BELIEFS

Taylor Baptist Association holds to the beliefs set forth by the Baptist Faith & Message 2000. On June 14th, 2000, the Southern Baptist Convention adopted a revised summary of our faith.

To view the Baptist Faith & Message 2000, click here to see it on the Southern Baptist Convention's web page.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Newsletter
  The current Newsletter is available for download. Click here to receive it.
• Midway HomecomingMay 3^rd
  Midway Baptist Church will be celebrating their 65th anniversary on Sunday, May 3, 2026 with morning worship service beginning at 10:30 AM.
  Dr. Randy Maubach will be the guest speaker and the group, Arnold Messer and Southern Blend, will be singing for our enjoyment.
  Everyone is welcome!
  Bring your family and friends and join us as we worship and praise our Lord for the great things He has done.
  Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall right after morning worship.
• Administrative CommitteeMay 5^th
  Administrative Committee, 9:00 AM
• National Day of PrayerMay 7^th
  National Day of Prayer at Rosehead Park @ 12 noon with Gary Brett
• Children Home OfferingMay 10^th
  Mother's Day, Children Home Offering
• Baccalaureate ServiceMay 14^th
  Baccalaureate Service
  Calvary Baptist Church
  Thursday, May 14^th
  6:00 PM
  The church family is invited to help by donating $25 or $50 gifts cards for graduate gift bags. Cards can be turned in to Tristan or Elizabeth by Sunday, May 10.
  For more information, contact Tristan at (864) 434-3150.
  Thank you for supporting and investing in the Class of 2026!
• Graduation 2026
  Taylor County High School - Friday, May 15th @7pm
  Point of Grace Christian - Saturday, May 16th @ 6pm
  Big Bend Technical College - Thursday, May 21st @ 7pm
  Aucilla Christian Academy - Saturday, May 23 @ 6pm
• One-Day SeminaryMay 16^th
  One-Day Seminary for Everyday Believers
  Christian Discipleship Training
  At a Whole New Level
  
  Most Christians don't have an opportunity to go to seminary ...
  UNTIL NOW!
  
  What You Will Learn:
  * Christian Worldview Concepts
  * Essential Christian Doctrine
  * Missions and Evangelism Foundation
  * Source of Ethics and Morality
  * Christian Apologetics
  * Christians' Devotional Life
  * How to Study Other Religions
  
  Biblical beliefs are not simply a bunch of independent doctrines, they form an entire world view system. If you understand the system, our faith forms a unified whole. And that is the value of seminary training-you learn the unified whole. You can't learn all the details in a single day, but you can learn the system. With that, you have a foundation for learning everything else.
  
  May 16,2026
  Southside Baptist Church
  9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Executive BoardMay 18^th
  Executive Board, 9:00 AM
• Memorial DayMay 25^th
  office closed
• Chicken Lunch GiveawayMay 30^th
  San Pedro Baptist
  Free Grilled Chicken Lunch Giveaway
  Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026, beginning at 10am (until gone) for a free chicken lunch giveaway.
  This community event will be held under the trees at Blue Coast Community Federal Credit Union, located at 1825 S. Jefferson St., Perry, FL.
  All are welcome come early while supplies last!
  Grilled Chicken, green beans, whole kernel corn, bread and a bottle of water
  More information Call Lisa (850)- 843-0085
• 5^th Sunday SingMay 31^st
  Also, Midway will be having a 5th Sunday Sing on May 31^st at 6:00 PM
• Southern Baptist ConventionJune 7^th - 10^th
  Southern Baptist Convention
  Orlando
• Father's DayJune 21^st
  Father's Day
• Vacation Bible School
  Calvery Baptist
  Registration is NOW OPEN! Rainforest Falls, May 31 - June 4
  Dinner provided nightly, For children ages 4 years old through 5th grade (by September 1, 2025)
  Register your children today: link.calvarybcp.com/vbs2026
  
  First Baptist Perry
  Illumination Station VBS, May 31st - June 4th | 5:45pm-8:30pm K4 - 5th Grade
  
  Athena Baptist
  VBS will start on Sunday June 14 - 19, from 5pm - 8pm.
  
  Southside Baptist
  Vacation Bible School, (Emerald Crossing) Save the date June 21-25, 5:15pm until 8pm
  
  Cross Point
  This year for VBS is Illuminations and it will be on June 22nd- June 26th with supper at 5:30, VBS 6pm-8:30pm
  
  New Home Baptist
  VBS, Illumination Station, Ages 4 years through 5th grade
  June 22 -26 from 6pm - 8:35pm. Serving supper each
• Costa Rica Mission TripJune 23^rd - 30^th
  Calvery Baptist: Costa Rica Mission 2026
  Our Costa Rica Mission trip is currently being planned and open for any of you who may want to participate.
  This year we will be traveling to the south of Costa Rica to the church plant and Mission Farm in Santa Marta. We will travel to Orlando on June 23rd to fly to San Jose on June 24th. We will then travel by bus/van to the church for work and ministry returning to San Jose on June 29th for our return flight on June 30th.
  We are expecting the cost to be about $500/person + airfare (we will check cost on airfare but would normally expect it to be $600 to $700/person).
  This year we will have construction opportunities as well as VBS for the children in the community and Women's Bible Study for the women.
  If you are interested in going or in otherwise supporting someone who is going or would just like more information you can contact me by phone or text at 850-838-6985.
  Grace and Peace,
  Dwayne Searcy
  850-838-6985
• Mission Trip to Rexburg, IDJuly 2^nd - 14^th
  The churches of Middle Florida Baptist Association are planning a mission trip to Rexburg, ID, partnering with Grace Baptist during the dates of July 2-14, 2026.
  We will fly into and out of Salt Lake City and travel north to Rexburg. If July 2-14 is too long of a trip, you may adjust your dates and fly in and out of Idaho Falls.
  Estimated cost will be approximately $1200 per person, which does not include meals.
  We will join Grace Baptist in the local parade on July 4th and attend church on Sunday and Wednesday.
  The remainder of the details will be coming soon. The deadline to sign up is May 1st, 2026.
  Contact Timmy Dyke at (850)464-8107 if you are interested or have any questions.
• Independence DayJuly 4^th
  office closed
• Administrative CommitteeJuly 6^th
  Administrative Committee, 9:00 AM
  Calendar Planning
• Executive BoardJuly 20^th
  Executive Board, 9:00 AM
• 2026 Camp UnitedJuly 26^th - 30^th
  Camp United registration is officially open to the public Camp United is for kids currently in 2nd-6th grade and brings together several churches from Taylor County for one incredible week at Camp Pickett Lake in Branford, FL. It's a week filled with worship, Bible teaching, team games, outdoor activities, and time to build friendships that last well beyond the summer!
  Camp Cost: $185 per camper
  You may either pay in full at registration or submit a $75 deposit to secure your child's spot. If you choose the deposit option, the remaining balance is due by May 1.
  Here's a quick review of the registration process:
  Step 1: Complete the Camp United Registration Form and submit your payment (either $75 deposit or $185 in full): link.calvarybcp.com/2026campunitedregistration
  Let us know if you have any questions.
  Elizabeth Harvey
  Secretary
  elizabeth.harvey@calvarybcp.com
  (850) 223-1543
  (850) 843-1728
  2959 Golf Course Road, Perry, FL 32348 calvarybcp.com
  
• Annual TeaAugust 22^nd
  New Home Baptist
  We plan to have our annual tea in the late summer this year, August 22, 2026.
  We will have Tammy Whitehurst returning to speak to us with humor and faith. Plans are under way, watch for more details to come but SAVE THE DATE NOW!
• Labor DaySeptember 7^th
  office closed
• Administrative CommitteeSeptember 14^th
  Administrative Committee, 9:00 AM
  Re Annual Session
• Executive BoardSeptember 28^th
  Executive Board, 9:00 AM
  Calendar & Budget Review
• Annual SessionOctober 11^th
  Annual Session
  Supper 5:30 PM
  Meeting 6:30 PM
• Florida Baptist ConventionNovember 9^th - 10^th
  Florida Baptist Convention,Orlando
• Veteran's DayNovember 11^th
  office closed
• Thanksgiving DayNovember 26^th
  office closed
• Christmas PartyDecember 4^th
  Christmas Party, 6:00PM for Pastors, Staff & Wives
• Week of PrayerDecember 6^th - 12^th
  Week of Prayer for Lottie Moon
  International Missions
• Christmas BreakDecember 17^th - 31^th
  office closed
• Message from Henry Cannington
         As we step into the beautiful month of May, we are reminded that spring is not only a season of growth in creation, but also a season of renewed purpose in the life of the church. Across the Taylor Baptist Association, this month carries a special emphasis-May Mission Month: What's Love Look Like?
  
         That question is more than a theme-it is a calling.
  
         Love is not merely something we say, it is something we show. Jesus demonstrated that love through His life, His service, and ultimately His sacrifice. Now, as His followers, we have the privilege of putting that same love into action. Throughout our association, our churches are doing just that-preparing to engage our communities and our world with the Gospel in tangible, meaningful ways.
  
         This month, we are moving forward with intentional preparation for a full and fruitful summer of ministry. From local mission projects in our neighborhoods to mission trips that extend far beyond our county, God is opening doors for us to serve. Our youth and children are gearing up for camps where lives will be shaped, and hearts will be drawn closer to Christ. Vacation Bible Schools are being planned that will fill our churches with energy, laughter, and the truth of God's Word. End-of-school events will give us strategic opportunities to connect with families and share the love of Christ right where they are.
  This is what love looks like.
  It looks like serving.
  It looks like going.
  It looks like giving.
  It looks like sharing the hope of Jesus with a world that desperately needs Him.
  
         I want to encourage each of you-pastors, church members, students, and families-to prayerfully consider how you can be involved. There is a place for everyone. Whether you are leading, supporting, teaching, praying, or simply showing up with a willing heart, your role matters in the mission of God.
  
         In addition, this is an exciting time for us as Florida Baptists as we prepare for the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando. Being in the host state provides a unique opportunity for involvement, encouragement, and connection. I urge you to take advantage of this moment-attend if you are able, participate where you can, and be part of what God is doing on a broader scale through our convention.
  
         Be sure to carefully look through the announcements in this newsletter. You will find a variety of opportunities to serve, connect, and engage. There is something for everyone, and I believe you will discover a place where your gifts and passions can be used for God's glory.
  
         May is a wonderful time to prepare your heart and schedule for a summer of mission and ministry. Let's not miss the moment. Let's step forward together, united in purpose, ready to demonstrate the love of Christ in both word and deed.
  
         So, as we ask the question-What's love look like? -may the answer be clearly seen in us.
  
  Serving together,
  
  Taylor Baptist Association
  
  Henry Cannington



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