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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!

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.

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.

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

February 2016 – Assistant Mission Director’s Report

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It was a joy to have the opportunity to preach at three churches in January.

Mary and I were with Lindsay Lane Baptist Church in Florissant January 3rd and enjoyed seeing their progress and
strength even though they are without a pastor. I had preach there a couple of times last year and their numbers have not
diminished, but grown because of the faithfulness and cooperation of many of their members who are working hard to keep their programs and services going well.

January 10th we enjoyed a sweet day with Berean Baptist Church in Festus. It had been a few years since we had attended services there and our hearts were saddened to see how their attendance has dropped, but it was a blessing to see the
determination and spirit of love shown by the two couples and Sis. Robinson who are seeking God’s will in fiding a pastor and praying God will revive the work. We were surprised to get to see some friends we had not seen in several years.

Bro. and Sis. Gordon Hill, whom we knew when they were part of the work at Westview in Jefferson City have moved to the area and happened to visit Berean that day. It was good to catch up on the news of their family. We were blessed to spend the day with Bro. and Sis. Sohn and get acquainted with them. Bro. and Sis. Terry Compton had visited Bethany recently and I had lunch with Bro. Terry before our visit to Berean. This time with these folks certainly showed their desire to keep the church going in the growing area west of Festus.

Please pray for these two churches as well as all the others in the BMA of Missouri that are seeking leadership at this time.
January 17th we were with First Baptist Church of Matthews as I preached while Bro. Chris Polk was out of town. This is a good work that God is blessing and we enjoyed our time with them.

by James Hoffmann

67th Annual BMA of America National Meeting Schedule

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Monday Evening, April 20

 

Tuesday Evening, April 21

7:00 Worship Service

 

7:00 Worship Service

President’s Message

 

Annual Message

(Dr. Jason Aultman)

 

(Jeff Swart)

Tuesday Morning, April 21

 

Wednesday Morning, April 22

8:00 WMA Meeting

 

9:00 General Session

Brotherhood Meeting

 

11:00 Elective Session

9:30 Committee Meetings

 

Noon: Lunch

11:00 Elective Session

 

Wednesday Afternoon, April 22

Noon: Lunch

 

2:00 General Session

Tuesday Afternoon, April 21

 

5:00 Dinner

12:15 Minister Wives &

 

Wednesday Evening April 22

Widows Lunch

 

7:00 General Session

(Hosted by WMA)

 

(Mission’s Report)

2:00 General Session

 

Commissioning Service

3:30 Elective Session

 

 

4:30 Dinner

 

 

For more information on the 2016 BMAA national meeting,including schedules, maps, and lodging, go to bmaamerica.org/nationalmeeting.

Annual Meeting of the BMA of America 2016

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April 25-27, 2016
at the
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Gatlinburg, Tennessee