San Jacinto Baptist Association is a community of churches uniting believers to reflect Christ through encouragement, education and resources in making disciples for the glory of God’s Kingdom.

January 2020 Volume MMXX

No. 1

On The Line

Winter Bible Study

Jeremiah: Faithful to the Mission

January 28, 2020

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us at the SJBA Office 1020 Birdsong Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 This seminar will be directed to pastors and other teachers who will be leading the Winter Bible Study in their churches. Anyone interested in the study is welcome. Register through the SJBA Office at 281-422-3604 or our website at: www.sanjacintobaptist.com

Friday - January 24 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Yellow Cap Training - $30 fee for required background check Saturday - January 25 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Chainsaw Training - Free training + $12 manual required 8:30 am – 10:00 pm Flood & Fire Recovery (previously called “mud-out”) Training – Free training 8:30 am – 10:00 pm Flood & Fire Recovery (previously called “mud-out”) Training – Free training

Online registration opened in December at https://tbmtx.org/events or

call or email Jerry Ickes at 832-922-5782 miataman5461@aol.com for more information.

Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief Training

January 24 - 25, 2020

Rollingbrook Fellowship

505 Rollingbrook Dr, Baytown, TX

Something To Think About Randy Gilchrist, Executive Director All of us want a 20/20 vision. Or at least to see things more clearly. As we move into the year 2020, the San Jacinto Baptist Association in our Annual Meeting agreed to three priorities: 1. To continue to make PRAYER a priority of

the Association. 2. To continue to work with struggling churches and to assist all churches to become vibrant, community reaching churches. 3. To provide training opportunities for members of the Association churches. Some of the strategic things to be done this year include Winter Bible Study Preview of Jeremiah; Monthly Prayer Gatherings at the Mission Center and area churches; Need to know Workshops; Training opportunities for Pastors, Staff Members, Deacons and Church Members. In addition, the Association will strive to keep our churches informed of things happening through both of our state conventions and the Southern Baptist Convention, which includes all of our Mission entities. Information can be found on the website at www.sanjacintobaptist.com and through the On the Line newsletter sent out through emails and by postal services. If you are not receiving the On the Line, please contact the Mission Center office at 281-422-3604 to be included. We will accomplish these and other plans only as we receive support from our member churches. San Jacinto Baptist Association is totally reliant upon the financial support and involvement of our churches. We look forward to serving our Association churches this coming year. So, with that, let me remind you of what the Gospel of John says in John 20:20, “When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.” (ESV). People want to see Jesus and the reality of His resurrection in the lives of Christians. When they see Jesus in us, they will want to know Him also.

We want to see God move in San Jacinto Baptist Association like never before, but it all starts with one. Heaven rejoices each time even one person comes to know Jesus.

Do you have your one person you are focused on reaching?

Commit to intentionally praying for and sharing the gospel with one person and join us at the next Prayer Gathering:

Prayer Gathering

January 21, 2020

9:00 am - 10:30 am SJBA Mission Center Office, 1020 Birdsong, Baytown

The

I am Praying for to know

Christ is: (first name)

For the Common Good Carey. D. Froelich, Associate Director for Church Enrichment ESV Jeremiah 1:4 Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to

the nations." Many years ago Avery Willis, the author of the MasterLife discipleship program, offered wonderful counsel concerning personal Bible study. He encouraged us to look at a passage of Scripture and ask 2 questions: 1) What is God saying to me in these words? 2) What do I want to say to Him in response? Every year Southern Baptists are encouraged to invest some time in a January Bible Study event, and for 2020 the recommended study is called: Jeremiah: Faithful to the Mission. On Tuesday, January 28 we will provide an overview of this marvelous book, highlighting some of the messages from this great prophet and trying to discover God’s contemporary Word for our churches today. In a day when many congregations seem to resemble the remnants of Judah, Jeremiah’s messages are relevant to our time. Our response to these contemporary struggles has been set before us in the prophet’s words. I hope you will plan to be a part of this meaningful—and timely—study of God’s Word. The study will be at the Mission Center (1020 Birdsong, Baytown) from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, and is open to all who want to join us. Please make your reservation by calling 281-422-3604 or through our website sanjacintobaptist.com

VBS Training Events

SJBA VBS Directors’ Clinic March 31, 2020 ~ 7:00 pm SJBA Mission Center Office

SJBA VBS Clinic April 18, 2020 ~ 9:00 am - Noon

Cedar Bayou Baptist Church, Baytown

Fill in the name of your “One,” cut it out, and carry it as a daily reminder to pray for your “One” to know Christ this year.

