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A note to you,For 2012, Southern Baptists have chosen for the theme of Hope Find It Here, “Reaching Across North America.”

This will involve four simple steps:1. An eight-week media saturation campaign during March and April, 20122. Participating churches hosting planning, and implementing a community reaching evangelistic event sometime in April2012.3. Participating churches prayer-walking and distributing invitations to the event one to two weeks before the event.4. Afterward, participating churches doing follow-up with those who attended the event.

Attractional, evangelistic events your church could host: Local Church Revival, Area Crusade, Bring a Lost Friendto Church Day, Fish and Game Supper, etc. The association evangelism committee is working on a fall associationalrevival for the Reaching Across North American emphasis. Please prayerfully consider being a part of “Reaching Across

 North America.” 

Camp season is near again. We are again looking for staff: young people who will work at the camp during the months of June and July. If you know of someone, please have them call the office and get an application.

Food For Thought: There were over 92 billion dollars legally wagered in 2007 in America. Estimates total over 100 billion dollars

when you add the illegal gambling. Statistics indicate that there are about 10 million compulsive gamblers. America is fast becoming a land of gamblers.

Gambling played a very prominent role in early American History. From 1790 to 1860, 24 of the 36 statessponsored government run lotteries. Many schools, universities, colleges, hundreds of churches conducted their ownlotteries to raise funds for their own buildings. Through this period the voice of the Church was somewhat uncertain. There

were liberal church elements that supported these lotteries and this gambling. But when Baptists, Methodists, Puritans andQuakers began to attack this government sponsored gambling they made a difference. Between 1894 and 1964, there wasno government sponsored gambling in America. Under this church attack, and because of the increasing corruption of thegambling, it had disappeared from America.

Lotteries reappeared in 1964 and it was reintroduced by the state of New Hampshire, which became the first stateto offer a lottery. As of 2008, 43 states have government sponsored lotteries, and Washington D. C. makes 44 entities.Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming don’t have lotteries. People earning less than $10,000annually buy more lottery tickets than any other income group.

There are over 800 casinos across the nation, almost half on Indian reservation land. In 1974 a Gallup pollindicated 61% of Americans gambled, wagering 47.4 billion dollars annually.

Many people in the United States are really attracted to gambling as the latest statistics show. According to theAmerican Gaming Association, legal gambling revenues for 2007 were as follows: in 450 Commercial Casinos - $34.41

 billion, in 354 Indian Casinos - $26.02 billion, in state lotteries - $24.78 billion, in Pari-mutuel Wagering - $3.50 billion, inCharitable Games and Bingo - $2.22 billion, in Card Rooms - $1.18 billion, and in Legal Bookmaking - $168.8 million,Grand Total - $92.27 billion in 2007. 

Between 1894 and 1964, there was no government sponsored gambling in America because the

churches stood up.  We can make a difference as Christians, if we get involved. Please voice and vote youropposition to expanded gambling.

Yours in Christ,

Bro. John Ryder

Bro. John Ryder-Director of MissionsAngel Kane, Secretary

Floyd & Gale Holbrook-Camp Manager Office (859) 744-0037Fax (859) 744-1069

E-mail: boonescreekbapti@bellsouth.net

Web-Site-www.boonescreekbaptistassoc.com

Printed Feb. 2012, Volume 45, issue 2Deadline for next Issue: Mar. 15, 2012 

TIDINGS

Boone’s Creek Baptist Association 

Serving, Encouraging and Supporting Christ’s Churches 

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CAMP REPORT – Spring softball season is coming up fast. Start gettingyour teams up. More information on the back page.EX. BOARD REPORT – We had 88 attending representing 18 churches,signed document to send to SBC committee opposing SBC name change.Provided personnel policies for review and vote next month. Approved theaddition of Gale Holbrook and Mildred Ryder to the personnel committee.Don Cole spoke on gambling and alcohol issues.ALLANSVILLE –  No Report BEECH GROVE –  Valentine’s Dinner is February 15th. BOONES CREEK  –  Our Annual Youth Rally will be Sat. April, 21st, All

churches are invited. So mark your calendars now. Details will be comingsoon.CALVARY – We made a donation to ECHS to help with the FLO party after the prom. We are sponsoring an A and B team in the Estill County churchleague basketball. We are serving as the site for Grandparents RaisingGrandchildren and will be hosting a Financial Peace class. The FellowshipSunday School class is collecting food for the Estill County Food Bank andthe church has joined in the project, We will be going snow tubing very soonand the Youth are planning to attend Winter Jam.CENTRAL –  A Men’s Fellowship was held on Saturday Feb. 4th. OnSaturday Feb 11th, Central had a Valentine’s Banquet. The Children’sMinistry will have a showcase on Sunday, Feb. 19th during the eveningservice. We will be having a Ladies’ Luncheon on Saturday, Mar. 10th atnoon. Our Youth will have their Elevation weekend on Mar. 23-25th.CLAY CITY – Marie Combs, age 91, (widow of George Combs) went to be

