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From the desk of:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

May 7, 2026

Gentleman:

Prov. 31:10 “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”

In 1914 after a half century of effort, Mother’s Day became a national holiday in the United States. The day was dedicated to honoring mothers for their dedication and sacrifices. The manifold sacrifices of mothers are a tremendous blessing to any family, particularly families in ministry. While fathers answer the call to preach and pastor, it is the mothers and wives that supply the much-needed support necessary to be successful in ministry. Her constant care for her children, her encouraging words and the innumerable number of hours toiling on her husband’s behalf make a faithful wife and mother essential for ministry.

On this Mother’s Day, acknowledge the contributions of your wife to your ministry. Be faithful to your wife in thought and deed. Faithfully pray for your wife because she has answered the call to ministry with you. And finally, thank God for the mother of your children, she has given you the greatest blessing apart from salvation you will ever receive, your children.

Prayer Request

There is a tremendous need in Northwest Arkansas for bible preaching churches. With the departure of Bro. Caldwell, Lighthouse Baptist Church will be in need of a pastor. Please pray for men willing to serve in this area of Arkansas. If you are interested in answering this call, please contact Bro. Patterson at 501-837-4300.

Looking Ahead

Pastor’s Fellowship Meeting

Freedom Baptist Church – Rose Bud

Date Correction - May 12

The May Pastor’s Fellowship Meeting will be held at Freedom Baptist Church in Rosebud.

We will be blessed with the preaching of Grant Dignan; Pastor Randy Robinson and Pastor Randy Dignan. A meal will follow the preaching at the Triple S Christian Ranch. The church is located at 165 Christian Ranch Rd, Rose Bud, AR 72137.

Mountain Home Bible Baptist Church – Mountain Home

Community Tent Revival

May 17-24

Old fashioned gospel preaching and singing.  All are welcome to this beginning of the ministry of Mountain Home Bible Baptist Church. If you would like to help with flyer distribution, please contact Bro. Ellis at: 662-654-7392 or 870-213-0420

The event will be held at: 96 County Road 420, Mountain Home 72653

Bible Baptist Church – Russellville

Vacation Bible School June 1-5 with awards service Sunday June 7th.
Services begin daily at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Carnival to follow the Sunday Morning Service

The church is located at: 578 Sparksford Dr, Russellville, AR 72802, USA

Smith Chapel Baptist Church – Wynne

Camp Meeting

June 7-10

You are cordially invited to attend the annual Camp Meeting at Smith Chapel Baptist Church from June 7th to June 10th, with rooms provided for attendees. An old fashion camp meeting.
Preachers and singers called from the floor. Meals provided. Lodging provided. A time and place to get spiritually refreshed!

Rooms will be provided for anyone that needs one. If someone needs a room they can call/text Tyler Willis at 870 270 1653. 

The church is located at: 493 AR350 Wynne, AR 72396

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

Website Update

The fellowship website now includes personal greetings and invitations from each of the pastors to people in their area. If you would like to add your own invitation to the site, Bro. Roberto will be available to record the video at the fellowship meetings and will place them on the website. This is a great opportunity for you to send a personal message to those you would like to reach.

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

From the desk of:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

April 25, 2026

Gentleman:

2Kings 2:9 “And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.”

Fans may remember the 2024 Paris Olympics where the United States woman’s relay team smashed the four by four hundred relay record by over one second. The race took less than one minute to run but was preceded by years of preparation. What was most amazing was how carefully the baton was passed from one runner to the next. Without loss of pace the first runner passed the baton to the second, then the third and finally the fourth. Failure to pass the baton would result in certain loss.

I thought of this as I considered the life of Elijah. Not many can say they called fire down from heaven, but Elijah asked the Lord on three separate occasions to do so and the Lord answered his prayer. He prayed that it not rain, and it didn’t for over three years. He fed a widow and her family for those three years with a little flour and oil. He raised a dead child to life and parted the waters. But the greatest accomplishment of Elijah’s life was passing the mantle, his baton, to his faithful servant Elisha. Pastor, you are the product of someone that ran the race before you and passed the baton to you. In the hustle and bustle of ministry pray that the Lord will give you the privilege of passing the baton to another. For, as in Elijah’s life, there is no greater accomplishment.

Churches Needing Pastors

Antioch Baptist Church – Wynne

Contact:

Winning Side Baptist Church – Barling/Fort Smith

Contact: Bro. Todd Herbert - 209-487-3483

Lighthouse Baptist Church – Fayetteville

Contact: Bro. Paul Caldwell – 479-295-9049

Bible Baptist Church – Ash Down

Contact: Bro. Tyrone Barfield – 501-722-3687

Opportunities to Help

There are few endeavors more satisfying than helping a struggling pastor. We currently have churches that could use a young man to come alongside a pastor and assist during these difficult days.  The following pastors could use help in the ministry if you have men that are willing.

Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock – Bro. Jeff Anthony 501-912-1247

Solid Rock Baptist Church – Harrison – Bro. Daniel Riggs 407-879-5328

Elijah Miller Update

Please pray for us. Elijah has been in and out of the hospital since February 23. He went home for one day in February and was readmitted the next day, and was re-released the Friday before Easter. Things have been going really well for the past two weeks, but took a turn last Monday. We were readmitted on Tuesday evening after being seen by the cardiology clinic on Monday. He has been battling a GI infection called NEC, which is very dangerous with his physiology. That has been what keeps us back-and-forth between the hospital and home.

Because of his recurrent NEC, the doctors have made the decision not to release us until his next surgery. That is not the hardest news, although we of course don’t want to hear it. There have been some concerns for the last couple of months that Elijah will not be able to have the next surgery due to some complications with his vein structure. They are not sure if Elijah is a good candidate for the next surgery or not. 

The cardiologist came in yesterday and explained that they are going to do lots of imaging as well as a heart Cath to ensure he can have the surgery in about six weeks. The only option on the table if he cannot have the surgery is a heart transplant. This is not expected news at all, and quite disappointing news as well. Please pray fervently with us that Elijah can have the surgery (Glenn procedure) in six weeks as originally planned. We would so greatly appreciate God’s people bringing our family before the Lord at this point. Thank you for your prayers. Bro. Daniel Miller

Looking Ahead

Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock

The scheduled celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Fairview Baptist Church has been postponed. The church is now looking to reschedule the event to September.

Independent Baptist Preacher Meeting

Calvary Baptist Church, 625 Truman Dr, Branson, MO 65616, USA

3rd. Annual Independent Baptist Preachers Meeting

April 27-28
Special Speakers: Bro. Thomas Smith and Pastor David Isaacs
Schedule of Events:
Monday: 5:30 PM  Dinner on the grounds
Monday: 7:00 PM Preaching Service, Dessert to follow
Tuesday: 8:30 AM Coffee and doughnuts
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - Noon  Preaching Service with lunch to follow
Tuesday: 7:00 PM Evening service
We have reserved rooms at the special rate of $99/night at Hotel Grand Victorian
2325 W. Country Blvd., Branson, MO 65616
Phone: 417-336-2835  Group Code: Preaching26
Please RSVP 417-336-3475

Bible Baptist Church – Jacksonville

Youth Conference

May 1-2

Youth conference with Tim Ruul.

For more information, please contact Christa Files at bbcofficemanager@gmail.com
Office Manager
Bible Baptist Church
501-982-8826

The church is located at 3301 N 1st St, Jacksonville, AR 72076

Pastor’s Fellowship Meeting

Freedom Baptist Church – Rose Bud

Date Correction - May 12

The May Pastor’s Fellowship Meeting will be held at Freedom Baptist Church in Rosebud.

We will be blessed with the preaching of Grant Dignan; Pastor Randy Robinson and Pastor Randy Dignan. A meal will follow the preaching at the Triple S Christian Ranch. The church is located at 165 Christian Ranch Rd, Rose Bud, AR 72137.

Bible Baptist Church – Russellville

Vacation Bible School June 1-5 with awards service Sunday June 7th.
Services begin daily at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Carnival to follow the Sunday Morning Service

The church is located at: 578 Sparksford Dr, Russellville, AR 72802, USA

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

Website Update

The fellowship website now includes personal greetings and invitations from each of the pastors to people in their area. If you would like to add your own invitation to the site, Bro. Roberto will be available to record the video at the fellowship meetings and will place them on the website. This is a great opportunity for you to send a personal message to those you would like to reach.

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

Desde el escritorio de:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

25 de abril de 2026

Estimados caballeros:

2 Reyes 2:9: «Cuando habían cruzado, Elías le dijo a Eliseo: "Pide lo que quieras que haga por ti antes de que sea apartado de tu lado". Y Eliseo respondió: "Te ruego que una doble porción de tu espíritu repose sobre mí"».

Es posible que los aficionados recuerden los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, donde el equipo femenino de relevos de los Estados Unidos pulverizó el récord de la carrera de 4x400 metros por más de un segundo. La carrera duró menos de un minuto, pero estuvo precedida por años de preparación. Lo más asombroso fue la meticulosidad con la que se pasó el testigo de una corredora a la siguiente. Sin perder el ritmo, la primera corredora entregó el testigo a la segunda, luego a la tercera y, finalmente, a la cuarta. No lograr pasar el testigo habría significado una derrota segura.

