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THE SERVANT LINKCHURCHES UNITED TO SERVE -
COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE James River Baptist Association
P. O. Box 1219, Dillwyn, VA 23936Rev. Michael Khol – Moderator
Phyllis R. Tyler - Secretary www.jamesriverbaptistassociation.com
Tel: 434-983-7385 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM__________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________ Volume XVIII April 2019 Edition IV
EASTER EVENTS & SERVICES
April 13
Enon’s Community Egg Hunt at Ellis Acres Noon – 2:00 PM Fire Trucks (+New Truck), Face Painting, Activities, Hot Dogs & Other Goodies & Giveaways
Mulberry Grove 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
April 14 – PALM SUNDAY
Jones Chapel Noon
April 20
Cedar 10:00 AMEgg Hunt followed by Lunch.
Antioch (Scottsville) 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMCommunity Easter Outreach: Egg Hunt, Lunch, Face Painting,Cake Walk, Pictures, and much more. Wanda Pace is the organizer.
Buckingham 2:00 PM
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APRIL 19 – GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES
Easter Cantata at Antioch (Scottsville) 7:00 PM“Love Took His Breath Away”Directed by Donna Butler
Cedar 7:00 PMFirst Baptist Dillwyn 7:00 PMJones Chapel 7:00 PM
Service and CommunionMulberry Grove 7:00 PM
APRIL 21 – EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES
Antioch (Scottsville): Worship Service – 8:30 AM, Continental Breakfast, Followed by Worship at 11:00 AM
Buckingham: Sunrise – 7:00 AM with breakfast following service. Special Music by Abby Jones
Cedar: Sunrise – 6:30 AM followed by breakfast in the Fellowship Hall, Worship at 8:00 AM.NO Sunday School or 11:00 AM Worship Service.
Chestnut Grove: Sunrise – 7:00 AM followed by breakfast prepared by the Brotherhood.
Enon: Sunrise – 7:30 AM followed by breakfast, Regular church services starting at 10:00 AM.
First Baptist Dillwyn: Sunrise at Dillwyn Town Cemetery – 7:00 AM, Worship – 11:00 AM
Fitzgerald Memorial & Tar Wallet:Sunrise Community Service at Payne Memorial UMC – 7:00 AM followed by breakfast.
Fork of Willis: Sunrise – 7:00 AM, Breakfast – 7:30 AM, Worship – 8:30 AM.
Goshen: Sunrise – 7:00 AM followed by breakfast, Worship – 10:00 AM. NO Sunday School or 11:00 AM Worship Service.
Jones Chapel: “Sonrise” – 7:00 AM, Sunday School – 8:30 AM, Worship – 9:30 AM.
Mt. Tabor: Sunrise – 7:00 AM followed by breakfast.
Mt. Zion: Sunrise – 7:00 AM – Starting at the front door of the church and walking to the
empty tomb – Remembering Palm Sunday with palm branches, Praising to Betrayal, with Crucifixion and Jesus’ Resurrection! Breakfast to follow the walk.
Mulberry Grove: Sunrise – 7:00 AM, NO Sunday School, Worship – 11:00 AM.
Sharon:Sunrise – 8:00 AM, Breakfast – 8:45 AM, Worship – 10:00 AM, NO Sunday School.
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OTHER CALENDER EVENT DETAILS
April 1 Applications for Scholarships and Ministerial Education Funds are due to BGAV.Go to https://vbmb.wufoo.com/forms/rzdawlz00wr4ij/
APRIL 1: DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR JRBA BLAND MISSION TRIP
JRBA 2019 Bland Mission TripMay 19 – 25, 2019
JRBA is looking for 12 to 15 adult volunteers to go to Bland Ministry Center again this year. This is a mission trip that is DO-ABLE for those who don’t wish to go long distances, who do not have professional skills, or cannot make a large financial commitment. To go to Bland and bless others, you need to have a compassionate heart, be willing to work hard, and be flexible day-to-day. You may be sorting, folding, and hanging clothes, cleaning, restocking shelves, packaging groceries for distribution, doing yardwork, or any number of jobs around the Ministry Center. If we have folks to go with carpentry skills, there may be construction jobs to help with…it all depends on WHO God is calling to go this year. Pray about this opportunity to serve others and to serve God! If you have questions or want to sign up, let Phyllis or Gwynn Tyler know by April 1! (Call 434-983-7385 or 434-969-4378.)
