Middle Baptist Association
Annual Report
2010
And they went forth,
and preached every where,
the Lord working with them,
and confirming the word…
Luke 16: 20
Middle Baptist Association
1471 Frontage Road
P.O. Box 160
Sylvania, Georgia 30467
169th Annual Session
Sunday, September 26, 2010
First Baptist Church of Sylvania
170th Annual Session
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Pineora Baptist Church
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHURCHES OF THE MBA
REPORT FROM ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONARY
MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING
168TH ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM
OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
MBA TEAMS
MINISTRY DIRECTORS
RESOLUTIONS
TIME, PLACE, PREACHER
SENIOR ADULTS
MEN’S MINISTRY
CHILDREN’S CAMP
ACTS 1:8 TEAM REPORT
YOUTH
BUDGET & FINANCE
BUDGET REPORT AND PROPOSED BUDGET
TREASURER’S REPORTS
WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION
WMU LEADERSHIP
EVANGELISM
REGIONAL STATE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST VILLAGE
CHURCH LEADERSHIP DIRECTORY
STATISTICAL REPORTS FROM GBC
HISTORICAL TABLES
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Churches of the Middle Baptist Association
Jenkins County
Big Horse Creek
Dry Branch
Elam-Millen
Green Fork
Magnolia
Millen
Oak Hill
Scarboro
West Millen
Screven County
Bay Branch
Double Heads
Douglas Branch
Farmdale
Friendship
Goloid
Green Hill
Hiltonia
Jackson
Little Horse Creek
Little Ogeechee
McDonald
Memorial
Middle Ground
Newington
North Newington
Sylvania FBC
Rocky Ford
Union
Wades
Effingham County
Corinth
CrossRoads
Elam-Egypt
Pineora
Pine Street
Springfield FBC
Turkey Branch
36 Churches Working Together in
Jenkins, Screven and Effingham Counties
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Annual Report from the MBA Missionary
Here are some of the opportunities God committed to me in 2009-2010:
Regularly represented the Association and participated in learning and sharing times at the Regional Associational Missionaries meetings.
Travelled several times weekly to visit in Churches in the Middle Baptist Association.
Trained one pastor search team.
Interacted with leaders regarding the formation of “A Child’s Voice” Pregnancy Care Center in
Millen, GA.
Regularly preached and taught in Association Churches as needed and requested.
Helped with the planning of “Jenkins County for Jesus Christ” Community Fair and Area Crusade.
Responded to crisis situations in Association Churches.
Helped in the planning of Spring Inspirational Meeting and Annual Meeting.
Organized “Life and Ministry of the Deacon” training at MBA Mission Center.
Travelled with Mission Team to help with VBS at Pittsburgh Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, PA.
Travelled with Mission Team to help train pastors in Peru.
Attended the Associational Missionary Fellowship workshop in Norman Park, GA.
Participated in several ordination councils.
Regularly participated in planning and assisting Men’s Ministry and Senior Adult events for the
Association.
Regularly met with pastors at the Association Minister’s Meeting.
Met with Associational Teams to help plan events and discuss the direction of the MBA.
Served as Co-director at MBA Children’s Camp.
Attended Annual Meetings of the GBC and SBC.
Participated in “Love Loud” mission outreach in Woodstock, GA.
Attended the Evangelism Conference in Savannah, GA and participated as a presenter.
Preached at Syl-View Nursing Home in Sylvania.
Regularly attended Men’s Bible study at Pathways Center.
Participated in “Servant-Leader Path” monthly meetings and annual retreat.
Regularly shared the Gospel with people inquiring for food at the MBA Mission Center.
Repaired and painted men’s room at the MBA Mission Center.
Participated in the National Day of Prayer event in Sylvania, GA.
Maintained two mentoring friendships.
Worked on continuing education courses.
Helped with daily operational needs at MBA Mission Center.
It is a great honor and blessing to serve the MBA. I am not trying to be “showy,” I just want you to see some of the
activities that we are involved in.
In Christ,
Bobby Braswell, Jr.
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Middle Baptist Association
Annual Meeting
September 26, 2010
The 169th annual meeting of the Middle Baptist Association met in the First Baptist Church, Sylvania, on September 26, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. Mrs. Roselyn Matheson and Mrs. Jan Austin, First Baptist Church musicians, played a piano
duet as the prelude. Rev. Jimmy Allen, moderator, called the Annual Session to order. Rev. Bobby Braswell brought
greetings to the congregation. Dr. Charlie Cooper from First Baptist Church in Sylvania gave the welcome and opened
with prayer. For congregational singing of “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine”, Rev. David Wilson, also from First Baptist Church, Sylvania, led the messengers in congregational singing as Mrs. Jan Austin accompanied on piano and Mrs.
Roslyn Matheson accompanied on organ. Rev. Allen asked that all new pastors stand as their names were called to introduce them to the messengers and guests. They were:
New Pastors
Dr. Jack Gatlin, McDonald
Rev. Larry Jones, Bay Branch
Rev. Bert Hickman, Big Horse Creek
Rev. Justin Milliken, Memorial
Rev. Charlie Cooper, First Baptist-Sylvania
Rev. Al Usher, Union
Rev. Andy Allen, West Millen
Rev. Jason Teal, First Baptist-Sylvania
BUSINESS SESSION
Election of Officers
Rev. Jimmy Allen explained that this election was done for moderator back in the July Executive Committee
meeting. Since the clerk, Mrs. Yvonne Buie and the vice-moderator, Rev. Jamey Archer, had already been approved by
clapping hands in the same July Executive meeting, this part of the election was not continued.
The slate of Associational ministry Directors and Team Leaders were approved by a show of hands in a time when reports were approved.
