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Mobile Baptist Association
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Please include the news and opportunities presented here in your bulletins, church newsletters, or on your bulletin boards. MBA NEWS ALERTS
• UNPLANNED FREE MOVIE PRE-RELEASE VIEWING MARCH 28, 2019
• BIBLE DRILL AND SPEAKER TOURNAMENT APRIL 4, 2019
• EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 8, 2019
• EVANGELISTIC PARTY TRAILER (EPT) TRAINING APRIL 18, 2019
• REVIVAL SERVICES AT SAN SOUCI BAPTIST CHURCH APRIL 21-24, 2019
• WMU/WOMEN'S MINISTRY ANNUAL CELEBRATION APRIL 25, 2019
• METRO MOBILE BAPTIST CAMPUS MINISTRIES DINNER ON THE GROUNDS BBQ COOK OFF & CAKE AUCTION APRIL 26, 2019
• VOLUNTEER PORT CHAPLAINS NEEDED
• INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL (ILS) NEEDS
• CAMP WHISPERING PINES 2019 SUMMER CAMPS
• NEW CHURCH START HAS IMMEDIATE NEEDS
• UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE PRESENTS "SHE READS TRUTH" CO-FOUNDER AMANDA BIBLE WILLIAMS PLUS NIGHT OF WORSHIP ON APRIL 9, 2019
• VOLUNTEER DRIVERS FOR CANCER PATIENTS
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What Abby Johnson saw changed everything - UNPLANNED, the movie is coming to Mobile and Spanish Fort. FREE pre-release viewing of the movie UNPLANNED will be on Thursday, March 28, 2019. If you are interested, please call Mae Rehm at 251-554-2032. The movie UNPLANNED will be released to the Public on March 29,
2019. According to unplannedfilm.com, the movie will be shown at AMC
Mobile 16 theater, 785 Schillinger Road South in Mobile on Thursday, March 28 - Sunday, March 31, and at Premiere Cinema 14 Eastern Shore theater, 30500 State Highway 181 in Spanish Fort, times to be announced. Please go AS SOON AS IT IS RELEASED to see the movie UNPLANNED, so that the theaters will keep it on longer. If you see one movie this year, see the movie UNPLANNED. It is the true story of the conversion of former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director, former employee of the year, Abby Johnson to become one of the most ardent pro-life speakers ever.
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Executive Committee MeetingMonday, April 8, 2019
11:30 a.m.
Government Street Baptist Church
Lunch will be available for $5 p/person.
Every MBA church member is welcome. Every senior pastor is a member of the Executive Committee. Join us to help communicate why churches support Associational Missions.
• Future Focus Committee update on the sale of the International Ministries Center
• Camp Whispering Pines update
• International Ministries update
• Church Development update
• Metro Mobile Baptist Campus Ministries update
***Our Executive Committee has overall responsibility for the directions, strategy, and processes of the MBA. It is composed of the general officers of the Association, the Executive Officer of each of the several Associational programs, the Chair of each standing committee, the pastors of the churches, and one lay member of each church in the Association having a membership of up to and including 1,000, and one additional member for each additional 1,000 members or fraction thereof, providing that no church shall have more than a total of four members. |
Evangelistic Party Trailer Training
Thursday, April 18, 2019
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Westlake Church
13685 Tanner Williams Road, WilmerInterested in learning how to use one of the MBA Evangelistic Party Trailers? The training involves learning how to conduct an evangelistic event. You will learn how to set up and reassemble the trailer. The training is FREE, fun, practical, and provides the training needed for use of the MBA trailers. For more information visit ept.mobilebaptists.org. Each church needs at least 10 people present at the training. Please RSVP by Monday, April 15 by contacting the MBA office via this link, email or phone 251-661-7111. http://mobilebaptists.org/business-directory/westlake-church/ |
SUPPORT COLLEGIATE MISSIONSJoin with us to support Baptist Campus Ministries (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 2019." 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 2019.” 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. If we can offer any help, please let us know. We are available to do specialized training in collegiate ministry, lead ministry team trainings, or simply consult with your team concerning collegiate ministry issues or ideas. Thanks for all you do to reach, grow and send collegians here in Mobile County! Rev. Jerrod Brown
Senior Campus Minister
jbrown@alsbom.org Beth Gardner
Campus Minister
egardner@alsbom.org |
