Jesus is Lord!

"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved (JESUS)." Acts 4:12

HERE IS THE ITINERARY for

the Gathering for Saturday, August 29 (from Joe Payton's email)...

6:00 AM - open the day with prayer in the Newnan High School gym (everyone is welcome!)

8:00 AM - begin set-up, cleaning, preparing (all counselors & security are urged to come!) -prayer walks and groups will begin at this time also 11:30AM - lunch 12:00 (noon) - final set-up

2:30PM - ALL counselors, staff, security to gym for MANDANTORY meeting

3:30PM - staff supper (Chic-fil-a meals $7/ each)

4:00 PM- All staff in places -DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC

(Chic-fil-a begins food service to public)

5:00 PM- START TIME for "the Gathering"

BMX team

Will Sweet-testimony

The Gathering Band

Lifehouse “Everything”

Duey Skidmore-testimony

Brian Hosmer-evangelist

UPCOMING in the WBA...

- "the GATHERING" youth crusade, Saturday, August 29, gate opens 5:00 PM!!

- REVIVAL at Rehoboth BC, Sept. 6-10. Dr. Joe Bufford (Jackson, Ga.) preaching.

- Monday NIGHT Ministers Meeting at Camp ROCKRIDGE, Monday, Sept 14.
Come ride the bus from Royal BC (leaves at 6:00 PM). Dinner ($6.00) is at 7:00 PM. Special speaker is Rev. Scott Hannah (FBC Franklin). This night meeting is planned so our Bi-vocational ministers also have a chance to attend.
WE NEED to know by Friday, Sept. 11, if you are coming, so David Jackson can prepare for the meal.

- Minister's Wives Fellowship with special guest speaker Marilyn Blackaby. Saturday, Sept. 26, 1:00 - 3:00 PM At WBA building. "An afternoon of spiritual refreshment without the kids!" Please call and let us know (770-253-2118) if you can attend.

- MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST, Sat. Oct 17 at Orchard Hills BC with DAVID BARTON, who appeared recently on "HUCKABEE" (FOX) and is an expert on the faith of the founding fathers of the USA! You DO NOT want to miss this. Begins at 8:00 AM!!

- Annual Fall Meeting, Tuesday, Oct 20 at Southcrest BC in Newnan. Begins at 4:45 with a great meal (catered by Golden's on the Square). Great music! Special speakers are Dr. J. Robert White (GBC) and Rev. Mike Barnes (Rehoboth BC). Each WBA church is encouraged to send their full slate of messengers!
* Remember that the Executive Committee will meet Monday night, October 19 at 7:00 PM at the WBA building.

Hopefully this blog will help us stay informed, share ideas & connect, so that we can continue...

Growing Together for His Glory!
Bro. Wayne

Jesus Christ is Lord!

the Gathering...oooh, it is a gettin' close now!!

Everybody involved with the Gathering must determine to:
1) intensely pray for each other for protection, guidance, wisdom of God - especially for those directly involved in the program (preacher, music, testimonies, counselors, security, etc. - all the time!
2) keep any and all negative opinions to themselves! There will be plenty of time for evaluation after the event!
3) spend quality time with their families, i.e. pray for the Gathering with spouses & children!
4) smile a lot!
5) hand out all invitations and put up all posters!
6) wear that black "the Gathering" T-Shirt in public, especially where young folks gather!
7) plan to pick up and bring lost teenagers to the meeting!
8) volunteer to be involved in "Follow Up" efforts on Sunday & Monday following the Gathering.
9) eat right, go to bed early each night, turn off the TV, don't watch or go to some ol' nasty movie - exception: you can watch Fireproof again!
10) read 1 Corinthians chapter 1!
11) attempt to share Christ with someone this week!
12) praise the Lord, for He is good and His Kingdom is everlasting!

Amen?! Amen.

UPCOMING in the WBA...

- Counselor Training for the Gathering (repeat for those who weren't at the 1st training session) Tuesday night, August 25, 7:00 PM at Royal Baptist Church

- PRAYER ON THE SQUARE for "the Gathering". Everyone is invited! Wear your T-shirt!! Friday night, August 21, beginning at 9:00 PM on the square in downtown Newnan.

- "the GATHERING" youth crusade, Saturday, August 29, begins at 5:00 PM!!
Set up TEAMS need to arrive before 6:00 AM that morning.

- REVIVAL at Rehoboth BC, Sept. 6-10. Dr. Joe Bufford (Jackson, Ga.) preaching.

- Monday NIGHT Ministers Meeting at Camp ROCKRIDGE, Monday, Sept 14.
Come ride the bus from Royal BC (leaves at 6:00 PM). Dinner ($6.00) is at 7:00 PM. Special speaker is Rev. Scott Hannah (FBC Franklin). This night meeting is planned so our Bi-vocational ministers also have a chance to attend.
WE NEED to know by Friday, Sept. 11, if you are coming, so David Jackson can prepare for the meal.

- Minister's Wives Fellowship with special guest speaker Marilyn Blackaby. Saturday, Sept. 26, 1:00 - 3:00 PM At WBA building. "An afternoon of spiritual refreshment without the kids!" Please call and let us know (770-253-2118) if you can attend.

- MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST, Sat. Oct 17 at Orchard Hills BC with DAVID BARTON, who appeared recently on "HUCKABEE" (FOX) and is an expert on the faith of the founding fathers of the USA! You DO NOT want to miss this. Begins at 8:00 AM!!

- Annual Fall Meeting, Tuesday, Oct 20 at Southcrest BC in Newnan. Begins at 4:45 with a great meal (catered by Golden's on the Square). Great music! Special speakers are Dr. J. Robert White (GBC) and Rev. Mike Barnes (Rehoboth BC). Each WBA church is encouraged to send their full slate of messengers!
* Remember that the Executive Committee will meet Monday night, October 19 at 7:00 PM at the WBA building.

Hopefully this blog will help us stay informed, share ideas & connect, so that we can continue...

Growing Together for His Glory!
Bro. Wayne

Jesus Christ is Lord!

Hey! I just got home from the counselor training for "the Gathering".

Between 150-200 "on fire" Christians showed up at Royal BC!! Some of those in attendance have only been saved in the last weeks and months! Wow! We were all reminded to work hard and PRAY, PRAY, PRAY each day for all the leaders of the event, especially Joe Payton (overall leadership, music) and Brian Hosmer (preaching).

Also pray for and encourage all our WBA churches, that they will really get on board and invite the youth of Newnan to come! If you still need a poster, we have some at the WBA building.

It is absolutely exciting to see how our wonderful Lord is bringing this all together. If you feel led to make a donation to "the Gathering", please do so now!

If you were NOT at the counselor training, but really want to be a counselor or serve as security, please contact Joe Payton (Tel. 770-252-3380 - home). ALSO...if you can help set up on Aug. 29, beginning at 6:00 AM, please let Joe know. Amen!

UPCOMING in the WBA...

- REVIVAL at Oak Lawn BC, August 16-19. I'll be bringing the messages, so please pray!

- PRAYER ON THE SQUARE for "the Gathering". Everyone is invited! Wear your T-shirt!! Friday night, August 21, beginning at 9:00 PM on the square in downtown Newnan.

- "the GATHERING" youth crusade, Saturday, August 29, 5:00 PM!!
Set up TEAMS need to arrive before 6:00 AM that morning.

- REVIVAL at Rehoboth BC, Sept. 6-10.

- Monday NIGHT Ministers Meeting at Camp ROCKRIDGE, Monday, Sept 14.
Come ride the bus from Royal BC (leaves at 6:00 PM). Dinner ($6.00) is at 7:00 PM. Special speaker is Rev. Scott Hannah (FBC Franklin). This night meeting is planned so our Bi-vocational ministers also have a chance to attend.
WE NEED to know by Friday, Sept. 11, if you are coming, so David Jackson can prepare for the meal.

- Minister's Wives Fellowship with special guest speaker Marilyn Blackaby. Saturday, Sept. 26, 1:00 - 3:00 PM At WBA building. "An afternoon of spiritual refreshment without the kids!" Please call and let us know (770-253-2118) if you can attend.

- MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST, Sat. Oct 17 at Orchard Hills BC with DAVID BARTON, who appeared recently on "HUCKABEE" (FOX) and is an expert on the faith of the founding fathers of the USA! You DO NOT want to miss this. Begins at 8:00 AM!!

- Annual Fall Meeting, Tuesday, Oct 20 at Southcrest BC in Newnan. Begins at 4:45 with a great meal (catered by Golden's on the Square). Great music! Special speakers are Dr. J. Robert White (GBC) and Rev. Mike Barnes (Rehoboth BC). Each WBA church is encouraged to send their full slate of messengers!
* Remember that the Executive Committee will meet Monday night, October 19 at 7:00 PM at the WBA building.

Hopefully this blog will help us stay informed, share ideas & connect, so that we can continue...

Growing Together for His Glory!
Bro. Wayne