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Carroll-Benton Baptist Association

Jimmy A. Furr
Director of Missions
jafurr@cbba1.org

Just a thought….

Suzanne Cunningham
Ministry Assistant
carroll-benton@cbba1.org

January/February
2016

Inside this
issue:
Direct Missions 2
Evangelism Rally 2
Pastors & Wives 3
Valentines
Banquet
Financial 3
Workshop
Missions 3
Get Together
Calendar of 4 Events
2016 Upcoming 4
Events

2016 has begun. You and I have a blank sheet before us. Sure, you and I have dates of activities posted on our calendars but in reality none of knows what a day will hold. That is why we must settle the issue of eternity before we are faced with it in death or at the return of Jesus Christ. When He will return is not known to any of us. God’s word says, 1 Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you. 2 For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night. 3 While they are saying, "Peace and safety!" then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape. 4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief; 5 for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness; 6 so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober . 1 Thes 5:1-6 (NASB) “ While no one knows the day or the hour we must be prepared.
The only way to be prepared is through a personal relationship with Jesus. In case you are reading this and you are unsure of or have never trusted Christ as personal savior, let me share a few verses from God’s word that might help. These come primarily from the book of Romans but other verses are sighted as well.
John 3:16 (ASV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Romans 3:23 (ASV) for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
Romans 6:23 (ASV) For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 10:9-10 (ASV) 9 because if thou shalt confess with thy mouth Jesus as Lord, and shalt believe in thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved: 10 for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
If you have or will believe these words from God’s inspired Word, then the following verses will be a word of comfort for you.
Romans 5:8 (ASV) But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 8:1 (ASV) There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.
It is my prayer that 2016 will be the greatest year you have ever encountered with Christ.
In His Service

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DIRECT MISSIONS
It is that time once again for the gift of $10 to the
Direct Missions Fund. Please consider giving to this worthy
endeavor. A total of $7400 was given to help groups and individuals go on a mission trip this past year. We want to make it possible that everyone who plans a mission trip receives some type of
help with their financial needs in this next year.
Thank you for your contribution to this worthy cause.

West Tennessee Evangelism Rally
Union University
Sunday, February 21, 2016
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Eight Breakout Sessions 4:30 - 5:45 pm
Leaders: Dr. Steve Gains, Dr. Darrell Robinson, Dr. Hal Poe, Dr. Jerry Drace,
Dr. Mike Ellis, Pastor Brian Mills, Dr. John Powers, Dr. David Evans
Meal: Grant Center: 5:45 - 6:30 pm
Worship Time: 6:45 - 8:00 pm
Featured Speaker: Dr. Fred Luter, Pastor, Franklin Ave. Baptist Church,
New Orleans, Louisiana
Registration at www.edu/events/wter
Training will provided for deacons, laypersons and any from your church who
attend. Consider moving your Sunday Night service to attend this special event
Sponsored by the TBC and Union University.

READY,SET,GO!
April 8-10,2016
Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Missions
Get Together
an event for women
For more info contact:
Denise Bronaugh at
DBRONAUGH@TNBAPTIST.ORG
OR CALL 800-558-2090,ext. 7920
Connection
A missions event for girls grades 7-12
For more info contact:
Julie Heath at
JHEATH@TNBAPTIST.ORG
OR CALL 800-558-2098,ext. 7919
Register Now!

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Pastor’s and Wives
Valentine’s Banquet
February 9, 2016
6:30 pm-9:00pm
$12 per person
Location: Old Country Store, The Delta Room
Guest Speaker: Kevin Ezell,
North American Mission Board
To register contact Audra Teague
731-661-6528
ateague@uu.edu

Financial Issues Workshop 2016
Important financial information for Pastors, Staff, Treasurers,
Finance Committee Chairmen, and Financial Secretaries is being
offered at the following location.
January 14, 2016
9:30 AM - Noon
Calvary Baptist Church
119 Oil Well Rd. Jackson, TN
731-668-8619

January / February
Calendar of Events
Jan. 9 Associational WMU Meeting
10:AM at Bruceton FBC
Jan. 14 Financial Issues Workshop
9:30 AM - noon
Calvary Baptist Church,
Jackson, TN
Jan. 28-30 Bivocational Ministers & Wives Retreat
Pigeon Forge, TN
Feb. 9 Valentines Banquet
Pastor’s and wives
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Old Country Store, Jackson
Feb. 21 Evangelism Conference
Union University
4:00 - 8:00 PM
Feb. 22 Regional VBS Training
Calvary Baptist
Jackson, TN

Pray for the following churches seeking Pastors:
Holladay, East Side, Eastwood, Eva, Enon, Natchez Trace,
FBC Atwood and FBC Bruceton.
Some have called interim pastors now.

Carroll-Benton Baptist Association

565 High Street
Huntingdon, TN 38344

Phone and fax:
731.986.8818
carroll-benton@cbba1.org
www.cbba1.com

The mission of the Carroll-Benton Baptist Association is to encourage fellowship & equip churches to carry out the Great Commission

Carroll-Benton Baptist Association Permit No. 49
565 High Street Non Profit Org
Huntingdon, TN 38344 U.S. Postage Paid
Return Service Requested Huntingdon, TN 38344

It is that time once again for the gift of $10 to the Direct Mission Fund. Please consider giving again to this worthy endeavor. Since January a total of $7500 was given to help groups and individuals go on a mission trip this year.
We want to make it possible that everyone who plans a mission trip receives some type of help with their financial needs in this next year. Thank you for your contribution to this worthy cause.

Atwood FBC $ 1337.88
Bethel $ 1373.65
Bruceton FBC $ 535.75
Camden FBC $ 4579.79
Chalk Level $ 1030.85
Concord $ 80.00
Coopers Chapel $ 0
Eagle Creek $ 300.00
East Side $ 408.00
Eastview $ 487.94
Eastwood $ 0
Enon $ 240.00
Eva $ 1251.60
Fairview $ 60.00
Faith $ 168.79
Grace $ 300.00
Holladay $ 450.00
Hopewell $ 299.32
Howse $ 719.73
Huntingdon FBC $ 5998.38
Liberty Hill $ 36.86
McKenzie FBC $ 6208.20
McLemoresville $ 687.92
Missionary Grove $ 1063.50
Mt. Nebo $ 906.03
Natchez Trace $ 481.66
Prospect $ 75.00
Republican Grove $ 150.00
Sugar Tree $ 369.65
Tennessee River $ 102.00
Trezevant FBC $1127.75
Union Academy $ 346.00
$31176.25
For the 2nd Quarter 2009

This reflects the receipts
That were received by
June 30, 2009