Mobile Baptist Association

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

MBA NEWS ALERTS

• SHRINK THE DIVIDE JULY 24, 2018

• VBS 2018 SURVEY - PLEASE REPORT YOUR VBS

• CHURCH CLERK'S/SECRETARIES TRAINING JULY 31, 2018

• REACHING THE NEXT GENERATION AUGUST 12, 2018

• SECRETARIES/MINISTRY ASSISTANTS LUNCHEON AUGUST 16, 2018

• INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL (ESL CLASSES) TRAINING EVENT - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO ONLY 1 EVENT

• CHURCH SECURITY AUGUST 23, 2018

• BOOK YOUR FALL RETREAT AT CAMP WHISPERING PINES NOW

• SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2018 FOR MBA ANNUAL MISSIONS CELEBRATION

• INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES VAN FOR SALE

• MACK MORRIS 50TH ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AUGUST 12, 2018

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An area-wide "SHRINK THE DIVIDE" gathering is TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the MOBILE CIVIC CENTER THEATER. This gathering is to help unify the Mobile area; regardless of skin color or denominational background.

This "SHRINK THE DIVIDE" gathering, sponsored by The Pledge Group of Mobile, will feature two nationally known speakers: Dr. John Perkins and Dr. Russell Moore.

Dr. Perkins is the 88 year-old “Dean of Christian Racial Reconciliation” in the US with a heart-felt message of forgiveness and love. Dr. Moore is the national head of Ethics and Religious Liberty for the Southern Baptist Convention.

The Pledge Group of several hundred lay and clergy leaders of the greater Mobile area, who are personally concerned about the racial divisions within our communities and within the Body of Christ, have been meeting for over 3 years. It is an organic, relationship-based movement.

The single and clear goal of the Pledge Group is: “to love our neighbor and reject our tendency to distance ourselves from those who are different from us.

For a "taste" of what The Pledge Group is about:

• watch the 2 minute video via this Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/275153176

• go to ShrinkTheDivide.com for bulletin inserts, social media graphics and to find out more about The Pledge Group and the ”SHRINK THE DIVIDE" gathering

Get your FREE tickets here.

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After your Vacation Bible School comes to an end, please make sure to send in/fill out your VBS survey report. This information is used by the association, state convention and SBC to rejoice in the number of decisions made and for future planning. This report can be submitted online via  sbcworkspace.com where the ACP (Annual Church Profile) is entered each year. Just click on the VBS Survey. Or if you prefer, click here for a copy of the survey that can be submitted by mail.

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What will become of your church in the next 10-25 years?
Watch this
https://vimeo.com/207490028

Training Session and Worship Rally is open to EVERYONE.

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International Language School (ESL classes) Training Event

Friday, August 17, 2018
5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Location TBA


Please bring $15 to help offset the costs of materials and meal
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Training is required for all volunteers in the International Language School (ILS).

A light meal will be offered at the beginning of training.

For more information contact Kim Wilson, (251) 533-2911.

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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


Book your Fall Retreat Now

 

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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Make plans now to join us for the MBA Annual Missions Celebration October 7, 2018 at Redemption Church (North Campus).

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The International Ministries is selling a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The van is $4,000 and in good condition with 114,100 miles. If you have any questions or are interested, please contact Bobby Morton via email or 251-751-7441.

Click link below for more pictures: http://mobilebaptists.org/category/international-ministries/ 

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