2010

The Baptist Testimony, Volume 56 Number 5 September – October 2010

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The Baptist Testimony
Volume 56 Number 5 September/October 2010

The Word Has It
“Strengthen me according to Your word,” -Psalm 119:28

Ken Floyd
MARBC Executive Director

“Refreshed”

Living up to this famous marketing slogan, “The pause that refreshes,” Coca-Cola has sold billions of bottles of its world famous beverage to thirsty customers seeking a momentary sense of refreshment. In a similar way, the goal of this year’s MARBC Annual Conference is to offer a “spiritual pause that joyfully refreshes” the wearied souls of God’s servants. [Read more...]

November 27, 2010 Filed Under: Baptist Testimony, The Word Has It

MARBC News & Notes, September and October 2010

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From The Baptist Testimony – Volume 56 Number 5 Sept/Oct 2010

CHEBOYGAN, Faith Baptist Church (Jim Currie, Pastor) – Faith Baptist Church recently held a commissioning service for Dr. Eric and Melissa Miller. The Millers, along with their children Samuel and Elizabeth, were commissioned for medical missionary service in Togo, Africa. They will be serving with other missionaries from the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE). Eric has served for several years as a surgeon and in his new role will minister at the Karolyn Kempton Memorial Christian Hospital in Tsiko, Togo. Pastor Jim Currie, the senior pastor at Faith Baptist, shared the commissioning message. Rev. Don Trott of ABWE, Dr. Bob and Shirley Cropsey, and Missionaries Todd and Jennifer DeKryger also participated in the service. The Millers hope to leave for language studies in France after the Christmas season. They currently have 85% of their needed support. [Read more...]

November 27, 2010 Filed Under: Baptist Testimony, MARBC News and Notes

Talents for Christ 2011 Information Packet

Dear Pastor, Youth Pastor, or Youth Sponsor,

Attached is information regarding our State Talents for Christ competition. Click here to download the information packet PDF. I encourage you to check out the GARBC Talents for Christ website for full details of competition categories, rules, etc.. Also, the GARBC home office has a promotional CD that you can request if interested. The CD will provide you with a lot of helpful tips on promoting TFC with your youth, including a promo video.

Over the past few years, the main change in TFC is the addition of the TFC Open Competition, which allows students to participate who may not compete in the scholarship competition since they are not attending one of the participating colleges. To add incentive to participate in the open category, Lake Ann Camp, Lincoln Lake Baptist Camp and The Springs are all offering scholarships to the State 1st and 2nd place winners. Also, those who have won at the national level in a previous year may compete in a different category in the Open competition.

Included in this information are a couple of pages that you can print and post for your teens to promote the State competition, as well as the registration forms needed to register by March 1st for individual and group open categories. Please make copies for the students and groups to register with. Those who place in the Open Categories who decide to compete at the national GARBC Conference will register for the national competition after the State competition on the GARBC Talents for Christ website (additional fees will apply).

Those participating in the scholarship categories register one time online at the GARBC Talents for Christ website.

Please feel free to Email me.

Equipping Students Through Service,
Ken Pyne, MARBC TFC Director

Remember the Deadline to Register is March 1st

Click here to download the information packet PDF.

Get more information at the GARBC Talents For Christ website.

November 9, 2010 Filed Under: News, Talents for Christ

MARBC Family Session and Ministry Reports

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
MARBC Family Session and Ministry Reports
2010 MARBC Annual Conference

November 9, 2010 Filed Under: Annual Conference, Audio

Welcome to the MARBC

Welcome to the website of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

About the MARBC
The Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches came into existence on a state level in 1942 for the purpose of providing a medium of cooperation and fellowship among independent, fundamental, Baptist Churches of like faith in order to propagate and promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Baptist Testimony
Read the latest issue of the Baptist Testimony, the monthly newsletter of the MARBC.
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Meet Our Executive Director
Rev. Ken Floyd has served as the Executive Director of the The Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches since October 2006. His wife Sharon serves as the MARBC Office Manager.
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Church Partnering Relationships – “CPR” Testimonies
Learn more about Church Partnering Relationships and read some of the Summer 2008 Ministry Testimonies from the October 2008 Baptist Testimony. We rejoice in the many CPR Initiatives that took place between sister churches in Michigan this summer. [...Read more]

November 9, 2010 Filed Under: News

MARBC Annual Conference 2010 Resources and Audio

“Joyfully Refreshed”
68^th Annual MARBC Conference
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November 9, 2010 Filed Under: Annual Conference, Audio, Feature, News

Extreme Makeover: Marriage Edition SMARBC Couples Retreat

February 11-12, 2011

Extreme Makeover: Marriage Edition SMARBC Couples Retrea
“Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.” Psalm 97:12

Retreat cost: $97.12 (Psalm 97:12!)
Pre-registration fee of $50.00 due by February 1, with the balance due at the retreat. A gift book is included in the retreat fee.

Click here to download the Brochure and Registration PDF

Retreat Schedule

Couples may arrive on Friday after 2 pm for FREE TIME. (You are welcome to bring a game to enjoy with other couples if you would like)

Friday Schedule
6-7 pm Dinner
7-8 pm Session 1
8-9 pm Game: The Wheel of Love
After 9 pm Free Time

Saturday Schedule
8-9 am Breakfast
9-10 am Session 2
10-11 am Free Time
11-12:30 pm Youth Haven Highlight & Session 3
12:30-1:30 pm Lunch
1:30-3:30 pm Free Time
3:30-4:30 pm Session 4
4:30-5:00 pm Depart

Ken and Sharon Floyd Retreat Speakers

Ken and Sharon Floyd have been married for 34 years. They have a daughter and son-in-law, Allison and Taylor Helmick, who live in northeast Ohio. They are blessed with a one year old grandson, Connor. A granddaughter is due to arrive in March. The Floyds served in pastoral ministry for over twenty-five years. They are in their fifth year of ministry with the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches (MARBC). Ken leads the MARBC as the Executive Ministry Director and Sharon serves as the Office Manager. They regularly minister in dozens of churches through out Michigan as well as in out of state conferences. The Floyds have enjoyed sharing at several marriage retreats and combine practical Bible teaching with real life stories to help couples embrace God’s design for marriage.

Questions? Contact Us!
Pastor Tim Rowland
Lansing Ave. Baptist Church
4000 Lansing Ave.
Jackson, MI 49202
517.783.3676
Email

Youth Haven Ranch
3796 Perrine Rd.
Rives Junction, MI 49277
Phone: 517.569.3328
www.youthhaven.org

Southern Regional Fellowship of the
Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches
The SMARBC is a regional network of churches and pastors in fellowship with the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches (MARBC). The MARBC exists to foster the mutual unity, partnership, and enrichment of its churches.

November 9, 2010 Filed Under: Events, Feature, News, Retreats