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The Messenger February 2020 Cumberland Plateau Baptist Association “The Cumberland Plateau Baptist Association is a network of Churches committed to evangelizing, teaching and ministering to our World.” “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for flesh, but through love serve one an- other. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” Galatians 5:13 -14 CPBA OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Are you ready to serve? Our association has some mission opportunities coming up that we need volunteers to serve. Please help us get the word out about these opportunities that are coming up to be on mission. You’ll discover more information on each of the following trips throughout this newsletter: CPBA & SVBA Mission Partnership to Cherry Hill, NC March 8-14, 2020 CPBA Local Mission to Camp Ozone April 13-17, 2020 CPBA Mission Trip in May to Lighthouse Christian Camp May 4-8, 2020 If you are in a Sunday School class, small group, senior adult group, or youth group would you consider encouraging your group to volunteer a day or more on mission at Camp Ozone or Lighthouse Christian Camp? We are also in need of mission volunteers to go to Decatur, AL to Love Packages. The groups mentioned before could help with the Love Packages Trips planned for June 1-2 or September 21-22. There is a need for volunteers to help paint at the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home Oakdale Cottage. Volunteers are needed to help paint about eight rooms at the cottage beginning at 8:00 a.m. on February 15, 2020. The cottage is located at 362 Camp How- ard Rd. just off of the Airport Road between Rockwood and Oakdale, Tennessee. Call Scott Monday at 931-484-9278 if you would like to volunteer. CPBA “SAVE THE DATES” Our association has a couple of “Save The Dates” that you will want to mark on your calendar for you and/or your church to at tend: Minister and Spouse Appreciation Dinner April 21, 2020 CPBA Spring Worship Service April 26, 2020 Senior Adult Get Together April 27 & 28, 2020 CPBA Annual Meeting October 4, 2020 If you have any questions about these mission opportunities or dates, don’t hesitate to give me a call. Kirk
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The Messenger
February 2020
Cumberland Plateau Baptist Association
“The Cumberland Plateau Baptist Association is a network of Churches committed to evangelizing, teaching and
ministering to our World.”
“For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for flesh, but through love serve one an-other. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” Galatians 5:13-14
CPBA OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
Are you ready to serve? Our association has some mission opportunities coming up that we need volunteers to serve. Please help us get the word out about these opportunities that are coming up to be on mission. You’ll discover more information on each of the following trips throughout this newsletter:
CPBA & SVBA Mission Partnership to Cherry Hill, NC March 8-14, 2020
CPBA Local Mission to Camp Ozone April 13-17, 2020
CPBA Mission Trip in May to Lighthouse Christian Camp May 4-8, 2020
If you are in a Sunday School class, small group, senior adult group, or youth group would you consider encouraging your group to volunteer a day or more on mission at Camp Ozone or Lighthouse Christian Camp?
We are also in need of mission volunteers to go to Decatur, AL to Love Packages. The groups mentioned before could help with the Love Packages Trips planned for June 1-2 or September 21-22.
There is a need for volunteers to help paint at the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home Oakdale Cottage. Volunteers are needed to help paint about eight rooms at the cottage beginning at 8:00 a.m. on February 15, 2020. The cottage is located at 362 Camp How-ard Rd. just off of the Airport Road between Rockwood and Oakdale, Tennessee.
Call Scott Monday at 931-484-9278 if you would like to volunteer.
CPBA “SAVE THE DATES”
Our association has a couple of “Save The Dates” that you will want to mark on your calendar for you and/or your church to attend:
Minister and Spouse Appreciation Dinner April 21, 2020
CPBA Spring Worship Service April 26, 2020
Senior Adult Get Together April 27 & 28, 2020
CPBA Annual Meeting October 4, 2020
If you have any questions about these mission opportunities or dates, don’t hesitate to give me a call.
Kirk
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Pastoral Counseling Center of the Cumberland Plateau Submitted by Carolyn Scott, Pastoral Counselor, Licensed by NCCA
February 2020
It’s nearing Valentine’s Day and Love is in the air!
Can you remember back to grade school when everyone brought those silly cards, or sweetheart can-
dies, and exchanged them in school? Some of us might remember how exciting it was, but others might re-
member the heart-break of not receiving one from that special someone in which we were infatuated. We ex-
perience rejection and failed expectations very young in life and these can oftentimes compound as we grow
older. For some, Valentine's Day isn't all chocolates and roses. Instead, it is a difficult day as it reminds us of
a recent troublesome time in our marriage, a breakup, or even divorce.
