Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, August 13

10:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church 401 W. Morris Avenue, Hammond

All member churches are entitled to send their pastor (or the church's

designee) and one other designated person to represent them in the conducting of

associational business.

NSBA Annual Meeting

Monday, October 7 First Baptist Church

525 E. Pine Street, Ponchatoula

“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of n the LORD, because you know that your labor in the LORD is not in vain.” I Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)

VOL. 21 JUNE-JULY 2019 NO. 3

Northshore Baptist Association

THE ANCHOR

SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION Birmingham, AL

June 11-12 www.sbcannualmeeting.net/sbc19/

SBC Pastors’ Conference June 9-10

www.sbcpc.net/

WMU Annual Meeting June 9-10

WWW.WMU.COM/?Q=SIMPLE-PAGE/ANNUAL-MEETING-2019-PURSUE

Northshore Baptist churches, we are in need of your partnership. World Changers is coming to our area to

serve people by rehabbing homes July 9-12. We need you to identify someone in your community that could

use assistance. The types of projects World Changers has completed in the past are:

Wheel chair ramps Porches Siding & painting Debris & landscape clean-up

Replacing doors & windows And many others

If you will identify someone in need, and then sponsor that project financially by providing the supplies (the labor is free), we believe God will do great things! If you have any questions please contact Josh Jordan at jjordan@fbccov.org or 985.590.9113. Please have the homeowner fill out an application (e-mail office@northshorebaptists.net to request an application) and return it to the Northshore Office or FBC Covington, c/o Josh Jordan, 16333 Highway 1085, Covington, LA 70433.

Project Northshore July 9-12, 2019

Northshore Church News

●First (Ponchatoula) will have their Annual Patriotic Celebration 2019 on Sunday, June 23, at 9:20 and 10:40 a.m. with patriotic music, a tribute to the armed forces, and a message of encouragement and hope. Everyone is invited. Chip Vickers is the music pastor and David Cranford is pastor. ●Blood River (Albany) Community Outreach Block Party will be Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A day of family picnics filled with fun, including a huge water slide, games, music, evangelism and more. Invite your family and friends for a fun-filled day. Pastor is David Collins. ●First (Slidell) Summer Kids Kamp is planned for May 29 through July 26 for ages 2 to 13 years old. Parents can pick what weeks and days they would like their children to attend. Contact the church office at 985.643.3456 for registration information. Senior Adult Sonshine Club will meet on Friday, June 28, and Friday, July 26, at noon. Pastor is Casey Stark. ●Ridge Memorial (Slidell) Pastor Paul Dabdoub says this has been a very unusual month. “On Easter Sunday, six Hindus walked into the church Sunday night. Two were men and four were woman ranging from 25 to 40 years in age. After being witnessed to about Jesus Christ, all six received Jesus Christ as their Savior. God sent these six people and we, here at Ridge cannot take the credit. We did not go out and bring them in. They were passing from Florida en route to Houston and saw the Ridge Memorial building and decided to stop. God gets every bit of the praises for this. All six were highly educated as they were all Geo-physicists.” The church is getting ready for the National Graduation of Slidell Baptist Seminary, Class of 2019. The service will be June 2 at 7 p.m. at the church. A very large graduating glass is anticipated this year.

●Trinity (Hammond) HIS KIDS, a special needs ministry for ages 10-25, Activity Time will be June 8, 10 a.m.-12 noon. HIS KIDS Day Camp will be July 8-12, 9 a.m.-noon. For more information contact Christie Williamson, director, at 985.320.1091. Avery Dixon is pastor. ●Jerusalem (Hammond) met her Annie Armstrong goal of $1,800. JBC Kids’ Choir and Puppets are going strong, meeting on Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m. Donations are being accepted for an upcoming garage sale to help the Children’s Ministry. Phil Weaver is pastor. ●Hope (Bush) is a ministry of FBC Covington and is located at 24479 Highway 40, Bush. Pastor is John Nguyen and they are excited to serve the Bush community. ●New Zion (Covington) will host a women’s event “Mercy Malt-Shop” Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Featured speaker will be Cindi Wood, author of the Frazzled Female series. Call the church office at 985.892.4711 to register (required). Clark Stewart is pastor.

