A Note from Your AMS
This winter has been colder than recent years, with several days of snow and ice. I’m not a fan of icy conditions or temperatures below twenty degrees. Thankfully, most of the cold weather is behind us and spring is on the horizon.
Recently I read Matthew 22:37–38, where Jesus answers the question of the greatest commandment. He quotes Deuteronomy 6:5:
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”
That passage led me to reflect on my own life. Has my love for God grown cold like winter snow and ice, or is it burning with passion for the Lord of the universe and the Savior of my soul? If we are honest, many believers struggle with loving God fully in heart, soul, and mind. My prayer is that God continues to show us His mercy and develops within us a deep passion to love Him supremely.
Across the association, our ministry teams are actively serving.
The Leadership Team has been planning training opportunities for church leaders. On March 28, a Children’s Ministry Training will take place at First Baptist Church Somerset from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
The Evangelism Team is organizing additional training opportunities for churches. On April 30, they will host an Evangelism Toolbox Training with Jason Hay, Evangelism Consultant for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. They are also planning an Apologetics event for youth later this August.
The Missions Team will soon begin preparations for Kentucky Changers, which our association will host the week of June 27, 2027.
The Revitalization Team is preparing to meet with the pastor of a church that has requested assistance with a revitalization process.
Finally, the Building Team is working diligently to finalize drawings for our new building and obtain contractor bids. We hope to present a recommendation during the Executive Board Meeting on March 10 at Rock Lick Baptist Church.
Please note that the meal begins at 6:00 PM, and the meeting will begin at 6:30 PM.
In Christ,
Bro. Tommy
WMU Corner
Roetta Vaught
Associational WMU Director
Cell: 606-875-0515
Home: 606-678-2836
Email: roettavaught@yahoo.com
Watchword:
“Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:8
Below is a list of upcoming events this spring. Please share these opportunities with your groups and make plans to participate.
WMU Upcoming Events
March 23
First Choice (AIM) Baby Shower
Eubank Baptist Church • 7:00 PM
April 10–11
Kentucky WMU Annual Mission Celebration
Highland Baptist Church • Shelbyville, KY
May 3
Lake Cumberland WMU Annual Tea
Calvary Baptist Church • 2:00 PM
This year marks the 25th anniversary of this special event.
May 5
Associational WMU Quarterly Meeting
Calvary Baptist Church • 6:00 PM
Guest speaker Melissa Nevels, Director of Our Place, will share ways churches can partner and volunteer in community ministry.
Spring Mission Focus
We will be collecting baby items for the First Choice (AIM) Baby Shower on March 23 at Eubank Baptist Church (7:00 PM).
Current Needs Include:
Diapers and Pull-Ups (Size 4 and up)
Baby wipes
Boy clothing (0–12 months) (no onesies please)
Towels and washcloths
Baby care items
Gift cards
This is a wonderful ministry opportunity to support families in our community.
Pray for Our Churches Without Pastors
McKinney
New Enterprise
Floyd Switch
Hopeful
Bethany
Good Hope
Eubank
Bluegrass Senior Living Ministry
Services at 2:00 PM
March
March 1 — Canaan Baptist Church
March 8 — Malvin Hill Baptist Church
March 15 — First Baptist Church Burnside
March 22 — Pleasant View Baptist Church
April
April 5 — Easter Sunday
April 12 — Living Hope Baptist Church
April 19 — Immanuel Baptist Church
April 26 — Okalona Baptist Church
If you cannot fulfill your scheduled service, please call 606-679-4578 so residents are not left waiting.
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
March
March 9–10 — REACH Evangelism & Mission Conference
Westport Road Baptist Church • Louisville, KYMarch 10 — Executive Board Meeting
Rock Lick Baptist Church
Meal: 6:00 PM • Meeting: 6:30 PM (Time Change)
April
April 3 — Good Friday
April 5 — Easter Sunday
April 15 — Personal Evangelism Emphasis Sunday
April 25 — Disaster Relief / Chaplaincy Training
Henderson, KY
May
May 3 — SBC Seminary Sunday
May 7 — National Day of Prayer
May 12 — Executive Board Meeting
Community Baptist Church
Meal: 6:00 PM • Meeting: 6:30 PM (Time Change)May 17 — Children’s Ministry Sunday
May 25 — Memorial Day (LCBA Office Closed)
May 31 — Disaster Relief Sunday
Children’s Ministry Training
Saturday, March 28
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Doors Open: 8:30 AM
A FREE training and networking opportunity for paid and volunteer children’s ministry leaders.
Location:
First Baptist Church Somerset
128 N. Main Street
Somerset, KY 42501
