Mobile Baptist Association

MBA NEWS ALERTS:

• READ THROUGH THE BIBLE DAY FEBRUARY 3 - 4

• BI-VOCATIONAL MINISTERS AND WIVES FELLOWSHIP FEBRUARY 3

• UNDERSTANDING TODAY’S RELIGIOUS GROUPS AND SPIRITUALITY FEBRUARY 6

• MARDI GRAS OUTREACH TRAINING FEBRUARY 7

• WHAT I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SUNDAY SCHOOL FEBRUARY 9 

• AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR FEBRUARY 15

• NOTE FROM IMB REPRESENTATIVE IN TURKEY ABOUT SEVEN CHURCHES TOUR IN TURKEY MAY 21-30, 2012

• KEEPING SUPER BOWL CHURCH EVENTS COMPLIANT

• COUNTER-TOP STOVE NEEDED AT IMC

• AM/PM CARE TEAM LEADER NEEDED

• YAMAHA ELECTONE ORGAN AVAILABLE

• 80’s AND 90’s CHOIR ANTHEM ARRANGEMENTS AVAILABLE

Read Through the Bible Day February 3 - 4

Join the Dauphin Island Baptist Church community Friday, February 3, 9:00 a.m. - Saturday, February 4 at 9:00 a.m. as we hold a 24 hr. Public Reading of the Bible. Help us demonstrate our Love for God’s Word and its Power in our Lives. We are especially asking brothers and sisters from the local INTERNATIONAL MBA community to participate by reading the Scriptures in their own languages during this time. Reading will take place in 15 Minute segments. Please contact Pastor Chris to volunteer (251) 767-6185, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Bi-vocational Ministers and Wives Fellowship February 3

The next meeting of the Bi-vocational Ministers and Wives Fellowship is Friday, February 3, 6:30 p.m. at Morrison's Cafeteria at Springdale Mall. Meals start at $4.99.

Understanding Today’s Religious Groups and Spirituality February 6

Understanding Today’s Religious Groups and Spirituality

February 6

10:30 a.m. - Government Street Baptist Church

and again at

6:30 p.m. at the MBA office

 

This conference is an overview of popular books, television programs, internet exposure and religious groups that are impacting people in an unhealthy way today. Leaders have a responsibility to know what’s happening in their world and protect those they serve. This conference is designed for pastors, church staff, and lay people. State missionary Rick Ellison will lead this conference. Pre-registration is required by visiting www.mobilebaptists.org, or by contacting the MBA office no later than Wednesday, February 1.

Mardi Gras Outreach Training February 7

Mardi Gras Outreach Training

 

February 7, 2012
6:00 PM
MBA Office

Topics will include how to share your faith using:

· Balloons

· Face Painting

· Illusions

· Evangelism Bracelets

· Other approaches we have seen work each year

The training will be led by Charles Gibbs, pastor of West Mobile Baptist Church.

Come enjoy this fun time of training for this unique evangelistic opportunity!

On February 21, Mardi Gras Day, those involved in the Mardi Gras Outreach will meet at 8:30 a.m. at

the International Ministries Center (605 Texas Place), and ride a shuttle over to the ministry site.

Pre-register for this unique opportunity at www.mobilebaptists.org or by contacting the MBA office.

What I’ve Always Wanted to Know About Sunday School February 9

What I’ve Always Wanted to Know About Sunday School

February 9 * 6:30 p.m.

MBA office

This conference is highly interactive and contains information aimed at helping your Sunday School leaders accomplish their goals. State missionary Daniel Edmonds will lead this conference. Pre-registration is required by visiting www.mobilebaptists.org, or by contacting the MBA office no later than Monday, February 6.

African Children’s Choir February 15

The African Children’s Choir (AfricanChildrensChoir.com) will be at FBC Satsuma on February 15, 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and a Love Offering will be taken.

Note from IMB Representative in Turkey about Seven Churches Tour in Turkey May 21-30, 2012

Dear Mobile Baptist Association,

Come over here and HELP us! Greetings in the name of the Lord from your IMB team located in Turkey.  We need your help in sharing the Gospel among the unreached people of Turkey. I am very pleased that the Mobile Baptist Association is planning a trip May 21-30 to come and work alongside us.

Your DOM, Dr. Thomas Wright, can share more information and details with you, but I ask that you would prayerfully consider helping collect the $3,000 total expense to send a representative from your church.  Turkey is a wonderful place to experience mission work among Muslims, and also a great historical place to visit the seven churches of the Revelation. Come and experience one of the most unreached countries in the world, and at the same time walk in the footsteps of The Apostles John and Paul. It will be ten days you will never forget, and one that will build excitement about future mission work here and among Muslims in Mobile.

People who have never heard the Gospel are waiting to hear from you. Won't you prayerfully consider coming to share with them?

In Christ,

K.T.*
*Name withheld for security reasons.

Keeping Super Bowl Church Events Compliant

This year is one of the first in history that churches are preparing for Super Bowl® parties without fear of penalties and interference from the NFL for copyright infringement. Even so, it’s vital that church leaders follow important guidelines to stay inside the playing field and make sure they avoid legal risks of infringement.

Important Guidelines:

• Churchs must show the game live on equipment they use in the course of ministry at their premises. Recordings of the show are not permitted.
• Churches cannot charge admission for the party. The NFL has stated, however, that churches may take up a donation to defray the cost of the event.
• It is advisable for churchesto call the event a "Big Game Party" rather than a "Super Bowl Party"as both the "NFL" and "Super Bowl" are trademarked and protected intellectual property.

Here’s a short list of terms that the NFL holds trademarks to (so refrain from using them!):

• Super Bowl

• Super Sunday
• Team Names, not cities (for example you can say "New England vs. New York" but not "The Patriots" vs. "The Giants")
  

• Do not use the NFL, Super Bowl, NFC, AFC, or any team logos in your publications or promotional materials

Counter-Top Stove Needed at IMC

The International Ministries Center is in need of a new or used Counter-Top Stove (preferably 4 burners). Two of the four burners in the kitchen have died: If you know of a working Counter-Top Stove, please call Director of International Ministries and Church Planting, Buddy Brents at 251-725-2210.

AM/PM Care Team Leader Needed

West Jordan Baptist Church is looking for a Care Team Leader for about 39 children. Contact Pastor Charlie Watts at 391-7215.

Yamaha Electone Organ Available

A Yamaha Electone Organ, Model bk-6b-u.s, is in excellent condition and would like to find a church home. Contact Bill Cox, 861-6242, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .