2010 SPRING MISSIONS CONFERENCE

50th ANNUAL SPRING MISSIONS CONFERENCE
IN THE INTEREST OF BAPTIST FAITH MISSIONS

APRIL 12, 13, 14 / Monday - Wednesday

CONFERENCE THEME:
"FILLING THE EARTH WITH HIS GLORY!"
Habakkuk 2.14
"For the earth will be filled with
the knowledge of the glory of the LORD
as the waters cover the sea."

Dave Parks, 859.223.8374 / 3985 Boston Road • Lexington KY 40514-1507
daveparks@insightbb.com / www.faith-works.blogspot.com

MONDAYnight / April 12
5:00 - 6:00 SUPPER
7:00 PRAISE
7:20 MESSAGE: Pastor David Pitman, Addyston Baptist Church, Addyston OH
8:00 PRAISE
8:20 MESSAGE: Pastor Michael Jones, Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Taylor MI

TUESDAYmorning / April 13
9:30 PRAISE and PRAYER
9:50 MESSAGE: Pastor-at-large Louie Carver, Simpsonville SC
10:30 PRAISE
10:50 SEMINAR / WORKSHOP: “FILLING THE EARTH WITH HIS GLORY”
The Ultimate Purpose and Goal of Baptist Faith Missions:
MAKING CHRIST’S GLORY KNOWN
That everybody in the world will:
[1] KNOW there is a God;
[2] KNOW our God is that God;
[3] KNOW what is GLORIOUS about Him;
[4] KNOW HIM in eternal life.
12:00 LUNCH
1:30 OPEN ADVISORY MEETING / Reports / Q&A / “All are welcome”
[ The 2009 Annual Financial Report will be presented and distributed ]
5:00 - 6:00 SUPPER


TUESDAYnight / April 13
7:00 PRAISE
7:20 MESSAGE: Pastor Larry Wilson, Bethel Baptist Church, Lexington KY
8:00 PRAISE
8:20 MESSAGE: Pastor Elton Dunbar, Concord Baptist Church, Leesville SC

WEDNESDAYmorning / April 14
9:30 PRAISE
9:40 MESSAGE: Pastor Wayne Brickner, Calvary Baptist Church, Piqua OH
10:20 PRAISE
10:30 MESSAGE: Pastor Terry Adkins, New Hope Baptist Church, Dearborn Heights MI
11:10 BREAK
11:20 Pastor Ben Glover, Park Ridge Baptist Church, Gotha FL
12:00 LUNCH
5:00 - 6:00 SUPPER

WEDNESDAYnight / April 14
7:00 PRAISE
7:30 MESSAGE: Bobby Creiglow, First Baptist Church of Science Hill, KY

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CONFERENCE THEME:
“FILLING THE EARTH WITH GOD’S GLORY”
Habakkuk 2.14
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD,
as the waters cover the sea.

This exact, precise language is repeated again in Isaiah 11.9: They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

[You will find other abbreviated expressions of this same theme in
Psalm 72.18-19, Isaiah 6.3 and 40.5.]

The prophets are not just using eloquent literary flourishes when they speak with such soaring words like ‘as the waters cover the sea.’ They are speaking under the inspiration of God’s Holy Spirit, and they are communicating to us what God’s own covenant purposes are for the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

They are describing in figurative terms REAL, CONCRETE MISSIONS ACTIVITIES that will have the effect of COVERING and SATURATING the populated world with the KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S GLORY. God is declaring to them...and to us...that the day is coming when the Good News of His Glory will be witnessed and proclaimed to EVERY NATION ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH. See Revelation 14.6-7.

This ‘knowledge of the glory of the LORD’ is the Gospel we have been commissioned by Jesus Christ to preach to every creature under Heaven
[Mark 16.15; Colossians 1.23].

It is the Gospel of Christ’s Kingdom;
it is the Gospel of God’s Grace;
it is the Gospel of the New Covenant;
it is the Gospel of GOD’S GLORY IN JESUS CHRIST.

God has commanded us to FILL THIS DARKENED WORLD WITH THE LIGHT OF HIS GLORY IN THIS GOOD NEWS!
2 Corinthians 4.3-6
But even if our Gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest THE LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL OF THE GLORY OF CHRIST, who is the image of God, should shine on them. For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD IN THE FACE OF JESUS CHRIST.

If anyone doubts that this Old Testament promise is a MISSIONS MANDATE and another expression of Jesus Christ’s Great Commission [
‘As you are going, MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL THE NATIONS...’] –
then read Isaiah 11.10,
which immediately follows God’s Missions Purpose Statement in Isaiah 11.9:
‘And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse,
Who shall stand as a banner to the people;
for the Gentiles shall seek Him,
and His resting place shall be glorious.’

What ‘day’ does Isaiah foresee here?
‘In that day’ is OUR DAY – THE GOSPEL-DAY – THIS ‘DAY OF SALVATION’.
We know that promise is fulfilled and enacted by New Testament Gospel missions because Paul interprets it that way in Romans 15.12 [in fact, the whole chapter], where he is relating for us what inspired and motivated him to FILL THE THEN-KNOWN EARTH WITH THE GLORY OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE GOSPEL.

