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OCTOBER 2OO9

Pickens-Twelve Mile

Baptist Association

Assisting Churches

Equipping Disciples

Promoting Fellowship

Supporting Missions

Doing the Great Commission

Prayer Guide for October

Happy Birthday Staff Anniversary

3 Frances Roper, Wife of Interim Pastor, Secona Chris Gray, Pastor, Kings Grove,

6 years

6 Greg Durham, Spouse of Ministry Assistant, Griffin

9 Ray Longenecker, Pastor, Six Mile Churches Seeking a Pastor

18 Donna Wright, Wife of Pastor of Adult Ministries, Crescent Hill

East Pickens Red Hill

26 Earl Reid, Pastor, Peters Creek Ridgeland Drive

Secona

From Your Associational Missionary

Jane and I have enjoyed being in 20 of the 31 churches for a Sunday service and look forward to being in the rest as soon as possible. When we have been to all 31, we will then start back through. I see the Great Commission at work as you minister to those around you locally, nationally, and internationally. It is really encouraging to see the love of Jesus in your church.

Many of the Pastor’s wives came to a meeting that Jane had with them this month. For details on a study that was written by Minister’s wives for Minister’s wives, call 878-2456.

We are also having our first Pastor’s luncheon on October 1. This will be a time of fellowship and praying for each other.

We are currently in the process of working on updating our website and would appreciate a picture of your church. This can be a hard copy that we can scan and return or a soft copy (jpeg) that we can publish directly. We will also have a section for events that are happening in your church as well as missions that you are doing. I am looking for stories and pictures that will help people who are looking for a church home find you. There will be a map to your church and contact information to help people find you.

We are finishing up the State Missions emphasis and headed toward the International Missions emphasis, Lottie Moon Christmas offering time. These are vital parts of what we as Southern Baptist do to work on the Great Commission. Please let me know how I can help you.

We have just ordered software that will enable us to download maps showing all the homes in your community and who lives in them. Our goal is to pray for those in our community by name in October and November. You do not have prayer walk - you can prayer drive, prayer bicycle, or prayer run. Give me a call to get the information that will be tailored for you.

Please remember to com to the associational meeting at Nine Forks Baptist Church on October 22. If you would like to have a table at the Missions Opportunities Fair on that night, please let us know. We would love to hear and see how your neighbors can join with you to do the Great Commission.

Blessings,

Ron and Jane Duncan, your Associational Missionaries

Fortieth Annual Session

of the

Pickens-Twelve Mile Baptist Association

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Nine Forks Baptist Church

Registration begins at 4:45 p.m.

The meeting will be called to order at 5:00 p.m.

During the afternoon session the business of the association will be transacted. We will hear reports from MARY’S House, PSALM Ministry, and the Foothills Hispanic Ministry. Dr. Kris Barnett will bring our devotional thoughts prior to the evening meal.

The evening session will begin with pre-session music at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Ron Duncan, DoM/Associational Missionary, will share during the evening session. The moderator’s message is scheduled at 7:35. Rev. Jack Mahaffey will pronounce the benediction at 8:00 p.m.

Missions Fair: if your church has a mission project please consider participating. Call 878-2456 to reserve a table.

Each church shall be entitled to send five messengers and one additional messenger for each fifty members or fractional part thereof.

Church Clerks: Please make sure to get your Annual Church Profile into the associational office no later than October 5. Thanks for all you do!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

October Meetings:

Associational Council to meet Tuesday,

October 6, 6:30 p.m.

Executive Committee to meet Tuesday,

October 6, 7:30 p.m.

STATEWIDE

DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING CONFERENCE

Ashley River Baptist Church

Charleston, SC

October 9 & 10

Pray for our Disaster Relief Unit

As of todate there are 14 committed to work in the northeastern part of Georgia during October 18-24.

for more information you may call Guy Jenkins at 878-5522, PTMBA, DR Coordinator

Ministry Position Open

Boones Creek is seeking a part-time Minister of Youth. Please mail resume to:

Boones Creek Baptist Church

Attention: Minister of Youth Search Committee

264 Boones Creek Road

Salem, SC 29676

Attention: To All Pastor’s Wives

Mark your calendar for our second meeting:

Thursday, October 8, 6:30 p.m. Our first meeting proved to be a very worth while meeting. We need each other!

As per your request, we will begin a study on October 8, “In Our Shoes, real life issues for Ministers’ Wives.” I will have the books for you to purchase at $11.95 each. This exciting to be able to share with my sisters in Christ.

Plan to be present on the 8^th. Bring your favorite soup or dessert!

See ya on the 8^th! It doesn’t matter whether you were able to attend the first meeting or not join us at this meeting.

Jane

World Hunger Sunday

October 11, 2009

There are many needs within our own county. If your church elects to do so United Christian Ministries would be a suggestion for either a monetary gift or canned goods.

August Financial Summary

Bank Balance July 31, 2009 60,091.01

Receipts 7,369.05

67,460.06

Expenditures 9,302.44

Bank Balance August 31, 2009 58,157.62

CD Maturity Date: May 8, 2010 27,964.27

Thanks to the churches of PTMBA for your faithful support!

Upcoming events

November 2 Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer

November 7 We’re Here for You

November 10-11 SC Baptist Covention

November 16-17 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection at Mount Carmel

December 1 Christmas Packets for Prisoners due in associational office.

2009 List of Approved Items:

ûOne Blue or Black non-retractable pen

(NO WIRE CLIP)

ûOne 6 oz. or larger toothpaste

ûOne Adult-sized toothbrush (INDIVIDUALLY FACTORY SEALED; NO MULTI-PACKS)

ûOne 4 to 6 oz. bar of soap

ûOne junior legal or a 50 page 5 ½ X 8" or larger writing tablet, 100 pages max (NO WIRE BOUND)

ûFive first-class stamp-embossed envelopes (purchased at the Post Office, no metered or stamped envelopes)

ûTwo rolls of LifeSavers, Breath Savers or Mentos type candy

ûOne gallon-size zipper plastic bag (all items must fit inside)

NOVEMBER 2009

PICKENS-TWELVE MILE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 902

Pickens, SC 29671

Prayer Guide for November

Happy Birthday

1 Dean Weaver, Interim Pastor, Red Hill

18 Jason Moss, Pastor, Praters Creek

26 Karen Reid, Wife of Pastor, Peters Creek

Staff Anniversary

Greg Ramsey, Pastor, Boones Creek, 6 years

Mark Ford, Pastor, Cross Roads, 6 years

Oliver Nealy, Minister of Music, 15 years

Wedding Anniversary

3 Gerald and Brenda Martin, Pastor, Holly Springs

23 Richard and Amy Hayes, Pastor, Mountain View

Churches Seeking a Pastor

Crescent Hill

Red Hill

Ridgeland Drive

Secona

From Your Associational Missionary

October was a great month for PTMBA, and November is even going to be better.

A special “Thank You” goes to Nine Forks for hosting the PTMBA Associational Meeting. I enjoyed the music, the speakers, the Missions Fair, and the warm atmosphere of God’s people worshipping together. It was really neat to see people standing around in the yard just catching up with friends after the meeting. Associating is a good thing - we need the practice since we will spend eternity together. I am hoping we can have a spring meeting at Pickens High School just to eat, fellowship, play, pick and grin. No business will be allowed, just the pleasure of being together.

Our first Pastors luncheon for this year was very well attended, and it was a pleasure to see younger and older pastors sharing ideas and prayer requests. PTMBA is blessed with good pastors. Our next meeting will include all staff and administrative assistants. We will have Bob Deaton representing SCBC to answer tax and retirement questions. This will be Nov. 5 at 11:30 at Country Table located at 712 W. Main St., Pickens. Please email or phone Connie at the PTMBA office by Nov. 2 so we can give them an accurate head count for the buffet.

