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Thanksgiving 1

Missions 2

Women’s Ministry 3

Women’s Ministry (continued)

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Men’s Ministry 5

Music Notes 6

Media Library 7

AWANA and Youth 8

New Members 9

Nashville Trip 10

Birthdays and Anniversaries

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Just The FACTS 12

NOVEMBER 2017

Issue 270

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Due to the uncompleted construction of our

Outreach Center, we are NOT able to have our

annual Thanksgiving Feast this November;

it has been postponed until February 2018.

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Sunday, Nov. 5!

Don’t forget to set your clocks

back one hour on Saturday night.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving holiday.

The church office will be closed Thursday,

November 23 and Friday, November 24.

Sunday, Nov. 12

REMINDER: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CBA FOOD DRIVE Central Baptist Association will have a WORK DAY on Tuesday, November 14th at Congo

Road Baptist Church to put the food sacks together from their October Food Drive. Volun-

teers will be needed to help with this task. Volunteers will also be needed on Monday, Nov. 13

to help move food out of the CBA trailer and into the church. Both days volunteers will need

to meet at Congo Road Baptist Church, 7193 Congo Road in Benton at 9:00 a.m. A few strong

men are needed because sacked-up canned food can be heavy! If you have questions, please

give CBA’s Diana Lewis a call at 501-607-3689.

AWANA Christmas Store Needs Your Help

Our AWANA students have been working hard to earn AWANA “bucks”. At their December

store, they use those bucks to purchase Christmas gifts for family and friends. We would like

them to be able to wrap their gifts after they purchase them. If you have extra GIFT BAGS

you would like to donate, we would appreciate your help. Our December store is sched-

uled for Wednesday Dec. 13. Please put your Christmas gift bags in the AWANA box in the fel-

lowship hallway before December 13. Thank you.

Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child

It’s time to start shopping and filling your Operation Christmas Child shoe

boxes. Shoe Box Dedication is Sunday, November 19. You may bring

your filled shoe boxes any time before that date and leave them on the ta-

ble in the fellowship hallway. Please note: NO toothpaste or candy may be included in our box-

es due to new customs regulations. Let’s work really hard this year to meet or surpass our goal

of 400 filled shoe boxes. Remember that every filled shoe box offers an opportunity to share the Good News

of the Savior with a hurting child.

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BWM wishes you a very NICE November!

FIRST SUNDAY FOOD COLLECTION PLEASE BRING “THANKSGIVING” TYPE FOODS THIS MONTH—(GREEN BEANS, CORN, STUFFING MIX, CRANBERRY SAUCE, CAKE MIXES & TUB ICING, ETC.)

FIRST THURSDAY PRAYER TIME Ask yourself this question: Do you give much thought or prayer time for persecuted

fellow Christians throughout the world? Not very many years ago that wasn’t a situa-

tion we even knew much about, but it is becoming more and more familiar. Come to

Ladies First Thursday Prayer Time on November 2 in the Seekers Classroom and see

video testimonies from some of our brothers and sisters in Christ who have experi-

enced first-hand what it is to be persecuted and yet stand up for Christ in a hostile en-

vironment. Call leader Whanda Swihart at 922-2832 for information. “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20

Girls, Games, & Goodies - Another BROWN BAG day! We are providing a special treat of Drumstick ice cream bars for your dessert along with coffee and tea. Please call Doris at 922-2261 to add your name if you want to attend. And remember—we need DOUBLE contributions of non-perishables this month for Harvey’s Chapel since we do not meet in December.

Save The Date!

Our Annual Ladies Retreat will be March 2-3, 2018. Mark it on your calendar because you won’t want to miss it! Contact Grace Wiesen for more information at 915-0673.

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

NOVEMBER 2 @ 10AM

November 9th 10 am -2 pm

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November 3rd is your last sewing opportunity to help fill Operation Christmas Child Boxes with a beautiful tote bag and Salvation bracelet!

There is job for everyone—whether you sew or not,

and ALL materials are furnished.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 FROM 10 AM—2 PM

Thank you for calling Sue Griggs (922-4563) to add your name for our lunch count. — Thank you!

Thanks to all who participated

in our mission sewing events!

SAVE THE DATE for the 2017 Ladies Christmas Luncheon Tuesday, December 12 @ 12 noon.

