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Estrella Baptist Association OFFICE 623-936-4481 7901 W. OSBORN RD. PHOENIX, AZ 85033 ESTRELLA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO R.E.A.C.H. R.E.A.C.H. Relationships Encourage Assist Church Planting Harvest CELEBRATE GOD!

On Mission Engagement Gary Dodrill, our EBA Director of Missions, has challenged us to be intentionally on mission this year.

1 Estrella Baptist Association OFFICE W. OSBORN RD. PHOENIX, AZ ESTRELLA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO R.E.A.C.H. R.E.A.C.H. Relationships Encourage Assist Church Planting Harvest CELEBRATE GOD! Let the Association office know what God is doing in your local church body so we can share the Good News and rejoice together! On Mission Engagement Gary Dodrill, our EBA Director of Missions, has challenged us to be intentionally on mission this year. A vision for 2016 is for each church in the Estrella Association to take part in a mission engagement. Perhaps your church is leading or partnering with another group to go on a mission trip this year. Please give us a small write up about the kingdom work you do, your thoughts on the experience and lives you touched. Take some pictures of the people your ministry encounters and send them to us so we can praise the Lord for using us to expand His kingdom on earth. Perhaps your church has a state or local mission engagement, please send us a brief write up about the endeavor along with some pictures to celebrate how the Lord uses us to reach those right here in the shadows of our steeples. If you are looking for a way to become missional in your church vision, please do not hesitate to reach out to Gary Dodrill, or Pastor James Hayes, our EBA missions director. There are many needs in our own communities, I encourage you to build relationships with the schools closest to your church, attend city meetings and get involved in your neighborhood HOAs. These are all avenues the Lord will open up for the body of Christ to minister to others as we extend ourselves in service. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. (Acts 6:4) I pray you will lead your congregation to experience the power of God s mighty hand moving ahead of us as we serve the needs of those God has placed in our life s circle. Some can go across the seas, come can go across the state, all can go across the street. Let us alway seek opportunities to be On Mission

FBC Garden Lakes is On Mission Engagement with the City of Avondale and their Care First Resource Center for its

We are collecting backpacks and school supplies, we are volunteering at the resource center in July to help stuff

A simple way to be the hands and feet of Christ to the community and local resource center.

NGO to bring relief to men and women who want off the streets.

We have a goal of 7 churches partnering to house 10 homeless adults each for 1 night a week.

2 FBC Garden Lakes is On Mission Engagement with the City of Avondale and their Care First Resource Center for its annual backpack drive. We are collecting backpacks and school supplies, we are volunteering at the resource center in July to help stuff the backpacks and to assist in distribution to the Avondale families in need. A simple way to be the hands and feet of Christ to the community and local resource center. First Southern Baptist Church Avondale is expanding its On Mission Engagement to help tackle the homelessness issue in the West Valley. Pastor Jack Marslender is helping to facilitate a partnership between the faith community, the local government and NGO to bring relief to men and women who want off the streets. The Southwest Valley Homeless Initiative can use your help! We have a goal of 7 churches partnering to house 10 homeless adults each for 1 night a week. We need other churches and organizations to help supply meals (dinner and breakfast), toiletries, etc. This effort is a coalition birthed from the City of Avondale Interfaith Council meetings and has potential to bring the kingdom of God into the realm of the forgotten and homeless. If you want more information on how you can partner and participate, please contact Pastor Jack Marslender at FSBC Avondale is pastor@fsbca.org office phone is website is

Over 80 volunteers were present to share the love of God with these beautiful kids. Thanks to the amazing Summer Feeds program, all children received breakfast and lunch free of charge.

3 SUBMERGED 2 SHARE JESUS! First Southern Baptist Church of Buckeye dove deep and helped the community become Submerged in God s word. Vacation Bible School was held the week of June 6-10 at Bales Elementary School. 170 children passed through the doors to hear the gospel and 6 little ones received Christ! Over 80 volunteers were present to share the love of God with these beautiful kids. Thanks to the amazing Summer Feeds program, all children received breakfast and lunch free of charge. Not only were their souls fed, but their bodies were fed as well! Many children chose to stay for the extended afternoon session which consisted of a fire fighter demonstration, water play day, Christian magician, and many other fun activities. This year, the children took a mission offering each day to help raise funds to send a team from the church to the Bahamas. The mission team will be setting up a VBS for the children there with the help of the $ that was raised! All in all, it was an amazing week filled with music, games, crafts, and the presence of the Holy Spirit!

