News & Events

Annie Armstrong Missions Emphasis Annual week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 4-11, 2012. This year, five missionaries representing thousands of missionaries serving throughout the United States, Canada and their territories are spotlighted. The other three days focus on ways Southern Baptists are reaching the lost in North America. Day 1: Send North America. Pray for church planters and sending churches. Day 2: Shaun and Deshni Pilay, Connecticut. Church planter/pastor reaching international and homeless. Day 3: Jason and Kimberley McGibbon, Canada. Church planter seeking to begin a new church in the downtown urban/arts community near Toronto. Day 4: Josh and Tiffany Lenon, Ohio. Church planter/pastor of Red Door Church where members are encouraged to do whatever it takes to bring people to Christ. Day 5: Derek and Sharla Osburn, New Mexico. Church planter/pastor in a rural community with a large population of Air Force personnel. Day 6: Daniel and Karina Egipciaco, Florida. Training church planters in South Florida. Day 7: Equipping the Next Generation. Short-term missionaries who serve by doing. Day 8: "Love Loud." Missionaries who "love loud" through service such as community, literacy, resort, seafarer, sports evangelism and pregnancy care.
Bible Training Center for Pastors Courses offered for pastors, ministry staff, lay-leaders or anyone interested in a 3-year, college-level education (non-accredited). Held on Monday evenings at First Baptist Jonesboro. Classes offered in Spanish and English. Accredited courses are now offered through Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lao and Thai. Interested persons (men and women) can join at any time. For details contact Ruben Torres at First Baptist Jonesboro at 770.478.6710 or Preston Hicks at 770.477.1779.
Clayton County Marriage & Family Clayton County Marriage and Family Initiative exists to promote and equip healthy marriage and families in the community. If you would like more information go to www.gomarriage.org.
Couples Conference March 17 Clint and Penny Bragg will speak at a Couples Conferences on Saturday, March 17, 9 am to 2 pm, at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro (Fellowship Hall). Cost is $10 per couple with includes lunch and materials.. Lunch will be provided by Truett's Grill in Morrow. Child care is available by reservation only by calling Leisa Martin at 770.478.6710. To register for this Clayton County Marriage & Family Initiative event go to www.gomarriage.org call Mimi Holland at 770.478.4472. The Braggs serve as marriage missionaries and share testimony of their marriage reconciliation following an 11-year divorce and a 3,000-mile coast-to-coast separation. Today they teach seminars for couples and equip ministry leaders across the nation. They have told their story on multiple TV and radio stations.
Discipleship 411 Institute at Mt. Zion Baptist Weekly opportunities for Bible study every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm. Call 770.478.9842 for more information. Disciplines of a Godly Man, led by Ross Clark and Dee Lunsford In Transit: What Do You Do with Your Wait? Led by Danny & Rebecca James Lord Change My Attitude, led by Pastor Chris Reynolds Revelation, led by Barbara Autry (Wednesdays at 9:30 am) Seeking Him: Experiencing the Joy of Personal Revival, led by Heather Naquin
Discipleship Winter Classes at FBC Jonesboro Bible study classes are held Wednesdays at 6 pm and Sundays at 3:30 pm, Precept courses also available. Call the church at 770.478.6710 for more information. Beliefs that Matter, led by Jim Dykes, Wednesdays at 6 pm Daniel, led by Preston Hicks, Sundays at 3:30 pm Esther, precept, led by Kathy Green, Mondays at 7 pm Experiencing God, led by Bob Payne, Wednesdays at 6 pm Financial Peace University, led by Steve West, Sundays at 3:30 pm How to Know You Have Eternal Life, precept, led by Ann Daughtry, Fridays at 10 am Isaiah Part 1, precept, led by Gail Maddox, Tuesdays at 9 am and 6:45 pm Key Principles of Biblical Fasting, precept, led by Nancy Jenkins, Wednesdays at 6 pm Marriage Matters: 10 Great Dates to Grow Together Spiritually, led by Mimi Holland, Wednesdays at 6 pm Prophecy: Understanding God's Plan for the Ages, led by Jane Barnard, Wednesdays at 6 pm Single & Parenting, led by Chris Lowe, Wednesdays at 6 pm Virtual Tour of the Holy Land, led by Glen Howe, Wednesdays at 6 pm
Disaster Relief Training Credentialing Sessions: March 10, FBC Ellijay, 164 Dalton Street, Ellijay, registration deadline is March 2, April 24, Tabernacle Baptist, 112 East Church Street, Cartersville, registration deadline is April 6. For more information and to register go to www.gabaptist.org (click ministries and then Disaster Relief).
Disciple Now at FBC Fayetteville March 9-11. FBC Fayetteville will hold a weekend of discipleship, encouragement and fellowship. Bible studies will be held in each home and taught by various guest leaders. Youth will also join for praise and worship services throughout the weekend. Cost is $50 before March 4 or $60 after March 4. Proceeds from Disciple Now will help support inner city ministries through Safe House Outreach in Atlanta. For more information, contact Jim Battles at 770.461.8378 or 770.312.1489.
