- Colorado Baptist Association is a fellowship - network of local Baptist churches cooperating, evangelizing, ministering, and seeking to make disciples starting in their local communities and unto the ends of the earth in fulfillment of Jesus Christ's Great Commission.
- Colorado Baptist Association exists to provide leadership, fellowship, training, and equipping resources in the areas of church growth, ministry, missions, pastoral leadership transitions, and positive church and leadership consulting for the benefit of its member churches and pastors.
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Welcome to CBA !
- New Student Minister Clayton Cook and wife Alexis at FBC Van Vleck
- New Pastor Dr. Gary Moats and wife Donna, at FBC Bay City.
- New Pastor Hunter Burcaw and his wife at FBC Eagle Lake.
> Welcome Alfa y Omega Iglesia Evangelica to their new church home and worship center at Rock Island, Tx. formerly known as John 3:16 Iglesia and Rock Island Mission Point. Pastor Simeon Garcia and congregation are settling into their new place of worship and ministry. They have lots of ideas for growing their church.
> Welcome to the Hispanic Compañerismo, Rios de Aguas Vivos Iglesia, Waelder, Tx. Pastor Prudencio Garcia. Gracias por abrir la iglesia a nuestro Compañerismo. Gracias por la celebración de adoración juntos.
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Revivals and Spiritual movements of God in CBA:
- FBC Sargent is experiencing a new influx of visitors in their worship service and growth in their children´s and youth ministry. Pray for the church, Pastor John Putch, and their local ministries to continue to grow. PTL !
- FBC Frelsburg, Pastor David Krieger reports that the church has increased its attendance by 4 times what it was before. New people are coming in and joining in their worship and fellowship. They have started monthly Men´s and Women´s Breakfasts, these are going well, and they had VBS for the first time in many years, this past summer. Pastor David has started a RV Resort Outreach as well, which is touching many lives.
- FBC Matagorda, Pastor David Gibbon reports that the Lord has blessed the church with recent baptisms and new church members. In fact, in ratio and by percentage figures to their previous church membership roll, God has grown the church by about a 400% increase recently. Praise the Lord and give all the glory to Christ Jesus.
- Primera Iglesia Bautista, Wharton, Pastor Roy Salazar reports tremendous growth both in numbers, fervor, and spiritually. God is adding new members and bringing in new visitors. Praise the Lord for what His Holy Spirit is doing among our Hispanic churches and Fellowship.
- FBC Ganado, Pastor David Segura reports tremendous spiritual growth and opportunities to sow the Gospel seed as God has opened up new fields for him, and church members to build relationships in the local community and school. The church is experiencing a movement of God recently.
- FBC Columbus, Pastor Victor Morrison reports that God is moving in a mighty way through the church´s worship and outreach ministries. They had a wonderful week of VBS. God is working overtime in the Columbus area and community. Lift up the church staff and members as they seek to minister to those responding to God´s call in their lives.
- Calvary, Bay City, Pastor Lane Par-Due reports that God is working and drawing more people from outside the church into their worship and ministries. Through sharing the Gospel in recent funerals and weddings, the church is experiencing a new found seeking from family members and friends as they hear the Gospel presentation through these events.
- Great Oaks Rehabilitation Ministry: Experienced an out pouring of the working of God's Holy Spirit as 9 persons made decisions trusting Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior and were then baptized in the facilities' swimming pool. It was a movement of God. Pray for them as they continue their journey of faith growing in Jesus Christ.
- Pecan Village True Vine Ministry in Wharton, Tx.: Pastor Ronnie Ford is recovering from his traffic accident, but pray for the apartment complex as it is suffering plumbing and electrical problems affecting the residents and the place of worship there. They will not be able to continue meeting there due to mold and mildew health risks. They are searching for meeting place options in the local area of Wharton. If you or your church are open to helping them find a place to worship or share a facility please contact Pastor Ronnie Ford at 979-310-9102.
- Cedar Lane Baptist Church continues to grow as they move forward through their interim pastoral transition, as they prayerfully seek their next pastor.
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Prayer requests: Your prayers have a powerful impact ! Keep on praying !
Prayer Focus for September:
- Pray for Pastor Russell Rose in the loss of his wife, Sharon, recently. Pray for him and the family as they mourn her loss. There will be a Celebration of her life and ministry on September 13th at 9:30 am at Caranchual Chapel, Schicke Point, Tx.
- Pray for Pastor Robert Garcia, and his wife Mary, who has suffered and blood clot and is currently at home recovering well and doing physical therapy. Continue to lift up Mary as she recovers her strength and movement. Pray for their daughters and family, including Lupe Gusman our CBA Book-keeper, and the rest of the family as they are grieving the sudden loss of their son and brother, Leroy. Pray for the family to experience the presence of the Holy Spirit and the peace of God in their hearts as they pass through this valley. Pray for their encouragement and healing.
- Continue to pray for the family and loved ones of Rick DuBroc, as they grieve and pass through the valley of his passing. Pray for them to have their hearts knit together and be encouraged by the Holy Spirit during this time.
- Pray for Pastor Luis Alvarado as he recovers and rehabs from recent knee surgery. Pray for healing and pain free movement to be restored. Pray for Alicia as she ministers to him during this time of recovery.
- Pray for Pastor Richard Crain, Memorial Baptist church in El Campo, as he recovers from a heart procedure. He is doing well. Continue to pray for his speedy recovery and healing, and his family and church as they minister to him during this time.
