V o l .

3 Iss u e 5 /6
May / J une 2011
Newsletter of the Polk County Baptist Association We can do more together!

PCBA Executive Board meeting Items of Interest:

Monday, June 6, 2011 7:00 pm at the Baptist Center  June Executive Board
meeting front page
The Advisory Council will meet at 6:00 pm
 Camp Summer Mission
staff front page
 Children’s Camp front
Meet your Camp Agape Summer Mission staff! page
 PCBA Children’s Bible
Drill participants page 5
 Sunday School Investi-
gation training page 7
 Minister “get-away”
opportunities back page

Left to right: Peter

Klumpenhower, Susan Stewart, Christopher Stewart, Nicole Jennings,
Brian Knack, Kacee McKinney, Andrew Irwin, James Cruse. Not pictured: Riley Peak
Hometown Position Favorite verse
Brian Knack Memphis TN TN Summer Missionary Philippians 1
Nicole Jennings Dalton GA NAMB Sojourner 1 Corinthians 13:13
James Cruse Bude, MS MS Summer Missionary John 15:13
Andrew Irwin Clinton, MS MS Summer Missionary Proverbs 3:5,6
Kacee McKinney Harrah, OK NAMB Sojourner Psalms 119:77
Peter Klumpenhower Grants, NM NAMB Sojourner Joshua 1:9
The Camp has three Summer Missionaries in Training this year.
Christopher Stewart Benton, TN Delano Baptist Church 1 Peter 2:9
Susan Stewart Benton, TN Delano Baptist Church Colossians 3:23 John 15:13
Riley Peak Ocoee, TN Beech Springs Baptist Church
We invite you to come to Camp and meet the summer staff.
Support them with your prayers and encouragement!

Inside each issue:

Be a Prayer Warrior for Camp Agapé’s Children’s Camp Words from our DoM 2
 Pray for wisdom, strength,& stamina for everyone leading and working in Camp News 3
Children’s Camp June 27 - July 1, 2011. Food Bank 4
 Pray that the children who attend will have fun and
Church News 5
learn from the Biblical accounts, crafts, music, food,
Financial Data 6
and recreation this week.
PCBA Birthdays & 7
 Pray that hearts will be ready to receive God’s Word. Anniversaries
 Pray for the safety of all workers and children at camp. PCBA Coming Events 7
Page 2 The Br oa d c a st er
W o rd s f ro m o ur D ir ect o r
o f Mis s io ns - R y a n Po t t s
God’s Plan for Sharing (GPS) Across
Tennessee update – After much
praying, planning, training, and
anticipation, GPS Across Tennessee was a success.
Easter Sunday attendance was not as large, as we
hoped county wide, but there were visitors in most
churches on Easter. Most pastors have indicated that
although the crowds were not as large as anticipated,
the event was successful from the standpoint of
getting Polk County Baptist Association church
members into the communities. There was a report of
one man saved, as a result of the door to door efforts,
but all churches have not sent a report. Because of
your hard work, Polk County Baptist Association
churches reached out to approximately 7,000 homes.
Great job! Keep praying and keep working.
The damaging storms, which occurred the week
following Easter produced extreme damage, in the
region and beyond. The Polk County Baptist
Association churches began ministering to those in
need, in the Pinhook community of Polk County and
in Bradley County. Many of you were serving only
hours after the storms moved through the area. Some
churches and some individuals provided food, cooked
meals, clothes, water, chain saw assistance, roof
covering, chaplain service, personal hygiene
products, school supplies, financial support, and other
help, for those in need. Thank you for all storm relief
efforts, which honored our Lord. As people looked
upon these good works, they glorified your Father, in
Heaven (MT 5:16). We encourage your church to
e-mail information of storm relief service, which we
could highlight in the church news section of the next
Broadcaster. At this time, there have been at least ten
Polk County Baptist Association churches serving to
offer relief for storm victims.
The Southern Baptist Convention will meet in June.
Please pray for the SBC President, SBC leaders, and
the messengers, as they will transact the business of
the convention. Everyone will need God’s wisdom, as
decisions are made, which will determine our
methods of accomplishing the Great Commission.
The Community Revival offering for the association
totaled $ 2,628.01, which was not available at print
time of the March – April Broadcaster. Thank you to
W e c an d o MO RE t og e t he r !
everyone who gave to this special offering. The
offering helped provide some much needed financial
cushion, at a crucial time. Also, the revival honored
our great God, by the Polk County Baptist
Association Churches working together. The
cooperation was excellent, the attendance was good
each night, and the decisions made an eternal
difference. Some comments shared with me from
church leaders concerning the revival: “the most
successful event I have ever participated in with the
association”, “far exceeded my expectations”, and
“God was moving”.
Many of you have expressed concern for my mom,
Reba Coleman. While recovering from the March
heart attack and stroke, other unrelated surgery was
required, which revealed that she had a recurrence of
cancer, from 2010. On Friday May 13, she went to
her home, in Greenfield, Tennessee, with the
assistance of sitters, family, and hospice care. Thank
you for every prayer, call, card, text, encouragement,
assistance with travel expense, and many other
expressions of concern and comfort offered to my
family. The most urgent prayer need, at this time, is
Mom’s comfort, pain control, and ease during her
transition to Heaven.
In the weeks and months to come, my involvement in
Mom’s care will be required, at a greater level. Thank
you, in advance, for your understanding, during these
difficult days.
You can check out upcoming events in the PCBA
calendar, the Broadcaster newsletter, or at
www.polkcountybaptist.org.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Lord, by
serving Polk County Baptist churches.
Remember, We can do more together! (see I Cor.
3:9a)
Ryan
Good, used, single metal carport
for a reasonable price or as a donation to
the Polk County Baptist Association.
If you have one available, please contact
Dan Beaton, PCBA trustee co-chairman at 338-0853
Vo l . 3 I s su e 5 /6
Ministry Report
Above all PRAY!
 Summer Missionaries as
they prepare for their