with the Lord on Sat. Jan. 21, 2012. She was a faithful member of the Churchfor many years. She had served the Church as Sunday School Teacher andmany other useful positions. Most of all, she was a great witness and prayer warrior. Baptist Men’s Day is always a highlight in our Church. The men dida wonderful job sharing the special music for the service. Roland Marcum andDaren Farmer did a great job sharing their testimony and scripture. TheEvening Service was a blessing with singing, prayer and special music.CORINTH –  All enjoyed Valentine’s Banquet Dinner held Feb. 12th, senior’swere honored guests and crowned with royal names. Youth-led Services, Feb.26th-6:30pm. Community Dinners are Feb. 27, 28, and 29th from 5:30-7pm. COW CREEK  – We had a spaghetti supper with the movie Courageous.Youth enjoyed a trip to the Bounce House. Planning for a trip to the CreationMuseum and a trip to Perfect North Slopes.

EMMANUEL-Our Sunday School students are learning the books of theBible. The GA’s donated food for the Church collection for Christmas FoodBaskets.EPHESUS –  Baptist Men’s Day was celebrated January 29 with a breakfastcooked by the men of the church and a Worship Service featuring testimoniesand special music by the men. A Valentine’s Banquet was held Feb. 11 withspecial music provided by the Graham Family. Sunday School teachers/officers luncheon on March 4 to begin implementing a strategy for SundaySchool growth. Youth are going to Winter Jam concert at Rupp Arena onMar. 10.FAITH – Youth exceeded their goal for Lottie Moon Offering. Praise theLord. We at Faith are preparing for revival. Special prayers are being prayed,starting within each Christian.FRIENDSHIP – Held a singing on the 28th, a group from Northern KY. Hadmovie night on the 7th. Valentines breakfast for ladies was postponed due toweather. .

GREENBRIAR-March Birthdays-James Bingham 3-4, Paulene Chaney 3-15, Dereeda Abshear 3-18; Anniversaries-Bill and Mildred Richardson 3-18,Robin and Lisa Bicknell 3-20.

HEIDELBERG – No ReportHERITAGE – From the desk of our Pastor: We celebrated another baptism.This was the 4th baptism since we opened our doors at our new LexingtonRoad location. Our average Sunday attendance is 51 with a high of 66 back inDec. We have welcomed numerous guests over the last several weeks andeveryone is excited to see what God will do next with His Church.

HOWARD’S MILL-No ReportIRVINE FIRST-Three from FBC attended Blue Prints for SS Growth atBoones Creek Camp. Our men were in charge of services January 29thcelebrating Baptist Men’s Day. Our gas furnace is to be replaced. Thank Godfor the mild weather this winter.

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS from the Association

and our CHURCHES - February 2011 IVORY HILL-We had 2 Saved and Baptized this month.JEFFERSONVILLE-Sons of Liberty were here and really gave anuplifting experience of the Lord through music and song. Receptionmeal followed with some great fellowship together. Held SweetheartBanquet at Michael’s in Irvine. Planning growth for our Sunday Schoand church. Sunday has something for all ages, Newborn and UP.KIDDVILLE-VBS plans are underway! We will using Answers InGenesis ‘Incrediworld curriculum. Dates are June 10 for Kick -off/Pre-registration Fun Day; VBS June 24-29th. Dan Rake and friends wonce again supply the live drama each evening during VBS.

MACEDONIA –  No Report MEANS – No Report

MT. OLIVE-No ReportNEW COVENANT REFORMED-No ReportNEW HOPE – Youth had skating outing and board game night, Had memorial service for a member in our church, Purchased new song

 books and got some electronic equipment to aid the music of the churHaving family night once a month.NORTHSIDE-Five teachers attended the Sunday School meeting atCentral on the 7th. THE annual bowling event was Friday 13th, arouneighty attended., Our sanctuary was painted the week of the 16th.Saturday, the 21st the ladies had a spring cleaning day. We extend oursympathy to the family of Dorothy Burgess. Welcome to 3 new membwho moved their membership to be with us.PANOLA-Anyone with information or pictures about Panola Baptist,

 please contact church clerk. Valentine’s Dinner on February 12th andBicentennial Meeting at 5:00pm on February 19th.

