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Boones Creek Baptist Association Serving, Encouraging and Supporting Christs Churches

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 Printed July, 2012, Volume 45, issue 7 Deadline for next Issue: Aug.15, 2012

A Note to you, -We have finished association camps for this year. We have two more retreats this month. The number of campers through last week has been as follows: Ewing Group-134, Sugar Creek Group-97, Boys week-24, Girls week-51, Sr. Co-ed-27, Jr. Co-ed-59 for a total of 392. There have been a combined total of 33 salvation decisions in all the camps, including the Ewing and Sugar Creek groups. We had 161 campers with 19 salvation decisions and 16 rededications in the association camps. We had to replace an air conditioner in the kitchen and a pump in the swimming pool but otherwise this year has been trouble free. -Remember in prayer our Association Revivals in September and October. -We are holding Fall Hymn Sings on August 27 at Providence Baptist Clark County, August 28 at Salem Baptist, Irvine, and August 30 at Reid Village Baptist, Mt. Sterling. Please support with your attendance the one closest to your area. -The next executive board meeting for the association is August 13 at the camp dining room. Food For Thought: 1 Peter 2:21-24 (NKJV) 21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: 22 "Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth"; 23 who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; 24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness--by whose stripes you were healed. K. S.Wuest gave this commentary on the above scripture, Peter changes over easily from the idea of a child tracing over the writing of the writing-master to a Christian planting his feet in the foot-prints left by our Lord. In this context, these footprints are foot-prints of suffering. But the illustration holds good for our Lords entire life. Just as a child slowly, with painstaking effort and close application, follows the shape of the letters of his teacher and thus learns to write, so saints should with like painstaking effort and by close application, endeavor to be like the Lord Jesus in their own personal lives. Or, as a small child endeavors to walk in the footprints made by his fathers feet in the snow, so we are to follow in the path which our Lord took. The Greek word follow means literally to take the same road as someone else takes. We should walk the same road that Jesus walked, in short, be Christlike. Yours in Christ,

Bro. John Ryder

Don Spencer (Director of KBC Church Financial Benefits Department) will be in our Association Oct. 15, 2012. He will hold interview times for Pastors, Treasurers, or anyone that have questions on Church/Minister Compensation/Taxes and Retirement plans, you can schedule an interview by calling the Association Office.

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS from the Association and our CHURCHES CAMP REPORT Camp is fast coming to a close for the season. So far we have had 442 Adults and children use our facilities. This includes-our camp and retreats and parties. We still have 2 more retreats this month. Softball season is about to end and we hope to get a tournament played. EX. BOARD REPORT We dont have meetings in June and July. Our next meeting is Aug. 13, 2012- 7pm at the Camp. ALLANSVILLE No Report BEECH GROVE Had a great VBS. BOONES CREEK We had 7 girls attend Girls Wk. at Boones Creek Baptist Camp. Everyone is invited to our annual Homecoming Service on Sept 23rd at 11am. CALVARY VBS July 15-20. Homecoming Aug. 19th. Robbie and Casaudra Mink were married June 2nd. Brett and Dana Benton were married July 7th. CENTRALCentrals VBS was on June 11-15 with a total of 244 students and volunteers. Our youth Grades 9-12 went on a mission trip to Chicago on June 24-30. CLAY CITY We praise God for the fruits of our VBS. CORINTH No Report COW CREEK Planning a outing to the Lexington Legends game on July 27. EPHESUS Bro. Todd served as Camp Pastor June 25-29. Ernest Christopher and Josh Lowry to serve in Somerset, KY for Kentucky Changers July 7-13. Bro. Todd on Mission trip to Memphis, TN for Mission Fest July 7 -13. Baby Shower for Gary and Amy Riddle on July 15. Sunday School retreat to Shaker Village July 21. TNT (Tuesday Night in Town) at Fazolis July 24 at 6:30pm. VBS July 28-Aug3. Ephesus to partner with Pilot View Elementary by collecting school supplies, prayer walking and participating once again in the backpack feeding program during school year. EMMANUEL The Sunday School Youth made 75 cards with markers and stickers and wrote prayers to put in the Survivors goody bags at the Relay for Life. The response for survivors was good and the children were told to be a blessing to each survivor. FAITH Remember Singing July 27 at 7pm. Revival in August. Christians, please pray for revival, let it begin with each one. FRIENDSHIP VBS avg. 70. Got the bus painted. Outdoor service on the 24th with refreshments. Fellowship Dinner on July 29th. Planning for fall revival. GREENBRIAR Gave Fathers gifts on Fathers Day. Birthdays-Eric Eaton -8-27 and Arlene Chaney-8-28 HEIDELBERG No Report HERITAGE What a joy we all had in VBS 2012 Gods Amazing Wonders. We registered 28 children and had 3 that want to be Baptized. God truly blessed us this year and we give Him all the praise and glory. The first fruits of our garden have been delivered to the Clark County Community Services. The heat and the drought conditions have taken their toll on Gods Garden. However, we have faith that God will see His garden produce and grow for His kingdom. Also, the Appalachian Bluegrass Boys will be performing a full concert for on July 22 at 6PM. If you are a fan of Bluegrass Gospel, then you will definitely want to be a part of this event. Come and worship with us on that night and enjoy the fullness of Gods blessings through music and fellowship. Bro Timothy B. Christopher HOWARDS MILL We are sorry to announce that Chris Reddix went home to be with the Lord June 1st at age 47. Husband of Paula and Son of Mort and Peggy Reddix. His visitation and funeral was held at Howards Mill BC with more than 875 people attending the visitation. A fund had been set up at the Howards Mill BC to help Paula with funeral and hospital expense. If you would like to contribute send contributions to Howards Mill Baptist Church, 4435 Howards Mill Road, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353. Make checks payable to HMBC Reddix Fund. IRVINE FIRST Great VBS with some wonderful children. Our workers did a great job. Mabel Edmonson house (belonged to the Church) was demolished because it was falling down. On Fathers Day, we had a baptism service for Daniel Chaney (11 years old), what a blessed day. IVORY HILL We had our VBS June 6th-10th. WE had an enrollment of 69 with an avg. attendance of 60. We are planning a Youth Singing with only youth for Aug. 3rd at 6pm. All are invited.

JEFFERSONVILLE June events included a Fish Fry, with a large turn-out. All donations went to sending the boys and girls to Boones Creek Baptist Camp. Our Outreach/Visitation program is off to a great start. Several prospects with very promising response! Looking for growth in Sunday School and GA/Acteen/RA groups, with Wed. evening children classes. Fathers Day turn out was great with pot-luck dinner, lots of fellowship, families and friends, we haven't seen in a long time. June 24, a Special Business Meeting was held to call Rev. Paul Hubbs as full time Pastor. Bro. Paul received 100% vote from the Church. Sent 4 boys and 3 girls to Boones Creek Baptist Camp. Had to cancel the June 30th- 4th celebration due to the burn ban. It will be scheduled (weather permitting) July 20 to close out VBS. July planning VBS kick-off on the 14th with an Ice Cream social and a movie. July 16-20 will be VBS each night 6:30-8:30pm Buses will run. See you in Sunday School and Worship Service:10am and 11am respectfully. May God always bless you. KIDDVILLE-No Report MACEDONIA We honored our graduates on June 3rd. Our youth had a softball tournament as a fundraiser on June 9th. We had a work day at the church on June 23rd. We held our VBS kick-off on June 24th. We had a great VBS! There were 9 decisions for Christ. We had a total enrollment of 87 and an avg. attendance of 72. The Miles of Pennies program had grown to our 30,00 pennies. The singing group Bro. Kevin used to sing with, is having a reunion at the Harrison Co, Fair on July 8th. The men are planning their trip to the Promise Keepers. MEANS- Hosted a Sports Camp VBS with former UK Wildcat Roger Hardin. Hosted a Freedom Celebration with a community dinner and fireworks display. MT. OLIVE-No Report NEW COVENANT REFORMED-No Report NEW HOPE-Encourage youth to go to camp. Praying for the camp. Enjoyed having the camp staff for our service. NORTHSIDE June has been a busy month. Starting with the Youth Hymn Sing where 2 of our girls sang. Then on Fathers Day each Dad received a gift and everyone was blessed with a great sermon and day of Worship. Thanks to Bro Jesse, Sharon, Teachers, Helpers, Cooks, Bus Drivers and children for another Amazing VBS. A meal was served each night with an average of 80 in attendance. Our donations toward food was $445.00. A big thank you to those who supplied all the meat and fixings on their night of grilling. Prayerfully we planted a seed of the word in the childrens mind. With Gods Amazing Grace we can watch it grow. A mission project our youth are excited about in Africa will be where our VBS offering of $450.00 will go. Our baby bottles ministry with $553.26 to be given to New Beginnings. We are looking forward to all our families on vacation returning. PANOLA Presented Zack Romans with Bible on his graduation. Still working toward our 200th Birthday in September. POWELLS VALLEY Had breakfast for the men on Fathers Day. Had a great VBS. Served about 200 for meal ministry. Making plans to pay off debt for property and build a new church. PROVIDENCE, C.C. Youth group went to Ichthus. Conducted successful VBS.

PROVIDENCE, E.C. Had our first Providence Day for the youth, on June 2nd, had devotions, music, food and games for all the youth that attended. Hope to have more camp opportunities in the future. Plans underway for VBS July 9-13. Had 4th of July picnic for the whole church. Trip planned to Bread of Life for the seniors on July10th. Taking the youth to the water park on the 7th of July. Having a clothing give-away on July 28th at our church parking lot, hoping to help some families out with school clothes. If you have any clothes you would like to donate or a family that needs some clothes please contact the church at 606-723-7837. REID VILLAGE VBS was a huge success with average attendance of 104 children and workers. 4 girls from our church attended Boones Creek Baptist Camp and had a great time. We had a cookout on Sat. July 7th and watched the movie Faith Like Potatoes.
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In This Issue look for:

1-DOM (A note to you) 2-Disaster/Emergency Relief 3-To all Churches in the Association 4-Building Fund 5-Calendar 6-Aug. Birthdays and Anniversaries 7-Mission Opportunities 8-New Beginning Pregnancy Center 9-Clark County Community Center 10-Cumberland University Fall Schedule 11-Fall Hymn Sings 12-Special Singing-Heritage Baptist 13-Special Singing-Spears Mill BC

II Corinthians 8:20-21
20-Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: 21-Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

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 on your check memo: Building Fund.

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.

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS from the Association and our CHURCHES (Continued) REID VILLAGE-We have been collecting personal items for Gateway

SPEARS MILL-VBS is set for July 15th thru 19th the 19th being
family night. Van service is provided, for ages birth to adult going to the Adventure on Promise Island. Spears Mill is very excited about a new service beginning Sunday July 22nd. This is Children Church being led by one of our deacons, Fred Cornett and his wife Diane. This service is for all children 8-12 years old and will be just like adult morning service. Many blessings to Fred and Diane for Gods call to this special service. We are also continuing the collections for Samaritans Purse Christmas Child. July 29th we will be hosting Sons of Liberty Gospel group Sunday night at 7pm. Plan to attend and hear their witnessing and songs or praise. As always we at Spears Mill wishes everyone a safe and Blessed July 4th Holiday. SALEM Had an amazing VBS. Enrolled 129 and avg. 91 each evening. Had 2 decisions. Honored Fathers on Fathers Day and gave them some tools. Gave $259 for the new cabin at Boones Creek Baptist Camp. SPRING STREET 20th year Anniversary Aug. 22-26. Revival with past Pastors each night and special singers on Sunday. THOMASVBS enrolled 45, attendance varied nightly. 16 adults assisted in VBS. Parents and students enjoyed the cookout on the last night of VBS. Our trustees installed a railing around the pavilion. VALLEY VIEW No Report WM. MEMORIAL-No Report

Childrens Services. Our Relay for Life team didnt let the rain dampen their spirits at the fundraising event on Fri. July 13th, where over 20 of our church members participated. The total we have raised so far for the American Cancer Society is over $2400, not counting the funds raised at the event. The youth are having a lock-in on July 18th after Wed. night services. Our next 5th Sunday Hymn Sing is July 29th., everyone is welcome to attend. Our WMU/CIA is sponsoring a Pure Water/Pure Love project. Well collect water bottles filled with dimes and use the money to help purchase water filters for our foreign missionaries. Our CIA is also sponsoring Christmas in August to collect school supplies and personal items for the Dessie Scott Childrens Home. We have a new sign for our church which will be installed soon. SPEARS MILL Senior trip June 23rd to Mountain Arts Center. Was a night of good entertainment with 21 attending. Also had a delicious meal at Billy Rays restaurant before going to MAC Center. Fathers were honored on Fathers Day. Offering for June was Sunrise Children Service. 4 members of Spears Mill left July 7th for Memphis TN to the Mission Fest. Those were Bro. Barry Proctor, our Pastor and 3 WMU
members, Betty Gibson, Carolyn Harlow and Beulah True and will return Fri. July 13th. These Mission Trips are always very mission oriented and rewarding to all that participate.

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Best Wishes to Aug. Birthdays: 3-Lisa Proctor-Pastors Wife- Spears Mill 6-Douglas Canter-Pastor-Heidelberg 8-Tim Christopher-Pastor-Heritage 10-Keith Sands-Pastor-Calvary 14-Karen Montgomery-Pastors Wife-Emmanuel 15-Gale Holbrook-Camp Manager 18-Jeff Ryder-Pastor-Williams Memorial 21-Wilma Denney-Pastors Wife-Clay City 31-Joe Lahrmer-Pastor-Cow Creek Best Wishes Aug. Anniversaries: 12-Kevin and Pam Strausbaugh-Macedonia 17-Grider and Wilma Denney-Clay City 28-Charles and Carolyn Dixon-Boones Creek Baptist Church

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES 1. Disaster Emergency Relief Volunteers Needed 2. Go Metro USA and Find It Here 2012. Contact the association office for more information

University of the Cumberlands Offers Courses for Credit or Audit through Winchester Extension Center Fall Schedule, 2012 Tuesdays, September 11-December 19, 2012 Expository Preaching, 6:00-7:20pm (in Winchester). Psalms II (90-150) Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, 6:00-7:20pm (in Winchester). Ancient and Medieval Church History, 7:25-8:45 pm (in Winchester). Thursday September. 6-Dec.ember 20, 2012 Elementary Greek-6:00-7:20pm (in Winchester) Psalms II (90-150), Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, 6:00-720 pm (in Stanton) Ancient and Medieval Church History, 7:25-8:45 pm (in Stanton) Costs per Course: Books only ($25.oo-$40.00) Register now by calling (859)749-5327 or (859)-771-6526) or (606)663-7870 Need a minimum of 10 students

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.

CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES Web Site: www.calltohelp.org FEIN# 31-1005844 Judy Crowe, Executive Director Phone 859-744-5034 E-MAIL:clarkcommunity@bellsouth.net Fax 859-737-1910 REPORT OF SERVICES FOR JUNE 2012 1232 FAMILIES SERVED 43 FAMILIES WERE NEW CLIENTS FOOD CLOTHING UTILITIES HOMELESS PREVENTION FAMILY SELF SUFFICIENCY SAFE HAVEN T.B.R.A. HOUSING EMERGENCY TBRA 1091FAMILIES 54 FAMILIES 26 FAMILIES 31 FAMILIES 16 FAMILIES 2 FAMILIES 11 FAMILIES 1 FAMILY

FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS 8 THRIFT STORE DONATIONS 2,974 MONETARY DONATIONS 27 Heritage Baptist Church has turned 9 acres of their property into a community garden, with the goal of providing hungry people with nutritious food, and chose CCCS to reap the benefits. We are excited to be able to add the fresh vegetables to the food boxes that are given to our clients. We are thankful for the many volunteers who take time out of their busy schedule to help us with improvements on our building. We have a newly painted floor in our food pantry thanks to the efforts of Sheila Whisman, Dianna and Gene Layne and John and Linda Collins, members of the Collins Sunday School class at Central Baptist Church. We would also like to thank Gale Fulkerson, of Mt. Zion Christian Church and Don Kiihn, of Grace Baptist Church, who spent two days hanging shelving in our thrift store, CCs Closet. Volunteers are needed in our food pantry, 9-2, Mon., Tues., Wed., or Friday. Choose your day! Call Jennifer Palmer, 859-749-0727. CCs Closet is having a back to school sidewalk sale this Wednesday, July 11, 103. We will have great prices on backpacks, school uniforms, blue jeans, school supplies, kids shoes, furniture, plus a whole lot more.

FALL HYMN SINGS

August 27-Providence Baptist (C C)-7pm August 28-Salem Baptist-7pm August 30-Reid Village Baptist-7pm

HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH

July 22, 2012 6:00 PM

Special Music-The Appalachian Bluegrass Boys.

SPEARS MILL BAPTIST CHURCH
July 29, 2012 7:00 PM

This ministry helps the families in Clark County

Special Music-Sons of Liberty

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