Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches
SMARBC Couples Retreat: Becoming One For The Master
Through Biblical Companionship, Communication, and Cooperation
Early Bird Registration Fee: $99.00
(Minimum Deposit of $40.00 must be postmarked by February 10.)
Later Registration Fee: $119.00
(Minimum Deposit of $40.00 must be postmarked by February 20.)
Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches
The past five years have been marked by intense spiritual pressure and economic challenge in the state where our Lord has strategically placed us as churches.
This intense spiritual pressure has served as a stark reminder that “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12) The one who wrote these words couched them in the context of these statements: “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil… Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:10-11, 13). [Read more...]
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“They raised their voice to God in one accord” -Acts 4:24
September 25, 2011
Purpose: a day for MARBC churches to devote their attention to prayer for our churches, pastors, state fellowship, camps, ministries, missionaries, and special needs.
Ideas for Participation:
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.
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]
“Joyfully Refreshed”
68th Annual MARBC Conference
Executive Director’s Report (PDF)
MARBC Strategic Initiative Report (PDF)
Special Opportunity for MARBC Churches – Brotherhood Mutual partnership (PDF)
Monday and Tuesday, October 25-26, 2010
Evangel Baptist Church, Taylor, Michigan
Morning General Session
Afternoon Workshops
Evening General Session
Morning General Session
Afternoon Workshops
Afternoon General Session
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
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 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.
Download the Day of Prayer Bulletin Insert PDF (446kb PDF; PC: Right click / MAC: Control click on the link and choose “Save As”)
“They raised their voice to God in one accord” Acts 4:24
September 26, 2010
Purpose: a day for MARBC churches to devote their attention to prayer for our churches, pastors, state fellowship, camps, ministries, missionaries, and special needs.
Ideas for Participation:
Download the Day of Prayer Bulletin Insert PDF (80kb PDF; PC: Right click / MAC: Control click on the link and choose “Save As”)
“They raised their voice to God in one accord” Acts 4:24
September 27, 2009
Purpose: a day for MARBC churches to devote their attention to prayer for our churches, pastors, state fellowship, camps, ministries, missionaries, and special needs.
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