The following churches have submitted annual reports: Bedford, Bethlehem, Big Island, Flint Hill, Hunting Creek, Mount Hermon, Mount Olivet, Quaker, and Suck Spring. Churches not listed should send the report to Rebekah Overstreet by October 7.

WMU Dues ($2.00 for each member of Women on Mission and consultants for age-level organizations) are due now for the 2002-2003 year. Checks should be payable to Strawberry WMU and mailed to Mrs. Jeanette Southall, 2306 Old Farm Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503. Please pay BEFORE November 16, 2002.

Annie Mae Broyles Group Meeting Thursday, October 17, 2002, 10 a.m., Mount Hermon Baptist Church (Covered-dish lunch)

Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer Monday, November 4, 2002, 10 a.m., Bedford Baptist Church Maxine McCraw will present “Trying to Understand the Muslim Culture” (Covered-dish luncheon) Everyone is invited. If you plan to attend, please contact Rebekah Overstreet at 586-2956 by Sunday, November 3.

Virginia Acteens T-Shirt Contest 2002 Unleash your creativity and send us the results!
We need an awesome shirt for Virginia Acteens to wear at National Acteens Convention 2003 as well as the Acteens Weekender 2003. The theme of the Weekender will be “Cross Your Heart.” The shirt must be appropriate for both the Weekender and NAC. Submit your design in color by November 1, 2002. Include your name, age, church, association, and a daytime phone number. Mail to: Acteens Shirt, WMU of Virginia, P.O. Box 8435, Richmond, VA 23226. The winner will receive a free shirt, free access to the state party at NAC, and be featured on the Acteens page at the state WMU web site: www.wmu-va.org. For more information about either event, contact our Acteens Consultant, Alma Blankenship, 540-297-7271, or the association office.