Prayer Coordinator Dr. B.L. Worsham

“The spirit of the Lord is upon me--to preach the acceptable year of the

Lord.” (Luke 4:18-19)

Jesus is specific about what this means! He declares: “He (the Holy Spirit) has anointed

Me (Jesus) to preach.” What? “The Gospel” (the good news of God): “to the poor” (poor in spirit, poor in knowledge). What else? “To heal the broken-hearted” (loss of hope, of spiritual faith); What more? “Deliverance to the captives- recovering of sight to the blind- and liberty to them that are bruised.” And finally-- “to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.” (New Year, 2020!) Jesus’ mandate was: (1.) Preach, (2.) Heal, (3.) Deliver, (4.) Recover, (5.) Liberate, (6.) By Grace through Faith. He sacri-ficed Himself for the believer’s sin, and provided for millions, reaching forward. The Bible tells us: “All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God.” (Roman 3:23) – even the born-again Christians! King David cried out; “Against Thee, Thee only have I sinned--” (Psalm 51:4) The prodigal son wept: Father, I have sinned against Heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.” (Luke 15:21) The answer is prayer! The Bible says: “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow: though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” (Isaiah 1:18) Again, prayer! “If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: and He is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our [sins] only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” (1 John 2:1-2) Pray with faith! Jesus said: “All manner of sin and blasphemy--

-- shall be forgiven unto men.” (Matthew 12:31)

“Am I a Replanter?” Two-Day Event February 10 - 11, 2020

Cost $35

The North American Mission Board, Texas Baptists, and Union Baptist Association have collaborated to bring the “Am I A Replanter” Conference here to Houston. This conference is designed to inform and equip potential church replanters in the ministry of replanting and is open to anyone interested in learning more about church replanting. In addition to plenary sessions, attendees will jump into cultural context cohorts that will discuss the essential characteristics of a replanter.

We also encourage you to bring your spouse as we will have a track for wives of replanters reviewing pertinent issues to the spouses of replanters. We look forward to seeing you!

Register online at https://www.ubahouston.org/replanter or call 713.957.2000 for more information.

Lake Tomahawk News Patrick Flowers, Camp Manager Happy New Year everyone! We are looking forward to a prosperous and exciting new year at Lake Tomahawk. Remember 2020 summer camp season is just around the corner so check out the SJBA Camp page. We are excited and look forward to another busy summer camping season. It is a lot of work and prepara-tion for summer camp, so please lift up our camp directors and churches as they make plans. Let us help you start the year with a retreat at Lake Tomahawk. We would love to assist you with your planning needs for a time for outreach and/or renewal. We are here to serve you as a ministry of SJBA. Contact us today at 800.522.6720

Lake Tomahawk Golf Tournament Date

Set for May 2, 2020

Golfers and Sponsors get ready!

The Golf Tournament is set for MAY 2 with an 8:30 am Shotgun Start at River Terrace Golf Course in Channelview.

Plan to have a team and/or be a hole sponsor in the tournament this year. More information coming soon!

2020 SJBA Summer Camps

At Lake Tomahawk

Calendar these dates, inform your congregation, and make plans for your youth to attend one of these SJBA summer camps!

More information coming soon….

