The Missionary Committee will meet at 10 AM Thursday morning, July 8, at Park Place Baptist Church in Bryant. The purpose will be to elect a new Director for State Missions. Please be much in prayer for this meeting. I know it is my time to step aside and have a replacement. I look forward to the things the Lord will allow me to do in His service in the future.
Eddie Sikes, building superintendent for the BMA of Arkansas the last 31 years has announced his retirement effective May 31. He has been a faithful worker, a true asset to missions, as well as a wonderful friend. Eddie has served under three different directors: Stanley Beaird, Ed Stephenson and I.V. Hight. All concur that he has been a tremendous asset to missions.
He has worked on mission buildings in Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee and Oklahoma; working at over 20 locations in Arkansas alone. He has always moved onto the field and continued until the project was over. Eddie has also worked on the state and national office buildings on different projects. At times, he assisted churches when work was not available on state projects.
Different reasons bring his retirement. New city and state regulations are limiting the amount of work he can do himself. He further states that he and Carol, his faithful wife, wanted to do some traveling before they got to the point that they were not physically able to do so. He also plans to continue working with Masters Builders projects.
Eddie further states, “I have made a lot of friends over the years that I will miss seeing. My three directors have been very understanding and helpful. I do plan to continue attending the state and national meetings to see my many friends.”
“I appreciate all of the volunteer help through the years. It has been a privilege to serve my Lord and the BMA of Arkansas as your building superintendent. I count it a real blessing knowing that I have had a part in leading souls to Christ.”
The fine work Eddie has done is appreciated. We have forged a wonderful friendship over the years and look forward to that friendship growing. We will not try to replace him due to the changes in work circumstances. Even more important, ‘Where would we find another Bro. Eddie?’
I. V. Hight
State Missions Special Emphasis Sunday is July 26. We are far short of our goal of $50,000 for the Revolving Loan Fund. The amount received so far is $16,446.39. If your church can take up a special offering to help our missions have property and a first phase building, your help will be appreciated.
As of July 21 the following churches have contributed to this year’s Special Emphasis. If your church has contributed and is not listed, please let us know.
Antioch, McGehee
Antioch, Nashville
Berean, North Little Rock
Bethel, Cabot
Blackwell, Atkins
Center Hill, Jonesboro
College View, Magnolia
First, North Lewisville
First of Wallace, Foreman
Foster’s Chapel, Searcy
Friendship, Greenbrier
Grace, El Dorado
Gum Springs, Arkadelphia
Harrison Chapel, Beebe
Landmark, Corning
Macedonia, Bearden
Mt. Nebo, Hope
Mt. Pleasant, Plumerville
New Friendship, Kingsland
Park Avenue, Searcy
Park Place, Bryant
Pocahontas, Pocahontas
Russell, Russell
Spring Branch, Taylor
Springhill, Greenbrier
Temple, Fordyce
Temple, Murfreesboro
West Race, Searcy
Worden, Bald Knob
Unity, Hope WMA
Total Received as of June 8, 2009
Churches contributing so far to the Special Emphasis this year are:
Berean, North Little Rock $ 100.00
Foster's Chapel, Searcy 500.00
Grace, El Dorado 20.00
Harrison Chapel, Beebe 100.00
Pocahontas, Pocahontas 500.00
Russell, Russell 500.00
Spring Branch, Taylor 50.00
Temple, Fordyce 1,693.75
Individuals 100.00
Total Received $3,563.75
A list of the churches who gave to Special Emphasis is listed below. Some of the individual donors requested privacy so those donors are grouped into one figure. The gifts of these individuals and churches mean more than you can know. It is so humbling to see the Lord’s blessings and experience your concern and help. Thank you once again for your commitment to reach souls through state missions.
Special Emphasis Offerings received
Antioch, McGehee 467.00
Antioch, Nashville 2,070.00
Antioch East, Magnolia 3,000.00
Antioch West, Magnolia 441.00
Beacon, Taylor 1,117.85
Beech Street, Crossett 500.00
Berean, N. Little Rock 400.00
Bethany, Jonesboro 500.00
Bethel, Bentonville 955.00
Bethel #1, Rison 2,096.00
Big Creek Valley, Jonesboro 249.00
Bradford, Bradford 250.00
Calvary, Fayetteville 1,788.82
Calvary, Horn Lake 570.50
Calvary, Marvell 618.00
Calvary, White Hall 687.00
Caney Valley, Plumerville 200.00
Center Grove, Cord 250.00
Central, Ashdown 125.00
Central, Prescott 600.00
Charity Heights, Hot Springs 581.00
Church at Willow Beach, NLR 1,000.00
Concord, Concord 369.06
Corney Creek, Junction City 100.00
Fairview, Violet Hill 450.00
First, Buckner 252.00
First, Caldwell 3,200.00
First BC, Circle 3, Gurdon 150.00
First, Magnolia 6,665.00
First, McNeil 250.00
First, North Lewisville 250.00
First, Waldo 1,372.00
Foster’s Chapel, Searcy 100.00
Friendship, Greenbrier 100.00
Garner, Garner 1,000.00
Grace, El Dorado 85.00
Grace, Russellville 250.00
Gum Springs, Arkadelphia 124.45
Hillcrest, Texarkana 357.00
Immanuel, Greenbrier 280.00
Immanuel, Nashville 1,898.00
Kingsland, Kingsland 3,700.00
Lakeview, Mayflower 50.00
Liberty, Stamps 715.00
Locust Bayou, Hampton 500.00
Lynch View, N Little Rock 1,000.00
Macedonia, Bearden 200.00
Macedonia, Jonesboro 500.00
Marcus Hill, Enola 150.00
Mars Hill, Stamps 500 .00
Mt. Nebo, Hope 500.00
New Friendship, Kingsland 340.00
New Home, Quitman 316.00
Northside, Dumas 500.00
Old Liberty, Conway 500.00
Park Place, Little Rock 1,041.28
Perry Street, Little Rock 1,200.00
Pilgrim’s Rest, Magnolia 203.00
Pleasant Grove, Carlisle 500.00
Pleasant Grove, El Dorado 403.00
Pleasant Grove, Imboden 1,000.00
Pocahontas, Pocahontas 1,614.00
Rondo, Rondo 122.00
Salem, Marvell 250.00
Shady Grove, Jersey 300.00
Shady Grove, Prescott 950.00
Spring Branch, Taylor 6.00
Springhill, Greenbrier 750.00
Sunnyside, DeWitt 285.00
Temple, Fordyce 1,780.00
Temple, Little Rock 9,464.00
Temple, Little Rock WMA 500.00
Temple, Murfreesboro 166.20
Trinity, Lake City 200.00
Unity, Hope 500.00
Village Creek, Mabelvale 567.00
West Main, Sparkman 100.00
West Race, Searcy 726.00
Westside, Mountain Home 100.00
Worden, Bald Knob 50.00
Unity, Hope WMA 250.00
Central Arkansas District WMA 525.00
Individuals 6,710.00
Total $75,452.00
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