Assisting Churches
Equipping Disciples
Promoting Fellowship
Supporting Missions
www.pickenstwelvemilebaptistassoc.org
Phone: 864.878.2456 864.878.0244
Staff: Richard Hayes, Associational Missionary/DoM
Connie Porter, Administrative Assistant
Easter ~ April 20, 2014
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
John 11:25-26 KJV
God bless each of you as we celebrate Easter, Our Risen Savior!
PTMBA will closed Good Friday, April 18th
Prayer Guide for April
Happy Birthday
1 Jeff Stewart, Associate Pastor, Keowee
2 Stuart Houston, Pastor, Blue Ridge View
3 Mark Krieger, Pastor, Northside
17 Gerald Roper, Interim Pastor, Secona
22 Michelle Rafferty, Wife of Discipleship and Missions Pastor, Pickens First
28 Jennifer Hendrix, Preschool Director, Pickens First
30 Amanda Griggs, Wife of Youth Minister, Red Hill
Wedding Anniversaries
8 Norman and Carol Holliday, Minister of Music, Mountain View
9 Billy Ray and Terreca Merck, Pastor, Fairview
Staff Anniversaries
Nick Smith, Associate Pastor: Student Ministries, East Pickens, 1 year
Jason Moss, Pastor, Praters Creek, 8 years
Connie Porter, Administrative Assistant, PTMBA, 38 years
CHURCHES SEEKING A PASTOR:
Mountain View, Nine Forks, Pleasant Hill, Secona
Griffin Baptist Church is seeking a part time minister of youth. Applicants may send resume’ to the church, Attention: Lara McClain, 1629 Pumpkintown Highway, Pickens, SC 29671
Secona Baptist Church is seeking a full time Minister to Youth and Children. Please send cover letter and resume' to 234 Secona Rd., Pickens, SC 29671 or email to
Associational VBS Clinic ~ Saturday, March 29, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, Mountain Grove, Michelle Gilstrap, Director
Executive Committee will meet Tuesday, April 15th, 5:00 p.m., Upstairs Conference Room
Guest speaker will be a representative from Camp McCall.
Camp McCall is seeking to fill the following positions: Business Manager and Kitchen Manager. You may contact the associational office or Randy Vincent, Acting Director @ 864-878-6025 or . to obtain a job description for either position.
2014 Spring Men’s Spring Encampment @ Camp McCall ~ May 16-17 Fellowship with other Christian Men on a mountain-top retreat. Go to for complete information/registration.
May is Pastor's Wife Appreciation Month!PTMBA is hosting a pastor's wife appreciation brunch on May 17 at the Bethlehem-Roanoke Water office from 10 a.m. - 12noon. Would your church be willing to help sponsor this time of fellowship for your pastor's wife? The total cost would be $15.00 per person. Show your church's appreciation and thanks for all she does by encouraging her to attend this celebration. This event includes a meal, entertainment, and fellowship. The entertainment will be by Cathy Schwartz, a talented handbell soloist. For more information call Connie @ 878-2456 to make reservations. Please RSVP by May 9th.
From Your DoM
Last month I said I was looking forward to working with our churches, pastors, staff and members as we serve our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. Well, let's roll up our sleeves and get started. Here are some upcoming opportunities:
1) Easter Egg Hunt at Table Rock State Park on Saturday, April 19th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. A ministry group of 10-12 is needed to help with the egg hunt and to share the Easter story. This is a great opportunity for a youth group on mission. Contact Cindy Morris @878-9813 if your group is interested.
2) Easter Sunrise Service at Table Rock State Park on Sunday, April 20th. A group is needed to go through the park on Saturday (April 19) inviting campers to the service on Sunday morning.
3) Flea Market Ministry groups needed to serve through our Cup of Cold Water ministry each Wednesday, June 4 – August 13. We will offer face painting for children and a friendly face to all who pass by. All supplies are furnished. What a cool summer mission opportunity for your adults or youth this summer! Reach hundreds of people this summer in a matter of hours. Greet them, offer a cup of cold water(free) and share Jesus and your church with them.
4) Backyard Vacation Bible Schools at locations in Pickens and surrounding areas. A great way to impact our schools and communities for Christ. A perfect mission trip right here at home.
Finally, the process of visiting all the churches is ongoing. I look forward to worshipping and fellowshipping with all of you. If I can serve you in any way, please call. Stop by and let's talk about what God is doing in your church and in our association.
Rick
REGIONAL DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING OFFERED
ROCK SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH, EASLEY
Saturday, April 5, 2014
(For more information, go to scbaptist.org)
Online registrations will remain open until March 26th
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Disaster Relief Report On March 2nd a disaster relief team from the Pickens-Twelve Mile Association was deployed to Beech Island, SC in response to February’s severe ice storm. This team served primarily as a chainsaw unit. The team consisted of Sharon and Hubert Hudson, Ken Nix, Bobby Gray, Joel Galloway, Susan and Rick Grant, and Blue Hat leader Robert Cowan. The group stayed at the Second Baptist Church in Beech Island. The members of the Second Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church provided exceptional meals for the team. Their hospitality was greatly appreciated by all.
The team was able to assist ten different families. Among these families were several widows and elderly people who did not have the resources to pay for limb and tree removal. Before leaving a home, each homeowner was asked if they knew the Lord Jesus Christ as their savior. A Bible was signed by each team member and then was given to the homeowner, followed by prayer. Due to the rain that moved into the area, the team had to leave a day earlier than planned. It has always been and continues to be a rewarding experience serving people following a disaster.
Current Pantry Needs
Dry Beans Canned Meat (tuna/salmon/chicken) Canned Meals
Spaghetti Sauce Jelly Mac-n-Cheese
Spaghetti Peanut Butter Rice
Health Kits
1 Toothbrush
1 Toothpaste (6oz.)
1 Soap (4.5 oz. Bath Size)
1 Washcloth
1 Bath Towel
1 Comb
Items should be placed in a 2 gallon zip lock bag.
Drop off at the associational office by Monday, April 14.
Financial Summary ~ February
2014 Budget Amount 137,039.70
Monthly Budget Needed 11,419.98
Receipts: for budget needs 9,610.42
designated 238.20
Total Receipts 9,848.62
Difference -1,809.56
Community Easter Sunrise Service
7:00 am
Ponderosa Park, Six Mile
Sponsored by Area Churches