International Ministries need several Volunteer Port Chaplains who can drive to and from the ships. The chaplains need to lead Bible Studies on the ships at various times. Volunteers must pass a background check for TWIC access to the ships. Please contact Dr. Bobby Morton for more information, via email or 251-661-7111. |
The ILS needs hosts for the next school year, beginning in August 2019. Volunteer hosts are needed to serve tea and pastries. Everything
is provided, the host simply needs to set up, serve, and clean up. Days
and times include Monday and/or Wednesday nights, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday mornings, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The ILS is also in need of childcare workers. This is an ongoing, urgent need. Days and times include Monday/Wednesday nights, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday/Thursday mornings, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Volunteer childcare workers will need to have a background check. The ILS is happy to sign off on service hours for students. The school welcomes mission groups or Sunday School/small group classes or individuals to help assist people from around the world as they learn English and American culture. Contact Kim Wilson, 251-533-2911 or via email. |
Come home to YOUR
Camp Whispering Pines!
(251)866-7868
campwhisperingpines.com Serving Christ by Serving Others,
Serving Others by Sharing Christ |
Summer 2019 Camps:
Veritas Youth Camp - June 17-21
Girls Mission Camp - June 24-28
Momentum Kids Camp - July 15-18
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Camp Whispering Pines is taking applications for several positions.
Please call the camp for more information.
_______________________________________________ Book your 2019 event today. Visit campwhisperingpines.com or call 251-866-7868.
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As the new church, One Hope Mobile, gets ready for a launch, they are hopeful some SBC churches in Mobile County will help with some foundational needs. Immediate needs:
• 100 Chairs
• Sound equipment
Other needs:
• 50" TV
• Locking storage cabinet
• 6, 8ft. tables
Here is the church's website, in case you want to know who you are supporting: https://onehopemobile.org Contact pastor Tim Jensen, pastor@onehopemobile.org, 251-525-1120. http://mobilebaptists.org/business-directory/2934/one-hope/ |
University of Mobile invites the community to a night of inspirational worship and celebration on April 9 for “An Evening with Amanda Bible Williams.” Williams is co-founder and chief content officer of She Reads Truth, a worldwide provider of Bible reading plans and resources. She graduated from University of Mobile in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Worship will be led by Mobile-area worship leaders from Dayspring Baptist Church, Redemption Church, 3Circle Church, Mars Hill, University of Mobile, Veritas, Restoration Church and City Hope Church. The event will be at Redemption Church, 1251 Industrial Parkway, Saraland. Tickets can be purchased at umobile.edu/torchsocietyevents or through the Advancement Office at 251.442.2587 or advancement@umobile.edu. Tickets are $35 general admission, $50 for an author “meet and greet” and reserved seating, and $30 for groups of 10 or more. Hors d’oeuvres served at 6:00 p.m. and the program begins at 7:00 p.m. She Reads Truth was founded in 2012 and creates beautiful, accessible Bible reading plans and resources, using old and new technology, for women and men worldwide to grow in biblical literacy and affection for God and His Word. She Reads Truth is rapidly growing with over 700,000 followers on Instagram. They are also expanding by reaching men through He Reads Truth and children through Kids Read Truth. Throughout the year, University of Mobile Torch Society members raise funds for scholarships while building bonds of friendship and community through monthly meetings and activities. “An Evening with Amanda Bible Williams” is the culmination of those efforts as the philanthropic organization fulfills its mission of “Lighting the Way through Scholarships” by awarding scholarships to UM students. About University of Mobile
University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in over 90 areas of study. Founded in 1961, University of Mobile is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres. For more information about University of Mobile, visit the website at www.umobile.edu or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222. |
The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to drive cancer patients to their treatments. This could be a great evangelistic ministry. Visit www.cancer.org/drive for more information. |
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