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PRESIDENT'S PEN

Here we are approaching the fall season of the year. I’m ready for some cooler weather, how about you? All of this heat can certainly factor in on my motivation to get anything done. Motivation, that’s an interesting word isn’t it? It is defined as: the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something; the condition of being motivated; incentive. Which brings us to the word “incentive” and it means, something that encourages a person to do something or to work harder.

If you’ve kept up with the previous articles I’ve written this year, you can see a pattern emerging. It’s all about service and the willingness to go and to be used of the Lord according to His will. Already some of you are thinking to yourself, “You don’t understand, there are just some things that I’m not very comfortable with.” I agree with that. I think we’ve all been there a few times.  I can’t help but think of a young man named Stephen and the uncomfortable situation he found himself in.

In Acts 7 we see that Stephen stood bold for the Lord and proclaimed the truth to the people. He wasn’t concerned about the outcome. He already knew how it all ends. When they began to stone him, he called out to the Lord and said, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” In the very next verse he cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” (V-60).

What would make him do that? I’m not so sure that I could do the same thing while I’m being stoned to death. Something motivated him to the point that he even ask the Lord to forgive those who killed him. Why?

It’s because he knew the end of the story. He knew his final destination. He was receiving his reward and didn’t want his assailants to be charged with his murder. That my friends, is motivation. That’s what it means to serve the Lord with purpose and without question. That should be all the incentive we need to go to the places that we may not want to go. And do the things we never thought we could.  It’s involves sacrifice and service. We have all experienced the times God has blessed us in the midst of obedience. You walk away feeling revived, refreshed, and looking forward to the next ministry opportunity.

Jesus Christ is all the incentive we need and that should motivate us beyond anything we ever imagined.

Keep looking up.
Ray Walker

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ATTENTION MEMBERS

NEW DIRECTOR
Our newest Board of Directors member is Charlie Ruscher. Charlie has worked with many different groups as well as running the BAGMA sound when available. We congratulate Charlie and look forward to having him with us.

eTRUMPET BY EMAIL
We will be reducing the cost of our newsletter, “The Trumpet” in the near future. We will do this by sending as many as possible by email which will save the time of folding so many (over 800 at present) and postage. This is our greatest expense and requires the most work to complete.

Those without internet access will continue to receive a hard copy in the mail. Please help us cut cost and a lot of hard work by sending us your email address. You may also print a copy from our website at www.BAGMA.org. Thanks for your help.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LADIES LUNCHEON
The next Ladies’ luncheon is September 24, 2011 at 11:30 am at Doneraki Mexican Restaurant. It is in Gulfgate Mall, I-45 South at Loop 610 (77087). The phone number is 713.645.6400.
Please contact Debbie Holyfield @ (713)254-3469 with your reservation by Monday 9/19/11.

COMING SOON...
A BAGMA Picnic is in the planning! Details at next General Meeting. Here is a PDF of information.

90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Please help us celebrate Myron Morrison’s 90th birthday. This will be at Park Place Baptist Church, 4101 Broadway, Houston, 77087. The date is Saturday, October 22nd from 2 to 4 pm. Refreshments will be served and Crossing Jordan will perform some awesome music. Join us if you can.

SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC CRUISES
You are invited to join us for a life changing experience on Gospel Cruise Fest 2012 and 2013... Visit www.gospelcruisefest.org for more information.

NEW MEMBERS

THE PEARSONS

DATES TO REMEMBER

OPEN MIC SINGINGS

1st Friday
Tram Road Baptist Church, Splendora, TX  7:30 PM - 281.399.3858 or 281.689.0113.

1st Saturday
Harmony Church, 1002 FM 223, Shepherd, TX 6:30 PM  281.592.6396 or 936. 628.3292
Unity Baptist Church of Porter, 21772 East Memorial Drive. 6 PM 

2nd Friday
Fostoria Oaks Baptist Church, Cleveland, TX 7 PM 281..659 2744.
Conroe Missionary Baptist Church, 600 Austin Street, Conroe, TX 7 PM

2nd Saturday, Church By Christ Jesus, 695 Hwy 1960, Dayton TX 936.258.5726

3rd Friday:
North Cleveland Baptist Church, 302 Elk Street, Cleveland, TX  7 PM  281.592.2321
Cathedral of Praise, 113-3 C.E. King Parkway, 28.479.1933

3rd Saturday:
Church of Ace, Hwy 146 @ Hillbilly Heaven Road, 4 miles North of Rye, TX 6:30 PM
1st Baptist Church of Point Blank, 6 PM Hwy 190, about 2 miles east of 156, Point Blank, TX

4th Friday:
Cypress Point Baptist, 21 Blue Lake Drive, Hwy 2100, between New Caney and Huffman, TX  281.221.9286. 6:30 PM
Faith Hope & Love Ministries, North Glen Road, about 7 miles North of Livingston, TX 6:30 PM  936.398.0346.

4th Saturday:
New Sonrise Baptist Church, 6 PM, Russell @ Ann, New Caney, TX  281.608.4393
House of Prayer, 6:30 PM, Bar-D-Subdivision, Hwy 787 between Romayer and Rye, TX
281.592.1351

Last Saturday,
Fellowship in the Pines, 6 PM  29 County Road 2295, (Tarkington) Cleveland, TX 281,432.0056

Every 5th Friday,
Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 7 PM, County Road 386 off of Hillstore Road, Cleveland, TX 281.592.1361.