As we enter the Thanksgiving season, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome you have given to Sandra and me. We are truly enjoying this new role and season of our lives, and we look forward to many years of serving alongside the churches of the Ogeechee River Baptist Association.
As you plan your schedule for the rest of 2024 and start looking ahead to 2025, take a moment to check out the upcoming fellowship and ministry opportunities within the association:
Love Your Neighbor Day
Saturday, November 9, 8 AM
There are over 100 clean-up and recovery projects across our association still in need of support after Hurricane Helene. At 8 AM on November 9, we will meet at Southbridge Community Church in Statesboro, where projects will be assigned to teams. From there, we’ll spread out across the community to love and serve our neighbors. Most of these projects involve debris removal, tree and limb cutting, and similar tasks, so please bring any necessary tools for this type of work. Whether your team can serve for two hours, four hours, or longer, we look forward to seeing you on November 9. To register your team or for more information, give me a call.
Georgia Baptist Convention
November 10–12
Hosted by First Baptist Statesboro. For a complete schedule, visit www.gabaptist.org. There will also be several ministry opportunities during the convention. See page 2 for times and contact information.
Pastors and Wives Christmas Banquet
Monday, December 2, 7 PM
Hosted by Trinity Baptist Church. More details will be shared soon about this special night of fellowship. Mark your calendar!
Third Thursday Minister Roundtables, starting January 2025
According to Lifeway Research, 64% of pastors feel a need to strengthen their relationships with other pastors, and many are open to guidance from those who have faced or are facing similar challenges. Our first Third Thursday Minister Roundtable will be on January 16 at 10 AM. This time is set aside for prayer, fellowship, and peer learning among the ministers of ORBA.
Wishing you and your family a joyful Thanksgiving season!
Blessings,
Jeff