“...encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” I Thessalonians 5:11 Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association, Shawnee, OK Dr. Russell R. Cook, Director of Missions Vol. 16, No. 7 July, 2012 EXECUTIVE BOARD Next meeting is AUGUST 13 10:30 a.m. No meetings for July. A.C.P Training Tuesday, July 24 10:30 a.m. only PLBA Office Association Office CLOSED July 4 for Independence Day Let Freedom Ring! STAY IN THE SON Tuesday, August 28, 2012 6:30pm - 9:00pm Sharon Baptist Church 19002 Gordon Cooper Dr, Shawnee Something for EVERYONE: One evening seminar for all Sunday School Teachers and Workers, Small Group Lead- ers, Discipleship Workers, Directors, and Pastors No cost for seminar Pre-registration by Church is encouraged Please email or call in your numbers to PLBA by Tuesday, August 21st To register or for more information, go to: www.plba.org and click on “Info Center” or call 405-273-4558 Sponsored by: Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association Dr. Russell R. Cook, Director of Missions Rev. David Henry, Bible Study Team Director
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“...encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” I Thessalonians 5:11
Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association, Shawnee, OK Dr. Russell R. Cook, Director of Missions Vol. 16, No. 7 July, 2012
EXECUTIVE BOARD Next meeting is
AUGUST 13 10:30 a.m.
No meetings for July.
A.C.P Training Tuesday, July 24 10:30 a.m. only
PLBA Office
Association Office CLOSED July 4 for Independence Day
Let
Freedom
Ring!
STAY
IN THE
SON
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
6:30pm - 9:00pm Sharon Baptist Church
19002 Gordon Cooper Dr, Shawnee
Something for EVERYONE:
One evening seminar for all Sunday School Teachers and Workers, Small Group Lead-ers, Discipleship Workers, Directors, and Pastors
No cost for seminar
Pre-registration by Church is encouraged Please email or call in your numbers to PLBA by
Tuesday, August 21st
To register or for more information, go to:
www.plba.org and click on “Info Center” or call 405-273-4558
Sponsored by: Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association
Dr. Russell R. Cook, Director of Missions Rev. David Henry, Bible Study Team Director
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One of the highlights of our year at PLBA is Associational Children's Camp (ACC) at Falls Creek. This year's camp was no exception. We had churches from our association represented at each of the two camps, which were held May 27-30 and May 30-June 2. Wayne and Shannon Knight di-rected our combined group of churches from PLBA during the first camp. They did a great job. Thanks, guys! The over-all ACC is planned, coordinated, conducted, and evaluated by 15 Directors of Missions. I served as Interim Director this year (with the res-ignation of Chuck Utsler, former Director). Next year I will serve as Director. Please pray that we will have the wisdom of God throughout the year of planning. This year our theme was "I AM." Pastors Todd Fisher, Immanuel of Shawnee, and Blake Gideon, First Baptist of Inola, presented a clear gospel message at every service. As a result, we saw 546 children saved, 53 gain assurance of their salvation, 115 make rededications, and 42 surrender to missions or ministry! To God be the glory!!! Pray that the respective churches from which these children came to camp will follow-up on each of these decisions and genuine disciples will be developed in the years ahead. Next year's dates for ACC will be May 26-29 and May 29-June 1. For more information access our website www.associationalchildrenscamp.com. You may also go to that website to see many photos taken during both camps of the children enjoying the numerous activities.
Encouragingly Yours, Russell R. Cook
HAZEL DELL will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary, September 2, 2012. (Lee
Witt , Pastor)
Harman Organ available for free. Measures 38” tall, 44” long and 24” deep. For
more information call Becky Earp, 405.258.1241
DALE is seeking part-time pianist, blended worship service. Contact Douglas
FIRST, ST. LOUIS is seeking a part-time Youth Director. Call Pastor Glenn C.
Peck, 405.273.4596 or 405.830.8359 for duties and compensation. Back-
ground check will be performed. (Glenn Peck, Pastor)
HAZEL DELL is seeking a bi-vocational Music Minister. For more information
contact Pastor Lee Witt at 405.964.2042.
