October 12th, 2009- Sonshine Baptist Church- Port Charlotte, FL

Make plans now to be with us in October at Sonshine Baptist Church in Port Charlotte. We plan on having a great meeting! We need to connect with each other, and this meeting will provide many opportunities to do just that. There will be both youth pastors and ladies meetings as well. For more information on our church check out our website at http://www.sonshinebaptist.com.



Schedule:
10:30 - Officer's Meeting
11:30 - Matt Trill, New Testament Baptist Church
12:30 - Lunch
1:00 - Prayer and Fellowship, Ladies Meeting, Youth Pastors Meeting
2:00 - Nathan Braymer, Winter Haven Baptist Church

Directions:
Google Maps Directions
Sonshine Baptist Church
23105 Veterans Blvd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33954

From I-75 exit onto Kings Highway in Port Charlotte and go South. Go west on Veterans Blvd and the church will be on the south side about 1.5 miles from Kings Highway.

If you get lost call Ben Jennings at 941.330.6219

Key Largo Baptist - 1/2 Marathon and 5K

November 14, 2009

Enjoy the rising of the sun over the Atlantic Ocean atop of the newly built Jewfish Creek Bridge.  This inaugural run over part of the historic 18 mile stretch, "The Gateway to the Keys", will give you a taste of our paradise.  Enjoy a bird's eye view where the Atlantic Ocean meets Gulf waters.  While the mile and a half long bridge may seem intimidating, you will have an opportunity to challenge your personal record.  The flat portion of the course will carry you through the southern portions of unspoiled Everglades, boasting of the true beauty of our Fabulous Florida Keys.

• T-Shirts and medals are awarded to every participant!
• Post Race celebration with awards, music and food until 12 p.m. at the staging area on Key Largo Baptist Church Grounds.
• Find out more information and register HERE.

Parenting from the Overflow

“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.”
-Jesus Christ


Last month, we had our monthly pastor’s and youth pastor’s meeting, and it was a blast. In our youth pastor’s meeting we talked about being a dad. A couple of the youth pastors that have kids were giving those of us that are starting out as dads some advice. We some cool ideas and advice from some guys that really want to honor God and be good dad’s like:
-Know that your kids will be imitators of so many of the things you do and say
-Enjoy your kids
-Make the most of your time with them
- Make your marriage a priority
- Be a help around the house and with your kids
-Journal a little bit about your family life each day. It will encourage you to be involved and pray for your kids.
This really had me thinking of this whole overflow principle. I’m about to have little eyes and ears watching and imitating everything I do. I better make sure my heart is growing closer to God so that I can be the kind of example God wants me to be.
Thanks to my good friends Lee, Mark, Stephen, Nathan and Sheldon for the fellowship and encouragement today!

In the month of October we youth pastors will be meeting again. We'll be discussing the topic, "What should we be talking about with our students..." Be there for the discussion and to encourage each other. Also, come to support our fellow youth pastor, Nathan Braymer as he speaks at the meeting.