Higgins Lake Batist Church

On the Calendar from June to September 2008

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Men’s Retreat 08 - “Being Men of Valor”

How God Grows a Healthy Church“Being Men of Valor: How to Develop the Character of a Conqueror”

The 2008 MARBC Men’s Retreat at Lake Ann Baptist Camp May 1-3, 2008 was a great weekend.

Messages from Keynote Speaker Rev. Bill Jenkin, President, Continental Baptist Mission are now available at the MARBC.net website.

Men Modeling the Master, Flint, March 1, 2008

UPDATE: We had a great day, safe travels and good fellowship. Thanks to all who joined us for this special day.

Men — you’ll want to join us on March 1, 2008, for the Men Modeling the Master Conference at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Flint. The Answers in Genesis, creation ministry team will be there for the day.

More information and the day’s schedule can be found on the Answers In Genesis website.

Pre-registration is now complete but if you wish to join us please contact the church — cost is $15 the day of the conference.

Please contact us if you have questions.

On the Calendar - December 2007

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  • Saturday, Dec. 8, Christmas Dinner and white elephant gift exchange 6 PM, bring a dish or two to share and a white elephant gift for each family member — and bring some friends
  • Sunday, Dec. 16, Candlelight Christmas Service, 6 PM — a special time of worship for the whole family with special music and singing
  • Sunday, Dec. 30, New Years Eve Eve service, 6 PM — Communion, singing, a time of special reflection on 2007 and a look ahead to 2008 — following we’ll have a time of fellowship so bring a snack item or two to share

2007 MARBC Annual Conference review

The Baptist Bulletin has a review of the MARBC conference that met at Lake Ann Camp in October.

All the conference audio from the meetings is available on the MARBC.net website.

What’s ahead - October & December 2007

  • Nov. 11, Operation Christmas Child, Shoe box packing and lunch for children and teens
  • Nov. 18, Harvest Sunday, Thanksgiving Dinner, Shepherds Ministry Love Offering, early afternoon Praise service
  • Dec. 8, Christmas Dinner (more details soon)

What’s ahead - April 2007

May 3-5, Men’s Retreat, Lake Ann Camp
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What’s ahead - March 2007

Mar. 14, Ladies Cabin Fever Lunch - come one come all to the “Cabin Fever Lunch”. If you spend the winter doing craft projects, bring your project–quilting, crocheting, baskets, card making etc., to the show and tell at the “Cabin Fever Lunch”. If you spend winter curled up by the fire waiting for spring, come and share your fire side dreams. Bring a friend Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:30 AM, Higgins Lake Baptist Church and bring a bag lunch–dessert provided. To RSVP contact Barb Bishoff. If you or a friend you would like to invite, need child care, we will also be providing free care–please bring children to the parsonage prior to the gathering. Please let us know when you make your reservation, the number and ages of children you will be bringing.

Mar. 17, Youth sledding party 3 PM (weather permitting) at Pioneer Hill — Join Us for a Youth Sledding Party! Bring a Friend and a sled and/or toboggan! Meet at Higgins Lake Baptist Church at 2:30 for a ride or at Pioneer Hill at 3:00 for sledding. We’ll meet for food at Baerlocher’s following the sledding and return home between 6:30-7:30 PM. Please RSVP by 3-14-07 to the church by phone or email.
Mar. 25, Special Music Night and Koinonia fellowship time

May 3-5, Men’s Retreat, Lake Ann Camp
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Family Fellowship Carry-in — Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007

That’s right — a Family Fellowship carry-in dinner, this Saturday at 5 PM. Bring a dish or two to share and bring some friends and join us for some food, fun (and games) and fellowship. This is not just for couples but the whole family and any friends you wish to bring along. This would be another great opportunity for you to introduce a friend to your church family. See you Saturday.

December 2006 Updates

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year

December 31, Communion and Special New Years Eve Worship Service and fellowship time, 6 PM (bring a snack item or two to share during our fellowship following the service)

A special thanks to all who help with this year’s Church Family Christmas party. A great time had by all. Enjoy a few pictures from the party. Continue reading…