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        • Christmas Program 2019
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        • Trunk or Treat 2018
        • The Taylor Family
        • 2018 Back-to-School Bash
        • Trampoline Park 8.02.18
        • VBS 2018: Polar Blast
        • Cookie Decorating Class: June 2018
      • 2017 >
        • Ladies Fellowship 10.30.17
        • Fall Festival Party 2017
        • Siloam Springs Summer Camp 2017
        • VBS 2017
        • Father's Day 2017
        • Boys Campout
        • Mother's Day 2017
        • Baby Dedication 4.30.17
      • 2016 >
        • Ladies Fellowship, 12.1.16
        • Deacon Ordination: Steven Morris
        • Operation Christmas Child
        • Trunk or Treat 2016
        • Girls Lock-In 2016
        • VBS 2016
        • Gospel Seekers
      • 2015 >
        • Youth/Children's Skating Party December 2015
        • 2015 Advent Season
        • Beech Springs 2015
        • Trunk or Treat 2015
        • VBS 2015
        • TeamKIDs 5.20.2015
        • Children's Choir 2015
        • Graduates 2015
        • Easter Egg Hunt 2015
        • 2015 Baptisms
        • 2015 Valentine Banquet
      • 2014 >
        • 2014 Christmas Program
        • Pumpkin Patch 2014
        • TeamKID: Operation Christmas Child Packing Party 2014
        • Fish Fry June 22, 2014
        • Father's Day at the Complex June 2014
        • Community Outreach 2014
        • Gotcha Shower 2014
        • 2014 VBS/2TALK42
        • Graduates 2014
        • Baby Samuel Marquez's Baby Shower May 2014
        • Easter Egg Hunt 2014
        • 2014 Valentine Banquet with Brian Cockerham
        • Baptisms

UBC Scrapbook

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Father's Day 2022

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Eldest Father and Father with the most children present: Bobby McGoogan
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Youngest Father: Colby Agerton

Mother's Day 2022

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Eldest Mother and Mother with the most children present: Mrs. Marjorie Makepeace
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Youngest Mother: Melanie Rapp

UBC's 2022 Graduates

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UBC's 2021 Graduates

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Mother's Day 2021

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​​Mrs. Helen Parker, Eldest Mother

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Youngest Mother: Erin Crecelius
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Bethany Wilson, Mother with the Most Children Present


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​February 2021

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​Surprise Visitors!

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                               Left Photo: Bro. Steve Pelz, Beth Belin, Kay Pelz                                Right Photo: Bro. Steve Pelz, Pastor Matt Wilson
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Father's Day 2020

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Matt Wilson, Father with the most children present; Bobby McGoogan, Eldest Father; Kyle Rapp, Youngest Father



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2020 Graduates

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Nicholas West, Scout Jerry, Tabitha Patrick, & Kali Bronson

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Welcome!

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New Members: Kyle and Melanie Rapp


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Mother's Day 2020

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Eldest Mother present: Mrs. Helen Parker

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Youngest Mother present: Nikki Hart
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Mother with the most children present: Bethany Wilson



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February Ladies Fellowship


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February Speaker: Amy Tucker
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Bunko Winners: Pam Hays, Julie Geist, & Crystal Wall

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Ladies Fellowship Project

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 Coats bought by the Ladies Fellowship Group for some of the area elementary school children

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​October Ladies Fellowship

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October Speaker: Amy Tucker
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​Bunko Winners: Karen Allen-Downey, Crystal Wall, & Susan Heustis.
Prizes were provided by Ann Barbaree.

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September Ladies Fellowship

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September Speaker: Bethany Wilson


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Bunko Winners: Barbara Perry, Lexi Bronson, & Bethany Wilson.
Prizes were provided by Lisa Davis.





2019 Back-to-School Bash

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June Ladies Fellowship

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June Speaker: Kali Bronson
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Bunko Winners: Crystal Wall, Karen Allen-Downey, & Cindy Parnell
Prizes were provided by Lisa Davis.
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​Father's Day 2019

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Youngest Father: Joshua Camren
Father with most children present: Matt Wilson (4)
Senior Father: Larry Fitts

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​New UBC Members

New Members: Left - Karen Allen-Downey with Bro. Michael Collins;
​Right - Nikki and Chase Hart with Bro. Matt Wilson​

May Ladies Fellowship

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Speaker: Ann Barbaree​
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Bunko Winners: Jo Anne Greer, Hillary Frisby, & Cindy Parnell.
Prizes provided by Jo Anne Greer.

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Graduate's Day 2019

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Gavin Heustis, El Dorado High School

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Mother's Day 2019

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Youngest Mother: Karen Allen-Downey;
​Eldest Mothers: Marjorie Makepeace and Helen Parker


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​April Ladies Fellowship

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Speaker: Julie Geist

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Bunko Winners: Kali Bronson, Chase Hart, & Barbara Perry
Prizes were provided by Ann Barbaree.


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March Ladies Fellowship

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 Speaker: Valarie Fish
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Bunko Winners:
Valarie Fish, Beth Belin, & Jo Anne Greer.
​Prizes provided by Melissa Word.



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Thank You!

Thanks to Bobby McGoogan and Mark Raymond for improving the appearance of God's property. They have been spending their days doing a LOT of maintenance work around the church and parsonage grounds. We appreciate all their hard work!



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Special Music

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Special Music: Rickey Rapp

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Senior Adult Celebration

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Prize winners from the Liberty Baptist Association's Senior Adult Celebration in Magnolia, March 12, 2019: 
Annette Davis, Ann Barbaree, and Jerry Funderburg.



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Family Life Center Stained Glass Crosses

Family Life Center Stained Glass Crosses created by B.R. Cates on the left
​and Sharon Taylor on the right.

Mrs. Marjorie Makepeace, Mrs. Margaret Dumas, & Mrs. Betty Bledsoe

Youth Sunday

Our Youth did an awesome job leading our Morning Worship Service 3.3.19!

February 2019 Ladies Fellowship

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Bunko Winners: Becky Tucker, Stacey Sorrells, Nikki Hart & Son Chase.

Prizes were provided by Edna Cates.

January 2019 Ladies Fellowship

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​Devotional by Jo Anne Greer
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Bunko winners: Beth Belin, Lexi Bronson, and Barbara Perry

Prizes were provided by Becky Tucker.




Welcome Tristan and Kali!


​Tristan McDougald made the most important decision of his life this morning (1.20.19) when he gave his heart to Jesus! He will follow in Baptism next Sunday morning along with Kali Bronson who made her profession of faith a few weeks ago. We are so happy for them!




Guitar Special

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​Special Music by Rickey Rapp and his guitar: "I Can Only Imagine"

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​Senior Adult Brunch and Hymn Sing at Beech Springs Camp
January 2019


December 2018 Ladies Fellowship

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Jo Anne Greer gave the devotional.

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Bunko Winners: Nikki Hart, Khalan Raymond, and Edna Cates
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Prizes were provided by Ann Barbaree.



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November 2018 Ladies Fellowship

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Lisa Davis gave our devotional.
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Bunko Winners: Barbara Perry, Lexi Bronson, Kali Bronson
Prizes were provided by Julie Geist.


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October 2018 Ladies Fellowship

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Amy Tucker gave our devotional.
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Bunko Winners: Lisa Davis, Julie Geist, and Nikki Hart
Prizes were donated by Pam Hays

September 2018 Ladies Fellowship

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Lisa Davis gave our devotional.
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Bunko Winners: Becky Tucker, Nikki Hart, and Ann Barbaree.
Prizes were donated by Crystal Wall

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​August 2018 Ladies Fellowship

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Our speaker was Shaneil "P.J." Yarbrough, Executive Director of the Agape House. Lisa Davis presented her with a donation from Ladies Fellowship to go toward building the new HOPE House. P.J. recently wrote a book about her life, "Born A Statistic, Living  Rejected, Agreeing with God". The link to the book is: http://www.bornastatistic.com/ It can also be found on Amazon.
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     Bunko winners: Crystal Wall, Pam Hays, and Barbara Perry.
Prizes were provided by Jo Anne Greer.

