The 2015 PROCLAIM Conference Guest Speaker is Jeff Bartell and all conference activities will be held in the OHBC Ministry Center.

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3 Sunday, September 20th 10:30am Worship Service Featured Missionaries: Randall & Phyllis Stirewalt Junior Church: Larry & Tammy Alllred The 2015 PROCLAIM Conference Guest Speaker is Jeff Bartell and all conference activities will be held in the OHBC Ministry Center. Ministry Center 4:00pm Field Reports Ministry Center Eric & Rebekah Elrod Room #M109 Randall & Phyllis Stirewalt Room #M110 Kevin & Beth White Room #M111 Yohannes & Kidist Getaneh Room #M205 Jeff & Erla Bartell Room #M206 Larry & Tammy Allred Room #M207 6:00pm Dinner Ministry Center Featured Missionaries: Larry & Tammy Allred Monday, September 21st 6:00pm Dinner Ministry Center 7:00pm Service Ministry Center Featured Missionaries: Yohannes & Kidist Getaneh Junior Church: Eric & Rebekah Elrod Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matthew 28:19

4 Tuesday, September 22nd 6:00pm Dinner Ministry Center 7:00pm Service Ministry Center Featured Missionaries: Eric & Rebekah Elrod Junior Church: Kevin & Beth White Wednesday, September 23rd 6:00pm Dinner Ministry Center 7:00pm Service Ministry Center Featured Missionaries: Kevin & Beth White Junior Church: Yohannes & Kidst Getaneh Knowing, Loving, and Proclaiming Jesus Christ!

5 About Jeff & Erla Birthdays Jeff: 9/19 Erla: 8/10 Anniversary August 14, years Children Marisa Milena Jeff became a follower of Jesus Christ on the campus of Arkansas State University in August, After graduating in 1986 with a degree in mechanical engineering he moved to Alabama where he completed a 3-year Bible Institute course of study and participated in several short-term mission trips. In 1992, he was ordained and sent as a missionary to Tirana, Albania. In 1993, he married Erla, an Albanian national, and together they started the first post-communist Baptist church in the previously atheist nation. After 14 years in Albania and raising 2 girls through 2 wars, in 2006 they returned to the US, leaving behind 2 healthy Albanian churches that continue today. Jeff currently serves as the lead pastor of the First Baptist Church in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

6 Birthdays Randall: 9/5 Phyllis: 5/3 Anniversary October 10, years Children Patricia Dawn Andrea Renee Marci Elizabeth Randall Lee II Partnered with OHBC Since years About Randall & Phyllis Randall & Phyllis have been missionaries to Kenya since almost 40 years! About Kenya In this time, hundreds of churches have been planted with an average combined attendance in the tens of thousands. Their ministry has also included multiple Bible Institutes for the training of pastors and church leaders, Leadership Development courses for men and women, and Pastor s Conferences. Population: 33,830,000 Capital: Nairobi; 2,818,000 Area: 224,081 square miles Language: English, Kiswahili, and Many Indigenous Languages Religion: 45% Protestant 33% Catholic 10% Muslim 10% Indigenous 2% Other Currency: Kenyan shilling Life Expectancy: 46 Literacy Percent: 85

7 The Solidarity of the Mission Romans 15:1-7 Martin Luther came to the understanding of salvation by grace through faith alone while reading Romans. Great resulting Missionary movements of Western Europe: William Carey India Hudson Taylor China Adoniram Judson Burma David Livingston Africa Moravians West Indies So there is something special about the book of Romans. Every Christian should study it and know its contents well. We need to know we need to before we worry about we need to. I. A Faith vv.1-4 In this description, there are only 2 kinds of Christians: strong and weak. Todays question for you is: Which one are you? Primary characteristic: How? v.1 bear his infirmities v.2 for his good to edification. v.3 For even Christ pleased not himself; v.3 but as it is written, This characteristic is not JUST denying self, but helping the weaker, so we can ALL work together! The MISSION is that important.

