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ENTRE’ NOUSNTRE’ NOUS November , 2013

Volume 41, No. 10

Bert LangleyEl izabeth A. Langley Director of Missions Meaney Dudley

Off ice Administrator Media Specialist/ Off ice Asssta

James Craft & Nathan Rush Mary LangfordModerators Counseor

Publication of Evangeline & Gulf Coast Baptist Associations of the Louisiana Baptist Convention

TWO EBA PASTORSCANDIDATES FOR LBC LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Dr. Steve Horn, pastor of FBC Lafayette, is a candidate for the presidency of

the LBC for 2014-15. Bro. Steve has been pastor at FBC Lafayette for the past

seven years, but has been active in the Evangeline Baptist Association for several

years having served as pastor of Highland Baptist Church in New Iberia prior to

his coming to Lafayette. He has served as Moderator of the association, and has

served on several EBA committees including the EBA Executive Council.

Dr. David Denton, pastor of Highland Baptist, New Iberia, is a candidate for

the first Vice President of the LBC. Bro. David followed Dr. Steve Horn as

pastor of Highland Baptist. Bro. David has also served on the associational

council as well as other EBA committees. He currently serves as the

vice-moderator of the EBA.

Please remember to pray for the LBC during this important time.



DOM LinesDOM Lines Bert Langley, Director of Missions

Evangeline Baptist Association Connecting Churches Through he Cross Gulf Coast Baptist Association

Counselor’s CornerCounselor’s Corner Mary Langford, Counselor

As the cooler weather reaches our area, I am reminded that one of the wonders of God’screativity, the fall foliage, is beginning to burst into full color across the mountains to the northin such beauty one cannot help but stand in awe of God’s Majesty. Last year in celebration ofDeedy’s retirement from the public school system, we took our first trip to the Smokey Mountains in the fall of the year to witness this annual miracle. The trees robed in their brilliant

beauty seemed to declare the glory of their Creator. We were overwhelmed by the ONE who gave each leaf itsunique color. HIS great glory is still being declared through HIS creation today. Paul wrote to the RomanChristians, “For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceivedthrough the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they (mankind) may be withoutexcuse (as relates to God’s invisible attributes) (Romans 1:20).” Do you want to experience the magnificence ofGod? Spend a few days during the fall in the Smoky Mountains.

Every day becomes a day for “Thanksgiving” when we experience HIS greatness. Our very existence is a tributeto HIS mercy and grace. King David, in Psalm 8, wrote, “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beingsthat you care for them?” He followed those words with the following words in Psalm 9: “I will give thanks to you,Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the

praises of your name, O Most High.” No one need remind the Christian to give thanks, as children of God everyday is a day for thanksgiving.

Soon we will be celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus and thanking the Father for sending HIS Son as our Savior.Deedy and I pray that you and your family experience all the wonder, joy, and peace of HIS coming. Jesus is stillthe reason for the season and our celebration. Merry Christmas!

Many of you will have seen on CNN the touching, inspiring interview given by Rick and KayWarren regarding the suicide of their mentally and emotionally troubled son Matthew. People across the

country listened as they bared their broken hearts and proclaimed their continued trust in the Lord. I

keep remembering Rick’s recounting of his son coming to him years ago to ask why he couldn’t just die

because they had tried doctors, hospitals, medication and much prayer, and still he was in so much pain. Rick answered that

he could not give up, because there is always hope in God. And he told his son, “There is purpose in your pain.” This, I

believe, is one of those hard, true statements. It is something I try to help people see each week as I meet with them for

counseling.

I am not saying that all pain is good or that we should seek pain. I am saying that in this earthly life we cannot avoid

pain. We can fight it, withdraw, become angry that it has come to us, question God or have any of a number of reactions,

but we cannot escape it. C.S. Lewis, my all-time favorite Christian writer, said, “God whispers to us in our pleasure, speaks

to us in our conscience, but He shouts to us in our pain.” He knows what we encounter in this fallen world in which we live.He usually doesn’t take us out of the discomfort, but promises to stay with us in the midst of it. And if we are listening, He

will communicate to us some valuable lesson we could learn no other way. It may simply be the marvelous awareness of His

presence. This is what gives purpose to mental, emotional or physical pain.

I often hear people say, “Everything happens for a reason,” implying that somehow there is a good reason behind

everything that happens. I can give many examples which prove that is not true. Suicide bombers and Navy Yard

shooters have reasons for their actions, but they are not good reasons. What we can say is that we will determine in our own

lives to give everything — good or bad--- that happens to the Lord and ask Him use it for His purpose. My personal

experience is that He honors that kind of attitude and request. That is what will give reason and purpose to our lives---and

even to our pain.



Evangeline Baptist Association Connecting Churches Through he Cross Gulf Coast Baptist Association

Monday, October 21, 2013, at 6:45 PM at East Bayou Baptist Church, the Evangeline Baptist Association helits seventy-fourth annual meeting. Several churches in the association were represented as well as many guests and special ministry participants. The meeting began with worship music led by David Mitchell and the Praise Team from FirsBaptist, Youngsville. The regular business session was held and the business of the association was transacted. Committee members were voted in, the 2014 Proposed Budget adopted, and Genesis Baptist Church of New Iberia was vote

into the membership of the association. The business session was followed by a time of fellowship around the ministrbooths. Ministry agencies that work in partnership with EBA were there to share what God is doing in and througtheir areas of ministry. The following groups had “booths” set up to explain more about their work: Acadian BaptisCamp; WMU; Louisiana College; LA Baptist Children’s Home; Disaster Relief; Canada Mission Project; BCM of ULLChurch Renewal; LBC; Baptist Message; Louisiana Baptist Foundation; Missions Development; Men’s & Boys’ Ministries; Ministry Assistants; Ministers’ Wives; VBS; Evangelism; and Mission Lafayette.

The mission focus for this year’s EBA Annual Meeting was the Bucket Project: Hospice Kits . The churches of th

association have been challenged to fill buckets with needed items for AIDS victims in Africa. Over 125 buckets werbrought to East Bayou for collection and many more are being filled. Frank Dudley, Louisiana State Bucket ProjecCoordinator, spoke to the attendees about the importance of this project, not only to meet physical needs, but to meespiritual ones as well. He challenged each individual to consider how they might participate in this ministry in the dayand weeks to come. Buckets will continue to be collected throughout the coming year. If you are interested in knowinmore, go to the Baptist Global Relief website:gogbr.org/buckets or contact the EBA office: [email protected] o337-237-6956.

ONE BUCKET, ONE CHANGED LIFE

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1 - Deanne (Mrs. David) Denton, Highland, New Iberia

3 - Stephanie (Mrs. David) Jeffreys, Highland, New Iberia

6 - Larry Langley, The Garden

10 - Frank Dudley, Erath

11 - Donna (Mrs. James) McClelland, The Bridge Fellowsh

13 - Edgardo Mancia, Iglesia Bautista Jehovah Jireh

15 - Marty Romero, Friday Night Church

18 - James Craft, Calvary, Lafayette

21 - Melaney (Mrs. Frank) Dudley, EBA Office/Erath

23 - Tonia (Mrs. Dennis) Clark, FBC, Lafayette

- Nadine (Mrs. Johnny) Ward, FBC, Delcambre

26 - Charles Brunt, FBC, Carencro

29 - Tory (Mrs. Sean) Walker, East Bayou

- Andrea (Mrs. Scott) McKenzie, FBC, Lafayette

30 - Weldon Moak, FBC, Broussard

The EBA office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday &

Friday, November 28 & 29.

There are leader

kits available at

the EBA office

Documents

Entre Nous Nov 2013.pdf