The Ohio Independent Baptist, October 1990

10 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST October, 1990 TEENS' MISSION TRIP Abbe Road Baptise Church, Elyria, Ohio, sent a group of 11 teens on aMissions Trip to Tucson, Arizona, July 19-28. The team mi– nistered at Desert Hills Baptist Church, as– sisting them with their first ever Vacation Bible School. After months ofinterviews, training, prac– tice and support-raising the team, led by As– sociate Pastor Todd Townsend and bis y.,ife, Kris, departed for Tucson. While there the team was involved in the Sunday and Wed– nesday Services in the areas ofmusic, drama, puppets, testimonies, prayer, scripture read– ing, and preaching. Their Bible School re– sponsibilities included crafts, recreation, puppets, music, and teaching. The group was also treated to some special activities planned by the host church and their young people. The results of the trip were a Bible School attendance of 60 (120 in the closing prog– ram), six decisions for Christ, and many val– uable insights into the missions experience. SURF SPLASHINGS FROM CAMP PATMOS A total of 1328 youth campers and 709 family campers attended Camp Patmos this, summer. Many decisions for salvation and dedication were made throughout the summer. Many improvements were made in the camp facilities. The cabins hav.e been painted; many newmatttesses havebeenpur– chased; andtheladies' showerroomhas been remodeled. Those interested in family camp for the summer of 1991 may register now with the Camp Registrar: Eric Struble, Registrar, Faith Baptist Church,.440 N. Lake Rd., Box 308, Amherst, OH 4 4001, 216-988-8255. CHURCH PLANTING IN WASHINGTON COURTHOUSE God is doing a work to plant a new church in the Fayette County community of Washington Courthouse in south central Ohio. Toe new church is known as Grace Community Baptist Church of Washington Courthouse. They are presently meeting in the music room ofW~hington Senior High School. Dr. Robert Gromacki, chairman of the Bible Department of Cedarville College, · is serving as pastor. Toe work started as a Bible study group of about 15, meeting in homes, without a spon– soring church and with no outside financial support. The first sessions were held in February of this year. On Resurrection Sunday, April 15, 1990, the first Sundaymorning services were held with 30 in attendance. Presently ser– vices are held at 10:15 A .M. and 6:00 P.M. with a Wednesday evening Prayer meeting. The purpose ofthis new work is to provide a strong Bible centered testimony in Washington Courthouse with its population of 12,600, and Fayette County with 27,300. They are maiiing 6000 copies of a custom– ized paper put out by the Gospel Publishing Company. It goes to every home in town on a bi-monthly basis. The plan is to soon in– crease the mailing throughout Fayette County. · A very successful program of Backyard Bible Clubs was held this sununer, which at– tracted 90 people to the closing program. At least 2 children were saved. Please pray for this new work. If you live in the area, or have friends there, all are in– vited to visit this new ministry. Please con– tact.Dr . Robert Gromacki, P.O. Box 601, Ce– darville College, Cedarville, OH 45314 for more information. . HAPPENINGS AT CALVARY,SALEM August was a month filled with much ac– tivity at CalvaryBaptistChurch, Salem as re– ported by Pastor Fred Robb. On August 16, Pastor Robb completed 18 years as pastor of Calvary and on the 27th, Pastor and Mrs. Robb celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary. An evening Vacation Bible School was held with Evangelist and Mrs. Charles Sylvia and f~ly. They also brought their puppets. There was a high attendance of 86 and an av– erage attendance of 73. Nine decisions were. made for the Lord. Calvary's JOY Club began in October. WVARBC FALL BIBLE CONFERENCE ..--.