8 The Solidarity of the Mission Romans 15:1-7 (Page 2) Question: Do you live to please God or yourself? v.4 that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. How? through patience and comfort of the scripture! II. A Focus vv.5-7 Primary characteristic: (v.5) v.5 according to Christ Jesus: The Church (Christ s BODY) will then respond to His direction (the HEAD) in three ways Open your (v.6 one mind ) Open your (v.6 one mouth ) Open your (v.7 Wherefore receive ye one another, AS Christ also received us ) So it is a PROGRESSION. Change of (BEAR the infirmities) Change of (Be LIKEMINDED) Change of (RECEIVE one another!) Conclusion: Listen y all, we NEED one another! We need to work together.

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10 About Mexico Population: 107,029,000 Capital: Mexico City; 19,013,000 Area: 758,449 square miles Language: Spanish, various Mayan, Nahuatl, & other indigenous languages Religion: 77% Catholic 14% Unspecified 6% Protestant 3% Other Currency: Mexican Peso Life Expectancy: 75 Literacy Percent: 92 Birthdays Larry: 6/14 Tammy: 6/25 Anniversary December 14, years Children Josh Chris Phillip David Partnered with OHBC Since years About Larry & Tammy Larry and Tammy Allred have served as missionaries in Merida, Mexico since April of They have four adult sons, three daughters-in-law, four grandbabies, and one more on the way. The Allred's life verses have been Matthew 28:19-20 and II Tim. 2:2 - which is a command to go into the whole world to evangelize, make disciples, and train faithful men to do likewise. They realized early in their ministry in Merida, that due to the vast number of people and the dynamics of the public transportation, it would be necessary to plant MANY churches in the city and in the nearby Mayan villages in order to adequately evangelize and "make disciples" in the Yucatan Peninsula. It the past 15 years, the Lord has allowed them to open 4 churches and they pray to be able to plant more in the near future. 6 years ago, the Lord also allowed them to start the Bible Baptist Seminary which is allowing them to train national pastors, future missionaries, and other church leaders. The graduates earn a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies through Louisiana Baptist University. 13 have graduated so far - all of those graduates are faithfully serving the Lord in the ministries of local churches in Merida and nearby villages. Please continue to pray for the Allred family and the ministries in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.

11 Birthdays Ariol: 5/7 Nevila: 6/17 Anniversary September 15 Children Endi Partnered with OHBC Since Candidate for Partnership About Ariol & Nevila Ariol Veliu is from a small village in central Albania and was led to the Lord by his cousin. Ariol began to read the Bible a lot. Since there was no church in his village, Ariol started witnessing to people in his village and many got saved. They started meeting together to read and pray. Then he thought about all the surrounding remote villages. He would walk to them and witness to the kids there. This became his personal ministry before ever having a local church to attend. About Turkey Population:72,907,000 Capital: Ankara; 3,428,000 While a university student, Ariol was discipled in the Tirana Bible Baptist Church. There he met and married Nevila, a faithful disciple in that church. During a Bible conference in May, 2006, Ariol expressed his desire to serve the Lord in Turkey. Since that time, he has been serving faithfully in church, discipling others and helping with several ministries, including the college students. In May, 2015, Ariol, Nevila and Endi (3 year old son) moved to Istanbul where they are currently studying the language and preparing for a church-planting ministry. Area: 300,948 square miles Language: Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, Greek Religion: 99% Muslim 1% Other Currency: Turkish lira Life Expectancy: 69 Literacy Percent: 87

