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

Marilyn Snoddy – 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 XIX June 2020 Edition V

The JRBA Office is CLOSED until further notice.

You can reach Phyllis at jrba@ or by phone at 434-969-4378.

THE “GATHERING” CHURCH

Our pastors and church leaders have been creative in utilizing many new ways of “doing” church during the pandemic. As churches begin to plan and re-open, there will be continued change and new approaches in order to adhere to current health guidelines. Many may be continuing as before – updates below as available.

ANTIOCH (SCOTTSVILLE): Until “soft opening” in June/July, Sunday morning services will be livestreamed at 10 AM on Facebook. Kidz Alive is also livestreamed on Sunday mornings as well as Zoom meetings for Celebrate Recovery on Monday evenings. Wednesday night Bible study will also continue to be livestreamed at 7 PM. There may also be some outdoor services, weather permitting.

ARVON: Services will continue to be “virtual” (sermons on Facebook). A grand reopening is scheduled for June 28.

BUCKINGHAM: Drive-In Services will continue until at least June 14, at which time they will re-evaluate.

CEDAR: Rev. Armstrong has been having a Worship Service on Facebook for several Sundays. They plan to have Drive-In Worship on May 31, following the guidelines.

CHESTNUT GROVE: Chestnut Grove continued Facebook services with Mt. Zion and Mulberry Grove through May 31. The church remains closed until June 10, when everything will be re-evaluated.

FIRST BAPTIST DILLWYN: The 11 AM Sunday morning worship services continue to be broadcast over radio station 92.9 FM and Facebook. The services are led by Pastor John Moxley, Kristye Moxley(Choir Director), Cody Moss (Pianist), and Jennifer Taylor (Children’s Director). At least one Sunday School class is being held on Zoom each week. The Children’s Director is conducting regular children and youth meetings through the Internet. A brief Prayer Meeting is conducted through Dial-My-Calls by pastor Moxley at 6:30 PM each Wednesday. Prayer needs are shared and the pastor leads in prayer. Prayer needs are also sent out throughout the week to members.

FITZGERALD MEMORIAL: Doors opened at Fitzgerald for 11 AM Worship in person on May 31. Services will also continue on Facebook at noon for those choosing to stay at home. (Sunday School, meals, and other regular gatherings will not resume until later.)

GLADSTONE MEMORIAL: Sermons have been uploaded and shared via at the Gladstone Memorial Church channel. They began in-person services on May 17, with a wonderful service and sweet fellowship. (Sunday School has not resumed.)

JONES CHAPEL: Drive-In services have been held each Sunday, with broadcasting on Facebook Live. Pastor Richard Tuttle continues to appear on Facebook Live during the week and on Wednesday evening for Bible Study. Messages are going out over the church One Call Now messaging system, keeping members informed about services and any prayer needs. Judy Chambliss and Angel Chambliss set up Facebook Live for the youth to keep in touch and offer encouragement.

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MT. ZION: Mt. Zion held Facebook services with Chestnut Grove and Mulberry Grove through May 31. They also held a Drive-In Service on May 24, where they dedicated the Hope for Appalachia boxes. They enjoyed worshiping in God’s beautiful world and Wayne Gough had the special music. A Drive-In service will be held on May 31, and plans are being made to resume “in the building” services as soon as possible.

MULBERRY GROVE: During May, Mulberry Grove, Chestnut Grove, and Mt. Zion combined worship services which were shown on Facebook and the Mulberry Grove website. Pastor Michael has done a weekly devotion through mail, hand delivery, and email. He has also done a weekly bulletin. Members have been able to interact by Zoom on Wednesday mornings. A “Soft Opening” is tentatively scheduled for June 7, observing health guidelines. (Sunday School and other activities will not resume at the present time.)

SHARON: On May 17, Sharon started having “in-person” Worship Services in the Fellowship Hall, following health guidelines. This will continue until further notice. A member is taping the service and putting it on the Sharon Facebook page.

TAR WALLET: Pastor Joshua has been having a message on Facebook each Sunday morning. An outside service is planned for Father’s Day on June 21, at 9 AM. (No Sunday School at the present time.)

CALENDAR DETAILS>>>

MAY 31 PENTECOST SUNDAY

Pentecost is a Christian Holy Day that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit to Jesus’s disciples 40 days after His Resurrection. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter.

The JRBA RISE AGAINST HUNGER MEAL PACKING EVENT

scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2020, at the

Maysville Baptist Multi-Purpose Center

has been CANCELED.

You can continue to send in your donations for RAH.

The funds are designated and will be held until a future date can be set to pack the meals.

Mail any donations for this effort to JRBA, P. O. Box 1219, Dillwyn, VA 23936.

Make checks payable to JRBA, with Rise Against Hunger on the memo line.

June 9 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Orland, Florida CANCELED

The Annual meeting is not being rescheduled. The last time the SBC Annual Meeting was canceled was in 1945, during World War II when the U.S. government banned meetings of groups larger than 50 people. SBC President, J. D. Greear, pastor of The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC, said he was “saddened” to make the annoucement (on March 24), but described it as necessary in light of the ongoinog crisis and the uncertainty of when it might end. He said, “We are a people commanded to keeping the Gospel above all, and our sole purpose in coming together is to support one another in that mission, catalizing our collective mission efforts. This year, our unusual circumstances mean we can best meet that goal by not meeting together.” (Taken from SBC Life, Journal of the SBC – Spring 2020)

June 12 & 26 Blue Ridge Food Services Food Distribution at Crystal Cathedral (Drive-Thru)

Volunteers needed at 9:30 AM.

June 17 JRBA Pastors’ Huddle via Zoom Noon

Pastors, plan to “tune in”…if you need the link, please contact Rev. Michael Khol at

mjkhol@.

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Father’s Day

The first known Father's Day service was conducted at a church in West Virginia in 1908. Grace Golden Clayton suggested that the Sunday service could be conducted in the honor of over 200 fathers who had died at a mining explosion in Monongah, West Virginia. Father’s Day was actually founded in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910, by Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to honor her dad, William Jackson Smart. He was a Civil War veteran and a single parent who raised six children on his own. Not until 1972 was a bill passed by Congress, declaring Father’s Day to be a national holiday, observed on the 3rd Sunday in June.

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|Monday, June 22, 2020 |

|Information for the July edition of the JRBA Calendar and Newsletter |

|is due today by 9:00 AM (by mail or email only). |

|Be sure to include your church’s outreach to the community during this time. |

June 25 – 28 CBF Virtual General Assembly

If your church is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, you can experience the General Assembly online. The theme is Forming Bold Faith. You can get additional information or register online at .

June 27 5 Loaves, 2 Fish Ministry Meal at Antioch (Scottsville) 11:30 AM

Distribution wll be curbside – Social distancing protocol will be followed.

June 25 – July 4 Baptist Heritage Week

Baptists form a major branch of Protestants. Baptists are distinguished by baptizing professing believers only by immersion. Baptist churches also generally subscribe to the doctrines of soul competency (the responsibility and accountability of every person before God), salvation by faith alone, scripture alone as the rule of faith and practice, and congregationalist church government. Baptists generally recognize two ordinances: baptism and communion. Today’s Baptists differ widely from one another in what they believe and how they worship. The earliest Baptist church is traced to Amsterdam in 1609, with English Separatist, John Smyth,as its pastor. In 1638, Roger Williams established the first Baptist congregation in the North American colonies. (From )

LOOKING AHEAD>>>

July 13 JRBA Executive Board Meeting at First Baptist Dillwyn 7:00 PM

This is a tentative date for us to meet. Watch for details in the July newsletter.

With no April Executive Board Meeting or Semi- Annual Spring Meeting, we are hopeful that

we can meet in July, with appropriate guidelines/protocol being observed.

July 20 – 24 MC2 Missions Connections Celebration at Eagle Eyrie CANCELED

Churches planning to attend this Mission Week have the opportunity to participate virtually.

They are also being encouraged to complete a mission project in their local community. Any church is welcome to participate in MC2 by coordinating a mission project in their local community and joining in for two livestreamed events on Tuesday morning (July 21) and Thursday evening (July 23). For more information: .

Revitalize Conference

Re-energizing the Church for the

Kingdom of God

Co-Sponsored by BGAV, Central, James River

and Piedmont Baptist Associations

CANCELED

The Planning Committee has been in conversation via email/phone. Due to the unlikelihood of being able to reschedule the conference during 2020, the event has been canceled. The team is committed to putting together a conference sometime in the future, possibly in 2021. If you were registered with BGAV for the Revitalize Conference, information will soon be available on your registration refund.

Watch for details in the near future.

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JRBA REACHES OUT>>>

Missions Committee Report

RISE AGAINST HUNGER: Let us all pray that we can in the near future re-schedule our next Rise Against Hunger Packaging Project. As we look toward that day, please set aside money each day for this great mission and turn into your church and our Association soon. As we do so, we will be able to have the biggest packaging project ever. Thanks!

