On The Line Christmas Wish List Baytown Boys Shelter Stocking Stuffers/Small hand held games Etch Sketch-Rubik s Cube, playing cards, deodorant, candy, plastic wrist watches, boxers, Yo-Yo, socks, body spray (only plastic containers), lotion, dominos, gels Individual Gifts Youth/Adult small, medium, & large, Christian Spanish music, Color by Number, Sketch Pads//Charcoal pencils, board games, puzzles, soccer balls, table top foosball, PG Spanish movies, pajama sets, socks with patterns, jersey-soccer, house slippers, shirts, shorts, soft throw blankets, beanie hats, gloves, jackets, hats, sun glasses Financial donations accepted by cash or check payable to San Jacinto Baptist Association. The boys will receive the stockings and gifts Christmas morning. Please bring unwrapped gifts to SJBA Mission Center by 12/12/16 December 2016 Volume XXXIX No. 12 Would like to invite You to the Christmas Open House Thursday December 8, 2016 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. L. Lee Walker Mission Center 1020 Birdsong, Baytown TX San Jacinto Baptist Association is a community of churches uniting believers to reflect Christ through encouragement, education and resources in making disciples for the glory of God s Kingdom.
Something To Think About Randy Gilchrist, Executive Director It is time for personal confession; I like Christmas! Yes, I am one of those people who cannot wait until after Thanksgiving to begin decorating to celebrate Christmas. By the time Thanksgiving comes, most of our decorations are up and ready to go. Please understand that Thanksgiving is a very special time for our family to get together and a time for giving thanks to our Heavenly Father for all of His blessings. But then every day is a day of giving thanks to our Lord for what He has done, what He is doing, and what He will do in the days to come. My hope for you is your Thanksgiving is filled with gratitude to the Lord and much love and family time. As we approach Christmas this year and every year, in the midst of all the beauty of the lights and the joy of giving to one another let us remember the real reason for the season. It was according to God s timing that Jesus was sent to earth to be born of a virgin. That He was raised to understand and live according to Jewish law. Ultimately He completed His God given mission of paying the price for mankind s disobedience toward God by willingly sacrificing His life on our behalf that we could have a personal relationship with God through Him. May each person who reads this have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS. Lake Tomahawk News Patrick Flowers, Camp Manager Look at what s happening at Lake Tomahawk! New Evergreen Dorm For the Common Good Carey. D. Froelich, Associate Director for Church Enrichment ESV John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Perhaps it is because the nativity has (almost) become commercialized that my favorite Christmas account is this entire report from John. To me, his account magnifies the idea that Jesus came in fulfillment of God s promise. To understand Christ as Word (Logos) and Creator and Life and Light made flesh reminds me that his birth story is simply the beginning of Jesus earthly ministry. It helps me remember that the joy of Bethlehem led to the agony of the cross and the glory of the resurrection. I pray that this Christmas season guides you to both his cradle and his throne. Please note two significant events planned in February 2017. The Pastor-Deacon Workshop originally scheduled in early November has been rescheduled on February 11. Dr. Terry Coy will be leading us in A Flight Plan for the 21 st Century and will provide help in setting a direction for the church. The Saturday morning seminar at the SJBA Mission Center will include a continental breakfast and an important time discussion for the leaders of the church. SJBA will also sponsor a Senior Life Conference on February 25 at First Baptist, Baytown. Participants will have an opportunity to choose 4 sessions from among 8 choices that address a spectrum of issues facing senior adults, their children, and caregivers. Registration for both events is through the office. New Lakeside Pavilion New Walkway to the Bungalows Joy to the World I Heard the Bells Away in a Manger The Birthday of the King Senior Life Ministry Carol Sing Dec. 13th ~ 10:30 am hosted at Nueva Vida, Baytown (at Wooster Baptist Church) 7007 Bayway Dr Baytown, TX 77520 Bring a finger food to share.