In fact we are being told that we are witnessing the largest movement of

are moving too from around our world. God is bringing the world to our city!

pastors an African church. Every week new families move here with very little.

the Congo Escaping violence in Burundi You can help with: clothes, small

English classes, bus passes, help with gas for those helping them.

4 Refugees in the news! Daily in our news is the stories about the refugees in our world. In fact we are being told that we are witnessing the largest movement of people in modern history Phoenix is one of the top 10 cities in the US people are moving too from around our world. God is bringing the world to our city! One of the ministries in our valley reaching the refuges is Pastor Francis wo pastors an African church. Every week new families move here with very little. Eating Hamburgers for the very first time in their lives, this family is from the Congo Escaping violence in Burundi You can help with: clothes, small appliances, school supplies, kitchen utensils, microwaves, helping with English classes, bus passes, help with gas for those helping them. We seek partners for Pastor Francis as he is called on 24 hours a day to help, pray and give. Let me know if you would like more information: even a $1 a day can help a family

with Greg Laurie and his Harvest America Crusade.

5 IT IS ALL ABOUT JESUS! Members of the Arizona SBC and other churches from across Phoenix met to discuss Crossover 2017 (during the Southern Baptist Convention next summer) and our partnership with Greg Laurie and his Harvest America Crusade. The meeting showed the excitement and commitment across demonizations to reach Phoenix and thousands more with the Gospel on Saturday, June 10 at the University of Phoenix Stadium. On March 6, 2016, Harvest America was held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, with 82,000 people in attendance and another 180,000 watching from 7,000 host locations! 25,557 people made a profession of faith after hearing the Gospel of Christ Jesus proclaimed.

Evangelism Dinner & Training In MY316 evangelism training, we teach you how to tell your

Who is invited: Pastors, Ministry Leaders, Believers in Christ Jesus (Everyone will stay

Session 2 Randy Adams: Has served Executive Director- Treasurer of the NWBC since May 2013.

denominational leader for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.

6 Evangelism Dinner & Training In MY316 evangelism training, we teach you how to tell your salvation story, and how to use John 3:16 to share the Gospel. Who is invited: Pastors, Ministry Leaders, Believers in Christ Jesus (Everyone will stay together for the entire program) Where: South Peoria Baptist Olive & the Loop 101 When: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 Program: 6:00 registration and meal 6:30 7:45 Session 1 7:45 8:00 Break 8:00 9:00 Session 2 Randy Adams: Has served Executive Director- Treasurer of the NWBC since May Prior to that, he served for 28 years as a pastor in Texas and Oklahoma and the as a key denominational leader for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Randy has a degree in petroleum engineering from Montana Tech and master of divinity and doctor of philosophy degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. To register contact Twila with the EBA or via office@estrellaassociation.org

Gateway Seminary Gateway Seminary offers several Certificate and Diploma options for people who want to increase their Bible knowledge and grow in their ministry experience without the higher costs

7 Gateway Seminary Gateway Seminary offers several Certificate and Diploma options for people who want to increase their Bible knowledge and grow in their ministry experience without the higher costs of being a full time seminary student. The Bible Teaching Certificate is available for those interested in Master s level education and for the lay person who wants to be more Bible proficient. The GOALS of this Certification include: An increased knowledge of both the Old and New Testament An ability to study and interpret the Scriptures appropriately To be skilled with instruction methods that teach for transformation, not just information! The MASTERS level is 15 total credit hours = 2 1/2 years of study, 1 class per semester, the cost per semester credit is $255, all hours are transferrable to a seminary Master s degree plan. Courses include: OT 1 & 2, NT 1 & 2, and Principles & Methods of Bible Teaching. The LAY level is 12 total credit hours = 2 years of study, 1 class per semester, the cost per semester credit is $25 plus a fee for the instructor, courses do not require testing or graduate level writing assignments. Courses include: OT, NT, Hermeneutics, Principles & Methods of Bible Teaching. Both options allow those completing to walk across the stage at graduation. For information about Fall 2017 enrollment or to explore hosting a Certificate program at your church, please contact Dr. Leslie Dodrill. The Estrella Baptist Association gladly offers some tuition assistance for the Bible Teaching Certificate program.