summer mission.
 Pray for the summer
missionaries by name:
Nicole, Kacee, Susan, Peter,
James, Andrew, Brian, and
Christopher.
 Pray for the Retreat and
Mission Teams already
scheduled to be here this
summer. Pray for those
groups who are still
searching.
 Pray that the LORD will
touch hearts and change
lives.
 Pray that the efforts of the
staff, missionaries, and
volunteers of your Camp will
be pleasing to the Lord.
Come and join us for prayer:
Mondays at 1:30 pm
Camp Agape
Welcome Center
Camp Agape
355 Camp Agape Road
Benton, TN 37307
423-338-4153
praiseGod@campagape.net
www.campagape.net
www.caorm.blogspot.com
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ISSUE 3
Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you
fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 (New King James version)
Matthew 4:19 has been used as the focus scripture for Camp Agape for
many years. We are excited that Welcome Valley Baptist Church has
taken this one step further. May 5th was their second annual fishing rodeo
here at the Camp. At the best count, there were around 200 participants
this year who all seemed to have a great time. Awards were given to the
biggest fish caught in each age bracket. Door prizes and hotdogs were
given out all day.
However, the best part of all was that Welcome Valley was able to reach
a number of non-church goers who indicated they would try to attend a
worship service.
Thank you, Welcome Valley, for helping us to continue the tradition at
Camp Agape of being fishers of men.
Coming to Serve Using Your Camp
Each year we are privileged to Several PCBA churches have
host and disciple students doing already made arrangements to
summer missions. This year we have use the Camp this summer for
students coming from Georgia, fellowships, baptisms, retreats,
Missouri, New Mexico, Mississippi, and weddings. We also have
Oklahoma, and Tennessee to serve mission and retreat groups
the LORD. As they come, will you scheduled throughout the summer.
pray for them and the opportuni- There is still room available.
If you hear of a church looking for
ties they will have this summer?
Their names are: Nicole, Kacee, a Retreat or Mission destination,
Susan, Peter, James, Andrew, have them contact the Camp
office. Help us use your Camp to
Brian, Christopher, and Riley.
share the LORD’s agape with as
many people as possible this
summer.
Thank you, churches,
1 John 4:10 (New King James
for the volunteers!
version) says, “In this is love, not
Beech Springs that we loved God, but that He
Benton Station loved us and sent His Son to be the
Blue Ridge Temple propitiation for our sins.”
Delano
Friendship Check out our blog and
Hiwassee Union see what the churches
Oak Grove have been doing!
Welcome Valley www.caorm.blogspot.com
Camp Agapé is a ministry of the churches of the Polk County Baptist Association. The mission
of Camp Agapé is to assist churches in fulfilling their vision to build the kingdom of God.
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M a rc h / A pr i l 2 0 11 F o o d B a nk R e p or ts
Karen Newman, Food Bank Director
Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
March April
Families Helped: 329 Families Helped: 389
Total Individuals Helped: 713 Total Individuals Helped: 857
Adults Helped: 512 Adults Helped: 606
Children Helped: 251
Children Helped: 201
Total Volunteer Hours: 195 hours Total Volunteer Hours: 151 hours
March / April VOLUNTEERS
James, Geneva & Thomas Brown; Steve & Karen Newman; Jim &
Helen Cash; Jon Churchwell; Linda Sayne; Leon Thomas; Mike Brock;
Margaret Guinn (Delano) Bill Peel (Benton Station)
Roy & Erlene Frazier; Roy Campbell & Don Stephens (Oak Grove)
Bill & Ann Womac; Dave & Daphne Milen; Phillip Culpepper
(Benton First)
Tommy Townsend (Cookson Creek) Gus Qualls (Old Ocoee)
Jay McCabe & Ronnie Bivens (Crossroads)
Bill & Jean Pierce (Cedar Springs) Benny Thomas (Hiwassee Union)
Angie Larson (Camp Agape & Hiwassee Union)
Joey Kincaid; Melissa Smith; James Zumaya, & Amanda Lindner
(Pleasant Grove)
Terrie Ford (Shiloh) Grace Roberts (Wetmore)
Sam Rymer, Nelia Rogers, Greg Swyers (Zion)
Ryan Potts (DoM), Debbie Brock & Shaŕee Allen (Baptist Center)
BOANERGES members fixed bags in March: Hailey, Cody & Kim
Bain, Matthew Vineyard; Allie Dill; Jason & Harrison Smith; Ashley
Dilbeck
HIWASSEE UNION members prepared bags in April: Bennie &
Wilma Thomas; Angie Larson; Mary & Nolan Bishop; Robert &
Margaret Cheek; Greg & Jill Merrill (Good Job, Guys!)
DELANO is lined up to prepare bags and two additional churches
have inquired about helping. We can’t express how much we
appreciate all of you! If you’re interested in getting your church
involved in preparing bags (it would be only once or twice a
year), call James Brown at 338-2125 and he’ll put it on the
