Edna McMillan State Missions Offering Week of Prayer September 2-8

August, 2018

“...encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” I Thessalonians 5:11

Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association, Shawnee, OK ~ Dr. Russell R. Cook, Director of Missions Vol. 22, No. 8

EXECUTIVE

BOARD

AUGUST 13 10:30 a.m.

Come & Share your

Summer Testimony

Lunch provided Please RSVP With Janice

405-273-4558

Support Team

9:00 a.m.

Pastor’s

Conference

10:00 a.m.

Mission

Partnership

1:00 p.m.

Association

Website

www.plba.org

PLBA’s

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State Goal $1.1 Million

WHAT WILL YOU GIVE?

Association Ministry Team Annual Planning

Meeting

AUGUST 15

Association Office 10:00 a.m.—12:00 a.m.

Meal provided please RSVP

273-4558

“How To Worship God” Psalm 24:3-6

This Psalm of David poses and answers a very profound question that is as relevant today as it was when David first wrote it. “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord?” Of course, “the hill of the Lord” is a reference to the temple or the place of worship in Jerusalem where God’s people were instructed to practice their worship. The phrase, “who may ascend…?” is a reference to the characteristics or qualification of those who

wish to worship.

So who is it...that is, what must characterize the person who would really desire to come to a church building and worship God? In our current church culture, it seems that more people than less show up with many different things on their minds (and lips) than the genuine worship of God. This has developed into a routine that includes faithful attendance, maybe singing (or not), maybe praying (or not), maybe giving (or not) maybe

coming late and leaving early for personal convenience.

The following is a skeletal outline of Psalm 24:3-6 that gives us some keen insight into what we bring to worship and what

we can expect from worship.

I. What to BRING TO WORSHIP (v. 4)

A. A right relationship to MAN (v. 4a)

B. A right relationship to GOD (v. 4b)

C. A right relationship to YOURSELF (v. 4c)

1. Integrity

2. Transparent

II. What to EXPECT FROM WORSHIP (v. 5)

A. BLESSING from the Lord (v. 5a)

B. RIGHTEOUSNESS from the Lord (v. 5b)

C. SALVATION from the Lord (v. 5c)

May we become worthy worshippers of a most worthy Lord.

rrc

It Might Preach! Word of Encouragement “Good News and Bad News”

Did you hear about the old gentleman who went to the doctor with a really bad leg? After thoroughly examining the man, the doctor concluded that they would have to amputate the bad leg, which they did. The day following the surgery, the doctor re-ported to the man that he had some good news and some bad news. The man said, “Doc, give me the bad news first!” to which the doctor replied, “The bad news is, we accidentally amputated the good leg. The man, startlingly replies, well, what’s the good news? The doctor answered, “Best we can tell,

the bad leg is getting better!”

Regarding the Covenant Hope Church property near McLoud, the good news is that the original $72,200.00 loan established in November, 2009 has been PAID IN FULL and PLBA holds a clear title/deed to the property. The sad news is that we will be taking action at our August 13 Executive Board Meeting to place the property on the market for sale. Please pray for God’s on-going wisdom for our Trustees and Partnership Missions

Committee as this process is undertaken.

The closing of Covenant Hope Fellowship on June 30, 2018, as with the closing of Son Rise Southern in January of 2015 (both of which utilized this property), have been heart breaks for us all. However, we will be forever grateful for the souls saved and lives changed during the years between 1998-2018 through that location. We covet the prayers of all our churches and pastors as decisions are made regarding the sale of the “McLoud Property.” We anticipate a progress report at our Sep-

tember 10, 10:30 a.m., Executive Board Meeting.

Encouragingly yours, Russell R. Cook

Church News Please let us know of any upcoming events or news

from your church!

July 29-2 Indian Falls Creek

July 30-3 Cross Timbers Preteen Week

13 Support Services Mtg., Assn. Office, 9:00 a.m.

13 Pastor Conference/Executive Board Mtg. Assn. Office, 10:00 a.m.

13 Mission Partnership Mtg., Assn. Office, 1:00 p.m.

15 AMT Annual Planning Meeting, Assn. Office 10:00-12:00

16 Spotlight on Shawnee Printing Deadline

21 Re>Connect Conference, Aydelotte - 6:00 p.m.

23 Spotlight on Shawnee-OBU- 6:00 p.m.

27 Annual Budget Planning Meeting, Assn. Office 9-?

MACOMB has called Brother Jim Benshoof as their Pastor. Brother Jim and his wife Ruth are moving from Lindreth Baptist Church, Lindreth, New Mexico to Macomb. They hope to be on the field by August 5. May God Bless your ministry at Macomb.

