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A note to you:Are you having a happy New Year? Yes, it’s past time of year for New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s

resolutions are new ways to be happy. Pollsters say that by now most people have given up on their New Year’sresolutions. The biggest question we all face now is how to have a happy every year. Happy means enjoying wellbeingand contentment and to be like that all year. You might ask how is it possible in this economy- with all that’s happening inthis world to be happy? What’s the recipe? What ingredients does it take to be happy as a Christian? King David givesus the ingredients.

First, he resolved to read the Bible, and apply it’s teachings to his life. Some Christians read everything but theBible in their everyday life, and then read the Bible only in church. They are guilty of neglect in the matter of reading theWord of God. Here is King David's resolution:Psalms 119:15-17 I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. I will delight myself in Yourstatutes; I will not forget Your word. Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word.Do you see what you could say? I will read and study the Bible every day in the coming year. I will apply the teachingsof the Bible to my life in the various situations and temptations I encounter.

Second, King David made a resolution about prayer. We find that resolution in : Psalms 116:1 I love the Lord, because He has heard My voice and my supplications Because He has inclined Hisear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.King David had many experiences with God and he knew that God answered prayer. So he said that he was going tokeep calling on God as long as he lived. Every Christian knows that God answers prayer - the same God who heard KingDavid hears you and me. We can have a happy new year as a Christian by following King David’s resolutions.

Find it Here 2011 has all the ingredients to get us started with our resolutions. Here is the 21 day commitmentthat’s a part of Find It Here 2011 .

Therefore, I make the following 21 day commitment:1.To seek God about what my specific fast should be. “Fasting is a Christ follower’s voluntary denial of food or another normal behavior for the purpose of intense spiritual pursuit” * What will I abstain or fast from? _________________________

2. To fast and pray, pursuing God and the salvation of the following 3 people.(1) ____________________ (2) ____________________ (3) ____________________

3. To read in sequential order, one chapter each day from the Gospel of John (21 chapters).4. After completion of my 21 day prayer and fast, to deliver a marked copy of the

scriptures ( Gospel of John/Romans ) to each of the 3 people I’ve been praying for.5. Finally, to invite each of the 3 people I’ve been praying for to attend church with me.

One big opportunity is Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011.My prayer for you is that you will commit to pray for those that are lost without Christ around you, that you resolve to becloser to God this year and that you will have a happy this year.

Yours In Christ, Bro. John Ryder

Bro. John Ryder-Director of MissionsAngel Kane, Secretary

Floyd & Gale Holbrook-Camp Manager Office (859) 744-0037

Fax (859) 744-1069E-mail: boonescreekbapti@bellsouth.net

Web-Site- www.boonescreekbaptistassoc.comPrinted Jan. 2011, Volume 44, issue 1Deadline for next Issue: Feb. 15, 2011

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Boone’s Creek Baptist Association Serving, Encouraging and Supporting Christ’s Churches

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ALLANSVILLE – No Report BEECH GROVE – No Report BOONES CREEK -Building Bridges Valentines Brunch Feb. 5, 2011@10am. This will be a chance for the younger couples to glean wisdomfrom the more seasoned couples of the church.CALVARY – Our Choir and Children performed their Christmas

programs, we had a great time at our Watch-night Service. We are planning a snow tubing trip to Perfect North Slopes later this month . CENTRAL- ”Christmas County Spelling Bee” was presented by our

Children’s Choir.”Hope to the World” was presented by the WorshipMinistry. We had a Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service.There will be a WMU sponsored Ladies’ Luncheon on Feb. 19th at Noonat Central Baptist.CLAY CITY- The young people put on one of our bestChristmas Programs in a long time. Everyone enjoyed our Christmas Dinner at Cedar Village.CORINTH -Starting having Cottage Bible Study on Wed. nights.Planning a Valentine Banquet Feb 13th. We are in prayer for having a revival in April.COW CREEK – Christmas VBS was enlightening. ExperiencingGod has started for 12 Weeks.NEW COVENANT REFORMED BC – No ReportEMMANUEL- WMU group went to Renfro Valley for Christmas

