Purpose Statement: The Savannah Baptist Association exists to encourage fellowship and cooperation among the churches; under the leadership of the

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1 Purpose Statement: The Savannah Baptist Association exists to encourage fellowship and cooperation among the churches; under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, it seeks to establish, strengthen, train, and work with the churches as they fulfill their mission in their unique setting. Theme: Serving and Honoring God Together

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents... 2 Annual Fall and Executive Committee... 3 Church Directory Savannah Baptist Association... 4 Savannah Baptist Ministries... 6 Ministry Team Nominations... 7 Standing Committees or Ministry Entities... 8 Savannah Baptist Association Annual Budget Savannah Baptist Association Missionary Savannah Baptist Center Seafarers Ministry Savannah Baptist Assembly Vacation Bible School Women s Missionary Union Senior Adult Ministry Armstrong Baptist Collegiate Ministries Disaster Relief Calendar Georgia Baptist Convention Report GBC Staff Directory Minutes Attachment 1: Proposed Changes to Constitution and By-Laws Attachment 2: Policy Change for Savannah Baptist Assembly CONSTITUTION OF THE SAVANNAH BAPTIST ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS

3 Annual Fall and Executive Committee International Bible Christian Fellowship 6:45 pm Theme: Serving and Honoring God Together 6:45 Pre-Session Music IBC Fellowship IBC Fellowship 7:00 Call to Order Rev. Stan Stones Moderator 7:02 Music IBC Fellowship IBC Fellowship 7:10 Welcome and Scripture Rev. Jesse Pamplona IBC Fellowship 7:20 Enrollment of Messengers Tommy Pirtle Clerk 7:23 Associational Misc. Business Rev. Buddy Wasson Recognition of New Pastors Rev. Johnny Bowen Nomination Committee Rev. Stan Stones Amendment to Constitution Rev. Stan Stones 2017 Budget 7:30 Associational Ministry Reports Rev. Buddy Wasson Associational Missionary Stephanie Carr Director, Savannah Baptist Center Rev. Everett Tumblin Director, Seafarer s Ministry Rev. Tony Branham Director, BCM 7:50 Special Music IBC Fellowship IBC Fellowship 7:55 Inspirational Speaker David Pamplona IBC Fellowship 8:30 Installation of Officers Rev. Buddy Wasson Associational Missionary Prayer & Benediction Rev. Buddy Wasson Associational Missionary -Refreshments Following Prepared by International Bible Christian Fellowship- 3

4 Church Directory Savannah Baptist Association 704 Wheaton Street Savannah, GA Phone: Fax: CHURCH PASTOR (WIFE) ADDRESS CITY ZIP OFFICE Antioch Doug Cone (Jennifer) 8102 Waters Avenue Savannah Baptist Church at Ebenezer Matthew Hines (Laura) 2401 Ebenezer Rd Rincon Bethel Eddie Deas (Elizabeth) 1295 Little Neck Rd Savannah Beulah Dan Bryant (Marjorie) PO Box 299 Pembroke Bonnybridge Dan Hall 811 Bonnybridge Rd Pt. Wentworth Bull Street Calvin Fowler (Char-La) 1400 Bull St. Savannah Calvary Baptist Temple Kenny Grant (Shirley) 4625 Waters Avenue Savannah Central Kenneth Harrelson (Sherry) 4010 Old Louisville Rd Garden City Chapel-By-Sea David Laughner (Ginger) PO Box 235 Tybee Island Chevis Oaks Kyle Waddell (Amy) 102 Sylvania Road Savannah Christ's Community 1805 East Gwinnett St Savannah Corinth Robbie Norman (Bethany) Highway 144 Richmond Hill Countryside David Wood (I) 1201 Noel C Conaway Rd Guyton Dean Forest Guy Boyd (Sherrie) 1524 Dean Forest Rd Garden City Delesseps Avenue 1310 Delesseps Ave Savannah Faulkville Albert Hill (Betty) PO Box 265 Bloomingdale FBC Bloomingdale Jason Rowe (Marcy) PO Box 279 Bloomingdale FBC Ellabell PO Box 238 Ellabell FBC Garden City Larry Speir (Carolyn) 35 Nelson Avenue Garden City FBC Marlow Gene Fail (Debbie) 112 Hagin Street Guyton FBC Pooler Bryan Parrish PO Box 506 Pooler FBC Port Wentworth Phillip Palmer (I) 402 Pinehurst Pl Pt Wentworth FBC Richmond Hill Scott Speer (Robin) PO Box 1390 Richmond Hill FBC Rincon Gary Lewis (Krissy) 201 East 6 th Street Rincon FBC the Island Brooks Cail (Suzy) 6613 Johnny Mercer Dr Savannah Goshen Road Cory Moore (Shannon) PO Box 739 Rincon Higher Ground Andy Vaught (Martha Lee) 9120 Whitefield Avenue Savannah Hispanic First Baptist Samuel Rodriguez (Martha) 1 Gamble Road Savannah Immanuel Earl Best (I)(Marilyn) 7375 Hodgson Memorial Dr Savannah Int l Bible Christian Fellowship Jesse Pamplona (Vickie) 2607 Aimar Avenue Savannah Isle of Hope Billy Miller (Sonja) 22 Rose Avenue Savannah Jasper Springs Dale Simmons (Kim) 62 Smith Avenue Garden City Life Church at Ardsley Park Jonathan Tillman (Kristin) 3802 Bull St. Savannah Lifeway Sam Khalaf (Vilma) 422 Cardinal St. Pooler Lighthouse (Bloomingdale) Dwayne Dasher (Michelle) PO Box 278 Bloomingdale Lighthouse (Savannah) Bobby Awtrey (Patty) 401 Quarterman Dr. Savannah

