English As A Second Language Training SAVE THE DATE!

English As A Second Language Teacher Training 2015

 
 

When? 

August 6-7, 2015

Thursday: 9:00-5p.m.

Friday: 9:00-5p.m.

 

Where?

Gateway Baptist Church

3300 Bell Road

Montgomery, AL

 

 

You must attend all sessions in order to get certified. This is a Christian based curriculum.  

      Cost?  

 $30 includes teacher manual

Call 334-271-6794 for registration information or email lrose@mgmbaptist.org

Make checks payable to MBA 20 Interstate Park Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109

"The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were once foreigners. I am the LORD your God". Leviticus 19:34

 

Sponsored by Montgomery Baptist Association Church and Community Ministries

Samaritan Inn Appreciation Banquet and Fundraiser 2015

By Debbie Jones, director, MBA Samaritan Inn Ministry 

Have you had the experience of getting sick and going to the hospital while out of town? Have you or a loved one gone for treatment in a town where you did not know anyone? It is a scary concept for many people.  Samaritan Inn Ministry (SIM) serves families from outside the River Region who have a family member receiving treatment in a regional hospital. The ministry offers reduced cost short and long-term housing and partners volunteers with families to provide support, prayer and encouragement. Our ministry is one of the four cooperative ministries operating through the Montgomery Baptist Association and the support of member churches.

On Tuesday, April 14, at 6:00 p.m., Samaritan Inn Ministry will hold its annual banquet, fundraiser meal and auction. The fundraiser allows us the privilege to express our appreciation to all who supported the ministry during the past year, especially our volunteers. As our largest fundraiser for the year, an opportunity to learn more is provided to those with an interest in volunteering and/or providing financial support.

Taylor Road Baptist Church will host this year’s banquet.  Our theme, “Together, We Can...” demonstrates our purpose, as God’s people, to love and care for one another. We use this event to celebrate how God has ministered in the lives of families through SIM. During the banquet, there is a silent auction that will directly benefit our SIM families by providing a comfortable and caring stay while in Montgomery.

Billy Irvin, from Faith Radio, has graciously accepted our invite to once again serve as Master of Ceremonies. Billy is well known for his energetic personality and sense of humor. We are very blessed to have him be a part of this special night. Jason and Ashley Potvin, from Valley Grande, are excited to share how the ministry blessed them while their son was in the neo-natal unit. Melody Thomas, a Neo-natal Case Manager at Baptist South, will also be with us to express the neo-natal unit's gratitude for Samaritan Inn and how it plays a vital role for families of their patients. Jeff Dickey, Heritage Baptist Church, will provide our music. There is a possibility of some surprises that night as well! The cost to attend is $12 per person or you can host a table of six for $75.

Samaritan Inn is hopeful you will use this event to include your family, friends, co-workers, and anyone who might have an interest in Samaritan Inn Ministry. We continue to appreciate Montgomery Baptist Association churches for their prayers and support. Without you, we would not exist.

Send your R.S.V.P. and make checks payable to:

Montgomery Baptist Association  |  20 Interstate Park Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109  

Checks, please write in the memo: Samaritan Inn Banquet.

Registration deadline is Friday, April 10.

Call Montgomery Baptist Association for more information at 334-271-6794.

 

A Place for Caregivers

Here is a resource that our Montgomery Baptist Association churches and others might be interested in.  It is great and chocked full of ideas on helping caregivers take care of themselves as well as resources for their loved one. 

This site is for both parents and adult children. 

http://thecaregiverspace.org/

the ABLE Act

I am so excited because for many people who live with disability, this ACT will give them a chance to save some money and have it available for emergencies. This was signed in December by the President of the United States.

Here is a breakdown of the ABLE Act.

ABLE Act

If you have a child or know families who need this, check it out. 

On Loving Our Neighbor

On our Facebook page at Praying for Greater Montgomery, AL, I posted this thought for the week.Ponder this as you go about your week and encounter those who are "tough to love".

Great verse to meditate on this week as we continue to pray for our Greater Montgomery area. Part of loving Jesus is loving those we may not like. Look around you today. Who are those you don't like and don't want to love. That is the very person you and I need to be loving today. Meditate on this verse every day this week. 

What is God telling you through these words about loving your city/town?

"If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful".
– Luke 6:32-36 (NIV)

Mixteco National Summit

Since 2008, the Montgomery Baptist Association and the Mixteco Missions Task Force have been working with churches and individuals who are ministering to this people group here in the Greater Montgomery area. There are over 1000 individuals that we know of that reside in the Montgomery area. That does not include Elmore, Autauga, Bullock and Pike County where we know there are more. The world has come to Montgomery.

Would you like to be a part of sharing Christ with them?

 Come to this first annual Mixteco National Summit and learn about the culture and ways that are relevant to them as you share Christ with them. It is being sponsored by the Montgomery Baptist Association, the Montgomery Mixteco Missions Task Force and the SBC International Mission Board. ALL Christian churches are invited. 

We need to know ASAP to be able to provide meals for everyone. It will be Thursday night, January 15-Saturday afternoon, January 17th. Call Lisa Rose at 334-271-6794 or email for more details and a schedule at lrose@mgmbaptist.org

NEED TO HEAR from you by Friday, January 9th.

Facebook Event:   https://www.facebook.com/events/556666804438788/