"Jesus, the 'I AM' God"
As with God the Father (Exodus 3:14), Jesus refers to Himself as the 'I AM' God of the Bible. In the gospel of John, Jesus uses this title at least seven specific times to explain Who He is and what He has accomplished for us. The following are these seven occurrences, each of which could be a sermon by itself.
I. I am THE BREAD OF LIFE (John 6:35). A. He satisfies our spiritual appetite (v. 35a). B. He quenches our spiritual thirst (v. 35b).
II. I am THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (John 8:12). A. He expels the darkness of sin. B. He exudes the light of righteousness.
III. I am THE DOOR (John 10:7, 9). A. He is the door through which we find salvation (v. 7). B. He is the door through which we find safety (v. 9).
IV. I am THE GOOD SHEPHERD (John 10:11, 14). A. He was willing to die for His sheep (v. 11). B. He maintains a relationship with His sheep (v. 14).
V. I am THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE (John 11:25). A. Salvation is by faith (v. 25a). B. Salvation is secure (v. 25b).
VI. I am THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE (John 14:6) A. For those who are lost, He is the Way. B. For those who are deceived, He is the Truth. C. For those who are dead in their sin, He is the Life.
VII. I am THE TRUE VINE (John 15:1-5). A. He is the Vine in which we abide (v. 4). B. He is the Vine through which we bear fruit (v. 5).
Without question, Jesus is the 'I AM' God. He is to you and for you every-thing you will ever need for godly living and eternal security in heaven. Surrender your life to Him today. - rrc
It Might Preach!
Need information or help to prepare for your financial future? Will you be ready for retirement when retirement
is ready for you?
GuideStone Conference August 29
Sheraton Reed Center Midwest City
GuideStone Financial Resources is sponsoring a free seminar. For more information contact Chris Elkins at Guide Stone in Dallas at 214-720-2185 or email him at [email protected].
Family Ministry Conference with Rob Reinow,
Immanuel Baptist Church, September 21-22, 2012.
SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS AT FALLS CREEK
Week 4: June 25 - 29 Todd Fisher, Speaker Dutton Band, Worship Week 5: July 2 - 6 Scott Kindig, Speaker Dutton Band, Worship
Week 6: July 9 - 13 Stuart Henslee, Speaker Chris Orr, Worship Week 7: July 16 - 20 Jeremy Freeman, Speaker Nick Thurmond, Worship
Roger Shaw Agra FBC 576.92 4,116.35 Dwayne Johnson Asher FBC 181.02 1,189.47 Chris Carter Blackburn Chapel 99.12 1,160.51 Mark Davis Carney FBC 198.31 975.42 Rick Blackwell Chandler, FBC 673.69 4,680.52 Keith Henley Chandler Southern 152.28 657.77 Doug Parker Dale 18.77 146.19 Mike Mitchell Davenport FBC 675.56 1,952.99 Mike Haines Deer Creek 176.09 862.41 Mark Streetman Earlsboro FBC .00 150.00 Ellis Rolette Earlsboro Indian Mission .00 .00 Wayne Knight Fairview 152.59 683.22 Dan Campbell Faith 331.65 1,537.88 Jeff Bruton Forest 6.85 21.35 Lee Witt Hazel Dell 642.88 2,780.61 Tuney Ropp Hillside 1,226.44 6,283.82 Gary Nickerson Hilltop 823.73 2,648.89 Bryan Cook Hopewell 76.31 343.75 Don Acker Macomb 148.30 860.63 Mike Hazelwood Mammoth 289.00 1,458.00 Bobby Shatto Maud FBC 