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Concho Valley Baptist Association Periodicals
825 N. Main St., San Angelo, TX 76903 ww.cvba.org Postage Paid THE ANNOUNCER San Angelo, TX
DIRECTOR MODERATOR VICE MODERATOR
Rev. Jeff Box Rev. Tony Valdez Rev. Brad Winchester
TREASURER BSM DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASST
Dr. Toby Irwin Rev. Lee Floyd Mrs. Aimee McGinnis
THE ANNOUNCER (USPS 933380) is published monthly by Concho Valley Baptist Association, 825 N. Main St., San Angelo, TX 76903. Periodicals postage paid at San Angelo, TX 76902. POSTMASTER: Send Address changes to: THE ANNOUNCER, 825 N. Main St., San Angelo, TX 76903. (PHONE: 325-653-4898; FAX: 655-4820; EMAIL: [email protected]
CVBA PRAYER CONCERNS
Jeff Box, recovering from surgery Sandy Meeks, kidney transplant 11/30, San Antonio Kim Rogers, Pastor’s wife at Calvary, carpal tunnel surgery on both hands, 12/29 Rosa Guajardo, Segunda Bapt, heart cath and stents 12/28 Mark Bush, (brother of Randy Bush, Pastor, Harris Ave.) cancer
Our churches/Pastors/Staff Our schools, teachers and administrators President Trump, Cabinet and all government...federal, state and local
For Prayer Requests, contact the CVBA Center at 325-653-4898
Christian Baptist (Mature) Singles
Pot Luck
Saturday, January 20, 2018
12:00 Noon
Baptist Retirement Club House
January
CVBA Ministry Anniversaries
There are some amazing people working in our churches, and we would like to honor them
for their service!
LLoy Dele Englert, MA Children, Glen Meadows 17 years
Megan Moore, Nursery, Belmore 17 years
Billie Boyer, Nursery/Instrumentalist, Belmore 14 years
Jane Ann Neighbors, Instrumentalist, Belmore 14 years
Philip Cross, Family/Education, College Hills 12 years
Bill Gillum, Music/Administration, FBC San Angelo 7 years
Michael Dorman, Assimilation Pastor, PaulAnn 6 years
Charlie Millspaugh, Sound Tech, FBC San Angelo 6 years
Youth Ministers Monthly Gatherings
Last Thursday of each month @ 9am Fleming’s Family Diner
First Tuesday of each month @ noon Heff’s Burgers
January 2018 11 Ministry Assistants Meeting, Noon, CVBA Office
26 Senior Adult Birthday Party, 11:30am,
(Harris Avenue Baptist Church)
31 CVBA Finance Team, Noon, CVBA
February 2018
28 CVBA Finance Team, Noon, CVBA
Concho Valley Baptist Association
CVBA SENIOR ADULT BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Friday, January 26, 2018
11:30am - 1:00pm
Harris Avenue Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (1026 E Harris Avenue)
Cost of Meal: $8.50 RSVP: January 22
Tickets available from your Senior Adult Team Leader or Church Office
Meal will be catered by Fiddle Fire Catering
Vol. 29, NO. 1 “seeking first the Kingdom of God…” Matthew 6:33 January 2018
Yellow Cap and
ServSafe Training
January 6, 2018
PaulAnn Baptist Church
9:00-12:00 - Yellow Cap
Training for those who do
not have a current badge or
would like to join TBM for
the first time.
12:00 - Lunch at the church
1:00-4:00 - ServSafe
Training for those who want
to work in a field kitchen.
Register at :
texasbaptistmen.org under “EVENTS” and select
January 6 on calendar. Select either or both training,
then click to register.
Go to this link to
read a story about
Calvary Baptist
San Angelo…
https://
www.baptiststandard.com
/news/texas/san-angelo-
church-brightens-
christmas-elementary-
Active Shooter Preparedness Training
In light of the recent tragedy in Sutherland Springs, many of our churches are interested in doing what they can to be prepared for such an event.
Region 4 Department of Public Safety will conduct an "Active Shooter Preparedness" training on
Saturday, January 13th from 9:00am to 11:00am in the First Baptist Church Chapel at 37 East Harris Avenue, San Angelo.
