From the desk of:
Bro. Leonard Roberto
Pulpit Supply Ministry
May 24, 2024
Gentlemen:
1Cor. 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
Her name was Shirley Hurne. She was the first person to tell me I was lost and in need of a savior. Shirley taught Sunday School, worked with the youth and raised missionary children but carried the feeling that her ministry had been a failure until the day she saw me ordained in a small Baptist Church in Western New York.
Every pastor wants to see souls saved and the church grow in number. But my dear friend if you see none of that or precious little remember your labour is not in vain in the Lord. There may be just one sitting under your ministry that will get saved and surrender his life to full time ministry. God’s word faithfully preached will not return void. I thank God Shirley Hurne didn’t give up to discouragement. For if she had, I might never have heard the word of truth.
Just a reminder of a few opportunities available this month.
Revival Meetings will be held at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church located at 10971 Kingston Road, Plainview, Arkansas. The meetings will be held Monday May 27-31. All meetings will begin at 7:00 PM. All are invited to attend.
The following was sent by Bro. Cuthbertson
I wanted to let you know about the June fellowship meeting.
The fellowship meeting will be hosted by my home church Smith Chapel Baptist Church in Wynne, Arkansas in conjunction with our 38th annual Camp Meeting Tuesday June 4th. Breakfast is at 8 AM and service starts at 9 AM with lunch to follow. The address to the church is 493 State Hwy 350, Wynne, AR
If anyone would like to come up Monday afternoon and attend our evening services, we would gladly get them a motel room at no cost, however, we must know as soon as possible because we are getting limited on available rooms due to the tornado that hit Wynne last year and many are full of contract workers.
Also, if anyone would like to stay over for the Tuesday services we would provide a room as well, but again we need to know very soon.
Anyone wanting to stay can text me at 870 489 6546.
Thank you
Brother Shawn Cuthbertson
As always, if you have any prayer requests or praises, please forward them to Bro. Roberto at lrob43@yahoo.com. We will include them in upcoming newsletters.
In His Service,
Bro. Lenny Roberto
From the desk of:
Bro. Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
May 20, 2024
Gentlemen:
Ps 130:4 “But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.”
There are few things more enjoyable than receiving gifts. I am grateful for each that I have received over the years. A few years ago, my daughter-in-law gave me a grandson on my birthday, at least that’s what I tell her she did. It was exciting and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to realize the greatest gift I’ve ever received is forgiveness. I am grateful for all the blessings of salvation but the one I cherish most is forgiveness. My sin, my guilt, my punishment was eliminated by the Lord that loves me and has for his son’s sake forgiven me. It is my prayer that as I grow in the Lord I will learn better how to forgive because I have been forgiven.
Just a reminder of a few opportunities available this month.
Please also accept an invitation from Bible Baptist Church in Jacksonville to join them for their camp meeting Tuesday morning May 21st. The meeting will begin at 9:00 AM. The church is located at 3301 N. First St., Jacksonville, 72076. Bro. Seth Robinson will be preaching Tuesday morning at 9:15 followed by Bro. Luke Bishop at 10:00 and Bro John Wilkerson at 10:45.
Also, Revival Meetings will be held at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church located at 10971 Kingston Road, Plainview, Arkansas. The meetings will be held Monday May 27-31. All meetings will begin at 7:00 PM. All are invited to attend.
Please take the opportunity to view the attachments as well. I will endeavor to include photos of the last fellowship meeting and the flyer for the Revival Meetings.
As always, if you have any prayer requests or praises, please forward them to Bro. Roberto at lrob43@yahoo.com. We will include them in upcoming newsletters.
In His Service,
Bro. Ted Patterson
The following is an invitation from:
Bro. Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
520 Marshall Rd.
Jacksonville, AR 72076
“Church planning in Hispanic America”
Monday night, May 6, 2024 @ 7 pm
• The burden to reach Hispanics in Arkansas.
• How to assist the Spanish-speaking pastors?
• How can English-speaking pastors and Spanish-speaking pastors work together to build strong independent Baptist churches in Arkansas?
• A renewed commitment to reach the Hispanic world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pastor, please join us in an effort to plant IBC in the state of Arkansas.
We have a very unique opportunity together to make a difference. Let’s come together and hear from our local brothers from another culture.
We are planning a night of worship, food, and fellowship.
Pastor Ted Patterson, Moderator
Arkansas Fundamental Baptist Fellowship
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
May 3, 2024
Gentlemen:
1Tim. 1:12 “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry”
There are men who obtain greatness in business pursuits. There are men that obtain greatness in governmental affairs. There are men who obtain greatness in athletic excellence. However, none of them is as blessed of God as a man whom the Lord choses to be in the ministry of God’s word. Therefore, please consider the following announcement:
Liberty Baptist Church in Russellville, Arkansas is seeking a pastor.
