Volume 56, Issue 2 - January 2015 Moderator: Richard VanCleave, Treasurer: Suz Gagneur

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1 The Newsletter of Maury Baptist Association, Inc. Running the Race Volume 56, Issue 2 - January 2015 Moderator: Richard VanCleave, Treasurer: Suz Gagneur I grew up a country boy; but I do have a little culture in me (thanks to my wife mostly). She and I went to the Nashville symphony last week to listen to Mozart and Beethoven. The orchestra itself is great and I ve enjoyed listening to them before but this time, things were a bit different. As I surveyed the orchestra, most, if not all of its members were middle-age and above. (I guess you have to possess lots of experience to be a member of such an elite group.) But when the Mozart piece began, out walked the special guest violinist a 22 year old young lady. That in itself was a bit different but the main thing that caught my attention was the fact she was playing a Stradivarius violin from 1720 worth 5.5 million dollars! Needless to say, it was a special evening as we experienced her talent and the violin s quality coming together to play such beautiful music. Afterwards, I ve had time to reflect on how such an old musical instrument and such a young person came together in that setting. As unique and special as the Stradivarius violin is, it does nothing if not played. It is not intended to remain in a museum somewhere. In like manner, the young lady must have spent most of her life perfecting her talent but unless she was given permission to play that special instrument, her potential would have never been reached. You might say, They needed each other. As we journey through this world together, we need each other. We all need the Holy Spirit in our lives and everyone from the oldest generation to the youngest, needs to submit ourselves to His will in our lives. When we do, beautiful things can (and will) happen through us. This applies to churches as well; we all need each other. By the way, after the concert, I tried to talk my wife into walking a short distance to listen to some of the country music coming from Music Row on Broadway but she claimed it was too cold. Oh well, perhaps one day she ll experience that culture with me. A bit of MBA news As you know, our newest church under watch care is Blessed Hope; Pastor Joey Johnson. Our mission team believes it s vital this new church start succeed and with that in mind, the association will be giving them a small stipend each month to help with their expenses. We ll also help them with nonmonetary needs as well. Mission trip season is just around the corner! Talk with you soon about that. Blessings, Dale

2 PAGE 2 RUNNING THE RACE VOLUME 56, ISSUE 2 - Pulpit Supply List: Gary Bailey John Boyle Jamie Bone Michael Burgett Walter Clot Gary Cowen Thomas Hagerty Robert Hammer Mark Heslep Robin Jackson Randy Keene Roger Kennedy Matthew Lemay Michael Lawler Dennis Lewis Phillip Mansfield Dan Marshall Allen Moseley Randy Nichols Bruce Peltier Jerry Price BIBLE DRILL Maury Baptist Associational Drill Sunday, April 19th Thompson Station Church 2pm Children s Drill Following the Children's Drill, we will have the Youth Drill and then the High School Drill. State Bible Drill for Children Regional Bible Drill for Youth and High School Saturday, April 25th First Baptist Church, Columbia 10am - Children's Drill 12pm - High School and Youth Drill Jess Rainer Talmadge Roberts Kevin Roe Ezell Rose Gregory Ross Timothy Scott For more information contact: Cindy Moore ccashmoore@gmail.com Thomas Smith Jack Taylor Bob Vassar Mike Washington Guy Yeager

3 CHURCH AND MISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS YOUTH DIRECTOR NEEDED Riverview Baptist Church in Columbia TN seeks a Youth Director If interested pray about it and if God leads you please send resume to jtlaws01@charter.net or mail to: Youth Committee 2978 Fly Road Santa Fe TN REVIVAL Allensville Baptist Church March 22-25, pm Join us at Allensville as we hear God's Word preached, see the lost Saved, and worship to some wonderful music to lift our souls for Jesus Christ! The Agenda is as follows: Sunday 22 March: Bucky Rowland Maury County Sheriff Monday 23 March: Rev. Jerry Jeter Highland Baptist Church Tuesday 24 March: Rev. David Buffaloe River View Baptist Church Wednesday 25 March: Rev. Dustin Laster Hampshire Baptist Church Have any church news or event you want to share? Please the information you need posted by the 10th of each month. Send the information to rosemary@maurybaptist.org and we will be happy to help get the information out to our members. to rosemary@maurybaptist.org