The Pastors wives are doing a Bible study about Pastors Wives which was written by Pastors Wives. The next meeting is Nov. 12 at 6:30. The fellowship, food, and sharing has been awesome. Come by PTMBA office for the book. Bring a salad and dessert to share.

We are working on prices on the insurance, equipment and procedure for use of a Block Party Trailer. We’re looking for a trailer, equipment (popcorn, snow cones, etc), and inflatables which will be checked out through PTMBA. We will have a small restocking charge for the supplies and replacement of equipment. This can be used for special events to reach your community. Associating is a good thing.

The windows on the back of the top floor of the PTMBA office have been replaced and they look great. We will be hopefully renovating the walls and floors so that we will have a nice place for meetings. We also have a new LCD projector which can be checked out or used here for presentations, VBS, or special events for your church.

The Adoption Fair will be Nov. 14 from 8:30am to 11:30am at East Pickens located at 2244 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Pickens just across from the YMCA. There will be several special guests including representatives from Project Hope, Bethany Christian Services, SC Dept. of Social Services, and James Fletcher Thompson (adoption attorney). “Finding Forever Families” is the topic. This is a great way to share and show the love of God. Call PTMBA for more details.

The new website is http://www.scbaptist.net/pickenstwelvemile/ which is still under construction and if you would like to help, please call Ron at 864 878 2456. I would appreciate the help. Thank you for all you do in reaching your community with the Good News.

Blessings, Ron, Jane, and Connie

Christmas Party for All Ladies of the PTMBA

Monday, November 30, 2009

Secona Family Life Center

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Jane Duncan will be speaking on the life of

Lottie Moon.

Bring your favorite party food!

Nursery Provided

Mountain View is collecting old/used bikes

If you have an old/used bike to donate, please call Joel Waldrop at 787-5220 or email joel.waldrop@bmwmc.com.

Christmas Packets for Prisoners due in associational office by December 1.

2009 List of Approved Items:

One Blue or Black non-retractable pen

(NO WIRE CLIP)

One 6 oz. or larger toothpaste

One Adult-sized toothbrush (INDIVIDUALLY FACTORY SEALED; NO MULTI-PACKS)

One 4 to 6 oz. bar of soap

One junior legal or a 50 page 5 ½ X 8" or larger writing tablet, 100 pages max (NO WIRE BOUND)

Five first-class stamp-embossed envelopes (purchased at the Post Office, no metered or stamped envelopes)

Two rolls of LifeSavers, Breath Savers or Mentos type candy

One gallon-size zipper plastic bag (all items must fit inside)

Ministry Opportunities

Oolenoy Baptist is seeking an organist. Please call Tony McJunkin at 878-7691 or Jane Gilcrease at 878-7708 (after 6:00 p.m.) if interested.

Hopewell Baptist, Seneca, is seeking a part-time staff position of Director of Student Ministries. Send resumes to HBC, Personnel Committee, 161 Hopewell Church Drive, Seneca, SC 29678

Elljean Baptist, Easley, is seeking a part-time Music Director. Send resumes to Rod Ramsey, 202 Pineview Drive, Easley, SC 29642

Christmas Dinner for

Pastors, Staff, and Wives

December 3, 2009

6:30 p.m.

The Country Table

Kentucky Missions Partnership 2010

Mark your calendar The Kentucky Missions Team 2010 has booked reservations for June 26 – July 3. The cost for this year will be $350.00 due to rising costs of hotel accommodations, meals and fuel.

For more information you may contact

Amy Huff at 787-5496 or email clementine286@yahoo.com

Guy Jenkins at 421-4266 or email

guyajenk@yahoo.com

We’re Here For You

Saturday, November 7, 2009

We’re Here For You Day on November 7^th, is an opportunity for us to demonstrate God’s love to our community and say, through mission action, that we care and share the love of Christ.

September Financial Summary

Bank Balance August 31, 2009 58,157.62

Receipts 11,358.85

69,516.47

Expenditures 9,213.38

Bank Balance September 30 60,303.09

CD Maturity Date: May 8, 2010 27,964.27

Happy Thanksgiving

Blessings to You During This Holiday Season.

The office will be closed November 26 and 27.

Season of Prayer

for

international Missions

November 29 – December 6, 2009

Theme: Who’s Missing?

Offering Goal: $175,000,000

Thanks to the churches of PTMBA for your continued support!

DECEMBER 2009

December 2009

Pickens-Twelve Mile

Baptist Association

P.O. Box 902

Pickens, SC 29671

Prayer Guide for December

Happy Birthday

3 Greg Ramsey, Pastor, Boones Creek
5 Tina Moss, Wife of Pastor, Praters Creek
12 Kris Barnett, Pastor, East Pickens
14 Virgil Merck, Pastor Emeritus, Ridgeland
15 Stacey Houston, Wife of Pastor, Blue Ridge View
19 Tom Hannah, Minister of Music, ShadyGrove
20 Robin Lewis, Wife of Pastor, CrossPoint
21 Gerald Martin, Pastor, Holly Springs
21 Oneida Mahaffey, Wife of Pastor, Mount Tabor
28 Debbie Bernshausen, Wife of Pastor, Griffin

Wedding Anniversary
2 Greg and Michelle Ramsey, Pastor, Boones Creek
17 Larry and Kay Rice, Assoc. Pastor Music & Missions
22 Gerald and Frances Roper, Interim Pastor, Secona
30 Kris and Kelly Barnett, Pastor, East Pickens
31 Mark and Teresa Ford, Pastor, Cross Road

Churches Seeking a Pastor
Pleasant Grove
Red Hill
Ridgeland Drive
Secona

From Your Associational Missionary

What I Learned about Associational Missions and Church Work While Tending a Fire:

I had a lot of tree limbs that needed to be burned. This was after I had interviewed for Associational Missionary but before starting in August. I checked with a neighbor who told me the procedure so that I would not break the law.

   First, you have to call 800-374-2876 (Forestry Fire Management- the person in charge) to let them know that you will be responsible for the fire, and they let you know that you better do a good job or you have to answer for it.   In my job and yours, that would be our Heavenly Father. We really have a big responsibility per Matt. 28: 19-20 and we really do want to do a good job with so much at stake. To keep the fire hot, you have to circle it and touch all the logs- no matter the size of the log, they all need to be touched and they are all important for keeping the flame hot.   This is definitely true for churches and members as well.

Just keeping an eye on the logs lets you know if there is a problem, so you have to keep circling and touching.
If the logs get too far from the action, they just smolder. This means lots of smoke and not too much heat.
No matter what the problem is, everybody needs that log.   It must be time for a touch. (Sometimes the logs are going
to have to let us know there is a problem.   We can’t always just know, but we always want to help-please pick up the phone. Logs can’t do that.)

You know, there was a real storm came through that day, lots of rain, wind was rough, but the flame came right back up when the storm was over, probably even blew some of the ash off of the coals so it was even hotter.   Never forget that only God is in charge of the weather, and storms are a natural part of life. There has to be a reason, just hold on to the Father’s hand a little tighter.

The fire was constantly changing, if you just leave it alone, it goes out and you just have a bunch of coals and then just ash. We need to associate and keep our fire hot in the upstate of SC. With Father’s help we can change our area, our country, and our world.

We all know that it is Lottie Moon Christmas Offering time. As you give this year, remember that because of the shortfall last year, our missionaries have taken a 50% cut in operating budgets and also pay and benefits cuts. Please give so that our missionaries can continue to work in their mission fields. Lottie spent her life trying to reach her mission field. We should be doing the same. Doing the Great Commission is what she was all about. We need to have the same desire to share with those around us. GO, TEACH, AND BAPTIZE is our command.

Blessings on you and have a great Christmas,
Ron and Jane Duncan, Your Associational Missionaries

Congratulations are extended to Dr. Fred Stone for being elected President of the South Carolina Baptist Convention.

Ministry Opportunities:

International Students: If you would like to host two or three students at your home for a meal during the holidays, please call PTMBA at 878-2456 for details. What a blessing to share your love with new friends who will not get to go home for the holidays.

