Volume 61 SEPTEMBER 2016 No. 9

West Metro Baptist Association
www.westmetrobaptist.com 770.941.9818
serves as a catalyst for connecting and resourcing churches
to impact the West Metro area with the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Steve Foster
Transitional Associational Missionary
am@westmetrobaptist.com

Cathy Whitten
Financial Secretary
cw@westmetrobaptist.com

Louisiana Flood Response

Thanks, to your past gifts the WMBA was able to help the Louisiana Flood Disaster Relief through the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Our own Unit 10R team is on standby for call out to Louisiana. Debra Sides, DR Coordinator is asking that we pray for the people of Louisiana and those that are already in place volunteering. Pray for safety and for hearts to be touched by the showering of God's love upon the people who are hurting.

Transitional AM

I have been reading Seizing Your Divine Moment by Erwin McManus. The book is a challenge for followers of Christ to live a life of adventure. Living this way allows us to experience the presence and power of God. One of the best quotes is “there are few things more inspiring than a life lived with passionate clarity.”
It is easy to let divine moments pass us by. I sincerely believe that the WMBA is standing at the intersection of a great divine opportunity. The Strategic Plan that our Executive Committee has approved has “passionate clarity” in every sentence. The goal is to have a network of invested, healthy churches impacting our communities for Christ.
There is a process in accomplishing goals. Our Search Team is busy and prayerfully considering candidates to fill the strategic role as Association Strategist. Please continue to pray through this process as this decision will shape WMBA for years to come.
Life is full of divine moments. I encouraging you to be a part of seizing this one for Kingdom sake!

Blessings,
Steve Foster

NEW: Entrusted by Beth Moore

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New Bible Study in Media Center

Learn To Guard What God Has Entrusted To You

We were never meant to take this journey of faith alone or in secret. God has entrusted us with the great and mighty gift of the gospel, something too precious and life-giving to keep to ourselves.

In this 6-session Bible study, Beth will encourage you to guard what God has entrusted to you, further His kingdom by sharing Christ with others, and pour into future generations just as Paul once mentored Timothy. Because in this journey of joy and hardship, we need each other to stay the course and live lives of faithfulness.

Biblically-rooted and gospel-centered content
Interactive teaching videos (approximately one hour per session)
Leader material available with guides to questions and discussion with small groups
Beth's recitation of 2 Timothy to encourage Scripture memorization
5 personal study segments with homework to complete between 6 weeks of group sessions

To reserve this or any of our Bible Studies contact Cathy Whitten for availability -- cw@westmetrobaptist.com

Come to the WMBA Mission Center to see other Bible Study Kits that are available for you to check out or for a complete list of Bible Study Kits take a look at our website by clicking here.

WMBA Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

I am Kim Jeffrey, a

MSC Missionary with NAMB and director of Rising Oak Missions (R.O.M.) The goal of Rising Oak Missions is for each person reached to become an oak of righteousness so that God may be glorified in their lives. My focus is apartment ministry in Cobb County. Through on-site after school activities, backyard Bible clubs, Easter egg hunts, TeenScenes and Happy Birthday Jesus parties, etc. R.O.M. reaches out to show Christ’s love through servanthood ministry and building relationships with families in the community.
This past summer God blessed me with a tremendous season of Backyard Bible Clubs and ministry through my local church, Mt. Pisgah Baptist. R.O.M. hosted Bible Clubs at Kingsley Village, Hunter’s Grove and Parkview Apartments. Over 75 students attended these events and heard about the One True God. I was then able to transport about 20 of these students to VBS. The kids and I were excited because 13 adults attended church to hear the children sing their VBS songs! It was a tremendous blessing that through the generosity of donations from Mt. Pisgah and Calvary Baptist, I was able to deliver school supplies to over 40 students that attended a BYBC. I was also able to take several youth to Youth Blast at my church. I am still rejoicing because two of these students received Christ.
I would love to share with your church, Sunday school class, WMU group, etc. more about what God is doing in apartment ministry. Additionally, if you are looking for a local mission project idea please, come and assist me with a special event. Most importantly, remember me and the apartments in your prayers. Contact Kim at 770) 605-8673 or kimpjeffrey@comcast.net for more information about R.O.M.

In Christ,
Kim

Church Financial Compliance Seminar @ Cornerstone BC, 7167 S. Sweetwater Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122. The seminar begins at 6:00 pm on,Thursday, September 8. Cost is $5 per person.
To register click here

Preaching with Power

Make plans to attend Preaching with Power, sponsored by Terry Braswell Ministries, September 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM. Hosted by Cornerstone Baptist Church located at 7167 S. Sweetwater Road, Lithia Springs.

A Weekend Retreat in the Beautiful
North Georgia Mountains

Join us for a weekend of dialogue & exploration of what it means to demonstrate a Living Faith within family, Community and culture. Through worship sessions, keynote speakers, missionary stories and an interactive prayer room you will leave with a bold confidence to live out your faith each day.
Cost: $60, includes all sessions, lodging and three meals
Schedule Overview: Registration begins on Friday at 3:00 p.m. and retreat concludes at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Registration: Online at georgiawmu.org.

Georgia Baptist Children's Home Truck Loading

The WMBA Truck Loading, for the Children's Home is scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2016, between the hours of 3:00PM to 5:30PM. The collection site will be at Cornerstone Baptist Church, again this year. Cornerstone is located at 7167 S. Sweetwater Road, Lithia Springs, next to the fire station.

Items that are needed are: Walmart Gift Cards; Canned goods; After school snacks, pudding & fruit cups, individual wrapped snack bars, granola bars, chips & crackers; Paper Products, paper towels, toilet paper, facial tissue, paper napkins, paper plates, paper cups, paper bowls, forks/spoons; Bottles Water; Tea Bags; Drink Mixes, Punch, Lemonade, Kool-aid, etc.

