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Dyer Baptist Association Book of Reports 2012 1 2012 Annual Report Of the Dyer Baptist Association Composed of Churches Located in the Tennessee Counties of Dyer, Lauderdale & Haywood 87th Session held with Hillcrest Baptist Church Dyersburg, Tennessee Southside Baptist Church Dyersburg, Tennessee October 22 & 23, 2012 Theme: “Nothing But The Blood” Elected Officers for 2011-12 Rev. Loren Stephens Moderator Mr. Larry Fowlkes Treasurer Rev. Stan Cavness BCM Campus Minister/Youth Ministry Consultant Mrs. Sybil Belton Financial Secretary Mrs. Vickie Shelton Secretary / Clerk Dr. Joe E. Wright Director of Missions
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2012 Annual Report Of the
Dyer Baptist Association
Composed of Churches Located in the Tennessee Counties of
Dyer, Lauderdale & Haywood
87th Session held with
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Dyersburg, Tennessee
Southside Baptist Church Dyersburg, Tennessee
October 22 & 23, 2012
Theme: “Nothing But The Blood”
Elected Officers for 2011-12
Rev. Loren Stephens Moderator
Mr. Larry Fowlkes Treasurer
Rev. Stan Cavness BCM Campus Minister/Youth Ministry Consultant
Mrs. Sybil Belton Financial Secretary
Mrs. Vickie Shelton Secretary / Clerk
Dr. Joe E. Wright Director of Missions
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Proceedings of the 87 th Annual Meeting
of Dyer Baptist Association, Inc.
1. The first session of the 87th Annual Meeting of Dyer Baptist Association, Inc. began with the
messengers worshiping together under the direction of Rev. Brad Gray and the First Baptist Church
Praise Team. Bro. Gray serves as Minister of Music and Worship for First Baptist Dyersburg.
2. The Moderator, Rev. Loren Stephens, called the first session of the Annual Meeting of Dyer Baptist
Association, Inc. to order, Monday, October 22, 2012, at the Hillcrest Baptist Church, Dyersburg,
TN, beginning at 7:00 PM.
3. Rev. Lynn King, host pastor, welcomed messengers and led in devotion and prayer.
4. Mrs. Vickie Shelton, clerk, made a motion to adopt the Program and proceed with the seating of 132
messengers, representing 33 churches. Approved.
5. The Moderator recognized new pastors and guests: Rev. Gerry Anderson (Harvest), Rev. Chad
Phelan (Gates), Rev. Josh Stone (Mary’s Chapel), Rev. Danny O’Guin (Fowlkes) and Rev. Jeremy
Dodson (The Path Mission).
6. The following committees were appointed by the Moderator: Resolution: Rev. Eric Smith, Rev.
Jerrell Dawson, Rev. Chad Phelan; Time, Place and Preacher: Dr. Bill Oakley, Rev. Jeff Ray and
Rev. Randy Crews; Nominating: Rev. Jimmy Clay, Rev. Lynn King, Rev. Danny Griffith.
7. The moderator called for reports as follows: Dr. Joe E. Wright, Jr. presented the Director of
Missions Report drawing attention to the Annual Meeting’s theme: “There is Power in the Blood.”
He encouraged the messengers to be diligent in giving attention to that which our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ has defined as our marching orders here in West Tennessee as well as throughout our
world. He expressed that the greatest callings of DBA is to serve; support, strengthen and equip the
churches and the pastors. Dr. Wright also drew attention to the work in Syracuse, Indiana with the
Syracuse Fellowship revealing an increase in the morning worship service of 74. He also stated that
The Path Baptist Mission was vibrant and introduced Rev. Jeremy Dodson as pastor. Dr.
Wright concluded his report thanking the churches for their faithful “Cooperative Program” mindset
and giving. Dr. Joe Wright recognized Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and Emmaus Baptist Church
celebrating their 125th year anniversaries.
8. DBA treasurer, Mr. Larry Fowlkes, presented the 2011-2012 Treasurer’s Report, highlighting a year
total of undesignated giving of $161,823.63 and undesignated giving of $21,360.86. Account
balances reflected $22,452.97 in the regular budget. Other account balances are reflected in the
Treasurer’s Report. Messengers accepted report by voice vote.
9. Mr. Larry Fowlkes, member of the Budget/Finance Committee, presented the 2012 – 2013 Budget.
He stated that Dyer Baptist Association had stayed within the previous year’s budget and that the
new budget reflects an increase of $2900.00. The Finance Committee stated that $13,922.05 per
month in undesignated funds needed to be raised by the churches of DBA and recommended that
every church consider going to a percentage basis in their association giving. The messengers
approved the budget by voice vote.
10. Rev. Stan Cavness presented the following reports: Baptist Collegiate Ministry Report: During the
summer of 2012, the BCM at Dyersburg State Community College had 13 students selected to serve
as Summer Missionaries. The team serving in Dyer Baptist helped lead 32 children to the Lord
while leading 12 Vacation Bible Schools, two Children’s Camps and served on staff at the TBC
Impact Camp at Linden Valley. The students will be involved in using the “MORE Life” Gospel
presentation and “Engage 365”, Everyday sharing their story. Bro. Stan thanked the DBA Women’s
Ministry for helping cook and serve the Wednesday meals.
11. Vacation Bible School Report: A total of 31 churches reported Vacation Bible Schools, the number
one tool in evangelism. There were 68 decisions to accept Christ. The 2013 VBS Training Clinic for
all VBS leaders and workers will by Tuesday, April 9, 2013; 6:30 – 9:00 PM; Newbern First Baptist
Church.
12. Youth Report: There were a total of 14 churches involved in the 2012 Jerusalem Project with a total
of 292 people involved. Over 100 decisions for Christ were reported. The 2013 Jerusalem Project
theme will be “Seeking MORE out of LIFE”, January 20, 2013.
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13. Rev. Joe Naylor gave the BCM Committee Report highlighting that through the churches’ giving
that Dyer Baptist Association has been be able to provide upkeep to the building, purchase needed
equipment. He thanked the churches for their support and encouraged them to continue giving to the
BCM Capital Improvements Fund.
14. The Women’s Ministry Report recorded new officers for the 2012-2013 year as: Director – Melinda
Davis; Co-Director, Cathy Cavness; Secretary, Regina Rogers; and Treasurer, Sybil Belton. Because
of the ongoing support of our churches to Cooper Basin Baptist Association, once again Dyer Baptist
has 50 children ready to be adopted for Christmas. The Pastors’ Wives Fellowship was held in
August with the theme: “High Tea with a Southern Twist”. The Women’s Ministry helped
throughout the year preparing meals for the students at the BCM, the annual association Fish Fry and
with the Children’s Camp, 2012.
15. Dr. Don Williams presented the Executive Missions Committee Report introducing Rev. Merv
Scwartzentruber, pastor of Syracuse Baptist Missions; Rev. Stanley Click, pastor of New Hope
Baptist Mission and Rev. Jeremy Dodson, pastor of The Path Baptist Mission. Attention was directed
by Dr. Joe Wright to the ongoing ministry at Syracuse, reflecting that Syracuse Fellowship was
growing into a healthy church with 74 in attendance, an active bus ministry (21 children), and
awaiting 11 people to be baptize in November. New Hope Baptist was about ready to build their
church building in the Bruce Community with the aid of the men of Dyer Baptist Association. The
Path Baptist Mission has a new church planter, Rev. Jeremy Dodson. Rev. Loren Stephens was
recognized as the newest member of the Executive Missions Committee.
16. Rev. Stan Cavness presented a short video on the first DBA Children’s Camp held June 4, 2012, at
the Reelfoot Youth Camp and Recreation Center. The camp theme was“My Life, My Mission”.
Seven churches were represented with 97 total children and staff. Four children accepted Christ as
Savior and Lord and four children made rededications. The 2013 Children’s Camp will be held July
8-11. Phase I of the camp will be July 8, for students going into grades 1-3, Monday, 9 AM – 4 PM.
Phase 2 will be a 3-day camp for students entering grades 4-6, July 9-11.
17. The congregational hymn and testimony in song was led by the FBC Dyersburg Worship Team.
18. Rev. Lynn King presented the Missions Message using 1John 1:7 as a focal verse for the theme,
“Day of Atonement”. He proclaimed the Bible to be the Truth, a declaration of our faith and the
need to preach the blood. He called attention to five statements about the blood: 1) It is an innocent
blood, 2) It is invaluable blood, 3) It is inseparable blood, 4) It is an incorruptible blood and 5) It is
an indispensable blood.
19. The Moderator, Rev. Loren Stephens, called the Second Session of the 87th Annual Meeting to order,
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the Southside Baptist Church, Dyersburg TN at 7:00 PM. Rev. Loren
Stephens welcomed messengers. Rev. Wayne Day, Minister of Music at Hillcrest Baptist Church led
the messengers in an opening hymn.
20. The moderator called for continuation of reports as follows: Jail Ministry Report by Mr. Paul
Forster. He stated that Dyer Baptist had between 20-25 volunteers that taught classes and ministered
to the trustees. Mr. Forster spoke about the Damascus “road to change”, a program that provides
willing and able men with an opportunity to experience a life-changing relationship with Jesus
Christ, becoming Christ centered leaders, fathers and husbands. Revenue streams in from their Ebay
store, Thrift store and monthly donors. He noted that Dr. Joe Wright is on the advisory board.
21. Rev. Randy Crews presented the Nominating Committee Report found in the Book of Reports.
22. The Memorial Report was read by Rev. James Hooper. (Found in the Book of Reports).
23. Mrs. Pattye Oakley presented her report that all can discover a blessing by “Praying without
ceasing”. She challenged the messengers to take time to pray for our nation, the church, our military,
ourselves and our world. Her report included scripture from Colossians 4:2 “Devote yourself to
prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving”; I Thessalonians 5:17 “Praying without ceasing”;
and Psalm 122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they shall prosper that love thee”. She encouraged
the churches to pray, give and pray agin for the Annie Armstrong and Lottie Moon, Golden State
offerings and missionaries.
24. Bro. Wayne Day, Minister of music at Hillcrest Baptist Church led the messengers in singing “There
is a Foundation”, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”.
25. Rev. Larry Koonce presented the Men’s Ministry report. The Men’s Ministry has been active
throughout 2012 helping out Transitions building on an addition, working with Tiptonville
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Correction Facility, DBA Children’s Camp, providing ramps, cleaning vegetation and repairing
needed buildings. The cooking trailer was used to throughout the year from the DBA Children’s
Camp, church cookouts, fish suppers, Bible schools, benefits and Backyard Bible Clubs. He
concluded his report by encouraging the members of our churches to be trained and prepared.
26. The Evangelism Report was given by Dr. William Oakley. He stated we now have availability to
many tools to assist us in reaching people for Jesus: More Life, Awaken and Harvest. Serving the
last six years, he has seen the convention moved all the way from maintenance to evangelism. The
state office one focus is to reach 3 million people for Christ. The programs are diverse starting with
8 weeks of study and discipleship through More Life to the one year program of growth and revival
through Awake. Is Evangelism important? Any church of any size can successfully use these
materials to reach the lost and they are at no cost to the churches.
27. Bro. Richard Skidmore brought the video message from Dr. Randy Davis, Executive President of the
Tennessee Baptist Convention. He thanked the association for connecting people to Christ, reaching
the people outside the walls through the Cooperative Program.
28. Time, Place and Preacher Report as follows: “We recommend that the next 88th Session of the
Annual Meeting be held Monday and Tuesday, October 21 & 22, 2013. We further recommend that
the fellowship meal begin at 6:15 PM and that each night session begin at 7:00 PM. We recommend
that the Monday night session be held at the First Baptist Church, Trimble, TN. We further
recommend that Rev. Chad Phelan bring the Missions Message on Monday night and Rev. Jeff Ray
as alternate. We also recommend that the Tuesday night session be held with Springhill Baptist
Church in Dyersburg, Tn and that Rev. Merv Shwartzentruber of Syracuase Baptist Fellowship bring
the Annual Message and Rev. Randy Crews serve as alternate. Recommendations were approved.
29. The Moderator relinquished the gavel to the Director of Missions, Dr. Joe Wright. Dr. Wright
opened the floor to nominations for Moderator. Rev. Loren Stephens was nominated by Rev. Randy
Crews. Rev. Lynn King moved that nominations cease and he be elected by acclamation. Both
motions were passed. Gavel was presented to the Moderator
30. The Moderator opened the floor to nominations for Vice Moderator. Rev. Lynn King nominated
Rev. Randy Crews. Rev. Wayne Day moved that nominations cease and he be elected by
acclamation. Both motions were passed.
31. Rev. Lynn King presented Mr. Larry Fowlkes as Treasurer and that the nominations cease and he be
elected by acclamation. So moved.
32. Resolutions were presented by the committee. See following proceedings.
33. Dr. Joe Wright on behalf of the Historical Committee of TBC and DBA recognized Emmaus Baptist
Church and Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on their 125th year in church ministry.
34. Bro. Wayne Day led the messengers in singing: “Down at the Cross”, “There is Power in the Blood”,
and “Hosanna”. Special music was “The Blood of Jesus” presented by Bro. Day.
35. Rev. Michael Crandall presented the Annual Message using Romans 8 as his text. He shared “If
God Be For Us, Who Can Be Against Us?”.
