Rev. Eric Davidson, Associational Missionary Mrs. Nancy Evans, Administrative Assistant

Telephone: 919-776-9423 FAX: 919-776-8490

Email: Sandycreekassn@windstream.net Web: www.sandycreekba.com

Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 am.—12:00 pm.

Other Hours by Appointment

The Link Newsletter Sandy Creek Baptist Association of Churches

March, 2018

Strengthening Churches to BE the Church: To Equip, To Encourage, To Engage

You are encouraged to come to as many of these as you can. We will practice social distancing and you can wear a face-covering if you like.

Please know that I am available to help you and your con-gregation in any way possible. I do want to thank the folks at Brookdale Baptist Church for allowing me time to serve as your Interim Associational Missionary.

My phone is 919-548-7196

My Email is Pastorrob52@twc.com

In Christ’s Service, Rob Roberts

“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ.” (II Corinthians 5:20)

Hey Friends!

I am excited about what the Lord has in store for the Sandy Creek Baptist Association!

We are living in times of unchartered water as we try to wisely navigate life and ministry due to the COVID-19 vi-rus. However – I have GOOD NEWS!!! God is still in con-trol!!!

Although none of us know exactly what the future holds, we know who holds the future – GOD!

I appreciate the opportunity to serve as your Interim Associ-ational Missionary. I am looking forward to meeting all of you and working hand-in-hand as we minister together in the name of Jesus.

With this in mind, I am planning a series of Ministers Meet-ings over the next several weeks. They will be held in vari-ous locations and times in order to provide opportunities for our ministers to participate. The meetings will be for all pas-tors, ministry staff, retired ministers, etc.

Coffee and Donuts (refreshments) will be served at each meeting.

These meetings will be for:

1. Fellowship

2. Information Sharing

3. Encouragement 4. Spiritual Refreshing

5. Prayer

6. Brief time of worship

Here are the first scheduled Ministers’ Meetings:

Tuesday, June 23rd at 11:00 am -

Tyson’s Creek Baptist Church (10981 Siler City Glendon Rd, Bear Creek)

Thursday, June 25th at 11:00 am -

Siler City First Baptist Church (314 N 2nd Ave., Siler City)

Tuesday, July 7th at 11:00 am -

Cool Springs Baptist Church (1313 Cool Springs Rd, Sanford)

Thursday, July 9th at 11:00 am -

Brookdale Baptist Church (1133 W 3rd St,.Siler City)

Dr. Rob Roberts, Interim Assoc. Missionary

Mrs. Nancy Evans, Administrative Assistant 205 N Steele St., Sanford, NC 27330-3919

Telephone: 919-776-9423 FAX: 919-776-8490

Email: sandycreekassn@windstream.net Web: www.sandycreekba.com

Monday—Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Other Hours by Appointment

The Link Newsletter Sandy Creek Baptist Association of Churches

July, 2020

“Strengthening Churches to BE the Church: Equip, Encourage, Empower”

In 2000, Cornealious Anderson was sentenced to 13 years for robbery. The 23-

year-old was released on bail and told to await orders to show up to prison. But due to a clerical error, those orders never came. Some people might have taken advantage of such freedom and committed more crimes. But Anderson started a business, coached youth football and volunteered at church, earning respect in his community. Thirteen years later, when Missouri offi-cials discovered the error and put Anderson behind bars, an online petition called for his release. A judge agreed that Anderson was a changed man and, again, he was freed. What would you do with such under-served freedom? What do you do with the unmerited freedom God grants us despite our sin, and with the freedoms we celebrate on July 4th? May we follow Anderson’s example and use our freedoms — social and spiritual — to serve others.

