrate and honor the Christian ministry of Jack and ErleneMay. After worship, guests will enjoy a free country dinner (catfish or chicken) and program. There will betestimonies and music by the Call to Worship Quartet from Colonial Baptist Church. The festivities will alsoinclude special guests touched by Bro. Jack during his ministries at Speedway Church, Broadmoor Church,Whitten Road Church, Colonial Church, Ridgeway Church and others. Morning worship will begin at 10:15, and thecountry dinner and activities will be from noon‐2:00 p.m. The church is located at 2500 Ridgeway Rd. Pleaseregister for lunch no later than May 10 at www.ridgewaybaptist.org (click the Jack May banner) or call thechurch office at 901‐761‐1110.
Ellendale Baptist Church to Celebrate 60th AnniversaryEllendale Baptist Church in Bartlett will celebrate their 60th Anniversary on Sunday, May 17. Sunday School willbegin at 9:00 a.m. A fellowship time will follow at 9:30 a.m., and worship will begin at 10:00 a.m. Former PastorDr. Glen Putnam will be bringing the message and a Homecoming Choir will be leading in worship. A free BBQlunch will begin at noon at Shepherd's Field (across the street from the church) and an afternoon of music andactivities are planned. All former members are invited and encouraged to attend. Visit www.ebcbartlett.org orcall 901‐386‐4676 for more information.
Eureka True Vine Baptist Church Celebrates Anniversary and Cornerstone LayingThe Eureka True Vine Baptist Church will celebrate their 42nd Anniversary on Sunday, May 17, at 3:00 p.m.Special guests will be the New Rock Hill Baptist Church from Sardis, MS. Pastor Charles Becton is the SeniorShepherd of the church. The theme is "We Have Come This Far by Faith." The next week on Sunday, May 24, at2:30 p.m., the congregation will celebrate their New Facility Church Cornerstone Laying and DedicationCeremony. Special guests will be the Semmes Street Baptist Church, led by Sr. Pastor Rev. Terry Williams. Thetheme for the day will be "Building the House on The Rock ‐ Psalm 188:22" The TN Masonic Lodge will assist inconducting the ceremony. The public is invited to attend both events.
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Focus Church ‐ Monument of Love
by Stuart McCollough
"Rebirth, Rebrand and Rebuild" ‐ that is the theme themembers of Monument of Love Church are focusing on in2015. Situated in the Bethel Grove/Orange Moundcommunities of Memphis, the church is ready to step outand reach the lost and hopeless that surround theirfacilities. Senior Pastor Derrick Jones is excited aboutwhat the future holds as they seek to follow God's directionand leading. Monument of Love Baptist Church was organized in 1984as Fitzgerald Community Baptist Church and was part ofthe National Baptist Convention. In 1988, the church choseto affiliate with the Southern Baptist Convention. Twoyears later the name was changed to Monument of LoveBaptist Church. Pastor Lawrence Hudson was the foundingpastor and served the church for 30 years before hisretirement last year. He still serves as Pastor Emeritus.
Around the time of the name change, Lamar Heights Baptist Church had voted to merge with Cherry Road BaptistChurch leaving their large facility on Lamar Ave. vacant. Church leaders wanted an African‐Americancongregation that would be committed to the community to use the building to continue to reach theneighborhood. After Monument of Love rented the facilities for several months, the Lamar Heights group decidedto let the church meet there for free and later signed the buildings over to the new congregation. Senior Pastor Derrick Jones grew up in Memphis and attended Memphis State Campus School and White StationMiddle and High Schools. He graduated college from Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL.He accepted the "Memphis Challenge" to return to Memphis and give back to the city where he grew up. Hebecame an Associate Pastor at Monument of Love in 1996 and served under Rev. Hudson's leadership for 18 yearsbefore becoming Senior Pastor in June, 2014. Bro. Derrick has a love for his congregation and a commitment tomissions, church growth and Bible study. As a new Senior Pastor, Bro. Derick was excited for the opportunity for Monument of Love to become one ofthis year's focus churches. He is seeking to have a better understanding of the Association and a higher level ofpresence in the Association. He hopes that the process will bring focus to the church and provide practices andpolicies that will continue to grow the church and equip the saints. The church is involved in several ministries and seeking to start several more. Every Thursday, in conjunctionwith the Memphis Food Bank, the church operates a Food Pantry that serves between four and 10 families a week.A clothes closet ministry also helps families in need in the community. A group of members visits a local nursinghome on the second Sunday of each month to minister and provide the Lord's Supper for the residents. For the pastthree years, the church has hosted the Bethel Grove Community Health Fair and Festival. This year's event isscheduled for July. Another new ministry is the Virtuous Beacon Association, a Women's Domestic Abuse Ministry.There are over 15,000 calls to the Memphis Police Department each year concerning domestic abuse. The churchhopes that by providing work training and job placement services for women at risk, that that number can bereduced. Bro. Derrick wants people to know that Monument of Love Baptist Church is very friendly and memberspractice "radical hospitality." They are becoming more mission minded and are open to developing qualityrelationships with other congregations to work together for special events. They have a dynamic praise andworship ministry that consists of a blended‐syle of worship. His prayer is that they would transition to what Godwould have them to do for the next 30 years. Visit www.monumentoflove.org for more information about thechurch.
WMU Happenings
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