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Do YOU real like Camp Garwood??

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I am sure the answer to this questions is a resounding YES! for most of us. We like the beautiful setting and the green grass
and trees, the fresh air, the upgraded dorms, and cool, spacious dinning hall and kitchen and all the other great things that make up Camp Garwood, not to mention the great fellowship, activities, and worship services that are ours to enjoy!

But are we doing our part in making sure things are ready when Camp Week arrives? It takes a lot of work to keep up the grounds and buildings and each of us that are able should help keep them in good condition. Contact Bro. Chris to see what needs to be done and to arrange a time for you to get a group together to go to Camp and help in the preparation that is taking place in the next few weeks before Camp. Thanks for helping! Contact Chris!

How Can A Christian Know When He is Doing God’s Will?

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Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. The answer is the peace of God in the heart and in the church. When a believer loses his inner peace he knows he has in some way disobeyed God.

Paul encourages the believer to “Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.” The word “rule” is an athletic term, which means, “to preside at the games and distribute the prizes.” In the Greek games, there were judges or umpires who rejected the contestants who were not qualified, and who disqualified those who broke the rules. The peace of God is the “Umpire” in the believer’s heart and in the church. When we obey the will of God, we have God’s peace within, but when we step out of His will (even unintentionally), our hearts will be troubled and not at peace with God.

We must beware of a false peace in the heart. Jonah deliberately disobeyed God, yet he was able to sleep in the bottom of the ship in a storm. Jonah 1:5, Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay,
and was fast asleep. Just to say “I have peace about it, is not sufficient evidence that you are in the will of God. We must
pray, surrender to His will, seek His guidance in Scriptures.

The peace of heart alone is not always the peace of God. Another evidence of peace involves peace with others in the church. The nature of our relationship with God involves other believers. If we are out of the will of God, we are certain to bring discord and disharmony in the church. Jonah though he was at peace, when actually his sins created a storm! When a Christian loses the peace of God, he begins to go of in directions that are out of the will of God. He will turn to the things of the world and the flesh to compensate for his lack of peace within. He will try to escape, but he cannot escape himself! It is only when he confesses his sin, claims God’s forgiveness, and does God’s will that he experiences God’s peace within.

Finally, when a believer is happy he will be thankful. The believer out of God’s will is never found giving sincere praise
to God. When David covered up his sin he lost his peace and praise. When he confessed his sins the joy of his salvation returned. Psalms 32:1-5, “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom
the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah. I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.”

by Dennis Baker, Brotherhood President

National WMA News

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Women’s Missionary Auxiliary President Ruby Poteet reported that there were 141 messengers and 40 visitors present for their annual meeting on Tuesday. The program included a devotional by National Miss GMA and Amanda Hall, and prayer by National Junior Miss GMA Lydia Dunlap. Dr. Ralph Izard, director of Baptist Medical Missions International, encouraged the ladies to help with the Christmas Shoebox project.

Missionaries Doug & Diane Lee thanked them for helping with major renovations, expansion and furnishing of the existing buildings at the BMA Bible College in Negros Occidental, Philippines through their 2015-16 project. After the installation of offirs by Jodi Rhea, the program included special music by the Lees and featured speaker, Fran Hoover.

For more information on National WMA, visit their web site at nationalwmaofbmaa.net

May 2016 – Assistant Mission Director’s Report

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I was physically unable to attend the National Association this year but rejoice in the good reports I am hearing about the meeting. I hope you enjoy reading the report of the National Meeting that fellow editor Don Brown of Mississippi has shared with us. Excitement is building as we approach our Missions Symposium and Midyear meeting later this month. Pastor Claude Evans and Stony Point Church are making preparations and I know we will be welcomed and treated royally. Pray for Bro. Jeff Swart and come prepared to be informed, inspired, and encouraged by God’s Word.

As we gather for our Midyear meeting on Saturday may we do so with a prayer that God will revive His work in Missouri and that we will be sensitive to His leadership in the decisions we make. I look forward to fellowshipping with our brothers and sisters throughout Missouri in this meeting.

Faithful Servant, Son, Husband, Father, and Friend called Home

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Lanny Dale May son of Juanita Lanham May and Larry Earl May Sr. was born in Salem, Missouri, on January 1, 1984. He departed this life in Shannon County, Missouri, on March 18, 2016, at the age of 32.

On September 21, 2002 in Salem, Missouri, Lanny was united in marriage to Dottie Burgdorf and to this loving union four children were born. Lanny was a member of the Ohlman Missionary Baptist Church and the Missouri Forest Products Association (MFPA). He was a Certifid Master Logger and he enjoyed boating, camping, coaching basketball, baseball and going shopping. Lanny’s greatest love was spending time with his family especially his wife and children. Lanny and Dottie are faithful workers at Ohlman Missionary Baptist Church.

