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% JOURNAL OF THE MississipP! BAPTIST CONVENTION 7 5 , ¢0 Grenada 3 0 41 H a ED SINCE 1877 0 ByTony Martin 2 iate Editor 2 JARY 31, 2008 0 The 2008 Mississippi Baptist State a= 0 VoL. 132 Evangelism Conference, held January 20-22 at Emmanuel Church, Grenada, No. 5 was notable not only for the traditional preaching, but the extensive use of local musicians, a Crossover event, and break- out conferences. This, coupled with the fourth Annual Senior Adult Evangelism Rally, made for an outstanding time of worship, teaching, and encouragement. The event began the evening of January 19 with a praise and worship time, with Bobby Welch, retired pastor of First Church, Daytona Beach, and former resident of the Southern Baptist onvention, as eae. Preaching to a acked house, Welch asked in referenc- ing Romans 9, “When will we cast the net wide enough to reach all?” After the Evangelism Crossover on Jan. MI(1SSS39SPI BAPTISTS 19, a PrayerSummit was held, with retired missionary Caroline Jones speaking on, “What is an interceding witness?” Monday’s speakers included Brian LOW CRODoWn CDum (at pulpit); directorofevangelism for theMiissssisisisppiinp Fossett, president of the Conference of sap Convention Board, welcomessanicipat to the jan.26 evening session of Southern Baptist Evangelists, from Dalton, 2008 Mississippi Baptist State Evangelism Conference in the worship center of Emmanuel Ga.; John Avant, formerly vice president of Church, Grenada. As Lum speaks, a special mass choir from the churches of North Central ev. ism for the NorthAmerican Mission Association prepares to offerspecial music. (Photo by William H. Perkins Jr.) Board (NAMB) and currently pastorof First DOOR-TO-DOOR _ Church, WestMonroe, La.; FrankPage, pres- Shawn Garlington (left) helps ident of the Southern Baptist Convention Fossett opens the morning session. 6:2b during the evangelism dinner, Futral unload additional evangelistic and r of Taylors First Church, Taylors, UsingMark2ashistext, hesaid, “Thereare stated, “The time is now. Now is the only for Chri S.C.; Roy Fish, retired evangelism eoudeiwor all sorts of church growth out there time you and I have, and we might not at Southwestern i and most recent- who will tell you how to fill your churches. have much ‘now’ time left. Will you join ly interim president of NAMB; Jim Futral, Jesus already told us how to do that: ‘If I be with Jesus in what He is doing?” Jan. 19 Crossover Eva ism executive director-treasurer - of_ the lifted up, I will draw all men unto Me.’ Gilsbharredeofahitshehalthissuesinan event in Grenada and Mississippi Baptist Convention Board We'vegottogetbackto preachingtheWord. emotionally cha message. Gilbreath, Tallahatchie Counties prior to (MBCB); and Sammy Gilbreath, director of Weneed togetbackin the soul business. We whohas arareand tiallyfatalheartcon- the start of the 2008 the evangelism department at Alabama need to ck toold-fashioned church.” dition, spoke about “learning tolive like you Mississippi Baptist State BaptistStateConvention. Avant preached during the second are dying,” using singer Tim McGraw’s pop- Evangelism Conference at emusicwasledby local people from morningsession, with Acts [1 ashis text. “I ular song as an illustration. He chose 2 Emmanuel Church, Grenada. the association,” said Don Lum, MBCB owesomuch toSouthern Baptists,” he said Timothy1 as his text. Page closed out the Volunteers delivered thou- evangelism director. “This, along with the in his provocative message, “but I’m so evening preaching from Luke 13:1-9. sands of the door-to- fact that each speaker used his talents, to tell you that we'redying, and ourgrand- “Sometimes suffering is due to sin, but door in the two counties, - gifts, and uniqueness to touch our lives, children will inherit a shell ofwhat we are. some times we suffer because of righteous- which are part of North made this a special time. Everything God touches He changes, and ness,” he said. “Jesus suffered because of “Folks came to worship, to fellowship, we all think change is a cuss word.” His righteousness and our unrighteous- and the spirit was great,” Lum continued. Lunch was followed by breakoutsessions, ness. Jesus said that there is somethin “Itwasagreat time for Mississippi Baptists including “Giving a invitation,” led by worse than doing something wrong, whi tocometogetherand focusonevangelism.” Fish; “A.L.O.N.E. Strategy,” which provided . is doing nothing at all. There is a purpose acustomizedstrategyforallphaofscheursch why we exist.” growth, led by Gilbreath; and “Developi uesday morning’s Senior Adult Rally an Evangelistic Sunday School,” led byPy included sessions such as “Taking up your and Scott. Scott is pastor emeritus of Towels (John 13), led by Phil Walker,pastor, FirstChurch, OliveBranch. Ridgecrest Church, Madison; “Fresh The afternoon session was led by Fish. Encounter with God,” led by Bill Patterson, Preaching from 1 Cor. 9:19-27, Fish stated, pastoy, FirstChurch, Richland; “Evangelism “There isn’ta church represented here that is ghCaregiving,” led7CindyStill, for- notbubustwyesp,endtimeonthintghast mer wMu director of the Nevada aresuperficiallyrelevant ratheronwhatGod Convention and a consultant for the has — oa to be.” pe Missouri Convention; and “For Leaders: focus, said, “Focusing requirestheabdi- What Makes a Good Senior Leader,” led b en ee judice. Pausl are nee Bobby Shows, former senior adultcomet beingall things toallpeople in order to tant for the Missouri Convention. ane some. Sometimes we show prejudice aun — rall that followed inghall toward moral lepers. In Jesus’ day, it was music ussell Newport, Springhill, rostitutes and tax collectors. When was the Mo., andlehinAvant. ” t timeyou tried to wina liquor dealer?” The Mississippi Baptist State Futral used. the conference theme_of Evangelism Conference is funded by gifts “The Time is Now.” Speaking from 2 Cor. to the Mississippi Cooperative Program. _ ‘Back at the ATW’ ver “time, Mississippians have pose. See an about the on our state — and on ougrape that a t- lyincludesmany Mississippi Bap sts. We just don’t take i similar to EDITOR’S our attitude about alcohol even as the bodies continue to pile up. NOTEBOOK arnSanne = — p,been sont money, cal and soci powerthatcomesalonSSgwiththat . Now someone who claims tobe a “pit boss,” one of those sinister- oan mee in expensive suits w nt bhmfloor = casino patro e gamblin tables,ten written abeehtitled: Casino Confidential (Quirk Books 2008). He does not reveal his identity but rather lists “Anonymous” as the author, thusthe thatheissome- one whoclaims tobe a pitboss. Nonetheless, his observa- a“fish”isaneasymark,andthere'sareasoncasi- © The inventor of chi was a genius. tions ring trueto anyone with a nostrytomakyoeudrinklikeone, Albseowa,ry Plopping down a stack of $100 chips isn’t a knowledge of how ifacasinostartsofferingyouotherfreebies,espe- nearly as —nd putting down a wad of William H. egalized gambling works and cially after you've won a lot. The casino owners $100 bills. u win a small jackpot at Perkins Jr. how the deck is always stacked are goingtodowhatevertheycantokeepyouthere the tables, dealers automatically pay you in against the individ bler. sothey canwin their back. Wanat i- chips, hoping you'll burn right through them Editor Some intriguing tidbits from en two?A hotelroom? Perhapsa without a second thought. Have you ever EDITOR the book, exce: recentlyby free of ? Noproblem. Theywantyou noticed there are a dozen places in a casino to William H. Perkins Jr Newsweek magazine and msnbc.com: tothinktoyourself, “Wow, theseguysaregreat! buy chips but only one place where you can [email protected] don'twant toleave just yet.” cash them in? Cash goes straight into your : © No matterwhat ‘re talkingabout © Casinos millions studyin, pocket, and the casino owners know they ‘ASSOCIATE EDITOR ~ i , Presley slot machines and what motivates us to take risks. That's might never see it again. Tony Martin _ anaesinthecasino’sfavor. This chy see so much red, especially on slot ¢ [Y]ou shouldn't step inside the casino [email protected] advantage is called the house edge and ensures —redsupposedlyattractps and unless you have 100 times your smallest bet. If that the casinos stay in business. They aren't gets them to think —-Casinos also you have $100, you should the $1 pi oy aod cheating:they'lllosetheirlicenseiftheyripyou experimentedwithdifferentscents — akindof tables. I seepeople sitdownat a $10table and pe Deda of bateae swan onget _romertherany, Should you forget to buy in for $100 all thé time. Twenty minutes —_ you wore to . weawaatcrh,goodluck findingoutwhat timeit _ later, they'realloutofcashandbackat theATM. ADVERTISING ©Ifyou're aboutgamblingdon’ drink— is.Theonly clocks in casinosareon theemploy- Dana Richardson whileyoudoit,Alcoholisacasino’s bestfriend:It ees’ timecards. Casinos wantyou tolosetrackof |. Gamblingisbad forMississippi, and bad [email protected] makes you do things no sane, rational person time; that'swhywindowsareso rare. Itcouldbe for Mississippians.. It’s bad for America. wouldever thinki ing,likebettin entire 5in themornionr5gin theafternoon,butinside Always has always will be. Are we CIRCULATION MANAGER paycheocnk red22— again!In ingjargon, a casino it's alwaysforget-your-troubles time. too fardown the slippery slope to see that? Brenda Quattlebaum , _ [email protected] ‘EDDoITnOMRcEGMrEReIgToUrS ¥ we all broke away from those UE INI ' thoughts and became one in = G : ST OP. ON: Christ. The revival changed the BaptistRecordAdvisoryCommittee: ££ Pray for Kenya etnhtiinrkeingn.atWioen baencdamiets bwraoytherosf MackAmis, McComb inChrist! Now what ispapper. jamesBeasley, Crystal Springs AlGreenjr., BaySt. Louis ang, 30: et Ne we Bee's ack repea 2. 