REQUESTS FOR BLAND ITEMSDue May 15, 2019
Plastic Shopping Bags (Wal-Mart, Food Lion, etc.)These bags need to be dry and clean.
Peanut ButterTall Kitchen Trash Bags with drawstrings
Gallon Size Zip Loc Storage & Freezer BagsMonetary Donations to complete our efforts to replace all mattresses and springs in the Volunteer House. ( 2 twin springs and 1 full mattress/spring set still need to be replaced.) Make checks payable to JRBA with “Bland Mission Trip” on memo line. Mail to JRBA, P. O. Box 1219, Dillwyn, VA 23936.
April 1 Under 50 Bible Study at Mulberry Grove 7:00 – 8:00 PMAdults under 50 will be studying Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Bible Study at Goshen 11:00 AM
April 3, 17, & 24 Prayer Meeting at Goshen 7:00 PM
April 3 Revelation Bible Study at Enon Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
ATTN: WMU DirectorsYour Annual WMU Report is due to Nancy Morris TODAY.
April 4 & 6 Palau, The Movie in TheatersPalau is a true story of a man who was born in a small town in Argentia, committed his whole life to the works of the Lord and embarked on an incredible journey becoming one of the greatest evangelists in history. The legacy of Luis Palau and what God can do with a willing heart will inspire people of faith for generations. Virginia Center Stadium 20, Glen Allen (April 4: 7 PM, April 6: 12:55 PM)Commonwealth Stadium 20, Midlothian (April 4: 7 PM, April 6: 12:55 PM)River Ridge Stadium 14, Lynchburg (April 4: 7 PM, April 6: 12:55 PM)
April 5 – 7 CBFVA Mission Madness at Bybee’s Road Baptist
April 6 Clothes Closet at Goshen Parsonage 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMChurch-Wide Yard Sale at Goshen 8:00 AM – Noon
April 7 Deacon Ordination at Antioch (Scottsville) 11:00 AMNew deacons, David Partusch, David McLain, and Jack Witt will be ordained during the service.
“Cross Presentation” Service at Fitzgerald Memorial 11:00 AMSpecial Guest: Evangelist Vern Miller
April 8 JRBA Quarterly Executive Board Meeting at First Baptist Dillwyn 7:00 PMPastors and Church Representatives, Please mark your calendars and plan to atttend.
April 9 – 12 2019 Chaplain & Spiritual Care Training at BGAV Resource Center2828 Emerywood Parkway, Henrico, VATheme: CALLED (Matt. 5:16)16 hours of Continuing Education for pastors, chaplains, spouses, and invited guests. Training highlights include coaching, leadership, disaster spiritual care,and Baptist distinctives. Meals are not provided.Registration is open at https://texasbaptists.regfox.com/2019-bgav-chaplaincy-trainingCost: $100/Pastor Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton at Richmond – 804-672-8585 $139 including hot breakfast.BE SURE TO ASK FOR “BGAV SPIRITUAL CARE TRAINING RATE. (Rate available through March 8.)
3April 9, 11, & 13 Sight ‘n Sound’s NOAH screenplay showing in Theaters
Regal Stonefield Stadium 14 – Charlottesville: Apr. 9 – 2:30 and 6:30, Apr. 11 – 6:30, Apr. 13 – 12:55Regal Westchester Common 16 – Midlothian: Apr. 9 – 2:30 & 6:30, Apr. 11 – 6:30, Apr. 13 - 12:55Regal Commonwealth Stadium 20, Midlothian: Apr. 9 – 2:30 & 6:30, Apr. 11 – 6:30, Apr. 13 – 12:55Cinebistro at Stony Point, Richmond: Apr. 9 – 6:30, Aprl 11 – 6:30, Apr. 13 – 12:55Regal Virginia Center 20, Glen Allen: Apr. 9 – 2:30 & 6:30, Apr. 11 – 6:30, Apr. 13 – 12:55
April 10 Senior Citizens Fellowship at Mulberry Grove 11:00 AMBluegrass/Gospel Music & Covered Dish Lunch
Family Night Dinner at Fitzgerald Memorial 6:30 PMSpecial Speaker: Hon. Pat Scales, Cumberland County Commonwealth Attorney
WMU & Brotherhood at Goshen 7:00 PM
April 12 JRBA Bland Team Meeting at The Tylers 6:00 PMTeam Members and Spouses: Please be in attendance as we go over the details for our upcoming mission tripto Bland. Supper will be provided. 1146 Twin Creek Road, Buckingham, VA. R.S.V.P. 434-969-4378.
