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The Vision

Issue 23, No. 6 September 2010

A publication of West Florida Baptist Association, a non-profit religious ministry.

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Look at the Past...Plan for the Future

In November of 1847 the West Florida Baptist Association was organized. At that time it included 6 Florida Counties and 1 Alabama County. In 1884 there were 28 Churches reporting to the West Florida Association's Annual Meeting. Today all of the Churches served by WFBA except 1 are in Washington County with that 1 being just inside Jackson County. Currently we have a total of 18 Churches reporting to the Annual Meeting with a combined membership of 4,591.

September 30 brings to a close the 2009-10 Associational Year. We have, at the close of this year, 5 mission ministries sponsored directly through the Association. These ministries are made possible because of the support of all the Churches that make up our Association. This is a good time to say "Thank You" to our Churches for your support. We are not just talking about financial support, although that is important. We are also talking about the many who volunteer their time to come and help carry on these missions.

It has been a good year and the Lord has blessed as he always does. As we begin to prepare for the Annual Fall Session, I want to remind the Churches to start thinking about the information for their Annual Church Profile (ACP). This information is important. It helps us to evaluate our progress and gives us an opportunity to work on our weak spots. It is also a good time to begin thinking about electing your messengers for the Annual Meeting. It is important that each Church have their alloted number of messengers because these folks constitute the voting body of our Association. Church participation, or lack there of, determines to a great extent the kind of Association we have.

This year we are offering space to all our Churches to display the individual mission and ministry happenings that have been going on in each congregation. We encourage every Church to contact the Associational office and tell us you will be providing a display for others to browse prior to this year's Annual Meeting. The Annual Fall Session will be hosted by Shiloh Baptist on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. The evening will begin with dinner at 5:30pm and our meeting session will convene at 6:30pm. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Rick Elligson from the Baptist College of Florida. Please make plans to join us. Again, thanks for all the support. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Fall Session. -- Alcus Brock, Director of Missions

2010 VBS

Attention Churches!!!

Don't forget to complete your 2010 VBS Report for the State Convention. Please send a copy to the Associational office as well at

1641 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, Florida 32428

August 2010 In Brief
2          Chipley Ministerial Fellowship Mtg @ 11:30am @ Hospital Cafeteria
2          Pregnancy Center Board Mtg @ 2:30pm @ PFC Chipley
4          Baptist Men's Planning Mtg @ 6am @ Bear's BBQ
19        Washington County Chamber of Commerce Mtg @ 7:15am @ WHTC
21        YOU (Youth Outreach United) @ 6:30pm @ Vernon Community Ctr
23        WFBA Council Mtg @ 1:30pm @ WF Office
25-29 D-NOW Weekend (see schedule below)
31        WFBA Executive Com Mtg @ 7pm @ WF Office

Important Notes -

Individual Churches are responsible for ...

organizing their mega relay teams.
organizing their mission projects and seeing they are accomplished.
providing host homes for Friday & Saturday nights.
providing their small group leaders for Bible studies.

Make checks payable to WFBA and drop off or mail to

1641 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, Florida 32428

NO LATER THAN August 2.

For more information call Stacey Bowen at 326-6497.

2010 D-NOW Weekend

August 25-29, 2010

Speaker: Bill Stanley

Cost: $50 per student

Schedule

Wednesday, 25th

7:30pm - Youth rally at CHS

Concert: KJ52 "Stuck in the 80's" (Wear your D-Now T-shirts)

Thursday, 26th

6:30pm - Mega Relay at CHS Practice Field

Friday, 27th

7pm = Youth rally at CHS @ 7pm

8:30pm - depart for Host Homes

10pm - Session 1 at Host Homes

Saturday, 28th

10am - Rally at CHS Auditorium

11am - Session 2

12 noon - Lunch

1pm - Mission Projects

5pm - Dinner

7:15pm - Rally at CHS Auditorium

10pm - Session 3

Sunday, 29th

9am - D-Now Sunday School at CHS

10am - Worship Services at individual Churches

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee conducts business for the Association between the Fall and Spring Sessions meeting quarterly on the last Tuesday during the months of November, February, May and August.. Its membership consists of all Associational Officers, Standing Committee Chairmen and Staff, as well as, the pastor and one elected layperson from each church. Quarterly reports are given on all the Associational missions and ministries. Any other business that falls within the authority of the committee, as stated in our Constitution and By-Laws, is conducted as necessary. Items of business from this committee are reported to the Fall and Spring Sessions as necessary.

