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Area 4 News

 

Randy McNeely
GRR Associate Minister, Area 4

 

 

 

 

I want to remind you that we will be having our area's annual meeting at FBC Centralia on the 23rd. of February. Check the above link (A-4 Annual Mtg. Info) for further information, registration forms and a flyer for information.

Upcoming Events:

             America For Christ during the month of March!!

March 6 - Rend Lake Cluster at Mt. Vernon 11:00 am

March 7 - Mattoon Cluster at FBC Mattoon 11:00 am

March 8-16 Study/Mission/Discovery trip to Texcoco, Mexcio (Crainville BC)

April 28 - May 2 - Area 4 travels to Baton Rouge, LA for "Blitz Build"

April 13 - "Dino" will perform at FBC Benton.

Costa Rica:

On the 18th. of February John Stewart, pastor FB Arthur, will lead a work team to Costa Rica to work at the Alajuelita church. The project is in its final phase, working on the sanctuary.

Area Travels:

Over the fall I had many opportunities to visit congregations and worship together. Plus we met on two occasions to worship in a larger ABC family setting.

On the 22nd. of September we gathered at FBC Charleston who hosted our Area 4 Family Gathering. We had several workshop and enjoyed the leadership provided by our keynote speaker, Glynis LaBarre "Transformation Strategist" from National Ministries.

In October we celebrated many years of ministry at Lake Benton Baptist Camp. The decommissioning service at the camp was held on the 13th. of October. Around 70 people were there. Songs were song in the chapel, a baptism service was held, a closing service was held around a campfire.

First Baptist Freeburg celebrated its 150th. anniversary on the 14th of October.

First Baptist in Centralia held its homecoming of the 28th. of October. Nearly 200 were in attendance for the celebration and meal that followed. Through a power point presentation and video, Centralia is incorporating technology into their worship service in a very effective way.

 

 

 

 

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