36. The 87th meeting was adjourned.
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Resolutions:
Resolution No. 1
Whereas, the messengers of the 87th Annual Meeting of the Dyer Baptist Association have enjoyed the warm
hospitality of Hillcrest Baptist Church of Dyersburg and Southside Baptist Church of Dyersburg; and
whereas, Dr. Joe E. Wright, Director of Missions, Rev. Loren Stephens, Moderator, Mrs. Vickie Shelton,
Secretary/Clerk, and Mrs. Sybil Belton, Financial Secretary, the leadership of the Associational Committees,
and many volunteers did plan and present a program that was informative, challenging, and uplifting; be it
therefore resolved, we the messengers to the 87th Annual Meeting of The Dyer Baptist Association, express
our deep gratitude to all whose efforts have contributed to the gracious spirit and effectiveness of this Annual
Meeting.
Resolution No. 2
Whereas, 2012 is an election year; and whereas God calls His people to pray “for kings and all who are in
high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way (1 Tim 2:2);” and
whereas “there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God (Rom
13:1);” be it resolved that we will pray for our government leaders at the local, state, and national levels; we
will participate in the appointed political process as conscientious, biblically-informed Christians. We will
ever remember Jesus Christ is the true King of kings and Lord of lords, our ultimate allegiance is to Him and
His Kingdom, and our destiny is secure under His wise and gracious rule, for “our citizenship is in heaven,
and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ (Phil 3:20).”
Respectfully Submitted
Rev. Jerrell Dawson
Rev. Chad Phelan
Rev. Eric Smith
2012 Resolutions Committee
Time Place and Preacher Report
Time, Place and Preacher Report as follows:
“We recommend that the next 88th Session of the Annual Meeting be held Monday and Tuesday, October 21
& 22, 2013. We further recommend that the fellowship meal begin at 6:15 PM and that each night session
begin at 7:00 PM.
We recommend that the Monday night session be held at the First Baptist Church, Trimble, TN. We further
recommend that Rev. Chad Phelan bring the Missions Message on Monday night and Rev. Jeff Ray as
alternate.
We also recommend that the Tuesday night session be held with Springhill Baptist Church in Dyersburg, TN
and that Rev. Merv Shwartzentruber of Syracuase Baptist Fellowship bring the Annual Message and Rev.
Randy Crews serve as alternate.
Dr. Bill Oakley
Rev. Randy Crews
Rev. Jeff Ray
Time Place and Preacher Committee
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DBA Annual Meeting Program Adopted
Meal & Fellowship 6:00—7:00
Monday Night — October 22, 2012
Hillcrest Baptist Church
7:00 Worship Together — FBC, Dyersburg Worship Team
Congregational Hymn — FBC, Dyersburg Worship Team
Call to Order — Moderator, Rev. Loren Stephens
Welcome, Scripture and Prayer — Host pastor, Rev. Lynn King
7:10 Organization and Seating of Messengers
7:15 Recognition of new pastors, staff and guests — Moderator, Rev. Loren Stephens
Moderator committee appointments: Resolutions and Time, Place and Preacher and Nominating
7:20 Director of Missions Report — Dr. Joe E. Wright, Jr.
7:25 Treasurer’s Report — Mr. Larry Fowlkes, Treasurer
7:30 Budget Committee Report — Mr. Larry Fowlkes, Treasurer
7:40 Baptist Collegiate Ministries; Vacation Bible School Reports & Association Youth Ministries —
Rev. Stan Cavness
7:55 BCM Committee Report — Rev. Joe Naylor
8:00 Women’s Ministry / WMU Report — Mrs. Cathy Cavness
8:05 Executive Missions Committee — Dr. Don Williams
Rev. Merv Shwartzentruber — Syracuse Baptist Mission Report
Rev. Stanley Click — New Hope Baptist Mission Report
Rev. Jeremy Dodson — The Path Baptist Mission Report
8:15 2012 Children’s Missions Camp Report — Rev. Stan Cavness
8:20 Congregational Hymn — FBC, Dyersburg Worship Team
8:25 Testimony in Song — FBC, Dyersburg Worship Team
8:30 Missions Message — Rev. Lynn King
9:00 Parting Music
DBA Annual Meeting
Tuesday — October 23, 2012
Southside Baptist Church, Dyersburg
7:00 Special Music – Rev. Wayne Day
7:05 Call to Order — Moderator, Rev. Loren Stephens
7:10 Welcome, Scripture and Prayer — Host Pastor, Rev. Loren Stephens
Recognition of new pastors, staff, and guests — Moderator, Rev. Loren Stephens
7:15 Jail Ministry Report — Mr. Paul Forster
7:20 Nominating Committee Report (2012-2013) – Rev. Randy Crews
7:25 Memorial Service — Rev. James Hooper
7:30 Prayer Ministry Report — Mrs. Pattye Oakley
7:35 Congregational Hymn Medley — Rev. Wayne Day
7:45 Men’s Ministry / Brotherhood Report — Rev. Larry Koonce
7:50 Evangelism Report (local, state) — Dr. Bill Oakley
7:55 Tennessee Baptist Convention — Rev. Richard Skidmore
8:00 Time, Place, and Preacher Report for 2013
8:05 Miscellaneous Business
Election of Moderator, Vice Moderator, and Treasurer
Resolutions
8:20 Congregational Hymn — Rev. Wayne Day
8:25 Testimony in Song — Rev. Wayne Day
8:30 Annual Message — Rev. Michael Crandall
9:00 Parting Hymn
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Dyer Baptist Association
Director of Mission’s Report October 22-23, 2012
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock,
over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers,
to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. (Acts 20:28)
What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Oh! precious is the flow That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
(Robert Lowry, 1876)
When Robert Lowry penned the words to the hymn, “Nothing but the Blood,” he recorded the heart-song of
every Christian that ever lived. For isn’t it the blood of Christ that answers our most desperate need for a
savior? Though the world sees it as nothing more than foolishness, the need for Jesus Christ far outstrips any
other human need. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are
saved it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:18) Our theme for this year’s Dyer Baptist Association
Annual Meetings is “Nothing but the Blood!” The temptation is always to be distracted by the temporary
and to ignore the eternal. May I encourage each and every one of us to be diligent in giving attention to that
which our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ has defined as our marching orders. The Great Commission
continues to call us to an evangelistic and discipling fervor which must drive us out of our comfort zones into
the world in search of the lost and hurting. It is my prayer that each and every church of the Dyer Baptist
Association shall be faithful to God’s call “to seek and to save that which was lost.”
The Dyer Baptist Association continues to serve diligently in the fields here in West Tennessee as well as
throughout our world. This year has once again been a great year of ministry both in our own Jerusalem of
West Tennessee and extending throughout the whole world. The inaugural success of the DBA Children’s
Camp has spurred us to a greater vision for 2013 as we anticipate even more success in preparing children for
a lifetime of faith in our Lord. Our budget not only reflects our commitment to a ministry of teaching our
children a missions-based obedience to Christ but also a healthy and faithful participation by our many
churches in the cooperative work of our association. I am happy to note that the Dyer Baptist Association
continues to thrive because of the faithful “Cooperative Program” mindset of the churches and their leaders.
As your missionary, I encourage each and every church to regularly examine their financial faithfulness to
reaching our world for Christ.
The Dyer Baptist Association continues to develop an ongoing strategy of service to the churches by helping
them reach people in all stages of life. Our adult ministry programs include Women’s and Men’s Ministries
as well as Disaster Relief and other missions emphases. A college-age focus on ministry continues as we
strive to maintain the health of a thriving Baptist Collegiate Ministry on the campus of the Dyersburg State
Community College. The Jerusalem Project and other youth-oriented mission projects serve to give our
West Tennessee youth an outlet for their boundless energy and excited involvement into the work of our
Lord. As mentioned before, the Children’s Camp was such a success that we hope to see it become an
annual event in guiding our children to a lifetime of Christian service.
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There are a number of specific directions that as your missionary I would covet yours prayers for. First, it is
my firm belief that the DBA continue as a church-strengthening and church-planting entity. As our church
plants both in Syracuse, Indiana as well as here at home mature, my prayer is that we will seek God’s will in
finding new opportunities of obedience in working with churches around our world. Let us build upon the
foundation of past commitment to missions by embracing these new and challenging opportunities.
Secondly, I believe that one of the primary identifying characteristics of being Baptist is our desire to win as
many as possible through the Cooperative Program of the Southern Baptist Convention. It is my desire as
your Director of Missions to prayerfully investigate and implement new ways to educate and promote the
Cooperative Program in the future. Finally, how can we impact the lostness of the people right here in
Tennessee? My prayer is that through the DBA, we can encourage and equip our churches to more
effectively reach those who are dying without a Savior and entering eternity without hope. Somehow, we
must keep evangelism and discipleship as the primary focus of all our energies and efforts.
As your Director of Missions, I am continually amazed by the churches of the Dyer Baptist Association. The
sense of family which exists between not only individual members of our churches but between the churches
themselves reminds me of the loving interconnectedness of the New Testament churches. It is my hope and
prayer that this loving mutual support will continue and that together we will claim all of West Tennessee for
Jesus Christ.
Bro. Joe
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Treasurer’s Report October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012
Undesignated
Church Name Oct-Dec Jan-Mar April-June July-Sept. Total Undesignated
Beech Grove 250.02 250.02 166.68 333.36 1,000.08
Beech Grove Viar 387.00 400.00 465.00 383.00 1635.00
Bogota 371.72 907.72 450.32 747.68 2477.44
Calvary Chapel 45.00 30.00 110.00 195.00 380.00
Calvary Hill 30.00 30.00 30.00 40.00 130.00
Church Grove 390.29 493.16 0 0 883.45
Curve 743.00 732.00 966.00 401.00 2842.00
Dyersburg First 8750.01 8750.01 5833.34 11666.68 35000.04
Dyersburg Second 425.01 283.34 425.21 425.21 1558.57
Elon 75.00 50.00 75.00 50.00 250.00
Emmaus 1509.00 1364.00 1132.00 1336.24 5341.24
Enon 530.40 536.74 457.72 461.46 1986.32
Evansville 109.54 195.86 260.37 165.80 731.57
Fairview 538.23 573.43 524.31 494.57 2130.54
Finley 442.00 1768.00 1326.00 884.00 4420.00
Ft. Hudson 225.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 900.00
Fowlkes 452.00 633.00 610.00 714.00 2409.00
Gates 227.24 229.45 221.63 207.33 885.65
Halls First 918.47 1029.45 987.44 889.85 3825.21
Halls Westside 842.81 966.30 820.51 787.76 3417.38
Harmony 883.96 819.21 735.71 885.81 3324.69
Harvest 622.36 574.49 588.94 528.38 2314.17
Hillcrest 5942.08 6333.13 5533.43 5687.69 23496.33
Lenox 250.00 150.00 250.00 250.00 900.00
Macedonia 1420.31 1395.08 1359.64 1473.10 5648.13
Mary's Chapel 0.00 0.00 0.00 3500.00 3500.00
McCullough Chapel 1758.95 570.49 561.98 614.27 3505.69
Miston 600.00 400.00 600.00 600.00 2200.00
Mt. Tirzah 391.04 345.49 302.46 283.05 1322.04
Mt. Vernon 1699.00 1262.00 1705.00 1677.00 6343.00
New Hope 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
New Mitchell Grove 150.00 150.00 150.00 100.00 550.00
Newbern First 3459.68 3536.86 3687.01 3690.62 14374.17
Parrish Chapel 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 120.00
RoEllen 685.14 554.39 699.79 611.04 2550.36
Southside 650.16 645.99 592.37 655.90 2544.42
Springhill 1156.94 1320.61 1147.05 970.93 4595.53
The Path 161.70 374.44 188.13 219.65 943.92
Three Oaks Chapel 0.00 900.00 900.00 900.00 2700.00
Trimble First 1105.15 1327.62 1316.94 1196.36 4946.07
Westside 90.00 90.00 30.00 0.00 210.00
Williams Chapel 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 1200.00
Woodville 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 200.00
Zion Hill 504.78 557.72 508.43 560.69 2131.62
Total 39122.99 41085.00 36273.41 45342.23 161,823.63
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Treasurer’s Report
October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012
Designated
CHURCH NAMES BCM BCM
Capital Jail
Ministry Aim
Local Missions YTD
Designated
Beech Grove 0.00 300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 300.00 Beech Grove - Viar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Bogota 0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 Calvary Chapel 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Calvary Hill 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Church Grove 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Curve 100.00 900.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 Dyersburg First 80.00 0.00 4125.00 0.00 0.00 4,205.00 Dyersburg Second 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Elon 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Emmaus 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Enon 829.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,329.00 Evansville 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 Fairview 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Finley 3,300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,300.00 Fort Hudson 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fowlkes 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Gates 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Halls First 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Halls Westside 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Harmony 100.00 800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 900.00 Harvest 420.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 420.76 Hillcrest 25.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 125.00 Lenox 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Macedonia 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 Marys Chapel 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 McCullough Chapel 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Miston 550.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 600.00 Mt. Tirzah 177.00 127.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 304.00 Mt. Vernon 2,111.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,111.50 New Hope 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 New Mitchell Grove 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Newbern First 2,200.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,200.00 Parrish Chapel 0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 The Path Baptist Mission 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Roellen 665.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 665.60 Southside 1,200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,200.00 Springhill 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Three Oaks Chapel 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Trimble First 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Westside 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Williams Chapel 0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 Woodville 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Zion Hill 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Individuals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Church Totals 12358.86 4,727.00 4125.00 100.00 50.00 21,360.86
