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Video from Haiti
Posted by Rick on January 20, 2010
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Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts
Posted by Rick on January 14, 2010
Dear ISBC Family,
As you know a devastating earthquake hit the island nation of Haiti. Efforts are currently underway by the Baptist Disaster Relief to supply assistance and needed supplies to the local populace. I have been asked by Dr. Anthony Jordan, the Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma to provide church members information in order to make a donation to this effort. You can mail your checks directly to them at:
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief – Haiti Earthquake Relief
Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma
3800 N. May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
You can also donate online at https://www.bgco.org/donate/
For your convenience, I have compiled a list of trustworthy charities that will honorably use your donation for God’s glory. You can access that list by clicking this link: http://www.rickboyne.com/2010/01/haiti-earthquake-relief-options.html
Be on your guard for scam artists who may contact you via email saying they are a victim of the earthquake or that they have family there, or they are with a charity. Only give money to those whom you know and trust.
Blessings on you as you share God’s merciful bounty,
Rick Boyne
Pastor
SDG
Posted in Love, Missions, News, Offering | Tagged: Disaster Relief, Earthquake Relief, Haiti Earthquake, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief | Leave a Comment »
Mission Quote of the Week
Posted by Rick on December 28, 2009
“Don’t fail to do something just because you can’t do everything.” – Bill Pierce
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Bits & Bytes
Posted by Rick on December 7, 2009
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s message, “Silent Night, Holy Night” based on 2 Corinthians 8:9 for the second Sunday of Advent:
- It was a huge sacrifice for Jesus to come to Earth.
- It was a sacrifice for all who would believe.
- It was a willing sacrifice.
- We should bow before Jesus as Lord now willingly, before we will be forced to after we die.
You can listen to the sermon here or by clicking on the audio player below:
You can also listen to Sunday evening’s message, “Who’s Missing? Whose Mission?” based on Romans 10:13-15 which is the theme for the 2009 IMB Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, here or by clicking on the audio player below:
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2009 Lottie Moon Goal Announced
Posted by Rick on December 2, 2009
The 2009 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Goal has been announced by the International Mission Board. The 2009 goal is $175,000,000.00.
100% of this offering goes to support missions efforts overseas. It makes up approximately 40% of the annual IMB operating budget.
Immanuel Southern Baptist Church’s 2009 Lottie Moon Offering Goal is $1500.00. We will collect the offering through the month of December and send it to the International Mission Board.
Pray about the amount you give; it is extremely important to our mission efforts.
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Missions Giving During Econcomic Crisis
Posted by Rick on October 1, 2009
During the Great Depression, George Beverly Shea was offered a career in popular music. But an inner voice whispered a greater purpose. The answer came in a poem Shea later set to music, I’d Rather Have Jesus. As we face one of the most difficult economic challenges since the Depression, this hymn reminds us that choosing Christ “rather … than silver or gold” is the most reliable investment advice we will ever find. As markets fluctuate, Christ is a solid rock.
Another line sings of favoring “His dear cause” over worldliness. Just as Shea has stayed faithful to glorify God in song around the globe, Southern Baptists have long been faithful to give time and money to help accomplish the worldwide missionary task.
Economic uncertainty affects your families and your church. It also affects every missionary family on the field. Their work cannot go forward without your continued sacrificial giving.
May God bless you in your ever-faithful obedience to our Great Commission task.
Jerry Rankin, president
International Mission Board
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Short Term Mission Trip Opportunity
Posted by Rick on September 15, 2009
We received the following notice from the Muskogee Baptist Association:
Cameron, LA Mission Trip
A trip is being planned to Cameron, La., October 11-17, 2009, for the purpose of assisting First Baptist Church with the completion of their sanctuary which was destroyed first by hurricane Rita, then a second time by hurricane Ike. We will be doing some taping & mudding, trim work, painting, & hanging suspended ceilings. Anyone who would like to go may contact Duane Curtis, 918 617-1235, or the MBA office, 918 683-2875. Transportation is being arranged, and cost is $100.00/person.
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Who is Edna McMillan?
Posted by Rick on September 1, 2009
This biography was taken directly from the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma‘s website:
The Oklahoma State Missions Offering is named in honor of Edna McMillan, a woman who led the passionate cause of reaching Oklahomans with the Gospel.
Edna learned early in life how to serve others as she grew up in Attala, Mississippi in the late 1800s. Her parents were a great influence as she learned how to pray from her father and how to serve others from her mother.
After graduating with honors from the Huntsville Female College in Alabama in 1890, she married a young Baptist man, George McMillan. She respected his quest for Godly character and was inspired when she first met him during a church service where he pledged a generous amount to a special missions offering.
Both of the McMillans became faithful stewards of their time and their resources. George served in church and worked in the oil business. they settled in Muskogee in 1902 and spent most of their lives in Bristow. Edna held numerous roles in the church and worked diligently and tirelessly for Oklahoma Woman’s Missionary Union. She held many positions in WMU and served as state WMU president for 11 years from 1927 to 1938.
Edna was an effective communicator and consistently challenged Oklahoma Baptists to give generously to state missions. In 1932, she said, “A rich man is one who has enough for himself and enough left over to help others. Though he be possessed of millions, a man is poor, who has only enough for himself.”
The state WMU Board in 1939 met in Muskogee where Edna was surprised to hear the recommendation and later unanimous vote to name the State Missions Offering in her honor. Through her many travels and days away from home to champion the mission cause, Edna never accepted a penny for her expenses.
God gave Edna McMillan the understanding that there is no better time to reach the lost than today. She understood that Now Is the Time to reach Oklahomans with the Gospel. Will you continue in her legacy?
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Edna McMillan Offering Begins – Church Goal $500
Posted by Rick on September 1, 2009
September is the month that we participate in the Edna McMillan State Missions Offering for Oklahoma. Our church goal is $500; the statewide goal is $1,150,000.00
100% of the money given will be used to fund mission projects right here in Oklahoma.
How much can you give?
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Mission Quote of the Week
Posted by Rick on August 2, 2009
“The opposite of ‘mission’ is ‘self’.” – Dr. Ed Stetzer
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