The DPS offers this training to companies, churches and organizations at no charge for those who ask for it. Representatives from ALL of our area churches are invited and encouraged to attend this free training!! For more information, please contact D.Y.
Cole at 325-656-3122
Here is the link to the information: http://sanangelolive.com/news/business/2017-12-16/dps-trains-civilians-how-survive-during-active-shooter-incidents
Designed to bring Christian students together across the Concho Valley, Impact 2018 will be hosted by Immanuel Baptist Church (90 East 14
th St). The theme for this
weekend is “Fearless” based on 2 Timothy 1:7. Speaker for the weekend will be Stu Cocanougher and worship will be led by Will Sherman (The Heights) and The Cross Eyed Worship Band. Here is the link for registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/
e/1FAIpQLSeCwsTVELy3ZOIpWaMrtaqOSJInHIOfrT_14tEfm3ksn7LLnA/viewform
Speaker: Stu Cocanougher
Worship: Will Sherman & The Crosseyed Worship Band January 19-21, 2018
Financial Report as Of November 30, 2017
Opening Balance 2016 Budget Receipts Expenditures Closing Balance
Monthly 11/30/17 $ 16,414.91 $ 16,423.67 $ 14,694.60 $ 14,202.87 $16,906.64
YTD 01/01/17 $ 15,000.00 $180,660.37 $180,063.39 $178,156.75 $16,906.64
San Angelo Cowboy Church
Celebrates their
10th Anniversary
On Sunday,
January 14, 2018
10:30am
Worship Celebration Followed by Lunch
and an Arena Event (Weather Permitting)
call church for more details 655.4636
SAVE THE DATE! May 30-June 1, 2018
Experience Life on the Hill
HILLTOP UNIVERSITY A spiritual retreat for Boomers and Senior Adults
East Texas Baptist University ~ Marshall, Tx
Conference events include corporate worship, Bible studies,
concerts, breakout sessions, and dessert fellowships.
FEATURING:
The Isaacs, Scot Cameron, and The Foto Sisters
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Dr. David Hardage, Executive Director, BGCT
Dr. Ron Lyles, Sr. Pastor, South Main Baptist, Pasadena
Dr. Bob Utley, Retired ETBU Faculty, Bible Lessons Int’l
REGISTRATION:
Contact the Office of Advancement
[email protected] ~ 903.923.2068 ~ www.etbu.edu/sac18
Philemon House “Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.”
Philemon 1:7 NIV
Walter & Vicki Flowers, former members of FBC Mertzon, now live in Abilene and have started a respite
ministry for ministers. They are a retired couple who love the Lord and want to share some of what He allows
them to enjoy now. They live on 323 acres of grass land with large oak trees 22 miles north of Abilene and
run a cow/calf operation. They currently have 41 head of cattle, 25 young chickens, 3 barn cats, and a new
puppy on the way.
Walter & Vicki are offering this home to ministers and their families
as a place for relaxation and rest. This home is about 350’ south of
their home. It is a fully furnished 3 bedroom home with all the linens
and appliances you would need. If you have special pillows or other
personal items, please fill free to bring your own. You can do all of
your own cooking or join Walter & Vicki for any or all meals.
They will love and pray over each of you as you enjoy your stay.
B. H. Carroll Theological Institute
The President and Regional Director for B. H. Carroll will be here for a discussion
and Q&A of their program on
Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Place: Calvary Baptist Church
Time: 11:00am
*Meal will be provided by CVBA - RSVP requested so
materials and food may be prepared adequately.
DR. DONGSUN CHO
Dr. Cho will be teaching the Korean language track. He is an Associate Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Cho grew up in Seoul, Korea and migrated in his late 20s to Texas where his father pastored a Korean Baptist congregation. Dr. Cho has been teaching various subjects related to Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Early Christianity, and Baptist Heritage at South-western since 2008. He recently served as editor-in-chief and contributor of Baptist Systematic Theology in Korean. He has served as Central Asia regional coordinator of Global Theological Innovation at SWBTS since
2014. His education includes a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2008. Extra Doctoral Work: University of Dallas (Irving, Texas), Th.M. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1999. M.Div. Korea Baptist Theological Seminary, 1997. B.A. Soongsil University(Seoul, Korea), 1994.
