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1 June, 2017 Volume 20, Issue 6 ASSOCIATION CONNECTIONS Post Office Box 158, Claxton, GA Phone: Fax: Associational Missionary: Rev. Freddy Gardner fmgard@bellsouth.net Cell: Home: Ministry Assistant: Joyce Collins tebaassistant@yahoo.com Missionary Lines Thank you to all who have visited the new website (tebaonline.org) and for your comments. As with new things there is always a glitch or two to be fixed. Several called and informed us they could not access the calendar. That has been resolved. Also note, on the menu bar there are two home buttons. We hope to resolve this issue in the next few days. Please send us your information, to place in the newsletter, calendar and/or online. Thursday evening May 18 a meeting was held to discuss the possibility of doing Sunday School Mentoring in the Association. Brother Durwood Miller from Screven introduced the program to those in attendance. To participate in the program we will need a minimum of five churches to commit to the process. Please contact me or Brother Ron Ross for more information or to commit to the program. Several years ago I had the privilege of going through this program. In my opinion the SS Mentoring program maybe the best program offered by Georgia Baptist. As this newsletter is published some of our churches are having, just completed, or are getting ready for Vacation Bible School. VBS is one of the best outreach tools available to the church. Please be involved with this wonderful ministry. Our Men s Ministry is making a shift from quarterly meeting of a meal and speaker to doing local mission projects. The first mission project will be at Connors Baptist (the date will be announced in the next few days) which will include helping the Church with an electrical wiring project. If your church has a need please contact me or Brother Steve West. Summer is upon us. And yes, summer can become very busy in church life with VBS, Camps and other activities. But, I pray that our churches will see an out pouring of the Lord and many will be saved and the saved strengthened. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Men s Ministry Update... 2 WMU Update... 3 Budget Report... 4 Church Contributions... 5 Calendar of Events Prayer Needs THIS & THAT Everything looks impossible for the people who never try anything. Try and fail but don t fail to try. Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go. Our Church Family Antioch; Birdford; Bull Creek; Claxton First; Cobbtown; Collins First; Connors; Eastside; Elza; Evergreen; Faith; Friendship; Glennville First; Hagan; Hope; Little Rock; Mendes; Northside; Oak Grove; Pine Grove; Pineview; Rehoboth; Reidsville; Rogers; Smyrna; Twin Oaks Hispanic Missions Primera Agape, Claxton; Nueva Vida, Reidsville; Primera Emmanuel, Glennville; Noah s Ark, Aline

2 Supply Preachers Tattnall-Evans Baptist Association Rev. Freddy Gardner Rev. Rodney Bullard (Also for Worship Leader) or Rev. Bob Murray Rev. Edward Oglesbee or Rev. Harold Smith (Lives in Nevils) Rev. Grady Collins or Rev. Bob Green Rev. Jerald Dorr Doug McMurtry Men On Mission For God Association-wide Men s Ministry Update Good Morning Jesus; Thank you for blessing us with another beautiful day of life! Hello All, We have had a fabulous Month! Not only did we celebrate Mother s Day, we also had Graduation and Memorial Day! Wow, that s a lot! We also had the Associational Fishing Rodeo, and the Men s Ministry Fish Fry! I noticed that many missed it and you missed an awesome set of events. There were loads of fish and fellowship to be had! Thank you, Cobbtown Baptist, for hosting the event. Brother John Haggard submitted an article for the newsletter about the fishing derby and I will share it now. Dear T.E.B.A: The Tattnall-Evans Baptist Association held the Men and Boys fishing rodeo again on Saturday, May 27 th, 2017 from 8:00am to 12:00pm at Don Sikes pond in Cobbtown, GA. There were eight participants: Wayne Richardson, Nathan Gordon, Jake Gordon, Zach Nesmith, Ty Driggers, Spenser Hinson, Jase McNair, and Asher McNair. Of the eight participants, Nathan Gordon from Antioch Baptist won a Zebco 33 Combo for the Biggest Fish, Zach Nesmith, also from Antioch won a Zebco 33 combo for the most fish, and Jake Gordon, Antioch, won the Grand Prize Drawing of a Tackle Box full of fishing gear! There was a total of 54 fish that were cleaned and served, not to mention the many that were missed that s why it is called fishing not catching! We, the men of Tattnall-Evans Baptist Association feel ourselves blessed to be part in making these boys Fishers of Men. Many thanks to the Fathers who took the time to bring their sons to the Fishing Rodeo. Special thanks to ARMSTRONG CRICKET FARM in Glennville, GA for their donation of crickets, boxes, and several fishing rods and fishing lures. Everybody went home with prizes. And, thanks to Dale Sikes, Keith Harvey, George Brock, Ray Brown, Murray Benefield, Freddie Gardner and Wendy West for the assistance in coordinating this event. Psalms 37:4 says: Delight thyself in the Lord and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. I know the desires of the Fathers is to see their sons grow up to be successful servants of God. ~John Haggard Conner s Baptist Church~ Thank you all who attended and may God richly bless you! Your brother in Christ, Steve West 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Layman) Kyle Oglesby (Lives in Nevils)