Six Mile is seeking a part-time Ministry Assistant.
Send resume to Six Mile Baptist Church, Personnel Committee, P.O. Box 134, Six Mile, SC 29682
Oolenoy is seeking an organist. Please call Tony McJunkin at 878-7691 or Jane Gilcrease at 878-7708 (after 6:00 P.M.) if interested.
Hopewell, Seneca, is seeking a part-time staff position of Director of Student Ministries. Send resumes to HBC, Personnel Committee, 161 Hopewell Church Drive, Seneca, SC 29678
Elljean, Easley, is seeking a part-time Music Director. Send resumes to Rod Ramsey, 202 Pineview Drive, Easley, SC 29642
Children in Action at Shady Grove invite you to help raise money for the China Radio Program.
The December/January project will help the Trans World Radio get the Word out to the people of China. For more information, you may contact Debbie Garrett at 878-3049.

Cannon Memorial Hospital is seeking dedicated individuals interested in volunteering in various capacities throughout the hospital. If you have a few hours to spare each week, are 18 years or older, and would like to be a part of a wonderful organization, we need your help. Volunteer applications can be obtained by logging onto www.cannonhospital.org, from the coffee shop, or by calling 898-1334.

Dominican Republic Mission Trip is planned for March 18 – 25. There will be a graduation for the seminary during the trip. Cost is $1100. Call Dr. Boyce Whitman at 868-7777 for details.

Kentucky Missions Partnership 2010
Mark your calendar The Kentucky Missions Team 2010 has booked reservations for June 26 – July 3. The cost for this year will be $350.00 due to rising costs of hotel accommodations, meals and fuel.

For more information you may contact
Amy Huff at 787-5496 or email clementine286@yahoo.com
Guy Jenkins at 421-4266 or email
guyajenk@yahoo.com

PLEASE LET US KNOW OF YOUR MISSIONS OPPORTUNITES SO WE CAN PUBLICIZE THEM IN THE FUTURE.

OCTOBER FINANCIAL SUMMARY
BALANCE SEPTEMBER 30, 2009          60,303.09
RECEIPTS                                                   14,486.49
                                                                       74,789.58
EXPENDITURES                                         17,796.79
BALANCE OCTOBER 31, 2009                 56,992.79

   SEASON OF PRAYER FOR INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
   NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 6, 2009

THEME: WHO’S MISSING? WHOSE MISSION?
OFFERING GOAL: $175,000,000

The ladies Christmas Party at Secona on November 30th was GREAT! The fellowhip, food, and atmosphere were warm and enjoyed by all.
Two young girls from Keowee called attention to the missionaries having birthdays that day.
Young people from Griffin and Shady Grove Baptist Churches presented skits regarding the life of Lottie Moon. Jane Duncan talked about Lottie Moon and local missions. One hundred thirteen attended from eighteen churches across PTMBA. Associating is such a good thing.
Upcoming events being planned for the ladies include a Tea Party in the spring and a cook out in the summer. You can’t have an association if you don’t associate.

PTMBA SonShine Station should be ready for use by the end of January. This trailer will be a great tool to help you reach your community. We have a popcorn machine, Sno-Cone machine, coolers, tables, canopies, and a Monster Truck Inflatable Bounce House. Training on the equipment will be held in January so this can be used safely. A great big “thank you” is extended to the couple who made the generous donation to equip the station.

Thank You Note

To:     Disaster Relief Team
          Daniel Bagwell, Robert Cowan, Rick & Susan
          Grant, Hubert & Sharon Hudson, Dwayne                                                                                                                         Janice Stancil
From: Louise and Samuel Haynes
          Villa Rica, Ga

Dear Folks,

I just wanted to tell you a sincere thank you. I’m sorry to meet under the “flood” but God does have a way of seeing about us. God bless you and it was a pleasure meeting all of you folks. Your help was so much appreciated. I will continue to count my blessings and please remember us in your prayers.

For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 10: 11

Merry Christmas!
Ron Duncan
Connie Porter

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