The A P u b l i c a t i o n o f T h r e e R i v e r s B a p t i s t A s s o c i a t i o n Current Volume No. 5 Issue 4 Three Rivers Baptist Association 4305 Locust Hill Road Taylors, SC 29687 Mailing Address PO Box 215 Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (864) 834-9635 Office Hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 am 5:00 pm Friday 8:30 am 1:00 pm 8:30 am 1:00 pm Together... for His Mission and Glory In this issue SS training Executive Committee mtg. Paige update Thank you from Jacksons NGU open house WMU meeting Marriage conference Church bus /van inspection Looking ahead Men s Conference Freshman Connect Ministry partners Birthdays July August 2017 Sunday School Leadership Training Fairview Baptist Church Saturday, August 12th 9:00-12:00 noon Training is for teachers, assistants, substitutes, and those interested in serving in Sunday School. Breakout Sessions Officers: Bobby Howard-Discipleship, SCBC Adults: Tommy Comer-Assoc. Pastor, FBC Gaffney Students: Bart Cook-Student Pastor, Riverland Hills Children: Jenny Provin-Kids Director, North Rock Hill Preschool: Sheree Bagley-Preschool Director, Brushy Creek Please call Fairview Baptist Church at (864) 877-1881 to register.
Church Bus & Van Inspection Tuesday, July 25, 2017. 10:00 AM TRBA Mission Center Please join us for a Passenger Carrier Safety Day at the Three Rivers Baptist Association on July 25, 2017. This is a chance to meet with the State Transport Police and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to gain an understanding of what laws and regulations apply to the use of Passenger Carrier Vehicles. There will be a safety meeting beginning at 10:00 AM. State Transport Police Personnel will be available throughout the event to answer any questions that arise. They believe that working with you, allows them to have the greatest impact on highway safety. Through this event they hope to open the lines of communication and forge stronger partnerships as we strive to prevent collisions and save lives on South Carolina s roads. State Transport Police Officers will conduct North American Level 1 inspections on the passenger carrier vehicles in attendance. Vehicles that pass the North American Level 1 inspection with no critical violations shall be issued a CVSA decal. Critical Vehicle Inspection Items Brake Systems Cargo Securement Coupling Devices Exhaust Systems Lighting Devices (Headlamps, stop lamps, turn signals and lamps/flags on projecting loads Steering Mechanisms Suspensions Tires Van and open-top trailer bodies Wheels, rims and hubs Windshield wipers Buses, motor coaches, passenger vans or other passenger carrying vehicles - emergency exits / electrical cables and systems in engine and battery compartments / seating Please call the TRBA office at (864) 834-9635 to register. Executive Committee Meeting Thursday, August 31, 2017 10:00 AM TRBA Mission Center This is one of the most important meetings. We will be voting on the 2018 ministry budget and leadership team We will also vote on 2018 vision and ministry plan. Each church may send 2 representatives, 1 being the pastor if possible. Fall Spanish Classes beginning Monday, September 11, 2017 TRBA office Professor: Mrs. Karen Bradley Cost: $35.00 for new students $20.00 for returning students Call the TRBA office to register.
Upcoming Events North Greenville University Freshman Connect Saturday, August 19, 2017 4:00-6:00 PM Students begin arriving at NGU in August and will be looking for a church where they can connect, grow and serve. We want them to meet you and know what God is doing in your church. This exciting event includes games, music, food and displays by churches. Bring volunteers from your church to meet students. Bring tables, tent, chairs, banners, etc. for your display Be there early to set up (between 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm) Bring give-aways that students will enjoy candy, Ramen noodles, snacks, small packs of laundry detergent Bring information about your church to give students. Plan an activity to engage students at your display. Perhaps register students for a PRIZE so you can get their contact information and follow up with another invitation to visit your church. Let TRBA know if you want to reserve your space for your church. Call Tom Capps at (864) 915-5852 for more information.
TRBA honors TRBA welcomed Dr. Gene Fant, New President of NGU at Pastor s Meeting June 27, 2017 TRBA Commissioned Rev. Bennie Durham as he begins his new ministry as the first full-time Chaplain for the Greenville County Sheriff s Office TRBA Annual Celebration October 7, 2017 Taylors First Taylors, SC Save the Date Ministers & Wives Christmas Dinner November 30, 2017 Cannon Center Pastors & Wives Retreat January 26-27, 2018 Bonclarken Conference Center Thank you note from Ron Jackson, speaker at Senior Adult Revival: Karen and I are so grateful for everyone who participated in the Three Rivers Baptist Association Senior Adult Revival. We thank the Lord for the generous love offering that was given to our ministry, Parson s Pantry, Inc. 100% of your contribution will go to help needy pastors, widows of pastors and married ministerial students. Please pray for the ministry that the lord will continue to use it to help His servants in need. Since the start of the work, the Lord has provided the resources for is to help 805 needy families with more than $750,000. Praise the Lord and thank you for your help! We appreciate Randy Bradley, Tom Capps and Stephen Cannon for their support and help! Once again, thank you for all you did to help others! Yours In His Service, Ron and Karen Jackson WMU Fall Leadership Training Saturday, August 26, 2017 9:30-11:30 AM TRBA Mission Center Update on Paige Paige is still at home recovering from her surgery and is doing well. She is looking forward to coming back to work in the next couple of weeks if possible. Please continue to remember Paige in prayer for strength and continued healing.