April 12 & 26 Blue Ridge Food Services Food Distribution at Crystal CathedralVolunteers needed at 9:30 AM
April 13 Walk for Life - Charlottesville Begins at 8:30 AMAntioch has a team and invites others to join them for this 1 ½ mile walk to support the Pregnancy Center.Call the church office at 434-286-6315 for more information.
Mt. Zion’s Children to Resurrection Walk, Goochland
Benefit Dinner at Mulberry Grove 5:00 PMMusic & Food – Proceeds to Spreading God’s Gifts
April 14PALM SUNDAY
They (the disciples) brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna! To the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” Matthew 21:7-9 (NIV)
April 14 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM SUNDAY
“Rise & Shine” Praise & Worship Service at Fitzgerald Memorial 9:00 AMSmokey Wilson in Concert at Fitzgerald Memorial 11:00 AM
The Living Lord’s Supper at Chestnut Grove 11:00 AM
Fill the Church Sunday at Enon 11:00 AMLuncheon to follow the service.
Baby Dedication Service at Mulberry Grove 11:00 AMJason and Ashley Gibson will be dedicating their young son, Major.
JRBA WMU SPRING MEETING Tar Wallet Baptist Church
150 Tar Wallet Road, Cumberland, VASunday, April 14, 2019
2:30 PMSpeaker: Laura Davis, Director of Mission Involvement, WMUV
Topic: Pure Water, Pure Love ( A program for getting clean water to 3rd world countries)
Theme: Unshakable Pursuit (featuring the refugee and human trafficking problem here and around the world)
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HOPE FOR APPALACHIA MISSION TRIPApril 15 – 19, 2019
Twenty people will be on the team going to Kentucky to distribute the Boxes of Hope to children in the schools and to share the Gospel message with them. Eight are from JRBA: Rev. Woody Moore, Brenda McAllister, and Lois Arthur (Mt. Zion), Wayne and Linda Gough (Mulberry Grove), Rev. Roger
and Darlene Woody (Chestnut Grove), and Terry Towler (FBC Dillwyn).KEEP THESE VOLUNTEER MISSIONARIES IN YOUR PRAYERS.
ADDITIONAL WAY TO HELP WITH THIS EFFORT: Rev. Moore had requested cookies, brownies, etc., baked and packaged in individual zip loc bags for the team to hand out to the teachers and staff in the schools they visit. If you can assist with this, please let Rev. Moore know. You can call him at
804-382-7954 or email him at [email protected]. Check with him for details and a due date for this as the items will need to be fresh when the team departs on April 15.
April 17 JRBA Pastors’ Huddle at First Baptist Dillwyn Noon
April 19GOOD FRIDAY
Jesus was forced to carry his cross to Golgotha, walking through crowds that mocked him, spit on him, and hurled stones at him. He was then nailed to a cross between two criminals. Hanging on the cross, Jesus was mocked by the people he sought to save. He experienced abandonment by his father in heaven. Jesus carried the sins of the world on his shoulders. Then around 3pm, Jesus died. And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. Matthew 27:50–51 (NIV) When Jesus died, that veil was torn in two. The divide separating God from humanity was torn. Consequently, anyone can approach God in prayer
without the assistance of a pastor or priest. Through Jesus’ death on the cross, we have been forgiven and granted access into God’s life-giving presence. Indeed, it was a GOOD day!
Exerpt from www.bibleconversation.wordpress.com .
April 21EASTER SUNDAY
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”
Matthew 28:1-7
April 22 Information for the May issue of the JRBA calendar and newsletter are due today by 9:00 AM.Please include your total for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and 2019 VBS dates.
