TIDINGS

Bro. John Ryder-Director of Missions

Angel Kane, Secretary
Floyd & Gale Holbrook-Camp Manager
Office (859) 744-0037
Fax (859) 744-1069
E-mail: boonescreekbapti@bellsouth.net
Web-Site- www.boonescreekbaptistassoc.com
Boone’s Creek Baptist Association Printed Jan. 2011, Volume 44, issue 1
Serving, Encouraging and Supporting Christ’s Churches Deadline for next Issue: Feb. 15, 2011

A note to you:
Are you having a happy New Year? Yes, it’s past time of year for New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s
resolutions are new ways to be happy. Pollsters say that by now most people have given up on their New Year’s
resolutions. The biggest question we all face now is how to have a happy every year. Happy means enjoying wellbeing
and contentment and to be like that all year. You might ask how is it possible in this economy-with all that’s happening in
this world to be happy? What’s the recipe? What ingredients does it take to be happy as a Christian? King David gives
us the ingredients.
First, he resolved to read the Bible, and apply it’s teachings to his life. Some Christians read everything but the
Bible in their everyday life, and then read the Bible only in church. They are guilty of neglect in the matter of reading the
Word of God. Here is King David's resolution:
Psalms 119:15-17 I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. I will delight myself in Your
statutes; I will not forget Your word. Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word.
Do you see what you could say? I will read and study the Bible every day in the coming year. I will apply the teachings
of the Bible to my life in the various situations and temptations I encounter.
Second, King David made a resolution about prayer. We find that resolution in:
Psalms 116:1 I love the Lord, because He has heard My voice and my supplications Because He has inclined His
ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.
King David had many experiences with God and he knew that God answered prayer. So he said that he was going to
keep calling on God as long as he lived. Every Christian knows that God answers prayer - the same God who heard King
David hears you and me. We can have a happy new year as a Christian by following King David’s resolutions.
Find it Here 2011 has all the ingredients to get us started with our resolutions. Here is the 21 day commitment
that’s a part of Find It Here 2011.
Therefore, I make the following 21 day commitment:
1.To seek God about what my specific fast should be. “Fasting is a Christ follower’s voluntary denial of food or
another normal behavior for the purpose of intense spiritual pursuit”
* What will I abstain or fast from? _________________________
2. To fast and pray, pursuing God and the salvation of the following 3 people.
(1) ____________________
(2) ____________________
(3) ____________________
3. To read in sequential order, one chapter each day from the Gospel of John (21 chapters).
4. After completion of my 21 day prayer and fast, to deliver a marked copy of the
scriptures (Gospel of John/Romans) to each of the 3 people I’ve been praying for.
5. Finally, to invite each of the 3 people I’ve been praying for to attend church with me.
One big opportunity is Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011.
My prayer for you is that you will commit to pray for those that are lost without Christ around you, that you resolve to be
closer to God this year and that you will have a happy this year.

Yours In Christ,
Bro. John Ryder
 NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
from our CHURCHES - Dec. 2010 IRVINE FIRST-Dec. 19th “Come Home for Christmas”
presented by Music Minister, Jeremie Michael and the Choir for
ALLANSVILLE– No Report the Morning Service and “I Love to Tell the Story” was presented
BEECH GROVE– No Report in the Evening Service by Music Minister Jeremie Michael, the
BOONES CREEK-Building Bridges Valentines Brunch Feb. 5, 2011
@10am. This will be a chance for the younger couples to glean wisdom
Youth and others. The morning and evening service was beautiful
from the more seasoned couples of the church. with the Youth doing the hand bells and etc. seemed to bring the
CALVARY– Our Choir and Children performed their Christmas message of Jesus closer to your heart and soul. Afterwards we had
programs, we had a great time at our Watch-night Service. We are a surprise visit from Santa to give treat bags to all the children and
planning a snow tubing trip to Perfect North Slopes later this month. adults. He was wonderful. One of the best things to happen was
CENTRAL-”Christmas County Spelling Bee” was presented by our Rod & Kathy Moberly came into our church on the promise of a
Children’s Choir.”Hope to the World” was presented by the Worship letter. We are so glad to have them. On Dec. 29th we lost a Dear
Ministry. We had a Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service. Lady-Lillie McCarty. She was the “I Love Jesus” lady and often
There will be a WMU sponsored Ladies’ Luncheon on Feb. 19th at Noon wore a pin with those words on it. Dec. 31st at 9pm we had our
at Central Baptist.
Watch Night Service. We start a New Year and hope we all
CLAY CITY-The young people put on one of our best
assemble ourselves together at First Baptist Church every time the
Christmas Programs in a long time. Everyone enjoyed our
doors are open to worship. Our regular 6:30pm-Tuesday Men’s
Christmas Dinner at Cedar Village.
work night. Our 7pm-Mid-Week Prayer @ Bible study (we learn a
CORINTH-Starting having Cottage Bible Study on Wed. nights.
lot about the Bible) also Youth night at the same time. Our 3rd
Planning a Valentine Banquet Feb 13th. We are in prayer for
week @ 5:30 pm Sunshine Ladies Meeting. Jan 30th– Baptist
having a revival in April.
Men’s Day. Come on out and join us in fellowship.
COW CREEK–Christmas VBS was enlightening. Experiencing
IVORY HILL-On Dec. 18th we prepared and delivered 15 food
God has started for 12 Weeks.
boxes to the needy with food for a Christmas Dinner that included
NEW COVENANT REFORMED BC–No Report
turkeys. We prepared and delivered 44 fruit baskets for the
EMMANUEL-WMU group went to Renfro Valley for Christmas
widow’s and widower’s within our church community. We had
in the Valley on Dec. 11th. GA’s celebrated Christmas with party
our Christmas play on Dec. 19th with a good attendance. On Dec.
making gingerbread houses and purchasing gifts for their parents
19th for Morning Worship we passed our treat bags for everyone
using credits they earned throughout the year.
in attendance. On Dec 20th we had 18 adults and youth that went
EPHESUS-Celebrated Christmas Holiday with various
caroling to the sick and shut-ins of our Church and then went to
fellowship and ministry opportunities. Hosted a New Year’s Eve
Pizza Hut for pizza. We didn’t get to have our Christmas Dinner at
Party. Elected Steve Billings and Josh Lowery as Deacons.
Church because of the bad weather. We planned a New Year’s Eve
Recognizing “Sanctity of Human Life” Sun. Jan. 16. Taking part
party for the youth or anyone who wanted to come. Our Pastor,
in Martin Luther King Day celebration service at FBC on
Marvin Neal had retired from his job at Trane and lots of new
Highland Ave. on Jan. 17 @ 6pm. Baptist Men’s Day on Jan. 23
plans are in the works since he will be having more time to spend
with breakfast at 8:30 am, Testimonies and a Men’s Choir during
on his Church work. We have one Baptism to perform as soon as
Morning Worship. Valentine’s Banquet on Feb 12th @ 5 pm.
possible.
FAITH–Dec. 12th, 2010 The Calvary Heirs brought a very
JEFFERSONVILLE-Dec. 12th had a tremendous turn-out for the
inspiring singing time to Faith B.C., had Holiday Dinner
Homecoming Revival/Holiday Dinner (over 100). Children’s
afterwards. Dec. snow was hard on us. Had to cancel services.
Christmas play on Dec. 19th was well attended and the
Youth class met their goal for Lottie Moon. Praise the Lord. Pray
Children/youth did a magnificent performance of presenting the
for Faith B.C.
“True Meaning of CHRISTmas”. Wished All a very Merry
FRIENDSHIP-Our Christmas Dinner was great and we went
CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year. To be blessed in the new
Caroling. We had food baskets and toys for the families that have
year. Baptismal planned for Jan. 2nd with Bro. John Ryder
children. Our children put on a great Christmas Play. Our Church
presiding. Feb. 19th Sweetheart/Friendship Banquet planned at
men is going to cook for the Ladies for Valentine Day Feb.
Cedar Village in Irving. We have plus signed up already. Looks to
12th.We’re having special singing on Mar. 26th by “The
be very promising. Hope everyone will make it a point to be in
Determined Group”. Youth are planning a lock-in the latter part
Sunday School and Worship somewhere every Sunday. May God
of Feb. date hasn’t been set yet. They are having youth speakers
Bless you all.
and devotions every hour. And there will be food.
KIDDVILLE-Several went to the Creation Museum and had a
GREENBRIAR–Christmas Dinner 12-12. Christmas Party
great time.
canceled due to bad weather 12-17. Fruit give away to the
MACEDONIA-Bro. John Ryder delivered message on Dec5th
Adults.12-19. 12 youth that came got stockings with goodies
AM. Choir participated in the Associational Christmas Hymn Sing
inside. Talked about plans for the future year, also talked about
at Reid Village on Dec. 2nd. The choir presented “The Saints and
ways to bring people into Church. Worked with youth in Church.
Angels Song” cantata on Dec. 19th AM and the children presented
HEIDELBERG–No Report
their Christmas play, “The Baby in Christmas”, during the 19th
HERITAGE-Our Children did an excellent job of leading us in
PM service. We delivered 28 Christmas food baskets. Our ladies
worship with their Children’s Christmas Program on Sun. Dec.
are making plans to attend the Beth Moore Conference in
12th. We all enjoyed our Church-wide Christmas Fellowship on
Louisville in June. The Deacons will be attending a conference at
Sun. night, Dec. 19th. We ended that evening by making special
Broadway Baptist in Lexington on Feb. 7th. We are planning our
gifts to Jesus for the coming year. Our youth and children also
Valentine’s Day Banquet.
enjoyed a special day of Laser-Tag.
HOWARDS MILL-Christmas Dinner Dec12th, after Morning
Worship. Catered, attendance 84, food and money given to Continue on the back page.
several families in need.
 News and Upcoming Events from our Churches-Dec. 2010

MEANS-No Report REID VILLAGE-We went to Freida Harris Baptist Cen-

MT. OLIVE-No Report
NEW HOPE-Working on Lottie Moon Offering. Day Care
Christmas Program. Open to God’s leading in the new year.
NORTHSIDE-No Report
PANOLA-Viney Fork Baptist Church Cantata was really
good. Tuesday night our Jan. 4th at O’Charley’s . Not been
able to do because of weather.
POWELLS VALLEY–Our Choir participated in the Christ-
mas Hymn sing at Reid Village on Dec. 2nd. Gifts were deliv-
ered to the Children’s Home in E-town on the 10th.What an
uplifting experience! The ladies had their Christmas party on
the 11th and the men dined at Cedar Village. Our Holiday din-
ner was on the 19th. We held a Candlelight Service on the 22nd
and had a wonderful Watch Night Service on the 31st.
PROVIDENCE, C.C.– Youth presented our Christmas Pro-
gram on Dec19th.
PROVIDENCE, E.C.-We had a Cantata by the Choir on the
19th am Service and treat bags for everyone after the service.
On the evening of the 19th we had a Cantata by our youth.
Everyone did a great Job! We at Providence hope everyone had
a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. We would like
everyone to continue to remember Greg Todd who attends our
Church, he is the father of Sonsi Warford who was reported
missing back in June from Madison County along with her
boyfriend Charles Walker. Greg has been vigilant in the search
for his daughter. We worship an AWESOME GOD, He will
never let us down. Let us all remember to pray for each other,
so many people are hurting, going through struggles, worries,
ter. We took 102 shoe boxes, children’s clothes, diapers,
candy, throws and school supplies and new toys. We
made Christmas Cards for the patients at Windsor Care
Nursing Home, Shepherd Shelter, Gateway Children and
to the inmates at our jail. We made 400 cards. We had our
Christmas Dinner on Dec. 10th. Our Choir did Christmas
Caroling on Dec. 20th.
SALEM-Hosted the Associational Ex. Bd. Christmas
Dinner. 92 present. Enjoyed the “Hanging of the Greens”
and the Christmas play by the youth and children. Had a
great Watch Night Service.
SPEARS MILL–We would like to wish Bro JT and Sue
all the best in their retirement. We know the Lord has
wonderful plans for them to continue serving him. Thank
you for all the years you served at our Church. You are
missed
SPRING STREET-Youth made up lots of Gifts and took
to Freda Harris Home for Children. WMU made Fruit
Baskets and delivered to the elderly. Every 5th Sun. night
we will have special singing.
THOMAS-Our Youth did a great job with the Children’s
Christmas Play. Howard Kelley a beloved member of our
Church passed away on Jan. 4, 2011.
VALLEY VIEW–No Report
WM. MEMORIAL-We prepared 38 shoe boxes for
Operation Christmas Child and distributed 5 food boxes
on Dec. 20th. The Children presented a play “The True
Meaning of Christmas”. A good Church fellowship
followed the play.

