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• The Baptist Testimony - Volume 54 Number 2 February 2008

  2/14/2008 in "CPR" - Church Partnering Relationships, Baptist Testimony, The Word Has It

  The Word Has It “Strengthen me according to Your word,” Psalm 119:28 Ken Floyd MARBC State Representative February's Word: “Partnering” This past week our local news media shared stories commemorating the 30th anniversary of the “blizzard of '78.” Sharon and I were newlyweds then and I was in my first year of seminary. We were snowed in at our rural trailer park for three and a half days. We spent time trying to stay warm and hoping that the power would stay on. I used some of the free time to catch up on collateral reading and reviewing Hebrew vocabulary. Alas, I must confess that more time was spent trudging back and forth through snow drifts to continue an impromptu Rook tournament with our special friends, Dave and Carolyn Culver. Those were the early days of what has become a lifelong ministry partnership that grows dearer with each passing year.

• MARBC News & Notes - February 2008

  2/14/2008 in Baptist Testimony, MARBC News Notes

  You can also download a PDF of the February 2008 Baptist Testimony (1 mb PDF; PC: Right click / MAC: Control click on the link and choose “Save As”) MARBC NEWS & NOTES FRUITPORT, Cloverdale Baptist Church (Pastor Joshua Rager) - Cloverdale Baptist Church held a 50th anniversary celebration in October with 144 in attendance. Speakers for the day were former pastors Mark Jochen, Richard Wahl, and Johnathan Rager. There were three Charter Members in attendance who were recognized during the service. Two of the members appear in the picture with Pastor Joshua Rager: Virginia Mackenzie and Delores Osterhart. The third member, Herb Mackenzie, had to leave before the picture was taken. The church rejoices that in November eight individuals were added as members, including four through baptism. The church concluded their “Year of Jubilee” in December with a Christmas Concert and Drama.

• The Baptist Testimony - Volume 54 Number 1 January 2008

  1/17/2008 in "CPR" - Church Partnering Relationships, Baptist Testimony, The Word Has It

  The Word Has It “Strengthen me according to Your word,” Psalm 119:28 Ken Floyd MARBC State Representative January's Word: “Church” “So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.” Acts 16:5 The Need for a Pioneering Vision and Spirit Some three hundred and fifty years ago, a shipload of pioneers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year, they established a town. The next year, they elected a town government. During the third year, the town government revealed plans to build a road five miles west into the wilderness.

• MARBC News & Notes - January 2008

  1/17/2008 in Baptist Testimony, MARBC News Notes

  You can also download a PDF of the January 2008 Baptist Testimony (1 mb PDF; PC: Right click / MAC: Control click on the link and choose “Save As”) MARBC NEWS & NOTES GRAND RAPIDS, North Park Baptist Church (Joe Daniels) - North Park Baptist Church held a service of worship and commitment as they met on Sunday evening December 2, to install Pastor Joe Daniels as their new Lead Pastor. For the last 2 1/2 years Pastor Joe has served at North Park as Pastor of Outreach and Student Ministries. At the end of October 2006, former Senior Pastor Ken Floyd, concluded his ministry at the church to assume the MARBC State Representative role. As the search committee moved ahead on looking for a new leader, it became apparent that God already had him on staff at the church. This was affirmed by both the church board and a very strong vote of the congregation, leading to the calling of Pastor Joe. The service began with Associate Pastor Tom Rohrer calling the congregation to worship. The charge to the church was made by Rev. Bill Crowder, Director of Church Ministries and Publications at R.B.C. Ministries. The charge to the candidate was made by Rev. Barry Grahl, grandfather of the candidate. Pastor Joe followed with his heartfelt response in words of love and commitment to the congregation God has called him to shepherd. The congregation was lead by Deacon Chairman Larry High in reading a covenant of commitment to lovingly honor, follow, and serve along side of their new Pastor. Three of the deacons led in prayer over the candidate as pastors and deacons laid hands on Pastor Joe to dedicate his ministry to the Lord. The service was closed in prayer by Rev. Bob Allen, father in-law of the candidate. A great time of fellowship followed in the church fellowship hall.

• The Baptist Testimony - Volume 53 - Number 11 - December 2007

  12/24/2007 in Baptist Testimony, The Word Has It

  You can also download a PDF of the December 2007 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 December's Word: “Room” “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 “Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown, When Thou camest to earth for me; But in Bethlehem's home was there found no room For Thy holy nativity.” (”Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne,” Emily E.S. Elliott, 1836-1897)