BFM Spring Conference 2017
57th ANNUAL SPRING MISSIONS CONFERENCE
in the interests of BAPTIST FAITH MISSIONS
April 24, 25, 26 | 2017
Hosted by THOMPSON ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
320 Thompson Road | Lexington KY 40508
Dave Parks & Todd Burus, Pastors
Dave Parks | 859.223.8374 | daveparks@twc.com
www.baptistfaithmissions.org
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Monday Evening
5:00 – 6:00 Supper
7:00 Praise
7:20 Message: Pastor Michael Jones – Zion Baptist Church, Taylor MI
8:00 Praise
8:20 Message: Pastor Kevin Ridder – Bible Baptist Church, North Vernon IN
Tuesday Morning
9:30 Praise
9:45 Message: Pastor Stephen Clark – First Baptist Church, Hazel Park MI
10:25 Break
10:35 Message: Pastor Raul Bergerman – West Griffin Baptist Church, Griffin GA
11:00 General Seminar / Workshop – Prayer Groups & Sessions for our missionaries and churches | Ephesians 6:18
Led by Pastor David Pitman – Addyston Baptist Church, Addyston OH
12:00 Lunch
1:30 OPEN FORUM FOR Q & A / SUGGESTIONS AND ADVICE
5:00 – 6:00 Supper
Tuesday Evening
7:00 Praise
7:20 Message: Pastor Tracy Herald – Emmanuel Baptist Church, Warren MI
8:00 Praise
8:20 Message: Pastor Aaron Karr – Calvary Baptist Church, Hurricane WV
Wednesday Morning
10:00 Praise
10:20 Message: Nathan Radford – BFM Missionary to Kenya (Calvary Baptist Church, Hurricane WV)
11:10 Break
11:20 Message: Pastor Mark Pyles – Grace Baptist Church, Fairborn OH
12:00 Lunch
5:00-6:00 Supper
Wednesday Evening
7:00 Praise
7:30 Message: Pastor Russell Zik – Durbin Memorial Baptist Church, Lexington KY
CONFERENCE THEME: “…that the world may know…!”
John 17.20-23
Our Conference theme this year is: “…that the world may know…!” based on Jesus’ prayer in John 17.20-23.
Jesus Christ came to earth as the Father’s Missionary to the world. Here in John 17, when He commits Himself to the Cross, He prays that the Father will make good on the Father’s purpose for sending Him and for His purpose in coming.
That purpose is 4-fold: [1] that the peoples of the world will know that there is a God; [2] that the peoples of the world will know that He, the Father, is that God; [3] that the peoples of the world will know that He, God-the-Father, sent Christ into our world to be our Savior (John 4.42); [4] that the peoples of the world will know that He loves us and will save us through faith in Christ.
That has always been the purpose and thrust for Gospel missions into the world…from that time to right now.
We are emphasizing that our world is not only lost without God [as we have always been] – but our culture is becoming increasingly deficient in all God-consciousness and conscience and any knowledge at all of who God is in truth (Acts 17.22-31). “Going to church” or “knowing about God” is no longer on people’s conscience or agenda. They don’t have a personal sense that they need to or ought to have anything to do with God.
This is true world-wide. We send missionaries to the nations of the world so “that the world may know.” But, we must do this not only in the nations of the world that are on the other sides of our borders, but we must also pump up our efforts to reach out to the nations of peoples who live next door to our churches.
This same theme and message must motivate us and energize each of our churches as we seek to reach out to our respective communities. The world of our next-door neighbors also present us with the daily challenges and opportunities to show them and tell them who God is, and that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to save us so we may know Him and live in Him.
Come and join us for these Conference messages and activities as we commit ourselves to proclaim the Gospel “…that the world may know…!”
MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS INFORMATION
http://www.qualityinnlexingtonky.com/
Google Map for Quality Inn
We have secured special event rates if you choose to stay at the Quality Inn. These are probably the best rates you will find for comparable comfortable accommodations in Lexington. And, this facility is close to our church site. Rates are $59.00 per night plus taxes & fees for 1 queen bed and $65.00 per night plus taxes & fees for 2 double beds. We are requesting that if you want to make reservations, that you follow these instructions: [1] It is very important that you make your reservation as early as possible; [2] ask for “Thompson Road Baptist Church Event” rates when you make your reservation; [3] make your reservation by calling the desk @ 859.233.0561.
Or, you seasoned travelers may be able to find more reasonable accommodations than these though your own online searches or memberships.
WE ENCOURAGE CHURCHES TO PAY YOUR PASTOR’S [AND HIS WIFE] TRAVEL EXPENSES TO ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE. It will give them the opportunity to enjoy what is always a much-needed physical and spiritual re-charging for your church’s ministry. We use these Conference occasions to highlight and update our missions partners concerning our missionaries’ ministries and also stir up all of us to greater interest, investment, and involvement in our mutual missions endeavors. He will come back to you with a greater burden, zeal, and enthusiasm for missions.
Will you take the lead to ask your church to do this for your pastor, our missionaries, and your church?
SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS
The Lord has blessed our church to make some much-needed upgrades and improvements to our facility to accommodate our own members and guests who suffer from physical mobility impairments. We have installed an elevator-lift to transport persons from one level to the other, and also we have completely renovated or constructed new restrooms [both male and female] to make them wheelchair accessible. These improvements will make all of our activities much more comfortable and accessible.
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
GPS ADDRESS: 320 THOMPSON ROAD, LEXINGTON KY 40508
FROM SOUTH ON I-75: Get off at Exit 104 (Athens-Boonesborough). Turn west toward town. You will be on Athens-Boonesborough Road / Richmond Road Extension. As you approach Lexington, the road will become Richmond Road around Jacobson Park. Continue straight into Lexington. Richmond Road will become Main Street. You will pass the Rupp Arena / Lexington Convention Center on your left. Turn left at the next traffic light. This is Jefferson Street. Turn right in the middle of the overpass bridge onto Manchester. About one mile down Manchester, turn right on Thompson Road and come to the top of the hill.
FROM NORTH ON I-75 OR EAST / WEST ON I-64: I-75 and I-64 merge for a few miles on the north/northeast side of Lexington. Come to Exit 115 on 64/75. This is Newtown Pike (State Route 922). Turn south toward Lexington. Follow Newtown Pike until you come to Main Street. Go straight across Main Street onto Oliver Lewis Way. Turn right at the next traffic light onto Manchester / Old Frankfort Pike. Follow Manchester about one mile. Turn right on Thompson Road and come to the top of the hill.
CHILDREN’S MISSIONS CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Every year we conduct sessions for the children [age 4 through grade 5] who attend our Conference services. My wife, Debbie, conducts these learning and activity sessions. Each year, we focus on a particular nation of the world, highlighting its culture and customs along with their need for the Gospel and opportunities to take the Gospel to those peoples. Our Children’s Center is always set up with crafts and activities which engage the children’s attention and interests in the missions lessons. This year’s Missionary focus will be on PERU.
CONFERENCE OFFERING: DESIGNATED FOR VETERAN MISSIONARIES’ PENSIONS
We will designate the offerings received during this Conference to go toward supplying the needs of our veteran missionaries who are receiving pensions from BFM for their years of missionary service. Those pensions are funded from an investment account we have set up for them. We are also designating our annual Founders Day Offerings to this same purpose. Please plan to bring and give as generous an offering as you can toward this worthy ministry.
If you cannot attend the Conference, but still want to give a gift, send it to our Treasurer: Pastor George Sledd | PO Box 471280 | Lake Monroe FL 32747-1280. Or, you can contribute online either by check/debit or by credit card. Go to our website: www.baptistfaithmissions.org and click on the DONATE/SUPPORT page. Enter your designation for SPRING CONFERENCE OFFERING.
[You can download a Word document version of this information here.]
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Labor Day Conference 2016
LABOR DAY CONFERENCE
on behalf of Baptist Faith Missions
SEPTEMBER 4 – 5
EAST KEYS BAPTIST CHURCH
2150 East Keys Avenue, Springfield, IL
[Directions]
Pastor Dan Hillard
(dhillard51[at]yahoo.com)
(309-265-2974)
Everyone is invited to attend the Mission Conference Labor Day Weekend at East Keys Baptist Church on behalf of Baptist Faith Missions. An offering will be received during the meeting to help with the General Fund expenses and missionary support.
We recommend Howard Johnson Motel, 1701 J. David Jones Parkway, Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 541-8762. Tell them you are with East Keys Baptist Church.
SUNDAY | September 4
10:00 a.m. – Brother Bob Jones, Evangelist
11:00 a.m. – Brother Jason Shults, Dean, Illinois Baptist College, Washington, Illinois
LUNCH
6:30 p.m. – Brother Wayne Reynolds, Pastor, Independence Baptist Church, Foristell, Missouri
7:30 p.m. – Brother Harold Draper, Pastor, 7th Street Baptist Church, Cannelton, Indiana
MONDAY | September 5
10:00 a.m. – Brother Ralph Blake, Pastor Harmony Baptist Church, Godfrey, Illinois
11:00 a.m. – Brother Dan Hillard, Pastor, East Keys Baptist Church, Springfield, Illinois
LUNCH
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Full Missions Conference; Other Twin Saved; Special Family Time
Mike and Beverly Creiglow have served the Lord in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil together since 1971. In addition to pastoring First Baptist of Cruzeiro do Sul, Mike builds his own boats and frequently travels up and down rivers to share the Gospel with those who have never heard.
June 8, 2016
Dear Brethren,
We moved up our annual missions conference this year to coincide with the church’s birthday. The church was founded by Joseph Brandon on May 12, 1929 with 13 members. We are now 87, still young and growing. We started the activities off with a banquet for all of our missionaries, chapel pastors, pastors and the wives. Then we had four days of classes and services. The first night was about the church, her history and where we are planning to go. We closed out with a special night dedicated to our missionaries and their service. The building was full every night, but on Sunday night many people were turned away as there just wasn’t any way to get even up to the doors. The church had the children take up a special offering for our missionaries. They carried several fish nets around as the members used “fish” envelopes to put in their gifts. We were able to give each of our 10 missionaries a couple hundred dollars extra before they returned to their fields. This was pretty good, given the economic downturn (huge understatement) that we are in right now. On the final night we had one of our men surrender as a missionary. Now we have three to send, but are short of funding, so please pray that things will turn around soon.
A group of children singing about missions during the conference.
A couple of months ago I told you about the twins from the Kaxinauá tribe. Damiana was saved and I baptized her. Her sister Cosma was reading her Bible day and night. Well I just got word that she has been saved! In fact, there is another little side story to go along with this good news. A few weeks ago I was in a little hardware store downtown. It is a long narrow thing, old style where the owner sits at his desk near the door. There is a narrow passage between his desk and a jumble of motors, pumps and chainsaws. There was a family of Indians standing right there talking. I was on the inside waiting to get out. There was what appeared to be mom, dad and kids of different ages jabbering away in their native language. I just stood there smiling and waiting for an opening. The store owner’s wife informed me that they were planning on buying a motor. Then one of the children looked at me, grinned real big and said to mom and dad, “Pastor Miguel”. I shook everybody’s hands, but still didn’t know whom I was talking to. Then dad said in Portuguese, with a very heavy accent, “We are Cosma and Damiana’s family. You baptized our daughter. She is very happy.” We then proceeded to get caught up on all the news from their tribe way up river in Peru. It was a really fun experience to finally meet the rest of the girl’s family. Pray that the rest of them will be saved.
Our daughter Monica and her daughter Isabella came down to visit us. Monica had not been here since 2008 and Isabella, who is just 5, came for her first visit. We had 9 of our 11 grands together for a short 6 days. Talk about a party! All of us had a good time, playing ball, boating, swimming and camping. Melany (one of Andrew’s girls) and Adriel (one of Crissy’s boys) got really attached to Isabella and she to them. When it was time to say goodbye, things got really tense and sad. We miss them a bunch and will have to wait no telling how many years to get together again. Many times folks talk about the sacrifices that missionaries make to be on the field for life. Most of the time people are thinking about material comforts that must be given up. We never give that a second thought. The distance between family members though, is hard to cope with.
Thanks for all of your prayers and support. God bless you as much as He has us.
In Christ,
Mike Creiglow
Mike and Beverly Creiglow
Caixa Postal 24
Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil 69980
mdcreig [at] hotmail.com
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2016 Winter Conference
Good News.
Romans 10:15 – “…bring glad tidings of good things.”
2016 Winter Missions Conference
January 17-20
Park Ridge Baptist Church
Street Address: 3629 Crystal St.,Gotha, FL 34734
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12, Gotha, FL 34734
407-295-6296
Pastor Benton Glover
407-719-9861
Sunday, January 17
6:30 P.M. – Leroy Duncan – Missionary to Jamaica
Monday, January 18
5:00 P.M. – Supper
7:00 P.M. – Bob Jones – Evangelist/Missionary
Tuesday, January 19
10:00 A.M. – John Hatcher – BFM Missionary to Brazil
11:00 A.M. – Myron Jackson – Southside Baptist Church
12:00 Noon – Lunch
5:00 P.M. – Supper
7:00 P.M. – Paul Lightell – Jordan Baptist Church
8:00 P.M. – Dave Parks – Pastor, Thompson RoadBaptist Church; Lexington, KY
Wednesday January 20
10:00 A.M. – Bobby Wacaser – BFM Missionary to Brazil
11:00 A.M. – Mike Channell – Pastor, Bible Baptist Church; Plant City, FL
12:00 Noon – Lunch
5:00 P.M. – Supper
7:00 P.M. – Paul Hatcher – BFM Missionary to Brazil
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DIRECTIONS TO PARK RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH:
GPS: 3629 Crystal St, Gotha, Florida 34734
MapQuest
FROM THE TURNPIKE:
Take exit 267B (Ocoee / Hwy 50). Go east on Hwy 50 approximately ½ mile to Blackwood Ave. (Health Central is on the corner). Turn right and go 3 blocks (block one is four lanes; blocks two and three are a single lane) to Crystal St. and turn left. The church is just ahead on the left.
FROM THE 408 EXPRESSWAY:
Take exit 1 (last exit before Turnpike) to Hwy 50. Turn left and go one block to Blackwood Ave. (Health Central is on the corner). Turn left and go 3 blocks (block one is four lanes; blocks two and three are a single lane) to Crystal St. and turn left. The church is just ahead on the left.
FROM INTERSTATE 4 (WEST OF ORLANDO):
Exit at US27 and go north to Hwy 50. Go east on Hwy 50 approximately ten miles to Blackwood Ave. (Health Central is on the corner). Turn right and go 3 blocks (block one is four lanes; blocks two and three are a single lane) to Crystal St. and turn left. The church is just ahead on the left.
FROM INTERSTATE 4 (EAST OF ORLANDO):
Exit at the 408 Expressway and go west. Take exit 1 (last exit before Turnpike) to Hwy 50. Turn left and go one block to Blackwood Ave. (Health Central is on the corner). Turn left and go 3 blocks (block one is four lanes; blocks two and three are a single lane) to Crystal St. and turn left. The church is just ahead on the left.
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2015 Thanksgiving Missions Conference
61st ANNUAL THANKSGIVING MISSIONS CONFERENCE
November 9-10-11, 2015 New Hope Baptist Church
Dearborn Heights, MI.-Pastor Terry Adkins
“FOUNDED ON THE WORD-FOCUSED ON THE WORLD”
JOHN 17:17
*For directions to New Hope Baptist Church or information on lodging please contact: Pastor Terry Adkins at 313-562-5579 or pastorterrynewhope[at]yahoo.com
MONDAY EVENING, November 9th
5:00 pm Dinner
6:30 pm Music
6:45 pm Singing
7:15 pm Message: Pastor George Sledd
Jordan Baptist Church, Sanford, FL
8:00 pm Singing
8:25 pm Message: Bobby Wacaser
Missionary, Curitiba, Brazil
TUESDAY MORNING, November 10th
9:15 am Music
9:30 am Singing
9:45 am Message: Pastor Michael Jones
Zion Baptist Church, Taylor, MI
10:25 am Singing
10:30 am Message: Pastor Doug Armstrong
Lake Road Baptist Church, Clio, MI
11:10 am Break
11:15 am Message: Pastor Bob Hopkins
Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Holly, MI
12:00 pm Lunch
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, November 10th
1:30 pm BFM Advisory Meeting
TUESDAY EVENING, November 10th
5:00 pm Dinner
6:30 pm Music
6:45 pm Singing
7:15 pm Message: Pastor Dan Hillard
East Keys Baptist Church, Springfield, IL
8:25 pm Message: Judson Hatcher
Missionary, Manaus, Brazil
WEDNESDAY MORNING, November 11th
9:45 am Music
10:00 am Singing
10:15 am Message: Kerry Smith, Assistant Pastor
New Heights Baptist Church, Ringgold, GA
11:00 am Singing
11:15 am Message: Pastor Harold Draper
7th Street Baptist Church, Cannelton, IN
12:00 pm Lunch
[You can download a Word document of the 2015 Thanksgiving Conference Schedule by clicking here.]
