KeyNotes
Happy FALL Y’all! The welcomed cool-down and season changes are a welcome sight!
A team from your association is traveling to Taiwan to teach “English Cultural Class on the True Meaning of CHRISTMAS!” the first two weeks of December. Yes, we will the Gospel in a public school setting AND teach English words pertaining to the true Christmas Story (ie: creation, birth of Jesus, etc.). Seeds will be planted for the kingdom. I ask that you pray for the teams and the children hearing the Word planted in their minds, that it would be cultivated and grow to faith in Christ, the real meaning of Christmas.
Acts 1:8 command is an imperative mandate of Jesus is to get involved in spreading the Gospel, first locally in your Jerusalem. Start right where the Father has placed you; in your family, work, community, church; and extending to the ends of the earth! May being on mission become our driving force to reproduce healthy spiritual followers of Jesus and churches that become Acts 2:42 churches: developing relationships, sharing Jesus and Making reproducing Disciples for the Kingdom!
Finally, it’s going to be an awesome Fall and a great winter of ministry and mission. As WE go, identify your mission field and be on mission! I am blessed to be your AMS / DOM and be NEAR you as we Network, Equip, Assist and Resource for Kingdom-work effectively! Until HE comes!
In Him,
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COPPER BASIN CRISIS CENTER – There are immediate needs for these items: Feminine pads (not tampons); shampoo; men’s deodorant; shaving cream; disposable razors; hair conditioner; laundry detergent; bleach; dishwashing liquid; pump hand soaps and other personal care items.
FRANtastic Training January 12th prior to the Pastor’s Monthly Meeting. The training is for churches that would be interesting in conducting a four week Friend’s Day, usually during February. The training starts at 10:15am, promptly. RSVP by emailing drgtimkey@yahoo to know how many manuals to print.
Taiwan MISSION Trip: Presenting an English class, “True Meaning of Christmas,” in public schools December (1-10 & 10-19). In March: “The True Meaning of Easter” (tentative 5-13; 12-20; 19-27; 26-Ap3) in classes. Commitment deadline for December is October 15; for March is January 4, 2026.
AMAZON RIVER (June 26 – July 4, 2026): A mission on the Amazon River to reach and assist a village or two with the Gospel; begin a partnership with them; train pastors and leaders; minister to their needs to grow in Christ. Commitment deadline is March 15 with $250 deposit to hold your slot on the boat.
Seminary Extension at the Baptist Center Office semester runs from January 8 to April 30, 2026. The course offered this spring is a hermeneutics class (BB3100 – How to Understand the Bible) and will
be taught each Thursday beginning at 6:00pm by Matt Collins. Sign up for the class ends December 29th.
Disaster Relief Arise & Rebuild East Tennessee
There are opportunities available volunteer and skilled labor to help churches and individuals get back to normal. For more information check:
www.tnbaptistdisasterrelief.org/ariseandbuild
New Duck River Baptist Association Calendar
October 2025: New Duck River Baptist Association Emphasis
10 - CowPunchers Women’s Ministry Day
13 - Pastor's Meeting, Baptist Center, Edgemont, Shelbyville - 11:00am
16 - Bedford County Gideon’s Pastor Dinner, Fair Haven – 6:00pm
25 - Copper Basin Crisis Center – Hats, Coats, Gloves, Scarfs, Blanket collection DUE
19-26- New Duck River Baptist Association Week of Prayer: Special Offering
November 2025: Tennessee Baptist Summit
1 - Copper Basin Crisis Center – Hats, Coats, Gloves, Scarfs, Blanket distribution
2 - Daylight Savings Time ENDS
9-12 - Tennessee Baptist Summit, West Jackson Baptist, Jackson, TN
10 - Pastor Lunch at Summit, Location TBD
18 - LOVE PACKAGES used literature collection day / Mission Trip to Deliver, Decatur, AL
27-29 - OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
December 2025: Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and Week of Prayer for International Missions
Nov 30 – Dec 7 - Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and Week of Prayer for International Missions
1 – 9 – Taiwan Christmas Presentation Team 1
10-19 - Taiwan Christmas Presentation Team 2
20 - Copper Basin Crisis Center – Christmas Meal Distribution
25 - CHRISTMAS – He is Born!!!
24 - Jan 2 - OFFICE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK
29 - Seminary Extension BB3100 How to Understand the Bible Spring Registration Deadline
WELCOME TO 2026!
January 2026: SBC: Focus on Christian Discipleship
4–11 - January Bible Study Week – SBC
8- Seminary Extension BB3100 How to Understand the Bible 1
9-10 - VBS Preview for Leadership Team, Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood, TN
12 - Pastor's FRANtastic Days Training, Baptist Center, Shelbyville - 10:15am
12 - Pastor's Meeting, Baptist Center, Shelbyville - 11:00am
13 - Mission Leadership Team Meeting, Shelbyville – 6:00pm
15 - Seminary Extension BB3100 How to Understand the Bible 2
18 - Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
20 - Blue Oval Vision Trip, 6:00am – 5:00pm
22 - Seminary Extension BB3100 How to Understand the Bible 3
26 - Executive Board – TBA - 6:00pm
29 - Seminary Extension BB3100 How to Understand the Bible 4
29-31 - Bi-vocational Pastor/Wife Retreat, Pigeon Forge, TBMB (www.tnbaptist.org/bivo)
February 2026 – FRANtastic Month in Sunday School, Small Group and Worship – a time to share the Love of Jesus and INVITE your Friends, Relatives, Associates and Neighbors to join you at your church!
GO and MAKE DISCIPLES of all Nations, beginning at Home
New Duck River Baptist Association. 902 Union Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160 / 931-684-6592