Good morning! I am the Men's Ministry Director at Sunset View Baptist Church in El Mirage and am inviting all Men to join us for this workshop on Sept 10,2016 at Sunset View Baptist Church.

Barry Knight, Man Up Ministry El Mirage AZ 85335 623-866-8870 PH. 623-889-5507 FAX "Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is.

8 Good morning! I am the Men's Ministry Director at Sunset View Baptist Church in El Mirage and am inviting all Men to join us for this workshop on Sept 10,2016 at Sunset View Baptist Church. I am sure those that attend will receive a blessing as we challenge Men to mentor 12 people and beyond. Please feel free to reprint in any manner you might need and please post and circulate. Barry Knight, Man Up Ministry El Mirage AZ PH FAX "Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he could be and he will become as he should be" ~ Peyton Manning Christian Mentors Network is proud to present the Mighty Men Taskforce a team of Godly men who are striving to disciple every man to full maturity in Christ (Colossians 1:28-29). Over the last 15 years, CMN has proven that the most effective way to disciple men is through one-on-one mentoring relationships. Recon Day is led by National Director Barry Lynch who has been with CMN since Barry created the Mighty Men Taskforce after personally mentoring more than 60 men. Men who attend Recon Day, hear testimonies from those who have a personal mission of mentoring other men. Our Mission is 2 Timothy 2:2 Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. We equip others through one-on-one mentoring to strengthen their personal walk with Christ, their marriages, their families, their church and will continue to mentor the next generation. WHO are the men to attend Recon Day? Men who want to go deeper in their relationship with Christ Men who want to help other men go deeper in their relationship with Christ WHEN Is Recon Day? Saturday, Sept.10th, 2016, 8:05 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. WHERE is Recon Day? Sunset View Baptist Church N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, AZ COST: $17.50 Includes a Go Deeper booklet & full breakfast COST: $10.00 Men who attend for the 2 nd time and bring someone For more information & details contact: Barry Lynch or barry@christianmentorsnetwork.org

Brent Hale, the Youth Pastor @ FSBC Buckeye is heading up a West Valley Youth event for the Spring of 2017.

9 Brent Hale, the Youth FSBC Buckeye is heading up a West Valley Youth event for the Spring of Disciple Now is more than another youth retreat, it is an opportunity for your church to invest in the lives of the next generation of Christian men and women. D-Now consists of a large corporate service and small group meetings over a three day / night weekend. Guest speakers and artists will help attract but it is the truth of God s Word applied to their lives that will transform our youth. Below is a link to the Disciple Now website which has some more detailed info. Brent shared the success of this endeavor and is excited to see many of our West Valley churches come together for worship, fellowship in the Word and development of future Kingdom leaders! Contact Brent FSCB Buckeye for more info! phone is (918) is brent@fsbbuckeye.com webpage is

Soul Safari January 2017 Join Pastors from Estrella Association in January 2017 working with pastors in Tanzania, Africa You are invited to join us for

The trip will start with a flight from Phoenix to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Arriving in Iringa we will be staying at the home of Daily Bread children s Home. Where you will spend me with orphans from 1 year old to 20!

After working with local pastors we will be going for a game safari over night. Where you can see elephants and giraffes and zebras and maybe lions.

