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1 C Kevan Copeland, Eastside, 2017 21 A Benny & Crystal Lockler 3 B Charles Wyatt 21 B Lance Jones 5 B Stacey Valdez 21 B Mindy Kleckner 5 B Gigi Brickhouse 22 C Boomer Butler, FBC Elk City, 2016 9 B Karen Ramber 23 B Jay Foster 10 B Rae Moore 24 B Judy Graham 14 B Joyce Russell 26 B Elizabeth Henthorn 16 A Tim & Cassandra Tutten 26 A Charlie & Alyce Floyd 19 B Andrew Harper 27 A Danny & Penny Ringer 20 B Curtis Patrick 28 C Kris Shiplet, FBC Hollis, 2017 20 B David Stewart 28 A Doug & Jayme Altom 31 A Kendel & Deanna Hamilton A-Wedding Anniversary B-Birthdays C-Church Anniversary 31 C Charles Tatyrek, Spring Creek, 1966
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
-SAYRE, OK U.S POSTAGE
PAID OKLAHOMA
PERMIT NO. 89
GREAT PLAINS BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 425 SAYRE, OK 73662-0425
2018 OFFICERS
Director of Missions ............................. Danny Ringer Moderator………………………...………Kevin Baker Vice Moderator ................................. Rusty McMullen Clerk ........................................................ Arlene Epp Treasurer .................................................. Gary Beach North Representative ............................ Charles Wyatt South Representative ............................... Jason Duree
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
From Ashes to Gladness
It seems as though every year we have people who go through afflictions. We have a constant need for many believ-ers who are afflicted with cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. Last year we had those who lost their homes in the Elk City Tornado. Last week we had the devastating wildfires in our association. I saw First Baptist Church in Leedey minister to firefighters and the community for several days. Rhea Baptist Church had fire come to its front doors. The church at Rhea had just been painted the week before. Rhea Baptist Church opened the church to feed all the firefighters in that area. The wildfires that traveled through Durham, Reydon and Crawford devastated the community with the loss of a coun-ty worker assisting the firefighters. The members at Durham and Reydon began to serve the community by making sandwiches and giving the firefighters much needed essentials. On Friday fire began to cover Texola, Erick and Vinson. First Baptist Church in Erick set up a shelter in the Erick Community Building to assist firefighters and law enforcement. On Saturday the Martha Gin caught on fire and de-stroyed several homes in the community. The Martha Road Baptist Church opened their church up as a Red Cross Shelter and served that community with love. The Great Plains Baptist Association Disaster Relief in Elk City and Altus activated and served the firefighters and victims in the communities listed above. Over 1,000 meals were served to firefighters, law enforcement, volunteers and victims by the churches of Great Plains Baptist Association and the association disaster relief volunteers. Please pray about getting trained in the disaster relief ministry.I’m reminded of the words from the prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 61:3, “Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning.” I’m grateful for churches who minister, Danny Ringer Director of Missions.
PO BOX 425 (1906 N WATTS) SAYRE, OK 73662-0425
www.gpbaok.org email: [email protected] OFFICE PHONE: (580) 928-2585
OFFICE FAX: (580) 928-8215
PO BOX 456 (2515 N MAIN) ALTUS, OK 73522 Email: [email protected] OFFICE PHONE: 580-482-4798
DANNY RINGER, DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY—THURSDAY
8:30 A.M.-NOON—1:00-4:30 P.M.
May 2018 VOLUME 42 Number 5
BEACON
SUMMER MISSION TRIPS Maddie Valdez - Europe with Go Students, Sayre FBC
Riley Shelton, Sayre FBC, & Sam Henthorn, Prairie View
– Eastern Europe with Go Students
Libby Unruh-Ecuador with Global Outreach(OBU), Elk City FBC
Riley Evans -Latvia in May with BCM Cameron Univ., Russell BC
Cy Calhoun w/Adventures in Missions (4 countries/9 mnths)
Dennis & Debbie Hooper, Cheyenne FBC, Latvia 4/30-5/8
BCM Mission Trip to Chicago, 5/12-19
Martha Road Baptist youth/adult to Latvia 5/27-6/6
Going to the Dominican Republic (July 8-14), Altus FBC High School Students
Baileigh Brewer (3 weeks) Sheyenne Neal Allison Cope Anna Merritt
Jacob Wohlford Wyatt Weaver (3 weeks)
College Students Garrett Leaf Jamie Craig
Destiny Abila Sponsors
Andrew Harper Jayme Altom
Going to Edmonton, Canada (July 5-12), Altus FBC
Ethan Altom Brady Marple
Please begin praying for these and other mission trips, asking God to open doors.
If you would like to help these students raise
the necessary funds, checks can be made out to GPBA and sent to
PO Box 425, Sayre OK 73662
Be sure to add a note identifying who the contribution is for.