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Expenditures: October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012
Missions YTD
1 Church Planting 1,500.00
2 A.I.M. (International) 0.00
3 A.I.M. (National) 188.27
4 A.I.M. (Local) 383.82
Total 2,072.09
Education
5 Sunday School/Discipleship Training 0.00
6 VBS 984.52
7 Men's Ministry 300.00
8 Women's Ministry 300.00
8a WMU 100.00
9 Youth Ministries 1,000.00
10 Children's Ministry 1,465.24
11 Evangelism 96.19
12 Public Affairs and Family Life 0.00
13 Pastor's Conferences 250.00
14 Robert G. Lee Center 1,600.00
15 New Life Materials & Media 216.95
16 Ministers Enrichment 1,835.33
Total 8,148.23
Baptist Collegiate Ministry
17 BCM Ministries 7,400.00
18 BCM Building Utilities 10,500.00
19 BCM Maintenance 4,000.00
20 Summer Mission Interns 2,600.00
Total 24,500.00
General Expense
21 Office Expense and Supplies 2,043.51
22 Postage 1,510.85
23 Telephone + Cell Phone + Cable One 3,936.28
24 Utilities 2,653.90
25 Minutes 0.00
26 Annual Meeting 358.01
27 Secretary Convention & Conference Expenses 48.12
Total 10,550.67
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Association Salaries YTD
28 DOM Net Salary & Withholding 13,135.00
29 DOM Housing/Utilities 24,000.00
30 DOM Medical 600.00
31 Social Security Reimbursement 2,500.00
32 DOM Christmas 1,000.00
33 DOM Annuity & Retirement 8,750.00
34 DOM Car Reimbursement 8,409.96
35 DOM Position Expense 600.00
36 DOM Convention & Conference Expenses 1,750.00
Total 60,744.96
Cooperative Agreement with TBC for DOM & Family Medical
Insurance Package: $14,433.80
37 Medical Insurance for DOM (Includes Family, 2,553.06
Life, Accident, Disability, Dental)
38 Medical Insurance for Spouse & Family ($617/mth) 7,404.00
39 Spouse & Family Deductible 177.98
Total 10,135.04
Cooperative Agreement with TBC for BCM
Director Package : $35,000.00
40 BCM Director Net Salary & Withholding 15,599.59
41 BCM Director Housing 19,999.92
42 BCM DirectorTravel/Mileage 2,000.00
43 BCM Director Professional Expense 1,000.00
44 BCM Director Conference Expense 500.00
45 BCM Director Retirement Annuity 4,500.24
Total 43,599.75
46 Treasurer Honorarium 700.00
Total 700.00
47 Secretary Net Salary & Withholding 23,054.04
48 Secretary Annuity 120.00
Total 23,174.04
49 Finance Secretary Net & Withholding 9,066.00
Total 9066.00
Association Salaries (continued)
50 Employer FICA 3,718.47
51 Extra Secretarial Help 0.00
Total 2,463.35
Grand Total Association Staff 151,038.26
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Building and Maintenance YTD
52 Building and Grounds, Cleaning 2,943.55
53 Office, BCM Building & Workers Comp Insurance 4,607.00
54 Equipment Maintenance/Contracts 1,279.33
55 New Equipment 583.43
56 Resource Building 0.00
Total 9,413.31
Miscellaneous
57 BCM Designated 1,237.71
58 BCM Capital Improvement 2,400.00
59 Jail Ministry 4,500.00
60 Secretaries Christmas Gift 500.00
61 Missions Trip Account 1,617.00
62 Computer Equipment 829.99
Total 11,084.70
GRAND TOTAL 216,807.26
Account Balances
DBA Regular 22,452.97 BCM Capital Improvements 4,202.28
BCM Management (Utilities & Maintenance) 4,087.49
DBA Aim Missions 416.69
DBA Church Planting & Missions 1,136.00
DBA Contingency 10,182.21
DBA Contingency CD 41,027.47
DBA Disaster Relief 24,103.60
DBA Jail Ministry 4,120.26
DBA Men's Ministry 1,885.67
DBA Mission 4,069.96
DBA Mission Trip Scholarship Fund 10,053.76
DBA Pastor's Fellowship 555.74
DBA Path Regular Account 42.06
DBA Women's Ministry 1,418.41
DBA Youth Missions 1,426.16
Edward Jones Money Market (Escrow held for Damascus) 45,313.58
DBA Church Planting & Missions CD Savings 41,104.44
* Per Sep., 2012 Bank Statements
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Budget Recommendations for 2012-2013
Missions 2011-2012 2012-2013 Increase/ Decrease
1 Church Planting 1,500.00 1,200.00 -300.00
2 A.I.M. (International) 700.00 700.00 0.00
3 A.I.M. (National) 400.00 400.00 0.00
4 A.I.M. (Local) 400.00 700.00 +300.00
Total 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00
Education
5 Sunday School/Discipleship Training 800.00 700.00 -100.00
6 VBS 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00
7 Men's Ministry 300.00 300.00 0.00
8 Women's Ministry/WMU 400.00 400.00 0.00
9 Children's Ministries 750.00 1,500.00 +750.00
10 Youth Ministries 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00
11 Evangelism 600.00 600.00 0.00
12 Public Affairs and Family Life 0.00 0.00 0.00
13 Pastor's Conferences 250.00 250.00 0.00
14 Robert G. Lee Center 1,600.00 1,600.00 0.00
15 New Life Materials & Media 300.00 300.00 0.00
16 Ministers Enrichment 1,500.00 1,500.00 0.00
Total 8,500.00 9,150.00 +650.00
Baptist Collegiate Ministry
17 Ministries 7,400.00 7,400.00 0.00
18 BCM Building Utilities 10,500.00 10,500.00 0.00
19 BCM Maintenance 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00
20 Summer Mission Interns 2,600.00 2,600.00 0.00
Total 24,500.00 24,500.00 0.00
General Expense
21 Office Expense and Supplies 3,750.00 3,750.00 0.00
22 Postage 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00
23 Telephone + Cell Phone + Internet 3,800.00 3,800.00 0.00
24 Utilities 3,400.00 3,400.00 0.00
25 Minutes 100.00 0.00 -100.00
26 Annual Meeting 500.00 500.00 0.00
27 Secretary Convention & Conference Expenses 400.00 400.00 0.00
Total 13,950.00 13,850.00 -100.00
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Association Salaries
2011-2012 2012-2013 Increase/ Decrease
28 DOM Net Salary & Withholding 13,135.00 13,135.00 0.00
29 DOM Housing/Utilities 24,000.00 24,000.00 0.00
30 DOM Medical 600.00 600.00 0.00
31 Social Security Reimbursement 2,500.00 2,500.00 0.00
32 DOM Christmas 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00
33 DOM Annuity & Retirement 8,750.00 9,750.00 +1000.00
34 DOM Car Reimbursement 8,410.00 8,410.00 0.00
35 DOM Position Expense 600.00 600.00 0.00
36 DOM Convention & Conference Expenses 1,800.00 1,800.00 0.00
Total 60,795.00 61,795.00 +1000.00
Cooperative Agreement with TBC for DOM & Family Medical Insurance Package $14,433.90
37 Medical Insurance for DOM (Includes Family, Life, Accident, Disability, Dental) 2,495.00 2,495.00 0.00
38 Medical Insurance for Spouse & Family ($617/mth) 7,404.00 8,400.00 +996.00
39 Spouse & Family Deductible 4,534.00 3,438.00 -996.00
Total 14,333.00 14,333.00 0.00
Cooperative Agreement with TBC for BCM Director Package: $35,000.00
40 BCM Director Net Salary & Withholding 15,600.00 15,600.00 0.00
41 BCM Director Housing 20,000.00 20,000.00 0.00
43 BCM Director Professional Expense 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00
44 BCM Director Conference Expense 500.00 500.00 0.00
45 BCM Director Retirement Annuity 4,500.00 5,000.00 +500.00
Total 43,600.00 44,100.00 +500.00
46 Treasurer Honorarium 700.00 700.00 700.00
Total 700.00 700.00 700.00
47 Secretary Net Salary & Withholding/Medical 23,054.00 23,554.00 +500.00
48 Secretary Annuity 120.00 120.00 0.00
49 Finance Secretary Net & Withholding 9,066.00 9,316.00 +250.00
Total 9,066.00 9,316.00 +250.00
50 Employer/Employee FICA 3,478.56 3,478.56 0.00
51 Extra Secretarial Help 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 3,478.56 3,478.56 0.00
Grand Total Association Staff 155,146.56 157,396.56 +2250.00
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Building and Maintenance
52 Building and Grounds, Cleaning 3,500.00 3,500.00 0.00
53 Office, BCM Building & Workers Comp Insurance 6,600.00 6,600.00 0.00
54 Equipment Maintenance/Contracts 1,900.00 1,900.00 0.00
55 New Equipment 900.00 900.00 0.00
56 Resource Building
Total 12,900.00 12,900.00 0.00
GRAND TOTAL 217,996.56 220,796.56 +2900.00
$53,732.00 is provided by the Tennessee Baptist Convention for Director of Missions and BCM Director. $$167,064.56 or $13,922.05 per month in undesignated funds will need to be raised by the churches of Dyer Baptist Association. Recommendation: We recommend that every church consider going to a percentage basis in their Associational giving and that each church considers 3% as a minimum gift. Finance Committee: David Allen, Charlie Halliburton, James Combs, Johnny Michael, Rodney Henry, Larry Fowlkes, Treasurer.
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Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Dyersburg State Community College
Leading up to 10-11-12, BCM @ DSCC led training to prepare students to share the Gospel; many of our
students learned to use the "MORE Life" Gospel presentation and downloaded the app on their smart phones;
this Monday - Wednesday (prior to Engage 24 date) students prayer walked the campus and set up prayer
stations around campus each day; on Wednesday the BCM Praise Team took acoustic instruments and played
and sang around the campus fountain in middle of campus and had Bibles to give away; On Engage 24 day
we began the day with a prayer breakfast and sent the students out...and that night had a celebration service
and meal with students who shared! Greet movement to teach students about living a life-style of individual,
intentional evangelism! Several students shared how excited they were to be out sharing with students on
campus.
During the summer of 2012, the BCM at DSCC had 13 students selected to serve as Summer Missionaries.
The team serving in Dyer Baptist Association helped lead 32 children to the Lord while leading 12 Vacation
Bible Schools, two Children’s Camps and served on staff at the TBC Impact Camp at Linden Valley. This
team also served as part of a 34 collegiate ministry staff that served at the Registration Desk in New Orleans
for the Southern Baptist Convention.
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BCM SCHEDULE EACH WEEK
Monday — Friday, 8 AM — 9 PM:
Pool — Ping Pong — Wii - Nintendo
Lounge with Couches & TV/DVD
Computer Center & Study Room
Sunday: New Hope Southern Baptist Mission Church
Meets at BCM: 10 AM Sunday School
11 AM Worship Rev. Stanley Click, Pastor
Monday: Hot Dogs w/Chili & cheese - 11 AM-1 PM
Ladies Bible Study - Conference Room - 2 PM
Tuesday: Co-Ed Bible Study for guys & gals - 12:30 PM
Ladies Zumba Class - 6 PM
Wednesday: LunchEnCounter 11 AM - 1 PM
Thursday: Men’s Bible Study - 12:30 PM
Praise & Worship - 9 PM
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Dyer Baptist Association
Vacation Bible School Training Clinic Final Report
Date of Clinic: April 3, 2012
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
VBS Team Leaders: Stan Cavness & Molly Escue
Total Attendance: 136
Number of Churches: 14
Number of Churches in Association: 44
Number of Training Clinics: 1
Number of Pastors attending: 5
Presentation of VBS Musical: Amazing Wonders Aviation presented by Mt. Vernon Children’s Choir in
opening session.
Opening Worship Rally presented in opening session.
Breakout sessions offered: # Attending Session:
VBS Directors: 5
Pre-School: 10
Younger Children: 5
Older Children: 5
Pre-Teen: 6
Youth: 4
Adult: 1
Missions: 5
Crafts: 6
Music: 45
Recreation: 2
Snacks: 31
BYBC/Missions VBS: 6
Vacation Bible School -- Association Statistical Summary
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2012 Preliminary Report -- Dyer Baptist Association Number of Congregations Reporting VBS 31 out of 44 churches
Total VBS Enrollment
Average Attendance - Faculty and Pupils
Decisions to Accept Christ
Decisions for Church-Related Activities
Total 55 Prospects Discovered
3,044
82
68
2
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Avg. 98
SBC Literature Used:
Amazing Wonders Aviation 26
Used VBS Musical 4
Club VBS: Space Quest 0
Down the Street and Around the World Club 0
Other SBC Literature 2
Non-SBC Literature Used:
David C. Cook 0
Standard 2
Gospel Light 0
Group 3
Veggie Tales 0
Other 0
Mission Offering:
Schools Giving to Cooperative Program 14 $ 2,257.00 71.49%
Schools Giving to Non-Cooperative Program 4 $ 900.00 28.51%
Length of Schools
Five Days 19 55.88%
More than Five Days 3 8.82%
Less than Five Days 12 35.29%
Time of Day Schools Held
Morning 2 6.06%
Afternoon 3 9.09%
Evening 24 72.73%
Combination 4 12.12%
Daily Schedule Reported
Basic 3 hour day 16 55.17%
Expanded 3 10.34%
Abbreviated 10 34.48%
Congregations Reporting VBS Link-UP 16
VBS Standard Level Attained:
Standard Schools 18
Advanced Schools 4
Congregations Reporting Person as VBS Director:
Pastor 4
Staff Person 8
Volunteer Leader 20
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Attendance:
Faculty 976
Preschoolers (Birth - Kindergarten) 420
Children (Grades 1 – 6) 1,209
Youth (Grades 7 - 12) 259
Adults In an Adult Class 152
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Dyer Baptist Association
Vacation Bible School Leadership Training Team
Co-Directors: Stan Cavness & Molly Escue
2013 VBS Training Schedule:
DBA VBS Clinic for all VBS Leaders & Workers:
Tuesday, April 9, 2013: 6:30 PM – 9 PM
Newbern 1st Baptist Church
Classes Offered:
VBS Directors Molly Escue, Mt. Vernon
VBS Pre-School Team Leader: Lisa Deal, Newbern 1st Baptist
VBS Younger Children Team Leader: (Grades 1 - 2) Katie Farley, Enon
VBS Older Children Team Leader: (Grades 3 – 4) Kendra Ward, Mt. Vernon
VBS Pre-Teen Leader: (Grades 5 - 6) Cathy Cavness, Enon
VBS Youth Leader: (Grades 7 - 12) Landon Lambert, Halls 1st
VBS Adult Leader: (Adult Class) Carl Braddy, Mt. Vernon
VBS Missions Leader: Joe Wright, Dyersburg 1st
VBS Crafts Leaders: Charlotte Stephens, Southside
Melinda Davis, Three Oaks
VBS Music Leader: Cynthia McClure, Emmaus
VBS Refreshments Leader: Alicia Cantrell, Harvest
Dyer Baptist Women’s Ministry
VBS Recreation Team Leader: Alisha Smith, BCM S. Missions
BYBC & Mission VBS: Michael Crandall, Macedonia
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FINAL Report
Jerusalem Project 2012 Reaching My World NOW!
