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ACC Pre-Camp

Meeting

Tuesday, April 30

7:00 p.m.

PLBA Office

“...encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” I Thessalonians 5:11

Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association, Shawnee, OK Dr. Russell R. Cook, Director of Missions Vol. 17, No. 3 March, 2013

EXECUTIVE BOARD Next meeting is

May 13 10:30 a.m.

Lunch following, RSVP to the Association Office

Support Services 9:00 a.m.

Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m.

Mission

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Assn. Office

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March 10 VBS Literature Preview at Association office March 11 - 21 (no evenings) - place your order during this time & save shipping!

Vacation Bible School Clinic &

Children’s Worker Training

March 11th

Immanuel Baptist Church

1451 E. 45th, Shawnee

Snacks: 5:30 p.m. ~ Workshops: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

This year’s clinic will be a different format and we need your help! We will be serving Hotdogs and snacks, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. To make sure we have enough food prepared, we are asking churches to give an estimate of how many will be attending.

We are also putting together information about the different ways churches conduct their VBS. We would appreciate it if your church would send a copy of the rotation schedule that you used for last year’s VBS.

Please send this information to Shannon Pruitt, 405-273-2105 or e-mail [email protected], no later than Wednesday, March 6th.

Lifeway orders may be placed at this event and 1 week before or after.

PLBA has VBS 2013 Die Cuts!

State Goal: $2 Million

It Might Preach! Church News

Please let us know of any upcoming events or news from your church!

Are Interim Pastorates Important?

We have several retired pastors and OBU professors who are available to serve as Interim or Transitional Pastors of our pastorless churches. These men have been invaluable to some of our churches. They help the churches adjust to the pastor’s leaving. They provide on-going continuity in the preaching/pulpit ministry. They provide much needed prayer support and godly counsel to Staff, Deacons, search committees and other leaders. The length of the interim period will vary depending on how long the previous pastor served the church and the conditions under which he resigned. In most cases an Interim or Transitional Pastor is preferable to merely using week-by-week supply preachers. Should your church become pastorless the first and one of the best calls you can make is to your Associational office. That’s one of the reasons for a Director of Missions and an Associational staff—to serve churches, particularly when they are without a Pastor. I have recently completed my sixteenth interim pastorate in PLBA. These have added a dimension to our service to the churches that could never have been rendered by simply going in and out on an occasional Sunday (although I do much of that, supplying for Pastors, etc.). Many others have given this same service to our churches as they transition between permanent pastors. The association, at least in Baptist life, is still the entity closest to the local church. Those who voluntarily work with myself and our staff render a great service to all our churches. Supporting and encouraging Interim and Transitional Pastors is one big way to do that. Please pray for the churches, the Pastors and Interim Pastors as we all labor together in God’s vineyard. Encouragingly Yours, Russell R. Cook

“Part I - A Portrait of Man in Sin” Ephesians 2:1-3

In these first ten verses of Ephesians Chapter 2, Paul paints a verbal picture of a man (1) in SIN (vv. 1-3), (2) in SALVATION (vv. 4-9) and (3) in SERVICE (v. 10). Here, in verses 1-3 is a portrait of a man in sin.

I. The man in sin is SPIRITUALLY DEAD (vv 1, 5). A. Spiritual death is the CONSEQUENCE OF MAN’S SIN. (cf. Romans 5:12) B. Spiritual death is the COMMON CONDITION OF ALL MEN IN SIN. (cf. Romans 3:23)

II.The man in sin is SPIRITUALLY ENSLAVED (v. 2). A. He is enslaved to the WORLD’S SYSTEM. (v.2a) B. He is enslaved to the enemy SATAN. (v. 2b)

III. The man in sin is SPIRITUALLY CONDEMNED (v.3). A. He is comdemned to God’s wrath because of his DISOBEDIENT LIFESTYLE. (v. 3a) B. He is condemned to God’s wrath because of his DETERMINENT NATURE. (v. 3b)

Every person who has ever lived on the earth, every person who now lives on the earth, and every person who ever shall live on the earth is seen in the picture. Without regard for God and the gospel of Christ, we remain a man in sin… without any hope of eternal life. — rrc

Expository Preaching Workshop March 4-5, 2013

Speakers include Jerry Vines, Mac Brunson, Adam Dooley, David Allen, Steven Smith, Matthew McKellar and Paige Patterson. You can deliver a clear, effective expository sermon without putting people to sleep. This workshop will aid you in clearly communicating the Message of Scripture to your people.

The cost is $25 for students and $50 for non-students through February 25, then it will increase to $50 for students & $75 for non-students. Contact Lane Buckley, 615-8600 or the PLBA office, 273-4558. For overnight accommodations, contact Guest Housing at the Riley Center at 817-9210-8800 or [email protected].