REV. CARLOS FRANCIS
Reverend Carlos M. Francis has served as Youth Pastor for Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield, Texas for nine years under the guidance and direction of his father in the ministry, Reverend Dr. Michael A. Evans, Sr. Rev. Francis accepted Christ, as well as his call to the ministry, at the age of ten and strives to make Christ the center of the lives of the children and youth at BBC. He graduated from Texas Tech University in December 2003 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise and Sport Science. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 2004 NFL Draft and served the team with distinction for four seasons. Most recently, Rev.
Francis graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts degree in Christian Education. He resides in Arlington, Texas with his wife, Martisha, and the couple’s three children, Carlos II, Carlee, and Carter.
REV. JOSHUA TAPIA
Josh will be teaching the Spanish language track. He is a nationally and internationally known full-time evangel-ist committed to going everywhere to reach everyone with the Life of Christ. For over 25 years, Josh has shared the Gospel and taught God’s Word through revivals, crusades, camps and local church outreach events. His preaching style is simple and understandable and his use of real life experiences along with a bit of humor make his messages relevant to people of all ages. Josh is fluent in both English and Spanish, which makes him an effective bilingual communicator. Josh and his family live in San Antonio, Texas where he serves as a chaplain with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
DR. LEIGHTON FLOWERS
Dr. Leighton Flowers was named the Director of Apologetics for Texas Baptists in 2016. In addition to preaching on a wide range of biblical subjects, Dr. Flowers regularly travels to churches of all sizes to conduct seminars that specialize on apologetics. He has participated in debates with leading apologists and led training conferences for the BGCT Annual Convention, Conclave, Apologetic Conferences and the SBC Annual Convention. Prior to 2016, he served as the Director of Youth Evangelism for Texas Baptists for 13 years. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Theology from Hardin-Simmons University (1997); a Masters of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2000); and completed his Doctorate at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2016).
Leighton and his wife Laura, have four children (Colson, Cooper, Esther and Caden) and live in North Garland just outside of Dallas where he serves as an Adjunct Professor of Theology for Trinity Seminary.
texasapologetics.org
October 20, 2018
Cost will be announced in February
DR. MARK MITTELBERG Dr. Mark Mittelberg is a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and a leading strategist in evangelism and apologetics-oriented outreach. He is the primary creator (with Lee Strobel and Bill Hybels) of Becoming a Contagious Christian Training Course, which has been translated into more than 20 languages and used to train 1.5 million people around the world to effectively and naturally communicate their faith to others.
Mark has written several books, including The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask, Choosing Your Faith, and The Reason Why Faith Makes Sense. In addition, Mark was a contributor to God Is Great, God Is
Good: Why Believing in God Is Reasonable & Responsible, edited by William Lane Craig and Chad Meister - which won the 2010 Christianity Today award for best book in the area of apologetics and evangelism.
After receiving an undergraduate degree in business, Mark earned a Master’s Degree in Philosophy of Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. In recognition of his achievements in the areas of evangelism and apologetics, he was recently honored by the conferring of a Doctor of Divinity degree from Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, NC.
DR. BRAXTON HUNTER
Dr. Braxton Hunter is the former president of the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists (COSBE). As President and Professor of Apologetics at Trinity College and Seminary, Dr. Hunter is passionate about the defense of the Christian faith in a skeptical world.
Dr. Hunter has preached in some of the nation's largest churches while sharing the conference stage with such notables as Dr. Stephen Olford, Dr. Peter Lord, Dr. Johnny Hunt, Dr. Junior Hill, Dr. Jerry Vines, Dr. Fred Luter, and Dr. Bobby Welch. He holds a B.A. in expository preaching, an M.A. in Theology and a Ph.D. in Christian Apologetics. Dr. Hunter is the author of Blinding Lights: the Glaring Evidences of the Christian Faith, Death is a
Doorway and his most current scholarly work, Evangelistic Apologetics.
REV. RANI ESPANIOLY
Rani Espanioly is an Arab Christian born and raised in Nazareth, Israel. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2014 with a Masters in Islamic Studies, and he currently works as a Cross Cultural Mobilizer with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, concentrating on equipping and mobilizing the church for an effective outreach to M’s. He is married to Hannah, a native Texan, and father to Samuel, Eliza and Lydia.
BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS and
CONCHO VALLEY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
October 20, 2018
First Baptist Church, San Angelo, Tx
ADDRESSING CURRENT WAYS TO REMOVE OBSTACLES TO EVANGELISM
*Spanish and Korean tracks will also be offered *
AREA OPPORTUNITIES/NEEDS Christoval Baptist is prayerfully searching for a
worship leader who has a vibrant relationship with the Lord and is called to serve Him in music ministry. Contact Mike Dixon at 325-277-3776 or [email protected].
First Baptist Church, Coleman is seeking a full
time pastor. Degree or equivalent experience required. Resumes will be accepted through January 31, 2018. Send to FBC, Attn: Pastor Search Committee, PO Box 983, Coleman, TX 76834 or email [email protected]
The Heights is seeking workers for their Mother’s Day
Out program. These are paid positions, and the hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 1:45pm. Drop by the church at 4512 Sherwood Way to pick up application.
Grape Greek Baptist has a bus they need to sell. It is
a 1992 International Diesel. It is well taken care of and runs great. If you are interested, call the church at 653-8761.
Leadership Team meets @ 9:30am in CVBA Office
January 30 March 27 May 29
August 28 (?) September 25 October 30 (Leadership Team will not meet in November or December)
Finance Team meets @ 12:00noon in CVBA Office
January 31 February 28 March 28
April 25 May 30 June 27
July 25 August 29 September 26
CJC Semester Celebration
Christian Job Corps held their semester celebration
last week recognizing 14 men and women who
completed specific courses offered by CJC, including
one who met his goals early and got a job!
CJC is enrolling now for the spring semester.
Register on their website by January 4th!
www.christianjobcorpssanangelo.org
Taking Christmas to the Coast
Rockport relief camp
was really sad, but
the team got to help,
talk and minister with
people, prayed with
everyone they
encountered...those
living at the camp,
passing through the camp
or just coming to the
camp to get more food.
We had preliminary numbers
of 258 not including the team
or church volunteers at
Aransas Pass
and 372 not including
the team or church
volunteers at Rockport.
Several stepped
forward for prayer,
to rededicate their
life to Jesus and to
make a decision to
make Jesus Lord of
their life.
Financial Report as Of November 30, 2017
Opening Balance 2016 Budget Receipts Expenditures Closing Balance
Monthly 11/30/17 $ 16,414.91 $ 16,423.67 $ 14,694.60 $ 14,202.87 $16,906.64
YTD 01/01/17 $ 15,000.00 $180,660.37 $180,063.39 $178,156.75 $16,906.64
San Angelo Cowboy Church
Celebrates their
10th Anniversary
On Sunday,
January 14, 2018
10:30am
Worship Celebration Followed by Lunch
and an Arena Event (Weather Permitting)
call church for more details 655.4636
SAVE THE DATE! May 30-June 1, 2018
Experience Life on the Hill
HILLTOP UNIVERSITY A spiritual retreat for Boomers and Senior Adults
East Texas Baptist University ~ Marshall, Tx
Conference events include corporate worship, Bible studies,
concerts, breakout sessions, and dessert fellowships.
FEATURING:
The Isaacs, Scot Cameron, and The Foto Sisters
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Dr. David Hardage, Executive Director, BGCT
Dr. Ron Lyles, Sr. Pastor, South Main Baptist, Pasadena
Dr. Bob Utley, Retired ETBU Faculty, Bible Lessons Int’l
REGISTRATION:
Contact the Office of Advancement
[email protected] ~ 903.923.2068 ~ www.etbu.edu/sac18
Philemon House “Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.”
Philemon 1:7 NIV
Walter & Vicki Flowers, former members of FBC Mertzon, now live in Abilene and have started a respite
ministry for ministers. They are a retired couple who love the Lord and want to share some of what He allows
them to enjoy now. They live on 323 acres of grass land with large oak trees 22 miles north of Abilene and
run a cow/calf operation. They currently have 41 head of cattle, 25 young chickens, 3 barn cats, and a new
puppy on the way.
Walter & Vicki are offering this home to ministers and their families
as a place for relaxation and rest. This home is about 350’ south of
their home. It is a fully furnished 3 bedroom home with all the linens
and appliances you would need. If you have special pillows or other
personal items, please fill free to bring your own. You can do all of
your own cooking or join Walter & Vicki for any or all meals.
They will love and pray over each of you as you enjoy your stay.
B. H. Carroll Theological Institute
The President and Regional Director for B. H. Carroll will be here for a discussion
and Q&A of their program on
Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Place: Calvary Baptist Church
Time: 11:00am
*Meal will be provided by CVBA - RSVP requested so
materials and food may be prepared adequately.
DR. DONGSUN CHO
Dr. Cho will be teaching the Korean language track. He is an Associate Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Cho grew up in Seoul, Korea and migrated in his late 20s to Texas where his father pastored a Korean Baptist congregation. Dr. Cho has been teaching various subjects related to Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Early Christianity, and Baptist Heritage at South-western since 2008. He recently served as editor-in-chief and contributor of Baptist Systematic Theology in Korean. He has served as Central Asia regional coordinator of Global Theological Innovation at SWBTS since
2014. His education includes a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2008. Extra Doctoral Work: University of Dallas (Irving, Texas), Th.M. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1999. M.Div. Korea Baptist Theological Seminary, 1997. B.A. Soongsil University(Seoul, Korea), 1994.
REV. CARLOS FRANCIS
Reverend Carlos M. Francis has served as Youth Pastor for Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield, Texas for nine years under the guidance and direction of his father in the ministry, Reverend Dr. Michael A. Evans, Sr. Rev. Francis accepted Christ, as well as his call to the ministry, at the age of ten and strives to make Christ the center of the lives of the children and youth at BBC. He graduated from Texas Tech University in December 2003 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise and Sport Science. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 2004 NFL Draft and served the team with distinction for four seasons. Most recently, Rev.
Francis graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts degree in Christian Education. He resides in Arlington, Texas with his wife, Martisha, and the couple’s three children, Carlos II, Carlee, and Carter.
REV. JOSHUA TAPIA
Josh will be teaching the Spanish language track. He is a nationally and internationally known full-time evangel-ist committed to going everywhere to reach everyone with the Life of Christ. For over 25 years, Josh has shared the Gospel and taught God’s Word through revivals, crusades, camps and local church outreach events. His preaching style is simple and understandable and his use of real life experiences along with a bit of humor make his messages relevant to people of all ages. Josh is fluent in both English and Spanish, which makes him an effective bilingual communicator. Josh and his family live in San Antonio, Texas where he serves as a chaplain with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
DR. LEIGHTON FLOWERS
Dr. Leighton Flowers was named the Director of Apologetics for Texas Baptists in 2016. In addition to preaching on a wide range of biblical subjects, Dr. Flowers regularly travels to churches of all sizes to conduct seminars that specialize on apologetics. He has participated in debates with leading apologists and led training conferences for the BGCT Annual Convention, Conclave, Apologetic Conferences and the SBC Annual Convention. Prior to 2016, he served as the Director of Youth Evangelism for Texas Baptists for 13 years. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Theology from Hardin-Simmons University (1997); a Masters of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2000); and completed his Doctorate at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2016).
Leighton and his wife Laura, have four children (Colson, Cooper, Esther and Caden) and live in North Garland just outside of Dallas where he serves as an Adjunct Professor of Theology for Trinity Seminary.
texasapologetics.org
October 20, 2018
Cost will be announced in February
DR. MARK MITTELBERG Dr. Mark Mittelberg is a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and a leading strategist in evangelism and apologetics-oriented outreach. He is the primary creator (with Lee Strobel and Bill Hybels) of Becoming a Contagious Christian Training Course, which has been translated into more than 20 languages and used to train 1.5 million people around the world to effectively and naturally communicate their faith to others.
Mark has written several books, including The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask, Choosing Your Faith, and The Reason Why Faith Makes Sense. In addition, Mark was a contributor to God Is Great, God Is
Good: Why Believing in God Is Reasonable & Responsible, edited by William Lane Craig and Chad Meister - which won the 2010 Christianity Today award for best book in the area of apologetics and evangelism.
After receiving an undergraduate degree in business, Mark earned a Master’s Degree in Philosophy of Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. In recognition of his achievements in the areas of evangelism and apologetics, he was recently honored by the conferring of a Doctor of Divinity degree from Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, NC.
DR. BRAXTON HUNTER
Dr. Braxton Hunter is the former president of the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists (COSBE). As President and Professor of Apologetics at Trinity College and Seminary, Dr. Hunter is passionate about the defense of the Christian faith in a skeptical world.
Dr. Hunter has preached in some of the nation's largest churches while sharing the conference stage with such notables as Dr. Stephen Olford, Dr. Peter Lord, Dr. Johnny Hunt, Dr. Junior Hill, Dr. Jerry Vines, Dr. Fred Luter, and Dr. Bobby Welch. He holds a B.A. in expository preaching, an M.A. in Theology and a Ph.D. in Christian Apologetics. Dr. Hunter is the author of Blinding Lights: the Glaring Evidences of the Christian Faith, Death is a
Doorway and his most current scholarly work, Evangelistic Apologetics.
REV. RANI ESPANIOLY
Rani Espanioly is an Arab Christian born and raised in Nazareth, Israel. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2014 with a Masters in Islamic Studies, and he currently works as a Cross Cultural Mobilizer with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, concentrating on equipping and mobilizing the church for an effective outreach to M’s. He is married to Hannah, a native Texan, and father to Samuel, Eliza and Lydia.
BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS and
CONCHO VALLEY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
October 20, 2018
First Baptist Church, San Angelo, Tx
ADDRESSING CURRENT WAYS TO REMOVE OBSTACLES TO EVANGELISM
*Spanish and Korean tracks will also be offered *
AREA OPPORTUNITIES/NEEDS Christoval Baptist is prayerfully searching for a
worship leader who has a vibrant relationship with the Lord and is called to serve Him in music ministry. Contact Mike Dixon at 325-277-3776 or [email protected].
First Baptist Church, Coleman is seeking a full
time pastor. Degree or equivalent experience required. Resumes will be accepted through January 31, 2018. Send to FBC, Attn: Pastor Search Committee, PO Box 983, Coleman, TX 76834 or email [email protected]
The Heights is seeking workers for their Mother’s Day
Out program. These are paid positions, and the hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 1:45pm. Drop by the church at 4512 Sherwood Way to pick up application.
Grape Greek Baptist has a bus they need to sell. It is
a 1992 International Diesel. It is well taken care of and runs great. If you are interested, call the church at 653-8761.
Leadership Team meets @ 9:30am in CVBA Office
January 30 March 27 May 29
August 28 (?) September 25 October 30 (Leadership Team will not meet in November or December)
Finance Team meets @ 12:00noon in CVBA Office
January 31 February 28 March 28
April 25 May 30 June 27
July 25 August 29 September 26
CJC Semester Celebration
Christian Job Corps held their semester celebration
last week recognizing 14 men and women who
completed specific courses offered by CJC, including
one who met his goals early and got a job!
CJC is enrolling now for the spring semester.
Register on their website by January 4th!
www.christianjobcorpssanangelo.org
Taking Christmas to the Coast
Rockport relief camp
was really sad, but
the team got to help,
talk and minister with
people, prayed with
everyone they
encountered...those
living at the camp,
passing through the camp
or just coming to the
camp to get more food.
We had preliminary numbers
of 258 not including the team
or church volunteers at
Aransas Pass
and 372 not including
the team or church
volunteers at Rockport.
Several stepped
forward for prayer,
to rededicate their
life to Jesus and to
make a decision to
make Jesus Lord of
their life.
Concho Valley Baptist Association Periodicals
825 N. Main St., San Angelo, TX 76903 ww.cvba.org Postage Paid THE ANNOUNCER San Angelo, TX
DIRECTOR MODERATOR VICE MODERATOR
Rev. Jeff Box Rev. Tony Valdez Rev. Brad Winchester
TREASURER BSM DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASST
Dr. Toby Irwin Rev. Lee Floyd Mrs. Aimee McGinnis
THE ANNOUNCER (USPS 933380) is published monthly by Concho Valley Baptist Association, 825 N. Main St., San Angelo, TX 76903. Periodicals postage paid at San Angelo, TX 76902. POSTMASTER: Send Address changes to: THE ANNOUNCER, 825 N. Main St., San Angelo, TX 76903. (PHONE: 325-653-4898; FAX: 655-4820; EMAIL: [email protected]
CVBA PRAYER CONCERNS
Jeff Box, recovering from surgery Sandy Meeks, kidney transplant 11/30, San Antonio Kim Rogers, Pastor’s wife at Calvary, carpal tunnel surgery on both hands, 12/29 Rosa Guajardo, Segunda Bapt, heart cath and stents 12/28 Mark Bush, (brother of Randy Bush, Pastor, Harris Ave.) cancer
Our churches/Pastors/Staff Our schools, teachers and administrators President Trump, Cabinet and all government...federal, state and local
For Prayer Requests, contact the CVBA Center at 325-653-4898
Christian Baptist (Mature) Singles
Pot Luck
Saturday, January 20, 2018
12:00 Noon
Baptist Retirement Club House
January
CVBA Ministry Anniversaries
There are some amazing people working in our churches, and we would like to honor them
for their service!
