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1 ST. PAUL DISTRICT BAPTIST ASSOCIATION AUGUST/SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012 Newsletter Scheduled Events Pastor & Wife Appreciation August 18 9:00 to 1:00 First Baptist Annual Women s Day W.M.U. Prayer Breakfast Nowata In this issue: St. Paul Baptist District Association Moderator Rev. Vincent Orange St. Paul Baptist District Association Pastor of the Little Flock Baptist Church South Coffeyville, Oklahoma St. Paul District Churches & Officers - Page 2 Prayer Request Page 2 Pastor, Minister Wives & Widows Page 3 W.M.U. Women s Auxiliary Page 4 St District 2012 Musical & Officers Page 5 Congress of Christian Education Page 6 Pastors & Ministers Conference Page 7 Church Announcements & Activities Page 8 Recipe Page 8 3 Labor Day September 9 3:30 PM Mt. Olive Pastor & Wife Appreciation Nowata 15 9:00 AM St. Paul District Executive Planning Meeting at First Baptist - Nowata 30 Fifth Sunday October 7 3:00 PM Little Flock Baptist Church Anniversary South Coffeyville, OK 14 11:00 AM Westside Pastor Appreciation - Dewey Oklahoma Baptist State Convention - Oklahoma City, OK 28 St. Paul Church Anniversary - Lenapah See additional events in the Church Announcements & Activities Section Page 1

District & Area Churches United Missionary Baptist Church - Vinita Rev. Farris Downing, Pastor Rev. Raymond Irving First Baptist Church Nowata Rev.

Anthony Nash, Pastor Rev. Thomas Hill Little Flock Baptist Church S. Coffeyville, OK Rev. Vincent Orange, Pastor Serenity Missionary Baptist Church Vinita Rev.

Robert Ramsey, Jr. Secretary Sis. Linda Matthews Treasure Sis. Ruth Irving Praise & Worship Rev.

Children & Teens Young Adults Rev. Don Dumus & Family UMBC 2012 Vision Plan UMBC Church Pastor & Leaders Raymond & Ruth Irving Winifred & Loretta s sister Charlotte cancer is back.

2 District & Area Churches United Missionary Baptist Church - Vinita Rev. Farris Downing, Pastor Rev. Raymond Irving First Baptist Church Nowata Rev. Ralph Beavers, Pastor Westside First Baptist Church Dewey Rev. Micheal Diggs, Pastor St. Paul Baptist Church Lenapah Rev. James Nave, Pastor Mt. Olive Baptist Church Nowata Rev. Anthony Nash, Pastor Rev. Thomas Hill Little Flock Baptist Church S. Coffeyville, OK Rev. Vincent Orange, Pastor Serenity Missionary Baptist Church Vinita Rev. Robert Ramsey, Pastor ~~~~~~~~~ Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church Coffeyville, KS Rev. Gary Lane, Pastor Parent Body Officers Moderator Rev. Vincent Orange Vice Moderator Rev. Robert Ramsey, Jr. Secretary Sis. Linda Matthews Treasure Sis. Ruth Irving Praise & Worship Rev. Anthony Scott Senior Pastor- First Baptist North Tulsa Prayer Request St Paul District Moderator St Paul District Officers & Auxiliaries St Paul District and Area Churches Pastors, Ministers & Wives Children & Teens Young Adults Rev. Don Dumus & Family UMBC 2012 Vision Plan UMBC Church Pastor & Leaders Raymond & Ruth Irving Winifred & Loretta s sister Charlotte cancer is back. Lorretta Kennard and Iris Brown Michele s sister Yvette James Beavers (Sickle Cell), Ralph & Michele s nephew About The Messenger! The Messenger! is the newsletter of the St Paul District Baptist Association. Our goal is to keep you up to date on latest happenings within our districts local churches. But, we need your help to accomplish this goal! If there is anything you would like to see in our newsletter, please let us know! Whether it s details about a ministry meeting, rehearsal, conference, seminar, wedding anniversaries, birthday, celebration, praise report, prayer request, births, home goings, teaching lesson or other items that should be communicated to our district churches, we want to know! to: michelerb@cableone.net and add to the Subject: NEWS, to include items in the next issue of The Messenger! Mail to: Michele Beavers 6317 Belmont Road Bartlesville, OK Please! Submit all items for the next publication on or before October 22 for the November/December 2012 issue of The Messenger! Page 2

and Build up one Another 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Conference President First Lady Lisa Orange

