Spring 2019
Volume 29, Issue 1
Regional Gatherings Celebrate CBF Florida Missions By Ray Johnson Florida’s Cooperative Baptists have much to celebrate, and in both January and May they did just that. Gathering at Bayshore Baptist Church in Tampa on Sunday evening, January 27, about 120 Fellowship Baptists from St. Petersburg, Tampa, Lakeland, and Palm Harbor braved torrential rains to enjoy a Cuban-themed supper, sing, worship, and honor the memory of Bud Strawn as one who represented the spirit of CBF Florida. That celebration was followed up in May when another 50 people —coming from Orlando, Deltona, DeLand, Vero Beach, and Daytona Beach—were hosted for lunch and worship by New Hope Baptist Church in Deltona. CBF Florida’s relationship with New Hope Baptist Church is the direct result of the participation of the church’s pastor, Rev. William Bradley, in the DeLand area Peer Learning Group. The two regional events convened with the theme, “Seeking Transformation.” In Tampa, Wanda Kidd and Taisha Seabolt from CBF Global’s programs, Student.Church and Student.Go, shared how those programs for undergraduate and graduate students transform the students who spend a summer or a semester interning at a mission site or at a CBF church. In Deltona, Natasha Nedrick (CBF’s global missions project specialist) shared how churches are shaped and transformed through mission engagement and advocacy. Particularly, she noted CBF’s Pan-African Koinonia, one of “CBF’s many proactive initiatives that work diligently in the fight for racial justice and reconciliation both locally (within the Americas) and globally.” Testimonies of transformed lives and communities were given during worship at both Tampa and Deltona. In Tampa, Rachel Gunter Shapard and Ray Johnson revealed how CBF Florida mission work has brought light into the world, noting especially Touching Miami with Love, disaster response work in Florida’s Panhandle and Puerto Rico, and the work of Missy Angalla and Karen Alford in Uganda. In Tampa, Missy and Karen shared via video, but in Deltona, they were present to talk about the refugees
whose lives are being powerfully and positively changed. One of the greatest catalysts for transforming a human life is another human whose life has been transformed. CBF Florida has been blessed across the years with an abundance of such catalysts, and four of those persons were celebrated in Tampa and Deltona. As already noted, Bud Strawn’s legacy was honored in Tampa. In Deltona, the legacy of Ouida Wyatt was remembered with joy and thanksgiving. Also in Deltona, two recipients of the 2019 Findley and Louvenia Edge Award for Leadership in Christian Education were recognized: Dick Atkins, a member of Church on the Drive whom Nurturing Faith has dubbed the world’s most prepared Sunday School teacher, and Mitchell Reddish, a member of New Covenant Baptist Church in DeLand and the O. Lafayette Walker Professor of Christian Studies at Stetson University. Regional celebrations are planned for 2019 in the Panhandle and in south Florida. The regional celebrations are designed to promote fellowship with nearby Cooperative Baptists, celebrate the mission contributions of CBF churches and field personnel, and recognize the ways in which Florida’s Cooperative Baptists are transforming the world.
Inaugural Spirit of CBF Florida Awards Presented Post-Humously to Bud Strawn & Ouida Wyatt The Spirit of the CBF of Florida Award recognizes an individual or an organization that radiates the mission, vision, and values of Florida’s Cooperative Baptists. Our mission is defined by service. We serve individuals and local churches in their respective calling to be the presence of Jesus. Our vision is more like Jesus taught us the world should be, a kingdom of God upon earth as it is in heaven. We value missions, the good words and good deeds of good people to demonstrate and incarnate the
Bud Strawn’s wife, Pat (center), along with members of his family, receive the Inaugural Spirit of CBF Florida Award for the Tampa Bay Region on Bud’s behalf at the regional CBF Florida gathering at Bayshore Baptist in January.
redemptive, liberating work of Jesus, in Florida and around the world. In our 25+ years as an organization, CBF Florida and its membership have been blessed to know and to serve with extraordinary followers of Jesus. Bud Strawn and Ouida Wyatt were two truly genuine saints of God. Both of them were treasured members of our Cooperative Baptist family in Florida. They exemplified our vision and values, and lived our mission of being Christ’s presence. Although we regret that the inauguration of this award came too late to present to Bud and Ouida in person, we simply could not neglect to honor these good people and their good work among us post-humously. Both Ouida and Bud loved people— all people. We can’t imagine a more genuine reflection of the spirit of CBF Florida than our unconditional love for all of God’s children. We are honored and deeply joyful to present the Inaugural Spirit of CBF
Members of FBC Vero Beach and Ouida Wyatt’s daughter, Robin Wyatt Anderson (center), receive the Inaugural Spirit of CBF Florida Award for the East Central Region, honoring Wyatt post-humously at the regional CBF Florida meeting in Deltona on May 11.
