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Dixie Jackson 1

Outreach Center 2-5

Women’s Ministry 6-

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Music Ministry 11-

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Men’s Ministry 13

S.O.L.O.S. / Life-

line Screening 14

Media Library 15-

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New Members 17-

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Birthdays and

Anniversaries 20

AWANA / Youth 21

Just The FACTS 22

SEPTEMBER 2019

Issue 291

Dixie Jackson Arkansas Missions

Week of Prayer September 8-15

The Dixie Jackson Arkansas Missions Offering and Week of Prayer each September is intended to highlight and encourage Gospel work that Arkansas Baptists are faithfully supporting in

our state and beyond. Arkansas Baptist churches are the partners, prayer warriors, and volunteers behind new church works, community missions like the Acts 1:8 One Day Mission

Trip, collegiate ministries, and Disaster Relief.

OUR CHURCH GOAL: $9,000

SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 8

3:30-7:00

Register at the church

office 501-922-0155

LABOR DAY

HOLIDAY

SEPTEMBER 2

OFFICE & OC

CLOSED

NO PM

Service

September 1

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Sailing into September!

A BIG THANKS to all who attended the

Women’s Retreat on August 17!

Balboa Women’s Ministry Mission Statement

“The heart of BWM is to Glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and equip women to know, love, and serve Him.”

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SEP 4 FIRST SUNDAY FOOD DONATIONS Owensville Baptist Church on Hwy 5 appreciates your donations so much. It allows them to help those needing food assistance in our area. Their food bank is open on two Saturday’s a month. THANK YOU for your generous hearts to this community mission project.

SEP 5 FIRST THURSDAY PRAYER TIME meets in the Welcome SS room at 10 am. ALL ladies of the church are invited to this hour of prayer! Contact is Darlene Phillips (922-2844).

SEP 12 GIRLS, GAMES & GOODIES from 10 am-2 pm in the Outreach Center Everyone brings her own Brown Bag lunch this month. We will enjoy morning snacks and coffee/tea/water. Thanks to everyone for bringing canned goods that are given to Harvey’s Chapel Baptist Church Food Bank in Mt. Pine. YOU are a blessing to that ministry!

If you have not signed up to attend, please call Kathy at 922-3208 or Rita at 922-5875.

SEP 19 FIDGET QUILTS SEWING DAYS in the Fellowship area from 1:00—3:30. Please give Gay Bonner a call (870-338-0082) if you are interested in attending.

SEP 26 THREADS OF HOPE AND CROCHET LADIES meet from 9am—3pm (10am—2pm for crochet group) in the Fellowship Hall. PLEASE let Sue Griggs (922- 4563) know if you will be there as morning snacks and lunch are provided.

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THREADS OF HOPE

The July meeting of Threads of HOPE was a successful day. The project was Fidget mats for Veterans.

Project kits were made and included everything required to make a Fidget mat. Volunteers were able to

make 18 fidget mats. Some of the dedicated volunteers took kits home to make additional quilts. Fidget

mats have been requested for veterans in memory-care facilities or wherever there is a need. It is a small

way for us to honor our veterans.

Jimmy Hicks, Becky Harvey, Jean Tabor, Judy Klein,

JoEllen Escher, Carol Spars, and Sandra Terry with the

Fidget Mats they made.

We were reminded, once again, that God’s timing is perfect.

A few days after the Fidget mats were made, Threads of HOPE

received a phone call from the Volunteer Coordinator at

Arkansas Hospice in Hot Springs, who had heard about our

Fidget Mats for Veterans. As a result of that conversation, we

will be providing a Fidget Mat and patriotic-themed pillowcase

for veterans who are in Hospice care. In addition, Threads of

HOPE will be assembling care baskets for families whose loved ones are in Hospice in-patient facilities in Hot

Springs and Hot Springs Village.

In September Threads of HOPE will continue working on quilts for homeless shelters. A simple “jelly roll”

pattern will be used as well as traditional block patterns. The quilts are easy to sew, and we need lots of

help sewing and assembling the quilts. Threads of HOPE always needs fabric and will arrange for pick up if

you would like to donate. Please remember that we want to Help Other People Everywhere, and we

continue to need support from BBC members who sew and those who can help assemble projects in order

to reach out to our community. Threads of HOPE gives you a perfect opportunity to participate in BBC’s

outreach efforts!

The first day for the crocheting and knitting group was very successful. Even the beginners completed caps

for preemies! Thank you to April Catlett, our instructor!! In September they will continue making caps for

preemies and, using the same pattern in larger sizes, will be making caps for homeless shelters. If you often

think that you have nothing to do, this is an opportunity for you to join us and let April teach you how to

crochet or knit! The caps are easy to make, and April is a very talented instructor. Last month, with one

BBC member and five villagers, 16 caps were made! Several attending had never crocheted! You will learn

something new, make new friendships with ladies who are not members of BBC, and get a delicious FREE

lunch!! The new Crocheting and Knitting Group meet on the same day and same place as the Sewing Group,

but at a different time, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

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THREADS OF HOPE

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Jane Duehr, Marie Theriot, and Darlene Phillips who prepared our delicious lunch.

Sue Duvall, Ginny Barnes, April Catlett, Dorothy Bodine, Janie Smith, Kitty Braswell, and Linda Esola. 16 preemie caps were made!

Please join Threads of HOPE on Thursday, September 26, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, in Room 115, Fellow-ship Hall, and find out how easy it is to be a blessing to someone and receive a blessing yourself! If you sew, please bring your sewing machine, notions for sewing cotton, and neutral-colored thread. All fabric will be cut, pinned and ready for sewing. If you do not sew or don’t want to sew, your help is needed with pinning, pressing fabric, and signing notes of encouragement to be included with the finished quilt. If you have crochet hooks or circular knitting needles you would like to use, please bring them. If not, yarn and needles will be provided. Warm coffee cake and hot coffee will be waiting for you on Thursday morning, and a delicious lunch will be prepared by Balboa Women’s Ministry. In order to have an accurate count for lunch for both groups, call/text Sue Griggs, 501-984-1401 for

reservations. Please visit the Threads of HOPE Facebook Page for more photos and updates.

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Balboa Women’s Ministry

Fall Bible Studies

Beginning 10:00 am September 9

“The Tabernacle” by Shawn Barnard

In this 6-week study of The Tabernacle, learn how God dwelled among the

Israelites in the wilderness and designed a pattern of worship to bring imperfect

people into a relationship with Himself. Discover Christ in the Tabernacle

through the beautiful symbolism in each element of the tabernacle and be drawn

closer to our Lord. Facilitated by Sue Loeffler.

“Messy People” by Jennifer Cowart

Every life gets messy at times. In this 6-week study, you will dig into the lives of

biblical heroes who were messy people just like us but who were used by God in

powerful ways. Together we will examine the stories of five wonderful but

messy people and one messy parable character. In the hands of God, our messes

can become His masterpieces! Facilitated by Barbara Miller.

“Psalm 23, The Shepherd with Me” by Jennifer Rothschild

This beloved psalm can breathe new life into women who are weary and unsure

of their next steps. It’s more than a psalm that comforts in death; it gives

confidence in life. This 7-week study will help provide a fresh insight while

encouraging you to explore the depths of God’s compassionate care while

debunking the self-reliance myth. Facilitated by Vanessa Downing.

“Discerning the Voice of God-Revised” by Priscilla Shirer

During this 7-week study you will discover the root to clear and daily

communication with God—humble obedience. Learn how surrendering unlocks

His many blessings intended for us, centers us in His will, and helps us discern

His voice in everyday life. Facilitated by Billie Sue Wright.

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September is here. WOW!

Our Celebration Choir resumed regular rehearsals on August 21st. We are open now for new and returning people to join the choir. If you have a pleasing voice, match pitch and desire to lift your voice with others in excellent praise you should join the choir. Rehearsals are each Wednesday evening at 6:45 pm in the choir suite.

“Christmas in August” was a great event for our Celebration Choir. We added seven new choir members for the Christmas presentation as well as 6 new ones for our regular choir. The choir was able to get their first look at this year’s Musical, “The Greatest Story Ever Told”. It will be great.

Christmas Rehearsal Schedule is at 4:30 pm as follows: September 8, 15, 22 October 6, 13, 27 November 3,10,17,24 Then these special rehearsals with choir, orchestra, and cast: December 2 (Monday, 6 pm) December 4 (Wednesday, 6 pm) December 7 (Saturday, 9 am) And Presentation on: December 8 (Sunday morning and at 3 pm) with a cookie fellowship following.

If you have any interest in participating with our Regular or Christmas Choir Musical you should join right away. We hope to see you there. BRIAN IS COMING!

Yes, Brian Arnold of Branson is coming to Balboa Baptist on Sunday, September 29 at 6 pm. The concert will be in our sanctuary for the best sound and view. Brian is a celebrated song writer, singer, evangelist, and pianist. He has a wonderful testimony and will really bless us with his piano playing and singing. He has played and sung in Branson for years and has sung with the Chosen Few Quartet along with Scott Fraker and other friends. Brian is an exceptional pianist and singer. You will be blessed to hear him. Please put this on your to-do calendar and invite many friends. He is so worth the while.

