NEW AND IMPROVED WEBSITE: www.baptistfaithmissions.org
If you haven’t been to our website lately, you need to go back, bookmark it, and go back often. It has been in a neglected and inactive condition for some time, and we apologize for that. But, it is being renovated and re-launched as we speak.
I am still making updates on this blog but I will move our FaithWorks updates to the new website shortly. It is still under construction, so bear with us while we ‘revive’ it – but we want our website to become our Information Exchange Central.
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SPRING CONFERENCE REPORT
The Lord blessed our Spring Conference services with good fellowship, challenging messages from God’s Word, and a continually increasing interest in the ministries of Baptist Faith Missions. Pastors and members have gone back to their churches and either started supporting Baptist Faith Missions for the first time – or increased their giving, especially for our much-needed GENERAL FUND.
We heard these preachers faithfully proclaim ‘FILLING THE EARTH WITH GOD’S GLORY’ messages: David Pitman, Kenny Hurst, Doug King, Larry Wilson, Edward Overbey, Wayne Brickner, Terry Adkins, Ben Glover, and Bobby Creiglow. All of these brethren and all their messages had the Glory of God burning in their hearts and glowing on their lips as they called us all to partner together to take and send the Good News of God’s Glory to everybody in the world.
There were 45 pastors/preachers who attended our services over the course of the Conference. We want to thank everyone who attended – and we continue to pray that God will inspire us all together to FILL THE EARTH WITH GOD’S GLORY.
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SPRING CONFERENCE OFFERING
We designated the Spring Conference Offering to help Louie and Mary Carver with extraordinary medical expenses they have incurred especially since January. Brother and Sister Carver are veteran missionaries in partnership with Baptist Faith Missions. They served the Lord in Korea and Philippine Islands. Brother Carver also served as BFM’s Field Representative and liaison between the missionaries and the churches for several years.
They relocated to South Carolina during 2009, and then on January 15, Brother Carver suffered a massive heart attack. He underwent a 5-bypass surgery, and then suffered pulmonary complications during his recovery. He spent several days in the ICU – and three weeks in the hospital. Then on the Friday [5 February] after being discharged home on the previous Tuesday, he suffered a stroke and was re-hospitalized. He is still rehabilitating from the effects of the stroke.
So, we wanted to help them with the mounting medical expenses they were incurring. The total Conference offering was $3,030.54. Brother Carver has responded in an email: ‘Dear Bro. Dave, Thank you so much for the generous offering. You truly have no idea at what a time it has come. God is so good.’ Of course, he is thanking all of you who gave the offering.
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PASTOR EDWARD OVERBEY RESIGNS AS DIRECTOR
Brother Overbey has served as a Director of Baptist Faith Missions for probably 43 years or more. Even he doesn’t remember the year he became a Director. But, as the son of our founder [Hafford Overbey], Brother Ed has supported BFM from its inception. Brother Overbey contributed to the very first offering given to support Brother Brandon back in 1942. Brother Overbey doesn’t remember whether he gave 50 cents or $1 – but the total offering was around $15.00. He has been a true GIVING FRIEND ever since – from day one. He also served as our Executive Secretary from 1981-1995, after succeeding his father into that service. We wish to thank and commend Brother Edward Overbey for his lifetime of service to Gospel missions – and his 40+ years serving Baptist Faith Missions.
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LABOR DAY CONFERENCE
The East Keys Baptist Church in Springfield IL has hosted the Labor Day Missions Conference in the interests of Baptist Faith Missions for several years. They are planning their 2010 Labor Day Conference for Labor Day Weekend. We hope you will make plans to attend.
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GENERAL FUND MONTHLY SOLVENCY
WE CONTINUE TO NEED IMMEDIATE INCREASED OFFERINGS FOR OUR GENERAL FUND. We really need to receive $50,000 per month FOR THE GENERAL FUND in order to maintain our monthly commitments and other disbursements we make to our missionaries as they come up over the course of the year.
For example: FURLOUGH EXPENSES
We have 4 missionary families due for furloughs during 2010 and they are requesting transportation funds. Airfare expenses for furlough transportation could be as much as $16,000+ before the year is over – and most of this will be one-way fares because it is next to impossible to purchase round-trip tickets when they can’t set a precise date for their return next year.
Also: HOSPITALIZATION PREMIUMS INCREASES
We have received notice that beginning in June, our missionaries’ hospitalization premiums will increase by 13%. We will be disbursing $9500 per month for their hospitalization premiums.
