MBA NEWS ALERTS: • DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING JUNE 22, 2013 • INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES GOLF TOURNAMENT JUNE 22, 2013 • JAMES MESSER MINISTRIES ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 22, 2013 • THE BASIC TRAINING JOURNEY FOR CHURCH PLANTING JULY 11-13, 2013 – NO COST • MOBILE INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL TEACHER TRAINING JULY 15, 2013 • VANCOUVER VISION TOURS • FUTURE CALENDAR PLANNING DATES • FAITH FOCUSED SECURITY TRAINING OCTOBER 26, 2013 • 2012 SUNDAY SCHOOL TRAINING “TOP TIPS FOR TEACHING” AVAILABLE ONLINE • VBS DECORATIONS AVAILABLE • VOLUNTEER GROUP AVAILABLE JULY 15-18 Disaster Relief Training June 22, 2013 Disaster Relief Training Administration Ministry Saturday, June 22, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MBA Office This Disaster Relief Training is for those interested in serving through Administration Ministry during a time of Disaster. This specific training will cover an overview of the new SBC Global Missions DR Database system and is a necessary precursor to the Level 2 training for those that desire to be deployed as Administrative support for any of the other DR ministry teams. Participants will receive DR credentials that allow access to a disaster event. Register for the training at alsbom-gm.org. See the attached brochure for more information. International Ministries Golf Tournament June 22, 2013 The International Ministries is holding the First Annual Benefit Golf Tournament June 22, with a 1:30 p.m. tee off at Heron Lakes Country Club. This tournament is limited to 60 players, so sign up quickly. This is a best ball tournament with a $50 entry fee per person, or $200 per team. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to "sponsor" a hole at $100. Your name/company will be displayed on the golf course. Cakes, Goodies, and Silent Auction The following items are being collected for the Tournament. Help us collect a prize and a goodie bag for every golfer! Needed: Cakes Individual small packs of crackers Individual small packs of cookies Gift cards of any kind (i.e. Wal-mart, restaurants, etc.) Individual small packs of candy such as M&Ms Small lunch size bags of chips Packs of chewing gum Small boxes of golf balls Travel size hand sanitizer Small sports towels Travel size suntan lotion Boxes of golfing tees Silent Auction items (One person has already donated 2 real diamonds from Brazil) For more information, please call Buddy Brents 251-725-2210. Thank you for helping missions happen in our county! IN HIM, Buddy Brents Director of International Ministries and Church Planting James E. Messer Ministries Annual Meeting June 22, 2013 The James E. Messer Ministries Annual Meeting will be held at First Baptist Church Theodore on June 22, 10:00 a.m. – noon. Dr. Fred Luter is the speaker. A Ranch House Restaurant catered barbecue lunch will be served. Make lunch reservations by noon on June 20 by calling 251-653-6652. The Basic Training Journey for Church Planting July 11-13, 2013 – NO COST There will be a Basic Training Journey for Church Planting July 11-13, 2013 at Forest Hill Baptist Church (3900 Moffett Road, Mobile). The meeting begins with lunch on Thursday and concludes Saturday evening. Basic Training Journey is the nuts and bolts or ABC’s of what it takes to plant a church from the planter and the core group’s perspective. Every planter is encouraged to attend and bring as many of the core group as possible. When the participants walk away they will have in hand the structure on which to hang their vision, values, focus group, strategy, etc. This training is also available to pastors and leaders who would like to apply these principles to their current church. SCHEDULE: Thursday, July 11 – 12:000 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (lunch, snacks and dinner provided) Friday, July 12 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (light breakfast, snacks and lunch provided) Saturday, July 13 – 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (light breakfast, lunch and snacks provided) COST: NO COST REGISTRATION: Register online at alsbom.org/upcoming-events/basic-training-journey Meals will be provided for FREE. In order for there to be enough food, registration is required. Please register yourself and your team to attend. Mobile International Language School Teacher Training July 15, 2013 Mobile International Language School Teacher Training Monday, July 15, 2013 If you are interested in volunteering