Florida award for the Tampa Bay Region to the church (First Baptist St. Petersburg) and family members of Bud Strawn, and the Inaugural Spirit of CBF Award for the East Central Region to the church (First Baptist Vero Beach) and family members of Ouida Wyatt.
Edge Christian Education Leadership Award
Dick Atkins (center), pictured with family and friends from Church on the Drive in Orlando, at CBF Florida’s regional gathering in DeLand on May 11.
The Findley and Louvenia Edge Award is offered annually by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Florida to recognize an individual’s leadership in Christian education. Dr. Edge taught at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky from 1947-1987 where he inspired countless students. When he retired, Dr. Edge and Louvenia moved to Florida where they were members of College Park Baptist Church in Orlando. Dr. and Mrs. Edge taught Sunday School classes, developed vibrant deacon ministries, and advocated for a biblically literate, theologically sound, and gifts-based lay movement.
The Edge Award seeks to recognize an individual who embodies the passion of Dr. and Mrs. Edge for Christian education, their vision for a well-equipped and active laity, and their dedication to and love of the local church. This year, the awards committee chose to name two people as recipients of the Edge Award: Richard Atkins, Deacon, Sunday school teacher and lay leader at Church on the Drive in Orlando, and Dr. Mitchell Reddish, O.L. Professor of Christian Studies and Chair of Religious Studies at Stetson University in DeLand. We are grateful for such beautiful examples of Christian education leadership!
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Dr. Mitchell Reddish
Amani Sasa: Peace Now by Missy Ward Angalla
Missy Ward Angalla (left) with husband, Francis, and CBF Global’s, Natasha Nedrick, at CBF Florida’s Regional Meeting in Deltona on May 11.
Ten years ago, God gave me a dream to begin a trauma healing and rehabilitation program for refugee women in an area where there was not one. Since then, your support has made possible the opening of the first holistic women’s shelter for refugee women in Uganda, serving more than 100 women and children, providing school scholarships for more than 20 refugee children, and giving hundreds of families access to emergency assistance, support services, and counseling.
Now God has blessed us with a crucial opportunity for expansion! In August 2019, we will be moving from Refuge and Hope’s campus, where we have been for 6 years, to our own campus in order to expand our holistic healing programs to fully include the following: young women who are pregnant, new moms, single moms, widows, and young men at risk. This expansion will be in addition to our ongoing programs -- providing emergency services to refugees in crisis, a shelter where refugees can heal and experience transformation, plus group therapy, support groups, counseling, and school scholarships for vulnerable refugee children.
To accomplish this ambitious step, a group of our supporters have formed a new U.S.-based nonprofit, Amani Sasa, Inc., to raise support for and give guidance to our ministry. CBF is blessing our new non-profit by continuing the critical support I receive as one of CBF’s field personnel. The raising of all other funds for our ministry’s programs and logistics will be the responsibility of Amani Sasa’s board and staff. We have to raise an additional $60,000 each year to sustain and expand the ministry God has given us. Please join us in prayer as we make this transition and check in for updates and ways you can support us at: www.amanisasa.org.
