SEPT/OCT 2014 Vol 56.5 The Yates Baptist Association exists to encourage and equip our congregations to be healthy, reproducing churches that will effectively fulfill their mission for Christ. AFTERNOON SESSION: 4:00 PM Annual Sermon: Rev. Jeff McCarthy Pastor, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church DINNER: 5:30 PM Cost of Meal: $9.00 Deadline for purchasing meal ticket: Friday, Oct. 24 EVENING SESSION: 6:45 PM Guest Speaker: Rev. Lonnie Reynolds IMB Missionary People Group Strategist For more information about both of these events, please visit our website: www.yatesba.com
Jeremiah 29:11 says, For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Twenty years ago God s plan for me and my family was to come and work alongside the churches of the Yates Baptist Association. It has been a challenging and fruitful ministry for these 19½ years. Now God is leading in a new direction. After much prayer and discernment, on July 15 I resigned as Director of Missions for Yates Baptist Association to accept the call to Roanoke, Virginia to be the Executive Director for the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association. This was a most difficult decision. It is not easy for us to say goodbye after 19 years of ministry with Yates Baptist Association but Sally and I strongly feel that God has opened this door for us to minister among the churches in the Roanoke, VA area. My purpose has always been to focus on God s Kingdom and to bring honor to God in all that I tried to do as your leader. The journey together has had many challenges, but there have also been many wonderful things accomplished through the churches. James Bridges in his book Managing Transitions states, It isn t the changes that do you in, it s the transitions. I have discovered the truth of that statement and am experiencing some of that now as Sally and I are in the midst of transition of jobs, homes and relationships. Please pray for us during this time. Yates Baptist Association is now at a crossroads. There are many who value the work that we have been doing together. Still there are others who see little value in partnering with sister Baptist Churches or who focus on our differences instead of those strong ties that bind us together. It is my prayer that churches will step up and see that if God is to be glorified and Jesus is to be honored, you will need to join together not pull apart. James Emery White in his new book The Rise of the Nones states, The lack of civility in our world has become so pandemic that it is now widely chronicled as a cultural phenomenon. This phenomenon is bleeding over into our relationships as brothers and sisters in Christ and it is affecting our work and witness in a lost and dying world. White goes on to say about John 17 that, Christ s torrent of prayer and pleading begins and ends with a passionate call for unity among those who did and would claim His name. The challenge is great. As I have reported recently, 70-75% of the people who live in the association s area of influence do not attend anybody s church. People are moving to this area from all over the world. There are many unreached people groups right here in Durham and the surrounding areas. The churches have opportunities as never before in their history to literally reach to the ends of the earth with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I trust that you will make good decisions on reaching these people, making disciples and strengthening the churches. Thank you for the privilege of serving with you. I am appreciative of Faye Bassett and the staff that have worked alongside me during these many years. I leave you in the capable hands of Teresa Dotson and Michael Bond along with the Associational Leadership Team. There are some important decisions to be made in the next few months. It is my prayer that you will seek God s direction, share your ideas, support the decisions and move forward, in unity with a commitment to impact the Durham area with the Gospel. Acts 19:10 gives the account of Paul discipling the Christians at Ephesus for two years and the result was, so that all who live in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks. May this be a challenge to you and your church. May God richly bless you as you continue the journey together. Know that together you can make a difference. John Saunders CHURCHES OF THE WEEK Please pray for these churches and their pastors: Sept 7 Chinese Ministry... Rev. Feng Jiao Sept 14 Iranian Ministry... Rev. Asad Hashemi Sept 21 Japanese Ministry... Rev. Simon Yokoi Sept 28 Karen Ministry... Rev. Saw La Moo Oct 5 Angier Avenue... Rev. Jim Baggett Oct 12 Antioch... Dr. Michael Page Oct 19 Bahama... Rev. Wes McMurray Oct 26 Bells... Rev. Michael Owings W E L C O M E Dr. Tyler Townsend, Pastor Grace Baptist Church Rev. Matthew Kirk Minister of Youth Guess Road Baptist Church Rev. Feng Jiao, Pastor Chapel Hill Chinese Church Rev. Ron Cumbie, Ephesus Baptist Church Rev. Phillip Mumford Berea Baptist Church W E L C O M E Rev. Michael Poole Calvary Baptist Church Ms. Christie Sullivan Secretary Ridgecrest Baptist Church F A R E W E L L Dr. John E. Saunders, Jr. Director of Missions Yates Baptist Association Mrs. Anne Kellam, Secretary Ridgecrest Baptist Church
