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What's Up1OC & Family4Women's Ministry5-7Men's MinistryLibrary8Missions9Balboa SinglesSMT & SSMT10Music Ministry11New Members12-17Thank You18Birthdays and Anniversaries19Just the Facts20 “Whatever you do, doyour work heartily, asfor the Lord rather thatfor men, knowing thatfrom the Lord you will receive the reward ofthe inheritance.”Colossians 3:23-24 THE BALBOA NEWSEngaging People to Find and Follow JesusI S S U E 3 6 2September 20251 Church Office & OutreachCenter will be closedMonday September 1, 2025DIXIE JACKSON ARKANSAS MISSIONS WEEK OF PRAYER SEPTEMBER 14-21 The Dixie Jackson Arkansas Missions Offering and Week ofPrayer is intended to highlight and encourage Gospel workthat Arkansas Baptists are faithfully supporting in our stateand beyond. The offering taken during this seasonsupplements Cooperative Program gifts to provide additionalfunds for church planting, disaster relief, ministry to thenext generation, and community missions. Acts 4:20: "As for us, we cannot help speaking about what wehave seen and heard." Message

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SEPTEMBER OC ACTIVITY NewsletterI wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. Psalm 130:5 This Month Upcoming EventsContact Info.OC ClosedSeptember 1Women’s Fall BibleStudy in 1 John -Monday’s @ 10:00amWomen’s Fall BibleStudy in Titus -Tuesday’s @ 10:00amGGG-NightSeptember 29Boots on the Ground-October 4Thanksgiving Feast -November 21Monette Robinson- OCMinistry Assistantmonetterbalboa@gmail.com501-922-0155 RemindersChair exercise class andStretch & Balance classeson Thursday’s at 10:00Cancer Support Group onMonday’s at 8:00amBook your Bible ClassChristmas Party soon!Take a look at our AllSports Event pictureson the 2 page. OurSpeakers were RuthieBolton and JimmyWalker. It was a greattime!nd2

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Message from our DirectorMessage from our DirectorGreetings Ladies of Balboa!Oh I love when Fall is on the horizon! The colors, the smellsand all the fun recipes make it such a beautiful and tasty timeof year. I pray September brings you peace in the midst oflife’s trials and freedom from the busyness of life. September is a great month in Women’s Ministry. We have newBible studies of Amos, Titus and I John. We also have our Fallconference, “Bloom Where You are Planted”. Invite yourfriends and join us for both - we welcome every lady whetherfrom Balboa or not.Oh, and remember September 28 is “Good Neighbor Day”.Why not ask the Lord what neighbor He would like you to visitwith or cook a meal for? I am confident He’ll show you who!thLove and blessings,Tracy Axcell, Director of Women’s MinistryBalboaWomen@gmail.com(256) 318-1810 text or callSeptember 2025Women’s Ministry5

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This Month’s EventsBring a snack for youand a non-perishable fooditem for Harvey’s ChapelFor infoContact Anna Rileybalboabwm@gmail.comOC Big Room10 - 2Girls, Games & GoodiesSept 11Coffee with the DirectorNew Memberscome meet with Tracy andsome of the Women’sMinistry teamFor infoContact Joy Norristjtnorris@yahoo.comSept 1810:00 - 11:30a.m.OC Rm. 208Threads of HopeSewing & Craftsto benefit those in needFor infoContact Linda Winslowldwinslow76@gmail.comSept 2510 - 2 Sanctuary Bldg.Rm. 115Book ClubSept 41:00 p.m.Hosted in homesFor infoContact Dorothy Pryorcwdot@reagan.comTHIS MONTHS BOOK:Leota’s Garden byFrancine Rivers9:30 - 10:30 a.m.OC Rm. 205For infoContact Connie Shaferconnie_shafer1@yahoo.com 1 Thursday Prayer TimestSept 47

