BRUNSWICK BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. The Network. VOLUME 36 November/December 2018 NUMBER 11/12. The Churches of the Brunswick Baptist Association

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1 BRUNSWICK BAPTIST ASSOCIATION The Network VOLUME 36 November/December 2018 NUMBER 11/12 Lottie Moon International Mission Ephasis December 2nd thru December 9th Toy Store 2018 December 7 & 8th Beulah Baptist Sabbath Home The Churches of the Brunswick Baptist Association Antioch Beach Road Bethel Beulah FBC of Boiling Spring Lakes Bolivia Bonaparte Boones Neck Bridge Brunswick Islands Calvary Community Chapel Cross Rock Elah Faith Farmers Chapel Friendship Goshen Gospel Center Jennies Branch Lebanon Longwood Mill Creek Mt. Olive Mt. Pisgah New Beginnings New Brunswick New Ebenezer New Found Grace New Life Oak Grove FBC of Oak Island Ocean View Old Shallotte Peace Memorial Prospect River of Leland River of Life Sabbath Home FBC of Shallotte Shell Point Shoreline Soldier Bay Southport FBC of Sunset Harbor Supply Town Creek Trinity Unidos en Cristo FBC of Woodburn Zion

2 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 2018 Every Church. Every Nation It s more than a catch phrase. It s at the core of what we do. We believe every church and every church member has a critical role to play in bringing the gospel to the world. Your church s participation in the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is a key part of that. Your Gifts Transform Lives Because you and your church give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, IMB missionaries can take the gospel to unreached peoples around the world. Every dollar you give makes a difference, because 100% of the money collected goes to the work of reaching every nation. Diaper Bank News We need churches willing to sponsor the Diaper Bank each month. This would consist of holding a diaper drive in your church and manning our distribution on Wednesdays from 9 am until noon. The month of January has already been reserve. Please call the resource center at to volunteer. WHICH MONTH CAN WE RESERVE FOR YOU? BRUNSWICK BAPTIST ASSISOCIATION QUARTERLY MEETING WHERE: New Beginnings Community Church 730 Whiteville Rd. NW Shallotte, NC TIME: 6 pm Fellowship 7 pm Meeting

3 SUGGESTED TOYS for toy store Youngest-Aged Girls: Dolls/doll care, kitchen/pretend items, My Little Pony, Dora the Explorer, Strawberry Shortcake toys, things connected to currently released movies, Fur Real pets, ride ons, art kits, Color Wonder kits, musical items, dress-up items (shoes, dresses, crown, etc.), board games. Youngest-Aged Boys: Fire trucks/fire fighter anything (helmets, etc.), airplanes, trucks, cars, (all sorts, large and small), animal items (safari, zoo, dinosaur), balls of all kinds, fishing poles/kits, Lincoln Logs/other building blocks, Legos, Duplos, Mega Blocks, etc., tool sets, board games. Middle-Aged Girls: Hand-held games, craft kits (make bracelets, blankest, cards, etc.), board games, purses/wallets/watches, hair care items (brushes, curling irons, straight irons, etc.), make-up related items (mirrors, make-up cases, etc.), Barbie, and activities OR items related to currently released movies, bands, book series (or TV series), banks, money items, Littlest Pet Shop toys, art sets. In the past the text messenger toys (which are basically walkie talkies with text feature) have been very popular along with some handheld games.) Middle-Aged Boys: Trucks/cars (regular and remote), sports balls, bats, fishing equipment, games, hand-held games (also the plug and go games), Power Rangers, Transformers, Star Wars items, remote control toys, digital cameras, MP3 players, CD players (must be less than $20), board games, science kits, magic tricks, balls of all sorts, baseball gloves, skateboards/scooters, Legos, KNex, Tech Deck DGK skateboards, things connected to currently re-leased movies or book series. Teenage Girls: Fragrance/make-up sets, lava lamps, face and hair care sets/items, blankets, decorative pillows, blanket/pillow kits (no sew, just tie type of things), picture frames, art kits (markers, sketch pads), journals, scrapbooks, jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings), jewelry boxes/trees, kits to make cards or bracelets, digital cameras, MP3 players, CD players (must be $20 or less), bean bag chairs, handheld electronic games, board games. Teenage Boys: Remote control cars/trucks, wallets, watches, gloves, skateboards, CD players, boomboxes, MP3 players, digital cameras (must be $20 or less), fishing kits/supplies, baseball gloves, art sets, cart boards, handheld electronic games, lava lamps, board games, tools (hand/power tools.) APPLICATION FOR TOY STORE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING YOUR PASTOR. DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS IS DECEMBER 5TH, 2018.