Tickets on sale – Mon., Nov. 6 and Tue., Nov. 7 from 9 am –11 am in the Impact SS room

Maximum of six ladies per round table

Contact Anna Riley (922-0499 or 984-3256) for ticket information. And Remember: TICKETS SELL OUT VERY QUICKLY

40 CENTERPIECES NEEDED for Christmas Luncheon Ladies, we need 40 women who would like to decorate a round table for our Ladies Christ-mas Luncheon, responsible for one centerpiece not higher than 14 inches, using your own Christmas decorations. Each table will be covered with a white fabric tablecloth. We will supply all plates, glasses, and silverware. There is room for you to add a placemat if you like. Sign-Up back in the fellowship hallway or contact Jody Moore at 318-452-0589 to supply a table centerpiece.

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Men’s Coffee

Every Monday at 7 am

All men are invited to our weekly

Men’s Coffee in the Welcome Classroom.

Contact Randy Conardy, Brotherhood

Director, at 314-322-1432.

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Congratulations to Dave Finton, Dr. Denny Wright, Josh Wright and Charlie Johnson

in winning the FCA State Golf Tournament.

Bo Johnston will be playing for

Charlie Johnson as the team goes to

play at Pinehurst, North Carolina

on November 17th in the

FCA National Tournament.

(also in this picture is FCA’s

Dallas Cowboy legend Cliff Harris)

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SAVE THE DATE!!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10

9:00 AM and 3:00 PM

BALBOA’S CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION

“OUR LIGHT HAS COME”

Featuring the Celebration Choir and Christmas Ensemble

This month we will concentrate on some older books that offer effective knowledge and training that is needed for us to live fulfilling and powerful lives. As we read God’s Word we can recognize and focus on what is important in life. It is important to God that we have more love, joy and peace in our lives—more patience, kindness, and goodness—more faithfulness, humility and self-control. Developing these attributes empowers us to become all that God wants us to be. Joyce Meyer tells us in her book, Secrets to Exceptional Living, how to grow spiritually and to impact those around us as we develop the qualities of nature—qualities that the Bible calls the fruit of the Spirit. Dr. Bill Bright gives us an inspiring, practical book on how you can share God’s love with confidence—with family, friends, neighbors and even strangers in his book, The Joy of Sharing Jesus. If you be-lieve in Jesus Christ, you also have a wonderful story to tell—and here is the help you may want or need for sharing His message clearly and effectively. Dr. Bill Bright was an encourager and he encour-aged all those he came in contact with to never relent or grow weary in sharing the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ. “Your life emerges from the greatest mind and the kindest heart in the history of the universe: the mind and heart of God.” Max Lucado tells us in God’s Story Your Story: when His becomes yours, that to be inspired to see how your day-to-day story intersects with God’s grand, over-arching epic of everlasting redemption. Your journey of faith will come alive as you explore the divine narrative through New Testament and contemporary characters, and discover how the Bible reveals God’s plans for you today. One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskam p, beckons you to leave the parched ground of pride, fear, and white-knuckle control and abandon yourself to the God who overflows your cup. This is a beautiful, practical guide to living a life of joy and to wake up to God’s everyday blessings. As Voscamp discovered, in giving thanks for the life she already had, she found the life she had always wanted. For those who are interested in hosting a small group Bible study or just family Bible study you may be interested in Disciples are Made Not Born, by Walter Henrichsen. Just what is a 20th-century disciple and how do you go about becoming one? Henrichsen not only describes a modern disciple but ex-plains how to make disciples of others. It’s a process that begins with sharing the Good News of the Gospel and doesn’t end until you’ve shared your life so completely with another person that he is fully committed to similar spiritual service. This is not a collection of dry, doctrinal dust, but practical and provocative training for those who want to walk where Christ walked. This book invites you to take His yoke upon you and learn of Him. These are just a few of the outstanding books we have available in the BBC Library. We invite you to “Come By and Check Us Out”!

Sherry Karr, Librarian

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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.

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!

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TED & CYNDY TAYLOR

Ted & Cyndy are both Texans; both graduated Texas Tech with BSE’s.

They married soon after college and moved to Ted’s hometown of Decatur.

Cyndy began a 25-year career teaching in the Decatur ISD, and taught 7th &

8th grade Texas and American history in several public schools in TX. Ted

began his career in insurance at Farm Bureau and soon started his own agen-

cy in Decatur. He later joined Nationwide in their Agribusiness Division as

District Sales Manager with various territories from New England to CA.