Rev. Allen then led us into another part of the business session. He read two parts of the Bylaws found printed in
our packets and that had been discussed in the July session of the Executive Committee Meeting. The changes that were
recommended by the administrative team are as follows:
The document currently reads:
4. Executive Committee
4.1
Membership and Quorum: The executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the Association,
Committee Chairs, and two duly elected members from each church and the pastors of the member
churches. Twenty-five members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting.
Suggested change:
4. Executive Committee
4.1 Membership and Quorum: The executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the Association, Committee Chairs, two duly elected members from each church, and the pastors of the member churches. The messengers in attendance shall constitute a quorum for any Executive Committee Meeting.
The document currently reads:
5. Annual Meeting
5.1
Dates and sites: The Annual associational meeting shall convene its regular meeting in September of
each year. The meeting will be a one-day meeting. The site of the meeting will be at the First Baptist
Church of Sylvania.
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Suggested change
5.Annual Meeting
5.1 Dates and sites:
The Annual associational meeting shall convene its regular meeting in September of each
year. The meeting will be in one of the Association churches or another agreed upon site.
There was no discussion. Each section was voted upon separately. The changes to the Constitution and By Laws were
approved by a show of hands.
Time of Worship
Rev. David Wilson led the congregation in the singing of “ Days of Elijah.” He explained that this is a song of
hope and encouragement. The music was beautiful and uplifting!
Following congregational singing, Rev. Bobby Braswell and Rev. Gary Leutzinger sang an inspiring duet with Rev.
Braswell accompanying on the guitar.
Rev. Bobby Braswell told that one of the joys of the Crusade in Jenkins County was in getting to know the people
there. He introduced Rev. Brad Boynton from the Dry Branch Baptist Church in Jenkins County as the preacher to bring the
missionary sermon. Rev. Boynton used Romans 10 as his text. He encouraged us to “make a difference” in the lives of the lost
people that we come in contact with. We will need to reach out to others to bring this about. We need to pray for at least three
people each day. In Romans 10:9 we find the promise, “if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in
thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Rev. Boynton told us that “He Can and He Will”.
Recognition of Guests and Representatives of GBC
Rev. Jimmy Allen recognized J. Marcus Merritt who is coming tonight as our Evangelism Specialist for the GBC. He
will be our Cooperative Program Speaker later in the program.
Mission Opportunity Presentation
Casey Garvin and Peggy McLaughlin presented needs for our Pregnancy Care Center in Jenkins County. Georgia has
one of the highest instances of pregnancy of unwed mothers. The center provides classes to the pregnant girls and women that
come to them for help. They are also able to share the gospel with them. They need to know the grace of God and His healing
and forgiving. This center is a nonprofit organization and wants to offer free services to the girls. The workers at the center want
to encourage the mothers to raise the child in a Christian home. Casey used Mary, the mother of Jesus, as an unwed mother and
let the messengers contemplate what could have happened in this case. Following Peggy McLaughlin’s expression in words,
she then did an expressive interpretation for us to a recording that tells us that a “baby changes everything”.
REPORTS
The time arrived for the presentation of reports for the Session. These were presented in written form and were included in our packets. The moderator called for additional comments to elaborate on the written reports.
Rev. Bobby Braswell presented a power point display on the screen to show us the mission activities in Pittsburg, Peru,
the Crusade in Jenkins County and the children’s camp for our association.
Following his power point presentation, Rev. Braswell told a little more about some of the pictures we could see and
told us that next year there may be a new location for the children’s camp. The site being considered is New Ebenezer in Effingham County. He told us that David Searles had been Camp Pastor. There were 78 total people to attend and 14 professions
of faith.
Rev. Braswell also spoke of the mission trips to Pittsburg and Peru. In Pittsburgh, the team led in Vacation Bible
School and other ministries. The team plans to return next year for the same type of work.
In Peru, the team was able to minister to a new congregation as well as lead the pastors of that region. The people that
went from our association were: Rev. Pete Wall, Rev. Gary Leutzinger, and Rev. Bobby Braswell.
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The JC4JC Crusade was very productive. There were teams that witnessed for Christ as well as the mobile heath unit,
equipped with doctor and dentist, and a much-needed job fair.
Rev. Allen pointed out that all of the reports were before us in printed form. He allowed time for the messengers to
read over these reports. Then from the group of messengers was a motion to accept all of the reports. Closely following was a
second. The vote was then taken by the moderator with a show of hand to approve the acceptance of all of the reports.
Congregational singing of “Set My Soul Afire” led by Rev. David Wilson was the next item on the agenda. This was
followed by a moving special sung by Danielle McBride who had been introduced by Rev. Gary Leutzinger. During this “Time
of Worship, the Cooperative Program Message” was brought to us by Rev. J. Marcus Merritt, the Evangelism Specialist for the
GBC, who has served in various capacities in Alabama and Georgia. He told us of conferences and handouts that he had
brought to tell about these and placed them in the church vestibule Rev. Merritt explained how we need to fit in with those we
are witnessing to, as Paul did. He wanted to explain Paul’s strategy so that we could make it our strategy. He gave an example
of a motorcycle biker that he had witnesses to while they were both pumping gas and then moved the conversation over to the
convenience store. He explained that you must gain the confidence of those who are lost if you are to relate to them and bring
Christ to them. Rev. Merritt closed his message with prayer.
Rev. Allen called all officers, directors and associational team
members to come forward for a “Commissioning of
Associational Leaders”. Rev. Allen prayed that the leaders for the coming year would accomplish great things in Thy Name.
He closed his prayer with the request that the Lord would abide with us and lead us in all that we do for His Glory. Rev. Jimmy
Allen, moderator, closed the annual meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Yvonne Buie, clerk
Middle Baptist Association 169th Annual Meeting—September 26 ,2010
Member
Church__________________Member
Bobby Braswell
Yvonne Buie
Chris Oglesby
Gloria Parker
Josh Lanier
Nancy Thomas
DeWeese Grooms
Bob Grooms
Hilda Smith
Larry Gordon
Leonard D. Mock, Sr.
Rev. Jimmy Allen
Bonnie Allen
Rachel Wilson
Ellis Wilson
Bobby Edwards
Nona Farmer
Kevin Farmer
Rebecca Fields
Laura Leutzinger
Rev. Gary Leutzinger
Lynn Brinson
Redo Brinson
Warren E. Poythress
Mary Anne Poythress
Associational Missionary
Clerk
Little Horse Creek
Little Horse Creek
Little Horse Creek
Little Horse Creek
First Baptist, Sylvania
First Baptist, Sylvania
First Baptist, Sylvania
First Baptist, Sylvania
First Baptist, Sylvania
Turkey Branch
Turkey Branch
Turkey Branch
Turkey Branch
Turkey Branch
Elam-Millen
Elam-Millen
Elam-Millen
Middle Ground
Middle Ground
Middle Ground
Middle Ground
Middle Ground
Middle Ground
Church
Charlie Cooper First Baptist, Sylvania
Margaret Evans First Baptist, Sylvania
Osal Evans
First Baptist, Sylvania
William Triplett First Baptist, Sylvania
W. A. Ford
First Baptist, Sylvania
Bettye Camby First Baptist, Sylvania
Evan Blackburn First Baptist, Sylvania
Darlene Anthony First Baptist, Sylvania
Elaine H. Millsap First Baptist Sylvania
Gary Weaver
First Baptist, Sylvania
Angela Leveritt Farmdale
Walter Leveritt Farmdale
Paul Moore
Elam-Egypt
Nancy Moore
Elam-Egypt
Wayne Powell
Elam-Egypt
Pete Wall
Green Hill
Gina Wall
Green Hill
Marvin Mock
Green Hill
Bruce D. Eaton Scarboro
Barry Durden
Rocky Ford
Dan Rahn
Rocky Ford
Bob Holsten
Rocky Ford
Bert Hickman
Big Horse Creek
Betty Hall
North Newington
Billy Tebeau
North Newington
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Ruby Callaway
Walter Evans
Carol Evans
Beverly Evans
Kate Lantz
Jim Lantz
Marjorie Williams
Thomas Williams
James Strickland
Wanda Williams
Bobby Williams
Jamie Archer
Martha Sue Wilson
Alfred Carter
Ann McKinney
Jerry Becton
Beckie Becton
Rev. Justin Milliken
Bill Garret
David E. Long
Wendy Gatlin
Jack Gatlin
Jerry Ambrose
Ronnie Long
Warnell Butler
Linda Butler
Truman Harris
D. L. Rollins
Barbara Myrick
Casey Garvin
Andy Allen
Stacy Allen
Lori Parker
Peggy McLaughlin
Rudolph Becton
Jeannette Becton
Marie Sharkey
Summer Flanagin
Parker Bolton
Elbert Burke
Catherine Burke
Bill Perry
Johnny Herrington
Paula Herrington
Jamie Waters
Gary Reynolds
Kerry Mallard
Middle Ground
Middle Ground
Middle Ground
Middle Ground
Middle Ground
Middle Ground
Douglas Branch
Douglas Branch
McDonald
McDonald
McDonald
Oak Hill
Oak Hill
Oak Hill
Oak Hill
Oak Hill
Oak Hill
Memorial
Memorial
Memorial
Memorial
Memorial
Pineora
Pineora
Pineora
Pineora
Pineora
Pineora
West Millen
West Millen
West Millen
West Millen
West Millen
West Millen
West Millen
West Millen
West Millen
West Millen
West Millen
Green Fork
Green Fork
Green Fork
Green Fork
Green Fork
Green Fork
Green Fork
Bay Branch
Sue Tebeau
North Newington
Margo Metts
North Newington
Carol Campbell North Newington
Laura Purvis
North Newington
Hank Campbell North Newington
Don Scarborough Newington
Charles Scott
Friendship
Lori Scott
Friendship
Nell Bazemore Friendship
Jon McClain
Friendship
Cindy McClain Friendship
Troy Bohannon Friendship
Terry B. Joyner Double Heads
Carlton Robbins Double Heads
Irvin E. Underwood Double Heads
Wayne Howard Double Heads
Roger Saxon
Dry Branch
Vickie Saxon
Dry Branch
Glenn Bassett
Dry Branch
Gail Bassett
Dry Branch
Brad Boynton
Dry Branch
Larry Jones
Bay Branch
Edward Brinson Bay Branch
Van D. Peel, Jr. Bay Branch
Annora Mallard Bay Branch
Carrie Zeagler Bay Branch
Trish Jones
Bay Branch
Al Usher
Union
Glenn Davis
Union
Veronica Howard Union
Maurice Crowder Millen
David Wheeler Millen
Nicole Wheeler Millen
Jerry Waters
Millen
David Waters
Millen
Robert Best
Corinth
Dr. George Lanier Corinth
Helen Usher
Corinth
Louis Edwards Corinth
Wanda Knight Corinth
Ronnie Knight Corinth
Becky G. Bell
Green Fork
Kevin Bell
Green Fork
Runnette Smith Green Fork
Emma Johnson Green Fork
Jim Waters
Green Fork
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Middle Baptist Association
169th Session Annual Meeting
First Baptist Church of Sylvania
September 26, 2010
6:00pm
Call to Order by Rev. Jimmy Allen
Greetings from Association by Rev. Bobby Braswell
Welcome & Prayer by host pastor, Rev. Charlie Cooper
Hymn…...Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine
6:10pm
Recognition of New Pastors:
Dr. Jack Gatlin, McDonald
Rev. Larry Jones, Bay Branch
Rev. Bert Hickman, Big Horse Creek
Rev. Justin Milliken, Memorial
Rev Charlie Cooper, First Baptist Sylvania
Rev Al Usher, Union
Rev Andy Allen, West Millen
Rev. Jason Teal, First Baptist Sylvania
6:15pm
Business Session
Election of Clerk, Moderator
Motions concerning Constitution Changes
6:25pm
Time of Worship
Hymn……..Days of Elijah
Special Music by Revs. Gary Leutzinger and Bobby Braswell, Jr.