First Lady Michele Beavers Secretary/Treasurer

shoulders, let the heart sing, let the eyes

and say to yourself... Nothing is impossible!

Lisa Orange Little Flock Baptist Church Rev.

3 Women s Ministries Leading, Equipping, Learning, and Encouraging Encourage One Another and Build up one Another 1 Thessalonians 5: Pastors Ministers Wives & Widows Conference President First Lady Lisa Orange First Vice First Lady Kimberly Nash Second Vice First Lady Michele Beavers Secretary/Treasurer First Lady Mona Ramsey "Throw back the shoulders, let the heart sing, let the eyes flash, let the mind be lifted up, look upward and say to yourself... Nothing is impossible!" ~ Norman Vincent Peale President First Lady Lisa Orange Little Flock Baptist Church Rev. Raymond Irving Praying Wives Surrounding President Lisa Orange in Prayer Page 3

Work It Out Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.

God wants to shape everything you are and everything you do. Look to God for every good thing. 2. You shall not make for yourself an idol.

Take God seriously. Don t use His name lightly or in anger. 4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Take one day a week to worship God and learn who He is.

Honor and respect everyone who has authority over you; Your parents, teachers, supervisors, police. 6. You shall not murder.

Do not cheat anyone. Treat others the way you want to be treated. 9. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. Do not lie or exaggerate.

These six commandments teach us what our relation to each other should be. (The Ten Commandments can be found in Exodus 20:1-17.

and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength; this is the first commandment. And the second is like it; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

4 Work It Out Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. Ecclesiastes 9:10 God s Rules for Successful Living 1. I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other gods before me. Put God first in your life. God wants to shape everything you are and everything you do. Look to God for every good thing. 2. You shall not make for yourself an idol. You shall not bow down to them or worship them. Worship God, not His followers, or some image of God. 3. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Take God seriously. Don t use His name lightly or in anger. 4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Take one day a week to worship God and learn who He is. Get together with others to worship. These first four commandments teach us what our relation to God should be. 5. Honor your father and mother. Honor and respect everyone who has authority over you; Your parents, teachers, supervisors, police. 6. You shall not murder. Do not do anything that will hurt someone else. 7. You shall not commit adultery. Keep your sexual activity within marriage. 8. You shall not steal. Do not cheat anyone. Treat others the way you want to be treated. 9. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. Do not lie or exaggerate. Do not say anything that will cause harm to someone s reputation. 10. You shall not covet. Be content with what you have. Look to God for every good thing. These six commandments teach us what our relation to each other should be. (The Ten Commandments can be found in Exodus 20:1-17.) When Jesus was asked which commandment was the most important; this is what He answered: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength; this is the first commandment. And the second is like it; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is no other commandment greater than these. Mark 12:29-31 Women s Auxiliary W.M.U. Women s Auxiliary President First Lady Kimberly Nash First Vice First Lady Lisa Orange Second Vice First Lady Mona Ramsey Treasurer First Lady Michele Beavers Secretary Sis. Rachel George Corresponding Secretary Sis. Melva Hill Queen s March President Kimberly Nash President Page 4

The Music Ministry The purpose of the Music Ministry is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through song, encourage

individuals may share their gift and be an integral part of the worship.

Anthony & Kimberly Nash Derena Goree - Minister of Music Miracle Temple St Paul District Charity Department

Edith Gibson 2012 Workshop Choir What is the Meaning of Christian Charity?

