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 August 2019 Edition VIII

2019 V.B.S.

July 28 – Aug. 1 Youth VBS at First Baptist Dillwyn 6:00 – 9:00 PM

July 28 – Aug. 1 Fitzgerald Memorial, Shiloh New Covenant & Payne UMC 6:30 – 8:30 PM

(Held at Fitzgerald)

HOMECOMINGS & REVIVALS

August 4 Goshen’s Homecoming

Sunday School 10:00 AM

Worship Service 11:00 AM

Lunch After the service

REVIVAL: August 5 – 7 7:30 PM

The guest speaker will be Danny Wright, from Indianapolis, IN. He will be speaking as a Biblical

character. Special Music nightly. Guest Pianist will be Susie Thomas, Grace Hills Baptist,

Appomattox.

Mt. Zion’s Homecoming 11:00 AM

Guest Speaker: Rev. Don Campbell

REVIVAL: August 5 – 7 Music at 7:00 PM, Worship at 7:30 PM

Revival Speaker: Rev. Roger Woody, Chestnut Grove

Special Music: Monday – Ronnie Newcomb & The Tobacco Road, Tuesday – Noah and

Sandra Hiickman, Wednesday – Chris Lewis

August 11 Mulberry Grove’s Homecoming 11:00 AM

Rev. Michael Khol, Pastor, is preaching.

REVIVAL: August 12 – 14 7:00 PM

Revival Speaker: Rev. Wesly Yoder, Maysville Baptist

Special Music: Monday – Glenmore Methodist Choir, Tuesday – Oak Hill Quartet, Wednesday – Mulberry Grove Talent

Sharon’s Homecoming 11:00 AM

All are invited to join Sharon for a unique worship experience with Rev.Vern Miller, Cartersville, VA, as he presents

a dramatization of “The Cross”. A covered-dish luncheon will follow.

REVIVAL: August 12 – 14 7:30 PM

Guest Speakers: Monday – Rev. Lewis Brandt, Tuesday – Rev. Woody Moore, Mt. Zion, Wednesday – Chris Lewis

Special Music nightly.

August 18 Antioch Union’s Homecoming (at the Antioch facility)

Concert featuring the Gospel Music of Joe Overfelt at 10:00 AM.

Worship Service with Guest Speaker, Ronnie Simpson, Interim Pastor, Spring Road Baptist, Hurt, VA, at 11:00 AM.

Lunch following the service with plenty of food and fellowshp for everyone.

August 25 Enon’s Homecoming 11:00 AM

Preaching & Singing: Rev. Lane Loman

Lunch will follow the morning service.

REVIVAL: August 25 – 28 (Sunday – 6:00 PM, Monday – Wednesday – 7:00 PM)

Guest Speaker: Rev. Lane Loman

Special Music: Sunday – Chris Lewis, Monday – Rev. Mike & Kaylee Meade, Tuesday – The Yoder Family, Wednesday – TBA

September 8 Arvon’s Homecoming 11:00 AM

October 6 Jones Chapel’s Homecoming 11:00 AM

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OTHER EVENT DETAILS

August 3 Clothes Closet at Goshen 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

August 4 Smokey Wilson in Concert at Fitzgerald Memorial 11:00 AM

August 5 Under 50 Bible Study at Mulberry Grove Mondays at 7:00 PM

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|DR. JOHN UPTON VISITS JRBA |

|Tuesday, August 6, 2019 |

|Noon |

|First Baptist Church, Dillwyn |

|Come out and hear what Virginia Baptists |

|are doing in Virginia, the USA, and around the world. |

|Dr. John Upton is the Executive Director of the BGAV. |

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|Hopefully, many of you have signed up – if so, Rev. Michael Khol has relayed information about the meal and how you can help. If you |

|have not signed up, and can attend, give Michael a call at 434-808-2383. |

|This is a great opportunity to learn about Virginia Baptists and meet Dr. Upton. |

|Our Field Strategist, Rev. Skip Wallace, will also be in attendance. |

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August 6 NO TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY AT GOSHEN DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST.

August 7 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!

Family Night Dinner at Fitzgerald Memorial 6:30 PM

August 7 & 21 Bible Study at Mt. Tabor (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 PM

You are invited to attend and participate in the Mid-Week Bible Study on the first and third Wednesdays

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

August 9 & 23 Blue Ridge Food Services Food Distribution at Crystal Cathedral

Volunteers needed at 9:30 AM.

August 10 Spaghetti Dinner at Enon 5:00 PM

Fundraiser for Spreading God’s Gifts; Music by Smokey Wilson

August 11 Baptismal Service at Tar Wallet 11:00 AM

Baptismal Candidate: Callie Stockner.

Service followed by a cookout celebration!