Missionary Sermon by Rev. Brad Boynton
6:55pm
Recognition of Guests and Representatives of GBC
7:05pm
Mission Trips and Ministry
A Child’s Voice Pregnancy Care Center, Casey Garvin & Peggy McLaughlin
Pittsburgh, Peru, Jenkins County 4 Jesus Christ Crusade & Children’s Camp
7:20pm
Nominating
Senior Adults
Resolutions
Missionary Report
Presentation of Reports
Treasurer’s
Budget/Finance
Men’s Ministry
Evangelism
Time, Place, Preacher Children’s Camp
7:30pm
Time of Worship
Hymn…...Set My Soul Afire
Special Music by Danielle McBride
Cooperative Program Message by Rev. J. Marcus Merritt
8:15pm
Commissioning of Associational Leaders
8:30pm
Closing of Annual Session
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WMU
Youth
Acts 1:8
MIDDLE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICERS
Moderator
Vice Moderator
Rev. Jimmy Allen
2474 Perkins—Green ForRoad
Perkins, Georgia 30822
(478)982-2772
Green Fork Baptist
Rev. Jamie Archer
3405 Oak Hill Church Rd
Millen, Georgia 30442
478-982-2204
Oak Hill Baptist
Treasurer
Assist. Treasurer
Assoc. Missionary
Annora Mallard
386 Parker Road
Sylvania, GA 30467
912-863-4084
Bay Branch Baptist
Gloria Turner
236 Sylvan Circle
Sylvania, GA 30467
912-564-7943
FBC Sylvania
Rev. Bobby Braswell
118 Ashley Drive
Guyton, GA 31312
912-657-5889
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Clerk
Yvonne Buie
1517 McBride Circle
Sylvania, GA 30467
912-829-4363
Little Horse Creek Baptist
Associational Teams
Personnel Team
William Triplett
Sandra Burns
Wade Parker
Gail Sumner
Budget/Finance Team
Glen Davis
Al Hunter
Lawton Sack
Annora Mallard
Evangelism Team
Pete Wall
Jamie Archer
Jimmy Allen
Maurice Crowder
Acts 1:8 Team
Kevin Farmer
Brad Boynton
Justin Milliken
Paul Moore
Chris Oglesby
Osal Evans
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Associational Ministry Directors
Ministry
Director
Children’s Camp
Men’s Ministry
Music Ministry
Prayer Thrust
Senior Adults
Education
Youth
Bobby Braswell
Osal Evans
Annora Mallard
Gloria Parker
Veronica Howard
Barry Durden
Rev. Jason Teal
Church
Phone
MBA
FBC Sylvania
Bay Branch
Little Horse Creek
Union
Rocky Ford
FBC Sylvania
912-564-2884
912-564-7617
912-863-4084
912-863-7731
912-857-4797
912-863-7361
912-564-2395
Bay Branch
FBC Sylvania
Little Horse Creek
912-863-4084
912-564-2395
912-829-4363
Associational Officers
Treasurer
Asst. Treasurer
Clerk
Annora Mallard
Gloria Turner
Yvonne Buie
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2010 Annual Meeting Resolutions
Be it resolved that we, the Messengers to the Middle Baptist Association, attending the One
Hundred Sixty-ninth Annual Session do hereby express our appreciation to the First Baptist
Church of Sylvania for sharing their facility with us and for extending their welcome and Christian hospitality to this body;
and
To our Moderator Reverend David Wheeler who has faithfully served the past two years in helping our association to unite together to accomplish great things for God. To the other officers of
the Association, we express our thanks for their dedicated and capable leadership during the past
year. We are grateful for Rev. Brad Boynton in delivering the Missionary message and to Gary
Leutzinger, Bobby Braswell, and Danielle McBride who brought our inspirational music during
this meeting.
Be it further resolved that we express our appreciation to Marcus Merritt, State Missionary for
Evangelism of the Georgia Baptist Convention for bringing our Cooperative Program message.
Finally, be it further resolved that the Messengers of the Association express their appreciation to
those who went on mission trips to Lampa, Peru, Pittsburgh, PA, for everyone who served and
prayed to bring Jenkins County 4 Jesus Christ to fruition and for those who facilitated our children’s camp and for their commitment in sharing God’s love to whom they ministered.
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Time, Place, Preacher Report for
2011 Spring Inspiration Meeting and
Annual Meeting
Date for Spring Inspirational Meeting: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Place: Millen Baptist Church
Doctrinal Sermon: Terry Joyner
Date for Annual Meeting: Sunday, September 25, 2011
Place: Pineora Baptist Church
Missionary Sermon: Justin Milliken
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Senior Adults
It has been a fun filled year for the senior adults who have faithfully fellowshipped together
every quarter. The churches have been willing gracious hosts and the dinners have been a true
smorgasbord, with something for everyone.