Pensé en esto al reflexionar sobre la vida de Elías. No muchos pueden decir que hicieron descender fuego del cielo; sin embargo, Elías le pidió al Señor que lo hiciera en tres ocasiones distintas, y el Señor respondió a su oración. Oró para que no lloviera, y así fue durante más de tres años. Alimentó a una viuda y a su familia durante esos tres años con un poco de harina y aceite. Resucitó a un niño y dividió las aguas. Pero el mayor logro en la vida de Elías fue traspasar el manto —su testigo— a su fiel siervo Eliseo. Pastor, usted es el resultado de alguien que corrió la carrera antes que usted y le entregó el testigo. En el ajetreo y el bullicio del ministerio, ore para que el Señor le conceda el privilegio de entregar el testigo a otra persona; pues, al igual que en la vida de Elías, no existe mayor logro.

Iglesias que necesitan pastores

Antioch Baptist Church – Wynne

Contacto:

Winning Side Baptist Church – Barling/Fort Smith

Contacto: Hno. Todd Herbert - 209-487-3483

Lighthouse Baptist Church – Fayetteville

Contacto: Hno. Paul Caldwell – 479-295-9049

Bible Baptist Church – Ash Down

Contacto: Hno. Tyrone Barfield – 501-722-3687

Oportunidades para ayudar

Hay pocas iniciativas más gratificantes que ayudar a un pastor que atraviesa dificultades. Actualmente tenemos iglesias que podrían beneficiarse de la presencia de un joven dispuesto a acompañar a un pastor y brindarle asistencia durante estos días difíciles. Los siguientes pastores agradecerían recibir ayuda en el ministerio si ustedes cuentan con hombres que estén dispuestos a ofrecerla:

Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock – Hno. Jeff Anthony 501-912-1247

Solid Rock Baptist Church – Harrison – Hno. Daniel Riggs 407-879-5328

Actualización sobre Elijah Miller

Por favor, oren por nosotros. Elijah ha estado entrando y saliendo del hospital desde el 23 de febrero. Regresó a casa por un día en febrero y fue readmitido al día siguiente; posteriormente, recibió el alta el viernes anterior a la Pascua. Las cosas habían ido muy bien durante las últimas dos semanas, pero la situación dio un giro el lunes pasado. Fuimos readmitidos el martes por la noche, tras haber sido evaluados en la clínica de cardiología el lunes. Él ha estado luchando contra una infección gastrointestinal llamada NEC, la cual resulta muy peligrosa dada su condición fisiológica. Esta ha sido la causa de nuestros constantes traslados entre el hospital y el hogar.

Debido a la recurrencia de la NEC, los médicos han tomado la decisión de no darle el alta hasta que se someta a su próxima cirugía. Esta no es la noticia más difícil de todas, aunque, por supuesto, no es algo que deseáramos escuchar. Durante los últimos dos meses ha existido cierta inquietud respecto a si Elijah podrá someterse a la siguiente cirugía, debido a algunas complicaciones relacionadas con su estructura venosa. Los médicos no tienen la certeza de si Elijah es o no un candidato idóneo para dicha intervención.

El cardiólogo nos visitó ayer y nos explicó que realizarán una serie de estudios de imagen, así como un cateterismo cardíaco, para confirmar que pueda someterse a la cirugía dentro de unas seis semanas. La única opción sobre la mesa, en caso de que no pueda realizarse la cirugía, sería un trasplante de corazón. Esta noticia resulta totalmente inesperada y, además, bastante desalentadora. Por favor, oren fervientemente junto con nosotros para que Elijah pueda someterse a la cirugía (el procedimiento de Glenn) dentro de seis semanas, tal como se había planeado originalmente. Agradeceríamos enormemente que el pueblo de Dios presente a nuestra familia ante el Señor en este momento. Gracias por sus oraciones. Hno. Daniel Miller

Próximos eventos

Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock

La celebración programada del 75.º aniversario de la Fairview Baptist Church ha sido pospuesta. La iglesia ahora busca reprogramar el evento para el mes de septiembre.

Reunión de Predicadores Bautistas Independientes

Calvary Baptist Church, 625 Truman Dr, Branson, MO 65616, EE. UU.

3.ª Reunión Anual de Predicadores Bautistas Independientes

27 y 28 de abril

Oradores especiales: Hno. Thomas Smith y Pastor David Isaacs

Programa de eventos:

Lunes: 5:30 p. m. Cena en los jardines de la iglesia

Lunes: 7:00 p. m. Servicio de predicación; se servirá postre a continuación

Martes: 8:30 a. m. Café y donas

Martes: 9:30 a. m. – Mediodía. Servicio de predicación; se servirá almuerzo a continuación

Martes: 7:00 p. m. Servicio vespertino

Hemos reservado habitaciones a una tarifa especial de $99 por noche en el Hotel Grand Victorian

2325 W. Country Blvd., Branson, MO 65616

Teléfono: 417-336-2835 | Código de grupo: Preaching26

Por favor, confirme su asistencia llamando al 417-336-3475

Bible Baptist Church – Jacksonville

Conferencia de Jóvenes

1 y 2 de mayo

Conferencia de jóvenes con Tim Ruul.

Para más información, por favor contacte a Christa Files en bbcofficemanager@gmail.com

Gerente de oficina

Bible Baptist Church

501-982-8826

La iglesia está ubicada en 3301 N 1st St, Jacksonville, AR 72076

Reunión de Confraternidad de Pastores

Freedom Baptist Church – Rose Bud

Corrección de fecha: 12 de mayo

La Reunión de Confraternidad de Pastores del mes de mayo se llevará a cabo en la Freedom Baptist Church en Rosebud.

Seremos bendecidos con la predicación de Grant Dignan, el Pastor Randy Robinson y el Pastor Randy Dignan. Se servirá una comida después de la predicación en el Triple S Christian Ranch. La iglesia está ubicada en 165 Christian Ranch Rd, Rose Bud, AR 72137.

Bible Baptist Church – Russellville

Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones: del 1 al 5 de junio, con servicio de entrega de premios el domingo 7 de junio. Los servicios se llevan a cabo diariamente de 6:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.

Habrá un carnaval después del servicio del domingo por la mañana.

La iglesia está ubicada en: 578 Sparksford Dr, Russellville, AR 72802, EE. UU.

Para ver otros eventos, por favor consulte el calendario en el sitio web de la confraternidad: https://afbf.life/calendar

Actualización del sitio web

El sitio web de la confraternidad ahora incluye saludos personales e invitaciones de cada uno de los pastores dirigidos a las personas de su área. Si desea agregar su propia invitación al sitio, el Hno. Roberto estará disponible para grabar el video durante las reuniones de la confraternidad y lo publicará en el sitio web. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para enviar un mensaje personal a aquellas personas a las que le gustaría alcanzar.

El Señor le ha concedido a esta Confraternidad el privilegio de participar en el establecimiento de varias iglesias a lo largo de los últimos 30 años. Actualmente, tenemos planes para fundar nuevas iglesias en Arkadelphia, Ash Down y Mountain Home. Sería de gran aliento para los pastores si pudiéramos contribuir a sus esfuerzos. Las donaciones pueden realizarse de forma única o mensual, y cada contribución es de gran ayuda. Si desea apoyar a la Confraternidad en nuestros esfuerzos por fundar iglesias en el estado de Arkansas, por favor envíe sus donaciones a:

AFBF

PO Box 5254

Jacksonville, AR 72078

Si tiene algún evento especial de cualquier tipo y le gustaría que otros pastores de la confraternidad oren por su evento o participen en él, por favor envíeme los detalles; haré todo lo posible por incluir su información en el boletín informativo y en el sitio web de la confraternidad (www.afbf.life) a la mayor brevedad posible. Si tan solo una alma llegara a ser salva gracias a su correo electrónico, habría valido la pena invertir los tres minutos que toma enviarlo. Asimismo, si tiene alguna petición de oración que desee compartir con nuestros pastores, por favor avíseme y haré todo lo posible por incluirla en el boletín.

A Su servicio,

Hno. Ted Patterson

From the desk of:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

April 21, 2026

Gentleman:

Pastor Paul Caldwell Lighthouse Baptist Church-Fayetteville

Pastor Caldwell has asked us to pray concerning the transition of Lighthouse Baptist Church. 

Pastor Caldwell feels lead of the Lord to vacate the pulpit, which will leave the church into seeking a new pastor to lead this promising congregation. 

Some considerations for those interested in pursuing this opportunity. 

They are looking for a “Bible”preacher

A man of prayer

A man of great faith and convictions

Someone who has been apart of a church expansion 

Someone that desires to be in a full-time position 

Someone that has a Burden for Northwest Arkansas

Paul Caldwell

(479) 295-9049 

From the desk of:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

April 10, 2026

Gentleman:

2Cor. 12:15 “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.”

What a strange combination of thoughts. Paul first expresses his earnest desire to spend and be spent. The willingness to sacrifice all that he had acquired and to exhaust himself physically must have been motivated by the overwhelmingly positive response of the people. However, as he continues Paul confesses that the more, he loves the people, the less he is loved by them.

There may be times when we feel much like Paul. We are spending ourselves both financially and physically for people we love that may not love us back. But as Paul we cannot allow reciprocal love to be our motivation for serving the Lord. I know I am loved by the Lord Jesus Christ. Even if I were loved by no other, his love would be enough. Covenant with the Lord that you, like Paul are willing to spend and be spent. Can you imagine what the Lord could accomplish with men who are thus minded.