3 June 3 - Debbie Howard June 6 - Marjorie DeLoach June 6 - Thomas Rowe June 8 - Amber Smith June 9 - Ronald DeLoach June 17 - David Daus June 20 - Jana Tanner June 22 - Jerry Wiggins June 23 - Kristi Sikes June 24 - Robert Moseley Women With a Heart for God s Work Association-wide WMU Update Dear Sisters in Christ, The Tattnall-Evans Association s WMU has been very busy in the month of May, On Thursday, May 4th, the Sugar Time Banquet and The National Day of Prayer were held at Evergreen Baptist Church. Mike Myers from the Baptist Children's Home in Baxley, and his assistant, Andy, arrived at Evergreen at 4:30 pm with the trailer to load the Sugar & sugar related items. The Sugar Time Banquet was a salad supper with desserts & drinks. Sandra Powell, Director of Associational WMU, welcomed all the churches, and Rev Jerald Dorr blessed the food. The traditional Sugar Time Banquet was delicious and the fellowship was wonderful. After the meal everyone went into the church sanctuary for the meeting & The National Day of Prayer. Sandra Powell gave the announcements, and Rev Dorr led everyone in The National Day of Prayer. This was a night of praying for our country, churches, our president, and for one another. Rev Jerald and Mrs Peggy Dorr's daughter, Angela Hartley, sang "In The Garden. Jenny Massey, our guest speaker, was awesome!! She presented a beautiful and incredible message on prayer. The association had fifteen churches participate in Sugar Time this year. The 3 churches accumulating the most points were recognized at the meeting. 50,269 points was the grand total for the sugar & sugar related items. $ was donated in money for the Children's Home. That being said The Baptist Children's Home was the Big Winner!! On Thursday, May 18th, the Associational WMU held the WMU Planning Meeting for 2018 at Connor's Baptist Church. A big thank you to Connor s WMU led by Kathy Hill for the delicious meal and beautifully decorated social hall. Seventeen ladies were in attendance from eight churches. Sandra Powell presided over the meeting. Kathy Hill, WMU Director at Connor's, gave the blessing for the delicious food. Janice Alberson read the birthdays of the missionaries having birthdays that day. Then she asked for prayer requests. The 2018 Calendar was prepared with every event filled by different churches volunteering to be the host. God is good all the time!! Our next Associational Team Meeting will be in October, In Christ, Sandra Powell June 7 - John & Kathy Haggard June 10 - David & Kelly Daus June 12 - Calvin & Wanda Shuman June 13 - David & Michelle Lamm June 14 - Derrell & Gail Purvis June 15 - Billy & Stephanie Lane June 17 - Wally & Kathy Hill June 19 - James & Judith Bland June 24 - Betty Jo & Lee Jarriel June 24 - James & Cheryl Rogers June 28 - O. T. Ray & Joyce Ray June 29 - Shon & Hope Cunningham 3

4 Tattnall-Evans Association Budget Report April 2017 Apr 17 Budget Jan - Apr 17 YTD Budget Annual Budget Ordinary Income/Expense Income 100 General Offerings 11, , , , , Total Income 11, , , , , Expense 1000 Non-Budget Expense , Associational Minutes Office Expense , , , Telephone , Postage , Associational Meeting On Mission Celebration , Office Ins/Utilities/Maint , , Miscellaneous Resource Center Pastoral Bereavement/Illness Minister Wives Ministry Sunday School Discipleship Ministries Music Men's Ministry , WMU , Pastoral Ministries Missions , Youth 1, , , Vacation Bible School Medical Van Evangelism Bible Learning Scholarship , Equipment Continuing Education Hispanic Ministries , , Associational Missionary Salary 1, , , , , Annuity , , , Auto Expense , , , Medical Benefits 1, , , , , A Housing Allowance 1, , , , , Conventions 1, , , , Christmas Gifts , Clerk's Salary , Employee Taxes (Assoc SS Portio , Employee Christmas Gifts Secretary , , , Secretary Travel Hispanic Supply Preacher , , , Total Expense 9, , , , , Net Ordinary Income 1, , Other Income/Expense Other Income 1001 TRANSFER FUNDS , Total Other Income , Net Other Income , Net Income 1, ,

