Mercer Baptist
Association

Thomas County
Association

Welcome to the Mercer-Thomas Baptist Network!

I have served more than thirty-six years as pastor of six churches, one each in Texas, California, and Wisconsin, and three in Florida. I am blessed to serve as Associational Mission Strategist for Mercer and Thomas County Baptist Associations, having begun August 1, 2019. My life verse is John 15:16, in which Jesus says, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you. I appointed you that you should go out and produce fruit and that your fruit should remain so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.” (HCSB)

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Grant & Yolonda Hignight

Associational Mission Strategist

(229) 200-0336

Who We Are

We are a family of churches serving the living Lord in Brooks County and Thomas County—in Brooks County through the Mercer Baptist Association and in Thomas County through the Thomas County Baptist. The Mercer-Thomas Baptist Network exists to assist our affiliated churches in fulfilling their purpose and mission as local expressions of the Body of Jesus Christ. Their purpose and mission is making Jesus Christ—his love, his invitation, and the life he offers—known throughout our communities and region.

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	April 2024
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	1 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details Revival @ Pineland Bap Ch - Rick Coram Revival @ Pineland Bap Ch - Rick Coram April 1, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm See more details ‘March to Easter’ ‘March to Easter’ April 1, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Morven Baptist Church 3–99 Lee St, Morven, GA 31638, United States March 4 - Speaker: David Williams, VSU BCM Director; Music: VSU BCM Praise Team March 11 - Speaker: Jason Jones, GBMB Pastor Wellness SW Region Catalyst; Music: Rhon Carter, GBMB Worship & Music Catalyst March 18 - Speaker: Rickey Whitley, Pastor, Pineland Baptist Church, Thomasville; Music: Rick McDonnell, Music Director, Boston Baptist Church, Boston March 25 - Speaker: Willie Freeman, Pastor, Keys of Life Ministries, Quitman; Music: Keys of Life Ministries Praise Team April 1 - Speaker: Larry Hauser, Pastor, Lakeland Methodist Church, Lakeland; Music: Morven Baptist Church See more details • • •	2 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details Revival @ Pineland Bap Ch - Rick Coram Revival @ Pineland Bap Ch - Rick Coram April 2, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm See more details • •	3 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details Revival @ Pineland Bap Ch - Rick Coram Revival @ Pineland Bap Ch - Rick Coram April 3, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm See more details • •	4 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	5 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	6 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •
7 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	8 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	9 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	10 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	11 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details Pastors' Conference Pastors' Conference April 11, 2024 10:30 am - 11:45 am cf email sent from AMS 18Oct23 See more details Pastors' Conference Pastors' Conference April 11, 2024 10:30 am - 11:45 am cf email sent from AMS 18Oct23 See more details • • •	12 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	13 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •
14 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	15 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	16 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details Brooks County Ministerial Association Brooks County Ministerial Association April 16, 2024 9:00 am - 10:30 am First Baptist Church Quitman, 509 W Screven St, Quitman, GA See more details • •	17 GBMB Pastor Wellness ReCharge Event GBMB Pastor Wellness ReCharge Event April 17, 2024 Northside Baptist Church, 4605 Murray Ave, Tifton, GA 31794, USA ReCharge Events Inspiring Personal Spiritual Renewal "Continuing in the Call: Encouragement to Persevere" Mel Blackaby, Lead Pastor, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, GA www.gabaptist.org/ministries/pastor-wellness for more information or to register See more details GBMB Pastor Wellness ReCharge Event GBMB Pastor Wellness ReCharge Event April 17, 2024 Northside Baptist Church, 4605 Murray Ave, Tifton, GA 31794, USA ReCharge Events Inspiring Personal Spiritual Renewal "Continuing in the Call: Encouragement to Persevere" Mel Blackaby, Lead Pastor, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, GA www.gabaptist.org/ministries/pastor-wellness for more information or to register See more details GBMB Pastor Wellness ReCharge GBMB Pastor Wellness ReCharge April 17, 2024 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Northside Baptist Church, 4605 Murray Ave, Tifton, GA 31794, USA Register for this FREE event at https://gabaptist.org/event/recharge-tifton/ See more details GBMB Pastor Wellness ReCharge GBMB Pastor Wellness ReCharge April 17, 2024 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Northside Baptist Church, 4605 Murray Ave, Tifton, GA 31794, USA Register for this FREE event at https://gabaptist.org/event/recharge-tifton/ See more details • • • •	18 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	19 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	20 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details Boston Baptist Church Women's Brunch Boston Baptist Church Women's Brunch April 20, 2024 9:30 am - 11:00 am "Greatful Hearts- Remember the Little Things" Women's Spring Brunch See more details MBA ‘Body’ Fellowship - RSVP Requested by 4/17 MBA ‘Body’ Fellowship - RSVP Requested by 4/17 April 20, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church Quitman 509 W Screven St, Quitman, GA 31643 Everyone is welcome to join together for an informal night of food, music, and fellowship. First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 509 west Screven Street Saturday, April 20th beginning at 5 PM Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 17th so we know how much food to prepare. (229-263-7511) Cf email from Karen Haineault on 28Mar24 See more details • • •
21 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details Homecoming @ Elam Cmty Bap Ch Homecoming @ Elam Cmty Bap Ch April 21, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm See more details • •	22 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details VBS Clinic VBS Clinic April 22, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • •	23 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	24 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details •	25 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details First Newark - Women's Retreat First Newark - Women's Retreat April 25, 2024 - April 28, 2024 Mystic Pearl Resort, Port St Joe, Fl See more details GBMB Discipleship Webinar GBMB Discipleship Webinar April 25, 2024 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Register for this FREE webinar at https://www.gabaptistwebinars.com/whygroups1_registration See more details GBMB Discipleship Webinar GBMB Discipleship Webinar April 25, 2024 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Register for this FREE webinar at https://www.gabaptistwebinars.com/whygroups1_registration See more details • • • •	26 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details First Newark - Women's Retreat First Newark - Women's Retreat April 25, 2024 - April 28, 2024 Mystic Pearl Resort, Port St Joe, Fl See more details Thomasville Rose Show & Festival Thomasville Rose Show & Festival April 26, 2024 See more details Shepherd's Conference, Ses. 1 - FREE, Registration Requested Shepherd's Conference, Ses. 1 - FREE, Registration Requested April 26, 2024 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm First Baptist Church, 404 Love Ave, Tifton, GA To register or for more information, click this link: https://fbctifton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2160539 See more details Shepherd's Conference, Ses. 1 - FREE, Registration Requested Shepherd's Conference, Ses. 1 - FREE, Registration Requested April 26, 2024 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm First Baptist Church, 404 Love Ave, Tifton, GA To register or for more information, click this link: https://fbctifton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2160539 See more details • • • • •	27 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details First Newark - Women's Retreat First Newark - Women's Retreat April 25, 2024 - April 28, 2024 Mystic Pearl Resort, Port St Joe, Fl See more details Shepherd's Conference, Ses. 2 & 3 - FREE, Registration Requested Shepherd's Conference, Ses. 2 & 3 - FREE, Registration Requested April 27, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm First Baptist Church, 404 Love Ave, Tifton, GA To register or for more information, click this link: https://fbctifton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2160539 See more details Shepherd's Conference, Ses. 2 & 3 - FREE, Registration Requested Shepherd's Conference, Ses. 2 & 3 - FREE, Registration Requested April 27, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm First Baptist Church, 404 Love Ave, Tifton, GA To register or for more information, click this link: https://fbctifton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2160539 See more details • • • •
28 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details First Newark - Women's Retreat First Newark - Women's Retreat April 25, 2024 - April 28, 2024 Mystic Pearl Resort, Port St Joe, Fl See more details Revival @ Ochlawilla, Ray Sullivan preaching Revival @ Ochlawilla, Ray Sullivan preaching April 28, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Ochlawilla Baptist Church, 1315 Ochlawilla Rd, Quitman, GA 31643, USA See more details Spring Handbell Concert - Dawson St Spring Handbell Concert - Dawson St April 28, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm See more details Revival @ Ochlawilla, Chris Reynolds preaching Revival @ Ochlawilla, Chris Reynolds preaching April 28, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Ochlawilla Baptist Church, 1315 Ochlawilla Rd, Quitman, GA 31643, USA See more details • • • • •	29 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details Revival @ Ochlawilla, Steve Foster preaching Revival @ Ochlawilla, Steve Foster preaching April 29, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Ochlawilla Baptist Church, 1315 Ochlawilla Rd, Quitman, GA 31643, USA See more details • •	30 MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) MBA 40 Days of Prayer (ends on Nat'l Day of Prayer) March 24, 2024 - May 2, 2024 See more details Revival @ Ochlawilla, Jason Jones preaching Revival @ Ochlawilla, Jason Jones preaching April 30, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Ochlawilla Baptist Church, 1315 Ochlawilla Rd, Quitman, GA 31643, USA See more details • •

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