Our first meeting was on November 12th with McDonald Baptist Church as host. Rev. Bobby
Braswell gave the devotion and Rev. F.L. Holloway played his guitar and sang for us. The
tables were decorated for fall and we enjoyed the day.
On February 11th, we had Valentine’s Day decorations and love was the theme. Rev. Jeff Gibson
sang some “oldies” for us as well as some of his original material. He entertained with some
humorous observations about love and relationships. Green Fork Baptist Church hosted the
dinner.
In May, spring was the theme as Union and Bay Branch joined forces to host the luncheon on the
13th. We had a large crowd, with over 60 in attendance. Once again the food was outstanding.
Rev. Bob Green, who served as our interim associational missionary in 2004, was the speaker
and singer for the day. He has written several books since he retired and was very inspiring
about remaining active as a senior adult.
Our banquet was in August and the attendance was fantastic. Almost 150 people gathered to
enjoy a catered dinner (by Wall’s Diner) and lots of fellowship. Music was provided by a trio of
First Baptist Church. They also led the seniors in singing “Gaither Style” songs. A quartet from
Oak Grove Methodist Church sang several songs in four part harmony. Rev. Brad Boynton was
the speaker and he challenged the seniors to work with and mentor the younger Christians in
their church and community, being patient and never tire doing the Kingdom work. Businesses
donated several door prizes which were given away. Sharon Hagan worked with me creating
some outstanding table arrangements.
All in all, I have had a great year working with the most appreciative, dependable, resilient folks
of the Middle Baptist Association. It is a pleasure to serve as the director of this group because
they are earnest and faithful followers of Christ. Thank you for the opportunity and privilege.
Veronica Howard, Senior Adult Director
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Middle Baptist Men's Ministry Annual Report
Church Year 2009-2010
The following report covers three basic points: Objectives, goals and results. The
Objectives of the Men's Ministry were to rededicate, give hope to men regarding their
daily lives, challenge men to grow in biblical knowledge, wisdom and discernment,
and pray for and support the church staff.
The goals are to bring unity among church families, the churches in the Middle Baptist
Association and encourage men not to waiver from sound doctrine regardless of the
cost, and to seek the leadership of the Holy Spirit that will result in leading the lost to
acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
We pray that the Baptist Men's Ministry has had a positive impact on the lives of others.
In closing, there has perhaps never been a more pivotal moment in history related to
manhood and our creation in the image of God. Fatherhood has been
abandoned. Husbandship has been demeaned and elderly men rejected. Against this
backdrop, the Lord is summoning generations of men to rise up into their Godappointed call as friends, fathers, husbands, resource seniors and in every aspect of
their appointment to stand forth in Christlikeness.
May we Baptist Men accept this challenge.
Respectfully submitted.
Osal J. Evans, Director of Men's Ministry
Middle Baptist Association
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MBA Children’s Camp Report, 2010
Jesus said, “Let the little children come unto Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the
kingdom of God” (Luke 18:16). One of the ways we can help to fulfill this command is by
supporting Children’s Camp. We had 58 children in attendance at the Savannah Baptist
Assembly in Guyton, GA at this year’s Camp. The theme for the week was “Clay in God’s
Hands,” which is really what we ended up becoming. We had an unexpected leadership need at
the last minute this year and workers had to adjust accordingly. Thankfully, a couple of
Association pastors and leaders really stepped up. These volunteers assumed responsibility for
overseeing children and handling other tasks that weren’t initially on our agendas. David
Wheeler volunteered to help at the last minute and he is a natural with kids. The outcome was a
great blessing: we had 14 children make professions of faith at Camp. The churches these
children attend were contacted in the following weeks so that they could follow up on their
commitments.
David Searles from Millen Baptist was our Camp Pastor once again. David always does a great
job of reaching kids on their level. His messages were on the mark again this year. Several
pastors shared in the morning teaching times as we developed our theme for the week. Gary
Leutzinger and Bobby Braswell led worship. The children participated in Bible Drill, Missions,
Music and Recreation as well. We always have great support from our counselors and junior
counselors who volunteer from our churches. Every year we are reminded that “stay flexible” is
the watchword in serving in missions!
Thanks to churches that made scholarships available for children. What a great investment in
impressionable lives! There were about fourteen children who could not have gone to camp
without financial help this year. The 2010 Camp operated in the black, which is a great blessing
going forward. We are working on organizing Camp for 2011. We encourage you to involve the
children of your church in the MBA Children’s Camp. The cost is very affordable compared to
many camp experiences, and invariably lives are changed eternally at Children’s Camp.
Thanks to everyone who made this camp a blessing!
Bobby Braswell, Jr. & Gary Leutzinger
Camp co-directors
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Acts 1:8 Report
We had great opportunities to be on mission this year in the association. During the summer we
took a team to Pittsburgh Baptist Church. This is our second year in partnership with this church.
The team led and assisted in Vacation Bible School and ministered to more than 80 children,
youth and adults. The church is still reaping from this great week of ministry. We will be
returning next year during the third week of June to lead in Vacation Bible School.
The association also had a part in supporting a team going to Lampa, Peru to minister to a new
congregation. Pastors Bobby Braswell, Pete Wall, and Gary Leutzinger were part of this team
that God used in a mighty way. We would like to encourage the association to pray for Pastor
Juan and his congregation as they reach out to the people in Lampa and the Puno region to
spread the good news of Jesus Christ.
We look forward to the great opportunities before us to be on mission in our association, as well
as our state and beyond. The Acts 1:8 team will continue to help lead our churches to be on
mission and to provide many opportunities for teams to go and tell others about Jesus. It takes
every member and every church to cooperate together to win this world to Christ. It is our prayer
that every church will seek God and how they can join Him in the work He is already doing.
Please feel free to contact your Acts 1:8 team if we can assist you in anyway in the area of
missions. We look forward to seeing many people united together in the coming year to form
teams to be witnesses for Jesus Christ at home and around the world!
Gary Leutzinger
Acts 1:8 Team Leader
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Youth
2009-2010
Two associational youth events were held in conjunction with the Spring Inspirational Meeting
and the Jenkins County 4 Jesus Christ Crusade. Both of these events incorporated fun, music,
praise and a message, bringing youth from different churches together to worship.
The spring meeting was held at First Baptist Church of Sylvania in the Family Life Center on
April 25th. Approximately 140 gathered for an afternoon and evening of activities. A “ 3 on 3”
basketball tournament and a ping pong tournament began the day. Pineora Baptist proved the
champs at basketball and Eli Woods took the prize for ping pong. Pizza was ordered for supper
before we began the worship rally. Youth groups performed skits. Jason Teal, FBC’s youth
pastor, gave a great inspiring message and the group “One King” performed in concert. Thirteen
churches were represented at this event.
The Monday night of the JC4JC Crusade was designated as Youth Night. 6th through 12th
graders were invited to come to the Jenkins County Ag Center at 4:00pm. Event planning
involved pastors and leaders from different denominations. The kids enjoyed rock climbing and
a bungee harness and food. There were approximately 120 in attendance. The group moved
over to the gymnatorium where the Nick Ivey Band led an energetic praise and worship rally
prior to the crusade. I presented a special message for the youth at this rally.
Youth ministry is challenging, yet rewarding. New and different ways of worship seem to be
effective in reaching out to this expansive mission field. Both events provided opportunities for
youth to hear the Gospel of Christ, to interact with their peers, and to actively participate in
worship. I encourage the association to continue investing in our youth. The results will affect
the Kingdom for many years to come.
Justin Milliken, Youth Director
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Budget / Finance Report
2010-2011
2009-2010 has been a fiscal year of challenges. As with many of our churches, giving seems to
be suffering the effects of the sluggish national economy. Percentage based contributions
suggest that congregations are working with less than in previous years. Our budget team took a
look at the receipts, ministries, and operations of the association when preparing the 2010-2011
budget.
Wherever possible, budget items were cut, shaving each closely toward the actual expense
figures for the previous year. Overall, the new year’s budget was approved by the Executive
Committee in July with $2286.00 in reductions. We optimistically presented a total projection
of $104,392.14. Funds in our checking account, which had accumulated due to a gap in full-time
directors, have been used to offset the shortfall in giving. Reserves on deposit with the Georgia
Baptist Foundation have remained untouched.
The Jenkins County for Jesus Christ Crusade was most likely a factor in our “giving to budget”
shortfall. The Evangelism Committee established a separate budget. Churches were asked to
give, over and above associational contributions, toward this county-wide evangelistic event.
With approximately $30,000.00 collected through individuals, organizations, and churches, we
concluded that this may have been a factor in decreased budgeted giving. Most of the churches
directed funds through the MBA treasury by designating their checks for the crusade.
It is with encouragement and pleading that I conclude this report. I encourage each church to
continue to support the association and its work through participation, use, and prayer,
remembering that it is a resource center for active, ongoing ministry. I plead with each church to
continue to support the association with regular contributions, maintaining the highest level
allowed by your budget. Ministry expanded is the end result of this kind of investment. As
members of the MBA, the challenge remains to be both active and diligent in your commitment
to this union.
Glen Davis
Finance Team Leader
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Treasurer’s Report
2009-2010
The Middle Baptist Association is blessed to be comprised of churches that have a heart for
missions and continue to fund the vision they set forth. Even with the effects of a sagging
economy, we have been able to use the funds provided to begin new ministries, like the
pregnancy care center; we have been able to reach out beyond our borders to share Christ, with
mission teams to Pittsburgh and Peru; and saturate an entire county with workers, offering the
Gospel and care, as we did with Jenkins County 4 Jesus Christ.
We did not balance our budget with giving meeting the projected budget. There was a shortfall
that was anticipated as we stepped out on faith last year. Our goal was to maintain the ministries
ongoing and increase our services, which we have. The last decade had created a surplus of
funds, most of which are still available to offset necessary overruns. It is our desire to add value
to the MBA by adding opportunities and resources for our churches. With restraint, we have
stayed within budget lines and will continue to be fiscally responsible, cutting expenses where
we can and maximizing service whenever possible.
I have printed a “Giving by Churches to Budget” report. Please compare it to your church
records. Often oversights and errors can be corrected by doing just that. Several churches sent
in contributions in September for the 2009-2010 year. If they were not deposited in August they
did not appear on the report. As a member of the Finance Team, I ask each church to maintain
their giving. We propose budgets based on current information and are already into the 20102011 fiscal year.
The Financial Report is showing we were a little under budget. We are always looking for ways
to coordinate ministry without exceeding allowances. Variances were taken into consideration
as the proposed budget was prepared.
The designated funds report shows line items earmarked for specific ministry. The balances of
funds held by the Georgia Baptist Foundation are shown, the first being available for budgeted
work ($14,020.94) and the second for Children’s Camp ($20,117.50). These vary with the
national markets. The Jenkins County 4 Jesus Christ Crusade funds will be available for our
next crusade as “seed” money when we move to Screven County in 2011. The On Mission
Celebration account is on deposit for our next OMC event which is not scheduled yet.