April 25 Cumberland Area Habitat for Humanity Meeting at Fitzgerald Memorial 6:00 PM
Church Finance Administration Seminar at BGAV Office 9:30 AM – NoonThis seminar is a training opportunity for new and prospective church financial officers (e.g. treasurers) and financial staff. Those who are experienced financial leaders and staff will have opportunities to learn about the latest resources and approaches to church financial ministry. Register online at https://vbmb.wufoo.com/forms/r14spg910wu566b/. Cost is $15 for members of BGAV churches.
April 26 50+ Potluck & Bible Study at Mulberry Grove 6:30 PMStudy on the book of Exra led by Rev. Willard Spurlock. Bring a covered dish and join in for food, fellowship, andthe study of God’s Word.
April 27 5 Loaves, 2 Fish Ministry Meal at Antioch (Scottsville) 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMVolunteers needed at 8:00 AM.
5April 26 - 27 Clothing Swap at Antioch (Scottsville)
For more information, call the church office at 434-286-6315. April 26 – 27 Mom & Me I at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center
Theme: No Borders – Taking God’s Love EverywhereMom & Me, an overnight retreat, is designed for grade school girls, their moms and/or adult leaders. All girls are welcome. Join in to learn to take God’s love everywhere, meet a missionary, make a craft, learn a dance, and study God’s Word. Registeration is open. Contact [email protected] for more info. Go to https://wmuv.org/momandme to register online. Cost: (Hotel) $107.00 (Adult) and $63.50 (Child) (Lodge) $89.00 (Adult) and $54.50 (Child)
April 27 – 28 Mom & Me II at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center (See above.)
April 30 BGAV Mission Council meets at Eagle EyrieJRBA Participants: Rev. Perry Clore, Rev. Jimmy Dunn, Rev. Henry Enochs, Jr., Mrs. Marilyn Snoddy, and Mr. Gwynn Tyler
LOOKING AHEAD>>>
May 1 Nominations to BGAV Boards and Committees are due today.
May 4 Old Farm Day – Palmyra, VAAntioch (Scottsville) will be participating. It is a large event with thousands attending. All are welcome.
May 5 – 8 Spring Revival at Tar Wallet 7:00 PMGuest Speakers: May 5 – Rev. Billy Swan, Dillwyn UMC, Music by Peaks Men’s Choir
May 6 – Rev. Stanley Wesley, Mt. Moriah/Open Door Baptist, Music by The YodersMay 7 – Rev. Gary Stoots, Prospect Gospel Tabernacle, Music by the Cumberland Community ChoirMay 8 – Rev. Jim Schwerdtfeger, Glenn Memorial Baptist, Music by Glenn Memorial Choir
JRBA 187th Semi-Annual Spring Meeting
Enon Baptist Church9120 Andersonville Road, Dillwyn, VA
Thursday, May 9, 2019 Registration – 5:45 PM
Opening Comments – 6:00 PMFellowship Supper – 6:15 PM
Worship – 7:00 PM featuring Chris Lewis in ConcertEnon will furnish meats, breads, and drinks.
Please bring sides and desserts. Additional details to come!
May 15 All items and monetary donations for the Bland Mission Team are due today! See list on Page 3.Monetary donations for Rise Against Hunger are also due today. Be sure to identify on the memo line of your check the designation: Bland Mission Team or Rise Against Hunger.
JRBA 2019 Bland Mission TripMay 19 – 25, 2019
May 31 – June 1 RA Family Weekend at Kings DominionFriday: Speaker and Music, Campfire at Camp Wilderness, Campground following evening activities – starts at 8 PMSaturday: State RA Race & All day at Kings Dominion – starts at 8 AMCost $50/person – includes Kings Dominion ticket, Program, Music, and RA RacerRegister at www.wmuv.org/RAeventOvernight lodging: camping reservations at Camp Wilderness (804-876-3006)Nearby Hotels: Best Western, LaQuinta, Days Inn, Country Inn & Suites
JRBA 2019 Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing EventJune 9 – Maysville Baptist Multi-Purpose Center - 3:00 PM
Mark your calendars for this yearly missions event! We will need some strong volunteers at 2:00 PM to unload and set up for the meal packing. Folks of all ages are needed at 3 PM to package the meals. Monetary donations are due to the JRBA Office by Wednesday, May 15, 2019. The cost per meal is .34 – but, IF we reach 25,054 meals (donations of $8,518.35), the cost will only be .33 per meal, retroactive! Let’s dig deep and raise the funds for a great event to provide food to the hungry around the world! Make checks payable to JRBA, with “Rise Against Hunger” on the memo
line. Mail donations to JRBA, P. O. Box 1219, Dillwyn, VA 23936.
