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 February 2019 Edition II

CALENDER EVENT DETAILS

February 1 The Least of These opens today at Westchester Commons Stadium 16, Midlothian, VA

This movie is a powerful story of Graham and Gladys Staines, missionaries who were called to rural India to work with leprosy patients. Based on a true story, it showcases love, hope, and forgiveness in overcoming generations of hate and fear. It stars Stephen Baldwin, Shari Rigby, and Bollywood film star, Sharman Joshi, with an origianl soundtrack featuring Michael W. Smith, Toby Mac, Nicole C. Mullen, Plumb and others. Westchester Commons is located at 361 Perimeter Drive, Midlothian. For showing times and tickets, call 844-462-7342.

February 2 Clothes Closet at Goshen Parsonage 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Celebrate Recovery Meal & Lesson at Antioch (Scottsville) 5:30 PM

Hosted by Justin and Sarah Holdgriewe.

February 6 – 10 S.E.E.D.S. Ministry Trip to India

Participants: Malcolm Warfiled, Rev. Dave Vogt, Michael Browning, and Justin Holdgreiwe (Antioch)

Revelation Bible Study at Jones Chapel Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Led by Pastor Richard Tuttle. All are invited.

February 7 Women’s Bible Study at Antioch (Scottsville) Thursdays at 10:00 AM

This study will be taught by Geri Jensen.

February 8 & 22 Blue Ridge Food Services Food Distribution at Crystal Cathedral

Volunteers needed at 9:30 AM

February 9 Sweetheart Dinner & Movie Night at Jones Chapel 6:00 PM

$5 per person – Separate movie for the children – Everyone is invited.

Valentine’s Dinner & Movie Night at Mt. Zion Time to be Determined

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February 10 Valentine’s Dinner & Games at Cedar 5:00 PM

Holly Couples Fundraiser at First Baptist Dillwyn

Hosted by the Youth, a spaghetti dinner will be served at 6:00 PM, followed by the Holy Couples game at 7:00 PM.

The cost of the ticket is $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for children (ages 10 & under). Dinner will include tossed salad, spaghetti, bread, dessert, and beverage along with your admission to the Holy Couples game. Since this is a fundraiser for the youth, a ticket will need to be purchased even if you are not planning to attend the meal. Please contact Jennifer Taylor or any member of the youth group for a ticket. All proceeds will go towards the youth summer mission trip.

WMU Enlistment/Enlargement Banquet at Chestnut Grove 5:30 PM

Bring a salad and/or dessert and a small gift to exchange. The speaker will be Kristen Jamerson who will speak on her mission trip to Haiti.

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|February 10 – 17 |

|WMU Focus Week |

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|WMU equips all believers to live their lives in unshakable pursuit—to know God more, to show His|

|love unconditionally, and to make disciples who make disciples. Focus on WMU week is an |

|intentional time to focus on WMU’s impact in local churches, communities, and throughout the |

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|Go to ?q=simple-page/focus-wmu-2019 for resources to use in your church. |

February 13 Senior Citizens Fellowship at Mulberry Grove 11:00 AM

Bluegrass/Gospel Music. Covered Dish Lunch

VALENTINE’S DAY – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019

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A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you,

so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

John 13:34-35

February 15 Chestnut Grove’s Youth Wintergreen Tubing Trip

For students in 6th – 12th graades – deadline to sign up is Friday, February 8 – contact Megan Harris.

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|WMU CHILDREN’S MISSIONS DAY |

|February 16, 2019 |

|Children’s Missions Day is a great way to get the children in your church motivated and engaged in mission action |

|in their own community. What better way to get them motivated than to help them to see that they are joining |

|thousands of other children across North America to minister to people with the love of Jesus? Find all the tools|

|you need to plan your event at |

|:q=article/children/childrens-resource-team/welcome-childrens-missions-day. |

February 18 Information for the March issue of the JRBA calendar and newsletter are due today by 9:00 AM.