Lanny is survived by his parents. Larry and Juanita May of Bunker, Missouri; wife Dottie May of Bunker, Missouri; three
sons: Easton Thomas, Bryson Dean and Alton Dale May of Bunker, Missouri; one daughter, Paisley Fayth May of Bunker, Missouri; his grandmother, Lorene Lanham of Bunker, Missouri; two brothers: Larry May Jr. and wife Cari of Bunker, Missouri, and Michael May of Jackson, Missouri; two sisters: Ginger White and husband Undre of Rolla, Missouri, and Angel May of Bunker, Missouri. Lanny will be deeply missed by a host of relatives including many nieces, nephews, friends and the entire community of Bunker.

Visitation was held Monday, March 21st 10 a.m. at Bunker R-III School Gym with the Funeral Service following at 1 p.m. with Pastor Terry Sharpe officiating. Burial was at Corridon-Reynolds Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Jake May, Garon May, Garrett Gore, Allen Ritter, Scott Lanham Jr., Lucas Ritter, Hank Belk, Michael May and Dalton Harper.
Honorary Pallbearers: Trey Quick, Kirk Martin, Undre White, Andy Gromer, Dusty Ritter, Jeff Burgdorf, Rob Harlow, Ty Locklear, Holden May and Brady Lanham.

An Added Note sent in by Janet Widger….
After receiving inquiries of how we can assist them, I spoke to their pastor’s wife as well as a family member.
First, lift the family and church up in prayer, as many have been doing. Second, if you wish, make a financial contribution to assist with immediate needs as well as long term needs for this young family.

You can make check payable to:
Ohlman Missionary Baptist Church
“Lanny May Memorial”
and mail to: 10186 Hwy 72, Bunker, MO 63629

Reaching Muslims through LifeWord Community Radio

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In 2003 after years on the run, a prominent Muslim soldier, Emir Hashim (not his real name), surrendered himself, his band of renegades and his firearms to the government (country withheld for security purposes), all for enough money to live peacefully in an area that is a Muslim stronghold. Prior to the surrender, they were made to understand that life would always be hard for him and his group if they didn’t take advantage of this “government reconciliation program.”

By 2007 it became obvious that the government would not keep their promise of livelihood-support money. So Hashim went back to his former headquarters planning to gather firearms, soldiers and resources to resume his life as a wanted man and Muslim leader.

Plotting his next move, he returned to his secluded hut, but mosquitoes kept him from sleeping. Searching in a trash heap for something to burn so they would go away, he found an old book with no cover and was about to throw it into the fie when he felt something stop him. Without realizing it was a Bible, he read the Old Testament, then the New Testament and the story of Jesus in the Gospels. With conviction from the Holy Spirit, he surrendered his life to Isa Almasih (“Jesus Christ” to Muslims).

For eight years after his conversion, he searched for understanding of God and Scripture, associating himself with pastors and missionaries from various Christian denominations. However, his experience with them was more destructive than beneficial; they used him to raise funds intended for his livelihood which he never received. He had every right to be discouraged but somehow never turned away from God.

A year ago Bro. Hashim met a missionary working with Muslims. At great risk to himself, this missionary had settled in the town to penetrate this Muslim area with the gospel. Through the power of God, he crossed paths with Hashim, who had decided to work alone and attend church planting classes. As their association grew, Hashim was again challenged to continue his Muslim work.

In November 2015 at a BMA association meeting, Hashim shared his powerful testimony, challenging attendees to help him reach Muslims in his area with the gospel. After the meeting, a local pastor told him about LifeWord Community Radio and how it could effectively reach his Muslim brothers and sisters. Hashim became very excited, believing that, given the danger of his work, it would be the best way to reach them. Passionately, Hashim told his new friend that he would willingly give his life for such a work.

This pastor said of Hashim, “God has opened the door for us to reach Muslims with Christ’s saving power. He is the modern Apostle Paul sent by God to us. We couldn’t penetrate the gospel to the Muslim world without this converted brother. For
years Christian groups have worked to reach Muslims without substantial results. God has given him to lead us to them. We might not have another opportunity as this. God has gifted us with LPFM technology (Lifeword Community Radio) and preparing
me and my trained leaders and Emir for a great harvest of souls in this Muslim area.”

Hashim returned to the area with a great excitement for his ministry and several media tools (a used video projector, DVD players and films produced in the dialect) given to him by area pastors. Hashim thanked them for the gifts and said they he would use them for house-to-house and group evangelistic meetings with Muslims.

LifeWord is currently working with Hashim to determine the type of broadcast to best reach this volatile area. Local LifeWord trainers and leaders are surveying the area, and plans are being made to possibly use a combination of traditional broadcasting and strategically placed LifeWord Community Radio equipment in “more favorable” Muslim areas.

