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A Word of Encouragement Randy Gilchrist, Executive Director
I have been mulling around in my mind what to say as we are immersed in the Corona Virus or Covid 19. It seems like everywhere you look its there. So, what can we as Christians and the Church do? Allow me to share a few thoughts.
First, we don’t want to panic, but rather trust in the Lord. Remember, as Jesus gave the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, his final words were, “I am with you always, to the end of the age." You and I have surrendered our lives, mind, body, soul and strength to the control of the Lord Jesus Christ. Let us trust Him. Second, we need to pray both individually and corporately. Prayer is the great reliever of anxiety and fear. Ask God to fill you and the church with His mind and heart. Trust Him to guide you through this Pandemic. Pray for those who are having to make difficult decisions. Pray for those who are first responders and caregivers. Pray for those who are contracting the virus and their family members who are also quarantined. Prayer can become one of our greatest weapons. Third, Stay informed by getting the best and most current information available. Remember the best sources for your information are the Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization, State and Local Health Departments. Go directly to the most reliable source of information and read it for yourself. Fourth, Cooperate with Authorities. Try, to the best of your abilities and the ability of the church, doing what is being asked. Their goal, at this time, is keeping everyone safe and building a buffer between people and virus. Fifth, Plan for Ongoing Ministries. By that I mean, keep in communication with one another as individuals and as the Church with its members. Serve one another by assisting those who are High risk by going on their behalf to pick up groceries, prescriptions and their personal needs. With the call to limit the number gathered; the Church can provide Live Worship via internet, Facebook or other ways of communication. Why not pre-record CD, DVD or other types of recording. This may be a time to meet the neighbors and fellowship with them. Sixth, As we are restricted to worshipping at home, remember that one aspect of our worship is to present back to God our offerings and gifts of gratitude for His provision. Be sure to continue to give your tithe and offerings to your church either online, by mail or some other way you choose. Through this time, the financial needs continue. Finally, Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. Be a Positive witness of Jesus. In 2008, Andréa Crouch released his song, “Through it All”. The first stanza says, “I've had many tears and sorrows, I've had questions for tomorrow, there's been times I didn't know right from wrong. But in every situation, God gave me blessed consolation, that my trials come to only make me strong. Through it all, through it all, I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God.”
San Jacinto Baptist Association is a community of churches uniting believers to reflect Christ through encouragement, education and resources in making disciples for the glory of God’s Kingdom.
April 2020 Volume MMXX
No. 4
On The Line
Need to Know Workshop
Avoiding and Dealing with Diabetes
May 16, 2020 9:00 am - Noon
Presenter: Jennifer Litaker, Houston Methodist Baytown
For those who want to learn about avoiding diabetes or those with prediabetes, newly diagnosed diabetes or those who never have attended a diabetes education class before. Come listen, learn, and ask questions in a comfortable setting.
Upcoming Senior Life Ministry Events:
Shangri La Botanical Garden & Church Tour
Canceled April 17, 2020
Historic Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch
June 12, 2020 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost $13 plus lunch at The Spot before taking the Harbor Tour (weather permitting). Registration deadline is June 4. Register at 281-422-3604 or www.sanjacintobaptist.com
The Printing Museum August 14, 2020
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost $13 plus lunch at a place to be determined. Guided tour. Register at 281-422-3604 or www.sanjacintobaptist.com
Prayer Coordinator Dr. B.L. Worsham
“And Daniel spoke God’s judgment:
“MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.” (Daniel 5:25)
Daniel, young but remarkably wise; established an, example for obedient Christians to follow! Daniel was a Jewish captive being trained to serve the king of Babylon. He and three companions were assigned a strict regimen by the king; which included their daily diet! But Daniel set a goal! “(Daniel)” purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself--with the king’s meat--nor wine.” (Daniel 1:8) The prison officials were fearful to change King Nebuchad-nezzar orders, but God intervened. Daniel said: “Prove us--ten days--give us pulse (vegetables) and water--to eat and drink--then inspect us.” (Daniel1:9-13) Daniel worked his plan! After ten days, Daniel was better looking than all the others whom they were training. The others trusted King Nebuchadnezzar: Daniel trusted God! After three years, all captives were “brought before King Nebuchadnezzar--and among them were found none like Daniel--in wisdom and understanding--ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in his realm.” God blessed Daniel--then, and all the days of Daniel’s life! (Daniel 1: 18-21) Daniel, a man of Great Prayer! A prophet, who trusted God! The Seer, who lived long and spoke the words of God which ended Belshazzar’ reign. “Thou art weighed in the balance, and found wanting--thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and the Persians!” (Daniel 5:27)
Proof that from youth to death--
--God hears and answers prayer!
Or, call 281.422.3604 to register
Register online at:
www.sanjacintobaptist.com
Date Change!!
Lake Tomahawk
Golf Tournament
is now
May 16, 2020
8:30 am
Shotgun start
River Terrace Golf
Course, Channelview
Sponsor
NEW DATE!! NEW DATE!!