30.14 144.93 Rusty McMullen Maud Trinity 263.43 1,354.18 James Bond McLoud Emmanuel 575.84 4,523.45 Jerry Gray McLoud Emmaus 189.23 677.23 Matt Halsted McLoud FBC 470.05 2,404.90 Ed Moore McLoud Pecan Valley 115.44 407.40 Ron Cherry McLoud Son Rises .00 838.58 Joe Jones Meeker FBC 436.78 2,104.87 Jerry Jackson Morning Star 468.73 1,917.52 John Hancock Mt. Pleasant 139.72 579.53 Mark Patterson Newalla-New Life 883.59 3,812.31 Mike Collyer Pink 219.61 1,583.79 Jim Morningstar Pioneer 123.21 290.82 Nathan Howard Pleasant Home 202.49 734.80 Tim Emmons Prague FBC 602.60 2,469.92 Richard Zimmer Rock Creek 1,008.46 4,444.56 Gaspar Reyes Rock Creek Spanish 17.80 133.14 Tony Black Romulus 252.26 1,004.13 Paul Gore Sh-Aydelotte 206.69 1,786.88 David Henry Sh-Calvary .00 .00 Ray Miller Sh-First 326.56 2,147.99 Spencer Davis, Int. Sh-First Indian 192.75 566.22 Anthony Rhone Sh-Galilee 100.00 100.00 Larry Guest/Bob Dawson Sh-Good Shepherd Chapel .00 320.65 Jay Sampson Sh-Heritage 615.07 2,146.51 Todd Fisher Sh-Immanuel 2,007.01 10,238.84 Rendon Falls Sh-Karis .00 .00 Tom Hall Sh-New Life .00 100.00 John York Sh-Oakland Chapel 25.00 115.00 Ben Little Sh-Sallateeska 212.00 1,337.00 Mike Craig Sh-Temple 990.02 5,000.91 Larry Norris Sh-Trinity 129.56 916.86 Steve Dominy Sh-University 359.83 1,851.12 Butch Bradley Sh-Wallace Ave. 156.00 962.07 Charles Wigington Sparks FBC 124.11 531.53 Glenn Peck St. Louis FBC 298.18 1,351.87 Burl Mackey Stroud FBC 529.18 2,631.53 Bill Haas Tecumseh All Nations .00 147.69 Tony Peak Tecumseh FBC 966.06 4,591.09 Will Wilson Tecumseh New Hope 50.99 200.99 Clint Dawkins Tecumseh Sharon 1,579.67 4,411.19 Bob Fowler Tryon FBC 296.29 895.66 Britt Lesley Wanette FBC 209.07 828.89 Bill Howse Wanette, Victory Pointe .00 10.00 Russ Houser Wellston Cornerstone 373.08 373.08 Darrell Sullivan Wellston FBC 500.96 1,994.48 Lane Buckley Wellston Trinity 110.00 660.00 Donation 400.00 2,865.00 TOTAL 23,206.97 111,018.89
Association Website — www.plba.org
WM&M NEWS PLBA Women’s Missions & Ministries
Locations and Dates: Lunch Times: 11:30 to 1 p.m. Evening Times: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
September 4 (evening) Guymon, Grace Southern
September 5 (lunch) Woodward, Lincoln Ave. Fifth St.
September 6 (lunch) Elk City, FBC
September 6 (evening) Altus, FBC
September 7 (lunch) Lawton, Trinity
September 10 (lunch) Ardmore, FBC
September 10 (evening) Durant, FBC
September 11 (lunch) Hugo, FBC
September 11 (evening) Wilburton, FBC
September 14 (lunch) Enid, Immanuel
September 17 (evening) Sallisaw, FBC
September 18 (lunch) Muskogee, FBC
September 18 (evening) Tulsa, Parkview
September 20 (lunch) Chickasha, FBC
September 20 (evening) Ada, FBC
September 24 (lunch) Wewoka, FBC
September 25 (evening) Oklahoma City, BGCO
September 27 (lunch) Ponca City, FBC
September 27 (evening) Stillwater, Eagle Heights
September 28 (lunch) Miami, FBC
Secret Keeper Tour (for Kindergarten through 7th grade girls), Immanuel Baptist
Church, August 24, doors open at 5:30 for food, fellowship and Mother-Daughter pictures, program will start at 6:30 p.m., tickets are $15 per person, $18 at the door. We will have sandwiches, nachos and other fun pajama party food items.