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BFM Labor Day Conference 2015
LABOR DAY MISSION CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 6 – 7
EAST KEYS BAPTIST CHURCH
2150 East Keys Avenue, Springfield, IL
[Directions]
Pastor Dan Hillard
(dhillard51[at]yahoo.com)
(309-265-2974)
Everyone is invited to attend the Mission Conference Labor Day Weekend at East Keys Baptist Church on behalf of Baptist Faith Missions. An offering will be received during the meeting to help with the General Fund expenses and missionary support.
We recommend Howard Johnson Motel, 1701 J. David Jones Parkway, Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 541-8762. Tell them you are with East Keys Baptist Church.
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BFM Spring Conference 2015
Block these dates and plan to attend…
2015 BFM SPRING MISSIONS CONFERENCE
April 27, 28, 29 | Monday-Wednesday
THOMPSON ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
320 Thompson Road, Lexington KY 40508
“MAKING CHRIST KNOWN”
John 17.20: “Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on Me through their word…”
Acts 8.4: “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word.”
For more details, contact Pastor Dave Parks
daveparks[at]twc.com | 859.223.8374
—All the Details—
2015 Spring Conference Full Program
Schedule
Conference Theme
Conference Offering
Travel Info
Accommodations Info
Children’s Sessions
Conference Graphic
All Spring Conference Posts
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2015 Winter Conference Schedule
“SERVICE TO THE LORD”
Ephesians 6:7 – “With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men.”
2015 Winter Missions Conference
January 18-21
Hosted by Park Ridge Baptist Church, Gotha, FL
Street Address | 3629 Crystal St. | Gotha, FL 34734
Mailing Address | P.O. Box 12 | Gotha, FL 34734
Pastor Benton Glover | 407.719.9861
Sunday, January 18
6:30 P.M. – Leroy Duncan – Missionary to Jamaica
Monday, January 19
5:00 P.M. – Supper
7:00 P.M. – Bob Jones – Evangelist/Missionary
Tuesday, January 20
8:30 A.M. – Continental Breakfast
10:00 A.M. – John Hatcher – BFM Missionary to Brazil
11:00 A.M. – Myron Jackson – Southside Baptist Church
12:00 Noon – Lunch
5:00 P.M. – Supper
7:00 P.M. – Dave Humphries – Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church; Mims, FL
8:00 P.M. – Walter Jones – Pastor, Warren Missionary Baptist Church; Warren, MI
Wednesday January 21
8:30 A.M. – Continental Breakfast
10:00 A.M. – George Sledd – Pastor, Jordan Baptist Church; Sanford, FL
11:00 A.M. – Mike Channell – Pastor, Bible Baptist Church; Plant City, FL
12:00 Noon – Lunch
5:00 P.M. – Supper
7:00 P.M. – Paul Hatcher – BFM Missionary to Brazil
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DIRECTIONS TO PARK RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH:
GPS: 3629 Crystal St, Gotha, Florida 34734
MapQuest
FROM THE TURNPIKE:
Take exit 267B (Ocoee / Hwy 50). Go east on Hwy 50 approximately ½ mile to Blackwood Ave. (Health Central is on the corner). Turn right and go 3 blocks (block one is four lanes; blocks two and three are a single lane) to Crystal St. and turn left. The church is just ahead on the left.
FROM THE 408 EXPRESSWAY:
Take exit 1 (last exit before Turnpike) to Hwy 50. Turn left and go one block to Blackwood Ave. (Health Central is on the corner). Turn left and go 3 blocks (block one is four lanes; blocks two and three are a single lane) to Crystal St. and turn left. The church is just ahead on the left.
FROM INTERSTATE 4 (WEST OF ORLANDO):
Exit at US27 and go north to Hwy 50. Go east on Hwy 50 approximately ten miles to Blackwood Ave. (Health Central is on the corner). Turn right and go 3 blocks (block one is four lanes; blocks two and three are a single lane) to Crystal St. and turn left. The church is just ahead on the left.
FROM INTERSTATE 4 (EAST OF ORLANDO):
Exit at the 408 Expressway and go west. Take exit 1 (last exit before Turnpike) to Hwy 50. Turn left and go one block to Blackwood Ave. (Health Central is on the corner). Turn left and go 3 blocks (block one is four lanes; blocks two and three are a single lane) to Crystal St. and turn left. The church is just ahead on the left.
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