May 19, 2012 by Dennis Baker, President
The 2012 Annual meeting held at Stony Point Missionary Baptist Church, Mineral Point, Missouri on March 3, 2012 was will attended. The program focused on prayer. A passage of Scripture was read and each individual was asked what the text contained that either reminded them of something to thank God for or something that that was an encouragement. Then individuals were selected to pray concerning each item. Officers elected were Dennis Baker, President, Roy Callahan, Secretary/Treasurer, and James Hoffmann and Claude Evans, to help with planning the spring and fall retreats.
The Spring Men’s Retreat held at Camp Garwood on May 4 & 5, 2012 was attended by a total of forty men and young men. The retreat began with a Fish Fry prepared by Lucas Polk and Manuel Spraggs. The theme was “Honoring Women.” Bro. James Hoffmann brought a wonderful devotional that focused on respect for women because they are God’s creation. After the devotion the men shared a picture of the their wife or their girlfriend and shared something about their relationship. Thanks to those men who shared the joy and lessons learned in their marriage relationship. The evening closed with a “Flower Talk.” Each man was given a rose that represented honor and true respect for womanhood, and more importantly motherhood. The flowers were a symbol of a mother’s love. If the individual’s mother has passed away the sight of the flower was to quicken every tender memory of her and strengthen the individual’s efforts to be worthy of her hopes and ambitions for them. If their mother was living, when they got home, they were encouraged to give it to their mother and to tell her that it is in recognition of God’s best gift to a man other than salvation, a mother’s love. They were encouraged to take their mother in their arms and say- thank you for all the sacrifices you have made and the love and care you give me.
The Saturday activities included a great breakfast and a devotional by Brian Whitlock, Skeet Shooting and Turkey Shoot. There were thirty men and young men that took part in the shooting events. The Skeet Shoot consisted of three rounds of three shots per person.
- Trophy winners were:
- 1st place Experienced-Larry Jamison (9 of 9)
- 2nd place Experienced-Denver Page (6 of 9)
- 3rd place Experienced-Bobby McMahan (4 of 9)
- 1st place Beginner-Matthew Bolen (8 of 9)
- 2nd place Beginner-Bradley Evans (6 of 9)
- 3rd place Beginner- Drew Burgess (5 of 9)
The Turkey Shoot was three rounds of three shots each at 75 feet, the winners were given a frozen turkey. There was a four-way tie with a perfect score of 30. These four were given one shot at 100 feet and Bobby McMahan was the over all winner and winner of the Skilled Youth.
Eddie Pickens-Amateur Adult, James Eaton-Skilled Adult, and James Shoemaker-Amateur Youth, were also winners.
A special thanks is due Jason Colburn and Kenny McMahan for helping mentor the beginning shooters and insuring that everyone handled their guns safely. Door prizes were given to Jonathan Brown, Jerry Pickens, Jason Colburn, Daniel Burgess, and Bobby Bowls.
Thanks to the individuals and churches who contributed over $750 for the expenses of this retreat.
Continue to pray for the BMA of Missouri Brotherhood as we try to promote Christian fellowship, biblical leadership education, and mentoring for the older men and young men of our churches.
