2007 Annual Conference, Session 1

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• The Baptist Testimony - Volume 54 Number 6 June-July 2008

  6/23/2008 in Baptist Testimony, The Word Has It

  You can also download a PDF of the June-July 2008 Baptist Testimony (1.1 mb PDF; PC: Right click / MAC: Control click on the link and choose “Save As”) The Word Has It “Strengthen me according to Your word,” Psalm 119:28 Ken Floyd MARBC State Representative June’s Word:  “Exceeding” Ephesians 2:7 – “that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” The “exceeding” ministry of God in the life of His followers was the primary emphasis of this year’s MARBC Men’s Retreat, held on May 1-3 at beautiful Lake Ann Baptist Camp and Retreat Center near Traverse City.  Over 400 men enjoyed wonderful worship, challenging messages from God’s Word, encouraging fellowship, and great meals.  We were blessed to discover that this was the first MARBC retreat for several men.

• MARBC News & Notes - June-July 2008

  6/23/2008 in Baptist Testimony, MARBC News Notes

  You can also download a PDF of the June-July 2008 Baptist Testimony (1.1 mb PDF; PC: Right click / MAC: Control click on the link and choose “Save As”) From The Baptist Testimony - Volume 54 Number 6 June-July 2008 MARBC Talents for Christ Competition MARBC teenagers, parents, and churches gathered at South Baptist Church on Saturday, April 19, for the annual MARBC Talents for Christ competition.  Talents for Christ (TFC) helps teens in grades 9-12 to develop their God-given talents for ministry within the local church. It encourages students to prepare and to gain skill for serving the Lord.  Expanded competition for this year’s event included three new categories – Art and Media Design for individual competition and Vocal Duet for group competition.  Additionally an “

• Ken’s Road Report

  6/23/2008 in Baptist Testimony, Ken's Road Report

  June 8 First Baptist Church, Fenton June 14 The wedding ceremony of Allison Floyd and Taylor Helmick! June 22-27 GARBC Council of 18 meetings and Annual Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA June 29 Maranatha Baptist Church, Springfield, OH June 30-July 9 Vacation July 13 Montrose Baptist Church, …

• The Baptist Testimony - Volume 54 Number 5 May 2008

  5/28/2008 in Baptist Testimony, The Word Has It

  You can also download a PDF of the May 2008 Baptist Testimony (1 mb PDF; PC: Right click / MAC: Control click on the link and choose “Save As”) The Word Has It “Strengthen me according to Your word,” Psalm 119:28 Ken Floyd MARBC State Representative May’s Word:  “Care” As a young boy I was fascinated by the infant endeavors of the NASA space program.  I would sit mesmerized in front of our black and white television watching the grainy images of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs as scientists and adventurers sought to learn as much as they could about the “final frontier.”  In its early days, the space program and America’s participation in the “space race” with the Soviet Union captured our nation’s attention.  It was not unusual for hours of network coverage (which was the only TV coverage in those days) to be devoted to the preparations of launching astronauts into space, sharing elementary simulated depictions of what might be happening in space, and speculating upon the successful return of the space capsule and its human occupants.  

• Caring As Churches - “The CPR Initiative”

  5/28/2008 in "CPR" - Church Partnering Relationships, Baptist Testimony

  From The Baptist Testimony - Volume 54 Number 5 May 2008 Caring is a key dynamic of “Church Partnering Relationships” (CPR).  So far a dozen partnerships involving 24 churches have been arranged for this summer.  Remember to uphold these opportunities regularly in prayer in the weeks ahead.  Prayerfully consider ways in which you can be personally involved in demonstrating godly care for others this summer. Church Partnering Relationships with 3 primary goals: Caring:  a proactive vision towards mutual edification Praying:  regular sharing of requests and initiatives that promote mutual prayer  Resourcing:  embracing the mission of practical encouragement by outsourcing materials and personnel