CBA Weekly: A Week of Prayer Begins October 18

ByTyler Eiland

Paul told the church at Philippi that he thanked God every time he remembered them, “because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now” (Philippians 1:5). That is what an association is: churches that have chosen to carry the gospel together. Next week, set aside time to thank God for that partnership and to pray for the work He has given us to do side by side.

A Week of Prayer for Associational Missions, October 18 to 24

Each October, Southern Baptists set aside a week to pray for the work churches do together through their local associations. This year it begins Sunday, October 18, the same afternoon the churches of Chilton County gather for the Annual Missions Celebration.

  • Pastors, please lead your congregation in a prayer for the association during worship on Sunday, October 18.
  • Everyone, watch the CBA Facebook page that week for a daily prayer prompt, October 18 through 24.
  • Come celebrate. The Annual Missions Celebration is Sunday, October 18, 3:00 to 5:00 PM, at First Baptist Church Clanton. Worship at 3:00, with a missions fair following at 4:00 where you can meet the ministries the churches support together.

United in Prayer

Pray 4 Chilton continues to cover the county in prayer, fifteen minutes at a time. During the week of prayer, consider taking a daily slot. Sign up here.

Prayer Focus

  • Recovery from Hurricane Isaias. Pray for communities still recovering from the storm, and for the Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers serving wherever they are needed.
  • Churches seeking a pastor. Pray for the search committees and congregations waiting on the Lord for the next man He is sending.
  • Fall festivals. Several churches are opening their doors to their communities over the next two weekends. Pray for real gospel conversations at every one.

This Week & Upcoming

Full calendar at chiltonbaptist.online/events. If your church has something coming up, send it to the office and we will put it on the calendar.

Church of the Week

This week we lift up Hillcrest Baptist Church. Please pray for the Hillcrest family as they begin the search for their next pastor, that the Lord would give them wisdom, unity, and patience as they wait on the man He is sending.

Grow With CBA (Open to Everyone)

The Gospels begins Tuesday, October 20. The Samford Ministry Training Institute’s next course walks through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The textbook is Introducing Jesus by Mark Strauss.

The class meets Tuesdays through December 8, 6:00 to 9:00 PM, at the CBA office in Clanton, or online from home. The cost is $50 plus the book. These classes are for every believer who wants to know and teach the Bible better: Sunday School teachers, small group leaders, deacons, and anyone who simply wants to grow. If you have taken a class before, bring someone from your church with you this time.

Register through Samford here.

The Church Health Check-Up course is free and available anytime at chiltonbaptist.online/courses.

Resource of the Week

7 Ways to Help Your People Navigate Youth Sports on Sunday, an episode of Revitalize and Replant from the NAMB Podcast Network with Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst. For pastors and parents feeling the pull between the team and the church on Sunday mornings.

“This episode touches on an important issue in our culture. It wrestles with how families prioritize the body of Christ and gathering with their covenant community as a top priority.”

Listen here.

From Our Partners at the State Board (ALSBOM)

These gatherings are hosted by the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, not CBA, and are open to the churches of Chilton County.

Ministry Openings

  • Children’s Pastor, Union Grove Baptist Church, part-time
  • Youth Minister, Union Grove Baptist Church, part-time
  • Music Minister, Union Grove Baptist Church, part-time
  • Worship Leader, Hillcrest Baptist Church, part-time
  • Minister of Youth, Jemison First Baptist Church, full-time
  • Camp Coordinator, Camp 1:27, Raleigh’s Place, full-time and year-round

Details and how to apply at chiltonbaptist.online/ministry-openings. Somebody may come to mind as you read that list. Pass it along to them.

Announcements

  • Christmas Backpacks are due. The association has committed to provide 492 backpacks for children served by two church plant partners, one in Chilton County and one in Lowndes County. If your church is collecting, bring your filled backpack to church by Sunday, October 18. Churches, please deliver to the CBA office (1108 4th Avenue North, Clanton) by Thursday, October 22. Individuals are welcome to drop backpacks by the office during office hours.
  • Myrtle Littleton Memorial Offering. If your church has not yet received the offering, Sunday morning, October 18, is the last opportunity before the Annual Missions Celebration that afternoon. Bring it with you, send a designated check to the CBA office, or give at chiltonbaptist.online/give.

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