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December Fellowship Meeting

FBBF MEETING at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH @ HARMONY

Monday, December 8^th, 2008

Theme: Celebrating our Partnership in Church Planting

Schedule:

10:30am – Officers’ Meeting

11:30am – Speaker: Dan Pride

After spending nearly 25 years in ministry, Dan received a special calling from God 3 years ago to start a new church in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the city in which he had grown up. In September 2005, Dan moved to downtown Indy and began laying the foundation for this new church. The result of Dan's following this calling is now Indy METRO Church, which had its first official service on Sunday, September 10, 2006. IMC is a downtown community of faith committed to loving people, honoring the Truth of Scripture, and being immersed in the community. IMC is the third church Dan and his wife Cindy have started, with the goal of helping start many more throughout urban centers in America over the next 10 years.

12:15pm – Lunch & Business Meeting

All ladies attending the meeting will have their own luncheon and devotional with Julie Murray at the Murray’s house.  Ladies are asked to bring their best piece of advice for a young pastor’s wife. 

1:15pm – Speaker: Wayne Guinn

Wayne is the Director of the BBFI National Church Planting Office whose goal is to network with local churches and state fellowships for the purpose of planting Baptist churches of like faith and vision.  The NCPO seeks to enlist, train, equip, and qualify church planting candidates with a great commission vision.  The NCPO also seeks to develop a financial office that will provide financial consulting services, provide materials and resources that will produce a strong stewardship foundation for every local church, and provide capital funding resources for qualified churches.  Joe Murray attended the first NCPO School, and Wayne was instrumental in God’s leading Joe to plant a church in Harmony.

2:00pm – Speaker: Glenn Stockton a.k.a. “The Pastor’s Friend”

Over 8 years ago Glenn resigned as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Melbourne, Florida after 39 years as a pastor. He didn't resign from the ministry, but took on another ministry of "Encouragement to Pastor's."   In a recent article he wrote, “I would like to thank all of you pastors for having me in your church to minister to you and your people. Sarah and I feel God has blessed us tremendously. We have been busy almost every week filling the pulpit , and speaking at revivals, mission conferences, banquets and seminars. We will continue to do this as long as you will have us and God gives us the health to do so. Once again thank you for your confidence in us.” It was under Pastor Stockton’s ministry in Youngstown, Ohio that Joe Murray (as an 8 year old boy) and his family trusted Christ as Savior!

3:15pm – Tee Time: 9 holes of golf for only $15

After golf, feel free to grab a bite to eat at the Town Tavern or Greensides Restaurant.

Please email Joe at wjoemurray@embarqmail.com to confirm that you are playing golf.

The meeting will take place in the Banquet Room of the Greensides Restaurant http://www.harmonygolfpreserve.com/index.php which is located inside Harmony at 7251 Five Oaks Drive, Harmony 34773.  Contact Joe at 407-766-5051 for any questions.

DIRECTIONS 

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I look Forward to seeing everyone in Miami!

Enjoy.

November Fellowship Meeting - IBB Miami

FBBF @ IBB Miami

Monday, November 10^th, 11:30 - 3:30 PM

For our November meeting we will be heading to Southeast Florida to celebrate the end of the Elections, Campaign Advertisements and general Negativity in the printed page and over all airwaves!  Regardless of the outcome of each race and issue, we will attempt to refocus our minds on a calling greater than any elected office… the service of our Lord and King!

Special Speakers:

            Bud McCord from Abide Brazil ministry  www.abidebrazil.com will be speaking at the first and third hours.  Bud has recently authored the book “The Satisfying Life” based on the lessons that Jesus taught His disciples in John 15 www.thesatisfyinglife.com   God is using the “Abide” message to simplify and guide the ministries of literally hundreds of pastors and thousands of people.  Bud will be sharing some key principles regarding receiving, rejoicing and releasing what Christ has for the life of every believer.

            


Rudy Johnson has been a missionary with the BBFI since 1958 and at the age of 77 is still opening new ground for the ministry in Peru, influencing the lives of pastors and missionaries around the world.  Rudy will be speaking the second hour and sharing his heart and passion for finishing well in ministry.  www.cuscoperu.org

Special Features:

Cuban food & coffee – enough said!

Golf & Fellowship on Tuesday at 9:00 AM

            Palm Aire Country Club (Cypress Course) in Pompano Beach

Bro. Tom Hunter has found us a wonderful venue at the unbelievable price of

$25 per person on the Championship Course.  For address and hotel information in

that area please visit their website at www.palmairegolf.com

If you need any help with hotel accommodations or airport transportation, please contact Russell Johnson on his cell phone at (786) 525-6468.

Directions to IBB Church (17701 N.W. 57 Avenue – Miami -33055)

Google Directions 

www.ibbmiami.org

From I-75 – Take I-75 until you reach Miami Gardens Drive.  Exit and go straight (East) until you reach N.W. 57^th Avenue (Red Road).  Turn right and go to the light at N.W. 176^th Street.  Make a U-turn into the access road in front of the church building.

From Turnpike – Follow the Homestead Extension and get off on Red Road.  Go south.  As you pass Miami Gardens Drive get in the left lane.  Go to the light at N.W. 176^th Street.  Make a U-turn into the access road in front of the church building.

From I-95 – (Don’t do it!  Go the turnpike, but if you insist….)  Exit onto S.R. 826 West (Palmetto Expressway).  Exit on N.W. 57^th Avenue.  Go north and stay in the right lane.  After the light at N.W. 176^th Street turn right into the access road in front of the church building.

If you get lost – Enjoy the sights and diversity of Miami.  When you get tired of that, call Russell at his cell phone 786-525-6468