August 14 Senior Citizens Fellowship at Mulberry Grove 11:00 AM Bluegrass/Gospel Music; Covered Dish Fellowship Lunch

WMU & Brotherhood at Goshen 7:00 PM

August 17 Men’s Breakfast at Antioch (Scottsville) 7:30 AM

August 18 Guest Speaker at Antioch (Scottsville) 11:00 AM

Guest Speaker: Jason Hamilton

Christmas in August at Mt. Zion Noon

A Christmas dinner will follow the Worship Service. Just as the Wisemen came bringing gifts, folks are asked to

bring school supplies for our local schools. Everyone is welcome.

August 19 Information for the September issue of the JRBA calendar and newseltter are due today by 9:00 AM.

August 21 JRBA Pastors’ Huddle at First Baptist Dillwyn Noon

August 21 – 23 Directory Photos at Antioch (Scottsvillel)

August 21 & 28 Prayer Meeting at Goshen 7:00 PM

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August 23 Movie, Overcomer, Opens in Theaters Today!

Written, directed, and produced by the Kendrick Brothers who gave us the great faith films, Flywheel, Courageous, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, and War Room, Overcomer promises to challenge us and touch our hearts. It is filled with a powerful mix of faith, a twist of humor, and a ton of heart. The story plot centers around Coach John Harrison when his high school basketball team’s state championship dreams are crushed under the weight of unexpected news. When the largest manufacturing plant in town suddenly shuts down and hundreds of families begin moving away, John must come to grips with the challenges facing his family and his team. Urged by the school’s prinicipal to fill-in and coach a sport he doesn’t know or like, John is frustrated and questioning his worth….until he crosses paths with a student struggling with her own journey. The inspiring family film stars Alex Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer, Shari Rigby, Cameron Arnett, and introduces Aryn Wright-Thompson. This movie dares to leave you filled with hope, inspired to dream, and asks the question: What do you allow to define you?

Showing at these theaters August 23 – 29, at 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 10:00 PM:

Regal Stonefield Stadium 14 & IMAX, 1954 Swanson Drive, Charlottesville, VA

Regal Westchester Commons Stadium 16, 361 Perimeter Drive, Midlothian, VA

Regall Commonwealth Stadium 20 & IMAX, 5001 Commonwealth Center Parkway, Midlothian, VA

It is also scheduled to show at 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 10:00 PM in these theaters on August 22, as well as at

Regal River Ridge Stadium 14, 3411 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA.

August 24 5 Loaves, 2 Fish Ministry Meal at Antioch (Scottsville) 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Volunteers needed at 8:00 AM.

Mulberry Grove’s 50+ Bible Study Group + Church Family Movie Outing

No Bible Study for August – Group will meet to see the movie, Overcomer.

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|OCC Shoebox Recipient at Bethlehem Baptist |

|Saturday, August 24, 2019 – 6:00 PM |

|Dinner and program in the Twelve Stones Center, located at 393 Winfrey Inez Road, Dillwyn, VA. Plan to attend and |

|hear the compelling story of how God used a simple gift delivered in a brightly-colored shoebox to impact the life |

|of Jaki Steward, a girl left at an orphanage in Guatemala by her young mother when whe was only a few months old. |

|R.S.V.P. to Alan Gough, 434-390-2211, or email him at |

|alan@. |

August 30 – September 7: Friends of Barnabas Mission Trip to Honduras

Kristen Jamerson and Tanya Bickford are members of this team.

LOOKING AHEAD>>>

September 7 Annual Heroes Banquet at Jones Chapel 5:00 PM

Volunteers of the Cumberland County Fire Departments, Rescue Squads, Sheriff’s Department,

State Police and Veterans will be honored.

September 8 Hometown Heroes Luncheon at Maysville Baptist Worship Center 12:30 PM

Honoring those who serve us: Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical Services

Maysville Baptist Church invites our Hometown Heroes and their immediate families to attend the celebration.

Lunch will be served. Volunteers in these fields should R.S.V.P. by August 19: hometownheroesVA@ or Facebook Event page. Guests are encouraged to attend in uniform. For those on duty, stop by for lunch on the go!

All are welcome to attend the church service at 11 AM.

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|JRBA SUNDAY SCHOOL TRAINING CONFERENCE |

|Tuesday, September 10, 2019 |

|7:00 – 8:30 PM |

|First Baptist Church, Dillwyn |

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|ATTN: Pastors, Sunday School Directors, |

|Sunday School Teachers, Sunday School Learners, and |

|ALL who are interested in growing your church’s Sunday School and having meaningful times of studying God’s Word |

|Mark your calendars and plan to come and hear from Rev. Tony Brooks, |

|BGAV Sunday School/Discipleship Specialist. |

|He will be exploring various teaching methods and discussing creative ways to reach out and gather in more folks to|

|study God’s word. |

September 17 CBFVA General Asembly at Bethel Baptist Church, Midlothian, VA 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Paul Baxley, CBF’s Executive Coordinator

Theme: Faithful Voices

Worship Proclaimers: Alice Cates Clarke and Daniel Glaze

Four Timely Workshops

Registration begins soon – go to

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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 Family Fun Festival/Yard Sale at Jones Chapel – Watch for details to come!

