James A Marcus,

DOM

3320 Corunna Road

Flint, MI 48503

(810) 238-5901 www.geneseebaptistassociation.com

E-mail - jimarcus@sbcglobal.net

June/July 2015 Vol. 20 No. 3

THE GENESEE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION HELPING CHURCHES REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY

DEVELOPING CHURCHES AND LEADERS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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We the People of the United States, in

Order to form a more perfect Union, establish

Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide

for the common defense, promote the general

Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty

to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and

establish this Constitution for the United

States of America.

If My People, who are called by My

name, will humble themselves and pray and

seek My face and turn from their wicked

ways, then will I hear from heaven and will

forgive their sin and will heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14

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GBA church when the pastor was sick and then on vacation. So I'm still available to your church if and

when you need me, but if things are going well in

your church, don't expect to see me because I just can't get around to our churches as has been my

habit.

One other positive thing I want to report regarding FBC Clio, the Legacy Church Leadership Team voted

to resume both Cooperative Program and Associa-

tional Missions giving from FBC Clio. There was an attempt in the last church year to resume this prac-

tice, which had ended a couple years before, but they were unable to continue last year. However,

now we are seeing offerings improved and a posi-

tive balance each month. Yet the decision to resume missions giving had been made before we saw the

positive balance in giving versus expenses, because we believe that churches need to give beyond them-

selves. And God is blessing this decision to resume CP and Associational Missions giving by blessing the

church in many ways, one of them being financially.

This is a good reminder that God blesses even more when we are faithful to give to advance His king-

dom, both individually and corporately.

I want to thank you for the opportunity you are giv-

ing me to serve as the Transitional Co-pastor at FBC Clio alongside Rick Bowen. Our goal is to see FBC

Clio once again be a strong witness for Christ in the Clio community, a strong contributor to missions

causes, and a great example to other struggling

churches of what can happen when the members and leaders of a church set aside the control of their

church to give it over to a local Leadership Team whose members desire to see our plateaued and

declining churches once again become strong and healthy. May this become true for all the churches

affiliated with the GBA.

I wrote in my last column about the Legacy Church con-cept and reported that I am now serving along with Rick

Bowen as the Transitional Co-pastor at FBC Clio, which

had voted in March to become a Legacy Church. Things are going well in the church overall. We have a lot of

things to address with the building and property, but we are getting a few things taken care of to make the build-

ing more attractive to first time guests -- which is a big thing to seeing first time guests return.

I think God has brought healing in the church and a greater sense of unity as well. The church family is seeing

small "wins" that are encouraging to them, and they are once again feeling good about their church and are invit-

ing others to "come visit us." This is a good and positive

development.

During the Sunday morning Bible Study time the adults are studying "I Am a Church Member," a small book by

Thom Rainer that Rick and I would like to see all current members and all future members study to help us be a

stronger church. You see, there is more to being a good

church member than merely coming to church and sitting in the pew on Sundays. There is even more involved than

giving to the offering every week. Although those are good things, there are expectations that church members

should meet, including: being Functioning Church Mem-

bers, being Unifying Church Members, not letting Church Be about My Preference and Desires, Praying Strategically

for our Pastors and Church Leaders, Leading our Families to be Healthy Church Members, and Treasuring Church

Membership as a Gift. We have heard good comments

from those going through this study, and it is our belief that this study will lay the foundation for a stronger and

healthier church.

I ask that you to lift me up in prayer as I seek to balance the demands that have come upon me as I seek to

strengthen FBC Clio and prepare them for calling a new

Legacy Church pastor, with the continuing demands of the Association. I miss visiting in our churches on a regular

basis right now, but I feel my focus needs to be on help-ing FBC Clio get stronger and healthier so I can once

again switch more of my ministry time back to the GBA

and our other churches. I am still able to respond to our churches and have preached a couple times in another

GBA Annual Meeting Westside Baptist Church

October 19

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Disaster Relief Online Training

Online training anytime at michiganbaptists.org. Click on

web training and courses. Each course has a test to be printed out and an-

swered by the student . When you mail in the test for certification, include the fee.

Youth Net Meetings

July 7, 2015 August 4, 2015

12:00 PM

Planning youth activities

Contact Bryan Fenner for more information at

586-453-8281 or email bfenner2000@yahoo.com.

Disaster Relief Training

June 12-13, 2015 All Unit Training

Bambi Lake Retreat and Conference Center

June 26-27, 2015 All Unit Training

Abundant Life, Kingsford

Time: 7-10 PM Friday; 8:30-2:00 Saturday

Cost: $35.00

Call Judy Roy to Register at 810-223-2465.