BLUE RIDGE FOOD DISTRIBUTION: The food distribution on May 8, was an excited and joy-filled time. We, the workers, were so thankful for the privilege of helping others and the recipients of the food were so excited and thankful to receive some good and healthy food. Please join us in the exciting days of Blue Ridge Food Distribution on Friday, June 12, and Friday, June 26. You will be blessed and bless others.

OTHER MISSION WORK: As we move forward from these days of quarantine, we pray that many of our eagerly awaited mission endeavors, including summer mission trips, Hispanic Worship Services, etc. can be carried out.

EMERGENCY MISSION WORK: During the Pandemic, emergency mission work has been carried out in a fine way by the JRBA churches. Some of those ministries include:

Food Ministry: Carrying prepared meals and soup, etc. to homes and delivering containers of food to homes.

Running errands - delivering medicines and other essential items to people who could not get out.

Providing loving support to each other through phone calls, cards, notes, etc.

Providing worship services, prayer meetings, etc. through Facebook, radio, Zoom, etc.

Many prayers and other things.

In Christ’s Love,

Jimmy

Rev. Jimmy Dunn, Chair

BCHS Card Shower for Seniors

Thank you to those churches who were willing and able to respond to the card shower for the Buckingham County High School Class of 2020. Cards were received from Antioch Union, Buckingham, First Baptist Dillwyn, Goshen, Mt. Zion, Mulberry Grove, and our sister church, Fork Union. Each of the 140 graduates will receive their cards during the graduation services on June 11, 12, and 15 in their gift bags; the gift bags and sticker for them are being provided by Antioch Union. JRBA assisted with the cost of individually boxed specialty cupcakes to be included in the gift bags.*

The cards represent at least 980 contacts our Association is able to make! That number assumes that only the graduate will look at the card, but, as we know, folks like to share in graduates’ celebrations so it is impossible to tell how many people in our community will be impacted by the care evidenced by these simple cards. Many of the cards are handwritten; others are decorated, and some have special messages in them. Those little details will make a big statement about the care our Association has for these young people!

Michelle Wright

Buckingham Baccalaureate Chair

*JRBA Leadership decided to utilize the $200 from our budgeted line item for the cupcakes since the Buckingham Baccalaureate was done on Facebook due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, at no cost. We have not received a request as of yet from the Cumberland Baccalaureate Committee.

CHURCH OUTREACH>>>

Arvon continues to reach out to the community from their food pantry.

The pastor and deacons at Buckingham call the members to make sure they are okay and to check on things they might need. Food boxes are delivered as needed. Food boxes have also been delivered to needy individuals and families who are suffering during this pandemic. As the funds have dwindled, they have had to limit the number of food boxes they can deliver. They have not had great success reaching their youth and children as many do not have social media access. A donation was made for the Bland Ministry Center and 140 cards were made for the Class of 2020 of B.C.H.S.

The Sunday School Classes of First Baptist Dillwyn are calling to check on each other. F.B.C. hosted the Red Cross Bloodmobile on Wednesday, May 20. They pray that the blood donated will help many individuals. Helping Hands members and friends wrote personal notes to all 140 graduates of B.C.H.S. Many protective masks were made and distributed by several of the ladies and two grandchildren of one of them. 100 masks were sent to St. Jude’s Hospital.

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Jerry Jamerson, a blind and deaf member of First Baptist Dillwyn, who now lives at Hickory Hill, crocheted over 40 stocking caps for youth and others in Appalachia. Many meals and containers of soup have been made and delivered to persons with special needs. Hundreds of phone calls have been made to offer comfort, support, and love during these difficult days.

The pastor at Fork of Willis has been contacting members and checking to see if they have needs. They are pleased that none of their members have contracted the Coronavirus.

Judy Chambliss and youth volunteers of Jones Chapel worked in the flower beds at church, planting flowers and weeding, all while adhering to the appropriate social distancing. Plans for summer mission trips are on hold while waiting for more information on the phases for re-opening.

Mt. Zion WMU contributed $500 to the Bland Ministry Center. Their sewing ministry sent around 800 quilts and blankets to Kentucky with the Hope team. They also participated in making cards for the high school seniors.

Mulberry Grove has continued to be an active church during the month of May. Members have kept in close contact with each other with numerous calls, cards, and food. Church literature has been made accessible or delivered. Members made monetary donations for wonderful goodie bags for the children which were put together and delivered by the Khols to each house. Members continue to volunteer at the bi-monthly food distribution at the Crystal Cathedral. Members made a monetary contribution to the Buckingham Baptist Food Ministry and the Easter Shore Migrant Ministry.