Please include your final total for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

February 20 JRBA Pastors’ Huddle at First Baptist Dillwyn Noon

February 22 Potluck & Bible Study for Ages 50+ at Mulberry Grove 6:30 PM

Study on the book of Ezra led by Rev. Willard Spurlock. Bring a covered dish and join in for food,

fellowship, and the study of God’s word.

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|RUN THE RACE |

|February 22, 2019 |

|Run the Race was co-produced by Tim Teboe and his brother, Robby, and opens in theaters nationwide today. The |

|film delivers a powerful message – created with students in mind – to run toward the overwhelming love of God. |

|Google “Run the Race” for information on local theaters and show times. |

February 23 5 Loaves, 2 Fish Ministry Meal at Antioch (Scottsville) 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Volunteers needed at 8:00 AM.

February 24 Benefit Luncheon at Buckingham following Worship

Special Music by Abby Jones

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LOOKING AHEAD>>>

March 3 Baby Dedication Service at Antioch (Scottsville) 11:00 AM

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR NORTH AMERICAN MISSIONS

ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING

MARCH 3 – 10, 2019

March 8 – 10 Journey: A Retreat for High School Students at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center

Theme: The Importance of “Follow Through” (James 1:22)

Guest Speaker: Keith Farmer of Straight Street

Worship Music led by Relinquish

Cost for BGAV churches: Program Fee - $40, Lodging (Hotel) - $160, Lodging (Lodges) - $124

For additional information, contact Scott Quirin at 540-520-9732. For registration/lodging/meals,

contact Eagle Eyrie at 434-384-2211.

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|WILLOW BRANCH BLUEGRASS & GOSPEL CONCERT |

|Saturday, March 16, 2019 |

|Sharon Baptist Church |

|Soup Supper – 6:00 PM |

|Concert 7:00 – 8:30 PM |

|Willow Branch, a five-piece bluegrass band with outstanding instrumentation and vocal harmonies, performs family-friendly |

|bluegrass, original compositions, and high-spirited Gospel music. Join with family and friends for this popular event! |

|No admission fee; donations appreciated to support the Fellowship Hall Building Fund. |

March 17 HOPE Packing Party at Jones Chapel Noon

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|MARCH 20, 2019 |

|JRBA Due Date for HOPE for Appalachia Boxes for Spring Distribution |

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|Rev. Woody Moore will be serving as a Team Leader for the spring distribution and his team is responsible for 4 schools this year. Mt. Zion is sponsoring Page |

|Elementary School. Woody is hopeful that JRBA can supply the boxes for one of the schools as well. Hope for Appalachia will be reaching out to several new |

|schools this year so many additional boxes will be needed! Last year JRBA supplied 873 boxes, as well as many additional items and monetary contributions. We|

|are hopeful that we can exceed that number of boxes in 2019 for this worthy cause! |

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|A list of items to be included in each box has been sent to JRBA churches. Please check with your newsletter contact or your pastor if you need a copy of the |

|2019 list. It is very important to include ALL items requested in each box. Do not include bar soap, washcloths, food products, or toy guns. Body Wash |

|should be packed in a Zip Loc bag. If you wish to send washcloths or feminine hygiene products, please package those items separately to be given to the |

|school’s resource officer for private distribution. |

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|JRBA participants on the Distribution team, April 15 – 20, 2019, are Rev. Woody Moore, Lois Arthur, and Brenda McAllister (Mt. Zion), Rev. Roger Woody and his |

|wife, Darlene (Chestnut Grove), Wayne and Linda Gough (Mulberry Grove), and Terry Towler (First Baptist Dillwyn). If you are interested in joining a |

|Distribution Team, please contact Rev. Woody Moore as soon as possible. (804-382-7954) Your prayers and continued support for this mission effort are greatly |

|appreciated. |

March 22 - 24 CBFofVA Mission Madness at Walnuts Hills Baptist Church, Williamsbur, VA

To register:

March 24 4th Sunday Music Program at Mt. Zion 6:00 PM

Featuring: Ronnie Newcomb and Tobacco Road

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March 29 Ladies Retreat at Farmville Church of Christ 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Theme: More Rest, Less Stress (Psalm 23)

Speaker: Rachel Price

March 30 Yard Sale at Jones Chapel

Proceeds to summer mission trips.