Send Conference Nashville, TN

August 3-4, 2015

Full price tickets if registered by June 3 is $129, by August 3 $169 A group of 25 or more half cost for

tickets.

Please contact Pastor Jerome Taylor @ 810-742-5410 Eastgate for more information.

Pastor/Associate Pastor and Families Picnic

Jim and Margaret Marcus’ home 7383 W. Carpenter, Flushing

August 10, 2015

6:00 PM Please RSVP at 810-659-2214

Come join an evening of fellowship and fun.

What’s provided: Meat, buns, drinks, con-diments, plates, utensils, volley ball game, and ladder ball game. What to bring: A LARGE dish of food to pass, lawn chairs, and any extra games you’d like to bring.

Block Party Equipment Genesee Baptist Association Office

When planning your VBS or outreach event at your church, remember the Association has the following equipment to assist you.

Tents: Pavilion (3) 10 x 20, PopUp 12 x 12, 10 x 10 and Big top 30 x 50

Concession Stand machines: Popcorn, Cotton Candy and SnowKones

Dunk Tank

Drink Coolers (2) and Cooler

Please call 810-238-5901 to reserve your supplies.

Welcome and Helping Hands Davison Area

June 22, 2015

Rev. Tim Patterson New Lead State Missionary/Treasurer of BSCM

Move in date for family.

Please contact Pastor Jerome Taylor @ 810-742-5410 Eastgate for more information.

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MI Girls’ Mission Adventure Camp Bambi Lake Retreat and Conference Center

July 6-10, 2015

(Registration Deadline June 25, 2015)

Theme: Made to Follow

Cost: $ 170.00

(For girls who have completed

3rd-12th grade)

Download a registration from at

www.bscm.org/#/missions

OR

Register online at www.register.BSCM.org

Contact wmu@bscm.org for more information.

Mom & Me Mission Adventure Camp Bambi Lake Retreat and Conference Center

July 10-11, 2015 (Registration Deadline June 25, 2015)

Cost: $50.00 per person (For all Ages)

Register online at www.register.BSCM.org

Contact wmu@bscm.org for more information

2015 Quest Camp Bambi Lake Retreat and Conference Center

July 20-24, 2015

(Registration Deadline June 29, 2015 )

Theme: A Journey to Know HIM

Cost: $155 per camper (Boys and Girls who have

completed 4th-6th grade)

Register online at www.register.BSCM.org

GBA Executive Board Meeting

Corunna Road Baptist

July 20, 2015 7:00 PM

Save the date:

September 1—Youth Net, contact Bryan Fenner for more information

September 7—Genesee Baptist Association Office Closed for Labor Day September 10—Committee on Committees Meeting, Genesee Baptist Association Office

September 13-20—Frances Brown State Missions Offering September 17—Program Committee Meeting, Genesee Baptist Association Office

October 6—Youth Net, contact Bryan Fenner for more information

October 16-18—Women’s Fall Retreat, Bambi Lake Retreat and Conference Center October 19—GBA Annual Meeting, Westside Baptist Church November 3—Youth Net, contact Bryan Fenner for more information

November 29-December 6—Week of Prayer, Mission Study for International Missions and Lottie Moon Offering

Metamorphosis Youth Camp Bambi Lake Retreat and Conference Center

June 22-26, 2015

Cost: $155.00 (for students who have completed grades 6-12)

For more information contact Dave Bauer, 517-699-LIFE, dave@cedarstreetchurch.org

Your gifts through the Cooperative Program make

this event possible.

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HERE’S WHAT IS HAPPENING

Among Our Churches

TO THESE PASTOR FAMILY MEMBERS

Pastor Tedd Culver has resigned as pastor at Ainsworth

Baptist Church.

In May Central had a Mother’s Daughter Banquet, revival

and a 5th Sunday Singing. June a Father Son Dinner on the

13th, plus a Youth Trip to Cedar Point on the 19th is

planned. Pray for Church growth.

Eastgate has finished their Awana program for the year.

On Wednesday nights in June a High Power Soccer Camp

for 3ys.-6th grade is scheduled. Pray for God’s personal

provision for Pastor’s family and salvation for the lost peo-

ple encountered through the church’s outreach ministry.

Fellowship started a building program in May with plans to

add a Gymnasium/Fellowship Hall and additional educa-

tional rooms, with the church office and nursery also mov-

ing into the new building. Along with the addition, the

Kitchen and Sanctuary is being expanded.

