A Publication of Three Rivers Baptist Association
The Volume No. 4 Issue 2
Current May—June 2016
Three Rivers Baptist Association 4305 Locust Hill Road Taylors, SC 29687 Mailing Address PO Box 215 Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (864)834-9635 Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 8:30 am—5:00 pm Friday 8:30 am—1:00 pm
... for His Mission and Glory In this issue…
Disaster Relief Ordination Council National Day of Prayer Criminal Justice Mentoring Outsmart the Scammers Pastor’s Meeting VBS Dates Greer Family Fest Camp LaVida Camp Marietta M-Fuge Ministry Partners TRBA Events Church News Birthdays
Salt Lake City 2016 Vision Tour May 16—18, 2016 Salt Lake City, Utah Travis Kerns, NAMB Missionary in Salt lake City, Utah and Larry Magruder, a former Mormon and now a Southern Baptist church planter in Utah, recently visited Three Rivers Baptist Association to share how God is at work in that beautiful state. Please pray for the mission team from Three Rivers that will be going to Salt Lake City in May to pray and explore opportunities for mission partnerships. Less than 3% of the residents of this area have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Pray that God will open our eyes and ears and hearts to the lostness and move us to respond with the good news of forgiveness and hope through Jesus.
Disaster Relief
You Have the Power to
Outsmart the Scammers
Interest Meeting for Rebuild Team
May 10, 2016 10:00 AM TRBA Mission Center
Pastors, Staff and Senior Adult Ministry Leaders
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 6:30 pm TRBA Mission Center A hot dog supper will be provided for those who register. Register by calling the TRBA office (864)834-9635 or at threeriversba.org. TRBA Ordination Council for
Andrew Mosteller of Fairview Baptist Church Tuesday, May 3, 2016 10:00 am TRBA Mission Center All TRBA pastors are encouraged to be present to assist in this special time in the life & ministry of Andrew Mosteller.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
WAKE UP AMERICA
“Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.” Isaiah 58: 1a
Mentor Training for Criminal Justice Involved Men & Women Saturday, May 14, 2016 8:30 am—11:00 am TRBA Mission Center Registration ends May 6, 2016. Register by contacting: Jimmy Batson (864)594-3403 or james.batson@ppp.sc.gov
MENTORING MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Incidents of fraud are on the rise and scammers’ tactics are becoming more complex. That’s why it’s important to educate yourself about fraud. And while no one is immune, there are steps you can take to Outsmart the Scammers. Join us for this presentation and learn important strategies to help protect you and the ones you love. We’ll share: • How to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter • Resources you can turn to in the event you or a loved one are targeted • Steps you can take now to help protect yourself and your loved ones Register by Monday, May 9, 2016 by calling the TRBA office (864)864-9635 or register online at threeriversba.org.
PASTORS MEETING May 26, 2016 10:00 am –6:00 pm Evangelical Institute of Greenville 700 N. Parker Road, Greenville, SC Cost: $20 (includes lunch) Looking for the program, book or sermon series that will turn your church around? What if the answer to revitalizing your church is…you? Join widely-known and highly regarded author and leadership guru, Dr. Aubrey Malphurs, for a day of focusing on how you can lead your church to revise its vision for the future. For more information contact Anna Richardson (864)242-4330 or arichardsongb@hotmail.com
Abner Creek Baptist Church June 26—30, 2016 6:30 pm—8:45 pm Apalache Baptist Church June 26-July 1, 2016 6:00 pm—8:30 pm Burnsview Baptist Church June 5-9, 2016 6:00 pm—8:30 pm Cleveland First Baptist Church July 17-22, 2016 6:00 pm—8:00 pm East Church July 25-27, 2016 6:00 pm—8:00 pm El Bethel Baptist Church June 5-9, 2016 6:30 pm—8:45 pm Fairview Baptist Church June 5-9, 2016 5:30 pm—8:30 pm Forestville Baptist Church July 24—28, 2016 6:00 pm—8:00 pm Dinner—5:00 pm
Friendship Baptist Church, Lyman August 1-5, 2016 6:00 pm—8:35 pm Gap Creek Baptist Church July 18—22, 2016 6:30 pm—8:30 pm First Baptist Church Gowensville July 10-13, 2016 Sun: 10:00 am—12:00 pm M-W: 6:30 pm—8:00 pm Greer First Baptist Church July 18-22, 2016 6:00 pm—8:30 pm Locust Hill Baptist Church June 12-16, 2016 6:30 pm—8:30 pm First Baptist Church Lyman June 12-16, 2016 6:00 pm—8:30 pm North Fork Baptist Church June 26—July 1, 2016 5:45 pm—8:45 pm Milford Baptist Church June 13-17, 2016 6:30 pm—8:30 pm
Mountain Creek Baptist Church June 20—24, 2016 6:00—9:00 pm New Liberty Baptist Church June 6-8, 2016 9:00 am—1:00 pm Pleasant Hill Baptist Church June 12-16, 2016 Renfrew Baptist Church July 10-14, 2016 Riverside Baptist Church June 13-17, 2016 6:00 pm—8:30 pm Slater Baptist Church June 20-24, 2016 5:00 pm—8:00 pm Taylors First Baptist Church June 13-17, 2016 9:00 am—12:00 Noon Trinity Way Baptist Church June 20—24, 2016 Victor Baptist Church June 12-16, 2016 6:30 pm—9:00 pm
Greer Family Fest 2016 May 6-7, 2016 Greer City Park FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGES! This two-day event features:
The Trustees of Camp Marietta are still working diligently toward bringing a recommendation to the executive committees. We will continue to update the executive meetings as we can throughout this process.
