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Message What's Up1OC & Family2-3Women's Ministry4-6Men's Ministry7Library8Missions9Balboa SinglesSMT & SSMT10Music Ministry11Birthdays and Anniversaries12Just the Facts13THE BALBOA NEWSEngaging People to Find and Follow JesusI S S U E 3 6 1August 20251“Give instruction to awise man and he will bestill wiser, teach arighteous man and hewill increase hislearning.” Proverbs 9:9FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Fountain Lake Monday 8/11/2025 Jessieville Wednesday 8/13/2025Wednesday August 20, 20254:45 MealBusiness meeting at 5:15 in the OCDeacon Ordination and Installation ServiceSunday August 24, 2025 at 6pmPlease attend this solemn serviceFellowship to follow

August OCNewsletterMonette RobinsonEmail:monetterbalboa@gmail.comPhone: 501-922-0155Student Promotion Sunday-Aug. 3Business Meeting & MealAugust 20, register in OCGDW Meals start August 27This Month RemindersMen’s Breakfast - August 9,2025Women’s Fall Conference -September 27, 2025GGG at Night- Sept. 29It’s time to startbooking your BibleStudy ChristmasParties. You can dothat in the OutreachCenter.VBS was a greatadventure! Thank you to ALL of the volunteers!Contact InfoUpcoming EventsSo we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. Forwhat is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18You can always joinChair Exercise orStretch & BalanceClasses onThursdays. They startat 10:00am2

Family MinistryWonderful Summer!Wonderful Summer!We had a fantastic True North VBS. - awesome helpers andlots of kids came and learned about Jesus! THANK YOU allwho have been praying, donated your time and those ofyou who brought lots of sna.cks for the kids. UPCOMINGUPCOMING EVENTS:EVENTS: July 31 - Aug. 1July 31 - Aug. 1 Student Lock In 5:00 - Friday 9amStudent Lock In 5:00 - Friday 9amststAug. 2Aug. 2 - Tween's Fun Day 11:00 - 6;30- Tween's Fun Day 11:00 - 6;30Aug. 3Aug. 3 – Move Up Sunday - move to your next grade class– Move Up Sunday - move to your next grade classAug. 6Aug. 6 - Back to School Bash 3:00 - 7:00 at the beach- Back to School Bash 3:00 - 7:00 at the beachJuly / AugustJuly / August3

AUGUST 2025Message from our DirectorMessage from our DirectorWomen’s MinistryGreetings Ladies of Balboa!August is here and your Women’s Ministry Team is excitedfor all the events we have for YOU! We are going away foran overnight retreat to finish planning and to have somefellowship and fun. Pray for us to come back encouraged,refreshed and with an even greater zeal for serving Balboa’sladies! Our Fall Bible studies coming: Choose Titus, Amos or I John....details belowWe hope to see many of you joining one of these studies!And please invite friends from in and around the Village;every lady is welcome!Love and blessings,Tracy Axcell, Director of Women’s MinistryBalboaWomen@gmail.com(256) 318-1810 text or call4

Bring a snack for youand a non-perishable fooditem for Harvey’s ChapelFor infoContact Anna Rileybalboabwm@gmail.comOC Big Room10 - 2Girls, Games & GoodiesAugust 14Coffee with the DirectorNew Memberscome meet with Tracy andsome of the Women’sMinistry teamFor infoContact Joy Norristjtnorris@yahoo.comAugust 2110:00 - 11:30a.m.OC Rm. 208Threads of HopeSewing & Craftsto benefit those in needFor infoContact Linda Winslowldwinslow76@gmail.comAugust 2810 - 2 Sanctuary Bldg.Rm. 115Book ClubAugust 71:00 p.m.Hosted in homesFor infoContact Dorothy Pryorcwdot@reagan.com9:30 - 10:30 a.m.OC Rm. 205For infoContact Connie Shaferconnie_shafer1@yahoo.com 1 Thursday Prayer TimestAugust 7 This Month’s Events5

Sept 27Fall ConferenceBloom Where You Are Planted9 a.m. - 3 p.m.OC Big RoomFor infoContact Connie Shaferconnie_shafer1@yahoo.com ChristmasLuncheon & DinnerFor infoContact Cindy Hartchart1955@hotmail.com11 & 6OC Big RoomDec 9 Upcoming EventsFall Fall Bible StudiesBible StudiesRegister online - Cost is $15Register online - Cost is $15AMOS Jennifer RothschildVideo Facilitator:Cary Burton WEDNESDAYS6:00-7:00pmOC MONDAYS Sept. 8th10am-12pmOC1 JOHNstTracy AxcellIn-person Teacher:Tracy AxcellTUESDAYSSept. 9th10am-12pmOCTITUSCourtney Doctor Video Facilitator: Teri Parnell6

FEEDING THE HOMELESSWorking under the Men’s Ministry, Dwayne Shipman continues to lead thisministry to cook for and feed the homeless men at Samaritan’s MinistryEVE R Y 2n d & 4 t h T U E SDA Y of t h e m o n th f rom 5 :00 - 6 :3 0 a m . We thank those who have been faithful to serve and encourage others tojoin us in this ministry. We meet at church to carpool by 4:45 a.m. COM E JOI N THI S GR O W ING M INI S T RY!For further information contact Dwayne at 817-701-5529.“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward themfor what they have done.” Proverbs 19:17M E N ’ S M I N I S T R Y7