WMUV Come to the Table at Ephesus Baptist Church 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Missions leadership team training for churches and associations.

Ephesus Baptist is located at 1642 Smith Cross Road, South Hill, VA 23970.

Cost: $15.00/person

Deadline to register: March 16, 2019

Register online:

March 31 Special Music Guest: John Childress at Mt. Zion 11:00 AM

April 8 JRBA Quarterly Executive Board Meeting at First Baptist Dillwyn 7:00 PM

April 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 – 12:55

Regal Westchester Common 16 – Midlothian: Apr. 9 – 2:30 & 6:30, Apr. 11 – 6:30, Apr. 13 - 12:55

Regal Commonwealth Stadium 20, Midlothian: Apr. 9 – 2:30 & 6:30, Apr. 11 – 6:30, Apr. 13 – 12:55

Cinebistro at Stony Point, Richmond: Apr. 9 – 6:30, Aprl 11 – 6:30, Apr. 13 – 12:55

Regal Virginia Center 20, Glen Allen: Apr. 9 – 2:30 & 6:30, Apr. 11 – 6:30, Apr. 13 – 12:55

April 19 Easter Cantata at Antioch (Scottsville) Time to be Announced

The choir, under the direction of Donna Butler, will present Love Took His Breath Away.

April 20 Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar 10:00 AM

April 26 – 27 Mom & Me I at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center

Theme: No Borders – Taking God’s Love Everywhere

Mom & 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 wmuv@ for more info. Go to 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.)

May 9 JRBA Semi-Annual Spring Meeting at Enon 5:45 PM

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|JRBA 2019 Bland Mission Trip |

|May 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.) |

JRBA REACHES OUT>>>

CHURCH OUTREACH

Deacon Dwayne Phillips and Malcolm Warfield (Antioch Union)have returned from their mission trip to Uganda, Africa. Rev. Dave Vogt, Michael Browning, and Justin Holdgreiwe will be going with Malcolm to India February 6 – 19. The 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry Meal for December served 215 children and adults.

On Saturday, January 26, Jones Chapel Youth sponsored an “indoor yard sale” to benefit upcoming

Summer mission trips. Hope Boxes have been purchaed and members are working hard to fill them with all the basics needed by “Hope for Appalachia”. All donations will be turned in by March 10 and a packing

party will be held on March 17.

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Mulberry Grove’s main focus for January and February are the Hope Boxes for Appalachia. Individuals will also be donating to the Backpack Mnistry at the Buckingham Primary School. The church’s outreach ministry is ongoiong, and members continue to volunteer at the bi-monthly food distribution at the Crystal Cathedral.

Sharon is busy packing Boxes of Hope for Apalachia, and growing a special contribution for Rise Against Hunger. Rose of Sharon is collecting food items for the school backpack ministry, and continues providing meals and visits to those who are sick or homebound.

LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING

|Church |Offering-to-Date |

|Antioch (Scottsville) |$ 3,500.00 |

|Buckingham |$ 1,414.00 |

|Cedar |$ 730.00 |

|Chestnut Grove | $ 345.00 |

|First Baptist Dillwyn |$ 190.00 |

|Fork of Willis |$ 365.00 |

|Goshen |$ 1,085.00 |

|Jones Chapel |$ 443.00 |

|Mt. Zion |$ 2,025.00 |

|Mulberry Grove |$ 1,240.00 |

JRBA CELEBRATES>>>

Antioch (Scottsville) had a wedding on January 5. Deputy Sheriff Stephan Proffitt and Selena Nelson were joined in matrimony. A Baby Dedication Service was held on Sunday, January 6. Pictured below, Left to right: Peyton & Ivana Townsend, baby Isabella Townsend; Lucas & Amanda Herndon, baby Cash McCoy Herndon; Christopher & Rachel Brownlee, baby Colton Ray Brownlee; and Kaitln & Drew Powell, baby Ryder Powell. Pastor Dave Vogt is in the background.

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JRBA extends its Congratulations to Rev. Cadance Tyler, wife of Rev. Adam Tyler, who was ordained to the Gospel Ministry on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Grace Hills Baptist Church. She is appreciative of the love and support of her JRBA friends.

First Baptist Dillwyn hosted an 80th Birthday Celebration for Rev. Jimmy Dunn on January 27, 2019. About 135 -140 people were in attendance. Rev. Dunn preached at the 11::00 AM service. His topic was The Church As It Ought To Be (Acts 1:8, 12-14 Acts 2:41-47). He stressed several church attributes of the first century that should still define the church of Christ today! The church should be a “witnessing” church – spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ and led by the Holy Spirit. The church should be a “praying” church – gathering to pray and praying individually. The church should be an “inviting” church – finding those who are lost and gathering them into the fold. The church should be an “attending” church – people devoted to being in church learning about God and fellowshipping with their brothers and sister in Christ. The church should be in one accord – promoting the spirit of Christ rather than individual opinions. The church should be a “giving” church -reaching out to those in need. The world still needs the church of today to display and live out those attributes! Rev. Dunn challenged FBC and all of the churches with members in attendance. But true to his style, the sermon was interlaced with wit and humor. During the service the FBC choir rendered a joyful rendition of The Old County Church in Rev. Dunn’s honor. Many of Rev. Dunn’s family was in attendance for the event. A delicious lunch was served by FBC and everyone enjoyed the fellowship around the table. Rev. Dunn had asked for donations to Rise Against Hunger and Hope Boxes rather than gifts. $749.50 was raised for Rise Against Hunger and several Boxes of Hope were donated as well. What a wonderful time of celebration for a dear man of God!

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OTHER EVENTS>>>

On December 19, the Activities Committee at Cedar had a family movie night featuring the movie, The Star. The evening started with dinnner and a craft time for the children followed by the movie. What a great time of fellowship and sharing the joy of a wonderful time of the year!

Cedar extends sympathy to the family of William (Willie) Daniel Sharp who passed away on January 9, 2019.

His burial was held at Cedar on January 12.

DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE>>>

Thank you for all of the prayers, support, and labor that impacted Disaster Relief efforts this past year! Work is continuing in North Carolilna as well as in other parts of the South affected by the storms last fall. The crews from the BGAV are now focusing on “Rebuild”! One of the main towns will be Pollocksville. So if you can volunteer to help in this area, please contact Aaron Lee or me. You can also go online to the Disaster Response website and fill out the application to volunteer. Thanks again for the tremendous support!

Pastor Woody Moore

JRBA Disaster Relief Coordinator

Contact Information:

BGAV Disaster Relief Online: , Aaron Lee: 804-915-5000, Extension 7265 or aaron.lee@,

Woody Moore: 804-382-7954 or n2preaching@

FOR YOUR INFORMATION>>>

• Due to crowd size and parking problems, Antioch (Scottsville) will be going to 2 services starting March 3, 2019.

First Worship Service: 8:30 – 9:30 AM, Sunday School: 9:45 – 10:45 AM, Second Worship Service: 11:00 AM – Noon

• Rev. Timothy Scott is available to speak in our chruches through the end of February. ������ ������ ������

• OCC Shoebox Update: The Greater Lynchburg Area 2018 shoebox total was 27,359! This was an almost 3,700 increase over 2017 and the highest number ever for the Lynchburg area! Praise God for 8,801,607 shoebox gifts that were packed in the United States in 2018. The world-wide total was 10,623,776. Please continue to pray for the children receiving those gifts, that they will feel God’s love and experience the Good News and Great Joy of Jesus Christ. Also pray for the OCC volunteers and ministry partners in more than 100 countries who will deliver the shoebox gifts and facilitate the follow-up discipleship program, The Greatest Journey.