The church was started in 2018 by Wilson Creek Baptist Church, Battlefield Mo. Randall Moody, Pastor.
The church was organized in 2022. The church is currently in a store front and averages 20-30 on Sunday morning and 15-25 on Sunday evening.
The church is KJV only and uses conservative hymns and music in their services.
The church is looking for the man that God has prepared for this ministry.
If after prayer, you feel you are that man, please send your resume and a perspective of the ministry, i.e. your attitude and way of doing things in the local church to: Interim Pastor Pete Wardlow at hallelujahwardlow@gmail.com
HALLELUJAH!
Please take note that the fellowship meeting will be held on May 7th at Jacksonville Baptist Temple located at 520 Marshall Rd., Jacksonville, AR. The meeting will begin at 9:00 am with pastor’s fellowship starting at 8:00 am. We will be treated to preaching by Bro. Adam Taitano; Bro. Jon Lauritzson and Missionary to West Indies Bro Leland Johnson. Details of the meeting can be viewed at www.afbf.life
I look forward to seeing all of you and praising the Lord for the great works towards us.
As always, I rejoice in your service to our Lord.
Bro. Ted Patterson
· Payer Requests – If you have an update you would like to share please let me know at lrob43@yahoo.com
o Abounding Grace Baptist Church – Conway
§ Pray for the churches efforts to restructure its current debt.
§ Also pray for Bro. Jon as he travels over the next two months.
o Ambassador Baptist Church – Greenbrier
§ Pray for continued healing for Bro. Danny Allen
o Bible Baptist Church – El Dorado
§ The church is in a building phase and asks for pray for finances to complete anticipated projects.
o Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock
§ The church is attempting to sell their current facility in order to move into one more appropriately sized.
o Heritage Baptist Church - Hot Springs
§ The church is seeking a new pastor. Pray the Lord will provide the right man for this ministry.
o Solid Rock Independent Baptist Church – Harrison
§ Dr. Riggs is in need of support because he can’t leave his wife alone for long periods.
§ Mrs. Riggs is suffering deteriorating effects of a brain tumor.
§ Pray for the church as it struggles to grow.
o Winning Side Baptist Church – Barling
§ Praise the Lord for the new church and the progress thus far.
o Dr. Kenny Graham – Evangelist
§ Bro. Graham’s son Ben, who is also a preacher, has been diagnosed with cancer. Please pray for Ben.
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
April 26, 2024
Gentlemen:
Psalm 150:6“Let everything that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
It seems to me that praise is the beating heart of the believer. Praise when circumstances are favorable should be as natural as breathing. However, as you know there are times when circumstances are downright difficult and praise is anything but natural. But in those times praise takes our eyes off our circumstances and puts them on the Lord of our circumstances. Praise overcomes the fear of distress and places our trust in the God of our distresses.
I was so encouraged by a text I received this week from Bro. Weido rejoicing in praise that I thought I would share it with you in his own words:
“I have a praise this morning. I just heard back from my Doctor and the 3-T MRI I had done on this past Friday morning came back clear. Wow! To God be the Glory!!! Thanks so much for praying we love you all!! Thank the Lord.” Bro. Weido
If you have a praise you would like to share with the other preachers in the fellowship, please send it to me and I will include it in the following newsletter.
Please take note that the fellowship meeting will be held on May 7th at Jacksonville Baptist Temple located at 520 Marshall Rd., Jacksonville, AR. The meeting will begin at 9:00 am with pastor’s fellowship starting at 8:00 am. We will be treated to preaching by Bro. Adam Taitano; Bro. Jon Lauritzson and Missionary to West Indies Bro Leland Johnson. Details of the meeting can be viewed at www.afbf.life
I look forward to seeing all of you and praising the Lord for the great works towards us.
As always, I rejoice in your service to our Lord.
Bro. Ted Patterson
· Payer Requests – If you have an update you would like to share please let me know.
o Abounding Grace Baptist Church – Conway
§ Pray for the churches efforts to restructure its current debt.
§ Also pray for Bro. Jon as he travels over the next two months.
o Ambassador Baptist Church – Greenbrier
§ Pray for continued healing for Bro. Danny Allen
o Bible Baptist Church – El Dorado
§ The church is in a building phase and asks for pray for finances to complete anticipated projects.
o Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock
§ The church is attempting to sell their current facility in order to move into one more appropriately sized.
o Heritage Baptist Church - Hot Springs
§ The church is seeking a new pastor. Pray the Lord will provide the right man for this ministry.
o Solid Rock Independent Baptist Church – Harrison
§ Dr. Riggs is in need of support because he can’t leave his wife alone for long periods.
§ Mrs. Riggs is suffering deteriorating effects of a brain tumor.
§ Pray for the church as it struggles to grow.
o Winning Side Baptist Church – Barling
§ Praise the Lord for the new church and the progress thus far.
o Dr. Kenny Graham – Evangelist
§ Bro. Graham’s son Ben, who is also a preacher, has been diagnosed with cancer. Please pray for Ben.
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
April, 12, 2024
Gentlemen:
Just a quick reminder concerning the May Fellowship Meetings. The monthly meeting scheduled for May 7thwill be held at Jacksonville Baptist Temple located at 520 Marshall Rd., Jacksonville. The meeting will begin at 9:00 am with preacher’s fellowship beginning at 8:00 am. Come prepared to receive and be a blessing.
Bro. Ted Patterson
Gen. 16:13
“And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me…”
Years ago, our church sponsored a youth overnight fellowship. We invited another church to participate and the evening was filled with fun. Several young people heard the word of God and I trust made decisions for Christ.
During the game time we played hide and seek in the church. I knew a place where it was so dark that even if you looked right at me, you wouldn’t actually see me. And as it turned out that’s exactly what happened. One of the young people looked into the space I was in, looked directly at me and did not see me.
Pastor, our God is not blind in the dark. The darkness is light to him. The text reminds us that our God sees me. Our God, El Roi, sees everything. He sees the hours spent getting ready to preach. He sees the time you spend agonizing in prayer. He sees the tears that flow for the sick; dying and lost. God sees your vision; your hopes and dreams. He sees your fears and failures. But our God is no spectator. He also hears and answers prayer. He heals, he comforts, he supplies, he strengthens he guides and so much more.
So, as you prepare for this upcoming Lord’s Day just take comfort in knowing “Thou God seest me”
Bro. Leonard A. Roberto
James 5:16 “…pray one for another…”
· Payer Requests
o Abounding Grace Baptist Church – Conway
§ Pray for the churches efforts to restructure its current debt.
§ Also pray for Bro. Jon as he travels over the next two months.
o Ambassador Baptist Church – Greenbrier
§ Pray for continued healing for Bro. Danny Allen
o Bible Baptist Church – El Dorado
§ Bro. Weido is scheduled for a 3T MRI on his prostate. Pray for good results there.
§ The church is in a building phase and asks for pray for finances to complete anticipated projects.
o Emmanuel Baptist Church – Omaha
§ Pray for Pastor Jonny Atchison’s wife Caroline. She is experiencing very high blood pressure.
o Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock
§ Bro. Jeff Anthony is having corrective surgery on his knee and continues to struggle physically.
§ Pray the church will be able to sell their current facility in order to move into one more appropriately sized.
o Heritage Baptist Church - Hot Springs
§ The church is seeking a new pastor. Pray the Lord will provide the right man for this ministry.
o Live Oak Baptist Church – Cove
§ Bro. Paul Pullen is having his fourth knee surgery. Please keep him in prayer.
o Solid Rock Independent Baptist Church – Harrison
§ Dr. Riggs is in need of work in order to support his family.
§ Mrs. Riggs is suffering deteriorating effects of a brain tumor.
§ Pray for the church as it struggles to grow.
o Winning Side Baptist Church – Barling
§ Praise the Lord for the new church and the progress thus far.
o Dr. Kenny Graham – Evangelist
§ Bro. Graham’s son Ben, who is also a preacher, has been diagnosed with cancer. Please pray for Ben.
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
April 5, 2024
Gentlemen:
1Thes. 5:24 “Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.”
The apostle Paul reminds us of two simple truths contained in this verse. First, the Lord is faithful. In all things and at all times the Lord is faithful. Also, he will do it. What ever the Lord has called you to do in his name, he will do it. Our responsibility as preachers is to be like him, faithful. The psalmist reminds us “Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it…” Continue being faithful and watch the Lord do exceeding abundantly above all you could ask or think.
My sincere thanks to pastor Jossund and the folks at Bible Baptist Church in Conway for hosting this month’s fellowship meeting. The preaching and fellowship was a blessing.
The next fellowship meeting is scheduled for May 21st and will be held at Bible Baptist Church in Jacksonville. The address is 3301 N. 1st St. Jacksonville. Pastors will begin arriving at 8:00 am with preaching beginning at 9:00 am.
As always, if you have any prayer requests, please forward them to Bro. Roberto at lrob43@yahoo.com. We will be including them in future newsletters so we can pray one for another and bear one another’s burdens.
