San Jacinto Baptist Association is a community of churches uniting believers to reflect Christ through encouragement, education and resources in making disciples for the glory of God’s Kingdom.

December 2019 Volume MMXIX

No. 12

On The Line

San Jacinto Baptist Association Christmas Open House

1020 Birdsong Dr, Baytown

December 12, 2019 10:00 am—3:00 pm

Come join us for snacks and a time of fellowship!

Christmas List ~ Baytown Boys Shelter

Stocking Stuffers/Small hand held games: Etch-A-Sketch, Rubik’s Cube, playing cards, deodorant, candy, plastic wrist watches, boxers, Yo-Yo, socks, body spray (only plastic containers), lotion, dominos, gels

Individual Gifts: Youth/Adult small, medium, & large, Christian Spanish music, Color by Number, Sketch Pads//Charcoal pencils, board games, puzzles, soccer balls, table top foosball, PG Spanish movies, pajama sets, socks with patterns, Soccer jerseys, house slippers, shirts, shorts, soft throw blankets, beanie hats, gloves, jackets, hats, sun glasses

Financial donations accepted by cash or check payable to San Jacinto Baptist Association. The boys will receive the stockings and gifts Christmas morning.

Please bring unwrapped gifts to SJBA by 12/16/19

Something To Think About Randy Gilchrist, Executive Director

Although it is almost December, there are opportunities for us to work together as the body of believers who make up San Jacinto Baptist Association. Don’t forget that the first weekend in December is the Valley Mission Trip weekend. December

6-8, Several from our churches will be going to Laredo to assist a brand new congregation, La Iglesia El Buen Samari-tano, in their efforts to develop relationships with individuals in their community. This is a great family opportunity to go and do missions together. In addition to the Laredo Mission Trip, we have an opportunity to provide Christmas at the International Boys Shelter. This is a facility managed by one of our Baptist entities that helps connect boys from other countries to family members throughout the united states. Help us help them to provide Christmas for each boy who will be there this Christmas. December is also a great time for fellowships. Churches, Sunday School classes, Small Groups, will be sharing togeth-er in fellowships and parties. The Association Open House will be December 12, from 10 am to 3 pm. I hope you will join us as we say thank you for another great year of serving together. And don’t forget to look at the many opportunities of celebration by the churches listed in this newsletter. When Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel and told that she would be the mother of the Christ child, her only question was, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” The Angel answered that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and that the power of the Highest would overshadow her. He went on to tell Mary of the working of God already in progress with her cousin Elizabeth. Finally, He told her the bottom line, “With God nothing is impossible.” To this she said, “I am the Lord’s servant, let it happen to me as you have said”. It is great to know that those who have surrendered to the Lord and are trusting by faith, have the Holy Spirit of God in our life, and the power of God to make things happen according to His will. Not only that but He has a pattern of preparing the way for us in the completion of our calling. This Christmas let us be sensitive to the opportunities to tell our life’s story to those who want and need to hear.

For the Common Good Carey. D. Froelich, Associate Director for Church Enrichment ESV Psalm 33:13 The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; 14 from where he sits enthroned he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, 15 he who fashions the hearts of

them all and observes all their deeds. 16 The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. 17 The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue. 18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, 19 that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine. 20 Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. 21 For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. 22 Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in you. The Advent Season is here! It is a time of anticipating the coming of the One Who is the Hope of the World. Traditions vary from church to church, but many congregations will use the four Sundays before Christmas to prepare for that day with an emphasis on the prophecies of Messiah’s arrival. They place an advent wreath in a prominent place in the worship center and read the words of God’s spokesmen who envisioned the Savior’s coming. Those readings are followed by words affirming Christ’s mission of Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace, which are represented by a candle in the wreath. A Christmas Eve service can focus on Jesus as the Light of the World. Worship leaders often voice a prayer, and the congregation sings a Christmas song that interprets the weekly theme. The simple service can provide a wonderful backdrop for the preaching and special music that help us all remember that our Lord must always be the focus of the entire season.

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Thank you for the privilege you give me to serve San Jacinto Baptist Association. I am grateful for the opportunity of getting to know our pastors, church staffs, and members, and I pray that your Christmas season may be filled with the Joy of our Lord in all you do.

Prayer Coordinator Dr. B.L. Worsham

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)

A Christmas Prayer Jesus Christ--“Divinely anointed of God!” -- “Son of God!” -- "Co-equal with God!” (John 1:1-14)

Giver of eternal life. (John 17:2) Savior of Believers. (Ephesians 2:8-10) Creator and Judge of all life here and hereafter. (Isaiah 40:28) Rewarder of every believing soul. (Acts 13:39); we come with bended knee, and joyful

hearts to celebrate your Incarnation---Christmas!

This time of sacredness is set apart from all other days, to celebrate “the fullness of time” when you graced the earth in order to show us the way of salvation. We lift our hands, our souls, and our prayers to thank you: That you gave your life, so that whosoever will believe in you may live in eternity.

