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January January January January 2010201020102010 From the Desk of the DOM:

“But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:20-24)

The beginning of this New Year is a wonderful opportunity to bring our commitments to our Lord Jesus up-to-date. All of us can purpose to grow in grace and to press on to higher ground. No matter how low we have fallen or how much we’ve grieved the Holy Spirit, we can begin again.

How do we start afresh? As our text says, we must go back to school, Christ’s school. It is all about obeying the Master Teacher. It involves “putting off, concerning your former con-duct,…and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.” This clearly speaks of our way of life. It is like changing clothes. We take off the old and put on the new. We must not keep wearing the old worn out filthy clothes. As the New Year begins, let’s put on the new clothes of “true righteousness and holiness.” The old will not become the new. It must be discarded and replaced.

The verse that brought the great theologian St. Augustine to Christ was Romans 13:14, “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill it lusts.” May we all take advantage of Christ’s incredible invitation in Matthew 11:29-30, “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

May the year 2010 be a brand new start for you. May God’s amazing grace abound throughout the BBA. Have a very blessed New Year. Terrell

The past six months have been a whirlwind! Over 1000 prescriptions have been given away with an approximate retail value of over $80,000

and the numbers keep on rising! Many over the counter medicines and durable equipment (quad canes, walkers, etc.) have also been given away. The uninsured routinely go without screenings and preventive care and often make difficult choices between purchasing life-saving medications and paying their food, rent, or utility bills. As we begin a new year it is our desire to be able to assist more people by providing medical care as well as assisting with the medications. We are very excited to have Dr. Shah coming the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month. The phone line, 580-924-1MED (1633) will open for appointments the Wednesday prior to the Thursday at 7:30 a.m. Please leave a message on the machine including: Name, call back number, address, date of birth, and medical need. The first 12 callers with all the information will be called back to confirm an appointment time. As more Doctors begin to work in the clinic we will expand the time we are open. The success of the Great Physician’s Pharmacy/Clinic is attributed largely to the dedication of the volunteers and the grace of God. If you would like to share your time and talent as a volunteer, please contact the BBA office or Karen Horn at 434-2379.

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Mark your calendar!

WMU Banquet

February 11th at Colbert FBC

Speakers - JD & Sue Harlin

Grace Baptist Church has some pews for a needy church. If someone is interested they can contact Bro. Anthony at 916-0221.

Please pray for our pastorless churches Blue River, Brown, Lakepoint, and Yuba

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A Volunteer Drummer is needed at Grace Baptist Church.

If you can help please contact Bro. Anthony Williams at 580-916-0221.

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Western Meadows Baptist Church is seeking a part-time youth pastor. Send resume or

recommendations to pastordarrell@earthlink.net or Western Meadows Baptist Church, Darrell Edwards,

53 E Shawna Dr, Durant OK 74701

Who uses the “Group VBS” curriculum? This is a VBS curriculum for small churches. Albany BC uses this and would like to share ideas with others using the same program. Please contact Janet Boston at jboston@austincollege.edu

Ever since Adam & Eve grabbed those first fig leaves to cover their nakedness, mankind has followed their example of cover up. The first couple

knew immediately after their sin that they were both naked and instantly felt the shame associated with their choice. Why is it that we cover our sin instead of confessing it? God warns us that "He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy." (Proverbs 28:13) Yet we easily fall into the trap of believing that we can sin and just continue on without suffering any consequences for our actions. God, in His infinite love and wisdom, gave us a conscience that quickly signals something is wrong. If sin was not foreign to the way God created us, the polygraph would not function the way it does. Not only did God give us a conscience but He also sent us the Holy Spirit to convict us of sin and the judgment that follows it. I am convinced that the sin of omission is one that the majority of Christians commit today and have become accustomed too. In general, we omit meditating on God's Word, we omit praying, and we omit sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. How many people have you shared the Gospel with this past month? My friends, we are so concerned about 'this or that' and people are going to hell all around us. Wake up! The trumpet is about to blow and all hope will be gone. Bro. Anthony

DivorceCare, a divorce recovery

seminar and support group contin-

ues at First Baptist Church, 124 W. Evergreen, Durant, with a

new 13-week series starting on January 13, 2010. Weekly

sessions are Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Room 205.