Ministry Partners Name May June YTD Name May June YTD Abner Creek $334.33 $240.82 $1,805.36 Lyman First $400.00 $400.00 $2,400.00 Airport $- $- $- Manatial De Vida $52.02 $37.23 $240.78 Apalache $1,572.81 $1,306.96 $8,365.81 Marietta First $1,861.84 $1,460.80 $10,804.32 Belvue $- $- $- Milford $- $1,237.46 $1,237.46 Berea First $- $3,611.59 $12,171.09 Mount Pleasant $75.00 $75.00 $450.00 Betania $- $- $420.00 Mountain Creek $1,658.00 $1,153.00 $7,668.00 Blue Ridge $368.90 $- $1,404.29 Mountain Hill $100.00 $100.00 $600.00 Burnsview $- $2,556.84 $8,804.96 Mount Lebanon $350.00 $700.00 $2,100.00 Cambodian Church $60.00 $- $150.00 New Liberty $205.80 $108.65 $916.93 Camp Creek $- $100.00 $200.00 North Fork $- $300.00 $300.00 Clearview $833.34 $- $2,083.35 Northwest $251.37 $- $985.45 Cleveland First $175.00 $175.00 $1,050.00 Northwood $188.48 $106.62 $833.10 Cox Chapel $389.94 $- $1,143.62 Old Fashioned $- $- $- Cross Plains $150.00 $150.00 $900.00 Oneal $300.00 $- $900.00 Cross Roads $250.00 $250.00 $1,500.00 Pebble Creek $- $- $2,228.23 Double Springs $675.00 $- $3,375.00 Pelham First $640.61 $754.38 $3,828.15 Duncan First $803.42 $491.32 $4,706.66 People's $- $- $- Ebenezer Welcome $- $1,137.56 $2,614.83 Pleasant Grove $200.00 $200.00 $6,150.00 Echo Hills $50.00 $50.00 $200.00 Pleasant Hill $- $250.00 $1,250.00 East Church $- $- $- Providence $- $- $- El Bethel $250.00 $250.00 $1,500.00 Reedy River $- $- $932.16 Enoree $- $- $750.00 Reidville $493.00 $321.00 $2,101.00 Fairview $2,115.71 $1,174.06 $9,859.32 Renfrew $50.00 $50.00 $300.00 First Korean $- $- $750.00 Riverside $250.00 $250.00 $1,500.00 Foothills $175.00 $175.00 $1,050.00 Rock Springs $- $- $- Forestville $900.00 $900.00 $5,400.00 Second $84.00 $42.00 $210.00 Freedom Fellowship $300.00 $300.00 $1,800.00 Shiloh $361.06 $256.81 $1,835.05 Friendship/Greer $200.00 $200.00 $1,000.00 Slater $161.40 $- $1,341.94 Friendship/Marietta $75.00 $75.00 $375.00 Southside $- $- $- Gap Creek $333.70 $364.60 $1,967.12 St. Johns $100.00 $100.00 $600.00 Gowensville $2,087.62 $- $6,807.10 Taylors First $1,666.67 $1,666.67 $10,000.02 Grace $79.20 $82.42 $628.40 The Church at Blue Ridge $- $319.00 Grace Place $- $- $- The Church at Cherrydale $100.00 $100.00 $600.00 Greer First $700.00 $- $2,100.00 The Church at Greer Station $60.00 $60.00 $240.00 Groveland $50.00 $50.00 $300.00 Tigerville $206.67 $248.99 $919.55 Heritage Chapel $195.66 $161.04 $986.91 TR First $- $320.04 $1,361.05 Highland $- $- $305.36 TR Community Church $50.00 $105.00 $305.00 Hillcrest $- $- $150.00 Trinity Way $150.00 $150.00 $900.00 His Vineyard $1,645.74 $750.00 $4,500.42 Tyger $- $796.14 $1,568.14 Holly Springs $1,666.66 $833.33 $4,999.98 Victor $330.76 $- $1,828.46 Lake Cooley $675.00 $337.50 $2,025.00 Walnut Grove $250.00 $250.00 $1,500.00 Latigo $- $- $- Washington $1,666.00 $- $4,998.00 Lifesong $- $- $- Total $31,906.57 $28,481.92 $184,027.21 Lima $50.00 $50.00 $300.00 Locust Hill $1,671.86 $1,109.09 $9,325.84
TRBA Staff Dr. Randy Bradley Director of Missions randy@threeriversba.org Rev. Tom Capps Mission Ministries Director tom@threeriversba.org Mrs. Denise Sudduth Administrative Assistant denise@threeriversba.org Ms. Paige Andrews Ministry Assistant paige@threeriversba.org Visit us at: www.threeriversba.org JULY BIRTHDAYS 1 Ethan Dean Abner Creek 1 Ken Hall Duncan First 3 Claude McIntosh Northwest 5 Eddie Capps Shiloh 6 Amy Baker Abner Creek 10 Angie Hudgins Marietta First 14 Terri Paris Fairview 15 Allison Grubbs Washington 15 Johnny Larrabee Pebble Creek 15 Ken Forrester Forestville 16 Emily Hoffman Greer Station 19 Paul Manous Hillcrest 19 Kevin Batson Taylors First 19 Kate Durham Fairview 22 Terry Greene Pleasant Hill 25 Lana Ogle Abner Creek 25 Paul Jimenez Taylors First 28 Eric Sinclair TR Comm Church AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 2 Emily Dean Abner Creek 3 Tommy Wallace North Fork 11 David Cline Taylors First 12 Becci Owens Forestville 12 Bill Tyler Riverside 12 Scott Norman Taylors First 17 Retta Durham Marietta First 17 Ruth Anne Catoe Slater 18 Denise Sudduth TRBA 19 Rosa Manous Hillcrest 20 Ryan Burns Fairview 26 Brian Richardson Clearview 26 Eddie Leopard Fairview 28 Joshua Ballentine El Bethel 31 Linda Bell Lyman First PO Box 215 Travelers Rest, SC 29640 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage P A I D Permit No. 22