According to Christianity Today, one in two marriages end in divorce. Catholic couples were 31%
less likely to divorce; Protestant couples 35% less likely; and Jewish couples 97% less likely, which in it-
self is quite impressive; I must say. 53% of very happy couples agree with the statement, "God is at the
center of our marriage". God wants Christian marriages to be strong and last a lifetime, but all too often we
allow bad choices to lead to un-Holy practices, leaving our spouse feeling betrayed, disrespected, and
unloved; thus causing the demise of the marriage.
There are a few basic foundational truths to build a loving and lasting marriage. Two of the founda-
tional truths are Love and Respect; they go hand-in-hand in marriage. But, which comes first the husband
loving his wife or the wife respecting her husband? Both are equally important for each spouse to demonstrate
to the other to have a lasting marriage.
When the husband and wife truly demonstrate love and respect, it is easier to reciprocate love and re-
spect. All too often one spouse may be forced to give 150% one day because their spouse may be acting in
immaturity and only give 50% or less. It takes three to make a marriage work - God, husband, and wife. It
takes three to allow a marriage to fail – satan, husband and wife. People go looking elsewhere when needs at
home are not being met. This is not only relating to intimate needs but rather Spiritual and emotional needs
which reach the top of this list.
Here are a few essential qualities that make up love and respect and help to build a strong marriage:
Personal relationship with Jesus Christ – Each spouse should strive to develop a personal relationship
with Jesus Christ and demonstrate God’s love through the fruits of the spirit – love, joy, peace, long-
suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22, Ecclesiastes
4:12, Deut. 6:5)
Pray Together – Pray about everything together (1 Thess. 5:16)
Laugh Together – laughter is like a good medicine (Proverbs 17:22)
What’s at the Heart of Your Marriage?
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Pastoral Counseling Continued from page 2…..
Pursue Peace – If God is truly at the center of your marriage, then make this a rule in your home … “There
is no excuse for violence!” (Isaiah 26:3, Romans 15:13)
Long-Suffering – This does not mean domestic violence! It means having or showing patience in spite of
troubles, especially those caused by other people. (John 16:33)
Humble/Gentle – Be kind to each other and quiet nature – most fights are over stupid things that don’t mat-
ter; learn communication skills that allow you to disagree, but not fight - then you will never go to bed
mad. (Ephesians 4:2, 3)
Be faithful - Use self-control, abstaining from pornography, lustful looks at others, avoiding adultery – Mar-
riage is worth the investment to have unadulterated, undefiled intimacy with one partner for a lifetime
(Hebrews 13:4)
Self-Controlled – exercising, looking your best for your spouse; not speaking profanity; not yelling, scream-
ing, or hitting; eating healthy, etc.
Dependability - being a consistent income provider, is able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed
(Luke 16:10, Hebrews 3:14, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Philippians 1:27)
Reliability – paying bills, being tried and true (1 Corinthians 4:2-4, Psalms 1:1-6, 2 Timothy 3:17)
Trustworthy – One who can be trusted, never doubting their ability or choices (Psalms 22:4-5, Proverbs
11:1, Luke 16:10-12)
Listen – not interrupting, not dominating the conversation, God gave us two ears so we can listen twice as
much as we speak (Job 33:31-33, Proverbs 15:2)
Supportive – to encourage each other in their interest, careers, education, accomplishments (Jeremiah 29:11)
Understanding – demonstrating forgiveness (Matthew 6:14, 15)
Be Honest/Showing Integrity – not lying, stealing, or cheating (Proverbs 2:20, 21; Proverbs 28:18, Proverbs
6:19)
Intimacy and Excitement – Intimacy can be as simple as holding hands, or sitting quietly watching a
movie; have date nights, take a weekend trip, have a picnic in the living room with candlelight, take a
moonlit walk (Song of Solomon).
Remember to do something beautiful for your special someone all throughout the year!
The Pastoral Counseling Center of the Cumberland Plateau is ready to help you get your marriage back
on the right track. Or, if you are planning to get married, we provide pre-marital counseling. Contact the office,
or Carolyn Scott today to schedule an appointment. Carolyn may be reached at 931-787-9033 or speak with Alta
or Kirk at (931) 484-1858 Office.
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Submitted by Yolanda Heuser
February 2020
2020 WMU Missions
Emphasis Meetings
►MARCH 12TH. -NEED A
HOSTING CHURCH-
Speaker: Kim Margrave
Director at ClearView
Baptist Church-Nashville-
Former TBC Volunteer
Missions Specialist
►JULY 16TH. First Baptist
Church Fairfield Glade,
130 Town Centre Way,
(behind Food City on
Peavine Rd)
►NOVEMBER 19TH. –Oaklawn
Baptist-3977 HWY 70E
Church-Speakers: Ben &
Julianna Wilson, Ben
American Ninja Warrior
February 10-16 Focus on WMU week
Are you Focused?
Why Focus on WMU week?
What does WMU do: WMU equips all believers to
live their lives in an unshakable pursuit so they
may know God more closely to know His heart
and to show His love without reservations.
Why: To make disciples who make disciples, that
make disciples, and so on and so on.
Focus on WMU week is a planned time to focus
on WMU’s impact in our local churches, our com-
munities, and all over the world.
When: Focus on WMU is February 10-16, 2020.
What do we need to focus on? Learning, pray-
ing, serving, and giving are good places to start.
Study God’s word, seek His face through prayer,
serve where He leads-with His heart, and give of
your time, talents and money as He directs.
Visit the National WMU website for ways in
which you can share with your church, com-
munity and beyond.
What are we waiting on-let’s get FOCUSED!
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LOOKING AHEAD….
ALL MEETINGS ARE 60-65/EAT MEETINGS @ 6:00 PM.
►MARCH 12TH. -?- CONSIDER HOSTING MARCH
►THEME: Sharing God’s Glory
►VERSE: He has brought us by faith into this experience of God’s grace, in which we now live. And so we boast of the hope we have of sharing God’s glory! Romans 5:2 (GNT)
►SPEAKER: Kim Margrave Director at ClearView Baptist Church-Nashville-Former TBC Volunteer Missions Specialist
►MISSION PROJECT: gift cards for baskets for Silent Auction @ Get Together & Connection —————————————————————————————-
►JULY 16th. First Baptist Church Fairfield Glade
►THEME: Sharing God!
►VERSE: but Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the
children come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom
of God belongs to such as these. Luke 18:16 (GNT)
►Speaker: To be announced.
►MISSION PROJECT: Christian books, CD’s & Movies for Children and adults for the Baby Comfort Station ———————————————————————————————
►NOVEMBER 19th. Oaklawn Baptist Church
►THEME: “Just as I am”
►VERSE: May you always be joyful in your union with the
LORD. I say it again: rejoice! Philippians 4:4 (KJV)
►Speaker: Ben & Julianna Wilson-Ben…Pharmacist, American Ninja Warrior contestant2019 and hopeful 2020-, Julianna...Mrs. Tennessee United States 2019, Publicist, Writer, Model, Pure Barre Instructor, American Ninja Warrior contestant hopeful 2020
►MISSION PROJECT: CANS-Spaghetti Sauce, BOXES-Spaghetti noo-dles, POP-TOP CANS of soup-any variety- except Cream of mush-room.
Gift cards for the Get-Together & Connection Silent Auction Bas-kets.
The following are AVAILABLE: Dollar Tree, Dollar General Store, Kohl’s, Burkes, LifeWay, O’Charley's, Red Lobster, Staples, Lowes, Home Depot, Wendy's, Target, Steak and Shake, Kroger, Big Lots, Sonic, Cheddars, Logan's, Longhorn’s, Papa John’s Please, call or text me with the gift card/cards your church would like to purchase to support the Silent Auction at this year’s Get-Together & Con-
necting in Gatlinburg, March 20-22.
ALL CARDS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 2020
TN WMU EVENTS…..
FEB 2020
► 10-16 Week
► 12 week of Prayer for State Missions Promotion Com-mittee, CSC, Franklin
► 15 Children’s Missions Day
► 24 Policy-Finance committee Meeting CSC-Franklin
► 25 WMU Scholarship Com-mittee Meeting, CSC, Frank-lin
PLEASE pray for safe travel, wis-dom, and discernment for the committee members /staff. Please pray that God will be glo-rified in the aforementioned meetings and with the decisions made.