In His Service,
Bro. Ted Patterson
A Note from Bro. Roberto
James 5:16 “…the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
My sincere gratitude to all who prayed for me following my recent visit to the hospital. The diagnosis was not as dire as originally thought and I am back to normal.
Bro. Lenny
· Payer Requests
o Abounding Grace Baptist Church – Conway
§ Pray for the churches efforts to restructure its current debt.
§ Also pray for Bro. Jon as he travels over the next two months.
o Ambassador Baptist Church – Greenbrier
§ Pray for continued healing for Bro. Danny Allen
o Bible Baptist Church – El Dorado
§ Bro. Weido is scheduled for a 3T MRI on his prostate. Pray for good results there.
§ The church is in a building phase and asks for pray for finances to complete anticipated projects.
o Emmanuel Baptist Church – Omaha
§ Pray for Pastor Jonny Atchison’s wife Caroline. She is experiencing very high blood pressure.
o Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock
§ Bro. Jeff Anthony is having corrective surgery on his knee and continues to struggle physically.
§ Pray the church will be able to sell their current facility in order to move into one more appropriately sized.
o Heritage Baptist Church - Hot Springs
§ The church is seeking a new pastor. Pray the Lord will provide the right man for this ministry.
o Live Oak Baptist Church – Cove
§ Bro. Paul Pullen is having his fourth knee surgery. Please keep him in prayer.
o Solid Rock Independent Baptist Church – Harrison
§ Dr. Riggs is in need of work in order to support his family.
§ Mrs. Riggs is suffering deteriorating effects of a brain tumor.
§ Pray for the church as it struggles to grow.
o Winning Side Baptist Church – Barling
§ Praise the Lord for the new church and the progress thus far.
o Dr. Kenny Graham – Evangelist
§ Bro. Graham’s son Ben, who is also a preacher, has been diagnosed with cancer. Please pray for Ben.
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
March 29, 2024
Gentlemen:
Please take note that the fellowship meeting will be held on April 2nd at Bible Baptist Church in Conway. The meeting will begin at 9:00 am with pastor’s fellowship starting at 8:00 am. We will be treated to preaching by Bro. Shawn Cuthbertson; Evangelist David Winston and Pastor Bruce Swanson. Details of the meeting can be viewed at www.afbf.life
There will be an offering taken at the next fellowship meeting to assist Brother Mike Childers. Bro. Mike will be having surgery on his neck on April 1st. Please be generous and keep our brother in prayer.
Evangelist Jimmy Moize will be traveling through Arkansas and has asked if a fellowship church near I-40 in the Little Rock area would allow him to use a prophet’s chamber for the evening of April 11th as he travels west to preach, and April 14th as he travels home. Bro. Jimmy serves out of Bible Baptist Church in Lyles, TN. The church is pastored by Bro. Eric Vick. If you can accommodate our brother, please contact him at 615-308-6398.
Cleburne County Baptist Church is holding Revival Meetings with Evangelist Brian McBride. The meetings will be held on March 31st through April 4th. Please see the details on the fellowship website www.afbf.life.
Each month we will include special events and prayer needs in the newsletters. Please send any information to Bro Roberto at lrob43@yahoo.com if you would like your events or needs to appear in the newsletters and on the website.
As always, I rejoice in your service to our Lord.
Bro. Ted Patterson
A Note from Bro. Roberto
James 5:16 “…the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
As I write this newsletter, I am reminded of this simple truth that “the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much”. I recently made an unexpected trip to the hospital to find I have been having cardiac issues for some time. The prospects that lay before me are concerning however, I take great comfort in knowing each of you will be praying and our God will hear and answer those prayers in a manner that will bring glory to Himself. Thank you for being men of prayer.
Bro. Lenny
· Payer Requests
o Abounding Grace Baptist Church – Conway
§ Pray for the churches efforts to restructure its current debt.
§ Also pray for Bro. Jon as he travels over the next two months.
o Ambassador Baptist Church – Greenbrier
§ Pray for continued healing for Bro. Danny Allen
o Bible Baptist Church – El Dorado
§ Bro. Weido is scheduled for a 3T MRI on his prostate. Pray for good results there.
§ The church is in a building phase and asks for pray for finances to complete anticipated projects.
o Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock
§ Bro. Anthony is having corrective surgery on his knee and continues to struggle physically.
§ The church is attempting to sell their current facility in order to move into one more appropriately sized.
o Heritage Baptist Church - Hot Springs
§ The church is seeking a new pastor. Pray the Lord will provide the right man for this ministry.
o Solid Rock Independent Baptist Church – Harrison
§ Dr. Riggs is in need of work in order to support his family.
§ Mrs. Riggs is suffering deteriorating effects of a brain tumor.
§ Pray for the church as it struggles to grow.
o Winning Side Baptist Church – Barling
§ Praise the Lord for the new church and the progress thus far.
o Dr. Kenny Graham – Evangelist
§ Bro. Graham’s son Ben, who is also a preacher, has been diagnosed with cancer. Please pray for Ben.
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
March 22, 2024
Gentlemen,
2Tim. 1:3-4 “I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy”
Praise the Lord for those times of rejoicing when as preachers everything is going great. The community loves us; the church is growing; and your family is being blessed. Sadly, this is not always the case. Our text reminds us that there are times of sadness and tears when there is disunity in the church, your family suffers financially or physically, and the ministry to the community is hindered.
But just as the Lord gave Timothy a Paul the Lord has given us each other. Preachers working together, loving together and praying together can accomplish great things for Christ and lift even the most despondent of our brothers.
Join us once again as we lift each other up at the next fellowship meeting being held on April 2nd at Bible Baptist Church in Conway. The church is located at 3130 Dave Ward Dr. Conway, Arkansas 72034.
Please plan to attend and rejoice together with us for all the Lord is accomplishing in our churches. If you need assistance getting to the meeting, please let us know and we can try to arrange transportation.
In His Service,
Bro. Ted Patterson
Prayer Request:
Winning Side Baptist Church – Bro. Todd Herbert is asking us to pray for a bus or van for the ministry efforts of the church.
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
March 15, 2024
Dr. Ken Graham
FOR A SEASON 1 Peter 1:6-9
“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.”
The Trials of life come often to try our faith. The Timing of your trials can speak of many things that the Lord may be working in our lives. The Period of our trials-it is for a season- in the scope of life, seasons come and go and their length is limited. We often think of Job’s trial and yet when we get to Job 42:16-17“After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations. So Job died, being old and full of days.”Thankfully when we go through our trials in life there is an after this!
Peter mentions the Pressureof our trials- the heaviness and the heartaches that our trials bring. It is clear that the trials of life can bring sorrow and suffering, and there is no shame in acknowledging our humanity as we walk through the heaviness of life’s trials. But it provides the opportunity to see the sufficiency of God’s grace working for our good and for His glory.
He also mentions the Pluralityof our testing and trials as being manifold or many. Human reasoning would make us think we only need one or two, but somehow our faith is strengthened by “manifold temptations!” It builds our dependency on God, brings a greater devotion to God and it broadens our desire for God! We cry with the words of the great hymn “I need Thee ev'ry hour, Most gracious Lord;No tender voice like Thine can peace afford. And the chorus declares “I need Thee, oh, I need Thee; Ev'ry hour I need Thee; Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.” Sometimes the ministry brings trials hard to face. And other times it is those we minister to that are found dealing with great trials of affliction. May we always focus our attention on the one who can bring unspeakable joy even in the midst of the hurts, heartaches and hard times in life!
We also see a great Truth in our faith. As we face the trials and cry out to the Saviour we realize our Longing, Love, and Loyalty rests in one we have never seen with the eye of flesh, but through the eye of faith! However, we recognize He alone is the Triumphant one and by His grace we can face the Trials that come and with anticipation look forward to the day that these eyes shall behold Him in all of His Glory! For at His appearing we will sing with the ransomed ones-“it’s been worth every trial, it’s been worth every mile, it’s been worth every valley that we’ve crossed! “It’s been worth everything that we’ve faced in His dear name and it will be worth it all when we see His Face! Cheer up Child of God the best is yet to come!
In His Service,
Bro. Ted Patterson
· Payer Requests
o Abounding Grace Baptist Church – Conway
§ Pray for the churches efforts to restructure its current debt.
§ Also pray for Bro. Jon as he travels over the next two months.
o Ambassador Baptist Church – Greenbrier
§ Praise the Lord for a good men’s meeting
o Bible Baptist Church – El Dorado
§ Bro. Weido is scheduled for a 3T MRI on his prostate. Pray for good results there.
§ The church is in a building phase and asks for pray for finances to complete anticipated projects.
o Calvary Independent Baptist Church
§ Please pray for Bro. Barfield’s wife. She is suffering with esophageal issues, possibly reflux related.
o Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock
§ Bro. Anthony has scheduled corrective surgery on his knee replacement on March 20th.
§ The church is attempting to sell their current building in order to move into a more appropriately sized facility.
o Heritage Baptist Church - Hot Springs
§ The church is seeking a new pastor. Pray the Lord will provide the right man for this ministry.
o Solid Rock Independent Baptist Church – Harrison
§ Dr. Riggs is in need of work in order to support his family.
