ASSOCIATION CONNECTIONS Post Office Box 158, Claxton, GA 30417 — Phone: 912-739-9040

Associational Missionary: Rev. Freddy Gardner — E-Mail: fmgard@bellsouth.net

Cell: 912-278-1783 Home: 912-693-6083

Ministry Assistant: Joyce Collins — Email: tebaassistant@yahoo.com

June 2020

Volume 23, Issue 06

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Men’s Ministry Update ......................... 2

Calendar of Events ................................. 2

Women’s Ministry Update .................... 3

Budget Report . ...................................... 4

Church Contributions …………. .............. 5

Prayer Needs .......................................... 6

Our Church Family

Antioch; Birdford; Bull Creek; Claxton First; Cobbtown; Collins First; Connors; Eastside; Elza; Evergreen;

Faith; Friendship; Glennville First; Hagan; Hope; Little Rock; Mendes; Northside; Oak Grove; Pine Grove;

Pineview; Rehoboth; Reidsville; Rogers; Smyrna; Twin Oaks

Hispanic Missions Primera Agape, Claxton; Nueva Vida, Reidsville; Primera Emmanuel, Glennville; Noah’s Ark, Aline

Missionary Lines

Greetings. I know many are getting into a new normal with the restart of face

to face worship. It is good to come back together for the purpose of worship-

ping our Lord. Yet, we need to be reminded that the Church is not a building

but rather the children of God. The building is the place for the Church (us)

to gather to worship the Lord and then go out into our mission field. May we

be bold in our witness for the Lord.

GO Georgia, the annual training conference hosted by Georgia Baptist Mis-

sion Board, is being transitioned to an online event. The event is being re-

named to the SPARK Conference with a live event scheduled for Aug. 28.

This change of format is still being developed and details will be available

later this month. As soon as information is announced we will share. The

Association is planning to host an event for the live conference. Details will

follow.

The Executive Committee Meeting will be held Thursday, June 25 at Con-

nors. This is the meeting that was scheduled for May. In the meeting, I ask

that we continue to practice social distancing. Please no gathering in groups

before and after the meeting.

The Men’s Ministry will be building a wheelchair ramp on Saturday, July 11.

The home is located at 1728 Stoney Hill Church Rd in Reidsville. All men are

invited to join in this project.

The Lord has and will continue to lead us. Our task is to be led by him.

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Men On Mission For God

Association-wide Men’s Ministry Update

Good Morning Jesus! Thank you for you being the One True God!

Hello Men,

Hope this finds you well! We have begun to meet again with the Men’s Ministry Committee via

the internet and it has been good! I really enjoyed the opportunity to have a face to face meeting again.

It was via the computer screen, but it was an opportunity to get back to business.

Yes, this has been some trying times, but I hope and pray that we have all been able to do some

reflecting on our lives. It has been a time for rest and recuperation, but also a time to evaluate how we

are to begin serving the Lord in new ways. Many times, we get stuck in the rut of everyday routine. My

prayers are that we come back changed. If you have been a faithful servant, seek new ways to serve. If

you have never served in any capacity, please try something new! There is never failure when you serve

GOD! Our Redeemer will supply you with all you need, just trust Him!

We have set a tentative date for our first project of the year. We will be constructing a ramp for

an individual in need in the Glennville area. We are looking to begin on July 11, 2020. Please seek me

out, or your men’s ministry leader in your church for more information. We encourage you to join us and

to receive the blessings God will bestow upon you.

Please keep your church and your association in your prayers and support them by getting involved. You

will find the experience very refreshing!

Your brother in Christ

~Steve~

Hebrews 10:24-25(ESV) 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet to-

gether, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day draw-

ing near.

TEBA CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

All Planned Events for Tattnall-Evans Baptist Association are Postponed until further notice.

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June 3 - Debbie Howard

June 17 - Dr. David Daus

June 23 - Rev. Wes Collins

June 10 - David & Kelly Daus

June 13 - David & Michelle Lamm

June 13 - Kyle & Morgan Brown

June 15 - Billy & Stephanie Lane

June 17 - Wally & Kathy Hill

June 19 - James & Judith Bland

June 23 - John & Paula Whitaker

June 24 - James & Cheryl Rogers

June 29 - Shon & Hope Cunningham

June 29 - Eric & Sharon Mack

Women With a Heart for God’s Work

Association-wide Women’s Ministry Update

Dear Sisters in Christ,

I hope and pray all of you are safe and doing well. It seems like it has been a lifetime since we have been able to meet as a group. I am so sorry the Planning Meeting was not held on May 19. I am hoping if it is al-right with every WMU, that we have the Planning Meeting on Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30 in the social hall of Evergreen. This meeting will plan all the events of our Associational WMU for the year of 2021. Every WMU Director or Assistant needs to be in attendance on July 21st. We need to discuss several items, so check your schedule, and try to at-tend.