in the Valley on Dec. 11th. GA’s celebrated Christmas with partymaking gingerbread houses and purchasing gifts for their parentsusing credits they earned throughout the year.EPHESUS- Celebrated Christmas Holiday with variousfellowship and ministry opportunities. Hosted a New Year’s EveParty. Elected Steve Billings and Josh Lowery as Deacons.Recognizing “Sanctity of Human Life” Sun. Jan. 16. Taking partin Martin Luther King Day celebration service at FBC onHighland Ave. on Jan. 17 @ 6pm. Baptist Men’s Day on Jan. 23with breakfast at 8:30 am, Testimonies and a Men’s Choir duringMorning Worship. Valentine’s Banquet on Feb 12th @ 5 pm.FAITH – Dec. 12th, 2010 The Calvary Heirs brought a veryinspiring singing time to Faith B.C., had Holiday Dinner

afterwards. Dec. snow was hard on us. Had to cancel services.Youth class met their goal for Lottie Moon. Praise the Lord. Prayfor Faith B.C.FRIENDSHIP- Our Christmas Dinner was great and we wentCaroling. We had food baskets and toys for the families that havechildren. Our children put on a great Christmas Play. Our Churchmen is going to cook for the Ladies for Valentine Day Feb.12th.We’re having special singing on Mar. 26th by “TheDetermined Group”. Youth are planning a lock -in the latter partof Feb. date hasn’t been set yet. They are having youth speakersand devotions every hour. And there will be food.GREENBRIAR – Christmas Dinner 12-12. Christmas Partycanceled due to bad weather 12-17. Fruit give away to theAdults.12-19. 12 youth that came got stockings with goodiesinside. Talked about plans for the future year, also talked aboutways to bring people into Church. Worked with youth in Church.HEIDELBERG – No Report HERITAGE- Our Children did an excellent job of leading us inworship with their Children’s Christmas Program on Sun. Dec.12th. We all enjoyed our Church-wide Christmas Fellowship onSun. night, Dec. 19th. We ended that evening by making specialgifts to Jesus for the coming year. Our youth and children alsoenjoyed a special day of Laser-Tag.HOWARDS MILL- Christmas Dinner Dec12th, after MorningWorship. Catered, attendance 84, food and money given toseveral families in need.

IRVINE FIRST- Dec. 19th “Come Home for Christmas” presented by Music Minister, Jeremie Michael and the Choir for the Morning Service and “I Love to Tell the Story” was presentedin the Evening Service by Music Minister Jeremie Michael, theYouth and others. The morning and evening service was beautifulwith the Youth doing the hand bells and etc. seemed to bring themessage of Jesus closer to your heart and soul. Afterwards we hada surprise visit from Santa to give treat bags to all the children andadults. He was wonderful. One of the best things to happen wasRod & Kathy Moberly came into our church on the promise of a

letter. We are so glad to have them. On Dec. 29th we lost a Dear Lady- Lillie McCarty. She was the “I Love Jesus” lady and oftenwore a pin with those words on it. Dec. 31st at 9pm we had our Watch Night Service. We start a New Year and hope we allassemble ourselves together at First Baptist Church every time thedoors are open to worship. Our regular 6:30pm- Tuesday Men’swork night. Our 7pm-Mid-Week Prayer @ Bible study (we learn alot about the Bible) also Youth night at the same time. Our 3rdweek @ 5:30 pm Sunshine Ladies Meeting. Jan 30th – BaptistMen’s Day. Come on out and join us in fellowship.IVORY HILL -On Dec. 18th we prepared and delivered 15 food

boxes to the needy with food for a Christmas Dinner that includedturkeys. We prepared and delivered 44 fruit baskets for thewidow’s and widower’s within our church community. We hadour Christmas play on Dec. 19th with a good attendance. On Dec.19th for Morning Worship we passed our treat bags for everyonein attendance. On Dec 20th we had 18 adults and youth that wentcaroling to the sick and shut-ins of our Church and then went toPizza Hut for pizza. We didn’t get to have our Christmas Dinner atChurch because of the bad weather. We planned a New Year’s Eve

party for the youth or anyone who wanted to come. Our Pastor,Marvin Neal had retired from his job at Trane and lots of new

plans are in the works since he will be having more time to spendon his Church work. We have one Baptism to perform as soon as