-P ..UIIIIIIIIIIIBIIIILl!!I_I ..c~·N 111 0 111 T 11111111111 1111!c 11111 E~---.; ToeWest Virginia Association of Regular 1 Baptist Churches Fall Bible Conference will 1beheld at the BibleBaptist Church, 4100 Cy– ·,press Street, Parkersburg, West Yirginia on October 15 & 16, 1990. Dr. Wendell Kemp– ton of the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism will be the featured speaker. He .will speak each evening at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday morning and on Tuesday afternoon .he will conduct a question and answer ses– ,sion on missions. Other pastors will be !speaking during the conference. CAMP PATMOS I S REQU I RED BY STATE REGULATIONS TO TEST FOUR WATER SAMPLES PER MONTH FOR COLEFORM BACTER IA. DUE. TO EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES O'lLY TWO SAMPLES WERE SUB~ MITTEO OUR ING _AUGUST OF 1990, RESULTING IN A V I OLATION. TH I S V I OLAT!'ON DOES NOT RE~ LATE TO THE QUALITY OF THE WATER, BUT TO THE NUMBER OF SAMPLES SUBMITTED, New or Us@d Vehicles Let us help you purchase your next vehicle. The car or van you order is purchased wholesale from factory sales in Detroit and C?lumbt!S. Your cost is 6 percent or $300 sb:: s the dealer cost -whichever is Oi&c.11.:r. For more information write or call: Rev. J.A..& Mary McCullough P.O. Box 74 Berlin 1-ieights, OH 448i4 (419) 588·2903 Being just across the river from Ohio, an invitation is extended to their neighbors from Ohio to "come on down" and enjoy the fellowship. · · Pastor of Bible Baptist Church is Donald E. Matheny, Chairman of the Council of Six of W'VARBC. CARELESS SPEECH During the Second World War, mottoes urging the public not to discuss military mat– ters w~re everywhere. One was, "Little words sink big ships." Careless and hastily-spoken words drive men away fron: God, split churches, and grieve the heart of our Savior. "Set a watch, Oh Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips." (Ps. 141:3) NATIONAL YOUTH .MINISTRIES CONFERENCE Ken Rudolph John Greening The 1991 conference ofNational YouthMinistries, "Vision ForYouth"will beheld at Firsc BaptistChurch in Elkhart, Indiana. The conference will begin onMonday, January 7 and con– tinue through Thursday, January 10. The keynote speaker will beKen Rudolph. Ken is an excellent communicator and is known for his ability to motivate. He has an effective ministry to college students, and he serves as Director of Recruitment at Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, PeIU1Sylvania. Also featured in the general sessions will be Jolm R. Greening who is senior pastor at Southgate.Baptist Church in Springfield. Pastor Greening CWTently serves on the Council of 18 of the G.A.R.B.C. and is a representative on the Youth ·committee. One of the new features of this year's conference is the Tract ID program called "Think Tank." Toe "Tank" will be discussion orientedworkshops designed for veterans in youth mi– nistry. Topics will include: Ministry Modules, Using Sponsors, and Office Management. Space is limited to the first 15 youth pastors to sign-up at registration. On Tuesday night the program is being called the "Focus Conference." Special sessions will be offered for parents, teens and those who work with parents and teens. Christians from the Elkhart area will be invited in to participate in this special evening. This year's conference will also include 16-18 workshops on practical youth related sub– jects. There will be plenty of time allowed for fellowship and interaction with other youth workers from·a!I across our country. Toe cost is $55 for individuals and $15 for spouses. Full– time students are Y. price. For a free brochure, contact: Vision For Youth, c/o Bryan Waggoner, P.O. Box 416, Brownsburg, Indiana 46112, (317)852-3101. FORGET THE SCORE The Love Chapter (I Cor. 13) has a very unique translation of verse 6 in the New En– glish Bible; ''Love keeps no score of v.7ongs." I like it! It is.a warning to change what we usually do when angry with some– one. Forget the score! I read a story about the natives of Polynesia who spend a great deal of their ti..rne fighting. They have a custom for re– membering everything someone ever did to harm them. They take something that be– longed to each person and hang it in the roof oftheir hut. Then as they lie in their bed each night they remember each person and try to decide how to get even. The Bible teaches us to replace evil thoughts with love. Rather than keeping a grudge alive, put love into your relationship with others. "Love keeps no. score of .wrongs." BUSES & VANS BIG CHURCH DISCOUNTS STARTING QTY. YEAR'S CAPACITY PRICE (41) 1976-82 66 Pass $1000.00 (3) 1977-82 36-54 $1500.00 (3) 1978-83 15-19 $1400.00 (7) Wheel Chair Lifted Equip. 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