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The Challenger March 2016 From the Desk of the DOM: On January 21st of this year our associaon lost one of its greatest servants and staunchest supporters, for on that day brother Carrell Hooper went to be with the Lord. Brother Carrell was called as Superintendent of Missions in July of 1957 and later assumed the tle of Director of Missions. He came from Fairview Bapst Church in Durant, of which he was the first pastor. Brother Hooper rered from BBA in February of 1984, but connued to pastor and supply in various locaons for several years to come. He was named DOM Emeritus of BBA in 1990. I (Tim) had the privilege of vising with him on a number of occasions, including just a couple of weeks before his passing. He never stopped asking about and praying for the work of this associaon. Brother Carrell was a Godly man who portrayed the best tesmony for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. While we rejoice in the fact that he is now in Heaven, we mourn his absence from us and offer heart-felt con- dolences to his son Gerry and the rest of the family. A memorial service is to be held in the future and we will do our very best to get that infor- maon out in a mely fashion. Tim Bowen, DOM
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The Challenger
March 2016
From the Desk of the DOM: On January 21st of this year our association lost one of its greatest servants and staunchest supporters, for on that day brother Carrell Hooper went to be with the Lord. Brother Carrell was called as Superintendent of Missions in July of 1957 and later assumed the title of Director of Missions. He came from Fairview Baptist Church in Durant, of which he was the first pastor. Brother Hooper retired from BBA in February of 1984, but continued to pastor and supply in various locations for several years to come. He was named DOM Emeritus of BBA in 1990. I (Tim) had the privilege of visiting with him on a number of occasions, including just a couple of weeks before his passing. He never stopped asking about and praying for the work of this association. Brother Carrell was a Godly man who portrayed the best testimony for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. While we rejoice in the fact that he is now in Heaven, we mourn his absence from us and offer heart-felt con-dolences to his son Gerry and the rest of the family. A memorial service is to be held in the future and we will do our very best to get that infor-mation out in a timely fashion.
Tim Bowen, DOM
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Please pray for our pastorless churches
Albany Baptist Church Streetman Road
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Birthdays Mary Couch March 05 James Poulain March 05 Danny Spoon March 06 Brenda Harp March 08 Cynthia Wesley March 16 J.C. Curtis March 20 Deirdre Schreier March 22 Sharon Ledbetter March 29 Preston Burns March 30 Robin Bowen March 31
Ministry Anniversaries Andy Hanson 03/01/09 Jay Perry 03/01/89 Greg Thralls 03/08/15 Ryan Perry 03/22/15 Jim Hodson 03/30/10
Streetman Rd Baptist Church is prayerfully searching for a pastor. If the Lord leads you, please send your resume to: Pastor Search Committee, Streetman Rd Baptist Church 26 W Turner Rd, Mead, OK 73449.
Streetman Rd Baptist Church is currently in search of a Music Leader/Piano player. If you are interested in leading our morning worship and evening service, please contact us! We would love to hear your God given talent. Kent Moore 1-405-623-6666
Western Meadows is seeking a part time Music/Worship Minister. Send resume to [email protected]
FBC Cartwright is searching for a Bi-Vo Worship Minister. Please send resumes to P.O. Box 264 Cartwright, OK 74731 or [email protected].
Calvary Baptist Church is seeking a F/T Music/Education Minister. Please email resumes to [email protected].
Senior Adult Luncheons
March 9 at Grace
April 13 at Kemp
BCM Lunch Heroes March 2 Armstrong (Assessment Testing)
March 9 Kemp
March 16 Spring Break
March 23 Caddo/Robinson
March 30 Albany
April 6 Mead/Yuba
Pastor’s Conference
Mar 01 James Poulain Mar 08 Ryan Perry Mar 15 Spring Break/No Conf. Mar 22 Monty Wood Mar 29 Darel Bunch Apr 05 Andy Hanson
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From the BBA Prayer Ministry Team Leader Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication
for all saints. There is the supernatural provision of the Christian soldier —prayer— a constant spirit of prayer. The soldier enters the conflict fully dressed and armed, but something else is essential: great confidence and assurance
and courage. Such comes from a spirit of prayer. The following things need to be noted about the soldier's prayer.
1. He must pray—always pray. The soldier who is not always praying is not assured of God's protection. The Christian soldier must pray all the
time to maintain a constant unbroken consciousness of God's presence and care. Such infuses the needed assurance, confidence, and courage. 2. He must pray "in the Spirit," that is, in the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of the
only living and true God. Prayer to any other god or to one's own thoughts or to some other man-made god is empty and useless.
3. He must be sleepless in prayer. The Christian soldier must concentrate and persevere in prayer. He must go to the point of being sleepless in
prayer—sometimes so intensely involved in prayer that he actually goes without sleep in order to pray.
4. He must pray unselfishly. The soldier is not in battle alone; many are engaged in the same warfare. The outcome of the battle is determined by the welfare of all involved. The Christian soldier must pray for those who
fight with him. The Christian soldier must pray as much and as intensely for his fellow soldiers as for himself.
5. He must pray for leaders in particular. Leaders, their decisions and example, often determine the outcome of the battle. The
Christian soldier has leaders who teach and preach and administer throughout the church and around the world. Boldness and decisiveness and purity are needed to put the enemy to flight and to capture souls for
the gospel (Acts 28:20). May we as a part of the BBA, go forth as honorable soldiers of the cross praying always with all prayer and
supplication in the Spirit. In His Grip, Bro. Anthony
The Wild Game Supper will be held at FBC Platter on March 5 at 6 p.m. Come for dinner & a word from Michael Harrell. Bring your favorite dish. All men are welcome!
Phone: 580-924-2351 [email protected] [email protected] Website: bbaok.com Director of Missions---------------- Tim Bowen Admin. Assistant -------------- Chloe Richards Moderator------------------------- Scott Hamilton Vice-Moderator--------------- James Robinson Clerk------------------------------- Jessie Hopkins Treasurer------------------------- Faye Boydstun
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Pastor/Staff Conference 10:30am at
Calvary
Pastor/Staff Conference 10:30am at
Calvary
March 2016
Sr. Adult Luncheon @ Grace
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
DR Training @ Roberta
Pastor/Staff Conference 10:30am at
Calvary
Pastor/Staff Conference 10:30am at
Calvary
Wild Game Supper @
Platter 6 p.m.
Pastor/Staff Conference 10:30am at
Calvary
Annie Armstrong North American Mission Emphasis March 6-13
