Marion County Baptist Association
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Association and Church News2009 MCBA Annual MeetingThe Eighty Fifth Annual Meeting of the Marion County Baptist Association was held on September 8,2009 at Hackleburg First Baptist. A total of 68 messengers were registered. Fifteen of twenty-two MCBA churches were represented.
The messengers passed the largest budget in MCBA history of $150,418.90. About 80% of this figure is funneled back into mission ministries designed to support and help the local church. Rev Ricky Mann, Pastor of Hines Baptist Church, spoke on the Doctrine of Salvation reminding us that God chooses many instruments to proclaim the Gospel but only one way of salvation, by the blood of Jesus the Christ. Dr. Charles Ballew presented the Mission Message from the Parable of the Sower, Matthew Chapter 13. He called for a greater determination of individuals and churches to sow the seed of salvation in our communities by greater cooperation of the churches of MCBA. Hackleburg First Baptist provided a delicious meal. Other personalities on the program were Dr. Bob Perry, Editor of the Alabama Baptist Newspaper and Mrs. Sonya Tucker, ALSBOM Missionary. Photos From the 2009 Annual Meeting*Click the images for a larger view*
Rev. Seth Channel is the new Associate Pastor at Eastside Baptist Church in Winfield. He and his wife Debbie are residents of Winfield and the have two sons Peter and James.
Rev. Andrew Emerson is the new Student Minister at Harmony Grove in Winfield. He is a long time Marion County resident and comes to Harmony Grove from South Hamilton Baptist. He is employed by Liberty National, Winfield Office. He and his wife, Ashley have one and daughter, Natalie.
Rev. Jimmy May is the new pastor at Shiloh Baptist in Hamilton and comes to us by way of Mississippi where he has pastored for the last few ears. His wife’s name is Melissa and they have two boys Jacob and Trace. Dedication Service at Winfield First Baptist ChurchThe dedication service for the new Winfield First Baptist Church facilities was on Sunday, May 17, 2009 in the new sanctuary. FBC pastor Dr. Charles Ballew welcomed the crowd of members and guests. Guests included representatives from the Alabama Baptist Association, former FBC pastors, Winfield mayor and council members, as well as others. Bill Atkinson recognized the Building/Feasibility Committee and many others for their work in seeing the building project to completion. The dedicatory message was given by Dr. W. Robert DuBois followed by the reciting of the Vows of Dedication led by Pastor Ballew. At the conclusion of the service, everyone was invited to tour the new facilities and enjoy refreshments in the Activities Building.
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