Cost: $60 (Includes golf & lunch) Format: Superball-Shotgun Start REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2014 NO REGISTRATION AT GOLF COURSE (CHECK-IN ONLY!) Call the YBA Resource Center for more information: 919-489-3396 or visit our website: www.yatesba.com This regional conference is from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and includes lunch and conference materials including The Story Guide Leader Kit. This kit contains The Story Guide Primer Edition (Workbook), Leader Notes (Booklet), helpful resources such as DVD Media Disc (Presentation/Videos), The Story Bible and access code to: TheStoryTraining.com. The total cost is $20 per church leader. Additional guests from your church are welcome to attend for $10 per person and includes lunch and The Story Primer Guide. To register, go to: www.ncbaptist.org Led by Glenda Reece, nationally known ESL teacher & author. Thursday & Friday, Oct. 9-10; 6:30-9:00pm (snacks provided) Saturday, Oct. 11; 8:30am-4:30pm (Cont. breakfast & lunch) Cost: $35 - per person To register, send payment to Yates Baptist Association PO Box 52381, Durham, NC 27717-2381 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 6, 2014 This workshop will give you NAMB Certification to teach ESL. Attendance to all sessions is required in order to receive certification. BROWSE HEALTHHEALTH-CARE STATIONS Pharmacist Social Workers Dietician Physical Therapist Duke Alzheimer s Support Medicare + SeniorPharmAssist Infection Prevention Nurses-Blood Pressure Checks Duke Psychiatry: Depression, Memory, and Insomnia And the NEW RESOURCE CENTER FREE (A light lunch will be provided) NO RSVP
As you know, Dr. John Saunders has resigned as Director of Missions for YBA and on October 1, 2014, he will begin his new position as Executive Director for the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association in Roanoke, VA. John has faithfully served the Yates Baptist Association since November 15, 1994 (almost 20 years). His vision for our churches, his leadership, love for the Lord and burden to reach the lost in the Durham area have been essential to the many missions and ministries of this association. He will be missed but we pray God s blessings on him and his family as they minister in Roanoke. We are planning a farewell gathering for John and Sally on Sunday, September 14 from 2:00 4:00 p.m. at Yates Baptist Church, 2819 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707. This will be a floating reception with an official Associational presentation being made at 3:00 p.m. We invite you and others from your church to attend. In order to help us to plan for this event, please call or email Teresa Dotson to RSVP by Friday, September 12 (919-489-3396 or tdotson5@frontier.com). If you are unable to attend but would like to send in a card or farewell greeting, please mail it to Yates Baptist Association, PO Box 52381, Durham, NC 27717. We will compile these along with any cards brought to the reception and present them to John and Sally in a special basket. Jeff McCarthy, Moderator Steve Couch, Moderator-Elect SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 1... Labor Day (YBA Resource Center Closed) 8... Associational Leadership Team 9... Prime Time @ Rose of Sharon 10... Personnel Committee 14... Farewell Reception for John Saunders (2-4pm at Yates Baptist Church) 16... Annual Meeting Planning Committee 16... Rules of Engagement @Rose of Sharon 18... Public Relations Committee 20... Baptist Men s Golf Tournament 21... OCC Prison Ministry (Mt. Hermon) 24... Finance Committee North Carolina Baptist Secretaries Association Conference Embracing the Seasons of Our Lives November 3-5, 2014 Lifeway Ridgecrest Conference Center Cost $220 (Includes Membership Fee, Conference Fee, Room & Meals) Keynote Speaker: Mrs. Marilynn Chadwick A group will be carpooling from YBA. For more information, call 919-489-3396, or email Teresa Dotson at tdotson5@frontier.com. Cedar Fork - PT Church Musician/ Director of Music