TIDINGS

Boones Creek Baptist Association Serving, Encouraging and Supporting Christs Churches

Bro. John Ryder-Director of Missions Angel Kane, Secretary Floyd & Gale Holbrook-Camp Manager Office (859) 744-0037 Fax (859) 744-1069 E-mail: boonescreekbapti@bellsouth.net Web-Site-www.boonescreekbaptistassoc.com Printed Feb. 2012, Volume 45, issue 2 Deadline for next Issue: Mar. 15, 2012

A note to you, For 2012, Southern Baptists have chosen for the theme of Hope Find It Here, Reaching Across North America. This will involve four simple steps: 1. An eight-week media saturation campaign during March and April, 2012 2. Participating churches hosting planning, and implementing a community reaching evangelistic event sometime in April 2012. 3. Participating churches prayer-walking and distributing invitations to the event one to two weeks before the event. 4. Afterward, participating churches doing follow-up with those who attended the event. Attractional, evangelistic events your church could host: Local Church Revival, Area Crusade, Bring a Lost Friend to Church Day, Fish and Game Supper, etc. The association evangelism committee is working on a fall associational revival for the Reaching Across North American emphasis. Please prayerfully consider being a part of Reaching Across North America. Camp season is near again. We are again looking for staff: young people who will work at the camp during the months of June and July. If you know of someone, please have them call the office and get an application. Food For Thought: There were over 92 billion dollars legally wagered in 2007 in America. Estimates total over 100 billion dollars when you add the illegal gambling. Statistics indicate that there are about 10 million compulsive gamblers. America is fast becoming a land of gamblers. Gambling played a very prominent role in early American History. From 1790 to 1860, 24 of the 36 states sponsored government run lotteries. Many schools, universities, colleges, hundreds of churches conducted their own lotteries to raise funds for their own buildings. Through this period the voice of the Church was somewhat uncertain. There were liberal church elements that supported these lotteries and this gambling. But when Baptists, Methodists, Puritans and Quakers began to attack this government sponsored gambling they made a difference. Between 1894 and 1964, there was no government sponsored gambling in America. Under this church attack, and because of the increasing corruption of the gambling, it had disappeared from America. Lotteries reappeared in 1964 and it was reintroduced by the state of New Hampshire, which became the first state to offer a lottery. As of 2008, 43 states have government sponsored lotteries, and Washington D. C. makes 44 entities. Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming dont have lotteries. People earning less than $10,000 annually buy more lottery tickets than any other income group. There are over 800 casinos across the nation, almost half on Indian reservation land. In 1974 a Gallup poll indicated 61% of Americans gambled, wagering 47.4 billion dollars annually. Many people in the United States are really attracted to gambling as the latest statistics show. According to the American Gaming Association, legal gambling revenues for 2007 were as follows: in 450 Commercial Casinos - $34.41 billion, in 354 Indian Casinos - $26.02 billion, in state lotteries - $24.78 billion, in Pari-mutuel Wagering - $3.50 billion, in Charitable Games and Bingo - $2.22 billion, in Card Rooms - $1.18 billion, and in Legal Bookmaking - $168.8 million, Grand Total - $92.27 billion in 2007. Between 1894 and 1964, there was no government sponsored gambling in America because the churches stood up. We can make a difference as Christians, if we get involved. Please voice and vote your opposition to expanded gambling. Yours in Christ,