GOOD SHEPHERD CHAPEL is in need of a volunteer driver for a 30 passenger

shuttle bus on Wednesday nights. Pick up begins at 5:00 p.m. and drop off at

7:00 p.m. Must have a current CDL and a heart for needy children. Please

contact Aaron Hayes at (940) 230-5128 or email at [email protected]. (Bob Dawson, Pastor)

FIRST, ASHER called Matt Riddle as their Pastor. His first Sunday was February

24. (Matt Riddle, Pastor)

FOREST is hosting a Community Health Fair, June 1, 2013. If you know of any

doctors, nurses and dentists who will be willing to help, please have them

call Jeff Bruton, 405-258-6145. (Jeff Bruton, Pastor)

IMMANUEL Christian sympathy is expressed to the family of AV Daugherty in his

passing, Thursday, January 31. AV was the face and voice and heart behind

the Gideon ministry in Shawnee. He also served PLBA as treasurer for 40

years. (Todd Fisher, Pastor)

NEW HOPE is hosting a marriage conference, March 1, 7:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. and

March 2, 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For married & engaged couples. (Will Wilson,

Pastor)

PLEASANT HOME invite all ordained ministers to the ordination council for Pastor

Nathan Howard. March 10, 2:00 p.m. Ordination service will begin at 6:00

p.m. (Nathan Howard, Pastor)

SALLATEESKA Christian sympathy is expressed to Bro. Ben Little in the passing

of his father, Clifford Lee Little, Sunday, February 3rd. (Ben Little, Pastor)

Staff Needed

Incorrect information... please call the Associa-tion office, 405.273.4558.

DALE is seeking part-time pianist, blended worship service. Contact Douglas

Parker Jr., Search Committee, 405.401.9010. (Doug Parker, Pastor)

FIRST, MCLOUD is seeking a part-time Choir Director. Send Resumes to the

church, PO Box 180, McLoud, 74851. ~ ~ Taking applications for a paid nursery

worker (must be 18 years or older). Applications can be picked up at the church

or call 964-3344. (Matt Halsted, Pastor)

FIRST, TRYON is seeking a Youth/Children’s Leader. For more information please

email or call Pastor Bob Fowler at [email protected] or

405.606.5603. (Bob Fowler, Pastor)

GOOD SHEPHERD CHAPEL is seeking to fill 2 part-time positions; a part-time

Music & a part-time Youth Director. Salary will be negotiable according to

responsibilities. Contact Pastor Bob Dawson, 405.706.9008 for more

information. (Bob Dawson, Pastor)

NEW HOPE is seeking a part-time Worship Leader to lead a blended worship

service for Sunday mornings and evenings only. New Hope is located 10 miles

west of Shawnee. Please send your resume to New Hope Baptist Church,

37496 New Hope Rd., Tecumseh, OK 74873 or email to

[email protected] (Will Wilson, Pastor)

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Registration is open at: www.bgco.org/missionignition

A simultaneous event at the following locations also: *First Baptist, McAlester *First Baptist, Tulsa

March 9, 2013 Portland Avenue Baptist Church

1301 N. Portland Avenue

Association Website — www.plba.org

Budget Receipts

Churches listed in red are Pastorless.

PASTORS CHURCH JAN. ‘13 YTD

TOTAL CHECKING AND SAVINGS TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR Beginning Bal. Income Expenses Ending Bal.

1-1-13 1-31-13 Budget 39,606.03 26,061.50 20,219.36 45,448.17 Designated 160,450.42 161,496.57 Total Monies $200,056.45 $206,944.74

