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Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

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Dr. John M. Adams Executive Director – Moral Action
The sanctity of life defies humanity as being more sacred than the rest of God’s creation. In Genesis 9:3 God told humans that
they have the authority to kill and eat other forms of life; but in Genesis 9:6 the murdering of other human beings is totally forbidden with the penalty pronounced as death.

God’s churches and individual believers should pause on Sunday, January 17, 2016, and reflect on the beauty of life in the
womb and to pray for the proponents of abortion and euthanasia. While the sanctity of life ethics may be disparaged by the
world, it is God’s voice. The Bible is clear: human life is precious at all ages. We are reminded by Ethics leader Dr. Russell Moore that we have to say things to each other that Christians shouldn’t have to say:
1. Mothers shouldn’t kill their – babies.
2. Fathers shouldn’t abandon their – families.
3. No human life is – worthless.
The very fact that these thoughts should be proclaimed is a true reminder of the horrors of this present world’s darkness. So may we join millions of others on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, January 17, 2016 and love life.

Camp Garwood Sunday

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March 6, 2016
The Camp Committee has set a time for our churches to have a special day for Camp Garwood (see article below.)

Each church is encouraged to emphasize the importance of the ministry of Camp Garwood on this day by:

  • Having members share memories of Camp
  • Having special prayer for Camp, the camp committee, and leaders in this year’s activities
  • Taking a Special Offering to help with expansion.

Many souls are saved through our Camp Ministry, God has given us capable leaders, and we need to keep improving the facilities so this ministry can grow. We pray that all our churches will get behind this effort and help us reap the harvest before it is too late! What will YOU do?

Contact Bro. Chris Polk for ideas or more information

January 2016 – Assistant Missions Director’s Report

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“The rains came down, and the floods came up” in many areas of our state during the last week of 2015. As far as I
know none of our church properties around the state suffered major damage, but I am sure there was some wet basements
and perhaps some services canceled as many folks could not get the their church buildings because of the flooded roads.
The ALIVE conference dismissed early and several groups had long trips home due to the different routes they had to take
because of flooded roads. From what I hear everyone made it home safely and we praise God for that.

One thing we were reminded of with the flooding is that man cannot prevent some things and must trust the Lord to
help in difficult times. Wouldn’t it be great if we could see the Spirit of God “rush” into the churches of the BMA of Missouri, as flood waters came around our state with “power and force,” making changes in the lives of us Christians that would convict and change our hearts and bring revival in our land!

God is able to do what needs to be done and wants us to trust Him and yield our lives to Him.

Just as most of us here in Missouri and Illinois focused on the weather so much it changed our lives for a few days, the Spirit of God “flooding our hearts” would help us focus on what God is doing, can do, and wants to do through us and many souls would be saved.

Our prayer for 2016 should focus on God and what we are willing to let Him do through us. We need to surrender to God’s calling no matter what He calls us to do or where He leads us to go. We should be serving,praying, witnessing, planting
churches being obedient to Him.

James Hoffmann

Work on Tabernacle Progressing

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tabernaclebwThe work of installing a new roof, insulation, and new ceiling in the Tabernacle at Camp Garwood has started and is progressing nicely. Funds for this project are already in hand and the money raised by the Camp Garwood Sunday March 6th will help with other needful building project to improve our facilities and provide more bunk space as our annual camp attendance grows.

Please let God lead you in helping on this special day!

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year

We would like to wish you a Happy New Year! We pray that you are richly blessed by being in the center of God’s perfect will for your life. Celebrate God’s goodness and mercy!

Reviewing Our Own Reconciliation Experience Colossians 1:21-23

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Colossians 1:21-23
As a believer in the Jesus Christ, it is encouraging to examine our own heart and review our experience of reconciliation.
In our text, Paul suggests three things that we can focus on.

First, look at what you were before reconciliation. You were alienated and were an enemy of God. Ephesians 2:11-12, Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flsh made by hands; That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world. Your mind and attitude were “actively hostile to God. You were at war with God! You needed to repent, or have a change of mind, before you could be reconciled to God.

Second, Your present reconciliation is complete. You did not reconcile yourself to God; it was God who took the initiative in His love and grace. The Father sent the Son to die on a cross that sinners might be reconciled to God. Romans 5:6, For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:8-10, But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. In His human body, Jesus bore our sins on that body on the cross. 1 Peter 2:24, Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

The purpose of reconciliation is personal holiness. The word “holy” expresses the idea of “being set apart, being devoted to God.” Unblameable means, “without blemish.” It is amazing that God looks at His children and sees no blemish on them! Unreproveable mean, free from accusation.” Once we have been reconciled to God, no charge can be brought against us, Romans 8:31-34. We have perfect standing in Christ, so why seek anything else?

Third, you have a firm foundation. Verse 23, If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am
made a minister… This statement seems to cast a shadow on the assurance of the believer’s future. However, the “if”
clause does not suggest doubt or lay down conditions by which we “keep up our salvation.” Paul uses an architectural image of a house firmly set on a foundation. The town of Colosse was located in a region know for earthquakes, and the word “moved away
could mean “earthquake stricken.” Paul was saying “If you are truly saved, and built on the solid foundation, Jesus Christ, then you will continue in the faith and nothing will move you. You have heard the gospel and trusted Jesus Christ, and He has saved you.

In other words, continuing in the faith does not save us; but we continue in the faith and thus prove we are reconciled.
Paul challenges every professing Christian to examine his own faith and heart to be sure he is a child of God. II Corinthians 13:5, Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

by Dennis Baker, Brotherhood President

Merry Christmas!

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As we enter the Season of world’s celebrating the Birth of the Savior may we, who Trust in Him, make sure we, like the shepherds, tell those around us what we have experienced. The world is searching for peace and joy and this is only found in Jesus Christ! What a blessing it will be to see our friends and loved ones receive the greatest gift – THE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE this Christmas Season!

December 2015 – Assistant Mission Director’s Report

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Thank you for your prayers and concern shown for me in these last two months. My health is improving and I am resuming a more “normal” life physically. I am ready to resume visiting churches at your invitation to represent Missions and the Missouri Missionary Baptist Paper. I am available for pulpit supply as needed. My contact information is on the Available Preachers page.

We need to be praying for God to lead us in planting some new work in the State of Missouri. Please pray with me to this end and if you know of someone interested in planting a new church please have them contact me. I will be glad to send them an application and answer any questions they might have.

We also need to be praying for and helping some of our existing churches who are struggling and about to give up. If there is any way I can be of help to any of these churches please let me know. God is still on the Throne and is able and willing to help us as we look to Him in these difficult times.

Remember to pray for your pastor and his family as they work with our churches. Encourage them often and cooperate with them as they shepherd the Lord’s flock.

Alive Student Conference 2015

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December 29 – 31, 2015

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Chesterfild, MO

It’s not too late to sign up! We have a great event planned for you! For schedule, program, hotel reservation forms, and other forms and more information go to:
http://alivestudentconference.org/

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Of all that we have to be for which to be THANKFUL the PEACE in our hearts that comes through FAITH in the LORD JESUS CHRIST is the greatest! This peace comes from knowing our sin is forgiven, we belong to God, we have a future in Heaven, and that God is with us all the time. As you celebrate Thanksgiving this year take time to reflect on these truths and re-dedicate yourself to loving and serving God each day of the year ahead. What more could we ask from a merciful God!!