Solid Rock Baptist Church – Harrison

It is with a grateful heart that Brother Riggs would like to thank those that have responded to his plea for help in retiring the renovation debt of the church. There is still much to do but your contributions to the effort are greatly appreciated.

Pastor's Fellowship Meeting

Morrilton Baptist Temple - Morrilton

April 7

Thank you to Bro. David Winston and the folks at Morrilton Baptist Temple for hosting the April Pastor’s Fellowship Meeting. The preaching was tremendous; the fellowship was great and the lunch provided was exceptional. For those that attended fasting is not a sin. For those that were not able to attend you missed a great time. The links below are the preachers that spoke. I trust they will be a blessing.
Bro. J.D. Weido
Bro. Nate Jossund
Bro. Noel Swenar

Bro. Frank Fason

Pastor’s Fellowship Meeting

Freedom Baptist Church – Rose Bud

May 5

The May Pastor’s Fellowship Meeting will be held at Freedom Baptist Church, 165 Christian Ranch Rd, Rose Bud, AR 72137.

Prayer Request

Clinton, Arkansas

Bro. Patterson would appreciate your prayers concerning a new church plant in Clinton, Arkansas. At present we know of no person interested in starting a work there but we do have a few individuals that would be interested in helping. Please pray the Lord will send the right man to begin a work in this much needed field.

Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock

Pastor Jeff Anthony is experiencing difficulty in his recovery from surgery. Please pray for wisdom and healing.

Looking Ahead

Independent Baptist Preacher Meeting

Calvary Baptist Church, 625 Truman Dr, Branson, MO 65616, USA

3rd. Annual Independent Baptist Preachers Meeting

April 27-28
Special Speakers: Bro. Thomas Smith and Pastor David Isaacs
Schedule of Events:
Monday: 5:30 PM  Dinner on the grounds
Monday: 7:00 PM Preaching Service, Dessert to follow
Tuesday: 8:30 AM Coffee and doughnuts
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - Noon  Preaching Service with lunch to follow
Tuesday: 7:00 PM Evening service
We have reserved rooms at the special rate of $99/night at Hotel Grand Victorian
2325 W. Country Blvd., Branson, MO 65616
Phone: 417-336-2835  Group Code: Preaching26
Please RSVP 417-336-3475

Bible Baptist Church – Jacksonville

Youth Conference

May 1-2

Youth conference with Tim Ruul.

For more information, please contact Christa Files at bbcofficemanager@gmail.com
Office Manager
Bible Baptist Church
501-982-8826

The church is located at 3301 N 1st St, Jacksonville, AR 72076

Fairview Baptist Church

Anniversary Celebration

May 1-3

Celebrating 75 years of ministry.  Bro. Jeremiah Hart will be preaching and his family will be providing music.  All are invited to attend.
Service times:
Friday 7:00PM
Saturday 5:00PM
Sunday 10:30AM

The church is located at: 310 S Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211, USA

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

Website Update

The fellowship website now includes personal greetings and invitations from each of the pastors to people in their area. If you would like to add your own invitation to the site, Bro. Roberto will be available to record the video at the fellowship meetings and will place them on the website. This is a great opportunity for you to send a personal message to those you would like to reach.

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

From the desk of:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

March 20, 2026

Gentleman:

1Peter 4:11 “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”

Early in my Christian life I grew to admire the preaching of many a pastor. My pastor, under whose ministry I was saved, preached messages that moved the heart. His passion, his forthrightness and often his volume emphasized the message he was attempting to convey. As I entered bible college, I heard the likes of A.V. Henderson, John Rollins and others that so impressed me by their delivery and passion. As a young preacher I wanted to emulate their preaching.

It was several years before I realized I was preaching with another man’s voice. The method became as important, and at times, more important than the message. I realized one day after a very close friend commented on the message I had just preached by saying he loved the message but not the messenger. He was saying in effect that was not my voice but the voice of another.

Preacher, God called and gifted you with a voice of your own. Your talents, your abilities, your mannerisms have all been gifted to you for the purpose of preaching the word of God. When we forsake who we are while attempting to speak as someone else we deny the Lord the use of the gifts he gave us. Be yourself, find your own voice. Preach “as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”

Looking Ahead

Cleburne County Baptist Church - Heber Springs

Revival Meeting with Brian McBride

March 29-April 2
Service times:
Sunday 10:00 AM,11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Weekdays 6:30 PM

The church is located at 1111 S. 6th St., Heber Springs, AR 72543

Pastor's Fellowship Meeting

April 7

Bro. David Winston cordially invites you to the April Preacher's Meeting.  Fellowship will begin at 8:30 followed by preaching at 9:00 AM.
Speakers will be:
Bro. J.D. Weido
Bro. Nate Jossund
Bro. Maury Gibson

The church is located at: 1 Temple Dr., Morrilton, AR 72110

Bible Baptist College – Jacksonville

College Days

April 7-8

Bible Baptist College will be hosting College Days.

An open house opportunity to visit the college and be encouraged by all the Lord is doing.
For additional information contact Bro. Ryan Solis @ 620-704-7427
Cost $20/person

The college is located at 3301 N 1st St, Jacksonville, AR 72076, USA

Independent Baptist Preacher Meeting

Calvary Baptist Church, 625 Truman Dr, Branson, MO 65616, USA

3rd. Annual Independent Baptist Preachers Meeting

April 27-28
Special Speakers: Bro. Thomas Smith and Pastor David Isaacs
Schedule of Events:
Monday: 5:30 PM  Dinner on the grounds
Monday: 7:00 PM Preaching Service, Dessert to follow
Tuesday: 8:30 AM Coffee and doughnuts
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - Noon  Preaching Service with lunch to follow
Tuesday: 7:00 PM Evening service
We have reserved rooms at the special rate of $99/night at Hotel Grand Victorian
2325 W. Country Blvd., Branson, MO 65616
Phone: 417-336-2835  Group Code: Preaching26
Please RSVP 417-336-3475

Fairview Baptist Church

Anniversary Celebration

May 1-3

Celebrating 75 years of ministry.  Bro. Jeremiah Hart will be preaching and his family will be providing music.  All are invited to attend.
Service times:
Friday 7:00PM
Saturday 5:00PM
Sunday 10:30AM
Fellowship following the morning service.

The church is located at: 310 S Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211, USA

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

Praise Report

Arkadelphia Baptist Church – Arkadelphia

March 8, 2026

Praise the Lord. Bro. Daniel Miller held the first service at a new church plant in Arkadelphia. There were 24 people present with 10 from Conway. The rest were from Arkadelphia.

Solid Rock Baptist Church – Harrison

It is with a sense of gratitude that I write to inform you that men and churches in our fellowship have heard the cry for help by our bro. Riggs at Solid Rock Baptist Church. The need to retire the $60K renovation debt is a tremendous weight which our brother is bearing. For those that have given or prayed, thank you. For those that would consider assisting please send gifts to Solid Rock Baptist Church, 7 Kingdom Way, Harrison, AR 72601 or contact bro. Riggs at 501-837-4300.  Thank you,

Bro. Ted Patterson

Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock

Pastor Jeff Anthony is recovering from surgery on a replacement hip which failed. Pray for a quick recovery and the continued growth of the church.

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

Prayer Request

Bro. Patterson would appreciate your prayers concerning a new church plant in Clinton, Arkansas. At present we know of no person interested in starting a work there but we do have a few individuals that would be interested in helping. Please pray the Lord will send the right man to begin a work in this much needed field.

Invitation to share

Each week I try to share a short devotion or special information that I trust will be an encouragement to you. However, I would like to invite you to submit a devotion or share information that you believe would be a benefit to our Arkansas preachers. Each of you has wisdom worthy of sharing. Please let us all benefit from your experience and knowledge. Send me what the Lord lays on your heart to lrob43@yahoo.com. I will try to include all that submit in the newsletter. If there is too much, I will post it onto our website at www.afbf.life.

Thank you.

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

Desde el escritorio de:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

20 de marzo de 2026

Estimados caballeros:

1 Pedro 4:11: «Si alguno habla, hable conforme a las palabras de Dios; si alguno ministra, ministre conforme al poder que Dios da, para que en todo sea Dios glorificado por Jesucristo, a quien pertenecen la gloria y el imperio por los siglos de los siglos. Amén».

Al comienzo de mi vida cristiana, llegué a admirar la predicación de muchos pastores. Mi propio pastor —bajo cuyo ministerio fui salvo— predicaba mensajes que conmovían el corazón. Su pasión, su franqueza y, a menudo, el volumen de su voz, enfatizaban el mensaje que intentaba transmitir. Al ingresar al instituto bíblico, escuché a figuras como A.V. Henderson, John Rollins y otros que me impresionaron profundamente por su estilo de oratoria y su pasión. Como joven predicador, deseaba emular su forma de predicar.

Pasaron varios años antes de que me percatara de que estaba predicando con la voz de otro hombre. El método se había vuelto tan importante —y, en ocasiones, incluso más importante— que el propio mensaje. Caí en la cuenta un día, después de que un amigo muy cercano hiciera un comentario sobre el mensaje que acababa de predicar; me dijo que le había encantado el mensaje, pero no el mensajero. En esencia, lo que me estaba diciendo era que esa no era mi voz, sino la voz de otro.