(Jim Benshoof, Pastor)

Thursday, August 23 OBU ~ Oval ~ 6:00 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to “Spotlight”

your church to OBU Students.

All printing from PLBA print shop, for this event needs to be in no later than noon on August 16.

PLBA WOMEN

A NUGGET FROM MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY... Lately I have become increasingly concerned over the lack of kindness, gentle-ness, politeness and consideration for others in our nation. We do not have to agree with everyone to be polite and kind to them. But, any more, it seems like people just can’t wait to rush to judgment and express an opinion, whether they have “done their homework” or not. Sadly, I even see it repeatedly on recipe sites on social media. It is one thing to say “I have a preference for this ingredient or method over that one.” But, to absolutely rip into people with derogatory re-marks over a recipe or to ridicule them because they happen to like it is childish and simply uncalled for! In watching this amazing social phenomena, I have come to several observa-tions or conclusions: 1. There is a strange disconnect between yelling about the advantages of diver-

sity and, in the next breath, insisting on conformity. Confusing, at best. Fool-ishness for sure.

2. There is an alarming amount of misinformation or lack of information fueling so much of the furor, which in many cases is downright hateful. Wisdom with-out knowledge is not to be had.

3. There is an insistence afoot to delete history if you happen to disagree with it. Destroying documentation of history simply obscures it, where lessons cannot be learned from it. It also empowers those whose agenda is to control, be-cause they have kept the citizenry ignorant of what happens when a few gain control of the masses. That has been the deliberate beauty of our own gov-ernment, ”...of the people, by the people, for the people.” Once government becomes a self-perpetuating entity, the people and their possessions and rights are swallowed up in it.

I could continue, but I think you get the idea. Why do I choose to write about it here and now? Because, ladies—and gentlemen readers, too—our homes and our churches are where proper teaching should take place. As Christian families, we have the duty to safeguard the teachings of how to attain wisdom and exer-cise responsibility and share love properly. If we don’t...who can and who will??? A careful study of the “Book of Proverbs” is a good place to start learning about the foolish and the wise. Choose the ways of the wise for your family! Our na-tion’s survival may well depend on you...and you...and you!

Marsha Cook, Director

2018 Ministry Wives Weekend

September 28-29 FBC Edmond

Cost $50~ Deadline is September 19

Scholarships are available please call PLBA at 405-273-4558.

http://www.bgcowomen.org/ministry-wives-weekend

BGCO Women’s Leadership Forum

September 8 ~ Southern Hills, OKC

Be encouraged as you learn creative ways to lead the women in your church.

Cost: $35 includes lunch & resources

A Lifeway Women's Event

October 20 ~ Dr. Pepper Arena, Dallas, TX

Cost $79~ Featuring many great speakers For more information go to Lifeway.com/Abundance

