GARBC Conference Closes with Award Ceremony
The 2008 GARBC Conference closed with a Friday morning concert by Talents For Christ participants and an award ceremony to recognize the winners. Several long-standing members of GARBC churches were also honored with service awards. View the full list of Talents For Christ individual winners. Download Friday’s conference program: 06-27-08-newsletter.pdf View our photo gallery of [...]
2008 Talents For Christ Individual Competitions
“It’s all about preparing to serve the Lord,” John Greening said, as the winners of the Talents For Christ competition were announced. “This preparation is a vital part of growing in spiritual maturity.” These students won first and second place awards at the annual Talents For Christ competition held at Grandview Park Baptist Church, Des [...]
Blessings Rain Down
Conference guests sloshed through puddles and dodged heavy rains during the third day of the 2008 GARBC Conference. A full day of activities included sermons by Ariel Abadiano, James Maxwell, and Gary Anderson; ten workshops; an international ministries luncheon; and receptions after the evening service. High school students from across the country competed in twelve [...]
Students Compete in Talents For Christ
Ken Pyne, Brooke Greening, and Irv Van Hooser check the musical score during the judging of the Female Voice competition during Talents For Christ on Thursday. High school students from across the country have competed in twelve categories during the annual Talents For Christ competition, part of the 2008 National Conference of the General Association [...]
2008 Talents For Christ Group Competition
The girls ensemble from Brown Street Baptist Church, Alton, Ill., sing “Bow the Knee” for the Talents For Christ small vocal competition. These groups won first and second place awards in the Talents For Christ group competition on Wednesday, June 25: Large Vocal Ensemble First place — Calvary Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Second place [...]
Overflow Crowd for Wednesday Evening Sessions
More than 1,600 guests attended the Wednesday evening session of the 2008 GARBC Conference, singing together as Dr. Irv Van Hooser conducted a choir and orchestra in a memorable praise service. Prior to the service, many guests attended a barbeque chicken dinner sponsored by Faith Baptist Bible College. Read more about it on the Baptist [...]
Conference Excitement is Building!
The response to the conference relocation to Faith Baptist Bible College Ankeny, Iowa has been overwhelming! We are anticipating an outstanding Conference and expecting God to do a great work in our hearts and Fellowship. Wednesday night is a special “All-Iowa” event. Jim and Jeannie Vogel are hosting encouraging sessions for pastors and wives at [...]
More Hotel Rooms Available TODAY!
Hotels Available: These hotels are available for TODAY, June 17, 2008. You will need to mention that you are with the GARBC and that Nano appoved the block: Comfort Inn and Suites, Ankeny: $89.00; (515) 963-1100 Holiday Inn and Suites, Ankeny: $129.00; (515) 965-2400 Fairfield Inn, Ames: $89.00; (515) 232-4000
GARBC Conference Update
Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Cedar Rapids and many other communities in Iowa. We are staying in close contact with Cedar Rapids agencies, and the Association leadership is monitoring the situation. On Monday we will post a decision at www.garbc.org/conference regarding Conference plans. We are making every effort to go forward [...]
Talents For Christ features Art
For the first time in Talents For Christ (TFC) history, students participated in TFC Open Art competition (non scholarship). Rachel Stevens, First Baptist Church, Hibbing, Minnesota, received a number one rating at the state Talents For Christ competition for her two art pieces conveying a Christian theme and the Conference theme (The Glory of the [...]
Fine Dining at 2008 GARBC Conference
by John Greening The Flying Wienie Restaurant? You’ve got to be kidding! It’s one of those places that you will be able to feature in good story telling to your family and friends. It’s an iconic, greasy spoon, must-see-and-experience eatery in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When you come to this year’s GARBC Annual Conference you’ll [...]
The Glory of the Cross
by John Greening What must it have been like for those who looked up as spectators at Jesus Christ on the cross? What words actions and emotions would you have expressed if you had been among those people? Gather with our family of GARBC churches in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to ponder the Annual Conference theme, [...]