Remembering Joe and Sarah Johnson by Carolyn Anderson Joe and Sarah Johnson’s story together began in 1938 when, as children, they arrived as new residents at the Florida Baptist Children’s Home.They became friends, then high school sweethearts. They both attended and graduated from Stetson University and then got married in 1949. They were employed by the Florida Baptist Children’s Home after graduation and were relied on at the highest levels. Six years after Joe passed away in 1999, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast; Sarah volunteered to go with her church’s co-pastors,Tom and Joyce Cleary, to help CBF Florida’s Disaster Relief Team. Joyce Cleary said that Sarah’s enthusiasm impressed others in the group. At the
end of the week, she was recognized for being the oldest and best volunteer of the week. Joyce recently said, “I was blessed to have known Sarah and to have worked with her for a few short years of my life. I will never forget her dedication to every task and her devotion to our Lord.” Tim Sizemore, her pastor at the time of her death, shared that Sarah was a missionary Christian promoting missions, organizing local work, and sometimes disappearing for a few days to make personal deliveries to one of CBF Florida’s ministries. In her last years she would read to her neighbors in the retirement residence where she lived.
were the best kind of Christians and Baptists . . . they loved the Lord, the local church and the best ways that Baptist do missions. They were deeply committed to and involved with the formation of CBF Florida. Their bequest to CBF Florida is another of many ways that their humble generosity continues to strengthen the work of the Kingdom and to illustrate their faithful stewardship.” We celebrate Joe and Sarah, faithful servants who understood how to continue helping the work of God even after their lives on earth have ended. For the full version of the article, go to: www.floridacbf.org/blog.
Craig Sherouse, Joe and Sarah’s pastor at Lakeside Baptist Church, shared these remarks: “Joe and Sarah
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Pat Herold joined the CBF Florida staff team as Financial Secretary in 2010, and concluded her time in the office in February of 2019. She often remarked that working at CBF Florida was the best job she had ever had, mostly because she loved the people in our fellowship. Here are some quotes from those who loved her too:
Pat Herold (left) with Melissa Rodriguez at CBF Florida’s 2018 Spring Celebration.
Hellos and Goodbyes
Although Pat is retired, we still see her often when she stops by to help count checks and share a story or two about her Hollywood screenwriter son or her chihuahuas. I am grateful for Pat’s nine years of fun, faithful service. —Dr. Ray Johnson, CBF Florida Coordinator The CBF Florida office is not the same without Pat’s charming personality and laughter. I wish her many blessings in this new chapter of life. —Melissa Rodriguez, CBF Florida Administrative Assistant The Director of Stetson University’s Baptist Collegiate Fellowship (BCF), Rachel Jeyaseelan, is concluding her leadership of the organization in May of 2019 after 6+ years of service. Hear these words from some of Rachel Jeyaseelan’s biggest fans:
CBF Florida is grateful for Rachel’s passion for student ministry and the hard work ethic she brought to the task of working with students, but we are especially thankful for the care and effort she put into building relationships that transform. —Rev. Rachel Gunter Shapard, Associate Coordinator of CBF Florida Rachel Jayaseelan impressed me from the moment I met her. She was joyful. She loved people. Rachel quickly earned the respect and affection of students. She became a counselor and confidant to many. Rachel has been such an effective leader that BCF will continue to be strong at Stetson University. —Bob Mulkey, Pastor of New Covenant Baptist Church
Rachel Jeyaseelan (center), outgoing BCF Director, with Stetson students.
Rachel truly reflects the love, patience and grace of God in all aspects of her life. Her love for others is deeply consistent and is an overflowing of the love she has for God. —Alexis Guyton, Stetson Class of 2017 We were all blessed to have Rachel as our director. Though we will miss her love, encouragement, and brownies, we as a Council are excited to carry on her legacy of openness, acceptance, and sloths. —BCF 2019-2020 Student Council CBF Florida and Stetson Baptist Collegiate Fellowship are honored to announce that Stetson chaplain, Christy Correll-Hughes, will begin the position of Stetson BCF Director on June 1, 2019. Christy is an ordained Baptist Minister. She holds a BA in Religious Education from Gardner-Webb University and a Masters of Divinity from George W. Truett Seminary at Baylor University. Welcome Rev. Correll-Hughes!
Pivot Miami is a learning immersion experience for lay leaders of all ages that includes six studies exploring God’s mission in the world ahead of four days of cultural acquisition and reflection among the many and varied cultures represented in Miami, Florida. We will explore multiple Miami neighborhoods with a focus on their community assets. The trip organizers are CBF Florida and CBF Georgia, alongside our local hosts, Touching Miami with Love. This mission development event challenges thoughts and beliefs about God’s mission in the world and our role in that mission. The registration deadline is August 30, 2019. The cost is $800 + transportation if staying one person/room. The trip cost decreases with 2–4 persons/room. A deposit of $150.00 (nonrefundable) is required to secure your spot. All trip participants will need to do the following by August 30, 2019: 1) pay the deposit, 2) submit the online registration form. Due to ground transportation and lodging constraints in Miami, we can only take 25 participants, so sign up today to secure your spot: http://www.floridacbf.org/events.
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COMING TO AN AREA NEAR YOU: CBF FLORIDA REGIONAL CELEBRATION
You are invited! The Florida State Meeting at CBF General Assembly will be held on Thursday, June 20, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. in East Meeting Room L on the 3rd floor of the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. If you are attending General Assembly, please make plans to join us.
Watch www.floridacbf.org and our weekly e-newsletter for more information on upcoming regional CBF Florida celebrations in the Panhandle and South Florida. We are coming to an area near you and we hope you can be present to celebrate the work of the Spirit through our statewide network of Cooperative Baptists!
Danny Prada and Heartway Church Danny Prada, the founding pastor of HeartWay Church in Davie, will be commissioned as CBF Florida’s newest church starter during CBF’s General Assembly meeting in Birmingham, June 19-21. Prada’s spiritual journey took him to Southern Seminary in Louisville, where he earned his M.Div., then back to south Florida, where he served on the staff of Potential Church, one of south Florida’s largest churches, before launching Heartway Church a little more than three years ago. It was Prada’s captivity to the love of God revealed in the person of Jesus that compelled him to lead HeartWay to “be a place of healing and restoration for those who are broken…. [to be] a home for the spiritually curious and a safe place for those who have questions.” In fact, church members are encouraged to ask their hard questions about following Jesus. His messages are often focused upon some of those very questions that plague evangelicals today. Prada, who is currently enrolled in Fuller Theological Seminary’s D.Min. program, is a sensitive student of the cultures of south Florida as he leads the church to embody the teaching of Jesus in that context. He emphasizes for the church and practices for himself the
contemplative life in order to follow Christ in fast-paced Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Prada has elevated both ecumenical and interfaith dialogue as a way for the church to be relevant in Florida’s most diverse region. (Check out HeartWay’s podcast of Prada’s interview with a Muslim imam during the church’s January 21 worship service.) Likewise, Prada’s five years as a chaplain in a homeless shelter created in him a passion for justice initiatives that he has imparted to HeartWay. Heartway is a fully-inclusive community that does not discriminate based on gender, religious background or sexual orientation. The church celebrates its theological diversity. Prada says, “Some of us are traditional; some are not. Some of us love the church; some have been burned. Some of us are seekers; others of us are fully-committed followers. . . . Our heart is not to enforce dogma, but to enable dialogue. Ultimately, we see Christianity not as a system of beliefs, but as a way of life.” On becoming a CBF Florida and CBF Global fellowship, Prada said, “Our community was drawn to CBF by the open-mindedness of its churches. We also believe there is something beautiful about being a part of a movement much larger than ourselves. We look forward to being a part of a denomi-network that values diversity and seeks to partner together for the common good.” People can find HeartWay Church on all social media platforms by searching its name, and can find its website at heartwaychurch.com. The Sunday messages are podcast weekly and can be found on both Podbean and iTunes.
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A Conversation with Tiffany Burch CBF FLORIDA MINISTERIAL SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT AT MCAFEE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 1. WHY COOPERATIVE BAPTISTS? Before coming to seminary I had no knowledge about the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. I began attending McAfee School of Theology in the spring of 2017. The first time I heard about the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship was from my professor, Dr. Daniel Vestal. I did some research and I was amazed at the work and ministry that is happening through the organization and the invitations available for seminary students to take part. I think it is amazing that CBF wants young Baptists leaders to experience not just seminary, but GOD!
2. WHO WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN YOUR BEING CALLED INTO CHRISTIAN MINISTRY? Like most people say, “I grew up in the church.” Ministry came naturally for me. I did not realize until seminary that every time I encouraged someone or shared Gods’ word, I was ministering. I cannot pinpoint just one person who has been instrumental to me because there are so many! I continue to be inspired by so many I encounter, from the person on the corner struggling with homelessness, to the professors in the classroom, as well as the ministers to whom I listen. I did have amazing grandparents that kept me in church and in God’s Word. When it came down to attending seminary, they did not hold me back—instead they encouraged and pushed me to learn more about God.