Predicador, Dios te ha llamado y te ha dotado de una voz propia. Tus talentos, tus habilidades y tus gestos característicos te han sido dados con el propósito de predicar la Palabra de Dios. Cuando renunciamos a quienes somos en nuestro intento de hablar como otra persona, le negamos al Señor la oportunidad de utilizar los dones que Él mismo nos ha concedido. Sé tú mismo; encuentra tu propia voz. Predica «conforme al poder que Dios da, para que en todo sea Dios glorificado por Jesucristo, a quien pertenecen la gloria y el imperio por los siglos de los siglos. Amén».

Próximos eventos

Iglesia Bautista del Condado de Cleburne - Heber Springs

Reunión de avivamiento con Brian McBride

Del 29 de marzo al 2 de abril

Horarios de los servicios:

Domingo: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM y 6:00 PM

Días entre semana: 6:30 PM

La iglesia está ubicada en 1111 S. 6th St., Heber Springs, AR 72543

Reunión de confraternidad de pastores

7 de abril

El Hno. David Winston le invita cordialmente a la Reunión de Predicadores del mes de abril. La confraternidad comenzará a las 8:30 AM, seguida de la predicación a las 9:00 AM.

Los oradores serán:

Hno. J.D. Weido

Hno. Nate Jossund

Hno. Maury Gibson

La iglesia está ubicada en: 1 Temple Dr., Morrilton, AR 72110

Bible Baptist College – Jacksonville

Días de puertas abiertas (College Days)

7 y 8 de abril

Bible Baptist College será la sede de los "Días de Puertas Abiertas".

Una oportunidad para visitar la universidad y ser edificado por todo lo que el Señor está haciendo.

Para más información, comuníquese con el Hno. Ryan Solis al 620-704-7427.

Costo: $20 por persona

La universidad está ubicada en 3301 N 1st St, Jacksonville, AR 72076, EE. UU.

Reunión de predicadores bautistas independientes

Iglesia Bautista Calvary, 625 Truman Dr, Branson, MO 65616, EE. UU.

3.ª Reunión Anual de Predicadores Bautistas Independientes

27 y 28 de abril

Oradores especiales: Hno. Thomas Smith y el Pastor David Isaacs

Programa de eventos:

Lunes: 5:30 p. m. — Cena en los jardines

Lunes: 7:00 p. m. — Servicio de predicación; se servirá postre a continuación

Martes: 8:30 a. m. — Café y donas

Martes: 9:30 a. m. - 12:00 p. m. — Servicio de predicación; se servirá almuerzo a continuación

Martes: 7:00 p. m. — Servicio vespertino

Hemos reservado habitaciones a una tarifa especial de $99 por noche en el Hotel Grand Victorian

2325 W. Country Blvd., Branson, MO 65616

Teléfono: 417-336-2835 | Código de grupo: Preaching26

Por favor, confirme su asistencia llamando al 417-336-3475

Fairview Baptist Church

Celebración de aniversario

Del 1 al 3 de mayo

Celebrando 75 años de ministerio. El Hno. Jeremiah Hart estará a cargo de la predicación y su familia proveerá la música. Todos están invitados a asistir.

Horarios de los servicios:

Viernes: 7:00 p. m.

Sábado: 5:00 p. m.

Domingo: 10:30 a. m.

Habrá un tiempo de confraternidad después del servicio matutino.

La iglesia está ubicada en: 310 S Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211, EE. UU.

Para ver otros eventos, por favor consulte el calendario en el sitio web de la confraternidad: https://afbf.life/calendar

Informe de alabanza

Iglesia Bautista de Arkadelphia – Arkadelphia

8 de marzo de 2026

Alabado sea el Señor. El Hno. Daniel Miller dirigió el primer servicio en una nueva plantación de iglesia en Arkadelphia. Hubo 24 personas presentes, de las cuales 10 provenían de Conway. El resto eran de Arkadelphia.

Iglesia Bautista Solid Rock – Harrison

Con un profundo sentido de gratitud les escribo para informarles que hombres e iglesias de nuestra confraternidad han escuchado el clamor de ayuda de nuestro Hno. Riggs, de la Iglesia Bautista Solid Rock. La necesidad de saldar la deuda de $60,000 por las renovaciones representa una carga tremenda que nuestro hermano está soportando. A aquellos que han hecho donaciones u orado, les damos las gracias. A aquellos que deseen considerar la posibilidad de ayudar, por favor envíen sus ofrendas a: Solid Rock Baptist Church, 7 Kingdom Way, Harrison, AR 72601; o comuníquense con el Hno. Riggs al 501-837-4300. Gracias,

Hno. Ted Patterson

Iglesia Bautista Fairview – Little Rock

El pastor Jeff Anthony se está recuperando de una cirugía de reemplazo de cadera, la cual había fallado. Oren por una pronta recuperación y por el crecimiento continuo de la iglesia.

El Señor ha concedido a esta Confraternidad el privilegio de participar en la fundación de varias iglesias a lo largo de los últimos 30 años. Actualmente, tenemos planes para la plantación de iglesias en Arkadelphia, Ash Down y Mountain Home. Sería de gran aliento para los pastores si pudiéramos contribuir a sus esfuerzos. Las ofrendas pueden realizarse de forma única o mensual; ¡toda contribución ayuda! Si desea apoyar a la Confraternidad en nuestros esfuerzos por plantar iglesias en el estado de Arkansas, por favor envíe sus donaciones a:

AFBF

PO Box 5254

Jacksonville, AR 72078

Invitación a compartir

Cada semana procuro compartir una breve devoción o información especial que, confío, servirá de aliento para ustedes. Sin embargo, me gustaría invitarles a enviar una devoción o a compartir información que consideren de beneficio para nuestros predicadores de Arkansas. Cada uno de ustedes posee una sabiduría digna de ser compartida. Por favor, permitan que todos nos beneficiemos de su experiencia y conocimiento. Envíenme aquello que el Señor ponga en sus corazones a la dirección lrob43@yahoo.com. Haré todo lo posible por incluir en el boletín informativo todas las contribuciones que reciba. Si el contenido es demasiado extenso, lo publicaré en nuestro sitio web: www.afbf.life.

Gracias.

Si tiene previsto realizar algún evento especial de cualquier tipo y le gustaría que otros pastores de la confraternidad oraran por él o participaran en el mismo, por favor envíeme los detalles; haré todo lo posible por incluir su información en el boletín informativo y en el sitio web de la confraternidad (www.afbf.life) a la mayor brevedad. Si tan solo una alma llegara a salvarse gracias a su correo electrónico, habría valido la pena invertir los tres minutos que toma enviarlo. Asimismo, si tiene alguna petición de oración que desee compartir con nuestros pastores, por favor avíseme y haré todo lo posible por incluirla en el boletín.

A Su servicio,

Hno. Ted Patterson

From the desk of:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

March 6, 2026

Gentleman:

Ezekiel 33:11 “Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel”

While Ezekiel is speaking specifically to the nation of Israel, his words are applicable to all people. The Lord took no pleasure in the destruction of Egypt during the Passover. The Lord took no pleasure in the destruction of Jericho. He held no special feasts to celebrate the conquests over the Canaanites. The Lord was so distraught over the destruction of the wicked in Noah’s day that he placed a bow in the heavens to remind Him and us that he would never destroy the world in a flood again.

So here we are Preacher watching as the tremendous might of the United States military sends wicked men to their deaths. While I support the actions of our President and understand the justification, I guard my heart against reveling in the death of these wicked people. There are two reasons for doing so, even in death God still loves them and while alive the Lord would see them saved. The Lord is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. Pray for all involved in this conflict, our service members and all those who will enter eternity.

Pastor’s Fellowship Meeting

Ozark Baptist Church - Bergman

March 3

Our deepest thanks to Bro. Daniel Clement and our friends at Ozark Baptist Church for hosting the March Fellowship Meeting. While we were few in number we were blessed with fine food, fellowship and preaching. For those that were unable to attend, you can view the preaching by clinking the links below.

Bro. Leonard Roberto

Bro. Johnny Atchison

Bro. Ken Goodall

Looking Ahead

Ambassador Baptist Church – Greenbrier

March 6-7

Faithful Men Meeting

ABC will be hosting their 12th annual FAITHFUL MEN MEETING
Friday night March 6th at 7:00 pm
Saturday morning March 7th 9:00 am- 12:00 pm

The church is located at 7 Lost Branch Ln, Greenbrier, AR 72058, USA
Call the church for details. 501-679-1294
Thank you!
Bro Allen

Victory Baptist Church – Hope

Youth Conference for Teens

March 13-14

Outnumbered but never alone.

A Youth conference for teens that dare to stand.

What to expect:

· Real talk and powerful messages

· Games and Challenges

· Food; fun; fellowship and breakout sessions to build bold faith

To register call: 870-397-1986. Cost is free.
"Fear not for they that be with us are more than they that be with them" 2Kings 6:16

Heritage Baptist Church - Hot Springs

Revival Meeting

March 15-18

HBC will be having Revival Meetings with Bro. Mark Lancaster.
Sunday services will be regular times at 10, 11 & 5.
Monday - Wednesday services will be at 7:00 PM.
All are invited to attend.

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

Prayer Requests

Solid Rock Baptist Church – Harrison

My heart’s desire is to assist our Bro Riggs. I am asking anyone willing to help to please give me a call and discuss how our fellowship can best be of service. I can be reached at 501-837-4300.  Thank you,

Bro. Ted Patterson 

Fairview Baptist Church – Little Rock

Pastor Jeff Anthony had to have surgery on a replacement hip which failed. Pray for a quick recovery and the continued growth of the church.

