JRBA – James River Baptist Association



THE SERVANT LINK

CHURCHES UNITED TO SERVE -

COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE

James River Baptist Association

P. O. Box 1219, Dillwyn, VA 23936

Rev. Michael Khol – Moderator

Phyllis R. Tyler - Secretary



Tel: 434-983-7385 Email: jrba@

Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM__________________

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Volume XVIII October 2019 Edition X

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|ATTN: JRBA OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS |

|September 16, 2019, was the due date for all Annual Reports for the 2018 – 2019 Book of Reports. THANK YOU to those who |

|have sent your report or let me know that you do not have a report this year. If I have not heard from you, please contact |

|me no later than Monday, October 7. |

HOMECOMINGS & REVIVALS

October 6 Gladstone Memorial Homecoming 11:00 AM

Speaker: Major Michael Schmitt, Site Administartor, Amherst County Adult Detention

Center

Guest Music by The Robinson Family

Everyone is encouraged to “Be One, Bring One”.

October 6 Jones Chapel’s Homecoming Song Service featuring the Mylan Hayes Family at 10:00 AM

Worship at 11:00 AM

Fellowship Meal at Noon

REVIVAL SERVICES: October 6 – 9 7:00 PM

Special Music Nightly

OTHER EVENT DETAILS

October 1 ATTN: CHURCH CLERKS

A list of your Church Messengers to the JRBA Annual Fall Meeting are due TODAY.

You were notified in August to be sure that your church elects messengers to

attend the Annual Fall Meeting on October 17 to vote on the Revised ByLaws.

THANK YOU to those who have already submitted this list. Please include names, addresses,

phone numbers, and email addresses.

October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Bible Study at Goshen 11:00 AM

October 2 Buckingham will be open for prayer every Wednesday evening. 5:00 – 7:00 PM

The church will be open for anyone needing prayer or just to pray for needs.

Someone will be there to pray with you or you can pray quietly on your own.

Our world needs prayer!

Kids’ Bible Club at Mulberry Grove (Every Wednesday) 6:00 – 7:30 PM

October 2 & 16 Bible Study at Mt. Tabor (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 PM

This study will be on Daniel and Revelations. It will be an informal setting and is open to everyone.

October 3 BGAV Central/Valley Regions Planning Session at Woodland Baptist, Arrington, VA Noon – 1:30 PM

Notified Leaders attending from JRBA

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October 5 ATTN: CHURCH CLERKS

A list of Deceased Members (10/01/18 – 09-30/19) is due TODAY for the Annual Book of Reports.

THANK YOU to those who have already submitted this list.

Clothes Closet at Goshen 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

October 7 JRBA Quarterly Executive Board Meeting at First Baptist Dillwyn 7:00 PM

ATTN: PASTORS AND CHURCH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD:

We will be looking at the 2019-2020 Proposed Budget and the Program for the Annual Fall Meeting.

Please mark your calendars and be in attendance.

October 9 Senior Citizens Fellowship at Mulberry Grove 11:00 AM

Bluegrass/Gospel Music; Covered Dish Fellowship Lunch

WMU & Brotherhood at Goshen 7:00 PM

October 11 50+ Bible Study at Mulberry Grove 6:30 PM

Bring a covered dish for the Fellowship Meal followed by a study of the book of John, led by Rev. Willard Spurlock.

October 11 & 25 Blue Ridge Food Services Food Distribution at Crystal Cathedral

Volunteers needed at 9:30 AM.

October 12 Brunswick Stew at Tar Wallet 4:00 PM

All are invited.

October 11 – 13 Ignite: A Retreat for Middle School Students at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center

Sponsored by Baptist General Association of Virginia

Theme: SENT (John 20:21)

Youth will engage with the theme, SENT, through times of worship, small group reflection, and breakouts.

For additional information, contact Karen Rackett, BGAV, at 804-255-2428, Ext. 2243.

October 13 WORLD HUNGER SUNDAY

A GREAT TIME TO START COLLECTING FOR JRBA 2020 RISE AGAINST HUNGER MEAL PACKING EVENT!

Friends Day Sunday at Enon 11:00 AM

A “Friends’ Picnic” will be held following the worship service.

October 16 JRBA Pastors’ Huddle at First Baptist Dillwyn NOON

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|JRBA ANNUAL FALL MEETING |

|Thursday, October 17, 2019 |

|4:45 PM |

|Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church |

|14 Fitzgerald Road, Cumberland, VA 23040 |

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|4:45 PM – Registration |

|5:00 PM – Business Session & Mission Presentation |

|6:00 PM – Fellowship Supper |

|Fitzgerald will be providing baked spaghetti and lasagna, bread, drinks, and paper products. |

|MESSENGERS: PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH OR DESSERT. |

|7:00 PM – Worship Service |

|Preacher: Rev. Barry Vassar, Fitzgerald Memorial |

|Special Music TBA |

|Installation & Commissioning of 2019-2020 Officers |

|NO CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED. |

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|Put our annual meeting on your calendar now and plan to attend. All elected messengers need to be in attendance as we will |

|be voting on the proposed changes to our ByLaws. (Copies should be available in all |

|churches. If you have not seen a copy, check with your Church Clerk.) We will also be voting on the 2019-2020 Proposed |

|Budget. |

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|ATTN: CHURCH CLERKS |

|You should have received your Annual Church Profiles in the mail. Be sure to get the necessary information from your church |

|leaders prior to completing the 2019 Annual Report. |

|Please be reminded that ACPs for Churches that have a 10/01/18 – 09/30/19 church year are due TODAY, October 17. (You can |

|turn in your paper copy or enter online. If you enter online, be sure to notify Phyllis.) |

|The due date for Churches that have a 01/01/19 – 12/31/19 church year are due by January 14, 2020. |

|THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK ON THE 2019 ANNUAL REPORT. |

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October 19 Fall Festival at Antioch (Scottsville) 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

October 21 Information for the November issue of the JRBA calendar and newseltter are due today. 9:00 AM.

Be sure to include your Alma Hunt Offering Total.

October 21 – 23 Better Than Ever (Fifty Plus Retreat) at Eagle Eyrie, Lynchburg

Theme: Answering the Call

Speaker: Jonathan Hilliard, Moffett Memorial Baptist Church, Danville, VA

Worship Leader: Phillip Brown, Huguenot Road Baptist Church, Richmond, VA

Personal Interest Selections:

Bottom Line Beliefs: Twelve Doctrines All Christians Hold in Common (Sort Of)

Intergenerational Ministry: A Vision for the Church of Tomorrow, Today

Mysteries of the Bible

Peace of Mind for You and Your Aging Parents

Spiritually R.E.D. (Retired & Extremely Dangerous)

The More We do, The More We Can Do!

Special Group Activities:

Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing

Night at the Movies

Tuesday Evening Banquet featuring The New Hilliards

Cost: $195 per person (Voight Hotel); $159 per person (Lodges)

More info at WWW.BTE

October 26 5 Loaves, 2 Fish Ministry Meal at Antioch (Scottsville) 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Volunteers needed at 8:00 AM.

OCTOBER 26

Family Fun Festival at Jones Chapel 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Yard Sale will be held from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. FREE Flu Shots by CVS (in the Fellowship Hall).

Bring your insurance card. Car Show, Inflatables, Games & Prizes, Hay Rides, Face Painting,

Vendors, Bingo, and Free Hotdogs. Plan to come out and enjoy the fun!

Fall Festival at Mulberry Grove 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Brunswick Stew, Cake Walk, Wagon Ride, Children’s Activites, and Fellowship!

Come on out to The Grove for a good time with friends and neighbors.

October 31 HALLOWEEN

Trunk-or-Treat at Buckingham 5:00 – 7:00 PM

LOOKING AHEAD>>>

November 1 Men’s Spiritual Retreat at Farmville Church of Christ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: 1401 Milnwood, Farmville, VA

Theme: Man Up, Step Up, The Time Is Now (Put on the Armor of God)

Theme Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Speakers: George Carter, Farmville Baptist, and Clergy Speaker TBA

FREE Meal Provided and Door Prizes

RSVP to

Sponsored by Farmville Church of Christ, St. John’s Lutheran, Payne Memorial Chapel, Salem UMC, Whitehall UMC,

and Bethel UMC.

November 1 – 3 Youth Fall Retreat at Camp CrossRoads

Sponsored by CBFVA, Information and Registration at

November 1 – 2 & 2 – 3 WMUV Women’s Get-Away I & II

Theme: Make Me Mindful – Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and MIND!

Keynote Speaker: Sylvia DeLoach; Mindful Mission Moments: Valeria Carter Smith; Worship Leader: Teresa Harmening

WMUV Annual Meeting, November 2, 1:30 – 3:00 PM – Speaker: Earlene Jessee

For registration forms or information, call the WMUV office at 800-255-2428, Ext. 8267, or register online at . For info on lodging or meals, call Eagle Eyrie directly at 434-384-2211.

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|Wednesday, |

|November 6, 2019 |

|DUE DATE FOR FALLCOLLECTION |

|OF COATS, HATS, GLOVES AND SCARVES. |

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|FALL TRIP 2019 |

|December 4 – 7, 2019 |

|If you are interested in joining the delivery team, please contact Rev. Woody Moore at |

|804-382-7954 or email him at n2preaching@. |

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|JRBA will again be collecting items for the Fall Trip with Hope for Appalachia – PLEASE adhere to the following |

|requests: |

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|NEW hats, gloves, and scarves will be provided to the school Resource Officers where Hope volunteers minister who,|

|in turn, distribute them to children as needed. Hats and scarves can be handmade! |

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|NEW and GENTLY USED winter COATS will also be provided to the school Resource Officers. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL |

|GENTLY USED COATS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION AND ARE FRESHLY WASHED! |

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|NEW and GENTLY USED warm BLANKETS – this is a great need! A large portion of these children and their families |

|are living in their cars. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL GENTLY USED BLANKETS ARE FRESHLY WASHED. NO large comforters. |

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|Your adherence to the requests is crucial. Once the items are brought in, we do not have the means to wash coats |

|and blankets, so please do so before you bring them in. |

JRBA WMU WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Thursday, November 7, 2019

First Baptist Dillwyn

10:30 AM

November 11 – 13 BGAV 2019 Annual Meeting

Located at: Bonsack Baptist Church, 4845 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, VA

Guest Speaker: Scot McKnight, Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary

Nov. 11: Missions Monday will include a number of mission-specific breakout sessions and an evening service.