Sunday, January 15 , 2012: 1st Baptist Newbern
Monday, January 16, 2012: Missions Projects on Church fields
14 churches
292 total people involved
Over 100 decisions for Christ Reported
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“Seeking MORE out of LIFE” Jerusalem Project 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013: 1st Baptist Newbern
4:00 PM: Registration Begins
Confirm Paperwork & Registration
Pick up T-shirts
4:30 PM: Session 1 –
Praise & Worship – Set 1: “X 3:5”
Evangelism Training Session: Using the “More Life” App
Speaker: John Yates – “Puppeteer & Ventriloquist”
5:45 PM: Transition to Meal – provided by DBA Cook Team
6:45 PM: Transition to Session # 2
7:00 PM: Session 2 –
Praise & Worship – Set 2: JP Band
Student Testimonies
Keynote Speaker -- John Yates
Invitation
8:30 PM Groups Dismissed for night
JP continues at Individual Churches
9:30 PM: Monday Work Team Assignment Meeting with Team Leaders
At Your Home Church
10:30 PM: Get settled in…get beds made
11:00 PM: Lights Out!!!
Monday, January 21, 2013: Individual Churches of Dyer Baptist Association
6:30 AM: Breakfast – Home Churches provide meal
7:30 AM: Morning Devotion at each Church
8:00 AM: Teams Begin to Load Up and leave for work sites
Lunch Served at each Home Church: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
3:00 PM: Clean-up work sites, gather up tools
4:00 PM: Praise Gathering back at Home Church
5:00 PM: Dismiss & everyone head home
Please send in FINAL Jerusalem Project Report Form
To Dyer Baptist Association Office with-in a week!
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Dyer Baptist Associational Youth
“Jerusalem Project”
January 20 – 21, 2013
Group Application – Due by January 10
Group Application And All Fees Due On January 10
Church Youth Group: _____ ______
Youth Minister/Group Leader: ______
Address:
City: State: TN Zip: ___
Phone: (H) (Church): Email:
Please indicate totals for your group in the following categories:
“Youth” Participants:
“Adult” Participants:
“Total Participants:
Total Number of T-Shirts by size your church needs:
Small:
Medium:
Large:
X-Large:
XX-Large:
XXX-Large:
Forms for adults and youth have been provided to assist your church with Jerusalem Project.
The following forms are provided to assist you:
1) Commitment Form
2) Waiver & Permission Form
3) Health Form
Please return ONLY THIS GROUP Reservation Form
& $15 Fee per adult & student
To the Dyer Baptist Associational Office
No Later Than January 10th
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Dyer Baptist Associational Youth
“Jerusalem Project” January 20 – 21, 2013
Waiver & Permission Form
I here-by agree to give the adult Youth leaders at my child’s church permission to carry my
child on the “Dyer Baptist Associational Youth Jerusalem Project”, January 20 – 21, 2013.
I understand the group will be taking teams to do various types of mission service projects in
the Dyer & Lauderdale County area.
I have discussed this trip and the schedule that was provided to me with my child and have
had opportunity to ask questions of the adult leadership regarding this mission adventure. I
agree to hold harmless the Dyer Baptist Association & the churches involved in sponsoring
this event, and all staff, leaders, agents and employees of here-in named organizations and
institutions from any and all causes for action that may arise.
I therefore give my child permission to attend this event.
Name:____________________________________________________
Age: ________ School Grade: __________ Male or Female (circle one)
Parent/Guardian Printed Name: ________________________________
Home Phone: _____________________ Other Phone:________________
Church: _____________________________________________________ (Each teenager must also complete a Health Form, listing all medications and allergies/medical conditions.
The Camp Nurse will give out medications daily.)
Parent Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________
Witnessed by Youth Minister/Pastor/Other Adult:
Witness: ________________________________ Date:______________
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General Health Info Please fill this sheet out to the best of your knowledge. This information will be
kept strictly confidential. Use the back of this page if necessary.
Name: ___________________________________________________Age: _______
Home Church: _______________________________________________________
Current Medical Status Do you or have you ever had: If Yes, month/year No
Heart Problems Yes No
Breathing/respiratory/Asthmas Yes No
Urinary or Digestive Problems Yes No
Diabetes Yes No
Hepatitis Yes No
Other_________________________________ Yes No
Childhood Diseases: Yes No
Chicken Pox Yes No
Current Medications:
Current short-term medications: Taken For:
Long-Term Medications: Taken For:
Allergies
To any medications____________________________________________________
Other common allergies________________________________________________
Family Doctor Info:
Family Doctor’s
Name:_______________________________________________________________
Phone #______________________________________________________________
Name of Insurance Provider____________________________________________
Policy Number________________________________________________________
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Commitment Page This is your commitment sheet. If after praying about this trip, you feel that God is
leading you to be a part of this mission experience, please fill this sheet out and return
it to your Youth Minister/Pastor with all other forms. We need this information in a
timely fashion in order to make arrangements for our Jerusalem Project experience.
Name ______________________________________________________
Home Address: _____________________________________________
E-Mail Address _____________________________________________
Home Phone # ______________________________ Age ____________
Emergency Contact (relative or close friend)
Name and Phone # ___________________________________________
Your Home Church __________________________________________
Pastor or Youth Ministers
Signature____________________________________________________
T-Shirt Size (Circle One) S M L XL XXL XXXL
List the type work team you prefer to be assigned to: (Inside House Cleaning, Yard Clean-Up, Light Carpentry, Painting, Senior Citizens
Ministry, Door-to-Door Survey, BYBC/VBS, No Preference)
1st Choice:______________________________________
2nd
Choice:______________________________________
3rd
Choice:______________________________________
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Jerusalem Project 2013: “Seeking MORE out of LIFE”
Sunday, January 20, 2013:
Large Group Meeting:
Registration
T-Shirts
Meal – provided by DBA Cook Team
Sunday Large Group Worship Session & Monday Closing Celebrations
Groups Dismiss and report to Home Churches After Services on Sunday
Monday, January 21, 2013: Mission Project Day
Home Church Meeting Monday Morning:
6:30 AM: Breakfast – Home Churches provide meal
7:30 AM: Morning Devotion at each Home Church
8:00 AM: Teams Begin to Load Up and leave for work sites
Lunch Served at each Home Church: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
3:00 PM: Clean-up work sites, gather up tools
4:00 PM: Praise Gathering back at Home Church
5:00 PM: Dismiss & everyone head home
Each Church is responsible for:
1) Providing for its own group or making arrangements to partner with another
church.
2) Providing breakfast meal and lunch for your group
3) Providing closing Praise Gathering worship & sharing time
4) Planning & locating work projects in your area
5) Providing a Host Site Team Leader to work with JP Coordinator
on logistics of assigning Teams/Projects
6) Gathering up all DBA supplies & tools after JP and returning to DBA Office
Dyer Baptist Association is responsible for:
1) Coordinating Registration for Jerusalem Project
2) Collecting Fees to pay for building materials, T-Shirts, Sunday meal
3) Ordering T-Shirts for JP and dispersing on Sunday afternoon
4) Providing Cook Team for Sunday evening meal
5) Working with Host Church Team Leaders to select work sites & assisting
Host Team Leader make assignments to all work teams
6) Providing Worship Service & Speakers for Sunday night
7) Providing some assistance with cleaning supplies and yard clean up tools
8) Providing assistance with Men as Project Leaders for light construction jobs
9) Providing assistance with materials for light construction jobs
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Women’s Ministry Report
It has been another blessed year for the ladies of the Dyer Baptist Association Women's
Ministry. God has provided us with opportunities for some new projects as well as our annual
projects.
The Copper Basin Christmas Ministry went so well last year, and once again this year we
have the names for 50 children ready to distribute. Helping with the Jerusalem Project is always a
delight. High Tea with a Southern Twist was held for the Pastor's Wives Fellowship in August
where fun was had by all. Throughout the year we were able to help the BCM on several occasions
by cooking lunches on Wednesdays, preparing desserts for the annual Fish Fry, and many others.
This month we were able to help with the Engage 24 and the Fall Retreat for BCM students around
this area.
We have been cooking at the BCM on Wednesdays. We could use any help from
individuals, church women's groups, or WMU groups. This is for you. Get involved!!
The cookbook compiled by the ladies of the churches which comprise the Dyer Baptist
Association has allowed some of us opportunities to meet new women as well as men. We sold
these cookbooks at booths during Depot Days in Newbern, area yard sales, and have books
available at local hairdresser's salons. There are still plenty of cookbooks still for sale.
Our new officers for the 2012-2013 year are:
Director - Melinda Davis
Co-Director - Cathy Cavness
Secretary - Regina Rogers
Treasurer - Sybil Belton
I must say that the last three years have flown by and I have enjoyed every day of those three years
as the Director of the DBAWM. The Lord blessed me with being able to spend time with some
incredible women doing His work.
Thank you Jesus for what you allow me to do.
Barbara Richards
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Final Report: Dyer Baptist Association
Children’s Camp 2012 June 4 – 7, 2012
Camp Theme: “My Life, My Mission”
Camp Scripture: Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave and strong. Your every action
must be done with love. -- 1 Cor. 16:13-14 (HCSB)
4 Children accepted Christ as Savior and Lord
4 Children made rededications
7 Churches represented: 97 total children & staff
Gates
Three Oaks
Harvest
Finley
Enon
Dyersburg 1st
Mt. Tirzah
Income:
DBA Budget $ 750.00
Camp Fees $1,845.00
Contributions $ 439.77
Total Income: $3,034.77
Expenses:
T-Shirts $ 967.50
Food & supplies $ 1,262.56
Camp Rental $ 1,320.00
Band Honorarium $ 200.00
Total Expense: $ 3,750.06
Over Budget: $715.29
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Dyer Baptist Association
Children’s Camp 2013 July 8 - 11, 2013
Camp Theme: “Whatcha Doin’?”
Camp Scripture: And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of
the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. -- Colossians 3:17 (HCSB)
Phase 1: Day Camp for Students Going Into Grades 1 – 3
July 8, 2013 Monday 9 AM – 4 PM
Fee: $25 per Student/Adult Sponsor
At least one adult sponsor per 5 students of each gender
Schedule:
Monday: Church Groups Begin Arriving at Camp at 9 AM (not before 9 AM)
Check-In: T-Shirts; Bible Study/Rec Group Assignments
10 AM: Large Group Gathering in Activities Bldg.
“I Can’t Wait!” – Opening Celebration
10:30 AM: Team Time/Bible Study Groups & Recreation
12 Noon Lunch in Dining Room
1 PM: Track Times (Students Pick 2 Tracks)
1:00 - 2:15 – Track A
2:15 – 3:30 - Track B
3:30 PM: Closing Celebration – Activities Bldg.
4 PM: Dismiss – Go Home!
Track Time Choices:
Kick ball
Volleyball
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Ultimate Frisbee
Crafts
Sock Puppets
Inspirational Art
Team Sports (sack races, buddy walkers, 3-legged races, etc)
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Dyer Baptist Association
Children’s Camp 2013 July 8 - 11, 2013
Camp Theme: “Whatcha Doin’?”
Camp Scripture: And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the
Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. -- Colossians 3:17 (HCSB)
Phase 2: 3-Day Camp for Students Going Into Grades 4 – 6
July 9 – 11, 2013 Tuesday - Thursday
Fee: $40 per Student and Adult Sponsor
At least one adult sponsor per 5 students of each gender
Schedule:
Tuesday: Church Groups Begin Arriving at Camp at 2 PM (not before 2 PM)
Check-In:
T-Shirts; Bunk House & Bible Study/Rec Group Assignments; Get settled in!
4 PM: Large Group Gathering in Activities Bldg.
“I Can’t Wait!” – Opening Celebration
Quiet Time/Devotion with Church Group
5 PM: Dinner in Dining Room
6:30 PM: Bible Study Groups
8 PM: Praise & Worship – Activities Bldg.
9 PM: Church Group Gatherings
9:30 PM: “Party!” - Fun with a Capital F!
10:00 PM: Everyone report to their Bunk House
10:30 PM: Lights Out!
Wednesday: 7 AM: Rise & Shine!