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

Invitation to share

Each week I try to share a short devotion or special information that I trust will be an encouragement to you. However, I would like to invite you to submit a devotion or share information that you believe would be a benefit to our Arkansas preachers. Each of you has wisdom worthy of sharing. Please let us all benefit from your experience and knowledge. Send me what the Lord lays on your heart to lrob43@yahoo.com. I will try to include all that submit in the newsletter. If there is too much, I will post it onto our website at www.afbf.life.

Thank you.

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

Desde el escritorio de:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Templo Bautista de Jacksonville

6 de marzo de 2026

Caballero:

Ezequiel 33:11 “Diles: Vivo yo, dice el Señor DIOS, que no me complazco en la muerte del impío, sino en que el impío se aparte de su camino y viva; convertíos, volveos de vuestros malos caminos; porque ¿por qué habéis de morir, oh casa de Israel?”

Si bien Ezequiel habla específicamente a la nación de Israel, sus palabras son aplicables a todo el pueblo. Al Señor no le complació la destrucción de Egipto durante la Pascua. El Señor no se complació en la destrucción de Jericó. No celebró fiestas especiales para celebrar las conquistas sobre los cananeos. El Señor estaba tan angustiado por la destrucción de los malvados en los días de Noé que colocó un arco en los cielos para recordarle a Él y a nosotros que nunca volvería a destruir el mundo con un diluvio.

Así que aquí estamos, Predicador, observando cómo el tremendo poder del ejército de los Estados Unidos envía a hombres malvados a la muerte. Si bien apoyo las acciones de nuestro Presidente y comprendo su justificación, guardo mi corazón para no deleitarme con la muerte de estas personas malvadas. Hay dos razones para hacerlo, incluso en la muerte Dios todavía los ama y en vida el Señor los vería salvos. El Señor no quiere que nadie perezca sino que todos procedan al arrepentimiento. Ore por todos los involucrados en este conflicto, nuestros miembros del servicio y todos aquellos que entrarán en la eternidad.

Reunión de compañerismo de pastores

Iglesia Bautista Ozark - Bergman

3 de marzo

Nuestro más profundo agradecimiento al hermano. Daniel Clement y nuestros amigos de la Iglesia Bautista Ozark por organizar la reunión de compañerismo de marzo. Aunque éramos pocos, fuimos bendecidos con buena comida, compañerismo y predicación. Para aquellos que no pudieron asistir, pueden ver la predicación haciendo clic en los enlaces a continuación.

Bro. Leonard Roberto

Bro. Johnny Atchison

Bro. Ken Goodall

Mirando hacia el futuro

Iglesia Bautista Embajadora – Greenbrier

6-7 de marzo

Reunión de hombres fieles

ABC organizará su 12º ENCUENTRO anual DE HOMBRES FIELES

Noche del viernes 6 de marzo a las 19:00 horas.

Sábado 7 de marzo por la mañana de 9:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m.

La iglesia está ubicada en 7 Lost Branch Ln, Greenbrier, AR 72058, EE. UU.

Llame a la iglesia para más detalles. 501-679-1294

¡Gracias!

Hermano Allen

Iglesia Bautista Victoria – Esperanza

Conferencia juvenil para adolescentes

13-14 de marzo

Superados en número pero nunca solos.

Una conferencia juvenil para adolescentes que se atreven a ponerse de pie.

Qué esperar:

• Charla real y mensajes poderosos.

• Juegos y desafíos

• Alimentos; divertido; Sesiones de compañerismo y de trabajo para desarrollar una fe audaz.

Para registrarse llame al: 870-397-1986. El costo es gratuito.

"No temáis porque los que están con nosotros son más que los que están con ellos" 2 Reyes 6:16

Iglesia Bautista Heritage - Hot Springs

Reunión de avivamiento

15-18 de marzo

HBC tendrá reuniones de avivamiento con el hermano. Marcos Lancaster.

Los servicios dominicales serán en horario regular a las 10, 11 y 5.

Los servicios de lunes a miércoles serán a las 7:00 p.m.

Todos están invitados a asistir.

Para otros eventos, consulte el calendario en el sitio web de la beca https://afbf.life/calendar

Solicitudes de oración

Iglesia Bautista Solid Rock – Harrison

El deseo de mi corazón es ayudar a nuestro hermano Riggs. Le pido a cualquiera que esté dispuesto a ayudar que me llame y analice cómo nuestra confraternidad puede ser de mejor utilidad. Me pueden contactar al 501-837-4300. Gracias,

Hermano. Ted Patterson

Iglesia Bautista Fairview – Little Rock

El pastor Jeff Anthony tuvo que someterse a una cirugía de reemplazo de cadera que falló. Ore por una rápida recuperación y el crecimiento continuo de la iglesia.

El Señor le ha dado a esta Comunidad el privilegio de ser parte del inicio de varias iglesias durante los últimos 30 años. Actualmente anticipamos la plantación de iglesias en Arkadelphia, Ash Down y Mountain Home. Sería un gran estímulo para los pastores si pudiéramos contribuir a sus esfuerzos. Las donaciones se pueden hacer una vez o mensualmente y cada donación ayuda. Si desea ayudar a la Comunidad en nuestros esfuerzos por plantar iglesias en el estado de Arkansas, envíe donaciones a:

AFBF

Apartado postal 5254

Jacksonville, AR 72078

Invitación a compartir

Cada semana trato de compartir un breve devocional o información especial que confío será de estímulo para usted. Sin embargo, me gustaría invitarlo a enviar un devocional o compartir información que crea que sería de beneficio para nuestros predicadores de Arkansas. Cada uno de ustedes tiene una sabiduría digna de compartir. Por favor, permítanos beneficiarnos todos de su experiencia y conocimiento. Envíame lo que el Señor pone en tu corazón a lrob43@yahoo.com. Intentaré incluir todos los que envíen en el boletín. Si hay demasiado, lo publicaré en nuestro sitio web en www.afbf.life.

Gracias.

Si tiene un evento especial de cualquier tipo y le gustaría que otros pastores de la confraternidad oren por su evento o participen, envíeme los detalles y me esforzaré por publicar su información en el boletín informativo y en el sitio web de la confraternidad www.afbf.life lo más rápido posible. Si incluso un alma se salvara gracias a tu correo electrónico, habría valido la pena los tres minutos que lleva enviarlo. Además, si tiene una petición de oración que le gustaría compartir con nuestros pastores, hágamelo saber y haré todo lo posible para incluirla en el boletín.

En su servicio,

Hermano. Ted Patterson

From the desk of:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

February 12, 2026

Gentleman:

Eph. 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”

It has always seemed strange to me that the apostle Paul had to remind men to love their wives.  I have loved my wife since long before we got married.  I loved her first because she was beautiful.  I loved her because she was fun to be with.  I loved her when she became my wife and I loved her when she made me a father of three.

But how could I not love her having now been the “help meet” for my ministry?  She has gone through every trial, every difficulty and supported every effort in ministry.  She taught children, cleaned churches, aided women in our ministry and was always available for service to the Lord.  I can’t imagine my ministry without her.

While in bible college one of my teachers said something that has stuck with me.  Seventy percent of men who leave ministry leave because their wives are not supportive of the ministry.  So, like Paul let me encourage you, “love your wives…”

Looking Ahead

Pastor’s Fellowship Meeting

Ozark Baptist Church - Bergman

March 3

Bro. Daniel Clement and our friends at Ozark Baptist Church cordially invite you to attend the March Fellowship Meeting to be held on March 3rd.  The church is located at 8349 Blevins Rd., Bergman, 72615.  Preaching will begin at 9:00 AM.  Speakers include Pastor Jonny Atchison; Pastor Ken Goodall and Bro. Lenny Roberto.

Ambassador Baptist Church – Greenbrier

March 6-7

Faithful Men Meeting

ABC will be hosting their 12th annual FAITHFUL MEN MEETING
Friday night March 6th at 7:00 pm
Saturday morning March 7th 9:00 am- 12:00 pm

The church is located at 7 Lost Branch Ln, Greenbrier, AR 72058, USA
Call the church for details. 501-679-1294
Thank you!
Bro Allen

Victory Baptist Church – Hope

Youth Conference for Teens

March 13-14

Outnumbered but never alone.

A Youth conference for teens that dare to stand.

What to expect:

·  Real talk and powerful messages

·  Games and Challenges

·  Food; fun; fellowship and breakout sessions to build bold faith

To register call: 870-397-1986.  Cost is free.
"Fear not for they that be with us are more than they that be with them" 2Kings 6:16

Prayer Requests

Arkadelphia Baptist Church - Arkadelphia

We praise the Lord for the progress being made by Bro. Daniel Miller as he begins a new work in Arkadelphia.  The lease for a building was signed this week and he anticipates services to begin in March.  A grand opening is scheduled for Easter Morning.  The church is in need of carpeting and paint so if you can help please contact bro. Daniel at 870-212-0559.

Bible Baptist Church – Ash Down

Bro. Barfield would appreciate prayer to complete the facility at Ash Down.  They are in need of help with carpet, electrical, painting, and concrete.  They will also need help with installing a wood ceiling.  They are also lacking about $1,500 for the remaining material.  If you would like to help please contact Bro. Barfield at 501-722-3687.