• ATTENTION PASTORS AND CHURCH TREASURERS: Coopertive Baptist Fellowship of Virginia is moving. CBFVA offices have been housed at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond for the past couple of years. With the seminary closing at the end of January, the staff had to secure new office space. The staff will primarily work from home with designated space at Central Baptist Church. The new mailing address is: CBFVA, P. O. Box 425, Midlothian, VA 23113.

|ATTENTION SHOPPERS |

|JRBA is now registered with Amazon Smile. |

|When you shop on you can now generate donations to our assocaition! When you shop, go to , instead of . |

|Enter your amazon username and password and select James River Baptist Association as the non-profit to which you wish to donate OR, to simplify the selection, |

|just go to this link, , and put in your username and password. It will go directly to the Amazon site - JRBA will be |

|listed at the top of the page as your chosen charity. Otherwise you shop just as usual. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases |

|to the charity selected. Once you have selected JRBA, it will come up when you go to or if you go to , it will ask if you still want |

|to select JRBA. This is a great way to financially support JRBA at no cost to you! |

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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

• Rev. Jimmy Dunn as he recuperates from his injuries sustained in a car accident

• February 6 – 18: Rev. Dave Vogt, Michael Browning, Justin Holdgreiwe, and Malcolm Warfield –

Mission Trip to India

• Hope for Appalachia Distribution Team – April 15 - 20

▪ JRBA Pastors and Pastors’ Huddle

▪ All those affected by violence in our country

▪ Victoria Gina Vassile, JRBA WMU Project Ruth Adoptee

▪ Local family serving IMB – home on medical furlough/returning to field

▪ Jimmy & Susanne (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.

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JRBA Executive Board Meeting

January 21, 2019

Rev. Michael Khol, Moderator, opened the meeting by stating that on Sunday night (the night before), while doing this prison ministry, one of the inmates had spoken at length on Matthew 11:28-30, commenting that coming to Christ is good and easy and pleasant and joyful. Rev. Khol then asked if he was right. He stated emphatically, “YES!” But then he asked if this is what we experience, pointing out that in John, Christ says that “they” will hate you because of me. He pointed out that in our cushy American life, we are not often physically persecuted, but in some parts of the world, Christians are. He looked at the phrase, “Come you who labor” and commented that the most miserable labor is that done in vain. When we toil on earth, it is for nothing, but if we work with Christ, we are built up and helped. As Paul says, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18) He stated that we need to remember that one of our favorite phrases (from Philippians 4) is “the peace that passes all understanding”. Taking up Christ’s yoke doesn’t mean we have no burden, but God is with us as we work together for God’s kingdom. Rev. Khol then led us in prayer, thanking God for the meeting and asking for His presence.

After some discussion, Rev. Roger Woody moved that we continue the meeting, even though we were one church short of a quorum due to weather conditions. Rev. Perry Clore seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.

Rev. Khol called the meeting to order. Frank Breault, Clerk, had the roll call of churches. There were 15 in attendance, representing 8 churches.

The minutes of the October 8, 2018, Executive Board Meeting were presented and approved. The minutes of the JRBA 186th Annual Fall Meeting were presented and approved. The Treasurer’s Quarterly Report was presented by Treasurer, Judy Ownby. As of December 31, 2018, the checking account balance was $30,274.63, which included the following: Additional Missions - $1,600.00, Mission Trips - $1,150.00, and Rise Against Hunger - $840.11. Total receipts for the quarter = $7,475.98 (Church donations – $5,747.30, Rise Against Hunger - $222.85, Additional Missions-Annual Fall Meeting Offering - $498.00, and Interest on checking - $7.83), Total disbursements = $6,020.13, including Mission Trips – 650.00, Disaster Relief (Annual Meeting offering) – $498.00, and $100 each to Pregnancy Support Center, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Grace Inside, The Gideons, and S. Central VA Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The Saving Account Balance was $4,239.45. The report was approved as presented. Ms. Ownby then announced that there had been at least 3 charges against the Benevolence Fund that were not generated by JRBA. Apparently someone had acquired the account information and was making charges against it. The bank recommended that we close the present account and open a new one. Rev. Perry Clore moved that we do so. The Finance Committee recommended Mrs. Betty Toney, Mr.Terry Towler, and Rev. Michael Kho be approved as check signers for the new accountl. The motion was seconded and approved.