There is no obligation to attend First Baptist or any church to

participate in this seminar/support group. All persons in the

area who are currently experiencing separation or divorce or

have experienced divorce even years ago are encouraged to

attend.

DivorceCare features on DVD nationally recognized experts

on divorce and recovery topics. Some of the session topics

include: ‘Facing My Loneliness,...My Anger...My Depression,’

‘New Relationships,’ ‘Kidcare,’ ‘Single Sexuality,’ ‘Financial

Survival,‘ and ‘Forgiveness.’

The cost to attend is $15.00, with scholarships available.

For more information, or to pre-register, call the church at

924-3573, or Katherine Brown at 924-1472.”

Since the children are also going through the trauma of di-

vorce, there is also a program designed for children ages 5-

12, called DC4K (DivorceCare for Kids), which will meet at the

same time as the parent who is attending DivorceCare. There

is no cost for DC4K. Childcare will be provided for preschool

children. Other children and youth activities are in place at

the church.

Pre-registration is requested for DC4K. To register call Amy

Tubbs at 924-0675.

For more information, check these websites:

www.divorcecare.com and www.dc4k.com.

What’s Going on in Our Churches

MTI class will begin

on January 12th. The

class being taught by Terrell Suggs is “Preaching:

Preparation & Delivery”. Deadline for enrollment is Jan.

12th. Call BBA office for more information.

Upcoming Senior Events

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Trips: (Please call the BBA office to reserve your place on the bus, leave your name and phone number.)

January 15 - Supper at BG’s in Kingston leaving from Fairview BC parking lot at 4:45pm. The bus fee is $2.00 February 20 - Stonebrook in Denison

Luncheons:

Jan 13 - Achille FBC

Feb 10 - Calera FBC

Bryan Baptist Associational General Fund Financial Report for

November 2009

BBA Other Accounts for Nov 2009

Account Receipts Disburse-ments Balance

Falls Creek 2290.31 90.97 7381.34

Disaster Relief 175.83 154.48 6159.16

Carrell Hooper 62.09 0.00 3595.06

Sunset Cove 120.00 509.45 1263.89

SC Building .02 99.75 32.94

Roadrunners 27.04 1297.10 3151.87

Block Party 0.00 0.00 1,517.31

Pharmacy 1145.00 0.00 1614.17

Ethnic Ministry MM .91 0.00 3162.89

On Mission CD .85 0.00 772.67

Happy Birthday &

Happy Anniversary

Birthdays 1/12 - Kerry Groce 1/12 - Doris Arp 1/16 - Jeni Pappas 1/19 - Norma Fullen 1/19 - Robert Fullen

Wedding Anniversaries 1/11 - Darel & Cindy Bunch

1/28/69 - Garry & Marsha McCain 1/28/77 - Donald & Cindy Ford

Ministry Anniversaries 1/1/01 - Sonya Pass - Calera 1/1/05 - Ashley McLarry - Silo

10 Years !!→ 1/1/00 - Billie Robinson - Silo 1/1/99 - Darel Bunch - Calvary 1/4/09 - Roger Duncan - Fairview 1/21/07 - Royce Couch - Kenefic