June 6-8 (Sat-Mon)……Youth Camp

June 7-10 (Sun-Wed)…...Boys Camp: “MythBusters”

June 7-10 (Sun-Wed)…...Girls Camp

July 26-30 (Sun-Thurs)….Preteen Camp (NOTE: Registration opens March 2 for Preteen Camp)

Week of Prayer for

San Jacinto Baptist Association

May 17 - 24, 2020

May 17 - 24, 2020

San Jacinto Baptist Association Nonprofit Org. P.O. Box 1533 U.S. Postage Paid Baytown, TX 77522-1533 ELECTRONIC SERVICE REQUESTED Baytown, TX Permit No. 137

~ Meetings ~

Senior Life Council will meet Tuesday, January 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Mission Center.

Lake Tomahawk Team will meet Tuesday, January 14 at 2:00 pm at Mission Center.

Coordinating Council will meet Monday, January 27 at 10:00 am at the Mission Center.

Executive Board will meet Monday, January 27 at 11:30 am at the Mission Center. Lunch for $5 at 11:30 am Meeting Noon -1 pm

Prayer Gathering Tuesday, January 21 at 9:00 am at the Mission Center.

SJBA Christmas Open House Recipe The Chicken Enchilada Dip was such a hit at the Christmas Open House, we are posting the recipe below!

Chicken Enchilada Dip Recipe ~ from Ruth Ann 3 each 9 oz cans Swanson Chicken 2 each 10 oz cans Original Rotel Tomatoes 2 each 7 oz cans Ortega green chiles 1 each pint jar real Mayo 2 each 8 oz packages Cream Cheese 1 lb box Velveeta Cheese

Mix all ingredients in crock pot and cook for 1.5 hours. Enjoy!

~ Birthdays ~

01/01 .................. Robbie Carmody, Memorial Channelview 01/01 .................. Jay Wash, Northside Baytown 01/13 .................. Randy Piatt, Memorial Baytown 01/14 .................. Jorge Reynaga, Templo La Porte 01/17 .................. Alan Beck, Memorial Baytown 01/21 .................. Steven Richard, Fellowship Baytown 01/28 .................. Beau Rosser, Second Highlands 01/31 .................. Robert Williams, Community Crosby

~ Church Anniversaries ~

01/02/1994 ......... Marvin Rose, Baker Road Baytown 01/01/2002 ......... Willie Rosales, Nueva Vida Baytown 01/02/2007 ......... Alan Beck, Memorial Baytown 01/05/2014 ......... Joel Davis, Memorial Baytown 01/05/2015 ......... Tara Dodds, SJBA 01/02/2016 ......... Shannon Frazier, Abiding Faith Baytown 01/04/2017 ......... Stephanie Gregory, Cedar Bayou Baytown 01/02/2018 ......... Shawn Werley, Cedar Bayou Baytown 01/06/2018 ......... Jeremy Lewellyn, Dell Dale Ave Chnnlvw 01/01/2019 ......... Chris Walding, Memorial Baytown 01/01/2019 ......... Jared Fulleylove, Memorial Baytown

Tell Lee College students you know about Thursday lunches at the BSM for $1. Thank you churches for supporting the BSM!

January 16 ..............Coady Baptist Church, Baytown January 23 ..............Second Baptist Church, Highlands

January 30 .......... Templo Bautista, La Porte February 6 .......... Wooster Baptist Church, Baytown

San Jacinto Baptist Association E-mail: sjba@sanjacintobaptist.com Physical Address: 1020 Birdsong, Baytown, TX 77521 Web site: www.sanjacintobaptist.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1533, Baytown, TX 77522-1533 281.422.3604 phone / 281.427.6292 fax

Executive Director .......................................................... Dr. Randy Gilchrist Associate Director Church Enrichment .......................... Dr. Carey Froelich Baptist Student Ministry Director .................................. David Brumbelow Administrative Assistant ................................................ Suzi Ronning Financial Ministry Assistant .......................................... Tara Dodds

Lake Tomahawk (LT) Director ..................................... Pat Flowers Lake Tomahawk Operations Supervisor ......................... Bryan Dickens LT Administrative Assistant/Reservations ..................... Angie Dickens LT Food Service ............................................................. Loyce Flowers LT Assistant Operations ................................................. Nick Wilson

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