2to: ae bond S)Poeunz By Erich Bridges Many paiChristians are BillyVeadannMadison ing a stand against violence Dana Richardson, secretary International Mission Board and hatred. Join them in this rayer of KenyanBaptist leader eee ooMbit - Postmaster: “Lord, help us restore peace Sendchaofanddrgesseto:sThe BAPTISTRECORD,P.O.Box 530, lem that has plagued Africa for against God. Kenyans are in this country. We — for JacMkS3s920o5-n053,0. a very long time. It’s time to i Kenyans. Christians are those whohavebeen displaced. confront it, according to some killingChristians. We must put We pray forthosewhohavelost Sendnews,communicatioann,d ofKenya’s Christian leaders. an end to this. Kenya is a , their loved ones addresschaton:TgheEeditsor, “A demon has been set Christian nation, and we need their hopes that e BAPTISTRECORD,P.O.Box 530, loose,” warned Ngari Kariithi, to start showing God’s love.” have been shattered. Father, we e 'e JacMkS3s920o5-n053,0. senior pastor at Karura During a national day of pencet You will restore hope Community Church in Nairobi, prayer and people, that You will ae FTaelx::((660011))926982--33830300 Kenya’s capital. “The depth of observed in churches around restorehope to our nation. We to many of Father, that the enemy E-maik: ba 0 ee oan ae oe 2 what is involved.PrayGodwillSiew VO1L32U¢NUMMBEER5 with tribalism. Pray the church (ISSN-0005-5778) displaced persons camps. It can rise above this. We are the PublishedweeklyexceptweeksofJuly4 and Christmbays the Mississippi Baptist wean’ sachs, but they eaveit forKenya.” ConventionBoard, 515MississippiStreet, withalltheirhearts. irst, he and other leaders Jackson,MS39201.Subscri$p9.t3i5poenr When incumbent President stress, mustrepentof MwaiKibaKiakuyku,cilai,med theirown contin hatreds. yearpayianabdvlancee. Economyplans availableforcoopMeisrsisasiptpicihurnchegs. 5geo Agape “cca pe “The elections did not cause Periodicalspostagepaid at jackson, MS. test challenger a this violence,” said Member,AssoocfStiataeBatptiistPoapenrs. a member of the Luo headedfor Deadlines: News items — one calendar weekpriortorequestedpublicatdiatoen. Adve—trwoctalenidarsweeikspnriorgto ourethnicgroups. requestedpubldiatce.Aalltsubimisosionns Kenya,as anathiasosinnn,ed aresubtjoeedictintg. —_ en a RS eeeemma ahtees eecaeee ae iA ey Candidates stake their abortion positions T Sematetagstte L NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) — u the term “partial-birth” the while ofit ane Huckabee said. “I The 35th anni of Roe v. wadteat called the law the believe that Roe v. Wadeshould — on Jan. 22 .° pass “Federal Abortion Ban.” With -birth abortion, beoverturned. | applaud those thoutnearlyevery . pres- -five after the a babyis delivered feet first who are ma in idential candidate sta Supreme Court decided Roe v. untilonlytheheadis leftinthe Wi nm and re to either their opposition to or Wade, it’s never been more birth canal. The doctor then call attention yet again to this capper of the céntroversial ‘important to protect a pierces the base of the infant's terrible injustice ... I will ing and, by extension, woman’s right to choose,” skull with surgical scissors, march with them next if I underscoring the significance Obama said. “Last year, the inserts a +geva into on am elected president. As presi- of this year’s race. Supreme Court decided by a opening and suctions out the dent, I_ ge that I con- theE excepmtaijoonr coafndRiedpautbeliwciatnh vFeodteeraolfAb5o-r4titoon uBapnh,oladndthien berrya.inO,naellnouwrisnegwahodewaidtndeeslsievd- tcihniuled can hfaivgehthissoorthhaetrrise 4- BMASP@tTSe$ISsStrsTPeSi Rudy — — whose pro- doing so ne an such apone said she saw given right to life.” choice is unpopular important principle v. the baby’s fingers “clasping Romney said he supports within — released Wade: thot’ we nel always and unclasping” and feet theworkofthose whoare “cre- statements Jan. 22 that broke protect women’s health. With “kicking” prior to the proce- “8 genuine culture oflife.” along party lines. The two one more vacancy on the dure being completed. “After 35 years of Roe v. leading Democrats, in fact, cuaeuee Court, we could be All total, between 45-50 mil- Wade, we are again reminded THE SECOND > seemed to be battling to see looking at a majority hostile to lion unborn babies have been why this decision should be who could be more pro-choice. a women’s fundamental right killed since Roe was issued. overturned,” Romney said. In her statement, Democrat to choose for the first time On theRepublican side, U.S. “We recognize the worth and FRONT PAGE U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton since Roe v. Wade. The next Senator John McCain, former dignity of every person, a fact said she was “reaffirming” her president may be asked to Arkansas Gov. Mike that is ingrained in our hearts commitment to legal abortion. nominate that Supreme Court Huckabee, and former and etched in our national “ I’m President,” she justice. That is what is at stake Massachusetts Gov. Mitt purpose. Unelected judges PUBLISHED SINCE 1877 said, “I will appoint judges to in this election. Romney all released state- should not be the final our courts who understand “Throughout my career, I’ve ments saying they hope to see arbiters on these important that Roe v. Wade isn’tjust bind- been a consistent and strong Roe v. Wade overturned. decisions which define who JANUARY 31, 2008 ing legal precedent, it is the supporter of reproductive jus- McCain’s statement said he we are as a people.” VOL. 132 touchstoneofour reproductive tice, and have consistently had has been a “strong supporter U.S. House of Representa- freedom, the embodiment of a 100%Pro-atos rating with of the right to life movement” tives Speaker 7 Pelosi, No. 5 our most fundamental rights, Planne Parenthood and sincebeingelected toCongress who is not running for presi- and no one — no judge, no NARAL Pro-Choice America.”. in 1982. He noted he has dent but whose seat is on the overnor, no Senator, no John Edwards, runningthird adopted two children and said line with all 435 representa- resident — has the right to in polls among Democrats, said he believes Roe was a “tragic” tives up for election, also take it away.” the “hard right turn of the decision and wrongly decided. released a statement support- Democrat U.S. Senator Supreme Court is a stark U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, ing Roe. Barack Obama has made reminder of why Democrats who has endorsed McCain, “On this day in 1973, the unity a major theme of his cannot afford to lose the 2008 read the statement on behalfof Supreme Court recognized campaign, although his state- election.Toomuchisatstake— McCain at the March for Life that a woman has wer ment on Roe left little room starting with a woman’s right _ in Washington D.C. and fundamental right to for pro-lifers. His statement to choose.” “If I am fortunate enough to choose what happens to her referred to the Partial-Birth This is the first presidential beelected as thenext President body and, by extension, her Abortion Ban Act that was campaignsincethe courtupheld of the United States, I pledge future,” Pelosi said. “I will weed by the Supreme alawthatbars aspecificlate-term to you to be a loyal .and continue to fight for the right ourt, although he avoided abortion procedure that involves unswerving friend of the right to choose, for safe and quality to life movement,” McCain's reproductive health care, com- statement read. “The pro-life prehensive and medically Help for pastors movement appeals to e best’ sound reproductive education, instinctswithineach andevery and access to contraception in one of us. In that regard, our the United States and abroad.” DALLAS(BP) —Howdoyoucounselanabusivehus- ro-life cause will ultimately Of the nine Supreme Court band? should re-evaluate a i successful.” justices, only two (Clarence Huckabee called Roe a homas —_ Antonin — “great American tragedy” that are on record as0 ing Roe. has led to the “loss of millions However, pro-tiers Sees of innocent lives.” He also President Bush's two pledged to workfor passageof eppolnians (Samuel Alito and a human life amendment to John Roberts) would vote the Constitution ifelected. against Roe if given such a ackson Fla., and W. professor “My convictions regarding ance. The court’s two oldest theolpoogpyaetCrowellColle inDallad are co- the sanctity of life have always justices (John Paul Stevens au ofTheNewGuidebookforPastors,releasedbyB&HS been clear and consistent, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg) Publishers of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern without equivocation or support Roe. Baptist Convention. The authors revisited the —e Looking back Combinedstudentenrollmentforthe 1997fallsemesteratSouthern oe Baptists’six‘seminariessurpassesthe 10,000mark,with-onlyoneofthe Sebtiot peotoen, soxmieesfyacaiehahdelveneophaceheey schoolsreporting adeclineinenroliment. ~* yones otenpartnce 6)senloty.TheSak 00poenen,Gwe Guthors note,is acallto isthefocusofthefirsttwo Joe Cobb is honored for 20 years of service at the BSU of Northeast chaptersof TheNew GuidebookforPastors. Bryantand CommunityCollegeinBooneville.Knownaffectionatelyaround theBSU fetahengtioene HP coding Rage fnenhwha! as “BJ.” for “Bro. Joe,” Cobb has served as director of the Northeast aclear, sense 's even CommunityCollege BSUsince 1967. youmaynot beabletoexplainit thenyoushouldleave tion,your pumceelt aantea eal aoe Sescription.”For 9r8 confiidnethneitrcall,however,the Hollywoodproducersofamotionpictureonahandsomeyou evan- authorsconcede, willbemanytimeswhentheonly gelist with two wor! titles, The Spellbinder and The Money thingthatholdsyourhandtotheplowisyourcall.” «°"' state that “there is absolutely no connection with our movie and thelife ofBilly Graham.” JANUARY31, 2008 THE BaptistRECORD with abundant water and the ACLOGGED WATERLINE - Directi@ns good things of God but the © not flow out to a worl Years , | wascallteoda thatGraperetey meade woes, churchthat provaidhoemde I moved process discovered that we had little Jim Futral, executive director-treasurer or no water. Regardless of w you turned the water Mississippi Baptist Convention Board room, or a faucet outside it all, it that here inAmerica, would always e with a ria a ; lodged in the pipe. That was of the ~ about retty stream t would sure some 0 u outof ten that they Soon Become a. dribble.that whoare ingthis thinkTm the reason the water could not flow. The line was clogged at y knew somebody wdiod noftitnaallleloeyttodaiscov.erit saowt actually a suipt.uation Ph!at that one spot. The guys took a. Christian. Now there was a problem,butthe created some dilemmas like the rocks out, gave them to think about that and let it soak me, hooked it back together, in for a moment. All across our solwausstlowiinon arriving. that, but no one seemed to be When Imentithoetnroeubdle too concerned about it. After