www.missionnortheast.org
Editor: Dr.
R. Peter Mason, Executive Director
Volume 1, Number 1
March,
2001
To the
CBMissionNortheast Family: Since so many of you
have entered the world of e-mail and the internet, I would like to
keep in touch with you more frequently and more economically through an e-mail
newsletter. I would like this newsletter to circulate among as many of our
interested friends as possible. Please forward this e-letter to
key leaders in your church family who would appreciate a contact
from CBMissionNortheast. I would especially like this information to be
passed along to mission leaders in your church.
Partnership in Ministry
Our focus in 2001 is on partnership in
ministry. That partnership is rooted in God’s Word and focused on His
mission for the Church. That partnership is supported by commitment to
shared core values and sustained by prayer. It is expressed in
working together to fulfill our ministry P.L.A.N.S. Together we are Planting new churches, Linking churches together in ministry,
Assisting churches in crisis,
Networking pastoral leadership for
churches, and Strengthening churches
for more effective ministry.
In
this E-Letter:
CBNortheast Come Together at Word of
Life
Pastor Bruce Stevens of United Baptist Church in Old Town,
Maine shared the following with his church family in the church
newsletter.
"My associate, Pastor Scott, and I enjoyed our three days of meetings
at Word of Life Inn in Schroon Lake, New York this past fall. Our church
is one of thirty-eight Conservative Baptist churches in Maine and one of
250 in the Northeast. Of all the thousands of churches in the U.S., we
have taken upon ourselves the responsibility of caring for these
particular congregations. We pray for each other, join together to send
out missionaries, support ministry training, and help each other in times
of need.
"My former church was an independent Baptist church which meant that it
and I did not have the benefit of being a part of such a family of
churches. I did not have other pastors to call upon for counsel, advice
and encouragement. I find it immensely more helpful to be part of a group
like the CB’s. The meetings in New York were inspirational, with God using
them to challenge me in a few areas of my life and ministry, for which I
am grateful. You may not be aware of the immediate practical benefits of
belonging to the CB family of churches, but I assure you they are numerous
and significant. Part of your offering goes to maintain this effective
ministry and it is money well invested."
I would like to remind you to reserve October 1-3, 2001 for our
upcoming "CBNortheast Come Together" at Word of Life. We will be sending
out registration material in June and you will also find the
registration material on our website www.missionnortheast.org.
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Neighbors Building Together
Bob Christensen
In August 1993 Sally and I came to the Hillsboro
County area of New Hampshire with one thing as our goal—to build a
healthy, culturally relevant church that had a passion for reaching
nonbelievers for Jesus Christ. Seven years later we’re still at it and
making great strides, including building our very own
facilities.
My wife, Sally, and I started hosting Bible studies in
our living room while still in an apartment and we soon moved to meet at
an area elementary school. Christ Community Church has grown consistently
since then and has been blessed with a congregation that is made up of
largely "un-churched" families that had previously given up on church but
not on God. Now they have both.
In 1996 we covenanted together to purchase a beautiful
tract of land in the center of Weare, NH. We took a three-year loan and
then, in June of 1999, paid the loan off. In June of 2000 we began the
first phase of a 10,000 square foot building. We are in the process of
raising the capital need (about $30,000) to complete the first floor area.
Our families have volunteered and given financially to get the building to
where it is now. To get an overview of the building project log on to
Christ Community Church’s web site at www.cccandme.com.
We want to thank you for your participation in
partnering together with us as we continue to build and reach out in a
concerted effort to expand our Lord’s Kingdom. Your investment will pay
large dividends for His glory!
Editor's Note: Christ Community
Church is our "Neighbors Building Together" partnership ministry for 2001.
This church family would like to begin services in their new facility on
Easter Sunday. To reach that goal they need your help. Would your church
family consider a special gift at this time? Send your gift to
CBNortheast, PO Box 3701, Albany, NY 12203 designated for "Neighbors
Building Together--Weare, NH."
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Discounted Prices on Microsoft Products
Rev. John F. Johnston, Associate Director in
Maine
CBNortheast has obtained special pricing for licensing of
Microsoft products that we can provide for CBNortheast churches,
individual members, staff and other CB agencies.
- Microsoft Office 2000 Professional: $100. per license,
plus $10. per installation CD
- Windows 98 upgrade: $60. per license, plus $10. per
installation CD
- MS Office 2000 Pro individual apps.—Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook: $50. per license, plus $10. per
installation CD
- Other Microsoft titles available. Call or e-mail John
Johnston for details.
The way the licensing works is that CBNortheast must
purchase and retain the license(s). We then authorize our remote sites
(churches, individual members, staff and other CB agencies) to use them.
We keep track of the license and authorization numbers and send you the
installation CD’s. Those who request these licenses will be asked to
reimburse for the license(s) and installation CD’s. If there is ever a
question from Microsoft or anyone else, please refer them to John Johnston
at 207.277.5251 or johnston@kynd.net.
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God's
Holy Word says:
"I thank my God every time I remember
you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of
your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being
confident of this that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to
completion until the day of Christ Jesus"--
Philippians 1:3-6
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The CBNortheast E-Letter is designed to update friends about
the ministry of CBNortheast and the family of churches. Articles from
our churches and ministry staff are welcomed. Mail submissions and comments to cbnortheast@msn.com. Feel free
to forward the E-Letter to others who may be interested. Most of all, your
prayers would be most appreciated.
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at
www.missionnortheast.org