08/24/23 - Screven Baptist Association News
Screven Baptist Association News 08/24/23
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Screven Baptist Association
P.O. BOX 1563
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29484
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843-871-2410
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BAPTIST RESPONSE TO HAWAII FIRES
Churches and Baptist Disaster Relief in Hawaii are ramping up their aid efforts to the people of Maui in the wake of the devastating fires there last week.
Maui churches are distributing essential supplies and providing spiritual care. One church is serving as a shelter for displaced residents. Two churches have arranged for flatbed trucks to take supplies from other parts of Maui to the Lahaina side and distribute them.
Relief Efforts
John and Gay Williams, co-directors of Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention Disaster Relief, are coordinating Baptist DR relief efforts. Among their tasks:
Partnering with Maui Southern Baptist churches as they minister in their communities.
Fulfilling the request by Maui County officials for Hawaii Pacific DR to support the effort to house first responders and essential workers.
Assisting Maui County with survivor intake and providing other administrative assistance.
Arranging for housing Disaster Relief volunteers who will come to Maui from other parts of Hawaii and from mainland states to assist in the relief efforts. The arrangements include shipping a DR shower unit from Oahu to Maui to be used at the housing site.
“The good news is our HPBC Disaster Relief ministry has a strong core of trained volunteers and great equipment,” the Williamses said.
How to Help
John and Gay have asked that individuals and churches refrain from collecting items to send to Maui unless it has been requested by Maui County officials. The area has already been overwhelmed by item donations, and currently many of the survivors have no way to receive or store donated items.
South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief will send a financial donation to assist our brothers and sisters of Hawaii Pacific Baptist Disaster Relief in the fire response. Financial donations to Disaster Relief efforts can be made using the button below. Instructions are given for donating online or by check.
“The most helpful thing Baptists can do right now is to pray,” say the Williamses in Hawaii. “Pray, pray, pray.” Here is a Prayer Guide that will be updated as the disaster response develops.
DONATE TO DISASTER RELIEF
THANK YOU TO THOSE THAT GAVE TO THIS MIMISTRY!
WE MET THE GOAL OF 1000 PAIR!
OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD,
AND THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING TO HIS CALL!
Alaska Mission Trip Update Video
For all Pastors!
Iron Sharpening Iron!
A time to encourage one another and discuss pressing issues in your ministry
Clusters Suspended for AUGUST
Church Office Ministry Assistants
Lunch and Learn
For all Church Office Staff, paid and volunteer
At the Screven office (except the State Meeting)
at 11:30 am, bring your own lunch
Resuming in August due to mission trips
September 19
October 17
November – none
December 19-Christmas Party-lunch provided
You may contact Susan for more information 843-870-4550
Screven Men’s Ministry Meetings for 2023
At 7:00 pm
We would like to encourage the men to participate in the collection of items needed for the Kentucky Backpack Ministry. Listed by each month are the items we will collect.
LIST HAS BEEN UPDATED due to deadline
PLEASE SHARE!
Aug 21 - Wassamassaw - Crayons/Colored Pencils, shampoo, toothpaste
September 18 - Salem - Canned Fruit (Metal cans only) PopTarts (Box of 6)
October 16 - Berkeley - Beef Jerky/Beef Sticks/Beef &Cheese Sticks
November 20 - no collection
We would love to have any of these early! Please call 843-870-4550 for drop off
The goal is to fill 1000 Backpacks!
You may Contact the Men’s Ministry Director, Stanley Bruce at
843-291-4320 or sdbruce@hotmail.com for more information.
Christmas Backpacks
Due in the Screven office by Wednesday, November 1
2023 Prison Packet List
Due Date to Screven is Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Pastors Wives Luncheon
Monday, September 18, 2023
12:00 noon
at the Screven Office
1851 Dawson Branch Road
Summerville, SC 29483
RSVP: Wendy Richardson 803-543-5668
New and Fresh Ideas coming for the Association in 2024
Get ready for some great changes!
School Partnership Leaders,
We are excited to announce registration for the fall Heart4Schools training, INVEST in Tomorrow, is now open! We will be hosting four Heart4Schools regional conferences. Click below to learn more and register.
Choose the one nearest you and invite a few key leaders from your church to join you. We would also love for you to invite pastors in your community who may be interested in beginning a church/school partnership.
Our churches have exciting opportunities to invest in students, teachers, staff, and administrators during the 2023-2024 school year. Whether you are new to school partnerships or a seasoned partnership leader looking for fresh ideas, our Heart4Schools regional conferences will be a great encouragement as you plan for the new school year.
Register by July 21st to receive the Early Registration Discount.
We hope to see you there!
