BELIEFS

Taylor Baptist Association holds to the beliefs set forth by the Baptist Faith & Message 2000. On June 14th, 2000, the Southern Baptist Convention adopted a revised summary of our faith.

To view the Baptist Faith & Message 2000, click here to see it on the Southern Baptist Convention's web page.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Newsletter
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• Blue Creek HomecomingAugust 4^th
  
• Athena HomecomingAugust 11^th
  
• Pastors Round TableAugust 12^th
  The Pastors Round Table meeting will be on August 12th
• Ministering to Families with DisabilitiesAugust 17^th
  Ministering to Families with Disabilities Westwood Baptist Church 920 11th St SW, Live Oak Ministering to Families with Disabilities. Helping churches minister effectively to Families and Individuals affected by disability at any and all phases of life. August 17- 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
• Awana Kick offAugust 28^th
  Calvary Baptist will have the Awana Kick Off on August 28th
• Labor DaySeptember 2^nd
  Office Closed
• Administrative CommitteeSeptember 9^th
  Administrative Committee, 9:00am Annual Session
• Executive BoardSeptember 23^rd
  Executive Board, 9:00am Calendar & Budget Review
• Fifth Sunday SingSeptember 29^th
  New Home, September 29th @6pm Fifth Sunday Sing with a Finger Food Fellowship to follow
• New Home HomecomingOctober 6^th
  Homecoming- including dinner on the grounds after morning worship service. We will also be kicking off our Fall Revival that day with Bro. Ronnie Smith. Sunday, Oct 6 services at 11 am and 6 pm. Monday through Wednesday we will serve a free dinner at 6 pm and services will begin at 7 pm
• Calvary Baptist HomecomingOctober 13^th
  
• Annual SessionOctober 14^th
  Annual Session, Supper 5:30 PM, Meeting 6:30 PM, TBA
• Calvary Baptist Trunk or TreatOctober 30^th
  
• New Home Fall FestivalOctober 31^st
  New Home, October 31st 6-8pm Fall Festival, more info.to come
• Message from Henry Cannington
         My youngest sister celebrated her birthday this week on the 21st of July. I recalled her number one responsibility on the farm was to gather eggs. What a scary job that was for a small girl!
         Think about it. She recalled how she felt like she had the hardest job of all. She said, "Sticking my hand into a dark nest, not knowing if a big fat hen is going to peck you, is frightening. Also, she remembered about a snake being coiled up in a hen's nest that I killed for her, still makes goose bumps pop out all over her. She still refuses to forgive me for laughing at her.
         Gathering implies identifying items one at a time and collecting them. As we get ready for the new school year and the new church year, we must realize people need to be gather together for various reasons. Our school bus drivers gather students so they may get an education and become a valuable part in our society. God gave His church the responsibility of "gathering the people...that they might hear and learn to fear the LORD your God and carefully observe all the words of the Lord" (Deuteronomy 31:12).
         Unfortunately, some people just do not want to be gathered. Attempting to gather people may be just as painful as being attacked by a hen who has her own motive for laying eggs. That's what makes what we do as churches here in Taylor County so important. God has given us this task here in Taylor county so we can help people come to know God and experience His eternal life being assured of a place in heaven.
         What we do here as the Taylor Baptist Association of churches is necessary. We help our churches to obey this command to "gather" or "call together" people here in the North Florida area. We seek to help our churches in planning, organization, leadership, and communication. The potential for "gathering" may seem overwhelming when one considers that over 60% of our community never attend church.
         Like I assured my sister, "I'm here to help!" The Taylor Baptist Association is here to help our church to "gather" the people. Consider some implications on how we can help your church. Get your people to reflect on the original command and how Moses set about to gather the people.
         Join me in gathering people in Taylor County on the Gospel Bus so they can go to heaven!
  
  
               Henry Cannington



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