5 Meldrim Darrell Bailey (Interim) PO Box 64 Meldrim New Beginnings Christian Community Eric Henley (Shelia) 2310 Causton Bluff Rd. Savannah GA New Providence Erik Palmberg (Susan) PO Box 98 Guyton New Vision Gary Bradham (Tina) 2417 Louis Mills Blvd Savannah North Salem Quillian Mercer (Rachael) 955 Highway 30 Pt. Wentworth Northside Mike Jones (Irene) PO Box 254 Rincon One Savior Steven Canfield (Christy) 289 Harley Road Guyton Powers Travis Cowart (Mary) PO Box 730 Eden Quacco Paul Pinel (Iris) 215 Quacco Road Savannah Rothwell Devin Bell (Carol) 216 East Rothwell St Pooler Sand Hill David Feldcamp (Tara) 1931 Sand Hill Road Guyton Savannah Baptist Center Gary Larrimore (Linda) 704 Wheaton St Savannah Savannah Korean Houngjik Kim 6165 Chief OF Love Rd Savannah Savannah Vietnamese Truc Phan (Trinh) 3205 Russell Street Savannah Silk Hope Jonathan Phillips (Lori) 4929 Pineland Drive Savannah Skidaway Island John Crunkleton (Kelli) 2 West Ridge Road Savannah South Newington Steve McCoy (Peggy) 462 John Carter Road Bloomingdale Southside Stuart Doyle (Natalie) 5502 Skidaway Road Savannah The Sycamore Church Dusty Reynolds (Audrey) 2031 Grove Point Rd Savannah The Church at Godley Station Darren Thomas (Mikki) 1601 Benton Blvd Savannah The CrossRoad Baptist Johnny Bowen (Geneva) PO Box Savannah Thunderbolt Baptist Marshall Ray (Joan) 3205 Russell Street Thunderbolt Victory Baptist Buddy McKenzie (I) (Debra) 1815 Montgomery X-Rd Savannah Whitemarsh Island Doug Cone, Sr (Vicki) 59 Johnny Mercer Blvd Savannah Windsor Forest Mark Gentry (Cindy) White Bluff Rd Savannah Woodlawn Gary Johnson (Debra) 407 Talmadge Avenue Garden City Missions and Satellite Churches Morningstar Grady Taylor (Arlene) 3826 US Hwy 80 Bloomingdale Language Missions Ardsley Park Chinese Joseph Wong (Hannah) 3802 Bull St. Savannah Hispanic at Rincon Francisco Rodriguez (Jenie) 100 Sandstone Dr. Bloomingdale Iglesia Bautista Ovidio Cabrera (Lacy) 5502 Skidaway Rd Savannah Latinoamericana of Savannah 5

6 S Rev. Buddy Wasson, Associational Missionary 704 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA Phone: Connie Martin, Financial Secretary Tommy Pirtle, Admin Assistant Savannah Baptist Ministries Stephanie Carr, Director Savannah Baptist Center 704 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA Phone: Hollie Hart, Volunteer Coordinator Tommy Pirtle, Receptionist Baptist Collegiate Ministries Armstrong State University Abercorn Street Ext., Savannah, GA Phone: Tony Branham, Director Seafarer s Ministry 704 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA International Seaman s House Phone: Everett Tumblin, Director Cell: evanjoy@comcast.net Savannah Baptist Assembly 930 Honey Ridge Road, Guyton, GA Phone: Big House Phone: assembly@sbassociation.org 6

7 Ministry Team Nominations Associational Missionary is ex-officio member of all teams and leads the Administration Team Administrative Team Associational Missionary Moderator Moderator-Elect Clerk Assistant Clerk Treasurer Assistant Treasurer GBC Executive Committee Representative Action Team Leaders Church Development Team Missions/Church Start Team Evangelism/Spiritual Awakening Team Personnel Team Moderator Moderator-Elect Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Church Development Team Sunday School/Small Group Director Discipleship Development Director Church Music Director Vacation Bible School and Children s Director World Changers Coordinator Senior Adult Director Missions/Church Start Team Men s Ministry Director WMU Director Disaster Relief Director Missions Strategy Director Evangelism/Spiritual Awakening Team Evangelism Director Interfaith Witness Director Associational Prayer Coordinator College Ministry Director Rev, Buddy Wasson Rev. Dwayne Dasher, Lighthouse Baptist Church Rev. Billy Miller, Isle of Hope Baptist Church Tommy Pirtle, Associational Administration Assistant Connie Martin, FBC Rincon Stephen Bell, Immanuel Baptist Church Gay Donovan, Immanuel Baptist Church Rev. Quillian Mercer, North Salem Baptist Church Dr. Johnny Bowen, The CrossRoad Baptist Church Rev. Quillian Mercer, North Salem Baptist Church Rev. Albert Hill, Faulkville Baptist Church Rev. Dwayne Dasher, Lighthouse Bloomingdale Rev. Billy Miller, Isle of Hope Baptist Church Stephen Bell, Immanuel Baptist Church Gay Donovan, Immanuel Baptist Church Rev. Stephen McAliley, The Church at Godly Station Rev. Eddie Deas, Bethel Baptist Church Dr. Bill Gammon, First Baptist Rincon Rev. Tony Branham, Baptist Collegiate Minister Rev. Buddy Wasson, Associational Missionary Rusty Morgan, South Newington Baptist Church Susan Bragg, Bull Street Baptist Church David Osborn, Immanuel Baptist Church Rev. Quillian Mercer, North Salem Baptist Church Rev. Albert Hill, Faulkville Baptist Church Rev. Kenny Grant, Calvary Baptist Temple Rev. Darrell Bailey, FBC Pooler, Interim Rev. Tony Branham, Baptist Collegiate Minister 7

