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Associational News

Evangelism Rallies:  Two evangelism rallies within our association remain for this year.  We encourage your congregation to attend one of these Sunday evening services.  Malcom Ellis, evangelist, will be the featured speaker at each of the rallies:  January 29 at Lake Fork, Alba, at 6:00 p.m.; and February 19 at First Baptist Church, Gilmer, at 6:00 p.m.

UUPG information sessions will be held one hour before each of the evangelism rallies.   The presentations will include video and handouts and information on upcoming missions events.  Call the association office for more information.

A Missions blog is now available to help those who are interested in praying about unengaged, unreached people groups.  The web address is www.hpbamissions.blogspot.com with new entries daily (at least that is the goal).

The Seminary Extension ministry of the association has been suspended indefinitely.  The associational council agreed that the classes were no longer needed due to the increase of on-line options for accredited ministry education.  Any leftover seminary extension funds will be used for short-term leadership training events.

CHURCH NEWS

Hillcrest Mt. Pleasant has now replaced its heating unit that went out.  They are no longer meeting in the church's fellowship hall while getting the unit replaced.  Anyone who would like to contribute to the cost of the new unit and installation may contact pastor Lloyd Bedsworth.

FBC Gilmer will hold a pre-teen/youth camp June 4-8 at Scottsville (east of Marshall) with pastor Blake Lander preaching and music by the band Preston.  Cost is $250 per person.  They will also have a children's camp July 26-28 at Timberline camp for $150 per camper.  Glen Little of Little Productions is the primary speaker.  Other churches are invited to participate.  Contact FBC Gilmer for further information or to register.