12 Birthdays Yohannes:9/3 Kidist: 5/4 Anniversary October 7, years Children Leah Yafet Bemenet Partnered with OHBC Since years About Zambia About Yohannes & Kidist Yohannes Getaneh has been a missionary to the deaf for the last 25 years in Zambia, Africa, and his wife Kidist has been serving with him for the past 14 years. During their ministry, over 23 churches and 3 Bible Institutes for the deaf have been established. Over 45 deaf pastors have been trained and over 2000 deaf souls have been won for the Lord. They have also started a community school for the deaf and minister to the parents of the deaf teaching them how to read and write so they can read their Bibles. The Deaf of Zambia are now reaching out to the Deaf in other African Nations. Population: 11,227,000 Capital: Lusaka; 1,394,000 Area: 290,586 square miles Language: English, indigenous langauges Religion: 66% Christian 32% Muslim & Hindu 1% Other Currency: Zambian kwacha Life Expectancy: 41 Literacy Percent: 81

13 The Scope of the Mission Romans 15:8-16 I. The Ministry of vv.8-12 A. To the (first) v.8 Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision, Why were the Jews? The Jews were FIRST, although NOT to the exclusion of the Gentiles. B. To the v.9a And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; God s Purpose always included the whole world. Israel their Messiah

14 The Scope of the Mission Romans 15:8-16 (Page 2) I. The Ministry of vv v.16a That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, New Testament Gentile Christians 1. Should have, joy and peace in believing. (v.13) because of God s plan taking the gospel directly to them they are now included in eternity! 2. Should qualify as believers. (Romans 14:1; 15:1) (v.14) full of goodness, knowledge & accountability 2. Should have a bigger than themselves. (vv.15-16) Conclusion: As New Testament Christians, we are called to Follow Paul

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16 Birthdays Eric: 7/2 Rebekah: 11/30 Anniversary June 20, months Partnered with OHBC Since Candidate for Partnership About Eric & Rebekah Eric grew up locally in Rydal, GA and since August of 2013, has been training for missions at Our Generation Training Center. During this time, he served as an intern in New Delhi, India under missionary Jim Roberts IV for just under 6 months. While in India, Eric completed his language course and was able to share his testimony in a church service. He also lived and spent time in the culture. Rebekah grew up on the mission field with her family and is excited to return to India, learn her third spoken language, and share the hope of Christ with the people of India. About India Population: 1,103,596,000 Capital: New Delhi; 295,000 Area: 1,269,221 square miles Language: Hindi, English, 14 other official languages Religion: 81% Hindu 13% Muslim 2% Christian 2% Sikh 2% Other Currency: Indian rupee Life Expectancy: 63 The Lord has called Eric & Rebekah to the region of Northern India, where they will work in the city of New Delhi, with a population of over 18 million. They will be going to the field with the focus on a multiple church planting ministry. Their desire is to see God begin a church planting movement among the people of Northern India through life-on-life discipleship and the training of national pastors. They ask you to join them is praying that God would get them to the field quickly to continue the work that He has allowed them to be a part of thus far?

17 A Sample of the Mission Romans 15:17-24 If God gave us a job to do, do you think that He EXPECTS that we get it done? I. The of the Ministry vv Three things that Paul rejoices in Ministry The obvious application question Do you have visible fruit that remains as a result of YOUR personal ministry? 3. The Ultimately, the power is of Christ and in the message of the gospel. Rejoice when God uses you to see other people s lives change! The of the ministry:, gospel ministry in the power of Christ.

18 A Sample of the Mission Romans 15:17-24 (Page 2) II. The of the Ministry vv Paul was a, church-planting missionary. We who don t GO to do this must with those that do. The of the ministry: where Christ is named. III. The of the Ministry vv Paul has a personal desire to visit the saints at Rome. (v.23) Paul s life is consumed with ministry. The gospel ministry is more than just a JOB, it s your. It s all consuming. The of the ministry: until Christ. Conclusion: God EXPECTS us to do what He commanded.