8 Standing Committees or Ministry Entities Assembly Committee 2017 Mike Jones, Northside 2017 Kevin Carter, FBC Rincon to fill unexpired term of Chad Eason 2017 Thelma Bennett, Calvary 2018 Terry Jamison, Calvary 2018 Cecil Anderson, Bull St Paul Mongin, Southside 2019 Grant Washington, S. Newington 2019 Erik Palmberg, N. Providence 2019 Charles Marsh, N. Providence Ex-Officio Moderator - Rev. Dwayne Dasher, Lighthouse Baptist Church Vice Moderator - Rev. Billy Miller, Isle of Hope Baptist Church Associational Missionary Rev. Buddy Wasson Director Savannah Baptist Assembly Seafarers Committee Rev. Everett Tumblin, Bull Street Rev. Joseph Wong, Ardsley Park Chinese Roy Lee, New Providence Baptist Center Committee (Trustees) 2017 Susan Bragg, Bull Street 2017 Jimi Gibson, the Islands 2017 Andy Vaught, Higher Ground, Chair 2017 Dean Failor, Bull Street 2017 David Horton, the Islands 2018 Kate Brewer, The Church at Godley Station 2018 Peggy Haskins, Bloomingdale FBC 2018 Johnny Bowen, The CrossRoad 2018 Buddy Clay, Ardsley Park, Vice Chair 2018 Albert Hill, Faulkville 2019 Stephen McAliley, The Church at Godley Station 2019 Tommy Hill, Bull Street 2019 Stan Stones, The CrossRoad 2019 Teresa Green, Southside 2019 Becky Murphy, Ardsley Park Ex-Officio Moderator Rev. Dwayne Dasher, Lighthouse Baptist Church Vice Moderator - Rev. Billy Miller, Isle of Hope Baptist Church Associational Missionary Rev. Buddy Wasson Director Savannah Baptist Center - Stephanie Carr Children s Home Representative The following are Associational Committees and will be appointed by the Associational Administrative Team, as needed: Nominating Committee Resolution & By Laws Committee Annual Sessions Planning Committee 8

9 Missions/Evangelism/Outreach Savannah Baptist Association Annual Budget Seamen Director Salary $10,816 $11, World Changers $1,000 $1, Associational Mission Trips $2,500 $5,000 Total Fixed for Missions/Evangelism/Outreach $14,316 $17,140 Percentage Missions/Evangelism/Outreach Baptist Center (8% of Budget) $23,281 $22, Student Ministry (AASU 2.3% of Budget) $6,693 $6,400 Total Percentage Missions/Evangelism/Outreach $29,975 $28,659 Church Growth Men's Ministry $500 $ Seminary Extension (NOBTS) $1,000 $1, Indian Asian Ministry $6,000 $ Disaster Relief General $350 $ WMU $1,600 $1, Sunday School $750 $ Music $500 $ Evangelism $3,000 $3, GA/RA Ministry $0 $1, VBS $1,200 $1, Association Media Services (Website & ) $600 $ Church Health $300 $ Senior Adult Ministry $450 $ Savannah Day at Baxley $200 $200 Total Church Growth $16,450 $11,325 Administration Housing Allowance - AM $18,000 $18, Salary/Allowances - AM $35,000 $35, Convention Expense - AM $3,000 $3, Ministry Expenses - AM $1,000 $1, Annuity - AM $15,600 $15, Travel pay - AM $4,500 $4, Clerical overtime $1,000 $1, Financial Secretary $20,600 $21, Treasurer Salary $3,605 $3, Christmas Bonus $1,000 $1, Administrative Assistant Salary $12,875 $13, Training (ACS for Connie and ACR for Tommy) $1,000 $1, Auto Expense Reimbursement $800 $ Assembly Salaries $27,410 $28, Assembly - Auto Allowance $2,400 $2, Tax Deferred Annuity/Assemb Director $3,120 $3,120 Total Administration $150,910 $152,845 9

10 Operations Seafarer's Office/Program Expenses $400 $ Janitorial Supplies $400 $ Memorial Fund $300 $ Insurance/Workman's Comp $10,000 $10, Gen. - F.I.C.A. / Medicare Employer $3,400 $4, Office Maintenance $3,180 $3, Utilities $13,500 $13, Equipment Maint/Svc Agreement (ACS) $5,010 $4, Office Supplies $3,000 $3, Postage $2,200 $1, Office Equipment (Purchase) $1,000 $1, Equipment Rental/Lease $6,000 $ Seamen's Van (Maintenance & Gas) $2,150 $2, Miscellaneous Expenses $500 $1, Expense - Emergency Savings $3,500 $3, Assembly-Temp Labor $4,500 $3, Assembly Utilities $18,000 $18, Assembly - Maintenance/Operation $15,000 $15, Assembly - Miscellaneous Exp $1,000 $1, Assembly Development $1,800 $1, Assembly -F.I.C.A. / Medicare Employer $2,300 $2, Assembly-Equipment Replacement Rsrv $2,000 $2, Assembly - /Convention $600 $ Assembly Development - Media/Advert $600 $ Assembly-Lodge Roofing/Tree Removal $5,000 $ Assembly A/C for BigHouse & Lodge $4,000 $4,000 Total Operations $109,340 $96,930 Total budget before Baptist Center and Student Ministry $291,016 $278,240 Baptist Center and Student Ministry $29,975 $28,659 Total budget with Baptist Center and Student Ministry $320,991 $306,899 10

