JUDSON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

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1 JUDSON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 2004 ONE HUNDRED & FIFTY FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION GROW ING HEALTHY CHURCHES In our association WILT THOU NOT REVIVE US AGAIN. (PS. 85:6 KJV) FOR WE ARE LABOURERS TOGETHER WITH GOD. 1 COR. 3:9

2 Table of Contents Constitution 2 Churches 8 Nominating Committee Report 9 Executive Board Members 13 Messengers 14 Annual Meetings 15 Judson Proposed Budget 25 Judson Annual Treasurer Report 26 Calendar 27 Pastors 29 Other Leaders 30 Deceased Members 40 Digest of Church Letters 38 DOM Report 24 Historical Events 39 Link-Up Covenant 43 Link-Up Budget 47

3 THE 155 th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE JUDSON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION MET WITH New Hope Baptist Church New Hope Road On OCTOBER 16, 2004 The 156 th Annual Meeting Will Be Conducted At Old New Hope Baptist Church On October 15, 2005

4 CONSTITUTION Preamble WHEREAS, having been organized in 1849, we the Churches of the Judson Association of Baptists, being convinced that an association of churches can more effectively perpetuate the cause of Christ, do adopt the following Articles as written bond of fellowship, cooperative function, and administrative purpose. Article I - Name This Association shall be called the Judson Baptist Association. Article II - Mission The mission of this Association shall be to further the cause of Christ by enabling the churches in worship, ministry, evangelism, fellowship, and discipleship; and to provide staff leadership and volunteer services in order to fulfill this mision Article III - Membership A member church shall be a Baptist church, cooperating with the Judson Baptist Association, the Tennessee Baptist Convention, and the Southern Baptist Convention. Member churches agree with the general intent of The Baptist Faith and Message. A church may become a member of the Association by petitioning the Association in writing at any time, but at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual meeting. Petitioning churches shall be under the watch care of the Association until voted upon at the next annual meeting. A church may voluntarily withdraw from the Association at any time by notifying the Association in writing. However, such withdrawal shall not become final until voted upon by either the Executive Board or Messengers at the Annual Meeting. Article IV - Authority The Association shall abstain from internal problems of a participating church except upon request of the involved congregation, and shall exercise no ecclesiastical authority over any church. Article V - Annual Meeting The Association shall meet annually in October, the time, date, and place to be set by the messengers in the annual meeting. Article VI - Parliamentary Procedure Robert's Rules of Order (latest revised edition) shall be recognized as the authority in parliamentary procedures. Article VII - Messengers The voting body at the Annual Meeting of the Association shall be comprised of messengers duly chosen by the churches. Every Church in this Association shall be entitled to a minimum of three (3) messengers. A church is entitled to an additional messenger for every twenty-five (25) members, or fraction thereof, exceeding fifty (50) members. No church shall be entitled to more than ten (10) messengers. Section A: Article VIII - Officers 1. The officers of this Association shall be a Moderator, Vice-Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustees, and Directors of Associational Departments, all of whom shall be elected annually, except as otherwise specified, and shall continue in office until a successor is elected. 2. Annually elected Officers shall be recognized and take office just prior to adjournment of the business session of the Annual Meeting. 3. The Nominating Committee shall nominate officers at the Annual Meeting, and an opportunity for nominations from the floor shall be given. 2

5 Section B: 4. Interim Officers may be appointed as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. 5. All Officers are expected to attend the Annual Meeting, the quarterly Officers Meetings, and the Executive Board Meetings unless providentially hindered. 1. Trustees The Association shall have three (3) trustees, each serving for three (3) years on a rotation basis, with one (1) new member being elected each year. The duty of the trustees shall be to hold in trust all properties of the Judson Baptist Association, and to transact all legal matters pertaining thereto, subject to the direction of the Association. 2. Moderator The Duties Of The Moderator Are: a. To preside over the Annual Meeting, called meetings, and the Executive Board Meetings; b. To encourage fellowship and mutual care among the churches of the Association; c. To appoint members of special committees as the need may arise, and as by the Association; d. To serve as an ex-officio member of all committees. 3. Vice-Moderator The Duties Of The Vice-Moderator Are: a. To serve as parliamentarian at the Annual Meeting of the Association, called meetings, and Executive Board Meetings; b. To preside over the Annual Meeting, called meetings, and the Executive Board Meetings in the absence of the Moderator; c. To become Moderator in the event the Moderator should become unable to serve; d. To serve as Alternate Treasurer in the event the Treasurer is absent or unable to fulfill his or her duties for a period of thirty (30) days or more. 4. Clerk The Duties Of The Clerk Are: a. To serve as recorder for the Annual Meeting of the Association and the Executive Board Meetings; b. To prepare and publish the Minutes of the Annual Meeting and the Executive Board Meetings. 5. Treasurer The Duties of the Treasurer Are: a. To submit a financial report at the Annual Meeting and the Executive Board Meetings; b. To approve records of all money received and disbursed; c. To account for and disburse the Associational funds. The Associational Treasury shall not be used by anyone other than the Treasurer; 3

6 d. To be chairperson of the Budget Committee. 6. Sunday School Director It shall be the duty of the Sunday School Director to offer encouragement and assistance in establishing and/or promoting the Sunday School of all churches the Association. 7. Discipleship Training Director It shall be the duty of the Discipleship Training Director to encourage, promote, or assist in establishing a Discipleship Training program in all churches in the Association. 8. Music Director The Duties of the Music Director Are: a. To encourage and/or assist with the music program of all churches in the Association; b. To plan, attend, and participate in all Associational Singings. 9. Brotherhood Director It shall be the duty of the Brotherhood Director to offer encouragement in establishing and promoting the Brotherhood organization in all churches of the Association. 10. WMU Director The Duties of the WMU Director Are: a. To offer encouragement and assistance in establishing or promoting the WMU Organization in all churches of the Association; b. To promote and encourage missions and giving to mission offerings; c. To attend state and regional WMU functions as often as is practical and feasible; d. To serve on the Missions Committee. 11. Youth Director The Duties of the Youth Director Are: a. To assist and encourage all churches of the Association in developing a continuing program of youth training and active participation in evangelism, soul winning, and church leadership; b. To serve on the Evangelism Committee. 12. Evangelism Director The Duties of the Evangelism Director Are: a. To lead the Association in formulating plans for the annual Associational Evangelism Conference and Associational Revival; b. To lead the Association to address the priority of evangelism; c. To develop programs and functions to involve the Associational evangelistic activity and training; d. To serve as chairperson of the Evangelism Committee. 13. Stewardship Director The Duties of the Stewardship Director Are: a. To encourage and assist all churches in the Association in developing an ongoing stewardship program; 4

7 b. To plan and direct stewardship commitments to the Associational Mission; c. To serve as a member of the Budget Committee. 14. VBS Director The Duties of the VBS Director Are: a. To assist and challenge churches to start, improve and enlarge all areas of VBS through planning, training, administration, consultation, program interpretation, and cooperative projects; b. To serve as a member of the Evangelism Committee. 15. Media-Library Director It shall be the duty of the Media-Library Director to maintain historical records of the Association. Article IX - Annual Report It shall be the responsibility of each church to complete the Annual Church Profile (ACP) provided by the Associational Clerk. All ACPs are due and should be returned to the Clerk by the September First of each year, and must in any event be returned not later than the first day of the Annual Meeting. Article X - Executive Board The Executive Board of the Association shall consist of all Officers of the Association, the Chairperson of all standing committees, one (1) elected representative from each church, and all church pastors in the Association. The Executive Board shall meet quarterly. Additionally, the Moderator may call the Executive Board into session at any time upon notice to all Board Members, stating the purpose of the meeting. Executive Board shall have the authority to transact any necessary Association business arising between sessions, and shall make an annual report to the Association. The Associational Moderator, Vice-Moderator, Clerk, and Treasurer shall be the Officers of the Executive Board. The Moderator or Vice-Moderator shall preside during all Board meetings, and the Clerk shall keep a written record of all proceedings. Article XI - Discipline Disciplinary action may be taken by the Association for the following reasons: 1. Neglect of a church to send messengers to the Annual Meeting for two (2) consecutive years; 2. Neglect of a church to submit the Annual Church Profile for two (2) consecutive years; 3. Neglect of a church to financially support the Association for two (2) consecutive years; 4. A gross doctrinal error, as determined by the Association; 5. The Moderator, the Director of Missions, and/or a committee appointed for that purpose should seek reconciliation with the church. Article XII - Amendments Any proposal for amending the Constitution must be presented in writing to the Association during the business session of the annual meeting. A period of one year must be given for publication before consideration by the Association and a two-thirds (2/3) vote of messengers present shall be necessary to make such changes. 5

8 Article XIII-Staff Director of Missions The Director of Missions shall give general supervision and direction to the total program of the Judson Baptist Association, for the purpose of achieving the objectives as stated in Article II. He shall be called and employed for an indefinite period of time by vote of the Executive Board and/or the Messengers of the Annual Meeting, upon recommendation of the Personnel Search Committee. A detailed job description for the Director of Missions is attached. (Please see page 44 for Job Description.) Article XIV - Committees The following committees, including chairpersons, shall be nominated by the Nominating Committee at the Annual Meeting, and an opportunity for nominations from the floor shall be given. Each committee member shall serve one year beginning at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting. 1. Annual Meeting Committee This committee shall consist of at least four (4) members, and have the following responsibilities: a. To propose an order of business for the Annual Meeting; b. To propose place, dates and speakers for the Annual Meeting at least two years in advance; c. To publicize the complete order of business for the Annual Meetings to the churches in the Association at least thirty (30) days in advance; d. In cooperation with the Moderator and other program personnel, to arrange for all facilities needed for the Annual Meetings; e. To receive invitations from churches and suggestions for program emphasis and personnel for future sessions. 2. Budget Committee This committee shall consist of at least four (4) members, and shall have the following responsibilities: a. To work with the Treasurer, who shall serve as chairperson, in developing and recommending an overall financial development plan; b. To work with the Treasurer in developing and recommending an Associational budget based on the Constitutional Objectives stated in Article II; c. To make recommendations concerning proposed expenditures not included in the budget; d. To review expenditures periodically and recommend budget adjustments if needed. 3. Evangelism Committee The committee shall consist of at least four (4) members, and shall have the following responsibilities: a. To promote the cause of Christ by encouraging all churches to be evangelistic in outreach and in ministering to the lost. b. To plan and conduct evangelistic rallies, revivals, and conferences annually. 4. Missions Committee This committee shall consist of at least four (4) members, and shall have the following responsibilities: a. To lead the Association to address the priority of missions in the United States and around the world; 6

9 b. To assist the Director of Missions in the mission work of the Association. 5. Nominating Committee This committee shall consist of at least four (4) members, and shall have the following responsibilities: a. To select, interview, enlist, and recommend Associational officers, standing committee members, and chairpersons; b. To present workers to the Association at the Annual Meeting for election; c. To assist Associational program leaders in discovering and enlisting qualified persons to fill positions in their respective organizations; d. To make recommendations for filling vacancies in positions that may occur during the year. 7