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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 MinistryEV E R Y 2nd & 4th T U E SDAY o f the m o nth f r o m 5: 0 0 - 6:30 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. CO M E JOIN T H IS G R O W ING M I N ISTR Y !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 Y8Library 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 LinamLibrarian

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The bus is filling up for our trip to Branson November 3-5, 2025! If you wish to participate in thefun limited seating and hotel accommodations are still available (double occupancy only).Highlights of the trip include seeing David at the Sight and Sound Theater, Legends in Concert,and Branson’s Christmas Wonderland.The cost of the trip is $525 pp. A deposit of $200 is due payable now. The balance is due nolater than 9/15/25. The full amount can be remitted anytime through 9/15. For questions or additional information please contact Donna O’Neal at 501-915-2924 Indoor (cool) activities have been theme of the group’s summer fun. In June, several ladies hadan impressive day out at Mosaic Madness, followed by lunch at Hunan’s Palace in Hot Springs.This was followed in July by a pleasant Sunday afternoon lunch at Verona Italian Restaurantbefore moving on to an amazing tour of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock.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)

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N E W M E M B E R S12Balboa welcomes Judy Cockey from southern California. She has grown TRIPLETsons! Judy earned an accounting bachelor's degree from San Bernardino College.She worked as an office manager & was a dog groomer for a vet the last 9 years.She attended Calvary Chapel in Riverside, California. When looking for a retirement community, she actually googled 'pickleballretirement communities' and discovered Hot Springs Village. She plays pickleballseveral times a week. Balboa's monthly GGG is on her schedule as well. Judyenjoys walking her Australian Shepherd dog along the lakes.Judy Cockey

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13The Haines moved to HSV on April 9 and spent some time in the RV campground until they found theirhome. The house was partially completed, so they were able to make a few decisions about its completion.They moved in at the end of May and are currently supervising the landscaping. thBefore moving to the Village, they lived in Kennewick , WA, which is near the confluence of the Columbia andSnake rivers. Both are retired—Don as a copy machine service technician and Izzy as a 24-year employee inHuman Resources with the city of Yakima.They have been married three years and have a LARGE blended family of 35, which includes kids,grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren with two more on the way this winter. Izzy is used to largefamilies as she is the 10 -born of 15 in her family. When asked how they met, they told an interesting story.They were neighbors but didn’t know each other very well until Izzy’s adult daughter was in need of a trailerhitch. Don happened to have one; Izzy and Don were married (“hitched” you might say) four months later.thThe Haines ended up in Hot Springs Village because after Don served four years in the Air Force, stationed inWashington, he moved to Hot Springs to work for his dad, who owned an appliance service shop on AirportRoad. Don built his own house in Mountain Pine and worked for his dad for eight years before moving backto Washington. So Don saw Hot Springs Village grow and develop in the 80’s. Another reason for movinghere is that Don has brothers who live in the area. Since they are still getting settled, they haven’t had muchtime to explore the area or try out some of the activities available in the Village yet. They don’t golf but saidthey might give pickleball a try. Don is an experienced woodworker and looks forward to fishing and huntingwhen he gets more time. Izzy loves to cook and bake and has generously supplied her neighbors with someof her baked goods. She also enjoys dancing and getting together for monthly game nights with theirFollowers Bible class. They still have their RV and look forward to traveling to neighboring states and theEast Coast, especially during fall foliage.Since attending Balboa Baptist, Don and Izzy have been impressed with how friendly and welcoming folks atthe church have been. They are members of the 9:00 Followers class and worship in the contemporaryservice. Izzy became a Christian at age 8, and Don was raised in a Lutheran family but accepted Christ andwas baptized in a Southern Baptist church in 1992. They also follow the online preaching/teaching of JohnHagee and Gary Hamrick (Leesburg, VA). Don has quite a bit of experience with all kinds of electronics,computers, and ham radio; he may be a good candidate for the Fix-it Team once they get settled. Izzy servedin the snacks area for VBS back in July and also has helped in the kitchen during Girls, Games, and Goodies.Maybe she is destined to help with Wednesday night meals? Please welcome Don and Izzy Haines when you see them on campus.N E W M E M B E R SDon & Izzy Haines