Mrs. Betty Toney, Benevolence Chair, presented the quarterly Benevolence report. During the quarter, two families were assisted with overdue electric bills, one family was assisted with food after a fire, and one family was assisted with overdue rent. Total disbursements = $325.00. Contributions from Cedar, Sharon and Mulberry Grove = $800.00. The checking account balance - $5,241.75. Mrs. Toney noted that with the problem arising on the checking account, the committee will, in the future, mail electric bill payment directly to the company. Assistance with food will be in the form of a gift card, and if anyone needs assistance with gasoline, we have arranged with Seay Milling Company to take care of this, and we will reimburse them by check. Caution will be more thoroughly exercised in writing checks to any individuals.

Rev. Khol then gave his Moderator’s report. He stated that he was excited with how much JRBA accomplished in 2018, naming a few projects: Operation Christmas Child, Food Distribution, Hope for Appalachia, Rise Against Hunger, Backpack Ministry, Hygiene Kits for the Fluvanna Women’s Prison, Bland Mission Trip, and the Missions Blitz. He thanked the various committees that had done a wonderful job and stated that he was looking forward with excitement to see what we can accomplish in 2019.

Officers’ Reports:

Mrs. Betty Toney, JRBA WMU Director, stated that the WMU is in the process of planning its Spring Meeting and is busy helping with Hope for Appalachia boxes. Rev. Jimmy Dunn called for us to put a fresh emphasis on Sunday School, stating that it was disappointing to have church attendance so much larger than SS attendance on any given Sunday. He suggested some strategies to increase class size and commented that Rev. Tony Brooks, BGAV SS/Discipleship Specialist, had expressed a willingness to come and conduct a mini-conference on SS. Rev. Dunn asked what evenings would be most appropriate. It was suggested that Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday would work, and he stated that he would check into the matter further.

Committee Reports:

Missions: Rev. Khol stated that we had been in contact with the Rise Against Hunger organization and with Maysville Baptist Church about the Spring Meal Packing Event. The organization stated that June 2 or June 9 were preferable. Maysville preferred June 9. The projected date of June 9, 2019, was accepted. Rev. Dunnl stated that JRBA member churches need to start emphasizing collecting donations for the event, since the amount of money raised dictates how many meals we will be able to pack. He then encouraged people to come and help with the Blue Ridge Food Ministry and Rev. Khol noted that it is a good way to “brush shoulders” with the community. Rev. Woody Moore thanked everyone for their support and prayers for Hope Boxes for Appalachia, stating that the JRBA had provided over 800 boxes last year. Rev. Khol took the opportunity to ask which of our churches could have provided that many boxes on their own. He stated that this was yet another example of the JRBA working together to accomplish more than each church could do on its own. Rev. Moore noted that it would be a great help if some churches could provide a meal for the team. The spring distribution trip is scheduled for April 15 – 20 and there would be about 50 people to feed for the meal. He asked for anyone interested in helping to contact him. Rev. Dunn pointed out that several of our churches reached out to shut-ins and other people in need during the Christmas season, and encouraged us to continue to do so during the dark, rough months of January and February.

There was no Old Business.

New Business: Rev. Khol presented the list of Standing and Ad Hoc Committees for 2019. It was approved as presented. (See page 8.)

During the time of announcements, Rev. Roger Woody invited anyone interested to Chestnut Grove’s 2nd Annual Wild Game night on January 26. Rev. John Moxley invited everyone to First Baptist on Sunday, January 27, in observance of Rev. Dunn’s 80th birthday. He also announced that we had received an open invitation from the NAACP to attend a breakfast at the Crystal Cathedral on February 16, at 9:30 AM. Rev. Roger Woody announced that he and Rev. John Moxley would be hosting a program, “Pastor’s Perspective” on Facebook on February 4, in which they would answer questions about Christ and being a Christian.

There being no other business, Rev. Jimmy Dunn made a motion to adjourn. It was seconded and approved. He then closed the meeting with prayer.