New Arrival: Lorelai Patrick

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Congratulations, Tabitha & Anthony Patrick! Little Lorelai arrived this morning, August 8, 2018...6 lbs and 9 oz, 19 inches long! Mother and baby are doing fine! Grandparents Anthony and Julie Geist, along with the rest of their family, are all so proud!
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​Eagle Scout Ceremony: Matthew Hays

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Thank you, Matthew Hays, for choosing Union Baptist Church for your Eagle Scout project! The playground for the children is awesome! They love climbing and playing on the equipment! The surface is safe and wonderful! The equipment is strong and sturdy! We are proud of the playground and the hard work you put into getting it done, and in making sure it was done correctly.
We congratulate you on earning your Eagle Scout Award! We wish you the very best in all your future endeavors. 
We love you! 
Your Union Baptist Church Family

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July 2018 Ladies Fellowship

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July Ladies Fellowship Speaker: Katie Watson
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Bunko Winners: Katie Watson, Susan Heustis, & Edna Cates
Prizes were provided by Edna Ca
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June 2018 Ladies Fellowship
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Photos under Slideshows.

2018 Father's Day Honorees

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L. to R.: David Preston, Jr. & A.J. Taylor, most children present (4); Bobby McGoogan, oldest dad present;
and Wesley Jacks, youngest dad present.
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2018 Mother's Day Honorees

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L. to R.: Mrs. Marjorie Makepeace and Mrs. Helen Parker, eldest mothers present; Mandi Funderburg, youngest mother present.
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Mothers with the most children present in the service:
​Karen Allen-Downey and Marjorie Makepeace


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May 2018 Ladies Fellowship

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Winners: Lexi Bronson, Delores Fitts, Susan Heustis, and Cindy Parnell.
​Prizes were provided by Melissa Word.

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April 2018 Ladies Fellowship

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Winners: Pam Hays, Nikki Hart, Cindy Parnell.
​Prizes were provided by Katie Richard.



March 2018 Ladies Fellowship

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Winners: Jo Anne Greer, Stacey Sorrells, and Edna Cates.
​Prizes were provided by Barbara Perry and Pam Hays.

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February 2018 LADIES FELLOWSHIP

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Speaker: Jo Anne Greer

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Bunko Winners: Stacey Sorrells, Tabitha Orr, and Katie Richard
Prizes were made and provided by Lisa Davis.



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January 2018 Ladies Fellowship

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Speaker: Melinda Hays Gatheright

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Bunko Winners: Cindy Parnell, Allison Brackin, & Lisa Davis


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December 2017 Ladies Fellowship

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Devotional Speaker: Julie Spencer
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​Bunko Winners: Kim Wall, Tabitha Orr, and Cindy Parnell

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Ladies Fellowship November 2017

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Devotional Speaker: Kristie Mock

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​Bunko Winners: Pam Hays, Becky Tucker, Jo Anne Greer

Ladies Fellowship September 2017

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Devotional Speaker: Amy Tucker
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Bunko Winners: Stacey Sorrells, Jo Anne Greer, Kim Chandler, & Lisa Davis

Promotion Day 2017

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Back-to-School Fellowship August 2017

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Children's Choir August 2017

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Thank You, Matthew Hays!

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Thank you, Matthew Hays, for choosing Union Baptist Church for your Eagle Scout project! The playground for the children is awesome! They love climbing and playing on the equipment! The surface is safe and wonderful! The equipment is strong and sturdy! We are proud of the playground and the hard work you put into getting it done, and in making sure it was done correctly.

We congratulate you on earning your Eagle Scout Award! We wish you the very best in all your future endeavors.

We love you!
​Your Union Baptist Church Family



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Welcome to our Church Family
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The Davis Family: Jeff, Lisa, Maggie, & Cameron


Wednesday Night Memory Work Awards

Congratulations to Aubrey, Lorelai, Addy, and Josh for getting their memory work accomplished for the month of July.  Josh won the drawing for the prize!