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N E W M E M B E R SBoth Mike and Sharon grew up in the Houston area. Mike graduated from Deer Park High School and Sharon fromPasadena High School. Mike went on to attend the University of Houston Clear Creek as a kinesiology major, andSharon took her degree in accounting from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches. After college, Mike workedseveral jobs before becoming programs coordinator for LaPorte Parks and Recreation, where he served for nineteenyears before retiring in 2014. Sharon worked in accounting for various doctors’ offices and later with propertymanagement.Mike and Sharon met through participation in a bowling league. They have been married for 40 years. Mike has a sonfrom a previous marriage and two granddaughters.Mike is an avid golfer, so they visited the Village on a Play-and-Stay vacation and decided this is where they wouldlike to retire. They bought a lovely home in a good location to access all the east end golf courses.As with many of us, the Hovendicks like the laid-back atmosphere of HSV with less crime and less traffic than theyexperienced in the Houston area. Mike’s main activity is golf, but he also does a lot of walking and exercising. Sharonenjoys working puzzles and reading. She also likes to volunteer and has recently been in training as a driver for SCAT.They consider themselves “homebodies” as they don’t travel much, although a trip to Ireland is on their bucket list.Sharon was raised in a Christian home and gave her heart to the Lord at age 12 at her home church, MemorialBaptist in Pasadena. Mike made his decision to follow Christ after he and Sharon were married. Sharon has servedpast churches in the area of finances and record-keeping. She may also have an interest in helping with BalboaBaptist’s library.Mike and Sharon joined Balboa Baptist in June of this year. They attend the contemporary service and are membersof the Trust Bible Class led by Jim and Kathleen Kull. Balboa Baptist was recommended to them by an acquaintancein Texas before they moved here from Montgomery, so they came to services once they moved here and liked whatthey saw. We are so glad to have them; make them feel welcome when you see them around.Mike and Sharon Hovendick14

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N E W M E M B E R SBob & Betty LacyBob was born and raised in Hot Springs, and Betty was born and raised in Pocahontas. Theycurrently live in Hot Springs. After graduating with a BS in Forestry from the University ofArkansas in Monticello, Bob went to work for International Paper in south Arkansas in theTimber management division. He then worked with his father in the Mobil Oil Bulk Plant beforetaking a procurement position with Anthony Timberlands in Malvern where he worked for thenext 30 years.Betty graduated with an associates degree in business from Arkansas State. She had a long andexciting career with the state, working for two of our distinguished governors, Bumpers andPryor. We are fortunate to have her talents working for the Village as she is currently working atthe Hot Springs Village Board of Realtors as the CEO.Bob and Betty met after college as Betty’s roommate was Bob’s cousin. Betty was visiting withBob’s cousin at his parent's home one holiday and they met-3 months later they were married.They have two sons and 6 grandchildren and one in heaven.Bob was saved when he was 10 years old. Betty attended Vacation Bible School when she was12 and thought she had been saved. She realized later she was not and she and Bob prayed forher to accept Christ. Bob and Betty have both taught Bible classes and Bob has been outside the US on mission tripsto Peru and Uganda. Bob enjoys golf (although he hasn’t played much lately) and Betty enjoyscooking, writing devotionals. She served 6 years as a Networking Leader for Arkansas BaptistWomen and served a a Lifeway Women's Event Coordinator.They were invited to Balboa by friends and felt God’s confirmation of Balboa as their churchhome after hearing the choir and the sermon and visiting Bible Study Classes. Please welcomeBob and Betty to Balboa. 15

