Mobile Baptist Association

Please include the news and opportunities presented here in your bulletins, church newsletters, or on your bulletin boards.

MBA NEWS ALERTS

• DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE MOBILE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY MARCH 12, 2018

• ABUNDANCE MARCH 17, 2018

• EFFECTIVE GRIEF MINISTRY MARCH 27, 2018

• METRO MOBILE BAPTIST CAMPUS MINISTRIES DINNER ON THE GROUNDS, BBQ COOK-OFF AND CAKE AUCTION DATE CHANGE: APRIL 20, 2018

• WMU/WOMEN'S MINISTRY ANNUAL CELEBRATION APRIL 26, 2018

• ALABAMA STATE DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN 2018 - PLEASE NOTE CHANGES IN DATES FOR FIRST 3 CLASSES

• INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL (ILS) CENTER

• CAMP WHISPERING PINES 2018 SUMMER CAMPS

• 2 PART-TIME MINISTERS NEEDED

• PT CHILDREN'S DIRECTOR NEEDED

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Day of Prayer for the
Mobile International Community

Monday, March 12, 2018
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
International Ministries Center

Prayer is the start of missions. Through prayer, we gain a heart for missions and the capacity to reach the 72 nations that live in Mobile County. March 12, 2018, 11:30 a.m. at the International Ministries Center, will begin a one year season of prayer for the International Community living in Mobile County. Join us for a time of prayer and flag raising ceremony. Come enjoy roast, rice & gravy, green beans, roll, tea, cake and banana pudding. Please make reservations for lunch and bring $5 p/person to help subsidize the cost.

We no longer have to get on an airplane to reach the world. We only need to look at our County and see the 68 language/people groups living among us. The Father has brought them to us to help them know true love and forgiveness. Prayer is the first step in them knowing Jesus Christ.

Mobile Baptist churches are asked to consider adopting one of these people groups. Your adoption of a people group means your church will pray for that nationality for one year. Churches are encouraged to be creative and think of unique ways to keep the adopted people group in prayer.

For a visual reminder, churches are also asked to consider purchasing two flags of the adopted nation. One flag is to be placed in a prominent place in the church building. The second flag will be hung at the International Ministries Center.

Visit mobilebaptists.org/day-of-prayer-for-internationals for more information.


CLICK HERE to download a Country/People Group Profile and/or adopt a country/people group and make reservations for the Day of Prayer.


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For more information and to register visit lifeway.com/Abundance.

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IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE:

Due to an oversight we have had to adjust the date of the BBQ Cook-off and Cake Auction.

"Dinner on the Grounds" will now be April 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Please make note of this change and make plans now to be a part!

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FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018 / TICKETS: $10 / 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. / BAPTIST CAMPUS MINISTRIES building on the USA campus - 5904 Old Shell Road, Mobile

SUPPORT COLLEGIATE MISSIONS
Join us to support BCM collegiate missions with a BBQ Cook-Off between our local Mobile Baptist Pastors, Ministers and Men’s Ministry leaders. A Cake Auction will feature some of the best cakes Mobile Baptist Churches have to offer!

The Pastor, Minister or Men’s Ministry leader with the most votes for their BBQ will receive the Title of "Mobile's Best Baptist BBQ Master 2018". Delicious cakes will be auctioned off to the highest bidder, so come prepared to buy your favorite cake! The Baker of the cake that sells for the highest amount will be declared “Mobile’s Baptist Baking Champion 2018”.

PASTORS, MINISTERS, AND MEN’S MINISTRIES LEADERS - WE NEED YOU!
Will you prepare some BBQ for this event? You can grill, smoke, or BBQ any meat of your choice. Smoke a Boston Butt, grill some burgers or chicken or BBQ some ribs. All we ask is that you prepare enough for 50 small (bite-size) tasting servings. We also need you to invite as many of your church members to come and vote for your BBQ to win! Will you help us support collegiate missions? If you would, please contact Campus Minister Jerrod Brown to reserve a spot (jbrown@alsbom.org).


BAKERS- WE NEED YOU!
Will you prepare one of your famous cakes for this event? We know that every church has those great bakers who make their special cakes that everyone loves. Would you share those delicious cakes with us to support collegiate missions? All we ask is that you prepare your famous cake, package it on a disposable plate or pan, and invite as many of your church members to come and bid on your cake! Will you help us support collegiate missions? If you would, please contact Campus Minister Jerrod Brown to reserve a spot (jbrown@alsbom.org).


MINISTRY FRIENDS, PARTNERS AND ALUMNI - WE NEED YOU!
Will you purchase tickets for this event (even if you cannot attend)? We would love to have you with us for this event. Your ticket purchase will help support collegiate missions. If you would, please contact Campus Minister Jerrod Brown (jbrown@alsbom.org) for details on tickets and how to purchase them online.

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WMU/Women's Ministry Annual Celebration

Thursday, April 26, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Location TBA

Featuring state missionary, Scotty Goldman

Scotty Goldman is the Director of the Office of Global Missions at the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions. He assists churches in developing an Acts 1:8 mission strategy and coordinates partnership efforts. Scotty and his wife, Rita, have one daughter.

Meal tickets are $12 and must be purchased at the MBA office no later than Thursday, April 19.

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The Center needs some important equipment. The biggest need is a color copier, followed by 2-3 classroom tables and sofas/chairs. 

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Come home to YOUR
Camp Whispering Pines!
(251)866-7868
campwhisperingpines.com 

 

Serving Christ by Serving Others,
Serving Others by Sharing Christ


2018 Summer Camps

• Hoopla Day Camp
Completed Grades K5-6, June 4-8

 

• Big Adventure Kids Camp
Completed Grades 1-6, June 11-14

 

• Veritas Youth Camp
Completed Grades 6-12, June 18-22

 

• Girls Mission Camp
Completed Grades 1-6, June 25-29

 

• Momentum Kids Camp
Completed Grades 1-6, July 16-19
 


For more information and registration visit campwhisperingpines.com or call 251-866-7868.

 

Paint Ball Guns Needed

Camp Whispering Pines needs new paint ball guns and is asking for donations. The approximate cost is $175 per gun. Paint ball is a big part of their program.

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FBC Bayou La Batre is searching for a part-time music and a part-time children’s minister.  Please contact pastor Jeremy Smalley for more information and job description. 251-824-4424 fbcbayoulabatre@gmail.com

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