8 AM: Breakfast – Dining Room
8:30 AM Quiet Time/Devotion with Church Group
9:00 AM: “I Can’t Wait!” – Morning Praise & Worship
9:30 AM: Team Time: Bible Study & Rec Groups
12 Noon: Lunch in Dining Room
1:00 PM: Track Times (Students Pick 3 Tracks)
1:00 - 2:15 – Track A
2:15 – 3:30 - Track B
3:30 – 4:45 - Track C
4:45 PM: Dirty Games!
(Students are encouraged to bring a t-shirt & shorts that they can THROW AWAY after this!!!)
6 PM: Dinner – Dining Room
7:30 PM: Praise & Worship – in Activities Bldg.
9 PM: Church Group Gatherings
9:30 PM: “Party!” - Fun with a Capital F!
10:00 PM: Everyone report to their Bunk House
10:30 PM: Lights Out!
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Thursday: 7 AM: Rise & Shine! (pack up!!!)
8 AM: Breakfast – Dining Room
9:00 AM: “Closing Celebration”
10:00 AM: Dismiss – Go Home!
Track Time Choices:
Kick ball
Volleyball
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Ultimate Frisbee
Crafts
For Girls Only
Beginning Sign Language
Getting Started In Missions
Each Camper Must Bring To Camp:
Towels
Pillow
Sheets & Blanket
Shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc;
Sunscreen
Modest swimsuit
T-shirts, shorts, and undergarments for 3 days
Jeans or pants and a top/shirt for Wednesday Dinner & Worship (we want a nicer atmosphere)
Bible & pen/pencil
Pack a Great Attitude!
One set of old clothes to throw away after Dirty Games! (Trust me, Mom, after this you don’t even
want these clothes back!)
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Dyer Baptist Associational 2013
“Children’s Camp”
(Check Which Camp You Are Registering For Below)
Phase 1: __________Day Camp for Students Going Into Grades 1 – 3
July 8, 2013 Monday 9 AM – 4 PM
Fee: $25 per Student/Adult Sponsor
At least one adult sponsor per 5 students of each gender
Phase 2: ___________3-Day Camp for Students Going Into Grades 4 – 6
July 9 – 11, 2013 Tuesday - Thursday
Fee: $40 per Student and Adult Sponsor
At least one adult sponsor per 5 students of each gender
Group Application – Due by June 5, 2013
Group Application And Fees for All Children & All Adults Due On June 5
Church Group: _____________ ______
Group Leader: ____________ ____ _____________________
Address:
City: State: TN Zip: ___
Phone: (H) (Church): Email:
Please indicate totals for your group in the following categories:
“Children” Participants -- 1 Day Camp (1st - 3
rd Graders): Boys - Girls-
“Children” Participants -- 3 Day Camp (4th
– 6 th Graders): Boys- Girls-
“Adult” Participants: -- 1 Day Camp (1st - 3
rd Graders): Men - Women- 1
“Adult” Participants: -- 3 Day Camp (4th
– 6 th Graders): Men- Women-
Total Number of T-Shirts by size your church needs:
Child’s Small: Adult Small:
Child’s Medium: Adult Medium:
Child’s Large: Adult Large:
Child’s X-Large: Adult X-Large:
Adult XX-Large:
Adult XXX-Large:
Please return ONLY THIS GROUP Reservation Form & ALL Fees for adults & children to the Dyer
Baptist Associational Office No Later Than June 5, 2013 to reserve your spots at Camp!
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Dyer Baptist Association 2012
“Children’s Camp”
Waiver & Permission Form
I here-by agree to give the adult Leaders at my child’s church permission to carry my child on
the “Dyer Baptist Association Children’s Camp ”, July 8 – 13, 2013. I understand the group
will be staying at the Reelfoot Youth Camp & Retreat, 4304 Kendall Road, Hornbeak, TN.
I have discussed this trip and the schedule that was provided to me with my child and have
had opportunity to ask questions of the adult leadership of my church regarding this
children’s camp. I agree to hold harmless the Dyer Baptist Association, the Reelfoot Youth
Camp & Retreat & the churches involved in sponsoring this event, and all staff, leaders,
agents and employees of here-in named organizations and institutions from any and all causes
for action that may arise.
I furthermore realize that these camps are designed as age-specific camps and the schedule is
designed to give my child a quality experience while also keeping the health and safety of my
child as a priority.
I therefore give my child permission to attend this event.
Name:____________________________________________________
Age: ________ School Grade This Fall: __________ Male or Female (circle one)
T-Shirt Size: ______________ (please give us S,M,L…not size 5 or size 10)
Parent/Guardian Printed Name: ________________________________
Home Phone: _____________________ Cell Phone:________________
Church: _____________________________________________________
(Each child must also complete a Health Form, listing all medications and allergies/medical conditions.
The Camp Nurse will give out medications daily.)
Parent Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________
Witnessed by Children’s Minister/Pastor/Other Adult:
Witness: ________________________________ Date:______________
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General Health Info Please fill this sheet out to the best of your knowledge. This information will be kept strictly
confidential. Use the back of this page if necessary.
Name:___________________________________________Age: _______
Home Church: _________________________________________________________
Current Medical Status
Do you or have you ever had: If Yes, month/year No
Heart Problems Yes No
Breathing/respiratory/Asthmas Yes No
Urinary or Digestive Problems Yes No
Diabetes Yes No
Hepatitis Yes No
Childhood Diseases: Yes No
Chicken Pox Yes No
Other:
Current Medications:
Current short-term medications: Taken For:
Long-Term Medications: Taken For:
Allergies
To any medications_____________________________________________________
Other common allergies_________________________________________________
Family Doctor Info:
Family Doctor’s Name:__________________________________________________
Phone #_______________________________________________________________
Name of Insurance Provider______________________________________________
Policy Number_________________________________________________________
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Nominating Committee Report
Properties
Mr. Erby Mitchell, Chairperson
Mr. Larry Fowlkes
Mr. Lloyd Koonce
Rev. Rudy Ring
R.G. Lee Center (ongoing position)
Dr. Charles Halliburton, Chairperson
Equipment
Rev. Larry Koonce, Chairperson
Mrs. Barbara Richards
Mr. Raymond Belton
Mr. Billy Greer
Mr. Joe Griggs
Budget
Mr. David Allen, Chairperson
Dr. Charles Halliburton
Rev. James Combs
Rev. Johnny Michael
Mr. Rodney Henry
Mr. Larry Fowlkes, Treasurer
Bylaws and Guidelines
Dr. Thomas Parnell, Chairperson
Rev. Lynn King
Rev. Eric Smith
Rev. Don Layman
Rev. Michael Crandall
Evangelism
Rev. Randy Crews, Chairperson
Dr. William Oakley
Rev. Jeff Ray
Credentials and New Church
Rev. Clyde Thompson, Chairperson
Rev. James Hooper
Rev. Stan Young
Rev. Bill Taylor
Rev. Jimmy Clay
Missions Council Executive Committee
Dr. Don Williams, Chairperson
Rev. Jerrell Dawson
Rev. Loren Stephens
Christian Education Director
Rev. Chad Phelan
Prayer Ministry
Mrs. Pattye Oakley
Women’s Ministry / WMU (self-elected)
Director – Melinda Davis
Assistant Director – Cathy Cavness
Treasurer – Sybil Belton
Secretary – Regina Rogers
Missions Specialist
Men’s Ministry & Disaster Relief
Director – Rev. Larry Koonce
Jail Ministry
Mr. Paul Forster
Youth Ministry Team Leader
Rev. Stan Cavness
Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)
Rev. Joe Naylor, Chairperson
Rev. John Compere
Mrs. Susan Halliburton
Mr. David Allen
Mrs. Alicia Cantrell
Dr. Billy Williams, Faculty Advisor, Ex Officio
Dr. Joe Wright, Director of Missions, Ex Officio
DBA Moderator, Ex Officio
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Nominating Committee Report Continues…
Vacation Bible School Leadership Training Team
Co-Directors: Stan Cavness & Molly Escue
VBS Directors Molly Escue, Mt. Vernon
VBS Pre-School Team Leader: Lisa Deal, Newbern 1st Baptist
VBS Younger Children Team Leader: (Grades 1 - 2) Katie Farley, Enon
VBS Older Children Team Leader: (Grades 3 – 4) Kendra Ward, Mt. Vernon
VBS Pre-Teen Leader: (Grades 5 - 6) Cathy Cavness, Enon
VBS Youth Leader: (Grades 7 - 12) Landon Lambert, Halls 1st
VBS Adult Leader: (Adult Class) Carl Braddy, Mt. Vernon
VBS Missions Leader: Joe Wright, Dyersburg 1st
VBS Crafts Leaders: Charlotte Stephens, Southside
Melinda Davis, Three Oaks
VBS Music Leader: Cynthia McClure, Emmaus
VBS Refreshments Leader: Alicia Cantrell, Harvest
Dyer Baptist Women’s Ministry
VBS Recreation Team Leader: Alisha Smith, BCM S. Missions
BYBC & Mission VBS: Michael Crandall, Macedonia
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Memorial Report
Beech Grove
Derek Binkley
Ms. Pazzetta Adams
Calvary Chapel
Rev. William Roberts
Calvary Hill
Ellen Maupin
Ethel Pierce
Louise Pierce
Church Grove
Jewell Synder
Curve
Van Crihfield
Jerry L. Barlow
Ira Yarbrough
Harbert Lee
Dyersburg First
Addie Jane Burks
L.D. Gant
Bill Glover
Jeffrey White
John Bowers
Arthur Jordan
W. I. Thornton
Don Sutton
Charlotte Sorrell
John H. Holden
Dolly Jacobi
Yvonne Cooper
Dyersburg, Second
David Rice
Velma Stafford
Hammie Pope
Elon
Thelma Rodenhouse
Angela Agee
Emmaus
Roger Owsley
Martha Ballard
Enon
J. H. Ward
Evansville
Mark Pride
Mary Pride
Molene Baize
Fairview
Pat Cottrell Hickerson
Fort Hudson
Charles Cole
Fowlkes
Lucinda Whitter
A.B. (Bud) Lovins
Gates
Mrs. Effie Davis
Tommy Moore Jr., Deacon
Bobby Crihfield
Halls First
Ruby Runions
Fredonia Kerby
Nelson Young
Joe Palmer Hardy
Ronnie Hines
Ruth Hooper
Annie Lois Hilliard
Halls Westside
Charlie Viar
Harmony
Mrs. Josie Bell Combs Godwin
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Hillcrest
Vernon Melton
Betty Tubbs
Carla Jowers
Bill Tubbs
Mildred Brandon
John Brandon
Lenox
Shelia Binkley
Macedonia
Geneva Crihfield
Chris Littles
Willie Clark
Marjorie Crihfield
Mary’s Chapel
Windell Sanders
Doris Young
Debbie Caldwell
Fannie Sue Chalk
Judith Galloway
Jessie Ross
Mt. Tirzah
David Ramey
Frances Stafford
Mt. Vernon
Joe Cooper
Mark Haynes
New Hope Mission
James Hillsman, Deacon
New Mitchell Grove
Edna Hardy
Newbern First
Mary Belle Adkins
Jimmy Flowers
Athlyne Flowers
Joe Berkley
Janette Saneford
Guyve Thomas
Southside
David French
Rev. William Roberts
Edward Lewis Luckett
Springhill
Ruby Dudley
Tom Hall
Donald Lambert
Three Oaks Chapel
Modessa Daniels
Delmer McNeil
Trimble First
Carolyn Crosby
Linda Sisk
Billy Mooney
Westside Dyersburg
Judy Mullins
Williams Chapel
Thomas Thrasher
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PRAYER MINISTRY REPORT
It has been a privilege and a calling to be a prayer warrior throughout this year of 2012 that God has
given us. One of the prime blessings we have as Christians is to talk with God, and then listen to what He
has to say. As we spend time praying and listening, our faith will grow and our prayer life will strengthen. In
Colossians 4:2, the Apostle Paul instructs, "Devote yourself to prayer, and watch in the same with
thanksgiving." As we go about our daily lives, we should make it a habit to continually talk to the Lord. The
result will be that our God will open the door of provision as it is needed. Walk in wisdom which is a gift
from Him,( James 1:5) as we go about "redeeming the time." Let our speech always be filled with grace,
seasoned with salt, in order that we may know how to answer everyone.
If you were asked to describe your prayer life, what would be your answer? Could you say that you
have discovered the blessing of "Praying without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17)? In this fast-paced world
of ours, it is sometimes difficult to find time to pray. But, if we as Christians would consult God about our
decisions, our nation, and the like, we would be in a much better condition. Why not stop now and pray
about our nation's need for every Christian to vote in the election in November. God has a plan, and we need
to know what it is in order to obey Him. You are encouraged to pray for the entire staff in Washington as
they interact with the government leaders. Pray that they may present a Biblical perspective concerning the
issues that face our nation at this time.
Pray that the entire ERLC staff will be led by the Holy Spirit and faithfully do the work He has
assigned. If there has ever been a time in our history that we desperately need prayer warriors, it is now. Pray
for our military personnel, both here at home and abroad. Pray for their protection, salvation and spiritual
growth. Let's be sure we are "marching in step" in this Christian army. Let's take a stand--fill in the gap and
continually pray for freedom for the USA. Pray for our continued freedom to worship and to bow our knees
before the Sovereign God of this universe. Standing together in prayer will make a big difference (II
Chronicles 7:14).
Thank you for doing so many wonderful things this year. Things like honoring and giving to the
mission offerings and other causes that enhance the Kingdom at this time. To God be all the glory. Also in
our intercession, let us remember the following scripture: (Psalm 122:6: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they
shall prosper that love thee.") Let's all pray that both Jews and Muslims will come to a saving knowledge of
Jesus Christ. God bless you all. I love all you brothers and sisters.