10 CHURCH & PASTOR MAILING LIST JUDSON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Burns Baptist Church 2308 Highway 96 Burns, TN Pastor: Ron Melton 1892 B Rock Church Road Charlotte, TN (H) rmelton96@earthlink.net burnsbc96@earthlink.net Faith Baptist Mission P.O. Box 95 (4712 Highway 49 W) Vanleer, TN Bro. Jerry Jenkins 4160 Hwy 49 W Vanleer TN Jerryajenkins@aol.com Liberty Baptist Church 3072 Little Blue Creek Rd McEwen TN Interim Pastor: John Tidwell 9792 Old Bon Aqua Road (931) Maple Grove Missionary Baptist Church 2800 Maple Grove Rd Dickson TN Al Anthony P.O. Box 484 Burns, TN (H) acdowntyme@aol.com Deacon Jimmy Turner MJMECH@aol.com Missionary Ridge Baptist Church Missionary Ridge Road Bro. Howard Coles Jr. 218 Quail Court Dickson, TN home dhcolesj@bellsouth.net 8 Mt Zion Baptist Church 7625 Union Valley Rd (Send Mail) Fairview TN Bro. Ronald W. Pendergrass Tidwell Road (H) rpender11@netzero.net New Hope Baptist Church P.O. Box 256 (10244 New Hope Church Road) Bon Aqua TN Pastor: Bro. James Parham 6925 Taylor Creek Loop Nunnelly, TN (H) gospel@pngusa.net Old New Hope Baptist Church P.O. Box 306 (7143 New Hope Rd.) Fairview TN (church) Interim Pastor: Tom Diamond P.O. Box 519 Franklin, TN housefather@yahoo.com (Home) Parkers Creek Baptist Church 2327 Abiff Rd Burns TN Bro. Joe Estes 8621 McCrory Lane (Send mail) Nashville TN Home Church First Baptist Church, White Bluff Bro. James Lilley, 3455 Highway 49 Palmyra, TN (931) P.O. Box 164 (1019 Taylor Town Road) White Bluff TN Church Rolling Hills Bro. Ken Russom P. O. Box 443 Lyles, TN cell Church kenrussom@yahoo.com

11 ASSOCIATION COUNCIL* Director of Missions: Moderator: Vice Moderator: Treasurer: Clerk: Evangelism Director: William Lee Gray P.O. Box 1115 Dover, TN (o) (H) (Cell) (Fax) James Parham 6925 Taylor Creek Loop Nunnelly, TN (H) (C) Joe Estes 8621 McCrory Lane Nashville, TN (H) (C) Lucille McFarlin Missionary Ridge Road Kim Cunningham 7309 Birch Bark Drive Fairview, TN (H) (W) Ron Melton 1892 B Rock Church Road Charlotte, TN (H) (C) 9

12 Sunday School Director: Jerry Tidwell 2799 Spencer Mills Road Bon Aqua, TN (home) (work) Discipleship Training Director: Allen Cochran 1367 Yellow Creek Rd Dickson, Tn Music Minister: Jerry Harrison North Tidwell Road (W) Men s Ministry Director: Stewardship Director: VBS Director: Assistant VBS Director: WMU Director: Assistant WMU Director: Wilson Spencer 8039 Spot Light Rd Lyles, Tn newhope@baptistmail.com Benny Spencer 885 Tidwell Road Burns, TN Sherri Pendergrass Tidwell Road (H) Niki Spencer 8039 Spot Light Rd. Lyles, Tn Edna Tidwell 9971 North Tidwell Road Harriette Sensing 225 Madison Ridge BLVD Dickson, TN Hsensing@aol.com 10

13 Media-Library Director: Youth Director: Gilda Lankford 7420 Sugar Camp Hollow Fairview, TN Craig England 1015 Eno Road Dickson, TN Volunteer Missions: Mark Swaw 1255 Pack Road White Bluff, TN Trustees: (2007) John Tidwell 9792 Old Bon Aqua Road (2005) Troy Mangrum 1208 Abiff Road Burns, TN (2006) Cletus Tidwell Ligon Love Road Annual Meeting: Jerry Harrison North Tidwell Road (W) Lucille McFarlin Missionary Ridge Road Mary Donegan 7150 Old Cox Pike Fairview, TN Harriette Sensing 225Madison Ridge BLVD Dickson, TN

14 Evangelism Committee: Ron Melton 1892 B Rock Church Road Charlotte, TN (H) (C) Sherri Pendergrass Tidwell Road (H) Ronnie Pendergrass Tidwell Road (H) rpender11@netzero.net Craig England 1015 Eno Road Dickson, TN Budget Committee: Lucille McFarlin Missionary Ridge Road Benny Spencer 885 Tiwell Rd. Burns, TN Joe Estes 8621 McCrory Lane Nashville, TN (H) Cletis Tidwell Ligon Love Road Missions Committee: Edna Tidwell 9971 North Tidwell Road Sherri Pendergrass Tidwell Road (H) Wilson Spencer 8039 Spot Light Road Lyles, TN Mark Swaw 1255 Pack Rd. White Bluff, TN Nominating Committee: Kim Cunningham 7309 Birch Bark Drive Fairview, TN Retha Stinson Buckner Ridge Road Lucille McFarlin Missionary Ridge Road Charlie Baxter 1255 Whippoorwill Drive Kingston Springs, TN

15 Judson Executive Board Burns: Ron Melton 1892 B Rock Church Road Charlotte, TN (H) (C) Faith: Jerry Jenkins 4160 Highway 49 W Vanleer, TN Al McCormick 2563 New Dry Hollow Rd. Vanleer, TN Liberty: John & Martha Tidwell 9792 Old Bon Aqua Road Maple Grove: James Turner 555 Steele Road Charlotte, TN Missionary Ridge: Howard Cole 218 Quail Court Dickson, TN home Retha Stinson Bucker Ridge Road Lyles, TN (931) Linda Davidson Missionary Ridge Road (931) Mount Zion: Ronald Pendergrass Tidwell Road (H) (C) New Hope: James Parham 6925 Taylor Creek Loop Nunnelly, TN (H) Cletus Tidwell Ligon Love Road (931) Old New Hope: Edward Sullivan 7401 Wiley Circle Fairview, TN (615) Parkers Creek: Joe Estes 8621 McCrory Lane Nashville TN (H) (C) White Bluff: Hulin Patrick 1802 Old Columbia Road Dickson, TN (615)

