On June
5, 2005,
Pastor Shadrach H. Jung and his wife, Jai Suk held
the 1st Korean Baptist worship service in the
region. 4 attended that first service. The Jungs have
worked diligently since that time to developing a
core group to begin a strong church.
Baptist groups in the area have given liberally to help make this work possible. Groups include: Elmore, Montgomery and Autauga Baptist Associations; Beulah Baptist Church (who furnishes a house for the Jungs); Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions; FBC of Prattville and Montgomery.
The numbers of Koreans in the River Region have increased since Hyundai built the automobile plant in Montgomery. It has been projected that there are up to 3000 Koreans in a 50-75 mile radius of Montgomery.The congregation meets at 52 Adams Ave, Mtgy. Worship service has increased from 4 persons that 1st Sunday to 18 persons. The Jungs are praying, visiting and worshiping and the Lord is blessing!.
The congregation's schedule is: prayer meeting (4:30 AM. Mon-Sat), prayer meeting on Wed and Fri evenings; worship services Sun ( 11:00 AM + 7:00 PM); and Bible study in Prattville and in one factory.
Pray for Pastor and Mrs. Jung that their labor will continue to be effective as they seek to grow the Korean congregation in the River Region.
Rev. Harold Hancock,
Minister of Missions/Broadcast Ministries
FBC Montgomery
Coming in JanuaryMinister's Conference
Monday January 9th - 10:30 AM
Dr Bobby DuBois will give an overview
of '06 Doctrinal Study: "Fear No Evil"
"Do You Believe in Security for the Believers?"
Church Security Workshop
Building - Nursery - Vehicles
January 17th - 10 AM
Baptist Building, Montgomery
Chistmas
is
for
Children
(Luke Jackson Teater)
(Ethan James Teater)
Remember the song? It seemed to say that only children can truly enjoy the Christmas season. In a sense that may be true - we must become as little children to truly experience the full impact of the season.
In another sense - Christmas is for children - the children of God. It is only as we know not just the story of Jesus birth - but as we know the Jesus who was born as our personal Savior and Lord.
We are disturbed and angered at attempts to remove "Christ" from Christmas. However, it is even more disturbing that millions around us "celebrate Christmas" but do not know the Son of God who came into the world that night - to save us!
What a challenge and opportunity for believers and churches to use this season to tell the story of Jesus. What a blessing to worship, minister and share the Good News of Jesus at His birthday celebration.I pray for you, your family and your church as you faithfully celebrate the coming of Messiah.
Betty and I pray God's blessings on each of you this Christmas! It is a joy to serve the Lord with you.
bro jim
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EBA Mission Trip to Guatemala
May 6-13
DEADLINE EXTENDED
- December 15, 2005 -
Call Jim (567-7321) for more info
Hispanic Ministry
"The fields are white and the harvest is great!"
This tells us of the need we have for workers in the Kingdom. The Hispanics are coming to us with the need for salvation and social needs. This is a wonderful challenge for the Baptists in Alabama.
Our two missions (La Mision in Wetumpka and Riverside in Tallassee) are striving to grow. Hispanics face several difficulties: 1) Change to a new environment where you are a stranger; 2) Language/communication barriers; 3) Religion and cultural differences and 4) Financial stresses.
Obviously we need your prayers and concern - so we may grow to our maximum potential. We are open for any advice or program/method suggestions for accomplishing our goal.A revival is planned for next year which will include the areas of Wetumpka and Tallassee as well as Montgomery, Autauga and Chilton counties.
May the Lord bless you all while we labor together in His Kingdom.
Alex Pájaro, your Hispanic Missionary
News from EBA churches - - -FBC Tallassee - will begin a 2nd SS 1/8/06.
Mitts Chapel - Glenn Goggans has been called as Interim Pastor. Christmas musical drama, "An Unexpected Christmas" 12/11 - 6:00 PM.
New Hope - '92 Yellow Bird bus for sale, contact Chet (799-8078) or Bill (657-8332).
Pleasant Hill - Christmas musical/drama & meal 12/18, 6:30 PM. 12/25 service at 10 AM.
Rushenville - Prepared 53 Samaritan's Purse boxes.
Seman - Steve Arnberg has been called as pastor.
Shoal Creek - Chris Baker is leaving to become DOM in Clarke Baptist Association.