possible.JEFFERSONVILLE- Dec. 12th had a tremendous turn-out for theHomecoming Revival/Holiday Dinner (over 100). Children’sChristmas play on Dec. 19th was well attended and theChildren/youth did a magnificent performance of presenting the“True Meaning of CHRISTmas”. Wished All a very MerryCHRISTmas and a Happy New Year. To be blessed in the newyear. Baptismal planned for Jan. 2nd with Bro. John Ryder

presiding. Feb. 19th Sweetheart/Friendship Banquet planned atCedar Village in Irving. We have plus signed up already. Looks to

be very promising. Hope everyone will make it a point to be inSunday School and Worship somewhere every Sunday. May GodBless you all.KIDDVILLE -Several went to the Creation Museum and had agreat time.MACEDONIA- Bro. John Ryder delivered message on Dec5th

AM. Choir participated in the Associational Christmas Hymn Singat Reid Village on Dec. 2nd. The choir presented “The Saints andAngels Song” cantata on Dec. 19th AM and the children presentedtheir Christmas play, “The Baby in Christmas”, during the 19thPM service. We delivered 28 Christmas food baskets. Our ladiesare making plans to attend the Beth Moore Conference inLouisville in June. The Deacons will be attending a conference atBroadway Baptist in Lexington on Feb. 7th. We are planning our Valentine’s Day Banquet.

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NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTSfrom our CHURCHES - Dec. 2010

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In This Issue look for :1 – Feb. Birthday’s and Annivers aries

2-Building Fund3-CALENDAR 4-Disaster/ Emergency Relief 5-To all Churches in the Association6. University of the Cumberlands7-BUILDING FUND8-New Beginning Pregnancy Center9-Name change of a Church10 – Church Pews to be given away.

News and Upcoming Events from our Churches-Dec. 2010

Disaster Emergency Relief Volunteer’s Needed

The disaster emergency relief committee needs volunteers.The vision for the committee is: AnAssociation church has a problemthat it needs help with, i.e.electrical, plumbing, etc. It needshelp because it doesn’t have fundsor manpower to deal with theproblem. This committee will utilizeavailable resources (manpower) tocorrect the problem. If you wouldlike to volunteer to help out, pleasecontact your pastor or theassociation office for a volunteersign up form. Building Fund For The

Camp

You can donate to the BoonesCreek Baptist Association inMEMORY or in HONOR of a Love One. Please write inyour check memo: BuildingFund.

II Corinthians 8:20-21

20-Avoiding this, that noman should blame us in thisabundance which is admin-istered by us:

21-Providing for honestthings, not only in the sightof the Lord, but also in thesight of men.

TO ALL CHURCHES IN THEASSOCIATION:

The Disaster Emergency Relief Committee is available to thechurches for projects thatrequire manpower.

Call the Association Office859/744-0037 if you need help.

MEANS-No ReportMT. OLIVE-No Report NEW HOPE- Working on Lottie Moon Offering. Day CareChristmas Program. Open to God’s leading in the new year.NORTHSIDE-No ReportPANOLA- Viney Fork Baptist Church Cantata was reallygood. Tuesday night our Jan. 4th at O’Charley’s . Not beenable to do because of weather.POWELLS VALLEY – Our Choir participated in the Christ-mas Hymn sing at Reid Village on Dec. 2nd. Gifts were deliv-ered to the Children’s Home in E -town on the 10th.What anuplifting experience! The ladies had their Christmas party onthe 11th and the men dined at Cedar Village. Our Holiday din-ner was on the 19th. We held a Candlelight Service on the 22ndand had a wonderful Watch Night Service on the 31st.PROVIDENCE, C.C. – Youth presented our Christmas Pro-gram on Dec19th.PROVIDENCE, E.C.- We had a Cantata by the Choir on the19th am Service and treat bags for everyone after the service.On the evening of the 19th we had a Cantata by our youth.Everyone did a great Job! We at Providence hope everyone had

a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. We would likeeveryone to continue to remember Greg Todd who attends our Church, he is the father of Sonsi Warford who was reportedmissing back in June from Madison County along with her

boyfriend Charles Walker. Greg has been vigilant in the searchfor his daughter. We worship an AWESOME GOD, He willnever let us down. Let us all remember to pray for each other,so many people are hurting, going through struggles, worries,

REID VILLAGE- We went to Freida Harris Baptist Cen-ter. We took 102 shoe boxes, children’s clothes, diapers,candy, throws and school supplies and new toys. Wemade Christmas Cards for the patients at Windsor Care

Nursing Home, Shepherd Shelter, Gateway Children andto the inmates at our jail. We made 400 cards. We had our Christmas Dinner on Dec. 10th. Our Choir did ChristmasCaroling on Dec. 20th .