16 Messengers to the Associational Meeting Burns Ron Melton Tim Ivey Jim White Les Fester Steven Pulse Ken Walker Faith Jerry Jenkins Al McCormick Allen Cochran Liberty Helen Palk Patricia Davis Joyce Bullington Alt. Josh Davis Nathan Davis Maple Grove Peggy Cunningham Phillip Hasley Missionary Ridge Retha Stinson Lucille McFarlin Bro. Howard Coles Alt. Joel Garrett Mount Zion Ronald W Pendergrass Kathleen Pendergrass Sherri Pendergrass Alt Kimberly Cunningham New Hope James Parham Diane Parham John Tidwell Martha Tidwell Annie Lee Tidwell Harding Daugherty Jewell Daugherty Carroll Pendergrass Willis Bledsoe Cletus Tidwell Old New Hope Charles Baxter Mary Donegan Frances Daugherty Gilda Lankford Mary Clanton Charlee Baxter Frank Tennyson Kathy Tennyson Parkers Creek Joe Estes Joan Estes Eva Smith Calvin Spencer R.C. Gray Mae Gray Jerry Tidwell Faye Spencer Chuck Conners White Bluff Resse Cocharn Mable Cocharn 14

17 THE 155 th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE JUDSON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH OCTOBER :30 am Opening Prayer & Welcome Congregational Hymn Roll Call and Seating Of Messengers Bro. James Parham Bro. Jerry Harrison Moderator-Bro. James Parham Clerk- Kim Cunningham Mission Reports Devotion Memorial for Deceased Tennessee Baptist Convention Representative Departmental Reports Old Business New Business Offering and Video Congregational Hymn Annual Sermon Invitational Hymn Dismissal Prayer, Blessing for Noon Meal, And Benediction Bro. Ron Melton Kathy Tennyson Bro. Wayne Terry All Departments & Committees Bro. James Parham Bro. James Parham Kathy Tennyson Bro. Jerry Harrison Bro. Jerry Jenkins (Alternate: Joe Estes) Bro. Jerry Harrison Bro. Howard Coles Fellowship Meal The 156th Annual Meeting of the Judson Baptist Association will be conducted at Old New Hope Baptist Church Fairview, Tennessee October 15,

18 The 154th Annual Meeting of the Judson Baptist Association was held on October 16, At New Hope Baptist Church New Hope Road. Bon Aqua TN Bro. James Parham calls the meeting to order. Thanking everyone for attending, he leads the opening prayer. The congregation sings Are You Washed in the Blood. Roll Call of Churches: Burns: 2 Faith: 3 Liberty: 3 Maple Grove: 2 Missionary Ridge: 3 Mount Zion: 3 New Hope: 9 Old New Hope: 8 Parkers Creek: 9 Rolling Hills: 0 White Bluff: 2 Evangelism Director: Bro. Frank Tennyson reports that his daughter and her family have now started their mission trip. There is a Newsletter that can be obtained. If anyone is interested they should see him or Kathy. He also expresses the cost of missions and the importance of giving to the Corporative Program which helps to support Missionaries. Devotion is given by Bro. Ron Melton. Reading from Romans. Chapter 1, Memorial to the Deceased was given by Kathy Tennyson. Wayne Terry was the speaker from the T.B.C he expressed his thanks for each church in the Judson Association. Explaining the importance of Missions and of a program called Sharingthe Gospel. Bro. William Gray presents Bro. Joe Estes a certificate to Parkers Creek Baptist Church for their generosity in giving the largest percentage amount in Support of Missions. V.B.S. Report given by Sherri Pendergrass. Thanking each church that took part in this year s program. Sherri explains the importance of V.B.S. in teaching children the meaning of Mission Work. W.M.U. Director: Kathy Tennyson states that her report is printed in the hand book. Treasures Report: Lucille McFarlin states that the report is printed in the handbook. With the addition that the cost on minutes is $1.50- $2.00. Bro. William Gray states that his report in printed in the hand book. Bro. Pat Merrill states that his report is printed in the hand book. Old Business: There was no old business carried for the previous year. 16

19 New Business: Cletus Tidwell states that there was a need for a new copier that was not in the budget. He makes the motion that the cost of $ needed be taken from the General Fund. Motion is seconded by John Tidwell. And the motion carries. Kathy Tennyson makes the motion that an offering be taken at the Annual Meeting for the Tennessee Endorsement Fund. This money helps to support activities such as W.M.U. Day Camp, And Mission Actives. Sherri Pendergrass second the motion. Motion carries. Treasurer Lucille McFarlin presents the proposed budget for the upcoming year. Mary Donegan makes the motion that the budget be accepted. Frank Tennyson seconds the motion. Motion carries. Brother Ron Melton will deliver the sermon for Brother Ronald Pendergrass is the alternate speaker. Kathy Tennyson asked that this years offering be made in memory of Euvalah Sullivan. There was no objection. With there being no other business to discuss Bro. James Parham encourages all churches in the association to pull together, help and support one another. Closing prayer and blessing over the meal was lead by Bro. Howard Coles. Respectfully submitted: Kim Cunningham. 17

