LRBA NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 2021

LRBA 2021 Theme and Vision Forward Our Vision & Plan is to be Kingdom-Focused and Gospel-Centered in every aspect of life and ministry! THEME for 2021 “Be, Live and Share The Gospel: It’s All About JESUS” Matthew 17:1-8 “… This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!” v5 BE the Gospel as a fully surrendered Disciple of Jesus Christ. Be the hands, feet and heart of Jesus!                                                         LIVE the Gospel via a Christ-centered life. Live out the Gospel in word, actions and thoughts!      SHARE the Gospel with everyone you can, everywhere you go in the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8                   Our Foundational Scriptures:  PURPOSE: Glorify God & Advance His Kingdom - Matthew 6:33 “Seek First His Kingdom” ATTITUDE: Great Commandment – Matthew 22: 37-40 Love God, Love People                FOCUS: Great Commission – Matthew 28:18-20 As you go, Make Disciples METHOD: Acts 1:8 Strategy – Spirit-Filled Witnesses: Locally, Cross-Culturally, State, Nation, Globally Matthew 4:19 “Follow Me, I will make you, Fishers of men!”- Jesus  “A Disciple is a follower of Christ, being changed by Christ, and on the mission of Christ.” (Jim Putnam, DiscipleShift p. 51) Are You on Mission? Are you a Disciple-Maker? Are you a Great Commission Church?   GOD Blesses Our Obedience! Major Events upcoming: AWAKEN – NC State-wide Prayer Gathering - March 13, 2021 Coats Baptist 9am-4pm Pastors Prayer Breakfast 8am @ Coats prior to conference ncbaptist.org/AWAKEN Spring Annual Meeting – March 22, 2021 @ 6:30pm Friendship Baptist, Bunnlevel John 3:16 Cards available – great tool for sowing the Gospel and encouragement.   John 3:16 Card 3-Minute Video Praying for Revival and Spiritual Awakening in our generation!  - Marty Dupree

Ministers' Monthly Conference February 9th - 10am What's Going On in the BSCNC? Dr. Michael Pardue, BSCNC President (Please watch for an email with instructions or email missions@lrba.net for the Zoom Meeting ID)

Upcoming Ministers' Conferences ~March 16th, 10am -Missionary Task Framework for Churches w/ Mike Boarts, Strategy Coordinator, BSCNC ~April 20th, 10am - On Mission to Impact Community Discussion

Ministers' Monthly Prayer Meeting February 22nd- 10:30 am A Time of Kingdom Focused Prayer for Revival & Awakening (Please watch for an email with instructions or email missions@lrba.net for the Zoom Meeting ID)

AWAKEN - NC Prayer Gathering March 13, 9:30am - 3:30pm Pastors' Prayer Breakfast 8am Coats Baptist Church,Coats The “Awaken” Prayer Gathering provides a rich environment for God to speak to His people as they gather to seek Him for revival and spiritual awakening.

Info & Register

LRBA 145TH ANNUAL SPRING MEETING 'It's All About Jesus' March 22nd - 6:30pm In Person: Friendship Baptist, Bunnlevel Online: Friendship Facebook Page Message: Pastor Neal Thornton, Coats Baptist Church Due to COVID-19, we will encourage social distancing & face masks.

WMU Mission Projects Thank you for the 189 backpacks donated for Appalachia's Backpack Ministry! February Mission Emphasis: February is the Love Month and we are asking that each church provide 5 cakes and deliver to Ladles of Love at 301 S. Main St., Lillington for the plates that are served daily to help those in need. To coordinate delivery email info@ladlesofloveharnett.com or call 910-379-2558. March Mission Emphasis: We will be honoring our senior people that are in care facilities and rehabilitation centers by providing cheery notes, Easter cards, and Thinking of You cards. Please sign your church’s name and we will deliver to the sites. Please have these to the LRBA office by March 30 so they can be delivered by Easter.   April Mission Emphasis: Please encourage participation in The Annie Armstrong Mission Offering to support our US and Canadian Missionaries. 100% of this offering goes directly to the missionary field. Thank you for answering God's call to serve!  ~Becky Putnam, LRBA Missions Involvement Consultant

Contact LRBA Baptist Men Director Danny Stevens @ 919-279-7063 if you are interested in being a part of a BOM team. BOM WEBSITE

Region 4 - February 23rd, Central Baptist Church, 11107 Poole Rd, Wendell  Operation In As Much: Plan ahead - April 24/May 1

NC BAPTIST EVENTS

Monday nights in February 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Zoom Call

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Feb. 23, 2021 Disciple-Making Conference Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, Greensboro In-Person & Virtual

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March 20, 2021 Tell 2021: Reimagine Kids Ministry Conference Virtual (30 Day All-Access Pass)

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NC Baptist Women's Retreat In the Secret March 27th, Virtual Register

John 3:16 Cards Click HERE for a video about the John 3:16 cards. You can contact the LRBA office at 910-893-4282 or missions@Lrba.net to arrange a time for pickup.

LRBA Calendar of Event February 8-14 WMU/Heck-Jones Offering/Week of Prayer 9 Ministers' Monthly Conference, LRBA Office,10am 13 Childrens Ministry Day 22 Ministers' Monthly Prayer, LRBA Office, 10:30am 23 Disciple Making Conference, Friendly Ave, Greensboro 23 Region 4 Mission Ralley, Central Baptist, Wendell March 4   Senior Adult Planning Meeting, LRBA Office, 2:30pm 13 Awaken Prayer Gathering, Coats Baptist Church 16 Ministers’ Monthly Conference, LRBA Office 10am 21 Church Planting Emphasis Sunday 22 Spring Annual Meeting, Friendship Baptist, 6:30pm 30 WMU Mission Project Due to LRBA Office