PLAYER ENTRY FORM Player Fee is $80 per player
/ 4 player scramble
Please include the names, handicaps, emails, phone numbers for each person
on your team: Captain: ___________________Handicap____ Address/City/Zip _______________________________ Email _______________________________ Phone #______________________________ Player 2: ___________Handicap____ Email _______________________________ Phone #______________________________ Player 3:____________Handicap____ Email _______________________________ Phone #______________________________ Player 4:____________Handicap____ Email _______________________________ Phone #______________________________
Or, register online at: http://sanjacintobaptist.com/ministries/
lake-tomahawk/benefit-golf-classic/ www.sanjacintobaptist.com
New VBS Date to be announced soon!
VBS Trainings set for March 31 & April 18
will be moved to a new date in May.
For the Common Good Carey. D. Froelich, Associate Director for Church Enrichment ESV Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. The unwelcome visitor from afar—Covid-
19—has impacted all of us in more ways than most of us can fully identify. One change that the virus has brought is post-poning our training events for VBS Directors and Workers. We will reschedule a combined event in May, so SJBA VBS Director Rumaldo Gonzales is encouraging each church to continue enlisting workers and planning their program so the team will be ready to participate in the rescheduled training. The uncertainty surrounding the longer-term effects of the virus can be unsettling. Our prayer for every church—pastors, staff, leaders, and members—is that we may all recognize God’s Hand guiding us through this challenging time. Familiar events like VBS remind us of the privilege He gives us in providing a strong Biblical foundation for our precious children.
Lake Tomahawk News Patrick Flowers, Camp Manager
Please pray for Lake Tomahawk in these uncertain times as we pray and monitor day-by-day the affects the corona virus is having in our industry. We have lost several retreats and are dealing with retreat loss on a case-by-case basis. We anticipate losing more retreats in the following weeks based on CDC and state governing rules. We are still preparing for summer 2020 and we ask that God’s blessings still allow us to be able to host the camps this summer. At this time, we are not discussing cancelling any of those camps be-cause they are too far out for us to make any long range projections again based on the CDC and state governing rules. And we ask that God’s blessings still allow us the opportunity to host and minister to summer camps. As many of you know and are dealing with yourselves, this plays a major impact on us financially. Please be in prayer for our finances and decisions being made for us to get through this spring.
2020 SJBA Summer Camps at Lake Tomahawk
$50 deposit reserves each spot.
Youth Mini-Camp - “Empowered”
June 6 - 8, 2020
Cost $150 / Late $175 after May 8
Boys Camp - “Mythbusters”
June 7 - 10, 2020
Cost $195 / Late $210 after May 8
Girls Camp - “The Great Adventure”
June 7 - 10, 2020
Cost $195 / Late $210 after May 8
Preteen Camp - “Relentless”
July 26 - 30, 2020
Cost $240 by June 1
Late $275 after June1 RELENTLESS
FISH FRY
at Lake Tomahawk
New Date:
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Entertainment by:
Singing Men of Southeast Texas
San Jacinto Baptist Association Nonprofit Org. P.O. Box 1533 U.S. Postage Paid Baytown, TX 77522-1533 ELECTRONIC SERVICE REQUESTED Baytown, TX Permit No. 137
Church Anniversaries
04/14/96 ...... Tommy Clements, Second Baytown 04/01/00 ...... Ronnie Simmons, Dell Dale Channelview 04/01/08 ...... Randy Gilchrist, San Jacinto Baptist Assoc. 04/24/11 ...... Bill Ingram, South Avenue Pasadena 04/01/12 ...... Randy Piatt, Memorial Baptist Baytown
Birthdays
04/05............ Pat Flowers, Lake Tomahawk 04/07............ Henry Davis, Newport Community Crosby 04/08............ John Torres, El Faro (Lighthouse) Channelview 04/11............ Chris Walding, Memorial North Baytown 04/17............ Bill Ingram, South Avenue Pasadena 04/25............ Ronnie Simmons,. Dell Dale Ave Channelview
San Jacinto Baptist Association E-mail: [email protected] Physical Address: 1020 Birdsong, Baytown, TX 77521 Web site: www.sanjacintobaptist.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1533, Baytown, TX 77522-1533 281.422.3604 phone / 281.427.6292 fax
Executive Director......................................... Dr. Randy Gilchrist Associate Director Church Enrichment ......... Dr. Carey Froelich Baptist Student Ministry Director ................. David Brumbelow Administrative Assistant .............................. Suzi Ronning Financial Ministry Assistant ......................... Tara Dodds
Lake Tomahawk (LT) Director ..................................... Pat Flowers Lake Tomahawk Operations Supervisor ........................ Bryan Dickens LT Administrative Assistant/Reservations ..................... Angie Dickens LT Food Service ............................................................ Loyce Flowers LT Assistant Operations ................................................. Nick Wilson
Folks ‘N Facts
Fellowships & Meetings
Golf Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. at Mission Center.
Lake Tomahawk Team will meet Tuesday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. at Mission Center.
Coordinating Council will meet Monday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Mission Center
Executive Board will meet Monday, April 20 at 12:00 p.m. at Mission Center ($5 lunch served at 11:30 am)
Association Prayer Gathering will meet Tuesday, April 21 at 9:00 a.m. at Mission Center
Due to Lee College moving to online classes for the rest of the semester, there will be no BSM meetings / lunches.