Creation Station: crafts with area churches Live music on the Main Stage Community Stage Davis Orthodontics KidsZone Greer CPW Food Court Over 150 vendors throughout the festival!
For times and events schedule, visit: greerchamber.com/events/greer-family-fest.
2016 Summer Camp Registration opens March 1, 2016
www.camplavida.org
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Campers from M-Fuge Camps at North Greenville University will be serving at mission sites in our area during June and July. Contact Tom Capps at TRBA if you would like to have a team serve with your church this summer.
Ministry Partners Support Associational Missions March Abner Creek $ 225.38 Airport $ Apalache $ 1,320.78 Belvue $ 50.00 Berea First $ 1,507.66 Betania $ Blue Ridge $ 380.37 Burnsview $ Cambodian Church $ 30.00 Camp Creek $ 200.00 Clearview $ 416.67 Cleveland First $ 175.00 Cox Chapel $ 184.24 Cross Plains $ 150.00 Cross Roads $ Double Springs $ 1,350.00 Duncan First $ 531.12 East Church $ 600.00 Ebenezer Welcome $ 355.23 Echo Hills $ 150.00 El Bethel $ 250.00 Enoree $ Fairview $ 1,994.45 First Korean $ 150.00 Foothills $ 350.00 Forestville $ 900.00 Freedom Fellowship $ 300.00 Friendship/Greer $ 300.00 Friendship/Marietta $ 100.00 Gap Creek $ 272.24 Gowensville $ 1,524.18 Grace $ 309.62 Grace Place $ Greer First $ Groveland $ 225.00 Heritage Chapel $ 108.75 Highland $ 89.58 Hillcrest $ His Vineyard $ 1,000.00 Holly Springs $ 1,666.66 Lake Cooley $ Latigo $ Lifesong $ Lima $ 50.00 Living Grace $ Locust Hill $ 1,282.02
April $ 263.55 $ $ 1,209.55 $ 50.00 $ 1,849.83 $ 400.00 $ 237.57 $ 2,757.70 $ 30.00 $ $ 416.67 $ 175.00 $ 225.86 $ 150.00 $ $ 675.00 $ 637.90 $ $ 321.77 $ 50.00 $ 250.00 $ 750.00 $ 1,951.35 $ 150.00 $ $ 900.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 $ 100.00 $ 263.63 $ 1,420.07 $ 112.20 $ $ 500.00 $ $ 142.98 $ 119.45 $ $ 1,000.00 $ $ 337.50 $ $ $ 50.00 $ $ 1,262.16
YTD $ 1,537.42 $ $ 5,302.05 $ 100.00 $ 6,248.83 $ 400.00 $ 830.34 $ 4,263.08 $ 120.00 $ 200.00 $ 1,666.68 $ 700.00 $ 789.60 $ 600.00 $ 416.67 $ 2,700.00 $ 2,531.93 $ 800.00 $ 2,158.11 $ 200.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 750.00 $ 8,212.26 $ 600.00 $ 700.00 $ 3,275.71 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 400.00 $ 1,403.19 $ 7,258.72 $ 679.30 $ $ 500.00 $ 225.00 $ 474.48 $ 437.81 $ $ 4,860.74 $ 3,293.33 $ 1,616.66 $ $ $ 200.00 $ $ 5,697.18
Lyman First Manatial De Vida Marietta First Milford Mount Pleasant Mountain Creek Mountain Hill Mount Lebanon New Liberty North Fork Northwest Northwood Old Fashioned Oneal Pebble Creek Pelham First People's Pleasant Grove Pleasant Hill Providence Reedy River Reidville Renfrew Riverside Rock Springs Second Shiloh Slater Southside St. Johns Taylors First The Church at Cherrydale The Church at Greer Station Tigerville TR First Trinity Way Tyger Victor Walnut Grove Washington Total
March $ 350.00 $ 60.00 $ 1,916.69 $ $ 150.00 $ 1,080.00 $ 100.00 $ 350.00 $ $ $ $ 104.75 $ $ 150.00 $ $ 484.16 $ 625.00 $ 150.00 $ 500.00 $ $ 1,203.48 $ 280.00 $ 50.00 $ $ $ 66.00 $ 280.47 $ 494.13 $ $ 100.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 100.00 $ 141.93 $ 132.69 $ 344.47 $ 100.00 $ $ 284.74 $ 250.00 $ 833.00 $30,930.46
