ABA News ABA News Periodicals 3811 Harmon Ave. Austin, TX 78751 512/454-2558 & (FAX) 512/454-2410 www.austinbaptist.org E-m ai l: ab a@au stinbap tis t. org ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED ABA News (USPS 991-260) Periodicals Postage Paid at Austin, TX 78710 Published Bi-Monthly by the Austin Baptist Association 3811 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751 454-2558 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: ABA News 3811 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751 Volume 45, Issue 1 February 2015 Revive This Nation 2015 For more than 50 years, students and professors of Southwestern Seminary have spent Spring break preaching revivals and ministering in churches across the nation. God has blessed this effort with more than 14,000 coming to know Christ. The goal? Preaching the Word and Reaching the World.  Churches host revival meetings, led by a preacher from Southwestern Seminary.  Host church provides meals, lodging, and local transportation for students while they are on the ground.  Revival meetings begin Sunday morning and end Wednesday evening (March 8-11)  Preachers partner with the pastor to engage lost people from the host community in evangelism during the weekdays. If interested in being a host church, fill out the Church Application Form at http://www.swbts.edu/rtn. Contact the Church Ministry Office at Southwestern with any further questions at (817) 923-1921. Save the Date PR AY FOR : an Openness to the Gospel in our City ~ the Art of Neighboring Initiative Rosedale Baptist Church Part time pianist, two traditional worship services on Sunday. Email resumes to rosedalebaptistaustin.com. PT Minister of Music to lead worship in two weekly services. If interested, please contact the church office at (512) 453-1325, or email FBC Trimmier (Killeen) Bi-vocational minister of music who is able to lead corporate worship– creatively us at [email protected] using the choir, singers/groups/worshipers, soloists, musicians in leading the Shenandoah Baptist Church - Cedar Park service. Send resume to [email protected] PT Church Secretary - Send resume to: [email protected]. (512) 258-6909 Lost Pines Cowboy Church PT music & worship leader. Position requires ability to play guitar and/or Westoak Woods Baptist Church keyboard. www.lostpinescowboychurch.com FT Worship Pastor, send resumes to [email protected] Pleasant Hill Baptist Church PT Childhood Director 10-12 hours a week. Primarily Sunday mornings and Wyldwood Baptist Church PT Youth Minister. Contact [email protected] or call Wednesday evenings. Coordinate activities for 6-12 year olds. Stipend is available. For more information and a copy of the job description, (512) 303-3443. contact George Ward at (512) 442-3717 or [email protected] Church Pianist (paid) Sunday mornings only, 10-12. Contact Gene Clark at (512) 576-5317. Bethel Baptist Church Volunteer guitar player to help with worship; for more information, please call the church at (512) 346-4770. Here is a glimpse of ABA’s upcoming events! More information to follow on our website: austinbaptist.org Great Commission Initiative at the ABA! Feb. 17-18th, 9am-5pm March Semi-Annual Meeting March 17, 11:30-1:30 April Monthly Meeting April 21, 11:30-1:30 This training is provided at no cost to you! For more information, or to register, please contact the ABA at (512) 454-2558 or email Caitlyn at [email protected]. You can also check out GCI on their website at www.mygci.org. “Igniting Church Planting Movements Among the Unreached People Groups of North America.” Join us February 17-18th at the Austin Baptist Association for the Great Commission Initiative Church Planting Conference! We will meet from 9:00am– 5:00pm both days (lunch is included.) You can expect to leave with an understanding of GCI’s Three Phases: Phase 1– You’ll gain a deeper understanding of and commitment to the Great Commission; an understanding of the missiology, anthropology, and theology involved in church planting movements. Phase 2– You’ll gain practical skills for discovering where the unreached people groups are in your church/ministry field. You’ll learn how to design evangelism/discipleship strategies tailored to your people groups Phase 3– Overview of oral communication strategies, when and how to apply them to your preaching and teaching; practical experience in telling Bible stories, and a strategic plan for implementing what you have learned through GCI in your ministry. Purpose Statement The Austin Baptist Association is an alliance of participating churches fulfilling the Great Commission. Vision Statement The Austin Baptist Association will be a catalyst alongside Great Commission churches to reach all people groups with the Gospel transforming our community and world through the power of God. ed: ed Ne The Singing Waiters BSM Office Manager The Baptist Student Ministry at UT Austin is looking to hire an office manager to work 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The pay is $12 per hour. If interested in the position, please call (512) 694-6389. The Singing Waiters are six Austin area men who specialize in the blockbuster, Gospel hits of yesteryear. To brighten up your winter or spring Church social events, or even a Sunday evening service, consider “the most uplifting, GOD honoring hour of southern Gospel music you’ll find or hear anywhere in Central Texas.” The singing waiters have their 2015 “Down Memory Lane” program all polished up with great classics from the past. You can arrange a performance by calling Bill Eckhardt at (512) 800-1121 or emailing [email protected] The latest at Highland lakes : February 6-7 Hot Hearts Student Conference March 13-15 Family Camp March 21– HLC Cruise Motorcycle Rally March 26– 55+ Day Special Guests Jeff Gore and Cory Devivo April 11– Annual Golf Tournament April 17-18 Father & Son Retreat Highland Lakes has released their event schedule for spring of 2015, so be sure to get these dates on your calendar! There are great opportunities for the whole family, from grandparents to middle-school students and everyone in between. For more information, visit www.highlandlakescamp.org is a pretty commercial holiday- more centered around chocolates and expensive dinners than celebrating authentic love. Here are some ways to celebrate Valentine’s day and strengthen your marriage: Commit to read “Love and Respect” (Eggerichs) together and discuss it. There’s a devotional book too! Do “The Love Dare,” (Kendrick.) Schedule an evening to go do something you have always loved doing together, without the kids. Be creative! On a budget? Make dinner at home and take a picnic to the park. Don’t just buy a Hallmark card. Write a heartfelt letter to your spouse telling them what you love about being married to them. Women of Faith presents: Women’s Conference February 27-28, 2015 When: Friday, February 20th 7:30-10:30pm Saturday, February 21st 8:00am– 1:00pm Where: Lakewood Church, Houston Texas Featuring: Priscilla Shirer * Charlotte Gamill* Lisa Harper * Christine Caine * Sheila Walsh * A Live Bible Study Teaching Event Last year we learned about five women in the Bible with a new perspective. This year, join us as we witness familiar stories in a new and meaningful way, as each of these dynamic teachers brings God’s Word to life. We have found that when it comes to the Bible there is always more to unwrap. To register: call Stefanie Aldrich at 409-749-0034 or [email protected] Austin Baptist Associational bible drill First Lockhart Baptist Church 315 W. Prairie Lea March 29. 2015 at 2:00pm For more information, contact Linda Hilburn at 512-398-4026. Highland Lakes Camp invites you to this special event, featuring Anita Renfroe, Teri Ussery, Anita Wood, and Jami Smith. The conference will include break-out sessions, praise and worship, Bible Study, and special times of prayer and fellowship. For more information and to register : www.hlcc.org/conference (512) 264-1777. 5902 Pace Bend Rd. N*RR 2322*Spicewood, Tx Director of Preschool Ministry Hyde Park is seeking an applicant to fill the full-time position of Director of Preschool Ministry. The Director will be responsible to plan & direct a comprehensive Christ-centered and age-appropriate preschool ministry. For more info, visit www.hpbc.org for employment application and job description, or contact [email protected] (no phone calls, please.) The art of neighboring February 3, 2015– All Staff Training Day September 2015– Church phase: Sermon Series and Small Group Kick-Off January 2016– Art of Neighboring Public Advertising Launch April 2016– Sermon series and Neighboring Groups kick off. :