schedule. It only takes a couple of hours and it makes it so much
easier when everybody gets involved and works together.
March / April Food bags contained:
USDA Products: MARCH: Beef Stew, Pork Patties, Apple Juice, Corn,
Tomatoes, Canned Fruit, Frozen Peach Cups, Cream of Mushroom
Soup, Cheddar Cheese Soup, & Tater Tots. (NOTE: Our monthly
allotment has been increased to six (6) cases of each product
effective this month!) / APRIL: None
Donated: The Bargain Barn, Etowah always donates $25 in goods
included with Wetmore’s food collection each month. Once again in
April, the Bargain Barn donated several extra cases of green
beans. We appreciate UGO so much and promise we’ll find a
deserving family for every green bean.
Donated or Purchased Products: (Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Local
Churches, Etc.)
MARCH: Cereal (1 box), Pasta (1 box), Canned Fruit (1 can), Green
Peas (2 cans), Green Beans (2 cans), Hominy (1 can), Soup (4 cans),
M & Ms (2 bags), Little Debbies (Honey Buns), Frozen French Fries,
Chicken.
APRIL: Corn (2 cans), Green Beans (2 cans), Green Peas (1 can),
Ravioli (1 can), Soup (2 cans), Cereal (1 box), Rice (1 package),
Candy, Chicken Legs OR Chicken Fries (1 package), French Fries (1
bag), Little Debbies (1 carton), Miscellaneous Items to Rotate Stock.
We can do MORE together!
Matthew 25:40
“Food of the Month”
June - Corn / July - Tuna
Food Bank distribution days for the next
two months are: June 21 and July 19
from 8—11 AM. Come and help!
M o rs e l s f ro m t h e
FOOD BANK
March
James and a group of volunteers went to the
Chattanooga Area Food Bank to buy supplies.
There were ten (10) USDA items (translate that
FREE food) and they increased our monthly
allotment from four to SIX cases of each item.
What a blessing!
April
Since our last reporting period, the Food Bank
has received two separate VEShares Grants: one
for $200 and the second one for $500. The money is
being used to buy food for monthly distributions
and we are very grateful to Volunteer Electric for
this very beneficial program.
Pray that the families we serve will be
nourished by the food they receive, but (more
importantly) that they realize Christ is the Bread
of Life.
As always, thanks for your prayers and your
support of this critical ministry in these difficult
times.
F ood r e c e i ve d i n M ar . & A pr . c a me fr om:
MARCH: Cedar Springs, Delano, First Baptist Benton,
Friendship, Greasy Creek, Hiwassee Union, Mountain
Springs, Mountain View, Oak Grove, Shiloh, Smyrna,
Wetmore, and Zion. Benton United Methodist Church,
and The Bargain Barn also gave food or money.
APRIL: Benton Station, Cedar Springs, Delano,
Friendship, Greasy Creek, Hiwassee Union, Mountain
Springs, Mountain View, Oak Grove, Old Ocoee,
Smyrna, Wetmore, and Zion. Benton United Methodist
Church and The Bargain Barn also made contributions.
Check the Financial Summary section of the Broadcaster for specifics
on the churches who have donated money for Food Bank use. We
appreciate those churches that choose to include the Food Bank in their
monthly budget.
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P CB A C hur c h N e ws
Antioch Baptist called Melvin White as their
new pastor on Sunday, April 10. We
welcome Mel and his wife, Melvene, as they begin their
service at Antioch.
Benton First Baptist held a Yard Sale and Car Wash on
Friday and Saturday, April 8 & 9. All proceeds went to
benefit their church mission trip to Pt. Pleasant, West VA this
June. Happy Hearts will hold a “Happy Hearts” Bazaar
June 4 from 8 am to 2 pm in the Activities Building of the
church. Tables will be available for anyone, group or or-
ganization to sell ‘specialties’ or ‘stuff’. The fee is 10% of
sales with proceeds going to the CAB Building Fund. Call
338-2066, 715-3115 or 338-2882 to reserve one or more
tables. Tables must be reserved by May 31st. Dr. Robbie
Speights is pastor.
Boanerges Baptist held a Benefit Singing on Saturday,
March 26 for their church mission trip to Memphis later this
summer. They served a chicken dinner followed by and
in-house singing. Charles Cheatham is pastor.
Cedar Springs Baptist took several Items to the Bradley
County Baptist Association to help tornado victims. We
took several cases of food, paper towels, soap and other
needed items. We continue to pray for the tornado victims.
God will help if we only ask. We also took clothing to
People Helping People in Benton. Leroy Elliott is pastor.
Delano Baptist Men’s Ministry met for breakfast Feb. 12.
The Women on Mission honored our widows and widowers
in the church with a Valentine dinner after the AM service.
Women on Mission provided potted flowers and a goodie
bag for each honoree. Glenn Sheppard, evangelist,
preached our Revival March 20-23. Lindsey Williams,
missions associate from Camp Agape, spoke to our men’s &