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 should be received in early September by your church. These packets will contain a unique code for each church that allows one to register as a messenger. This code allows you to receive ballots and to vote in all business sessions.

JRBA REACHES OUT >>>

MISSIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

July 22, 2019

I. HOPE FOR APPALACHIA – Thanks to the churches of our Association for responding in a marvelous way to the needs of our friends in Bell County, Kentucky. We responded by filling many Food Boxes and Blessing Buckets, as well as with monetary gifts. We also thank Woody Moore, Roger Woody, and Wayne Gough for delivering these supplies to Kentucky.

II. RISE AGAINST HUNGER – Let us continue to set aside money each week or each day for Rise Against Hunger. As we do so, we’ll have the biggest Rise Against Hunger packaging project in May or June ever!

III. Our Baptist General Association of Virginia carries out so much fine mission work. So, please come to First Baptist Church, Dillwyn, on Tuesday, August 6, at noon, to hear Dr. John Upton, Executive Director, speak about that mission work.

IV. Mission Trips – We are pleased that many churches and individuals of our Association have been on meaningful mission trips and other churches and indivdiuals will be taking mission trips soon. We know many blessings will be shared through these trips.

Thanks for all your mission work.

In Christ’s Love,

Jimmy Dunn

Chair

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JRBA responded in a GREAT way to the callout from Hope for Appalachia

for Blessing Buckets and Food Boxes for the

60 volunteer workers at the Pineville, Kentucky, Hospital!

On July 22 – 24, Rev. Woody Moore, Rev. Roger Woody, and Wayne Gough

traveled to Kentucky to deliver the items.

ACCOMPLISHING TOGETHER WHAT WE CANNOT DO ALONE!

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Rev. Roger Woody Rev. Woody Moore & Wayne Gough with other Hope Volunteers

and Pineville Hospital Staff

|Church |Items |Monetary Donation |

| |60 gallons bleach, 5 Windex, 15 cleaning sponges, 6 Comet, 5 Fantastic, 4 laundry | |

|Antioch Union |detergents, 10 hand soaps | |

| |10 laundry detergents, 16 dish detergents, 7 cleaners, 9 pkgs. wipes, 9 pr. gloves, 14 | |

|Buckingham |Comet, 4 sponges, 6 plastic scouring pads, 6 air fresheners, 13 bath soaps, 1 cleaning | |

| |cloth, 3 body washes, 2 lotions, 2 washcloths, 1 pkg. Q-tips, 1 toothpaste, 3 window | |

| |cleaners, 2 large food boxes | |

| |10 small bleaches, 20 laundry detergents, 10 dish detergents, | |

| |14 other household cleaners, 10 glass cleaners, 10 boxes trash bags, 10 pkgs. wipes, 15 – | |

| |20 pr. of latex gloves, 6 Ajax/Comet, 10+ scouring pads, 4 bottle brushes, 3-4 hand | |

|Cedar |brushes, 10 bottles air freshener, 10 bottles hand soap, 20 bars soap, canned food (soups,| |

| |vegetables, beans, fruits), muffin mix, almond milk, Chef Boyardee type foods | |

| |2 bottles air fresheners, 7 bleaches, 12 cleaners, 7 dish detergents, 4 pkgs. gloves, 6 | |

|Chestnut Grove |laundry detergents, 24 bars soap, 6 pkgs. sponges, 1 box trash bags, 7 pkgs. wipes | |

| |Cleaning supplies: window cleaner, paper towels, etc. | |

|Enon |Personal hygiene items & soap | |

|First Baptist Dillwyn |345 containers food, 23 toiletry items, 8 cleaning supplies |$450.00 |

|Goshen |60 Comet, 60 All-Purpose Cleaners | |

|Jones Chapel | |$300.00 |

| |2 laundry detergents, 2 bleaches, 2 dish detergents, 2 household cleaners, 2 glass | |

| |cleaners, 2 boxes trash bags, 2 pkgs. wipes, 2 prs. gloves, 2 Comets, 2 sponges, 2 | |

| |scouring pads, 2 Febreze, 2 soaps, 2 vinegars, 2 furniture polishes, 2 shower sponges, 2 | |

| |State cups, 2 bags mints, 2 hand creams, 2 encouraging cards, 2 air fresheners, 2 toilet | |

| |cleaners, 60 hand-knitted dishrags, 12 peanut butters, 12 cans beans, 2 instant potatoes, | |

|Mt. Zion |1 can sweet potatoes, 2 soups, 1 BBQ sauce, 2 pudding mixes, 1 box crackers, 2 corn bread | |

| |mixes, 1 pkg. pasta, 1 can mixed greens, 60 – five gallon buckets, other food items | |

|Mulberry Grove |1 ammonia, 27 bars soap, 6 bleaches, 6 brushes, 1 dishwasher cleaner, 30 dish detergents, | |