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IMPACT MISSION CAMPS:June 16 – 22: Impact Chesterfield/Kings FestJune 23 – 29: Impact Bluefield
There will also be an Impact Kids education camp running alongside the Impact Mission Camp for children who have completed grades 3 – 5.
June 14 – 20: Impact DanvilleJuly 21 – 27: Impact Eastern Shore
Impact Mission Camps cost $300/person (except Impact Kids cost $180/person). Impact Initernational opportunities will also be available to Austria, Canada, Caribbean, Haiti, Norway, Panama, and Romania at a cost of $65/day plus airfare. For more information and to register, contact Glenn Maddox at 800-255-2428, ext. 7269. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due with registration. You can register online at www.ImpactMissionCamps.org.
2019 Eagle Eyrie Conferences/Camps: (For information on the conferences, call BGAV at 800-255-2428.)May 13 – 14: Virginia Network of Interim MinistersJune 18 – 21: Passport Kids (Call 800-769-0210 for reservations)June 24 – 28: Centri-Kid I ( Call 877.CAMP.123 for reservations)June 30 – July 3: Centri-Kid II (Call 877.CAMP.123 for reservations)July 8 – 12: Centri-Kid III (Call 877.CAMP.123 for reservations)July 15 – 19: Music & Worship Arts Camp
July 22 – 26: MC2 Missions Connection Celebration Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Graceland Baptist Church (former pastor of Fitzgerald Memorial) Theme: Faith Fired Up (Daniel 3:27)
Youth and adults minister through a variety of service projects in the greater Lynchburg area ranging from VBS to construction to social ministries. Besides “hands-on” missions, there will be discipleship, worship, fellowship, and lots of fun! For additional information and to register go to www.EAGLEEYRIE.ORG/MC2.
2019 V.B.S.
June 3 – 7 Children’s VBS at First Baptist Dillwyn 6:00 – 9:00 PMTheme: In The Wild
June 23 – 28 VBS at Mt. Zion July 8 – 12 VBS at Chestnut Grove
Theme: Farm Fresh Faith
JRBA REACHES OUT >>>
LOTTIE MOON 2018 CHRISTMAS OFFERING
Church Offering TotalAntioch (Scottsville) $ 3,500.00Buckingham $ 1,414.00Cedar $ 730.00Chestnut Grove $ 365.00First Baptist Dillwyn $ 190.00Enon $ 40.00Fork of Willis $ 365.00Goshen $ 1,085.00Jones Chapel $ 443.00Mt. Tabor $ 265.00Mt. Zion $ 2,025.00Mulberry Grove $ 1,240.00Sharon $ 199.00Tar Wallet $ 177.00
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Annie Armsrong Easter Offering for North American Mission“SENDING HOPE”
CHURCH OFFERING-TO-DATEAntioch $ 2,000.00Buckingham $ 1,090.00Chestnut Grove $ 647.00First Baptist Dillwyn $ 220.00Enon $ 121.00Fitzgerald Memorial $ 400.00 Goshen $ 800.00Jones Chapel $ 928.21Mulberry Grove $ 250.00Sharon $ 220.00
2019 Boxes/DonationsCHURCH BOXES-
TO-DATEOTHER DONATIONS
Antioch 27 Extra Supplies
Antioch Union 30
32 composition books, 6 paks notebook paper, 44 washcloths, 3 hand towels, 2 bath towels, 20 bars soap, 56 pairs of undies, 12 pairs socks, 1 deoderant, 1 pak index cards, 4 paks pencils, 2 body washes, 2 small notebooks, 1 large box colored pencils, 11 toothbrushes, 3 toothpastes, 1 coloring book, 1 Nerf football
Buckingham 29Cedar 61 14 prom dresses, candy, Extra SuppliesChestnut Grove 50 5 blankets First Baptist Dillwyn 55 Extra SuppliesEnon 5
Fork of Willis 9
