BFM Winter Missions Conference 2023
JANUARY 15-16-17-18, 2023
PARK RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH
3629 Crystal Street | Gotha, FL 34734
Ben Glover, Pastor | 407-719-9861 | bentonglover@aol.com
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Important Announcement: 2022 Winter Conference
PLEASE NOTE!
THE BFM WINTER CONFERENCE HAS BEEN CALLED OFF UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
Pastor Ben Glover and the Park Ridge Baptist Church have regrettably and reluctantly called off until further notice the BFM Winter Conference scheduled for January 16-19.
This is due to outbreaks of the Omicron Virus both in the greater-Orlando area and also among the members of their church.
They didn’t want to do this, and especially at this late date, but they believe it is the wisest, safest, and most prudent course of action at this time. They would still like to hold open the possibility of re-scheduling for some time soon, maybe even within the next couple of months. We’ll see how all the circumstances develop. Stay tuned…
But, for now – THE BFM WINTER CONFERENCE HAS BEEN CALLED OFF until further notice.
They also regret and apologize if this causes complications to anyone who may have already made or booked travel/accommodation plans. But this decision is made with prayerful consideration of everyone’s best interests.
We do want to thank and commend the Park Ridge church for hosting the Winter Conference for going on four decades. They have been faithful and diligent supporters and advocates for our missionaries. Pray for them.
Stay tuned to our Facebook page (facebook.com/BFMnow) and our FaithWorks Blog (www.bfmnow.org/faithworks-blog/) for further information and details.
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2018 BFM Winter Missions Conference
The Love of God
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” -John 3:16
2018 Winter Missions Conference
January 14-17
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
[PDF Schedule: 2018 BFM Winter Conference]
Sunday, January 14
6:30 P.M. – Leroy Duncan – Missionary to Jamaica
Monday, January 15
5:00 P.M. – Supper
7:00 P.M. – Paul Hatcher – Missionary to Brazil
8:00 P.M. – Raul Bergerman – W Griffin Baptist, Griffin, GA
Tuesday, January 16
8:30 A.M. – Continental Breakfast
10:00 A.M. – Evangelist Bob Jones
11:00 A.M. – Jim Burnham – Grace Baptist, Bradenton, FL
12:00 Noon – Lunch
5:00 P.M. – Supper
7:00 P.M. – George Sledd – Jordan Baptist Church, Sanford, FL
8:00 P.M. – Max Sowards – Southside Baptist, Winter Haven, FL
Wednesday January 17
8:30 A.M. – Continental Breakfast
10:00 A.M. – Nathaniel Bille – Bible Baptist, Plant City, FL
11:00 A.M. – Myron Jackson – Southside Baptist, Winter Haven, FL
12:00 Noon – Lunch
5:00 P.M. – Supper
7:00 P.M. – Evangelist Bob Jones
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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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Missionary Update: The Wacasers in Brazil [February 2016]
Bobby, Charlene, Jessie, and Brennen Wacaser have served the Lord as church planters in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil, since 1985.
February 5, 2016
Dear Friends,
Charlene and I truly appreciate you who have kept us in your prayers as we continue to care for my ailing father. It is evident that God has answered many of those prayers because he is not in any pain. Also, the time that he and I spend together is very precious as we reflect on the Lord’s blessings to us and how we may best serve Him while on this earth. Thank you for those prayers.
I continue to have opportunities to share the Word of God with some of the Hospice care personnel. Just yesterday I was asked several questions about how to have the assurance of one’s salvation. I shared several Scriptural references and their application and the young lady seemed to understand and accept that teaching.
The Winter Missions Conference at the Park Ridge Baptist Church last month was a true joy as we got to fellowship with several of our dear friends of Baptist Faith Missions. Pastor Benton Glover and the church members hosted us very graciously. It was also a tremendous joy to get to visit with our fellow missionaries to Brazil, John and Alta Hatcher and Paul and Wanda Hatcher.
Our evangelistic outreach teams in Brazil, Projeto Vida, have returned to their activities after the holiday break. Besides having Christmas and New Year’s Day during this period, it is also summertime in southern Brazil and the schools let out for summer break. The public schools are our main venues for taking the gospel to unreached cities and their being closed doesn’t provide the teams with many available audiences. We will shortly resume our travels to many new cities since the students are back to school. In fact, Charlene and I will be traveling down to Brazil early next month to host a team of 40 youth from the Tampa, Florida area. I have already been resolving logistical details for their lodging, meals, and travel inside the country and will arrive a few days ahead of them to prepare our translator teams and tie up any loose ends.
Charlene and I thank you so much for your prayers for us. May the Lord richly bless you and your families and churches.
In Christ’s love,
Bobby and Charlene Wacaser
Bobby and Charlene Wacaser
Furlough Address:
3912 Casaba Loop
Valrico, FL 33596
Field Address:
Rua Laudelino Ferreira Lopes, 279-1
Sobrado 1, Bairro Novo Mundo
81050-310 Curitiba, PR Brasil
Phone: (813) 481-7007
Cell Phone: (813) 727-6405
Email: bobbymichael_1@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 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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2013 BFM Winter Conference
– 1 Corinthians 2:1 –
2013 Winter Missions Conference
January 20-23
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
407-295-6296
Pastor Benton Glover | 407.719.9861
Sunday, January 20
6:30 pm Leroy Duncan
Monday, January 21
5:00 pm Supper
7:00 pm Randy Jones
8:00 pm Randy Jones
Tuesday, January 22
10:00 am Dr. Sewnauth Punalall
11:00 am Doug Armstrong
12:00 noon Lunch
5:00 pm Supper
7:00 pm Terry Adkins
8:00 pm Bob Jones
Wednesday, January 23
10:00 am Open
11:00 am George Sledd
12:00 noon Lunch
5:00 pm Supper
7:00 pm David Parks
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HOTELS:
Being close to Walt Disney World, we have several hotels in the area. The Budget Inn and Suites at Winter Garden is about 5 miles away, but very nice, and quite a bargain. They can be reached at 407-654-1188 or toll free at 1-800-947-7478; $38.00 if you ask for the “Park Ridge Baptist Church Special Rate.”
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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A Word document of the conference schedule is available for download here:
2013 BFM Winter Missions Conference Schedule
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