Big Prater Baptist Church

03/23/2026

Dean had another night of coughing so he’s tired this morning. Everything is moving in the right direction. They switched him from IV amiodarone to a pill yesterday. Today they switched his 3 different antibiotics to an IV drip that has all 3 in one. Dr. Dolan, the surgeon, just came by. He said that among all the bacteria found in Deans biopsies, there was actually one he had never seen before. The ID doctor will come around and give us more information on the biopsies and what the plan is to get us out of here. Dr. Dolan will follow up with Dean every 4 weeks until he has enough muscle build up to do another big surgery. The bronc stem is too short to put a valve in so the only choice to plug that hole is to have a plastic surgeon remove some muscle from Deans back and the thoracic surgeon will use it as a plug. This is a must do operation in order to keep the infection out. There is of course another option. We are praying that God closes the hole and would appreciate it if you would join us in praying for yet another miracle. Thank you prayer warriors.

For those who are aware of our former pastor, Dean Blankenship, health situation here is an update from his wife, Nadine, today. We ask and appreciate all that will continue to pray for his recovery. Also, anyone interested in sending encouragement notes and get well wishes may do so to: Dean Blankenship
C/O Jean Whitehead
10292 E. Fortuna Ave Gold Canyon AZ 85118
We appreciate everyone's prayers and concern.

03/17/2026

Just a reminder, the Spring Session of the NLBA meeting will be Sunday, March 22nd at 4:00 pm at Victory Baptist Church. There will be a fellowship meal following service, please bring a dessert if you'd like.

I hope to see you all there.
Thanks,
--
Rev. Jeff Kinder
Rosedale Baptist Church

03/02/2026

Daylight Saving Time begins!

03/01/2026

JERUSALEM (BP) – A group of Southern Baptist pastors and their spouses, including former Send Relief President Bryant Wright, sheltered in place in Jerusalem Saturday morning as the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran. Within hours, Iran responded with strikes on U.S. and Israe...

02/28/2026

⚠️ Annie Armstrong lived in a time when it was easy to look away.
Away from forgotten towns.
Away from struggling churches.
Away from missionaries laboring in hard places with little support.

✨ But Annie couldn’t do it.

👉 She saw the need, and she refused to stay comfortable.
She saw the mission, and she refused to stay quiet.
She recognized the church’s responsibility and refused to let it be ignored.

So she wrote.
Thousands of letters.
She traveled.
Miles and miles.
She pleaded with churches to pray, to give, and to care deeply about gospel work happening beyond their walls.

Annie believed something that still challenges us today:
that obedience is rarely convenient, and faith is never passive.

She never helped physically plant a church.
But because she said yes to God’s call, missionaries were sent, churches were planted, and the gospel moved forward across North America.

What Annie offered wasn’t just effort.
It wasn’t just time.
It wasn’t just money.
It was a life fully surrendered to God's mission.

More than a century later, the work continues, not because of one woman, but because the Church keeps answering the call she helped sound.

And now, the invitation still stands.

To pray.
To give.
To believe that God will do above and beyond.

Because this has always been more than an offering.
More than a name.

More than a gift. 💙

02/06/2026

Callout to help with disaster relief

I received a call from North Carolina Baptist asking for help in Linden Tennessee. This is a little southwest of Nashville TN about 6 1/2 hours from us. They are needing chainsaw crews. I'm asking our churches to please put this out to your congregations Sunday. Right now I'm seeing if there is any interest before looking at dates. Please let me know as soon as possible if anyone is interested.

Rev. Jeff Kinder
Rosedale Baptist Church

02/01/2026

We are very sorry to once again cancel our services for tomorrow, February 1, due the severe snow and weather conditions.
We will miss worshiping together and hope everyone stays safe and warm and has a good day.

Romans15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

01/24/2026

Sunday, January 25,2026

01/21/2026

We are saddened once again to share the news that a life long resident of the Leemaster neighborhood, Mike Hagy, passed away this morning. Mike, on the left, is shown here with his son Jake, who preceded him in death, as they were working at the food pantry.
Please remember Mike's family in prayer.
Arrangements will be shared when available. Thank you.

01/01/2026

https://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Anthony-Mark-Tony-Farmer?obId=46829887 #/obituaryInfo
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

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12/13/2025

Good afternoon friends and neighbors. We hope you’re enjoying this relatively pleasant evening we are having. Predictions for tomorrow are for colder temperatures but be assured we plan to have a warm and cozy place at church as well as a wonderful Christmas dinner.
Sunday school will begin as usual at 10:00 a.m. followed by church at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev. Jim Fuller.
Please plan to join us for good food and great fellowship right after service. Everyone is welcome and we hope you’ll join us. We look forward to seeing you.

11/07/2025

https://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Clara-Thelma-Hagy?obId=46297199

Please remember the family of Thelma Hagy today as they lay their loved one to rest. Thelma is a lifelong resident, friend and neighbor of the Leemaster area.
We want to extend our heartfelt love and sympathy to all the family.
Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

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