| |1 disinfectant spray, 24 pkgs. disinfectant wipes, 1 fabric refresher, 3 pkgs. fabric | |

| |softener sheets, 5 glass cleaners, 1 hand sanitizer, 22 household cleaners, 13 laundry | |

| |detergents, 14 liquid hand soaps, 9 pkgs. Magic Erasers, 3 rolls paper towels, 6 pkgs. | |

| |personal wipes, 15 pkgs. rubber gloves, 23 pkgs. sponges, 3 stain removers, 3 pkgs. | |

| |tissues, 5 toilet bowl cleaners, 7 pkgs. trash bags, 12 cans fruit, 12 jars peanut butter,| |

| |3 boxes popcorn, 10 boxes spaghetti, 10 cans spaghetti sauce, 34 cans vegetables | |

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CHURCH OUTREACH

Buckingham held Homecoming on Sunday, July 21, with Barry Snoddy providing music for the song service at 10:00 AM instead of the Oak Hill Boys because of illness. Pastor Garry Sims led the worship, followed by lunch in the fellowship hall due to the extreme heat. Many former members and guests came to be a part of the day. Buckingham extends their thanks to all who made the day enjoyable.

On Sunday, July 21, Wendy Gormus, representing Cedar’s Women on Mission, shared with the church congregation about the work of the Southside Pregnancy Center in Farvmille, after which a love offering was collected for the center totaling $1,185.00. The Women on Mission are giving out “Water Bottles” to be filled with loose change to help raise money the next few months for all the upcoming projects such as Operation Christmas Child and Hope for Appalachia boxes. For the Back-to-School project at Cedar, the Women on Mission decided to give cash to two of the area schools to help any students that need supplies for the upcoming school year.

Youth and Adults from Jones Chapel went on a mission trip to Wilmington, NC, from July 7 – 12. Pictured left to right: Angel Chambliss, Kristen College, Hannah Lenz (holding Mason Chambliss), Michelle Tuttle, Kayla College, Pastor Tuttle, Gloria Tuttle, Dakota (friend of Mark’s), Judy Chambliss, Mark Tuttle, and another volunteer.

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Jones Chapel Mission Team praying prior to the July 22 – 26 Mission Trip to MC2 at Eagle Eyrie.

Pictured: Ruth McCollom, Natalie Cox, Emily Cox, Hannah Lenz, Gloria Tutttle, Mark Tuttle, Annie Milstead, Savannah Skeens, Judy Chambliss, Danny McCollom, Dustin McColllom, Hosten McCollom, Pastor Tuttle, Michelle Tuttle, Angel Chambliss, and Rachel Whaley.

(21 went in all, but some were not in attendance.)

Members of Mulberry Grove donated school supplies for the Straight Street distribution on July 28. Members will be involved with the JRBA Luncheon for Dr. John Upton’s visit on August 6. Individuals continue to volunteer at the bi-monthly food distribution at the Crystal Cathedral. The outreach ministry is ongoing.

Sharon hosted a successful Undie Sunday drive yielding 186 pairs of socks and 84 pairs of undies for the children of Standing Rock. Current efforts are focused on collecting school supplies for local children. Rose of Sharon (WMU) continues visiting and delivering meals to those who are sick or homebound.

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V.B.S. Follow-Up

Buckingham held VBS July 15 – 19, with the theme, In the Wild, providing the opportunity for many encounters with Jesus. The skit for the Worship Service performed by Pastor Geoff Bruschi and Director Betty Toney provided a glimpse of the Bible story for each day as well as “encounters” with some wild animals, the Bible verse for the day, and some amusing stories. The music was the highlight of the Worship Service and the classes for the night. After a light meal, everyone had Bible Study. Then each class went to the different stations where the Bible story was again emphasized. Crafts, missions, music, and recreation were all enjoyed. On Thursday night, water activities were provided after the other classes. There were 500 water balloons, wands to squirt water for some distance (as they got the Director), and the Slip ‘n Slide, which everyone enjoyed. There were 48 enrolled with 26 children. There was a stiff

competition between the classes for the mission offering as the class who brought the most would get to

ice the pastor. The 3rd-4th grade class won by a slim margin, so the 1st-2nd grade class got to ice one of the

teachers. The amount collected was $286. A family picnic was held Friday night with a large number of

parents and grandparens in attendance.

Chestnut Grove held VBS July 8 – 12, with a total enrollment of 60, including workers and children from birth through grade 6. They had an average attendance of 45. They utilized Farm Fresh Faith by Bogard Press for their curriculum because of its appeal for rural communities and its evangelistic emphasis. They collected a missions offering of $299. There were 5 decisions to accept Christ.

First Baptist Dillwyn held their Children’s VBS June 3 – 7. They had a total enrollment of 87, including workers and children from birth through grade 6. Their average daily attendance was 41. Lifeway curriculum was used. They collected a missions offering of $356 for OCC – Samaritan’s Purse.