Registration, the Ministry Fair, and the Pastors’ Conference will begin at 12:30 PM; There will be a breakout session at 3:00 PM and another at 4:15 PM; Dinner will be offered at Bonsack Bapitst Church at 5:30 PM; The evening service (Gathering I) will begin at 7:00 PM.

Nov. 12: Registration and Ministry Fair Open; Gathering II will begin at 8:45 AM; There will be a lunch break from Noon - 2:00 PM; Breakout Session I begins at 2:00 PM; Regional Meetings will be at 3:15 PM; Breakout Session II will begin at 3:30 PM; Dinner will be offered by Bonsack at 5:00 PM; Gathering III will begin at 7:00 PM.

Nov. 13: Registration and Ministry Fair Open; Gathering IV + Memorial Service will begin at 8:45 AM.

Ministry Fair: There will be nearly 50 exhibitors this year – you may visit with partners and friends Monday afternoon from 2:00 – 5:00 PM, Tuesday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

CHILDCARE will be available for children ages 0 – 10 onsite at the church. Check at for more information on how to register for childcare during the meeting.

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels – please note the guarantee dates of the negotiated rates.

Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall – Call 540-366-4700 – Oct. 23 is guaranteed rate cutoff ($96 + tax)

Holiday Inn Express Troutville-Roanoke North – Call 540-966-4444 – Oct. 28 is guaranteed rate cutoff ($109 + tax)

Fairfield Inn & Suites Roanoke (Hollins/I-81) – Call 540-362-4200 – Oct. 12 is guaranteed rate cutoff ($109 + tax)

Comfort Inn Troutville Roanoke North – Call 540-992-5600 – Oct. 30 is guaranteed rate cutoff ($95 + tax)

Comfort Inn Airport – Call 540-527-2020 – Oct. 30 is guaranteed rate cutoff (($95 + tax)

Best Western Plus Inn at Valley View – Call 540-362-2400 – Nov. 2 is guaranteed rate cutoff ($95 + tax)

Main Stays Suites Airport – Call 540-527-3030 – Oct. 30 is guaranteed rate cutoff ($95 + tax)

Holiday Inn Roanoke Tanglewood – Call 540-774-4400 – ($79 + tax)

BE SURE TO ASK FOR BGAV RATE!

Registration packets have been received by your church and registration began on September 15. These packets contained a unique code for each church that allows one to register as a messenger, select your breakoust, and make reservations for several special events and dinners available onsite. This code allows you to receive ballots and to vote in all business sessions.

PASTORS’ CONFERENCE: Monday, November 11: 12:30 – 2:45 PM at Bonsack Baptist

Theme: Renew Through Prayer

Guest Speakers: Dr. Herbert L. Ponder, Mt. Tabor Baptist, Richmond; and Don Davidson, FBC, Alexandria

Guest Musician: Nico Hale, Chesapeake (A young hip-hop, rap, base-beating, Christ-centered poet)

No registration needed. An offering will be taken to help cover the cost of the Pastor’s Conference. Nominations wll be recived and chosen for the 2020 BGAV Pastor’s Conference President, Vice-President, and Treasurer.

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November 12 Jones Chapel’s Annual Coat Drive (sponsored by Youth Group)

Coats will be given out at the local school.

Operation Christmas Child Samaritan’s Purse

National Collection Week

November 18 – 25, 2019

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX CHALLENGE

If you go to by November 1 and sign up for your church, you can report the number of shoeboxes your church sends in order to receive FREE tickets to participating theme parks throughout the U.S. (Dollywood is the closest venue to our area.) Reporting is done from December 1 – 15. Tickets can be claimed Jan. 15 - Mar. 1.

JRBA REACHES OUT >>>

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2019 Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions

|Church |Offering-to-Date |

|Antioch (Scottsville) |$1,600.00 |

|Buckingham |$1,336.00 |

|Chestnut Grove |$ 480.00 |

|First Baptist Dillwyn |$ 305.00 |

|Goshen |$ 859.00 |

|Jones Chapel |$ 325.00 |

|Mt. Tabor |$ 205.00 |

|Sharon |$ 200.00 |

MISSIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

I. Rise Against Hunger – We give thanks to the 99 persons who gathered at Maysville Baptist on June 9, 2019, to package nearly 29,000 meals with the $9,408.96 given by our churches and our BGAV. As we rejoice and give thanks for our 2019 Rise Against Hunger Packaging Project, let us all set aside money each day or week for our next packaging project in the spring of 2020.

II. Mission Teams – We are so pleased that many mission teams and indivdiuals have gone on mission trips to many places in the USA and around the world this year. Our Association is pleased that we supported these persons and teams through mission gifts and our prayers.

III. Hope for Appalachia – Through the fine leadership of Rev. Woody Moore, our Association has been deeply involved in Hope for Appalachia mission projects this year. Let us all be deeply involved in the Hope for Appalachia Warm Clothes Project as we bring warm winter clothes to our churches and then to our JRBA office by Wednesday, November 6. Please bring:

A. New and Gently Used winter coats

B. New and Gently Used blankets

C. New hats, gloves, and scarves

D. ALL GENTLY USED ITEMS NEED TO BE FRESHLY LAUNDERED.

IV. Our Missions Blitz Building Projects will take place soon. Please volunteer. Thank you to the churches that have made monetary donations for the building supplies needed.

V. The Blue Ridge Food Distribution continues on the 2nd and 4th Fridays each month. Please volunteer. Thanks!

In Christ’s Love,

Jimmy Dunn

Chair

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HOPE FOR APPLACHIA FALL DRIVE TO DATE:

First Baptist Dillwyn $25.00

Mulberry Grove: 34 coats, 15 winter vests, 15 hats, 5 scarves, 2 pairs gloves,

and 1 hat/scarf set

JRBA 2019 MISSIONS BLITZ BUILDING PROJECTS

We are hoping to begin a few projects in our community in early October. There has not been anything nailed down yet, but watch for information in the coming days. I will send out an email once I need volunteers. Several churches have already sent very generous donations. We will really be able to make a difference in our community with those resources. Thank you all for your patience and willingness to help make a difference to those in need.

Also, thank you to those churches who have already reached out and done projects on their own to help others in Jesus’s name.

In His Service,

Mike

Rev. Michael Khol, Moderator

2019 MISSIONS BLITZ REPORT

Sharon joined forces with Antioch Union and Glenmore UMC to provide monetary contributions and manpower for roof repairs to a home in the community. P. W. Kitchen headed up the work force.

First Baptist Dillwyn has carried out several projects:

1. A member replaced a bathroom floor for a family in need. Helping Hands provided for the supplies for the project.

2. FBC collected funds for Virginia Baptist Disaster Relief on September 8 and 15. These funds will help in relief work in The Bahamas and along the eastern coast as they recuperate from Hurricane Dorian.

3. FBC plans to carry out a letter writing project in October and has donated to the Missions Blitz Projects.

On Saturday, September 21, Jones Chapel members provided lunch

for a group of Habitat for Humanity volunteers who were building a home

in Cumberland County for a mother and her children. Pictured are those

gathering for the blessing on the meal.

Jones Chapel thanks Dennis Parker, Michael Parker,

and Gene Bradbury who built a roof over the porch of a

church member.

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On September 21, 10 men of Goshen built a handicapped ramp for one of the members with health problems. They had a breakfast first and then worked to complete the ramp. Goshen’s Brotherhood also provided half of the materials needed. The family was very pleased and appreciative.

MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO BIG PROJECTS

Buckingham $ 100.00

First Baptist Dillwyn $ 100.00

Mt. Zion WMU $ 500.00

Mulberry Grove $ 300.00

Individual $ 100.00

JRBA Budget $ 250.00

TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $ 1,350.00*

*To be carried over for the October projects.

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Members of Tar Wallet built a handicapped ramp for a member of their

congregation. It was much needed and greatly aprpeciated!

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Tar Wallet fed the Habitat for Humanity workers in Cumberland on September 14. There were 13 workers and 8 members of Tar Wallet at the construction site. Good food, singing, and fellowship was enjoyed by all.

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OTHER CHURCH OUTREACH

The Women on Mission of Cedar, along with the Church Family, have been

saving and collecting their change in “water bottles” for the HOPE for Appalachia

and the Operation Christmas Child projects, collecting hats and gloves, etc. for the

fall trip, and are collecting for the Alma Hunt Mission Offering throughout the month of

September. Some of the choir members and church family visited Heritage Hall on August 28,

to sing and fellowship with the residents there. A blessed time was had by all.

Jones Chapel held their Annual heroes Banquet honoring volunteers of Fire Departments, Rescue Squads, Sheriff’s Department,

State Police, and veterans. Some of those who were honored are pictured below.

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On September 28, Jones Chapel participated in the Walk for Life at High Bridge State Park, Farmville, VA.

A great Tent Revival happened by the River for Antioch (Scottsville), on September 12 - 15. On Sunday, 24 people were baptized for the glory of God! It was simply amazing!

Jessica Farmer (playing the cello), Rich Gibson (adjusting the sound),

David McLain (playing piano), Stephen Profit (playing guitar), Laura

Vogt (on the keyboard), Michael Farmer (on guitar), Andrew Pace (on

Drums, and Bruce Ward (on guitar, leading singing). Rev. Dave Vogt and Blane Cosgro baptizing Andrew Mauck

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Elder Garry Clore of Antioch (Scottsville) went to Zimbabwe, September 8 – 15. He had an amazing time of ministry during which 156 people made professions of faith in Jesus! How awesome to see so many lives changed by God’s power here and around the world. Remember God is faithful and He IS moving!