11 Savannah Baptist Association Missionary Rev. Rothell Buddy Wasson Recently, I was asked by Joe Westbury of the Christian Index, What is the greatest thing that is happening in the Savannah Baptist Association? My answer to him was, Building relationships. I am a very relational person and I believe that to truly have a successful ministry, you have to be able to build relationships with those to whom you desire to minister. I believe that the majority of Christ s ministry was based on His building relationships with people and if there has ever been anyone we should mimic, it should be the Lord Jesus Christ. With that being said, I believe that the overall health of Savannah Baptist Association is good. The attendance, as well as the fellowship, at our Pastor s s has been really good. The information that I am receiving from the Churches of the Savannah Baptist Association is that most churches are doing well and the different Ministries of the Association are strong. As an Association, we serve at the pleasure of the Associational Churches. It has been my goal, and the goal of the Association Leadership, to avail ourselves to help the local church in any way. It would really surprise you to know some of the things we are asked, but let me say that it is a joy and a privilege and truly a blessing to help God s churches. Might I say, I m having the time of my life, ministering to His Church. We are still working on our efforts for Evangelism and Missions in the Association. As we embark upon a new year, Evangelism and Missions are at the forefront of our endeavors. Cuba is very much on our radar as our International Mission effort. We know that the Church is of most importance to Jesus Christ and we are aware that the Churches of the Savannah Baptist Association are ministering in great ways where God has planted them. Our desire is to be a ministry that facilitates joint cooperative efforts for His Church. Thank you for the privilege of serving you in that capacity. 11

12 Savannah Baptist Center Stephanie Carr, Director Mission Statement The Savannah Baptist Center exists to bring glory to God by bringing churches, groups, and individuals together to serve and meet the needs of our community. A community serving a community.through the evolution of ministry The prayer ministry started in April That ministry serves as the common thread through all areas of the Baptist Center. The development process: Prayer ministry volunteers observed ministry situations and opportunities while serving volunteers requested additional training God provided the materials and curriculum mission training class were offered volunteers applied teaching principles through serving at the Baptist Center Clients are empowered and motivated through prayerful encouragement Clients seek and receive work readiness assistance Clients transition from surviving to taking steps of employment and permanent housing Some class participants help to develop a new benevolence policy at their church God is glorified as communication and guidance from Him is the foundation of all ministries at the Baptist Center. Total Services Provided January 2016-December 2016 Bible Study, Sewing, Music.544 Food Pantry 558 Benevolence Clothes Closet 2106 Oasis Laundry, Showers, Day Lockers Total services Spring Break 2016 Our first spring break camp and 21 children attended! Volunteers and mission teams promoted, decorated, taught, served, and provided two meals daily. Children that attended live in neighboring housing, attend neighborhood churches, have participated in our summer camp, were part of our Christmas adopt a family program, and/or are staying in local homeless shelters. Summer Ministry Thank you for your prayers this summer. We are grateful for the teams and mission groups that served with us this summer. The teams joined us for children s park ministry and 4 weeks of VBS summer day camp. They also completed painting projects, yard work, and processed donations. We were also blessed to visit RA/GA camp with three volunteers and presented information to adults and children about God s work at the Center. We are grateful for the offerings and items collected for the Center during Vacation Bible School at our Associational churches. Thanksgiving Food Bags We are thankful for the many churches and individuals who contributed to this project. 25 bags of grocery items needed for a Thanksgiving meal were provided. A $20 Kroger gift card and a Thanksgiving message were included in each bag. The recipients of these bags include ladies who participate in women s ministries at the Center. 12

13 Christmas 2016 Community Christmas Dinner Thank you to all who served and participated in our annual event. 128 people enjoyed a Christmas musical performance and a wonderful lunch. Approximately 37 Baptist Center volunteers were joined by musicians and choir members from a local church. What great fun, food, and fellowship as we serve our Lord! Christmas Care Packages Thank you to all who participated in this outreach event. Many churches contributed items, made tote bags, assembled bags, and sorted donated items. 125 bags were prepared to share with those who receive services at the Center. In addition to giving a gift to our clients, our goal was to share God s love with our friends and show them the true meaning of Christmas. Thank you! 2017 Spring Break 2017 We want to offer a VBS-type day camp during Chatham County Spring Break If your church would be interested in leading a 3-day camp, Monday 3/20/2017 Wednesday 3/22/2017, please contact us. Summer Day Camp and Park Ministry Please contact us to reserve available dates if your church wants to participate in this ministry opportunity. 13