Goshen held VBS June 17 – 21, with a total enrollment of 24, including workers and children from birth through grade 12. They had an average daily attendance of 18. They used LifeWay’s In the Wild. They collected a Missions Offering of $110.

Sharon and Centenary United Methodist Church held VBS July 15 – 18, with a total enrollment of 57, including workers and children from birth through grade 12. VBS was held at the Centenary facility. Their average daily attendance was 32. They collected a Missions Offering of $138 for the local School Backpack Program.

VBS at Jones Chapel raised over $400 for HOPE boxes. There were 79 enrolled at VBS, counting workers and everyone enjoyed the week learning and having fun. The week ended with a commencement program and a meal, during which a slide show of photos taken during VBS was shown in the fellowship hall.

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|THANK YOU TO VBS DIRECTORS WHO HAVE SUBMITTED THEIR 2019 VBS SURVEY! |

|FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT, PLEASE DO SO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. |

|IF YOU NEED ANOTHER COPY OF THE SURVEY, PLEASE LET PHYLLIS KNOW. |

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JRBA LEARNS AND GROWS>>>

Pastors’ Huddle

Our pastors met again on July 17, for our monthly Pastors’ Huddle. It is such a blessing to connect with, and learn from, the collective knowledge of our pastors. It has been a particular blessing to continue to welcome Rev. Skip Wallace to our group. It is great to see him plugging in and investing in our pastors. Pastors, I hope you make it to our next gathering on August 21.

In Christ,

Mike

Rev. Michael Khol

Sunday School Report

As we conclude this Sunday School year, please work diligently in your church by:

1. Lovingly contacting your absentees and prospects and inviting them back to Sunday School.

2. Reach out in loving care to your class members and prospects in their times of sickness or other needs.

3. Teachers and Pupils, please carefully study your lesson before going to Sunday School and then enter into meaningfully sharing Bible truths in class.

Thanks!

Jimmy Dunn

JRBA Sunday School Director

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE>>>

FALL TRIP 2019

December 4 – 7, 2019

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

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!

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!

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.

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. Items will be due just prior to Thanksgiving.

JRBA FALL MISSION PROJECTS

There will not be a Missions Blitz this year, but watch for upcoming details on some big mission outreach projects in our community. Rev. Michael Khol is working with Wayne Davenport (Spreading God’s Gifts) to line up projects. The work date will be September 21 (Rain Date – September 28). Workers, contributions for supplies, and food will be needed as in the past.

IN APPRECIATION>>>

July 28, 2019

Dear Friends,

We are incredibly grateful for your recent gift of $9,408.96 to Rise Against Hunger, received 6/10/19. Your gift gives us the ability to change lives, create sustainable communities, and respond quickly in times of disaster.

There is a strong correlation between school attendance and food availability. If kids can get a warm meal at school, their parents are more likely to send them, recognizing the importance of that nutrition – sometimes their only meal of the day…As a result of the partnership between Rise Agaist Hunger and the North Country Mission of Hope in Nicaragua children in the Hilario Sanchez School are being fed daily… Attendance rates are nearly 100% and academic performance has increased…From surviving to thriving, each student has a chance to be their best selves – thanks to your support. One warm meal a day is leading to literacy. And that’s how we’ll end hunger: one child, one day at a time, multiplied by dozens of corporate food donors, hundreds of partner agencies, thousands of communities, tens of thousands of meal packaging volunteers around the world, and the generosity of supporters like you.

Thank you for rising up with us as we fight to end world hunger by 2030. It is possible.

Warmest regards,

Peggy Shriver & Kate Day

RISE AGAINST HUNGER

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JRBA CELEBRATES>>>

First of all, a correction from the June issue from Cedar: Mrs. Judy Page received the recognition for the Oldest Mother in attendance on Mother’s Day, rather than Mrs. Jackie Davenport. So sorry for the error.

Chestnut Grove extends their congratulations to Patti and Hunter Jones on the birth of a daughter, Virginia SarahJo Jones (Ginny) born July 2, 2019.

“John Griffin Day” was held at First Baptist Dillwyn on Sunday, July 8, in recognition of John’s 95th birthday. John was recognized during the 11:00 AM Worship service and also at a birthday lunch at 12:15 PM. Many members shared memories of their time with John. John is still very actively attending and working at FBC.

Tar Wallet welcomes Callie Stockner upon her profession of faith. She will be baptized on August 11, and a celebration cookout will follow the service.

On Sunday, July 21, Rev. Barry Vassar, Pastor of Fitzgerald Memorial, received the “Mary E. Gilliam Unsung Hero Award” for selfless and uncompromising commitment to the spiritual uplifting and community unity of Cumberland County due to his ongoing participation and involvemnet with the Cumberland Community Christmas Mother, Habitat for Humanity, Patriot Day Committee, Armed Forces Day, Christmas Parade Committee, and being the Keynote Speaker for the Cumberland High School Baccalaureate, and many other contributions to Cumberland County. The award was presented by Michael Scales on behalf of the Scales family. Congratulations, Barry!