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20 Birthdays Kevin: 7/28 Beth: 7/23 Anniversary August 4, years Children Grace Taylor Titus Partnered with OHBC Since Candidate for Partnership About Bolivia Population: 8,922,000 Capital: Sucre; 212,000 Area: 424,164 square miles Language: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara Religion: 95% Catholic 5% Protestant Currency: Boliviano Life Expectancy: 63 Literacy Percent: 87 About Kevin & Beth Kevin & Beth have been missionaries in Bolivia for a little over nine years, and the Lord has greatly blessed them. This past year in November they started a new church in an area of their city called Quillacollo, which has a population of about two hundred thousand people, and the church now has between thirty and forty attending on Sundays. Along with starting that church, they have been purchasing land and beginning to build their first church. They now have a metal roof to give shelter from the sun and rain and are working on getting the walls and floor in place. Their biggest goal now is to get bathrooms built and an office to store their sound equipment in. The church in Quillacollo just had their first baptism, baptizing two, and they celebrated the Lord s Supper. They ve also recently had a couple of new students start classes in their Bible College. Upon returning to Bolivia after furlough, they have several goals: 1. Help their first church get the basic construction that they need to have services and classes. 2. Continue teaching and recruiting for our Bible College 3. Help many of the guys preparing for the ministry start churches and reach out across our city.

21 The Service of the Mission Romans 15:25-33 How can we help support those that go to pioneer the gospel to new areas? I. Provision vv Historically Practically Principles of Missionary Giving: 1. v.26 it pleased them v.27 it pleased them verily 2. v.27 debtors duty The Issue: Sharing Spiritual vs. Physical with one another. This is nothing new: Levites: Apostles: EQUALITY 3. v.28 this fruit Your monetary gift is counted as FRUIT to your heavenly account! As a Missionary, you give the fruit of hard work and receive the fruit of the hard work!

22 The Service of the Mission Romans 15:25-33 (Page 2) II. Prayer vv Historically There are 3 requests, and 2/3 were answered. Practically Spiritually speaking, the big the missionary has for people is the. How to pray for your missionaries: 1. Protection: the of the offering v.31a We need to pray for the DELIVERY of the message! 2. Fruit: the of the offering v.31b Spiritual doesn t occur when we deliver the message. It occurs when the hearer it! We need to pray for the RECEPTION of the message! 3. Refreshing: the of the accomplishment v.32 FACT: the work of the ministry is! We need to pray for the REFRESHING of the messenger! Conclusion: Will you be a pioneer missionary? Will you be a pioneer missionary sender?

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24 1. WHAT IT IS NOT: A. It is not a pledge. THE FAITH PROMISE PLAN B. It is not something that someone will come to collect. C. It is not something you sit down and figure out how much you can give. D. It is not to take away from what you already give to the church. 2. WHAT IT IS: A. It is between you and God. B. It is waiting upon God to tell you how much He wants you to give for reaching the world for Christ. C. You must trust Him to supply it. D. You and the missionary become partners in faith. Both must trust the Lord. 3. GIVING TO MISSIONS IS IN ACCORD WITH THE SPIRIT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. A. Everyone is to give something toward missions. 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. B. Some go beyond and give more by faith. 2 Corinthians 8:7-8 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

25 In dependence upon God, I will endeavor to give to: Missions Budget $ (weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, yearly) Maithili $ (weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, yearly) Circle: Adult Teen Child Date: MY FAITH PROMISE FOR WORLD EVANGELISM IN DEPENDENCE UPON GOD, I WILL ENDEAVOR TO REGULARLY CONTRIBUTE TOWARD THE GLOBAL MISSIONS WORK OF OAKLAND HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH. $ $ $30.00 $ $ $25.00 $ $75.00 $20.00 $ $50.00 $15.00 $ $40.00 other weekly bi-monthly monthly yearly

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27 Romans 15:1-33 (KJV) 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. 4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. 5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: 6 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. 8 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: 9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. 10 And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. 11 And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people. 12 And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust. 13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. 14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. 15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, 16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. 17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, 19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. 20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: 21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand. 22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. 23 But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you; 24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company. 25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. 26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. 27 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things. 28 When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. 29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. 30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; 31 That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints; 32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed. 33 Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

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