14 Seafarers Ministry 2016 Rev. Everett Tumblin, Director 1: Activity The port of Savannah continues to grow in terms of vessels calling, cargo moved and stored, and opportunities to befriend seafarers from many nations. From October 2015 through 30 September 2016, I performed ministry on 117 days/1049 hours, exceeding last year. One of our Chaplains with International Seamen s House was ill during some of the year and I increased my weekly hours in his absence. Roy Lee, volunteer from New Providence BC, Guyton, assisted on many Thursday evenings, and is very helpful. We boarded 62 vessels, transporting 1389 seafarers on 162 shopping trips and providing shuttle service to our facilities, where WI-FI, computers, phones, snacks, and games are available at no cost to seafarers. I drove 9,051 miles. Thank you, Savannah Baptists, for enabling this witness and ministry. 2. Highlights: Support from churches has been excellent this year and invitations to share the ministry personally was extended by Bull Street, Calvary, Jasper Springs, Immanuel, Bonnybridge, and Isle of Hope. During mid-april, Georgia Baptist Mission Board Women s Ministry/WMU met on Jekyll Island for their Spring Event. This ministry was recipient of 554 hygiene kits (ditty bags) from churches around the state and $110. I am well-endowed for upcoming Christmas/Easter distribution. Hallelujah. These kits each contain practical items, a sweet, and a tract focused on the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, and His salvation. Christmas 2015 provided many doors of witness and ministry. I distributed many knit caps to those in deck work, along with the ditty bags, to hundreds. Bonnybridge BC gave a large donation of Ramen Noodles, popcorn, and cookies, which also gladdened the hearts of many. Several ships expressed great thanksgiving to me personally, including MAERSK WOLFSBURG, MSC LAURA, OSAKA EXPRESS, and MOL MISSION. The hit of the season was the 5 hand-lathed wooden jeeps made and shipped to me by Dan Owens of Albany, GA. I ask if someone has small children and then give them this gift which has JESUS LOVES ME burned on the hood. As the child plays with the jeep, this message is present. New Salem BC has an excellent outreach ministry with hand-carved wooden crosses packaged with the Ten Commandments, the Lord s Prayer, and the Beatitudes in a plastic bag. They have shared these with me and I gave one on September 30 th to a Chinese seaman off MSC KINGSTON, whom I had taken shopping. He has heard of Jesus, but knows little. As he struggles to read the Bible verses and look at the cross, he will learn more. 3. Verse of the year: By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 ESV 14

15 Savannah Baptist Assembly The Savannah Baptist Assembly has been a busy place this year. Along with the usual activities such as camps, church groups, and family reunions, we have also hosted volunteers who came especially to minister to the Assembly and the Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief Chain Saw Training. There were also renovations to the upstairs sleeping rooms in the big house and churches donated money toward a brand new lawn mower. We had an uninvited visitor in October. Hurricane Matthew came through and left a big mess. Several of our buildings are damaged and there are trees down all over the place. Activities at the Assembly have been suspended until it can be cleaned up and repaired so that all of our guests will have a safe place to come to. Please pray for the Savannah Baptist Assembly. We may be a little off our game but God still has big plans for us. 15

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17 Vacation Bible School Dr. Bill Gammon, Association VBS Director Galactic Starveyors is the Vacation Bible School Theme for Reporting Churches 2016 Professions of Faith 146 Ardsley Park 110 Baptist Church at Ebenezer Bull Street 31 Calvary Baptist Temple 512 Chevis Oaks 287 Corinth 62 The Church at Godley Station 249 Dean Forest 72 Faulkville 92 FBC Bloomingdale 109 FBC Garden City 123 FBC Islands 425 FBC Pooler 38 FBC Richmond Hill 446 FBC Rincon 750 FBC Rincon Hispanic 65 Higher Ground 123 Immanuel 117 Isle of Hope 96 Northside 25 North Salem 162 South Newington 214 Sand Hill Silk Hope 178 Windsor Forest 82 Woodlawn

18 Women s Missionary Union Savannah Baptist Association WMU Leadership Team WMU Director Susan Bragg 25 Palmetto Bay Road Savannah, GA sbragg20@comcast.net Prayer Coordinator Women on Mission Consultants GA Director Treasurer BCM Consultant & Area Director Area #1 Area #2 Area#3 Area #4 Thelma Bennett 325 Weisenbaker Rd Rincon, GA Gay Donovan 7604 Wymberly Court Savannah, GA Angela Jernigan P.O. Box 513;Bloomingdale Karen Mulvehill 194 Horseshoe Rd. Bloomingdale, GA Pamela Crovatt(Pam) 5 Chamois Court Pooler, GA Beverly Purcell 521 Buckhalter Road Savannah, GA Juanita Mills 22 Silverstone Circle Savannah, GA Polly Stewart 23 E. Deerfield Road Savannah, GA Beverly Clark 411 First Ave. Pooler, GA Dolly Welch 2103 New Mexico St. Savannah, GA bennetttlee@aol.com gdonov3@bellsouth.net Ange89@comcast.net assocdirector@yahoo.com crovattf@bellsouth.net pollystewart@bellsouth.net Bevcurtis@yahoo.com

19 Senior Adult Ministry Gay Donovan, Senior Adult Picnic Coordinator The Senior Adult Picnic was held on May 12, 2016, at Bamboo Farms. The Disaster Relief Team provided a delicious meal of smoked pork chops with several sides. Tim Malchak provided us with musical entertainment. 19

20 Armstrong Baptist Collegiate Ministries Tony Branham, Director A lot has happened since the Savannah Baptist Associational meeting in the fall of Several students served as short term missionaries in India during the Christmas break. Two teams served during spring break. One group assisted with Camp Jackie, which is a weekend camp experience for special needs children. At least one student changed majors as a result of this experience. Another group of 15 students were active with Georgia Mountain Resort ministries. The group assisted with trail ministry, did an afterschool program in a trailer park, taught classes in conjunction with the local High school, did some painting, and whatever else Keith Ivey needed the group to do. The BCM exceeded its goal of $5500 for BCM summer missions. Seven students went all around the world through BCM Send Me Now summer missions, representing Armstrong and the Lord Jesus. A number of salvations and lots of great stories of how God was at work around the world were the result. On the home front, an average of 100 people attended the weekly lunch program where students were challenged to grow in their faith. Thanks to our local churches, we had 27 lunches during the year. Fifty students were involved in discipleship where a high level of accountability was expected. Lots of weekly activities and fun events took place. A number of international events, fellowships, outreach activities, and intramural activities were a part of the overall plans for the year. Some students graduated and new leaders stepped in to fill their shoes. Discipleship continues to take place week to week. Students are being challenged to share their faith on campus. Learning how to live a life for Christ continues to be an important part of the ministry of the Armstrong BCM. 20