20 WMU Director Report This has been a very busy year for Judson Baptist Association WMU. As Director, I have attended both meetings of the Tennessee WMU Executive Board. I served as chairperson of the Nominating Committee for Tennessee WMU, which included one meeting of the committee, many phone calls and presenting the committee report at the annual meeting of Tennessee WMU during the Missions Get-Together in Gatlinburg in March. I also attended two meetings of the Central Region WMU directors to participate in planning Leadership Training for WMU and RA leaders in our region. I was unable to attend a planning session for Cumberland Regional Ministries, held at the Tennessee Baptist building in Brentwood, but was pleased to be able to send Edna Tidwell in my stead. On October 24 & 25, 2003, we held our first Judson Association WMU Prayer Retreat, at Old New Hope, with 39 ladies from eight of our churches, and five churches outside of our association in attendance. We were blessed to have Melissa Radke from Thompson Station, TN as our worship leader for this retreat and Pauline Rusom to present our Book Study on God s Plan, My Part. One of the favorite times of the retreat was when we broke into prayer groups. I want to thank the 15 ladies who lead these sessions. This was a time of refreshing and bonding for the ladies. On December 12, 2003, we held our annual Adult Christmas Banquet at Camp Lake Benson. We again had a wonderful time of felowship and celebration of our Savior s birth.we were pleased to honor Bro. and Mrs. John Tidwell who chose to celebrate their 52 nd wedding anniversary with us that evening. We thank Bro. Gray for the message he brought us at this event. On January 30 & 31, 2004, Edna Tidwell (Rolling Hills), Lena Judd (New Hope), Angela Coles (Missionary Ridge), Mary Donegan (Old New Hope) and I were able to attend the Missions Camping Retreat at the Baptist Center in Brentwood. There we joined with other associations from across the state to learn more about hosting camps for the children of our state. There were three other associations represented. Only Shelby Co. Association has as many participants as Judson. This was a very informative time and I know that things we learned have been used throughout the year, not just at our Day Camp. On February 16, 2004, we observed Focus on WMU at Old New Hope Baptist Church. Denise Brunaugh, Adult Specialist with Tennessee WMU was our guest speaker. We also heard about Associational missions from Donna Pearl, and received a report on our mission church, Rolling Hills, from Pauline Russom. On March 19-21, 2004, we had 18 ladies from 4 churches attend the Missions Get Together in Gatlinburg. This three day event is always a highlight to the WMU year, and we again had a wonderful time meeting missionaries and becoming renewed and refreshed in spirit from our worship times and times of fellowship. In May, we had 3 ladies from the association to attend training for Associational leaders in Nashville. On August 14, 2004, we held our annual Children s Day Camp for 1 st thru 6 th graders, with 40 children and 20 helpers in attendance. Our morning was spent with Bible Study, crafts and recreation and concluded with a visit from International Missionaries, Steve and Dottie Babcock. The Babcocks had served in West Africa for seventeen years and are currently on staff at First Baptist Church, Humboldt, TN. They shared with us many of their experiences as missionaries and helped us understand how the lives of children in other countries are different from ours. After lunch we met for a worship time and were blessed with 12 professions of faith when Bro. Jerry Jenkins asked for decisions. This is why we continue to offer this activity each year. One of the activities that the children enjoy most each year is swimming at the end of the day. This year the temperature was too cool and the heater was broken in the swimming pool, so although they were disappointed, the children adjusted their activities and played in the creek instead. Beginning in 2003 and continuing thru 2005, each association is responsible for providing Leadership Training for their churches. In 2003, representatives from Judson Association attending training provided by Nashville Association. This year the nine associations in the Central Region joined together to provide two joint training sessions for all nine associations. The first session was held at Woodmont Baptist Church in Nashville on August 21, Judson Association was represented by 15 ladies from 7 churches. This is up from 5 ladies from 3 churches in The second session was held at Gladeville Baptist, in 18

21 Gladeville, TN on August 28, 2004 with 3 from our association attending. Judson Association was responsible to provide food for break time for both of these sessions. We were able to provide sandwiches, snacks and drinks for a total of 240 attendees (both sessions) from 64 churches and 10 associations. Although August was a very busy and tiring month, we were richly blessed during this time. In a financial way, we have compared August to Jesus and the Loaves and Fishes. In past years we have not always covered all our expenses with these events. This year, thru a $ grant we received from Tennessee WMU for our Day Camp, registration fees from the Day Camp, and donations from WMU within our association, we are ending the year with a surplus, which will help with events scheduled for the year. On September 18, 2004, we met on the Associational property to provide breakfast for the men helping put up the tent for the Crusade. After serving breakfast, we prayer walked the property and the tent. Thanks to the ladies who joined us for this activity. On October 11, I met with representatives from 4 WMU groups to begin planning for the year. I know that the newly elected Director will be blessed as she serves this association and continues to pursue the goal of WMU, to educate our churches about missions and mission opportunities. Thank you for allowing me to serve you in this capacity for the last two years. Missionary Ridge Baptist Church WMU Report Submitted by: Kathy Tennyson WMU Director October, 2003 Held Fall Festival for Youth December, 2003 Fruit Baskets for Shut-ins April, 2004 Sponsored an Egg Hunt at one of our member s house New Hope Baptist Church WMU Report Lena Judd- WMU Director Martha Tidwell - Secretary Women on Mission: 17 members Meet second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the church Children In Action: 13 members Meet one Wednesday each month at church Projects for the year: Women are Safe an organization for battered women and children Crisis Pregnancy Center in Dickson helped with Walk-a-thon and Baby shower for the center. Donated $50.00 to the Senior Day Care Center in Dickson Sponsored Easter Egg Hunt and Fall Festival for the children of the church and community. Contributed to the International Missions, North American Missions, Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions. Sent $ to the General Fund in Franklin (Tennesee Children s Home) for the Franklin Campus. Christmas in August we collected, church wide, school supplies for the Franklin Campus, Extra boxes were carried to the Hart Cottage. Gave $ to the Campus Crusade for Christ. Sent Care packages to Irag. Supported the Cancer Auction in Centerville. Had one lady to work in the auction. Made fruit baskets at Christmas for the Seniors and Shut-ins of the church and community. Tacked quilts for people in need of extra cover. 19