5 Tattnall-Evans Association Balance Sheet April 2017 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 500 General Checking 500A General Funds 69, Pastor/Church Relief(Men's Min) 1, Children/Youth Camp Fund Missiontrip Scholarship Fund 1, Hispanic Regular Account 23, Land For Nueva Vida Fund Mission Trip Projects -1, A On Mission Acct - General WMU Scholarship Fund - Gen Acct 1, A Association Building Fund - Gen 7, Disaster Relief Total 500 General Checking 105, Association Building Fund - CD 17, GENERAL OFFERING - CD 22, Total Checking/Savings 146, Total Current Assets 146, TOTAL ASSETS 146, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities Payroll Liabilities Total Other Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Equity Opening Balance Equity 141, Unrestricted Net Assets -2, Net Income 6, Total Equity 145, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 146, Church Income Report Jan - Apr 17 Agape Antioch 1, Bull Creek 1, Claxton First 1, Cobbtown 1, Collins 5, Connors Eastside 1, Elza Evergreen 1, Faith Friendship 1, Glennville First 6, Hagan INGLESIA BAUTISTA NUEVA VIDA Mendes MISSION TRIP 1, Northside 1, Oak Grove 3, Pine Grove 6, Pineview 3, PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA AQAPE PRIMERA iglesia BAUTISTA EMANUEL Reidsville 5, Rogers Sapp Advertising Rent Smyra Twin Oaks WMU INSPIRATION BANQUET 1, TOTAL 48,

6 NATIONAL SPEAKERS GO Georgia features a phenomenal array of both nationally recognized speakers and leading practitioners from Georgia. Anyone serving in church ministry roles will gain meaningful, practical information on a wide range of ministry-oriented topics, while networking with likeminded people. Visit the Go Georgia website at gogeorgia.net and watch your mail and for more information. In 2017, Georgia Baptists are once again partnering with Appalachian Regional Ministries to provide Backpacks of Hope. The new name, Backpacks of Hope, reflects an additional emphasis in southwest Georgia as well as Appalachia. The state goal for 2017 is 35,000 backpacks. 6 We will be providing additional information on our associations commitment to this event very soon.

7 June June 18 June 4-9 June 4-9 June June June 17 June June June July 9-13 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Southern Baptist Convention - Phoenix, AZ Father s Day VBS Event Locations throughout the Association: Eastside Baptist Church; Reidsville Baptist Church First Baptist Church, Claxton Connor s Baptist Church Bull Creek Baptist Church Little Rock Baptist Church Twin Oaks Baptist Church Collins Baptist Church Faith Baptist Church Please be in prayer for churches in our association without pastors: Claxton First, Hope Baptist, Mendes Baptist Church Pray for VBS and Outreach events occurring throughout our association PRAY for our MISSION TRIP to Haiti Pray for our Hispanic Ministry. Pray for upcoming mission events/opportunities. Pray for our nation, our president, and our leaders. Should your church require any stained glass repair. This repair service comes highly recommended. 7

8 We hope you have your telescopes ready and you re focused on VBS! This summer will be an exciting time as families discover the God of the universe and His galactic love for us. Please let the TEBA office know when your church plans to host this event, so we can share with the rest of the Association and be in prayer with you as you minister through this event. Galactic Starveyors VBS at Eastside Baptist Church June 4-9 ; 6:00PM - 8:30 PM Classes will be provided for 4 yrs through 5th Grade Supper will be served for participants each night. Galactic Starveyors VBS at Reidsville Baptist Church June 4-9; 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Classes will be provided for Pre-K through 5th Grade Family night celebration will be on Friday, June 9th. Galactic Starveyors VBS at Connor s Baptist Church June 12-16; 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Classes will be provided for Pre-K to Adults Contact VBS Director, Pete Jones (912) for more details Galactic Starveyors VBS at Bull Creek Baptist Church June 17; 8:00 AM - Registration Classes will be provided for Pre-K to Youth This will be a one day event Maker Fun Factory VBS at First Baptist Church Claxton June 12-16; from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Classes will be provided for K-5 through 5th Grade Supper will be served for participants each night. Over the Moat VBS at Little Rock Baptist Church June 19-23; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Camp Out: Getting S More of Jesus VBS at Twin Oaks Baptist Church June from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM June 24 - Saturday Celebration 11:00 AM Parents are invited to attend Contact VBS Director, Paula Adame (912) for more details VBS at Collins Baptist Church June 25-29; 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Classes will be provided for 2 Years old through Youth VBS at Faith Baptist Church July 9; 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM; July 10-13; 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Classes will be provided for 3 Years old through 8th Grade Mailing Address: P.O. Box 158, Claxton, GA Physical Address: Hwy 280 E, Claxton, GA 30417