21 Disaster Relief With the onset of Hurricane Matthew on October 9, 2016, the Savannah Association became the command center for Disaster Relief. Because of this ministry, many people in Savannah and the surrounding areas received free tree removal. The many churches and businesses in the Savannah Community stepped out and donated time, money, and supplies to make sure that the Disaster Relief volunteers were housed and fed during the time they were here. During the weekend of October 21-23, there was a call for volunteers to help. Many Disaster Units from across the state joined us, including BSU students and many of you. Thank you for your willingness to work together in Christ s name. Statistics Volunteer Days 1194 (That s approximately 57 Disaster Relief volunteers for 21 days.) Meals Prepared Chainsaw Jobs 231 Chaplaincy Contacts 344 Gospel Presentations 75 Professions of Faith 6 Other Decisions 23 21

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23 Calendar October 2016 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Appreciation Columbus Day Day Baptist Center Trustee Assembly Committee 6:30pm 23

24 November 2016 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Veteran's Day Center BW Day of Aux Prayer Center 10:00 11:00 AM Covered Dish GBC Annual Calvary Baptist Temple GBC Annual Calvary Baptist Temple GBC Annual Calvary Baptist Temple Thanksgiving Day Baptist Center Trustee 1:30 Offices Closed

25 December 2016 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Week of Prayer for International Missions and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Offices Closed Christmas Eve Christmas Day Offices Closed Offices Closed New Year's Eve 25

26 January 2017 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday New Year's Day Office Closed Admin Team 10:00am Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Office Closed Baptist Center Trustee 1: Executive Committee 7:00 pm International Bible Christian Fellowship Baptist Assembly Committee 6:30pm RA Racer Derby Immanuel 26

27 February 2017 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Center Aux 10:00 Focus on WMU Week Valentine's WMU Day Banquet 6:30 PM Immanuel Presidents' Day Baptist Center Trustee 1:

28 March 2017 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Week of Prayer for North American Mission & Annie Armstrong Easter Week of Prayer for North American Mission & Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Baptist Assembly Committee 6:30pm St. Patrick's Day Office Closed Baptist Center Trustee 1:30 Admin 10:00 Annual Spring 6:30 Skidaway Island GA Mother/ Daughter Banquet TBA 28

29 April 2017 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Load truck for Baxley Children's Home 1:00pm "Paper Drive" Savannah Day at Baxley Chileren's Home (leave 8:30am) Palm Sunday Round Table TBA 6:30 Good Friday Easter 23 Baptist Center Trustee 1:

30 May 2017 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday National Day of Prayer Center Aux 10: Mother's Day Baptist Center Trustee 1:30pm Senior Adult Picnic Bamboo Farms Savannah Baptist Association Emphasis Week :00 am Assembly Committee 6:30pm Memorial Day Offices Closed 30

31 June 2017 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt Father's Lunch 11:30 at Day Restaraunt Baptist Center Trustee 1: Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt 31

32 July 2017 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt Independence Day Office Closed Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt GA & RA Camp Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt Baptist Center Trustee 1: Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt

33 August 2017 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt Round Table 6:30 Center Aux 10: Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt Baptist Center Trustee 1: Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt Assembly Committee 6:30pm 33

34 September 2017 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Labor Day Offices Closed Administration 10:00 am Baptist Center Trustee 1: Executive Committee 7:00 PM Chapel by the Sea 34

35 October 2017 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Church ACR Deadline Columbus Day Appreciation Day Baptist Center Trustee 1: GA/RA Workday Pineora Annual Fall 6:30 pm Windsor Forest Assembly Committee 6:30pm GA/RA Workday Pineora

36 November 2017 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday RA Camporee Racer Derby Workshop Baptist Center Aux 10:00 AM Veteran's Day GBMD Annual Baptist Center Trustee 1:30 Thanksgiving Day Offices Closed

37 December 2017 Savannah Baptist Association Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Week of Prayer for International Missions and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Week of Prayer for International Missions and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Christmas Eve Christmas Day 31 New Year's Eve Offices Closed 37

38 Georgia Baptist Convention Report Because of the length of the report and our inability to format it to fit in our Book of Reports, we have provided the website so that anyone who wishes to can access that information. Go to following is a screenshot of the page that you will see. Click on any of the links to read the content. GBC Staff Directory 6405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA or Because of the length and the format of the GBC Directory, we have provided a link to this information on the GBC Web Site. Go to You will see an alphabetical listing of all GBC Staff. 38