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16The Marston family moved to HSV in April from Inola, Oklahoma, a small town near Tulsa. BeforeOK, Seth and Deanna had spent their growing-up years and early married life in Northern California,where they were friends with Tim and Alyssia Wood. Following visits to the Village, the Marstons decided to move here in April of this year. Theypurchased a beautiful home on Lake Granada. They love the water, and their children enjoy havingfriends over to swim and paddleboard.Seth and Deanna both have medical backgrounds. Seth has an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from acommunity college in Reno, Nevada. His work experience has been as a paramedic and a firefighter.Deanna received her BSN degree from Danville Community College in Illinois and has worked for 20years as a nurse in emergency care and surgery.Their friendship with the Wood family brought the Marstons to Balboa Baptist, where they werepleased to see the number of teens and younger children who attended church and youthactivities. Seth and Deanna have found the church to be friendly, and their children have made newfriends and are happy with what they’ve experienced with the student programs at Balboa. Sethand Deanna are members of the Followers Bible Class and worship in the contemporary service. Inthe short time they have been here, they have already become involved in ministry. Seth is on theSMT (security) team and is in training to assist with SMMT (medical support). Deanna served in VBS,helping with the preschoolers, and has also filled in at times on Sunday mornings, teaching gradeschool and middle school Bible classes.Deanna was raised in a Christian home, and gave her heart to Jesus and was baptized at eight yearsof age. Seth was baptized at age fifteen. As an adult, he heard about a Christian organization inTexas called Mighty Oaks, which specialized in assisting military veterans and first responders. Hecompleted the program and afterwards rededicated his life to the Lord and was baptized..When you see them on campus, please make Seth, Deanna, Zander, Jemma, Giselle, and Axel feel athome. Welcome to Balboa Baptist, Marstons!N E W M E M B E R SSeth & Deanna Marston

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17The Stockstills moved to Hot Springs Village in May of this year and have been staying at an Airbnbthrough the summer months, waiting for their home to be completed. They recently closed on theirhouse and are gradually getting settled. Their roots are in North Central Texas. Jamie is fromStephenville, while Ronnie grew up working on his family’s farm near the small town of Gordon.Ronnie attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, majoring in Radiologic Science. Aftercollege, he worked in Radiology at a hospital in Granbury, Texas. Jamie took her LVN (LicensedVocational Nurse) degree from Weatherford College and worked as a surgical 1st assistant at thissame hospital. It was here, at their hospital workplace, that Ronnie and Jamie met. They have beenmarried for 24 years and have a 20-year-old son who is studying Aeronautics to become acommercial pilot. Ronnie and Jamie both work from home. Ronnie is a sales solution consultant formedical software and travels somewhat frequently. After 12 years as a nurse, Jamie switchedcareers to real estate so she could take her son with her to work. She has worked in real estate for20 years, but her true love is nursing, and she is hoping to offer her services as a concierge nurse,helping folks in the Village with their medical needs. Jamie gave her heart to the Lord at a Scott Camp revival service in Stephenville when she was aneighth-grader. Ronnie was baptized as an adult at First Baptist Stephenville. The Stockstills wereactive in their church in Stephenville. Jamie organized and managed a large community feed atChristmas and participated in the women’s ministry and safety team. She also took a number ofmedical mission trips with various organizations, most recently this spring to Africa. Ronnie helpedwith media—visuals and sound. This couple has found a home at Balboa Baptist, and they are anxious to get involved in ministryonce they get settled into their new home. Jamie is most interested in missions, women’s ministry,and SMMT. Ronnie would like to offer his services to the media team. Both seem to have a servant’sheart and are willing to help in any way they can. They attend the contemporary service and the9:00 Followers Bible class.When you see Ronnie and Jamie on campus, please say hello and make them feel welcome.N E W M E M B E R SRonnie & Jamie Stockstill