10 Soul Safari January 2017 Join Pastors from Estrella Association in January 2017 working with pastors in Tanzania, Africa You are invited to join us for a trip of a lifetime! Working with pastors, preaching, evangelism, discipleship, visiting orphanages, experiencing what God is doing in Africa! The trip will start with a flight from Phoenix to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. From there we will travel by car to Iringa, a days journey through the Savanah of Africa going through cites and villages. Arriving in Iringa we will be staying at the home of Daily Bread children s Home. Where you will spend me with orphans from 1 year old to 20! Iringa will be our base. We will be working with some local pastors, preaching, doing training from discipleship and modeling. After working with local pastors we will be going for a game safari over night. Where you can see elephants and giraffes and zebras and maybe lions. CONTACT JAMES HAYES if you are interested, he can share potential costs and budget and more details! =7309 and/ or jhayes@spbch.org URGENT UPDATE ON THIS MISSION TRIP Please pray for Pastor James Hayes who is recovering from a recent heart surgery his health will determine if the trip is postponed.

Estrella Equipping Events The Estrella Baptist Association is dedicated to equipping the body to reach the lost and with that in mind we are planning events to help develop Christians in a firm

11 Estrella Equipping Events The Estrella Baptist Association is dedicated to equipping the body to reach the lost and with that in mind we are planning events to help develop Christians in a firm foundation and celebrate the Kingdom work the Lord has called us to. Here are just a few of the upcoming events... SAVE THE DATES: My3:16 Evangelism Conference - FBC Peoria 6-9pm On Missions Engagement - New Life Church 9am-noon EBA Celebration Dinner - 1/20/17 Women s Conference - 2/18/17 D-Now Youth Conference - 3/31-4/2 or 4/7-9 to be determined Metamorphosis Men s Retreat - Young Life Camp Williams

It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life s most difficult experiences.

13 It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life s most difficult experiences. You don t have to go through the grieving process alone. Free daily encouragement Receive an encouraging message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily s. Helped me simply get through each day How GriefShare works GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. There are thousands of GriefShare grief recovery support groups meeting throughout the US, Canada, and in over 10 other countries. There s one meeting near you!

Arizona Tax Credit Churches can Scholarship Your Families at NO cost! We congratulate Joni & Friends for their success as an approved organization for the AZ Tax Credit!

Pastors need to encourage people in the congregation, not just the special needs families, to give now to the J&F Camp fund to be used by your special families.

14 Arizona Tax Credit Churches can Scholarship Your Families at NO cost! We congratulate Joni & Friends for their success as an approved organization for the AZ Tax Credit! What does that mean for churches who have special needs families who want to go to camp but have limited funds? Pastors need to encourage people in the congregation, not just the special needs families, to give now to the J&F Camp fund to be used by your special families. I have seen and heard the results from individuals that have experienced camp; their lives will change forever. Invest Now, Gary Dodrill Jesus shines His light Everywhere Late yesterday afternoon I wheeled into our boardroom at the Joni and Friends International Disability Center, a little weary from the day's work, and in need of refreshment for my heart. Immediately, I looked through the glass wall and saw the Luke 14 mural down in the lobby -- I was struck by the brightness of Jesus' figure. Right then, I sensed Him whisper, "Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest." Your everyday life is filled with evidences of God's presence everywhere, and at any time, He longs to speak refreshment to you. Just keep your eyes open, and enjoy the blessing! The above article is a blog entry by Joni Erikson Tada on June 23, 2106, for more of her inspirational writings or info about the Joni & Friends Ministry check out the website

A GRAND View Time @ Camp! This June, we had the privilege of making our third (now annual) trip to Grand View Camp.

15 A GRAND View Camp! This June, we had the privilege of making our third (now annual) trip to Grand View Camp. My husband, Randall, and I are the youth group leaders at Ajo Calvary Baptist Church in Ajo, Arizona, where we serve a small, tight-knit group of teens who spend each year anticipating to their week-long trip to camp. This year, a total of 10 teens made the 6-hour trek with us to Grand View, including two friends from Silent Hope Church in Mesa. Grand View Camp is a new, top-notch facility in Eagar, Arizona. Each summer they host a number of teen and junior camps, with attendance open to any youth - whether they re part of a church group or not. Our week at camp is always filled with solid Bible teaching, lots of free-time activities, crazy games, and plenty of friendly competition.

A GRAND View Time @ Camp! This year, three of our teens had the amazing opportunity to stay for a second week as leadership campers, or 10:45ers (derived from Mark 10:45).

Each one immensely enjoyed the 10:45 experience, and returned home with new excitement for serving Christ.