Christians are called to embrace their fellow man with their whole heart and soul; they are called to offer support

5 The Music Ministry The purpose of the Music Ministry is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through song, encourage believers in their walk with Christ, lead the congregation in worship and provide an avenue through which individuals may share their gift and be an integral part of the worship. The Music Ministry spreads the Word of God through music experiences Musical Ministers of Music - Rev. Anthony & Kimberly Nash Derena Goree - Minister of Music Miracle Temple St Paul District Charity Department President Sis. Vlessie Smith Secretary Sis. Pearl Matthews Treasure Sis. Edith Gibson 2012 Workshop Choir What is the Meaning of Christian Charity? Christian charity is mainly about loving one another. Christians are called to embrace their fellow man with their whole heart and soul; they are called to offer support to their neighbor through their thoughts and their deeds. Christian charity means giving with your heart, as well as your hand, and doing so without boasting or expecting anything in return. Charity is not just about giving to the poor; it is also about truly loving your fellow man. Dana Thompson Ministering in Song Page 5

6 St. Paul District Congress of Christian Education 2012 Spiritual Growth Nathaniel Jones, Instructor President - Rev. micheal Diggs Vice President Rev. Ralph Beavers Dean Rev. Anthony nash Secretary/Treasurer Rev. Karry Daggs Congress Youth Congress of Christian Education Mission Statement The Congress of Christian Education is the nurturing arm of the St Paul District, providing guidance, training and instructional opportunities Page 6

The Good Shepherd After being chosen to pastor, I began searching for a true, concise understanding to what being a pastor looks like.

I ran across several verses that identified what a pastor was suppose to do and how he was suppose to conduct himself.

But the scripture that gives me a clearer understanding of what God wants and expects from his Sheppard comes from 1 Peter 5:2-4 which says "Be Sheppard of God's flock that is under your care,

examples to the flock. And when the Chief Sheppard appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away".

7 The Good Shepherd After being chosen to pastor, I began searching for a true, concise understanding to what being a pastor looks like. Being somewhat familiar with the bible, it didn't take long to find Gods description of what a good Sheppard was. I ran across several verses that identified what a pastor was suppose to do and how he was suppose to conduct himself. Of course the first one that crosses my mind came from 1 Timothy 3:1-7, which showed me the character of a pastor. But the scripture that gives me a clearer understanding of what God wants and expects from his Sheppard comes from 1 Peter 5:2-4 which says "Be Sheppard of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers - not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Sheppard appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away". This scripture helped me to realize not only my responsibility to God but also to God's people. Understanding first that the flock belongs to God and not to the Sheppard, helps the pastor to keep the right perspective on how he deals with Gods people. God's people are not only created in God s image but also endowed with God's spirit; they are to be treated as treasure and not throw away trash. As a pastor watches over the flock, he must do so not because he feels forced to but because he has a love and a passion to please God and wants to do his best for God; knowing the joy of the Lord is our strength. This scripture also puts money in its proper place in the pastor s life. Money should never be the driving force in your service for God. How much or how little you receive should never affect the way you serve God. Our dependence on life and its necessities is entrusted to God because he said he will supply all our needs. Also we are to be eager to serve; when Paul said the Lord loves a cheerful giver, he wasn t just talking about money. Whatever we do for God, we should be happy and excited to be chosen by God for his purpose. It s not about us but it s about God. Last but not least, the scripture explains that we are not the exception but the example to doing God s will. We are to explain what God wants and show how it is to be done. In other words, walk the walk as we talk the talk; being doers and not hearers only of the word. The Sheppard is to lead by example. You can t guide sheep by telling them where to go; you have to walk with them using the word of God as your Sheppard s staff to guide them. And if we are obedient to God, we will receive; be obedient and be blessed. Pastor Ralph Beavers First Baptist Church Rev. James Nave Topic: Don t Sell Out Matthew 28: Pastors & Ministers Conference President Rev. Ralph Beavers Vice President Rev. Thomas Hill Secretary/Treasurer Rev. Anthony Nash Page 7

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Pastor Nash & Wife's 5th Appreciation Service September 9, 2012 3:30pm...morning guest speaker will be Rev. Eddie Davis of St. John Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK.

