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From the desk of:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

September 4, 2026

Gentleman:

Phil. 3:13 “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,”

Memory is such a mysterious thing. There are things in life you love to remember. I remember my first girlfriend at the ripe old age of about three. I remember swimming in the Erie Canal at the age of six. I remember some friends and teachers from school, the various ministries the Lord entrusted to me and so many other great memories. There are also things in life you would like to forget but cannot. The death of your best friend; the betrayals of those you trusted and; the disappointments and failures from ventures you truly believed in, or even the terror of war.

But what the apostle Paul is talking about are the goals, aspirations and expectations one might have had in times past. Success in business or prominence in the public square, or the accomplishments of higher education. These might have once been a motivating goal but Paul reckons them as nothing for “the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus…” By forgetting these things, I am surrendering my will and my aspirations to the Lords will. Only when we are unburdened by that which is behind, can we truly “press toward the mark…”

Don’t pass up this opportunity!

Tennessee Colony Texas

Pastor’s Wild Boar Hunt and Fellowship

Pastors; Preachers; Evangelists and other ministry workers are invited for a time of faith, fun and fellowship around a wild boar hunt.  This is a great opportunity for some much-needed comradery and prayer with others in ministry.  Details for the hunt can be found at: https://boarcreek.com/ The cost of the hunt is $600/hunter. Reservations can be made by contacting Bro. Lenny Roberto at 716-207-7138 or via email at: lrob43@yahoo.com. Please make reservations as soon as possible so we can secure exclusive use of the camp.

CHANGE ALLERT!!!In order to insure we have sufficient to secure the camp exclusively for us we are opening reservations to church workers that would also like to attend. We have nine commitments to date with space for eight additional hunters. Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to attend. This is a great opportunity to get alone with God and godly men. If you are unable to attend but would like to help another pastor financially please let me know and I will pass any contributions onto the preachers in attendance.

For additional details please contact Bro. Lenny Roberto at: 716-207-7138

Looking Ahead

Pastor’s Fellowship Meeting

Colonial Baptist Church - Rogers

September 8

Bro. Pearson and our friends at Colonial Baptist Church, cordially invite you to the September Preacher's Meeting.  Fellowship will begin at 8:30AM followed by preaching at 9:00AM. Lunch will be provided following the preaching. The church is located at: 1599 W Olive St, Rogers, AR 72756, USA

Special Speakers include: Pastor Paul Rooks, Pastor Nate Jossund, Bro. Samuel Martin, Pastor Alan Fong

Colonial Baptist Church – Rogers

Best Conference

September 7-8

The conference theme is “God is Greater

The church is located at: 1599 W Olive St, Rogers, AR 72756, USA

Service times and details provided in attached letter.

Arkadelphia Baptist Church – Arkadelphia

September 7-11

Tent Meeting

Arkadelphia Baptist Church is hosting a Tent Meeting September 7-11.  We are in need of soul winners each day before the meeting.  If interested, please contact Pastor Daniel Miller at: 870-212-0559
Services begin at: 7:00PM nightly

The church is located at: 502 S 6th St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923, USA

Morrilton Baptist Temple – Morrilton

September 20-23

Revival Meetings

All are cordially invited to our God and Country Revival at Morrilton Baptist Temple.  Bro. Chuck Harding from Mission to America will be our special speaker.  A Special First Responder Sunday will also be celebrated on Sunday. The church is located at: 1 Temple Dr., Morrilton, AR 72110, USA

Ozark Baptist Church – Harrison/Bergman

Adult Singles Luncheon

October 3

Pastor Daniel Clement and the area fellowship pastors cordially invite our single adults ages 20-35 to attend a fellowship luncheon. The event will begin at 10:00 AM and conclude by 2:00 PM. There is no better place to meet God’s help meet than in a bible believing church. Please encourage your young adults to attend. RSVP is requested at robnsroost@yahoo.com

The church is located at: 7754 Highway 7N, Harrison 72601

For other events please view the calendar on the fellowship website https://afbf.life/calendar

The Lord has given this Fellowship the privilege of being a part of starting several churches over the past 30 years. At present we anticipate church plants in Arkadelphia, Ash Down and Mountain Home. It would be a great encouragement to the pastors if we could contribute to their efforts. Gifts can be made one time or monthly and every gift helps. If you would like to help the Fellowship in our efforts to plant churches in the State of Arkansas, please send gifts to:

AFBF

PO Box 5254

Jacksonville, AR 72078

If you are having a special event of any kind and would like other pastors in the fellowship to be praying for your event or to participate please send me the details and I will endeavor to put your information in the newsletter and on the fellowship website www.afbf.life as quickly as possible.  If even one soul got saved because of your email it would have been worth the three minutes it takes to send it. Also, if you have a prayer request you would like to share with our pastors, please let me know and I will make every effort to include it in the newsletter.

In His service,

Bro. Ted Patterson