Please call or e-mail the Association office by February 17 to make your reservations.

Encouragement Walk Among Russian Romany People in Russia;; Spring, 9 days to 2 weeks, 3-5 adults
Sports in Washington, DC;; 1 week, adults and youth
Prayerwalking Team to France; April, May, or June, 7-10 days, 4-8 adults, $1,600 per person
For additional information, contact Mrs. Kathy L. Smith at 540-297-9283.
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The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association announces that Franklin Graham, along with local church and civic leaders, will hold the Southwest Virginia Festival 2003 with Franklin Graham in Salem Stadium, May 2-4, 2003.

"I look forward to bringing God's message of hope to the people of Southwest Virginia," said Graham, who recently accepted local church leaders' invitation to lead the Festival. "People will hear a lot of music from award-winning artists, personal testimony, and most importantly, an opportunity to change their life."

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Handbell Workshop, Bedford Baptist, Friday, February 28, 7-9 p.m. & Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Designed for those who already have a handbell ministry in their church and for those who are interested in beginning one.

Network For Women In Crisis is a Christian transitional home for women and children experiencing a crisis in their lives. In over ten years of existence through the Lord's strength the Network House has been used to help change the lives of hundred of women and children. Most of Network residents have been victims of domestic violence.
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Is your church user friendly? Does the congregation have the personality to attract unchurched people, make them feel welcome, and keep them there?

The latest figures put the Bedford County population at about 62,000. The combined membership of our Association churches is just over 12,000, with less than 10,000 listed as resident members, and as you know, about 6,000 of these do not attend church on a regular basis. Of those that do attend, a percentage of them actually live outside of Bedford County.
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...ESL?
We are in need of more ESL teachers. If the Lord has been speaking to you about becoming part of this important ministry opportunity, please give us a call. We want to help you prepare and get started. You may contact either Winnie Agee at 540-586-3555 or the Association office at 540-586-8345. If you prefer, e-mail Winnie at wla840@aol.com or the SBA at sba@sbava.org.

...Prayer?
We are always looking for brethren interested in supporting our ministries through prayer. If you would like to become one of our Internet prayer warriors, simply send your name to us at sba@sbava.org.sba@sbava.org.
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The Staunton River Baptist Association will host the Jeremiah People on February 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Gretna High School. For additional details, e-mail Rev. Jim Manuel.

This outstanding troupe presents the best in contemporary Christian drama, having wowed audiences for over 27 years with their unique style of music, laughter, and drama. With a tradition of addressing family issues, Jeremiah People has brought healing to families all across the United States and Canada. JP's mission is to inspire the church, energize the family, and challenge believers and non-believers alike with the message of Hope found in Jesus Christ. The group is comprised of eight talented actors and actresses who, in addition to surviving a selective auditioning process, have committed nine months of their lives to taking this message on the road.

Under the Lordship of Christ, to equip, support, and involve our family of churches in meeting the spiritual and physical needs of a changing community and world.

Bedford Baptist is hosting a Single Adult Bible Study on Thursdays at 7:30 in the lower level of the church. Currently, they are using a video/discussion format based on Henry Blackaby’s “Abraham, Friend of God.” Area single adults are invited to join in the study.

Bedford will also be offering a "Growing Through Divorce" seminar on Sundays, March 2-June 1, 4-6 p.m. For more information or to register, call Judy Edwards at 586-9564 by February 15.
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Vacation Bible Schools still remain one of the best evangelistic tools our churches use to reach people for Christ. Across the Southern Baptist Convention in 2001, our total enrollment for VBS was 3,230,493, an increase of 400,000. Out of this number, 109,045 people accepted Christ as Savior. Praise the Lord for these wonderful results. But more importantly, what is your church planning to do this year to reach families in your community? Consider VBS!

LifeWay’s curriculum this year is entitled "Kingdom Caper—Cracking the Character Code." The setting is jolly old Great Britain for a brilliant VBS detective adventure centered around Colossians 3:12-14. Training for teachers will be offered Thursday, March 27, 6:30-9:00 p.m., Green Ridge Baptist Church, Roanoke. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a jump start on planning your VBS this year.