4 TBC Ministry to Men Bulletin Board! The bulletin board is designed to resource churches in ministering to men in their church and community Opportunities Johnny Hunt Men s Conference Simulcast- Win From Within, Feel the Force of Forgiveness January 30-31, 2015 How To Participate: HOST a simulcast in your church. Invite the men of your church and community. WATCH the simulcast in your home or with your small group. Get an individual registration for each person in your group. ATTEND a simulcast at a local church. The Main Event- Lifeway s Conference for Men June 19-20, 2015 Municipal Auditorium 417 4th Ave. N. Nashville, TN Pricing: $59- Super Early Bird- (August 1, 2014-March 1, 2015) $69- Early Bird- (March 2, 2015-May 1, 2015) $89- Regular Rate- (May 2, 2015-June 19, 2015) To Learn more or to register, go to or call Resources Looking for a resource to help move men in your church and community into a lifestyle of being an authentic man in Christ? Check out Sleeping Giant by Kenny Luck. It is an intentional men s strategy for moving men from merely affiliated to activated for the mission of your church. It includes four steps: Get In, Get Healthy, Get Strong, and Get Going. *If you have project needs, material needs, training that you are offering, or skills and experience that can help resource other Men s Ministries please contact Carrie Smith at csmith@tnbaptist.org or ext Please have those to Carrie by the 28th of each month for her to be able to get it ready to put on the next month s bulletin board.

5 SUPPORT OUR LOCAL MINISTRIES. Discipleship House Contact Walter & Betty Clot Shepherds are needed training available. Maury Chaplian Ministries Contact Marie Cline at Need women and men to minister to inmates. Maury United Ministries Contact Randy Nichols Maury United Ministries needs people who will drive those who do not have transportation to work and other important errands. Visit for more information. Pregnancy Centers of Middle Tennessee Needs for both the Columbia and Spring Hill locations are for Large size diapers (4,5 & 6) and Baby shampoo, wash and lotion. Contact Victoria Laktash Church Prayer Calendar January 18th Southside Baptist Church Rev. Jimmy Nave January 25th Spring Hill First Baptist Church Rev. Jason Davis February 1 Theta Baptist Church February 8 Thompson Station Church Rev. Tom McCoy February 25 Thompson Station Church Columbia Campus Rev. Eric Nichols February 22 Viola Baptist Church Rev. Mylen Coble March 1 West End Baptist Church Rev. Rick Elsey March 8 Williamsport Baptist Church Rev. Rick Points March 15 Allensville Baptist Church Rev. David Ward March 22 Calvary Baptist Church March 29 Christ Fellowship - Rev. Brian Talley April 5 The First Family of Columbia Dr. Steve Livengood

6 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS 2015 Executive Board Meetings 6pm Fellowship *** 7pm Business Meeting Monday, February 9, 2015 Spring Hill Baptist Church, food provided by Rev. Jason Davis and Grace Park. Presentation by Dawn Taylor, The Family Center. Monday, March 9th VBS Pastors / Directors Banquet Pleasant Hts. Monday, April 13th Needing Location Monday May 11th Allensville Baptist Church June / July No Meetings August 10th Need Location September 14th Need Location October 20th 93rd Annual Meeting Spring Hill Baptist Church November No Meeting Friday, December 4th Christmas Banquet Knob Creek Baptist Church Meetings are never cancelled unless the roads become unpassable due to freezing temperatures. However, please check the website at for current updates whenever in question. Thank you.

7 VBS 2015 Are You Ready for a JOURNEY OFF THE MAP! Mark Your Calendar for our MAURY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION VBS EVENTS! MARCH 9TH PASTORS AND DIRECTORS BANQUET PLEASANT HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH 6pm Meal / 7pm Meeting APRIL 17TH VBS PREVIEW VBS WORKERS Northside Baptist Church Friday, April 17th 6pm THIS IS THE WAY...WALK IN IT ISAIAH 30:21.

8 PAGE 8 RUNNING THE RACE VOLUME 56, ISSUE 2 - THE NEWSLETTER OF MA URY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, INC. Maury Baptist Association 1521 Williamsport Pike P.O. Box 992 Columbia, TN Phone: Fax: Dale@maurybaptist..org Rosemary@maurybaptist..org Return service requested HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Lisa Vassar January 13th Sherry Elsey January 13th Lucille Pruitt January 31st HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Dale and Kimberly Joy Ledbetter January 6th J.C. and Patty Christian January 17th