women’s groups on Missions Night in both February and
March, telling about her December 2010 mission trip to
work with children in Haiti. She challenged us to be more
mission-minded in our everyday lives. Chris Stewart, camp
director at Camp Agape, preached at both services April
10. A full house enjoyed hearing Delano’s children present
their Easter musical, Son Rise on Sunday morning, Apr. 17.
The adult choir sang the cantata, In Christ Alone, during the
morning service on Easter Sunday. Members observed the
ordinance of the Lord’s Supper during the Easter Sunday
evening service. Some of Delano’s members helped with
clean up at the Delano Cemetery the week of May 1-7 to
get ready for the annual Decoration Day. We honored our
graduates by presenting them with Bibles Sunday, May 15.
Delano’s annual Homecoming was Sunday, May 22 with a
covered-dish fellowship dinner following the morning
service. Everyone is invited to a special Sunday evening
showing May 29 at 6 pm of “Beyond Under”, a film based
on the story of Gideon. The film was made by Chris &
Penny Stewart’s children and friends in their home school
group. Several of Delano’s and Beech Springs’ members
star or are extras in the film. Church members are now
working hard to get ready for Vacation Bible School June
5-10 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Dr. John Powers is pastor.
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Friendship Baptist received the Annie Armstrong Easter
offering on March 20. Volunteers painted selected cabins
at Camp Agape on March 22 and 23. Rev. Scotty Martin
preached at both services on March 27. One person was
gloriously saved on April 10, five people joined the church
on April 17. Two more joined the church and another one
was saved on April 24. Volunteers enjoyed breakfast
before beginning the TN GPS initiative of going door-to-
door inviting all in the community to our Easter worship
services. The church observed the Lord’s Supper the evening
of April 21. On the evening of April 22 the church choir
presented special Easter music followed by desserts.
Friendship’s children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt. The
winners of Friendship’s contest for the PCBA “Food Fight”
received pie in their faces and a special dessert gift.
Friendship collected 345 contest cans for the Food Bank!
Easter worship was observed on April 24. Pastor Ross
received a doctorate and his son, Cru Ross, received an
associate’s degree from the from the same Bible college on
April 26. (We add our congratulations to both Dr. Steve and
Cru!!) The Lord’s Supper was observed on May 1. A
graduation party was given honoring Keisha Patterson,
Courtney Cass, and Jesse Lowe who are receiving high
school diplomas. Amanda Fugate received a Master’s
degree from UTK on May 12. Rev. Ryan Potts brought the
morning sermon on May 15. That evening a baptismal
service was held at Old Salem Baptist Church. Friendship
will hold Vacation Bible School on June 12-17 at 6:30 pm
nightly. We will have classes for all ages, including adults.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Dr. Steve Ross is pastor.
Hiwassee Union Baptist Over spring break, some of the
youth of Hiwassee Union donated two days at Camp
Agape. They worked with youth from Friendship Baptist
Church to help paint the inside and ceiling of Cedar Springs
cabin; they also painted the floors of the dormitory rooms.
In April, youth and adults helped to fill the bags at the
Food Bank; we were amazed at the amount of work that
goes into this ministry. What was even more amazing is that
for so many years, this was done by only a few workers.
What a blessing we received at our Homecoming Service!
A number of folks shared their musical talent and it was
amazing that each song went along with the message in a
way that only God could have made happen. We are
looking forward to Vacation Bible School June 21-24 from
6:00-8:30 pm. A mission team from Simpson Baptist
Association out of Mississippi will be teaching again this
year. Benny Thomas is pastor.
Welcome Valley Baptist had the Unity Quartet to sing on
Sunday April 17. Welcome Valley also held their second
annual Fishing Rodeo at Camp Agape on Saturday, May
7. Everyone enjoyed a fun day. David Bowers is pastor.
Zion Baptist held a Revival May 15-18 with Mike Sledge
from Knoxville preaching. David Peters is pastor.
Our churches are encouraged to share information about
important events. E-mail polkbaptist@bellsouth.net or call the
Baptist Center, 338-2749 with your church news, new staff
members, Revivals, Homecomings, special services, ordinations,
etc. We’ll include as much information as we can. News should be
in our office by the 15th of each month.
Page 6 The Broadcaster We can do MORE together!