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3. WHAT IS IT ABOUT YOUR HOME CHURCH THAT HELPS YOU HEAR GOD? When I moved from Florida to Georgia, worship was very different. My parents moved us to a small town and therefore we went to a small church where the worship, hymns and prayers were amazing! When revival season came around, I was always so excited. What I saw through my home church was wisdom and spiritual connection. I saw a group of people who did not have much seminary background, if any, but they worshiped the Lord with such freedom! I saw God through the hymns, through the laying of hands and anointing of the oil, through the fellowship and the mission work. I embraced that and found the inspiration to step out in faith and learn more about God.
4. WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR MINISTRY WHEN YOU FINISH YOUR DEGREE? I am working on a dual degree. I will receive my Master of Divinity with a focus on Spiritual Care and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health. My plans are to preach throughout the world on certain topics that are dear to my heart. I also plan to open a counseling
ministry for youth and young adults, and as I grow, I do believe my vision for ministry will grow as well. The best is yet come!
5. WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF SEMINARY/CONTINUING EDUCATION? Growth and learning are large aspects of seminary, which is hard because you have to be openminded. Seminary will challenge you, but the best part about it is, you are not alone! You take a spiritual journey with some of the greatest people on earth! You develop relationships and bonds that will last a lifetime.
6. IF YOU COULD GIVE ANY ADVICE TO SOMEONE WHO IS CONSIDERING SEMINARY/ CONTINUING EDUCATION, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY? My advice is to pray and seek God! Seminary is not for everyone. It will challenge you to step outside your comfort zone, and what you thought about God, or thought you understood about the Bible and church, was really only a glimpse of the larger picture.
TRAVEL GRANTS TO ATTEND CBF EVENTS If you would like to attend a CBF Florida or CBF Global event such as General Assembly, Pivot Miami, Churchworks or Advocacy in Action, you can apply to receive a travel assistance grant through CBF Florida. For more information or to fill out the application for a travel grant, go to: www.floridacbf.org/travel-assistance-grants.
2019 Officers and Representative Assembly Members
OFFICERS Amy Bock, Moderator Evan Rees, Moderator-Elect
2018 UNDESIGNATED CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS
Christi Matteson, Treasurer Rachel Jeyaseelan, Secretary Kevin Collison, Nominating Committee Chairperson Tammy Snyder, Past Moderator
REPRESENTATIVES PANHANDLE Clint Akins Paula Carroll Martha Creel Howard Rhodes
NORTHEAST Brenda Cohen James Crutchfield Janelle Ganey Ron Rowe Kevin Smith Greg Warner
EAST CENTRAL Gail Davidson Julius Francis Christy Correll-Hughes Bob Mulkey Linda Pigott James Shoopman
WEST CENTRAL Jan Bryant Nick Dawson Aimee Hobbs Paula James Sara Rice Tim Sizemore
SOUTH Ellen Burnette
BAYSHORE BAPTIST CHURCH, TAMPA BEACON HILL FELLOWSHIP, LAKELAND BLUEWATER COMMUNITY CHURCH, NICEVILLE CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH, DAYTONA BEACH CHRIST JOURNEY CHURCH, CORAL GABLES CHURCH OF THE BEATITUDES, ST. PETERSBURG CHURCH ON THE DRIVE, ORLANDO CITYGATE MINISTRIES, FORT MYERS DEERMEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH, JACKSONVILLE EAST HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, TALLAHASSEE EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH, MONTICELLO EMMANUEL COMMUNITY CHURCH, PALM HARBOR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, COCOA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, DELAND FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, GAINESVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, PENSACOLA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, ST. PETERSBURG FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, VERO BEACH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, TALLAHASSEE FIRST BAPTIST MISSIONARY CHURCH OF OAKLEAF, ORANGE