“Serving Together to Make Disciples to
Impact the World for Christ”
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August
2026
Volume 72 Number 7
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MBA Events
August 2026
12
Evangelism Missions Team@12pm MBA
17 Prayer
Team @10am MBA
25 MBA
Ministers Fellowship, FBC Albany
September 2026
7 Labor Day, MBA Office Closed
9 Administrative Team @ 12pm, MBA
21 Prayer Team @ 10am, MBA
22 Prayer Walk for Local Schools @ 7pm
23 See You At The Pole
29 MBA Ministers Fellowship, FBC Albany
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Celebrate Ministry & Staff:
Birthdays
08/06 - Pastor Mark Scardino,
Children's Pastor, Sherwood Baptist Church
08/12 - Pastor
Walt Tompkins, Senior Pastor, Pine Hill
Baptist Church
08/19 - Pastor Joshua Posey,
Senior Pastor, FBC Leesburg
08/22 - Pastor Mark Jackson,
Senior Pastor, Byne Baptist Church
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Mallary Baptist
Association
Prayer Update
Quick Prayer Focus:
Christian Service
Pray and volunteer with
compassion ministries that serve our local and international
communities, following
Christ's mandate to care for physical needs.
Please click link below
to view this month's Prayer Update:
August_2026_Prayer.pdf
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Mallary Share Ministry
Churches Sharing Resources & Requests
Please see below for the most recent resources &
requests. If your church has VBS materials or other resources
available to share, please send a list of items with contact
information. Please let us know when an item from the list is
claimed and no longer available. Also, send us requests for
resources you may be looking for. We are here to help. Thank you
for your time.
Church
Request:
* Danny James @ Gillionville Baptist Church -
Antique Wooden Hymn Sign
Church Resource:
* Books @ Mallary Baptist Association -
recently donated book collection free to good home.
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Church News
Alpha Baptist
Church: is searching for a pianist, any skill level.
This is a modestly paid position. Also, they are searching for a
child care worker, preferably with special needs experience and who
can pass a background check. The candidate would be required to
work for two to three hours each Sunday, starting at ten in the
morning until worship service ends after twelve. Please send resume
to: 182 Academy Avenue North, Leesburg, GA 31763 or
email: alphabaptistchurch01@gmail.com
Philema Road Baptist: an independent Baptist
congregation in Leesburg, and is actively seeking their Senior
Pastor. Please send a letter of interest and resume to PRBC Pastor
Search Committee, c/o Mike Christian, 114 Stocks Dairy Road,
Leesburg, Georgia, 31763, or email Mike@PRBC.email.
Worth County Alpha Pregnancy Center: The Worth County
Pregnancy Center has an opening for a Nurse. The center is open 2
days/week from 10 am-4 pm. If anyone is interested in this position
please contact Mrs. Jessica Sheets at jessicas@alphapregnancycenter.net
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Thank y'all for helping us load the truck for
our local Children's Home! The donations were much appreciated
& were a tangible way to bless this ministry.
Special thank you to Unity Baptist Church
& Byne Baptist Church for partnering to collect church
donations!
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Revitalizing the Church in Maine
Micaiah & Holly Wunch, along with their
son Amos, will be moving to Maine to participate in a
ministry residency program with Windham Baptist
Church. Micaiah will have opportunity to preach, minister
to church members, and learn from and with other pastors. Holly
will seek to encourage and grow with the women of Windham
Baptist Church. Following their residency, they will transition
to leading local church revitalization. Follow
the Wunch Family on their journey by subscribing to their
newsletter.
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 Lead with
Confidence!
When: August 20th & 21st
Where: First Baptist Church
404 Love Avenue, Tifton, GA 31794
Join Georgia Baptist Foundation and Ministry
Trust on August 20th & 21st for a dynamic two-day training
designed specifically for church treasurers and financial
secretaries. This practical, hands-on experience will equip you
with the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel in
your role.
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Women in Ministry Retreat 2026
Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands
Thursday, September 10th @ 4:00 PM thru
Saturday, September 12th @ 12:00 PM
This retreat is designed for women who serve in
leadership roles in Georgia Baptist churches. Whether you serve
full time, part time, or bi-vocationally, we invite you to join
us for a special time of renewal and connection with fellow
Georgia Baptist Women in Ministry.