CHURCHES May YTD

Antioch $ - $ -

Bear Creek $ - $ -

Bennett $ - $ -

Bethany $ - $ 250.00

Bonlee $ - $ -

Brookdale $ - $ -

Brush Creek $ - $ 610.50

Centro Familiar Cristiano $ 600.00 $ 600.00

Cool Springs $ - $ 1,500.00

CoolWater Cowboy Baptist Church

$ 85.00 $ 695.40

Cornerstone $ - $ -

Cumnock $ 208.33 $ 1,249.98

East Sanford $ 125.00 $ 375.00

Emmaus $ - $ 4,600.00

Fall Creek $ 350.00 $ 1,750.00

Fellowship $ 200.00 $ 1,000.00

Flat Springs $ 1,167.50 $ 2,292.50

Filipino American $ - $ 100.00

Grace Hill $ - $ -

Goldston $ - $ -

Good News $ 250.00 $ 1,250.00

Gum Springs $ - $ 625.00

Hickory Grove $ - $ -

Hickory Mountain $ - $ -

Hunt Springs $ 66.00 $ 132.00

Jonesboro Heights $ - $ 1,727.27

Joy $ - $ 750.00

Juniper Springs $ - $ 2,250.00

Kingdom Builders of Christ $ - $ -

Loves Creek $ 143.75 $ 718.75

Mays Chapel $ - $ 840.00

Moncure $ - $ 1,292.05

Moons Chapel $ - $ 1,200.00

Mount Olive $ - $ 3,000.00

New Life Praise $ 50.00 $ 250.00

New Salem $ - $ -

Oakley $ - $ 4,735.50

Pittsboro Baptist $ 534.36 $ 2,837.75

Pleasant Hill $ - $ 600.00

Primera Iglesia Bautista $ - $ -

Rives Chapel $ - $ -

Roca Fuerte $ - $ -

Rock Springs $ - $ 500.00

Rocky River $ 503.83 $ 2,938.83

Sandy Branch $ 568.48 $ 5,050.82

Sanford, First $ - $ 6,500.00

Shepherd's Flock $ - $ 307.74

Siler City First $ - $ 833.32

Tramway $ 500.00 $ 1,250.00

Tyson Creek $ - $ 750.00

TOTAL CHURCH INCOME $ 5,352.25 $ 55,362.41

OTHER INCOME $ - $ 60,000.00

INTEREST INCOME $ 2.25 $ 21.42

TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 5,354.50 $ 115,383.83

Expenses This Month $ 10,072.99

Expenses To Date $ 54,619.14

Budget Requirements Per Month $ 13,412.80

Budget Requirements To Date $ 67,064.00

SCBA FUNDS 5/31/2020

First Horizon Bank - Checking $ 29,719.99

First Horizon Bank - Restricted $ 23,540.08

First Horizon - Money Market $ 60,003.27

BUDGET 2019 $ 160,953.62

SCBA WMUSCBA WMUSCBA WMUSCBA WMU: Sunflowers stand tall and bright---the senti-

nels of yard, garden, and flowerbed. “Tournesol,” French for sunflower, means “turns with the sun.” Their heads actu-ally track the sun’s movement throughout the day. Special memories from summers spent in the Crimea Region of Ukraine in the ‘90s as a volunteer missionary include sun-flowers covering vast undulating fields as far as the eye could see. Their happy faces turned eastward in the morning and bowed toward the sunset in late evening as God’s crea-tion daily followed its Creator. They became a personal re-minder of where I should focus every day as a “Son flower,” no matter what! “…let us run the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” (Heb. 12:1-3 NKJ). As NC awaits decisions on transitioning into the next phase of reopening in response to COVID-19, remember to confirm any events you have planned to attend in the coming weeks. Future events to consider include: October 10, Fall Children’s Mission Days (FCMD) for boys and girls grades 1-6 at CMV; November 7, FCMD at Fruitland Baptist Church (www.facebook.com/WMUNCpreschoolandchildren/) ; and November 6-8, Au-tumn Journey Mother-Daughter Retreat at CMV. For events at CMV check out www.campmundovista.com and click on COVID Update for detailed information regarding proce-dures and program updates. Saturday July 4 we will celebrate the birth of American independence without the usual spectacular fireworks dis-plays, parades, and picnics due to the response to COVID-

19. In essence, no party, no presents, or candles for the cake. However, it will still be America’s 244th birthday. Let’s celebrate by joining our hearts in prayer based on 1 Chronicles 7:14 where it is written: “If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” Remember, this is written to God’s people, not to unbelievers. Then pray for the salvation of the lost, and for all who are in positions of authority in our nation according to 1 Timothy 2:1-8. “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man [woman] avails much” (James 5:16b NKJ). This is the best birthday gift we can give our nation and its citizens. Sunflowers, one of my favorite flowers, symbolize adora-tion, loyalty, and longevity. May that describe us as God’s “Son flowers” in today’s topsy-turvy world as we daily…

“Turn [our] eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face;

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim

In the light of His glory and grace.”

©Capitol Christian Music Group

SCBA WMU Director: Susan T. Ferguson, (919) 548-0115, fergsuonst@earthlink.net

Please pray for the family of Rev. James Clark. He was the pastor of Kingdom Builders of Christ, in Sanford. Brother Clark left his earthly home to be

with Jesus in June.

“What, then, shall we say in response to these things?

If God is for us, who can go against us?” Romans 8:31

Hello July!

Prayer support is needed for Reach Out Crisis Pregnancy Center.

We are open! We praise God for the amazing increase in clients and needs as well as volunteers!

Prayer requests: Pray for oppor tunities to share the love of Jesus Christ.

Needs: Pack n play, stroller s, car seats (all sizes)

Updates….. Please like our new Facebook page at Reach Out Crisis Pregnancy Center Sanford. (You will see the new logo as it is above on the new page.)

Thank you for your prayers and faithfulness!

“In Ministry for LIFE, Dianna Andrews, Executive Director

June—Calendar of Events-

23 11:00am Ministers Meeting at Tyson’s Creek —Bear Creek

25 11:00am Ministers Meeting at Siler City First —Siler City

July—Calendar of Events-

6 SCBA Office Closed

7 11:00am Ministers Meeting at Cool Springs—Sanford

9 11:00am Ministers Meeting at Brookdale—Siler City

13 6:00pm Executive Council Team Mtg. at Fellowship—Siler City

403 Carthage St Sanford, NC 3770

919.292.2657

reachoutcpc@gmail.com

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