Please pray for this ground-breaking effort and a harvest of souls.

BMA of Missouri Mission Symposium & Mid-Year Meeting

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Mission Symposium – 6:00 p.m. – May 20th
Mid-Year Meeting – 9:00 a.m. – May 21st
Stony Point Missionary Baptist Church
13129 Old Highway E
Mineral Point, MO

Symposium Offering Goal – $5,000 for the Missouri Missionary Baptist Paper

April 2016 – Assistant Mission Director’s Report

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I have two SPECIAL REMINDERS for our readers this month.

The fist concerns our Mission Symposium and Mid-Year Meeting that will be May 20-21 at Stony Point Baptist Church at Mineral Point, near Potosi. I encourage everyone to attend the symposium on Friday evening starting at 6;00 p.m. Our guest speaker, Bro. Jeff Swart will bless and challenge us with the information he will share about Israel, the Bible, and how America fits into the picture. Attending this meeting should prepare us for a great mid-year business and worship meeting on Saturday.
The second reminder concerns the special offering we always have at the symposium. This year it is designated for the
Missouri Missionary Baptist paper and a goal of $5,000 has been set. If each church in our work would send an offering of $100 we would exceed that goal. Please prayerfully consider what God wants your church to do in this matter.

Please pray for the BMA of Missouri as we take care of business at our mid-year meeting. Each department will give a report and hopefully have some recommendations to consider as we seek to do God’s will.

I look forward to seeing you at Stony Point and working with our churches in the Lord’s service.

Some Thoughts Concerning Prayer

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When considering the nature of God’s providence and our role in prayer we are faced with the question of what prayer really accomplishes. If prayer has any effect on what happens, then it would seem that God’s plan is not fied in the fist place. The
other side is, if God’s plan is established and He will do what He is going to do, does it really matter whether we pray?

As we try to analyze this issue there are two important facts that most be considered: 1) Scriptures teach that God has a plan
and that plan is defiite and fied and is not subject to revision. 2) Scriptures command each of us to pray and that prayer has value. James 5:16, “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

When we examine Scripture it appears that in many cases God works in sort of a partnership with us. Jesus did not perform
any major miracles in Nazareth. He only healed a few sick people and stated that He “marvelled because of their unbelief,” Mark 6:6. Therefore, it appears that Jesus did not heal because of the lack of faith. On the other hand, the centurion bringing his request for the healing of a servant and the woman with the hemorrhage, clinging to the garment of Jesus, are examples of faith that resulted in God working. When God wills the end (in these cases, healing), He also wills the means (which includes a request to be healed). Thus, prayer does not change what He has purposed to accomplish. It is the means by which He accomplishes His will.

Prayer is more that a method of creating a positive mental attitude, so that we are able to do what we have asked God to do. Prayer is a matter of creating a right attitude with respect to God’s will. Jesus taught His disciples to pray “Your kingdom come, your will be done,” before “give us our daily bread.” Prayer is not so much about getting God to do our will as it is demonstrating that we are as concerned as God is about getting His will done.

Jesus also taught us to be persistent in prayer. It takes little faith, commitment, and effort to pray only once for
something. When we are persistent in prayer it shows that our petition is as important to us as it is to God.

We do not always receive what we ask for. Jesus prayed three times for the removal of the cup (death by crucifixion). Paul prayed three times for the removal of the thorn in his flesh, but in each case something more needful was granted. We can pray confidently, knowing that our wise and good God will gave us, not necessarily what we ask for; but what is best. Psalms 84:11,
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that
walk uprightly.”

by Dennis Baker, Brotherhood President

Great News! Minister’s Wives & Widows Lunch

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I just finished talking with the catering manager at the Gatlinburg Convention Center and he has lowered the price of a lunch
that I think we can work with!! Just a little review – last year I stepped out on faith and planned this. We served 70 ladies and they all seemed to enjoy and appreciate the special recognition. The National WMA is the host BUT at this time we can only
budget $500. The rest of the funding came from state auxiliaries, district auxiliaries, local auxiliaries and a few individuals.

The catering manager has agreed to a price of $20 per person all inclusive!! This is $5 less than I was anticipating – PRAISE
THE LORD!! Attached is a form that I would like to have on our website, as well as other websites and in our state papers. I purposely left the cost off of the form.

Continue to pray about this and if you or your church would like to honor a wife or widow of a minister, I know they would
be honored and appreciative. I know you will be blessed as well. If you are the wife of a minister, pass this on to a key person in your church.

Just to entice you – here is the planned meal. Chicken breast w/glazed pecans served with honey roasted sweet potatoes and
seasonal vegetables. Green salad, fresh baked rolls, desert, water, tea and coffee. YUM YUM!!

Janet Widger, President National WMA