Respectfully submitted,
Pattye Oakley
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Men’s Ministry
Thankfully, the Men’s Ministry has not been called out to a major event in the past year, such as Katrina or the tornado in Northern Dyer County. We have responded to a number of requests for wheel chair ramps, trees down after wind storms and other needs. Our shower trailer has been used by a number of churches, the Tennessee Baptist Convention in Nashville and other church related organizations. The tires on the cook trailer have been kept warm with travel all over the association from DBA Children’s Camp, church cookouts, fish suppers, Bible schools and Backyard Bible Clubs. Our chain saws continue to remove unwanted vegetation, and our nail-guns for framing and roofing, along with compressors have contributed much to repair and new construction such as the Transitions addition. We thank each of you for your support and each church for your contributions toward our ministry. The equipment is housed at the association office to be used by our churches. Please call the associational office to place your event on our calendar if you need any equipment. May God continue to bless our DBA Men’s Ministry. Larry Koonce
EVANGELISM REPORT FOR DYER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
If you were to ask me what I believe to be one of the saddest statistics that I know, it would be the
following. In the state of Tennessee, there are 6,400,000 people. By their own acknowledgment, over
3,000,000 of these are not Christians. In the counties of our association, there are 38,200 people. Of these,
also by their own acknowledgment, there are about 19,000 who have never come to a saving experience in
Jesus Christ. It is heartbreaking to realize that in the state of Tennessee there are 3,000,0000 people who are
destined for eternity in hell if someone doesn't make every effort possible to reach them for Christ. The same
is true of about 19,000 people in Dyer and Lauderdale County. Those figures should literally break the heart
of every Christian in our state and county.
It has been my privilege to serve on the Executive Board of the Tennessee Baptist Convention for the
past six years. During those years, it has been refreshing to see the focus of our state convention change from
that of MANAGEMENT to that of REACHING TENNESSEE FOR JESUS. I can assure you that
EVERY EGG IN THE BASKET of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, at this juncture, is focused on one
thing, and one thing only: REACHING THE LOST OF TENNESSEE. Everything else we do will be in
support of that one goal. And that is as it should be.
There has never been as many tools (not programs) available to us that will assist us in reaching
people for Jesus as there are now. There are at least three I wish to mention: 1) MORE LIFE 2) AWAKEN
3) HARVEST. Any church of any size can successfully use these materials (tools) to reach the lost in their
own communities. If you need any help with explanation of the proper use of these materials please call our
associational office or me.
It is my sincere conviction that we are absolutely living very near to the return of our Lord. That
being true, the 19,000 people in Dyer and Lauderdale County that are without Jesus MUST BE our burden
and our focus as churches that are commissioned to that ONE THING--making disciples of all nations,
beginning right here in Dyer County. May I ask all of us a question? IF WE IN DYER BAPTIST
ASSOCIATION DON'T REACH THE LOST IN OUR COUNTY, WHO WILL?
In His Service,
Bill Oakley
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Membership Information, 2012
Total
Members Resident Members
Total Baptisms
Other Add
Sunday Enroll
SS Avg Att.
DT Enroll
Total WMU
Total Mens
Ministry VBS
Total
Beech Grove Viar 29 29 3 3 27 26 26 0 0 46
Beech Grove 218 77 0 0 20 15 15 0 0 0
Bogota 125 36 4 3 27 20 0 0 0 42
Calvary Chapel 135 25 0 0 23 15 0 0 0 0
Calvary Hill 25 25 1 0 12 8 0 0 0 0
Church Grove 57 57 9 3 43 29 0 0 0 83
Curve 127 127 1 4 62 38 0 12 7 78
Dyersburg First 1719 820 10 20 847 325 169 40 25 63
Dyersburg Second 500 200 12 19 134 105 0 37 28 154
Elon 90 90 3 0 28 10 8 0 0 0
Emmaus 103 100 5 4 85 55 0 0 0 74
Enon 268 135 7 4 54 45 27 0 11 107
Evansville 163 60 1 2 36 18 14 7 7 38
Fairview 187 190 0 0 26 24 0 0 0 0
Finley 550 450 8 3 182 140 0 0 30 105
Fort Hudson 90 82 1 3 52 29 0 0 9 0
Fowlkes 374 240 6 3 53 42 14 19 0 0
Gates 274 122 0 3 55 55 0 10 0 58
Halls First 759 315 8 1 208 88 43 13 0 106
Halls Westside 124 124 5 0 165 80 0 12 5 92
Harmony 184 143 5 8 64 48 0 0 0 70
Harvest 227 200 7 3 75 70 60 20 25 125
Hillcrest 737 485 3 6 284 162 53 23 12 150
Lenox 356 252 7 0 90 80 0 0 30 70
Macedonia 285 200 9 14 119 96 60 44 12 163
Mary’s Chapel 699 300 10 8 363 130 70 8 16 87
McCullough Chapel 285 75 7 0 83 0 0 7 10 66
Miston 326 124 12 2 84 35 0 0 0 34
Mount Tirzah 287 89 3 2 39 22 8 12 0 23
Mount Vernon 466 389 14 8 144 25 90 0 25 120
New Hope 10 10 0 0 12 8 0 0 0 0
New Mitchell Gr. 76 61 2 0 35 27 0 0 0 0
Newbern First 831 596 31 11 365 235 54 39 15 180
Parrish Chapel 64 62 10 2 29 20 0 0 0 0
RoEllen 168 152 4 1 58 40 20 10 0 38
Southside 188 145 5 8 64 54 26 0 12 45
Springhill 539 248 6 6 145 82 0 0 8 35
Path Mission 35 35 10 0 13 13 20 0 0 48
Three Oaks 388 378 8 6 205 156 0 15 35 145
Trimble First 752 580 10 1 228 129 63 62 52 114
Westside Dyersburg 50 50 0 8 2 15 0 0 0 0
Williams Chapel 31 31 2 1 24 15 0 0 0 0
Woodville 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zion Hill 170 149 1 1 63 25 17 0 10 0
Total 13064 8051 241 168 4684 2519 857 390 384 2532
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Financial Information, 2012
Total
Receipts Undesig Receipts
Designate Receipts
Other Receipts
Cooperative Program
Annie Armstrong
Lottie Moon
Golden Offering
Mission Expenditures
Beech Grove Viar $41,607 $37,781 $3,826 $0 $1,484 $622 $236 $3,826
Beech Grove $36,562 $36,252 $310 $0 $2,000 $100 $100 $0 $3,200
Bogota $63,549 $60,500 $2,740 $309 $4,061 $200 $200 $0 $7,138
Calvary Chapel $13,369 $13,369 $0 $0 $240 $0 $0 $0 $2,011
Calvary Hill $12,548 $12,548 $0 $0 $210 $0 $0 $0 $330
Church Grove $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Curve $111,237 $95,407 $15,830 $0 $6,627 $940 $2,560 $500 $15,926
Dyersburg First $1,882,917 $1,321,781 $423,246 $137,890 $109,167 $6,724 $27,716 $2,568 $181,381
Dyersburg Second $181,003 $165,172 $15,831 $0 $1,700 $1,092 $1,247 $526 $6,440
Elon $17,774 $17,774 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $300
Emmaus $98,054 $97,482 $0 $572 $5,341 $100 $100 $100 $11,682
Enon $76,310 $69,548 $6,349 $413 $7,348 $385 $1,033 $100 $11,483
Evansville $25,003 $21,880 $3,123 $0 $882 $200 $670 $100 $3,673
Fairview $45,320 $42,802 $1,077 $1,441 $3,651 $570 $115 $0 $7,661
Finley $265,000 $225,000 $40,000 $0 $4,500 $500 $1,000 $0 $16,000
Fort Hudson $61,074 $57,127 $3,947 $0 $2,400 $670 $1,000 $750 $7,247
Fowlkes $78,205 $73,953 $2,992 $1,260 $3,086 $753 $1,149 $316 $8,573
Gates $95,985 $88,665 $7,267 $53 $7,744 $285 $1,030 $250 $14,838
Halls First $274,755 $258,030 $16,466 $259 $25,377 $763 $1,880 $165 $36,183
Halls Westside $139,332 $115,349 $23,983 $0 $5,695 $435 $560 $425 $13,024
Harmony $84,633 $80,487 $4,146 $0 $3,326 $200 $862 $0 $9,783
Harvest $121,371 $104,979 $16,392 $0 $1,683 $912 $697 $0 $10,861
Hillcrest $534,742 $483,134 $50,552 $1,056 $72,470 $3,261 $2,312 $1,036 $103,636
Lenox $113,625 $108,334 $4,958 $333 $1,400 $0 $325 $0 $12,992
Macedonia $219,572 $188,258 $31,214 $100 $22,586 $4,700 $5,887 $4,077 $53,669
Mary's Chapel $207,000 $202,000 $5,000 $0 $10,200 $2,000 $2,200 $0 $20,200
McCullough Chapel $96,137 $78,660 $17,477 $0 $8,180 $338 $260 $215 $14,604
Miston $105,819 $105,819 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,000
Mount Tirzah $46,552 $45,291 $1,157 $104 $2,205 $260 $455 $210 $4,811
Mount Vernon $232,860 $221,144 $11,716 $0 $10,447 $220 $405 $0 $33,110
New Hope $6,000 $6,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
New Mitchell Grove $38,926 $38,926 $0 $0 $3,499 $0 $0 $0 $14,099
Newbern First $898,245 $498,470 $381,145 $18,630 $49,847 $2,182 $5,870 $942 $116,193
Parrish Chapel $47,105 $38,541 $8,564 $0 $4,237 $0 $100 $0 $4,457
RoEllen $107,891 $89,707 $18,184 $6,166 $694 $283 $35 $10,498
Southside $111,178 $93,859 $17,319 $0 $8,289 $1,370 $1,244 $0 $17,319
Springhill $155,685 $149,470 $4,790 $1,425 $2,508 $333 $823 $0 $9,717
The Path Mission $24,903 $24,783 $120 $0 $1,832 $0 $0 $0 $2,589
Three Oaks Not available
Trimble First $311,668 $247,300 $56,941 $7,427 $24,730 $816 $1,916 $1,125 $33,725
Westside Dyersburg $25,918 $25,918 $0 $0 $210 $0 $0 $0 $210
Williams Chapel $21,162 $17,862 $3,300 $0 $2,544 $209 $500 $240 $140
Woodville $0 $0 $0 $0 $600 $0 $0 $0 $800
Zion Hill $105,799 $72,100 $33,558 $141 $4,961 $600 $2,135 $0 $12,151
Total $7,115,233 $5,713,600 $1,230,220 $171,413 $430,889 $31,603 $66,756 $13,676 $839,340
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Dyer Baptist Association Bible Study Information, 2012
Congregation SS Enroll Preschool Children Youth Adults 18 - 29
Adults - 30+ Avg Attendance
Beech Grove 27 NA NA 2 1 24 NA
Beech Grove Viar 20 0 0 0 2 18 15
Bogota 27 NA 3 7 0 17 20
Calvary Chapel 23 2 2 4 7 8 15
Calvary Hill 12 NA NA NA 0 12 8
Church Grove 43 2 11 9 5 16 29
Curve 62 3 13 10 0 36 38
Dyersburg First 847 56 75 100 71 545 325
Dyersburg Second 134 5 16 20 20 73 105
Elon 28 4 4 1 3 16 10
Emmaus 85 NA NA NA 35 50 55
Enon 54 11 6 5 9 23 45
Evansville 36 4 4 6 0 22 18
Fairview 26 0 0 5 0 21 24
Finley 182 12 24 26 11 109 140
Fort Hudson 52 NA 4 1 0 47 29
Fowlkes 53 1 1 1 1 49 42
Gates 55 3 7 10 12 23 55
Halls First 208 27 25 30 24 102 88
Halls Westside 165 5 12 14 11 123 80
Harmony 64 3 9 8 2 42 48
Harvest 75 10 15 10 10 30 70
Hillcrest 284 26 22 25 45 166 162
Lenox 90 5 27 8 5 45 NA
Macedonia 119 10 14 17 18 60 96
Mary's Chapel 363 39 51 47 28 198 130
McCullough Chapel 83 3 12 9 2 57 0
Miston 84 4 12 13 0 55 35
Mount Tirzah 39 3 4 4 6 22 22
Mount Vernon 144 15 25 12 35 57 25
New Hope 12 0 0 2 0 10 8
New Mitchell Grove 35 3 4 6 2 20 27
Newbern First 365 37 48 54 20 206 235
Parrish Chapel 29 0 0 1 3 25 20
RoEllen 58 4 3 3 2 46 40
Southside 64 0 5 2 0 57 54
Springhill 145 13 20 27 7 78 82
The Path 13 0 7 1 0 5 13
Three Oaks Chapel 205 18 24 20 38 105 156
Trimble First 228 6 61 22 24 115 129
Westside 2 NA 2 NA 0 0 15
Williams Chapel 24 1 2 0 2 19 15
Woodville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zion Hill 63 2 13 8 2 38 25
4727 337 587 550 463 2790 2548
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Dyer Baptist Association Baptism Information ACP Year 2012
Name Total 5 & Under
6 to 8 12 to 17 23 to 29 30 to 59 Other
Beech Grove 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beech Grove Viar 3 0 0 0 0 3 3
Bogota 4 0 0 0 1 3 3
Calvary Chapel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Calvary Hill 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
Church Grove 9 0 3 3 2 1 3
Curve 1 0 0 0 1 0 4
Dyersburg First 10 0 6 2 1 1 20
Dyersburg Second 12 0 2 2 0 8 19
Elon 3 0 0 0 2 1 0
Emmaus 5 0 0 0 0 5 4
Enon 7 0 2 2 0 3 4
Evansville 1 0 0 0 0 1 2
Fairview 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finley 8 0 0 5 0 3 3
Fort Hudson 1 0 0 0 0 1 3
Fowlkes 6 0 4 0 0 2 3
Gates 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
Halls First 8 0 3 5 0 0 1
Halls Westside 5 1 3 1 0 0 0
Harmony 5 0 0 3 0 2 8
Harvest 7 0 3 1 0 3 3
Hillcrest 3 0 2 1 0 0 6
Lenox 7 0 3 0 3 1 0
Macedonia 9 0 3 2 1 3 14
Mary's Chapel 10 0 2 3 0 5 8
McCullough Chapel 7 0 6 0 0 1 0
Miston 12 0 3 4 2 3 2
Mount Tirzah 3 0 2 0 0 1 2
Mount Vernon 14 0 3 8 1 2 8
New Hope 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
New Mitchell Grove 2 0 1 1 0 0 0
Newbern First 31 0 15 11 5 0 11
Parrish Chapel 10 0 0 0 4 6 2
RoEllen 4 0 0 0 1 3 1
Southside 5 0 1 2 1 1 8
Springhill 6 0 1 3 1 1 6
The Path 10 0 0 4 5 1 0
Three Oaks Chapel 8 0 6 0 0 2 6
Trimble First 10 0 6 4 0 0 1
Westside 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
Williams Chapel 2 0 1 0 0 1 1
Woodville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zion Hill 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