San Jacinto Baptist Association 2016 Holiday Services in Our Churches Baytown Date Time Cost Choir Program Cedar Bayou Dec 10 7:00 p.m. None Adult Christmas Program Dec 11 10:15 am None Adult Christmas Program Dec 24 6:00 p.m. None Candlelight Service Fisher Road Dec 11 6:00 p.m. The Real Christmas Story From the Manger to the Cross Dec 24 6:00 p.m. None Adult Christmas Eve Service with Silent Communion Memorial Sterling Campus Dec 11 10:45 a.m. None Adult Dec 24 5:00 p.m. None Candlelight Lord s Supper Service Wooster Dec 11 10:45 a.m. None All Bringing Home Christmas Channelview Memorial Dec 18 10:45 a.m. None Children s Christmas Program Dec 24 10:45 a.m. None All Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec 25 10:45 a.m. None All Christmas Day Service Crosby Community Dec 2-3 6:00-9:00 p.m. None Bethlehem Village Drive-thru Dec 4 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. None Bethlehem Village Drive-thru Dec 24 5:00 p.m. None Christmas Eve Service Dec 25 10:50 a.m. None Christmas Day Service First Dec 4 6:00 p.m. None Hanging of the Green I Have Seen the Light Christmas Choir Musical Dec 11 9am & 10:30am None Adult/Child Musical Christmas! We Remember, Rejoice, Worship Dec 24 5:00 & 6:30 p.m. None Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Highlands First Dec 11 6:00 p.m. None Children A Not So Silent Night Dec 18 10:45 a.m. None Adult Adult Christmas Worship Musical Dec 14 6:30 p.m. None Children A Night in Bethlehem for children ages 3 5th grade Northside Dec 11 6:00 p.m. None All Christmas Program led by Gene Littlejohn La Porte Bayshore Dec 18 10:30 a.m. None Live Nativity The Living Nativity Dec 24 5:00 p.m. None Christmas Eve Service First Dec 24 6:00 p.m. None Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (No Nursery) Dec 25 10:45 a.m. None Adult Christmas Service (No Nursery and No Childrens Church) Pasadena South Avenue Dec 11 5:00 p.m. None Children Jesus Means Christmas to Me, punch/cookies w/santa Dec 18 10:45 a.m. None Adult Celebration Choir One Small Child Dec 24 6:00 p.m. None Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Rio Grande Valley Mission Trip December 2-4 Help is needed on the mission trip to the Valley, December 2-4, 2016 to Iglesia Bautista Ebenezer in Hidalgo, Texas. This is a great missions opportunity for everyone, including families to teach children about mission work and helping others come to a saving personal relationship with Christ. Schedule ~ it is a six hour trip to Harlingen, Texas. Friday: On the Road to McAllen (for those leaving on Friday). Saturday Morning: Door to Door Surveying. Saturday Afternoon: Block Party at the Church. Saturday Evening: Collapse at Hotel. Sunday Morning: Lead Bible Study and Worship. Sunday After Church: Hot Dogs and Distributing Stockings. Sunday Afternoon: Return to Home. Sunday Night: Celebrate the Victories. If you are interested in going or want more information, please call the Association office at 281.422.3604 or email us at sjba@sanjacintobaptist.com
San Jacinto Baptist Association Physical Address: 1020 Birdsong, Baytown, TX 77521 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1533, Baytown, TX 77522-1533 Executive Director... Dr. Randy Gilchrist Associate Director Church Enrichment... Dr. Carey Froelich Baptist Student Ministry Director... David Brumbelow Administrative Assistant... Suzi Ronning Financial Ministry Assistant... Tara Dodds E-mail: sjba@sanjacintobaptist.com Web site: www.sanjacintobaptist.com 281.422.3604 phone / 281.427.6292 fax Lake Tomahawk (LT) Director... Pat Flowers Lake Tomahawk Operations Supervisor... Bryan Dickens LT Administrative Assistant/Reservations... Angie Dickens LT Food Service... Loyce Flowers San Jacinto Baptist Association Nonprofit Org. P.O. Box 1533 U.S. Postage Paid Baytown, TX 77522-1533 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Baytown, TX Permit No. 137 Birthdays 12/05... Kent Reep, Central Baytown 12/06... AI Smith, Cypress Pt Huffman 12/08... B.L. Worsham, Second La Porte 12/13... Ryan Gilchrist, Dell Dale Chv. 12/16... Windell Gill, First La Porte 12/19... Ken Buck, First Huffman 12/21... Noe Izaguirre Sr., Eben-ezer Houston 12/22... Justin Cross, First Crosby 12/26... Rusty Fuller, First Mt. Belvieu 12/30... Will King, Memorial Baytown Church Anniversaries 12/8/1991... David Brumbelow, Northside Hgh. 12/31/2001... Noe Izaguirre Sr., Eben-ezer Houston 12/11/2006... Pat Flowers, Lake Tomahawk 12/9/2007... Bill Yowell, First Baytown 12/2/2009... John Torres, Lighthouse 12/10/2012... Jason Havner, Memorial Pasadena Tell Lee College students you know about Thursday lunches at the BSM for $1. Thanks to the following churches for providing the Lee College BSM lunch. December 1... Northside Baytown December 8... Emanuel Baytown January 19... Coady Baytown Folks N Facts Fellowships African American Pastors Fellowship will meet Monday, December 5 at 9:00 am at the IHOP Garth Road in Baytown. Ministers Fellowship will meet Thursday, December 8, at 9:00 a.m. at Mission Center prior to the SJBA Open House at 10:00 am. Office Closures SJBA Mission Center will be closed December 23 thru January 2 in observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays. SJBA Lake Tomahawk office will be closed December 21 thru January 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays. Merry Christmas!