NEXT MEETING

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7pm @ WF Office

(2011 Budget Meeting)

September 2010 In Brief
1       Baptist Men's Planning Mtg @ 6:00am @ Bear's BBQ
5-12 Maguire State Missions Week of Prayer and Offering
6       Labor Day -- OFFICE CLOSED
7       Prayer Seminar with Rick Shepherd @ 7pm @ WFBA Office
13     Chipley Ministerial Fellowship Mtg @ 11:30am @ Hospital Cafeteria
16     Wash. Co. Chamber of Commerce Mtg @ 7:15am @ Patiloes
16     Pastor's Stewardship Training @ 10am @ WFBA Office
18-19 Camp Victory, Grades 4-6, Samson Alabama
22     "See You At The Pole" 2010
          Pastors & SS Director's Dinner @ 6:30pm, place to be announced
25     Jerry Obert Memorial Golf Tournament with Tee Off at 8am @ Dogwood Lakes Country Club

Baptist Men's Ministry News

The Baptist Men of West Florida Baptist Association are involved in a special ministry project greatly needed in our area. For this ministry they are seeking out those in the community who have needs that they are unable to meet. This could be most anything. This is where the Baptist Men come in by providing the labor force. Please be in prayer for this ministry and make your Church aware of it as well. Ask the Lord what He would have you give in assisting with needs in our community.

Helping to meet various needs in our community is an ongoing project the Baptist Men are happy to assist with. All funds raised will be used for the purposes of this ministry. If you would like to know more you may contact Bro. Sam Hagan at 850-326-0237 or attend one of our upcoming meetings.

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Monthly Planning Breakfast @ Bear's BBQ

on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6am

"Pray Like It Matters" -- Prayer Seminar

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7pm @ WF Office

Join us and Bro. Rick Shepherd, Director of Prayer & Spiritual Awakening Dept. of the Florida Baptist Convention, for this seminar on the saturation of our personal lives, our Churches and our communities with intensive prayer. Be prepared for the Holy Spirit to move in your heart and life as you listen to what Bro. Rick has to say on this matter of practicing intensive prayer. You may register for the seminar through our website at www.westfloridaba.org/newsevents, by email at wfba05@bellsouth.net or by calling 850-638-0182.

September 5-12, 2010

click this link http://www.flbaptist.org/tabid/657/Default.aspx

to watch a video on Maguire State Missions

Unlimited: God's Grace & Glory

Pastor's Stewardship Workshop

Today's troubled economic times may be God's blessings in disguise. Tap into the UNLIMITED rather than the limited potential available through faithful lifestyle stewardship. Innovative ways to strengthen tithing/giving and to develop faithful stewards will be presented at this year's Stewardship Meeting. This meeting is for Pastors and any Church Staff members the Pastor wishes to invite. A packet of material will be provided to all Pastors attending this workshop scheduled for...

Thursday, September 16, 2010
10am-Noon w/complimentary meal
West Florida Baptist Association office, 1641 Brickyard Rd, Chipley
Bro. Bill Montgomery will be the speaker

Make reservations by September 10, 2009 by calling 850-638-0182, emailing wfba05@bellsouth.net or using our online registration at www.westflorida.org under the News/Events tab.

Annual Children's Retreat

September 18-19, 2010

Camp Victory, Samson, Alabama

For Children Grades 4-6

Leaving on 18th @ 7:45am from Chipley First Baptist

Return on 19th @ around 2:00pm to Chipley First Baptist

$50 per child $45 per adult

Registration and money due September 6, 2010

More Info: 850-326-6497 or 850-415-0982

September 22, 2010

Do you ever feel alone on your campus?
Do you sometimes feel you’re the only Christian around?
Is it tough to reach out without standing out?
But your heart is to reach your friends for Christ, so what do you do?

Well, what if you gathered with other Christians around the flagpole at your school on the morning of September 22 and laid this petition before God, "Father, may Your will be done on my campus as it is in heaven”? What if all of you really meant that prayer? What if your youth pastor stood ready to help you make this a reality? How would that change your school? How would that change the lives of your friends and fellow students? See You at the Pole™ can provide a powerful connection between you and the other Christian students on your campus to pray and reach out all year long. Let See You at the Pole™ be a kick-off for you to truly make a difference this year. Take your place in history with millions of other students on this Global Day of Student Prayer.

October 2010 In Brief

4 Chipley Ministerial Fellowship Mtg @ 11:30am @ Hospital Cafeteria
6 Baptist Men's Planning Mtg @ 6am @ Bear's BBQ
21 Washington County Chamber of Commerce Mtg @ 7:15am @ WHTC
26 Annual Fall Session & Missions Emphasis @ 5:30pm @ Shiloh Baptist

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