PARK HAMMOCK COMMUNITY CHURCH, PALM COAST HENDRICKS AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH, JACKSONVILLE IGLESIA BAUTISTA SARON, MIAMI ISLAND VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH, ORANGE PARK LA PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA HISPANA DE DELTONA, DELTONA NEW COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH, DELAND NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, PORT ORANGE NORTH STUART BAPTIST CHURCH, STUART OCALA PALMS WORSHIP COMMUNITY, OCALA PARKVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH, GAINESVILLE REDEEMING CHURCH, ST. PETERSBURG RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH, JACKSONVILLE SOUTH VENICE BAPTIST CHURCH, VENICE TALLAHASSEE FELLOWSHIP, TALLAHASSEE THE CHURCH AT VILANO, ST. AUGUSTINE THE WELL AT SPRINGFIELD, JACKSONVILLE
$14,510.21 $5,884.46 $5,412.35 $9,311.65 $9,250.00 $701.00 $26,642.68 $700.00 $722.00 $8,246.11 $4,609.41 $147.00 $4,562.50 $2,263.65 $3,516.73 $978.59 $13,875.00 $8,782.89 $27,957.94 $1,190.00
TOTAL CHURCH DONATIONS (UNDESIGNATED)
$191,123.54
$1,000.00 $7,641.58 $245.00 $10,496.66 $210.00 $4,200.00 $350.00 $9,072.93 $100.00 $2,049.60 $140.00 $840.00 $3,239.00 $600.00 $474.60 $1,200.00
Steven Reed Mari Carmen Roca
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MINISTERIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE We are now collecting applications for CBF Florida’s Ministerial Scholarships, established through the vision and generosity of Lucy Smith. Applicants should be participating members of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Florida, 18 years of age or older and should be able to demonstrate a genuine financial need.
CBF FL FINANCIAL REPORT January 1 – April 30, 2019
Rev. Teruco Tynes, CBF Florida Ministerial Scholarship recipient, on graduation day for McAfee School of Theology this spring.
2019 First Issue Volume 29 - Number 1 Contact CBF Florida at: P. O. Box 2556 Lakeland. FL 33806-2556 217 Hillcrest Street Lakeland, FL 33815 Toll-free: 888•241•2233 contact@floridacbf.org www.floridacbf.org
Staff Ray Johnson Coordinator Rachel Gunter Shapard Associate Coordinator Melissa Rodriguez Administrative Assistant
Please submit all applications online at www.floridacbf.org/ministerial- studentscholarships. Scholarship applications for the fall semester must be completed by July 1, 2019. Applicants for the spring semester need to turn in their applications by December 1, 2019. For more information on the scholarship, email Rachel (rshapard12@floridacbf.org) or Ray (rjohnson01@floridacbf.org) or call the CBF Florida office at 1-888-241-2233.
INCOME Budget Receipts—Individuals $18,365.16 Budget Receipts—Churches 52,003.40 Organizations & Partners 2,381.56 Grants 14,492.96 Estate Gifts 116,788.48 Event Income 4,286.00 CBF FL Foundation Income 18,391.68 Annual Missions Offering 16,946.98 TOTAL INCOME $243,656.22
EXPENSES Ministiries and Missions $29,419.56 Personnel 79,609.24 Operations 19,167.86 TOTAL EXPENSES $128,196.66
NET INCOME
$94,537.60
Thanks for the Gifts Carolyn Strange in memory of James Strange
Ramona Rynolds in memory of Ouida Wyatt
Winifred Sams in memory of Horace Sams
Amelia Paulk in memory of Felix Zeigler
Ray Johnson in memory of Ouida Wyatt
Linda Pigott in memory of Joe Pigott
Bill Gunter in honor of Rachel G. Shapard
Ray Johnson in memory of Phoebe Delmarter
Ray Johnson in memory of John Pelham
Rebecca Dier Hart in honor of Patricia Dier
Gail Davidson in honor of Richard Atkins
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Florida Fellowship News is published by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Florida, Ray Johnson, Coordinator. P. O. Box 2556, Lakeland, FL 33806-2556. Postage paid at Jacksonville, Fla. Phone (863) 682-6802. Toll free (888) 241-2233. Fax (863) 683-5797. CBF-Florida’s e-mail address is contact@floridacbf.org; Web address is www.floridacbf.org. Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Foundation Of Florida, Inc., Lakeland, FL. Registration Number: CH19014, Expiration Date: 8/24/2016. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE: 1-800-435-7352. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.