22 Carried supplies for the Stress Management Department of Hickman County Hospital. Helped with baked items and auction items for Habitat for Humanity Baked items and carried to several benefit singings, suppers, auctions, etc. Helped deliver food boxes for several families. Our adopted missionary is Mary Mangrum, working in Panama Had one at atend WMU council meeting at Brentwood and 1 to atend Women s Get-to-gather at Gatlinburg. Had three to attend WMU Leadership Training at Woodmont Baptist, in Nashville and one to attend Leadership Training at First Baptist, Gladeville. Two ladies atended Christian Women s Job Corp training in Brentwood. One lady attended Prayer Retreat for Women in Bartlett Helped Judson Association WMU provide and serve food at the training sessions at Woodmont and Gladeville. Old New Hope Baptist Church WMU Report Mary Donegan, WMU Director September 6, 2003 Helped serve breakfast to workers at tent raising September 14, 2003 Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions - $ September 25 & 26 Six ladies attended Paris Landing Prayer Retreat, took copy paper and envelopes for CWJC October 12, 2003 World Hunger Day food for Women s shelter October 24 & 25 Hosted Associational Prayer Retreat collected items for Care Net November 18, 2003 Delivered 43 lap throws to Dickson County Nursing Home December 3, 2003 Delivered to Harpeth Terace Nursing Home, items for a Mini Mal sale where residents could shop for free. December 6, 2003 Had float in Christmas Parade gave out candy and scripture cards. December 13, 2003 Prison Ministry Scriptures, music, food and gifts. Participated in Lottie Moon offering for International Missions throughout the month of December - $ January, 2004 Acteens made Valentines for Agape Helped woman in need with household items Feb. 16, 2004 Hosted Focus on WMU March 5 & 6, 2004 Helped youth attend YEC in Murfreesboro March 6, 2004 Took lunch for workers at Faith Baptist Church March 13 Painted at Faith Baptist Church March 7-14 Observed Week of Prayer for North American Missions March Seven women attended Missions Get Together in Gatlinburg April 11, 2004 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering - $ Collected items for troops in Iraq CIA s collected monies for Pure Water-Pure Love May 1, 2004 Yard Sale for Missions - $ Mother s Day Ofering for Children s Home - $ June, 2004 Participated in Father s Day Ofering for Adult Homes July, 2004 Collected books for Camp Christian Delivered 10 quilts and baby items for CareNet August 14, 2004 Participated in Children s Day Camp 13 attended August 22, Held Christmas in August celebration collected items for CWJC in Hickman County. 20

23 This year s theme for Vacation Bible School was Rickshaw Rally-Racing To The Son. We learned about reaching our neighbors in the Oriental countries. I noticed that some people had a difficult time with this year s theme. However, we must realize that in order to fulfill the Great Commission by going and making disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Ghost, as well as teaching them to observe whatsoever He commands, we need to be able to recognize people as those that Jesus loved. This does not mean a specific race, it means that we are to try to reach everyone we come in contact with so that the whole world will one day know about the precious name of Jesus. Even though our ideas and the way we look at the Word may be different in each person s eye, we must remember that Christ died for everyone the same way and He loves everyone the same way, no matter what their skin color is, no matter what nationality they are and no matter if they believe in Him or not. When it comes right down to it, how can they believe without hearing the Word. We have to give them the HOLY WORD through Vacation Bible School. Attached is a copy of my report from the Vacation Bible Schools in the Association this year. We have been advised that Vacation Bible School is one of the most effective types of evangelism that a church can have. After reviewing these figures, you ll note that we had over 500 people in attendance throughout the Association for this year with over 20 baptisms for Christ. I don t know about you, but these figures look pretty good to me because it shows that we are at least trying to make an effort to reach those around us for the cause of Christ. Is there any reason that this evangelism effort should end since we are finished with our Vacation Bible Schools? I don t think you can come up with one that would stand up to God as an excuse. Let s not let Jesus down, keep on witnessing because in the end, Jesus Christ and your church will be the winners. Please support your next VBS Director by making sure that she gets all the reports turned in when they are required. We work better as a team, not as individuals trying to get everything done before time s up. Sincerely, Sherri Pendergrass Assoc. VBS Director 21

24 CHURCH VBS DIRECTOR Dates of VBS VBS ATND # SAVED SBC Materials Burns Baptist Church Debbie Melton 6/04/04-6/06/ YES Faith Baptist Church NO VBS THIS YEAR Liberty Baptist Church Joyce Bullington 5/28/04-6/01/ YES Maple Grove Baptist Church Lisa Carrington 6/14/04-6/19/ NO Missionary Ridge Baptist Church Cherrylee Buchanan 7/09/04-7/13/ NO Mt. Zion Baptist Church Victoria Pendergrass 7/22/04-7/24/ YES New Hope Baptist Church Vicky Pendergrass 6/14/04-6/19/ YES Old New Hope Baptist Church Gilda Lankford 5/23/04-5/27/ YES Parker s Creek Baptist Church Jackie/Tonya Tidwell? YES First Baptist Church, White Bluff Terri Swaw? 62 4 NO Rolling Hills Baptist Church (Mission) Valerie Persons 6/09/04-6/11/ NO TOTALS

25 Attend the On Mission Celebration! Judson: April 24, 2005 On the Saturday Nights before each OMC, we will have a Mission Celebration and Mission Fair. Participate! God offers many opportunities for you to be on mission with Him. God may call you to pray, to give, or to go. Come and be inspired to develop your own on mission lifestyle. God has a CAP for you to wear in all of this. Celebrate.God s work in the world. Anticipate.your role in God s mision. Participate...by making a commitment to an on mission lifestyle. Make plans now to be a part of the On Mission Celebration. It will be a wonderful opportunity to meet some Southern Baptist missionaries and hear exciting stories about how God is moving in our world today. It will be a stirring challenge to examine your own life and determine how God might use you in His mission. Attend the On Mission Celebration! For more information, call ( ). 23

26 ASSOCIATIONAL DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS REPORT Miles Travels 33,578 Messages Preached Revivals Held...12 Revivals attended within the associations A sociational Mtgs. / Commitee Mtgs. atended Attended Land Between the Lakes Area Campground Mtgs. 4 Associational Executive Board meetings attended...12 Ministerial meetings attended...11 State and S.B.C. meetings Annual Associational Meetings Judson, Stewart Co. and Truett Tenn. Baptist Convention Southern Baptist Convention Attended at Home Week for Directors of Missions Served as Chaplain at Campgrounds, 6 weeks Participated in 7 Ordination services Taught Witnessing Classes and Computer Classes Attended Staff Sharing Conference for 3 days Attended Associational Leadership Conference Attended State Evangelism Conference Area Wide Crusade planning and attendance in Stewart and Judson Worked with the New Missions Conducted 5 church planters assessments for TBC William Lee Gray, DOM Thank you for letting me be a part of three great associations and the privilege of working with a great man of God, Bro. William Gray. I also enjoyed working with Donna Pearl. The Lord has blessed me. We pray for your church daily. I preached 42 sermons, attended 61 meetings, attended 8 revivals and made 82 visits to the churches. I traveled 4,842 miles. Thank you, Pat Merrell 24

27 JUDSON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION PROPOSED BUDGET MONTHLY DOM $ CLERICAL TELEPHONE OFFICE EXPENSE MISC. (Including Minute* & Ins) $ NOTE: The Tennessee Baptist Convention sends $1, per month for staff link up salaries. We propose that interest on the checking account and money from the Association singings go to the building fund. Churches please send in money for minutes. Income Crusade Missionary Ridge $ New Hope $ Misc. Off. For Sign $50.00 FB White Bluff $ Mt. Zion $ Parkers Creek $ Liberty $75.00 Love Offering $3, Expenses Total $4, Tent Rental $ Honor $ Signs 250 Repairs $ The Steels $1, Total $25,

28 Judson Baptist Association Annual Treasurer Report Balance Brought Forward $9, $4, $14, Receipts General Designated Burns Baptist $ Faith $ White Bluff FBC $ $ Liberty $75.00 $ Maple Grove $ Missionary Ridge $1, $ Mt. Zion $45.00 $ New Hope $3, $3, Old New Hope $ Rolling Hills $ Parkers Creek $4, $ TN Baptist Convention $12, Other Donations $ Miscellaneous Interest $ Evangelism $ WMU (Banquet and Camp) $1, VBS $ Crusade Love Offering $3, TOTAL RECEIPTS $37, $11, EXPENSES Link Up Budget $12, Telephone $ Office Supplies & Expenses $ BSSB Literature $ Copier Contract $ DOM $9, Clerical Support $ Honorariums $ Miscellaneous Electric $10.95 Property Tax $53.00 Transferred To Rolling Hills $1, Association Lot Expenses $ WMU Expenses $1, Crusade Expense $2, Corperation Renewal $20.00 Insurance/ Printing Checks/ PO Box $ Evangelism Exp $ TOTAL EXPENSES $29, $10, $18, BALANCE ON HAND Link Up Salaries $1, Buidling Fund $8, Mission Fund $1, Evangelism Fund $ WMU Fund $ VBS Fund $ Mowing Fund $20.00 Crusade Balance $ ACTUAL BAL / GEN. FUND $10, $11, $22,

29 TENATIVE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2005 January JUDSON 3: Council Mtg., 7 Parkers Creek BC 8 Gospel Mt. Zion 15: Advisory Council Sylvia, 10:00 am 15: Executive Bd. Mtg. Parkers Creek, 7 pm & 6 pm STEWART 17: Prayer Coord. 9:00 A.M. 15: Advisory Council Sylvia, 10:00 am 16: Executive Bd. Lakeview BC 2:30 pm TRUETT 15:Advisory Council Sylvia, 10:00 am 17: Executive FBC, McEwen & Meal 6 pm SBC and TBC 16: Sanctity of Human Life Day 21-22: State Evangelism Englewood BC, Jackson 21-22: West Tennessee Bi-vocational Evang. Englewood BC, Jackson 21-22: Hispanic Evangelism TBA, Nashville 22: Healthy Family Hilldale BC, Clarksville 23:One Day Revivals 30: Baptist Men s Day February JUDSON 7:Joint Assoc. Evang. Conference, 7 - Meal, 6 pm 14: Focus of WMU STEWART 6: Assoc. Evangelism FBC (2:30 pm) 21: Prayer 9 am 29: Baptist Men s Wild Game Big Rock BC, 6pm TRUETT 7: Joint Assoc. Evang. Conference, 7 - Meal, 6 pm SBC and TBC "True Love Waits" Emphasis Week 4-5: Volunteer Missions Team Leader Training, TBC, Brentwood 5: Healthy Family Relationships, Linden Valley Conf. Center 13: Racial Reconciliation Day : Focus on WMU Emphasis Week 15 : Financial Issues Seminar, Cumberland Assoc : Great Commission Prayer Harpeth Heights BC, Nashville 18-19: Great Commission Prayer Jackson 22-23: The Coaching TBC, Brentwood 24-26: Bi-Vocational Minister & Wives Pigeon Forge 21: Assoc. VBS West Jackson, 6pm 22: Assoc. VBS Gladeville, 9 am : Asoc. Men s Ministry TBC March JUDSON 5: Gospel New Hope 26: Gospel Old New Hope STEWART 7: Assoc. Home Mission Big Rock, 7pm 15: Christian Computer Dover 19-20:OMC 21: Prayer Coordinator, 9 am TRUETT 12: Music Pomona BC, 7pm SBC and TBC 4-5: Youth Evangelism 6-13: Week of Prayer for North American Missions and Annie Armstrong Easter offering 11-12: Essential Training for WMU Trainers@ Brook Hollow BC, Nashville 14-20: Youth Week 18-19: Mid-Continent Bi-Vocational Celebration Lamnon Center, Dyersburg, TN 20: Substance Abuse Sunday 27: On Mission Planting New Congregations Sunday 27 April JUDSON 4:Council White Bluff, FBC, 7 pm 9: Gospel Mt. Zion 10: New Hope Homecoming 16: Advisory Council Sylvia, 10:00 am 16: Executive Bd. Bluff, FBC, 7 pm & Meal 6 pm 23: Joint VBS 9 am 12:30 pm 23-24:OMC STEWART 18: Prayer Coordinator, 9 am 16: Advisory Council Sylvia, 10:00 am 17: Executive Board Rock BC, 2:30 pm TRUETT 16: Advisory Council Sylvia, 10:00 am 23: Joint VBS 9 am 12:30 pm 25: Executive Board FBC, McEwen Fellowship, 6 pm SBC and TBC 1-2: Sunday School Leadership Event, LindenValley 8-10: Women s Get-together WMU Annual meeting in Gatlinburg 10: Cooperative Program Sunday 11-12: Tennessee Baptist Convention State Secretaries TBC, Brentwood 14-16: Church Health TBA 18-22: Baptist Doctrine Week 23 Children s Bible FBC, Hendersonvile 24: Life Commitment Day 29-30: Associational WMU Leader Training, TBC, Brentwood 30: State Youth Bible Drill/Speaker s Tournament, TBC, Brentwood May JUDSON 1: Old Timers Mt. Zion 14: Annual Associational Picnic 15:Missionary Ridge Homecoming 28: Gospel Old New Hope, 7 pm 28: Deacon s and Men s Conference, Dickson STEWART 1: VBS Big Rock BC Clinic 1:30 4:30 pm 16: Prayer Coordinator Meeting., 9:00 A.M. TRUETT 28: Deacon s and Men s Conference, Dickson SBC and TBC 1: Senior Adult Day 1-8:Christian Home Week 2-3: New Church Staff Brentwood 5: National Day of Prayer 8: MOTHER S DAY CHILDREN HOME OFFERING 10-12: Max TBC, Brentwood 11-13: Directors of Missions Retreat, Lake Barkley 15: Day of Prayer & Fasting for World Evangelization 16-22:Associational Missions Week Tennessee Summer Missions TBC, Brentwood June JUDSON 4: Gospel New Hope STEWART 20:Prayer Coord. Mtg, 9 am TRUETT 25-26; OMC SBC and TBC 4: Tennesse Baptist Nursing Fellowship@ TBC, Brentwood 10-12: Journey Weekend for Dads & Sons, Linden Valley 10-12: Journey Weekend for Moms & Daughters, Linden Valley 17-19: Crossover 2005 Nashville 19: Father s Day Ofering