and turned the water on, and nine out of ten people to a couple of men in the we had lived there for over a lo and behold, would a have a good friend who is a SWelthle last pastorhadi churchbeg oto talkabout 1 believe the water flowed into i . They may workwith ts t tor t in to about it our house? them, live near them, and YouCanRESPOND that way, andheesepar to cope and ask if it was still a prob- For years, it had been socialize with them, but most Ricut Now! a okay.” LisaMwas eg iysaid, —_— get seppet up. For months, we folks know somebody who is a . . enco tforme to a reason for that. had lived with a shortage of Christian. That is a good ! aon,thefollowingpr to say, “Well, if Re could do it, withthisbrilliant s water, and now we had water, The second part of the we ORYOU Cue om aeAnso aS 0 moening _seemed Z water flowi a It study is even more interest- tolivewith just alittlewater rvade the. discussionan was a fan ic euphoric ing. About eight out of ten of 1.Lord, Iadmitthat Ineedyou. drippingin ourhouse cvonered whweacoutld do moment in the Futral house- the ple who are not (Ihave sinned.) t was certainly different in order to find what was cre- hold. Old folks used to say Christians but knew from other places we had ating the water sho \ that you never miss the water Christians responded by say- 2.1wanes aevenees for my| lived because we had gotten well was not far from until the well runs dry. Of arnt they wouldbe willing sinsand omfrometernal | accustomed to having run-_ the house, and the men began course, that has scores of to listen to a friend share their death. (I repent.) . weaies we we aoe ~ to am Se there applications throughout life's faith with them. Eight out of ten of the non-Christian, s adapt to the iem. Most of mightbesome blockage, some experiences, but for all of us 3.IbelJesiusedievdaend rose | the‘ieneit worked out okay. way that the line had been when you do not have water unbelievers were more than from the,ag to forgive my | Actually, it was not all that clo from the well to the and cannot get water life gets open to hear about Jesus. They sins andto restore my rela- | inconvenient. If you wanted house. It began to make sense serious in a . Water is a are receptive to the water oflife. tionship withyou. to have a bath in the evening, to me. They decided that one fantastic thing. It is no wonder An incredible thing about that 1 believe inJesus.) just turn the water on as you day they would just meet out that the Scripture portrays our is the study seemed to point eft for work in the mo put their collective salvation as_receivi the out that the unbelieving 4. By faith, 1 invite Jesus eee andby thetime yougotinit together, and try to water of life. In the Old and world is more willingto listen Christ into my life. From this would be just about ready. If find where the line might be New Testaments, the to us share our faith with timeon, Iwanttoliveinaloy- you wanted to washa load of clogged. The day was set, Scriptures resound with them than we are to do it. ing relationship with Him. (1 clothes, the same process was some other men were recruit- words of refreshing water. Maybe the breakdown is not receive Christ as my Savior needed. Turn it on when you ed, and one,Saturday morning Isaiah would say, “ , all just in this lost, ungodly, God- and Lord.) got up in the morning, and_ they all showed up ready to you who are ty, come to world, but somehow ‘a : : t afternoon they would be work. After a brief discussion the waters and drink” (Isa. rocks have gotten stuck in the =ent “ Tetent weetytoay r aout howye ae80. oe 55:1a). John chose to close out water line and become barri- ow the problem came the process o re his — of Christ in the ers to sharing our faith with childrenofGod, even to those who | when you needed to do sever- wen place in the line that Revelation y saying, “The others. The waterline of hope, believeinhisname.”(John1:12) al the same day. Then might be clogged, they went Spirit and the bride say, Come! blessing, and life everlasting ou had a dilemma on your to work digging out the And let him who hears say, has clo; up at the inter- I u make a decision for waterline. In short order they Come! Whoever is thirsty, let section of our own hearts. Jeots ‘Chri.st today,sounawds arioseeifytouewoaenttoPdeood any- came to a coupling that him come; and whoever wish- I would encourage you local Baptist church forspiritu- | thin dee with the oat attached one piece of pipe to es, let himtakethefreegiftof today tothinkaboutthose folks al guidance. while you were taking care of another, and 7loosened it the water of life” (Rev. 22:17). who you know who know that washing dishes, clothes, or only to find at that coupling Anyone who hasbeen rey you are a Christian. Think other water-related needs whoever had put it together thirsty in a parched land, about how many ofthem, eight around the house. had gotten some large rocks spiritually as well as physi- out of ten possibly, who would cally, knows that water can be be willing to listen if you were SO, SO good. When you take of | willing to share. Will you allow the water of life, it is a glori- theLotorcomedand open up January is Make Your Will Month. ous and incredible moment as row heart and open up the the water flows through your ow of your faith and testimo- Are your ducks in a row regarding parched heart, but what hap- ny so that the blessings of the ns when yougetfilled with wateroflife can flow freely to a your last will and testament? : the water of life? Does it flow parched and waiting world? through you and does it flow to anyone else? By chance, do The Mississippi Baptist u becomea clo water- The author may be contacted at ine? Sometimes it seems as P.O. Box 530, iodo, MS 39205- Foundation can help ... though our churches are filled 0530. E-mail:[email protected]. Since 1943, the Missisissippi Baptist Foundation has assisted individuals in the highly specialized area of charitable estate MSAudio..c planning.Ifyouwant togetyour“ducksin a row” by protecting your loved ones and including a charitable component in your Design &IntegrationofProfessionalAudio,Video, &Lighting ~ Last Will,give the Foundationacall. Church,Co nfeRrooem, nScchoeol Equsalies,spervicmeanedinstnallattion eS SSSe ‘“y 601-292-3210 © 1-800-748-1651 C AVIBF Trooper Hales P.O. Box 1575 ——-Ph601-923-9947 fax 601-968-0Em9a0i4l:©[email protected] THE MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST FOUNDATION [email protected] ClintoMnS,39060Fax601-924-2880 { Ld i lla Simmons closing book on 30 years of Gulfshore ministry By William H.PerkinsJr. Thebeachfront facilitiesofFirst and bivocational pastor of Crosspoint Church in Church, Gulfport, were also Gulfport,aojag)oe First Church, destroyed by: Katrina. Simmons Daughter Julie an c FrankSimmonshasbeenthroughenoughmajor hasserved as a memberofthe Beachwith husbandKendalland storms along the GulfCoast tobean mem- master design team for the _ Kendall Jr. rs: berofthestoriedHurricaneChasers church’s new facilty currentl Y eens, SP eeeee under Comtraction fartherialtaa, in2004and2005,is a Baptists’ former ly near Pass “T've had the pata being Southern Chrcaintisckotfftihenaamensof,allthehurricanes ereivedin Goesting, dream Acco: and storms that battered before § forthenewchurch facihleistayi,d”, .than425, Katrina itin2005. — Simmons majored in recre- his time there, and almost 10,000 decisions for “TwhaseHurrricaene Frederiicn1979. Hurricane * ation at Mississippi College in wererecorded. Bobalsohitin 1979duringregistration foronoftehe Simmons Clinton, then earned a m of Simmonssaidheoften muses about theimpact of events at Gulfshore. There was so much water religious education degree from G re on lives of Mississippi Ba and stan betweenthegate and the main building, Southwestern Semina in Ft. Worth. In the earl others who attended events at the assembly. “We wehadto meettheguestsatthegate,put ae oe 1970s, he served as minister for recreation and you had professions of faith and baptisms and wed- boat, and bring them in. We were regisstering people at Harrisburg Church in Tupelo, where the first dings at Gulfshore — even deaths. It was where life by boat,” Simmons recalled. Family Life Center in Mississippi outside the happened,” he said. “Hurricane Elena in 1985 causedsenitcwt dam- Jackson area was built. Achildofoneofthosemarri latercametowork age, probably from a spinoff tornado. was 18 He hired on full-time with Gulfshore in Feb atGulfshore, Simmonsadded with a smile. inchesofwateron the firstfloorduringTropicalStorm 1978. “I was on the Gulfshore summer staff in 1967, He said he also thinks a great deal about “our Isidore in 2002,” he said. when I was a sophomore in college. It didn’t occur Baptist forefathers who had’the vision of what Simmons, a native of Kosciusko, will retire effec- to me at that time that I would be back one day as G recould be,”andthepermanentstaffersand tive Jan. 31, almost two-and-a-half years after the assembly director,” he said. summer staffers who were the heart of the assembly’s Hurricane Katrina brought an end to Gulfshore’s Simmons, who recently wrapped up a second ministry. Rememberingthose leliftshis ts, ministry after more than 50 years in Mississippi term as chairman of the board of the Southern said,ardb Seay meng!sgmtn ow ea " Baptist Camping Association and has spent the two- “Gulfshore not, away. Gulfshore is still meting rie Missise Ba a Charenton m ng o aptist Convention and-a-half years since Katrina shuttling between his there. Gulfshore will alwaysbe there,” he said. voted to selltheruined uty., aanidr an$18million Gulfporthome and the Baptist Building in contract is pendin real estate development Jackson to oversee the convention board’s company NewTrac East LLC of Mandeville, La. conference ministries program, said he is year-oldSimmons doesn’tplantowithdraw « looking forward to spending more time tothe comfortable GulfCoasthome he shares withhis with Karen — a 27-year staffer at First MID-SOUTH wife Karen, however. He has si on as church Church, Gulfport — their children, and administrator forFirstChurch, G rt, whereheisa their children’s families. peeay: member and where he met Karen, a church Eldest son Jeff, who served on the MEN'S BIBLE staffer, many years ago. Gulfshore summer staff in 1993, 1994, and After three decades of dealing with air condi- 