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ADF Newsletter Volume 22 Issue 3
August 201716
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The ADF summer meeting was held on August 5 at First Baptist Church, Byram, MS. Thanks to Rev. Carl Prewitt and the church for hosting this meeting. The Board of Directors has accepted an invitation to meet in conjunction with the Louisiana Fellowship for the winter meeting. This will be January 27, 2018, in West Monroe, LA. Please put this on your calendar. There were only two project proposals presented at this meeting, which is fewer than normal. However, David Morrison, President of the Louisiana Baptist Agricultural Missions, reported that their group has ended support of work in Mexico since agricultural projects are well established and local coordinators are in place to ensure on-going success. This is a praise report where a project has reached its maturity and support can be directed to new opportunities. Along that line, our keynote speaker, Dr. Stan Buckley with But God Ministries, shared about a project they have in Jonestown, MS, where agriculture work is on the horizon. In addition, the Mississippi Agriculture Fellowship approved support of a project in Byram, MS, to assist with gardening at Buried Treasures Home. Work will begin this month preparing for fall and spring planting.
While we need to continue our support of international agriculture work as in the past, it appears that we have opportunities even closer to home. Please be aware of these opportunities as we move forward. Randy Graves President
From the Back 40 Meeting Report: Why We Do This Old friends greet and new friends are made. But this is much more than a social gathering. News of the hungry being fed and the lost being found reinforces the bond within the kingdom. Opportunities to cooperate in sending and going are shared. Decisions are made regarding the future work of the organization. Such summarizes the ADF meeting at Byram First Baptist Church on August 5. As the saying goes, “You should have been there.” Funds were approved to continue support of an agricultural project in Asia that is the mainstay of evangelism in a dangerous region. Believers are persecuted, but under God’s economy more find new birth. Continued on Page 2
MARK YOUR CALENDAR The next ADF meeting will be in West Monroe, LA on January 27, 2018
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From the Back 40 continued from Page 1
Funds were also approved for an extension worker who will train locals in Central America for self-sustenance agriculture so they can feed their families. He will also share the gospel of Christ through Bible storying. Another project under consideration for many months was not funded. A survey team did not find it to be viable. Regrettably, we do not have a way to meet this need at this time. Agricultural assistance is requested for a mission trip to Zimbabwe being organized by First Baptist Church, Starkville. Training and hands-on demonstration are needed for a Farming God’s Way project. Contact [email protected] if interested. The Mississippi Agricultural Mission Fellowship met in conjunction with the ADF meeting. President Larry Manuel called the meeting to order after lunch and opened
with prayer. Alan Stringer reported on a recent mission project to Central America. He joined with a medical/dental group from Central Mississippi who worked with a children’s home. Alan worked in the surrounding villages treating over 700 cows, 75 horses, and a few dogs. 97 professions of faith were reported. The Fellowship also discussed developing projects to support the Mississippi Baptist Children’s Homes. ADF hopes to network with like-minded groups, churches, and individuals who have on-going mission projects that could benefit from an agricultural component. As you go, be alert for opportunities to help people feed themselves. It is a gift that keeps on giving. Don Blasingame Editor
ADF WEBSITE Visit our website at www.adfmissions.org. If you have pictures or reports of mission activities, you can send them to [email protected].
~CONTACT INFORMATION~ Communications for the newsletter may be emailed to the editor at [email protected] Information about mission activities for inclusion in the newsletter is welcomed. Telephone communication may be made to Don Blasingame at 662-323-5646. ADF Office address: 1153 Owens Road, Terry, MS 39170 Telephone: 601-857-8544 Website: www.adfmissions.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS
December 1-2, 2017 ADF will sponsor a booth at the Mississippi Farm Bureau meeting in Jackson, MS.
Date to be determined The winter meeting of the Mississippi Agricultural Fellowship will be held at Central Hills Baptist
Assembly, Kosciusko, MS.
January 27, 2018 ADF will meet jointly with the Louisiana Agricultural Mission Fellowship in West Monroe, LA.
ADF in Transition to Email Delivery of Newsletter…. Beginning with the July issue, the newsletter is being sent by email to those on the mailing list whose email address is on file. If you are still receiving a hard copy, please send your email address to [email protected] for electronic delivery. This will make our communications more efficient and reduce overhead.
Agricultural Development Foundation, Ltd. 7541 Siwell Rd. Byram, MS 39272
To: Agricultural Development Foundation, Ltd. 7541 Siwell Rd. Byram, MS 39272
I would like to :
Please accept my:
___renew my membership
___membership contribution of $50
___become a member
___gift in the amount of $__________
Name____________________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip____________________________________________________________________ Phone_______________________________ Email______________________________________
PLEASE MAIL DONATIONS TO: 7541 Siwell Rd. Byram, MS 39272
ADF Newsletter Volume 22 Issue 3
August 201716
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The ADF summer meeting was held on August 5 at First Baptist Church, Byram, MS. Thanks to Rev. Carl Prewitt and the church for hosting this meeting. The Board of Directors has accepted an invitation to meet in conjunction with the Louisiana Fellowship for the winter meeting. This will be January 27, 2018, in West Monroe, LA. Please put this on your calendar. There were only two project proposals presented at this meeting, which is fewer than normal. However, David Morrison, President of the Louisiana Baptist Agricultural Missions, reported that their group has ended support of work in Mexico since agricultural projects are well established and local coordinators are in place to ensure on-going success. This is a praise report where a project has reached its maturity and support can be directed to new opportunities. Along that line, our keynote speaker, Dr. Stan Buckley with But God Ministries, shared about a project they have in Jonestown, MS, where agriculture work is on the horizon. In addition, the Mississippi Agriculture Fellowship approved support of a project in Byram, MS, to assist with gardening at Buried Treasures Home. Work will begin this month preparing for fall and spring planting.
While we need to continue our support of international agriculture work as in the past, it appears that we have opportunities even closer to home. Please be aware of these opportunities as we move forward. Randy Graves President
From the Back 40 Meeting Report: Why We Do This Old friends greet and new friends are made. But this is much more than a social gathering. News of the hungry being fed and the lost being found reinforces the bond within the kingdom. Opportunities to cooperate in sending and going are shared. Decisions are made regarding the future work of the organization. Such summarizes the ADF meeting at Byram First Baptist Church on August 5. As the saying goes, “You should have been there.” Funds were approved to continue support of an agricultural project in Asia that is the mainstay of evangelism in a dangerous region. Believers are persecuted, but under God’s economy more find new birth. Continued on Page 2
MARK YOUR CALENDAR The next ADF meeting will be in West Monroe, LA on January 27, 2018
PAGE 2
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VOLUME 22 ISSUE 3
From the Back 40 continued from Page 1
Funds were also approved for an extension worker who will train locals in Central America for self-sustenance agriculture so they can feed their families. He will also share the gospel of Christ through Bible storying. Another project under consideration for many months was not funded. A survey team did not find it to be viable. Regrettably, we do not have a way to meet this need at this time. Agricultural assistance is requested for a mission trip to Zimbabwe being organized by First Baptist Church, Starkville. Training and hands-on demonstration are needed for a Farming God’s Way project. Contact [email protected] if interested. The Mississippi Agricultural Mission Fellowship met in conjunction with the ADF meeting. President Larry Manuel called the meeting to order after lunch and opened
with prayer. Alan Stringer reported on a recent mission project to Central America. He joined with a medical/dental group from Central Mississippi who worked with a children’s home. Alan worked in the surrounding villages treating over 700 cows, 75 horses, and a few dogs. 97 professions of faith were reported. The Fellowship also discussed developing projects to support the Mississippi Baptist Children’s Homes. ADF hopes to network with like-minded groups, churches, and individuals who have on-going mission projects that could benefit from an agricultural component. As you go, be alert for opportunities to help people feed themselves. It is a gift that keeps on giving. Don Blasingame Editor
ADF WEBSITE Visit our website at www.adfmissions.org. If you have pictures or reports of mission activities, you can send them to [email protected].
~CONTACT INFORMATION~ Communications for the newsletter may be emailed to the editor at [email protected] Information about mission activities for inclusion in the newsletter is welcomed. Telephone communication may be made to Don Blasingame at 662-323-5646. ADF Office address: 1153 Owens Road, Terry, MS 39170 Telephone: 601-857-8544 Website: www.adfmissions.org
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ADF NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 22 ISSUE 3
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 1-2, 2017 ADF will sponsor a booth at the Mississippi Farm Bureau meeting in Jackson, MS.
Date to be determined The winter meeting of the Mississippi Agricultural Fellowship will be held at Central Hills Baptist
Assembly, Kosciusko, MS.
January 27, 2018 ADF will meet jointly with the Louisiana Agricultural Mission Fellowship in West Monroe, LA.
ADF in Transition to Email Delivery of Newsletter…. Beginning with the July issue, the newsletter is being sent by email to those on the mailing list whose email address is on file. If you are still receiving a hard copy, please send your email address to [email protected] for electronic delivery. This will make our communications more efficient and reduce overhead.
Agricultural Development Foundation, Ltd. 7541 Siwell Rd. Byram, MS 39272
To: Agricultural Development Foundation, Ltd. 7541 Siwell Rd. Byram, MS 39272
I would like to :
Please accept my:
___renew my membership
___membership contribution of $50
___become a member
___gift in the amount of $__________
Name____________________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip____________________________________________________________________ Phone_______________________________ Email______________________________________
PLEASE MAIL DONATIONS TO: 7541 Siwell Rd. Byram, MS 39272
