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news about the denomination
The following news items apply to (or affect) the Free Will Baptist denomination scattered across the nation and around the world.To read more about Free Will Baptists and the various departments that make up the national organization, visit www.nafwb.org.
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Oklahoma Extends Arms of Compassion
Moore, OK—Arms of Compassion (ACM), a ministry partner of the Oklahoma State Association, recently teamed up with Step into the Water Ministries and Hillsdale FWB College to complete an addition [pictured below] for a Free Will Baptist church in Abbeville, Louisiana. The church, pastored by Bishop Raymond Captville, belongs to the Western Division of Free Will Baptists, sister organization to the National Association of Free Will Baptists.
After a recent purchase of 20 generators, ACM now has fully-equipped disaster response trailers in Blanchard, Tahlequah, and Ada, Oklahoma. Free Will Baptist Master's Men recently donated an additional trailer that ACM hopes to equip for placement in Northwestern Oklahoma. (Sponsors can purchase a generator for $650, or equip an entire trailer with generators and tools for $5,000).
ACM is a multi-faceted compassion ministry supported totally through donations. In addition to disaster relief efforts, ACM issues compassion grants to needy families; supports compassion ministries around the world (currently Brazil, Mexico, and Romania); and distributes Journey Packs (blanket, pillow, Bible, and care kit) to children facing significant life challenges.
Photo: Arms of Compassion volunteers with members of the Western Division of Free Will Baptists.
Director John Hewett has pastored Free Will Baptist churches in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. An ordained minister and a licensed counselor, Hewett holds compassion conferences and helps churches and organizations with disaster relief training. For more information, visit www.armsofcompassion.org.
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Hillsdale FWB College Announces Reunion
Moore, OK—Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College invites alumni and friends to attend a weekend of celebration October 10–11. Planned reunion activities include a softball tournament, alumni basketball game, kid’s carnival, choir practice, a talent/variety show, and a “Homecoming “Singfest.”
Registration will open on Saturday morning followed by lunch and a brainstorming session focused on how former students and supporters can ensure a bright future for the school. The variety show, “Hillsdale’s Got Talent,” will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, in the Barber Center. On Sunday, alumni are encouraged to worship with the church attended during college before the celebration concludes on Sunday evening with the “Homecoming Singfest,” starting at 4 p.m.
Individual registration is $20 and includes a t-shirt and lunch. Family registration is $45 and includes two adult size t-shirts and lunch for the entire family. Register online at www.hc.edu, call (405) 912-9000, or send a check to:
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College
P.O. Box 7208
Moore, OK 73153
Contact Sherri Sloan at (405) 912-9452 or ssloan@hc.edu for registration questions or additional information.
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Master’s Men Sponsors Tournaments
Antioch, TN—Twenty-three teams representing eight states participated in the 2009 Master’s Men National Softball Tournament, August 7, 8. The fast-paced tournament was played on fields in Antioch, TN, in sweltering summer temperatures.
Masters Men Director and Tournament Organizer Ken Akers joked, “We picked a couple of hot days for the largest gathering of Free Will Baptists outside of the national convention. Seriously, I appreciate everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to support the ministry of Master’s Men. The theme for the weekend could have been, ‘We didn’t come to lose!’ as there was a record number of extra inning games. Congratulations to our winners.”
Championship Tournament
1st place (pictured above) Kirby Red, Huron Township (MI)
2nd place Northridge, Dayton (OH)
3rd place Farmington (MO)
4th place FWB Chapel, Sulligent (AL)
Consolation Bracket 1st place: Mt. Olive, Guin (AL)
Consolation Bracket 2nd place: Zion Hill Green, Millwood (GA)
National Golf Tournament
Across town, 60 golfers from seven states gathered at Pine Creek Golf Course for the 7:30 a.m. shotgun start as the 2009 Master’s Men National Golf Tournament got underway. The golfers enjoyed hot, humid conditions and soft greens producing low scores. The team of Mike Gladson and Jerrod Pilgrim from Cofer’s Chapel FWB Church (TN) walked away with top honors after shooting a low round of 64.
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 Printing Industry Salutes Randall House
Nashville, TN—Randall House Publications brought home 11 graphic awards from the prestigious 2009 Printing Industry Association of the South (PIAS) regional competition. The PIAS awards were created to showcase top publishing companies and their products and are used to encourage industry professionals to serve as models for others by giving recognition for outstanding accomplishments in the graphics communications industry. The awards included one Best of Category and ten Awards of Excellence.
"What a resounding industry endorsement this is for the Randall House team in its goal to continually raise the bar by producing quality publications and design elements for our products,” stated Ron Hunter, executive director and CEO of Randall House since 2002. “I'm so proud of our entire team—they made it happen! When the broader printing industry lets us know that what we're creating here is professional grade, it's a big deal for our denomination."
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