River Valley Bible Conference

The Rye Hill Baptist Church is hosting their very first River Valley Bible Conference. They would like to invite all Pastors and their congregations to attend. If you have any questions, you can call Pastor Mike Franklin at 479-646-1044.

Sunday 11a.m.—

Dr. Bob Shelton, First Baptist of Alma

Sunday 6p.m.—

Don Hutchings, Evangel Temple , Ft. Smith

Monday 7p.m.—

Pastor Ronnie Gilmore, Butterfield Assembly in Van Buren

Tuesday 7p.m.—

Bishop Steve Arnold, St. Marks Baptist Church, Little Rock

Wednesday7p.m.—

Dr. Dale Thompson, First Baptist Church of Fort Smith

Music all week— Don Burris, Rye Hill

Pregnancy Help Center

The Fort Smith Pregnancy Help Center is having their 17th Annual “Walk For Life” on Saturday, May 3rd at 9:00 a.m. The walkers will meet at Ross Pendergraft Park downtown on Garrison Avenue . They will walk part of the way down Garrison, cross over with police escorts, and walk back down to the park (less than 2 miles). Their mission Statement is “Reaching out to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies, saving lives both physically and eternally.” There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 1st. If your group is planning to participate, you will need to choose one person to attend this meeting which will help them understand everyone's role in the “Walk”. For more information, please contact Amanda Dawson , from the Pregnancy Help Center at 648-3508 .

“Becoming a Strategy

Coordinator Association”

There is a luncheon on Tuesday, May 20th, from 12:00-1:30 at FBC Greenwood .

Speaker: Boots Holder--IMB Missionary— Peru

Please RSVP to Mandy at 479-646-2100 or by email at concordsec@mynewroads.com by Thursday, May 15th.

Love Offering Encouraged

We are encouraging all Concord Association Churches to receive a special Love Offering on Sunday, April 13th for those effected by the Cargill Plant fire in Booneville. Please forward any funds collected to Concord Baptist Association in a separate check with a memo line for “Cargill” . Funds will be deposited and disbursed from the CBA account following the best recommendation of our Booneville area Pastors.

Campers on Mission Rally

Arkansas is hosting the National Campers on Mission Rally June 18th-20th at Kay Rodgers Park in Fort Smith . Organized in 1971 by the North American Mission Board, COM has grown to include more than 6,000 members in 30 chapters. Members share a common goal as they travel— the Great Commission's call to “go and make disciples.” (ABN, March ‘08)

Many opportunities and events are planed for the campers and their children at the rally. Valerie Fitch is in charge of the children's program and they are in need of help in this area. If any of the area churches, ministry groups, or individuals are interested in helping with the children's campers on mission program for the three days, please call her at 479-785-4119.

The them for the children will be “Avalanche Ranch—A Wild Ride Through God's Word.” Activities will include Bible study, games, crafts, puppets, clowns, horses, sports, music, worship, and much more!

If you would like more general information on the Campers on Mission Rally, go to http://www.arkansasbaptist.org and click on “ Arkansas ” under the “News” heading.

Executive Board Meeting

The next Executive Board Meeting is going to be Monday, April 21st, at 10:45 a.m. at the Concord Association Office. Pastors, Ministerial Staff, and one lay person from each church are members of the Executive Board. Please be sure to mark this on your calendar and attend!

You're invited!

to a Missions Lunch Fundraiser

on Sunday, April 20th, 12:00-1:30

hosted by the BCM at UAFS

Grand Avenue Baptist Church gym

3900 Grand Avenue , Fort Smith

Come make a donation for summer missions, hear student testimonies, and enjoy a great time of fun, food, and fellowship! Please RSVP to the BCM by Thursday, April 10th, by phone at 478-0315 or email clarmoyeux@absc.org!

Chris Larmoyeux, BCM Director

India Mission Trip

Rev. Richard Goodrum (Pastor, Bloomer) will be leading a group to India on September 15-28 (some may want to return on the 25th). At least nine are needed for this trip. It will consist of working with churches, schools, and orphanages. The churches of our Association can help by providing money for rice, water purifiers, and possibly a few goats. This is a great opportunity to see many saved. A valid passport is necessary. Bro. Richard will need to know as soon as possible if you would like to go. You may call him at 479-782-3273 or 479-646-7741.