39 Pre-session music was provided by Donna Jackson. Minutes 67 th Annual Fall October 20, 2015 Savannah Baptist Center Rev. Albert Hill, Moderator of the Savannah Baptist Association, called the meeting to order. Donna Jackson presented another song. Rev. Buddy Wasson read the 133 rd Psalm and spoke of unity. Bro. Tommy Pirtle reported the enrollment of messengers. There were 21 churches, 80 messengers, and 32 guests present. Rev. Albert Hill presented the 2016 budget. It was voted on and passed. Assembly committee members and Center trustees were presented and approved. Rev. Buddy Wasson presented a plaque to Rev. Albert Hill, stating appreciation for his faithful service this year as moderator. Bro. Albert thanked SBA for allowing him to serve. Rev. Buddy Wasson challenged the group about the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary extension. It may be moving its location in 6 to 9 months but we are not sure yet. We have Bachelor s and Master s Degree Programs. As in any new extension, we are in a 5 year probation period. We currently have 3 students for Leavell College. If we do not grow student-wise, we will not be able to continue. We have reached out and had radio advertisements. God wants us to pray for students. Rev. Wasson asked the group to commit to 30 days of prayer for the extension and that students would come. He mentioned that pastors of churches of under 250 in membership have access to a scholarship. He asked them to stand if they were willing to pray. Rev. Wasson prayed, thanking God for those who committed to 30 days of prayer. Bill Gammon gave presentations for VBS. Chevis Oaks and FBC Garden City went ahead of year before. Higher Ground, South Newington, and North Salem also received awards. One church hit it out of the box. Godley Station received a large painting as the Savannah Baptist Association achievement award. Bro. Bill challenged churches that VBS is greatest tool for reaching families. He is concerned to see reports with no salvations listed. Families are brought to you that need to hear about Jesus. Children hear so think about the families. Rev. Buddy Wasson recognized the new pastors of the Savannah Baptist Association. Three months ago, 13 churches were without pastors. Now there are 7. Welcome and we will help you any way we possibly can. New Pastors are: Rev. Phillip Campbell Windsor Forest Rev. Doug Cone Interim at Whitemarsh Matthew Gallant minister of music and youth South Newington Rev. Andy Hammack at Victory Dr. Gary Lewis at FBC Rincon Rev. Robby Norman Corinth Evan Powel youth at Immanuel 39

40 Rev. Jason Rowe at Bloomingdale Ethan Scott students at Woodlawn Rev. Albert Hill encouraged pastors to come to pastor s conferences on Mondays. The Commissioning Service for Stephanie Carr was started. Rev. Albert Hill, as Moderator of Savannah Baptist Association, presented Stephanie Carr as a candidate for commissioning. He stated that a Stewart must be found faithful. She is faithful and has a heart for God. Susan Bragg read the letter of commission from the SBC trustees, recommending Stephanie Carr to be commissioned. The vote was unanimous. Rev. Stan Stones spoke. He said that God has brought this center through so many things that could not have happened if it was not God s will. We believe that it is God s will that Stephanie Carr lead the center. Pam Crovatt read a letter from Beth Ann Williams, Ex. Director of state WMU. Johnny Bowen shared three points with Stephanie. This is the individual that God placed here to do the work of the Center. He quoted Hebrew 11:6. She is not here to please people, but to please God. God called and equipped her. He reminded her to always please and seek God. Look unto Jesus. In ministry there will be ups and downs. You must put your full trust in Him and allow Him to lead you. Don t you ever forget where you came from. We have a close tie because of where we are from. He had a hat from West Virginia. Frank Nuckolls, from GBC, brought greetings from Dr. J. Robert White. Thank you for missions to cooperative program. We come to set aside and commission Stephanie Carr. We set her apart to serve as a missionary in Savannah. We are all commissioned to be on mission to Christ as we go. We go in the power of Christ to make a difference with him. We are commissioned to work along beside her to make a difference in the lives of people here in Savannah. I challenge everyone to remember that we all are commissioned to work together in the mission field to honor and serve God as we go. Rev. Buddy Wasson charged the candidate. Why are we commissioning Stephanie Carr? IMB is no longer commissioning missionaries. Now GBC is making up the difference. We still want her to be commissioned. Bro. Buddy asked Stephanie to sit up front. He charged the candidate with Phil. 1:1 and shared things to be in the ministry. This is part of his B series. 1. Be faithful - Continue to be faithful to God, His calling, and your family. 2. Be friendly There will be times when you don t want to be friendly. Be friendly even when it is not easy. You are representing Christ, the Center, and the Association. 3. Be firm It is not always easy but sometimes you have to stand your ground. It s ok to say no. You will be pulled every which way if you did not. We will help you. 4. Be forgiving People will say or do things to hurt you. It is not easy to be forgiving but we have to. Don t let it get in your soul where you carry it around. 5. Be fresh Don t become stale. Have new energy and new thoughts. 6. Be fearless Sometimes it is easier to cower down but we have to stand. God s power will help you. His holy spirit protects us. 7. Be fervent Be on fire for Jesus Christ always. Don t let anything put that fire out. 8. Be yourself Don t let people change you. We love you the way you are. Rev. Wasson invited trustees and leadership of GBC and Association to come forward and pray with Stephanie. Rev. Wasson presented Mrs. Carr with a commissioning certificate, a Bible, & a gift card. 40

