Thursday, September 24, 2009

September MOBBF Meeting

The September meeting of the Missouri BBF was held on September 14 at Marshall Baptist Temple in Marshall, MO. On the drive up, we obtained photographic evidence that Pastor Mark Rounsaville (Baptist Temple in Springfield) can indeed multi-task. And this wasn't even his church's van!

Pastor Claude Fields and the church were great hosts, for what Pastor Fields announced was officially the "Bob meeting." Encouraging messages were brought by Pastors Bob Sharp (Crane), Bob Stephenson (Springfield), and Bob Baker (Buffalo).

Music was provided by Pastor Eric Campbell (Walnut Grove) and some of his family and church members. A good time of fellowship was had by those attending.




At the business meeting, Pastor Charlie Bell of West Division Street Baptist Church in Springfield was elected as the new MOBBF State Chairman. This left the position of Vice-Chairman open, and Pastor Eddie Lyons of High Street Baptist Church in Springfield was nominated and elected to that position. The terms of all officers run until the end of 2011.

Being Baptists, it was necessary to conclude the afternoon by sitting down for a good meal, ably prepared by members of Marshall Baptist Temple. We thank Marshall Baptist Temple for being such great hosts.

Current Officers

The terms of all officers will expire on December 31, 2011.

Chairman-Charlie Bell
West Division Street Baptist Church
3104 West Division Street
Springfield, MO 65802
Church: 417-862-8644
Email: pastorbell@wdsbc.org

Vice-Chairman-Eddie Lyons
High Street Baptist Church
900 N Eastgate Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
Church: 417-862-5502

Secretary-Mark Rounsaville
Baptist Temple
2655 North Grant Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803
Church: 417-831-2631

Treasurer-Claude Fields
Marshall Baptist Temple
1595 West Vest Street
Marshall, MO 65340
Church: 660-886-5054

Monday, September 7, 2009

MOBBF Meeting is Next Week

The next meeting of the Missouri BBF will occur on September 14, from 1:00-5:00pm at:
Marshall Baptist Temple
Pastor Claude Fields
1595 West Vest Street
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-5054

Speakers include Pastors Sharp (Crane), Stephenson (Springfield), and Baker (Buffalo). Elaine Sharp will be the ladies speaker at 4:00pm.

The vote for the new MOBBF State Chairman will take place during the business meeting. Per section 4.2 of the MOBBF Bylaws, the new Chairman "will be elected by a majority vote of those affiliate MOBBF churches in attendance and voting. Each affiliate MOBBF church in attendance shall be entitled to one vote, [and...] the election shall be by open vote." YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO VOTE. The person elected as State Chairman will serve until December 31, 2011, when the terms of all officers will expire.

The afternoon will conclude with dinner at about 5:00pm.

We hope to see you there!