March/April 2011 Finance Reports for Polk County Baptist Association & Camp Agape
PCBA Finance Report March and April 2011 CAMP AGAPE Finance Report Mar/Apr 2011
Ordinary PCBA PCBA FOOD BANK D. RELIEF Ordinary Income
Income March April (Mar. & Apr. combined) Churches March April
Beech Springs $ 50.00 Antioch
Benton Station $ 716.39 $ 887.22 $ 200.00 Beech Springs $ 200.00
Blue Ridge Temple $ 231.48 $ 247.80 $ 109.00 $ 20.00 Benton Station $ 125.00 $ 125.00
Boanerges $ 150.00 Blue Ridge Temple $ 150.00 $ 150.00
Cedar Springs $ 634.00 $ 400.00 $ 276.00 Boanerges $ 150.00
Chestuee $ 1,270.72 Cedar Springs $ 169.00 $ 107.00
Conasauga River $ 50.00 $ 50.00 Chestuee
Cookson Creek $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 100.00 Crossroads $ 30.00 $ 30.00
Covenant Delano $ 150.00 $ 150.00
Crossroads $ 14.00 $ 18.00 $ 20.00 First Baptist $ 188.18 $ 168.86
Delano $ 847.78 $ 839.53 $ 300.00 Friendship $ 75.00
First Baptist $ 376.36 $ 337.72 Mt. View
Friendship $ 626.44 $ 208.81 Oak Grove $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Greasy Creek $ 30.00 $ 30.00 Old Ocoee $ 57.73 $ 40.36
Hiwassee Union $ 110.00 $ 130.00 $ 40.00 Shiloh $ 137.09 $ 243.90
Mountain Springs $ 121.00 Smyrna
Mountain View $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 200.00 Wetmore $ 150.00 $ 150.00
Oak Grove $ 736.35 $ 961.40 $ 100.00 Zion $ 200.00 $ 200.00
Old Ocoee $ 144.32 $ 100.92 $ 98.09 Total Churches $ 1,807.00 $ 1,540.12
Pine Ridge
Pleasant Grove $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 20.00 $ 20.00 51 Mission Groups $ 4,473.50
Rock Creek $ 10.00 $ 50.00 52 Retreats $ 7,357.06
Shiloh $ 315.30 $ 560.96 53 Special Events
Smyrna $ 224.00 $ 190.00 $ 100.00 54 Children's Camp $ 1,435.00 $ 1,175.00
Wetmore $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 90.00 $ 90.00 55 Vending
Zion $ 2,388.16 $ 2,073.56 $ 200.00 58 Other Donations $ 200.00
PCBA Churches $ 7,208.14 $ 8,974.27 $ 2,282.90 $ 130.00 70 Lodging Tax Collected $ 10.62
PCBA Com.Revival $ 2,628.01 Total Ordinary Inc. $ 3,442.00 $ 14,556.30
Benton United Methodist $ 36.32
In Memory of Pearl Gross $ 725.00 CAMP AGAPE SUMMARY
Other/Anonymous $ 315.00 CHECKING
VEC Grants $ 700.00 March April
Total Ordinary Inc. $ 9,836.15 $ 8,974.27 $ 4,059.22 $ Beginning Balance
130.00 $ 1,994.35 $ 774.31
Ordinary Income $ 3,442.00 $ 14,556.30
PCBA PCBA FOOD DISASTER Transfer fr. Savings $ 5,000.00
CHECKING
March April BANK RELIEF Ordinary Expense $ (9,812.04) $ (7,228.12)
Beginning $ 4,368.20
$ 5,538.71 $ 6,404.77 $ 7,410.83 Designated Income $ 450.00 $ 429.88
Ordinary Income $ 9,836.15
$ 8,974.27 $ 4,059.22 $ 130.00 Designated Expense $ (300.00) $ (385.94)
Ordinary Expense $ (8,773.92)
$ (6,076.32) $ (4,803.37) Ending Balance $ 774.31 $ 8,146.43
Other Income GPS $ 312.94
$ 101.16
Other Exp. GPS $ (294.00) CAMP SAVINGS
Other Inc./Lifeway VBS Rebate $ 160.86 Beginning Balance $ 8,881.67 $ 3,887.84
Other Income* $ 1,285.00 $ 1,285.00 Interest Income $ 6.17 $ -
Other Expense** $ (1,489.66) $ (1,244.05) Transfer to Checking $ (5,000.00) $ -
Ending Balance $ 5,538.71 $ 8,445.63 $ 5,660.62 $ 7,540.83 Ending Balance $ 3,887.84 $ 3,887.84
*TBC Stipend
**TBC Stipend (Part to DOM Salary, Personal Annuity, Reimb. Health Ins.)
(Mar. & Apr. combined) OCOEE RESORT MINISTRY
SAVINGS PCBA/Mar. PCBA/Apr. MISSION CRUSADE Beginning Balance $ 7,997.42 $ 7,997.42
Beginning $ 15,708.63 $ 15,716.81 $ 4,671.13 $ 2,828.04 Income $ - $ -
Interest Income $ 8.18 $ - $ 2.42 $ 1.46 Expense $ - $ -
Ending Balance $ 15,716.81 $ 15,716.81 $ 4,673.55 $ 2,829.50 Ending Balance $ 7,997.42 $ 7,997.42

