Association Week of Prayer May 20-27, 2018

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1 Divine Treasure Poured Out On The Line 2 Corinthians 4:7 Association Week of Prayer May 20-27, 2018 Be devoted to one another with mutual love...persist in prayer. Romans 12:10-12 May 2018 Volume MMXVIII No. 5 San Jacinto Baptist Association is a community of churches uniting believers to reflect Christ through encouragement, education and resources in making disciples for the glory of God s Kingdom.

2 Something To Think About Randy Gilchrist, Executive Director May is the Week of Prayer for the Association among Southern Baptists. An association of churches finds its origin in the Book of Acts. Specifically, Acts 15:6-22, concerning the Jerusalem Council and the churches coming together to discuss the theological issue of baptism. According to Walter Shurden, in 1707 the first Baptist Association was organized in Philadelphia under four unifying factors of cooperation: (1) a desire to preserve the Baptist Tradition doctrinally; (2) a desire for fellowship; (3) the passion for evangelism; and (4) scattered congregations yearning to belong to the same church. In sharing in doctrinal unity, fellowship and evangelistic concerns; the cooperating churches realized that by cooperating together more could be accomplished toward God s kingdom mission than through separated, isolated sister congregations. Our Mission statement is as follows: San Jacinto Baptist Association is a community of churches uniting believers to reflect Christ through encouragement, education, and resources to make disciples for the glory of God's Kingdom. As Lee Walker the former Director of Mission would say, We are churches doing together what no one church can do alone. As your Associational staff pray for you, we ask that you pray for us. As an insert in the On the Line you are being provided a Prayer Guide for the Week of Prayer for Associational Missions. Would you take a few moments each day and pray for these daily concerns. It is a joy to serve the churches of San Jacinto Baptist Association. Training Opportunity! Block Party Trailer May 9 at 9:00 am SJBA Mission Center, 1020 Birdsong, Baytown Trainees will receive best practices on the use and care of the Block Party Trailer and equipment. The Block Party Event is a an opportunity for churches to get outside the walls of the church, interact with their community by building relationships and lead lost individuals to Jesus Christ. For more information about this special training opportunity, call or us at sjba@sanjacintobaptist.com. Or, visit our website for more information For the Common Good Carey. D. Froelich, Associate Director for Church Enrichment NET Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another. 11 Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer. SJBA is comprised of churches that are both new and old some came into existence almost 100 years ago, while others have been around only a few years. But each of these congregations share this heritage: God laid it on the heart of some people to plant it, and many people prayed for it as it came to life as a local expression of the Body of Christ. An on-going emphasis in our association is regular and faithful prayer for each of our churches and the people who lead them. May is the Week of Prayer for Associational Missions, and I want to urge you and your church to join us as we pray for the ministries of our cooperating congregations. Paul s counsel to the Romans represents a strong word of encouragement to remember that we are bound by a common mission: taking the Gospel to the people in our area. The great missionary-evangelist often called on the people in one congregation to support those in another, and this week of shared prayer is one way we can follow his example. A Prayer Guide is available to help you be specific in your expressions of support. Please join your SJBA staff in faithfully praying for our churches, especially during this week. As you are thinking and praying for the churches of SJBA, please remember that the resources we use for providing training, support, and special emphases for pastors, staff, leaders, and members all come from the churches contributions to the association. Our constitution defines a cooperating member church as one that is sound in doctrine, participates regularly, and contributes financially. Would you consider giving 2-3 cents from every dollar given to your church? In this week of special emphasis on the work of your association, remember that our efforts to support all our churches depend on your faithful cooperation. Thank you. hurch afety & ecurity SJBA Mission Center August 25th 9:00 am Presented by: David Alford (Baytown Assistant Chief of Police) Robert Monaghans (Executive Vice President of Hibbs Hallmark Insurance)

3 Lake Tomahawk News Patrick Flowers, Camp Manager I would like to thank each of you that were Hole Sponsors or Golf Players, and all of our fantastic volunteers at our 20th Annual Lake Tomahawk Benefit Golf Classic. Your participation allows Lake Tomahawk to accomplish numerous goals and serve our guests each year at retreats and camps. Summer Camp season is upon us. Book your spots during early registration which for 3 of our 4 camps ends on May 11th! We are also currently taking applications for summer staff (college aged or mature high school seniors). Your prayers for us are appreciated! SJBA Girls Camp June (Tues-Sat) $220 early registration until May 11th! $50 non-refundable deposit per person secures each spot. Call today or visit SJBA Youth Camp June 9-12 (Sat-Tues) $190 early registration until May 11th! $50 non-refundable deposit per person secures each spot. Call today or visit SJBA Boys Camp June (Tues-Sat) $220 early registration until May 11th! $50 non-refundable deposit per person secures each spot. Call today or visit Senior Life Day Trip: Swamp & River Tour ~ Orange, TX May 22, 2018 Cost $24 (includes $4 bus fee) The boats are specially designed to be fast yet quiet, allowing for unobtrusive wildlife viewing. Bus will depart at 8:30 am and will return approximately 3:30 pm. Register online sanjacintobaptist.com or call SJBA Preteen Camp July 29 August 2 (Sun Thurs) $220 early registration until June 1st! $50 non-refundable deposit per person secures each spot. Call today or visit

