As Southern Baptists, we understand that God uses our combined gifts for a common cause to effect more for His Kingdom than we could individually as congregations.

What is the Frances Brown State Missions Offering? It is an offering to enhance Kingdom growth in Michigan in areas of Church Starting, Church Strengthening, Church Mobilization and at Bambi Lake. Every penny donated goes

directly towards funding ministry opportunities across the state.

As Southern Baptists, we understand that God uses our combined gifts for a common cause to effect more for His Kingdom than we could individually as congregations.

What is the Frances Brown State Missions Offering? It is an offering to enhance Kingdom growth in Michigan in areas of Church Starting, Church Strengthening, Church Mobilization and at Bambi Lake. Every penny donated goes

directly towards funding ministry opportunities across the state.

Lostness is huge in Michigan. Approximately 8 of every 10 Michigander is without Christ. We need to start new churches all over the state. Your gift to the Frances Brown State Mission Offering (FBSMO) will provide financial assistance for current & potential church starters in Michigan. For more information contact bgilstrap@bscm.org.

Pray for a church planting movement to begin in Michigan.

Pray for strength and wisdom for our church planters.

Pray for more to answer the call to become church planters.

The Pastor/Staff & Spouse Retreat is an opportunity for ministers & their spouses to get away to Bambi Lake for a time of inspiration, relaxation, & encouragement. Pastors speak highly of the opportunity to get away with their wives & be refreshed. Your gift to the FBSMO makes this event affordable for all ministers, including church planters & bi-vocational ministers. For more information contact bob@bscm.org.

Pray for each pastor/staff & their spouse who attend the retreat to be renewed &

refreshed.

Pray for the guest speakers to bring words of encouragement & inspiration.

Leadership development resources & training are provided for pastors, staff, & lay-persons. Coaching is available to help pastors & church planters reach their God-given potential in ministry. Resources & training for disciple-making and ministry skill develop-ment are also available. Leadership development resources are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week online at bscm.e-quip.net.

Pray that churches will tap into the opportunities available for training, such as the

Church Equipping Conference, for pastors, church staff & lay leaders. For more information contact bob@bscm.org or go to churchequippingconference.com.

Michigan Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Units respond to disasters all across Michigan as well as around the United States. Over 500 trained volunteers are ready to be deployed when disaster strikes. Your gift to the FBSMO helps to buy needed equipment & supplies to keep our units ready for action. For more information contact Win Williams at carwin40@sbcglobal.net.

Pray that God would provide resources for a building to house DR equipment, addi-

tional units & reliable vehicles to pull the units.

Summer Missionaries are an essential part of Bambi’s summer staff. They work in house-keeping, the kitchen, on the grounds, at the front desk, in the shops & in various other ways. Whether it’s working behind the scenes or leading a young person to the Lord, summer missionaries have a major impact on the ministry at Bambi Lake. Contact dan@bscm.org for more information.

Pray for the summer missionaries who have just completed their summer at Bambi.

Ask the Father to continue to lead them to opportunities of service & ministry.

The opportunities for ministry in communities throughout Michigan are limitless. There are people all around our churches who desperately need help & hope. Michigan Southern Baptist churches can make a difference in meeting needs in communities while also sharing the Gospel. Your gift to the FBSMO helps fund opportunities like Operation 1-Day & other church outreach opportunities. For more information contact cindy@bscm.org.

Pray for Community Outreach Ministries such as Operation 1-Day.

Pray that our churches will have a heart to reach out to

their communities by meeting both physical & spiritual needs.

Lostness is huge in Michigan. Approximately 8 of every 10 Michigander is without Christ. We need to start new churches all over the state. Your gift to the Frances Brown State Mission Offering (FBSMO) will provide financial assistance for current & potential church starters in Michigan. For more information contact bgilstrap@bscm.org.

Pray for a church planting movement to begin in Michigan.

Pray for strength and wisdom for our church planters.

Pray for more to answer the call to become church planters.

The Pastor/Staff & Spouse Retreat is an opportunity for ministers & their spouses to get away to Bambi Lake for a time of inspiration, relaxation, & encouragement. Pastors speak highly of the opportunity to get away with their wives & be refreshed. Your gift to the FBSMO makes this event affordable for all ministers, including church planters & bi-vocational ministers. For more information contact bob@bscm.org.

Pray for each pastor/staff & their spouse who attend the retreat to be renewed &

refreshed.

Pray for the guest speakers to bring words of encouragement & inspiration.

Leadership development resources & training are provided for pastors, staff, & lay-persons. Coaching is available to help pastors & church planters reach their God-given potential in ministry. Resources & training for disciple-making and ministry skill develop-ment are also available. Leadership development resources are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week online at bscm.e-quip.net.

Pray that churches will tap into the opportunities available for training, such as the

Church Equipping Conference, for pastors, church staff & lay leaders. For more information contact bob@bscm.org or go to churchequippingconference.com.

Michigan Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Units responds to disasters all across Michigan as well as around the United States. Over 500 trained volunteers are ready to be deployed when disaster strikes. Your gift to the FBSMO helps to buy needed equipment & supplies to keep our units ready for action. For more information contact Win Williams at carwin40@sbcglobal.net.

Pray that God would provide resources for a building to house DR equipment,

additional units & reliable vehicles to pull the units.

Summer Missionaries are an essential part of Bambi’s summer staff. They work in house-keeping, the kitchen, on the grounds, at the front desk, in the shops & in various other ways. Whether it’s working behind the scenes or leading a young person to the Lord, summer missionaries have a major impact on the ministry at Bambi Lake. Contact dan@bscm.org for more information.

Pray for the summer missionaries who have just completed their summer at Bambi.

Ask the Father to continue to lead them to opportunities of service & ministry.

The opportunities for ministry in communities throughout Michigan are limitless. There are people all around our churches who desperately need help & hope. Michigan Southern Baptist churches can make a difference in meeting needs in communities while also sharing the gospel. Your gift to the FBSMO helps fund opportunities like Operation 1-Day & other church outreach opportunities. For more information contact cindy@bscm.org.

Pray for Community Outreach Ministries such as Operation 1-Day.

Pray that our churches will have a heart to reach out to

their communities by meeting both physical & spiritual needs.