$43,000 per month needed for their Essential Maintenance Transactions
There are four disbursements we make each month to our missionaries just to maintain their essential support: [1] Salaries [2] Standard Monthly Expense Allowances [3] Hospitalization premiums [4] Mission Sheets printing and mailing. THESE ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE TRANSACTIONS TOTAL MORE THAN $43,000 EVERY MONTH.
Then, there are the OTHER monthly General Fund disbursements to maintain the support services we provide for them.
First 5 months 2010 average GF Offerings
During April, we gave $30,438 to the GENERAL FUND. Over the first 5 months of this year, we have averaged $34,738 per month to the GENERAL FUND.
BE A ‘GIVING FRIEND’!
If we don’t increase our monthly offerings for the GENERAL FUND, we will necessarily have to begin reductions from our missionaries’ monthly deposits in order to make the remaining 2009 Thanksgiving Offering last until the end of 2010.
THE ONLY WAY TO STABILIZE OUR BUDGETING TO ALLOW FOR ANY KIND OF GROWTH OR INCREASES FOR OUR MISSIONARIES’ ESSENTIAL NEEDS IS TO INCREASE OUR MONTHLY GIVING TO OUR GENERAL FUND.
WILL YOU ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST WHAT YOU CAN DO –
AND WHAT HE WILL ENABLE YOU TO DO?
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
PRAYER REQUEST FOR HAROLD DRAPER
6 May 2010
FROM: Dave Parks
RE: Prayer Request
HAROLD DRAPER / hmdubdbr@yahoo.com
Brother Draper suffered some kind of mild heart attack early Wednesday morning [around 4am]. He was driving back home – after already driving all night – and suffered chest tightness and pains. Drove himself to Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. They have already conducted stress tests and other exams and tell him that his heart is sound – but that he has suffered arrhythmia, but doctors think it is from prolonged stress and exhaustion. He hadn’t slept much for the previous two nights and had been driving most of that time. They have told him he needs to rest for the next 2-3 weeks. I talked with him around 11am this morning and he is very weak, but thinks he is OK and stable. They are planning to discharge him home this afternoon. Please commit them to the Lord in prayer.
FROM: Dave Parks
RE: Prayer Request
HAROLD DRAPER / hmdubdbr@yahoo.com
Brother Draper suffered some kind of mild heart attack early Wednesday morning [around 4am]. He was driving back home – after already driving all night – and suffered chest tightness and pains. Drove himself to Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. They have already conducted stress tests and other exams and tell him that his heart is sound – but that he has suffered arrhythmia, but doctors think it is from prolonged stress and exhaustion. He hadn’t slept much for the previous two nights and had been driving most of that time. They have told him he needs to rest for the next 2-3 weeks. I talked with him around 11am this morning and he is very weak, but thinks he is OK and stable. They are planning to discharge him home this afternoon. Please commit them to the Lord in prayer.
PRAYER REQUEST FOR MARY CARVER
6 May 2010
FROM: Dave Parks
RE: Prayer Request
MARY CARVER / wlc1939@att.net
Brother Carver called me yesterday [Wednesday] to tell me that Mary was involved in a one-car accident on Tuesday afternoon. She apparently passed out for some reason. According to a witness who was behind her, she suddenly veered out of her lane, crossed the other lane, and off the road. From what I understand from Brother Carver, she may have overturned the vehicle. He said she was hanging upside down by her shoulder straps and had to be cut out of the vehicle. She was taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital. He didn’t know at that time how extensive the injuries are. He did send me a brief email last night: “God is so good. I...appreciate all the prayers for Mary in the trauma that she has suffered. God performed a miracle now we wait to see if her back elbow and leg are broken. Continue to keep us in your prayers.” The ‘miracle’ to which he refers is the protection the Lord gave her from any more serious injury than she has suffered. Please continue praying to God for their many needs from the several adversities they have suffered, especially since January with his own heart attack and stroke.
UPDATE: Friday evening / 7 May
Brother Parks,
Good evening. First, the Carver family appreciates all the continued prayers that have been lifted on our behalf. It has truly been a roller coaster, but through it all, our family has drawn closer and closer. Mom came home from the hospital this afternoon with no broken bones, no fractures, sprains, etc. She is getting along pretty well. Dad is hanging in there; however, he did state this evening that the physical therapist told him, either today or yesterday, that if he doesn't slow down and stop doing so much that he is going to suffer another heart attack. Please pray that he slows down.
Again, we all appreciate your prayers.