Most of our churches in the TEBA are opening up, and this is won-derful news. Even though we have had preachers online preaching the Word; opening up our churches where everyone can fellowship with each other, will be the best thing to happen to all of us in a long time.

Stay safe and keep praying.

Your Sister in Christ

Sandra Powell

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Apr 20 Budget Jan - Apr 20 YTD Budget Annual Budget

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

100 · General Offerings 8,992.76 11,532.50 41,960.85 46,130.00 138,390.00

Total Income 8,992.76 11,532.50 41,960.85 46,130.00 138,390.00

Gross Profit 8,992.76 11,532.50 41,960.85 46,130.00 138,390.00

Expense

1000 · Designated 500 Accounts Expense 0.00 338.06

101 · Associational Minutes 0.00 25.00 0.00 100.00 300.00

102 · Office Expense 90.00 208.34 799.39 833.34 2,500.00

103 · Telephone 109.01 125.00 434.54 375.00 1,375.00

104 · Postage 0.00 50.00 165.00 200.00 600.00

106 · Associational Meeting 0.00 41.66 0.00 166.66 500.00

107 · On Mission Celebration 0.00 83.34 0.00 333.34 1,000.00

108 · Office Ins/Utilities/Maint 102.86 375.00 883.11 1,500.00 4,500.00

109 · Miscellaneous 0.00 41.66 -29.91 166.66 500.00

110 · Resource Center 0.00 41.66 0.00 166.66 500.00

111 · Pastoral Bereavement/Illness 0.00 41.66 0.00 166.66 500.00

112 · Minister Wives Ministry 0.00 62.50 142.27 250.00 750.00

201 · Sunday School 0.00 41.66 0.00 166.66 500.00

202 · Discipleship Ministries 0.00 41.66 0.00 166.66 500.00

203 · Music 0.00 33.34 143.34 133.34 400.00

204 · Men's Ministry -250.00 250.00 264.24 1,000.00 3,000.00

205 · Women's Ministries -347.84 166.66 -162.84 666.66 2,000.00

206 · Pastoral Ministries 0.00 208.34 719.60 833.34 2,500.00

207 · Missions 0.00 250.00 126.64 1,000.00 3,000.00

208 · Youth 249.48 100.00 1,255.84 400.00 1,200.00

209 · Vacation Bible School 0.00 25.00 0.00 100.00 300.00

210 · Medical Van 0.00 83.34 481.50 333.34 1,000.00

211 · Evangelism 0.00 25.00 0.00 100.00 300.00

212 · Bible Learning Scholarship 0.00 125.00 1,000.00 500.00 1,500.00

213 · Equipment 0.00 33.34 1,468.41 133.34 400.00

215 · Hispanic Ministries 0.00 41.66 0.00 166.66 500.00

301 · Missionary Salary 2,441.68 2,441.66 9,766.72 9,766.66 29,300.00

302 · Annuity 891.67 891.66 3,566.68 3,566.66 10,700.00

303 · Auto Expense 0.00 500.00 1,689.35 2,000.00 6,000.00

304 · Medical Benefits 1,000.00 1,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 12,000.00