POWELLS VALLEY – Voted to purchased land for a new Church. 5tSunday Hymn Sing on Jan 29th. Meal Ministry served around 200 meon Jan, 28th, Valentine Dinner at Cedar Village on February 4th. BaptMen’s Day on February 5th.PROVIDENCE, C.C –  Reviewed 2012 Goals at Business Meeting.PROVIDENCE-EC-The work on the Nursery is complete. WOW wa problem to have, new little ones in the church. We are so blessed!!We have voted for 2 candidates for deacons in the church, CecilPlowman and Kenneth Webb. Please pray for them and their familiesthey are starting this new service for the Lord. The month of March onWednesday’s is going to be devoted to our Middle and High Schoolstudents, they will be having a Bible study on Praying. So thankful foour youth.REID VILLAGE- New Jerusalem Bluegrass group performed at our morning worship service Jan. 22nd. We had a potluck meal after theservice. We formed a building committee for research and planningconstruction of a new multi-purpose building. The WMU made 400Valentine cards that were distributed to Windsor Care, GatewayChildren’s Service, Shepherd’s Shelter and local jail. Some of our members painted the Fellowship Hall and the Trustees built new stepsleading to the baptistery . Our Thursday night visitation program isgoing well. Our WMU is collecting blankets for the Kentucky BaptistChildcare Trailer for disaster relief through the end of February. Wehave numerous youth planning to attend Winter Jam on March 10th. Walso have a group going to Bowling Green to participate in theCreative Ministries Festival. The kids are practicing for the Easter plawhich will be performed at the evening service on April 8th. The

ladies will begin a 6 weeks Beth Moore study “James: MercyTriumphs” beginning Thursday night, March 22nd. Our annual kiteflying day for Sunday School outreach is scheduled for Saturday Marc31st at 11 am at the Easy Walker Park. We’ll also have hot dogs, chipscookies, etc. Our CIA will be handing our Easter eggs to fill withdonations for Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Our Church Goal for AAEO is $500.00

SALEM-Salem started the year off right with two baptisms. Alsoexceeded our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal. Have started a clfor new Christians.

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March Calendar

2-3 Creative Ministries Festival-Hillvue Hts, Church-Bowling Green, Ky

3-10 Week of Prayer for North American Missions6 Growing Ministries Tour-TBD8 Committee Annual Meeting, KBB

Growing Ministries Tour-TBD10 Disaster Relief Training-Porter Memorial, Lexington

12 Ex. Board meeting-Friendship Baptist Church-7pm13 Growing Ministries Tour-TBD15 Growing Ministries Tour-TBD17 Camp work day-9am - ????

Hispanic WMU Event-TBA20 Understanding Other Beliefs-Edgewood BC –  

HopkinsvilleGrowing Ministries Tour-TBD

22 Growing Ministries Tour-TBD23 Pastor/wives Fellowship-Golden Corral-Winchester 

7 pm23-24 Ky WMU Annual Meeting-Beacon Hill-Somerset

27 Growing Ministries Tour-TBD29 Growing Ministries Tour-TBD

CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICESWeb Site: www.calltohelp.org

FEIN# 31-1005844Judy Crowe, Executive Director 

Phone 859-744-5034E-MAIL:clarkcommunity@bellsouth.net 

Fax 859-737-1910ANNAUL REPORT OF SERVICES FOR 2011

Food Boxes Distributed 12,011

Clothing Vouchers Issued 975

Housing Vouchers Issued 348

Families Receiving Utility Assistance 310

Families Attending Budgeting Class 286

Families Receiving Transient Lodging 17

Families receiving Transient Gasoline 4

Families Receiving Transient Food 26

Families Receiving Christmas/O.H. 1,400

Programs/Grants Administered by Community Servicesduring 2011

Distributed 250 pairs of children’s shoes  

Served low-income families & seniors through food pantry

Provided emergency services for local families in need

Provided housing assistance through Kentucky HousingCorp.

Prepared free tax returns for over 100 families

Provided essential services for substance abuse clients

Provided daily office space for Salvation Army

Provided internship for 3 U.K. students

Provided monthly case management for 20 families

Generated increase in sales through C C’s Closet 

Interfaced with numerous agencies to benefit clients

Received Grant Funds from United Way of Bluegrass

Received Grants from Lykins Foundation

Received Grant from Clark Co. Comm. Fund.