God is bringing healing to First Clio. There is renewed

hope, new visitors nearly every week, returning visitors, an

increase in attendance and offerings. In April, around 80

people attended the Good Friday Fish Fry followed by a

Good Friday worship service. On September 26th the 5th

Annual Car and Truck Show will begin at 10 AM. Pray for

church’s readiness to search for a legacy church pastor.

First Flushing had a spring revival in May. Pray for the

Pastoral Search Committee in their pursuit of a new Pastor.

To reach the Hispanic Community in Flint, LaFamilia

MC3 hosted a Hispanic Festival in May. They are now

having two Sunday AM Services. In addition they are hav-

ing a Block Party June 20th for their neighborhood.

Open Door has a booth in the Curwood Festival June 5-7th

in Owosso where they will give away water, popcorn, and

cotton candy to booth visitors. They also now have a pian-

ist. Pray that church’s name will spread throughout the

Owosso community.

In May Westside had Kim Hardy, a guest speaker, for their

Mother’s Day service and Pastor Ed took a 10 day mission

trip to the Philippines. Bro. Ron Emmerling was recently

installed as the volunteer Police Chaplain in Clayton Town-

ship.

Annual Meeting Committee Meetings Genesee Baptist Association Office

7:00 PM

August 6 —Budget Committee Meeting

August 20 —Nominating Committee

Meeting

August 27—Personnel Committee Meeting

September 10—Committee on

Committees Meeting

September 17—Program Committee Meeting

If you are a committee member please make a

note of the above dates and plan to attend.

July August

2- Michele Culver 1- Carl Petty

22- Jerome Taylor 6- Jan Rednower

23- Larry Nelson 6- Dawn Rose

25- Dawn Laramore 6- Aaron Manning

28- Jim Marcus 10- Jo-Ella Survance

31- Liz Hall 10- Dan Louman

20- Rita Luther

25- Joe Swords

2015 VBS Dates

June 14-17 Westside Journey off the Map

June 28-July 2 Central 6-8 PM July 13-18 North End

July 19-23 Eastgate Journey off the Map

July 27-30 First Flushing 6-8 PM July 27-31 LaFamilia MC3

August 2-6 First Swartz Creek August 10-14 The Fieldhouse

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THE COMMUNICATOR

GENESEE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION MISSIONS RECEIPTS from churches for April

DOM—James A. Marcus

Ministry Assistant:

Joanne Whitehead

GBA Church 15-Apr YTD 2015 YTD 2014 GBA Church 15-Apr YTD 2015 YTD 2014

AINSWORTH $688.68 $2,159.76 $2,522.16 HARMONY $709.00 $1,413.00 $719.00

BETHEL $64.00 $362.00 $392.00 HERITAGE $1,704.00 $5,426.00 $6,852.00

BRAY ROAD $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 LAFAMILIA MC3 $218.00 $848.00 $999.00

CENTRAL $755.00 $1,853.00 $783.00 LIGHTHOUSE CHAPEL $115.00 $283.64 $192.00

CORUNNA ROAD $380.84 $1,038.99 $1,414.17 MOUNT CARMEL $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

DAVISON MEADOWS $0.00 $150.00 $150.00 NEW HAVEN $150.00 $600.00 $350.00

EAGLE'S NEST $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 NORTH END $1,364.61 $5,444.76 $3,762.89

EASTGATE $1,040.43 $3,258.80 $3,062.51 ONELIFE $0.00 $424.82 $0.00

FAITH $0.00 $396.52 $0.00 OPEN DOOR BIBLE $150.00 $450.00 $431.25

FELLOWSHIP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 OUT REACH $25.00 $100.00 $150.00

THE FIELDHOUSE $150.00 $600.00 $350.00 THE POTTER'S WHEEL $0.00 $522.75 $406.95

FIRST CLIO $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SHAWN $300.00 $875.00 $300.00

FIRST FLUSHING $90.00 $180.00 $180.00 WESTSIDE $915.00 $3,739.00 $3,230.00

FIRST SWARTZ CREEK $0.00 $3,148.94 $8,592.74 TOTALS $9,439.56 $34,254.98 $35,898.62

GALILEAN $0.00 $0.00 $100.00

HANMAUM INT'L $120.00 $480.00 $400.00 BUDGET REQUIREMENTS YEAR TO DATE $42,926.34

BUDGET RECEIPTS YEAR TO DATE -$34,254.98

AMOUNT UNDER BUDGET YEAR TO DATE $8,671.36