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SPARK CONFERENCE 2026 @ Americus, GA
Date: Sunday,
September 13, 2026
Time: 3:45 PM
- 8:15 PM
Location:
Central Baptist Church
Address: 190 Upper River Rd, Americus,
GA 31709
Cost: Only
$15 per person!
Once again
for 2026, we've assembled a diverse team of practicing leaders
prepared to give you best practices in their field of
expertise. Every part of the gathering - from our keynote
speakers to our SPARK breakout sessions - has been
intentionally designed by our team to equip and inspire your
leaders.
Who is SPARK
for?
Lay Leaders,
Children's Leaders, Women's Ministry Leaders, Men's Ministry
Leaders, Missions Coordinators, Student Pastors, Worship
Leaders, Sunday School Leaders, Small Group Leaders, Pastors...
anyone involved in ministry and equipping.
Everyone can
benefit!
It doesn’t
matter at what stage you are in ministry, there is something
for everyone at SPARK. This conference is designed with YOU in
mind, no matter your experience or skill level!
Schedule:
03:45
PM - Doors open/Registration
04:30
PM - Worship and Message
05:35
PM - Dinner and Meal & Learn
06:25
PM - Breakout #1
07:25
PM - Breakout #2
08:15
PM - Dismiss
For additional information please contact Lana Melton at lmelton@gabaptist.org
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A weekend retreat for women of all ages!
Pinnacle Retreat Center
September 18-19, 2026
- Be encouraged as you study God’s
Word in the beautiful North Georgia mountains
- Relax & enjoy
connection with other women
- Learn practical ways to focus
your attention on God’s plan & purpose
- Return home refreshed &
ready to pour into others
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For: 6th to 12th Grade Girls
Location: Calvary Baptist Church, Columbus, GA
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 9AM
The BRAND NEW NextGen Girls' Conference is a
gathering of female students, grades 6th-12th, from across
Georgia who come together for one shared purpose: Jesus. They
come from different places, different experiences, and even
different cultures, but they share the same passion to grow in
their relationship with God. Through a day of worship,
learning, and growing together, girls will take their next step
in following Jesus and making Him known.
Keynote Speaker: Amanda Mejias, Lifeway Girls
Brand Specialist
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Confluence @ a
Glance
When? October 9-11,
2026
Where? Eagle’s
Landing First Baptist Church
2400 Georgia 42,
McDonough, GA
Who? College students
from Georgia
Baptist churches & BCMs
Confluence is a
gathering of college and university students from across Georgia
who come together for one shared purpose: Jesus.
Learn more about
Confluence at https://confluencega.com/
* This registration
is for Church and BCM GROUPS ONLY.
* Individuals
seeking to register for Confluence without a group,
please contact Lana
Melton at lmelton@gabaptist.org.
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Volunteers Needed for
Life Skills Classes @ The Hope Center
Life
Skills Classes are designed to equip individuals & families in
Albany, Georgia with tools that strengthen their daily lives while
walking them through the Gospel message. We are seeking passionate
volunteers who are willing to share their skills and the
compassion of Jesus. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a
hobbyist, or simply someone who loves to serve, there is a place
for you here.
Our growing Life Skills program
includes:
* Basic Automotive
* Basic Carpentry
* Basic Plumbing
* Financial Literacy
* Basic Cooking
Please email Corey at CoreyE@sherwoodbaptist.net
if you would like volunteer or to
know more information.
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Our Mission is to guide generations of
courageous
young men to honor God, lead with integrity,
serve others,
& experience outdoor adventure .
You’re
Invited to Local Trail Life Troop GA-1213
Ages:
Kids 5 to 17
Move
Christian Church
1501
Whispering Pines Road
Albany,
GA 31701
For more
information email:
williamhretzel@yahoo.com
Or
visit: www.traillifeusa.com
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2026 Budget:
June Income: $
12,393.72
June Expenses:
$17,091.12
Needs Per Month:
$15,441.80
Please submit your
church news by 15th of each month to
ensure its included in The Mallary Messenger. Thank you!
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Mallary Baptist
Association
2214 Whispering
Pines Rd., Albany, GA 31707
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 71115, Albany, GA 31708
Tel: (229) 435-6171
* Fax: (229) 438-8627
Hans Wunch, Director of
Missions
hwunch@mallary.org
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