Bro. John Ryder

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS from the Association and our CHURCHES - February 2011 CAMP REPORT Spring softball season is coming up fast. Start getting your teams up. More information on the back page. EX. BOARD REPORTWe had 88 attending representing 18 churches, signed document to send to SBC committee opposing SBC name change. Provided personnel policies for review and vote next month. Approved the addition of Gale Holbrook and Mildred Ryder to the personnel committee. Don Cole spoke on gambling and alcohol issues. ALLANSVILLE No Report BEECH GROVE Valentines Dinner is February 15th. BOONES CREEK Our Annual Youth Rally will be Sat. April, 21st, All churches are invited. So mark your calendars now. Details will be coming soon. CALVARY We made a donation to ECHS to help with the FLO party after the prom. We are sponsoring an A and B team in the Estill County church league basketball. We are serving as the site for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and will be hosting a Financial Peace class. The Fellowship Sunday School class is collecting food for the Estill County Food Bank and the church has joined in the project, We will be going snow tubing very soon and the Youth are planning to attend Winter Jam. CENTRAL A Mens Fellowship was held on Saturday Feb. 4th. On Saturday Feb 11th, Central had a Valentines Banquet. The Childrens Ministry will have a showcase on Sunday, Feb. 19th during the evening service. We will be having a Ladies Luncheon on Saturday, Mar. 10th at noon. Our Youth will have their Elevation weekend on Mar. 23-25th. CLAY CITYMarie Combs, age 91, (widow of George Combs) went to be with the Lord on Sat. Jan. 21, 2012. She was a faithful member of the Church for many years. She had served the Church as Sunday School Teacher and many other useful positions. Most of all, she was a great witness and prayer warrior. Baptist Mens Day is always a highlight in our Church. The men did a wonderful job sharing the special music for the service. Roland Marcum and Daren Farmer did a great job sharing their testimony and scripture. The Evening Service was a blessing with singing, prayer and special music. CORINTH All enjoyed Valentines Banquet Dinner held Feb. 12th, seniors were honored guests and crowned with royal names. Youth-led Services, Feb. 26th-6:30pm. Community Dinners are Feb. 27, 28, and 29th from 5:30-7pm. COW CREEK We had a spaghetti supper with the movie Courageous. Youth enjoyed a trip to the Bounce House. Planning for a trip to the Creation Museum and a trip to Perfect North Slopes. EMMANUEL-Our Sunday School students are learning the books of the Bible. The GAs donated food for the Church collection for Christmas Food Baskets. EPHESUS Baptist Mens Day was celebrated January 29 with a breakfast cooked by the men of the church and a Worship Service featuring testimonies and special music by the men. A Valentines Banquet was held Feb. 11 with special music provided by the Graham Family. Sunday School teachers/ officers luncheon on March 4 to begin implementing a strategy for Sunday School growth. Youth are going to Winter Jam concert at Rupp Arena on Mar. 10. FAITHYouth exceeded their goal for Lottie Moon Offering. Praise the Lord. We at Faith are preparing for revival. Special prayers are being prayed, starting within each Christian. FRIENDSHIP Held a singing on the 28th, a group from Northern KY. Had movie night on the 7th. Valentines breakfast for ladies was postponed due to weather. . GREENBRIAR-March Birthdays-James Bingham 3-4, Paulene Chaney 315, Dereeda Abshear 3-18; Anniversaries-Bill and Mildred Richardson 3-18, Robin and Lisa Bicknell 3-20. HEIDELBERG No Report HERITAGEFrom the desk of our Pastor: We celebrated another baptism. This was the 4th baptism since we opened our doors at our new Lexington Road location. Our average Sunday attendance is 51 with a high of 66 back in Dec. We have welcomed numerous guests over the last several weeks and everyone is excited to see what God will do next with His Church. HOWARDS MILL-No Report IRVINE FIRST-Three from FBC attended Blue Prints for SS Growth at Boones Creek Camp. Our men were in charge of services January 29th celebrating Baptist Mens Day. Our gas furnace is to be replaced. Thank God for the mild weather this winter. IVORY HILL-We had 2 Saved and Baptized this month. JEFFERSONVILLE-Sons of Liberty were here and really gave an uplifting experience of the Lord through music and song. Reception meal followed with some great fellowship together. Held Sweetheart Banquet at Michaels in Irvine. Planning growth for our Sunday School and church. Sunday has something for all ages, Newborn and UP. KIDDVILLE-VBS plans are underway! We will using Answers In Genesis Incrediworld curriculum. Dates are June 10 for Kick-off/ Pre-registration Fun Day; VBS June 24-29th. Dan Rake and friends will once again supply the live drama each evening during VBS. MACEDONIA No Report MEANS No Report MT. OLIVE-No Report NEW COVENANT REFORMED-No Report NEW HOPE Youth had skating outing and board game night, Had a memorial service for a member in our church, Purchased new song books and got some electronic equipment to aid the music of the church. Having family night once a month. NORTHSIDE-Five teachers attended the Sunday School meeting at Central on the 7th. THE annual bowling event was Friday 13th, around eighty attended., Our sanctuary was painted the week of the 16th. Saturday, the 21st the ladies had a spring cleaning day. We extend our sympathy to the family of Dorothy Burgess. Welcome to 3 new members who moved their membership to be with us. PANOLA-Anyone with information or pictures about Panola Baptist, please contact church clerk. Valentines Dinner on February 12th and Bicentennial Meeting at 5:00pm on February 19th. POWELLS VALLEYVoted to purchased land for a new Church. 5th Sunday Hymn Sing on Jan 29th. Meal Ministry served around 200 meals on Jan, 28th, Valentine Dinner at Cedar Village on February 4th. Baptist Mens Day on February 5th. PROVIDENCE, C.C Reviewed 2012 Goals at Business Meeting. PROVIDENCE-EC-The work on the Nursery is complete. WOW what a problem to have, new little ones in the church. We are so blessed!! We have voted for 2 candidates for deacons in the church, Cecil Plowman and Kenneth Webb. Please pray for them and their families as they are starting this new service for the Lord. The month of March on Wednesdays is going to be devoted to our Middle and High School students, they will be having a Bible study on Praying. So thankful for our youth. REID VILLAGE-New Jerusalem Bluegrass group performed at our morning worship service Jan. 22nd. We had a potluck meal after the service. We formed a building committee for research and planning construction of a new multi-purpose building. The WMU made 400 Valentine cards that were distributed to Windsor Care, Gateway Childrens Service, Shepherds Shelter and local jail. Some of our members painted the Fellowship Hall and the Trustees built new steps leading to the baptistery . Our Thursday night visitation program is going well. Our WMU is collecting blankets for the Kentucky Baptist Childcare Trailer for disaster relief through the end of February. We have numerous youth planning to attend Winter Jam on March 10th. We also have a group going to Bowling Green to participate in the Creative Ministries Festival. The kids are practicing for the Easter play which will be performed at the evening service on April 8th. The ladies will begin a 6 weeks Beth Moore study James: Mercy Triumphs beginning Thursday night, March 22nd. Our annual kite flying day for Sunday School outreach is scheduled for Saturday March 31st at 11 am at the Easy Walker Park. Well also have hot dogs, chips cookies, etc. Our CIA will be handing our Easter eggs to fill with donations for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Our Church Goal for AAEO is $500.00 SALEM-Salem started the year off right with two baptisms. Also exceeded our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal. Have started a class for new Christians. Continued on Back Page