4 Christmas Toy Store Building a Bridge from a Need - to Help and Salvation in Christ 1. What is a Toy Store? A Store where parents or guardians who can t afford to buy toys for their children for Christmas, BUY NEW toys. Then counseling is provided to find out if there are another needs: clothes, food, etc. Always, the plan of salvation in Christ is shared. 2. Where do these parents or guardians come from? They are referred to the store by church members, pastors, community leaders, home health nurses, school counselors, teachers, and community agencies. All parent/guardians come to us by referrals. 3. Where do the NEW toys come from? The toys are given by the 52 churches in the Brunswick Baptist Association and those in the community who want to help. Also, local merchants may give a special discount to the shoppers who shop for the Toy Store. The shoppers use money given to the Toy Store for this purpose. 4. How do the referred parents know they can shop? The are sent letters of invitation. They must reply to the letter to get a date and time to shop. 5. How do they know how many toys they can choose? As toys are given, each one is marked ten cents on the dollar. The ten cents is for self-esteem for the parents. Each parent is told they can spend from $2.50 to $4.50 for each child. These are estimates the amount allowed for each child varies with each year. Younger children have smaller amounts and older children have larger amounts. It is not money; it is self-esteem and salvation. 6. How is the store set up? Tables are set around the wall of a room. Each table represents an age range such as: Birth to Two years old or 8-10 year Old Boys, girls or Teens. Parent/guardians shop from the designated age tables. 7. How many volunteers does a Toy Store take? We need volunteers to receive and mark toys. Volunteers to greet, assist parents/guardians, counselors. 8. Who in the association of churches is involved? Anyone who wants to be. There is a place for everyone. 9. How can I do this? For more information, please contact the Brunswick Baptist Association. Brunswick Baptist Association 1041 Old Ocean Highway Bolivia, NC (P) (FAX)

5 Crown Journey to Financial Freedom Seminar The Journey to Financial Freedom Seminar is a live five-six hour seminar led by Mark Hubbard and developed by Crown Financial Ministries (founded by Larry Burkett). Mark keeps it lively with testimony, discussion, videos, and some humor (it gets great reviews he has led it in about 80 churches across the state). Participants learn Biblical principles for managing money budgeting, reducing debt, wise use of credit, financial goal setting, saving, giving/tithing, etc. (studying key Bible verses and then applying the practical steps). The material is life changing for many! The seminar is excellent for singles and couples from high school seniors to senior adults. The workbooks are $12.50 per person (a couple can share if desired). The Journey to Financial Freedom Seminar is scheduled for Saturday January 12 from 9am-3pm (lunch is included). The location will be the Brunswick Baptist Association Resource Center, 1041 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia, NC To register please call The charge is $12.50 for the workbook. $ will sponsor a child in the Toy Store. Sponsor a child TODAY! To volunteer please call the Brunswick Baptist Association at Spiritual Counselors and other volunteers are needed. Pastor/Deacon and Spouse Banquet Location: Southport Baptist Church Keith Dixon, Presenter The Deacons Part in Reaching a Lost World 5:30 Check In 5:45 Dinner 6:30 Program February 16th, 2019 Life and Writings of C.S. Lewis 8:30 Registration 9:00 am until noon 1041 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia Presenter Dr. Bob Weathers

6 November 12th-19th collection of boxes for Operation Christmas Child 13th -19th Operation Shoe Box December 2nd -9th Lottie Moon. International Mission Emphasis 3rd -Pastor s Meeting 10:30 am, Ella s in Calabash 7th-8th Toy Store dates, Sabbath Home and Beulah Brunswick Baptist Association, Inc. P.O. Box 80 Supply, NC Published Bi-Monthly by the Brunswick Baptist Association, Inc. PO BOX 80 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Supply, N.C. BBA closed December 24th-January 1st. Reopen January 2nd 7th-8th Toy Store dates. Sabbath Home and Beulah January BBA Reopen January 2nd 12th-Crown Financial seminar 9am until 3 pm Place TBA, Free, Call to register 14th -Quarterly Meeting at New Beginnings, 6 pm Fellowship, 7 pm Meeting 21st -BBA Closed 29th-Pastor/Deacon/Spouse Banquet 5:45 Dinner, 6:30 pm Program Place TBA Keith Dixon Presenter UPDATED INFORMATION ON C.S. LEWIS "Surprised by Joy!: The Life and Work of C.S. Lewis" with Dr. Robert Weathers We will explore how an ardent atheist became the world's most famous Christian author. His works in Christian apologetic have been used to lead many to Christ, his fantasy literature has been read by millions and is credited with laying the foundation for today's fantasy fiction, and his marriage is one of the most famous love stories in Christian history. And yet you may be surprised to learn how little you actually know about this influential Christian! In this threepart study, we will survey his life, focusing especially on how he moved from atheism to Christianity; dig into the content of his most popular writings; and, finally, we will dive into the details of Lewis' Christian apologetic and see how his ideas will help you in your own conversations with unbelievers. Saturday, February 16, 2019, 8:30-Noon. Brunswick Baptist Association, 1041 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia, NC Refreshments provided. Free of charge but registration is required. Register by Calling