Roger Shaw Agra FBC 405.65 405.65 Matt Riddle Asher FBC 288.74 288.74 Chris Carter Blackburn Chapel 278.34 278.34 Mark Davis Carney FBC 594.01 594.01 Rick Blackwell Chandler, FBC 1,059.46 1,059.46 Keith Henley Chandler Southern .00 .00 Doug Parker Dale 25.73 25.73 Mike Mitchell Davenport FBC 647.80 647.80 Mike Haines Deer Creek 282.53 282.53 Mark Streetman Earlsboro FBC 300.00 300.00 Ellis Rolette Earlsboro Indian Mission .00 .00 Wayne Knight Fairview 149.17 149.17 Dan Campbell Faith 319.93 319.93 Jeff Bruton Forest 197.94 197.94 Lee Witt Hazel Dell 482.80 482.80 Tuney Ropp Hillside 1,074.96 1,074.96 Gary Nickerson Hilltop .00 .00 Bryan Cook Hopewell 102.16 102.16 Don Acker Macomb 234.12 234.12 Mike Hazelwood Mammoth 366.00 366.00 Bobby Shatto Maud FBC .00 .00 Rusty McMullen Maud Trinity 511.65 511.65 James Bond McLoud Emmanuel 922.19 922.19 Jerry Gray McLoud Emmaus 78.21 78.21 Matt Halsted McLoud FBC 531.01 531.01 Ron Cherry McLoud Son Rises 494.71 494.71 Joe Jones Meeker FBC 609.14 609.14 Jerry Jackson Morning Star .00 .00 John Hancock Mt. Pleasant 100.06 100.06 ________________ Newalla New Life 1,148.34 1,148.34 Ed Moore Newalla Pecan Valley 104.72 104.72 Mike Collyer Pink 189.94 189.94 Jim Morningstar Pioneer .00 .00 Nathan Howard Pleasant Home 144.89 144.89 Tim Emmons Prague FBC 616.04 616.04 Richard Zimmer Rock Creek 492.98 492.98 Gaspar Reyes Rock Creek Spanish 22.84 22.84 Tony Black Romulus 205.41 205.41 Odus Compton, Int. Sh-Aydelotte 283.02 283.02 David Henry Sh-Calvary 62.50 62.50 Ray Miller Sh-First 802.69 802.69 Spencer Davis, Int. Sh-First Indian 806.85 806.85 Anthony Rhone Sh-Galilee .00 .00 Bob Dawson Sh-Good Shepherd Chapel 42.43 42.43 Jay Sampson Sh-Heritage 876.48 876.48 Todd Fisher Sh-Immanuel 3,078.14 3,078.14 Rendon Falls Sh-Karis .00 .00 Tom Hall Sh-New Life 25.50 25.50 John York Sh-Oakland Chapel .00 .00 Ben Little Sh-Sallateeska .00 .00 Mike Craig Sh-Temple 1,240.60 1,240.60 Larry Norris Sh-Trinity 189.50 189.50 Steve Dominy Sh-University 515.53 515.53 Butch Bradley Sh-Wallace Ave. 381.74 381.74 Charles Wigington Sparks FBC 91.57 91.57 Glenn Peck St. Louis FBC .00 .00 Burl Mackey Stroud FBC 517.22 517.22 Don Tiger Stroud Sac & Fox 71.26 71.26 Bill Haas Tecumseh All Nations .00 .00 Tony Peak Tecumseh FBC 1,373.78 1,373.78 Will Wilson Tecumseh New Hope 50.00 50.00 Clint Dawkins Tecumseh Sharon 898.47 898.47 Bob Fowler Tryon FBC 241.59 241.59 Britt Lesley Wanette FBC 591.46 591.46 Bill Howse Wanette, Victory Pointe .00 .00 Russ Houser Wellston Cornerstone .00 .00 Darrell Sullivan Wellston FBC 829.70 829.70 Lane Buckley Wellston Trinity 110.00 110.00 TOTAL 26,061.50 26,061.50

PLBA WOMEN

SAVE THE DATES…BGCO WOMEN…see www.bgco.org

Ministry Wives Weekend: The Battle Belongs to the Lord March 1-2, 2012—Immanuel Baptist Church, Shawnee

BGCO Women’s Retreat: A Love That Never Lets Go April 19-20, 2013—Falls Creek

Keynote Speakers: Lisa Harper, Angie Smith Worship: Jourdan Johnson

The Women of Hillside Baptist Church, McLoud, would like to invite you to come and join in food & fun!

Saturday, March 9th, 11:30 a.m. 333892 E. 1040 Rd, McLoud

For directions or questions call: Adelle 405-818-7537 or Kay 405-964-3449

GUEST SPEAKER:

A Love Offering will be taken after the luncheon.

BLANKET THE STATE

What makes this ministry unique? Because EVERY blanket which goes out in the name of this ministry carries with it a specially-designed label with the ministry’s logo AND a Scripture verse affirming Life…AND…EVERY blanket is accompanied by a specially-designed Gift Card which also carries the logo, an explanation of the ministry, the plan of salvation, and a place to write in contact information. THESE ARE TRULY BLANKETS WITH A MESSAGE! Please join us in this effort. If you already have a blanket or quilt ministry, please contact me about how to get involved in this way to send a gospel message with your loving handiwork!

A NUGGET FROM MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY… “Nana, you’re getting old!” What an unexpected comment I heard from very young granddaughters! Totally random, totally just plopped into the atmosphere of their living room where we were cuddling/visiting. Twice. As conversation bounced around that remark, it was soon evident they were attempting, at ages 4 & 5, to grasp the concept of generations. When their pregnant mommy, our daughter, Joy, said that one day she would be the grandma to their children, it seemed to be an inconceivable and ludicrous thought to the mind of the 5-year-old. “No! I just want you to be my mommy! You can’t be a grandma!” We laughed, realizing the concept was just too big for now, but saw that there does come a time for understanding generational roles in life. Whatever our role(s), however, we are to exercise them as women “worthy of respect,” according to Scripture. Daughters, wives, mommies, aunts, Nana’s, Great-Nana’s…all are to be women worthy of respect…tiny or tall, young or older, or very old. There is not a “time-out” chair for being respected by all, within and outside our families. I, like you, may wish for some “do-overs,” but God does forgive repentant hearts and lets us live respectfully beyond those regrets. Let us live as women whose children—and grandchildren—will rise up and call us blessed! - Marsha Cook