4 pencil sharpeners, 7 toys, 16 pairs socks, 13 glue sticks, 18 toothpastes, 4 body washes, 2 paks colored pencils, 9 boxes crayons, 1 pak pencils, 1 pak pens, 4 shower caps, 1 pak hair elastics, 1 glue, 2 deoderants, erasers, 14 composition books, 1 notepad, 4 paks notebook paper, 4 pads construction paper, 5 paks markers, 2 paks highlighters
Goshen 234 calculators, ink pens, stickers, 1 pak combs, 4 paks hair elastics, 1 pak hairbows, 8 glue sticks, 2 paks pencils, 2 boxes colored pencils, 2 paks highlighters, 1 pak erasers, 17 pairs socks, 21 small notebooks
Jones Chapel 110 24 body washes, 30 toy cars
Mt. Zion 350 445 handmade quilts, 196 throws, 6 “no-sew” blankets, 400 backpacks, 34 jackets, cookies, candy
Mulberry Grove 47 1 body wash, 10 pairs socks
Sharon 712 backpacks, 6 wash cloths, 3 soaps, 1 hand cream, 5 pairs socks, 1 pak pens
Tar Wallet 111 17 blankets, Extra Supplies JRBA CHURCHES’ TOTAL BOXES 978Arvonia UMC (Arvonia) 12 Extra SuppliesBrown’s Chapel UMC(Dillwyn) 15Calvary Baptist (New Canton) Monetary DonationGlade Hill Baptist (Franklin Co.) 66 31 wash clothsHilton Baptist, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Charles Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School (Newport News)
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Liberty Christian (Green Bay) 256 soaps, 14 hand lotions, 8 shampoos, 10 conditioners, 1 bath gel, $100 (individual gift)
Shepherd’s UMC (Joy Club)St Stephens Church, VA 116 Extra SuppliesIndividual Monetary Donation TOTAL # BOXES 1,292
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CHURCH OUTREACH
Mt. Zion’s children sponsored a muffin breakfast on Sunday, March 31, with donatioins going to the Annie Armstrong offering.
Mulberry Grove focused on the Annie Armstrong offering during March. Members are bringing in donations for the Bland Mission Trip in May. Individuals continue to volunteer at the bi-monthly food distribution at the Crystal Cathedral, and the outreach ministry is ongoing.
Sharon’s current efforts are focused on collecting items for JRBA’s Bland Mission Trip and monetary contribtuions for Rise Against Hunger. Rose of Sharon WMU continues providing meals and visits to the sick and homebound.
Chestnut Grove gave $30 to the Buckingham After Prom Committee. Photo is group from Chestnut Grove who organized their Boxes for Hope for Appalachia.
After a pizza lunch on March 17, a group of adults and children at Jones Chapel, packed their Boxes for Hope for Appalachia. Cassie Tomlin gave instructions on how the packing was to be done and they “rolled”!
On Sunday, March 3, the Youth of Jones Chapel sponsored a Baked Potato Bar and all donations will go toward summer mission trips. They also celebrated Pastor Richard’s birthday. From eight to one on Saturday, March 30, Jones Chapel held an Indoor Yard Sale with proceeds also going toward the summer mission trips. Chicken BBQ was sold to add to the total.
9MISSIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
I. Rise Against Hunger: We sincerely thank each individual and church for your generous gifts to Rise Against Hunger. I especially thank you for the gifts in my honor for this worthy cause. Let us all continue to give to Rise Against Hunger and turn in our gifts to our JRBA office by Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Then, let us all plan to take part in our packaging project at Maysville Baptist Multi-Purpose Center on Sunday, June 9, at 3:00 PM.