16 A GRAND View Camp! This year, three of our teens had the amazing opportunity to stay for a second week as leadership campers, or 10:45ers (derived from Mark 10:45). They received additional training sessions during their first week at Grand View, and went on to serve as needed as operational staff/assistant counselors during the following week of junior camp. Each one immensely enjoyed the 10:45 experience, and returned home with new excitement for serving Christ. After five days of an action-packed, Bible-saturated, draining, exhilarating camp experience, our teens were ready to do it all over again. Salvation was accepted by some, steps in spiritual growth were made, big questions were answered, personal relationships were formed and strengthened, and God was glorified. Although we wish we could stay all year at camp, even just one week spent in creation surrounded by people who share the same goal of serving Christ can be a powerful catalyst in a teen s walk with God. And in a youth group leader s too, for that matter. - Holli Wilson

EBA Ministry Resource Network All who believed were together and had all things in common. - Acts 2:44 Who has a snow cone machine? Where can I rent equipment?

17 EBA Ministry Resource Network All who believed were together and had all things in common. - Acts 2:44 Who has a snow cone machine? Where can I rent equipment? What Bible studies does the Association already have? We know it takes resources to make ministry work. We need people, finances and stuff. Here are a few resources available to your church: EBA Block Party Trailer - Tables, chairs, shades, coolers, games, snow cone machine, popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, mini bouncy house, etc. Call for list of items and to reserve trailer Let the EBA office know what resources you have or vendors you recommend to add to our ongoing Resource Network. Thank you and God bless. Grand View Camp If your church is looking for an affordable camp / retreat site, check this place out! Grand View Camp has reasonable rates for youth, women and custom camp needs. Located8 miles into the National Forest near Eager, Arizona this facility has a great atmosphere and offers a variety of activities and amenities. Contact Camp Director Matt Wilson for more information (864) or matt@grandviewcamp.org check them out online at

The EBA has used copies of the threeyear 2012-15 Curriculum for the Gospel Project for both Children and Preschool age classes. These can be used by churches for FREE!

supplies Please notify Twila immediately if you would like to use these materials for your church; they are undated so they can be started ANY time, (i.e, the beginning in January).

18 The EBA has used copies of the threeyear Curriculum for the Gospel Project for both Children and Preschool age classes. These can be used by churches for FREE! There is enough material for: Children: 2-3 classes of older, 2-3 classes of younger; with posters, CD's, and leader kits Preschool: 2 classes of each age 3yr through 5-K; with CD s, leader kits, and supplies Please notify Twila immediately if you would like to use these materials for your church; they are undated so they can be started ANY time, (i.e, the beginning in January). This is a wonderful opportunity for churches who love their children but have limited resources to have high quality teaching materials. An unsolicited promotion by a satisfied church At The Way Fellowship Church, we have been using The Gospel Project curriculum for our elementary aged children's ministry and found it to be well suited to teaching school aged children. Our elementary age children's workers have also expressed a desire to continue using this material in years to come. Two elements of The Gospel Project curriculum that are particularly beneficial: (1)The material is aligned to teach the major stories of the bible over a three year period. It starts in Genesis and ends in Revelation, attempting to be as comprehensive as is possible in three years. This helps children to see an overarching view of scripture and not simply stick to one portion of the Bible. (2)The Gospel Project points children toward Jesus no matter what the text of scripture. The authors are intentional about showing how Old Testament events and figures foreshadow Christ. If you are searching for elementary aged teaching material, I would recommend trying The Gospel Project. Kyle M. Hall - Evangelism Catalyst The Way Fellowship Church, Cell:

Evangelism FREE! Win! Dinner & Training. Estrella Baptist Association. Win a Kindle Fire! We are giving away 3! Must be present to win!

Evangelism FREE! Win! Dinner & Training. Estrella Baptist Association. Win a Kindle Fire! We are giving away 3! Must be present to win! Estrella Baptist Association OFFICE 623-936-4481 7901 W. OSBORN RD. PHOENIX, AZ 85033 ESTRELLA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO R.E.A.C.H. R.E.A.C.H. Relationships Encourage Assist Church Planting Harvest