June 2-7: Ebenezer (Hammond), 5:30-8:00 p.m. June 2-7: Thompson Road (Slidell), 6:00-8:15 p.m. In the Wild will be an event to remember! Come join us! Gas up the all-terrain vehicle and head out on a wilderness adventure like no other. Get up close and personal with elephants and egrets, polar bears and penguins, cockatoos and crocodiles, and so much more! This summer kids will focus in on some amazing, real-life encounters with Jesus and discover the most amazing truth of all—Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing we can have life in His name. Each day kids will make crafts, play fun games, enjoy tasty snacks, sing cool songs, and learn about missions. Bring a friend! The boy and girl with the most friends in attendance for the week will win their choice of special prizes – a private airplane tour of St. Tammany Parish or a gift card for Chuck E Cheese. Registration is open for children who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade. This event is free. We will wrap up the week on June 7 with a celebration including inflatables, free food, and more. Family and friends are invited. Plan to arrive by 5:30 on June 2 to complete registration. Go to www.thompsonroadbaptistchurch.com or call 985.690.6077 for more information.

June 3-7: First (Covington), 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. Theme: In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus Bible study, missions, crafts, music, recreation, plus a few surprises are all waiting for Kindergarten through 6th grade kids. VBS is a FREE event and t-shirts are only $10. Also, join us for our VBS Celebration Sunday and don’t forget to wear your VBS t-shirt! For more information, go to fbccov.org or contact Maggie Fredericks at mfredericks@fbccov.org. June 3-7: First (Ponchatoula), 8:30 a.m.-12 noon June 3-7: Jerusalem (Hammond), all ages including adults. Create: In His Image is the theme.

June 5-9: First (Hammond), 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Wednesday-Saturday); 9 a.m.-12 noon (Sunday) with family lunch to follow. Dinner will be provided for children each night. Registration is now open at www.hammondfbc.net/vbs-2019.

June 7-9: Loranger (Loranger)

June 8-12: First (Pearl River)

June 10-14: Calvary (Slidell), 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. K-4 through Grade 6 (just completed). Theme: In the Wild. June 10-14: Trinity (Hammond), 9 a.m.-noon. Completed K-6th grade June 10-14: Iglesia Cristo Redentor (Mandeville), 6 p.m.

June 17-21: Grace Memorial (Slidell), 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Completed K-6th grade June 17-21: Tammany Hills (Covington), 6:00-8:30 p.m. June 17-21: Hope Church (Bush), a ministry of FBC Covington, 6:00-8:30 p.m. with a family diner at 5:30. Register at www.hopechurchla.com

July 7-11: First (Slidell), 5:30-8:30 p.m. Call the church office at 985.643.3456 or go to www.fbcslidell.org for more information and to register to attend. The VBS week will end with a Family Day on Sunday, July 14, with food and fellowship in the Family Life Gym.

July 15-18: Blood River (Albany), 5:00-8:30 p.m. Ages K-6th grade. Commencement will be Friday, July 19, at 6:30 p.m. Theme: In the Wild.

Bullies, antagonists, and predators aggressively pursue their own self‑interests in the church, influencing others through various forms of misinformation, manipulation, or intimidation. Left unchecked, an active predator will

entangle members and pastors in a never‑ending series of conflicts, leaving behind a trail of wounded souls and a damaged church. Predators represent an ancient threat to the body of Christ. Speaking to church leaders in the first century, the apostle Paul warned, “I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. Men will rise up even from your own number and distort the truth to lure the disciples into following them. Therefore be on the alert. . .” (Acts 20:29-30). Make it tough for potential predators to establish a base of operation within your church. Just as strong fences can hinder or prevent wolves from gaining access to a defenseless herd or flock, wise preventive measures discourage church predators. The more effort you devote now towards constructing “fences” in your church, the less energy you will spend warding off predators in the future. What are those “fences”? Loving Relationships. When church members allow the Holy Spirit to produce Christ’s love in them, they will prioritize relationships whenever conflicts threaten the fellowship (Galatians 5:22-23). Although predators thrive in “loveless” churches, they find it difficult to work with people who have learned that loving one another through a disagreement is more important than winning a debate. Local Mission. Predators maneuver easily in self-absorbed congregations (James 4:1-2). But what is the local, God-given mission of your church? In Jeremiah 29:7, the prophet told God’s people in exile to “pursue the well-being of the city. . . for when it thrives, you will thrive.” Leaders who encourage church members to selflessly “exit the building” in order to serve their local community are helping to build a strong fence against predators. Individual Ministry. God has given your church all the people it needs to accomplish its mission (1 Corinthians 12:18). Pastors are called to equip the members to fulfill their call to ministry (Ephesians 4:12). Every church member is a minister! Predators are drawn to churches where pastors and a handful of members do most of the work. Hungry for control and power, predators will seek out important positions for themselves, or challenge anyone that gets in their way! Spiritual Maturity. The heart of the Great Commission is to make disciples. A disciple is more than a church attender. A disciple is someone who is being transformed into the likeness of Jesus by following Him in a daily, intimate relationship (Colossians 1:28; Galatians 4:19). Spiritual maturity is seeking to please the Lord in every area of life, especially in relationships with others. In a church where members are growing spiritually, predators struggle to mask their selfish motives and immature behaviors. Guiding Documents. If your church has a set of bylaws and policies, observe them carefully, being sure that they adequately and accurately reflect the way your church conducts its business. Predators love to use obsolete or ignored documents to create confusion and to get their way during a church conflict. Updated documents will clarify how decisions are made and who has the right to make them. (DP) P.S. Would you like to learn more ways to protect your church from predators? Check out the full article (originally written for deacons) at https://equippingsaints.com/2018/06/21/protecting-your-church-from-predators/

ShoreLines By Don Pucik

Association Mission Strategist

Don Pucik

JUNE 2019 9-10 SBC Pastors’ Conference, Birmingham, AL (see page 1 for details) 9-10 WMU SBC Annual Meeting, Birmingham (see page 1 for details) 11-12 SBC Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL (see page 1 for details) 16 Father’s Day 17 Ministers’ Conference @ The Field Church, Mandeville,10:30 a.m. (see this page for details) 21 Summer Begins JULY 2019 4 Independence Day (Northshore office closed) 8 Ministers’ Conference @ Bedico, Ponchatoula, 10:30 a.m. (see this page for details) 9-12 World Changers (See page 1 for details) 22-23 Childhood Education Workshop South @ First, Covington (see this page for details)

Mark Your Calendar Northshore Baptist Association

2019 Childhood Education Workshop – South

Monday & Tuesday, July 22 & 23

First Baptist Church 16333 Highway 1085, Covington

https://louisianabaptists.org/event/2019-childhood-education-workshop-south/

Granberry Counseling

Area Counseling Services Available Hi, my name is Lew Eaton, Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional counselor serving the Northshore communities through Granberry Counseling Center located at Covington First Baptist Church. Are you stuck in endless cycles of negativity, criticism, defensiveness and fruitless attempts to get your relationship needs met? I have over 20 years of experience in the greater New Orleans area and I'm looking for couples who believe their marriage is worth investing in for peace, security, and fulfillment of their original dreams when they exchanged those sacred vows. I'm looking for couples who want to recapture the excitement and thrill of their past or to create something better than they ever had. I also work with individuals with a variety of issues. I specialize in relationship/marital issues, anxiety, depression, spirituality, premarital counseling, and trauma related experiences. I will help you access, expand, and reorganize key emotional responses in the midst of your conflict. You will experience a shift in your partner's reactive positions as you create a new and connected relationship. Allow me to guide you from confusion and disillusionment toward the destination of your choice. I know your journey may appear risky and fearful but as you travel with an engaged, empathetic, sensitive therapist your courage will be rewarded as you realize your dreams and travel the pathways to freedom. Granberry Counseling Center www.granberrycounseling.org 16333 Hwy 1085, Covington, LA 70433 /225.223.1497/ Email: leaton@lbch.org

Scholarships Available The NSBA Scholarship Committee is currently receiving requests for 2019 scholarships "to assist those individuals preparing themselves for any type of Christian Vocational Education at NOBTS or LC." Deadline to apply is June 30. For information or to apply e-mail dcranford@fbcponchatoula.com.

Understanding Your

Ministry Insurance What You Don’t Know About Your Property and Casualty Insurance

Could Hurt You

Presented by LBC & Guidestone Financial Services

Wednesday, August 7 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church 16333 Highway 1085, Covington

More details to come

Lew Eaton

Ministers Conferences Monday, June 17, @ 10:30 a.m.

The Field Church 1200 W Causeway Approach Ste 29, Mandeville Speaker: Lane Corley, LBC Church Planter Strategist

Topic: Church Planting in the Northshore Baptist Association

Monday, July 8, @ 10:30 a.m. Bedico Baptist Church

28156 Highway 22E, Ponchatoula Speaker: Ken Schroeder, Child Evangelism Fellowship

Topic: Having a Presence in Schools in the Area

Your NSBA Staff Don Pucik

Association Mission Strategist DPucik@NorthshoreBaptists.net

225.567.5086

Kathy Cason Administrative Assistant

Office@NorthshoreBaptists.net

225.567.5086

March-April YTD

Albany First 845.74 1,897.27 Antioch 36.86 88.33 Bayou 100.00 150.00 Bedico 1,007.00 1,328.00 Bethlehem 425.00 1,877.00 Blood River 759.37 1,289.25 Bogue Falaya 833.32 1,666.64 Boots N Saddles 56.16 63.68 Calvary 100.00 200.00 Celebration (Cov/Mand) 300.00 600.00 Celebration (Slidell) 300.00 600.00 Coburn -0- -0- Collins Blvd. 150.00 300.00 Countryside 75.00 150.00 Covenant 20.00 60.00 Creekside 300.00 300.00 Cristo para Todos -0- -0- Crossbrand 125.02 419.52 Crossgate -0- 325.60 Crossroads 1,010.82 2,527.05 Ebenezer 201.98 755.26 Emmaus -0- -0- Evans Creek 606.29 606.29 First, Covington 4,000.00 8,000.00 First, Folsom 405.87 1,632.70 First, Hammond -0- 224.47 First, Independence 300.00 900.00 First, Madisonville 1,058.24 1,058.24 First, Pearl River 1,511.97 2,338.59 First, Slidell 1,400.00 2,800.00 First, Springfield -0- 223.65 First, Tickfaw 496.32 676.44 French Corner 390.55 779.52 Grace 126.65 178.50 Grace Community 402.15 754.30 Grace Hispanic 32.95 51.50 Grace Memorial 1,309.00 4,984.15 Greater St. James -0- -0- Hebron 300.00 900.00 Iglesia Agua Viva 35.86 64.08 Iglesia Buenas Nuevas 151.56 275.73

Iglesia Cristo Redentor 364.26 851.72 Immanuel 179.40 352.83 Jerusalem 1,214.26 2,499.13 Killian First 322.78 726.75

March-April YTD

Victory -0- -0- Wadesboro -0- -0- Wardline -0- 425.00 Westside 1,006.58 1,337.38 Woodhaven 147.00 226.00 Woodland 497.96 734.96 Woodland Park 2,667.75 5,023.26 *Grace Fellowship 527.72 706.97 TOTAL 45,085.78 89,865.93

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Expenditures 43,296.37 84,237.10 Church Receipts 45,085.78 89,865.93 Additional Income -0- -0- Balance 83,645.95 Special Accounts 698,032.93

*Applied for NSBA Membership

We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churches

of Macedonia [NSBA]: During a severe testing by affliction, their abundance of joy and

their deep poverty overflowed into the wealth of their generosity. — 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 HCSB

Northshore Baptist Association Church Contributions The NSBA defines a member church as one which does the following (among other things):

Contributes financially to support the work of the Association.

March-April YTD

Lee Hill -0- 418.94 Lee Valley -0- -0- Life -0- -0- Lighthouse -0- 217.00 Loranger 1,098.12 2,218.45 Louisiana -0- -0- Manchac -0- -0- Mandeville’s First 2,854.27 4,228.81 Midway -0- -0- Millville -0- 407.00 Mt. Calvary 163.72 163.72 Natalbany 1,995.92 3,694.91 New Beginning 150.00 150.00 New Beulah 225.50 469.28 New Hope -0- -0- New Life Community 287.00 479.84 New Zion 1,102.74 3,588.94 Northshore 2,392.41 4,062.41 Northside 352.80 746.11 Old Zion Hill 669.01 1,241.24 Ponchatoula’s First 3,398.82 6,769.96 Red Bluff 589.43 589.43 Redemption, Lacombe 200.00 400.00 Redemption Christian -0- -0- Ridge Memorial 50.00 75.00 River Fellowship 190.18 561.34 Serenity 53.94 75.40 Springville 124.18 202.32 Still Water -0- -0- Tammany Hills 1,313.29 1,313.29 The Bridge 100.00 300.00 The Field Church 200.00 600.00 Thompson Road 542.06 978.78 Trinity 631.00 1,484.00 True Life 300.00 500.00

Timothy 2:1-4 is the prayer watchword

for everything we do in the Northshore Baptist Association.

Northshore Baptist

Association Location:

16333 Highway 1085

Covington, LA 70433

On the campus of FBC Covington

West Entrance

Mailing Address P.O. Box 7, Robert, LA 70455

Phone: 225.567.5086

E-mail: Office@NorthshoreBaptists.net

Website: www.NorthshoreBaptists.net