March Birthdays

1 Mrs. Yadira (Gaspar) Reyes 1409 Morren Dr. Norman, OK 73071 Pastor’s Wife, Rock Creek Hispanic

3 Mrs. Angie (Chris) Carter 36305 Lake Rd Shawnee, OK 74801 Pastor’s Wife, Blackburn Chapel

4 Mrs. Betty C. (Bill) Howse 38714 Okay Rd Wanette, OK 74878 Pastor’s Wife, Victory Pointe

5 Mrs. Leann (James) Bond 8425 Treeline Drive Choctaw, OK 73020 Pastor’s Wife, Emmanuel

13 Rev. Matt Halsted 31820 Redskin Rd McLoud, OK 74851 Pastor, First, McLoud 13 Mrs. Judy (Roger) Shaw 13900 River Ridge Rd Perkins, OK 74059 Pastor’s Wife, First, Agra

16 Mrs. Tosha (Matt) Halsted 31820 Redskin Rd McLoud, OK 74851 Pastor’s wife, First, McLoud

17 Mrs. Ann (Alpha) Black 713 S. Union Shawnee, OK 74801 Chaplain’s Wife 19 Rev. Ben Little 128 N. High Ave. Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, Sallateeska 24 Dr. Dan Campbell 20385 Elm St. Harrah, OK 73045 Pastor, Faith, Harrah 27 Mrs. Cindy (Bill) Haas 20230 Harrison Rd Tecumseh, 74873 Pastor’s Wife, All Nations 28 Rev. Tim Emmons 1616 Blue Bell Rd Prague, OK 74864 Pastor, First, Prague

Anniversaries 10 Rev. & Mrs. Ellis Rolette 405 N. Pesotum Shawnee, OK 74801 Pastor, Earlsboro Indian 12 Rev. & Mrs. Alpha Black 713 S. Union Shawnee, OK 74801 Chaplain

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PLBA RA Racer Derby Winners

Girls 1st-3rd - Speed 1st Corinna Ropp 2nd Bree Gates 3rd Erin Thompson 4th Abigal Jackson 5th Aleah Zurovec

Girls 1st-3rd - Design 1st Kali Wind 2nd Maleah Blankenship 3rd Kristen Little

Girls 4th-6th - Speed 1st Alexis Sikes 2nd Halle Calvillo 3rd Emily Chesser 4th Kaitlyn Wilson 5th Paige Witt

Girls 4th-6th - Design 1st Mia Gipp 2nd Madison Smith 3rd Crista Nowlin

Lads (Boys 1st-3rd) - Speed 1st Hayden Nowakowski 2nd Levi Wynn 3rd Isaiah Young 4th Dax Gates 5th Mitchell James

Lads (Boys 1st-3rd) - Design 1st Jack Sampson 2nd Mitchell James 3rd Liam Hawkins

Crusaders (Boys 4th-6th) - Speed 1st Kyle Curren 2nd Micah Compton 3rd Trevor Siegfried 4th Adam Chesser 5th Adam Montgomery

Crusaders (Boys 4th-6th) - Design 1st Austin Zurovec 2nd Owen Quary 3rd Adam Chesser

Challengers (Boys & Girls 7th-12th)

Speed: 1st Angelina Ropp 2nd Jess Hayhurst

Design: 1st Caleb Gray 2nd Nate Sikes

1-2 Minister’s Wives Weekend, Immanuel Baptist Church, Shawnee, March 1, 3:00 p.m. - March 2, 2:00 p.m.

2 Mission Ignition, Portland Avenue Baptist Church, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

3-10 Week of Prayer, North American Missions

4-5 The Priority of Preaching Conference, Southern Hills Baptist Church, OKC

7-9 Oklahoma Indian Evangelism Conference, Glorieta Baptist Church, OKC,

10 Daylight Saving Time Begins

11 PLBA VBS Clinic, Immanuel Baptist Church, Shawnee, 5:30 p.m.

11-21 VBS Early Bird Material Preview, PLBA Office, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

11 Discover Church Planting Workshop, Baptist Building, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

12 My Hope with Billy Graham Outreach Pastor’s Workshop, Village Baptist Church, OKC

14 Singing & Praising 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Village Baptist Church, OKC

17 Substance Abuse Sunday

28 One Day Church Growth Conference, Baptist Building, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

29 Good Friday

31 Easter Sunday