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In last month's article we explored the possibilities of what can happen with a dollar given to the ministry rather than wasted on incidental expenses. This month we suggest a way we can bring many dollars to bear on the ministry needs of the Strawberry Baptist Association.
Mrs. Rebekah Overstreet, WMU Director 1813 Oakwood St., Bedford 24523 email: roverstreet@iopenen.net Phone: 540-586-2956 Women on Mission: Sedalia will lead devotionals at Oakwood Manor in May; Palestine will lead them in June. Flint Hill will host the May birthday party for residents of Bedford County Nursing Home; Beaverdam will host it in June.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Covered dish brunch) Rebekah Overstreet's home We plan to eat promptly at 9:00 and begin the planning time at 10:00.
Dear Rebekah & Strawberry WMU,
On Saturday, April 17, we celebrated our "Thing in the Spring Youth Party." We are grateful to our host church, Trinity Baptist, the planning and legwork of Ron Borer, our speakers Barbara Manuel and Vernon DeLong, our guest band Broken No. Five, and to Jason and Jeremy Manuel for their help with the field activities and praise music.
A Virginia Baptist World Mission Initiative Project The following churches have notified the Association office of participation in the seed project: Church.........................Packets Sent Big Island........................................ 259 Flint Hill........................................ 120 Mentow........................................ 130 Mount Zion........................................107 Morgans........................................ 359 Norwood........................................ 165 Quaker........................................ 171 Thaxton........................................391 Timber Ridge........................................300 Sedalia sent $100 for the Livestock Project.
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We are grateful for the gracious hospitality of North Bedford Church for hosting our Executive Board Meeting on April 20. We also appreciate the attentiveness of those in attendance during the lengthy meeting. Twenty of our 31 congregations were represented. The attendance of 46 included 12 pastors, 24 elected representatives, and 10 visitors. Rev. Mike Jones, vice moderator and pastor of Mount Olivet Church, moderated the meeting in the absence of our moderator, Jeff Powers. More
Nashville recording artist Timothy Mark is back! Everyone is invited to share in the concerts on Sunday, May 16 at Sedalia and Hunting Creek Baptist Churches. The worship begins at 11:00am at Sedalia and at 7:00pm at Hunting Creek. There is no charge. A love offering will be taken.
Rainbow Forest Baptist Church June 21-25, 2004 Click here for a full schedule in Word format
Bethlehem will host Bill Lewis in concert on Saturday, May 15, 7 p.m. Everyone is invited!
Glade Creek in Blue Ridge is seeking a church pianist. Please contact Debbie Burch, 540-966-4402, or email Debbie0213@aol.com for a job description. Please reference 'GCBC Pianist Position' in your phone message or subject line.
June 2 Mike & Debbie Jones (25 yrs.) (Sedalia)
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.
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In light of the urgent financial and ministry needs of the Association and the broad spirit of apathy, we will gather on Sunday, May 23, 3 p.m., at Trinity Baptist Church for a special town meeting. At this meeting we will speak to the depth and causes of the crises we are facing, share ideas about how to best address the concerns, and pray together seeking God's direction and wisdom as to the future of the Association. We are asking that all interested SBA members be present, especially pastors, elected officers, and committee personnel. (We would like to have as many folks as usually attend the Annual Meeting.) The purpose of the meeting is to gain a clear understanding as to the level of interest of our member churches and pastors to the ministries of the Association and to determine if our personal involvement and financial commitment are up to the task. This is not a business meeting, but rather a time for those concerned about Association ministries to join together to discuss our concerns and help communicate the needs and solutions with others around the Association. This May gathering will help prepare us for the annual fall meeting when ministry proposals and budgets for the coming year will be presented.
Interlaken, Switzerland, July 2-9, 2004, European Baptist Convention's (English-language churches) Summer Youth Camp. Needed: Nurse, Doctor, Sponsors/Counselors, and Teachers for Small Groups. Estimated cost is $1,500. Contact Kathy Smith, 540-297-9283, or Linda Terry, 800-255-2428, Ext. 327. A construction team is needed to assist in the reconstruction of the chapel for a Baptist Church in Brno, Czech Republic. Church members will provide lodging and food in their homes. Dates for the trip will be July or August 2004 and team size is 8 to 10 adults. Estimated cost is $1,500.00 per person. (Cost includes airfare, insurance, visa application when necessary, and in-country costs for transportation, room, and board)
Adult Transformers! Williamsburg, VA, June 2-5, 2004. The $160 fee includes hotel lodging, meals, t-shirt, cap, and mission projects. $50.00 deposit per person due May 7. Contact Martha Washington, 800-255-2428, Ext. 274.
June 6 Tim Dooley (Bethlehem) June 27 Bruce Barrett (Suck Spring) June 30 Joe Prince (Retired)
June 22 David Williamson (Pastor/Hunting Creek/1 yr.)
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