200th Georgia Baptist Convention
Sunday evening through Tuesday evening Cole and I represented Crestview at the 200th annual meeting of the Georgia Baptist Convention in Augusta. More than 1,200 people from churches across our state heard preaching, sang together, and received updates on the ministries of the GBC. A significant emphasis was celebrating the history of the Baptist work in Georgia while emphasizing that we must continue going forward with the gospel until Jesus returns. Sunday evening, we commissioned 24 missionaries and families to work among the nations through the IMB. It is always encouraging to see ways the Lord uses our cooperative efforts to further the gospel in Georgia and to the ends of the earth.
Proposed 2023 Ministry Budget
Linked below, please find the proposed 2023 Ministry Budget prepared by the elders, finance team, and staff. We have prepared a budget that promotes the ongoing spread of the gospel through Crestview. We expect that giving this year will exceed our 2022 budget!! This growth will allow us to expand the missions and ministry efforts of the church and move us closer to the next phase of work in the worship center. The church will be able to affirm the budget at the members meeting on Dec 4.
As you consider this budget, please prayerfully give attention to your faithful financial support of your church. When a member votes to approve the budget, it is also a personal commitment to do your part in helping undergird your church through generous giving. PROPOSED 2023 MINISTRY BUDGET
Deacon Recommendations
The elders and deacons recommend that the church affirm the following men to serve as deacons:
• Doug Lawrence
• Clay McLean (Reaffirmation)
• Reese Simmons
• Grayson Webb
These men and their wives have undergone a vetting process to confirm biblical qualifications, and they all desire to serve the church if affirmed. If, for some reason, you believe one of these is not qualified, please talk to him or notify an elder. At the Dec 4 members meeting, you will have the opportunity to affirm these men as deacons.
Operation Christmas Child: Collection Week
This week we are the local drop-off location for shoeboxes. If you want to volunteer to help receive and process these boxes, show up at the fellowship hall during the scheduled times (listed below).
Churchwide Thanksgiving Dinner
This Sunday, Nov 20, at 6:00 PM in the fellowship hall, will be our churchwide Thanksgiving dinner. You can look forward to an evening of food, fellowship, and warm testimonies of the Lord’s work among us. Please help us to prepare adequately by registering if you plan to be at dinner (It takes less than a minute): REGISTRATION
For His Glory,
Pastor Thomas