to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Mobile International Language School during the 2013-2014 school year, then this training is for you! You will be equipped with the skills needed to teach English as well as share the love of Christ with the international community. Mark your calendar now and make plans to attend this one day training event. If you have questions, please contact Melanie Brents at 251-895-6979 or by email at melaniebrents@gmail. When: Monday, July 15, 2013 Where: Mobile Baptist Associational Office 615 Azalea Road, Mobile, AL 36609 Schedule: 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Laubach Training) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Side By Side Training) Cost: $10.00 How to Register: Fill out the attached registration form (also found online at imc.mobilebaptists.org) and mail it with your $10.00 payment to the associational office (see address above). Alternatively, you can contact Melanie Brents (see contact info above) by phone or email to register. Vancouver Vision Tours • Participate in the SEND VANCOUVER meetings during the Southern Baptist Convention, Houston, TX. • Lead a Vancouver Vision Tour on June 26-29, 2013. • 2013 Vancouver Vision Tours – Pray for future tour on September 16-18, 2013 (sign-up deadline - August 27, 2013). We currently have 110 potential Vision Tour participants on the Vision Tour E-mail list. • The Connection Church, Maple Ridge (metro Vancouver), Canada still needs a mission team of 3-6 persons on July 8-12, 2013 and/or August 5-9, 2013. • North American Mission Board’s “Send Vancouver” web site is a good prayer guide. Check it out at namb.net/vancouver. Dr. Dan R. Crawford, President; Disciple All Nations, Inc. International Advocate, West Coast Baptist Association 4388 Rota Circle; Fort Worth, TX 76133 Cell: 817-637-4967 E-mail: discipleallnations@pobox Vancouver E-mail: [email protected] Web site – discipleallnations.org Future Calendar Planning Dates Mark your calendar now for these upcoming events: • Executive Committee Meeting: July 15, 2013 at Government Street Baptist Church • Chainsaw, Chaplain and Mud Out DR Training: October 3-5, 2013 at CWP • Annual Missions Celebration/Annual Session: October 10, 2013 at Fulton Road Baptist Church – An evening Children’s Missions Fair will be offered again this year. Please begin to make plans for your Awanas, RAs and GAs to attend. Faith Focused Security Training October 26, 2013 Faith Focused Security Training (Level A) October 26, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Government Street Baptist Church, Mobile $40 per attendee (includes lunch and snacks) Register At: alsbom.org/ffst Level A Training Description: Led by Sentinel Trainers certified by Fort Sherman Academy (FSA). FSA is a recognized leader in faith-based training for missions organizations. Topics will include travel security, code of conduct, crime survival, basic crisis policy and more, all from a faith-based perspective. This training is highly recommended for all churches taking mission trips and required for churches who participate in State Board of Missions projects. Make your reservations now to ensure your spot. Previous classes have been well attended. This training is limited to 100 participants. Have questions? Visit alsbom.org/ffst, call toll free 1-800-264-1225 ext. 298, direct 334-613-2298 or email at [email protected] 2012 Sunday School Training “Top Tips for Teaching” Available Online The 2012 Sunday School Training “Top Tips for Teaching” are available online at alsbom.org/ss. Through these online resources every Sunday School leader in Alabama should be able to receive basic training. If you have questions, call Daniel Edmonds at 1-800-264-1225, ext. 285. VBS Decorations Available Shadow Lawn Baptist Church has some Colossal Coaster World VBS decorations, etc. to donate to a church who needs them. Items are available for pickup on starting today, June 10. First come first served. Anyone interested may contact pastor Derrall Marshall by email at slbc@att,net. Volunteer Group Available July 15-18 Brian Bolding, youth pastor at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Maryville, TN, and a group of 25 will be in Mobile July 13-19. They are staying at Camp Whispering Pines. The group is scheduled to lead VBS each morning at the Salvation Army in Mobile, but is seeking other opportunities to serve while in the area. The group will be available either the afternoons or evenings from July 15-18. Contact Brian Bolding at [email protected].
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