Monthly finance reports include all monies received by the 25th of each month. Any checks or money received after noon
on the 25th will be recorded in the following month's finance report.
Vol. 3 Issue 5/6 Page 7

Several PCBA churches helped with disaster relief cleanup Coming Events
and donations after the tornados in our area this Spring.
This is an excerpt from a letter received from the Bradley May
May 30
30 Memorial
Memorial Day
Day -- Baptist
Baptist Center
Center is
is closed.
closed.
Baptist Association thanking you for your efforts:
“We would like to give you a very heartfelt “Thank You!” June 6 Advisory Council
Council6 pm
6 pm/ Executive BoardBoard
/ Executive
for putting love into action and helping our community in 7 pm Baptist Center
our time of need. Know that you have helped not just June 19
14 Father’s
Food BankDayDistribution Day 8-11 am, Food
individuals in need, but our community as a whole as we June 21 Bank.Bank
Food ComeDistribution
and help! Day 8-11 am, Food
begin the healing process from this recent disaster.” June 19 Bank.
Father’s Dayand help! (Please note: This date
Come
The Bradley Baptist Association is WRONG
For those who would like to read the entire letter - it is June 27 Camp Boardon4 the
pm PCBA calendar!)
posted on the bulletin board in the Baptist Center. June
June 27 Camp
27-July Board 4 pmCamp, Camp Agape
1 Children’s
June 27-July 1 Children’s Camp, Camp Agape
June Birthdays
02 JOANN WHITEHEAD, Pastor’s wife, Oak Grove July 4 Independence Day
Day. Baptist
- Baptist
Center
Center
is is
closed.
closed.
04 GENEVA BROWN, Food Bank July 19 Food Bank Distribution Day 8-11 am, Food
07 KATHY WILLIAMS, Pastor’s wife, Greasy Creek Bank. Come and help!
21 LUCILLE SHIPMAN, former DOM’s wife
July 25 Camp Board meeting, 4 pm
28 DONNA MOATS, Pastor’s wife, Chestuee
28 JENNIFER SPEIGHTS, Pastor’s wife, First Baptist Aug. 1 Advisory Council 6 pm / Executive Board
June Wedding Anniversaries Aug. 1 7Advisory Council
pm Baptist Center6 pm / Executive Board
10 BRUCE & AMANDA UNDERWOOD, Youth Min., Shiloh Aug. 5 7Youth
pm Baptist Center
Rally at Chestuee Baptist 6 pm
17 CHARLES & GLENDA CHEATHAM, Pastor, Boanerges Aug. 5 Youth RallyYouth
Chestuee’s at Chestuee Baptist
are leading this6event.
pm
21 MATTHEW & DENISE HARRIS, Pastor, Ball Play Aug. 11 Pastors: Pick up FREE copies of the the Baptist
Baptist &
July Birthdays Reflector
& (our
Reflector state
(our Baptist
state paper)
Baptist paper)
04 JERRY CAMPBELL, Pastor, Beech Springs 16Food
Aug. 16 FoodBank
BankDistribution
Distribution Day
Day 8-118-11
am,am,
FoodFood
18 WILMA THOMAS, Pastor’s wife, Hiwassee Union Bank. Come and help!
19 DEBBIE BROCK, PCBA Administrative Assistant
Sunday SchoolSchool
Aug. 25 SSI—Sunday Training, Wetmore
Training, Baptist
Wetmore
21 PHYLLIS CAMPBELL, Pastor’s wife, Beech Springs
30 MELVENE WHITE, Pastor’s wife, Antioch 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Baptist,
31 MARY ANN COLEMAN, Pastor’s wife, Pleasant Grove Aug . 29 Camp Board meeting, 4 pm
July Wedding Anniversaries
16 CECIL & KATHY WILLIAMS, Pastor, Greasy Creek TBC / SBC Coming Events
28 LEROY & MAGGIE ELLIOTT, Pastor, Cedar Springs June 12-13 SBC Pastor’s meeting, Phoenix, Az
30 EDDIE & MERITTA TRENTHAM, Pastor, Shady Springs June 14-15 SBC Annual meeting, Phoenix, Az
TBC / SBC Coming Events
Aug. 14
June 12-13 Baptist & Reflector
SBC Pastor’s Day
meeting, (Pastors:
Phoenix, AZ Call Debbie
Emily Baxter and Emily Belk scored “Superior” in our at theAnnual
Baptist meeting,
Center byPhoenix,
Aug. 3. AZ
to reserve FREE
June 14-15 SBC
Associational Children’s Bible Drill March 27. They ad- Aug. 14 copies
Baptistof&ourReflector
state Baptist
Day paper to distribute
(Pastors: to
Call the
vanced to participate in the State Bible Drill in your congregation on Aug. 14.)
Baptist Center by Aug. 3. to reserve FREE copies of
Chattanooga on April 16. Good work! our state Baptist paper to distribute to your
congregation on Aug. 14.)
To learn about starting Bible Drill in your church call the Aug. 15-17 Pastor’s Personal Renewal Retreat, Ridgecrest
Baptist Center or Gary Moats, pastor of Chestuee Baptist, Cost $233 or $253 includes 2 nights lodging / 5
our PCBA Training group leader, or go to Lifeway. meals. Register online at lifeway.com