4000 · INCOME

4100 · Income From Churches

4110 · Albany 45.03

4112 · Albany, Red River Valley Cowboy 270.12

4114 · Armstrong 104.48

4116 · Bennington 483.22

4118 · Blue 58.41

4120 · Bokchito, Faith 219.37

4122 · Bokchito, First 494.65

4130 · Caddo, Blue River Fellowship 289.92

4134 · Cartwright 333.53

4138 · Colbert 435.99

4142 · Durant, Fairview 710.00

4144 · Durant, First 1,333.89

4148 · Durant, Grace 678.77

4150 · Durant, Lake Point Community 300.00

4152 · Durant, Stonecreek 85.10

4158 · Hendrix 132.54

4164 · Mead 376.69

4166 · Mead, Emmanuel 50.00

4176 · Silo 1,229.09

4182 · Yuba 215.36

Total 4100 · Income From Churches 7,846.16

4200 · BGCO 305.83

4400 · Montlhy Interest 4.81

4500 · Other Contributions 100.00

Total 4000 · INCOME 8,256.80

5000 · EXPENSES

5100 · ASSOCIATIONAL MINISTRIES

5125 · Weldon Laster Library 84.00

5131 · Community Missions 116.15

Total 5100 · ASSOCIATIONAL MINISTRIES 200.15

5200 · JOINT MISSIONS

5205 · BCM 250.00

5210 · LTBRM 100.00

5215 · Hispanic Mission 229.16

Total 5200 · JOINT MISSIONS 579.16

5400 · PAYROLL EXPENSE

5425 · Annuity for Staff 60.00

Total 5435 · Federal Tax 134.39

5455 · PAYROLL EX-PENSES/SALARIES

5460 · DOM Salary 711.34

5465 · Admins Assistant Salary 1,531.84

5470 · Maintenance Help Wages 225.00

5475 · Extra Office Help 30.00

5455 · PAYROLL EXPENSES/SALARIES - Other 12.30

Total 5455 · PAYROLL EXPENSES/SALARIES 2,510.48

Total 5400 · PAYROLL EXPENSE 2,704.87

5500 · DOM ALLOWANCES

5510 · DOM Housing 2,587.92

5530 · DOM Retirement Annuity 433.33

Total 5500 · DOM ALLOWANCES 3,021.25

5600 · ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICE

Total 5610 · Copier Expense 2,533.96

Total 5630 · Postage 443.10

5640 · Supplies 213.23

5645 · Office Equipment/Furniture 299.84

Total 5650 · Utilities 328.46

Total 5600 · ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICE 3,818.59

5700 · ASSOCIATIONAL PROPERTY

5720 · Maintenance Expense 243.80

Total 5700 · ASSOCIATIONAL PROPERTY 243.80

5800 · STAFF & DOM REIMBURSEMENTS

5810 · Travel/Professional Expense 189.67

5820 · Conventions/ Conferences 0.00

5830 · Staff Travel & Training 40.00

Total 5800 · STAFF & DOM REIMBURSEMENTS 229.67

Total 5000 · EXPENSES 10,797.49

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Director of Missions---------Terrell Suggs

Moderator---------------------Bill Ledbetter

Vice-Moderator--------------Heath Murrah

Clerk---------------------------Darrell Edwards

Treasurer---------------------- Jerry Dowd

Administrative Assistant ---DeeDee Pena

Office Hours - Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 - 4:30

Fri. 8:30 - 1:00

Roadrunners Luncheon at Achille FBC

Phone: 580-924-2351

Emails:

Terrell@bryanbaptistassociation.com

DeeDee@bryanbaptistassociation.com

Website: bryanbaptistassociation.com

Non-Profit Organization

US Postage Paid

Durant, OK 74701

Permit No. 132

Return Service Requested

Roadrunners to

BG’s at Kingston

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We love to have your church’s

events in the Challenger. If you or

your church have any

announcements or news you would

like to be included in next month’s

Challenger, please call the BBA office before

January 15th. 580-924-2351

Pastor/Staff

Pastor/Staff

Pastor/Staff

Pastor/Staff Conf.

Sanctity of

Human Life

Sunday

RA Basketball

Tournament @

DMS Gym

BBA Office Closed

Pastor/Staff Fellowship -

Mystery Location

Executive Board Meeting

@ Lakepoint

State Evangelism Conference United 10 - Association wide

Youth Event

May God bless you abundantly May God bless you abundantly May God bless you abundantly May God bless you abundantly

this New Year!this New Year!this New Year!this New Year!

MTI Classes

Start 8-11am