Sincerely, The Carver Family
FROM: Dave Parks
RE: Prayer Request
MARY CARVER / wlc1939@att.net
Brother Carver called me yesterday [Wednesday] to tell me that Mary was involved in a one-car accident on Tuesday afternoon. She apparently passed out for some reason. According to a witness who was behind her, she suddenly veered out of her lane, crossed the other lane, and off the road. From what I understand from Brother Carver, she may have overturned the vehicle. He said she was hanging upside down by her shoulder straps and had to be cut out of the vehicle. She was taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital. He didn’t know at that time how extensive the injuries are. He did send me a brief email last night: “God is so good. I...appreciate all the prayers for Mary in the trauma that she has suffered. God performed a miracle now we wait to see if her back elbow and leg are broken. Continue to keep us in your prayers.” The ‘miracle’ to which he refers is the protection the Lord gave her from any more serious injury than she has suffered. Please continue praying to God for their many needs from the several adversities they have suffered, especially since January with his own heart attack and stroke.
UPDATE: Friday evening / 7 May
Brother Parks,
Good evening. First, the Carver family appreciates all the continued prayers that have been lifted on our behalf. It has truly been a roller coaster, but through it all, our family has drawn closer and closer. Mom came home from the hospital this afternoon with no broken bones, no fractures, sprains, etc. She is getting along pretty well. Dad is hanging in there; however, he did state this evening that the physical therapist told him, either today or yesterday, that if he doesn't slow down and stop doing so much that he is going to suffer another heart attack. Please pray that he slows down.
Again, we all appreciate your prayers.
Sincerely, The Carver Family
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
MARCH SECRETARY'S REPORT
SPRING MISSIONS CONFERENCE / 12, 13, 14 APRIL
It still isn’t too late to plan to join us for our SPRING MISSIONS CONFERENCE. The program, travel directions, and motel accommodation recommendations are all posted on FEBRUARY ARCHIVES.
Our purpose for all our Conferences is to stir up mutual participation in our missionary fellowship. FELLOWSHIP is mutual INTEREST, INVESTMENT, and INVOLVEMENT in a common activity. That is what Baptist Faith Missions is.
We will also give you the latest updates and reports concerning our missionaries’ ministries and needs and how we can all work together to strengthen their hands and encourage them.
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2009-10 THANKSGIVING OFFERING UPDATE
God bless each one who has given – and you who continue to give – to our THANKSGIVING OFFERING. With the offerings reported this month [$1638.00 – see the Offerings Report pages in this issue], our new updated total to $91,960.01.
We are praying and hoping that still others of you will contribute over the weeks to come and that we can reach our $100,000 Goal!
THE THANKSGIVING OFFERING IS USED TO DISBURSE THOSE COMMITMENTS WE HAVE MADE TO OUR MISSIONARIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND WHICH ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY OUR MONTHLY OFFERINGS TO THE GENERAL FUND.
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MONTHLY GENERAL FUND SOLVENCY
THANK YOU! THANK YOU, GIVING FRIENDS! Our February offerings to the Monthly General Fund totaled $30,502.72 [see the Offerings Report printed in this issue].
We always recognize that THE MONTHLY GENERAL FUND OFFERING IS WHAT IT IS...BECAUSE YOU WHO GAVE IT – DID SO! And, we bless God for you. Every one of your names – and each of your offerings is an occasion and subject of personal thanksgivings to God.
This month’s GENERAL FUND offering was a few thousands of dollars less than what we need to sustain to meet our missionaries’ ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE TRANSACTIONS disbursements each month. [January=$38,258.30; February=$40,343.05]
We really need to maintain at least $40,000.00 per month in GENERAL FUND offerings to maintain a monthly GENERAL FUND SOLVENCY – and then that will free up our THANKSGIVING OFFERING funds to supply the other support services and benefits we commit to our missionaries over the course of the year.
EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR WE WORK OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND. The General Fund is the main contribution source and stream to keep our missionaries on their fields and ‘keep the lights on’ for their ministries. Even if we maintain what we have committed to our missionaries – it is still so modest that it doesn’t really cover their essential needs.
BUT, WE CAN’T CONSIDER INCREASING OUR ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE COMMITMENTS TO THEM WITHOUT AN INCREASE OF THE MONTHLY GENERAL FUND OFFERINGS.
“Now, therefore, KNOW and CONSIDER WHAT YOU WILL DO…”
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It still isn’t too late to plan to join us for our SPRING MISSIONS CONFERENCE. The program, travel directions, and motel accommodation recommendations are all posted on FEBRUARY ARCHIVES.
Our purpose for all our Conferences is to stir up mutual participation in our missionary fellowship. FELLOWSHIP is mutual INTEREST, INVESTMENT, and INVOLVEMENT in a common activity. That is what Baptist Faith Missions is.