Reflections on a Great Conference
by John Greening My dear mother, who at 94 years of age is my great fan and prayer supporter, told me before the conference, “I’ve been praying that God will give our Fellowship a great conference this year, and I believe He will.” I must say my mother’s confidence in our Lord was exceeded by [...]
Jim Vogel Appointed to New Position with GARBC
LANCASTER, PA. — Jim Vogel, pastor of South Baptist Church, Flint, Mich., will become Associate National Representative for the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches in September. Jim will be assisted by his wife, Jeannie, who frequently speaks to women’s groups. The announcement capped a week of sermons, workshops, and resolutions to support the Association’s [...]
2007 Talents For Christ Individual Competition
These students won first and second place awards at the annual Talents For Christ competition on Thursday, June 28. Bible Knowledge First place: Briana Harrier – Riverside Baptist Church, Decatur, Illinois Second Place: Julie Farrell – Calvary Baptist Church, Forest City, Iowa
Council of Eighteen Elections and TFC Group Results
Jessica LaFleur presents the Biblical account of Daniel in an oral interpretation of Scripture for the Talents For Christ presentation. LANCASTER, PA. — High school students from across the country compete in twelve categories during the annual Talents For Christ competition, part of the 2007 National Conference of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. [...]
The Training of Timothys
Dr. Jim Jeffery, president of Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, Pa., uses this June 27, 2007 sermon from the GARBC annual conference to summarize “The Training of Timothys.” Dr. Jeffery challenges the listener to “raise up a generation of servant-leaders for global ministry.” The session is approximately 36 minutes long and the file is approximately [...]
Christ-Directed Evangelism
In this June 28, 2007 sermon from the GARBC annual conference, Dr. Ernie Schmidt describes “Christ-Directed Evangelism” using Matthew 16, Matthew 28, and Acts 1. Dr. Schmidt is on the faculty of Faith Baptist Bible College, Ankeny, Iowa. The session is approximately 36 minutes long and the file is approximately 26MB in size. You can [...]
Workers Together with God
In this June 28, 2007 sermon from the GARBC annual conference, Pastor David Strope uses 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 to describe “Workers Together with God.” The pastor of Ankeny Baptist Church, Ankeny, Iowa, Strope uses the text to show the centrality of the cross to the believer’s life and the church’s existence. The session is approximately [...]
A Ministry for Postmodern Times
In this June 28, 2007 sermon from the GARBC annual conference, Dr. Douglas McLachlan compares the city of Athens in Acts 17:16-34 to our postmodern society. The session is approximately 36 minutes long and the file is approximately 26MB in size. You can get this download four ways: Listen to the audio online. Download the [...]
75 Years of God’s Goodness
Elizabeth Bourdess, 93, a friend of Dr. and Mrs. Joe Stowell II, signs a prayer card for Corabelle Stowell that was on display at the back of the auditorium after the evening service. Guests were invited to express words of sympathy to Mrs. Stowell after her husband went home to be with the Lord last [...]
Built Right
In this June 27, 2007 sermon from the GARBC annual conference, Dr. John Greening discusses the nature of the New Testament church from 1 Peter 1-2. “There must be among us a constant distrust of human nature because we are prone to wander,” said Greening. “A church built by God’s design is built to specifications. [...]
A Church for Postmodern Times
In this June 27, 2007 sermon from the GARBC annual conference, Dr. Douglas McLachlan uses 2 Timothy 4:1-8 to describe “A Church for Postmodern Times.” Recently retired after many years of ministry at Fourth Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minn., McLachlan observes that “Growing a church is one thing; growing a crowd is another.” The session [...]
I Love Thy Church, O Lord
LANCASTER, PA. — Guests at the opening session of the 2007 National Conference sang hymns about the church and heard a sermon by Dr. Richard VanHeukelum from a text in Matthew 16. VanHeukelum, pastor of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church in Waterloo, Iowa, was a civil engineer before coming to Christ. His sermon title was taken [...]