Overall, God has blessed our association with the finances to back the ministries we value. We
pray that the churches will continue to utilize the association and continue to support it
financially, as we seek to intensify our affect on Jenkins, Screven and Effingham Counties,
sharing Christ and being on mission together.
Annora Mallard, MBA Treasurer
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Woman’s Missionary Union
2009-2010
Watchword:
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-37NIV,adapted)
Critical Issue: Poverty
Emphasis:
Called to Love
Mission:
To inform and inspire the Christian woman to influence her world for Christ.
With the emphasis, Called to Love, on our minds, the WMU leadership team has been regrouping,
retraining, reconnecting, and revitalizing our role within the churches of the Middle Baptist Association.
Using the new 2007-2010 annual report book as a spring board, I have spoken with representatives of
every active church and found women on mission all over our area. Even in churches without a formal
WMU organization, women are holding Bible studies, collecting for food drives, volunteering time,
energy and resources to projects that help communities and spread the Gospel of Christ. We are rich with
hearts called to love. Our challenge as leaders is to coordinate that willingness and channel it in directions
that impact our mission fields.
The following are events and opportunities past that WMU sponsored, promoted or participated in during
2009-2010.
September
Oct
Nov. 2,
Nov 14th
Nov.25
Nov. 29-Dec 6
Jan. 14th
Jan. 30th
February
Helped at Georgia Baptist Children’s Home by collecting feminine hygiene products.
Food drive for Ga. Baptist Children’s Home in Baxley
We had the Day of Prayer hosted by Double Heads, Elam-Millen and Corinth churches
WMU Leadership Team had a World Craft Fair to promote youth/children on missions
Operation Christmas Child warehouse volunteer event-took volunteers to work warehouse in Atlanta
Churches in Assoc. did International Week of Prayer and encouraged Lottie Moon offering
Book Study-Called to Love by Kay Miller at Sylvania’s Main Street Station restaurant
LeaderLife Conference @ Norman Park was attended by WMU Leadership Team
Began collecting baby bottles of change for new pregnancy care center (Jenkins-Screven). Still have
bottles coming in for Rincon center.
Feb. 20th
Children’s Ministry Day; theme= “We work together with God”
March 4th
Double Heads Baptist Church hosted Operation Scarlet Thread speaker, Laura Joyner
March 13th
WMU Prayer Retreat at Hanging Rock (moved to Green Fork due to weather) Mabel
Jenkins was the speaker
March 1-8th
Week of Prayer for North American Missions with focus on Annie Armstrong Offering
April 17-18th
Missions Encounter in Douglasville, was attended by the Associational Leadership Team
June
Encouraged all WMU ladies to help with V.B.S
June 19-26
Mission trip to Pittsburgh to teach VBS
July
Helped with Block Party for JC4JC in Jenkins County.
Also provided bottled water for Prayer Walkers, person canvassing areas
Aug.7th
Taught Training Conference in Waynesboro,GA
Aug.8th
Prayer Walked schools in Sylvania
Aug. 21
Associational GA/Mission Friends Event (children on mission) celebrating Christmas in August at
Mission Center in Sylvania-Sandra Burns and Wanda Williams directed activities-ditty bags collected for
Seaman Ministry in Savannah, Rev. Tumblin spoke.
As we look forward to 2010-2011, I urge the women of our association to look for ways to include
missions in our churches. Be proactive in promoting International, North American, State and
Associational Missions in our own churches. Do not be shy in creating new ways to teach “mission
mindedness” to our children. Connect with our associational WMU projects, even if you are not a
member of a circle or local WMU. Call on us to train or work within your church. That is what we are
here for. Remember, we are facilitators, eager to work with all our ladies to expand and extol the Lord
through missions.
Change a Life. Change the World.
Submitted by,
Chris Oglesby, MBA WMU Director
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WMU OFFICERS
WMU DIRECTOR
CHRIS OGLESBY (912)863-3631
4532 ROCKY FORD RD., SYLVANIA, GA 30467
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
GLORIA PARKER (912) 863-7731
4575 MILLEN HWY., SYLVANIA, GA 30467
SECRETARY/TREASURER
MARIE SHARKEY (478)982-5804
325 COLLEGE AVE., MILLEN,GA 30442
WOM COORDINATOR
CLAUDETTE SASSER (478)982-4731
553 DEKLE AVE., MILLEN, GA 30442
PRAYER COORDINATOR
NELL BAZEMORE (912)829-3262
958 MCBRIDE CIRCLE, SYLVANIA, GA 30467
ACTEENS COORDINATOR
CHRIS OGELSBY (912)863-3631
4532 ROCKY FORD RD., SYLVANIA, GA 30467
GIRLS IN ACTION
SANDRA BURNS (912) 754-3039 / WORK # 754-3443
5300 CLYO-KILDARE RD., CLYO, GA 31303
MISSION FRIENDS
WANDA WILLIAMS (912)829-4996
229 PLUM RD., SYLVANIA, GA 30467
SONG LEADER
ANNORA MALLARD (912)863-4084 / WORK # 564-2884
386 PARKER RD., SYLVANIA, GA 30467
PIANIST
MARILYN REDDICK (912)564-7113
217 DOGWOOD DR., SYLVANIA, GA 30467
MEMORIALS
JERRY AMBROSE (912) 772-3179
678 FLOYD AVE., GUYTON, GA 31312
BUDGET COMMITTEE
ASSOCIATIONAL WMU COUNCIL
NOMINATING COMMITTEE BOBBYE COBB (912) 982-1144
P.O. BOX 1177, MILLEN, GA 30442
JEANETTE MCBRIDE (912) 863-4388
537 MCDONALD RD., SYLVANIA, GA 30467
ASSOCIATIONAL
MISSIONARY
(MISSION CENTER)
BOBBY BRASWELL (912) 564-2884
P.O. BOX 160, 1471 FRONTAGE RD.
