Thailand Partnership with the Blackmons

Cheryl, John, Lillie Jo, and Josiah

The Blackmons faithfully served Meansville Baptist Church and the Centennial Association for over 10 years. They have answered the call to go and serve across the globe in Bangkok. Thailand. In their new roles, they serve in one of the most unreached cities in the world.

On the recommendation of the Missions Team, The Executive Committee of the Centennial Association voted in February 2022 to begin a missions partnership with the Blackmons. Our partnership includes:

  • A designated account so churches and individuals can contribute to their ministry through Centennial.

  • A commitment to send the Blackmons $750 per month for a period of two years.

  • Plans to organize a mission trip to go and help the Blackmons.

  • A love offering to be received at REFOCUS to help cover initial expenses such as airfare and moving costs. (This offering was collected, and you will be happy to know that it was $6,100.03. In addition to that, several churches and individuals sent funds to CBA bringing the total to over $12,000. This was a little more than what was needed to cover the Blackmons’ initial expenses of moving to Bangkok.)

As you pray for the Blackmons:

· Pray for the continued transition from living here to a very different culture.

· Pray for those to whom they will be ministering to be receptive to the Gospel.

· Pray for Lillie Jo and Josiah as they learn a new culture and adapt to a new environment.

· Pray for John and Cheryl as they attend language school.

If you want to receive regular updates on the Blackmons, sign up for their newsletter by emailing them at bangkokblackmons@gmail.com or by clicking on the link HERE. We will also be including a short update in the regular CBA newsletter.

If you or your church would like to contribute financially to support the Blackmons, send checks to Centennial Baptist Association, PO Box 210, Thomaston, GA 30286. Please mark in the memo line that your gift is for the “Thailand Partnership.” Due to your ongoing generous support, Centennial has been able to send $1000 per month instead of the original $750 that was set aside. Beginning August 2023, this amount was increased to $2000 per month in part due to the tremendous response by our churches and individuals and also due to a need to replace a temporary stipend that was being sent by the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention.