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Pastor: Dr. Scott Salsman
Minister of Traditional Music: Rev. Dick Bailey
January 2016 Volume 140, Number 1
T H E M E S S E N G E R
VOLUME 134, NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY 2010 JULY 2010
4931 Centerville Road Williamsburg, VA 23188
Address Service Requested
Phone: 757-258-0303 Fax: 757-258-5270
Website: www.jamesriverbaptist.org Email: [email protected]
JAMES RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH—COMMITTED TO SHARING CHRIST WITH WILLIAMSBURG AND THE WORLD
T H E M E S S E N G E R J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 6
Children’s Ministry Update
Starting in January
Sunday mornings at 9 and 11 am:
The Gospel Project Extended
Sunday evenings at 6pm: Bible Drills, Skills, & Thrills
Wednesday evenings at 7pm:
RAs and GAs
New System Beginning in January
A new security system will be in place beginning in
January. It will be very beneficial to the safety of
our children. It will require parents to drop off and
pick up their children.
Youth Pastor: Justin Beville Children’s Director: Amanda Beville
Happy New Year! Believe it or not 2016 is here! Do you have any new year’s resolutions? I am excited about what 2016 may bring. I have been working on a new sermon series to start off the year. The series will be called “The Explicit Gospel.” I have been inspired to do this after reading a book by this title written by Matt Chandler, pastor of the Village Church in Dallas, Texas. The book came out of an experience that Chandler had at a baptism service at his church. At this service, the people being baptized would share their testimonies before they were baptized. From several of the ones being baptized, Chandler heard the same kind of testimony; it went something like this. “I grew up in church; we went every Sunday morning and night; we even went to Wednesday prayer, Vacation Bible School, and youth camp. If the doors were open, we were there. I was baptized when I was six, seven, or eight, but didn’t understand what the gospel was, and after a while I lost interest in church and Jesus and I started walking in open sin. Someone recently sat me down and explained or invited me to this church and I heard the gospel for the first time.” I believe that what passes for Christianity in many churches today is talk about Jesus and about being good and avoiding bad---especially about feeling good about oneself—and God factored into all of that. For many people today the meaning of the gospel is assumed but has never been taught or proclaimed as central. As pastor of James River Baptist I want to make the meaning of the Gospel as clear as I possibly can to our church and to the people of our community. So I am beginning this year by doing a series called the Explicit Gospel. Jan 3 The Gospel of Past, Present and Future Jan. 10 The Gospel Saves You Jan. 17 The Gospel Matures You Jan. 24 The Gospel Pushes You Out I pray that you will come and be a part of our worship services and invite someone to come with you. Blessings,
Pastor Scott
Letters from Church Family & Friends
During a time like this we realize how much our
family and friends really mean to us… Your expression of sympathy will always
be remembered
Dear JRBC Family, Thank you all for your support during Claude’s illness and passing. The beautiful flowers and
words of encouragement meant so much. Thank you again, Ruby Walker & family
* * * * * *
December 17, 2015
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your donation of Christmas Toys
to the PRM. Our staff as well as the men, women, and children to whom we minister appreciate your kindness and generosity. Your gift enables us to
continue our ministry to the least, the last, and the lost.
Sincerely, Alan L. DeFriese
Exec. Superintendent, Peninsula Rescue Mission
2016 is finally upon us! If 2015 was any indication, 2016 will go by just as fast! We have an exciting year shaping up for the students at James River. Wednesday nights will resume on January 6th. Sunday Nights will resume January 10th. There will be a game night on Friday January 15th at Justin and Amanda's. Our first Fourth Families will be on Sunday January 24th (this month's theme is Winter Basketball). Summer will be here shortly. $60 camp deposits will be due by January 24th. The total cost is $265. Students will be heading to Student Life Camp in Myrtle Beach, SC. The speaker for the week is Matt Chandler. Rush of Fools will be leading worship! Have a great month and as always, do not hesitate to contact me!
Justin Beville
804-929-8210
Senior Adult Ministry
“Souper Bowl” Playoffs
Thursday, January 7 @ 11:45 am
If you want to, please wear your favorite football
team hat or shirt, and feel free to decorate your table
with your team’s colors, etc.
