Jesus Christ likes it, when we work together

Association:

Working together with like-minded, like-called, like-believing, like-confessing, like-desiring Southern Baptist churches...

...for the glory of Jesus Christ!

Not too long ago, someone asked me what my "vision" was for the Western Baptist Association. I answered: "I hope the day comes, when each church of our association is just as excited to hear that someone came to faith in Christ and was baptized in another church of our association, as they are about it happening in their own church."

In order for this to happen, we must develop a "Kingdom of Jesus Christ" mindset. In reality, there is only one Body of Christ...there is only ONE church. In heaven, we will all be together...the true church of Jesus Christ.

That is what the Association is supposed to mirror here on earth: local, unified - but still independent - bodies of believers, working together, helping each other, praying for each other, lifting each other up, rejoicing with each other.

We pray in the Lord's Prayer "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven." When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He meant for them to pray that it happens "right now!" Our Lord's prayer is a "right now" prayer. It is not a prayer for "someday in the sweet by and by". Our Lord's prayer and vision must become our prayer and vision.

Do you think it makes Jesus happy to see His churches working together?

That's almost a dumb question, huh?

I hope to see you all at the Annual Spring meeting of the WBA, next Tuesday night at Living Proof Southern Baptist Church. Don't forget the items for the Childrens' Home.

Growing together for His glory!
Bro. Wayne




upcoming dates in the WBA...

• April 15 (this coming Thursday night!) Executive Committee meeting. WBA building. 7:00 pm

• April 20 (next Tuesday night!) Annual Spring Meeting. Living Proof Baptist Church (Collection of items for Children's Home begins at 6:00 pm; meeting begins at 7:00 PM).
  

• April 23 (Friday night) WBAssociational VBS Clinic. Royal BC. 6:30-8:30 pm Lots of door prizes (Saddle Ridge Ranch). Rhonda Andrews will be cooking hot dogs for those who will call the WBA office to let us know how many you are bringing! 6:00 PM.

Jesus Christ wants His church to grow!

At our recent Super Evangelism conferences, Mark Merritt (GBC) did a presentation on how to make our churches more "visitor friendly". I appropriated (he said it was okay!) some of his material, and created a "Greeter Training" presentation. I have been privileged to offer this training in a couple of our churches and received a positive reception each time.

So I had the idea to present a shortened version of the Greeter Training at our Monday ministers meeting this coming Monday. Why? Two reasons. 1) I want you all to be aware of this training. 2) I need your feedback. I hope you can make the meeting.

If you would like for me to come present this training in your church, just give me a call. 770-253-2118.

ALSO, I want to ask you to try and get your folks (messengers & members) to attend the Annual Spring Meeting of the WBA, this year at Living Proof Baptist Church in Tyrone, on Tuesday, April 20. Joe Payton will be leading the music. Jeff Chandler (Pastor of SouthCrest) and Phil Pilgrim (famous GBC personality) will be our speakers. Come on time, so that you can stand up for the "Roll Call" of the churches. Amen!

Growing together for His glory!
Bro. Wayne

upcoming dates in the WBA...

• April 11 - 10:00 AM WBA Admin. Committee meets at WBA.
  
• April 11 - 11:00 AM - Monday Morning Ministers' Meeting. "How to make His church more visitor friendly" (Greeter Training) by Bro.Wayne.

• April 15 (Thursday Night!) Executive Committee meeting. WBA building. 7:00 pm

• April 20 Annual Spring Meeting. Living Proof Baptist Church (Collection of items for Children's Home begins at 6:00 pm; meeting begins at 7:00 PM).
  

• April 23 WBAssociational VBS Clinic. Royal BC. 6:30-8:30 pm Lots of door prizes (Saddle Ridge Ranch). Rhonda Andrews will be cooking hot dogs for those who will call the WBA office to let us know how many you are bringing! 6:00 PM.

Jesus Christ is HERE!

Jesus Christ is right here!

Our apostle Paul wrote to the Philippian believers (Phil. 3:10):

"I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship

of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.."

The power of Christ's resurrection is that He, Himself - Jesus Christ is actually with us! Let's call it by a modern term...how about "REALITY FAITH". The presence of Christ Himself, because He is really here with us, is the power of His resurrection. If we know that Christ is actually with us, then we will talk with (prayer), walk with (follow) and obey Him (do what He wants us to do, or not do what He wants us to avoid, flee or stop!).

This Sunday we will gather to celebrate THAT historical, factual day that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, rose from the dead. HE alone conquered death. HE alone has life, power, light, love, hope. HE alone. CHRIST alone!

I love celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Why don't you STOP what you are doing right now, and just tell your Lord Jesus Christ: "I love you!"

Growing Together for His Glory!
Bro. Wayne

P.S. Happy Resurrection Day!

upcoming dates in the WBA...

• April 15 (Thursday Night!) Executive Committee meeting. WBA building. 7:00 pm

• April 20 Annual Spring Meeting. Living Proof Baptist Church (Collection of items for Children's Home begins at 6:00 pm; meeting begins at 7:00 PM)
  

• April 23 WBAssociational VBS clinic. Royal BC. 6:30-8:30 pm