The Associational Advisor

Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week is November 18-25. Resources can be found at samaritanspurse.org/occ .  Two churches in the POBA are collection sites: Offerman Baptist  (7225 E Hwy 84, Offerman) November 18-21: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Second Baptist (301 Tomberlin Rd, Waycross) Nov 18: 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Nov 19: 5:00 PM—7:00 PM Nov 20: 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Nov 21: 5:00 PM—7:00 PM Nov 22: 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Nov 23: 9:00 AM—11:-00 AM Nov 24: 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Nov 25: 7:00 AM—9:00 AM  

  SET FREE SOUTH GEORGIA 74 Satilla Pines Road Nahunta, Ga 31553     (912) 462-5778 SETFREEISAAC@GMAIL.COM WHO WE ARE Set Free is a church with a 24/7 live-in discipleship ministry designed to help people who are struggling with life crisis. This includes, but is not limited to: alcoholism and drug addiction. Anyone who needs and wants help is welcome. We understand the need to rebuild lives. We believe that the building of a life begins with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.   WHAT WE TEACH   ·   Personal relationship with Jesus Christ ·   Biblical principles to overcome the challenges of life ·   The Bible is the text we use to teach   WHAT TO EXPECT ·   Daily teaching of biblical truth ·   Residents live in a protected environment away from daily temptations so they may become rooted in the Word of God ·   Residents are encouraged to develop a one-on-one relationship with Jesus so they can have a victorious life, free from addictions.   Set Fr

 The POBA 56th Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Hoboken, Georgia.  The following churches were represented: Bridge, Central, Camp Pinckney, FBC Blackshear, FBC Waycross, Haywood, Hickox, Jamestown, Laura Chapel, Lulaton, Mershon, Mt. Calvary, Oak Hill, Pineview, Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Valley, Set Free South Georgia, South Gate, Southside, Ten Mile, and Williams Chapel.  Theme: "Together" based on Psalm 34:3: "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name TOGETHER." [emphasis added] Highlights: *2025 Budget approved *2025 Leadership approved *Bylaw amendments approved

  October 20-27 is the Week of Prayer for Baptist Associations. Will you pray for the Associational Leaders and Pastors of the Piedmont Okefenokee Baptist Association?  You can find a prayer guide at:  https://bit.ly/2024AMEPrayerGuide

  How to Look at the Upcoming Elections (By Tom Kennedy, POBA Moral & Civic Concerns Leader) In the heart of our democratic process lies a powerful tool: the vote. For Christians, voting is not just a civic responsibility; it’s an extension of our faith and values. As we face a political landscape marked by social and moral complexity and decay, it’s crucial that we approach voting with both conviction and wisdom. Elections have consequences, and the choices we make (or don’t make) at the ballot box will have profound consequences. Looking Back: A Reminder From History History provides us with a sobering reminder of the consequences of voting without a clear moral compass. Consider the example of the 1930s in Germany. The rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party was facilitated by a combination of economic turmoil, political instability, and widespread propaganda. Many voters, driven by desperation and manipulated by charismatic rhetoric, overlooked the dangers posed by the Nazi

  POBA’s 56th Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, October 24 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Hoboken. Schedule: Meal: 6:15 PM Annual Meeting: 7:00 PM Please RSVP for the meal by Thursday, October 17. Call the POBA Office at (912) 285-8161 or RSVP online at: https://bit.ly/OCT24AnnMeal