We will also give you the latest updates and reports concerning our missionaries’ ministries and needs and how we can all work together to strengthen their hands and encourage them.
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2009-10 THANKSGIVING OFFERING UPDATE
God bless each one who has given – and you who continue to give – to our THANKSGIVING OFFERING. With the offerings reported this month [$1638.00 – see the Offerings Report pages in this issue], our new updated total to $91,960.01.
We are praying and hoping that still others of you will contribute over the weeks to come and that we can reach our $100,000 Goal!
THE THANKSGIVING OFFERING IS USED TO DISBURSE THOSE COMMITMENTS WE HAVE MADE TO OUR MISSIONARIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND WHICH ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY OUR MONTHLY OFFERINGS TO THE GENERAL FUND.
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MONTHLY GENERAL FUND SOLVENCY
THANK YOU! THANK YOU, GIVING FRIENDS! Our February offerings to the Monthly General Fund totaled $30,502.72 [see the Offerings Report printed in this issue].
We always recognize that THE MONTHLY GENERAL FUND OFFERING IS WHAT IT IS...BECAUSE YOU WHO GAVE IT – DID SO! And, we bless God for you. Every one of your names – and each of your offerings is an occasion and subject of personal thanksgivings to God.
This month’s GENERAL FUND offering was a few thousands of dollars less than what we need to sustain to meet our missionaries’ ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE TRANSACTIONS disbursements each month. [January=$38,258.30; February=$40,343.05]
We really need to maintain at least $40,000.00 per month in GENERAL FUND offerings to maintain a monthly GENERAL FUND SOLVENCY – and then that will free up our THANKSGIVING OFFERING funds to supply the other support services and benefits we commit to our missionaries over the course of the year.
EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR WE WORK OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND. The General Fund is the main contribution source and stream to keep our missionaries on their fields and ‘keep the lights on’ for their ministries. Even if we maintain what we have committed to our missionaries – it is still so modest that it doesn’t really cover their essential needs.
BUT, WE CAN’T CONSIDER INCREASING OUR ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE COMMITMENTS TO THEM WITHOUT AN INCREASE OF THE MONTHLY GENERAL FUND OFFERINGS.
“Now, therefore, KNOW and CONSIDER WHAT YOU WILL DO…”
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
PAUL KIRKMAN'S WIFE, EMMA, NOW WITH THE LORD
Posted by Dave Parks / Thursday, 18 February
Pastor Paul Kirkman’s wife, Emma, went to be with the Lord yesterday morning [Wednesday].
She has been in progressively declining health for the past few years from deterioration resulting from Alzheimer’s Disease – and this was also complicated by a blood disorder that prevented her bone marrow from producing blood, resulting in the need for frequent blood transfusions.
She had been in a nursing care facility since October of last year, interspersed also by short stays in the hospital and at home.
Her memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, 23 February, at the meeting-place for the Grace Baptist Church
2920 Beaver Valley Road
Fairborn OH 45324.
Brother Kirkman and her family will be greeting and receiving friends at 12:00 noon for one hour before the service at 1:00 pm. Pastor Bill Brown will be conducting the memorial service.
Emma’s funeral arrangements are being made by Belton-Stroup Funeral Home
422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road
Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Phone: 937-879-0800.
You can find directions by going to their website: http://www.beltonstroup.com
Brother Kirkman did ask me to tell anyone who wishes to send a memorial to Emma’s service to make a contribution to Baptist Faith Missions in lieu of flowers. Contributions can be made to Baptist Faith Missions
c/o George Sledd
P.O. Box 471280
Lake Monroe FL 32747-1280
“In Memory of Emma Kirkman”
You may contact Brother Kirkman at 937.754.1860
or 1982 Rockdell Drive / Fairborn OH 45324.
I hope you will also pray for God's Grace to be supplied to this dear Brother in this time of his need.
Pastor Paul Kirkman’s wife, Emma, went to be with the Lord yesterday morning [Wednesday].
She has been in progressively declining health for the past few years from deterioration resulting from Alzheimer’s Disease – and this was also complicated by a blood disorder that prevented her bone marrow from producing blood, resulting in the need for frequent blood transfusions.
She had been in a nursing care facility since October of last year, interspersed also by short stays in the hospital and at home.
Her memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, 23 February, at the meeting-place for the Grace Baptist Church
2920 Beaver Valley Road
Fairborn OH 45324.