250 1 82 67 31 69 171
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Church Leadership Information
Beech Grove Viar, Dyersburg........................(731) 285-0677 780 Viar Rd, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Abe Silliman
Chairman of Deacons: L B Ramey
Church Treasurer: Burton Ramey
Church Clerk: Ann Hooper
ACP Contact: Sandra Ramey
Sunday School Director: Robert Hooper
Organist: Sandra Ramey Pianist: Ann Hooper
Church VBS Director: Sandra Ramey
Beech Grove, Dyersburg.............................(731) 285-3254 4216 Bruceville Slab Rd, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Jerrell Dawson
Minister of Music: Marty Richardson
Chairman of Deacons: Billy Binkley
Church Treasurer: Billy Binkley
Church Clerk: Geraldine Binkley
Association Ex Board Representative Billy Binkley
Sunday School Director: Jimmy Clendenin
Discipleship Training Director: Billy Binkley
Pianist: Gloria Clendenin
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Billy Binkley
Bogota, Bogota..................................... 9732 Hwy 78, Bogota, TN, 38007
Pastor: Minister of Music: Brad Fuller
Chairman of Deacons: Bobby Smith
Church Treasurer: Shelia Gurien
Church Clerk: Amy Fuller
Sunday School Director: Ricky Brooks
Association Ex Board Representative: Brad Fuller
Pianist: Shelia Gurien
Calvary Chapel, Ridgely............................ 11457 Highway 78, Ridgely, TN, 38080
Pastor: Minister of Music: Cleo Lay
Church Secretary: Erlene Blair
Church Treasurer: Bonnie Lay
Church Clerk: Rachel Lay
Sunday School Director: Jerry Blair
Pianist: Marsha Kiddy
Calvary Hill, Dyersburg............................(731) 796-0609 1000 Upper Finley Rd, Dyersburg, TN, 38025
Pastor: Guy Merryman
Chairman of Deacons: Ted Pierce
Church Treasurer: Virginia Hay
ACP Contact: Virginia Hay
Sunday School Director: Guy Merryman
Association Ex Board Representative: Ted Pierce
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Ted Pierce
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Church Grove, Newbern..............................(731) 413-2299 1032 W Main, Newbern, TN, 38059
Pastor: Ronnie Turner
Pastor-Associate/Executive: Charles Wade
Minister of Youth: Mike Hinson
Church Treasurer: Jerome Campbell
Sunday School Director: Charles Wade
Curve, Ripley......................................(731) 635-1868 87 Curve Woodville Rd, Ripley, TN, 38063
Pastor: Eric Smith
Minister of Music: Sandy Arnold
Chairman of Deacons: Wilson Newman
Church Treasurer: Elaine Jones
Church Clerk: Bessie Barlow
Sunday School Director: Joe Griggs
Association Ex Board Representative: Wilson Newman
Organist & Pianist: Susan Scearce
Church VBS Director: Sandy Arnold
Church RA Director: Gabe Dunham
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Elaine Jones
Dyersburg First, Dyersburg.........................(731) 285-4811 220 Masonic St, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Mike Hickman
Minister of Music: Bradley Gray
Church Secretary: Amanda Webb
Minister of Youth: Ryan Butler
Minister of Children: Melissa Gauldin
Chairman of Deacons: Randy Cook
Church Treasurer: Rodney Henry
Church Finance Committee Chairman: Sherrell Armstrong
Church Clerk: Amanda Webb
Organist: Tina Greenlee Pianist: Teresa Archer
Praise Band Leader: Bradley Gray
Childrens Choir Coordinator: Labrenda Coleman
Church VBS Director: Melissa Gauldin
Church Mens Ministry Director: Douglas Tarpley
Church Womens Ministry Director: DeeDee Gray
WMU Church Director: Nancy Duncan
Prayer Ministry Coordinator: Paul Forster
Minister of Missions: David Tinkle
Senior Adult Coordinator: Kay Lamb
Media Minister: Evan Gray
Church Administrative Director: David Tinkle
Church Weekday Early Edu Dir: Tonya Arnold
Other Paid Church Staff: Leslie Mangrum
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Dyersburg Second, Dyersburg........................(731) 285-5980 1720 Schaffer St, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Gene Stafford
Minister of Music: Dean Armor
Church Secretary: Sandra Winchester
Minister of Youth: Dean Armor
Church Treasurer: Sandra Winchester
Church Clerk: Sandra Winchester
Music Secretary: Lynn Armor
Organist: Joyce Smith Pianist: Lynn Armor
Youth Choir Director: Dean Armor
Church Womens Ministry Director: Jackie Spain
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Fentres Joslin
Elon Baptist Church, Halls.........................(731) 836-0077 3930 Highway 88 W, Halls, TN, 38040
Pastor: Donald Williams
Church Secretary: Mable Moore
Church Treasurer: Mike Ottinger
Church Clerk: Mable Moore
Church VBS Director: Mable Moore
Church Library Team Leader: Reva Vaughyn
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Mable Moore
Emmaus, Newbern....................................(731) 285-6480 4480 Lanes Ferry Rd, Newbern, TN, 38059
Pastor: James Hooper
Minister of Music: Don Council
Chairman of Deacons: Don Council
Church Treasurer: Diana Holland
Church Clerk: Cynthia McClure
Sunday School Director: Don Council
Association Ex Board Representative: Don Council
Organist: Jennifer Wood Pianist: Cynthia McClure
Church VBS Director: Cortney Moore
Enon, Halls........................................(731) 836-9724 5427 Curve Nankipoo Rd, Halls, TN, 38040
Pastor: Stan Cavness
Minister of Music: Tania Farley
Church Secretary: Debra Danley
Chairman of Deacons: Danny Cates
Church Treasurer: Danny Cates
Church Finance Committee Chairman: Danny Cates
Church Clerk: Debra Danley
Sunday School Director: Brandon Ward
Association Ex Board Representative: John Reece
Organist: Katie Ward Pianist: Patsy Bowie
Childrens Choir Coordinator: Tania Farley
Church VBS Director: Stan Cavness
Church Mens Ministry Director: Bradley Adams
Church Womens Ministry Director: Tania Farley
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Evansville, Dyersburg..............................(731) 334-2386 2217 A St, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Danny Griffin
Minister of Youth: Barbara Richards
Minister of Children: Phyllis Griffin
Chairman of Deacons: Johnny Richards
Church Treasurer: Kathy Fisher
Sunday School Director: Kathy Fisher
Association Ex Board Representative: Kathy Fisher
Discipleship Training Director: Johnny Richards
Pianist: Kathy Fisher
Praise Band Leader: Zane McCallum
Childrens Choir Coordinator: Phyllis Griffin
Church VBS Director: Barbara Richards
Church Mens Ministry Director: Danny Griffin
Church Womens Ministry Director: Barbara Richards
WMU Church Director: Phyllis Griffin
Minister - Other: Larry Koonce
Fairview, Newbern.................................. 4726 Biffle Rd, Newbern, TN, 38059
Pastor: Jackie Harris
Church Secretary: Kay Miller
Church Treasurer: Loretta Pride
Church Clerk: Brenda Johnson
Sunday School Director: Jerry Bargery
Pianist: Rachel Bargary
Finley, Finley.....................................(731) 285-1276 9 Magnolia St, Finley, TN, 38030
Pastor: Charles Halliburton
Church Secretary: Susan Halliburton
Minister of Youth: Eddie Wilbanks
Minister of Children: Paul Evans
Chairman of Deacons: Lee Simmons
Church Treasurer: Sharon Davidson
Church Clerk: Sharon Davidson
ACP Contact: Susan Halliburton
Sunday School Director: Dennis Peckenpaugh
Discipleship Training Director: Kenna Lacy
Pianist: Pam Stanley & Karen Tickle
Church Mens Ministry Director: Anthony Evans
Church Womens Ministry Director: Teresa Heathcott
Prayer Ministry Coordinator: Kaye Goff
Fort Hudson, Dyersburg.............................(731) 285-6821 2275 Saint John Ave, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Thomas Pirtle
Minister of Music: Jerry Patton
Church Secretary: Jerry Patton
Chairman of Deacons: Jerry Patton
Church Treasurer: Betty McIntosh
Church Clerk: Wilma Patton
ACP Contact: Jerry Patton
Sunday School Director: Jerry Patton
Association Ex Board Representative: Joe Elmore
Association Ex Board Representative: Sam McIntosh
Pianist: Betty Layman
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Ralph Stanbrough
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Fowlkes, Dyersburg.................................(731) 285-0324 1133 Hwy 210 S, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Danny O'Guin
Chairman of Deacons: Larry Fowlkes
Church Treasurer: Larry Fowlkes
Church Finance Committee Chairman: Larry Fowlkes
Association Ex Board Representative: Margie Fowlkes
Discipleship Training Director: Tommy Binkley
Organist: Marie Walden
Church VBS Director: Karen Kesterson
Church Mens Ministry Director: Andy Cox
WMU Church Director: Marge Kesterson
WMU Missions Leader churchwide: Johnnie McFarland
Church Library Team Leader: Margie Fowlkes
Gates, Gates.......................................(731) 836-9464 85 W Wardlow St, Gates, TN, 38037
Pastor: Chad Phelan
Church Secretary: Virginia Vaden
Minister of Youth: Patrick Sellars
Chairman of Deacons: Mickey Crihfield
Church Treasurer: Donna Dabbs
Church Clerk: Lois Myrick
Sunday School Director: Micky Crihfield
Association Ex Board Representative: Raymond Belton
Organist & Pianist: Sybil Belton
Church VBS Director: Donna Dabbs
Prayer Ministry Coordinator: Sybil Belton
Halls First, Halls.................................(731) 836-7116 102 E Tigrett, Halls, TN, 38040
Pastor: Harry Poe
Minister of Music: Howard Dean
Church Secretary: Luann Harris
Minister of Youth: Landon Lambert
Minister of Children: Landon Lambert
Chairman of Deacons: David Strong
Church Treasurer: Luann Harris
Church Finance Committee Chairman: Eugene Pugh
Church Clerk: Gara Strong
Association Ex Board Representative: Paul Avery
Organist: Patty Hogue Pianist: Brenda Ellis
Childrens Choir Coordinator: Kari Escue
Church VBS Director: Beverly Taylor
WMU Church Director: Helen Redmond
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Eugene Pugh
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Halls Westside, Halls..............................(731) 836-5193 705 Sumrow St, Halls, TN, 38040
Pastor: John Compere
Church Secretary: Opal Robertson
Chairman of Deacons: Stan Anderson
Church Treasurer: Dennis McCaslin
Church Finance Committee Chairman: Stan Anderson
Church Clerk: Opal Robertson
Sunday School Director: Randy Keen
Organist: Paula Phillips Pianist: Judy Newman
Church VBS Director: Beth Keen
Church Mens Ministry Director: Dale McCaslin
Church Womens Ministry Director: Shirley White
WMU Church Director: Shirley White
Prayer Ministry Coordinator: Dollie Burks
Church Library Team Leader: Betty Lovelace
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Dennis McCaslin
Minister of Collegiate Students: Richard Dawson
Harmony, Newbern................................... 13140 Hwy 211, Newbern, TN, 38059
Pastor: James Combs
Minister of Music: Mark Pledge
Chairman of Deacons: Mark Pledge
Church Treasurer: Mark Pledge
Church Clerk: Patricia Parnell
Sunday School Director: Donald French
Association Ex Board Representative: Mark Pledge
Pianist: Esther Combs
Church VBS Director: Melissa Akins
Church Library Team Leader: Becky Williams
Harvest, Dyersburg.................................(731) 286-2400 544 Fuller Rd, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Gerry Anderson
Church Secretary: Lynda Pope
Chairman of Deacons: Andy Wright
Church Treasurer: Jan Jernigan
Church Finance Committee Chairman: Jan Jernigan
Church Clerk: Lynda Pope
Association Ex Board Representative: Timothy Pope
Organist & Pianist: Fran Spence
Church Mens Ministry Director: Rusty Fortner
WMU Church Director: Fran Spence
Prayer Ministry Coordinator: Christi Delosh
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Hillcrest, Dyersburg...............................(731) 285-6530 825 Hillcrest Ave, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Lynn King
Minister of Music: Wayne Day
Church Secretary: Diane Anderson
Minister of Children: Fanchon Rogers
Chairman of Deacons: Bill Pike
Church Treasurer: Toby Horner
Church Finance Committee Chairman: Joe Gibson
Church Clerk: Linda Gibson
Sunday School Director: Jim Nickel
Discipleship Training Director: Edison Benthal
Organist: Jenny Fox Pianist: Linda King
Church VBS Director: Jeremy Attaway
Church Mens Ministry Director: Shelton Jones