Best Wishes to March Birthdays:

7-Jean Smith-Retired DOM’s Wife 7-Debby Wiley-Pastor’s Wife-Reid Village9-Todd Blevins-Pastor-Faith21-Shelia Meece-Pastor’s Wife-Providence EC24-Phil Ronk-Pastor-Panola26-Elva Neal-Pastor’s Wife-Ivory Hill27-Scott Rogers-Pastor-Friendship31-Ricky Kirby-Pastor-Thomas

Best Wishes March Anniversaries:

8-Jim and Jean Smith-Retired DOM

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

1. Disaster Emergency Relief Volunteer’s Needed2. Go Metro USA and Find It Here 2012. Contact

the association office for more information

University of the Cumberland’s Offers Courses for Credit or Audit through

Winchester Extension CenterSpring Schedule

Tuesdays (6:00-8:45 pm) January 31-May 15, 2012Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke)

3 Semester Hours

Thursday (6:00-8:45pm) February 2-May 17, 2012Poetry and Wisdom Literature

(Job. Psalm, Proverb, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon)

3 Semester Hours

Costs:$125.00 per course, plus books(for audit): free, plus books

Register now by calling 859/749-5327 or 606/663-7870

Need a minimum of 10 students

 New Beginnings Pregnancy Center in Winchester has anongoing need for baby wipes, diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6) and

formula (Good Start in green and orange cans), as well as

continued financial support. Churches are encouraged tosupport local Pregnancy Centers in honor of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, Jan. 16, as well as throughout the year.

Please call 859-744-5988 with any questions or to arrangedrop-offs.

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 TIDINGS In This Issue look for :DOM (A note to you)Disaster/Emergency Relief To all Churches in the AssociationBuilding FundYouth DirectorsCalendar

Mar Birthdays and AnniversariesMission Opportunities

New Beginning Pregnancy Center

-Clark County Community Center-University of Cumberland's-Church Pews

-Softball-Camp Staff Needed

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS from theAssociation and our CHURCHES (Continued)SPEARS MILL-Our final total for Lottie Moon offering $1,347.45. What a blessing to a mission that does so much God’s work. The

youth visited and sang to the residents at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home a couple Sundays ago. One of our deacons, Fred Cornett andwife Diana are hosting a “mystery dinner for youth Feb. 18th. We all are really curious what their “dinner” will be, knowing Fred as wedo. Youth also had a progressive dinner visiting some homes and had a very good time and lots of food. Spears Mill will be hosting“Family Mission Night” this year, Feb. 24th at 7 pm. Please plan to attend and learn about work being financed by the mission s giving.We held our annual Valentine Spaghetti Dinner Feb. 12th at Church. Plans are under way for a Spring Revival, dates to be announcedlater. Family Fun night planned Fri. Mar. 9th at 7 pm at Church. Youth are planning yard and bake sale this spring and summer fundraisers. Added note we are enjoying Bible Study and open discussion on Wednesday and Sunday nights. Spears Mill wishes everyone aHappy Valentine’s Day and may God’s love be with you always!!!  

SPRING STREET – No ReportTHOMAS – Friends of Faith were our special guests at our 5th Sunday Hymn Sing on January 29th.VALLEY VIEW – We are continuing our study of Baptist doctrine. We began offering breakfast for our children on Sunday. Making

 plans for Easter Service and VBS.WM. MEMORIAL-We’re continuing our study of Baptist Doctrine, We began offering breakfast for the children on Sunday.Making plans for Easter Service and VBS.

Churches: Its time to get your teams ready. There will be a meeting in March for the rules and regulations.Please call Gale at 859-771-2136 for more information or call the office at 859-744-0037.

Pastors and friends of Boone’s Creek Baptist Association: I will be hosting at trip to Israel on October 29, 2012 for a 11 da y

pilgrimage. If you are interested in going with me, please contact me, Pastor Foy Back at 270-922-1084 or 270-922-6769.

It’s that time of year again. We are looking for Camp Staff with a Baptist Background. Call the office if you are interested in asummer job. 859-744-0037

II Corinthians 8:20-21

20-Avoiding this, that noman should blame us in thisabundance which is admin-istered by us:

21-Providing for honest

things, not only in the sightof the Lord, but also in thesight of men.

Disaster Emergency Relie

Volunteer’s Needed 

The disaster emergency relief 

committee needs volunteers.

The vision for the committee is

Association church has a prob

that it needs help with, i.e.

electrical, plumbing, etc. It nee

help because it doesn’t have fu

or manpower to deal with theproblem. This committee will

available resources (manpowe

correct the problem. If you wolike to volunteer to help out, pl

contact your pastor or the

association office for a volunte

sign up form.

O ALL CHURCHES IN THESSOCIATION:

he Disaster Emergency Relief 

ommittee is available to theurches for projects that

quire manpower.

all the Association Office9/744-0037 if you need help.

Building Fund For The

Camp

You can donate to the Boones

Creek Baptist Association in

MEMORY or in HONOR of 

a Love One. Please write on

your check memo: BuildingFund.

Attention Youth Directors: Don’t forget that we will have our 

2nd Annual Youth Hymn Sing June,

8, 2012 at Friendship Baptist Church,Irvine. We would like for it to beeven better than last year.