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

Invitation to share

Each week I try to share a short devotion or special information that I trust will be an encouragement to you.  However, I would like to invite you to submit a devotion or share information that you believe would be a benefit to our Arkansas preachers.  Each of you has wisdom worthy of sharing.  Please let us all benefit from your experience and knowledge.  Send me what the Lord lays on your heart to lrob43@yahoo.com.  I will try to include all that submit in the newsletter.  If there is too much, I will post it onto our website at www.afbf.life.

Thank you.

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

Desde el escritorio de:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Templo Bautista de Jacksonville

12 de febrero de 2026

Caballero:

Efesios 5:25: “Maridos, amen a sus mujeres, así como Cristo amó a la iglesia y se entregó a sí mismo por ella”;

Siempre me ha parecido extraño que el apóstol Pablo tuviera que recordarles a los hombres que amen a sus esposas. He amado a mi esposa desde mucho antes de casarnos. La amé primero porque era hermosa. La amé porque era un placer estar con ella. La amé cuando se convirtió en mi esposa y la amé cuando me convirtió en padre de tres hijos.

Pero, ¿cómo no amarla, ahora que es la ayuda idónea para mi ministerio? Ha superado cada prueba, cada dificultad y ha apoyado cada esfuerzo en el ministerio. Enseñó a niños, limpió iglesias, ayudó a las mujeres en nuestro ministerio y siempre estuvo disponible para servir al Señor. No puedo imaginar mi ministerio sin ella.

Mientras estaba en el instituto bíblico, uno de mis profesores dijo algo que se me quedó grabado. El setenta por ciento de los hombres que dejan el ministerio lo hacen porque sus esposas no lo apoyan. Así que, como Pablo, permítanme animarlos: "Amen a sus esposas...".

Mirando hacia el futuro

Reunión de la Comunidad Pastoral

Iglesia Bautista Ozark - Bergman

3 de marzo

El Hno. Daniel Clement y nuestros amigos de la Iglesia Bautista Ozark los invitan cordialmente a asistir a la Reunión de la Comunidad Pastoral de marzo, que se llevará a cabo el 3 de marzo. La iglesia está ubicada en 8349 Blevins Rd., Bergman, 72615. La predicación comenzará a las 9:00 a. m. Los oradores incluyen al pastor Jonny Atchison, al pastor Ken Goodall y al Hno. Lenny Roberto.

Iglesia Bautista Ambassador – Greenbrier

6-7 de marzo

Reunión de Hombres Fieles

ABC celebrará su 12.ª REUNIÓN ANUAL DE HOMBRES FIELES

Viernes 6 de marzo a las 19:00 h

Sábado 7 de marzo a las 12:00 h

La iglesia se encuentra en 7 Lost Branch Ln, Greenbrier, AR 72058, EE. UU.

Para más información, llame a la iglesia: 501-679-1294

¡Gracias!

Hermano Allen

Iglesia Bautista Victoria – Esperanza

Conferencia Juvenil para Adolescentes

13-14 de marzo

Superados en número, pero nunca solos.

Una conferencia juvenil para adolescentes que se atreven a luchar.

Qué esperar:

• Charlas sinceras y mensajes conmovedores

• Juegos y Desafíos

• Comida, diversión, compañerismo y sesiones grupales para fortalecer una fe firme

Para inscribirse, llame al: 870-397-1986. El costo es gratuito. No teman, porque más son los que están con nosotros que los que están con ellos. 2 Reyes 6:16

Peticiones de Oración

Iglesia Bautista Arkadelphia - Arkadelphia

Alabamos al Señor por el progreso que está logrando el Hno. Daniel Miller al comenzar una nueva obra en Arkadelphia. El contrato de arrendamiento del edificio se firmó esta semana y se prevé que los servicios comiencen en marzo. La gran inauguración está programada para la mañana de Pascua. La iglesia necesita alfombras y pintura, así que si puede ayudar, por favor, contacte al Hno. Daniel al 870-212-0559.

Iglesia Bautista Bíblica – Ash Down

El Hno. Barfield agradecería oraciones para terminar las instalaciones en Ash Down. Necesitan ayuda con alfombras, electricidad, pintura y concreto. También necesitarán ayuda para instalar un techo de madera. Les faltan aproximadamente $1,500 para el material restante. Si desea ayudar, por favor, contacte al Hno. Barfield al 501-722-3687.

El Señor le ha dado a esta Comunidad el privilegio de participar en la fundación de varias iglesias en los últimos 30 años. Actualmente, anticipamos la plantación de iglesias en Arkadelphia, Ash Down y Mountain Home. Sería de gran aliento para los pastores si pudiéramos contribuir a sus esfuerzos. Las donaciones pueden ser únicas o mensuales, y cada donación cuenta. Si desea colaborar con la Comunidad en nuestros esfuerzos por fundar iglesias en el estado de Arkansas, envíe sus donaciones a:

AFBF

PO Box 5254

Jacksonville, AR 72078

Invitación para compartir

Cada semana intento compartir una breve devoción o información especial que confío les sea de aliento. Sin embargo, me gustaría invitarlos a enviar una devoción o compartir información que consideren útil para nuestros predicadores de Arkansas. Cada uno de ustedes tiene sabiduría que vale la pena compartir. Por favor, permítannos beneficiarnos de su experiencia y conocimiento. Envíenme lo que el Señor ponga en su corazón a lrob43@yahoo.com. Intentaré incluir todo lo que envíen en el boletín informativo. Si hay demasiado, lo publicaré en nuestro sitio web: www.afbf.life.

Gracias

Si tiene un evento especial y desea que otros pastores de la comunidad oren por él o participen, envíeme los detalles y me esforzaré por publicar su información en el boletín informativo y en el sitio web de la comunidad (www.afbf.life) lo antes posible. Si tan solo una alma se hubiera salvado gracias a su correo electrónico, habría valido la pena los tres minutos que tardó en enviarlo. Además, si tiene una petición de oración que le gustaría compartir con nuestros pastores, hágamelo saber y haré todo lo posible por incluirla en el boletín informativo.

A su servicio,

Hno. Ted Patterson.

From the desk of:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

January 30, 2026

Gentleman:

Prov. 29:2 “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”

For many years I have been burdened over the direction our nation has taken. I’ve lived long enough to see the Lord kicked out of school, children killed in the womb, the explosion of pornography, the glorification of homosexuality and the butchering of children to alter gender. All of this is the result of godly men extricating themselves from the public arena. As pastors and preachers, we have a particular obligation to not only speak out against evil but to actively oppose it.

Each year we are blessed with the opportunity to vote in elections. It seems each year elections become more consequential. As someone who has run for public office and sacrificed much to represent godliness in the political arena I implore you to exercise your right and duty to vote whenever given the opportunity. Also, as leaders of our churches, encourage others to vote as well. For clearly the righteous are not in authority.

The following is a link to the Arkansas Elections Board calendar. It will provide you with information on when to vote. I encourage each of you to do so.

https://sbec.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026-Election-Calendar-Rev.-6-2025.pdf

Invitation to share

Each week I try to share a short devotion or special information that I trust will be an encouragement to you. However, I would like to invite you to submit a devotion or share information that you believe would be a benefit to our Arkansas preachers. Each of you has wisdom worthy of sharing. Please let us all benefit from your experience and knowledge. Send me what the Lord lays on your heart to lrob43@yahoo.com.  I will try to include all that submit in the newsletter. If there is too much, I will post it onto our website at www.afbf.life.

Thank you.

Bro. Lenny Roberto

Pastor’s Fellowship Meeting

Bro. Caleb Adkins and our friends at Hope Baptist Church cordially invite you to attend the February Fellowship Meeting to be held on February 3rd. The church is located at 139 Shadow Oaks Dr., Sherwood, 72120. Preaching will begin at 9:00 AM

Hope Baptist Church – Sherwood

February 1-4

Hope Baptist Church Jubilee

Special Speakers will be:
Pastor Andrew McKenzie
Pastor Dan Hemmes
Pastor Paul Winters
Pastor Randy Dignan
 

Music also provided by:
The McKenzie's
The Harris Brothers
Ed Vicenti
 

Meeting Schedule:
Sunday 10AM and 6:00PM
Monday - Wednesday 6:30PM

Victory Baptist Church – Hope

Youth Conference for Teens

March 13-14

Outnumbered but never alone.

A Youth conference for teens that dare to stand.

What to expect:

· Real talk and powerful messages

· Games and Challenges

· Food; fun; fellowship and breakout sessions to build bold faith

To register call: 870-397-1986.  Cost is free.
"Fear not for they that be with us are more than they that be with them" 2Kings 6:16

Prayer Requests

Daniel Miller

Missionary Daniel Miller is expecting to begin a work in Arkadelphia. They anticipate services to begin in March. Please pray for strength and wisdom as he begins this new work.

Charity Baptist Church – Russellville

CBC is working to complete the construction of their new facility. Bro. Hett anticipates having the electrical inspected this coming week. They will need assistance to complete the sound system installation. The need is approximately $5,000 dollars. The Fellowship contributed $2,500.00. If you would like to assist, please contact Bro. Steven Hett at 479-567-2588 or send assistance to Charity Baptist Church, 201 S. Rochester Ave., Russellville, 72801

If you would like to contribute to the Fellowship in our efforts to plant and help 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

De parte de:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Templo Bautista de Jacksonville

30 de enero de 2026

Estimados hermanos:

Proverbios 29:2: «Cuando los justos gobiernan, el pueblo se alegra; pero cuando los impíos dominan, el pueblo gime».