Book Nook: Lies Women Believe (and The Truth That Sets Them Free) by Nancy
Leigh DeMoss DeMoss exposes areas of deception most commonly believed by Christian women - lies about God, sin, priorities, marriage, family, emotions and more. “Many women live under a cloud of personal guilt and condemnation,” says DeMoss. “Many are in bondage to their past. Others are gripped by fear of rejection and a longing for approval. Still others are emotional prisoners.” She offers the most effective weapon to counter and overcome Satan’s decep-tions—God’s truth! This is a “Must-Read” for ALL women!
A NUGGET FROM MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY… We are currently attending the Southern Baptist Convention and I will give a full report next month. All the time I have been gone I am reminded of the training and example of my mother, who went home to be with the Lord a year ago today. I want to encour-age each of you this month to read Proverbs 31:10-31 as a reminder of the kind of lady God designed each of us to be.
10A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. 18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. 19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. 20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes cover-ings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the mer-chants with sashes. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise and call her blessed.
Marsha Cook, PLBA WM & M Leader
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Anniversaries 7 Rev. & Mrs. Gary Nickerson
36720 Moccasin Trail Shawnee, OK 74804
Pastor, Hilltop
14 Rev. & Mrs. Tim Emmons
1616 Blue Bell Rd. Prague, OK 74864 Pastor, First, Prague
17 Rev & Mrs. Don Ramsey 105 Hardesty Dr
Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor
18 Dr. & Mrs. Bill Mitchell 20622 Hwy 102
Tecumseh, OK 74873 Retired Pastor
21 Dr. & Mrs. John Hancock 7101 Kings Rd
Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, Mt. Pleasant
25 Rev. & Mrs. Clint Dawkins 2326 Faith Blvd.
Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, Sharon
30 Rev. & Mrs. Bryan Cook 1006 W. Federal Shawnee, OK 74804
Pastor, Hopewell
30 Dr. & Mrs. Todd Fisher
1403 Manchester Shawnee, OK 74804
Pastor, Immanuel
July
Birthdays 1 Rev. Steve Dominy
2515 N. Kickapoo Shawnee, OK 74804
Pastor, University
3 Rev. Jim Morningstar
609 S Dewey Ave. Chandler, OK 74834 Pastor, Pioneer, Chandler
6 Mrs. Jamie (Ron) Cherry 107 Shadow Ridge Dr.
McLoud, OK 74851 Pastor’s Wife, Son Rise
9 Rev. Butch Bradley 605 W. Wallace Avenue
Shawnee, OK 74801 Pastor, Wallace Avenue
10 Rev. Bobby Shatto PO Box 867 Maud, OK 74854
Pastor, First, Maud
26 Mrs. Jean (Jess) Huskey
910492 S. 3380 Rd Chandler, OK 74834
Former Pastor’s Wife
29 Mrs. Jo Ann (Bobby) Burnett
4 Briarwood Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor’s Wife
29 Rev. Mike Craig 662 S. Range Rd.
McLoud, OK 74851 Pastor, Temple
30 Rev. Lawrence Guest 2011 N. Ivey Ln.
Tecumseh, OK 74873 Co-Pastor, Good Shepherd
July ‘12
A.C.P. Training Tuesday, July 24
10:30 a.m. only Association Office, 3800 N. Market, Shawnee
Hopefully the Annual Church Profile packets will be available at the Asso-ciation office on July 24. A.C.P.’s can be completed on the internet or by hand. ACP deadline for completion is Monday, September 20. Annual Meeting is Tuesday, October 23. To sign-up call 405.273.4558.
June 25-29 Emmanuel Morning Star Pleasant Home Rock Creek University
July 9-13 Calvary Hillside Immanuel
July 16-20 Deer Creek First, Chandler First, St. Louis July 23-27 Good Shepherd Chapel
July 30-Aug 3 Cornerstone
August 5-11 First, Tryon
If your church isn’t on the list, or if you would like the help of another PLBA church in order to conduct a VBS for your community please call us at, 273.4558.
Jun 28-1 Cross Timbers - Week 7, Camp Cross Timbers
1 Citizenship and Religious Liberty Sunday
2-6 Falls Creek Week 5, Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center