Singing praises to Jesus, Pastor Jim

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Men’s Bible Study & Fellowship

Join Us SEPTEMBER 9 at 8:00am for the kick-

off of a new study led by Bob Moore from the

book of Hebrews.

A free country breakfast will be served at this

first session.

All men are invited to this weekly Men’s activity in the

Fellowship Hall.

(next to the original church kitchen)

Every Monday starting at 8 am

Contact Dave Finton, Men’s Director, at 318-461-0647.

Men’s Golf at DeGray Lake

September 3rd

9:00 am shotgun start

Cost: $45 includes golf & hamburger lunch

Contact Dave Finton or Jerry Johnson (915-0654)

for more information

Men’s Ministry Update from Dave Finton:

Dinner with Coach Hatfield was such a

blessing, plans are being made for another

kickoff event next year; search is on for a

speaker and the number of high schools will

be expanded to 3, maybe 4 schools.

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S.O.L.O.S. (Singles Onward Loving Other Souls)

If you are single and would like to be a part of Balboa SOLOS, call Karen Laib

922-1137 or Candace Williams 915-0096. Many activities are planned for 2019,

and you don’t have to be a member of our church to be a part of this group .

SEP 13: Our train trip to Van Buren/Winslow is SOLD OUT! If you would like to be put

on a waiting list for this trip, contact Karen 922-1137.

Grief Ministry ~ “Friendly Hearts” meets at Balboa Baptist Church on the

LAST Monday of every month at 1:30pm. Contact Sammye Rottluff (501-922-0918) or

Bess Moore (501-625-2015) for more information.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

9:00 am—5:00 pm

Take a step toward staying HEALTHY & ACTIVE

Sponsored by Saline Memorial Hospital, the following screenings

are being offered at Balboa Baptist Church:

* Carotid Artery (Plaque) Screening *

* Heart Rhythm Screening (Atrial Fibrillation) *

* Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening *

* Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening *

* Osteoporosis Risk Assessment *

Pre-registration is required: Call 1-888-653-6450

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Welcome, Carolyn Linam, as our new librarian! Please be sure to come by the library and

visit with her and welcome her to this new position. I have enjoyed serving in this ministry as

librarian for the past 13 years and I want to thank each of you who gave me encouragement

during those years. Also, thanks to each of you who came by and made use of this wonderful

treasure—our library. I hope you will continue to come by and check out the new media it

has to offer as well as the window decorations that several ladies work hard to keep fresh and

appealing. A special thanks to Diane Morgan and Gail Robinson who have assisted me in this

during the past year. Many others have helped over the past years and I hope they know

how much I appreciate them all. Now for the media we will soon have ready for you:

Your Son Is Alive by James Scott Bell tells the story of Dylan and Erin Reeve and how they

have lived with a gaping emotional wound ever since their five-year-old son, Kyle, was

kidnapped in broad daylight. Though the shadow of their loss hangs heavy, Dylan and Erin

have managed to get on with their lives, even finding bits of happiness along the way, until

one night when a crayon-scrawled note is slipped under Dylan Reeve’s door. All it says is,

“Your son is alive”. Could it be true or is it a sick game played by somebody out for money?

And what now?

Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate brings us a story based on one of America’s most

notorious real-life scandals—in which Georgia Tann, director of a Memphis-based adoption

organization, kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country—Lisa

Wingate’s riveting, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale reminds us how, even though the

paths we take can lead to many places, the heart never forgets where we belong. Memphis,

1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their

family’s Mississippi River shanty-boat. But when their father must rush their mother to the

hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched

from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage, the

Foss children are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents—but they quickly

realize the dark truth. At the mercy of the facility’s cruel director, Rill fights to keep her

sisters and brother together in a world of danger and uncertainty.

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For those who like historical fiction, you will not want to miss reading Legacy of Mercy by

Lynn Austin. A young socialite, Anna Nicholson, can’t seem to focus on her upcoming

marriage. The new information she has learned about her birth mother continues to pull at

her, and she hires Pinkerton detectives to help her find the truth. But as she meets people

who once knew her mother and hears stories about the past, Anna soon discovers that some

secrets are better left hidden.