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Mulberry Grove’s major focus in September was the Alma Hunt Offering for state missions. Individuals continue to volunteer at the bi-monthly food distribution at the Crystal Cathedral, and the outreach ministry is ongoing. There will be several areas of emphasis in October. Individuals will be involved with the large JRBA building projects. The church will be collecting hats, gloves, coats, and blankets for Hope for Appalachia, and members will be working on the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.

A member of Sharon assisted with local Blue Ridge food distribution at the Crystal Cathedral. Current efforts are focused on the annual Alma Hunt Offering, and collecting warm, winter outerwear for Hope for Appalachia. Rose of Sharon WMU continues visiting with, and delivering meals to, those who are sick or home-bound.

IN LOVING MEMORY>>>

Cedar extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of Angie Davis Danly who passed away Thursday, September 19. Angie was the daughter of Jimmy and the late Patsy Davis.

JRBA LEARNS AND GROWS>>>

Pastors’ Huddle

Our JRBA pastors gathered for the monthly Huddle at First Baptist on September 18. I want to reach out and encourage our pastors to attend, as your presence encourages others. What a blessing it is for us to be able to connect and lift up one another’s ministries together. I covet your fellowship at our next gathering on October 16.

In Christ,

Mike

Rev. Michael Khol

Church Learns and Grows

Jones Chapel was blessed on Sunday, September 22, by a slide presentation on the Eagle Eyrie Youth Mission trip to MC2.

Sunday School Report

Our Association was greatly blessed by the Sunday School Training led by Tony Brooks at First Baptist Dillwyn on September 10. Thanks to the 44 persons from 10 of our churches who attended the conference. Let us all put into action the ideas Tony shared about reaching prospects, teaching principles, building relationships, etc. in Sunday School.

In Christ’s love, Jimmy Dunn

JRBA Sunday School Director

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JRBA Sunday School Training Conference

Rev. Tony Brooks, BGAV Sunday School/Discipleship Specialist, led the training held at First Baptist Dillwyn, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Forty-four participants from 10 JRBA churches were given lots of strategies to enhance teaching and many ideas for growing their church’s Sunday School.

Tony spent some time talking about what Sunday School is, why we have it, and how it should be done. The “what” and “how” are meant to support “why” we have Sunday School. Sunday School is first and foremost for the purpose of Discipleship and Evangelism. Discipleship is based on Matthew 22:36-40:

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus

replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all

your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest

commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as

yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two

commandments.”

Evangelism is based on Matthew 28:19-20:

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in

the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and

teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And

surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Sunday School equips us to follow these commandments. It offers the opportunity to learn and know God better and it teaches us to share our faith. Sunday School has long been the outreach arm of the church – a tool to disciple Christians and to reach out into our communities with care and the Gospel, ultimately building His Kingdom.

There are many ways to “do” Sunday School” and our traditional 10:00 AM classes at the church may not be as effective in our current culture.

We need to recognize the demographics of our community and what is needed. Perhaps Sunday School needs to be at a different time, or even a different place. (Homes, nursing homes, etc. – Bible Study can take place anytime, anyplace.) If folks in our communities are working on Sunday morning, there is a need to have Bible Study in small groups at some other time. Depending on the type of unchurched folks we find by canvassing our community, we may need to host Sunday School in our homes or at another place. We need to be open to the idea of “going out” rather than expecting them to “come in”.

Tony also talked about the role of Sunday School teachers as missionaries and disciple-makers. He stressed the following four ways a teacher can spiritually prepare to teach:

1. Spend time with God daily.

2. Pray for your class daily. (By name)

3. Follow up the lesson. (Learning=Change in Attitude & Behavior)

4. Prepare for the next week.

If a teacher is not prepared, how can he/she challenge others? Find a way to reach out to your class members during the week – Phone Calls, Facebook, Texting, or Emails. Ask questions that weren’t asked on Sunday because of time constraints - give them a “teaser” about the upcoming lesson – ask for prayer requests – remind them you’re looking forward to seeing them in Sunday School. Caring for your learners is crucial. Using Care Groups is one way for class members to stay connected and to reach prospects. Select a Leader for each group and assign them 4 – 5 members and prospects. You shouldn’t have a “class roll”, you should have a “ministry care list”!

Sunday School teachers need to bring creativity to the classroom. The teacher needs to consider the learning style of the learners. Some folks learn physically (doing), musically (include music at all levels), visually (pictures, etc.), reflectively (some silence), relationally (care groups), verbally (opportunity to respond to questions), logically, or naturally (be outside in God’s creation). As the teacher, you need to motivate your students by being ready (have a question up when folks arrive in order to start on time), look at the spiritual truths of the Bible passage, and be sure to give life application. If students don’t learn to apply what they have studied, you have not succeeded as a teacher.

Healthy Sunday School groups should have a social event at least once a quarter. And every Sunday School class should be involved in an ongoing outreach project (nursing home, adopt a school, service personnel, etc.).