Association Website www.plba.org

Budget Receipts Churches in Red are Pastorless. PASTORS CHURCH June ‘18 YTD _______________ Agra, FBC 368.52 2,239.31 Randy Dirrim Asher, FBC 140.63 1,067.65 Larry Sparks Blackburn Chapel 407.67 2,702.88 Lonnie Lee, Int. Carney, FBC 38.86 331.68 Rick Blackwell Chandler, FBC 1,027.53 6,538.24 Keith Henley Chandler Southern 216.42 1,433.13 Doug Parker Dale 52.75 324.29 Mike Mitchell Davenport, FBC 556.32 4,010.28 Mike Haines Deer Creek 238.11 1,357.68 Mark Streetman Earlsboro, FBC .00 67.56 Galen Greenwalt Earlsboro Indian 222.05 637.09 Ernest Cowden Fairview 122.68 1,226.80 Dan Campbell Faith 283.24 2,021.56 Jeff Bruton Forest .00 93.75 Lee Witt Hazel Dell 233.84 1,853.74 Wes Bates Hillside 1,108.89 5,541.74 Gary Nickerson Hilltop 677.49 3,853.79 Kent Wooster Hopewell 113.19 792.27 Jim Benshoof Macomb .00 333.00 Mike Hazelwood Mammoth 363.00 2,457.00 Bobby Shatto Maud, FBC .00 .00 Butch Bradley Maud, Trinity 70.16 519.83 Shawn Crawley McLoud, Covenant Hope .00 278.84 Mike Taylor McLoud, Emmanuel 370.55 2,131.74 Jerry Gray McLoud, Emmaus 121.67 1,181.12 Matt Halsted McLoud, FBC .00 248.31 Joe Jones Meeker, FBC 172.69 1,680.83 Jerry Jackson Morning Star .00 .00 _______________ Mt. Pleasant .00 80.40 Rick Ham Newalla, New Life 450.30 2,280.84 Ed Moore Newalla, Pecan Valley 68.40 384.11 Mike Collyer Pink 644.15 2,127.25 Jim Morningstar Pioneer .00 324.06 Nathan Howard Pleasant Home 154.58 1,565.46 Tim Emmons Prague, FBC 509.59 2,931.53 Danny Napier Rock Creek 603.96 4,636.36 Gaspar Reyes Rock Creek Hispanic 17.14 121.94 Tony Black Romulus 171.87 1,076.56 Monte Dean Sh-Aydelotte 403.75 3,168.38 David Henry Sh-Calvary .00 50.00 Charles Kimball Sh-First 235.51 2,020.44 Spencer Davis Sh-First Indian .00 863.35 Anthony Rhone Sh-Galilee .00 .00 Bob Dawson Sh-Good Shepherd Chapel 47.66 359.32 Paul Roberts Sh-Heritage .00 2,920.77 Todd Fisher Sh-Immanuel 2,586.44 14,742.51 John York Sh-Oakland Chapel .00 86.48 Don Acker Sh-Sallateeska 201.00 663.00 Mike Craig Sh-Temple 859.14 7,362.06 ________________ Sh-Trinity 168.75 1,026.10 Darryl Fields Sh-Union Missionary .00 50.00 Justin Dunn Sh-University 236.86 1,755.43 Blake Martin Sh-Wallace Ave. 67.00 527.00 Perry Tripp Sparks, FBC 38.02 214.57 Brandon Leslie St. Louis, FBC 949.68 2,035.83 James Bond Stroud, FBC 499.34 3,794.63 Tony Peak Tecumseh, FBC .00 4,078.40 Kevin Fox Tecumseh, Karis .00 .00 Will Wilson Tecumseh, New Hope 25.00 150.00 Clint Dawkins Tecumseh, Sharon 50.00 300.00 ______________ Tryon, FBC 156.20 966.85 Britt Lesley Wanette, FBC 203.86 636.04 Bill Howse Wanette, Victory Pointe .00 .00 Russ Houser Wellston, Cornerstone .00 350.00 Darrell Sullivan Wellston, FBC .00 .00 Lane Buckley Wellston, Trinity 660.00 1,100.00 TOTAL $16,914.46 $109,673.78

TOTAL CHECKING AND SAVINGS TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR Beginning Bal. Income Expenses Ending Bal. 6-1-18 6-30-18 Budget 3,510.43 16,914.46 17,642.12 2,782.77 Designated 201,981.79 212,226.26 Total Monies $205,492.22 $215,009.03

Staff Needed Incorrect information...

please call the Association office, 405.273.4558.

FIRST, AGRA is prayerfully seeking a BI/VO pastor. Parsonage available. Please send resumes to Search Committee, First Baptist Church, 780342 S. 3460 Road, Agra, OK 74824 or email selcer@cotc.net.

FIRST, SHAWNEE, is looking for two loving and reliable people to care for their Birth to 3rd grade children Sunday mornings from 9:15 am to noon. Reimbursement is $7.88 per hour. Please contact the FBC Shawnee Minister to Children, Elaine Hawkins at 405-613-1937 or email elainemarie72@gmail.com to apply. (Charles Kimball, Pastor)

FIRST, ST. LOUIS is prayerfully searching for a bi-vocational music minister. If interested please send resume to the personnel committee by emailing mocabee1340@hotmail.com or by mailing to P.O. Box 147, St. Louis, OK 74866. (Brandon Leslie, Pastor)

FIRST, TRYON is prayerfully seeking a BI/VO pastor. Please send resumes to Search Committee, First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 95B, Tryon, OK 74875 or email @ fbctryon2018@gmail.com.

HOPEWELL is prayerfully searching for a part-time Youth Director. If you are interested please contact Gerald Nowlin at 405-275-1799. (Kent Wooster, Pastor)

MT. PLEASANT is prayerfully seeking traditional BI/VO pastor to shepherd our church and the community. Parsonage available. Please send resumes to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 7101 Kings Road, Shawnee, OK 74804

NEW LIFE, NEWALLA is prayerfully searching for a part-time mu-sic minister. Please contact Pastor Rick Ham by calling 405-830-5216 or email pastorham221@yahoo.com or if interested. (Rick Ham, Pastor)

TEMPLE is prayerfully seeking a bi-vocational music minister. Blended style worship service. Resumes can be mailed to Temple Baptist Church, Attn. Search Committee, PO Box 3277, Shawnee, OK 74801 or emailed to tbcshawnee@gmail.com. (Mike Craig, Pastor)

TRINITY, MAUD is prayerfully searching for a bi-vocational youth minister. Resumes can be emailed to goinyardinc@aol.com or mailed to TBC, PO Box 177, Maud, OK. (Butch Bradley, Pastor)

Director of Missions...................................... Dr. Russell Cook, 405.273.4558 Moderator ............................................................... Joe Jones, 405.517.3640 Vice Moderator .............................................................................................. Treasurer ...................................................... Mike Hazelwood, 405.279.2451 Clerk & Office Manager ................................. Janice Maynard, 405.273.4558 Media Manager .................................................. Tanya Bruton, 405.273.4558 Discipleship Director ...................................... Nathan Howard, 405.432.9228 Family Director ............................................... Shawn Crawley, 405.229.5813 Worship Director .............................................. Jason Henson, 405.273.2105 Missions Director .............................................. Kirk Holloway, 405.258.0175 Support Director .......................................... Dr. Russell Cook, 405.273.4558 Youth Minister .............................................. Duncan Blackwell 405.273.5509 Licensed Counselor .............................................. Brett Ellard, 405.275.2222 Licensed Counselor .......................................... Larry Roberts, 405.275.2222

4 Mrs. Tiffany (Perry) Tripp PO Box 113 Sparks, OK 74869 Pastor’s Wife, First, Sparks

12 Mrs. Peggy (Tom) Hall 17108 Walker Rd. Shawnee, OK 74804 Former Pastor’s Wife

15 Mrs. Amy (Jerry) Jackson 609 Kaycie Circle Meeker, OK 74855 Pastor’s Wife, Morning Star

15 Mrs. Connie (Charles) Kimball 2309 Augusta Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 Pastor’s Wife, First, Shawnee

16 Rev. Gary Nickerson 36720 Moccasin Trail Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, Hilltop

17 Mrs. Jan (Michael) Mitchell PO Box 376 Davenport, OK 74026 Pastor’s Wife, First, Davenport

18 Mrs. Terri (Darrell) Sullivan 331178 E. Captain Dr. Wellston, OK 74881 Pastor’s Wife, First, Wellston

21 Mrs. Jeannie (Bob) Spear 6 Northridge Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Missionary

23 Mrs. Holly (Monte) Dean 106800 S. 3450 Rd. Meeker, OK 74855 Pastor’s Wife, Aydelotte

24 Dr. Charles Kimball 2309 Augusta Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 Pastor, First, Shawnee

24 Mrs. Sharon (Tuney) Ropp 990795 S. 3330 Road Harrah, OK 73045 Retired Pastor’s Wife

25 Dr. Russell Cook 1313 Castle Creek St. Shawnee, OK 74804 PLBA, Director of Missions

31 Mrs. Alicia (Tony) Peak 21425 Trailridge Tecumseh, OK 74873 Pastor’s Wife, First, Tecumseh

1 Rev. & Mrs. James Bond 126 Sooner Stroud, OK 74079 Pastor, First, Stroud

2 Rev. & Mrs. Mike Collyer PO Box 213 Harrah, OK 73045 Pastor, Pink

3 Rev. & Mrs. Bobby Burnett 1500 Mesa Verde Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor

6 Rev. & Mrs. Mike Craig 21454 Drummond Road Tecumseh, OK 74873 Pastor, Temple

8 Rev. & Mrs. Blake Martin 605 W. Wallace Shawnee, OK 74801 Pastor, Wallace Ave.

8 Rev. & Mrs. Darrell Sullivan 331178 E Captain Dr. Wellston, OK 74881 Pastor, First, Wellston

9 Rev. & Mrs. Russ Houser 960692 S. Hwy 102 Wellston, OK 74881 Pastor, Cornerstone

15 Rev. & Mrs. Rick Blackwell 346166 E Hwy 18B Sparks, OK 74869 Pastor, First, Chandler

19 Dr. & Mrs. Paul Calmes 2000 N. Broadway Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor

24 Rev. & Mrs. Anthony Rhone 816 NW 138th St. Edmond, OK 73013 Pastor, Galilee

26 Rev. & Mrs. Jerry Jackson 609 Kaycie Circle Meeker, OK 74855 Pastor, Morning Star

26 Rev. & Mrs. Bob Spear 6 Northridge Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Missionaries