Church Womens Ministry Director: Patsye Jones
WMU Church Director: Patsye Jones
Church Library Team Leader: Pat Day
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: George Jeffries
Senior Adult Coordinator: Vernon Jones
Lenox, Dyersburg...................................(731) 287-0500 3961 Lenox Nauvoo Rd, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Rudy Ring
Minister of Music: Joe Bradford
Church Secretary: Glenda White
Minister of Youth: David Haddock
Chairman of Deacons: Jim Edgin
Church Treasurer: Glenda White
Church Clerk: Donna Bell
ACP Contact: Glenda White
Sunday School Director: David Haddock
Association Ex Board Representative: Jon Binkley
Organist: Beth Campbell Pianist: Amber Long
Church VBS Director: Jayne Haddock
Church Mens Ministry Director: Jim Edgin
Church Womens Ministry Director: Jayne Haddock
Macedonia, Ripley..................................(731) 635-3408 6950 Edith Nankipoo Rd, Ripley, TN, 38063
Pastor: Michael Crandall
Minister of Music & Youth: Glenn Beard
Church Treasurer: H P Webb
Church Clerk: Judy Dunaway
Sunday School Director: Allen Ray
Discipleship Training Director: Jeff Henson
Organist: Beauton Matthews Pianist: Darthy Valadez
Church VBS Director: Kathy Ray
WMU Church Director: Betty Ray
Church Library Team Leader: Omega Woodard
Minister - Other: Manuel Valadez
Minister - Other: L D Kennedy
Other Paid Church Staff: Omega Woodard
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Mary's Chapel, Ripley..............................(731) 635-9330 279 Mary's Chapel Rd, Ripley, TN, 38063
Pastor: Josh Stone
Church Secretary: Phil Webster
Chairman of Deacons: Sammy Elder
Church Treasurer: Steve Smith
Church Finance Committee Chairman: Jerald Bridges
Church Clerk: Eva Leggett
Sunday School Director: Tommy Mills
Association Ex Board Representative: Sammy Elder
Discipleship Training Director: Alisha Beavers
Pianist: Vicky Elder
Church Mens Ministry Director: Sammy Elder
WMU Church Director: Diane Akin
McCullough Chapel, Dyersburg.......................(731) 285-7322 2277 McCullough Chapel Rd, Dyersburg, TN, 38025
Pastor: Stan Young
Minister of Music: Ricky Despain
Chairman of Deacons: Tommy McPherson
Church Treasurer: Kathy Kimbrell
Sunday School Director: Marty Richards
Association Ex Board Representative: Tommy McPherson
Pianist: Cathey Young
Church VBS Director: Ashly Kimbrell
Church Womens Ministry Director: Kathy Kimbrell
WMU Church Director: Doris Aldrich
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Ashly Kimbrell
Minister of Collegiate Students: Kathy Kimbrell
Other Paid Church Staff: Betty Kimbrell
Other Paid Church Staff: Tommy McPherson
Other Paid Church Staff: Rosetta Fortner
Miston, Dyersburg..................................(731) 285-1423 205 Miston Tank Rd., Ridgely, TN, 38080
Pastor: Carmon Dennison
Pastor-Associate/Executive: Rickey Baggett
Minister of Music: Rickey Baggett
Church Secretary: Carolyn Nale
Chairman of Deacons: Walter Nale
Church Treasurer: Angie Upchurch
Church Clerk: Candy Nale
Sunday School Director: David Brooks
Association Ex Board Representative: David Brooks
Pianist: Jody Nale
Church Womens Ministry Director: Debbie Dennison
WMU Church Director: Debbie Dennison
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Albert Nale
Mount Tirzah, Newbern..............................(731) 627-3763 1730 Tatumville Rd, Newbern, TN, 38059
Pastor: William (Bill) Taylor
Chairman of Deacons: Almous Austin
Church Treasurer & Stewardship Chairman: Malcolm Burchfiel
Church Clerk: Phyllis Burchfiel
Association Ex Board Representative: Larry House
Pianist: Brenda House
Church Womens Ministry Director: Phyllis Burchfiel
WMU Church Director: Phyllis Burchfiel
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Mount Vernon, Halls................................(731) 287-0454 3368 Unionville Rd, Halls, TN, 38040
Pastor: Nathe Ozment
Minister of Music: Jeff Hogue
Church Secretary: Tina Hogue
Minister of Youth: Mark Schutzius
Minister of Children: Molly Escue
Chairman of Deacons: Roger Meadows
Church Treasurer: Patricia Moore
Church Clerk: Tina Meadows
Association Ex Board Representative: Roger Meadows
Praise Band Leader: Jeff Hogue
Church VBS Director: Molly Escue
Church Mens Ministry Director: Bart Gillon
WMU Church Director: Jami Meadows
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Patricia Moore
New Hope, Dyersburg................................(731) 676-9229 2645 Ward Dr, Dyersburg, TN, 38025
Pastor: Stan Click
Church Treasurer: Patricia McLin
Church Clerk: Nickie McLin
Pianist: Lenita Click
New Mitchell Grove, Halls..........................(731) 286-5833 10811 Barr Rd, Halls, TN, 38040
Pastor: Jeff Ray
Minister of Music: Danny Langley
Church Secretary: Sandra Langley
Church Treasurer: Billie Kissell
Church Clerk: Patricia Arthur
Sunday School Director: Danny Langley
Pianist: Danny Langley
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Linda Kissell
Newbern First, Newbern.............................(731) 627-2350 114 W Main, Newbern, TN, 38059
Pastor: Danny Klutts
Minister of Music: Jason Sargent
Church Secretary & Clerk: Janet Dawson
Minister of Youth: Mike McCullough
Chairman of Deacons: David Adcock
Church Treasurer: David Allen
Church Finance Committee Chairman: Jeff Hudson
Sunday School Director: Dewayne Deal
Association Ex Board Representative: David Allen
Discipleship Training Director: Jason Maxedon
Organist: Terrie Wilks
Pianist: Diane Ross & Kaye Ross
Childrens Choir Coordinator: Jason Sargent
Church VBS Director: Jason Sargent
Church Mens Ministry Director: Lanny Abernathy
Church RA Director: Reed Hamman
Church Womens Ministry Director: Deborah Thomas
WMU Church Director: Judy Abernathy
Church Library Team Leader: Christi Allen
Other Paid Church Staff: Stephanie Peevyhouse
Other Paid Church Staff: Jill Fowlkes
Other Paid Church Staff: Sandra Newman & Paula Dycus
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Parrish Chapel, Dyersburg..........................(731) 286-1113 4751 Sorrells Chapel Rd, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Clyde Thompson
Minister of Music: Cynthia Greene
Church Secretary: Cynthia Greene
Chairman of Deacons: Dempsy Greene
Church Treasurer: Cynthia Greene
Church Finance Committee Chairman: Tamara Dunn
Church Clerk: Fayrine Roberts
Sunday School Director: Dempsy Greene
Association Ex Board Representative: Dempsy Greene
Organist: Melinda Fortner Pianist: Sheila Epperson
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Dempsy Greene
RoEllen, Dyersburg.................................(731) 285-5378 5868 Hwy 104 E, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor:Johnny Michael
Minister of Music: Roy Hinman
Church Secretary: Pam Sisk
Church Treasurer: Brian Austin
Church Clerk: Sandra Allen
ACP Contact: Pam Sisk
Sunday School Director: Kirby Ogden
Association Ex Board Representative: Carnell Allen
Discipleship Training Director: Sandra Allen
Organist: Sandra Allen Pianist: Carol Hall
Church VBS Director: Pam Sisk
Prayer Ministry Coordinator: Danny Evans
Other Paid Church Staff: Gurlie Joslin
Southside, Dyersburg...............................(731) 285-2403 505 Christie St, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Loren Stephens
Minister of Music: Bobby Fisher
Church Secretary: Charlotte Stephens
Chairman of Deacons: Eddie Carter
Church Treasurer: Eddie Carter
Church Clerk: Nadine Naylor
Sunday School Director: Jimmy Atchison
Association Ex Board Representative: Joe Naylor
Discipleship Training Director: Joe Baker
Organist: Elizabeth Deal Pianist: Billy Jones
Church VBS Director: Loren Stephens
Springhill, Dyersburg..............................(731) 285-6552 6200 Highway 78, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Randy Crews
Minister of Music: Phillip Newman
Church Secretary & Clerk: Elizabeth Slaughter
Minister of Children & Preschool: Jeanette Clayton
Chairman of Deacons: Steve Clayton
Church Treasurer: Jeanette Clayton
Church Finance Committee Chairman: Mary Lou McGuire
Sunday School Director: James Strayhorn
Organist: Lee Sikes Pianist: Dianne Wilkinson
Church VBS Director: Laura Moon
Church Mens Ministry Director: Thomas Mullins
Church Womens Ministry Director: Tina Christian
Other Paid Church Staff: Betty Lumley
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The Path, Dyersburg................................(731) 285-8034 140 Hawthorne Ave, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Jeremy Dodson
Church Treasurer: Sybil Belton
Church Clerk: Vickie Shelton
ACP Contact: Vickie Shelton
Three Oaks, Dyersburg..............................(731) 288-0200 1105 Resthome Rd, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Bill Phipps
Pastor-Associate/Executive: Brian Funderburk
Minister of Music: David Fowlkes
Church Secretary: Kim Phipps
Minister of Youth: Brian Funderburk
Minister of Children: Erik Larson
Chairman of Deacons: Bryl Fleming
Church Treasurer: Jennifer McNeill
Church Clerk: Kim Phipps
Sunday School Director: Erik Larson
Childrens Choir Coordinator: David Fowlkes
Youth Choir Director: David Fowlkes
Church VBS Director: Erik Larson
Church Mens Ministry Director: Chris Holbrook
Church Womens Ministry Director: Lechia Holbrook
Prayer Ministry Coordinator: Chris Holbrook
Senior Adult Coordinator: Kim Phipps
Minister - Other: Brian Funderburk
Trimble First, Trimble.............................(731) 297-8723 139 E. Mitchell St., Trimble, TN, 38259
Pastor: William B. Oakley
Pastor-Associate/Executive: Matt Stafford
Minister of Music: Edward Pledge
Minister of Music: Perry Nichols
Church Secretary: Cindy Cottrell
Minister of Youth: Matt Stafford
Chairman of Deacons: Jimmy Adams
Church Treasurer: Joyce Scobey
Church Finance Committee Chairman: William May
Church Clerk: Rita Park
Sunday School Director: William May
Association Ex Board Representative: Phillip Smith
Discipleship Training Director: Bill Boyers
Organist: Teresa Adams Pianist: Libby George
Praise Band Leader: Perry Nichols
Childrens Choir Coordinator: Angie Ring
Church VBS Director: Sherry Gorman
Church Mens Ministry Director: Robert Hurt
Church Womens Ministry Director: Pattye Oakley
WMU Church Director: Pattye Oakley
WMU Missions Leader churchwide: Pattye Oakley
Prayer Ministry Coordinator: Pattye Oakley
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Joyce Scobey
Other Paid Church Staff: Linda Butler
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Westside, Dyersburg................................(731) 285-0847 Upper Finley Road, Dyersburg, TN, 38024
Pastor: Mike Deal
Church Secretary: Loretta Pugh
Chairman of Deacons: Roy Burns
Church Treasurer: Roy Burns
Church Clerk: Loretta Pugh
Association Ex Board Representative: Terry Pledge
Pianist: Carolyn Lee
Williams Chapel, Halls.............................(731) 836-7450 1951 Mill Creek Rd, Halls, TN, 38040
Pastor: Jimmy Clay
Church Secretary: Thalia Knox
Chairman of Deacons: James Knox
Church Treasurer: Jerre Stallings
Church Clerk: Helen Thrasher
ACP Contact: Jerre Stallings
Association Ex Board Representative: Jerre Stallings
Discipleship Training Director: Yvonne Clay
Pianist: Thalia Knox
Church CP/Stewardship Chair: Jerre Stallings
Woodville, Ripley..................................(731) 635-1878 3512 Curve Woodville Rd, Ripley, TN, 38063
Pastor: Jerry Coln
Minister of Music: Dale Lemons
Chairman of Deacons: Billy Lankford
Church Treasurer: Jacqueline Lemons
Church Clerk: Joyce Lankford
Sunday School Director: Chris Lankford
Association Ex Board Representative: Billy Lankford
Pianist: Rita Lankford
Zion Hill, Friendship..............................(731) 677-4215 173 Zion Hill Rd, Friendship, TN, 38034
Pastor: David Sutherland
Minister of Music: Treavor Sewell
Church Secretary: Linda McCanless
Minister of Youth: Tommy Smith
Chairman of Deacons: Robert McCanless
Church Treasurer: Linda Nash
Church Clerk: Linda McCanless
Sunday School Director: Don McCanless
Discipleship Training Director: Brian McCanless
Organist: Linda Nash Pianist: Montrey Moore
Childrens Choir Coordinator: Teresa Sutherland
Church Mens Ministry Director: Ronnie Shaw
Church Womens Ministry Director: Susan Smith