Let’s “kick off” the new year with good fellowship
and fun.
Lunch will be provided; just bring a dessert to share.
GAMES
Who will be the “2016 Souper Bowl Queen”
FUN, FUN, FUN
Bring a Guest!
January Music Notes
A special “thank you” to the Worship Choir and all
who had a part in making “Breath of Heaven” a
beautiful experience of worship and adoration of the
King. As we enter a new year, may we continue to
examine our hearts and offer our lives to Him as He
calls us to obedience.
Beginning January 6, our Worship Choir will
begin working on some new hymn arrangements, as
well as our new Palm Sunday musical, “Champion
of Love.” Please come join us on Wednesdays at
8:00 PM. If others would like to join us for the mu-
sical and cannot rehearse at that time, please let us
know. We can provide CDs and other rehearsal
times, as needed.
Dick Bailey
Worship Choir Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings
at 8:00 p.m.
Missions Moment
WMU and the Missions Evangelism Committee will be requesting donations of jeans for Youth
Challenge (any size, any style, men's & women's in good condition), Avalon (school supplies,
diapers, baby wipes) and World Hunger.
There will also be 3 training sessions in January for anyone who is interested in helping/working
with the homeless shelter JRBC will be hosting in March (March 6-13). The sessions are the last 3
Sundays in January from 5-6 pm. This is mandatory, for anyone who wants to help/work
needs to attend 1 session.
It’s not too late to give to the Lottie Moon Offering—JRBC’s goal this season is $12,000.
Weekly Schedule of Youth Events
Sunday mornings:
Worship @ 9am or 11am
Bible Study (Sunday School) @ 10am
Sunday nights:
Youth Group @ 6pm
Wednesday nights:
Supper @ 6pm
7pm are the following opportunities:
1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesdays:
Youth Worship
2nd Wednesday:
GIGGLES and DUDES
Each Wednesday evening, students are
encouraged to attend the church wide meals at
6pm. After the meals, students will meet at 7pm
for activities, prayer, Bible study, and small
group discussion. Students are currently going
through the book of James.
If you would like to help with any of the youth
events, please let Justin know.
From the Children’s Director
JRBC family,
It has been an exciting month in the children's
ministry as we have celebrated the birth of Jesus!
The children enjoyed the Christmas musical, carol-
ing at Dominion Village, and the Christmas Party.
In January our new security system will be in place.
It will be very beneficial to the safety of our children.
It will require that each parent drops off and picks up
their child. We will also be resuming RA's and GA's
as well as Sunday night Bible Drill in January. We
are still in need of a few men and a few ladies to
help both Wednesday and Sunday night. We will be
beginning The Gospel Project Extended at the 9 am
and 11 am hour on Sunday mornings. We are look-
ing to fill a few spots at the 11 am hour - the open
spaces are posted outside of the kids room, please
take a look! January will be an exciting month and I
look forward to serving alongside the JRBC family
as we make it a great year in Kidztown! Please don't
hesitate to contact me when needed!
Grateful, Amanda Beville
919-453-7231
Missionary Addresses
Dr. Phil & Jeanie Wakefield
298 Wyndermere Dr., Troutville, VA 24175
Rev. & Mrs. David Voltmer (Amy Wakefield) (Baby Elise)
5948 Jake Sears Circle, Va. Beach, VA 23464
1 Melinda Kish 10 Patsy Driscoll 17 Carl Hazelwood 24 Diane King
2 Gwen Arthur 11 David Smith 17 Judy Moore 25 Robert Richardson
2 Zachery Helm 12 Robbie Richardson 18 Tricia Clark 26 Steve New
3 Kim Sheppard 13 Ginnie Greene 20 Esther Boatwright 28 Barbara McKown
4 Karen McClendon 13 Chris Smith 20 Steve Mallory 29 Buddy Tarrant
5 Miranda Wallbank 14 Amanda McClendon 20 Sean Phegley 30 Becky Waltrip
8 Hannah Greene 14 Barbara Littlepage 21 Lang Richardson
15 Pat Gilbert 23 Teddie Dempsey