Churches should have a Sunday School Outreach Person who keeps track of prospects in the community. Use every opportunity to get information on prospects – host events where folks register for door prizes! Ideas: Baptist Cares (carry homemade cookies/jelly to folks in the neighborhood), Neighborhood Cookout, Pancake Supper, Photo with Santa, Parents Day Out, Veterans Day Event, Grocery Store Children’s Story Hour, Men’s Breakfast, Women’s Brunch, Beast Feast (for hunters), Children’s Coloring Contest, Car Maintenance, Fall Festivals, Free Haircuts, Sports Clinics or Camps, etc. Everyone in Sunday School needs to be inviting others. Perhaps a Sunday School Competition would encourage folks to invite and bring others.

Tony is an enthusiastic believer in the importance of Sunday School in the life of the church, in discipleship, in outreach, and in building the Kingdom! For churches that had no one in attendance, a copy of his handouts have been mailed to your Sunday School Director with the hope that all Sunday School teachers will receive a copy. If you would like to receive Tony’s blog (a couple of times a month), please email him at tony.brooks@.

Tony recommended the following books:

1. Start with Why – Simon Sinek (Amazon or )

2. Breathing Life into Sunday School – Ken Braddy (Lifeway)

3. Why Men Hate Going To Church – Thom Rainer ( or Ebay)

Recommended videos:

1. Google “The Dentist” by Tim Conway to view on You Tube.

2. Google “Know Your Why” by Michael Jr. to view on You Tube.

Let’s see how Tony’s ideas are put into practice – be sure to share what you do and how it succeeds!

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|Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not |

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|Proverbs 22:6 |

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OTHER EVENTS>>>

On Saturday, August 31, folks from Jones Chapel had fun at the river float, then came back to the church for movie night, pizza, popcorn, etc. A long, tiring day, but ever so much fun!

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Getting ready to float the river.

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Mason Chambliss was the youngest to float the river.

The youth of Chestnut Grove enjoyed an outside movie night at the home of Adam and Megan Harris on September 6. About 30 folks, ages 2 to 80 were in attendance. Hog dogs, s’mores, and popcorn were enjoyed while watching the movie, Breakthrough. A fun time was had by all.

IN APPRECIATION>>>

JRBA,

My time has arrived! By the time you read this, I’ll be serving the people of Honduras. Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for the financial support you gave to make this life changing trip possible. Thank you for investing in me for the Kingdom’s sake. Please continue to pray for the Honduran people. Pray for healing, pray that they will come to know the Lord through us, and pray for peace in this beautiful country. Thousands of lives are about to forever be changed (including mine) because of your selfless donation and prayers. I can’t wait to come home and share my stories of love and hope with you all. What an amazing testimony it will be. Continue to pray for my team’s protection as we serve and my sweet family that is patiently waiting for my return home! May God bless you as you have me!

Love,

Tanya Bickford

James River Baptist Association,

I would like to personally thank you for the monetary contribution towards my medical mission trip. We helped almost 1,000 people get well-needed care. I came home with a big piece of Honduras in my heart. I would love to give another presentation to tell about my experience.

Thank you.

Kristen Jamerson

JRBA CELEBRATES>>>

Shayne McAllister made a profession of faith at Chestnut Grove’s VBS while visiting his grandparents, Pam and Don Bragg. Pastor Roger Woody had the privilege to baptize him on Sunday, September 8, with his parents and grandparents at the Chickamauga Dam in Chattanooga, TN. Praise God!

Chestnut Grove extends congratulations to Kasey and Adam Jamerson on the birth of their second son, Malcolm Miles Jamerson, born September 6. Becky and Kenny Morris are the proud grandparents.

First Baptist Dillwyn ordained Ryan Burnett as a new deacon on Sunday, September 22. Ryan and his wife, Kelly, and daughters, Savannah and Lindsey, recently joined FBC and are blessing the church in wonderful ways.

In special recognition of Barbara Rush Boley, Sharon recently hosted a celebratory reception to express love and appreciation for her 30 years of exemplary service as Church Sexton. Barbara and her late husband, Paul, took over the responsibility of Sexton in 1985 after her mother retired from the job she had done for years with her husband, Barbara’s father. A lifelong member of Sharon, Barbara has served her church in many capacities over the years and has certainly earned a well-deserved break. No only was she present every time the church doors were open, but she was the one to open them, make sure everything was in order and comfortable, and then cleaned up after all of the events and celebrations! Sharon says a hearty, THANK YOU, Barbara!

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION>>>

❖ SHOPPERS: Don’t forget to go to 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.

❖ JRBA has been notified that the Rise Against Hunger meals packaged here on June 9, 2019, have been sent to Haiti for distribution by Salesian Missions. It is an organization that nourishes lives through food assistance and other services in Haiti.

FROM YOUR MODERATOR>>>

Two years ago I began my term as Moderator of the JRBA; it is crazy how time flies and how many things have taken place in that time period. During that time, the LORD has really been at work in our association! I am constantly amazed at how 18, uniquely gifted churches, could come together to do so much. The LORD has brought us together and we have been able to do so much more because of this relationship. As Marilyn assumes her duties as Moderator for the next two years, I look forward to working with her as she leads our association in His work.

As I look back at what we have done since my last report, two things from the BGAV stand out:

1. The John Upton luncheon turned out to be a great turnout. I want to reiterate my thanks to everyone who was a part of making that a blessing. Not only was it an informative meeting about the workings of the BGAV, but the fellowship of churches could not have been a sweeter thing to behold.