§ Mrs. Riggs has been diagnosed with dementia.
§ Pray for the church as it struggles to grow.
o Winning Side Baptist Church – Barling
§ Praise the Lord for the new church and the progress thus far.
o Dr. Kenny Graham – Evangelist
§ Bro. Graham’s son Ben, who is also a preacher, has been diagnosed with cancer. Please pray for Ben.
o Bro. Paul Hastad
§ Bro. Paul asked for emergency prayer for his grandson. No details concerning the need but God knows.
§ He also had an unspoken request again no details but it was important enough for him to ask for prayer.
o Riverside Baptist Church – North Platte, Nebraska
§ Needs a pastor. The current pastor is suffering from dementia.
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
March 1, 2024
1Thes. 5:25 “Brethren, pray for us.”
Gentlemen:
As the apostle Paul closes his first letter to the church at Thessalonica he leaves them with this most needful request, “pray for us”. Even though Paul had been called by God in a miraculous way, had evidenced the power of the Holy Spirit by healing and ministered to and started churches throughout the regions, he was acutely aware of his need for prayer and was not too proud to ask for it.
Nothing has changed since the Lord inspired Paul to write these words. Our ministries depend on the power of God provoked by the prayer of his people and in particular by preachers praying one for another. Please take a few moments to read the following prayer requests from our preacher friends and remember them before the throne of grace.
In His Service,
Bro. Ted Patterson
· Payer Requests
o Abounding Grace Baptist Church – Conway
§ Pray for the churches efforts to restructure its current debt.
§ Also pray for Bro. Jon as he travels over the next two months.
o Ambassador Baptist Church – Greenbrier
§ Pray for continued healing for Bro. Danny Allen
§ Pray for the Men’s meeting taking place at the church Mar. 1-2
o Bible Baptist Church – El Dorado
§ Bro. Weido is currently traveling and would appreciate prayer for a safe return.
§ Bro. Weido is scheduled for a 3T MRI on his prostate. Pray for good results there.
§ The church is in a building phase and asks for pray for finances to complete anticipated projects.
o Colonial Baptist Church – Marion
§ Pray for funds and repairs due to storm damage to the church facility.
o Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock
§ Bro. Anthony may need to have corrective surgery on his knee replacement and continues to struggle physically.
§ The church is attempting to sell their current building in order to move into a more appropriately sized facility.
o Heritage Baptist Church - Hot Springs
§ The church is seeking a new pastor. Pray the Lord will provide the right man for this ministry.
o Riverside Baptist Church – North Platte, Nebraska
§ Needs a pastor. The current pastor is suffering from dementia.
o Solid Rock Independent Baptist Church – Harrison
§ Dr. Riggs is in need of work in order to support his family.
§ Mrs. Riggs is suffering deteriorating effects of a brain tumor.
§ Pray for the church as it struggles to grow.
o Winning Side Baptist Church – Barling
§ Praise the Lord for the new church and the progress thus far.
o Dr. Kenny Graham – Evangelist
§ Bro. Graham’s son Ben, who is also a preacher, has been diagnosed with cancer. Please pray for Ben.
In His Service,
Bro. Ted Patterson
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
February 23, 2024
Gentlemen,
“The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi.” Mal. 1:1
I have always wondered at these words of Malachi. “The burden of the word of the Lord…” Every pastor worth his salt understands it is a privilege to be entrusted with the burden of the word of God and the care of God’s people. As a pastor you carry your own burdens and the burdens of all of God’s people entrusted to your care. However, it is not a burden you need bear alone. The Lord blessed us with each other to aid in lifting those burdens while bringing glory to God.
To that end our next monthly fellowship meeting will be held on March 5th at Heritage Baptist Church in Mountain View. The church is located at 205 Gloria Ave., Mountain View. We will be treated to preaching by Bro. Ron Kelly from West Plains, Mo.; Daniel Clement from Ozark Baptist Church in Bergman and Evangelist Bro. Tucker. We will also be blessed with music by the Jonathan Ellis Family.
Please plan to attend and help us lift each other’s burdens. If you need assistance getting to the meeting, please let us know and we can try to arrange transportation.
In His Service,
Bro. Ted Patterson
From the desk of:
Brother Rick Nesmith
Retired Pastor serving at Liberty Baptist Church, Cabot, AR
February 16, 2024
A Hard Look Down a Scary Road
Prov 27:23-24 KJV
“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?”
