*CANCELLED* BFM Winter Missions Conference 2024

** UPDATE 01/02/2024 **

The previously announced Winter Conference has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond the church’s control. However, this gives us another opportunity to thank the faithful saints at Park Ridge Baptist Church and Pastor Ben Glover for hosting this Conference for decades in the interests of BFM. They love the Lord, and they love the missionaries who partner with BFM. Lord willing, we look forward to seeing you at future BFM Conferences this year to be announced at a later date.


[ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT]

JANUARY 14-15-16-17, 2024

PARK RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH
3629 Crystal Street | Gotha, FL 34734

Ben Glover, Pastor | 407-719-9861 | bentonglover@aol.com

There are various prices and discounts for hotels within the area. The hotels with
better rates are by the Universal Studios, which is only about 10-15 minutes away.

Once available, a full schedule can also be found on the Calendar tab on our website.


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BFM Winter Missions Conference 2020

BFM Winter Missions Conference
JANUARY 20 – 22, 2020

PARK RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH
3629 Crystal Street | Gotha, FL 34734

Ben Glover, Pastor | 407-719-9861 | bentonglover@aol.com

Conference Theme: “The Riches of His Grace” Ephesians 2:7
“That in the ages to come He might shew the exceeding riches of His grace in His
kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.”

There are various prices and discounts for hotels within the area. The hotels with
better rates are by the Universal Studios, which is only about 10-15 minutes away.

Once available, a full schedule can also be found on the EVENTS tab on our website.


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2016 Winter Conference

2016 Winter Conference BFMGood News.
Romans 10:15 – “…bring glad tidings of good things.” 

2016 Winter Missions Conference
January 17-20
Park Ridge Baptist Church

Street Address: 3629 Crystal St.,Gotha, FL 34734
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12, Gotha, FL 34734
407-295-6296
Pastor Benton Glover
407-719-9861

Sunday, January 17
6:30 P.M.  – Leroy Duncan – Missionary to Jamaica

Monday, January 18
5:00 P.M.  – Supper
7:00 P.M.  – Bob Jones – Evangelist/Missionary

Tuesday, January 19
10:00 A.M.  – John Hatcher – BFM Missionary to Brazil
11:00 A.M. – Myron Jackson – Southside Baptist Church
12:00 Noon –  Lunch
5:00 P.M.  – Supper
7:00 P.M.  – Paul Lightell – Jordan Baptist Church
8:00 P.M. – Dave Parks – Pastor, Thompson RoadBaptist Church; Lexington, KY

Wednesday January 20
10:00 A.M.  – Bobby Wacaser – BFM Missionary to Brazil
11:00 A.M. – Mike Channell – Pastor, Bible Baptist Church; Plant City, FL
12:00 Noon  – Lunch
5:00 P.M.  – Supper
7:00 P.M.  – Paul Hatcher – BFM Missionary to Brazil

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DIRECTIONS TO PARK RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH:
GPS: 3629 Crystal St, Gotha, Florida 34734
MapQuest

FROM THE TURNPIKE:
Take exit 267B (Ocoee / Hwy 50). Go east on Hwy 50 approximately ½ mile to Blackwood Ave. (Health Central is on the corner). Turn right and go 3 blocks (block one is four lanes; blocks two and three are a single lane) to Crystal St. and turn left. The church is just ahead on the left.

FROM THE 408 EXPRESSWAY: 
Take exit 1 (last exit before Turnpike) to Hwy 50. Turn left and go one block to Blackwood Ave. (Health Central is on the corner). Turn left and go 3 blocks (block one is four lanes; blocks two and three are a single lane) to Crystal St. and turn left. The church is just ahead on the left.

FROM INTERSTATE 4 (WEST OF ORLANDO): 
Exit at US27 and go north to Hwy 50. Go east on Hwy 50 approximately ten miles to Blackwood Ave. (Health Central is on the corner). Turn right and go 3 blocks (block one is four lanes; blocks two and three are a single lane) to Crystal St. and turn left. The church is just ahead on the left.

FROM INTERSTATE 4 (EAST OF ORLANDO): 
Exit at the 408 Expressway and go west. Take exit 1 (last exit before Turnpike) to Hwy 50. Turn left and go one block to Blackwood Ave. (Health Central is on the corner). Turn left and go 3 blocks (block one is four lanes; blocks two and three are a single lane) to Crystal St. and turn left. The church is just ahead on the left.


