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1 Basin Bap st Network P. O. Box Midland, Texas RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE Annual Christmas Choir present "Emmanuel Celebrating Heaven's Child" Wednesday, December 17th at 7:00 pm Central Baptist Church in Odessa Rehearsals will be on your own with a CD. Rehearsals available with the CBC Choir once per month, if interested on Wednesday 10/15 & 11/19 at 7:00 pm For more information or if you d like to participate, please contact Vaughny at , or Vaughny.taylor@midlandisd.net KINGDOM NEWS is published monthly. Deadline to have news and informa on included in the next issue is October 15. Mail to: P.O. Box 60180, Midland, TX to: admin@basinbap st.org Fax to: BASIN BAPTIST NETWORK Phone: Fax: admin@basinbap st.org coordinator@basinbap st.org OFFICERS Moderator Hank Henry, Associate Minister of Missions FBC Midland Vice Moderator Rick Holeman, Pastor Co on Flat Bap st Midland Clerk/Treasurer Ivy Shelton, Pastor Sherwood Bap st Odessa TEAMS Network Administra on Donny Cor milia Coordinator, BBN Evangelism/Missions Ivy Shelton, Pastor Sherwood Bap st Odessa Lay Leadership Development Rick Holeman, Pastor Co on Flat Bap st Midland Professional Development Mario Mar nez, Pastor Iglesia Cris ana Genesis Odessa Fellowship/Partnership Vaughny Taylor, Pastor Central Bap st Odessa Campus Ministries Jimmy Daniel Connec ons & Spiritual Growth Pastor, Crestview Midland Church Starts Vacant BSM Director UTBP/MC Tammy Cor milia OCTOBER 2014 KINGDOM NEWS And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up mee ng together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10: 24, 25 NIV BASIN BAPTIST NETWORK ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, October 5 at 5:00 Sherwood Baptist Church 505 E. 42nd St. in Odessa Guest Speaker GETANEH GETANEH From Watch and Pray Ministries Food will be prepared and served by the Permian Basin Baptist Disaster Relief Team JOIN US FOR A TIME OF Fun, Food and Fellowship

2 Kingdom News October 2014 KINGDOM CHALLENGE by Donny Cor milia I hope you are making plans to be at the 2014 Basin Baptist Network Annual Meeting at Sherwood Baptist in Odessa. I always look forward to seeing the various ministries that we have in the area. I look forward to the fellowship around the table, the good meal provided through the labors of the Disaster Relief Team, the business meeting, and the worship time. This year we will have Getaneh Getaneh as our speaker. His testimony is inspiring, and his life continues to be an inspiration to many. Annual meetings have changed a lot from the time I began attending them to now. I remember the roll call of churches, the memorial service for those who had passed away since the last annual meeting, the reports from the various Baptist entities. The meeting typically lasted two days. However, everyone s time is so stressed today with so many things happening that a two-day meeting would not attract too many people. We must use time the time efficiently. Kingdom News October 2014 Non-denominational Oilfield Christian Fellowship BREAKFAST MEETING Friday, October 17 at 6:30-7:30 am Free Breakfast - Free Bible Rock the Desert Field House on FM 1788 north of the Airport or In Senegal the local believers would make fun of how important time was to Americans. They would say that the Swiss made time, Americans are controlled by time, but Africans have time. I think that is right in so many ways. We don t like to stop what we are doing. It is like we are having a contest to see who can be the busiest. I m guilty. Tammy s work and my work comes with a certain busyness to it. We have two kids and four grandkids in the Metroplex which adds to our busyness. We have a house complete with one son, mother-in-law and two dogs. Those add busyness. Life is busy, but we have all these products that are to save us time. Over the years some of the great time saving devices have been the printing press. Before Gutenberg invented the printing press it would take a scribe three to four months just to copy one gospel. Now our printers linked to our computing devices can print a sheet in less than a minute. The microwave saves time in the kitchen. Power mowers save us time in the yard. Garage door openers save us time and exercise since they lift the garage door for us while we sit in the car. Yet, even with all these devices we seem to have even less time today than ever before. I think we have lost a lot in the progress that we have made. We have lost face to face interaction with people. We send text messages rather than call, and we call rather than go see a person. If someone wants to get to know us they should visit our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter. People share way too intimate details of their lives with total strangers, yet neglect those with whom they share life. The words come out easily, Slow down. However, I have too many things to do today. I ll slow down tomorrow. One day that will be true. In any case, please put the Basin Baptist Annual Meeting on your personal and church calendar, and plan to be there with the young adults of your church as well. Maybe a personal invitation from you would encourage them to come and learn what the Network/Association is all about. I will see you there, October 5, PERMIAN BASIN BAPTIST MEN DISASTER RELIEF NEEDS WASH CLOTHS AND TOWELS FOR NEW SHOWER UNIT (PREFERRABLY WHITE). FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL US AT

3 fxüätçà{ééw A.through love serve one another. Gala ans 5:13 PERMIAN BASIN MISSION CENTER Lives we impacted in June 1020 volunteer hours 29 prayers 43 Bibles 3 Profession of faith Food Assistance Program 1,132 households served 3,311 people served Clothes Assistance Program 1,132 households served 21 homeless 17 TDHR 2 Clover House 1 Salva on Army 8 Other Comprehensive Assist. Program 13 deliveries 41 pick ups 49 clients for u li es 46 clients for rent 27 clients for prescrip ons 50 toiletries 26 bedding 7 furniture 16 dishes 126 other KINGDOM NEEDS RANCHLAND BAPTIST - MIDLAND SEEKING SENIOR PASTOR For more information please call Please send resume to 3203 S. Co. Rd 1211, Midland, Texas COTTON FLAT BAPTIST CHURCH - MIDLAND SEEKING WORSHIP/YOUTH PASTOR Please your resume to preacherboy@sbc.net FANNIN BAPTIST CHURCH - MIDLAND SEEKING PART TIME OFFICE HELP About 12 hours per week. For more information, please contact Paula at or paula@fanninbaptist.org SHERWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH - ODESSA SEEKING PAID BED BABIES CARETAKER Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 12:30 (or when service ends), Sunday and Wednesday evenings as needed. Pick up applications at church. For more information or to set up interview, please contact Curtis Gullet BELLVIEW BAPTIST - MIDLAND SEEKING FULL-TIME YOUTH MINISTER Please your resume to taterbug4823@yahoo.com CUTHBERT BAPTIST - MIDLAND SEEKING BI-VOCATIONAL PASTOR Please send resumes to 3308 W. Cuthbert Ave. Midland, Texas CRESCENT PARK - ODESSA SEEKING BI-VOCATIONAL YOUTH MINISTER If interested, please call Dr. David Miller at WEST TEXAS COWBOY CHURCH IN GARDENDALE IS LOOKING FOR 2 NURSERY WORKERS Sunday mornings 9am - 12pm - For more information please contact Lori Hill at or Andy Hill at KINGSTON AVENUE BAPTIST - ODESSA SEARCHING FOR MUSICIANS Keyboard, guitar and drums Sundays & Wednesdays. For more information, please call or GREENWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH - GREENWOOD SEEKING PART TIME WORSHIP LEADER Must be present 46 Sundays For more info please call or send resume to admin@gwoodbc.com BELVUE BAPTIST - KERMIT SEEKING FULL TIME PASTOR For information, please call the church at or belvuebaptist1@sbcglobal.net BSM is underway at two of our area schools. Free lunch Encounter is held every Wednesday on the UTPB campus and on Thursdays on the MC campus. These happen at noon and 12:20 respectively. We say thanks to the churches that are helping us provide lunches this year. The free lunch encounter is designed to attract students to the various ministries in which college age students can be involved. There are Bible Studies on each of the campuses. MC has bible study on Monday evenings from 6:30 8:00 pm and UTPB has Imago Dei (Image of God) on Thursdays from 8:00 10:00 pm. We are still forming the groups at both campuses so please feel free to let others know they can join in the ministry. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE ATTENDING UTPB OR MC ASK THEM IF THEY ARE ATTENDING BSM. If not, please send us their information. YOUTH MINISTERS please let us know of your students that are college age and still in the Midland-Odessa area. Students are active in leadership for the lunches, Bible studies and other activities. BSM allows students to obtain and sharpen their gifts and talents. This year some of the activities that the Lead Team has planned are: 1. Retreat at Circle 6 Ranch Camp in Stanton on October 3 4. Cost is $25. Please call or text me at or call or text Carolyn at for more information. 2. Vietnam mission trip will be Dec. 28-Jan. 7. Pleased call me IMMEDIATELY if you are interested in that. 3. Abide Prayer Retreat at Highland Lake Encampment in Spicewood, TX is January Passion268 Conference is January 30 February 1. It will be in Houston. 5. Spring Break Mission Trip is still being finalized. 6. Collegiate Week at Glorieta will be August 2 7 at Glorieta, NM. 7. There are other game nights, mission endeavors, outreaches, service projects and Bible Study emphases that you will learn about when you attend BSM. 8. This is a great ministry that allows churches of all sizes to connect with and influence college students. If you or your church would like to be more involved, or you would like to know how your church is involved please feel free to me at bsmmidland.odessa@gmail.com. Tammy NEEDED PhD and ThD qualified instructors to teach at BH Carroll in Midland Classes are usually 6-9 pm one night per week for 8 weeks Please contact Dr. Copeland for information at c:

4 Luke Part 1 Who Is This Man Who Forgives Sins? (chapters 1-16, 11 lessons) IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH - ODESSA 7:00-9:00pm, Mondays, beginning with discussion of Lesson One September 8, 2014 Workbooks $25.00 Newcomer s introduction, August 25, 7:00pm The Gospel of Luke is a walk through events in Jesus' life. Watch how the Son of Man, the Savior, enters the homes of the suffering, visits tax collectors, and dines with sinners. Learn from His words, His walk, and His relationships with common people what it really means "to follow Him." Hear what Jesus taught about the kingdom of God and how you, today, can be prepared for the difficult times ahead and to stand before the Son of Man. For more information or to register, please contact Angie Johnston at or angie@immanuelodessa.com PILGRIM S PROGRESS PERMIAN BASIN BAPTIST MEN DISASTER RELIEF TEAM MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 7:00 PM 9:00 PM We meet at the Basin Bap st Network Office WCR 128 in Odessa, The PBBMDR Team meets quarterly the first Thursday of Jan, April, July & Oct. $10.00 FEE There is a $10.00 fee to pay for background checks. Everyone must have a background check, whether you are new or are ge ng your re cer fica on. This fee may be paid by check or credit card. No cash will be accepted. Tour of Israel and Jordan With Dr. John Copeland & Dr. Donovan Martin March 9-20, copelandjiii@yahoo.com (Early Bird discount available) An Overview of Israel to anyone who may be interested in going will be September 4 - Thursday 6pm - 7pm Room E- 111 at First Baptist, Midland

5 REVIVAL VINE BAPTIST CHURCH-ODESSA October 12-15th Sunday at 11:00 am Mon thru Wed at 6:30 pm Revivalist Larry Jordan preaching Music by Tom Pinkerton First Baptist Church - Odessa 4XFour Clinic Monahans Led by Greg Wallace and Scott Willingham First Baptist Church S Alice Ave, Monahans, TX October 23, :00am to 2:00pm Free of charge (Lunch Provided) To register, contact: First Baptist Monahans, (432) , (cinman@fbcmonahans) or Texas Baptists Evangelism, (214) Sponsored by the Pecos Valley Baptist Association & BGCT

6 Midland Baptist CRISIS Center Where need and opportunity meet (9-noon) It has been an incredibly busy summer here at the Baptist CRISIS Center! When school is out for summer vacation, families need more food because they have their children at home all day, every day. This was a very hot summer, so they needed clothing to keep them cooler. Air conditioners run longer, so electric bills are higher. In all of these situations for families in Midland, the MBCC has been able to assist and help meet these basic needs. Your faithful prayer and financial support allow us to meet these needs, and it is a blessing for us to work with individuals and families on your behalf and in Jesus s name. In August, we were blessed to bring Carmen Street on staff as our ministry assistant. She has been a huge asset to the ministry here. She speaks Spanish (which has been a huge help) and she genuinely cares for the people we assist. She regularly prays with people and will go out of her way to make sure they feel welcome and loved. Also in August, we did our annual school uniform distribution. To date, we have provided uniforms to over 140 families representing over 300 children. We gave each child a pair of school uniform pants or shorts, two school uniform shirts, socks, underwear, and a pair of shoes (all items were brand new). We want to extend a BIG THANKS to the great folks at Bellview Baptist Church for collecting the socks, underwear, and shoes for us, and for the monetary donations from members of Bellview and other churches that allowed us to purchase the school uniforms. We can always use volunteers to help in our food pantry and clothing distribution. If you are interested, please give me a call. As always, I would be happy to come speak to your church, Sunday school class, youth ministry, children s ministry, or any other interested group about the ministry here. Thank you again for all your faithful prayers and support! For His glory, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Permian Basin International Oil Show Ector County Coliseum October 21-23, 2014 The Basin Baptist Network is working with Oil Field Christian Fellowship and Southern Baptists of Texas to provide lunches, Bibles and other prizes to gain a platform to share Christ with those coming to the Permian Basin International Oil Show this year. We need volunteers to cook, clean up, pass out welcome bags, etc. If you are available to help call Ivy Shelton at Sherwood Baptist in Odessa Russell Cowan English as a Second Language Classes 6:30-8 PM Tuesdays Segunda Bautista, 1615 Milburn Ave. (between 16th & 17th Streets) For more information contact: Jency Robinson, Director, or Second Baptist Church office,

7 MOTHER S DAY OUT AT FANNIN TERRACE - MIDLAND Fannin Terrace Baptist Church would love to invite little ones to our Mother's Day Out program. We are open Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 2pm. Ages 3 month to 4 year olds can come learn about God and meet new friends. It is a great opportunity for kids to socialize as well as gives parents a chance to run a few errands. Come check us out! For more information, please contact Laura Conkle at (432) September 13 th FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - ODESSA Registration begins 1:00 pm Tournament begins 1:30 pm 2014 Bowl for Breath To benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Diamond Lanes 2208 E. 8 th Street Odessa, TX (432) Entry Fee: $200 per team Four Person Teams All proceeds will help fund research in the search for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Make all checks payable to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Please mail this form along with the entry fee to: Prizes Awarded: 1 st Place Team Trophy plus *Cash Award 2 nd Place Team Trophy plus *Cash Award 3 rd Place Team Trophy plus *Cash Award *Amount of Cash Award depends on number of entries. Donna Clark Bowl for Breath 9413 W. University #5073 Odessa, TX (432) (432) SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY Stonegate Fellowship in Midland

8 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES Second Baptist Church 711 East 17th Street, Odessa, TX For more information contact: Jency Robinson, Director, or SBC office, You can make the difference in the life of a child! Ronald McDonald House Charities keeps families together during their child s serious illness or injury. It is a proven fact that children heal faster when their loved ones are close by. ESL classes resume on Tuesday, September 9, Our ESL classes will meet on Tuesday evenings this year and we follow the Ector County ISD school calendar. We pray that this ministry continues to be an effective outreach of Second Baptist Church. One of our students accepted Jesus as Savior last year. We teach English so that these people can communicate effectively in our country. We pray that each of them has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jency Robinson, Enjoying the Savior s Love (ESL) DIVORCE SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS HURTING The Ronald McDonald Family Room Program needs your help now! Volunteer Today! Please join the many amazing friends who generously share their time to help impact the lives of critically ill children and their families during their time of need. Contact: Darla Louvin at For more information please visit us at Currently we have a Ronald McDonald Family Room at Medical Center Hospital and a new Ronald McDonald Family Room will soon be coming to Odessa Regional Medical Center. Tell him or her about DivorceCare, our weekly seminar/support group. DivorceCare features biblical principles for healing from a marriage breakup. Contact us today for more information Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM, Sept. 3 - Dec. 3; 6:30-8:00 pm Sherwood Baptist Church 505 E. 42nd St.; Odessa, Childcare & Youth Activities provided. Find Help - Discover Hope DIVORCE are Experience Healing C