We pray that your Kingdom will come, and your will shall be done on earth as it is in heaven. We pray for the time when “peace on earth, good will to men” will be the first wish and act of every human. We pray that the holy spirit will enter the hearts of all leaders of all lands and wars and strife will cease.

We pray for forgiveness for ourselves, our families, our nation of America, and every lost soul. Lord we rejoice where you have said, “Surely I come quickly,” and in Jesus name we repeat -- Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” (Revelation 22:20

BSM Highlights David R. Brumbelow, Director

The Baptist Student Ministry of Lee College, Baytown, TX just sent $904.22 to help college students serving as Summer or Semester Missionaries. The first time to our Thursday Lunch is free; after that, if they can afford it, we ask a donation of $1. As you can see, over time it adds up. As always, thank you to the churches and individuals who provide lunch each Thursday for the BSM. Your ministry helps us to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and be an encouragement to students, faculty, staff at Lee College.

Winter Bible Study January 28, 2020

9:00 am—3:00 pm

SJBA Mission Center, 1020 Birdsong

San Jacinto Baptist Association

2019 Holiday Services in Our Churches Around the Association

LOCATION DATE TIME CHOIR PROGRAM BAYTOWN Cedar Bayou Baptist Dec 24 5:30 p.m. Candlelight Service Fellowship CBC Dec 22 10:00 a.m. Christmas Program Memorial Sterling Campus Dec 8 11:00 a.m. Adult w/Orchestra Christmas Musical A Gift of Love Rollingbrook Fellowship Dec 15 7:00 p.m. Adult Handbells & Choir Christmas Program Second Baytown Dec 15 5:30 p.m. Jingle Jam Family Christmas Adventure (continued) Dec 24 1:30 pm, 3 pm, 4:30 pm, 6 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Services Wooster Baptist Dec 15 10:45 a.m. All Christmas Choir Cantata CROSBY Community Baptist Dec 13-15 6:00 -9:00 p.m. Bethlehem Village Drive-thru First Baptist Dec 1 6:00 p.m. Hanging of the Greens (continued) Dec 15 6:00 p.m. Child Children’s Musical HIGHLANDS First Baptist Dec 24 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Northside Baptist Dec 8 6:00 p.m. All Christmas Program led by Gene Littlejohn HUFFMAN First Baptist Dec 15 10:30 a.m. All The Song of Bethlehem (continued) Dec 24 5:00 p.m. Candlelight Service (continued) Dec 24 5:00 p.m. Children Children’s Musical LA PORTE Bayshore Baptist Dec 15 10:30 a.m. Children Christmas Program (continued) Dec 24 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service

MT. BELVIEU First Baptist Dec 24 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service PASADENA South Avenue Baptist Dec 15 10:45 a.m. Adult Bethlehem Morning (continued) Dec 15 5:00 p.m. Youth/Children C.A.K.E. program (continued) Cookies & punch w/ Santa after the program

Holocaust Museum in Houston, Texas Senior Life Ministry Day Trip January 17, 2020 (Friday)

Trip cost $14 for museum & bus donation plus lunch at Cleburne's Cafeteria. The 28 passenger bus departs at 9:00 a.m. and return approximately 3:00 p.m. Call 281.422.3604 to register or register online: www.sanjacintobaptist.com

Visit the newly renovated museum. History: In 1981, Siegi Izakson, a Holocaust survivor and long-time Houston resident, had an epiphany. After attending an international gathering of Holocaust survivors in Israel, Izakson realized his peers were getting older, and as they passed away their stories and memo-ries of unchecked prejudice would go with them. He returned to Houston, convinced that the city needed a Holocaust education center and memorial that would preserve for future generations the memory of those who had perished and the stories of those who had survived. On March 3, 1996, just 13 years after Izakson first dreamed of the idea; Holocaust Museum Houston was officially opened for admission with Izakson proclaiming, “This means the Holocaust story will not go away.” from https://hmh.org/

San Jacinto Baptist Association Nonprofit Org. P.O. Box 1533 U.S. Postage Paid Baytown, TX 77522-1533 ELECTRONIC SERVICE REQUESTED Baytown, TX Permit No. 137

12/05 ................... Kent Reep, Central Baytown 12/06 ................... AI Smith, Cypress Pt Huffman 12/08 ................... B.L. Worsham, Second La Porte 12/16 ................... Windell Gill, First La Porte 12/19 ................... Ken Buck, First Huffman 12/21 ................... Noe Izaguirre Sr., Eben-ezer Houston

12/8/1991 ............ David Brumbelow, Northside Highlands 12/31/2001 .......... Noe Izaguirre Sr., Eben-ezer Houston 12/11/2006 .......... Pat Flowers, Lake Tomahawk 12/9/2007 ............ Bill Yowell, First Baytown 12/2/2009 ............ John Torres, Lighthouse 12/10/2012 .......... Jason Havner, Memorial Pasadena

Tell Lee College students you know about Thursday lunches at BSM for $1. Thanks to the following churches for providing the Lee College BSM lunch.

12/05 ................... Emanuel Baytown 01/16 ................... Coady Baptist Baytown 01/23 ................... Second Highlands

You are impacting the lives of our Lee College students with the Gospel.

San Jacinto Baptist Association E-mail: sjba@sanjacintobaptist.com Physical Address: 1020 Birdsong, Baytown, TX 77521 Web site: www.sanjacintobaptist.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1533, Baytown, TX 77522-1533 281.422.3604 phone / 281.427.6292 fax

Executive Director .......................................................... Dr. Randy Gilchrist Associate Director Church Enrichment .......................... Dr. Carey Froelich Baptist Student Ministry Director .................................. David Brumbelow Administrative Assistant ............................................... Suzi Ronning Financial Ministry Assistant .......................................... Tara Dodds

Lake Tomahawk (LT) Director ..................................... Pat Flowers Lake Tomahawk Operations Supervisor ........................ Bryan Dickens LT Administrative Assistant/Reservations ..................... Angie Dickens LT Food Service............................................................. Loyce Flowers LT Assistant Operations ................................................. Nick Wilson

SJBA Christmas Open House Thursday, December 12 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm the Mission Center, 1020 Birdsong, Baytown. Enjoy a great time of fellowship! Valley Mission Trip December 6 - 8 www.sanjacintobaptist.com

The Mission Center office will be closed December 24 - 27 and December 30 - January 3 in

observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays.

The Lake Tomahawk office will be closed December 24 - 27 and December 30 - January 3 in

observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Thank you to all who gave to the Valley Mission Trip stocking project or who made stockings!

Folks ‘N Facts

~ December Birthdays ~

~ December Church Anniversaries ~

~ Important Dates in December ~

~ Christmas Office Closures ~

Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief Training

January 24 - 25, 2020

Rollingbrook Fellowship

505 Rollingbrook Dr, Baytown, TX

Friday - January 24

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Yellow Cap Training - $30 fee for required background check

Target audience: Individuals interested in becoming a volunteer with TBM Disaster Relief ministries.

Introduction and overview of the Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief Ministries including the mission statement, history and brief overview of additional ministry opportunities within TBM. This is a required orientation for all Disaster Relief Volunteers and is required for renewal of credentials. This course is a pre-requisite for all other specialty training. Credentials received through this training are necessary for entry into disaster areas and are good for five years. There is a $30.00 fee for the required background check that is collected as part of the registration process. Training is also open to youth 16 and 17 years old and are not subject to a background check and are not issued credentials. Pre-registration online is required. When you register there is a two-step process, first for the background check, then for class registration.

Saturday - January 25

8:30 am – 3:00 pm Chainsaw Training - Free training + $12 manual required

Target audience: TBM DR Volunteers wanting chainsaw training to work with the DR Chainsaw ministry.

Basic skills on how to safely operate chainsaws while helping survivors after a disaster. Basic tree felling, climbing and bucking techniques will also be reviewed/introduced. This is a full -day course with classroom training followed by hands -on training with a chainsaw. Students should come dressed for field operations—long pants, preferably long sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots; no shorts or sandals. Chainsaws and safety equipment will be provided. This training is free; however, all attendees are required to purchase a manual at a cost of $12.00. Pre -registration online is required.

8:30 am – 10:00 pm Flood & Fire Recovery (previously called “mud-out”) Training – Free training

Target audience: TBM DR volunteers interested in participating in the DR Flood & Fire Recovery ministry.

This class equips the credentialed volunteers how to respond to survivors of floods and wild fires by using appropriate equipment and procedures to clean homes and/or remove debris. I t covers work procedures, equipment operation, and personal safety issues volunteers may encounter on deployments. There is no cost for this training. Pre -registration online is required.

10:30 am – Noon Shower & Laundry Training – Free training

Target audience: TBM DR Volunteers interested in the shower/laundry ministry.

This course provides a general overview of the purpose and function of the Shower/Laundry Ministry. It also covers the basic procedures, deployment process, and safety procedures while operating within the shower/laundry ministry including the setup and stand -down of these units. There is no fee for this training. Pre-registration online is required.

Online registration opens in December at https://tbmtx.org/ or for more information, call or email Jerry Ickes at 832-922-5782 miataman5461@aol.com

Get trained! Be ready to respond!

December 14, 2019

First Dayton is hosting disaster relief training on Saturday, Dec. 14. The training begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m., breakfast and lunch provided (suggested donation of $5). The training will be led by Southern Baptists of Texas Convention personnel.

Pastor George Ohmstede said the church is excited about getting involved in disaster relief ministry and hopes to have a trailer that can be used by local teams as they respond to disasters.

If you are interested in attending this training please call and register at 936-258-8231 to reserve a seat.

This basic training is required of all volunteers before they are allowed to participate in SBC disaster relief efforts.