2. Also the Sunday School Conference led by Tony Brooks was absolutely convicting and enlightening. This was also well attended and represented by our different churches. I was particularly blessed by the idea of teaching (preaching in my case) using different learning methods/styles. I look forward to many more of these types of gatherings. Jimmy, thank you for getting the SS conference put together.

Our building projects were rescheduled for October, so as I write this report I do not have much to say on the topic, but hopefully, as we gather for the Annual Meeting, I will be able to give a much fuller report. I have really enjoyed these types of projects and am sure that whatever ends up being done will be accomplished in a great spirit of fellowship and cooperation. Thanks again, JRBA, for all that you do.

I conclude by challenging each of us to really buy into what the LORD is doing in our local churches and association as a whole. It is such a blessing to be able to serve the LORD, and to be able to stand alongside some of God’s people as we do this together is a particular treat. God is at work, we just have to open our eyes and see what we can do to be a part of this great thing. Thank you all for your continued prayers and unfailing service. I look forward to what God has in store for JRBA and commit to praying for its leadership in the coming year.

Love in JC,

Michael

Rev. Michael Khol

Moderator

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ACCOMPLISHING TOGETHER WHAT WE CANNOT DO ALONE

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, Pastors, and Pastors’ Huddle

❖ JRBA Annual Fall Meeting – October 17

❖ All those affected by violence in our country

❖ All those affected by Hurricane Dorian

❖ 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 loved ones.

…the prayers of the righteous please Him.

Psalm 15:8b

ASSOCIATIONAL BUSINESS>>>

JRBA Committee Meetings

The JRBA Finance Committee met on Monday, September 23, 2019, to preapre a proposed budget for 2019-2020. In attendance were Chair and Treasurer, Judy Ownby, and committee members, Audrey Ragland, Betty Toney, and Terry Towler. Michael Khol, Moderator, and Phyllis Tyler, Secretary, also sat in on the meeting. The 2018-2019 budget and expenditures were examined and a proposed budget was outlined. The proposed budget will be presented at the October 7th Executive Board Meeting for discussion and approval. Once approved by the board, ti will be presented for final approval at the Annual Fall Meeting on October 17.

The JRBA Audit Committee (Audrey Ragland and Frank Breault) met with Judy Ownby, Treasurer, on the same day. They examined the 2018-2019 financial repcords of JRBA. Records were also examined for the John E. Mann, Sr. Benevolence Fund. All finances were found to be in order. The committee’s report will be presented at the October 7th Executive Board Meeting for approval.

The JRBA Program Committee met on Wednesday, September 25, at the Associational Office to work on the program for the upcoming Annual Fall Meeting to be held at Fitzgerald Memorial on October 17. In attendance were committee members Phyllis Tyler, Clarence Gormus, Judy Ownby, Geraldine Whaley, and Moderator Rev. Micahel Khol. Rev. Barry Vassar attended, representing the host church. A draft of the program was completed and members of the committee plan to contact all those scheduled to participate. The early business session will be followed by a fellowshp dinner and a traditional worship service. The program will be presented for approval to the Executive Board on October 7.

THOUGHT TO PONDER:

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|Christianity is not a game of chess. Following Jesus is risky business. |

|What we need are knees worn out from prayer, hearts captivated by Biblical|

|authority, and a will surrendered to God’s will, committed to go, do, and |

|say whatsoever God desires, no matter the outcome. |

|James Ellis, III |

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ASSOCIATION FINANCES

2018 – 2019

REGULAR BUDGET RECEIPTS

|Church |September |Year End |

|Antioch(Scottsville) |$ 300.00 |$ 1,200.00 |

|Antioch Union | |$ 500.00 |

|Arvon | |$ 1,000.00 |

|Buckingham | |$ 960.00 |

|Cedar | |$2,500.00 |

|Chestnut Grove | |$ 500.00 |

|Enon | |$ 700.00 |

|First Baptist Dillwyn |$ 1,000.00 |$ 3,000.00 |

|Fitzgerald Memorial |$ 100.00 |$ 100.00 |

|Fork of Willis | |$ 402.00 |

|Gladstone Memorial | |$ 1,315.00 |

|Goshen | |$ 1,180.00 |

|Jones Chapel |$ 171.86 |$1,834.34 |

|Mt. Tabor | |$ 696.02 |

|Mt. Zion | |$1,800.00 |

|Mulberry Grove | |$ 2,149.00 |

|Sharon | |$1,530.00 |

|Tar Wallet |$ 500.00 |$ 500.00 |

| TOTAL FROM CHURCHES |$ 2,071.86 |$21,866.36 |

|Individuals | |$ 500.00 |

|VBMB – Alma Hunt | |$ 153.12 |

|Amazon Smile Foundation | |$ 43.57 |

| TOTAL |$ 2,071.86 |$22,563.05 |

Approved Budget for 2018 – 2019: $26,318.26

TREASURERS: 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.