Sharon has continued to care for those within the church family and beyond, staying in touch by phone, email, and social media. Folks have been assisted with grocery shopping and delivery, trips to medical appointments, and other errands. Rose of Sharon WMU made monetary contributions to support Bland Ministries and the Eastern Shore Migrant Ministry. They have also continued to visit and deliver meals to those who are sick or homebound.

JRBA MISSION PROJECTS

Dear James River Baptist Association, 

I pray that you are doing well and maintaining a degree of sanity during this time of physical distancing.  I sure miss the fellowship and look forward to when we can have another opportunity to get together.  I also wanted to provide you with an exciting Missions Blitz update during this time of distancing, JRBA and Spreading God's Gifts were again able to partner together, thanks to your past generosity.*  Last year we raised funds for some projects that got delayed and have been using them to continue building projects. 

On May 14, we built a small ramp for the Scott family on Red Road (just past Sprouses Corner).  Here is a “before” and “after” picture.  Again, not a huge project, but it will make a huge difference to this family.  Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.  Again, I pray for your churches and hope each is doing well.

Love in Christ

Michael

Rev. Michael Khol

*JRBA purchased the materials for the ramp at a cost of $185.59 (designated monies already donated and in-hand).

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HOPE FOR APPALACHIA TRIP – FINALLY!

God is awesome! In the midst of COVID-19, getting to Kentucky took on a whole new meaning. However, with one week to finalize, the door opened for us to deliver the boxes to our schools in Bell County. With the loan of Dennis Davis’ trailer and the help of Wayne Gough and John McAllister, we were able to load the trailer on Friday night, May 22. Then Wayne, Rev. Roger Woody, and myself made the trip on Monday, May 25, to Kentucky with just over 1,280 boxes, blankets, and quilts, teachers’ gifts, candy, extra school supplies, stuffed animals, and some other miscellaneous items.

We were up at the crack of dawn to head out Tuesday, and we delivered to Right Fork, Page, Lone Jack, and finally, Bell Central Schools. We organized the items so the schools could distribute to the children, some going out that day with their lunches on buses, and the others with report cards via hand-delivery by the principal at Bell Central. We drove back Tuesday evening, tired, but on a Holy Spirit high! Praise the Lord – He opened a door for this ministry to continue!

THANK YOU is not enough for all of the hard work put in by all who made boxes and policed boxes, packed, sewed, donated, and prayed! Special thanks go to Laura Higgins for her diligence in representing the JRBA preparing boxes for Bell Central School!

Blessings!

Pastor Woody Moore

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HATS OFF TO……

to all those who prepared boxes or donated other items for Hope for Appalachia.

A special THANK YOU to Rev. Woody Moore, Rev. Roger Woody, Wayne Gough, John

McAllister, Laura Higgins, and Dennis Davis. JOB WELL DONE!

ACCOMPLISHING TOGETHER WHAT WE CANNOT DO ALONE…AGAIN!

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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Vacation Bible School will look very different this summer.

Below is information collected from our churches so far. This will be updated as we

move forward during the unusual summer ahead as churches make additional plans.

Buckingham does not currently have plans to host V.B.S. this year.

Due to circumstance, Cedar is unable to have V.B.S. as originally scheduled, so they will be giving out fun kits for children Pre-K (3 years old) through 5th Grade. They will contain a Bible story, fun activities, a craft, and snacks. To receive a fun kit, you will need to register your child/children by June 5. To register, go to Cedar’s website: . Once you have registered, the kits may be picked up at a drive-through on Friday, June 26, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, or Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Cedar Baptist Church, 3932 Bell Road, Dillwyn, VA. 23936. Additionally, there are plans to at least touch base with the children again later in the summer.

Mt. Zion is currently working on a “virtual” VBS – details to come!

Mulberry Grove will host a Virtual V.B.S. on June 8 – 12 for Pre-K through 8th Grade. Please pre-register on Mulberry Grove’s Facebook page or at to be a part of this event. Packets will be available for pick-up on Saturday, June 6, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, and Sunday, June 7, 1:00 – 3:00 PM. If you have any questions or need to make alternative arrangements for kit pickup, please email Austin Williams at mulberygrovevbs@ or send a Facebook message to Mulberry Grove. .

