THE BEACON Acton Hwy, Granbury, TX Serving Erath, Hood, Parker & Somervell Co.

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1 THE BEACON Paluxy Baptist Association Glenn L. Ward, Director of Missions 1844 Acton Hwy, Granbury, TX Serving Erath, Hood, Parker & Somervell Co. MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR OPPORTUNITY IN 2017 Jan 2017 Vol. XXV Issue I Surely you have had numerous greetings of Happy New Year! And I expect you have extended such words to others. It's an interesting thing how we conclude one year and begin another with great expectations. Generally we go to bed on December 31, then wake up on January 1, and in many ways it's practically like any other transition from one day to the next. However, there is more to it than having to remember that we are in a different year than when we went to bed. Some make resolutions--most of which are soon broken or forgotten completely. Better than resolutions, there is the opportunity to begin a new year with a new commitment to seek the Lord for true spiritual renewal and awakening. Jeremiah recorded the Lord's words: "'You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart. I will be found by you,' declares the Lord" (29:13-14). The Lord told Isaiah: "Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth" (65:17). The apostle John, while exiled on the Isle of Patmos, saw that creation during the Revelation: "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away..." (21:1). Then John heard from "the One who was seated on the throne..."i am making everything new!" (21:5). The way we can experience the newness of fresh opportunities of spiritual renewal is to walk in fellowship and meaningful relationship with the One who makes all things new! May it be true for us all in 2017! I thank the Lord for the joy of making this part of the journey with you! I'm so glad to be your DOM, Glenn In This Issue Letter from Your DOM Staff Openings Women s Gathering Calendar & Events Church Health Team Financial Statement PBA OFFICE HOURS MON. FRI. 9:00-3:00 ~~~~~~~~~

2 News from our Association A SPECIAL THANK YOU to churches who host our many events throughout the year Tolar Baptist for our Annual meeting and Southside Baptist for our Staff Christmas dinner. They did a terrific job and we enjoyed the time of worship with all of you. Have a blessed year in 2017 serving our Lord! Pray One For Another Missionaries Unity and God s Peace in U.S. Protection for our Servicemen and Police Revival among God s People Peace for Israel Churches Needing Staff El Buen Pastor Bi-vocational Pastor Fairview Bi-Vocational Pastor FB Glen Rose Children s Minister (30 hrs per wk) FB Granbury Pastor to Families & Children Good Health and God s leading during the New Year Upcoming PBA Training Sessions Our Pastors and Leaders 33rd Annual The Women s Gathering February 18, 2017 Acton Baptist Church 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Mark your calendars for our annual Gathering. Women Ministry Leaders, please start praying for the presence of the Lord, as we gather to worship, learn and fellowship. Ladies, pray and invite your friends and neighbors to join us. More details will be coming. Contact Janie Walker for further questions or comments, or janiefaithwalker@gmail.com. January Birthdays 2 Camille Landis Mambrino 2 Erick Anaya Nueva Creacion 4 Alma Anaya Nueva Creacion 4 Kelly Jones Triple Cross 10 Mona Dolan Acton 10 Stephanie Fulmer Brazos River 15 Tammy Crawford Paluxy 16 Rusty Addison Lipan Cowboy 22 Kayla Allsup Southside 26 Nancy Humphrey Thistle Ridge Anniversaries 1 Mike & Bonnie Rogers Lakeside 24 Josiah & Laura Thompson Glen Rose Baptist Church

3 January Calendar 26 Church Health Team Key Leaders Training at First Baptist Granbury Church, (Pg4) February Calendar to1 Marriage Conference, Granbury Resort & Conference Center (Pg4) 17 Texas Baptist Men 50th Anniversary Dinner, Ph Children s Ministry Day, State-wide 18 The Gathering at Acton Baptist, or janiefaithwalker@gmail.com (Pg2) 23 Church Tax Laws Seminar at Granbury Baptist, (Pg5) Church Health Corner Members of the Baptist General Convention of Texas discipleship team have agreed to lead a Key Leader Training Workshop for our Association. The event will be held on January 26th at First Baptist Granbury from 6:30-8:30 PM. A light meal will be offered (free of charge) from 6:00-6:30, with an RSVP requested by January 23rd. There is no charge for attending the event, however age group specific materials will be available for purchase The emphasis of this workshop is Making Disciples in the 21st Century. Workshop age group sessions will be taught by experts from the BGCT. This will be the initial Association wide workshop of the new year, and the Church Health Team is excited to be the sponsor of this event. Please make every effort to solict the participation from the key leaders in your church to attend this important training event. RSVP by phone to PBA Office, or office@paluxybaptist.org. Boots Hubbard KEEP WATCH FOR ANY NEWS AND EVENTS ON PBA WEBSITE

4 Thursday, Jan. 26 6:00-8:30 PM First Baptist Granbury Light Meal Offered 6:00-6:30 PM. RSVP Requested by January 23rd Call PBA Office or

5 BY DAN WHITEHURST 9AM MEETING WITH PASTORS 1 PM MEETING WITH ADMINISTRATORS, FINANCIAL STAFF, FINANCE COMMITTEES CONTACT PALUXY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, OR office@paluxybaptist.org May your New Year be blessed with favor from our heavenly Father, Who has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness and given us exceeding great and precious promises, according to First Peter 1:3-4. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

6 Paluxy Baptist Association Statement of Cash Flows January 1 to November 30, 2015 November Year To Date Monthly Budget Annual Budget General Fund: Receipts: From Churches $ 14, $ 126, $ 11, $ 135, Other $ $ $ - $ - Total Receipts $ 14, $ 126, $ 11, $ 135, Expenses: Missions $ 1, $ 13, $ 1, $ 15, Support Ministries $ $ 10, $ 1, $ 20, Personnel $ 6, $ 71, $ 6, $ 81, Office $ $ 13, $ 1, $ 18, Total Expenses $ 9, $ 108, $ 11, $ 135, Receipts Over (Under) Expenses $ 4, $ 17, Bank Balance -- Beginning $ 116, $ 103, Bank Balance -- Ending $ 121, $ 121, Designated Accounts: Receipts $ 1, $ 36, Expenditures $ (2,875.41) $ (22,044.14) $ (1,734.92) $ 14, Bank Balance -- Beginning $ 34, $ 18, Bank Balance -- Ending $ 32, $ 32, ` Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob! Begin the music, strike the tambourine, play the melodious harp and lyre. Sound the ram s horn at the New Moon, and when the moon is full, on the day of our Feast; this is a decree for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob. Psalm 81:1-4 Israel s holidays reminded the nation of God s great miracles. They were times of rejoicing and times to renew one s strength for life s daily struggles. Remember the spiritual origins of these special days, and use them as opportunities to worship God for his goodness to you, your family, and your nation. (Excerpt from NIV Life Application Study Bible)