Serving Christ Through Montgomery Area Churches

N H ,D M •T ,F 1, 2018

WITH A THANKFUL HEART

February 9-10
Gateway | 3300 Bell Road W hen Paul writes to the Thessalonians
he says, “We give thanks to God
always for all of you, constantly mentioning
Come celebrate what God is doing in
Montgomery to reach the most unreached you in our prayers, remembering before our
people group in ALL of the Americas, the God and Father your work of faith and labor
For girls, Mixtec, an indigenous people from Southern of love and steadfastness of hope in our
5th grade Mexico. Contact Lisa Rose for more Lord Jesus Christ.” This is my prayer for
-12th grade information at lrose@mgmbaptists.org. Montgomery Baptist Association of
Register online at Churches.
mgmbaptists.org/initiatives/mbacm/mixtec/
Hayneville Baptist Church Have you pondered how much there is to be
1180 State Hwy 21 N, Hayneville, AL thankful for? For example, your spouse?
Your children? Your grandchildren? Your
FEBRU AR Y 10, 2 018 friends? Your church? Your home? Jordan Nelson
MBA Ministry Intern
10 am– 3 pm
Paul, in these verses, is thankful for the
Doors open at 9 Thessalonians’ “work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness
of hope.” Paul is thankful that this Church is pursuing the Lord
For more info, call 334.548.2620 Jesus with a ferocious spirit. He is not merely thankful for the
externals, but he is thanking God the Father for what He is doing in
the hearts of the Thessalonians. Beloved Church, you have so much
to be thankful for, but let’s remember to be chiefly thankful for
God’s kingdom and His glory going forth into all the world, and
compassion specifically here in Montgomery.
ministries I’m concluding my time here at the MBA. It has been a joy to
watch Neal Hughes lead from his knees. Our director has been an
Vision Tour example of hospitality, kindness, and leadership. I don’t know of
another man who labors to love everyone he meets with
impartiality. His mantra is “Whatever it takes.” It has become a
February 7 | 8:00 - 2:00 pm core value for our entire staff. It is easy to be thankful for a boss
MBA Office | 20 Interstate Park Dr.
who displays the warmth and humility of Christ.
Bus prayer tour designed for new
leaders and other interested Piecing together moments from my time here is difficult. This last
churches wanting a tour of MBA’s year was full of laughs, times of sorrow, and moments of
compassion ministries in the River refreshment. I’m thankful for every moment I’ve had to learn from
Region. the people I work with, but more importantly I’m thankful for the
way in which they’ve pointed me to love and enjoy Christ.
RSVP by February 6 to Elizabeth at
ekirk@mgmbaptists.org or 271-6227.
So, with a thankful heart, I want to end my time here with these
words from Charles Spurgeon:
“We cannot all argue, but we can all pray; we cannot all be
leaders, but we can all be pleaders; we cannot all be mighty in
rhetoric, but we can all be prevalent in prayer.”
Jordan Nelson

2.7—Compassion Ministries Vision Tour (see details above)

2.9—10—Mixtec Summit (see details above) Eastern Hills Baptist Church
2.12—Ministers Conference at Vaughn Forest, 11:30-1:00
Dr. Reggie Eggleston, Speaker, $10 lunch Saturday, February 24
2.15—Lunch-n-Learn: “Building an A+ Pastor Search Team”
Dinner at 6 p.m.
12:00-1:00, MBA Seminar Room, complimentary lunch
Guest Speaker - COACH TOMMY TUBERVILLE
2.17—Co-vocational Pastors Breakfast, 7:30 am
MBA Seminar Room Individual tickets are $8 each
Or purchase a reserved table (8 people) for $64.
2.25—RA Pinewood Derby at Thorington Road Baptist, 1:30 pm Ticket includes appetizers, dinner, door prizes, vendor
merchandise (duck calls, turkey calls, etc.) and guest
*Contact Elizabeth at 271-6227 or speaker, Coach Tuberville.
ekirk@mgmbaptists.org to register for these events.
For tickets, call the church office at 334-272-0604, ext. 218.

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