April $ 350.00 $ 60.00 $ 1,899.82 $ $ 75.00 $ 1,218.00 $ 100.00 $ $ $ $ $ 102.69 $ $ 150.00 $ 889.68 $ $ $ 150.00 $ $ $ 716.07 $ 612.00 $ 50.00 $ $ $ 66.00 $ 289.17 $ $ $ 100.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 100.00 $ 474.93 $ 149.85 $ 310.12 $ 100.00 $ 786.61 $ 576.24 $ 250.00 $ 833.00 $ 31,518.92
YTD $ 1,400.00 $ 290.00 $ 7,457.74 $ 560.55 $ 375.00 $ 4,331.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,550.00 $ 458.72 $ 75.00 $ 1,080.84 $ 549.88 $ $ 450.00 $ 1,789.21 $ 1,549.47 $ 625.00 $ 450.00 $ 750.00 $ $ 3,459.09 $ 1,266.00 $ 200.00 $ $ $ 182.00 $ 1,219.29 $ 576.07 $ $ 640.00 $ 7,000.00 $ 400.00 $ 1,314.04 $ 621.69 $ 1,287.99 $ 400.00 $ 1,679.41 $ 1,351.31 $ 1,000.00 $ 3,332.00 $ 125,720.39
TRBA Events
TRBA Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt March 18, 2016
TRBA Spanish Classes Winter Session Celebration
World’s Greatest Assistants are TRBA Ministry Assistants! TRBA Ministry Assistant’s Appreciation Luncheon
TRBA WMU 2016-2017 Leadership Team
Every Believer A Witness Pastor Training
TRBA Prayer Conference with Daniel Henderson
TRBA Associational Bible Drills Taylors First Baptist Church
Art of Evangelism Workshop Fairview Baptist Church
Church News Mrs. Pam Barnette, Ministry Assistant at Fairview Baptist Church, retired on March 31, 2016 after serving 20 + years. Thank you Pam for your faithful service. We will miss you! Fairview Baptist Church— welcomes Karen Stroud as Lead Pastor/Administrator Ministry Assistant and Melanie Hipp as receptionist.
Airport Baptist Church—welcomes Rev. Mark Lawing as new Pastor.
Greer First Baptist Church—welcomes Dr. Doug Mize as their new Interim Pastor. Doug and his family began serving April 17, 2016.
TRBA Staff
Dr. Randy Bradley Director of Missions randy@threeriversba.org
Rev. Tom Capps Mission Ministries Director tom@threeriversba.org
Mrs. Denise Sudduth Administrative Assistant denise@threeriversba.org
Ms. Paige Andrews Ministry Assistant paige@threeriversba.org Visit us at: www.threeriversba.org
May 2016 1 Travis Dix 3 Kimberly Wright 3 Wayne Lovett 8 Michele Johnson 13 Scott Holtzclaw 14 Traci Harrison 15 Tony Bowen 16 Paige Andrews 17 Karla Hensler 21 Travis Henson 22 Roger Gilreath 25 Mark Cannon 27 Daryl Hopkins June 2016 1 Patty Miller 4 Scott Ogle 6 Jeremy Thompson 8 Michael Hux
Mt. Lebanon Gap Creek Second Pleasant Grove Marietta First Locust Hill Forestville TRBA Washington Washington Holly Springs Lake Cooley Taylors First
Fairview Abner Creek Taylors First Fairview
TRBA has 3 Ministry Party Trailers available for our churches to use for the purpose of evangelism. Reserve a Ministry Party Trailer Now! To view our trailers, go to www.threeriversba.org.
More Dates to Remember... May 8 ·························· Mother’s Day May 21 ························ Armed Forces Day May 30 ························ Memorial Day June 12-13 ··················· WMU Annual Meeting June 14 ······················· Flag Day June 14-15 ·················· SBC Annual Meeting June 19 ······················· Father’s Day
TRBA Annual Meeting Sunday, October 2, 2016
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