If you browse the church library, there is a new three book series on our new book shelfwritten by Gabrielle Meyer. She is a new author in our library but some of you may befamiliar with her. The books are When The Day Comes, In This Moment, and For ALifetime. Ms. Meyer uses history, romance, time travel, faith, and self-sacrifice to buildher stories and catch our interest.Many of you are familiar with Jan Karon. She is the writer of the Mitford Series that hasbeen around for years. Thanks to a donation, we now have some of those books on theshelf. These are interesting stories about the small town of Mitford and Father Tim as heministers to the people. They are so true to small town USA and an easy, fun read. Thereare also a couple of books by her in a series about Father Tim. These are in the fictionsection under the K’s. We are often asked if we accept donations and we certainly do if they are not marked inor written in and if they are no older then 20 years. I know there are older books that aretreasures and we can make exceptions, but due to space limitations we try to keep ourbooks as current as we can.We also take recommendations if you have read a goodChristian book lately that you think others would enjoy reading. Carolyn Linam501-922-8896Library Hours:Open during church office hours, 8 am-4 pm M-FStaffed hours:Fridays 11:00 am-1:00 pm Online library catalog: https://balboabaptist.library.siteLook up itemsRenewPlace holds for check-outsHappy Reading!Carolyn LinamLibrarian8

M I S S I O N SM I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T Y M I S S I O N E M P H A S I S S P O T L I G H TUpcoming mission trip to Global Maritime MinistriesThere are still 4 spots available for the October 23-27, 2025mission trip to Global Maritime Ministries in New Orleans, LA.There will be an information meeting on Sunday August 3 inroom OC206 at 11:45 am following the Contemporary serviceand Bible Classes.If you are interested in participating in this outreach pleasecontact Bob Fielding at 501-993-3508 orarpartnerships@gmail.com.GLOBAL MARITIME MINISTRIESGlobal Maritime Ministries exists to meet the spiritual,physical, and emotional needs of seafarers coming to ourport. We minister to seafarers from over 100 countrieseach year. We provide a safe place for them to get off theship and a place where we can minster to them. We have two ministry centers where seafarers can come and use the internet to contact family,send money home, relax and get away from the ship. While they are at the center weare able to share the Gospel, counsel, and pray with them. We provide these servicesto the crews of the cargo and cruise ships that come to our port. We are also able togive them Bibles in their heart languages. We have 75 different languages on hand.We truly believe that this ministry is the fastest way to the ends of the earth. As theseafarers hear the Gospel and respond, they become instant missionaries bringing theGood News around the world.Results are often hard to measure due to the short time the seafarers are in port andthe relational nature of our ministry. So far this year:335 formal Gospel presentations2 professions of faith3,489 seafarers contacted497 port workers contacted276 ships visited560 Scriptures distributed9

Don’t miss out on the fun! Get your reservations now for our upcoming trip to Branson onNovember 3-5, 2025, to see "DAVID" at the Sight and Sound Theater. In addition to "David," theitinerary includes "Legends in Concert" and "Branson’s Christmas Wonderland," renowned asBranson’s best Christmas show. The trip also features shopping and a drive-through Christmaslight display ensuring a return home filled with the Christmas spirit.The package price includes transportation on a luxury motor coach, accommodations at theBest Western Center Pointe Inn, two breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners, and admittanceto all shows for just $525 per person (double occupancy. If Single occupancy is desired $150 willbe added for a total of $675. There is limited availability of single rooms). For more efficientservice, all meals included will be from a limited, but varied menu.A deposit of $200 is due by August 15th, with the balance due by September 15th. Please makeall checks payable to Balboa Baptist Church with “Branson trip” noted on the Memo line. Checksshould be remitted to Donna O’Neal (20 Alteza Drive, HSV) or may be turned in at the churchoffice to be placed in the Singles folder. Please note the following: 1) Reservations are not confirmed until a deposit payment has beenreceived, and 2) Reservations for the trip will be opened to the Balboa Baptist Churchmembership as well as to other interested Singles groups effective August 1. 10Balboa Singles MinistryIf you are a single person, please consider joining us in the Balboa Singles MinistryContacts: Donna O'Neal (501-915-2924) or Debra Rademakers (817-504-3920)Balboa Safety Ministry Team (SMT) andBalboa Safety Ministry Medical Team (SMMT) If you are a person interested in church safety and medical concerns, please considerjoining the Balboa Safety Ministry Team (SMT) or the Balboa Safety Ministry MedicalTeam (SMMT) Contact: Phil Morrow-SMT (318-348-1468) or Donna O'Neal-SSMT (501-915-2924) There are many positions available on both teams. More “sheepdogs” are needed to watch the flock!If you have a background that would serve others well in either safety/security or firstresponder type medical care, we would be interested in hearing from you. For questions oradditional information please contact Phil (SMT) or Donna (SMMT)

