Resources for your Church during COVID-19!

SMBAC

April Newsletter

Cheek’s Challenge

Hey Friends!

I know that during this time of isolation and so much “bad news” that we are hearing from the media, this is your opportunity to hear Good News and to celebrate! Don’t miss it, mark your calendar and plan to join us. Go online at (use link!) now and register your attendance!

On Thursday, April 23rd, at 7 pm our New Work Foundation is presenting “A Celebration of Hope”, an online event to thank God for the opportunity our New Work Foundation has had to resource churches for healthy beginnings.

I want to personally invite you to join me for a a unique event in the life of our Association of Churches! Due to the shelter in place orders, we cannot have our traditional banquet. This affords us an even greater opportunity.

Did you know that most of our churches are having more views online than they do people in attendance in worship prior to COVID-19?

We are expecting the very same thing to happen! But we need your help! Spread the word in your church and among your friends and on Facebook and other social media outlets!

I am looking forward to sharing with you the amazing stories from church planters that are serving our Lord right here in our communities and seeing lives changed.

PS: Keep reading for Comeback Sunday Resources!

"Celebration of Hope:

An Online Church Planting Event"

April 23rd

7:00 pm - 08:15 pm EDT

Online: Hosted by Peace Baptist Church

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Reaching the Summit

Online Conference

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

George Yates from Soncare Ministries will be our guest to teach us some principles on church health that if implemented,

will change your church!

Due to COVID-19 this will be an online event only!

Each participant that registers will receive via email a fill in the blank outline of the workshop and a copy of his book!

Cost is $10.00 per participant

Comeback Sunday Resources

What is your church going to do when you return to services in your building? Since Easter this year is going to be online, how about promoting on Palm Sunday and Easter that your church is planning a BIG CELEBRATION for the Sunday you return to public worship! Yes, initially you cannot project or promote a date, but let’s give people something to look forward to when we return to our buildings for worship!

CLICK HERE to download your COMEBACK Sunday resources our graphic artist made just for you!

Stone Mountain Missions

Last week, the Health Care Advocate Nurse at Stone Mountain Park, Vicki Parker contacted Stone Mountain Missions and asked if we could partner with them to help distribute gift cards to some of their employees. They have had to furlough some 500 employees due to COVID-19.

While the company that manages the park is a faith-based company and was doing what they could to lessen the impact of this news, they knew some furloughed employees would need a little extra help. We were glad to help and supplied some evangelistic materials as well as some contact information for other partners who can provide further assistance.

Stone Mountain Missions is touching the largest and most visited Park in state everyday. We welcome your donations to this ministry. Gifts may be given online at the Association’s website: www.stonemountainbaptistassociation.org , just note that the donation is for Stone Mountain Missions , or you can send a check via mail to PO Box 911 Conyers, GA 30012.

Any churches that might be interested in joining in this effort through purchasing gift cards or assisting on a case by case basis. Please contact us.

Rick Kirkland

Mission Catalyst

Minister's & Pastor's Monday Zoom Meetings

Dr. Larry Cheek is conducting a Zoom meeting for ALL Minister’s, not just Pastors, each Monday at 2 pm and 7 pm during COVID-19. Our purpose in these meetings is to share valuable resources and ideas in real time through the chat feature and to encourage each other!

Here’s the link to every zoom meeting we host:

SMBA Zoom Conference Calls

https://zoom.us/j/7704832776

Call: +1 646 876 9923

Meeting ID: 770 483 2776

Program this information into the contacts of your phone so it is readily available for you to join us!

Stone Mountain Baptist Association would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the following churches and families in the loss of their loved ones to COVID-19:

Pleasant View Baptist Church and Deacon Hugh Pennell and his family in the loss of his dear wife, Laurie Pennell.

Park Place Baptist Church and the family of Deacon David Collins who went home to be with our Lord, and especially his dear wife, Shirley and his family as they grieve his loss.

Paul Brewer, SMBAC Moderator and Pastor at Abundant Faith's, brother Jason Brewer passed away to COVID-19 in Kentucky. Paul request prayer for his family as he conducts his brother’s graveside service and for his 92 year old mother who has been exposed to the virus and is now quarantined.