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Annual Meeting Feb 2, 2008

You are invited to attend the
IBCM ANNUAL MEETING

Saturday, February 2, 2008
9:30 a.m.

Park Cities Baptist Church
Collins Building Room 1
3933 Northwest Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75225
(For directions, www.pcbc.org)

For More Information

European Reformation Tour
In conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the International Baptist Convention at Interlaken, Switzerland, in July Dr. Larry Jones, former pastor of the International Baptist Church Stuttgart (1979-1993) and former President of the International Baptist Convention, is conducting a European Reformation Tour, which precedes the Interlaken Assembly. There are multiple options for participating in the tour, including length, point of origin, and related costs. To obtain more information see www.reformationtours.com, click "Current Tours," then click "Lubbock Area Baptist Association." Dr. Jones is the Director of Missions for the LABA. He can reached at 1-877-791-4443 (W) or 1-806-928-7205 (M) or at labalarryjones@amaonline.com.

President’s Report December 2007
From Dr. Rudy Oswald, IBCM Board President

During the last twelve months, your IBCM has moved forward on our mission. The mission "To present the Gospel to all persons with the goal of bringing them to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to form local congregations for the Christian nurture of those who respond" is being advanced. We are serving more churches on more continents. The links between the International Baptist Convention (IBC) and the IBCM are growing stronger.

The General Secretary of the IBC, Dr. Jimmy Martin has stressed that planning new churches and strengthening leadership are key objectives. The objectives of the IBC and IBCM are matched.

In July 2008, IBC will celebrate its 50th anniversary at Interlaken, Switzerland. Dr. Larry Jones, former pastor of the International Baptist Church Stuttgart and former President of IBC, is conducting a European Reformation Tour preceding the Interlaken Assembly. For more information go to www.reformationtours.com, click "Current Tours," then click "Lubbock Area Baptist Association." If you can make the trip, it will be a blessing.

In early November there was a meeting in Sao Paulo, Brazil of pastors, leaders and laymen who are involved in international English speaking baptistic churches. The outcome of the meeting was the building of Christian ties of brotherhood for those in attendance. I recently received an email from a brother in Curitiba, Brazil who expressed his appreciation for the meeting and felt his life was truly enriched by the words of encouragement he received. It was great to see the Lord develop unity amongst a group of believers from North America, Central America, South America and Europe.

As IBCM continues to serve, we look forward to seeing many of you at the annual meeting on February 2, 2008 at Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas.

Important Membership Notice:
In order to ease the collection and processing of annual membership dues and to clarify membership for the distribution of proxy votes and voting at the annual meeting, IBCM membership year will move to Nov 1 - Oct 31 (the tax year will remain the same Jan 1-Dec 31). All dues must be paid by Oct 31 in order for the member to receive a proxy vote in November for the upcoming board election and/or to vote on the board election in person at the annual meeting in February. All candidates for the board election must pay their dues by Oct 31 to be considered for the ballot.

By making all annual membership dues payable by Oct 31, IBCM eases the process of reminder notices; makes budget planning for administrative expenses more accurate; and ensures that members voting in the annual board election, whether by proxy or in person, are current members. You will receive a reminder notice in September each year.

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