Sunday School Awards: Grades 1-3

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Sunday School Memory Work Awards: Teacher, Julie Geist, Logan Hart, Chase Hart, Abbey Geist, Lily Taylor

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2017 Graduates

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Brendon Templeton and Gray Don West​
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​Gospel Seekers Donate Diapers

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.The Gospel Seekers were able to purchase 10 boxes of diapers to donate to the Call. The Call supports foster families in our area. Thank you, Gospel Seekers, for your offerings.


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May 2017 Ladies Fellowship

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Jo Anne Greer presented the Devotional.

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Bunko Winners: Barbara Perry, Beth Belin, & Torie Morris

April 2017 Ladies Fellowship

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Cindy Mitcham of the Chemo Angel Volunteer Group educates our Ladies Fellowship Group about their group.
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Bunko winners of the donated prizes: Pam Hayes, Cindy Mithcam, Nikki Hart,
​and Beth Belin.



March 2017 Ladies Fellowship

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Bunko winners: Pam Hays, Lisa Davis, Stacey Sorrells, and Nikki Hart
Stacey Sorrells teaches the ladies how to cook her delicious fried chicken and fried onion strings.


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February 2017 Ladies Fellowship

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Door Prize winner: Kim Chandler. Bunko winners, Stacey Sorrells, Haylee Pepper, and Torie Morris.
Sherian Smith teaches the Ladies Fellowship group how to make wreaths and bows.


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Congratulations!

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Little Hazel Rose Pepper
​​Proud parents: Damon & Haylee Pepper.
​Big brother: Charlie Pepper.

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January 2017 Ladies' Fellowship

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January Speaker: Susan Huestis
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January Bunko winners. Prizes provided by Stacey Sorrells.
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Baptisms: December 4, 2016

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Gabe Allen 
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Joshua Morris 

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Ladies Fellowship December 2016

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December Speaker: Nancy Morgan
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(Click for Slideshow)

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Prize Winners: Haylee Pepper, Beth Belin, Nancy Morgan,
​Jo Anne Greer, and Susan Huestis


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UBC's New Babies!

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Little Kiley Graves.  Parents: Crystal and Jamie Graves.
​Big Sister: Micah Graves
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Little Bray Morris! Parents: Steven and Lindsay Morris
​Big Sister: Addison Morris



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Ladies' Fellowship November 2016

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Our November speaker: Monte Morgan
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Prize Winners: Torie Morris, Kim Chandler, Stephanie Crawford,     Susan Huestis, and Jo Anne Greer

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Welcome new members: Ann and Wayne Barbaree

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Welcome New Members: Chasity, Brandon, and Luke Gates
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Welcome new member: Gabe Allen

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Welcome New Member: Millie Harrington!

Ladies Fellowship: August 2016

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Speaker: Linda Joiner
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July Ladies Fellowship

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Mrs. Marjorie Makepeace, Mrs. Margaret Dumas, Mrs. Helen Parker
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Welcome New Members: Haylee and Damon Pepper!
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Father's Day 2016

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Jim Sinclair & Bro. Jonathan Morris
B.R. Cates & Bro. Jonathan Morris
Bro. Jonathan Morris & Wesley Jacks
Jim Sinclair, father with most children present. B.R. Cates, eldest father present. Wesley Jacks, youngest father present.

Ladies Fellowship June 14, 2016

Speaker: Amy Tucker. Bunko winners: Torie Morris, Haley Jacks, and Amy Tucker

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2016 Graduates' Day

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Honored Graduates: Tabitha Geist and Matthew Hays, El Dorado High School and Melanie Hays, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

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Children's Department, Grades 1-3

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Children's Department receiving certificates for learning the names of the books of the Old Testament in order! Presenting the certificates are leaders, Larry and Rebekah West. Present for the certificates: Abbey Geist, Lilly Taylor, and Aubrey Orr. Not present were Sebastian Marquez and Chase Hart.

