Due to the heavy schedules of our churches during November through the first week of January, we purposely do not have Association sponsored training/conferences scheduled. Thus, we have smaller editions of our Innovators during those months. I, and our staff, look forward to meaningful times with you during these meaningful months. Thank you Pastors, Ministers, Church Support Staff, Choirs, Worship Leadership Teams, and Laypersons of each church that mean so much to us all.    “Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!” (2 Thess.3:16)

Let Us Post Your Church Events

We invite you to send your upcoming church events to us so we may post them on our website. This includes everything from homecomings, revivals, concerts or other important and special events you would like to share. Please email this information to office@floridabaptistassoication.org. Our website is floridabaptistassociation.org.

Christmas Open House at the Children's Home

   Thank you for your ongoing support of Florida Baptist Children’s Homes.  Several churches were able to come out and support the food drive on October 3rd.  If you have food still to donate, you may bring it to the campus any weekday between 8:30 and 4:30.  All donations of food, cleaning supplies and detergent are greatly appreciated.

   Please make plans to attend this year’s Christmas Open House on December 6, 2009 from 2 – 4 pm.  Come and enjoy the Christmas season and tour the campus, meet the kids and eat some great goodies.  I cannot wait to see you there.

   Again, thank you for your generous support!

   Kyle Luke, Panhandle Area Administrator

“How To Find and Develop Potential Leaders”

Thursday, January 21, 10:00 - Noon

Association Office

Speaker: Rick Wheeler

Director of Leadership & Life Development,

Florida Baptist Convention

High School Student Conference

(Sponsored by the Florida Baptist Association)

Friday, January 22

7:00 - 9:00 pm followed by refreshments

Host Location: Immanuel Baptist Church

High School students and adult youth workers are invited.

No cost.

Association Youth Musical

Sunday, February 21, 2010

6:00 pm

Location: Immanuel Baptist Church

All churches and their students are invited to participate.

This event involves multiple denominations and churches.

Traditionally, there are 200+ students and musicians involved each year.

Rehearsals are in January and February.

Contact Jason Pamblanco, Music Minister at Immanuel, at 878-1021 for music information and rehearsal dates.

Calendar

November

1          Time Change

5          Association Directors Mtg. - Noon

9-10      Florida Baptist State Convention/

            Pensacola

25-27    Thanksgiving Holiday (Office Closed)

29-6      Lottie Moon Week of Prayer

December

6          Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

23-31    Christmas Holidays (Office Closed)

January

1          New Year’s Eve (Office Closed)

For information concerning calendar events, please contact:

Florida Baptist Association at 877-7600

Email: office@floridabaptistassociation.org