Volume 56, Issue 1 - Nov / Dec 2014 Moderator: Richard VanCleave, Treasurer: Suz Gagneur

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1 The Newsletter of Maury Baptist Association, Inc. Running the Race Volume 56, Issue 1 - Nov / Dec 2014 Moderator: Richard VanCleave, Treasurer: Suz Gagneur Well, the dust has settled around the MBA office as we reflect on this year s annual meeting. Due to the changing times, we tried something different this year. Since we do nearly all of our business at the monthly Executive Board meetings, our annual meeting was streamlined and we focused primarily on worship. I can still remember those moments as we sang praises to our King and heard a challenging message from the Word. Focusing on the King and His Word well, that s about all we need isn t it? We want to thank Thompson Station for hosting us, Chip Leake for organizing and leading our worship, and Dr. Steve Livengood for bringing us a very timely, spiritual message. Many thanks to Rosemary for organizing and making all the arrangements. Aside from some needed improvements in communication, all indications are that the new format was a success. We ll do our best to reevaluate and implement improvements where needed for next year. Other news... With this in mind, SAVE THE DATE for the 93rd ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, October 20, 2015; 7 First Baptist Spring Hill. We re working even now on mission projects for next year. If you have ideas or connections, please let me know. We re already looking at East TN in July and Alaska in August and/or September. We have a request from one of our newest church plants, Blessed Hope, for one of our MBA churches to adopt them. This will allow them to open an account at LifeWay and lead to other opportunities as well. Finally, it s with a heavy heart that I need to inform you that Bob Adair, retired pastor from Highland Park, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. He has been such a great friend to our association and to me personally for many years. He and his wife Deborah s spirits are high and their attitude is exemplary but they covet your prayers as well. As I close, please remember our annual Banquet for Ex Board members on Friday, December 5, 6:30 pm at Rock Springs. Invitations have been sent out and please RSVP before December 1st. I ll be traveling to Michigan for Thanksgiving with my wife s family this year. I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and Spirit-filled holiday season. Blessings, Dale

2 PAGE 2 RUNNING THE RACE VOLUME 56, ISSUE 1 - Pulpit Supply List: Bob Adair 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 Talmadge Roberts Kevin Roe Ezell Rose Gregory Ross Timothy Scott CELEBRATING THE 2014 MBA PASTORS/SPOUSES AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MBA CHRISTMAS BANQUET FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, :30 pm 8 pm Rock Springs Baptist Church 2242 Rock Springs Road Columbia, TN Please bring a dessert and one side dish to accompany the ham. RSVP BEFORE December 1, or rosemary@maurybaptist.org Thomas Smith Jack Taylor Mike Washington Guy Yeager

3 CHURCH AND MISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Cross Bridges Baptist Church in need of a Part-Time Music Minister Call Dwayne Crumley at if interested 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 MUMs Annual Country Ham Breakfast: ZION ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA Saturday, Dec 13 th, am to 10am This is our ONE annual fundraiser and it is a great time with great food and great fellowship!! Local businesses have donated lots of door prizes and we ll be giving one or two away every half hour there ll be Christmas Crafts vendors up and down the hallways and maybe even a silent auction, this year!! Please mark your calendar to come and support MUMs and have a great Christmas-y time!! 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 Jeff Boggs x 284 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 / 2015 Church Prayer Calendar November 16th Mt. Pleasant FBC Rev. Frank Webb November 23rd New Life Baptist Rev. Chad Roland November 30th New Song Rev. Peter Sierson December 7th Northside Baptist Rev. Ron Gleaves December 14th Pleasant Heights Baptist Church Rev. Bob Vassar December 21st Primera Iglesia Hispana Rev. Gustavo Castillo December 28th Riverview Baptist Church Rev. David Buffaloe January 4th Rock Springs Baptist Church Rev. Richard VanCleave January 11th Santa Fe Baptist Church Rev. Don Emmitte January 18th Southside Baptist Church Rev. Jimmy Nave January 25th Spring Hill First Baptist Church Rev. Jason Davis

6 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS 2014 / 2015 Executive Board Meetings 6pm Fellowship *** 7pm Business Meeting Friday, December 5th - Christmas Fellowship Banquet Rock Springs Baptist Church, 6:30 pm 8pm 2015 SCHEDULE Monday, January 12, 2015 Santa Fe Baptist Church with special presentation by Randy Nichols regarding MUMs. Monday, February 9, 2015 Spring Hill Baptist Church, food provided by Rev. Jason Davis and Grace Park. 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. David and Jennifer Ward November 8, 2014

7 LEAVING THE PIT FOR THE PALACE... The Bride of Christ Conferences were created to bring the entire Body of Christ together in Unity to prepare our Minds, Bodies and Spirits for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ s Glorious Return! This events is for anyone 13 years and over and is for those longing for a loving touch or word from our Guest of Honor ~ the Holy Spirit. The day will be filled with worship, praise, fellowship, laughter, prayer and biblical teaching from Holy Scripture from women who desire to see women WIN and FULFILL their purpose and call for Christ. The topic for this conference is Leaving the Pit for the Palace. If you have attended any of the Bride of Christ conferences, you know that the Holy Spirit is always the main guest of honor where lives are changed forever. Tickets and information for the event can be found on our website at or you call Church group discounts are also offered of 10 or more and info is available by contacting rosemary@rosemaryfisher.com. INFORMATION:

8 PAGE 8 RUNNING THE RACE VOLUME 56, ISSUE 1 - 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!!! Wanda Muston November 6th Jennifer Roland November 6th Robin Webb November 28th