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“And it came to pass, in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed (registered)….
And Joseph also went up out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem….
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”
Luke 2:1, 4-7

Giving thanks unto God is good for us to do. We give thanks because of:
1. Our Situation: Things could be a lot worse than they are.
2. Our Supplies: God supplies all our needs and more.
3. Our Strength: “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
4. Our Song: He puts a song in our heart.

There are at least five reasons each of us have for giving thanks:
1. God’s Word, Psalm 119:105.
2. God’s Works, Psalm 107:8.
3. God’s Will, Ephesians 1:5.
4. God’s Wonders, Psalm 105:5.
5. God’s Ways, Psalm 18:32.

This Thanksgiving take time to show your thankfulness by doing something for someone that needs encouragement or friendship.

It is impossible to be thankful when you are always reaching for the emptiness of this world. Think about the meaning of this little verse that Tom McCanless shared at the Association.

We pray without crying, Give without sacrificing, And live without fasting, Is it any wonder that we Sow without reaping.

Tell me, what would you do if 675 refugee families crashed the door of your church because they were needy and hungry? I agree, it is a good problem, but it is a problem, none-the-less.

These families came from areas where you and I could never go. Then God, in His time and through sad circumstances, brings them to us. Can we sit idly by and not help them? This is not an easy question to answer when you do not have a continuous flow read more…

at Camp Garwood, Garwood Missouri

Camp Theme: “Heroes of the Faith”
Hebrews 11:38 “… of whom the world was not worthy.”

Camp Evangelist: Wade Allen (missionary to the Philippines)

Camp Music Leaders: The Harper Family

Each church is encouraged to have one responsible youth (18 or younger) who is capable of fulfilling various roles around camp, and a member of a BMA Church, who will be designated as their Disciple In Training (DIT). First meeting of DIT’s will be Monday night at 11:00 (lights out time).

Remember to bring a filled out and signed “Medical Release Form” for each camper in your group. Sponsors keep the forms in case they are needed.

A packet containing sample medical release forms, Camp rules, Camp Schedule, and a message for all campers from Bro. Chris Polk has been sent to each church. If you need more information please call Bro. Chris at 573-380-1975.

REMEMBER: We do not charge a camp fee (we want everyone to come) but it does take money to operate the camp.
The average cost to have camp for 5 days is $45 per camper.

Please read the note from Bro. Polk and be familiar with the camp rules