Brother Kirkman and her family will be greeting and receiving friends at 12:00 noon for one hour before the service at 1:00 pm. Pastor Bill Brown will be conducting the memorial service.
Emma’s funeral arrangements are being made by Belton-Stroup Funeral Home
422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road
Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Phone: 937-879-0800.
You can find directions by going to their website: http://www.beltonstroup.com
Brother Kirkman did ask me to tell anyone who wishes to send a memorial to Emma’s service to make a contribution to Baptist Faith Missions in lieu of flowers. Contributions can be made to Baptist Faith Missions
c/o George Sledd
P.O. Box 471280
Lake Monroe FL 32747-1280
“In Memory of Emma Kirkman”
You may contact Brother Kirkman at 937.754.1860
or 1982 Rockdell Drive / Fairborn OH 45324.
I hope you will also pray for God's Grace to be supplied to this dear Brother in this time of his need.
FEBRUARY SECRETARY'S REPORT
2009-10 THANKSGIVING OFFERING UPDATE
God bless each one who has given – and you who will continue to give – to our THANKSGIVING OFFERING. With the offerings reported this month [$5519.00 – see the Offerings Report pages in the February issue of our monthly newsletter, THE MISSION SHEETS], our new updated total to $90,321.01. We are praying and hoping that still others of you will contribute over the weeks to come and that we can reach our $100,000 Goal!
THE THANKSGIVING OFFERING IS USED TO DISBURSE THOSE COMMITMENTS WE HAVE MADE TO OUR MISSIONARIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND WHICH ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY OUR MONTHLY OFFERINGS TO THE GENERAL FUND.
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MONTHLY GENERAL FUND SOLVENCY
THANK YOU! THANK YOU, GIVING FRIENDS! Our January offerings to the Monthly General Fund totaled $40,343.05 [see the Offerings Report printed in the February issue of our monthly newsletter, THE MISSION SHEETS]. So many of you have responded graciously to our appeals to you to increase your long-term commitments to give to the Monthly General Fund. We all bless God and thank you for your response.
Here is a sample of the kind of response you have made. This note came to us from one of our long-time faithful supporting churches. “The Calvary Baptist Church of Uniontown KY has voted to increase its ‘gifts’ to BFM from 7% to 10%. The Calvary Baptist Church is not a large church; nor are we rich. Actually, we are just able to stay above water ourselves. Many are unemployed. However, due to BFM’s need and our blessings, we are increasing our missions giving. Perhaps others will do likewise. Grace and Peace, Harold Greenfield, pastor.”
I think you will find a Scriptural precedent for this exhortation in 2 Corinthians 8.1-5. I hope you will accept their encouragement and respond with them.
“Now, therefore, KNOW and CONSIDER WHAT YOU WILL DO…”
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God bless each one who has given – and you who will continue to give – to our THANKSGIVING OFFERING. With the offerings reported this month [$5519.00 – see the Offerings Report pages in the February issue of our monthly newsletter, THE MISSION SHEETS], our new updated total to $90,321.01. We are praying and hoping that still others of you will contribute over the weeks to come and that we can reach our $100,000 Goal!
THE THANKSGIVING OFFERING IS USED TO DISBURSE THOSE COMMITMENTS WE HAVE MADE TO OUR MISSIONARIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND WHICH ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY OUR MONTHLY OFFERINGS TO THE GENERAL FUND.
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MONTHLY GENERAL FUND SOLVENCY
THANK YOU! THANK YOU, GIVING FRIENDS! Our January offerings to the Monthly General Fund totaled $40,343.05 [see the Offerings Report printed in the February issue of our monthly newsletter, THE MISSION SHEETS]. So many of you have responded graciously to our appeals to you to increase your long-term commitments to give to the Monthly General Fund. We all bless God and thank you for your response.
Here is a sample of the kind of response you have made. This note came to us from one of our long-time faithful supporting churches. “The Calvary Baptist Church of Uniontown KY has voted to increase its ‘gifts’ to BFM from 7% to 10%. The Calvary Baptist Church is not a large church; nor are we rich. Actually, we are just able to stay above water ourselves. Many are unemployed. However, due to BFM’s need and our blessings, we are increasing our missions giving. Perhaps others will do likewise. Grace and Peace, Harold Greenfield, pastor.”
I think you will find a Scriptural precedent for this exhortation in 2 Corinthians 8.1-5. I hope you will accept their encouragement and respond with them.
“Now, therefore, KNOW and CONSIDER WHAT YOU WILL DO…”
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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].
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.
-______________________________-
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.
-______________________________-
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.
-______________________________-
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].
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