II. Hope Boxes: We are so very thankful for all the Hope Boxes prepared for the children of Appalachia. The mission team for JRBA will be distributing the boxes in schools in Kentucky April 15 – 19. Let us pray for the entire team as they witness to the children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
III. Bland Mission Trip: Our Team will be going to work at the Bland Ministry Center May 19 – 26. If you have not volunteered and would like to go, please check with Phyllis Tyler to see if space is still available. You are urged to bring in items, listed on page 3, by Wednesday, May 15. You also have the opportunity to help with our ongoing “mattress project” as we hope to complete the replacement of all mattresses in the volunteer house this year! Your monetary donations are also due by May 15.
IV. Blue Ridge Food Ministry: This ministry has been blessed to have quite a few volunteers from our JRBA churches helping lately. Thanks for blessing hundreds of lives through this ministry. Please join us on Fridays, April 12, and April 26, at 9:30 AM for the April distributions.
Thanks for all your fine mission work.Jimmy DunnChair
JRBA LEARNS AND GROWS>>>
JRBA Pastors’ Huddle
In our last huddle, we had the pleasure of welcoming Skip Wallace from the BGAV. Together with Skip, there were seven pastors gathered in fellowship. We are planning to meet again for lunch on Wednesday, April 17, at noon at First Baptist Dillwyn. Pastors, I hope you plan to attend and encourage your fellow laborers.
Love in Christ,Mike Khol
Sunday School Challenge
Now that spring has arrived, let us all work diligentlyto enlist more of the people of our area in regular Sunday School attendance and let us teach the Bible so that lives will be led to know Jesus as Savior and Lord. Thanks.
Jimmy DunnSunday School Directior, JRBA
JRBA CELEBRATES>>>
Tar Wallet congratulates Michael and Lena Chapman on the birth of their baby girl, Lena Jane Chapman! She was born on December 27, 2018. They also send congratulations to Amber Bruce on being accepted at Longwood University, Radford University, University of Lynchburg, Mary Baldwin, Roanoke College, and Jefferson College of Health Sciences. Amber has submitted her Intent to Enroll form to Longwood University. Way to go, Amber! Congratulations are also extended to Andrew McHenry. He participated in the state Special Olympics in Stafford on March 1, and came home with a Bronze Medal in the Basic Skills category.
A baby dedication was held at Antioch (Scottsville) on March 3. On March 23, a wedding shower was held at Jones Chapel for Left to right: Amber and Jared Kidd family, Justin & Sarah Holdgriewe Caleb Tuttle and Alicia Sipe. They will be married on April 6,and son, Baley James, Brian & Madlyn Haislip, and daughter, Annie and Jones Chapel wishes them a lifetime of happiness and God’sMay, Lanie & Brandon Taylor, and children, Ayleigh & McKinley. blessings.
10FOR YOUR INFORMATION>>>
AMAZON.COM SHOPPERS: Don’t forget to go to https://smile.amazon.com when you shop – enter your Amazon username and password and select James River Baptist Association as the non-profit to which you wish to donate. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to JRBA. This is a great way to financially support JRBA at NO cost to you. Thank you to those who have already taken advantage of this contribution opportunity!
EnergyShare Program from Dominion Energy and STEPS for Buckingham County Residents: Beginning on March 13, 2019, citizens in need of energy assistance can contact the STEPS EnergyShare Case Manager at Ellis Acres Park on the 2nd Wednesday and 4th Friday of every month to schedule an appointment. Call Michelle Childress(434-390-8838). Citizen must have a disconnect notice from their utuility provider to be eligible. Seniors, 60 and older, are not required to have a disconnect notice
JRBA PROGRAM COMMITTEEThe JRBA Program Committee met on Monday, March 18, at First Baptist Dillwyn, to draft a program for the Spring Meeting to be held at Enon on May 9. Clarence Gormus, Judy Ownby, Phyllis Tyler, Rev. Michael Khol, and Rev. Brian Pope began planning the meeting and will present a program for approval at the Quarterly Executive Board Meeting on April 8. Participants will be contacted prior to the Executive Meeting.
MEETING WITH OUR BGAV FIELD STRATEGISTRev. Michael Khol, Moderator, and Phyllis Tyler met with Rev. Skip Wallace on Wednesday, March 20, at the JRBA Office. He is our new BGAV Field Strategist and is looking forward to continuing the work that Dr. Jeff Cranford has done in the past. Skip came to chat about JRBA and hear about what missions we are involved in and how our churches are doing. He was excited to learn about our involvement in Hope for Appalachia, Rise Against Hunger, and the Bland Ministry Center. Skip will be joining us at our Spring Meeting on May 9, where he will commission the members of our Bland Mission Team.