..all is invited to attend this grand celebration... Weekly Bible Study: studying "Victory in Spiritual Warfare"...putting on the full armor of God... August 25, 2012 @ 1pm.

8 Mt. Olive Baptist Church Pastor Nash & Wife's 5th Appreciation Service September 9, :30pm...morning guest speaker will be Rev. Eddie Davis of St. John Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK...the afternoon guest speaker will be Bishop Glenn Dixon of GFB, Bartlesville, OK...dinner will be served at the Nowata Senior Citizen's Bldg. from 1-3pm...all is invited to attend this grand celebration... Weekly Bible Study: studying "Victory in Spiritual Warfare"...putting on the full armor of God... August 25, 1pm...Sunday School Teacher's Mtg. Rev. & Mrs. Bailey's 2nd Appreciation Service on August 26, 4pm...Rev. Nash has been asked to off the "prayer of blessing" and an Exhortation... New Member's Class scheduled for September 22, 1pm... Speaking engagement for Rev. Nash at the New Bethel Baptist Church Tulsa OK...Annual Brotherhood 3pm... Annual Family & Friend's Day Picnic...October 6, North Park, Nowata, OK from 1-5pm...there will be free haircuts, lots of good food, fun, games, fellowship, and good music... Back..to..school outing for Mt. Olive Youth...TBA? Praise report! God has continued to bless Mt. Olive with new members who have come to work and utilize their God-given gifts/talents for His Glory..God has also blessed the ministry as a whole with individuals who are growing in the knowledge and truth of God's Word! Pray for Our Children First Baptist Church August 18-9:00 to 1:00 First Baptist Annual Women s Day W.M.U. Prayer Breakfast Jane Phillips Education Center 425 E. Osage ~ Nowata, OK Little Flock Baptist Church September 15-9:00 am District Executive Planning Meeting First Baptist - Nowata October 7 3:00 pm Little Flock Baptist Church Anniversary South Coffeeyville, OK October Oklahoma Baptist State in Oklahoma City, OK Short Rib Bourguignon Ingredients Rub: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 to 4 pounds beef short ribs, cut into thirds 3 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup bacon, diced 2 large white onions, sliced 4 shallots, quartered 1 pound mushrooms 1 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup carrots, diced 2 cups red wine or Beef stock 4 cups beef stock or to cover Westside First Baptist Church October 14 11:00AM Westside Pastor Appreciation The Sayles Family The Orange Family The Family of Iris Brown The Family of Patty Dumas Please be in prayer for bereaved families and churches. Directions Preheat oven to 350 to 375 degrees F. Combine flour, paprika, cayenne pepper and black pepper in a bowl. Add the short ribs, coating them lightly in the flour mixture. In a large Dutch oven or deep oven-proof pot over medium heat, melt butter until golden. Add the ribs, shaking off any excess flour. Sear the meat until brown, moving the ribs around covering them with the butter. In the same pot, saute the bacon for 2 to 3 minutes then add the onions, shallots, mushrooms, celery and carrots and saute until golden. Deglaze the pan with the red wine, adding a little at a time. Let reduce over high heat for 1 minute. Add the rest of the wine and beef stock, and bring to a simmer. Once the liquid has come to a simmer, cover, and cook in the oven for 2 to 3 hours. Taste and adjust seasoning. Page 8

God s Love. Not necessarily in death, put putting aside ourselves for others; a self-giving love.

God s Love. Not necessarily in death, put putting aside ourselves for others; a self-giving love. February 2017 God s Love Volume 26 Issue 10 The Lord is continually dealing with our heart and its issues, because what is in the heart is what will come out of us in the form of attitudes, behavior and