The Gulf Coast Informer
G ulf C oast Baptist Institute
2410 Alice D rive
H attiesburg, MS 39402
A Ministry of Unity Baptist Church
Non Profit Organization
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Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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II Timothy 2:2
And the things that thou hast heard of me among
many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men,
who shall be able to teach others also.
Gulf Coast Baptist Institute
Established 1965
The
Gulf Coast
INFORMER
Articles that appear in The Gulf Coast Informer are not to be taken as endorsements or
recommendations by Gulf Coast Baptist Institute or Unity Baptist Church, unless stated as such.
March 2015
Editor: Dr. Bruce A. Morris, Sr.
President: Gulf Coast Baptist Institute
Pastor: Unity Baptist Church
Scriptures for the Month
Psalm 103:1-2
Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within
me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my
soul, and forget not all His benefits:
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THE INEFFACEABLE (Impossible to wipe out or erase) RECORD
John 19:22b
“What I have written I have written.”
I. We write our own records
A. Our life’s history is recorded in our own handwriting.
B. Our truest obituaries are written by us before we die.
II. What we write remains unchanged.
A. It can not be effaced.
B. A spoken word is never recalled.
C. A deed is never undone.
III. We are judged by what we write.
A. No other record is consulted.
B. Our own record testifies for or against us.
Summation: The process is fair. It makes us our own jury.
Trustees receiving Certificates
INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT
Ray Meigs was born in Texarkana, AR. He accepted Christ as Savior at Bogg Springs Youth Encampment as a young teen and was baptized by the authority of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in
Texarkana.
He graduated in 1974 from Arkansas High School and attended the Missionary Baptist Seminary
in Little Rock, AR. While there he earned an Associate of Church Music Education degree and served as
the Minister of Music of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church.
In 1980 he earned a Bachelor of Theology degree from the Landmark Missionary Baptist Institute
in Mauldin, SC and pastored churches and missions in North and South Carolina. Bro. Meigs served as Minister of Music and Youth at the
Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Panama City, FL from 1989-1993.
From 1993-1996 he served as Discovery Editor of the Baptist Sunday School Committee. He has served on the faculty of the
Landmark Missionary Baptist Institute, Mauldin, SC; West Florida Baptist Institute, Pensacola, FL and the Gulf Coast Baptist Institute,
Hattiesburg, MS. At GCBI Bro. Meigs serves as the English Instructor and heads the English Department.
Bro. Meigs served as Clerk of the Tri-State Association (NC, SC, GA) for 6 years and Moderator of the Trinity Missionary Baptist Association (LA). He now is the Moderator of the Louisiana State Association of Regular Missionary Baptist Churches.
From 1999-present he has been elected to serve on the Baptist Sunday School Committee of the American Baptist Association. He served 7 years as Associate Pastor of the Emmanuel
Missionary Baptist Church, Bogalusa, LA and now is the Missionary/Manager of Glenwood Baptist Youth Camp, Folsom, LA where he has served for 11 years.
Bro. Meigs is married to the former Karen Mikell. They have three children, a daughter,
Sarah Mattingly, and twin sons, Matthew and Michael.
Instructors receiving Plaques
Pastor Bill Creith and precious wife, Rosemary, receiving plaque on behalf of Pearl Acres
Baptist Church in Slidell, Louisiana honoring them for
21 years of service in hosting the annual GCBI Rally.
Pianist receiving Plaque
Librarian receiving Plaque
Bro. Jarrod Dawes thanking our speakers Dr.
Stephen M. Sance and Bro. Dwayne Simmons
THE COOKS
Christian took all the pics except this one.
Then it got quiet! Just solo cup and ice sounds.
There were between 85-90 people attending the
2015 GCBI School Rally this year!
Fried Catfish + Smoked Pork + Trimmings = YUM
Financial Report for February 2015
GENERAL FUND
OLD BALANCE
956.97
Receipts
Offerings
Books/Tuition
Refunds
Reimbursements
4,747.07
54.50
79.95
709.01
Total Receipts
Total Disbursements
6,547.00
6,367.27
NEW BALANCE
$179.73
OFFERINGS DETAILED
Alabama
Baumhauer Rd, Theodore
Bethany, Verbena
Magnolia Springs, Theodore
New Home, Wetumpka
Schillinger Road, Mobile
Skyline, Madison
Tim and Rita Apt, Athens
Zion MBC, Winfield
Arkansas
Promise Land, Hamburg
Georgia
Landmark, Moultrie
Tifton, Tifton (2mths)
Louisiana
Emmanuel, Bogalusa
First Landmark, Varnado
Landmark, Amite
Lawrence, Loranger
New Harmony, Baton Rouge
(2 mths)
Pettitt Memorial, Bogalusa
Union Heritage, Bogalusa
Mississippi
Antioch, Pearl
Celebration, Grenada
Ebenezer, Wiggins
($60.00 Pantry)
Emmanuel, Wiggins
(2mths)
Hatley, Amory
Laverne Loveless, Hattiesburg
Midway, Benton
New Fellowship, Seminary
Oak Grove, Hattiesburg
Trinity, Seminary
Unity, Hattiesburg
Victory, Madison
Texas
Joseph Looney, Dekalb
Timpson, Timpson
Total Offerings
50.00
60.00
400.00
150.00
100.00
96.00
100.00
82.00
200.00
50.00
50.00
350.00
100.00
394.61
33.78
50.00
80.00
120.00
300.00
32.00
260.00
383.15
200.00
50.00
75.00
134.00
31.53
100.00
350.00
125.00
140.00
100.00
$4,747.07
Thank you for your faithful support of Gulf
Coast Baptist Institute. Together we are
“holding forth the word of life”
Philippians 2:16
LONE OAK BAPTIST CHURCH
PLANT CITY, FLORIDA
SEEKING YOUTH DIRECTOR
Lone Oak Missionary Baptist Church in Plant City, Florida is currently
seeking a Youth Director. Candidates for this critical position must be Baptist
and in full agreement with the church's doctrinal statement
(Loneoakbaptistchurch.org).
Youth leadership experience is preferred, but is not required. The candidate must be married and have a genuine love for the Lord, His Church and
people of all ages especially young people.
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their resume and
brief statement outlining their thoughts about Youth Ministry as well as a 90 day
plan of events and/or programs that they would like to implement.
Please submit your
information via email
to:[email protected] or by mail to Lone Oak Baptist Church,
3505 Lone Oak Road, Plant City, Florida 33567
In Christ's Love, Bro. Kerry - Pastor
Colossians 3:23
CHURCH TO CELEBRATE
25TH ANNIVERSARY
Pastor Mike Maxwell and members invite you to join them in celebration of their 25th anniversary of Hillcrest BC on April 17-19, 2015.
Address is Hillcrest BC, 6069 Woodstock Rd.,
Acworth, GA 30102
STUDENT RELIEF FUND
Beginning Balance……………………………..………………………………...197.98
Chapel 2/3/2015………….…………………..……..…………………....…………26.00
Chapel 2/102015……………………………………………………..……………..13.00
Chapel 2/17/2015……………………………………………………………………15.00
Chapel 2/24/2015………………………………………………….………………..14.00
New Balance…………………………………………………………………….….265.98
THANK YOU!
WHO’S PREACHING CHAPEL
March 24……………………………………………………………….....Johnny Magee
March 31…………………………………………………………………...Greg Waldrop
April 7……………………………………………………………...Dr. George F. Moore
April 15…………………………………………………………………………Ray Meigs
April 21………………………………………………………………...……..Steve Miller
April 28…………………………………………………...…….Dr. Bruce A. Morris, Sr.
May 4………………………………………………………………………….GCBI Finals
May 5…………………………………………...Annual Scrambles Golf Tournament
May 8…………………………………………………………………...GCBI Graduation
PANTRY OFFERINGS
February
Monetary
Phyliss Sharp, Wiggins, MS……………..…………..…………$50.00
Hillside, Knoxville, TN…….….…....................….….....……....$50.00
Ebenezer BC, Wiggins, MS…………………………...…..…….$60.00
Liberty Ladies Auxiliary, Collins, MS……………………...….$50.00
Groceries and Clothing
Mr. & Mrs. Faulkner (Baumhauer Road)…………….Theodore, AL
THANK YOU !
UPCOMING EVENTS
2015 HomeBuilders Retreat
CHURCHES SEEKING
PASTORS
GRACE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
TOCOMA, WASHINGTON
Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Tacoma, WA is looking for a
new pastor! Our pastor of 27 years has stepped down and the congregation
is praying and searching for the man God has for us. Grace is a congregation
of 68 members who are devoted to serving Christ and furthering his ministry in
our area.
