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It’s time to elect your messengers to the 2009-2010 GTBA Quarterly Meetings!
These messengers will serve October 2009 through September 2010.
Each church shall be entitled to five (5) messengers and one (1) additional messenger for every one hundred (100) or fractional part thereof above the first one hundred (100) members, provided that no church shall have more than twelve (12) messengers. These messengers shall be authorized to conduct the business of the Association at all duly constituted meetings of the Association.
— GTBA Constitution, Article III - Membership, Section 3
Quarterly Meetings
January 19, 2010
Southside Baptist Church, Port Neches
April 20, 2010
Calvary Baptist Church, Nederland
August 17, 2010
Pine Forest Baptist Church, Vidor
Annual Meeting
October 17, 2010
First Baptist Church Bevil Oaks
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Fall Quarterly Meeting
(Annual Meeting)
Golden Triangle Baptist Association
October 18, 2009
5:30 P.M.
First Baptist Church, Nederland
BUSINESS:
Organizing the Meeting: Joe Worley, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Groves, and Moderator, asked that we make a motion to enter into business. Motion carried by the raising of the right hand.
Welcome and Prayer: Dr. David Higgs, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Nederland.
Joe Worley made a motion to adopt the 2010 Calendar. The motion carried with none opposed.
Nominating Committee: Larry Perkins brought the recommendation of the Committee in the place of Pam Nugent, chairman, who was not present.
̃ We make a motion to accept the proposed Nominating Committee Report. The motion carried.
Finance Committee: Raymond McHenry, Pastor, Westgate Memorial Baptist Church and Finance Chairman, gave the Financial Report with the help of Larry Perkins. It was stated that the Finances were $26,000 in the black for the year.
̃ He presented the 2010 Proposed Budget for vote. He complimented the staff on their management of funds to keep us in the black, even though we had come through two enormous hurricanes and now in a recession. He presented the proposed budget of $371,961 and recommended it to be approved.
̃ Joe Worley asked if there were any questions. There was no indication of questions. The Proposed Budget passed by all indicating “Amen”. There were none opposed.
Credentials Committee: Tony Shaw, Pastor of Amelia Baptist Church and chairman of the committee, made a recommendation to present the Church of I AM for full membership status in the Golden Triangle Baptist Association.
- The church has been in watch care status for the last year and has proved they are worthy partners of the Golden Triangle Baptist Association.
- Pastor Michael E. Cooper of the Church of I AM led us in prayer.
- By vote, everyone signified “Amen”. Motion carried. There was none opposed.
ETBE Camp Report: Dion Ainsworth informed us that the Finance Committee of the encampment is going to recommend to the trustees to borrow between $250 - $275 thousand for repairs and remodeling of the camp. They hope to make the repairs before the camp season next year. The committee believes they will have no problem paying back the loan. If there are any questions, you can contact the Association or one of the Trustees.
CLCI Committee: Danny Gilliam, pastor of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church and Chairman of the Community Transformation Strategic Initiative, presented the names for nomination to the Board of Directors of Christian Life Crisis Intervention, Inc., for a term of January 2010 to December 2012.
- A vote was taken with all indicating “Amen”. There was none opposed. Motion carried.
Joe Worley, Moderator, asked if there was any unfinished business or New Business. There being no indication of any further business to conduct.
Joe Worley introduced our special guests:
- Steve Vernon from the BGCT shared a word about BGCT and Texas Hope.2010.
- Chris Enright from the SBTC shared a word about SBTC and how God is blessing.
Joe Worley, Moderator, called for a motion to adjourn the Business Session. Tony Shaw, Pastor, Amelia Baptist Church made the motion. Motion was seconded and carried by all signifying “Amen”. There was none opposed.
PROGRAM:
Moderator’s Vision: Bro. Joe Worley, Moderator and Pastor of First Baptist Groves, gave his vision for the Association and how he sees God working in and through the Golden Triangle Baptist Association.
Special Presentation: Charles Miller, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, presented a gift to Dion Ainsworth for 30 years of service to the Golden Triangle Baptist Association. He was presented a check and a beautiful “Jeremiah Chair” that had Jeremiah 29:11 stamped into the back of the chair. Charles asked Larry to come forward also and led prayer for both Dion and Larry for their positions of leadership and follow-ship from the Holy Spirit.
Media Presentation: A short media clip of what GTBA and our churches are involved in throughout the world was presented. The media presentation was made by Jason Jean of Westgate Memorial Baptist Church.
Mission Fair: Joe Worley as moderator asked the members present to visit the various tables that were set up, to see what is going on throughout our Association through our local churches.
A Time of Worship: led by Allen Cade, Music Minister of FBC, Nederland and a trio from First Baptist Nederland.
Guest Speaker: Terry Sharp from the International Mission Board
Roll Call of Volunteers: All planning to make trips this coming year were asked to come down front and then those who have made trips in the past were asked to join them. Then everyone else was asked to surround this group of people and a prayer was lifted up for Direction, Protection, Power, and Provision to all who have or will be going out to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The meeting was dismissed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharron Gatch, Clerk
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Quarterly Meeting of the Golden Triangle Baptist Church
January 18, 2010
Southside Baptist Church, Port Neches, TX
Moderator Joe Worley called the meeting to order. David Birdsong, Pastor of Southside Baptist Church, extended a welcome and opened in prayer focusing on the situation in Haiti.
T. J. Bordelon, Pastor of Cove Baptist Church, shared words of gratitude for the assistance that Cove Baptist Church received in rebuilding the church. They are not quite finished with all the work and will soon have a Celebration Service and everyone is welcomed to attend.
Joe Worley announced the Engage Conference being held February 17th at First Baptist Church, Groves. A flyer for the conference detailing the break-out sessions was enclosed in today’s hand-outs. He encouraged the churches to not only attend but also to invite one of the guest speakers to speak at their church on that Wednesday night.
Joe Worley then presented the minutes as enclosed in the hand-out and they were approved as written.
Raymond McHenry presented the financial report. He referred to page 6 of the hand-out where YTD Actual Total Revenues equaled $325,193.53; then on page 7, the YTD Actual Total Expenditures totaled $302,437.56. He brought attention to Account 8002 the Clearing Account were there is currently $45,136.23 which is the account where our excess money is stored. The Total Fund Principal and Excess Cash Received total $65,795.23.
The Finance Committee would like $25,000 to go to the Haiti endeavor splitting it 50-50 with the International Mission Board and Texas Baptist Men. A question was asked just clarifying that it would be split 50-50 between these two organizations. The recommendation passed unanimously. Raymond encouraged all present to go back to their churches and make sure they are aware of the support our association is giving for this need. He also encouraged any giving be done through the association so that we can look back at a later date and see exactly how much money the churches in the Golden Triangle Association gave towards the Haiti relief.
Raymond also drew attention to Page 11 of the hand-out showing the amount the individual churches gave, asking each church to evaluate where their church stood in its giving to the Association.
Larry Perkins brought the motion to elect Yvonne McBryde as clerk. Yvonne is replacing Sharron Gatch who retired in December. The motion was approved.
Scott McIntosh, Mission Committee Chairman, read a motion from that committee: “That the Golden Triangle Baptist Association receive the Cowboy Church of Hardin County, pastor Robert Smith, under Mission Status. It would receive $500 a month support for the first twelve months, $350 a month for months 13 through 24, then $200 a month for months 25 through 36 for a total of $12,600. Their primary sponsor is the First Baptist Church of Nederland. These are budgeted funds.”
Bro. Jim Salles questioned why we are moving into Hardin County since it is not a part of our Association. Larry Perkins responded that the sponsoring church is based in our association and there is a possibility that it would not stay in Hardin County. Also asked was how long the church had been meeting to which was answered 2 or 3 months. The recommendation passed with 1 dissenting vote.
Steve Dollar, representing the Property Reinvestment Task Force came forward to present 2 motions from that committee. He first explained how the committee came about in 2006 when the previous building was sold and a task force was formed to determine how to move forward. After meeting throughout the next year and surveying the pastors and staff, they made a motion to build a permanent facility in Beaumont. The process seem to move slow, they looked at several locations that had been offered as a donation to the association but nothing seemed right and of course 2 hurricanes interrupted the process. Now, Dawndale Baptist Church has offered the association up to 1 acre of land next to their church on Folsom on which to build a facility. (See Attached Motion)
The question was asked if this would allow sufficient space for parking as well. Steve answered yes. Initial plans had been discussed with an architect from the BGCT and the area would allow for a building of a minimum of 4,000 square feet and still allow for plenty of parking. Steve then briefly pointed out points 1-4 of the motion. Point number 2 states that GTBA will maintain the grounds of the entire property. Steve explained that during the course of this previous year their groundskeeper had a stroke and is unable to continue to do the necessary work. Point number 3 states that Dawndale Baptist Church will have the Right of First Refusal in the event that the association were to offer to sell the property and a say as to whom the property would be sold. The questions was then asked if the Golden Triangle Baptist Association would have any say in the event that Dawndale ceased to be a church and would try to sell or lease their property. Steve stated and then confirmed by Melvin Elkins, a member of Dawndale Baptist Church that in their by-laws is the stipulation that should the church ever cease to exist the property would revert back to the GTBA.
Melvin Elkins then commented on how the Lord has worked in the church to enable them to donate the property to the association.
Larry commented that we still have to petition the city council for a special use permit and that if that were to be denied we would not accept the gift of property.
The motion passed unanimously. Steve spoke in regards to the faith of that church and a round of applause was given on their behalf.
Motion #2 was then presented (see attachment), T. J. Bordelon seconded the motion. Question was asked if it was a local architect who would be hired. An architect has not yet been hired but there is a possibility that the BGCT would provide one at no fee and we would like to use whatever free resources are available. The concern about the builder was raised because a local builder would know what types of design are best for this area. It was noted that a local contractor is on the Construction Feasibility Team and would surely be knowledgeable of these issues. The motion passed.
Linda Sticker asked that we have a special prayer for the special use permit request that it would pass without any problems. Joe Worley led in prayer.
Joe called for New Business of which there was none.
Larry gave brief instructions regarding the surveys placed on the tables in the dinning area by Milford Minatrea. Joe Worley then read a leadership prayer and then dismissed the business meeting in prayer and we were then served lunch by Southside Baptist Church.
Respectfully Submitted,
Yvonne McBryde
Clerk
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