MCBA NEWS

Congratulations to Michael & Sheryl Nelson, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church

in Osceola on the birth of their son, Nathan Michael, who was born

December 31, 2011.

He weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19" long.

PASTOR/STAFF CHANGES

Bro. Bob McManus is the new pastor of Yarbro Baptist in Yarbro. Bro. Bob and his wife Barbara come to us from Lockesburg, AR. Please join us in welcoming them into our MCBA family.

Bro. Gary Bryant is the new pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in the Half Moon community of Blytheville. Bro. Gary moved here from Forrest City and will be working for the AR Dept. of Corrections in Luxora. Please join us as we welcome them to MCBA.

Bro. John Fulper is the new pastor of Armorel BC starting

December 18, 2011. Welcome Bro. John and family to the

MCBA family.

Bro. Allen Glass is the new pastor of New Providence Baptist Church at Buckeye. Please join us in welcoming Bro. Allen and his wife Nikki to our association. Bro. Allen and Nikki have also recently gotten the wonderful news that they will become brand new parents this year...CONGRATULATIONS to both of you!

Bro. Andy Andros is the new Pastor of Westside Baptist in Manila. Bro. Andy has been on our Supply list for some time so he is no stranger to most of you. Join us in welcoming him!

If you would like to receive your Baptist Builder by email please call or email me at mcba1104@sbcglobal.net

Deaf Ministry

There are people in churches across Arkansas who stay at home each week because they are unable to hear the church services. Few churches have signers in their church.

Ruby Swanigan from right here in Arkansas is willing to come to your church to train interpreters in order to bring deaf people into your church.

If you would be interested in talking with Ms. Swanigan please contact her at 870-879-5900.

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