If you or your church will be writing a check please make payable to Georgia Baptist Children's Home.

Lynn Monroe is the WMBA coordinator for the Children's Home Truck Loading. If you have any questions please give Lynn a call 770.949.6598 or email us2roes@bellsouth.net .

Thank you for all that you give and do for our children.

Women's Prayer Event

Women's Prayer Event Simulcast, hosted by FBC Lithia Springs. This is a free event. For more information contact please contact Jackie Gomeyac: 706.639.5445 or jog_64@yahoo.com. There is also more information available about the nationwide event on the Cry Out website: cryout16.com.

The WMBA Backpacks for Appalachia collection site will be at Union Grove Baptist Church again this year, on Monday, November 7. Union Grove is located at 6517 Union Grove Road, Lithia Springs. The WMBA goal is to collect 200 backpacks.

WMBA churches do not need to register on the GBMB website. If your church plans to participate in this mission opportunity let the WMBA know. The WMBA Mission Center has all of the printed materials that are needed for you to include in your backpacks. Please contact Cathy Whitten at cw@westmetrobaptist.com to request your materials.

HOW TO PACK A BACKPACK

Start with a NEW, zippered backpack
Choose gender and age on provided tag
Fill with NEW gifts (at least one item from each gift idea below)
Also include inside each backpack--The Christmas Story--A.R.M. Mailbox Club postcard
Securely fasten tag to outside of the backpack using string
Pack the backpacks in a medium size (18x18x16) shipping box, 4 backpacks per box
Pray specifically for the receiving child
Take your backpack to Union Grove BC collection site

PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE
Items that can be easily crushed or
broken, perishable food, or knives.

GIFT SUGGESTIONS

TOYS: Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, small music instruments, yo-yos, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, toys that light up or make noise (include extra batteries), Slinky, Frisbee, card games such as Old Maid, Go Fish, etc.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Pens, pencils (with sharpener), crayons, markers, stamps and ink pads, writing pads, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

HYGIENE ITEMS: Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (boxed and in a plastic bag), hairbrush, comb, washcloth, ponytail holders, hair clips, etc.

OTHER: Children's Bible or Teen Bible, hard candy, (no chocolate), lollipops (double bag all candy), mints, gum, socks, t-shirts, hats, sunglasses, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), age-appropriate Christian books, pop-top cans of food, etc.

IDEAS FOR OLDER KIDS (10-14 YEARS): Girls: Lip gloss, costume jewelry, fashion scarves, friendship bracelets, craft kits, journals, fun socks and slippers, doodle books, etc.
Boys: Legos, card games, hand-held electronic games, basketball, soccer ball, Nerf football

Printables and lists available at MissionGeorgia.org and at the WMBA Mission Center

140th WMBA Annual Meeting

Thursday, October 13, 2016
Ephesus Baptist Church--8445 Ephesus Church Rd., Villa Rica

5:45 pm Dinner--RSVP to
cw@westmetrobaptist.com

7:00 pm Meeting

September Calendar

4
Single Adult Sunday

5
Labor Day--WMBA Mission Center Closed

8
GBMB Church Financial Compliance Seminar--Cornerstone BC--6:00 pm

14
WMBA Finance Committee--9:00 am

15
Preaching with Power--Cornerstone BC--2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

16-17
WOM Retreat @ Pinnacle Retreat Center--Clayton, GA

21
WMBA Administration Committee--9:00 am

22
GA Baptist Children's Home Truck Loading--Cornerstone BC--3:00-5:30 pm

24
WMBA--WMU Coffee & Conservation--Sunset Hills BC--10:00 am

27
WMBA Executive Committee--WMBA Mission Center--11:00 am

October Calendar

9
Pastor/Minister Appreciation Day

9
World Hunger Emphasis Sunday

13
WMBA Annual Meeting @ 7:00pm--Dinner @ 5:45pm RSVP--cw@westmetrobaptist.com
Ephesus Baptist Church
*WMBA Missions Center Closes @ 11:30am

17
Boss's Day

Pastor Birthdays
WMBA Senior Pastors September Birthdays

6 Jason Loudermilk--New Canaan

Pastor Anniversaries
WMBA Senior Pastors September Anniversaries

3 years Joshua Smith--Cowan Mill
4 years Grant Purdy--Westview
6 years Gene Fields--Heritage
8 years Kevin McKoy--FBC Lithia Springs
12 years Javier Lopez--Iglesia de Mableton

Churches without Pastors

Clarkdale FBC, Clarkdale
Dorsett Shoals, Douglasville
Pickett's Mill, Dallas
Sweetwater, Douglasville

WMBA Church News

Dorsett Shoals, welcomed Charles Gibbs, as their Interim Pastor. Charles Gibbs, Interim Pastor

Mt. Pisgah, will celebrate their 150th Anniversary on, Sunday, September 18. Dr. J. Robert White, Executive Director of the Georgia Mission Board will be the guest speaker. Michael Crawford, Pastor

Tabernacle, in Hiram is looking for a Family/Youth Pastor for part-time or full-time. Please contact Pastor Derek: derekberry@tabernaclebchiram.org . Derek Berry, Pastor

South Cobb, is seeking a pianist if interested, please contact: Danny Cordell 770.203.6768 or email: breeze30168@yahoo.com . Danny Cordell, Pastor

Westview, is seeking a part-time Music Minister/Director and a Pianist. Contact Robin Bell at westviewbaptist@att.net for more details. Grant Purdy, Pastor