Charles Martin is back with a new story, Send Down the Rain, which has received reviews

that tell us to read it all the way through even though you may be ready to give up on it. One

person said, “My first few chapters I thought ‘I’m not sure I can read this’, but I pushed on

and often felt I needed to turn back and look to see if I missed something. However, I just

kept reading. This book isn’t one to read and put aside and go to another book, it is one to

ponder, pray about and let it touch your heart and really sllow yourself to get in touch with

people who have fought and laid down their lives so we can have a Nation like ours.”

Evidently, this one is different from Martin’s normal novels because every review I read reads

the same—at the end of the book they thought the author had a wonderful book.

Two Steps Forward Study Guide by Sharon Garlough Brown. The Two Steps Forward Study

Guide is a companion to Two Steps Forward book (Sensible Shoes series). It is set up as an 8-

week study guide that follows the character’s journey that challenges us to go deeper in our

walk with Christ.

We invite you to Come By and Check Us Out!

Sherry Karr, Librarian

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ROBERT & MARGARET BISE

Margaret was born and raised in Arkansas in Sheridan

and North Little Rock. Robert was born in North Little

Rock, but graduated from high school in Arkadelphia.

They grew their families in North Little Rock with Robert

having 2 children (David and Amy) and 3 grandchildren

who live in this area. Margaret had a son (Jeff) who now

lives in Dallas with 2 grandchildren. Robert and Margaret

were very active in Park Hill Baptist Church. They each lost their spouses due to illness and they

married in 2010.

Robert got an early start in the computer business as a programmer with several companies and

ended up providing technical support to many Verizon stores throughout southern Arkansas. For fun,

Robert was a tournament fisherman and year-round hunter. Now he focuses on remodeling their new

home, woodworking, and deer hunting. Margaret went to college at Central Arkansas in Conway and

became a dietitian working at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She then started a catering business

that grew to feed 5,000 people at some events. Since she was working out of her kitchen, this became

too much and she went to work for Beauty Control headquartered in Dallas, where she worked her

way up to managing a sales team of over 9,000 women.

After successful careers, they decided to retire and started looking for the right location. They said

moving here was a God thing. They found a house they wanted here, but were told it was already

sold. They then started looking north of Little Rock, but the Lord seemed to close the door on every

house in which they were interested. Margaret then called the HSV realtor back and discovered that

the house they originally wanted was suddenly now available. The previous buyer backed out at the

closing. Their house in North Little Rock sold quickly and the buyer paid cash. They moved to Hot

Springs Village in March 2019 and we are happy to have them.

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MIKE & MARY SANDERS

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Mike and Mary are originally from western New York and both attended Alderson Broaddus

College in West Virginia. They were married after Mike graduated with a degree in Chemistry.

After receiving his Doctorate in Organic Chemistry from Miami University of Ohio, Mike went into

new product development. He holds numerous patents on items from hot melt adhesive backing for

carpeting, to recreational and industrial water treatment among others. He worked in research and

new business development, while Mary had the important job of managing the household, raising 3

daughters, and moving over 20 times.

They became Christians in 1996 after they attended a Walk to Emmaus retreat. In 2001, they

joined Campus Crusade for Christ, raised their own support, and started their ministry in Baton

Rouge, then moving to Little Rock to serve with Family Life. Mary led the prayer ministry and Mike

helped arrange Family Life Weekend to Remember seminars. They have both taught Sunday School

previously and both are active in precept Bible studies. Mike is interested in Bible study and hopes to

teach Sunday School again.

In 2008, they went back to the business world, with Mike working on water treatment solutions for

the oil and gas industry. They retired in 2016 in Center Ridge, Arkansas on a 60-acre ranch raising

cattle. Mary’s sister was living in Hot Springs Village and Mike and Mary decided to move here in

January 2019. They have joined the RV Club here and love to travel. In May, they took a 9-day trip

through the bottom of the Grand Canon for 180 miles. They slept on cots under the stars and took

baths in the 48-degree Colorado River. This is an interesting couple.

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Joe & Kathy Arrington Greg Collins P.O. Box 337 1 Campeon Court Jessieville, AR 71910 HSV, AR 71909 501-440-1954 501-545-7534 Cell: 713-252-5349 collins6k@gmail.com coachacoffee@gmail.com

Larry & Janet Curtis Delett & Becky Edwards 30 Madrid Way 17 Antigua Lane HSV, AR 71909 HSV, AR 71909 L: 252-904-9351 850-819-3615 J: 252-904-4291 beckyedwards@comcast.net ljcurtis815@yahoo.com

Burlin (Burl) & Kathy Hudson Paul & Karen Lashlee 77 Hartura Way 22 Algeciras Lane HSV, AR 71909 HSV, AR 71909 870-549-1095 P: 501-993-9830 bgh017@yahoo.com paul@ascark.com K: 501-574-8004 karen8004@icloud.com

Frank & Judy Massingill Kathy Miramontes 7 Cabrillear Lane 9 Rodriguez Place HSV, AR 71909 HSV, AR 71909 F: 501-514-5998 949-633-1686 trespasskeys@yahoo.com kathymiramontes@gmail.com J: 501-514-5999 judymassingill@gmail.com Dave & Cathy Fleming 45 Pacifica Circle HSV, AR 71909 501-915-8535 Cdfleming33@gmail.com

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Jerry Cannaday 1

Judy Howard 1

Koleen Lesiak 1

Hugh Bonner 2

Gary Carpenter 3

Diane Gibson 5

Ann Henderson 5

Tommy Kincaid 5

Sylvia Barham Day 6

MacKenzie Burns 6

Tommy Evans 7

Patti Franklin 8

Harry Wooten 8

Pat James 9

Shirley Downs 9

Phil Mask 9

Dee Sapp 9

Gaylon Clark 12

Mike Duggan 12

Ron Cooper 13

Ann Ewert 14

Al Morris 14

Darin Watson 14

Brady Smith 14

Gaines Bonner 15

Fred Waites 15

Ira Young 15

Dennis Langston 15

Deb Reifschneider 16

Kay Shields 16

Arthur Oden 16

Carole Awalt 17

Don Bethard 17

Jan De Boer 17

Donna Hawkins 17

Jeannine Clark 18

Ron Hicks 19

Yvonne Blevins 20

Paul Day 21

Harry Partlow 21

Preston Smith 21

Linda Atkins 22

Laura Stanton 22

Ron Jansen 22

Kim Davis 23

Bruce Swihart 23

Shirley Wisdom 24

Geany Young 24

Beverly Cornett 25

Harrol Gatling 25

Judy Reed 25

Debbie Shannon 25

Toni Harris 25

Barbara Miller 26

Nancy Wooten 26

Polly Brown 27

Spencer Burton 27

Rodger Cameron 28

Denny Wright 28

David Theriot 28

Judith Lowe 29

Carroll Mercer 29

John Harris 30

Richard & Linda Green 1

Bruce & Whanda Swihart 4

Darin & Michelle Watson 4

Bill & Betty Fitzgerald 6

Michael & Betty Williams 9

Wayne & Therese Dixon 11

Ed & Sara Stern 11

Wes & Jane Duehr 13

Burl & Kathy Hudson 15

Magdy & Denise Hussein 15

George & Margie Cash 16

Helen & Larry Cox 19

Terry & Christine Lucey 19

Ted & Marge Gortsema 21

Mike & Deedra Stofer 23

Dianne & Bruce Douglas 25

Jeff & Cassie Carden 30

Dennis & Glenda Ford 30

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Let the Little Children Come to Jesus!

AWANA Clubs

During the school year,

our AWANA Clubs meet

on Wednesdays at 5:30pm

CUBBIES is for children ages 3 & 4.

SPARKS are kindergarten thru Grade 2 and

T&T (Truth & Training) are Grades 3-6.

Clubs Begin September 4

BALBOA’S “FLAWLESS”

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

During the school year

our Youth (Grades 7-12) meet every

Wednesday from 5:30—7:30pm,

and start with a light meal.

Bring a friend and join us for food,

fun and great fellowship!

Youth Activities Begin Sep-

tember 4

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DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES IS THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH You may e-mail your articles to

Alice at alicepbalboa@gmail.com or Debbie at debbiebalboabaptist@gmail.com

CHURCH OFFICE: (501) 922-0155

Church Office Hours: 8am - 4pm

Intercessory Prayer Line: 24 hours-a-day: (501) 915-9GOD (9463)

Fax Line: (501) 915-0463

Website: www.BalboaBaptist.Church

Facebook: www.facebook.com/balboabaptist

You can watch each

Sunday AM sermon on the website.

Check it out...located under the

“Media” tab!

JUST THE FACTS

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See a catalogue & order in the office

or go online at www.balboabaptist.church/#/for-members/logo-promotion

Balboa Baptist Church Mission Statement: Our mission is to bring all people to the saving grace of Jesus Christ and help them grow toward Christian maturity through

love, prayer, worship, teaching, and service. LOVE * WORSHIP * SERVE

If you are moving, or have an email or phone number change,

Please contact the Church Office at 922-0155, so that we may update our records accordingly.