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Missionary Update: Mike & Beverly Creiglow in Brazil [October 2012]

Mike and Beverly Creiglow have served the Lord in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil together for 40 years. In addition to pastoring First Baptist of Cruzeiro do Sul, Mike builds his own boats and frequently travels up and down rivers to share the Gospel with those who have never heard.

Dear Brethren,

The same day we arrived from Manaus was Crissy’s college graduation. No need to mention her top of the class grades. She also did all the gabbing to the crowd that night. Adam, Monica, Andrew and Crissy are all very good at what they do. They all get their good looks from Beverly. They get their success from the Lord. I just get to brag and enjoy it all.

A couple of days later I visited our church at Lagoinha and preached for them. They had well over 200 people present. Recently they built a brand new building and called a young man who was born and reared at our camp. Valdeci has got them back to doing missions and seems to be leading the church in a good direction. It had been almost dead not long ago. I feel better, now.

Pastor Pedro held our annual couple’s camp. There were 62 couples present. Many of them had to sleep in tents since we don’t have enough cabins. The ladies camp earlier last month had over 140 women. The men have gotten together and will be building at least 2 more cabins by December. I started the camp ministry in 1977 and just in the last few years has the church really seen the need and usefulness of the camp. These things take time and perseverance.

This week we got the last bracing out from the 2nd floor of the annex. Looking good. We are now going to be able to use the 9 class rooms, 3 bath rooms, storage room, sound room and 1500 square foot meeting hall. None of this is finished out, but we will go ahead and use it as we work. At the same time I am building 2 more bathrooms just off of the third floor and a pretty good size kitchen. I have already made the 14 steel columns. Tomorrow I start building the steel trusses to the third and final floor.

Hudson just got back from up river. He and 3 other of our evangelists did house to house, person to person evangelism on a section of the Juruá River. The section they covered is from the mouth of the Grajaú River to the mouth of the Cruzeiro do Vale River. Almost 50 miles of river. I don’t know how many people they witnessed to, but he said there were 23 professions of faith.

Here in town we haven’t had that many people saved, but continue to have one or 2 every week. Last Sunday a man who I’ve known for many years, Ivan, made his public profession of faith. He works for the state road department. For a long time he worked on the ferry, so we had plenty of little and sometimes longer chats over the years.

Our small group meetings have been great. We have people from all walks of life. We have everything from an ex convict (who we won through our prison ministry) to doctors, engineers, a district attorney, a judge and 3 businessmen. One of our guys even sells bananas to make a living. Everyone is treated alike and gets along just great in Christ. This is fun to see and be part of. Last night we met by the Moa River and grilled some burgers to go along with our Bible study. When we finally got home it was 92 degrees in our house at 11:30PM. Here’s the deal: If it gets too cold for you there in the States and you need some physical and spiritual warmth, then come on down.

Thanks for all of your prayers and support. God bless you as much as He has us.

In Christ,
Mike and Beverly Creiglow
Caixa Postal 24
Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, Brazil 69980
mdcreig [at] hotmail.com

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2012 BFM Winter Conference Schedule

THEME:
“PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THEM”

“And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.”
[Acts 16:9-10]

Hosted by Park Ridge Baptist Church
3629 Crystal Street
Gotha, FL 34734
Pastor Benton Glover
(407) 719-9861

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
10:00 A.M. – Sunday School
11:00 A.M. – Evangelist Bob Jones
6:30 P.M. – Evangelist Bob Jones

MONDAY, JANUARY 16
5:00 P.M. – Supper
7:00 P.M. – Bro. Millard Mitchell
8:00 P.M. – Missionary Leroy Duncan [Manchester, Jamaica]

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17
10:00 A.M. – Missionary AJ Hensley [Caraguatatuba,  São Paulo, Brazil]
11:00 A.M. – Pastor Steve Wainright
12:00 P.M. – Lunch
5:00 P.M. – Supper
7:00 P.M. – Pastor Bobby Lakes
8:00 P.M. – OPEN

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18
10:00 A.M. – Pastor George Sledd
11:00 A.M. – Pastor Dave Parks
12:00  –Lunch
5:00 P.M. – Supper
7:00 P.M. – Evangelist Bob Jones


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