Durante muchos años me ha preocupado la dirección que ha tomado nuestra nación. He vivido lo suficiente para ver cómo se ha expulsado al Señor de las escuelas, cómo se asesina a niños en el vientre materno, la explosión de la pornografía, la glorificación de la homosexualidad y la mutilación de niños para cambiar su género. Todo esto es consecuencia de que los hombres piadosos se hayan apartado del ámbito público. Como pastores y predicadores, tenemos la obligación particular no solo de denunciar el mal, sino de oponernos activamente a él.

Cada año tenemos la bendición de poder votar en las elecciones. Parece que cada año las elecciones son más importantes. Como alguien que se ha postulado para un cargo público y ha sacrificado mucho para representar la piedad en la arena política, les imploro que ejerzan su derecho y deber de votar siempre que tengan la oportunidad. Además, como líderes de nuestras iglesias, animen a otros a votar también. Porque claramente los justos no están en el poder.

El siguiente enlace les lleva al calendario de la Junta Electoral de Arkansas. Les proporcionará información sobre cuándo votar. Les animo a todos a que lo hagan.

https://sbec.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026-Election-Calendar-Rev.-6-2025.pdf

Invitación a compartir

Cada semana intento compartir una breve reflexión o información especial que espero les sea de aliento. Sin embargo, me gustaría invitarlos a que envíen una reflexión o compartan información que consideren que sería de beneficio para los predicadores de Arkansas. Cada uno de ustedes tiene sabiduría digna de ser compartida. Permítannos a todos beneficiarnos de su experiencia y conocimiento. Envíenme lo que el Señor ponga en su corazón a lrob43@yahoo.com. Intentaré incluir todo lo que me envíen en el boletín informativo. Si hay demasiado material, lo publicaré en nuestro sitio web: www.afbf.life.

Gracias.

Hno. Lenny Roberto

Reunión de Pastores

El Hno. Caleb Adkins y nuestros amigos de la Iglesia Bautista Hope les invitan cordialmente a asistir a la reunión de confraternidad de febrero, que se llevará a cabo el 3 de febrero. La iglesia está ubicada en 139 Shadow Oaks Dr., Sherwood, 72120. La predicación comenzará a las 9:00 AM.

Iglesia Bautista Hope – Sherwood

1 al 4 de febrero

Jubileo de la Iglesia Bautista Hope

Oradores especiales:

Pastor Andrew McKenzie

Pastor Dan Hemmes

Pastor Paul Winters

Pastor Randy Dignan

Música a cargo de:

Los McKenzie

Los hermanos Harris

Ed Vicenti

Horario de reuniones:

Domingo 10:00 AM y 6:00 PM

Lunes a miércoles 6:30 PM

Iglesia Bautista Victory – Hope

Conferencia Juvenil para Adolescentes

13 y 14 de marzo

Superados en número, pero nunca solos.

Una conferencia juvenil para adolescentes que se atreven a mantenerse firmes.

Qué esperar:

• Charlas sinceras y mensajes poderosos

• Juegos y desafíos

• Comida; diversión; compañerismo y sesiones grupales para fortalecer la fe

Para registrarse, llame al: 870-397-1986. La inscripción es gratuita.

"No temas, porque los que están con nosotros son más que los que están con ellos" 2 Reyes 6:16

Peticiones de oración

Daniel Miller

El misionero Daniel Miller espera comenzar una obra en Arkadelphia. Anticipan que los servicios comenzarán en marzo. Oren por fortaleza y sabiduría mientras comienza esta nueva obra.

Iglesia Bautista Charity – Russellville

CBC está trabajando para completar la construcción de sus nuevas instalaciones. El hermano Hett anticipa que la inspección eléctrica se realizará la próxima semana. Necesitarán ayuda para completar la instalación del sistema de sonido. La necesidad es de aproximadamente $5,000 dólares. La confraternidad contribuyó con $2,500.00. Si desea ayudar, comuníquese con el hermano. Comuníquese con Steven Hett al 479-567-2588 o envíe su ayuda a Charity Baptist Church, 201 S. Rochester Ave., Russellville, 72801.

Si desea contribuir a la confraternidad en nuestros esfuerzos por fundar y apoyar iglesias en el estado de Arkansas, envíe sus donaciones a:

AFBF

PO Box 5254

Jacksonville, AR 72078

Si va a realizar un evento especial y desea que otros pastores de la confraternidad oren por su evento o participen en él, envíeme los detalles y me esforzaré por incluir su información en el boletín informativo y en el sitio web de la confraternidad www.afbf.life lo antes posible. Si tan solo una persona se salva gracias a su correo electrónico, habrá valido la pena los tres minutos que toma enviarlo. Además, si tiene una petición de oración que desea compartir con nuestros pastores, hágamelo saber y haré todo lo posible para incluirla en el boletín informativo.

A su servicio,

Hermano Ted Patterson

From the desk of:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

January 8, 2026

Gentleman:

Prov. 16:18 “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”

Oh, how I wish I had understood this verse when I was younger. I recall the day of my first wrestling match. I had to wrestle the Catholic School champion in my weight class. I didn’t know what to expect but when the dust cleared, I had defeated him. For the rest of the week, I thought maybe I was good enough to be a sectional champion or even a state champion. The following week I had to wrestle another pretty good wrestler. I was sure of my upcoming victory and even made jokes about notching my wrestling shoes for each victory. The match lasted a whopping eleven seconds and I was looking at the lights wondering what happened. I didn’t just lose that match, I got throttled. I learned a great lesson. Enjoy the victories but don’t allow pride to pave the way to defeat.

In our ministries for every victory give God the praise so during the difficult times He will keep you from defeat.

Pastor’s Fellowship

Bible Baptist Church – Conway

January 6, 2026

Thank you to brother Nate Jossund and our friends at Bible Baptist Church for hosting the first Pastor’s Fellowship Meeting of 2026. The preaching was tremendous. The following links are for the first two preachers that spoke. Unfortunately, a minor technical issue cost us the last two preachers. I hope to have this problem resolved by the next meeting. The February meeting will be held at Hope Baptist Church located at 139 Shadow Oaks Dr., Sherwood 72120.

Preaching Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWnPsFJ8lus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kOdYUu6pHs

Charity Baptist Church – Russellville

CBC is working to complete the construction of their new facility. The need for assistance to complete the sound system installation was mentioned during the January Fellowship meeting. The need is approximately $5,000 dollars. The Fellowship contributed $2,500.00. If you would like to assist in meeting this need, please contact bro. Steven Hett at 479-567-2588 or send assistance to Charity Baptist Church, 201 S. Rochester Ave., Russellville, 72801

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 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

De parte de:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Templo Bautista de Jacksonville

8 de enero de 2026

Estimados señores:

Proverbios 16:18 “El orgullo precede a la destrucción, y la altivez de espíritu, a la caída”.

¡Cuánto desearía haber comprendido este versículo cuando era más joven! Recuerdo el día de mi primer combate de lucha libre. Tuve que luchar contra el campeón de la escuela católica en mi categoría de peso. No sabía qué esperar, pero cuando terminó el combate, lo había derrotado. Durante el resto de la semana, pensé que quizás era lo suficientemente bueno como para ser campeón seccional o incluso campeón estatal. La semana siguiente, tuve que luchar contra otro luchador bastante bueno. Estaba seguro de mi próxima victoria e incluso bromeaba sobre marcar mis zapatillas de lucha libre por cada victoria. El combate duró apenas once segundos y me encontré mirando al techo, preguntándome qué había pasado. No solo perdí ese combate, sino que me dieron una paliza. Aprendí una gran lección. Disfruten de las victorias, pero no permitan que el orgullo les conduzca a la derrota.

En nuestros ministerios, por cada victoria, denle la gloria a Dios para que, durante los momentos difíciles, Él los proteja de la derrota.

Reunión de Pastores

Iglesia Bautista Bíblica – Conway

6 de enero de 2026

Gracias al hermano Nate Jossund y a nuestros amigos de la Iglesia Bautista Bíblica por ser anfitriones de la primera Reunión de Pastores de 2026. La predicación fue tremenda. Los siguientes enlaces corresponden a los dos primeros predicadores que hablaron. Desafortunadamente, un pequeño problema técnico nos impidió grabar a los dos últimos predicadores. Espero que este problema se resuelva para la próxima reunión. La reunión de febrero se llevará a cabo en la Iglesia Bautista Hope, ubicada en 139 Shadow Oaks Dr., Sherwood 72120.

Videos de predicación

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWnPsFJ8lus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kOdYUu6pHs

Iglesia Bautista Charity – Russellville

CBC está trabajando para completar la construcción de sus nuevas instalaciones. Durante la reunión de enero se mencionó la necesidad de ayuda para completar la instalación del sistema de sonido. La necesidad es de aproximadamente $5,000 dólares. La Reunión de Pastores contribuyó con $2,500.00. Si desea colaborar para satisfacer esta necesidad, comuníquese con el hermano Steven Hett al 479-567-2588 o envíe su ayuda a Charity Baptist Church, 201 S. Rochester Ave., Russellville, 72801.

Si tiene un evento especial de cualquier tipo y desea que otros pastores de la comunidad oren por su evento o participen en él, envíeme los detalles y haré todo lo posible para incluir su información en el boletín lo antes posible. Si tan solo una persona se salva gracias a su correo electrónico, habrá valido la pena los tres minutos que toma enviarlo. Además, si tiene una petición de oración que desea compartir con nuestros pastores, hágamelo saber y haré todo lo posible para incluirla en el boletín.

A su servicio,

Hermano Ted Patterson

From the desk of:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

December 4, 2025

Gentleman:

Prov. 17:22 “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to have a father-son fishing day for our church. It was a great time. What was particularly enjoyable was watching the young kids get excited when pulling in their fish. I’ve always laughed at the little things in life. Seeing toddlers waddle down a hallway with their diapers flapping around like a wind sock, or jumping up and down and just falling over. Seeing friends laugh as our overaged softball team tries to run the bases or field a ball.

For all the difficulties that accompany ministry there are multiple reasons to laugh. Look for those reasons, enjoy the little things that bring a smile to your face. Let the awkward, clumsy, and just plain funny things bring joy to your life. It may just be the medicine you need when things begin to get difficult.

Pastor and Wives Retreat

We are currently looking at the possibility of having a pastor and wives’ retreat here in Arkansas. It is most likely to begin in 2027 but we will keep you informed as we gather information.

2026 Pastor’s Fellowship Schedule

The following is the Fellowship meeting schedule as it stands today. If there are any changes to the schedule, we will post it online at www.afbf.life and in the weekly newsletter.

January 6th Bible Baptist Church, Conway

February 3rd Hope Baptist Church, Sherwood

March 3rd Ozark Baptist Church, Bergman

April 7th Morrilton Baptist Temple, Morrilton

May 5th Freedom Baptist Church, Rose Bud

June 2nd Bible Baptist Church, Jacksonville

July 7th Ambassador Baptist Church, Greenbrier 

August 4th Friendship Baptist Church, Highland

September 1st Colonial Baptist Church, Rogers

October 6th Gospel Light Baptist Church, Malvern

November 10th Fellowship Baptist Church, Bearden

December TBD

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 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

From the desk of:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Jacksonville Baptist Temple

November 14, 2025

Gentleman:

Gal. 4:9 “But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?”

This week I ran into this verse during my devotions. As a former Catholic I could sympathize with the Galatian church. They had been raised in a pagan religion, taught religious rituals and adhered their entire lives to religious dogma. I was much the same even after getting saved. As a student in a Catholic school and attending mass for sixteen years the pull of religious indoctrination continued for years after being saved.

As a preacher we must understand we will regularly run into people that are sincere in their beliefs even if they are sincerely wrong. The pull of their religious indoctrination is strong. So, brethren, be patient with young Christians that have come out of organized religion. They are struggling more than you might think.

Pastor’s Fellowship Updated

Fellowship Baptist Church - Bearden

I apologize for a technical issue that made viewing the messages presented at the last Fellowship Meeting impossible. The issue has been addressed and the videos are available for viewing. Please click the names below to hear the preaching. Thank you for understanding.

Bro. Bruce Swanson

Bro. Randy Dignan

Bro. Danny Allen

Update on Bro John Bishop

(from the Fellowship Facebook page)

God is always good, and God is always right. As the Bible says “to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord” and that is exactly where John Bishop now resides. No longer is he at 165 Christian Ranch Rd. Triple S Christian Ranch, but now he is with the One he has served so intensely for so long. He served faithfully through trials and tribulations, good days and bad. I truly believe that when he first met Jesus he heard those words “well done”. Thank you to everyone who has prayed, and will continue to pray for our family. It’s been amazing to see the outpouring of love and care for us and Dad during this time; you all have been amazing. We will keep you posted on the arrangements for his home going service; where we will celebrate all God has done in his life here on this earth.

Special Request

Brethren of the AFBF, 

During Tuesday’s fellowship meeting in Bearden, we noticed that Fellowship BC has not completed their building expansion.  When I asked Brother Stevicks about funding, he believed that the attention should be placed elsewhere, however, Our eyes affected our hearts.  (Lamentation 3:51) “Mine eye affecteth mine heart because of all the daughters of my city.”

I am challenging us with an “Thanksgiving Offering.”  Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help with this project. We committed $4,000 during the business meeting. Please pray and contribute, as the Lord should lead, for this very, very important project that testifies of strength, and the hand of the Lord on the leadership of the church.  (1 John 3:17) “But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?”

Here is a breakdown of the commitments to-date:

$2,500 from the fellowship funds

$500 from Ambassador Baptist Church

$500 from Jacksonville Baptist Temple

$500 from Bro Stanley

Your Brother in Christ,

Ted Patterson, Moderator

For those interested in helping Bro. Stevicks and Fellowship Baptist Church with this effort please contact Bro. Stevicks at: 870-807-0598 or fbcbearden.missions@gmail.com

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 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

Del escritorio de:

Pastor Ted Patterson

Templo Bautista de Jacksonville

14 de noviembre de 2025

Estimado señor:

Gálatas 4:9 «Pero ahora, habiendo conocido a Dios, o mejor dicho, habiendo sido conocidos por Dios, ¿cómo es que volvéis otra vez a esos principios débiles y viles, a los cuales queréis volver a estar esclavizados?»

Esta semana, durante mis devociones, me encontré con este versículo. Como ex católico, pude comprender a la iglesia de Galacia. Habían sido criados en una religión pagana, les habían enseñado rituales religiosos y se habían adherido al dogma religioso durante toda su vida. Yo era muy parecido, incluso después de mi conversión. Como estudiante en una escuela católica y asistiendo a misa durante dieciséis años, la influencia del adoctrinamiento religioso continuó durante años después de mi conversión.

Como predicador, debemos comprender que con frecuencia nos encontraremos con personas sinceras en sus creencias, aunque estén sinceramente equivocadas. La influencia de su adoctrinamiento religioso es fuerte. Así que, hermanos, tengan paciencia con los jóvenes cristianos que han dejado la religión organizada. Están pasando por más dificultades de las que imaginan.

Actualización de la Comunidad Pastoral

Iglesia Bautista Fellowship - Bearden

Pido disculpas por un problema técnico que impidió ver los mensajes de la última reunión de la Comunidad. El problema se ha solucionado y los videos ya están disponibles. Por favor, hagan clic en los nombres a continuación para escuchar la predicación. Gracias por su comprensión.

Bro. Bruce Swanson

Bro. Randy Dignan

Bro. Danny Allen

Actualización sobre el Hno. John Bishop

(de la página de Facebook de la Comunidad)

Dios siempre es bueno y siempre tiene razón. Como dice la Biblia: «estar ausente del cuerpo y presente con el Señor», y ahí es precisamente donde reside ahora John Bishop. Ya no está en 165 Christian Ranch Rd., Triple S Christian Ranch, sino que ahora está con Aquel a quien sirvió con tanta dedicación durante tanto tiempo. Sirvió fielmente en las buenas y en las malas, en las buenas y en las malas. Creo sinceramente que cuando conoció a Jesús, escuchó las palabras "bien hecho". Gracias a todos los que han orado y seguirán orando por nuestra familia. Ha sido maravilloso ver la inmensa muestra de amor y cariño hacia nosotros y papá durante este tiempo; todos ustedes han sido increíbles. Les mantendremos informados sobre los preparativos para su funeral, donde celebraremos todo lo que Dios hizo en su vida terrenal.

Petición especial

Hermanos de la AFBF:

Durante la reunión del martes en Bearden, notamos que Fellowship BC no ha terminado la ampliación de su edificio. Cuando le pregunté al hermano Stevicks sobre la financiación, opinó que la atención debería centrarse en otra cosa; sin embargo, como dice el refrán: "Mis ojos conmueven mi corazón" (Lamentaciones 3:51).

Les propongo una ofrenda de acción de gracias. Nuestra meta es recaudar $10,000 para ayudar con este proyecto. Nos comprometimos a donar $4,000 durante la reunión de negocios. Por favor, oren y contribuyan, según la guía del Señor, para este importantísimo proyecto que da testimonio de la fortaleza y la mano del Señor sobre el liderazgo de la iglesia. (1 Juan 3:17) «Pero si alguien tiene bienes de este mundo y ve a su hermano pasar necesidad, y le cierra su corazón, ¿cómo puede morar en él el amor de Dios?»

Aquí tienen un desglose de las contribuciones recibidas hasta la fecha:

$2,500 de los fondos de la comunidad

$500 de la Iglesia Bautista Ambassador

$500 del Templo Bautista de Jacksonville

$500 del hermano Stanley

Su hermano en Cristo,

Ted Patterson, Moderador

Quienes estén interesados ​​en apoyar al hermano Stevicks y a la Iglesia Bautista Fellowship en esta iniciativa, por favor contacten al hermano [Nombre del hermano]. Puede comunicarse con Stevicks al 870-807-0598 o por correo electrónico a fbcbearden.missions@gmail.com.

Si está organizando un evento especial y desea que otros pastores de la congregación oren por él o participen, por favor envíeme los detalles y procuraré incluir la información en el boletín lo antes posible. Si tan solo una persona se convierte gracias a su correo electrónico, habrá valido la pena el tiempo invertido en enviarlo. Asimismo, si tiene alguna petición de oración que desee compartir con nuestros pastores, por favor hágamelo saber y haré todo lo posible por incluirla en el boletín.

En su servicio,

Hermano Ted Patterson