Hello Beulah,

     Winter is in full swing! As I write this article we are expecting several inches of snow and near 0 temperatures. My hope and prayer is that what we experience is no where near the scale of last years ice storm.

     I would first like to thank our Heavenly Father for all who responded to the Smith Family’s need due to their home burning down a few days before Christmas. Thanks to all who responded with food, clothes, blankets, silverware, gifts for children, TV., and funds to help minister to this family in need. Pray for this family in the days ahead that God will use this event in a mighty way for His glory and the benefit of their souls!

     We are also gearing up for the Pastor / Deacon conference at F.B.C. Troy. Break out sessions include Stewardship, Using Deacons in New Members Training, Preventing Sexual Abuse in The Church and Marriage - A First Line Of Defense. Please make your plans to attend. We will be enjoying a fellowship meal together starting at 5:30 and sessions starting at 6:45 p.m.. Hope to see you there.

      The Cluster Event Men’s Conference is scheduled for Jan. 29 -30.  Speakers include Eddie Mallonee, Dr. Michael Sams, Dr. Sing Oldham, John Wayne Fowler, and Ronnie Coleman. This conference is designed to help men fulfill their God given roles and responsibilities, and encourage them to be men of integrity. We are looking forward to a great time in the Lord and for lives to be touched! Men from Gibson and Dyer association will be joining us.

      We are also preparing to receive a team in early spring to minister to our communities. We have two potential construction projects this team may minister through. Be in prayer for this team from the Maury Association and Sunswept as they host them on behalf of the Mississippi River Ministry.

      We are in preliminary planning stages for the Youth Venture this summer. Please keep in your prayers Mark Hayes and our Youth Leaders and ministers as we seek God’s direction for our great youth we have in our association. July the 4th through the 9th is tentative date, and around 100 dollars is cost. There will be more info forth coming.

      We have a team leaving this month to Antigua. Remember Thurman Pennick, Bro. Jack Long, and well as members from New Home and McConnell as they travel there to minister to the island.

     It is never too early to pray for the U.T.M. Rodeo, and Bro. Scott and others, as we are seeking ways to reach and minister to the participants and crowds during the rodeo events. All ideals and t