Great Plains Baptist Association Pulpit Supply List
Ryan Baker, Principal Reydon Schools, FBC Reydon 580.449.1020 Don Beall, Retired D.O.M. and Seminary Professor, Oklahoma City 415.690.0433 Ralph Chapman, Sayre, Oklahoma 580.515.0467 Dr. Keith Fuchs, DVM, Elk City, Oklahoma 580.243.8432 Alvin Funkhouser, Hobart, Oklahoma 580.726.2774 or 580.481.9867 Milton Gage, Elk City, Oklahoma 405.397.0799 Kenneth Gambill, Leedey, FBC 580.497.6110 Jase Hargrove, Elk City, Oklahoma 580.799.1922 Ron Henderson, Retired, BCM Director, Weatherford 580.772.2377 Scott Hume, BCM Director, Weatherford 580.302.3575 Doug Lewis, Clinton, Oklahoma 580.445.7388 Don Lowrey, Quail Springs Baptist Church, OKC, 405.816.8220 Perry Martin, Elk City, Fairview Baptist Elk City, 580.303.8481 Dave Meadows, Elk City, FBC 281.779.1835 Jim Morrison, Retired, BCM Director, Weatherford 580.772.2311 DeWayne Riley, Retired, Member FBC, Altus 817.455.4409 Kelly Smith, Sentinel, FBC 580.799.2564 Jarrod Spedding, Tipton, FBC 580.649.0545 Don Williams, BGCO, OKC 405.990.3430
Music and Worship Supply Doc Ware, Elk City, FBC, 580.821.6196 Westin Woodruff, Hollis, FBC, 580.381.0615
PreTeen Camp
Week 1 (North Churches) May 29-June 1
Week 2 (South Churches) June 4-7
All information and registration forms
are on our website
gpbaok.org (Info Center Tab)
If you need packets mailed, call 580-928-2585
ALTUS BCM NEWS BCM News letter This will be my last newsletter as BCM director at Western. It has been five and a half years since I pulled in the back parking lot with the big U Haul truck. Since that time I have met many students and ministered a long side them. I have learned so much from college students and their passion for life. Many of them have scattered to various locations. It is my prayer is they all develop in their relationships with the Lord. Our last Noonday is next week. Thank you to all who have spoken and brought food! The annual mission trip to Chicago is May 12 through 19. There are four students going from Western. We are joining a team of 30 from several BCM’s around the state. I know God is going to do some amazing things! I want to thank the churches and individuals who have supported the ministry financially and through prayer and encouragement. God bless each of you In Christ Mark Turvaville
MAY REPORT Last Sunday I put out signs and watched reactions a little before it was time to start. People appeared nervous but some stayed. Pray for us as we minister to the drivers Thanks from Randy & Denise
SAYRE BCM NEWS
Dear Association, Another semester is coming to an end as you read this article. We didn’t have the numbers we would have liked this semester, but God blessed us with some great conversations. It was great in that many of these stu-dents will be moving on after this semester, so we had the chance to deepen some relationships. We look forward to what God has in store for next fall. I do want to say “THANK YOU” to all churches for providing meals and finances for the SWOSU Sayre BCM. You have no idea the number of lives you have impacted through your giving. We will be sending out schedules for next year in the next month, so start to think about when you will want to serve. Pray also for ways to reach more students for the kingdom. God Bless Benny Lockler
Olustee FBC is looking for a volunteer to lead their worship music—traditional or
contemporary—on a weekly basis.
Please call 580-648-5022
Congratulations to
Josefath & Silvia Sanchez On 10 years of service at
Primera Iglesia Bautista, Elk City
Most of you know of Thom Rainer and the wonderful resources he provides for church growth.
Our association has purchased the online access for all of our churches to be able to use these resources
at no cost to you!
Check out the website at https://resources.thomrainer.com
Contact the Association offices for the login information:
Sayre—580-928-2585 Altus—580-482-4798
Email—[email protected] [email protected]
VBS for ADULTS Altus First Baptist Church
June 25th – June 29th
This is the 12th year for the Adult/Sr. Adult VBS.
Everyone is welcome to attend for the Bible Study, music, fellowship and food
GET THESE ON YOUR CALENDAR!
May 3 National Day of Prayer
May 5 Heart to Heart Lifefest Walk-A-Thon, Elk City
May 6-9 Sam Dyer Revival, Main Street Baptist Church, Elk City
May 10 GPBA Pastor/Staff Golf Day, Elk City, 8:30
May 13 Mother’s Day
May 28 Memorial Day
May 29-June 1 Preteen Camp, week one, SWBCA\
June 4-7 Preteen Camp, week two, SWBCA
June 6 Preach the Word! Night of preaching & Praise w/ Keith Russell & Bill Green
June 9 Western BCM Golf Tournament
June 11-13 Southern Baptist Convention, Dallas, TX
June 17 Father’s Day
June 21 First Day of Summer
Altus First Baptist Church is now taking applications for part-time paid nursery workers. If you know of someone who loves the Lord and children, please have them call FBC Preschool Children’s Ministry office at 580-482-1777.
Thank you to the churches that have donated to the Disaster Relief and Evangelism Building Carter FBC Hammon FBC Cheyenne FBC Leedey FBC Durham Baptist Martha Road Baptist Church Eastside Baptist Reydon FBC Eldorado FBC Spring Creek Baptist Church Elk City Fairview Baptist Sweetwater FBC Elk City FBC Willow FBC Elk City Retrop Donations totaled: $25,340.00
Masters Voice are performing at FBC Erick Saturday, May 5, 2018, 6:00p.m.
Snyder First Baptist Church has an opening for a BiVocational Youth Pastor. The position has the potential of being a full-time position. Please send resume to [email protected]