304A · Housing Allowance 1,166.66 1,166.66 4,666.64 4,666.66 14,000.00

306 · Conventions 0.00 416.66 2,357.98 1,666.66 5,000.00

307 · Christmas Gifts 0.00 83.34 0.00 333.34 1,000.00

308 · Clerk's Expense 0.00 166.66 0.00 666.66 2,000.00

309 · Employee Taxes (Assoc SS Portio 319.43 125.00 629.36 500.00 1,500.00

310 · Employee Christmas Gifts 0.00 62.50 0.00 250.00 750.00

311 · Ministry Assistant Salary 1,391.76 1,391.66 5,567.04 5,566.66 16,700.00

312 · Ministry Assistant Travel 0.00 62.50 219.00 250.00 750.00

321 · Hispanic Pastor 686.66 686.66 2,446.64 2,746.66 8,240.00

66000 · Payroll Expenses 0.00 0.00

Total Expense 7,851.37 11,515.78 42,938.60 45,938.28 138,065.00

Net Ordinary Income 1,141.39 16.72 -977.75 191.72 325.00

Other Income/Expense

Other Income

100A · Interest 1.88 13.93

Total Other Income 1.88 13.93

Net Other Income 1.88 13.93

Net Income 1,143.27 16.72 -963.82 191.72 325.00

Tattnall-Evans Baptist Association Budget Report

Through April 2020

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ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking/Savings

500 · General Checking

500A · General Funds 17,057.51

501 · Pastor/Church Relief(Men's Min) 667.00

502 · Children/Youth Camp Fund 528.59

504 · Missiontrip Scholarship Fund 1,263.38

506 · Hispanic Regular Account 17,166.51

507 · Land For Nueva Vida Fund 105.27

508 · Mission Trip Projects -2,331.65

509A · On Mission Acct - General 2,257.93

510 · WMU Scholarship Fund - Gen Acct 2,543.25

511A · Association Building Fund - Gen 7,000.00

513 · Disaster Relief 410.00

500 · General Checking - Other -1.32

Total 500 · General Checking 46,666.47

511 · Association Building Fund - CD 17,515.35

512 · GENERAL OFFERING - CD 22,845.22

Total Checking/Savings 87,027.04

Total Current Assets 87,027.04

TOTAL ASSETS 87,027.04

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities

24000 · Payroll Liabilities 270.65

Total Other Current Liabilities 270.65

Total Current Liabilities 270.65

Total Liabilities 270.65

Equity

30000 · Opening Balance Equity 141,263.32

32000 · Unrestricted Net Assets -53,543.11

Net Income -963.82

Total Equity 86,756.39

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 87,027.04

Tattnall-Evans Baptist Association Balance Sheet

April 30, 2020

Agape 339.87

Antioch 959.00

Birdford 0.00

Bull Creek 1,122.69

Claxton First 1,146.00

Cobbtown 1,400.00

Collins 7,062.80

Connors 262.38

Eastside 2,400.00

Elza 489.06

Emmanuel 35.23

Evergreen 2,000.00

Faith 184.64

Friendship 925.28

Glennville First 5,534.00

Hagan 200.00

Hope 0.00

Little Rock 0.00

Mendes 100.00

MISSION TRIP 1,000.00

Noah's Ark 0.00

Northside 900.00

Nueva Vida 32.07

Oak Grove 3,014.13

Pine Grove 3,169.86

Pineview 3,000.00

Rehoboth 0.00

Reidsville 5,353.84

Rogers 750.00

Sapp Advertising Rent 350.00

Smyrna 0.00

Twin Oaks 0.00

WMU INSPIRATION BANQUET 230.00

TOTAL 41,960.85

Church Contributions

January - April 2020

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 158, Claxton, GA 30417

Physical Address: 10585 Hwy 280 E, Claxton, GA 30417

Supply Preachers

Tattnall-Evans Baptist Association

Rev. Freddy Gardner - 912-278-1783; Rev. Rodney Bullard (Also for Worship Leader) 912-293-3604 or

912-684-2756; Rev. Bob Murray - 478-278-7898; Rev. Harold Smith - 912-839-3448; Rev. Joshua

Gardner - 912-240-7950; Rev. Grady Collins - 912-739-8330 or 912-481-3032; Rev. Bob Green - 912-

682-8452;Rev. Shon Cunningham - 912-402-1715; Rev. Jerald Dorr - 912-684-3166; Rev. James

Bland - 912-237-1562 Doug McMurtry - 912-557-6001; Steve Kimbrell - 912-237-4862;Rev. Tom

Sheppard - 912-314-1553; Rev. Edward Oglesbee - 912-618-8004

Please be in prayer for churches in our association searching for

pastors:

Bull Creek, Cobbtown, Faith, Mendes Baptist Church

Pray for the Tattnall-Evans Baptist Association Strategy Planning Team

Fear not, for I am with you;

Be not dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)

31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? 32 Indeed the hour is coming, yes, has now come, that you will be scattered, each to his own, and will leave Me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. 33 These things I have spo-ken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

John 16:30-33 (NKJV)