In This Issue look for: Disaster Emergency Relief II Corinthians 8:20-21

1–Feb. Birthday’s and Anniversaries
2-Building Fund
3-CALENDAR
4-Disaster/ Emergency Relief
5-To all Churches in the Association
6. University of the Cumberlands
7-BUILDING FUND
8-New Beginning Pregnancy Center
9-Name change of a Church
10– Church Pews to be given away.
TO ALL CHURCHES IN THE
ASSOCIATION:
The Disaster Emergency Relief
Committee is available to the
churches for projects that
require manpower.
Call the Association Office
859/744-0037 if you need help.
Volunteer’s Needed
20-Avoiding this, that no
man should blame us in this
The disaster emergency relief
abundance which is admin-
committee needs volunteers.
istered by us:
The vision for the committee is: An
Association church has a problem
that it needs help with, i.e.
21-Providing for honest
things, not only in the sight
electrical, plumbing, etc. It needs
of the Lord, but also in the
help because it doesn’t have funds sight of men.
or manpower to deal with the
problem. This committee will utilize
available resources (manpower) to
correct the problem. If you would
like to volunteer to help out, please
contact your pastor or the
association office for a volunteer
sign up form. Building Fund For The
Camp
You can donate to the Boones
Creek Baptist Association in
MEMORY or in HONOR of
a Love One. Please write in
your check memo: Building
Fund.

CALENDAR
1-True Love Waits Emphasis Month
4&5-2011 Disaster Relief Regional Training-Severns
Valley BC-E-Town, KY
7-Deacon Training-Lexington, KY
10-Camp Mtg. 7pm
13-Racial Reconciliation Sunday
14-Ex. Board Mtg. Salem BC-7pm
14-Focus on WMU-(14th-20th)
17-Pastor’s Prayer Fellowship-11:30 am-Cedar
Village-Irvine
18-Focus on WMU
!9-Workday at the Camp (9am till ???)
19- Children’s Ministry Day
19-Ky Changers Volunteer Training-KBC in
Louisville, KY
24-Flag Day
25-Family Mission Night-Allansville BC-7pm
28-Evangelism Conference- Severns Valley BC
E-Town, KY (28th-1st of March)
Beech Grove are getting New Pews 2/4/11 and
they are giving the old ones away. If anyone is
interested please call Drucilla Muncie @
606/723-7766.
A note to let everyone know that Creekside Baptist
Church has changed their name to New Covenant
Reformed Baptist Church. If you have your new
Directory, please change the name. Thank You.
TIDINGS
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center in Winchester
has an ongoing need for baby wipes, diapers (sizes 4,5,6)
and formula (Good Start in green and orange cans), as well
as continued financial support. Churches are encouraged
to support local Pregnancy Centers in honor of Sanctity of
Human Life Sunday, Jan. 16, as well as throughout the
year. Please call 859-744-5988 with any questions or to
arrange drop-offs.
Best Wishes to February Birthdays:
3-Tom Barnes-Pastor-New Covenant Reformed BC
5-Ray Coates-Pastor-Allansville
6-Patty Martin-Retired Pastor’s Wife
8-J.T. Rafferty-Retired Pastor
13-Noreen Lahrmer-Pastor Wife-Cow Creek
16-John Runyon-Pastor-Spring Street
23-Delmar McGee-Pastor-Greenbriar
28-Barbara Bishop-Retired Pastor’s Wife
Best Wishes February Anniversary:
14-Todd & Rebecca Blevins-Faith Baptist
16-Gerald & Barbara Bishop-Retired
22-Chris & Judy Winkler-Irvine First
University of the Cumberlands
Offers Courses for Credit or Audit through
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Spring Schedule
Tuesdays, January 25-May 10, 2011
Elementary Greek (3 sem.hrs.) 6:00-8:45 pm
Thursdays, January 27-May 12, 2011
Revelation and General Epistles (3 sem. Hrs)
6:00-8:45pm
Costs:$125.00 per course, plus books
Register now by calling 859/749-5327 or
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