Congratulations are extended to Rev. Dr. Adam Tyler and Rev. Cadance Tyler on the birth of their daughter, Phoebe Nell. Phoebe was born on July 16, at 4:04 AM. She weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz and was 21 inches long.

Big Brother, Jonathan, is enthralled with his baby sister, often saying, “She’s so cute!” Gwynn and Phyllis Tyler are the proud paternal grandparents and couldn’t agree more. (Adam is the pastor of Grace Hills Baptist Church in Appomattox and the former pastor of Mt. Zion. Cadance is the Youth Pastor at Randolph Memorial Baptist Church in Madison Heights.)

Phoebe & Jonathan Tyler

FOR YOUR INFORMATION>>>

❖ NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK CELEBRATION AND ROD MANIFOLD MEMORIAL 5K – August 10, 2019, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Central Virginia Community Health Center, 25892 N James Madison Hwy. Games, Raffles, Local Agency Info, Vendors, Yard Sale, Car Show, Untimed 5K, and Fun for the Entire Family! For more information, contact Tracy Washington at 434-581-3271, Ext. 10600.

❖ ATTENTION YOUTH LEADERS: Ignite: A Retreat for Middle School Students – October 11 – 13, 2019, Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center, Theme: Sent (John 20:21) Youth will engage with the theme through times of worship, small group reflection, and breakouts. For additional info: contact Karen Rackett, BGAV, at 804-255-2428, Ext. 2243.

❖ Troy Henson, Rise Against Hunger, reports that the meals packaged on June 9, were scheduled to ship to Haiti in mid-June.

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Operation Christmas Child Samaritan’s Purse

National Collection Week

November 18 – 25, 2019

Some information just received from the Lynchburg Area Team:

❖ Empty pill bottles make good containers for small sewing kits or fishing kits. (Must be clean and label-free.)

❖ Are you interested in getting FREE tickets to Dollywood or some other amusement parks for certain numbers of shoebox packing? For more information, please go to .

❖ Are you interested in having an OCC area team member come to share about the shoebox distribution that they have been on? There are some folks who can share about their travels with OCC to Ukraine, Trinidad & Tobago, the Philippines, and Madagascar. Contact Ruth Ann Vaughan at 502-262-2893 or email hokie91@.

❖ There is a Shoebox Supply House in Shippensburg, PA, that is open a few times a month, that has amazing deals on shoebox filler items. They only accept cash and checks, if you plan a visit. Contact info: Shoebox Supply House, 208 Lurgan Ave., Shippensburg, PA 17257

❖ Would you like the ease of packing a shoebox with just a few clicks online? Check ou the “Build A shoebox Online” at

❖ SHIPPING COSTS: Please remember that the $9 donation per shoebox for shipping costs iv VERY important. If cost is an issue, it is better to pack less shoeboxes that are fully funded with those shipping costs paid, than to pack more shoeboxes that don’t have the shipping costs paid! And please note that it takes an additional $6 per box to cover the cost of a child being able to attend The Greatest Journey discipleship classes, which is a 12 lesson program that is truly life changing. And remember, if you pay the shipping online, you will be able to follow your box and find out what country it goes to. Pay at .

|ATTENTION PASTORS AND CHURCH OFFICERS |

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|Hopefully, many of you have received a copy of the 2018-2019 JRBA Directory by now. It has been sent to each church with a list of |

|leaders that should receive a copy, along with a copy for the church office. If you find errors in the new directory, please |

|contact Phyllis with updated information. (434-983-7385) |

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|ATTENTION CHURCH CLERKS |

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|Please be reminded that information has been mailed to you concerning the Revised JRBA ByLaws. Please be sure that members of your |

|congregation have the opportimoty to look at them. They will be voted on at the JRBA Annual Meeting on October 17, 2019, at |

|Fitzgerald Memorial. Also, be aware that your church should elect Messengers to that meeting. This is an important item of |

|business and we hope that every member church will be represented. (Once your messengers have been elected, please forward their |

|names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails to Phyllis.) If there are questions concerning the revisions, please contact Gwynn |

|Tyler, ByLaws Committee Chair, at 434-969-4378. |

|The Annual Church Profiles will be sent out around mid-August. This is an important means of gathering information from your church|

|– your commitment to its completion in a timely fashion is much appreciated. |

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

• JRBA Pastors and Pastors’ Huddle

• Friends of Barnabas Mission Trip to Honduras – August 30 – September 7

Kristen Jamerson (FBC) & Tanya Bickford (Arvon)

• 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

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JRBA Quarterly Executive Board Meeting

