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November
Dr. Hal Bilbo, Interim Missionary
2014
halbilbo@gmail.com
Helen Williams, Secretary/Treasurer
secretary@mbanc.org
Vada Whitaker, Christian Community Ministries
(910)572-2451
www.mbanc.org
From Hal’s Heart
He that believeth on him is not condemned; but he that believeth not is condemned
already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the
condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because
their deeds were evil (Words of Jesus in John 3:18-19)
Jesus said that while He was in the world, He was the Light of the World. He illumined
those who listened and accepted His witness of the character and will of God. He taught
from Scripture to bring new revelation and relevance. He taught by miracles and acts of
compassion. He taught in stories. He taught us all on the way to the cross.
Today, true believers are God’s light in the world. We demonstrate the character and will
of God by our lives. It is becoming easier to distinguish light from dark as our culture slips
further from its Christian roots. What a great time for Baptists to point the lost, confused,
and curious to the Good News of Jesus. It is Good News to those who take Jesus at His
word, but those who reject Jesus condemn themselves. What kind of light are you to
those who are perishing?
Let us not be distracted by today’s headlines or issues. Let us keep our eyes on Jesus. Let
us keep lifting up Jesus in our world and to be draw people to Him from every corner of
Montgomery to the ends of the earth.
Pray for your Missionary Search Team
Rev. Reese English (Calvary)
Mr. Mike Lucas (Mt. Carmel)
Mr. Harry McRae (FBC, Troy)
Rev. Danny Vuncannon (Forks of Little River)
Rev. Robert Wallace (Laurel Hill)
PRAYER FOR OUR CHURCHES
Week 1:
WHITE CREST-Rev. Ken McRae
Week 2: BETHELWeek 3: BLACKWOOD– Rev. Junior Medlin
Week 4: CALVARY-Rev. Reese English
PLEASE LIFT THESE CHURCHES, THEIR PASTORS & CONGREGATIONS
UP IN PRAYER.
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BIBLE ASSOCIATION is having it's first Annual Gospel
Sing at the Garner Center in Troy on Saturday November 8th, 6pm until it’s over.
This
is a fundraiser to help pay our Bible History teacher to teach Bible History in our two
high schools. Tickets are $5 in advance & $6 at the door. We have had good support
from some of our churches in Montgomery County for the last three school years, but
some of the churches have not participated. This is a good time to get involved and
learn more about God's work in Montgomery County. If your choir or any individual
would like to sing at this event or help in any way at the event, please contact us at
910-572-7907 for advanced tickets.
HAMER CREEK- “A TOWN’S CHRISTMAS” will be presented at Hamer on Dec. 7th & Dec. 14th at 6pm in the Family life Center.
To make reservations please call 910-439-4595, leave your name & phone number & they will call you. Please dress warmly as the
temperature will be low for the appropriate snow scenes.
MT CARMEL-Sun. Nov. 30th @ 6pm Hanging of the Greens. Sun. Dec. 6th & Dec. 7th @ 6pm “THE FIRST NOEL” presented by
Mt. Carmel & First Baptist Church Adult Choirs. Sun. Dec. 14th @6PM Children’s Choir Christmas musical. On Sun. Dec. 21st @
6pm the play “MISPLACED CHRISTMAS” with fellowship following.
DOVER-On Nov. 12 (Wed.) @ 7pm, Blackwood Legacy Quartet will be @ Dover.
TABERNACLE–will hold a concealed carry class on Saturday, November 15 @ 9am. If interested please contact Pastor Mark
Harper (336-345-0859) ASAP.
HOLLY MOUNT –will hold their annual BBQ fund raiser on November 8 from 11:00 until 5:30. Plates are $8 for adults and $4 for
children.
WHITECREST happily welcomes Ken, Christy & Gage McRae into their church family. WC has always thought the McRae’s as
“ours” but it is now official as the vote to call Ken as full time pastor was unanimous. They are also very happy to welcome new
members Joyce Hoover, Dwight & Jordan Honeycutt (children Rylee & Peyton) and Ken Kaczmarski. To God be the Glory! Our
youth program meets every Wed. evening at 7pm The fall festival held in October was great fun and we look forward to the annual
family fall day at the McRae farm. Sisters in Christ meet on Nov. 13th @ 7pm. Community meals continue at WC on Thursdays with
donation cost. WC choir is beginning rehearsals for Christmas and for the MBA county wide gospel sing on Nov. 8th. The WC
seniors are planning a trip to Pigeon Forge Sept 28th-Oct. 1st. Sisters in Christ meet every 2nd Thursday of the month. Impact,
which is the youth program, meets on Wed. @ 7pm during the prayer service. A fitness program is being held in the fellowship hall
on Fridays @ 9am. The Community Meal Site meets at the Church on Thursday @ 11am.
WMU INFORMATION:
Family Day is planned for Nov. 1st. White Crest recently enjoyed the movie, “God is Not Dead” with refreshments & fellowship as a
bonus.
Red Shoe Box Ministry-we are collecting bags of hard candy-any flavor to divide for the ladies receiving
the boxes. This needs to be turned in no later than November 3rd at W.D.O.P. Our World Day of Prayer
will be at 6:30pm on November 3rd at Dover Baptist Church in their Fellowship Hall. December 13th @
12:00pm Troy First will be leaving for Operation Christmas Child to work 2-6pm. A few spots left. First
come first serve. Call Bonnie to save your spot. If you have any questions please call Bonnie Kelley.
Bonnie Kelley-Associational WMU Director (572-3880)
PRAYER LIST
FOOD PANTRY

VADA WHITAKER

REV. BOB ANDERSON

REV. BILLY ROY

SHIRLEY HALL
GROVE

GARY REESE
LAMAR
TODD
11-17-14 TROY FIRST
VOLUNTEERS
11-3-14 NEW HOPE
11-10-14 PLEASANT

PHYLLIS
LAMBERT
JAMIE HALL
11-24-14 WHITE CREST

RUBY CREASON
12-1-14 CALVARY

MARY JON MONROE



MARSHALL NALL
MONTGOMERY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
REV. BUTCH FARRAH
PASTOR’S FELLOWSHIP
SUNDEE WILLIAMS
DATE: Thursday Nov. 13th
PLACE: MBA OFFICE
Dates to Remember

White Crest

World Day of Prayer.
Remember to bring
candy for Red Shoe
Box Ministry.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
6pm@ The Jim Garner
Center/Troy.
NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
We would like to wish a very Happy Birthday and
Anniversary o these wonderful people!
Nov. 8th-MBA County
Wide Gospel Sing
9TH- KHRISTY ROBINSON
30TH-REV. GARY & E.V. RUTHERFORD
Nov. 3rd @ 6:30pmDover Baptist Church
TIME: 10:00 AM
For the months of Nov and Dec. the monthly Pastor’s Fellowship will
meet at the associational
officeSEE
on theYOU
2nd Thursday.
Dr. Hal will be out
HOPE TO
THERE!
of the office on the 1st Thursday of those months. Also the change of
location will allow for better prayer and conversation. We will provide
coffee, juice & snacks.
24th-REV. MARK & CHARLONA HARPER
Nov. 1st-Family Day @

Nov. 8th Holly Mount will
hold their annual BBQ
pork & chicken fund
raiser meal from 11-5:30.
$8 for adults/$4 children.
2ND ANNUAL CHARITY RIDE
FOR FAITH & VISION
A non-profit faith-base organization that helps provide
Christmas gifts for children in Moore, Montgomery, Randolph
& Chatham counties who otherwise would not have any.
WHEN:
November 15, 2014 (sat)
TIME:
Registration starts @ 8:30am
MANY THANKS to
Hamer Creek
Baptist Church
for hosting our
2014 annual
meeting.
We felt so
welcome!
Kickstands up at 10am
ROUTE:
Starting from West Moore Elementary School
Ending at Star Elementary School
AMOUNT: $20 per bike & $10 additional rider— cash/check
NCBM-Trained & non-trained volunteers are invited to help with rebuild efforts in the
(make checks out to Faith & Vision)
following locations: Washington NC, Elizabeth City NC & Seaside Heights NJ. These
locations were affected by past disasters & the residents need help repairing &
rebuilding their homes. NCBM will coordinate materials, lodging & food-they just
need
your skills.
Contact
Tom
McConnell
for
more
info 910-220-7715.
T-shirts
available
for $10
($12
for 2XL &
up)
if ordered
prior to
event. There will be a limited number of shirts available on day of
Thanks to everyone who helped in getting your Church’s ACP to me.
event for $15 ($17 for 2XL)
We still have several churches that have not turned them in.
Pre-registration: Contact Blackstone Furniture
Please get them to me as soon as possible.
(910)428-2833 Mon-Thur 9am-2pm
Please remember to submit your VBS REPORT to the Association, the State Convention & to Lifeway. Forms are
*Hot at:
Soups
will be served to all riders to say thank you for
available online
http:/bs2014,s3,amazonaws.com/associational/3-church-vbs-resources/vbs-2014-church-reportyour support*
form.pdf
The deadline for the Dec. newsletter articles will be Nov. 24th. I will be glad to post
your church event information to share with others. Just send the information to my
email @ secretary@mbanc.org or call (910) 572-2451.
STEWARDSHIP
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30th
(MBA YEAR BEGINS IN
OCTOBER)
CHURCH
YTD
CHURCH
YTD
BETHEL
7,470.00
BLACKWOOD CHAPEL
3,000.00
CALVARY
3,900.00
CANDOR
6,296.37
CORNERSTONE
2,400.00
DOVER
1,089.90
EXWAY
2,088.54
FORKS OF LITTLERIVER
1,200.00
Dover Baptist Church
GRACE MEMORIAL
1,020.74
2527 Dover Church Rd—Seagrove
HAMER CREEK
5,382.04
Call Mary Greene for info: 910-428-9272
HOLLY MOUNT
1,500.00
Admission is free-Invite your friends!
LAUREL HILL
LIBERTY HILL
MT. CARMEL
NEW HOPE
600.00
2,834.00
14,415.46
1,200.00
PLEASANT GROVE 2,104.97
STAR FIRST
700.00
STONEY FORK
303.14
TABERNACLE
TROY
1,796.00
17,991.35
WADEVILLE
600.00
WESTBROOK
500.00
WHITE CREST
922.20
The Blackwood
Legacy Quartet
WED, NOV 12, 7 PM