As a pastor for 35 years and in the ministry for 39, all of us who have ministered that long or longer have seen many mistakes along the way. However, one of the biggest mistakes made among many Baptist preachers and missionaries is the failure to look past this life. Do not get me wrong, I’m looking forward to being with my Saviour, John 14:1-3; 2 Cor.5:1-2; Heb.11:10. I’m looking forward to that time of eternity with Christ.
What I mean by, “the failure to look past this life,” is about those we leave behind. Have we made adequate plans for them after our departure? I fell into this trap for many years, until I began to stare my mortality in the face. I decided to begin to know the state of my flocks and look well to my herds. Thank God, he supplies all our needs Phil.4:19. And we should expect His return soon, but we should also plan like it might be a while.
A good friend of mine, Brother Lester Hutson has conducted over 432 funerals, authored many books and pamphlets one of them being Basic Bible Truths. He makes this observation in one of his quarterly Connected newsletters, “...1) sooner or later everybody dies. 2) every one of them leaves every material thing right here and 3) somebody pays the undertaker. “ “…there’s something fundamentally wrong about kicking the can down the road right into the lap of a mate, a child, or the country.” http//www.lesterhutson.org.
As we, “know the state of our flocks,” are we preparing for our aged spouse? Do we have our debts under control or paid off? Have we lived within our means and made provisions for the end of our lives? Our Lord is coming soon, in fact, I expect Him today! However, He has taught us to plan.
How can we be diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds?
As a younger preacher I always gave my tithe then to missions. The mistake I made was I thought I should pay my bills and taxes next. I always had more month than money and never had anything left. Wrong.!! After giving my tithe and missions, I should have been paying myself, then my bills and taxes. I did not learn this lesson till later in life. My funeral is now cared for, few churches could care for our wife, nor should they, and she will not need to depend on our daughter and her family. 1Timothy 5:8
So, how can we be diligent to know the state of our flock and look well to our herds?
First more than anything else, give your tithes and missions Malachi 3:10 (we might be surprised at the preachers who don’t).
Second, without fail, Pay yourself!! How much? Start with something. $5 a week. (I know you waste that much). Then, increase it a little at a time, but do not touch it, no matter what! It is a bill you owed and paid.
Prov 27: 24 For riches are not for ever:, Again, 1 Timothy 5:8.
Next, pay your bills and taxes. Bankruptcy should never be an option for a child of God. Rom 13:7-8
Finally, live within your means. Luke 6:38
Prov 27:23-24
“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? KJV
Gentlemen,
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
February 4, 2024
Welcome back to Arkansas Brother Dustin Cook
Gentlemen,
“Rejoice with them that do rejoice…”
Just ahead of the monthly fellowship meeting I would like to share some encouraging news. This morning our brothers and sisters in Christ at Jonesboro Baptist Church in Jonesboro called Bro. Dustin Cook as their new pastor. Please welcome Bro. Cook and his family back to Arkansas and keep them in prayer as they begin this new chapter in their lives to the glory of God.
Also, as a reminder, I would encourage you, if you are able, to take advantage of the gracious offer made by the folks at Hope Baptist Church in Sherwood to host the February Pastor’s Fellowship scheduled for February 6th. The church is located at 139 Shadow Oaks Dr. in Sherwood. Early fellowship will begin at 8:00 am and the preaching will begin at 9:00 am.
I’m sure Bro. Higgins would appreciate your prayers and participation in their Youth Rally hosted by Cornerstone Baptist Church which was rescheduled to February 10th. You can get additional details from Bro. John Higgins at 870-750-0607.
Finally, Victory Baptist Church in Hope Arkansas is hosting their Youth Rally on March 1-2. For additional information you can contact Bro. Bane at 870-397-3344. Please keep our young people in prayer.
I look forward to seeing each of you and hearing all that the Lord is doing in each of your churches.
In His Service,
Bro. Ted Patterson
From the desk of:
Bro. Leonard Roberto
Pastor - Retired
January 19, 2024
Gentlemen,
“For we are labourers together with God…”
O how blessed we are to serve such an awesome God. And how blessed we are to have the privilege to serving one another and with one another. Paul reminds us that we labor together. As pastors we have the privilege of coming along side each other and sharing the joys and challenges of ministry.
January has been a particularly difficult month. Along with the extended deep cold the Lord took home three of my good friends in one day including my best friend of 57 years. However, the fellowship of other pastors and the opportunity of serving each provides encouragement in difficult times.
I encourage each of you to take advantage of the gracious offer made by the folks at Hope Baptist Church in Sherwood to host the February Pastor’s Fellowship scheduled for February 6th. The church is located at 139 Shadow Oaks Dr. in Sherwood. Early fellowship will begin at 8:00 am and the preaching will begin at 9:00 am.
