A Note From Your AMS
Ecclesiastes 3:1–2 says:
“To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to harvest that which has been planted.”
This time of year is the season to plant. Spring is here, and farmers across our region are diligently working their fields. One major challenge they are facing this year, however, is the lack of rain. According to current statistics, Pulaski County is more than six inches behind in rainfall for the year. If God does not extend His grace to us, we may soon be facing an extreme drought.
I believe in the power of prayer. I also believe God’s people need to become serious about praying for rain. Many of us have never witnessed conditions this dry at this point in the year.
Because of this, I believe it is necessary to call upon all churches of the Lake Cumberland Baptist Association to unite in prayer for rain. I encourage our churches to set aside a special time of prayer on Wednesday evening, May 6, asking God to restore the 6.9 inches of rainfall we are currently behind for the year.
As we approach God’s throne in prayer, let us remember the words of 2 Chronicles 7:14:
“If my people, which are called by my name, will humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
Could it be that God is withholding rain because of our sin? If so, it is time for God’s people to humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and repent. Then He will forgive us and heal our land.
May God have mercy on us and send both the rain that nourishes the earth and the spiritual showers that nourish our souls.
By His Grace,
Bro. Tommy
WMU Corner
Roetta Vaught — Associational WMU Director
Cell: (606) 875-0515
Home: (606) 678-2836
Email: roettavaught@yahoo.com
“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain…”
— John 15:16–17
As I was looking over our Mosaic for May, there was a statement that truly spoke to me:
“Pray for a Willingness to Be Redirected.”
So many times when we pray, we tell God what we want Him to do instead of asking Him to reveal His will to us. The hardest part is accepting His answer when it does not align with our plans.
As we look around at all of God’s beauty this spring, ask Him to help redirect you, expand your perspective, and give you understanding and acceptance of His will.
Upcoming WMU Events
May 5
Associational WMU Quarterly Meeting
Calvary Baptist Church • 6:00 PM
Melissa Nevels, Director of Our Place, will share opportunities to become involved with this wonderful non-profit organization and ways to minister within the community through volunteering and service.
July 12–17
Laurel Lake Church Camp
Open to youth in grades 3rd–12th. For more information, please contact Rita or Angie Robinson.
August 4
WMU Leadership Team Meeting
Calvary Baptist Church • 6:00 PM
Plans for the upcoming Women’s Conference will be finalized during this meeting.
September 26
Annual Women’s Conference
Immanuel Baptist Church • 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Guest Speaker: Sara Robinson
KBC Women’s Ministry & Transition Consultant
Theme: You Are Meant for the Mission
Scripture: John 15:16–17
If your church would like to host a table, please reach out as soon as possible.
Spring & Summer Mission Focus
Our Spring and Summer mission project will support scholarships for church camp.
If your WMU group would like to sponsor a child, the cost is $155 per camper.
When sending donations to the Associational Office, please designate them for camp scholarships. If you are sponsoring a specific child, please include their name as well.
This is a wonderful opportunity to focus on the giving aspect of WMU ministry and help teach the importance of generosity within your group.
Thank you for all you do.
Pray for Our Churches Without Pastors
- Pulaski Hopeful Campground
- McKinney
- Bethany
- Good Hope
- Eubank
Bluegrass Senior Living Services
Services begin at 2:00 PM
May
- 3rd — Neeley’s Creek Baptist Church
- 10th — Sunrise Baptist Church
- 17th — Mt. Union Baptist Church
- 24th — Quinton Baptist Church
- 31st — Cumberland Baptist Church
June
- 7th — Community Baptist Church
- 14th — Barnesburg Baptist Church
- 21st — Father’s Day
- 28th — High Street Baptist Church
If you are unable to fulfill your committed time, please call 606-679-4578 so residents are not left waiting. They truly look forward to these services.
Ministry Calendar & Upcoming Dates
May
- 3rd — SBC Seminary Sunday
- 7th — National Day of Prayer
- 12th — Executive Board Meeting
Community Baptist Church
Meal at 6:00 PM • Meeting at 6:30 PM
Please note the time change - 17th — Children’s Ministry Sunday
- 25th — Memorial Day
LCBA Office Closed - 31st — Disaster Relief Sunday
June
- 7–8 — WMU Mission Celebration
Orlando, FL - 9–10 — Southern Baptist Convention
Orlando, FL - 18–20 — Worship Leader Boot Camp
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
Pineville, KY - 19th — Juneteenth
- June 29 – July 3 — Kentucky Student Worship Camp
Boyce College, Louisville, KY
July
- 4th — Independence Day
- 5th — Religious Liberty Sunday
- July 12–17 — Laurel Lake Church Camp
- July 16–17 — Interim Pastor Training
KBC Building • Louisville, KY
Association Office Updates
2024–2025 Minute Books are now available for pick-up.
We also have several desks at the office that have been donated to the association and are available free to any church or individual interested.
For more information, please contact:
LCBA Office: 606-678-4465
Bro. Tommy: 606-278-0215