- Pray for Pastor Ronnie Ford, as his congregation has been told to find another place to worship and gather as the Apartment complex is off limits due to mold and mildew health risks. They are prayerfully seeking another facility or place to meet and worship. If you or your church is open to helping them find a place, please contact Pastor Ronnie Ford at 979-310-9102. Pray for his wife as she is suffering heart issues and problems. Pray for God's healing, provision, and a place to meet.
- Pray for Pastor Ramiro Jaime, as he recovers from a intestinal virus
- Pray for Pastor Roy Salazar as he is fighting an eye problem.
- Pray for Pastor Juan Aguilera as he also fights an eye issue.
- Pray for Patricia Ford, wife of pastor Ronnie Ford , as she awaits news from her doctors concerning heart issues.
- Pray for Pastor Terry Brune and his wife Belinda, as he has resigned from his associate pastor position at FBC Blessing. Pray for God to open up and guide them into His next chapter of ministry for them.
- Pray for Associate Pastor, FBC Palacios, James Collins as he faces medical issues and illness. Pray for faith and God's presence with him and his family as they go through these health battles. Pray for his doctors and specialists as they seek to minister to his health needs. Pray for strength and guidance from God.
- PTL ! Prayers answered! Pray for Associate Pastor and Children's minister, Steve and Stephanie Lyford, FBC El Campo, as their daughter, Amelia is in remission. She is doing well. Continue to pray for her medical specialists as they monitor Amelia's status.
- Pray for Pastor David Gibbons and his wife, as they serve at FBC Matagorda. Pray for their health issues and concerns as they minister and visit in Matagorda and seek to revitalize the church and its ministry in the local area. They have shared positive reports of how God is at work bringing new people into the church and growing their local children´s ministry. They are excited about the future of the church and the direction of new ministries.
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* Ministry Service Opportunities:
- Deliverance and Recovery from Addiction Outreach Ministry:
> Every Tuesday 6 pm. at College Heights, Wharton
- Free, and informal, Spiritual Support Group
- Contact: Barry Barnet 1-903-227-9019
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> Great Oaks, Rehab. Center Ministry in Egypt, Tx.
- Wednesdays: 1 pm.
- Contacts: Billy Mann: 979-244-6685;
and Jack Burt: 979-557-1750
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Church Ministry Open Positions: Opportunities for Service and Ministry:
> FBC Matagorda: Prayerfully seeking a Student Ministry Leader to oversee and direct their growing local children's and youth ministries. Part-time position with housing available, for more details and information contact Pastor David Gibbon at 1-432-212-3126.
> FBC Sheridan: Prayerfully seeking a Student Ministry Leader to oversee and direct their growing local children's and youth ministries. Part-time position and housing available, for more details and information contact Pastor Allen Tangler at 1-832-382-0062.
> Pastor-less churches: open pastoral positions receiving resumes: Cedar Lane Baptist Church, FBC Blessing, and FBC Louise. Send resumes to these churches' pastoral search teams.
> Supply preachers needed. Attend free SMART Training, and contact Barry Barnet, DOM at CBA. at 1-903-227-9019. Bi-lingual pastors and preachers needed as well.
- Cedar Lane Baptist Church is currently searching for a Youth Director to develop and lead out in planning and organizing youth discipleship and outreach activities for the church. If interested contact Allen Matthews at 979-943-2038.
- Glidden Baptist Church, Glidden, Tx.: Is prayerfully seeking a part-time Youth Director to oversee and lead out in youth discipleship and outreach for the church. If interested contact Pastor Joel Usher at 979-942-4985 or at 1-512-740-9478.
- Church Renovation Ministry Projects: ( Great for a Men´s Ministry Project ) Hands On , short term, church renovation projects, with lots of tools involved ! :
- Alpha and Omega Baptist Church, Rock Island, Tx. : Window AC Units are needed, painting, caulking of windows, some plumbing work. Contact Pastor Albert Cuellar at 1-361-482-9178 or at 1-361-482-9184.
- New Beginnings, Weimar, needs electrical installation, and plumbing in order to get up and going for services in new building. Contact Pastor Danny Henderson: 979-997-8137 or at 979-997-8139.
- Bi-lingual and Bi-vocational ministers and lay-leaders needed throughout CBA: Contact Barry Barnet
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Missions Opportunities:
-If your church is looking for a great way to pass on used folding chairs, tables, music equipment, Spanish Bible study materials, bicycles, refrigerators, AIR CONDITIONERS, heaters, pews, new backpacks, tents, ...etc... and for them to continue to be used of God in missions and ministry abroad contact Pastor Juan Aguilera at 361-972-5102 or at 979-240-9553, or Becky at 979-318-6294. Pastor Roy Salazar also carries supplies into Mexico in support for the Mission points and Baptist churches , he can be contacted at 1-806-401-7463.
-Pastor Juan Aguilera and his brother, pastor Benito Aguilera at Santa Fe Iglesia Bautista in Santa Fe, Houston area have been able to start up to 6 mission points in Mexico. They need your working and useful donations to equip these mission points in Mexico, some are in buildings and others are in the open air. Please Do NOT give non-working donations ! Contact Pastor Juan at 361-972-5102 or at 979-240-9553. They are willing to pick up and transport your donations to Mexico to equip these mission points for proclaiming the Gospel to unreached Hispanics. Thanks for your donations and support of international church planting and missions starting here in CBA !
-Pastor Roy Salazar at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Wharton, has a support ministry to pastors in Mexico. If you have church furniture, sound equipment, chairs, ...etc... to donate to these pastors and churches in Mexico call Pastor Roy at 1-806-401-7463.