July 8, 2019

Rev. Michael Khol, Moderator, opened the meeting by giving a short devotional. He spoke on the phrase, “for goodness sakes” that we so often use in our conversations. He asked us if we do good “for goodness sakes” – because it feels good or is less awkward. As Christians, we should do good for the Kingdom’s sake! The Gospel should partner with mission. Gospel without missions is like saying I love you without caring for you. Missions without the Gospel is just “good” for “goodness sake”. For example, think about the woman who perfumed Jesus’ feet – the poor are always with us, she was poor but gave her best. Does the end justify the means? No – the “how” is just as important as the “what”. In I Corinthians 13, it is emphasized that without love we are as sounding gongs – we can accomplish great things “for goodness sakes”, but without the Gospel, souls will still not know Christ. We “do” a lot of things together – we accomplish more fellowship and ministry when we work together AND partner with the Holy Spirit. It is a partnership of Gospel WITH Ministry. JRBA must be mindful and intentional not to do good only “for goodness sake”, but to give God credit and glory – then we will point souls to Christ. Rev. Khol then led in prayer.

Rev. Khol called the meeting to order and asked for the roll call of churches by Frank Breault, Clerk. There were 21 in attendance, representing 10 churches. The minutes of the April 8, 2019, Executive Board Meeting were presented and approved. The minutes of the 187th Semi-Annual Spring Meeting were presented and approved. The Treasurer’s Quarterly Report was given by Judy Ownby, Treasurer. As of June 30, 2019, the checking account balance was $28,127.28, which included Additional Missions Fund - $1,134.17, and Rise Against Hunger (2020) - $35.79. Receipts for the quarter totaled $11,600.00, which included Churches - $3,408.26, Individual & Smile Amazon - $543.57, Rise Against Hunger - $5,196.60, Additional Missions (Hope – Spring Meeting Offering) - $400.00, Interest on Checking - $9.04, and Bland (Churches & Individuals) - $2,088.52. Disbursements totaled $19,066.60, which included Mission Trips - $1,050.00 (CORRECTION), Blue Ridge Food Ministry (Gravel) - $100.00, BGAV More Than Nets - $100.00, Hope for Appalachia - $400.00 (Spring Meeting Offering). The Savings Account stood at $4,258.50. The report was approved as presented(NOTE CORRECTION). Mrs. Betty Toney, Chair, presented the John E. Mann, Sr. Benevolence Fund Quarterly Report. There were no contributions or disbursements in the past quarter. Mrs. Toney noted that requests had come in, but other sources had met the need. It was also noted that The STEPS Energy Share at Ellis Acres is now assisting Buckingham County residents with Disconnection Notices from their utility provider. This has been a real asset to our community and has alleviated some Benevolence assistance. The Benevolence report was approved as presented.

Rev. Khol then gave his Moderator’s Report. He noted that Tar Wallet now has an Interim Pastor – Joshua Morgan. He commented on JRBA events during the past quarter – Rise Against Hunger Meal-Packing Event (Good fellowship and hard workers), the return of the Bland Mission Team, and on-going Homecomings, Revivals, and VBS. He asked Rev. Woody Moore to comment on Hope for Appalachia. Woody noted that he is now the Team Leader for 4 schools in Bell County, Kentucky. Mt. Zion will do boxes next year for Paige Elementary, as they did this year. Another church is taking another small school; a 2019 Team member is taking another small school, leaving Bell Elementary School (larger school). This allows JRBA to provide boxes for that larger school in 2020. Another request has been received for help through Hope for Appalachia. Pineville Hospital has closed and the mayor has requested that Hope assist 12 families with clothes/school supplies and make Blessing Buckets for the 60 “employees” who have volunteered to work without pay for an extended amount of time to keep the ER open. Hope already had the means to supply the clothes/school items, but have asked JRBA to assist with the buckets and non-perishable food items. Woody said the buckets have already been purchased, but asked that our churches bring in the cleaning supplies, etc. to fill them by July 17. (The list of suitable items has been emailed to all churches.) Woody asked that everyone consider that the items need to fit in a 5-gallon bucket. Rev. Brian Faison said that Antioch Union would supply 60 gallons of bleach and Marilyn Snoddy noted that Mt. Zion already has homemade dishrags for all of the buckets. Woody noted that whatever the need is, God always supplies and multiplies! If there are more items donated than needed for the buckets, those will be taken to the teachers/staff in the schools when they take the hats, gloves and coats for the fall distribution. Non-perishable food items can also be donated.

Rev. Khol talked about the upcoming visit with Dr. John Upton. He said that it will be a great opportunity to meet with the BGAV Executive Director locally and hear all about what Virginia Baptists are doing for the Kingdom. It will be at First Baptist Dillwyn on August 6, at noon.

BGAV will provide the meat for the meal and he asked that each church contact him as to what they are willing to bring (paper products, drinks, salads, sides, desserts, etc.) Phyllis will send out a Sign Up Sheet – please encourage folks to sign up and attend. The number who plan to come from your church is due to the JRBA office by July 29. This will help in the planning of the meal. Michael will send out an email reminder about the event, along with details about the meal.