SYLVANIA, GA 30467
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EVANGELISM
I am very excited to report the great evangelistic work God has done through our Association this year. You may remember the Evangelism Team’s long-range goal to conduct an
evangelistic crusade in each of the three counties which make up our Association. Phase one of
that plan was carried out this year with the Jenkins County 4 Jesus Christ Crusade, held at the
high school Gymnatorium in Millen. The Crusade began on Saturday, July 17 with a community
fair and block party. The Georgia Baptist Health Unit was on hand to minister to the medical
needs of the community. Over 80 uninsured residents received medical and dental care. A job
fair also gave community residents opportunities to speak with prospective employers and educational representatives.
Around 1,000 were present the first night of the crusade, making for our largest attendance of the week. Rev. Jeff Crook, Pastor of Blackshear Place Baptist Church in Flowery
Branch did an outstanding job presenting the Gospel and challenging believers each evening.
The Nick Ivey Band, the Disciples for Christ Choir, Sanctified Trio, and Babbie Mason led us in
worship and God greatly used them. Lex Luger, former Pro Wrestler, gave a powerful testimony.
Thirty-nine people prayed to receive Christ, other decisions were recorded, and God only knows
the number of hearts touched. On behalf of the Evangelism Team, we thank the many volunteers
from all across our Association, as well as those from the various churches of Jenkins County,
for their many efforts in this great work. We also appreciate the wonderful financial support
from our churches and many individuals. Of course, all the praise ultimately goes to our Lord.
Without His wisdom, guidance, and power, no real good would have been accomplished.
This year, plans go into effect to hold a similar crusade in Screven County. We ask all of
our churches to support the effort. We are excited about what God will do.
In Christ,
Rev. Jamie Archer, Evangelism Team Leader
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Regional State Missionary
East Georgia Region
Georgia Baptist Convention
It has been a joy to serve for the last eight years as the Regional State Missionary for this
region of our state convention. We have seen growth in the ministries of many of our churches;
changes in leadership in all seven associations; and had the joy of sharing in the work of each
Association.
Thank you for allowing me to come alongside you and work to advance the Kingdom of
God. It is my prayer that God will strengthen the work of the churches and the associations.
May we seek ways we can work together to advance the Kingdom of God both in our churches
and in our associations.
The days ahead are going to be challenging. Financial resources will probably continue
to be tight – but as individual Christians, we are called to be faithful in every area of
stewardship! We ask that of our church members, and our churches are to be good stewards
also. Part of that includes providing workers for the Association as well as financial resources to
the Association. Typically we encourage churches to move toward a minimum percentage of 3%
to the Association.
In recent years, Cooperative Program giving has lagged behind previous years as the
economy has hurt giving to the individual churches, and thus to the CP. As a result, our state has
had to make hard decisions, and this fall, six of the men serving as Regional State Missionaries
were let go. I was one of those six.
I still believe that the Cooperative Program is the most effective way of providing for the
support of Southern Baptist Missions. Please support the CP through your giving as well as your
preaching and going.
May God bless you in the days to come.
Gratefully,
Ted C. Kandler
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Baptist Village Retirement Communities
Waycross, Macon, Lake Park
As our Lord Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount he challenged all of us with the beatitudes,
images of our proper goals. Then he focused these goals and said, “You are the light of the world.
A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead
they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light
shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in
heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16) What we are as followers of Jesus Christ is clearly seen by a darkened world. One of the Lord’s lights is Baptist Village Retirement Communities.
For more than 50 years Georgia Baptists have been a light in the world through the ministry of
Baptist Village Retirement Communities. In 1954 Georgia Baptists approved a recommendation
from the Executive Committee that a ministry be created with its primary focus to provide
“housing for senior citizens.” A light began to glow as Georgia Baptists established a “Baptist
Village.” Through the years Baptist Village has cared for thousands and today more than 500 seniors call Baptist Village home.
The necessity of the ministry of Baptist Village Retirement Communities is as pressing today as
ever. The number of Americans over age 65 will more than double, from 34.8 million in 2000 (12
percent of the population) to 78 million (20 percent of the total population) in 2030. It is the goal
of Baptist Village to provide a full continuum of care for seniors in an unapologetically Christian
environment. Baptist Village offers Independent living in Waycross and Macon, assisted living in
Waycross, Macon and Lake Park, and skilled nursing care in Waycross. In each of these locations
and facilities Baptist Village seeks to bring the light of God’s love into the lives of senior adults
and their families.
Baptist Village seeks to be an asset to local churches and Associations in the ministry to seniors.
The staff of Baptist Village stands ready to assist all Georgia Baptist Churches, Associations, and
individuals. Dr. Ben Haygood, Vice President of Advancement and/or the Reverend Hugh Rockett, Associate in Advancement, are available at no cost to provide programs for senior adult
events, meetings, and individual consultations. Topics for these programs and consultations cover
a wide range of issues important to seniors like estate planning, wills, trusts, long-term care insurance etc. For information or to schedule an event contact Dr. Ben Haygood at 478-737-2149 or
Reverend Hugh Rockett at 478-960-8671, or call the Corporate Office at 912-283-1234, Extension 106.
Thank you for taking part in what God is doing at Baptist Village Retirement Communities. We
can only do what God calls us to do as you let your light shine with us through the Cooperative
Program and other gifts. Delos L. Sharpton, our President/CEO, invites you and your groups to
any of our campuses for a visit. Come see what God is doing at Baptist Village. Call 888-6623395.
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