Ellis Baptist Association

https://www.texasbaptists.org/events/discipleship-collective/waxahachie-09-21-2024

Our Strategic Network Partner of the week is the Cowboy Church of Ellis County.
They are a church that focuses on changing lives by boldly proclaiming the Gospel to the Western culture. See below just a few of the events and ministries they have coming up. To find out more about them and for service times and directions, check out their website.
https://www.cowboyfaith.org/

This morning our Pastor Mike Simmons announced his retirement from the role of senior pastor of Hillcrest Baptist church effective December 31, 2025

Pastor Mike has served us for 33 wonderful years and we are beyond grateful for his and Mrs. Beverly’s leadership during this time.

Pastor Mike has shown us what it looks like be a shepherd leader. Under the Lord’s leadership, Pastor Mike has led the church to a new (completely debt-free) location and we have seen hundreds of new members and people being baptized. He has led the church to an increased impact in Cedar Hill, the surrounding areas, and the ends of the earth.  During his 33 years of leadership, Hillcrest has sent out approximately 100 missionaries and commisioned close to a dozen church plants. The wide-reaching impact of Pastor Mike’s obedience to Christ is one we will not fully see until we reach eternity.

Pastor Mike has asked the church to consider a succession process recommending Senior Associate Pastor Jordan McKinney to be the next pastor of Hillcrest.  More will be discussed about this in the coming weeks, while ultimately the church under the Lordship of Christ will decide on the next pastor of Hillcrest. 

Members who have questions about this should call the church office and an appropriate person will call you back to answer questions as best as we can.

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The Big Evening 2024 is Coming Soon!

Mark your calendars for our annual celebration on October 20, 2024! Join us for a fantastic evening as we share the exciting Next Steps for the churches in the Ellis Baptist Association. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect!

👉 RSVP Today: https://form.jotform.com/232055073420141
See you there!

Join us tomorrow!

Our Strategic Network Partner of the week is First Baptist Church Maypearl. It is a place where people can meet Jesus, engage in life-giving community, and everyone is welcome. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God's glory. Find out service times and more at their website

https://fbcmaypearl.com/

Our Strategic Network Partner of the week is Freedom Community Church in Midlothian. They are a loving congregation of people that love God and would love the chance to love you too! Come and join them on any Sunday and see for yourself. Check out their page for times and location!
https://www.facebook.com/freedomchurchmidlothian/photos_by

Get this on your calendar, and you won't want to miss the "Uniquely Ellis" Breakout session. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have not registered, it is not too late! Click below, you don't want to miss this!
https://form.jotform.com/241913544837159

Just a reminder, we will be doing our pop-up pantry in the youth area with air conditioning ! volunteers arrive at 2:00 pm! Food will be distributed at 3:00 pm.

Our Strategic Network Partner of the week is Wagon Wheel Cowboy Church in Waxahachie. The Wagon Wheel Cowboy Church is a local Christian church that upholds having a cowboy heritage and often hosts community events that align with those cowboy values when it comes to faith and love in God. You can join them every Sunday at 10:20 a.m. to learn how to be stronger soldiers for God by prayer, learning, and fellowshipping with each other within His gospel. For more information, go to their website.

http://www.wagonwheelcowboychurch.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawExeSxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUKkkVq-mWc9sLrM3c7g8f1S3AO5dzAePfy4X5YYEv6MCmmgNThTpBXYcw_aem_eAqcr6POvrK1ZsPxALBMhQ

Our Strategic Network Partner of the week is Centerpointe Baptist Church for the Communities. They are a multiethnic congregation looking to experience an increasingly meaningful fellowship with God and fellow believers, and to help all people experience a growing knowledge of God. They are having a "Come Back to Church" effort for September. The purpose of this particular effort is to encourage brothers and sisters to attend live worship service as opposed to simply viewing it on social media. Check out their website for service times and more information.
https://www.centerpointebaptist.com/

Our Strategic Network Partner for the week is J-Bar-C Cowboy Church. The J Bar C Cowboy Church in Palmer, Texas is more than just a place of worship; it’s a family of believers who share a deep love for God, a passion for the Western lifestyle, and a commitment to building a strong and supportive community.

They are a diverse congregation, united by common faith in Jesus Christ, and believe that God meets us right where we are, whether we’re wearing boots or spurs, jeans or chaps. Their doors are open to everyone, and they embrace the uniqueness and individuality of each person who walks through them.

Check out a few of the things that they have coming up and don't forget to go to their website to find service times, location and more!
https://jbarccc.org/

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Pray for our youth as they come back from camp today! We had 52 students and 10 adult leaders attend!

The Strategic Network Partner for this week is Remedy Church. They officially launched in September of 2012. They are much more than a building, a weekend gathering, a host of programs, or a religious organization. At their core they are a family doing life together with the gospel of Jesus as the center, and their mission is to extend the hope and life that comes only by the gospel.

Check out their website for more information and for service times and location.
https://www.remedy-church.com/

Terry and I celebrated with Ranchhouse Cowboy Church, along with family and friends, Bill White’s 60 years of preaching.

Our Strategic Network Partner this week is First Baptist Church Milford. FBC Milford is the oldest Baptist church in our county having been established in 1855 by eleven charter members. They offer ministries that support their community, to include: Vacation Bible School, G.L.O.W. (midweek program for children), Senior Adult Ministry, Mission Milford, Youth Ministry, and more! Check out their website for service times and more.
https://www.fbcmilford.org/

Our Strategic Network Partner of the week is Fourth Ward Missionary Baptist Church in Ennis, TX. They are a loving congregation that would love to have you visit if you are nearby. They consider it a privilege to have you visit and invite you to worship with them anytime. You are sure to receive a blessing from the services. It is their desire to be a friendly people, giving a positive Christian witness in the spirit of worship.
Coming up July 10th -12th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm they are having Vacation Bible School, and then in September you won't want to miss the celebration of their 132 Anniversary of being a church!

For information on their Service times and location, visit their website.
https://fourthwardbaptist.com/

Strategic Network Partner of the Week is Eastridge Baptist Church in Red Oak. They have a new senior pastor, John Croasdale, and he has hit the ground running!
He wants to equip members on sharing the Gospel in their community. Join them this summer at Summer Jam, which is coming up on July 1-5. See the flyer below. Check out their Facebook for other upcoming events and for service times. Join us in praying for them this week!
https://www.facebook.com/Eastridgebc

Tuesday evening messengers at the SBC annual meeting will elect a new president. The article below gives some of the candidates thoughts regarding associations.

Associations and leaders are needed in SBC, presidential candidates agree - The Baptist Paper The six presidential candidates were invited to address the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders tonight (June 9) at the Indiana Convention Center.