From a song stage in Sweden to pregnancy health

classes in Southeast Asia, IMB missionaries find

creative and effective ways to meet people where

they are. And they are grateful for Southern

Baptists’ prayers and gifts that make it possible to

share Jesus with those who don’t know Him.

This year’s eight Week of Prayer stories illustrate

how we are united as we join God in His work.

When you pray and give, you support those who

extend your outreach from your church to those

without Christ. You become part of God’s story

around the world!

The best story, of course, is written by the Author

of all history. In His perfect plan to redeem all

peoples, He continues to call His people to

advance His Gospel among all nations, together, in

one sacred effort.

Join us Tuesday, December 2 at the CBA office at

7:00 to hear more about International Missions

and how you can be a part of their story. Flier

included.

Additional Resources Included:

National Peanut Festival Ministries Brochure

Cooperative Program Poster

World Hunger Flier

International Mission Study Invitation

Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer Study

Pure Water, Pure Love Flier

Helpful Websites:

www.wmu.com

www.sbc.net

imb.org

www.globalhungerrelief.com

www.gobgr.org

www.bwawd.org

Memo for the Mission Minded

By Sandy Weadon CBA WMU Director

A new year in WMU brings a

new emphasis: All for You—Surrender,

Sacrifice, Serve. Over the next two years we

will be exploring what it means to surrender

our lives, will, and ambitions to follow Jesus;

sacrifice our time, talents, and resources for

the sake of the Kingdom; and serve Jesus by

serving others.

Surrender. Sacrifice. Serve.

Mark 8:34 tells us we must be willing to give it

all up to be a disciple of Jesus. This is not a one

time commitment. We must die to ourselves

and follow him daily. Have you surrendered all

to Him? What is God calling you to sacrifice?

How is God leading you to serve? These are

the questions we must ask ourselves as we

continue to grow spiritually and missionally.

At a Glance

October—Cooperative Program Emphasis Month

12 World Hunger Sunday

31 NPF Ministry Begins

November—3 Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer

December—2 International Mission Study

Columbia Baptist Association 1308 Ross Clark Circle Dothan, AL 36301 334-794-6281 www.cbadothan.com

October is the month set aside to recognize the Cooperative Program. Southern Baptists are a fellowship of almost 16 million members in approximately 45,764 churches in all 50 states and Canada. These churches work together through approximately 1,174 associations, 42 state conventions, and the Southern Baptist Convention to accomplish through voluntary cooperation far more than they could ever do alone. Visit www.sbc.net for information, statistics, reports, missionary testimonies, videos and bulletin inserts. See flier included.

Pure Water, Pure Love

The primary goal of Pure Water, Pure Love is to provide missionaries with water filters and the people they serve with wells that offer clean water, free from disease-causing microorganisms. With the help of hundreds of churches, PWPL provides thousands of water filters to missionary families and helps fund clean water projects.

When I hear the words “world hunger,” it’s a bit

overwhelming and depressing. Our world is BIG

and hunger needs are GREAT. What can I do to

make a difference in the fight against hunger? I’m

reminded of a passage in Matthew 25:31–46.

When we serve others, out of our love for Christ,

we are serving Him. Each year, on the second

Sunday in October, Southern Baptists observe

World Hunger Sunday. This is a day to help your

congregation understand this issue, learn about

ways that Southern Baptists are actively

addressing hunger, and find out ways you can be

involved as well. Through gifts to the Southern

Baptist Global Hunger Relief, both physical and

spiritual needs are being met in North America

and around the world. Consider collecting an

offering for Global Hunger Relief or collecting for a

local food pantry or contributing to Pure Water,

Pure Love.

Visit globalhungerrelief.com or gobgr.org for fliers,

prayer guides, videos, and other helpful resources

and information. Bulletin insert included.

The National Peanut Festival is fast approaching

and there are a number of ways you can minister

during this event. Opportunities include: baking

cookies, making “Welcome to Dothan” cards,

making toiletry bags, donating jackets and jeans,

preparing lunches, and volunteering at the Baby

Comfort Station. For more information call the

CBA Office. More information is included in this

packet.

Baptist World Day of Prayer is Monday, November

3. Women gather on this day to pray for the needs

of Baptist sisters around the world. Consider

hosting a prayer meeting at your church. The Bible

study materials, prayer guides, posters and other

materials can be found on www.bwawd.org. I’ve

included a copy of the Study in this packet to use

with your ladies. With the Peanut Festival in full

swing during this week I know it’s hard to imagine

planning a prayer meeting on this day, but it will

be truly meaningful for those who commit to pray.

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