March Calendar 2-3 Creative Ministries Festival-Hillvue Hts, ChurchBowling Green, Ky 3-10 Week of Prayer for North American Missions 6 Growing Ministries Tour-TBD 8 Committee Annual Meeting, KBB Growing Ministries Tour-TBD 10 Disaster Relief Training-Porter Memorial, Lexington 12 Ex. Board meeting-Friendship Baptist Church-7pm 13 Growing Ministries Tour-TBD 15 Growing Ministries Tour-TBD 17 Camp work day-9am - ???? Hispanic WMU Event-TBA 20 Understanding Other Beliefs-Edgewood BC Hopkinsville Growing Ministries Tour-TBD 22 Growing Ministries Tour-TBD 23 Pastor/wives Fellowship-Golden Corral-Winchester 7 pm 23-24 Ky WMU Annual Meeting-Beacon Hill-Somerset 27 Growing Ministries Tour-TBD 29 Growing Ministries Tour-TBD

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES 1. Disaster Emergency Relief Volunteers Needed 2. Go Metro USA and Find It Here 2012. Contact the association office for more information
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center in Winchester has an ongoing need for baby wipes, diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6) and formula (Good Start in green and orange cans), as well as continued financial support. Churches are encouraged to support local Pregnancy Centers in honor of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, Jan. 16, as well as throughout the year. Please call 859-744-5988 with any questions or to arrange drop-offs.
CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES Web Site: www.calltohelp.org FEIN# 31-1005844 Judy Crowe, Executive Director Phone 859-744-5034 E-MAIL:clarkcommunity@bellsouth.net Fax 859-737-1910 ANNAUL REPORT OF SERVICES FOR 2011

Best Wishes to March Birthdays: 7-Jean Smith-Retired DOMs Wife 7-Debby Wiley-Pastors Wife-Reid Village 9-Todd Blevins-Pastor-Faith 21-Shelia Meece-Pastors Wife-Providence EC 24-Phil Ronk-Pastor-Panola 26-Elva Neal-Pastors Wife-Ivory Hill 27-Scott Rogers-Pastor-Friendship 31-Ricky Kirby-Pastor-Thomas Best Wishes March Anniversaries: 8-Jim and Jean Smith-Retired DOM

Food Boxes Distributed 12,011 Clothing Vouchers Issued 975 Housing Vouchers Issued 348 Families Receiving Utility Assistance 310 Families Attending Budgeting Class 286 Families Receiving Transient Lodging 17 Families receiving Transient Gasoline 4 Families Receiving Transient Food 26 Families Receiving Christmas/O.H. 1,400

University of the Cumberlands Offers Courses for Credit or Audit through Winchester Extension Center Spring Schedule Tuesdays (6:00-8:45 pm) January 31-May 15, 2012 Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) 3 Semester Hours Thursday (6:00-8:45pm) February 2-May 17, 2012 Poetry and Wisdom Literature (Job. Psalm, Proverb, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon) 3 Semester Hours Costs:$125.00 per course, plus books (for audit): free, plus books Register now by calling 859/749-5327 or 606/663-7870 Need a minimum of 10 students

Programs/Grants Administered by Community Services during 2011 Distributed 250 pairs of childrens shoes Served low-income families & seniors through food pantry Provided emergency services for local families in need Provided housing assistance through Kentucky Housing Corp. Prepared free tax returns for over 100 families Provided essential services for substance abuse clients Provided daily office space for Salvation Army Provided internship for 3 U.K. students Provided monthly case management for 20 families Generated increase in sales through C Cs Closet Interfaced with numerous agencies to benefit clients Received Grant Funds from United Way of Bluegrass Received Grants from Lykins Foundation Received Grant from Clark Co. Comm. Fund.

In This Issue look for:

1-DOM (A note to you) 2-Disaster/Emergency Relief 3-To all Churches in the Association 4-Building Fund 5-Youth Directors 6-Calendar 7-Mar Birthdays and Anniversaries 8-Mission Opportunities 9-New Beginning Pregnancy Center 10-Clark County Community Center 11-University of Cumberland's 12-Church Pews 13-Softball 14-Camp Staff Needed

TIDINGS
II Corinthians 8:20-21
20-Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: 21-Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

TO ALL CHURCHES IN THE ASSOCIATION: The Disaster Emergency Relief Committee is available to the churches for projects that require manpower. Call the Association Office 859/744-0037 if you need help.

Building Fund For The Camp You can donate to the Boones Creek Baptist Association in MEMORY or in HONOR of a Love One. Please write on your check memo: Building Fund.

Disaster Emergency Relief Volunteers Needed

The disaster emergency relief committee needs volunteers. The vision for the committee is: An Association church has a problem that it needs help with, i.e. electrical, plumbing, etc. It needs help because it doesnt have funds or manpower to deal with the problem. This committee will utilize available resources (manpower) to correct the problem. If you would like to volunteer to help out, please contact your pastor or the association office for a volunteer sign up form.

Attention Youth Directors:

Dont forget that we will have our

2nd Annual Youth Hymn Sing June, 8, 2012 at Friendship Baptist Church,

Irvine. We would like for it to be even better than last year.

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS from the Association and our CHURCHES (Continued) SPEARS MILL-Our final total for Lottie Moon offering $1,347.45. What a blessing to a mission that does so much Gods work. The youth visited and sang to the residents at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home a couple Sundays ago. One of our deacons, Fred Cornett and wife Diana are hosting a mystery dinner for youth Feb. 18th. We all are really curious what their dinner will be, knowing Fred as we do. Youth also had a progressive dinner visiting some homes and had a very good time and lots of food. Spears Mill will be hosting Family Mission Night this year, Feb. 24th at 7 pm. Please plan to attend and learn about work being financed by the missions giving. We held our annual Valentine Spaghetti Dinner Feb. 12th at Church. Plans are under way for a Spring Revival, dates to be announced later. Family Fun night planned Fri. Mar. 9th at 7 pm at Church. Youth are planning yard and bake sale this spring and summer fund raisers. Added note we are enjoying Bible Study and open discussion on Wednesday and Sunday nights. Spears Mill wishes everyone a Happy Valentines Day and may Gods love be with you always!!! SPRING STREETNo Report THOMASFriends of Faith were our special guests at our 5th Sunday Hymn Sing on January 29th. VALLEY VIEW We are continuing our study of Baptist doctrine. We began offering breakfast for our children on Sunday. Making plans for Easter Service and VBS. WM. MEMORIAL-Were continuing our study of Baptist Doctrine, We began offering breakfast for the children on Sunday. Making plans for Easter Service and VBS. Churches: Its time to get your teams ready. There will be a meeting in March for the rules and regulations. Please call Gale at 859-771-2136 for more information or call the office at 859-744-0037. Pastors and friends of Boones Creek Baptist Association: I will be hosting at trip to Israel on October 29, 2012 for a 11 day pilgrimage. If you are interested in going with me, please contact me, Pastor Foy Back at 270-922-1084 or 270-922-6769. Its that time of year again. We are looking for Camp Staff with a Baptist Background. Call the office if you are interested in a summer job. 859-744-0037