30 TENATIVE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR : SBC Annual Nashville 24-25: Literacy Training, TBC, Brentwood 24-25: Disaster Relief FBC, Shelbyville 24-26: Journey Weekend for Dads & Daughters, Linden Valley 27-28: Assoc. Secretaries Celebration, Brentwood 27-July 1: Journey for Kids, Linden Valley July JUDSON 4: Assoc. Council Mtg. and Crusade Rolling Hills BC, 7 pm 9: Gospel Mt. Zion 16: Link-up (Budget 9am and Planning Mtg. 10:00 Sylvia BC 16: Executive Rolling Hills BC, 7 pm & Meal at 6 pm 24: Old New Hope Homecoming 28: Christian Computer Dickson STEWART 18: Prayer Coord. Mtg., 9 am 16: Link-up (Budget 9am and Planning Mtg. 10:00 Sylvia 17: Crusade Maranatha BC, 2:00 pm 17: Executive Maranatha BC, 2:30 pm 17: Nominating Maranatha to follow TRUETT 16: Link-up (Budget 9am and Planning Mtg. 10:00 Sylvia BC 25: Executive FBC, McEwen, 7 pm & Meal, 6 pm (Budget and Nominating Committee to follow) 28: Christian Computer SBC and TBC 3: Religious Liberty Day 4-8: All Nations Linden Valley 11-15: Youth Linden Valley 15-16: Black Church Pastors TBC, Brentwood August JUDSON 13:Day Faith Baptist STEWART 7: Bear Spring BC Homecoming & Revival to follow on Monday 15: Prayer Coordinator Mtg., 9 am TRUETT 22: Executive Bd. FBC, McEwen 6 pm SBC and TBC 8-10:Pastors retreat, Carson Springs 10-12: Secretaries Professional Certification, TBC, Brentwood 11: Equipping U Regional SS TBA, Paris 15-17: Pastor s Paris Landing, Paris 26-27: Equip for Excellence SS TBA, Nashville September JUDSON 3:Gospel New Hope 11: FBC White Bluff Homecoming 18-21: Crusade? STEWART Sept 4-9: Area Wide Crusade? 12: State Mission Walnut Grove Business at 6:30 pm Program at 7:00pm 19: Prayer Coordinator 9 am TRUETT 15: ACP Deadline 29: Annual Pomona BC SBC and TBC 10: Discipleship TBA, Nashville 11-12: CONNECT Youth Evagelism FBC, Clarksville 11-18: Week of Prayer for State Missions 14: See you at the Pole Day 20: State Intercesors Season of TBC, Brentwood : Prayer Retreat or Ministry Event, Paris Landing, Paris October JUDSON Pastor/Staff Appreciation Month 3 ACP Deadline 1: Joint Annual Burns BC, 4-6 pm meal 6-7 pm 3: Assoc. Council Old New Hope, 7 pm 8: Gospel Mt. Zion 15:Annual New Hope 23:Heritage New Hope STEWART 1: Joint Annual Burns BC, 4-6 pm meal 6-7 pm 7: ACP Deadline 17: Prayer Coordinator Mtg., 9 am 16: Executive Bd Hurricane Creek, 2:30 pm 20: Annual Bear Springs TRUETT 1: Joint Annual Burns BC, 4-6 pm meal 6-7 pm SBC and TBC Cooperative Program Emphasis Month Ministers Appreciation Month 1: Church Library Ministry Fall TBA, Nashville 2: Soul Winning Commitment Day 9: World Hunger Day 8or15: GA/CIA TBA 23-24: Connect Youth Evangelism, Nashville November JUDSON 14: Joint FBC, McEwen, 7 pm STEWART 7: 7 pm? 14: Prayer Coordinator Mtg., 9 am 28: International Mission FBC, Dover, 7pm TRUETT 14: Joint FBC, McEwen, 7 pm SBC and TBC 7: Baptist Women s World Day of Prayer 14: WMU Executive Board Meeting, Clarksville 14: TBC Pastors Conference 15-16:TBC Annual FBC, Clarksville Nov 30- Dec 2: Advancing TBC, Brentwood December JUDSON 2: Christmas 7 pm 31:New Year Eve Old New Hope STEWART 3: Christmas Banquet, 6 pm 10: Nursing Home, 2:00 pm 19: Prayer Coordinator Mtg., 9 am TRUETT 1: Christmas Banquet, FBC, Waverly-6:30 pm SBC and TBC Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 4-11: Week of Prayer and Mission Study for International Missions 8: DOM Planning TBA