Senior Life Conference February 25, 2017 Cost is $15 per person First Baptist Church, 505 Rollingbrook, Baytown Breakout Session Topics for Seniors, their Children, and/or their Caregivers Planning for End of Life What s involved with memorials and funerals; ways to help and support your family by planning in advance. Presenter Chris Navarre; Director, Navarre Funeral Home Keeping Your Family Out of Court/Estate Planning The handling and passing of what you own; having your wishes carried out while living and at death; answering questions about wills, financial and medical powers of attorney, trusts, medical directives and other issues. Presenter Steve Don Carlos; Attorney, Reid, Strickland & Gillette. Dementia/Alzheimer s - Is there a difference? Understand the issues affecting the individual as well as the family, what to expect plus the unexpected; what should you do and how do you handle it. Presenter Travis Bolt; Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer s Association Having the Other Talk How to begin the conversation with your parents or your children concerning wishes for health care, long term care and end of life issues. Presenter Clara Monroe, Pro-Act Counseling The Sandwich Act Balance children, grandchildren, jobs, and parents while caring for yourself. How do you handle changing roles with your parent? Presenter Tara Warner, Pro-Act Counseling All By Myself Learning to live after losing a spouse. Presenter Mary Helen McFerren Casseday, Pro-Act Counseling When You Can t Live by Yourself - Nursing homes, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, home care The difference between these, how to choose and when to choose. Presenter Steve Andriko, author of The Road Map to Senior Care. Security, Scams and Identity Theft. Home security and how to protect yourself from scams and identity theft. Presenter Stewart Beasley, Crime Prevention Officer, Baytown Police Department
Senior Life Conference REGISTRATION FORM February 25, 2017 Cost is $15 per person First Baptist Church, 505 Rollingbrook, Baytown Copy as needed for multiple registrations Cut and return to San Jacinto Baptist Association, P.O. Box 1533, Baytown, TX 77522-1533 by February 13 Make check for $15 per person payable to San Jacinto Baptist Association Name: Address/City/Zip: Contact Phone: Church/City: Email: Check one topic per session you will attend: Session 1 Session 2 Planning for End of Life All By Myself Keeping Your Family Out of Court/Estate Planning The Sandwich Act The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer's When You Can t Live by Yourself Having the Other Talk Security, Scams, Identity Theft Session 3 Session 4 Planning for End of Life All By Myself Keeping Your Family Out of Court/Estate Planning The Sandwich Act The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer's When You Can t Live by Yourself Having the Other Talk Security, Scams, Identity Theft Schedule (Session 1 and 3 are repeats. Session 2 and 4 are repeats) 8:00 a.m. Registration/Coffee & Light Snacks 8:30 9:10 a.m. Opening General Session 9:15 10:00 a.m. Breakout Session 1 10:10 10:55 a.m. Breakout Session 2 10:55 11:15 a.m. Break/Snacks 11:15 Noon Breakout Session 3 12:10 12:55 p.m. Breakout Session 4 1:00 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Expo Visit with presenters at Expo type tables