December 2024 Newsletter

Child protection policies reflect Christ’s care. Learn to safeguard your church & join us this #GivingTuesday to strengthen Kingdom impact!

View this email in your browser Urgent Need for Child Protection Policies Did you know churches risk losing insurance coverage if they don’t have strong child protection policies? This isn’t just about compliance—it’s about our calling to protect the vulnerable. At our recent Leader’s Luncheon, Jeff Dalrymple and David Tarkington emphasized that abuse prevention reflects the heart of Christ’s care. By implementing clear policies, training staff, and using resources like ECAP, we safeguard both our people and our ministries. Want to learn more? Check out the full article for insights and practical steps to protect your church today! Today is #GivingTuesday 🌟 This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in fostering connections for Kingdom collaboration, strengthening missional movement in Northeast Florida and beyond. Together, we’re equipping leaders, planting churches, and serving communities in need. Every gift makes an eternal impact! 💙 🙏 Let’s advance God’s Kingdom—one step at a time. Click here to give or learn more: FamilyofChurches.us/Support. Thank you for being part of the Family of Churches! 🌍✨ Download Our Churches Is your church having an event, mission trip, or ministry that you believe would benefit from the partnership or support of other churches? Please fill out this form to feature your activity in our monthly newsletter:  Partnership & Support Opportunity Form Staff Needs: Pecan Park Baptist Church is ISO a part-time worship leader. Contact Pastor Scott O’Neil for more information West Park Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a part-time youth director to lead grades 6-12. Responsibilities include teaching Sunday school, preaching on Wednesday evenings, organizing a week-long summer camp, and planning monthly activities. Required presence at the church is on Sunday mornings and evenings, and Wednesday evenings. The main goal is to help youth develop and grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. - Contact Charlie Rhodaback (9044034692) for additional information Partner Opportunities: FAITH Riders of Florida is a non-profit Christian organization that promotes motorcycle riding as a way to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They meet the 1st Thursday of each month @ 6:30 pm at Cedar Bay Baptist Church, 11553 Main Street, Jax. For more information contact Jerry @ 352-478-9130 Cedar Bay Baptist Church, 11553 N.Main St, Jax will be hosting Phillips & Banks Southern Gospel Quartet on January 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The concert is free, a love offering will be taken. DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS 01           David McRee, associate pastor, Dunns Creek Baptist Church 08           Robin Burbank, ministry assistant ,Fernandina First 09           Jimmy Flanagan, pastor, Duval Station 15           Laurie Warren, ministry assistant, NEFBA 17           Pam Helton, minister of music, Amelia                                                             Tina McBeth, financial secretary ,Mercy Hill 19           Vicky Pease, office manager, Three Rivers 20           Scott O’Neil, pastor, Pecan Park 23           Guy Botah, interim pastor , Grover Road JANUARY  BIRTHDAYS 06        John Dicus, student ministry, Blackrock 08        John Mohney, worship pastor, Yulee 10        Cory Noland, youth director, Gray Gables 11        Deryle Adkison, senior pastor, BrandyBranch 13        Julie Smith, music, Live Oak 20        Michelle Springer, ministry assistant,Yulee 24        Kathryn Sawyer, ministry assistant,Amelia 27        Steve Zurcher, administrator, Blackrock Our Story NEFBA Important dates December 24-31  NEFBA Office Closed 25  Merry Christmas     January 01 NEFBA Office Closed “Happy New Year” 20 NEFBA Office Closed, Martin Luther King Jr. Day 21  Vision Team Mtg @ Cedar Bay, 10:00 am 110 C. Mobile Dental Training, 6:00 pm @ NEFBA Conf. room 27    Mobile Dental Appointments, 8:30 am 0 4:00 pm, NEFBA Office               Become a Partner Copyright (C) 2024 Northeast Florida Baptist Association. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Northeast Florida Baptist Association 850482 US-17 Yulee, FL 32097 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe