MISSISSIPPI FREE WILL BAPTIST BLOG SITE

This Blog has been created to share information from the Mississippi State Office of Free Will Baptist, J. L. Gore, Executive Secretary

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Thanks for looking in. I trust you will find this blog helpful. If I can assist you further contact me at msfwb@bellsouth.net or call 228-588-0227 (Cell 228-218-9237) - J. L. Gore

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NATIONAL CONVENTION PRE-REGISTRATION ALERT:
If you pre-registered for the national convention and have not received a letter of confirmation, then you are not officially registered. Call the executive office for more information: 877-767-7659.

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NEWS FROM M-TEAM:

From Mick and Rachel: "18 months on the road (with a few breaks), half of those with a baby in tow. We never planned to be here this long. In fact, we fully expected to be back in Spain four months ago (before our baby was mobile enough to need baby-proofing), but we’re still here, working to raise our support. And apparently we’re not the only ones having trouble—even veteran missionaries are facing deficit accounts and are struggling to garner the new monthly support they need to keep them on the field. We’ve had to continue to push back our leave date because we can’t get clearance to go without funding, so if you ask us when we expect to leave for Spain, the honest answer at this point is, we don’t know. We still have some $2,500 in monthly support to go, and at the rate we’ve been picking up new support it could be a year before we reach our goal."

SEND YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE M-TEAM AND HISPANIC MINISTRIES TO: The Together Way, P. O. Box 429, Hurley, MS 39555.
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TO MISSISSIPPI FWB: Your financial assistance is needed at this time to keep the State ministry of the MISSISSIPPI MESSENGER and all the ministries supported by the Executive Fund strong and healthy.

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CTS COMPETITION AND YOUTH RALLY, Friday and Saturday, May 9, 10, 2008 at Morganwood Youth Camp at Tupelo. Even if the youth are not participating in the competition they are encouraged to attend the activity. There will be pizza and games with a youth worship service. Cost is $15. Cost for CTS participants is $25. Contact Rick Brown, (601) 989-2973

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SOUTH MS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, May 24, 2008 at Lovewell FWB church. From Hwy 42, east of Richton, turn north on Lovewell road. Church is about 2 miles on the left.

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LITTLE BROWN CREEK DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, June 7, 2008 at Poplar Springs FWB Church. Directions: From Iuka about 10 Miles north, cross Tenn-Tom Waterway, church is on the left.

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NE MS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, June 7, 2008 at Harmony FWB church. From Eupora on Hwy 9 north about 2 miles. Church is on the left.

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LITTLE BROWN YEARLY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, August 22, 23 at Antioch FWB church.

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NE MS YEARLY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, September 13, 2008 at Pearce Chapel FWB church. Directions: From Hwy 25 north of Smithville, at the high school, turn east on Hwy 23 and then south on Pearce Chapel Road. Church is on the right about a mile and a half.

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SOUTH MS YEARLY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, September 20, 2008 at Cotton Heights FWB church.

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MISSISSIPPI STATE MEN'S RETREAT sponsored by the Mississippi Master's Men will meet at the South Mississippi Youth Camp, September 25-27 Directions: From Waynesboro take Hwy 63 south, pass Clara community and watch for sign on right.

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REMEMBER- October is Pastor appreciation month. Remember your pastor with something special this month.

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THE MISSISSIPPI FWB STATE ASSOCIATION MEETS WITH THE TUPELO FWB CHURCH, Friday and Saturday, October 31 and November 2, at Tupelo, MS.

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THE MISSISSIPPI FALL MISSIONS RALLY for 2008 in November 7-10.

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PREACHERS AVAILABLE FOR FILL IN

Kenneth Bishop - Home phone- 662.489.1404 - Cell no. 662-316.2798; 7994 Hwy 336, Thaxton, MS 38871
Terry Street - Home phone- 662.489.9256; 2440 Wise Bend Road, Pontotoc, MS 38863
Joey Tharp - 662.419.6823; 560 Waters Road, Pontotoc, MS 38863
Michael Bishop - 662.489.4862 - cell no. 662.419.9317: 7954 Hwy 336, Thaxton, MS 38871 (I will be glad to post the names of other Mississippi preachers who are available for fill in.)

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Just a Little Something from the desk of the Executive Secretary:

For some years I served the MS Home mission church in Pearl, MS. My wife and I had returned from the Pearl community on our way to our house. While we were stopped waiting for a light to change, a man traveling in the cross street made a U turn in the intersection and slammed into the side of our car. Since the impact was on my side, we had to get out the other door. I walked around to see if the man was hurt. He was drunk. Immediately he began to ask me not to call the police. He pulled out his billfold and said, "here, I've got the money to pay you now. Just don't call the police." Not only was he drunk enough to have an accident, his foolish drunkenness was leading him to be careless with his money. To be indifferent to any kind of value is not using good sense. To waste is not wise, but stupid; not big, but little. It is only the small that do not care to waste. Wastefulness is often associated with a lack of responsibility. Big people see the foolishness of waste. To waste or misappropriate that which God has provided through His people is not only foolish but borders on sinfulness.

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Posted by Mississippi state office of Free Will Baptist, J. L. Gore, Executive Secretary. Contact Information: If you wish to add an announcement or have questions about the content of this blog, please E-Mail the state office at msfwb@bellsouth.net