Frank H. Breault, Jr.

Clerk

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JRBA STANDING COMMITTEES

2019

(Moderator serves Ex-Officio on all committees

except the Nominating Committee.)

Program

Mrs. Phyllis Tyler, Chair

Mr. Clarence Gormus

Ms. Judy Ownby

Mrs. Geraldine Whaley

Representatives from Host Church

Nominating

Mrs. Rita Harris, Chair

Mr. Terry Towler

Mrs. Pat Allen

Ms. Dale Wright

Finance/Stewardship

Ms. Judy Ownby, Chair

Mrs. Audrey Ragland

Mrs. Betty Toney

Mr. Terry Towler

Evangelism

Rev. Roger Woody, Chair

Mr. Frank Breault

Rev. Geoff Bruschi

Rev. Woody Moore

Mrs. Betty Toney

ByLaws

Mr. Gwynn Tyler, Chair

Mrs. Betty Toney

Mr. Frank Breault

Mr. Doug Tapscott

Resolutions

Mrs. Phyllis Tyler, Chair

Mrs. Valeira Breault

Time/Place/Preacher

Mrs. Phyllis Tyler, Chair

Christian Life

Ms. Michelle Wright, Chair (Buckingham)

Ms. Dale Wright

Mrs. Kristye Moxley

Rev.Barry Vassar, Chair (Cumberland)

Mrs. Christina Newman

Pastor/Church Relations

Rev. Woody Moore, Chair

Mr.Clarence Gormus

Rev. John Moxley

Rev. Lewis Brandt

Missions

Rev. Jimmy Dunn, Chair

Mrs. Valeria Breault

Ms. Judy Ownby

Mrs. Betty Toney

Ordination

Rev. Tommy Armstrong, Chair

Rev. Perry Clore

Rev. Jimmy Dunn

Benevolence

Mrs. Betty Toney, Chair

Mrs. Phyllis Tyler

Mr. Terry Towler

Audit

Mrs. Audrey Ragland, Chair

Mr. Frank Breault

AD HOC COMMITTEE

Missions Blitz

Mrs. Valeria Breault, Chair

Mrs. Betty Toney

Rev. John Moxley

ADDITIONAL CELEBRATION

Dr. Jeff Cranford’s Retirement

The Baptist General Association of Virginia held a Retirement Celebration for Dr. Jeff Cranford on Monday, January 21, 2019, at Burton’s Grill in Charlottesville. Nine leaders from JRBA were in attendance and enjoyed the fellowship with other leaders from across the state as well as Jeff’s family and close ministerial friends. Comments were shared by Dr. John Upton, Rev. Eddie Heath, and numerous others during the event, sharing what a caring person Jeff is and how much he has meant to the associations of the Central Region.

Jeff also shared a slide show of photos down through his years as a minister, with his family, and in his various positions with Virginia Baptists. Jeff will be retiring from his position of Field Strategist for the Central Region as of March 1, 2019, but will be continuing in his role as Financial Advisor with GuideStone. He is looking forward to more free time to spend with his family, especially his grandchildren. JRBA will miss Jeff and wish him well in this new chapter of his life.

Skip Wallace will be the new Field Strategist for the Central Region, which includes JRBA. We look forward to working with him.

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|Hats Off to JRBA Church Clerks |

|and others who assisted…. |

|Thank You… |

|for your hard work in completing the 2018 |

|Annual Church Profiles. It takes a lot of time and effort to do the job well|

|and I appreciate all of you and the part you played in getting the job done |

|on time! An extra “thank you” to those who entered the information online. |

|It is always good to complete this task of reporting the work done in our |

|churches for the past year to our Baptist affiliates. May God bless you as |

|you continue to serve him in the churches of our Association. |

|Phyllis Tyler |

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ACCOMPLISHING TOGETHER WHAT WE CANNOT DO ALONE

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ASSOCIATION FINANCES

2018 - 2019

REGULAR BUDGET RECEIPTS

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|Church |January |Year-To-Date |

|Antioch(Scottsville) | |$ 300.00 |

|Antioch Union | | |

|Arvon | | |

|Buckingham |$ 240.00 |$ 480.00 |

|Cedar | |$2,500.00 |

|Chestnut Grove |$ 500.00 |$ 500.00 |

|Enon | | |

|First Baptist Dillwyn | | |

|Fitzgerald Memorial | | |

|Fork of Willis | |$ 402.00 |

|Gladstone Memorial |$ 331.25 |$ 662.50 |

|Goshen | | |

|Jones Chapel |$ 138.40 |$ 580.95 |

|Mt. Tabor | | |

|Mt. Zion |$1,800.00 |$1,800.00 |

|Mulberry Grove | |$ 2,149.00 |

|Sharon |$ 382.50 |$ 765.00 |

|Tar Wallet | | |

|Individuals | | |

|VBMB – Alma Hunt |$ 153.12 |$ 153.12 |

| TOTAL |$3,545.27 |$10,292.57 |

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.

BUDGETED LINE ITEMS

ADDITIONAL MISSIONS

Carryover from 2017-2018:

Youth Encounter - $300.00

Hispanic Ministry - $582.18

Carryovers included in Budgeted Amount: $2,100.00

Contributions

Fall Meeting Offering - $498.00

Expenditures

BGAV Disaster Relief - $498.00

Pregnancy Support Center (Farmville) - $100.00

Fellowship of Christian Athletes - $100.00

GraceInside - $100.00

Gideons International - $100.00

Longwood/Hampden Sydney BCM - $100.00

Receipts in January

First Baptist Dillwyn - $100.00

Balance: $1,700.00

MISSION TRIPS

Budgeted: $1,800.00

Expenditures

Rev. Woody Moore (2 Disaster Relief Trips) - $100.00*

Liz Steger (2 Disaster Relief Trips) - $100.00*

Tom Deene (Disaster Relief) - $50.00

Ricky Hourihan (Disaster Relief) – $50.00

Melinda Hourihan (Disaster Relief) - $50.00

Rev. Roger Woody (HOPE) - $50.00

Darlene Woody (HOPE) - $50.00

Malcolm Warfield (Uganda) - $100.00

Dwayne Phillips (Uganda) - $100.00

Expended in January

Rev. Dave Vogt (IndiaK) - $100.00

Michael Browning (India) - $100.00

Justin Holdgrewie (India) - $100.00

Balance: $ 850.00

*$100 per individual/per year:

$100 for trips outside U.S.; $50 for trips inside U. S.

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CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2019 EVENT

|Church |January |Year-To-Date |

|Budgeted | |$ 500.00 |

|First Baptist Dillwyn | |$ 111.85 |

|Gladstone Memorial |$ 110.35 |$ 338.61* |

|Mt. Zion |$ 500.00 |$ 500.00 |

|Buckingham Community | | |

|Prayer Group |$ 23.00 |$ 23.00 |

| TOTAL |$ 633.35 |$1,473.46 |

*$117.26 carried over from 2017-2018.

John E. Mann, Sr. Benevolence Fund

|Church |January |Year-To-Date |

|Cedar | |$ 300.00 |

|First Baptist Dillwyn |$ 500.00 |$ 500.00 |

|Mt. Zion |$ 100.00 |$ 100.00 |

|Mulberry Grove | |$ 300.00 |

|Sharon | |$ 200.00 |

| TOTAL |$ 600.00 |$ 1,400.00 |

Year End Balance: $4,666.75

January Expenditures

$134.47

Balance: $5,707.28

Boxes of Hope for Appalachia

2019

|Church |Boxes-to-Date |

|Glade Hill |6 |

IF YOUR CHURCH WOULD LIKE TO HAVE LABELS FOR YOUR HOPE BOXES, LET PHYLLIS KNOW HOW MANY YOU NEED AND THEY CAN BE PRINTED AT THE JRBA OFFICE FOR PICKUP.

BOXES DUE BY MARCH 20, 2019

AT THE JRBA OFFICE.

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