needed See our website for job description: www.yatesba.com. For more information, call Pat O Brien at 919-616-1513 or Don Bean at 919-599-2497. Cresset - Beth Moore Live Simulcast Sat., Sept 13, 9:15am - 4:15pm Tickets: $25 For more info email cressetwomen@gmail.com Durham Memorial FT Minister of Discipleship and Children See our website for job description: www.yatesba.com. For more information or to submit a resume, contact the Personnel Committee, Durham Memorial Baptist Church, 133 Robbins Road, Durham, NC 27703; Call: 919-596-7350 or email: pastor@durhammemorial.org Edgewood - Beth Moore Live Simulcast Sat., Sept 13, 8:30am - 4:30pm Cost: $20 (purchase ticket at lifeway.com Lunch: on your own or bring a bag lunch For more info call 919-471-2664 Edgewood - Part-Time Pianist For more information, call 919-471-2664. Ephesus - PT Worship Leader/ Musician Needed Visit www.ephesusbaptistchurch.org for a full job description. Email resume to ephesussecretary@gmail.com Attn. Personnel Committee. OCTOBER CALENDAR 9-11... ESL Training @ Yates BC 13... Associational Leadership Team 13... Missions & Ministry Team 14... Annual Meeting Planning Committee 16... Sr. Health Support of the Triangle 16... Public Relations Committee 19... OCC Prison Ministry (Red Mountain) 22... Finance Committee 28... Annual Meeting @ Ebenezer 30... The Story Regional Training CHURCH BULLETIN BOARD Continued Rose of Sharon - Part-Time Children s Minister Needed. For more info, call 919-477-3993 or send resume to ROSBC 4109 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27712. Yates - FREE Women s Ministry Event An Evening with Gwen Smith Tuesday, Sept 9 at 7:00 pm For more information, call BeeBee Thomas at 919-698-9640 or email beebeethomas56@gmail.com YBA FOOD PANTRY PROVIDERS 3RD QUARTER (JULY-SEPT) Calvary, Cheek Heights, Durham Memorial, Faith, Glenn School Road, Gorman, Grace, Great Faith, Iglesia Cristiana Emanuel, Leesville Road, North Durham, Plainview, Red Mountain, Ridgecrest 4TH QUARTER (OCT-DEC) Angier Avenue, Antioch, Berea, Bethesda, Calvander, Cedar Fork, Edgewood, Gateway, Hope Valley, Lowe s Grove, Olive Branch, Page Road, Park View, Sunrise, The Summit YATES BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, 4800 GARRETT ROAD, PO BOX 52381, DURHAM, NC 27717-2381 919-489-3396 www.yatesba.com yatesbapt@frontier.com
ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONS 2014 CHURCHES JULY TO DATE Angier Avenue $ 372.20 $ 372.20 Antioch $ - $ 400.00 Bahama $ 1,465.32 $ 5,217.94 Bells $ 415.98 $ 3,075.20 Berea $ - $ 1,715.00 Bethesda $ - $ - Braggtown $ - $ 2,589.20 Calvandar Crossing $ - $ 100.00 Calvary $ 447.33 $ 2,896.65 Cedar Fork $ 149.40 $ 1,205.54 Chapel Hill Chinese Christian $ - $ - Cheek Heights $ - $ - City of Joy $ - $ - Cresset $ 75.00 $ 533.31 Dayspring $ - $ - Durham Memorial $ 501.61 $ 4,497.76 DM Spanish Mission $ - $ - Ebenezer $ 83.33 $ 583.31 Edgewood $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 Ephesus $ 400.00 $ 1,000.00 Faith $ 334.78 $ 2,328.69 Faith Community $ - $ - Farrington Road $ 250.00 $ 1,750.00 First Hillsborough $ 889.08 $ 3,072.22 Gateway $ 695.55 $ 4,565.91 Glenn School Road $ - $ 1,146.65 Gorman $ 260.00 $ 1,810.00 Gospel $ 195.45 $ 288.32 Grace $ - $ - Great Faith $ - $ - Grey Stone $ 498.06 $ 3,325.16 Guess Road $ 743.37 $ 5,291.12 Hanmaum Church $ - $ 700.00 Harvest Mission $ - $ 376.00 HillSong $ - $ - Hope Valley $ 833.34 $ 5,833.38 ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONS 2014 ~ Continued CHURCHES JULY TO DATE Immanuel $ 253.87 $ 1,935.34 Immanuel Hispanic $ - $ - Japanese Ministry $ - $ - Journey $ - $ - LaCosecha $ - $ 600.00 Lakewood $ - $ 182.33 Lawrence Road $ 366.49 $ 2,968.91 Leesville Road $ - $ 600.00 LifeZone $ 133.00 $ 931.00 Lowe's Grove $ 1,637.52 $ 1,637.52 Lystra $ - $ - Mt. Carmel $ 440.20 $ 1,295.58 Mt. Carmel Hispanic $ - $ - Mt. Gilead $ - $ 2,808.96 Mt. Hermon $ - $ 1,356.70 Mt. Moriah $ 300.00 $ 600.00 Mt. Pisgah $ - $ 600.00 New Freedom $ - $ 400.00 New Jerusalem $ 825.00 $ 1,650.00 North Durham $ - $ - Olive Branch $ - $ - Page Road $ - $ 50.00 Park View $ 156.25 $ 1,093.75 Plainview $ 257.00 $ 1,947.00 Red Mountain $ - $ - Ridgecrest $ 414.77 $ 1,925.29 Rose of Sharon $ - $ 3,929.00 Sunrise $ 200.00 $ 1,400.00 Temple $ 281.00 $ 1,550.00 The Summit $ 41.67 $ 291.69 Triangle Pointe $ 120.00 University $ 250.00 Yates $ 2,157.81 $ 9,745.21 TOTALS $ 19,074.38 $ 97,541.84 FINANCIAL UPDATE Monthly Budget Needs From Churches: $ 17,098.92 Receipts This Month From Churches: $ 19,074.38 Receipts From Churches To Date: $ 97,541.84 Budget Needs From Churches To Date: $119,692.42 Difference: $ (22,150.58)