SALEM- Hosted the Associational Ex. Bd. ChristmasDinner. 92 present. Enjoyed the “Hanging of the Greens”and the Christmas play by the youth and children. Had agreat Watch Night Service.SPEARS MILL – We would like to wish Bro JT and Sueall the best in their retirement. We know the Lord haswonderful plans for them to continue serving him. Thank you for all the years you served at our Church. You aremissed SPRING STREET- Youth made up lots of Gifts and took to Freda Harris Home for Children. WMU made FruitBaskets and delivered to the elderly. Every 5th Sun. nightwe will have special singing.

THOMAS- Our Youth did a great job with the Children’sChristmas Play. Howard Kelley a beloved member of our Church passed away on Jan. 4, 2011.VALLEY VIEW – No Report WM. MEMORIAL- We prepared 38 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child and distributed 5 food boxeson Dec. 20th. The Children presented a play “The TrueMeaning of Christmas”. A good Church fellowshipfollowed the play.

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A note to let everyone know that Creekside BaptistChurch has changed their name to New CovenantReformed Baptist Church. If you have your newDirectory, please change the name. Thank You.

TIDINGS

Best Wishes to February Birthdays:3-Tom Barnes-Pastor- New Covenant Reformed BC5-Ray Coates-Pastor-Allansville6-Patty Martin- Retired Pastor’s Wife 8-J.T. Rafferty-Retired Pastor13-Noreen Lahrmer-Pastor Wife-Cow Creek 16-John Runyon-Pastor-Spring Street23-Delmar McGee-Pastor-Greenbriar28-Barbara Bishop- Retired Pastor’s Wife

Best Wishes February Anniversary :14-Todd & Rebecca Blevins-Faith Baptist16-Gerald & Barbara Bishop-Retired22-Chris & Judy Winkler-Irvine First

New Beginnings Pregnancy Center in Winchesterhas an ongoing need for baby wipes, diapers (sizes 4,5,6)and formula (Good Start in green and orange cans), as wellas continued financial support. Churches are encouragedto support local Pregnancy Centers in honor of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, Jan. 16, as well as throughout theyear. Please call 859-744-5988 with any questions or toarrange drop-offs.

CALENDAR 1-True Love Waits Emphasis Month4&5-2011 Disaster Relief Regional Training-Severns

Valley BC-E-Town, KY7-Deacon Training-Lexington, KY10-Camp Mtg. 7pm13-Racial Reconciliation Sunday14-Ex. Board Mtg. Salem BC-7pm14-Focus on WMU-(14th-20th)17- Pastor’s Prayer Fellowship -11:30 am-Cedar

Village-Irvine18-Focus on WMU!9-Workday at the Camp (9am till ???)19- Children’s Ministry Day 19-Ky Changers Volunteer Training-KBC in

Louisville, KY

24-Flag Day25-Family Mission Night-Allansville BC-7pm28-Evangelism Conference- Severns Valley BC

E-Town, KY (28th-1st of March)

Beech Grove are getting New Pews 2/4/11 andthey are giving the old ones away. If anyone isinterested please call Drucilla Muncie @606/723-7766.

University of the CumberlandsOffers Courses for Credit or Audit through

Winchester Extension Center

Spring ScheduleTuesdays, January 25-May 10, 2011Elementary Greek (3 sem.hrs.) 6:00-8:45 pm

Thursdays, January 27-May 12, 2011Revelation and General Epistles (3 sem. Hrs)

6:00-8:45pmCosts:$125.00 per course, plus booksRegister now by calling 859/749-5327 or606/663-7870Need a minimum of 10 students