Galveston Baptist Association

05/04/2023

Vacation Bible School is an enriching time when various volunteers from all parts of the church join together to plan and lead a special event with one theme

04/22/2023

See where some of your money goes to help spread the Gospel.
Annie Armstrong North American Missions

04/07/2023

WHY IS THE EASTER OFFERING IS NAMED FOR ANNIE?
In 1895, an offering was first collected for the work of the Home Missions Board. In 1934, this offering was renamed the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for Home Missions to honor the work of Annie Armstrong as a tireless advocate for giving, praying and going to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with those who did not know him.

10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ANNIE ARMSTRONG:

1. Annie Armstrong was born on July 11, 1850, in Baltimore, Maryland.

2. From a young age, she went with her mother to the missionary meetings of Woman’s Mission to Woman. It was there she developed a heart for missions.

3. Annie helped plant churches.

4. Although her family was very wealthy, she had a heart to serve those who lived in poverty and addiction, especially the impoverished who lived in rural areas.

5. Annie mobilized women to reach beyond the bounds of race by organizing missions to African Americans and Native Americans.

6. In 1882, Annie helped organize and became the first president of the Woman’s Baptist Home Mission Society of Maryland.

7. On May 14, 1888, Annie helped women from 12 states form the Executive Committee of Woman’s Missions Societies, Auxiliary to the Southern Baptist Convention. This organization would officially be named Woman’s Missionary Union, Auxiliary to the Southern Baptist Convention in 1890. She was elected as corresponding secretary.

8. In 1888, Annie was elected corresponding secretary of the organization and her motto, “Go Forward” was chosen. Annie wrote 100s of letter to raise awareness and promote giving to missions. It was in this year that a foreign missions offering was established to send a missionary to China to relieve Lottie Moon.

9. Annie Armstrong served WMU until 1906. During that time she never took a salary.

10. Annie died on December 20, 1938, the year of WMU’s 50 anniversary.

THE ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING TODAY
Today, the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering goes to train, resource, and send more than 2,400 missionary families across the United States and Canada. One hundred percent of gifts given to this offering goes directly to the missionaries for their use in the field. None goes to administration.

04/07/2023

$70,000,000 Goal for 2023

$70 million

04/07/2023

Remember to give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.

Annie Armstrong is one of the most well-known names in all of Southern Baptist history. Born in Baltimore on July 11, 1850, Annie spent most of her life

04/07/2023

“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭53‬:‭5‬ ‭KJV‬‬
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On this Good Friday, let us reflect on Jesus' sacrifice and love for us all.

04/05/2023

Last month in this column, I offered five practical ways to pray more effectively this year. This week, I once again write about prayer, but with specific

03/18/2023

Meet your new WMU of Texas Adult and Special Projects Consultant, Teri Ussery.

Through this new role, Teri will help churches and WMU groups develop strategies for engaging adults of all ages, and assist leaders in starting mentoring programs for young women as they uncover God's plan and purpose for their lives.

Teri will also equip WMU leaders for missions discipleship through various WMU of Texas-sponsored events like Pursue on April 21-22: wmutx.org/pursue.

Contact Teri today at wmutx.org/consult if you're interested in starting or reviving a Women on Mission group at your church.

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MAY 10-12, 2023

Roundup is a collaborative learning event that champions collegiate multipliers. We spend three days being inspired and equipped to reach, develop, and sending college students.

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AUGUST 5, 2023

Ben leads Lifeway Christian Resources as president and CEO. One of his greatest passions is caring for the souls of pastors and their families and connecting with churches and ministries. Ben was elected the 10th president of Lifeway Christian Resources on June 28, 2019. As president and CEO, he pro...