And Paul summarizes his whole ministry purpose, goal, and itinerary:
‘so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the Gospel of Christ’ [verse 19].

Listen to all these powerful MISSIONS MANDATES that propel us into all the nations of the earth to COVER THE EARTH WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST’S GLORY...AS THE WATERS COVER THE SEA.
Matthew 24.14
John 17.17-23
Acts 17.22-34
Romans 1.5; 1.13-16; 16.25-27
Revelation 14.6-7

So, THAT IS WHAT THIS CONFERENCE IS ALL ABOUT.
THIS IS WHAT BAPTIST FAITH MISSIONS IS ALL ABOUT.
This is what MISSIONS is all about.
This is what THE GOSPEL is all about.
This is what THE MINISTRY OF OUR CHURCHES is all about.

“FILLING THE EARTH WITH
THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S GLORY”

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CONFERENCE OFFERING:
Pastor Louie Carver Medical Expenses
We want to designate our Conference offering this year to help Pastor Louie and Mary Carver defray some of the mounting expenses they have incurred during his recent two illnesses and hospitalizations. Brother and Sister Carver served the Lord as missionaries in association with Baptist Faith Missions for over 16 years. They served several terms, first in Korea, and then also in the Philippines. Brother Carver also served BFM here in the States for a period of time as our Field Representative.

Brother Carver also has served as pastor in several churches since returning from foreign missions service, most recently in the Chicago-area. Changes in the ministry there necessitated their moving to South Carolina, where they live now. The Lord has wonderfully and miraculously provided for all their needs during that move and finding housing, etc.

Then, as most of you know, Brother Carver suffered a massive heart attack in mid- January and underwent a 5-bypass open-heart surgery. His recovery was hampered by pneumonia and other pulmonary complications. He had an extended stay in the hospital before being discharged home on 2 February – much weakened by the whole ordeal – only to suffer a mini-stroke three days after returning home from the heart surgery. He underwent another week’s hospitalization. He has been recuperating at home while receiving speech and physical therapies.

Needless to say, all these medical emergencies and treatments have created quite a financial burden for them. He doesn’t know we are doing this for him, and I hope and pray it will be alright when he does find out. We had already scheduled him to preach on the Conference program well before all these emergencies occurred, and he is still making plans to attend the Conference and preach, God willing and enabling him to do so.

But, I hope you will come to the Conference prepared to make as generous a gift as you can to our brother’s needs. If you cannot attend the Conference, but still want to give a gift, send it to our Treasurer:
Pastor George Sledd
PO Box 471280
Lake Monroe FL 32747-1280.

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CHILDREN’S MISSIONS CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Every year we conduct sessions for the children [age 4 through grade 5] who attend our Conference services. My wife, Debbie, conducts these learning and activity sessions. Each year, we focus on a particular nation of the world, highlighting its culture and customs along with their need for the Gospel and opportunities to take the Gospel to those peoples. This year’s theme nation is TURKEY. Our Children’s Center is always set up with crafts and activities which engage the children’s attention and interests in the missions lessons.

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MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
You may choose to use your own travel / accommodations program or discounts...or do your own research to find a better deal. We are still recommending the Quality Inn Northwest / 750 NEWTOWN COURT / LEXINGTON KY 40511 / 859.233.0561

ONE QUEEN BED room is $49.95.
TWO DOUBLE BEDS room is $59.95.
They also offer continental breakfast on the premises, in-room coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and high-speed internet access.

Ask the desk for "Thompson Road Baptist Church Event" rates. It would be best to make your reservation by March 31st.
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TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
The physical address of the church site is: 320 Thompson Road, Lexington KY 40508 if you need this information for your GPS.

FROM SOUTH ON I-75: Get off at Exit 104 (Athens-Boonesborough). Turn west toward town. You will be on Athens-Boonesborough Road / Richmond Road Extension. As you approach Lexington, the road will become Richmond Road around Jacobson Park. Continue straight into Lexington. Richmond Road will become Main Street. You will pass the Rupp Arena / Lexington Convention Center on your left. Turn left at the next traffic light. This is Jefferson Street. Turn right in the middle of the overpass bridge onto Manchester. About one mile down Manchester, turn right on Thompson Road and come to the top of the hill.

FROM NORTH ON I-75 OR EAST / WEST ON I-64: I-75 and I-64 merge for a few miles on the north/northeast side of Lexington. Come to Exit 115 on 64/75. This is Newtown Pike (State Route 922). Turn south toward Lexington. Follow Newtown Pike until you come to Main Street. Go straight across Main Street. This short street is Cox Street. Follow Cox Street to the dead-end. Turn right on Manchester / Old Frankfort Pike. Follow Manchester about one mile. Turn right on Thompson Road and come to the top of the hill.

If you choose to stay at Quality Inn, then follow the second set of directions above and Quality Inn will be on your left behind the Shell station just before you get to the New Circle Road interchange [1 mile from 64/75].