Mother's Day 2016

Youngest Mother: Haylee Pepper
Eldest Mother: Helen Parker
Mother with the Most Children Present: Ana Marquez

Ladies' Fellowship May 3, 2016

Rexayne Tribble, guest speaker explaining "The Call". Bunko winners: Pam Hays, Haley Jacks, & Julie Geist!

Ladies' Fellowship April 5, 2016

Prize Winners: Amberle Wood, Hayley Pepper, & Tabitha Orr             Devotional: Jo Anne Greer


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Welcome New UBC Members!
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Ryan and Kim Chandler

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Amberle and B.J. Wood
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Becky Dyer

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Gospel Seekers Learning about Saul


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Amy Tucker, January Ladies Fellowship Speaker

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Wednesday Night Feeding Program for Children & Youth 

Our feeding program on Wednesday nights for the children and youth is growing! Thank you, Jo Anne Greer, Delores Bolling, and Edna Cates for helping with this program each week. You are appreciated!

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Gospel Seekers

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Five and six year olds have fun learning about Samson with Mrs. Pam in Gospel Seekers!

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Thank You!

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Madison Crawford, Marines
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Mitchell Crawford, Marines
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Derrick Funderburg, Army
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Josh Harpole, Marines
Please pray for our soldiers, Madison Crawford, Mitchell Crawford, Derrick Funderburg, and Josh Harpole, as they serve our country in the Armed Services.
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Disciple Sunday School Class Fellowship at the Parsonage


 Youth Fellowship 
with Emily Satterfield, Guest Speaker




Ladies' Fellowship September 2015


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Congratulations, 
Mitchell & Lindsey Cole!

Merritt Lane Cole
Born July 29, 2015
8 Lbs. 4 Oz.
20 Inches




Welcome, little Ashton Wyatt! Born July 29, at MCSA! 
Mother, Lynnlee Ward, and baby doing great!
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Welcome and Appreciation!

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Welcome, Bro. Jonathan & Torie Morris!
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We appreciate you, Bro. Mack & Dorothy Ables!

Father's Day 2015

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Eric Pearson, Father with the most children present
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B.R. Cates, Eldest father present
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Nate Lacie, Youngest father present

Happy Birthday, Bro. Mack!

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Mother's Day 2015

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Helen Parker, Eldest Mother present
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Veronica Darden, Youngest Mother present
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Ana Marquez, Mother with the most children present

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Betty Bledsoe
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Oscar Bledsoe's 75 birthday, February 15, 2015!

Betty & Oscar Bledsoe


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Bro. Mack Ables, Mike Gaudette, Josh Harpole, B.R. Cates
Special prayers of support for Josh Harpole as he leaves to go into the Marines.




Baby Dedication December 2014
Micah Graves, Mason Cole, Reed Chandler, & Cash Chandler
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Crystal, Jamie, and little Micah Graves
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Lindsey, Mitchell, and little Mason Cole
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Ryan, Kim, little Reed and Cash Chandler
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Bro. Mack Ables conducting the Baby Dedication Ceremony
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Congratulations, 
Crystal and Jamie Graves!

Micah Ryan Graves
Born Thursday, October 23, MCSA
Weighed 7 lbs, 18 inches long


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Congratulations, 
Kim & Ryan Chandler!

Cash Cole Reed
Born Monday, September 15, MCSA
8 lbs. 8 oz., 20 inches long



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Marines Mitchell and Madison Crawford, with their dad, Monty Crawford.
We are so proud of you!


Baby Dedication

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Baby Dedication: Emily Ann Riley, daughter of Brittany and Chris Riley


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Sisters: Janice, Edith, and Kathy
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Kathy, Jo Anne, Delores, Edna, Helen Cates, Becky, Velma, and Janice
UBC Ladies attend Immanuel Baptist Church's Ladies Luncheon.

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Chris & Brittany Riley with their new baby girl Emily Ann! Born Monday, December 16. Weighed 8 lbs & 3 oz. Congratulations, Chris & Brittany!


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UBC Nursery

Union Baptist Church | 144 Crain City Rd. El Dorado, AR 71730 | 870.862.2668