The Clarion. Troy. Affirming the Positive

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1 The Clarion Volume 46 Issue 12 / Volume 47 Issue 1 December 2017 / January 2018 Our mission is to Encourage, Equip and Engage our network of churches to share the love of Christ with our communities. Affirming the Positive Office Directory 2335 Industrial Drive Panama City, FL (850) (800) Fax (850) Director of Missions Troy Varnum troy@nwcbap.org Ministry Assistant Phyllis Poland phyllisp@nwcbap.org VIM Coordinator Jennie London vim.nwcba@juno.com FBCH Family Support Counselor Emily Fidler Emily.Fidler@fbchomes.org (850) Moderator Craig Hodges pastorcraig@eastbaybc.com (850) When we were younger, Christmas couldn t get here soon enough. However as we grow older we wonder where the year has gone. God has the benefit of not being affected by time With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day (II Peter 3:8). His timing isn t measured in days or millennia, but rather by patience He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance (II Peter 3:9). In other words, each day that delays my enjoying God s new heaven and new earth is a reprieve to lost sinners to experience Gods salvation which leads to that destination. So another day that goes by where the Lord s return is delayed is just another sign of his grace. The same grace that delivered a baby in a manger that we will celebrate in a few weeks. That is also the grace that allowed that precious gift of peace and perfection to redeem our lives for all of eternal. Not only is that worth waiting for; it is also worth waiting on someone else to receive. Merry Christmas, Troy Seaport Ministry Ken Kraich seaportservant@gmail.com (251)

2 VOLUNTEER IN MISSIONS JENNIE LONDON Volunteer Mission Vision Congratulations to Emily Richard, who was recently honored at the 20 th Anniversary of the Space Coast Seafarer Ministry at Port Canaveral. She and her late husband, Bill, have served the Lord in many ways, with Mission Service Corps, Campers on Missions, Disaster Relief and other ministries. One of the others was to serve as the first directors of the Seafarer Ministry at Port Canaveral and they laid a good foundation for it. They were also the first directors for our Port Panama Seafarer Ministry and laid an equally good foundation here. Thus, it is most appropriate that we take time at this season of the year to thank those among us who have served so faithfully. So, Thank you Emily for your dedication to the Lord s work, both in the past and the present, as you continue to serve here in Panama City through the Center of Hope. Volunteers are needed at the Baptist Center. Substitute teachers are needed for both Adult and Youth Bible Classes. If you feel God is leading you to serve in this way, please call Ms. Patty Brown at The Baptist Center is also in need of nonperishable items for the food pantry, such as: canned meats and vegetables, rice in one pound bags, dry beans, instant potatoes, macaroni and cheese dinners, complete pancake mix, syrup, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti and sauce, etc. Last, but by no means the least, please pray for God to provide an Assistant Director for the Baptist Center. May each of you have a most Blessed Christmas Season and a rewarding and fulfilling New Year! In HIS Service, Jennie

3 As we enter this season of celebration and joy, there is so much to celebrate and be thankful for! Our new Licensing Specialist, Michelle StrattonFreeman, started last week and has already brought such a sweet spirit to our office! She is excited to be a part of this ministry and helping one more child. She is going to be a wonderful support for our families, and a wealth of information as well. Now that we are fully staffed in both of our Circuit 14 offices again, we are looking forward to new possibilities in the New Year. There are a few events coming up that we would like to share with you: December 5 th : We will be hosting an Orientation from 6:007:00 at St. Andrew s Baptist Church. This is for anyone who would like more information about becoming a foster parent or how to support our local ministries. Childcare is provided. We will also have refreshments. December 8th10 th : We will have an information table set up at Emerald Coast Christmas. We are anticipating a great event and would love for you to stop by and visit our table! I would also like to say a special thank you to two of our local churches, Hiland Park Baptist and New Midway Baptist who are both providing Christmas gifts for our foster children and foster families. What a blessing it is to work with all of the churches in our Association! Churches of all sizes that minister in so many different communities have demonstrated God s love for our families and children. We could not do the ministry we do without the support of our churches. I know it pleases the Father s heart! gift than that! I pray that this Christmas season you will truly experience God with us! There is no greater Blessings, Emily Fidler BSW, CWLC Licensing Specialist C: F: Industrial Drive, Panama City, 32405

4 Missions Center Update We are making steady progress on renovations at the Mission Center, but more volunteers are desired. Plumbing, painting, and foaming are our main projects currently. For more details on how you can help, contact Kelly Dickson at or Robert Denmark at Minister s Conference Schedule All minister s conferences are at the Industrial Drive location at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. December 04 Opioid Addiction and the Church, led by Steve Sumner, Community Health Task Force of Bay County 11 End of Year Fellowship Lunch provided January 01 Office Closed Happy New Year 08 Big C Conversation 15 Office Closed Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 22 Collaborative Community Ministry, led by Pat Sabistan, Crossing Paths, Inc. 29 Big C Conversation