LLoy Dele Englert, MA Children, Glen Meadows 17 years
Megan Moore, Nursery, Belmore 17 years
Billie Boyer, Nursery/Instrumentalist, Belmore 14 years
Jane Ann Neighbors, Instrumentalist, Belmore 14 years
Philip Cross, Family/Education, College Hills 12 years
Bill Gillum, Music/Administration, FBC San Angelo 7 years
Michael Dorman, Assimilation Pastor, PaulAnn 6 years
Charlie Millspaugh, Sound Tech, FBC San Angelo 6 years
Youth Ministers Monthly Gatherings
Last Thursday of each month @ 9am Fleming’s Family Diner
First Tuesday of each month @ noon Heff’s Burgers
January 2018 11 Ministry Assistants Meeting, Noon, CVBA Office
26 Senior Adult Birthday Party, 11:30am,
(Harris Avenue Baptist Church)
31 CVBA Finance Team, Noon, CVBA
February 2018
28 CVBA Finance Team, Noon, CVBA
Concho Valley Baptist Association
CVBA SENIOR ADULT BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Friday, January 26, 2018
11:30am - 1:00pm
Harris Avenue Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (1026 E Harris Avenue)
Cost of Meal: $8.50 RSVP: January 22
Tickets available from your Senior Adult Team Leader or Church Office
Meal will be catered by Fiddle Fire Catering
Vol. 29, NO. 1 “seeking first the Kingdom of God…” Matthew 6:33 January 2018
Yellow Cap and
ServSafe Training
January 6, 2018
PaulAnn Baptist Church
9:00-12:00 - Yellow Cap
Training for those who do
not have a current badge or
would like to join TBM for
the first time.
12:00 - Lunch at the church
1:00-4:00 - ServSafe
Training for those who want
to work in a field kitchen.
Register at :
texasbaptistmen.org under “EVENTS” and select
January 6 on calendar. Select either or both training,
then click to register.
Go to this link to
read a story about
Calvary Baptist
San Angelo…
https://
www.baptiststandard.com
/news/texas/san-angelo-
church-brightens-
christmas-elementary-
Active Shooter Preparedness Training
In light of the recent tragedy in Sutherland Springs, many of our churches are interested in doing what they can to be prepared for such an event.
Region 4 Department of Public Safety will conduct an "Active Shooter Preparedness" training on
Saturday, January 13th from 9:00am to 11:00am in the First Baptist Church Chapel at 37 East Harris Avenue, San Angelo.
The DPS offers this training to companies, churches and organizations at no charge for those who ask for it. Representatives from ALL of our area churches are invited and encouraged to attend this free training!! For more information, please contact D.Y.
Cole at 325-656-3122
Here is the link to the information: http://sanangelolive.com/news/business/2017-12-16/dps-trains-civilians-how-survive-during-active-shooter-incidents
Designed to bring Christian students together across the Concho Valley, Impact 2018 will be hosted by Immanuel Baptist Church (90 East 14
th St). The theme for this
weekend is “Fearless” based on 2 Timothy 1:7. Speaker for the weekend will be Stu Cocanougher and worship will be led by Will Sherman (The Heights) and The Cross Eyed Worship Band. Here is the link for registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/
e/1FAIpQLSeCwsTVELy3ZOIpWaMrtaqOSJInHIOfrT_14tEfm3ksn7LLnA/viewform
Speaker: Stu Cocanougher
Worship: Will Sherman & The Crosseyed Worship Band January 19-21, 2018