We have a great youth program in place, and have developed a contemporary worship team over the past year. With a number of leaders and
workers in the church committed to serving faithfully, what we really need is a
leader with a vision for a scripturally strong church, but also a church which
is relevant in today's world.
If you think you're that person, or you know someone who may be,
we encourage you to pray and seek God's guidance. Also, reach out and
contact us. We would love to talk to you about our church, and how we may
work together to grow God's Kingdom up here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
You can reach us by email at [email protected]. or by
The dates for this year are April 17-18, 2015. We are going
back to Central Hills (west of Kosiusko, MS). Our cost will be $45 phone or text at 253.224.7283
per lady. This will include a night's lodging plus 3 meals. I will need Thanks, Anthony and JoAnn Bradley
April 30 - May2
How about some time away to relax, refresh, and strengthen your
relationships with God and family? The HomeBuilders Retreat is designed to
do just that for couples and singles in a beautiful setting with fellowship,
Biblical teaching, and time away. The conference's team of well qualified Christian speakers and musicians are prayerfully waiting to share God's
message with you. Come renew your relationship with the Lord, your mate,
future mate, or friends while learning practical application of Biblical principles
to every-day family life.
Where? Camp Baldwin, 8749 Baptist Camp Road, Elberta, AL 72223
Contact:HomeBuilders Ministry [email protected]
(318) 397-2558
MAGNOLIA STATE
LADIES RETREAT
pre-registration by March 20th.
2015 Theme: "Drawing from the Well" Isaiah 12:2-3, (also
SALT VALLEY LANDMARK
the woman at the well in John 4:10). The Program will be presented
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
by the ladies from Traceland at Verona.
Salt Valley LMBC, Clearfield, Utah (Ogden area) would like to anYou may contact me at 662-728-3023 or at pumpkinlonounce that we are seeking a pastor following the resignation of Bro. Gary
[email protected]. Nelda Lamb
McFarlin. Bro. Gary has served us since 2007. We are sure many know of
MAGNOLIA STATE MEN’S RETREAT
When: March 20&21, 2015
Where: Central Hills Baptist Retreat
Who: All men who want to grow in their relationship with God.
Cost: $50 This includes 3 meals and overnight lodging and recreation.
Speaker: Dr. Eric Spann, LSU Grad, Medical Practice, Flatwoods BC, Mt. View, AR.
Theme: “Fit for the Master’s Use” Maximizing your longevity and utility as a tool . . . .
What to Bring: Bedding, casual clothes, recreation clothes. Snacks and drinks provided.
Contact: Retreat Director, Roger Taylor 601.942.1343 or [email protected]
AVAILABLE TO PREACH
Wayne Roan……………………….……………………...……...….…....662-571-3223
Jim Philamlee….…….………….…......….….…………………….….....662-312-7575
Darryl Touchstone………………….….…….………………………..….601-723-9789
Carrol Lewallen………….……….…….....……………………….…..….228-217-3752
Lee Shope……………………………....….……………………...……….662-312-8706
Greg Waldrop…….………………...….…..…………………….………..769-798-5101
Carlos Hurd…………………………….…...………………………….….985-809-3540
Wes Covington…………………..………...………………………..…….769-798-8581
Jacob Corban……………………………………………………………...601-402-1362
You may also contact the office at 601-268-1744
the sudden passing of his wife, Linda in July and resultant financial issues,
including unfortunately, his being laid off from his secular work in early
December. We are healing from this loss and are honoring his request to
seek new leadership.
We are a loving, albeit small church with a solid base who desire the
work to progress. Unfortunately, we cannot offer more that a small weekly
stipend until we grow. Job prospects are good as Utah has a good economy and housing seems reasonable.
We expect the candidate to be solidly in agreement with the doctrinal statement of the American Baptist Association. Pastor and family
should know that while associational (Rocky Mtn. MB Assn./ABA), we are
a considerable distance from the nearest Sister work. This presents some
fellowship challenges but even with Mormonism being the largest influence
in the area, Utah in our opinion is no harder than other areas “out West.”
Bro. McFarlin is serving us in an interim basis and is the contact for
prospects. He can answer any questions you might have. Please call and /
or send a (can be emailed) resume/statement and when possible, a recorded message.
160 E. 1700 s. (Antelope Dr) Mail: POB 160153, Clearfield, UT.
84016, 801-698-1537 (Message), 385-626-2022 (Interim pastor),
[email protected].