I would also like to encourage any of you who can to take advantage of the Youth Rally hosted by Cornerstone Baptist Church which was rescheduled to February 10th. You can get additional details from Bro. John Higgins at 870-750-0607.
I look forward to seeing each of you and hearing all that the Lord is doing in each of your churches.
In His Service,
Bro. Lenny Roberto
From the Desk of: Bro. John Higgins
Pastor: Cornerstone Baptist Church
With the forecast for this Saturday we have decided to reschedule the youth rally for Saturday February 10th so sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused
Thank you sir
John Higgins
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
January 11, 2024
Gentlemen:
Abounding Grace Baptist Church has called Jon Lauritzson to be its new Pastor.
Bro Jon, who is the son in law to the late Vernon McGee of Conway, started the year off with a bang hosting the January preacher’s meeting of the Arkansas Fundamental Baptist Fellowship.
It was during this time, that we discovered that Bro Lauritzson is in need of additional financial support.
This new Pastor has a building debt as well as some ministry expenses before him.
If you are allowed of God to support this new pastors for six months to a year at $100 a month, it would be greatly appreciated.
AFBF will continue its support for another six months at $500.00. Any amount that you can invest would be greatly appreciated. Bro Lauritzson is the real deal, and will do a great job as pastor.
Monies can be sent to the Arkansas Baptist Fellowship, or directly to Bro Lauritzson at the address below or contributions could be made on the webpage of the church.
Thanks for considering this request.
Sincerely,
Ted Patterson, Moderator
Jon Lauritzson
AGBC
228 Hwy 365 South
Conway AR 72034
(501) 339-3194
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
January 4, 2024
Gentlemen,
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the members and friends of Abounding Grace Baptist Church in Conway for hosting this year’s first pastor’s fellowship. The preaching was tremendous. I know from speaking with the other pastors they were extremely blessed. A special thank you to pastor Jon for his faithfulness and dedication to reaching souls for Jesus Christ.
I know you all have demanding schedules and many responsibilities however; I would prayerfully ask that you take advantage of the monthly meetings in order to be encouraged and to be an encouragement.
Our next meeting will be held at Hope Baptist Church in Sherwood. I look forward to seeing you there and hearing all that the Lord is doing in each of your churches.
In His Service,
Bro. Ted Patterson
From the desk of:
Pastor John Higgins
Cornerstone Baptist Church
December 27, 2023
Dear Fellow Church Youth Leaders,
I am so excited that we are once again hosting our annual youth rally! This event is always a learning experience for our church, and we are praying, planning, and expecting the Lord to bless.
I am enclosing a flyer for the event for you to copy and display in your church should you choose to do so. However, the flyer does not include a couple of key points. First, we are opening the rally to ages 10 and up due to a large number of younger children in our area churches. Also, as far as the dress code is concerned, I am asking that both young men and women dress modestly; however, I am not requiring that the ladies wear only dresses, skirts, or culottes. They may wear slacks if that is what they have. I am doing this to, hopefully, make some of our young ladies who might not be accustomed to such a dress code feel just as welcome as those who are. Please use your own discretion in this matter.
I am also enclosing a Schedule of Events to help you and your youth group know what to expect. Our gym will open at 10:00 that morning for early arrivals, and the rally will begin with preaching promptly at 11:00 in the sanctuary. Lunch will be served after preaching at 11:45. The schedule will guide you from there.
If you have any questions or need more information about the rally, please feel free to contact me at the cell number above. For driving directions, you can Google “259 AR-58, Sage, AR 72556.” Also, we would like to get a tentative “head count” so that we can be adequately prepared for both food and fun.
Thank you all for your support for our young people. They truly are the future of our churches!
SCHEDULE:
10:00 AM – Games in the gym
10:30 AM – Services start in main auditorium
11:00 AM – Main service begins
11:45 AM – Ladies lunch/ Men’s class time
12:20 PM – Men’s lunch/ Ladies class time
1:00 PM – Main auditorium
2:00 PM – Games in gym
4:00 PM - Dismiss
From the desk of:
Pastor Ted Patterson
Jacksonville Baptist Temple
December 12, 2023
My Dear Brothers in Christ:
“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.” 1Cor. 3:9
As we prepare to celebrate the beginning of another year, I would like to extend my most earnest invitation to the first monthly pastor’s meeting of 2024. The meeting will be held January 2, 2024 at Abounding Grace Baptist Church in Conway. For additional details please see the links below to the fellowship Facebook page and website.
Paul reminds us we are labourers “together” in the cause of Christ. Please take advantage of the opportunity to be challenged and encouraged.
In His Service,
Bro. Ted Patterson
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