5 Seaport Ministries Ken Kraich, Director As we start our voyage together serving the seafarers at the Port of Panama City, my wife and I want to say a big "Thank You". We are so grateful to Bro. Troy and the council of the Northwest Coast Baptist Association that has approved our ministry and have welcomed us to partner with you all in reaching foreign seafarers with the gospel of Christ. I have just returned from spending nearly three weeks in the Philippines visiting many of the seafarers and their families that we have ministered to in the last seven years. Many are attended good fundamental churches and their families have been changed through Christ Jesus. One church plant has been established by a second officer in the island of Leyte that was saved about 4 years ago at the port of Mobile. All glory goes to God. Please pray for us! We can do nothing unless the Spirit of God goes before us and directs our paths for one's that are lost, don't know the name of Christ, or are seeking Him. If I can ever share the ministry with you or your people just call. I would be honored to share this great ministry. Bro. Ken Kraich Seaport Ministries seaportservant@gmail.com The Baptist Center is currently looking for an Assistant Administrator. If you feel led or know of someone who may be interested, please contact Patty Brown at This is an amazing ministry that impacts the community around the Center. Check out our Web site at Please verify your church information and let us know if corrections are needed. If you have a new staff member, please send us the name, staff position, beginning start date, birthday (no year needed), and if married, spouse name, anniversary date

6 DECEMBER 2017 / JANUARY 2018 December Wedding Anniversaries 12 ( 92) Boyd (Jenny) Evans, Pastor, FBC, PSJ 16 Sharon (Charles) Boulian, Ministry Assistant, Carlisle BC 20 ( 80) Sheila (Michael) Murphy, SecretarySpringfield Baptist 31 ( 70) Rochelle (Joe) Killam, SecretaryHiland Park January Wedding Anniversaries 1 ( 06) Dr. Anita (Victor) Dillard, Evangelist/Minister of Worship, New Bethel Missionary 2 ( 99) Bobby (Olga) Alexander, Youth, FBC, PSJ 30 ( 82) Janet (Ronnie) Hogan, Fin. SecretaryFBC, Port St. Joe And the two shall become one December Staff Anniversaries 1 ( 95) Paula Pace, SecretaryFBC, Callaway 2 ( 13) Rita Chambers, Min. Asst. GBBC 17 ( 07) Rick Mitchell, Associate Pastor/Administration SABC January Staff Anniversaries 1 ( 64) Dr. Linward Barnes, Academy Director, New Bethel Missionary 1 ( 03) Phyllis Poland, Ministry Assistant, Association. 5 ( 05) Parnell Smith, Pastor, New Bethel Missionary 5 ( 05) Dr. Anita Dillard, Evangelist/Minister of Worship, New Bethel Missionary 21 ( 04) Bonnie Hirons, Receptionist/Secretary, FBC, Panama City December Birthdays 6 Mike Stroud, PastorFBC, Wewa 9 Jason Parker, Pastor, Rock Solid 21 Holly Lemons, SecretaryFBC, Apalachicola 29 Rick Mitchell, Associate Pastor/Administration St. Andrew BC January Birthdays 16 Connie Raffield, Secretary Immanuel BC 17 Eddie LaFountain, Pastor FBC, Mexico Beach 20 Mike Vosbrink, Pastor FBC Deerpoint Lake 21 Vicki Ruth, Financial secretary. FBC, Callaway 25 Doug White, Music Minister. St. Andrew BC

7 Northwest Coast Baptist Association s Christmas Special Events First Baptist Church of Lynn Haven Sunday, December 2, 6:00 p.m. Hark the Herald 1005 Ohio Ave, Lynn Haven First Baptist Deerpoint Lake Sunday, December 3, 5:00 p.m. The Covenant Players 5940 Highway 2311, Panama City Emerald Coast Fellowship & Woodstock Panama City Beach Aaron Bessant Park (Pier Park) Emerald Coast Christmas Friday, December 8, 6:00 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 10:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2:00 8:00 p.m. First Baptist Deerpoint Lake Sunday, December 10, 10:15 a.m. Emmanuel, Celebrating 5940 Highway 2311, Panama City Heaven s Child Cornerstone Baptist Church 213 Carolyn Ave, Panama City Beach Sunday, December 10, 6:00 p.m. The Greatest Story Ever Told St Andrew Baptist Church At the Marina Civic Center Tuesday, December 12, 7:00 p.m. The 12th Day of Christmas Family of God West Campus Friday, December 15, 6:30 p.m. He Has Come 4101 E. 21st Street, Panama City Carlisle Baptist Church Saturday, December 16, 6:00 p.m. The Most Wonderful Time 835 S. Berthe Ave, Callaway Sunday, December 17, 10:45 a.m. Of the Year Springfield Baptist Church Sunday, December 17, 10:45 a.m. The Best Gift of All 3615 Third Street, Springfield First Baptist Church of Lynn Haven Sunday, December 17, 6:00 p.m. A Night of Christmas 1005 Ohio Ave, Lynn Haven Worship Eastpoint Baptist Church Sunday, December 17, 4:00 p.m. Christmas Extravaganza 447 Ave A, Eastpoint First Baptist Church Callaway Sunday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. Mary, Did You Know? 6930 Highway 22, Callaway Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Saturday, December 23, 7:00 p.m. Annual Christmas Program 5933 Highway 79, Ebro

8 When: December 1, 2017, 7:00 p.m. Where: Immanuel Baptist Church 216 College Ave Panama City, FL What: A joint Christmas Service and all you have to do is show up!! A love offering will be received.

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10 Yum Yum Disaster Relief Breakfast at Granny s APT Association Planning Team PLG Peer Leadership Group PEG Peer Evangelism Group CPG Church Planting Group BPG BiVocational Group

11 Yum Yum Disaster Relief Breakfast at Granny s APT Association Planning Team PLG Peer Leadership Group PEG Peer Evangelism Group CPG Church Planting Group BPG BiVocational Group

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