4 San Jacinto Baptist Association Physical Address: 1020 Birdsong, Baytown, TX Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1533, Baytown, TX Web site: phone / fax Executive Director... Dr. Randy Gilchrist Associate Director Church Enrichment... Dr. Carey Froelich Baptist Student Ministry Director... David Brumbelow Administrative Assistant... Suzi Ronning Financial Ministry Assistant... Tara Dodds Lake Tomahawk (LT) Director... Pat Flowers Lake Tomahawk Operations Supervisor... Bryan Dickens LT Administrative Assistant/Reservations... Angie Dickens LT Food Service... Loyce Flowers San Jacinto Baptist Association Nonprofit Org. P.O. Box 1533 U.S. Postage Paid Baytown, TX ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Baytown, TX Permit No. 137 May 28, 2018 Our SJBA Mission Center office will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Our Lake Tomahawk office will be open with retreats on campus. Church Anniversaries 05/26/99... Kent Reep, Central Baytown 05/30/10... Andrew McDaniel, Memorial Baytown 05/22/13... Maurice Villarreal, First La Porte Birthdays 05/02... Roy Valenzuela, Emanuel La Porte 05/07... Rolton Stevens Jr., Philippians Crosby 05/07... Ruth Charlson, Second Baytown 05/08... David Brumbelow, Northside Highlands 05/12... Brandon White, Second Baytown 05/16... Wes Freeman, First Highlands Do you have extra YARN? We have a volunteer making little dolls for the December Valley Trip and the yarn can be used as stuffing. Drop it off at our office at 1020 Birdsong. Tell Lee College students you know about Thursday lunches at BSM for $1. Thanks to the following churches for providing the Lee College BSM lunch the week before finals! May 3... Rollingbrook Fellowship Baytown Folks N Facts Fellowships & Meetings African American Pastors Fellowship will meet Monday, May 9 at 9:00 a.m. at the IHOP on Garth Road in Baytown. Ministers Fellowship will meet Thursday, May 12, at 9:00 a.m. at Mission Center. Senior Life Ministry Council Meeting will meet Tuesday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Mission Center Lake Tomahawk Team will meet Tuesday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Mission Center. Hispanic Ministers Fellowship will meet Tuesday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Center. Coordinating Council will meet Monday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Mission Center

5 Association Week of Prayer May 20-27, 2018 Be devoted to one another with mutual love...persist in prayer. Romans 12:10-12 Daily Prayer Guide Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. (Colossians 4:2-4, esv)

6 Week of Prayer Daily Guide May 20-27, 2018 Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another. Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer. (Romans 12:10-12, net) Sunday, May 20, Pray for SJBA Churches in Transition: Pray for pastorless churches, and those with new or interim pastors: Bethel, Deer Park; South Avenue, Pasadena (Danny Biddy, Interim); Central, Baytown; FBC, Mt. Belvieu (Ed Hale, Intentional Interim); FBC Highlands (Wes Freeman); Fisher Road, Baytown (Shane Perez); FBC, Crosby (Robin Butler, Retiring); Second, LaPorte (Nathan Menefee, Associate Pastor). Monday, May 21, Pray for Lake Tomahawk Summer Camps: SJBA Youth Camp (June 9-12); SJBA Boys Camp (June 12-16); SJBA Girls Camp (June 12-16); SJBA Pre-Teen Camp (July 29 August 2). Pray for the LTCRC Summer Staff that they may reflect Christ in all they do. Pray that the Good News of Jesus will be clearly heard by every camper this summer season. Tuesday, May 22, Pray for SJBA Mission Partnerships: SBC International Mission Board (IMB); SBC North American Mission Board (NAMB); Texas Baptists (BGCT); Southern Baptists of Texas (SBTC). Pray that our missionaries and staff will know the encouragement of the Lord as they represent us in their fields of ministry and service. Wednesday, May 23, Pray for an Evangelistic Vision among our Churches: Pray that church leaders will develop a heart for planting new churches and for reaching the 350,000 people in our communities with the Gospel of Christ. Pray that outreach ministries among our churches will bear fruit so that people will become disciples of Jesus. Thursday, May 24, Pray for the SJBA Fellowship of Prayer: Pray that pastors and churches lift each other every week in our common mission: discipling the people around us for Christ. Pray also for the SJBA Staff in their ministry of encouragement and support. Friday, May 25, Pray for Healthy, Growing SJBA Churches: Rejoice with churches that are seeing people come to Christ and grow in His likeness in a joyful atmosphere. Pray for churches that are struggling to reach their neighbors, that God may bring a genuine sense of renewal and revitalization to them. Saturday, May 26, Pray for SJBA Churches Seeking Support and Ministry Staff: Rollingbrook Fellowship (FBC), Baytown (Worship, Youth); FBC, Highlands (Worship, Summer Youth); Dell Dale Avenue, Channelview (Youth). Pray that God may lead churches and candidates together, and that He may be glorified in these important ministries. Sunday, May 27, Pray for the SJBA Annual Meeting (October 16, 2018): Pray for Ted Elmore, who will be leading a special emphasis on prayer during the annual meeting of our association. Pray that God may use the time between now and October to work in our hearts to prepare for a spiritual awakening in the people served by SJBA Churches.