OTHER BUDGETED LINE ITEMS:

ADDITIONAL MISSIONS:

ALL monies expended for Additional Missions are listed under the following headings.

|Carryover |Youth Encounter–$300.00 | |

| |Hispanic Ministry-$582.18 | |

| |Incl. in Budgeted Amt. |$2,100.00 |

|10/18/18 |Fall Meeting |$ 498.00 |

|01/01/19 |First Baptist |$ 100.00 |

|03/13/19 |Enon |$ 100.00 |

|05/09/19 |Spring Meeting |$ 400.00 |

| |TOTAL |$ 3,198.00 |

Expenditures

BGAV Disaster Relief - $498.00 (Fall Meeting Offering)

Pregnancy Support Center (Farmville), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, GraceInside, Gideons International, Longwood/Hampden Sydney BCM - $100.00 Each = $500.00 – Budgeted

Blue Ridge Food Services (Gravel for Parking Lot) $100.00

BGAV More Than Nets $100.00

Hope for Appalachia - $ 400.00 (Spring Meeting Offering)

Mission Trips Line Item Depleted – Mission Trip Expenditures:*

FBC Youth - $100.00, Jones Chapel Youth - $100.00,

Jones Chapel 5 Adults to Wilmington - $250.00

Rise Against Hunger – To fulfill Invoiced Amount

(must pay to nearest “fill” box) - $15.83

Friends of Barnabas Trip to Honduras - $200.00

Expended in August:

Friends of Barnabas Trip to Honduras - $100.00

September Expenditure: Zimbabwe Mission Trip - $100.00

BALANCE - $734.17

*3 additional mission teams (49 individuals) + 3 to Honduras with Friends of Barnabas + 1 to Zimbabwe

TOTAL-TO-DATE JRBA MISSION VOLUNTEERS FOR 2018-2019: 86

*Several have been on multiple trips.

2019 RISE AGAINST HUNGER

|Church |2019 Event |

|Budgeted by JRBA |$ 500.00 |

|Antioch Union | $ 300.00 |

|Arvon |$ 80.00 |

|Buckingham |$ 300.00 |

|Cedar |$ 605.10 |

|Chestnut Grove |$ 570.00 |

|Enon |$ 300.00 |

|First Baptist Dillwyn | $ 1,700.90** |

|Gladstone Memorial | $ 448.61* |

|Goshen + Individuals |$ 616.00 |

|Jones Chapel |$ 784.35 |

|Mt. Zion |$ 580.00 |

|Mulberry Grove |$ 647.50 |

|Sharon |$ 315.67 |

|Tar Wallet |$ 22.00 |

|Buckingham Community Prayer Group |$ 23.00 |

|JRBA WMU |$ 100.00** |

|BGAV Hunger Fund |$1,000.00 |

|Maysville Baptist |$ 500.00 |

|Transferred from Additional Missions |$ 15.83 |

| TOTAL |$9,408.96 |

*$117.26 carried over from 2017-2018.

**In honor of Rev. Jimmy Dunn:

FBC - $1,294.60 + JRBA WMU - $100.00

EXPENDED ON JUNE 9: $9,408.96

RECEIPTS FOR 2020 RISE AGAINST HUNGER

|Church |September |Year End |

|Gladstone Memorial | |$ 83.00 |

|Jones Chapel | |$ 35.79 |

| TOTAL | |$ 118.79 |

BLAND MINISTRY CENTER

|Church |Year End |

|Budgeted by JRBA: | |

|(Ministry Center – 250.00, Dental Clinic – 250.00) |$ 500.00 |

|Goshen (Construction Materials) |$ 100.00 |

|Mt. Zion WMU |$ 100.00 |

|Glade Hill Baptist (Franklin Co.) |$ 450.00 |

|Team Funds (see below) |$ 455.00 |

| TOTAL |$ 1,605.00 |

MISSION TRIPS

Budgeted: $1,800.00

Expenditures

Assisted 33 individuals on 8 Mission Trips - $1,800.00

(2 Disaster Relief Trips, 2 Hope for Appalachia Trips,

+ 2 S.E.E.D.S. Trips (Uganda & India), + Women’s Ministry to Ghana + Bland Mission Trip

BALANCE: $ 0.00 – See Additional Missions Expenditures.

*$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

BLAND MISSION TEAM

| |Year End |

|JRBA (Budgeted) |$ 100.00 |

|Antioch Union |$ 100.00 |

|Buckingham |$ 50.00 |

|Chestnut Grove |$ 20.00 |

|Jones Chapel |$ 500.00* |

|Mulberry Grove |$ 500.00 |

|Sharon |$ 88.52 |

|Tar Wallet |$ 120.00 |

|S.E.E.D. |$ 200.00 |

|Team Members |$ 470.92 |

|Other Individuals |$ 310.00 |

| TOTAL |$ 2,459.44 |

Team Expenses + Bland Projects: $2,004.44

Remaining funds ($455) given to the Ministry Center.

*Jones Chapel contributed $20.00 in September – Carryover to 2020.

NON-BUDGETED MINISTRY:

(ALL monies by donation.)

JOHN E. MANN, SR. BENEVOLENCE FUND

September Expenditure: $100.00

BALANCE: $5,482.28 13

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