1995, lives in Pass Christian with wife tioner problems, plumbing crises, and kitchen Nancy — another former Gulfshore sum- ques disasters, Simmons said his new job mer staffer — and their three-year-old CONFERENCE 4 like a natural fit.” daughter Hope. Jeff is a chemical engineer JUST FOR THE RECORD BAPTISTS 1. Brad Hill, a newly ordained deacon at First Church, + Ripley, surrendered to the ministry recently. Shown Hosted and Sponsored by are pastor Rex Yancey, Zak Hill, Jamie Hill, Sarah Hill, Kirby Woods Baptist Church, and Hill. Memphis, TN a eeraeaaas Caeck Contact us at www.kwbc.org phur or call 901.682.2220 Conehatta,Pisited aChrist- “a mas in Canton in December. The group also entered a float in I's annual Christmas parade, the Christmas t, andheld > February 22-23, 2008 a “breakfast with Santa.” Shownare the participants. REGISTER NOR! -3. Iglesia Bautista Vita Adudante Church wil! host a Concert of Prayer 2008 on N 2 from 3-5 p.m. at Briarwood Church, , Cost is $30 per person. Specialactivitiesled bilin- gual teachers are ’ 2. Childrenandyouth,SulphurSpringsChurch, Conehatta (601) 260-5177 or e-mail vidaja [email protected]. Sy JANUARY31, 2008 THE BaPTist RECORD - Allen Herrington was ordainedtothegospelmin- istry Jan. 13 by Ho Ch Neshoba County at the regan of Liberty Chu mper County. He is shown recei certificate from Dennis Duvall, pastorofHope. Pleasant Hill Church, Lincoln Association, recent- I re a. ta to ministry. He hassorted os fitvoers=xorJeayyesseHaeapo:nned a one . He an : New leans Seminary — wherehewilcontinuehis 5. Angel tree project, Mt. Zion Church, Eupora 1. Herrington ordained, Hope Church, Neshoba County feat ~poate peane is shown receiving his ordi- nation certificate from pas- tor Floyd Higginbotham. . Tylertown Church, Tyler- town, recently ordained Shan Smith ‘as deacon. Shown is pastor Buddy Day presenting the ordina- tion certificate to Smith. . Indian Springs Church, Laurel, recently ordained Mark Boyd, Bob Hawkins, and Kimble Holifield as deacons. Shown are Boyd, Hawkins, and Holifield. . Thechildrenandyouthcom- ete of Mt. os ao edu'in therecleoncal ccaplGen Shown are the children with the toys they collected. . Several senior adults from First Church, Raymond, aged64to86, haveformeda comedy washtub band. The group shares “= other senior and does not Ee accept love offe forgas, etc. Shown is thegroup. . Bethany Church, Marshall County, recently ordained Derrick Sharp as deacon. Shown are or and pas- tor Donald Worsham. 7. Deacon ordination, Bethany Church, Marshall County . The shoebox mission team of Parkwa Church, Morton,traveled toDuluth, Ga., in Novemberto volun- teer in the Atlanta process- ae center for ration ristmas Child. The church collected 200 boxes for. the project. Shown are theinaiene oftheteam. . Bunker Hill Church, Columbia, will have their Winter Bible Study Feb. 3-6; Sun.,6p.m.;Mon.~Wed.,6:30 ie, TaConte Meee te DirectorofMissions . First Church, Summit, is h 33Miilnceoncsert Feb. 22. Doorsopenat 6 8.Shoeboxmissionteam,ParkwayChurch,Morton p-m.; concertat7p.m. " VY 13. The outh and children’s missions organizations of TippakPiarcorer|Benton- ssociation, par- ticipated in thehangingof the green and passed out fruit bags ane the Christmas season. Shown are the participants. . The Glenda White Baptist Women’s group from Sortaes “Charch, Say Springs, is sponsoring a Pure Water, Pure Love pro- ject to aid missionaries in providing fresh water in their areas of service. The group collected $1184 for rs the project. The group 11. Christmas baskets,JerusalemChurch, Attala Association also shared care boxes with inmates at the Jasper County jail as a Christmas 11. JeeruesaslemeChurach, Aettala 12, Franklin Association’s fall project. Shown are the Association,exceeded their meeting was held at participants. 13. Hanging ofthe Green, Concord Church,Benton-Tippah Assoc. Concord Church, McCall o Creek, in October. The . The children’s praise choir collectin $1948. The Concord Church’s puppet of Trinity First Church, church oo team supplied the enter- Waynesboro, presented tainment which included Singing with the Angels area pastors performing Dec. 9. Shown are the par- durin the event. ticipants. Associational Missions sick and shut-ins. Shown Director Joe Hill is second . Linwood Church, Union, are the participants. from left. will host a building dedi- cation and reception Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m. . Temple Church East, Hattiesburg,willbehosting Family Force Five, Falling Up, Spoken, and This Beautiful Republic in con- certFeb. 7, 7p.m.Ticketsare available at Temple East and West, Bob’s ks, or online at www.outerlight- concerts.com. . Belzoni native and Southern Baptist Chaplain, Captain Scott Savell, was recently recogni as the Scott Air Force Base 375th AirlifWting DirectorofStaff pag so rade Officer of the Year. The achievement izes his outstandi 1. Thirteen William Carey University New Orleans stu- ministry to Airmen an dents will receive degrees in the t uation cere- their i Mbistry monies held since Hurricane Katrina on . 15 at 6 p.m. cally the Singles in the Leavell Chapel located on the New Orleans Baptist Program he directs in Theological cam . Five students will receive Airmen Dorms. bachelor ofscience in nursing de; and eight students will receive bachelor of general studies degrees. . William Paul Chidester, Beaumontt,received the Master of DivinitydegreeDec. 15fromNewOrleansSeminary. He served as tor of VFK AUR HNMK OVCK LFAN TVCE BUP VMA AUNL BMNAU? VFK BUP co AUP TNLFARFVFTR SVHHRF? 19. Mt. Olive Church, Ripley, recently ordained Marc ERFROCO SNLM: OCZ servicefo oecipenabinct Rushasdieancogn. 21. The senior adult Sunday new pews, owshiphal School class of Midway and educational space. Church, Calhoun Assoc- eee Shown are Harold and iation, has raised over gy for the ——— — LynwoodShackelford issi at t Building, backson. ass members were asked to Triangle give$1 eachSunday.Shown ae eee- Es are the participants. - Church,CalhounAssociation ne tbnmat: n. i t s a l e a JoinotherBaptistsandPastorRoyMyersonthis Northeast |f Cruise & Tour 2.WoarndlwifeeSayndy EnjoySpring-timeinNovaScotiaandPrinceEdwardIsland! SailtheScenicSt.LawrenceRivertoQuebec&Montreal! 3. Meadowview Church, TourMontreal,PhilaNdeweYolrkCpithy&iBoasto,n! Starkville, has_ called Jason Middleton as pastor. He is a graduate of Blue Mountain College and is 1.Townasndefanmidly currently enrolled in New willbePastorMyers’fourthYourMan Tourstripas aBaptist Orleans exten- secondtimeonthissameNortheastcruiseandtour. Your 1. Bay Springs Church, Ba vention Board, previously sion courses at BMC. He Ss welcomed served at Beaverhead and his wife Tiffany have new rofmusic and Church,Dillon, Mont. one daughter, Madison. activities, Dale Townsend e id and his family with an mAt old-fashioned pounding. e He is a Pelahatchie native tai abmon ncpn ape with seven inhotels,andthe deluxecruise. MS.Familyandfriendsarewelcome. Spiaslicmiteed. Forbrochure,informationandletterfromPastorMyers withhisphonenumber,call7days.aweek: ‘YOURMAN’ TOURS —_ 1-800-736-7300 Department of the Mississippi Baptist Con- THeBaptistRECORD \¥ JANUARY31, 2008 First Church, Vicksburg, dedicates expanded ministry (Special) First After limited upgrades to the rooms, records room, and heldan second floor, Celebrate —area. 7 nae SSSAae onDec. 16 Recovery, [Eastside A.A,, Medical-Dental Clinic i Overeaters Anonymous, Life treatsthe ing poor -” SheomHetto agrowimningistneurmbteorthoef aHunrdtsGriGeofdShaHreealbseg(afnormYeoeuttihn)g, pe wictahrenoorprMievdaitceaiindsubreannecfeitos.r vlanemcootmieaonsdnspiariltu,al eacHhowweeveke.r, a total renovation rAebqouuitredtfhoirrteyacvholcluinntice,erisnclaudr-e DiestsrTkyihnbeeelgiMeaenodfittecnaalsG-uDaencthal.hiaeMnihna-s obfrintghefiirtstufplootrowacsode for thteo ingists, thrteweotosixdoctorists,s, twfoourd-ent-o Medical-Dental Clinic. Dozens continuall Looe and —_ of volunteers, coordinated b wn its oing from Richard Stuart and D.D. basementsuite Sadonated Davidson, worked tirelessly to ‘issues medi€ations purchased home across the street to a completely remodel the down- with ts and donations. No space off campus and now to stairsarea. narcoticsare di its present location. The facility now has four This medi ministry was July2006, a member fami- exam rooms and a triage room the brainchild of Vicksbu ly donated the7200square-foot formedical assessments, dental pevekien Dan Edney, whofelt Mafan Building to the church. suites, pharmacy, counseling was calling him to give moriendhimself. , than= jusetxpebcetiengd morae ogf omoed emoGnRyAfNorDthOePnEeNwIMNiGni—stPrryeBsuieldnintgat tatheFiDrsetcC.hu1r6chr,ibVbiocnkscbuutrtgi,ngwceerre- CewhaxrypiesctHtieeadnwamdnoetctetodos”tsohebreveessaehiridv.med“.tH”hee DD(faarvvoiimddsolBenlfat;)cDkRlaiencdihgeeal,rEdddenSaetuyca;ortnM;acrhHtaeiisnrtmeCarhna;neayn;,dNCMelalitlnitWcoBuaocddkmsli;enisHs,atprraarstytoorWr;o.oDd.sD;. dney said the ministry is approaching 10,000 patients served and estimated t the clinic has peoveded nearly one 2 DE FEBRE RO DI 2008 million dollars worth ofhealth- care services over the last 3:00 PM- S7QD .P decade. On November 15, 93 AaeA clients were served, this being the largest number seen thus far in a single night. The clinic is located at 1315 AdamsStreetandmeetsthethird Thursday of each month, begin- ningat5:00p.m.Patientsareseen onafirstcome-firstservedbasis. Pastor Matt Buckles invites churches from Mississippi to NEW PHARMACY — Inspecting the Poameeryin the new min- attend a clinic night to see this sitry building at First Church, Vic rg, duringttheDec. 16 grand ministry in operation. Godmay pnaingwaleGreeteft)SueSnow, Janice Partridge, and Kerry Pitts. be calling them to begin a simi- larministry in theircommunity. 