11/02/23 - Screven Baptist Association News
Screven Baptist Association News 11/02/23
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PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE BEFORE YOU COME
SUSAN IS NOT ALWAYS IN THE OFFICE.
843-871-2410
**Computer tech help needed!!! If you are a tech geek, and willing to help me, please call me. I can not send any emails to gmail.com accounts and a few other weird things....Thanks!
We need your help to update our information!
Please send Screven a list of your WMU Leadership and what positions they serve.
Name
Address,
Phone #
Email.
Please send above information to Susan Harris. Thank you!
Monday, November 6, 2023
10:00 am (9:30 am Registration)
Corinth Baptist Church
1910 Camden Road
Holly Hill, SC 29059
Annual Church Profile
ACP instructions have been sent, please have completed by October 30
It is so important that EVERY CHURCH file the ACP!
To date we have received $7400.00 towards the goal....Thank you!
For all Pastors!
Iron Sharpening Iron!
A time to encourage one another and discuss pressing issues in your ministry
Cluster 1 Nov 6, - Gilligan's, Moncks Corner
Cluster 2 - Tuesday, November 14, 12 noon, Gilligan's, Goose Creek
Cluster 3 - November 20, 10 am, Old St. George Baptist Church, St. George
Church Office Ministry Assistants
Lunch and Learn
September - November meetings have been canceled due to schedule conflicts
Ministry Assistant Christmas Luncheon
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
11:30 am at the Screven office
RSVP HERE
Screven Men’s Ministry Meeting
At 7:00 pm
Monday, November 20 Memorial Baptist Church
Thank you to the Men's Ministry for contributing to the Christmas Backpack Project so generously every month! We could not accomplish this goal without you donations!
Time is getting close and we have been assigned 3 schools! About 1100 students total!
If you or your church is either packing bags OR collecting items for them,
PLEASE LET SUSAN KNOW ASAP (843-870-4550 or sharris@screvenbaptist.org)
We have made an Amazon wish list of what is still needed to complete the last bags.
You may visit and purchase off the list here:
Christmas Back Pack Amazon List
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENEROUS GIVING!
We have some bags that have been packed and need a sponsor.
Would you like to help cover the cost of a bag? You can send donations to
Screven Baptist Association
PO Box 1563
Summerville, SC 29484
marked Christmas Backpacks or
give online
Bag Packers/Checkers needed!!!
Saturday, November 4, 10 am-2 pm
Monday - Thursday, Nov 6-9, 9 am-5 pm
If you would like to help fill/check the bookbags, please call Susan to schedule!
843-870-4550 or sharris@screvenbaptist.org
2023 Prison Packet List
Due Date to Screven is Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Would you like to deliver the prison packets to Columbia?
The Screven Staff will be in Kentucky delivering the backpacks when the prison packets are due in Columbia to NewSpring Church, 657 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC 29210 between 9am and Noon on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Please contact Susan ASAP if you would like to do this! 843-870-4550
New and Fresh Ideas coming for the Association in 2024
Get ready for some great changes!
SCBC Women in Ministry Leadership Conference
January 19-20, 2024
Midtown Fellowship, Downtown Columbia
Young leaders lunch on the 20th for those under 35 at the conference.
Leaders Building Leaders
Calling all women in ministry leadership! We invite you to join us as we discover what it looks like to be a leader who builds leaders. God has gifted us with positions of leadership to teach and train others. How can we use our influence to positively build others up for their Kingdom purpose?
(This conference is for women’s ministry leaders, their teams, women on church staff, ministers’ wives, etc.)
Register by 11/30/2023 to receive a free t-shirt at event!
January 19th: 6:30pm-9:00pm
January 20th: 9:00am-2:00pm
Register Here
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!
Ministerial Tax Seminar
For all ministerial staff
10:00AM-1:00PM
Lunch Included
Whether you prepare your taxes or hire a professional, ministerial taxes can seem complicated and overwhelming! Ministers don’t need to feel uncertain about claiming deductions and complying with IRS regulations. This seminar provides practical pointers and easy-to-understand explanations to help you
confidently reduce your tax liability and file taxes with confidence.
Church Finance Seminar
For all Financial Secretaries and Church Treasurers
3:00PM-6:00PM
This seminar is designed for financial secretaries, church treasurers, administrators, personnel committees, and stewardship/finance committees who want to learn more about accounting basics, handling donations, financial reporting, and tax compliance. Learn how to address the most common financial mistakes churches make and manage funds with more confidence.
Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
Wassamassaw Baptist Church- Moncks Corner, SC
Ministerial Tax Seminar Register HERE
Church Finance Seminar Register HERE
2024 VBS IS COMING!!!!!
Plans are already underway for the Screven Baptist Associational VBS Clinic and Preview
coming in March 2024, a free resource for all Screven churches.
If you would like to serve on the Associational VBS Leadership Team for the upcoming year,
Please contact Susan ASAP.
Reservations for Team training at Ridgecrest will be made soon.
As we think about next Summer, if your church would like to partner with a smaller church to help with VBS, OR if you need help with one, please contact Susan.