Their daughter, Alison and husband Dennis, relocated to Germany last April, and Ted and Cyndy are

anticipating a trip to Germany around Christmas to visit their 4 year old granddaughter, Bently. Hav-

ing moved here from Conroe, TX 10 years ago, they built a home on Lake Balboa, but now live on

Isabella golf course.

Cyndy plays tennis and is on a team with Alice Finton. She is a member of a book club and has

attended many Bible studies. One of her most important duties is caring for her mom, who is a resi-

dent at Mt. Carmel. Now for the fun!! Ted is a member of Mountain Valley Sportsman Associa-

tion—as are several of our members. He is an active member of SASS—Single Action Shooters Soci-

ety and participates in Cowboy Action Shooting. At the gun range there are authentic old west fa-

cades, and shooters wear period correct, late 1800’s clothing. The guns are also period correct repli-

cas. Get to know this fun, friendly couple, you will truly enjoy them!

CHARLES & TAWANA LEWIS Charles and Tawana grew up in the Ft. Worth, TX area. Charles graduated

HS at 17, and joined the U.S. Navy, serving 4 years. He began working for

Bell Helicopter as a painter’s helper and ended a 37½ year career as a

Quality Control Inspector. (How’s that for movin’ on up?)

Tawana graduated HS and began working a couple jobs and then began

a 31-year career with First National Bank, which is now Bank of America.

She began in data processing, and with many promotions, ended her tenure

in the Institutional Trust Dept., handling pension plans for both individuals and institutions.

Although they were from the same area, Charles & Tawana did not meet until 1986; they were

married in 1989. In 2003 they bought a 5th wheel and began their nomadic adventure up the West

coast, heading for British Columbia. Along the way they spent time in the Osprey Point RV Resort,

Lakeside, Oregon. Although they continued on to BC, they decided to settle in the Lakeside area.

They lived there for 13 years enjoying their ocean-going water craft and being on a perpetual vacation.

They moved to the Village just this year.

Charles likes to fish and Tawana likes to sing! She joined the choir the day they became members.

Between them, they have 3 children and 5 grandchildren who all live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

Say hello to Charles & Tawana; you will enjoy getting to know them.

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Nov. 30 - Dec 2. Nashville Trip

The Nashville trip is now open to ALL BBC members.

Please let Karen Laib know if you are interested.

922-1137 or [email protected]

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Linda Melton 22

Hardy Williams 22

Greg Haag 23

Wes McBryde 23

George Moe 23

Bo Johnston 24

Cheryl Jordan 24

Bob Moore 24

Wayne Seabaugh 25

Ruth Casteel 26

Bill Gibbons 26

Debbie Carpenter 29

Glenda Ford 29

Barbara Truesdell 29

Harold Brown 30

Patricia McGinnis 10

Irene Smith 10

Melody Luse 11

Spurge Mask 11

Bobbie Conardy 12

Ronnie Hawkins 12

Gail Robinson 13

Jennie Hager 14

David Karr 14

Tony Russo 16

Bill Baker 17

Tommy Teaster 17

Sue Dunham 19

Willene Wales 20

Judy Duke 1

Lois Hunter 1

Brenda Mask 1

Blair Oram 1

Shirley Wolf 2

Judy Barton 3

Judi Bethard 3

Vickie Bunger 4

Larry Blevins 4

Maggie Driggers 4

John Sapp 4

Randy Conardy 6

Glen Drennan 6

Nancy Trull 7

Bob Johnson 10

Norm & Lynn Runnels 2

Larry & Patricia McGinnis 3

Richard & Laura Stanton 6

Danny & Sandra Snyder 8

Jay & Callie Wilkins 9

George & Joyce Brown 12

Clay & Patti Franklin 12

Danny & Gail Robinson 12

David & Tara Clearman 16

Ellis & Diane Gibson 20

Jerry & Shirley Johnson 20

Frank & Shelia Mason 21

Walt & Callie Drissel 22

Bob & Jody Moore 23

John & Barbara Miller 27

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

Alice at [email protected] or Debbie at [email protected]

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 listen to or watch each

Sunday AM sermon on the website.

Check it out...located under the

“Media” tab!

JUST THE FACTS

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LOGO Shirts On Sale

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.

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.