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% JOURNAL OF THE MississipP! BAPTIST CONVENTION 7 5 , ¢0 Grenada 3 0 41 H a ED SINCE 1877 0 ByTony Martin 2 iate Editor 2 JARY 31, 2008 0 The 2008 Mississippi Baptist State a= 0 VoL. 132 Evangelism Conference, held January 20-22 at Emmanuel Church, Grenada, No. 5 was notable not only for the traditional preaching, but the extensive use of local musicians, a Crossover event, and break- out conferences. This, coupled with the fourth Annual Senior Adult Evangelism Rally, made for an outstanding time of worship, teaching, and encouragement. The event began the evening of January 19 with a praise and worship time, with Bobby Welch, retired pastor of First Church, Daytona Beach, and former resident of the Southern Baptist onvention, as eae. Preaching to a acked house, Welch asked in referenc- ing Romans 9, “When will we cast the net wide enough to reach all?” After the Evangelism Crossover on Jan. MI(1SSS39SPI BAPTISTS 19, a PrayerSummit was held, with retired missionary Caroline Jones speaking on, “What is an interceding witness?” Monday’s speakers included Brian LOW CRODoWn CDum (at pulpit); directorofevangelism for theMiissssisisisppiinp Fossett, president of the Conference of sap Convention Board, welcomessanicipat to the jan.26 evening session of Southern Baptist Evangelists, from Dalton, 2008 Mississippi Baptist State Evangelism Conference in the worship center of Emmanuel Ga.; John Avant, formerly vice president of Church, Grenada. As Lum speaks, a special mass choir from the churches of North Central ev. ism for the NorthAmerican Mission Association prepares to offerspecial music. (Photo by William H. Perkins Jr.) Board (NAMB) and currently pastorof First DOOR-TO-DOOR _ Church, WestMonroe, La.; FrankPage, pres- Shawn Garlington (left) helps ident of the Southern Baptist Convention Fossett opens the morning session. 6:2b during the evangelism dinner, Futral unload additional evangelistic and r of Taylors First Church, Taylors, UsingMark2ashistext, hesaid, “Thereare stated, “The time is now. Now is the only for Chri S.C.; Roy Fish, retired evangelism eoudeiwor all sorts of church growth out there time you and I have, and we might not at Southwestern i and most recent- who will tell you how to fill your churches. have much ‘now’ time left. Will you join ly interim president of NAMB; Jim Futral, Jesus already told us how to do that: ‘If I be with Jesus in what He is doing?” Jan. 19 Crossover Eva ism executive director-treasurer - of_ the lifted up, I will draw all men unto Me.’ Gilsbharredeofahitshehalthissuesinan event in Grenada and Mississippi Baptist Convention Board We'vegottogetbackto preachingtheWord. emotionally cha message. Gilbreath, Tallahatchie Counties prior to (MBCB); and Sammy Gilbreath, director of Weneed togetbackin the soul business. We whohas arareand tiallyfatalheartcon- the start of the 2008 the evangelism department at Alabama need to ck toold-fashioned church.” dition, spoke about “learning tolive like you Mississippi Baptist State BaptistStateConvention. Avant preached during the second are dying,” using singer Tim McGraw’s pop- Evangelism Conference at emusicwasledby local people from morningsession, with Acts [1 ashis text. “I ular song as an illustration. He chose 2 Emmanuel Church, Grenada. the association,” said Don Lum, MBCB owesomuch toSouthern Baptists,” he said Timothy1 as his text. Page closed out the Volunteers delivered thou- evangelism director. “This, along with the in his provocative message, “but I’m so evening preaching from Luke 13:1-9. sands of the door-to- fact that each speaker used his talents, to tell you that we'redying, and ourgrand- “Sometimes suffering is due to sin, but door in the two counties, - gifts, and uniqueness to touch our lives, children will inherit a shell ofwhat we are. some times we suffer because of righteous- which are part of North made this a special time. Everything God touches He changes, and ness,” he said. “Jesus suffered because of “Folks came to worship, to fellowship, we all think change is a cuss word.” His righteousness and our unrighteous- and the spirit was great,” Lum continued. Lunch was followed by breakoutsessions, ness. Jesus said that there is somethin “Itwasagreat time for Mississippi Baptists including “Giving a invitation,” led by worse than doing something wrong, whi tocometogetherand focusonevangelism.” Fish; “A.L.O.N.E. Strategy,” which provided . is doing nothing at all. There is a purpose acustomizedstrategyforallphaofscheursch why we exist.” growth, led by Gilbreath; and “Developi uesday morning’s Senior Adult Rally an Evangelistic Sunday School,” led byPy included sessions such as “Taking up your and Scott. Scott is pastor emeritus of Towels (John 13), led by Phil Walker,pastor, FirstChurch, OliveBranch. Ridgecrest Church, Madison; “Fresh The afternoon session was led by Fish. Encounter with God,” led by Bill Patterson, Preaching from 1 Cor. 9:19-27, Fish stated, pastoy, FirstChurch, Richland; “Evangelism “There isn’ta church represented here that is ghCaregiving,” led7CindyStill, for- notbubustwyesp,endtimeonthintghast mer wMu director of the Nevada aresuperficiallyrelevant ratheronwhatGod Convention and a consultant for the has — oa to be.” pe Missouri Convention; and “For Leaders: focus, said, “Focusing requirestheabdi- What Makes a Good Senior Leader,” led b en ee judice. Pausl are nee Bobby Shows, former senior adultcomet beingall things toallpeople in order to tant for the Missouri Convention. ane some. Sometimes we show prejudice aun — rall that followed inghall toward moral lepers. In Jesus’ day, it was music ussell Newport, Springhill, rostitutes and tax collectors. When was the Mo., andlehinAvant. ” t timeyou tried to wina liquor dealer?” The Mississippi Baptist State Futral used. the conference theme_of Evangelism Conference is funded by gifts “The Time is Now.” Speaking from 2 Cor. to the Mississippi Cooperative Program. _ ‘Back at the ATW’ ver “time, Mississippians have pose. See an about the on our state — and on ougrape that a t- lyincludesmany Mississippi Bap sts. We just don’t take i similar to EDITOR’S our attitude about alcohol even as the bodies continue to pile up. NOTEBOOK arnSanne = — p,been sont money, cal and soci powerthatcomesalonSSgwiththat . Now someone who claims tobe a “pit boss,” one of those sinister- oan mee in expensive suits w nt bhmfloor = casino patro e gamblin tables,ten written abeehtitled: Casino Confidential (Quirk Books 2008). He does not reveal his identity but rather lists “Anonymous” as the author, thusthe thatheissome- one whoclaims tobe a pitboss. Nonetheless, his observa- a“fish”isaneasymark,andthere'sareasoncasi- © The inventor of chi was a genius. tions ring trueto anyone with a nostrytomakyoeudrinklikeone, Albseowa,ry Plopping down a stack of $100 chips isn’t a knowledge of how ifacasinostartsofferingyouotherfreebies,espe- nearly as —nd putting down a wad of William H. egalized gambling works and cially after you've won a lot. The casino owners $100 bills. u win a small jackpot at Perkins Jr. how the deck is always stacked are goingtodowhatevertheycantokeepyouthere the tables, dealers automatically pay you in against the individ bler. sothey canwin their back. Wanat i- chips, hoping you'll burn right through them Editor Some intriguing tidbits from en two?A hotelroom? Perhapsa without a second thought. Have you ever EDITOR the book, exce: recentlyby free of ? Noproblem. Theywantyou noticed there are a dozen places in a casino to William H. 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Brenda Quattlebaum , _ [email protected] ‘EDDoITnOMRcEGMrEReIgToUrS ¥ we all broke away from those UE INI ' thoughts and became one in = G : ST OP. ON: Christ. The revival changed the BaptistRecordAdvisoryCommittee: ££ Pray for Kenya etnhtiinrkeingn.atWioen baencdamiets bwraoytherosf MackAmis, McComb inChrist! Now what ispapper. jamesBeasley, Crystal Springs AlGreenjr., BaySt. Louis ang, 30: et Ne we Bee's ack repea 2. 2to: ae bond S)Poeunz By Erich Bridges Many paiChristians are BillyVeadannMadison ing a stand against violence Dana Richardson, secretary International Mission Board and hatred. Join them in this rayer of KenyanBaptist leader eee ooMbit - Postmaster: “Lord, help us restore peace Sendchaofanddrgesseto:sThe BAPTISTRECORD,P.O.Box 530, lem that has plagued Africa for against God. Kenyans are in this country. We — for JacMkS3s920o5-n053,0. a very long time. It’s time to i Kenyans. Christians are those whohavebeen displaced. confront it, according to some killingChristians. We must put We pray forthosewhohavelost Sendnews,communicatioann,d ofKenya’s Christian leaders. an end to this. Kenya is a , their loved ones addresschaton:TgheEeditsor, “A demon has been set Christian nation, and we need their hopes that e BAPTISTRECORD,P.O.Box 530, loose,” warned Ngari Kariithi, to start showing God’s love.” have been shattered. Father, we e 'e JacMkS3s920o5-n053,0. senior pastor at Karura During a national day of pencet You will restore hope Community Church in Nairobi, prayer and people, that You will ae FTaelx::((660011))926982--33830300 Kenya’s capital. “The depth of observed in churches around restorehope to our nation. We to many of Father, that the enemy E-maik: ba 0 ee oan ae oe 2 what is involved.PrayGodwillSiew VO1L32U¢NUMMBEER5 with tribalism. Pray the church (ISSN-0005-5778) displaced persons camps. It can rise above this. We are the PublishedweeklyexceptweeksofJuly4 and Christmbays the Mississippi Baptist wean’ sachs, but they eaveit forKenya.” ConventionBoard, 515MississippiStreet, withalltheirhearts. irst, he and other leaders Jackson,MS39201.Subscri$p9.t3i5poenr When incumbent President stress, mustrepentof MwaiKibaKiakuyku,cilai,med theirown contin hatreds. yearpayianabdvlancee. Economyplans availableforcoopMeisrsisasiptpicihurnchegs. 5geo Agape “cca pe “The elections did not cause Periodicalspostagepaid at jackson, MS. test challenger a this violence,” said Member,AssoocfStiataeBatptiistPoapenrs. a member of the Luo headedfor Deadlines: News items — one calendar weekpriortorequestedpublicatdiatoen. Adve—trwoctalenidarsweeikspnriorgto ourethnicgroups. requestedpubldiatce.Aalltsubimisosionns Kenya,as anathiasosinnn,ed aresubtjoeedictintg. —_ en a RS eeeemma ahtees eecaeee ae iA ey Candidates stake their abortion positions T Sematetagstte L NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) — u the term “partial-birth” the while ofit ane Huckabee said. “I The 35th anni of Roe v. wadteat called the law the believe that Roe v. Wadeshould — on Jan. 22 .