KEEP IN PRAYER>>> Those who are lost and need to know the Savior Tar Wallet and Buckingham as they search for a new pastor JRBA Churches Hope for Appalachia Distribution Team – April 15 – 19 Bland Mission Team – May 19 - 26 JRBA Pastors and Pastors’ Huddle All those affected by violence in our country Victoria Gina Vassile, JRBA WMU Project Ruth Adoptee Rev. Timothy Scott & family as they seek God’s place for
them Jimmy & Suzanne (Bryan) Brock – Church planters in
Virginia Beach All those in our congregations who are ill or have lost loves
ones…the prayers of the righteous please Him.
Psalm 15:8b
ASSOCIATION FINANCES2018 – 2019
2019 RISE AGAINST HUNGERChurch March Year-To-Date
Budgeted $ 500.00Enon $ 300.00 $ 300.00First Baptist Dillwyn $1,294.60** $ 1,406.45Gladstone Memorial $ 338.61*Mt. Zion $ 80.00 $ 580.00Buckingham CommunityPrayer Group $ 23.00JRBA WMU $ 100.00**BGAV Hunger Fund $1,000.00 $1,000.00 TOTAL $ 2,674.60 $4,248.06
*$117.26 carried over from 2017-2018.
**In honor of Rev. Jimmy DunnJohn E. Mann, Sr. Benevolence Fund
Church March Year-To-DateCedar $ 300.00Enon $ 200.00 $ 200.00First Baptist Dillwyn $ 500.00Goshen $ 250.00 $ 250.00Mt. Zion $ 100.00Mulberry Grove $ 300.00Sharon $ 200.00 TOTAL $ 450.00 $ 1,850.00
Year End Balance: $4,666.75March Expenditures
$350.00BALANCE: $5,5682.28
REGULAR BUDGET RECEIPTSChurch March Year-To-Date
Antioch(Scottsville) $ 300.00Antioch UnionArvonBuckingham $ 480.00Cedar $2,500.00Chestnut Grove $ 500.00EnonFirst Baptist Dillwyn $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00Fitzgerald MemorialFork of Willis $ 402.00Gladstone Memorial $ 662.50Goshen $ 1,180.00 $ 1,180.00Jones Chapel $ 164.06 $ 919.38Mt. Tabor $ 696.02 $ 696.02Mt. Zion $1,800.00Mulberry Grove $ 2,149.00Sharon $ 765.00Tar WalletIndividualsVBMB – Alma Hunt $ 153.12 TOTAL $ 3,040.08 $13,507.02
Approved Budget for 2018 – 2019: $26,318.26TREASURERS: Please note that unless a specific ministry or project is designated on the memo line of the check or in an accompanying note, the contribution will appear in the regular budget receipts. ALSO NOTE: Funds received are reflective of the Associational Year
(Oct. 1, 2018 – Sept. 30, 2019), NOT the calendar year.
BUDGETED LINE ITEMSADDITIONAL MISSIONS
Carryover Youth Encounter–$300.00Hispanic Ministry-$582.18Incl. in Budgeted Amt. $2,100.00
10/18/18 Fall Meeting $ 498.0001/01/19 First Baptist $ 100.0003/13/19 Enon $ 100.00
TOTAL $ 2,798.00Expenditures
BGAV Disaster Relief - $498.00 (Fall Meeting)Pregnancy Support Center (Farmville), Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, GraceInside, Gideons International, Longwood/Hampden Sydney BCM - $100.00 Each = $500.00 - Budgeted
BALANCE - $1,800.00
MISSION TRIPSBudgeted: $1,800.00
ExpendituresAssisted 17 individuals on 8 Mission Trips - $1,300.00
BALANCE: $ 500.00*$100 per individual/per year:
$100 for trips outside U.S.; $50 for trips inside U. S. $100 per Youth Group Mission Trips & In-State Mission Teams 11