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Dear Balboa Baptist, We are very grateful and blessed with many dozens of fresh eggs from people inour community. As summer veggies become available, we are blessed withsome fresh veggies also. We are always grateful for fresh food to feed thehomeless men daily. Fresh fruit, veggies, eggs, etc. are all things that assist inthe healthy meals we try to prepare.Your funds help with our basic expenses, but they also allow us to purchasefood and other basic needs that the men have.Together we are making a difference!Samaritan MinistriesWe are grateful for your much-needed support!Thank you for helping those in crisis situations. God bless you!Mike BrakebillWe at Potter’s Clay give thanks because you care.Life is special!We so appreciate all your prayers and generous giving to the ministry ofChange Point this month. We pray God blesses you richly for it! We couldnot do what we do without your help. JoAnn Carter, CEOTerri Strnad, Executive DirectorChange Point Pregnancy Care and Parenting Resource CenterDear Balboa Baptist Church Benevolence Ministry, We at Harvey’s Chapel Baptist Church Food Pantry/Clothes Closet would like to express ourdeepest gratitude for your continued kindness and generosity in remembrance if us. God has been so faithful in helping us sustain this food pantry and it is evident He is usingyou as a blessing to us and the community.Our church gives thanks to the Lord for you always and we pray that God continues to richlybless you because you have given so willingly in helping us minster to our community.We Love you very much18

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James Melancon 14Darrin Watson 14Dennis Langston 15 Joy Norris 15Ira Young Jr. 15Gary Holland 16Wally Mansfield 16Arthur Oden 16Debbie Reifschneider 16Tucker Sears 16Kay Shields 16Carole Awalt 17Jan DeBoer 17Michelle Love-Baker 17Jeannine Clark 18Mike Freeman 18Cathy Melancon 18Ron Hicks 19Max Winslow 19Yvonne Blevins 20Judy Callaway 20Mark Holley 20Paul Day 21Harry Partlow 21Joeny Smith 21Bruce Wright 21Ron Jansen 22Ben Caperton 2319Jerry Cannaday 1Judy Howard 1Koleen Lesiak 1Becce Wallace 1Ken Jeffries 2Stephen Seitz 2Gary Carpenter 3Dean Keller 4April Clark 5Tommy Kincaid 5Sylvia Day 6Betty McKee 6Clark Cogswell 7Doug Rountree 7Patti Franklin 8Harry Wooten 8Shirley Downs 9Pat James 9Dee Sapp 9Chris Burton 10Jack Coles 11Naomi Fudge 11Gaylon Clark 12MJ Lucas 12Rick Hatcher 13Keith Stevens 13Ann Ewert 14Kim Davis 23Janee Jeffries 23Ken Harvey 24Cassie Lee 24Shirley Wisdom 24Geany Young 24John Zabel 24Beverly Cornett 25Rhonda Dest 25Toni Harris 25Judy Reed 25Debbie Shannon 25Phillip Gilreath 26Cherie Haynes 26Deanna Hubbell 26Barbara Miller 26Nancy Wooten 26Polly Brown 27Karla Hatcher 27Keith Sheeley 27Rodger Cameron 28David Theriot 28Tillie Burgos 29Judy Lowe 29Carroll Mercer 29Jim Spires 29Marsha Wilkinson 29John Harris 30Frank & Fawn Ryan 3Darin & Michelle Watson 4Bill & Betty Fitzgerald 6Wayne & Therese Dixon 11Ed & Sara Stern 11Bruce & Mysti LaCaze 12Wes & Jane Duehr 13Kerry & Angela Brazil 14Burl & Kathy Hudson 15Magdy & Denise Hussein 15Carl & Lynn Koenen 15Ray & Gina Card 16George & Margie Cash 16Jerry & Joy Barber 17David & Pam Poock 18Helen & Larry Cox 19Ted & Marge Gortsema 21Chris & Crystal Toppenberg 21Kevin & Wendy Gordon 22Doug & Becky Flanagan 25Scott & Jodi Rosson 25Tom & Reda McFarland 29Darren Bungo & Jan DeBoer 30Dennis & Glenda Ford 30

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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. 20