° pass “Federal Abortion Ban.” With -birth abortion, beoverturned. | applaud those thoutnearlyevery . pres- -five after the a babyis delivered feet first who are ma in idential candidate sta Supreme Court decided Roe v. untilonlytheheadis leftinthe Wi nm and re to either their opposition to or Wade, it’s never been more birth canal. The doctor then call attention yet again to this capper of the céntroversial ‘important to protect a pierces the base of the infant's terrible injustice ... I will ing and, by extension, woman’s right to choose,” skull with surgical scissors, march with them next if I underscoring the significance Obama said. “Last year, the inserts a +geva into on am elected president. As presi- of this year’s race. Supreme Court decided by a opening and suctions out the dent, I_ ge that I con- theE excepmtaijoonr coafndRiedpautbeliwciatnh vFeodteeraolfAb5o-r4titoon uBapnh,oladndthien berrya.inO,naellnouwrisnegwahodewaidtndeeslsievd- tcihniuled can hfaivgehthissoorthhaetrrise 4- BMASP@tTSe$ISsStrsTPeSi Rudy — — whose pro- doing so ne an such apone said she saw given right to life.” choice is unpopular important principle v. the baby’s fingers “clasping Romney said he supports within — released Wade: thot’ we nel always and unclasping” and feet theworkofthose whoare “cre- statements Jan. 22 that broke protect women’s health. With “kicking” prior to the proce- “8 genuine culture oflife.” along party lines. The two one more vacancy on the dure being completed. “After 35 years of Roe v. leading Democrats, in fact, cuaeuee Court, we could be All total, between 45-50 mil- Wade, we are again reminded THE SECOND > seemed to be battling to see looking at a majority hostile to lion unborn babies have been why this decision should be who could be more pro-choice. a women’s fundamental right killed since Roe was issued. overturned,” Romney said. In her statement, Democrat to choose for the first time On theRepublican side, U.S. “We recognize the worth and FRONT PAGE U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton since Roe v. Wade. The next Senator John McCain, former dignity of every person, a fact said she was “reaffirming” her president may be asked to Arkansas Gov. Mike that is ingrained in our hearts commitment to legal abortion. nominate that Supreme Court Huckabee, and former and etched in our national “ I’m President,” she justice. That is what is at stake Massachusetts Gov. Mitt purpose. Unelected judges PUBLISHED SINCE 1877 said, “I will appoint judges to in this election. Romney all released state- should not be the final our courts who understand “Throughout my career, I’ve ments saying they hope to see arbiters on these important that Roe v. Wade isn’tjust bind- been a consistent and strong Roe v. Wade overturned. decisions which define who JANUARY 31, 2008 ing legal precedent, it is the supporter of reproductive jus- McCain’s statement said he we are as a people.” VOL. 132 touchstoneofour reproductive tice, and have consistently had has been a “strong supporter U.S. House of Representa- freedom, the embodiment of a 100%Pro-atos rating with of the right to life movement” tives Speaker 7 Pelosi, No. 5 our most fundamental rights, Planne Parenthood and sincebeingelected toCongress who is not running for presi- and no one — no judge, no NARAL Pro-Choice America.”. in 1982. He noted he has dent but whose seat is on the overnor, no Senator, no John Edwards, runningthird adopted two children and said line with all 435 representa- resident — has the right to in polls among Democrats, said he believes Roe was a “tragic” tives up for election, also take it away.” the “hard right turn of the decision and wrongly decided. released a statement support- Democrat U.S. Senator Supreme Court is a stark U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, ing Roe. Barack Obama has made reminder of why Democrats who has endorsed McCain, “On this day in 1973, the unity a major theme of his cannot afford to lose the 2008 read the statement on behalfof Supreme Court recognized campaign, although his state- election.Toomuchisatstake— McCain at the March for Life that a woman has wer ment on Roe left little room starting with a woman’s right _ in Washington D.C. and fundamental right to for pro-lifers. His statement to choose.” “If I am fortunate enough to choose what happens to her referred to the Partial-Birth This is the first presidential beelected as thenext President body and, by extension, her Abortion Ban Act that was campaignsincethe courtupheld of the United States, I pledge future,” Pelosi said. “I will weed by the Supreme alawthatbars aspecificlate-term to you to be a loyal .and continue to fight for the right ourt, although he avoided abortion procedure that involves unswerving friend of the right to choose, for safe and quality to life movement,” McCain's reproductive health care, com- statement read. “The pro-life prehensive and medically Help for pastors movement appeals to e best’ sound reproductive education, instinctswithineach andevery and access to contraception in one of us. In that regard, our the United States and abroad.” DALLAS(BP) —Howdoyoucounselanabusivehus- ro-life cause will ultimately Of the nine Supreme Court band? should re-evaluate a i successful.” justices, only two (Clarence Huckabee called Roe a homas —_ Antonin — “great American tragedy” that are on record as0 ing Roe. has led to the “loss of millions However, pro-tiers Sees of innocent lives.” He also President Bush's two pledged to workfor passageof eppolnians (Samuel Alito and a human life amendment to John Roberts) would vote the Constitution ifelected. against Roe if given such a ackson Fla., and W. professor “My convictions regarding ance. The court’s two oldest theolpoogpyaetCrowellColle inDallad are co- the sanctity of life have always justices (John Paul Stevens au ofTheNewGuidebookforPastors,releasedbyB&HS been clear and consistent, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg) Publishers of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern without equivocation or support Roe. Baptist Convention. The authors revisited the —e Looking back Combinedstudentenrollmentforthe 1997fallsemesteratSouthern oe Baptists’six‘seminariessurpassesthe 10,000mark,with-onlyoneofthe Sebtiot peotoen, soxmieesfyacaiehahdelveneophaceheey schoolsreporting adeclineinenroliment. ~* yones otenpartnce 6)senloty.TheSak 00poenen,Gwe Guthors note,is acallto isthefocusofthefirsttwo Joe Cobb is honored for 20 years of service at the BSU of Northeast chaptersof TheNew GuidebookforPastors. Bryantand CommunityCollegeinBooneville.Knownaffectionatelyaround theBSU fetahengtioene HP coding Rage fnenhwha! as “BJ.” for “Bro. Joe,” Cobb has served as director of the Northeast aclear, sense 's even CommunityCollege BSUsince 1967. youmaynot beabletoexplainit thenyoushouldleave tion,your pumceelt aantea eal aoe Sescription.”For 9r8 confiidnethneitrcall,however,the Hollywoodproducersofamotionpictureonahandsomeyou evan- authorsconcede, willbemanytimeswhentheonly gelist with two wor! titles, The Spellbinder and The Money thingthatholdsyourhandtotheplowisyourcall.” «°"' state that “there is absolutely no connection with our movie and thelife ofBilly Graham.” JANUARY31, 2008 THE BaptistRECORD with abundant water and the ACLOGGED WATERLINE - Directi@ns good things of God but the © not flow out to a worl Years , | wascallteoda thatGraperetey meade woes, churchthat provaidhoemde I moved process discovered that we had little Jim Futral, executive director-treasurer or no water. Regardless of w you turned the water Mississippi Baptist Convention Board room, or a faucet outside it all, it that here inAmerica, would always e with a ria a ; lodged in the pipe. That was of the ~ about retty stream t would sure some 0 u outof ten that they Soon Become a. dribble.that whoare ingthis thinkTm the reason the water could not flow. The line was clogged at y knew somebody wdiod noftitnaallleloeyttodaiscov.erit saowt actually a suipt.uation Ph!at that one spot. The guys took a. Christian. Now there was a problem,butthe created some dilemmas like the rocks out, gave them to think about that and let it soak me, hooked it back together, in for a moment. All across our solwausstlowiinon arriving. that, but no one seemed to be When Imentithoetnroeubdle too concerned about it. After and turned the water on, and nine out of ten people to a couple of men in the we had lived there for over a lo and behold, would a have a good friend who is a SWelthle last pastorhadi churchbeg oto talkabout 1 believe the water flowed into i . They may workwith ts t tor t in to about it our house? them, live near them, and YouCanRESPOND that way, andheesepar to cope and ask if it was still a prob- For years, it had been socialize with them, but most Ricut Now! a okay.” LisaMwas eg iysaid, —_— get seppet up. For months, we folks know somebody who is a . . enco tforme to a reason for that. had lived with a shortage of Christian. That is a good ! aon,thefollowingpr to say, “Well, if Re could do it, withthisbrilliant s water, and now we had water, The second part of the we ORYOU Cue om aeAnso aS 0 moening _seemed Z water flowi a It study is even more interest- tolivewith just alittlewater rvade the. discussionan was a fan ic euphoric ing. About eight out of ten of 1.Lord, Iadmitthat Ineedyou. drippingin ourhouse cvonered whweacoutld do moment in the Futral house- the ple who are not (Ihave sinned.) t was certainly different in order to find what was cre- hold. Old folks used to say Christians but knew from other places we had ating the water sho \ that you never miss the water Christians responded by say- 2.1wanes aevenees for my| lived because we had gotten well was not far from until the well runs dry. Of arnt they wouldbe willing sinsand omfrometernal | accustomed to having run-_ the house, and the men began course, that has scores of to listen to a friend share their death. (I repent.) . weaies we we aoe ~ to am Se there applications throughout life's faith with them. Eight out of ten of the non-Christian, s adapt to the iem. Most of mightbesome blockage, some experiences, but for all of us 3.IbelJesiusedievdaend rose | the‘ieneit worked out okay. way that the line had been when you do not have water unbelievers were more than from the,ag to forgive my | Actually, it was not all that clo from the well to the and cannot get water life gets open to hear about Jesus. They sins andto restore my rela- | inconvenient. If you wanted house. It began to make sense serious in a . Water is a are receptive to the water oflife. tionship withyou. to have a bath in the evening, to me. They decided that one fantastic thing. It is no wonder An incredible thing about that 1 believe inJesus.) just turn the water on as you day they would just meet out that the Scripture portrays our is the study seemed to point eft for work in the mo put their collective salvation as_receivi the out that the unbelieving 4. By faith, 1 invite Jesus eee andby thetime yougotinit together, and try to water of life. In the Old and world is more willingto listen Christ into my life. From this would be just about ready. If find where the line might be New Testaments, the to us share our faith with timeon, Iwanttoliveinaloy- you wanted to washa load of clogged. The day was set, Scriptures resound with them than we are to do it. ing relationship with Him. (1 clothes, the same process was some other men were recruit- words of refreshing water. Maybe the breakdown is not receive Christ as my Savior needed. Turn it on when you ed, and one,Saturday morning Isaiah would say, “ , all just in this lost, ungodly, God- and Lord.) got up in the morning, and_ they all showed up ready to you who are ty, come to world, but somehow ‘a : : t afternoon they would be work. After a brief discussion the waters and drink” (Isa. rocks have gotten stuck in the =ent “ Tetent weetytoay r aout howye ae80. oe 55:1a). John chose to close out water line and become barri- ow the problem came the process o re his — of Christ in the ers to sharing our faith with childrenofGod, even to those who | when you needed to do sever- wen place in the line that Revelation y saying, “The others. The waterline of hope, believeinhisname.”(John1:12) al the same day. Then might be clogged, they went Spirit and the bride say, Come! blessing, and life everlasting ou had a dilemma on your to work digging out the And let him who hears say, has clo; up at the inter- I u make a decision for waterline. In short order they Come! Whoever is thirsty, let section of our own hearts. Jeots ‘Chri.st today,sounawds arioseeifytouewoaenttoPdeood any- came to a coupling that him come; and whoever wish- I would encourage you local Baptist church forspiritu- | thin dee with the oat attached one piece of pipe to es, let himtakethefreegiftof today tothinkaboutthose folks al guidance. while you were taking care of another, and 7loosened it the water of life” (Rev. 22:17). who you know who know that washing dishes, clothes, or only to find at that coupling Anyone who hasbeen rey you are a Christian. Think other water-related needs whoever had put it together thirsty in a parched land, about how many ofthem, eight around the house. had gotten some large rocks spiritually as well as physi- out of ten possibly, who would cally, knows that water can be be willing to listen if you were SO, SO good. When you take of | willing to share. Will you allow the water of life, it is a glori- theLotorcomedand open up January is Make Your Will Month. ous and incredible moment as row heart and open up the the water flows through your ow of your faith and testimo- Are your ducks in a row regarding parched heart, but what hap- ny so that the blessings of the ns when yougetfilled with wateroflife can flow freely to a your last will and testament? : the water of life? Does it flow parched and waiting world? through you and does it flow to anyone else? By chance, do The Mississippi Baptist u becomea clo water- The author may be contacted at ine? Sometimes it seems as P.O. Box 530, iodo, MS 39205- Foundation can help ... though our churches are filled 0530. E-mail:[email protected]. Since 1943, the Missisissippi Baptist Foundation has assisted individuals in the highly specialized area of charitable estate MSAudio..c planning.Ifyouwant togetyour“ducksin a row” by protecting your loved ones and including a charitable component in your Design &IntegrationofProfessionalAudio,Video, &Lighting ~ Last Will,give the Foundationacall. Church,Co nfeRrooem, nScchoeol Equsalies,spervicmeanedinstnallattion eS SSSe ‘“y 601-292-3210 © 1-800-748-1651 C AVIBF Trooper Hales P.O. Box 1575 ——-Ph601-923-9947 fax 601-968-0Em9a0i4l:©[email protected] THE MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST FOUNDATION [email protected] ClintoMnS,39060Fax601-924-2880 { Ld i lla Simmons closing book on 30 years of Gulfshore ministry By William H.PerkinsJr. Thebeachfront facilitiesofFirst and bivocational pastor of Crosspoint Church in Church, Gulfport, were also Gulfport,aojag)oe First Church, destroyed by: Katrina. Simmons Daughter Julie an c FrankSimmonshasbeenthroughenoughmajor hasserved as a memberofthe Beachwith husbandKendalland storms along the GulfCoast tobean mem- master design team for the _ Kendall Jr. rs: berofthestoriedHurricaneChasers church’s new facilty currentl Y eens, SP eeeee under Comtraction fartherialtaa, in2004and2005,is a Baptists’ former ly near Pass “T've had the pata being Southern Chrcaintisckotfftihenaamensof,allthehurricanes ereivedin Goesting, dream Acco: and storms that battered before § forthenewchurch facihleistayi,d”, .than425, Katrina itin2005. — Simmons majored in recre- his time there, and almost 10,000 decisions for “TwhaseHurrricaene Frederiicn1979. Hurricane * ation at Mississippi College in wererecorded. Bobalsohitin 1979duringregistration foronoftehe Simmons Clinton, then earned a m of Simmonssaidheoften muses about theimpact of events at Gulfshore. There was so much water religious education degree from G re on lives of Mississippi Ba and stan betweenthegate and the main building, Southwestern Semina in Ft. Worth. In the earl others who attended events at the assembly. “We wehadto meettheguestsatthegate,put ae oe 1970s, he served as minister for recreation and you had professions of faith and baptisms and wed- boat, and bring them in. We were regisstering people at Harrisburg Church in Tupelo, where the first dings at Gulfshore — even deaths. It was where life by boat,” Simmons recalled. Family Life Center in Mississippi outside the happened,” he said. “Hurricane Elena in 1985 causedsenitcwt dam- Jackson area was built. Achildofoneofthosemarri latercametowork age, probably from a spinoff tornado. was 18 He hired on full-time with Gulfshore in Feb atGulfshore, Simmonsadded with a smile. inchesofwateron the firstfloorduringTropicalStorm 1978. “I was on the Gulfshore summer staff in 1967, He said he also thinks a great deal about “our Isidore in 2002,” he said. when I was a sophomore in college. It didn’t occur Baptist forefathers who had’the vision of what Simmons, a native of Kosciusko, will retire effec- to me at that time that I would be back one day as G recould be,”andthepermanentstaffersand tive Jan. 31, almost two-and-a-half years after the assembly director,” he said. summer staffers who were the heart of the assembly’s Hurricane Katrina brought an end to Gulfshore’s Simmons, who recently wrapped up a second ministry. Rememberingthose leliftshis ts, ministry after more than 50 years in Mississippi term as chairman of the board of the Southern said,ardb Seay meng!sgmtn ow ea " Baptist Camping Association and has spent the two- “Gulfshore not, away. Gulfshore is still meting rie Missise Ba a Charenton m ng o aptist Convention and-a-half years since Katrina shuttling between his there. Gulfshore will alwaysbe there,” he said. voted to selltheruined uty., aanidr an$18million Gulfporthome and the Baptist Building in contract is pendin real estate development Jackson to oversee the convention board’s company NewTrac East LLC of Mandeville, La. conference ministries program, said he is year-oldSimmons doesn’tplantowithdraw « looking forward to spending more time tothe comfortable GulfCoasthome he shares withhis with Karen — a 27-year staffer at First MID-SOUTH wife Karen, however. He has si on as church Church, Gulfport — their children, and administrator forFirstChurch, G rt, whereheisa their children’s families. peeay: member and where he met Karen, a church Eldest son Jeff, who served on the MEN'S BIBLE staffer, many years ago. Gulfshore summer staff in 1993, 1994, and After three decades of dealing with air condi- 1995, lives in Pass Christian with wife tioner problems, plumbing crises, and kitchen Nancy — another former Gulfshore sum- ques disasters, Simmons said his new job mer staffer — and their three-year-old CONFERENCE 4 like a natural fit.” daughter Hope. Jeff is a chemical engineer JUST FOR THE RECORD BAPTISTS 1. Brad Hill, a newly ordained deacon at First Church, + Ripley, surrendered to the ministry recently. Shown Hosted and Sponsored by are pastor Rex Yancey, Zak Hill, Jamie Hill, Sarah Hill, Kirby Woods Baptist Church, and Hill. Memphis, TN a eeraeaaas Caeck Contact us at www.kwbc.org phur or call 901.682.2220 Conehatta,Pisited aChrist- “a mas in Canton in December. The group also entered a float in I's annual Christmas parade, the Christmas t, andheld > February 22-23, 2008 a “breakfast with Santa.” Shownare the participants. REGISTER NOR! -3. Iglesia Bautista Vita Adudante Church wil! host a Concert of Prayer 2008 on N 2 from 3-5 p.m. at Briarwood Church, , Cost is $30 per person. Specialactivitiesled bilin- gual teachers are ’ 2. Childrenandyouth,SulphurSpringsChurch, Conehatta (601) 260-5177 or e-mail vidaja [email protected]. Sy JANUARY31, 2008 THE BaPTist RECORD - Allen Herrington was ordainedtothegospelmin- istry Jan. 13 by Ho Ch Neshoba County at the regan of Liberty Chu mper County. He is shown recei certificate from Dennis Duvall, pastorofHope. Pleasant Hill Church, Lincoln Association, recent- I re a. ta to ministry. He hassorted os fitvoers=xorJeayyesseHaeapo:nned a one . He an : New leans Seminary — wherehewilcontinuehis 5. Angel tree project, Mt. Zion Church, Eupora 1. Herrington ordained, Hope Church, Neshoba County feat ~poate peane is shown receiving his ordi- nation certificate from pas- tor Floyd Higginbotham. . Tylertown Church, Tyler- town, recently ordained Shan Smith ‘as deacon. Shown is pastor Buddy Day presenting the ordina- tion certificate to Smith. . Indian Springs Church, Laurel, recently ordained Mark Boyd, Bob Hawkins, and Kimble Holifield as deacons. Shown are Boyd, Hawkins, and Holifield. . Thechildrenandyouthcom- ete of Mt. os ao edu'in therecleoncal ccaplGen Shown are the children with the toys they collected. . Several senior adults from First Church, Raymond, aged64to86, haveformeda comedy washtub band. The group shares “= other senior and does not Ee accept love offe forgas, etc. Shown is thegroup. . Bethany Church, Marshall County, recently ordained Derrick Sharp as deacon. Shown are or and pas- tor Donald Worsham. 