ESL Classes English as a Second Language classes offered Tuesdays from 6 pm to 8 pm at First Baptist Jonesboro. For details, contact Jackie Cash at 770.471.0245. ESL including prep for citizenship exam is held Sundays from 4 pm to 5:30 pm at First Baptist Forest Park. For information, call 404.366.6333.
Evangelism Conferences "awaken" For more information go to evan.gabaptist.org. February 27-28, Northside Baptist, Columbus, with Bobby Welch, Herb Reavis, Brazton Hunter, Fred Luter, Andy Childs, music by Babbie Mason. February 27-28, Northside Baptist, Valdosta, with Mac Brunson, Herb Reavis, Braxton Hunter, Junior Hill, Fred Evers, Vance Pitman, music by Adam Paul Williams and The Akins. March 5-6, FBC Newnan, with Thom Rainer, Jess Rainer, Emir Caner, Kevin Hamm, Junior Hill, music by Daniel Crews. March 5-6, Curtis Baptist, Augusta, with Jim Cymbala, music by Starla Harbin.
GBC Women's Event An inspirational women's event with a variety of conferences to encourage and equip women for Bible study, prayer, missions, community building and evangelism. April 27-28, 2012, Callaway Garden, Pine Mountain, Georgia. Conference begins at 9 am Friday and concludes Saturday at 2:30 pm. Cost is $90 per person if registered by March 13. Regular rate is $100 per person. Price includes four meals and all worship sessions and conferences. Guest staying at Mountain Creek Inn or Southern Pine Cottages also receive admission to the gardens. Speakers include Anne Graham Lotz, Tom Blackaby and Kim Blackaby. Music by Cindy Johnson. Reserve lodging by contacting Callaway Gardens directly at 800.543.7121 or 706.663.2281. Make reservations under the meeting names of Georgia Baptist Women's Spring Event. Conference registration: go to http://gabaptistwomenspringevent.com.
Prayer and Lunch at First Baptist Fayetteville on Tuesday, March 8 South Metro Baptist Association pastors and ministry staff are invited to attend the monthly prayer and lunch on Tuesday, March 8 at 11:30 am. The event will be held at First Baptist Church Fayetteville, 205 East Stonewall Avenue, Fayetteville. Pastors will also be able to sign-up for a monthly prayer and lunch at their own church at this time.
Prison Ministry Update Please note that Metro State Prison for Women is closed. Due to the closing we can no longer accept missions material, however we can still accept Sunday School literature, Christian magazines and paperback Bible study books for the Men's Diagnostic Center and Clayton County Jail. Any questions, contact Martha Germany at novelmartha@bellsouth.net or 770.478.3115.
Prom Dress Give Away at FBC Lovejoy First Baptist Lovejoy is asking for donated prom dresses and accessories for an outreach to Lovejoy High School. Clean, previously worn formal dress free of tears or stains, earrrings, bracelets, necklaces, dress shoes, evening bags and wraps may to brought to the church on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1. For more information call Terri Hardin at 678.471.3640.
Recharging Your Sunday School Workshop February 25, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm at Anointed Vision of Hope, 8049 Webb Road, Riverdale. Presenters are Charles Grant, Church Consultant and Jay Wells, Direction of LifeWay Black Church Relations. Cost is $5 per person payable at the door. Every church will receive a set of books on Sunday School work for their church. Every registrant will receive a free book.
ReFRESH in the Smokies Pastors and church ministry staff (and their spouse) of SMBA churches are encouraged to attend ReFRESH in the Smokies, a time of inspiration and encouragement on March 5-7, 2012 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Speakers include Michael Catt, Pastor of Sherwood Baptist; Ken Jenkins, Bible teacher and photographer; Tom Eliff, President of the International Mission Board; Ed Litton, Pastor of First Baptist North Mobile; and Daniel Simmons, Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Albany. Music by Mark Willard. Before January 31 registration cost $100 (spouse is free). After January 31, registration will be $150. To register, call Sherwood Baptist at 229.883.1910 and ask for Debbie Toole in the pastor's office. The SMBA has reserved a block of rooms at the Music Road Hotel. for those who provide conference confirmation numbers, the SMBA will cover the cost of lodging (3 nights). Breakfast at the hotel is included however other meals are at an additional cost. After registering for ReFRESH call the SMBA office at 770.478.1635 to reserve the hotel room. For more information regarding the conference, go to www.smokies.refreshconference.org.
Sweeping through the City Prayer Walks Anointed Vision of Hope will hold prayer walks Wednesday through Saturday, March 28-31 from 5 pm to 7 pm. For those you would like to contribute or participate, call 770.477.6464 or go to www.anointedvisionofhope.org.
Vacation & Retreat Information for Pastors Click here for a list of websites offering free or reduced price vacation and retreats for pastors and staff in full-time ministry (some may include bi-vocational). Check individual websites for details.
VBS Open House 2012 Tuesday, March 6, 10 am at the SMBA. Preview and order the new 2012 VBS Amazing Wonders Aviation: Awesome God! Amazing Power! You will "see lives changed as kids tour some of the world's most marvelous natural wonders and encounter god like never before. Check out this year"s Worship Rally Hanger, Bible Study at Victoria Falls, Missions under the Northern Lights, Music at the Matterhorn, Crafts at the Great Barrier Reef, Recreation at the Grand Canyon and Snacks at the Paricutin Volcano.