Michael also reminded everyone that the Revised ByLaws will be voted on at the Annual Fall Meeting in October. The ByLaws were distributed at the Spring Meeting and copies were sent to all Church Clerks for circulation. He noted that the ByLaws are the “DNA” of who/what JRBA is, and thus, all member churches should take the opportunity to examine the revisions and send Messengers to take part in the vote. Gwynn Tyler, Chair of the ByLaws Committee, also encouraged every church to elect and send Messengers to that meeting.

Next, Mrs. Betty Toney reported on the JRBA WMU. She noted that the WMU Spring meeting was not well attended and that information on the Fall Meeting would come out later. She encouraged everyone to help with the Hope Blessing Buckets. Rev. Woody Moore then talked about Disaster Relief. After the shooting in Virginia Beach, BGAV DR Crisis Care Chaplains were called out to be there for the employees. He went on two Mondays to assist. He asked that we continue to remember in prayer those going and for the people going through the aftermath. Rev. Jimmy Dunn presented his Missions Report. He thanked everyone for their contributions and for working so hard at the Rise Against Hunger Meal-Packing Event. He stressed that we promote next year’s event and start saving our dimes, quarters, or dollars now so that we can raise more next year and pack more meals to feed hungry people around the world. He suggested that each church set a goal higher than what we gave this year as the need grows greater every year. He also encouraged everyone to come out and help at the Blue Ridge Food Distributions on July 12 & 26. If you can help prepare the bags, come at 7:30 AM and come at 9:30 AM to help distribute the food. He also encouraged everyone to gather items for the Hope Blessing Buckets and to get them in to JRBA by July 17. Rev. Khol commended Jimmy for his “leading” in missions – he not only encourages others to help, he leads by example. Valeria Breault noted that we will not be having a Missions Blitz as we had last year, but rather, that there will be some Big Missions Projects in the community. Rev. Khol is working with Wayne Davenport, Spreading God’s Gifts, to set some things lined up. Workers, monetary contributions, food, and prayer will be needed as in the past. The date will be Saturday, September 21 (Rain date is September 28). The big projects have been successful in the last couple of years and have had long-lasting effects. More details will be sent out as soon as possible.

There was no Old or New Business. Rev. Khol noted that when you need information, you can go to the JRBA website and access both the

calendar and the newsletter. Other announcements: Cedar will not be

hosting VBS, Homecoming, or Revival due to their Building Project. Rev. Henry Enochs, Goshen, noted that they will be having Revival on August 5 – 7. Their speaker will be “in character, in costume” of a Biblical person such as Peter, etc. He encouraged folks to come out. Rev. Brain Faison, Antioch, noted that they are seeking actors (speaking and non-speaking roles), behind-the-scene workers, and church choirs for their Christmas drama on December 6 -8. Anyone who is interested should get in touch with him for details. Rev. Woody Moore made a motion to adjourn and gave the closing prayer.

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ASSOCIATION FINANCES

2018 – 2019

REGULAR BUDGET RECEIPTS

|Church |July |Year-To-Date |

|Antioch(Scottsville) |$ 300.00 |$ 900.00 |

|Antioch Union |$ 500.00 |$ 500.00 |

|Arvon |$ 1,000.00 |$ 1,000.00 |

|Buckingham |$ 240.00 |$ 960.00 |

|Cedar | |$2,500.00 |

|Chestnut Grove | |$ 500.00 |

|Enon | |$ 700.00 |

|First Baptist Dillwyn | |$ 2,000.00 |

|Fitzgerald Memorial | | |

|Fork of Willis | |$ 402.00 |

|Gladstone Memorial |$ 321.25 |$ 1,315.00 |

|Goshen | |$ 1,180.00 |

|Jones Chapel |$ 138.95 |$1,532.84 |

|Mt. Tabor | |$ 696.02 |

|Mt. Zion | |$1,800.00 |

|Mulberry Grove | |$ 2,149.00 |

|Sharon |$ 382.50 |$1,530.00 |

|Tar Wallet | | |

| TOTAL FROM CHURCHES | |$16,762.16 |

|Individuals | |$ 500.00 |

|VBMB – Alma Hunt | |$ 153.12 |

|Amazon Smile Foundation | |$ 43.57 |

| TOTAL |$ 2,882.70 |$20,341.55 |

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

|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)

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)

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

BALANCE - $934.17

2019 RISE AGAINST HUNGER

|Church |Year-To-Date |

|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 |July |Total-to-Date |

|Gladstone Memorial |$ 83.00 |$ 83.00 |

|Jones Chapel | |$ 35.79 |

| TOTAL |$ 83.00 |$ 118.79 |

BLAND MINISTRY CENTER

|Church |Total-to-Date |

|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 Above.

*$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

NON-BUDGETED MINISTRIES

JOHN E. MANN, SR. BENEVOLENCE FUND

Expended in July: $100.00

BALANCE: $5,582.28

BLAND MISSION TEAM

| |Total-to-Date |

|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. 12

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