Take advantage of important training for your entire Sunday School team!
Wetmore Baptist Church Thursday, August 25 6:30 pm
 Practical experience from trained professionals with a heart for ministry
 Encouragement and fellowship with other Christian leaders
 The tools you need to be successful in your ministry  Fresh ideas and new approaches
 Confidence to lead your Sunday School class  Peer learning opportunities
There is no cost for this training. It is provided through the TBC and funded by your Cooperative Program gifts.
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Polk County Baptist Association

P O Box 289
146 E. Main Street
Benton TN 37307
Phone: 423-338-2749
Fax: 423-338-9384
Website: polkcountybaptist.org
E-mail: polkbaptist@bellsouth.net

Camp Agape
P O Box 466 Benton TN 37307
Camp Office: 338-4153
Website: campagape.net
Email: praiseGod@campagape.net

STAFF
Ryan Potts Director of Missions
Debbie Brock Administrative Assistant
Shaŕee Allen Financial Secretary
Chris Stewart Camp Director
Lindsey Williams Missions Associate
Angie Larson Camp Admin. Assistant
Baptist Center Office Hours
Monday—Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed Friday

OUR CHURCHES
Church Pastor
Antioch Melvin White The Baptist Center has been informed of three affordable minister get-away
Ball Play Matthew Harris opportunities. A weekend away would be a nice Pastor Appreciation gift for
Beech Springs Jerry Campbell
Benton First Dr. Robbie Speights
your pastor and his wife!
Benton Station Joel Jenkins 1. TBC Camps & Conference Centers - $29.00 / night Minister’s rate. For
Blue Ridge Temple details, go to www.tnbaptist.org, www.carsonsprings.org
Boanerges Charles Cheatham
Cedar Springs Leroy Elliott
1 (877) 704-6336, or www.lindenvalley.org. 1 (877) 354-6336.
Chestuee Gary Moats 2. Myrtle Beach Condos – at reduced rates. A week rents for as low as @
Conasauga River $600.00. For details, go to www.mbvacationcondo.com. At press time
Cookson Creek Rick Woody they still had a few open weeks in August, September and October.
Covenant Gary Higgins
Crossroads Dr. Richard Mason 3. Sheppards’ Haven of Rest Ministries is offering free retreats for
Delano Dr. John Powers ministry couples in Memphis on July 14-18 or July 21-24 (1st come/1st
Fairview serve basis). They have some free retreats at other locations during the
Friendship Dr. Steve Ross
Greasy Creek Cecil Williams rest of this year. Go to www.shorministries.com for details, or contact
Hiwassee Union Benny Thomas them by email at info@shorministries.com. No children are allowed.
Mountain Springs Homer Roberts
Mountain View Pete Morgan Cost: $233 or $253
Oak Grove Don Whitehead (depending on
Ocoee
accommodations) includes 2
Old Ocoee David Qualls
Pine Ridge Paul White nights lodging / 5 meals.
Pleasant Grove Larry Coleman R E T R E A T Register online
Rock Creek August 15-17, 2011 Ridgecrest at lifeway.com
Shady Springs Eddie Trentham
Shiloh Charlie Campbell
Smyrna Jimmy Parm Help us by updating your address when you move!
Springtown Terry Daniels If you are willing to receive a pdf version of The Broadcaster by
Welcome Valley David Bowers
Wetmore Ed Earl e-mail instead of a paper copy, send your name, current address
Zion David Peters and e-mail address to polkbaptist@bellsouth.net. THANKS!