41 Johnny Bowen presented Hollie Hart and asked that she be recognized as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Savannah Baptist Center. The officers for 2016 were installed. Stan Stones - Moderator. Dwayne Dasher - Moderator-Elect. He is conducting Disaster relief tonight so he is not here. Tommy Pirtle - Clerk Connie Martin Financial Secretary and Assistant Clerk Stephen Bell - Treasurer Gay Donovan Assistant Treasurer These candidates were brought before the congregation as the staff for Everyone was asked to gather around them and pray. Rev. Buddy Wasson gave the closing prayer for the commissioning service and for the staff members. The meeting was adjourned. Refreshments were served by the Savannah Baptist Center. Submitted by: Tommy Pirtle Clerk, Savannah Baptist Association Executive Committee January 26, 2016 Isle of Hope Baptist Church The meeting was opened with Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. Darrel Bailey emphasizing presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to the Lord and how the church is one body in Christ. Bro. Pirtle reported on the messengers present. There were 16 churches represented with 42 members and 3 guests present. Minutes from the fall meeting held on October 20, 2015 were approved were as printed. REPORTS: Rev. Buddy Wasson from the Savannah Baptist Association 1. The Savannah Baptist Center finished $48, in the black for the first time. 2. A new copier has been purchased that will save the Association much money over the next 5 years. Formerly the copier was costing $6,000 per year in lease payments. The new copier costs $5, and is owned by the Association with monthly payments based on the copies made. 3. Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief training was held this month in Blackshear. There were 12 people from our area churches that participated. 4. The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary currently has an Undergraduate Class. Interest has been expressed in beginning a Certification Program. 5. New church staff members were recognized. There is a new Minister of Music at Immanuel Baptist Church and Jasper Springs and Sand Hill both have new pastors. 6. There is a possibility of a Mission trip to Cuba in the future. 7. Rev. Buddy Wasson would like to see more than 17 out of 66 churches represented at the Executive s. He is willing to speak at any church regarding the work of the Association. 41

42 Stephanie Carr from the Savannah Baptist Center Thank you for all the support that helped the Center finish out the year in the black. There are currently 75 volunteers serving at the Baptist Center. There are new ministries that were begun this past year. We now have a Prayer Room that contains the prayer concerns and the answered prayers of those that are helped in the various ministries. Help for those with alcohol or drug additions is in place and there is an ongoing Bible Study now with the men at the Oasis. Services that were provided this past year: Women s Bible study, Sewing and Music 537 Benevolent 93; Food Pantry 224 Clothes Closet 2,135 Oasis 6,317 There is currently a Book Study being done on When Helping Hurts. This is the beginning of the Center becoming a Mission Training Center. There are 18 people attending, representing 11 churches. Please pray that all we do bring glory to God. Kevin Alley from the Savannah Baptist Assembly - There is much happening at the Assembly. We have the Becoming the Crown Jewel, a Men s and our summer Children s Summer Camp to name a few. There have been renovations done on the upstairs sleeping rooms by volunteers. We continue to have many opportunities for churches to come and volunteer. Please keep the Assembly in your prayers. Seafarer s Ministry - Rev. Billy Miller from Isle of Hope was recognized for his help with the Ministry and the ladies of the church for providing goody bags during the year. There are 8-10 vessels visiting the ports each day. There are typically 25 seamen and women on each ship. Services provided are shopping, SIM cards and Wi-Fi at the Seaman s house. Mr. Dan Owens, a carpenter from Albany, has been making wooden cars with Jesus Loves me stamped on them. They are given to the sailors to take home to their children. World Changes Coordinator - World Changers Week is June This year there is an added ministry. We are seeking six (6) churches to allow a group to come into their community to do whatever needs to be done. BCM Armstrong - The theme for this year is Transformation. The activities that have happened or being planned are: A retreat at Pineora Baptist Assembly Summer Missionaries A Mission trip to Helen, Georgia in the spring. OLD BUSINESS: The Nominating Committee for 2016 is comprised of Rev. Billy Miller, Rev. Darrell Bailey and Rev. Johnny Bowen. There is a need to amend the Constitution and By-Laws in Article 7 Doctrinal Statement. There also needs to be an additional document added to the Constitution and By-Laws outlining how the churches are to handle their standing on same sex marriage in light of new legislature. Both of these changes will be presented at the Spring Executive. NEW BUSINESS: Rev. Buddy Wasson asked for approval to use the budget line item titled Asian Ministry to pay for postage to send used literature to the Philippines. There was a time of discussion. 42

43 Savannah Baptist Center nominated Tommy Hill as a Trustee to finish an unexpired term. Mr. Hill was approved. Rev. Buddy Wasson closed in prayer. Refreshments were served by Isle of Hope Baptist Church. Submitted by, Tommy Pirtle, Clerk Savannah Baptist Association Connie Martin, Assistant Clerk Savannah Baptist Association Annual Spring South Newington Baptist Church Tuesday, March 22, 2016 South Newington Baptist Church blessed us with a delicious dinner before the meeting began. Pre-session music was provided by South Newington Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Rev. Stan Stones, Moderator. South Newington Baptist Church brought us more inspirational music. Rev. Steve McCoy welcomed everyone to South Newington Baptist Church, which has been in Bloomingdale for 173 years. He read from Romans 12 about serving and honoring God. Rev. McCoy thanked all of the people who helped in cooking and preparing the meal and led in prayer. Tommy Pirtle presented the number of messengers 65 messengers representing 25 churches. ASSOCIATIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Rev. Buddy Wasson recognized the new pastors Rev. David Feldkamp from Sand Hill Baptist Church, Rev. Matt Hines from Baptist Church at Ebenezer, and Rev. Dale Simmons of Jasper Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Johnny Bowen presented the Ministry Team nominations from the Nominating Committee. (See attached document). These names will be voted on at the Fall. There are still some openings so please be in prayer. There is a correction in the minutes for the March 22 nd Executive Committee. The Savannah Baptist Center was reported to have finished $48, in the black. The actual number was $7, An amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws was introduced by Rev. Stan Stones to be voted on in October at the Fall. The proposal is to change the first sentence of the Doctrinal Statement (Article VII) from The New Testament is the guide to The Holy Bible is the core of our faith guide This is to help with legal issues that may come up because of recent Supreme Court decisions. An announcement was made that the Savannah Baptist Center will be holding a fund-raiser golf tournament in the spring. They need more people to participate. A special offering was taken for a new lawn mower for the Savannah Baptist Assembly. $ was collected. 43