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Cumberland Plateau Baptist
Association’s
Spring Mission Trip
March 8 -14, 2020
Rebuild – Cherry Hill, NC
Deadline: March 4, 2020
Our annual rebuild partnership with Sequatchie Valley Baptist Associa-
tion will be to the flood areas of Cherry Hill, NC caused by the flooding
from Hurricane Florence in 2018. The work will be various rebuild work
and could include floor installation, installing and finishing drywall, install-
ing insulation, prepping floors for completion, making bathrooms func-
tional, or other finish work to make the homes functional in order for fami-
lies to move back into their homes.
Our main task is to show the love of Jesus through words and actions.
Everyone is watching – homeowners, neighbors, restaurant workers, and the
clerk in the grocery store.
This opportunity will be for men and women. This site has new hous-
ing in a recently remodeled Middle School. So, no more shower trailers
or sleeping on the floor or in bunk trailers. The cost of this trip will be ap-
proximately $50. If you are interested in joining us on this rebuild project
contact me before the March 4th deadline.
Direct questions to Kirk Casey at the CPBA Office:
931-484-1858 or 931-787-6565.
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Cumberland Plateau
Baptist Association’s
Mission Trip in May
Smithville, TN
May 4-8, 2020
Deadline: April 29, 2020
Come join us as we’ll be helping Lighthouse Christian Camp with several projects. The projects that they have include painting, staining, landscaping, light construction, cutting and cleaning trails, etc.
This opportunity will be for both men and women. We’ll be staying at the
camp or you can bring your RV since they have connections. You can choose
how many days you would like to work or choose to work the entire four days!
The only cost to this mission trip is getting there and a few meals.
So, come and join us.
If you are interested in joining us on this mission project contact me be-
fore the April 29th deadline.
Direct questions to Kirk Casey at the CPBA Office:
931-484-1858 or 931-787-6565.
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Cumberland Plateau
Baptist Association’s
Local Mission Trip in April
Cumberland County, TN
April 13-17, 2020
Deadline: April 8, 2020
Come join us as we’ll be helping Camp Ozone with several projects. The projects that they have include basic grounds clean-up and land-scaping, light construction, cutting and cleaning trails, etc.
This opportunity will be for both men and women. You can sleep at
home and commute each day or we’ll find a spot in a cabin if you choose. You
could even bring your RV since they have connections. Choose how many
days you would like to work or come work the entire five days!
NO COST FOR THIS MISSION’S OPPORTUNITY
If you are interested in joining us on this mission project contact me be-
fore the April 8th deadline.
Direct questions to Kirk Casey at the CPBA Office:
931-484-1858 or 931-787-6565.
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Pray for our volunteers going to
Belize-February 24-March 2
The BELIZE BAPTIST CONVENTION
will have their inaugural Annual Meeting March 1
If you are interested in going to Belize later this year, call Kirk and let him know.
For further information, contact Kirk Casey,
931-787-6565 or 931 484 1858
FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE!
We have received a donation of 7 offering plates. They are gold metal with red
velvet lining like the picture to the left (money not included). If your church could
use some or all of these plates, please contact Alta at 931 484 1858.
Memorial Baptist Church Crossville, Tenn., is seeking a part-time music minister. Send resume to [email protected]. Questions may be directed to 931-484-9278.
Associational Directory
Office Hours Mon.-Thurs.
9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Email– [email protected]
Web: www.cpbaptistassociation.com
Kirk Casey, Associational Missionary
Cell: 931-787-6565
Alta Wagner, Ministry Assistant
Office: 931-484-1858
Fax: 931-484-0203
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Carolyn Scott, Pastoral Coun-
selor, PCCCP Counseling
Phone: 931-787-9033
CUMBERLAND PLATEAU BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
291 Sparta Hwy
P. O. Box 2508
Crossville, TN 38572
February 3 Pastor’s Conference 10:00 a.m.
February 10 Pastor’s Conference 10:00 a.m.
February 14 Valentine’s Day
February 17 Pastor’s Conference 10:00 a.m.
February 24-March 2 Spring Mission Trip-Belize
February 24 Pastor’s Conference 10:00 a.m.
Happy Ground Hog Day!