7. Deacon ordination, Bethany Church, Marshall County . The shoebox mission team of Parkwa Church, Morton,traveled toDuluth, Ga., in Novemberto volun- teer in the Atlanta process- ae center for ration ristmas Child. The church collected 200 boxes for. the project. Shown are theinaiene oftheteam. . Bunker Hill Church, Columbia, will have their Winter Bible Study Feb. 3-6; Sun.,6p.m.;Mon.~Wed.,6:30 ie, TaConte Meee te DirectorofMissions . First Church, Summit, is h 33Miilnceoncsert Feb. 22. Doorsopenat 6 8.Shoeboxmissionteam,ParkwayChurch,Morton p-m.; concertat7p.m. " VY 13. The outh and children’s missions organizations of TippakPiarcorer|Benton- ssociation, par- ticipated in thehangingof the green and passed out fruit bags ane the Christmas season. Shown are the participants. . The Glenda White Baptist Women’s group from Sortaes “Charch, Say Springs, is sponsoring a Pure Water, Pure Love pro- ject to aid missionaries in providing fresh water in their areas of service. The group collected $1184 for rs the project. The group 11. Christmas baskets,JerusalemChurch, Attala Association also shared care boxes with inmates at the Jasper County jail as a Christmas 11. JeeruesaslemeChurach, Aettala 12, Franklin Association’s fall project. Shown are the Association,exceeded their meeting was held at participants. 13. Hanging ofthe Green, Concord Church,Benton-Tippah Assoc. Concord Church, McCall o Creek, in October. The . The children’s praise choir collectin $1948. The Concord Church’s puppet of Trinity First Church, church oo team supplied the enter- Waynesboro, presented tainment which included Singing with the Angels area pastors performing Dec. 9. Shown are the par- durin the event. ticipants. Associational Missions sick and shut-ins. Shown Director Joe Hill is second . Linwood Church, Union, are the participants. from left. will host a building dedi- cation and reception Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m. . Temple Church East, Hattiesburg,willbehosting Family Force Five, Falling Up, Spoken, and This Beautiful Republic in con- certFeb. 7, 7p.m.Ticketsare available at Temple East and West, Bob’s ks, or online at www.outerlight- concerts.com. . Belzoni native and Southern Baptist Chaplain, Captain Scott Savell, was recently recogni as the Scott Air Force Base 375th AirlifWting DirectorofStaff pag so rade Officer of the Year. The achievement izes his outstandi 1. Thirteen William Carey University New Orleans stu- ministry to Airmen an dents will receive degrees in the t uation cere- their i Mbistry monies held since Hurricane Katrina on . 15 at 6 p.m. cally the Singles in the Leavell Chapel located on the New Orleans Baptist Program he directs in Theological cam . Five students will receive Airmen Dorms. bachelor ofscience in nursing de; and eight students will receive bachelor of general studies degrees. . William Paul Chidester, Beaumontt,received the Master of DivinitydegreeDec. 15fromNewOrleansSeminary. He served as tor of VFK AUR HNMK OVCK LFAN TVCE BUP VMA AUNL BMNAU? VFK BUP co AUP TNLFARFVFTR SVHHRF? 19. Mt. Olive Church, Ripley, recently ordained Marc ERFROCO SNLM: OCZ servicefo oecipenabinct Rushasdieancogn. 21. The senior adult Sunday new pews, owshiphal School class of Midway and educational space. Church, Calhoun Assoc- eee Shown are Harold and iation, has raised over gy for the ——— — LynwoodShackelford issi at t Building, backson. ass members were asked to Triangle give$1 eachSunday.Shown ae eee- Es are the participants. - Church,CalhounAssociation ne tbnmat: n. i t s a l e a JoinotherBaptistsandPastorRoyMyersonthis Northeast |f Cruise & Tour 2.WoarndlwifeeSayndy EnjoySpring-timeinNovaScotiaandPrinceEdwardIsland! SailtheScenicSt.LawrenceRivertoQuebec&Montreal! 3. Meadowview Church, TourMontreal,PhilaNdeweYolrkCpithy&iBoasto,n! Starkville, has_ called Jason Middleton as pastor. He is a graduate of Blue Mountain College and is 1.Townasndefanmidly currently enrolled in New willbePastorMyers’fourthYourMan Tourstripas aBaptist Orleans exten- secondtimeonthissameNortheastcruiseandtour. Your 1. Bay Springs Church, Ba vention Board, previously sion courses at BMC. He Ss welcomed served at Beaverhead and his wife Tiffany have new rofmusic and Church,Dillon, Mont. one daughter, Madison. activities, Dale Townsend e id and his family with an mAt old-fashioned pounding. e He is a Pelahatchie native tai abmon ncpn ape with seven inhotels,andthe deluxecruise. MS.Familyandfriendsarewelcome. Spiaslicmiteed. Forbrochure,informationandletterfromPastorMyers withhisphonenumber,call7days.aweek: ‘YOURMAN’ TOURS —_ 1-800-736-7300 Department of the Mississippi Baptist Con- THeBaptistRECORD \¥ JANUARY31, 2008 First Church, Vicksburg, dedicates expanded ministry (Special) First After limited upgrades to the rooms, records room, and heldan second floor, Celebrate —area. 7 nae SSSAae onDec. 16 Recovery, [Eastside A.A,, Medical-Dental Clinic i Overeaters Anonymous, Life treatsthe ing poor -” SheomHetto agrowimningistneurmbteorthoef aHunrdtsGriGeofdShaHreealbseg(afnormYeoeuttihn)g, pe wictahrenoorprMievdaitceaiindsubreannecfeitos.r vlanemcootmieaonsdnspiariltu,al eacHhowweeveke.r, a total renovation rAebqouuitredtfhoirrteyacvholcluinntice,erisnclaudr-e DiestsrTkyihnbeeelgiMeaenodfittecnaalsG-uDaencthal.hiaeMnihna-s obfrintghefiirtstufplootrowacsode for thteo ingists, thrteweotosixdoctorists,s, twfoourd-ent-o Medical-Dental Clinic. Dozens continuall Looe and —_ of volunteers, coordinated b wn its oing from Richard Stuart and D.D. basementsuite Sadonated Davidson, worked tirelessly to ‘issues medi€ations purchased home across the street to a completely remodel the down- with ts and donations. No space off campus and now to stairsarea. narcoticsare di its present location. The facility now has four This medi ministry was July2006, a member fami- exam rooms and a triage room the brainchild of Vicksbu ly donated the7200square-foot formedical assessments, dental pevekien Dan Edney, whofelt Mafan Building to the church. suites, pharmacy, counseling was calling him to give moriendhimself. , than= jusetxpebcetiengd morae ogf omoed emoGnRyAfNorDthOePnEeNwIMNiGni—stPrryeBsuieldnintgat tatheFiDrsetcC.hu1r6chr,ibVbiocnkscbuutrtgi,ngwceerre- CewhaxrypiesctHtieeadnwamdnoetctetodos”tsohebreveessaehiridv.med“.tH”hee DD(faarvvoiimddsolBenlfat;)cDkRlaiencdihgeeal,rEdddenSaetuyca;ortnM;acrhHtaeiisnrtmeCarhna;neayn;,dNCMelalitlnitWcoBuaocddkmsli;enisHs,atprraarstytoorWr;o.oDd.sD;. dney said the ministry is approaching 10,000 patients served and estimated t the clinic has peoveded nearly one 2 DE FEBRE RO DI 2008 million dollars worth ofhealth- care services over the last 3:00 PM- S7QD .P decade. On November 15, 93 AaeA clients were served, this being the largest number seen thus far in a single night. The clinic is located at 1315 AdamsStreetandmeetsthethird Thursday of each month, begin- ningat5:00p.m.Patientsareseen onafirstcome-firstservedbasis. Pastor Matt Buckles invites churches from Mississippi to NEW PHARMACY — Inspecting the Poameeryin the new min- attend a clinic night to see this sitry building at First Church, Vic rg, duringttheDec. 16 grand ministry in operation. Godmay pnaingwaleGreeteft)SueSnow, Janice Partridge, and Kerry Pitts. be calling them to begin a simi- larministry in theircommunity. 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Lengston Hazel oo wane Mit LesterHaddon Rev.&Mrs.SmithSanders Collins Ms.MargieM.Langston on. asCouA.lJiadse Mr.&Mrs.DavidDenson Mr.&Mrs.JoelHale oaaliiatee oidSieenenetense PaulWatson,III Re Santen NeaMon Goreitl McRae Mrs.HesterPruett eyeeeMoon ir ." ouethe fo &Mrs.$.S.Crocker Mrs.MyrlMcCormick — “D ee Mr,&Mrs,LarryHart ChaDralveisd“C&hTiidn”aLMoafgteorns MotGhleerndoafC&oJenrnriyeFRraywlins oan : diton Saeleonaowne NnGall PamelaGallLott ee. santotenvas Dac. 19-30,2007 biMrD.a&tMCrrsa.ftWalterB.Moore EmMmaa.jRoutShmPi,thPansano Mr.MrRu.s&seMlrlsD.aClutrotnisA.Buchanan —oe bariCay Brace MrH.&lMrs.LesteriHnagddox Honors Helen&ElwoodCrain waketoa GraeberBrothersInc. naetierNineLaos a EnaJoy Willams AAdudMlsat.hJ4VSoSSy8MCDo,espWstalM,tiFlhBlaCel-rlHBoCrnLake ReMMssrTs..JBessicaPH..DGaevremsa&nyFaimoinly LLooMnnMasar.S.&oA&uDntManhrnesSSro.oluSuattnthedhevererlWlaenasdntd DMoenM,Mns&i.MeH&erAeMslnr.ensVn.D..RABau..swDsMsao.ovmnHioerton Cup ARroeasedJsTeoehennytCehhuerxch LUipnlacRllieeeGnnrSa&cteeaeehpehey™Ww. 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Already in 2008, The Baptist Children’s Village has Dearest ee MsMargaretCon —_——, been blessed with many church groups becoming 5 eke — La oanRashesegies ; lved with the ministry. However, there is always Donnie&CathyDickerson Mr.& Hester Mr.DanWesson . PerryAnneHayward Me.&Mrs.Robert K.Upchurch —— Mrs,HaseleLoa a place for you and your church group. There are DaleBellew DenleyHolloway Glenda& Fry ie6Sin.RemyDestine . MehrAlanBeery Famlly "Joan 6lolmen wis.ShileyA.Cla tle & Ms.Curtis A.Buchanan opportunities to collect items i.e. paper products & Mr.&Mrs.JoeTranum&Family Ms.MarthaM.Putnam NanayWiese EeOn Ms.JoyMossMiller Don&SuzanneHonea Byron&AnnetieWilkinson EamestGarvin “ cleaning supplies, repair a cottage, tour a campus, age ey yo BillHurst a DorcasSSClass,Highland ; Rev.To&nMrys.SherryBlack eo te MrOvalsGattman plan a work day on the grounds, or schedule an Mr.&Mrs.JohnnyC.Doude Mrs.FrancesWong DanW.Southerland non SeMrs.HeleenP.Daves&Family *CaRndeeveVdasMbrosw.aJgahmesA.Breland Mr.DoonGrlaheamn eciens activiaety with the chialdren. Edith = Toby &SherryFrierson Mr.&Mrs.RonA.Yarbrough DorothyBoyd Mr.&Mrs. LeeLoftis pa yd ooaad iene Carruth boos Family Dre George MrLindaJohns MEMORIALS Saas hue foeTama &Famly ChayJkohason DeceasedMembersofNColumbia = Mr.&Mrs.GarryAustin Please contact Chrystelle Thames at 601-922-2242 LindaBurnett Seee — aterRien Me ha ae DEleizM&abeetnhJRoorbdearntJoFramdialny ve Mrs.R. 8.AbHlaedsen a .B,Haden or go to www.baptis.tchil.drensvi.llage.com to earn CateAbby& yy Dr.&Mrs.LinuelD.Jayroe Mr.&Mrs.DanielA.Smith Robert&RethaHale : MsiPp ete in at,Aan — how you can get involved. + Dr.&Mrs,LinuelD.Jayroe Mr.&Mrs.DouglasL.Pyron Dr.SamHall SCC Griffin&JulesJordan HenningAndrews Mr.&Mrs.W.G.Branscome,Jr. Ken PerryAnne

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