Come join the CELEBRATION CHOIRWednesdays at 6pm 1 Chronicles 16:23 “Sing to the LORD, all the earth: proclaim thegood news of His salvation from day to day.” Psalm 66:4 “All the earth shall worship You and sing praisesto You; they shall sing praises to Your name.”11YOU’RE INVITED TO THECELEBRATION CHOIRs CHRISTMAS PREVIEWWEDNESDAY AUGUST 13 AT 6:00 PM IN THECHOIR REHEARSAL ROOMPRESENTATION DATES DECEMBER 13-14

Teri Parnell 11Lorraine Valladares 12George Cash 13Terry-Felker Dillman 13Terri Hopper 13Suzanne Brady 14Sandy Cannaday 14Pete Garner 14Pat Lipe 14Ralph Connor 15Dennis Forshee 15David Riley 15Johnny Arnold 16Janet Black 16Leta Bregier 17Mary Hawthorn 17Millie Poe 17Sandra Snyder 17Janice Zielke 17Tracy Avery 18Jerry Johnson 18Jim Hope 20 12Pat Caldwell 1Kay Elliott 1Stephanie Graham 1Suzette Fontenot 2Aubri Wood 4Joyce Johnston 5Charolette Lane 5Steve Langford 5Jeannie McCormick 5Toni Mansfield 5Valerie Derryberry 6Peggy Kelley 6Sheri Kinkaid 6Ray Shields 7Ron Quisenberry 7Glen Barr 8Linda McClanahan 8Yolanda Bright 9Randy Cason 9Sammye Rottluff 10Danny Adams 11Sue Griggs 11Kirk McKee 20Linda Custer 21Julie Emonds 21Beverly Hill 21Jerrel Cotton 23Penny Mansfield 24Candy Adams 25Mark Guinee 25Brenda Alford 26Cathy Fleming 26Cyndy Taylor 26Carla Brady 27Dwayne Shipman 27Lois Pritchard 28Steve Weathers 28Kerry Brazil 30Jerry Kelley 30Bob Melick 30Jerry Schley 30Keith Damek 31Jane Duehr 31John & Connie Hyduke 3Buddy & Terry Felker-Dillman 4Greg & Patricia Berger 6Foster & Judy Reed 7Ray & Kay Shields 7Bill & Barbara Gegumis 8Dennis & Tracy Axcell 9Paul & Pam Kimbrel 9Ted & Cyndy Taylor 9David & Alisa Moore 10Todd & Joy Norris 10BJ & Sarah Richardson 10Kelly & Mary Hale 12Rick & Karla Hatcher 13Brent & Toni Clarkson 14Dennis & Janice Langston 14Rob & Marilyn Rostan 14Michael & Janet Shannon 14Mark & Kristen Bowling 15David & Suzanne Brady 15Clark & Anna Cogswell 15Jerry & Kathy Johnson 16Harry & Nancy Wooten 18Brad & Christine Behrens 22Ron & Candy Cook 22Ron & Alisa Petty 22 Bob & Peggy Urban 22Dennis & Jean Fricke 23Bill & Lori McGhee 23Bob & Marian Melick 24Jeff & Fran Bearden 25Bill & Carolyn Linam 26John & Jeannie McCormick 26Russell & Cynda Grimes 29

CHURCH OFFICE: (501) 922-0155Church Office Hours: 8am - 4pm M-FWarren Gasaway, Interim Pastor-wgasaway@absc.orgKevin Bright, Executive Pastor-kbrightbalboa@gmail.comStuart Springer, Contemporary Worship-stuartsbalboa@gmail.comKeith Stevens, Traditional Worship-keith60.balboa@gmail.comDenise Hussein, Family Ministry & OC Director-denisehbalboa@gmail.comChanin Lathem, Media Director-chaninlbalboa@gmail.comMonette Robinson, OC Ministry Asst.-monetterbalboa@gmail.comPam Kimbrel, Family Ministry Asst.-pamkbalboa@gmail.comDebbie Shannon, Office Manager-debbiebalboabaptist@gmail.comKathleen Kull, Ministry Assistant-kathleenkbalboa@gmail.comDana Weathers, Ministry Assistant-danawbalboa@gmail.comReceptionist-Church Office-receptionistbalboa@gmail.comDave Riley, Financial Secretary-drileybalboa@gmail.comStan Santos, Facilities Director-stansbalboa@gmail.comIntercessory Prayer Line: 24 hours-a-day: (501) 915-9GOD (9463)Fax Line: (501) 915-0463 Website: www.BalboaBaptist.ChurchFacebook: www.facebook.com/balboabaptist Share your pictures! New email address specifically for members and/or classes to share their pictures… BalboaBaptistLife@gmail.com THE BALBOA NEWSEngaging People to Find and Follow JesusDEADLINE FOR ARTICLES IS THE 15TH OF EACH MONTHPlease e-mail your articles toKathleen at kathleenkbalboa@gmail.com IF YOU ARE MOVING, OR HAVE AN EMAIL OR PHONE NUMBER CHANGE,PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 501-922-0155,SO THAT WE MAY UPDATE OUR RECORDS ACCORDINGLY. 13