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE>>>

Eastern Shore Ministry to Spanish-Speaking Immigrant Workers

On May 11, WMUV sent out an urgent email asking our churches to support Marisa Sanchez, Missionary, Church Planter, and WMU Language Consultant, who is ministering on the Eastern Shore. At that time there were 524 cases of COVID-19 in Accomack County and 170 known cases in Northampton County. WMUV has committed to walk alongside Marisa as she ministers there with the Spanish-speaking community which has been hit hard. WMUV has disbursed $1,500 in Alma Hunt State Mission Offering funding so Marisa can continue delivering water, toilet paper, food, and other necessities to those impacted by COVID-19, many of whom are in quarantine. There are three ways you can help:

1. Pray for Marisa and her ministry as well as for those who are sick or quarantined and cannot work.

2. Give: Walmart cards of any amount can be sent to Marisa Sanchez, P. O. Box 92, Mappsville, VA 23407 to help her continue her ministry.

3. Marisa has requested masks as they will be needed for a long time. If you make masks and want to donate them to this ministry, you can mail them to WMUV, 2828 Emerywood Parkway, Henrico, VA 23294.

4. Send handwritten notes of encouragement to Pastor Marcos Ramos and his wife, Delia. A prayer request was sent out for them in May . Delia has been waiting for a liver (or kidney?) transplant for over two years. Additionally, they are both suffering from the COVID-19 virus. Marcos is the pastor of Cape Charles Baptist Church. Correspondence can be sent to Marisa at the address in #2 above. (As of 5/28/20, they are recovering from the virus and doing better! Praise God.)

JRBA RESPONDS TO EASTERN SHORE’S REQUEST FOR WALMART CARDS

JRBA WMU - $50.00

Rose of Sharon WMU - $50.00

Individual - $100.00

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UPDATE

• 1,500 KJV Bibles were recently purchased with donations collected by HFA.

• HFA continually seeks monetary donations. They are hoping to purchase a 10–12 foot trailer for HFA to use in collecting donated items as well as for delivering them to Kentucky. Donations can be mailed directly to

Hope for Appalachia, c/o Mike & Liesa Dodson, 7356 Beech Hill Land, Boston, VA 22713 or can be sent to JRBA, P. O. Box 1219, Dillwyn, VA 23936, with HOPE TRAILER on the memo line of the check.

• The Fall 2020 Trip is currently scheduled for November 4 – 7. Applications will be available early August. There are only about 35 slots available for this trip. If you are interested in going, please contact Rev. Woody Moore at n2preaching@ or by phone at 804-382-7954.

• Future Hope boxes should NOT contain any candy or food items. All candy will be taken separately and handed out to the children.

• NEW coats, hats and gloves will be collected for the Fall 2020 Trip. (During this time of heightened health awareness, JRBA will only be taking in NEW items.)

JRBA LEARNS AND GROWS>>>

JRBA PASTORS’ HUDDLE

We are continuing to have our monthly Pastors’ Huddle via Zoom. We had the second Zoom Huddle on Wednesday, May 20. The next Huddle will meet via Zoom on June 17, at noon. Pastors, please try to make time available then to join us. If you would like help getting connected with Zoom, just let me know.

Michael

Rev. Michael Khol

BGAV MISSION COUNCIL REPORT

By Gwynn Tyler

The Mission Council for the BGAV met via a Zoom meeting on April 28, 2020. The meeting gave the members an opportunity to hear an update from Executive Director, Dr. John Upton, on various activities of the BGAV. It also gave the members a chance to share how their churches are doing church as well as providing ministry in their communities.

One of the responsibilities of the Mission Council is to present a slate of 15 potential nominees to the Executive Board to be voted on at the BGAV annual meeting. This task was competed. If approved at the annual meeting, the nominees will serve a 3-year term.

BGAV President, Adam Tyler, shared several remarks regarding how churches as well as the BGAV have been responding to needs of folks during the COVID-19 Pandemic. He also shared a piece of history I did not know. The BGAV annual meeting of 1919, after not being able to meet in 1918 because of the Spanish flu pandemic, was held in Lynchburg. During that meeting, messengers to the General Association allocated money to start Virginia Baptist Hospital. Several items that Dr. Upton shared included how the Disaster Relief ministry has 4 shower units stationed around the State. One is in Richmond at a long- term care facility for the workers. One is in Hampton Roads for homeless people. One is at the Virginia Department of Health and the fourth one is in the Roanoke area.

The BGAV Hunger Fund has provided $100,000 to churches to help with various food ministries in response to the impact of COVID-19 . Churches were able to receive $1000 each. The churches in our association that were able to receive funds were Arvon, Antioch Union, Buckingham, and Mt. Zion.

Several webinars have been produced that covered such topics as drive-in worship, VBS, youth ministry, finances, preaching, and the Cares Act. Several were offered during April and some have been offered in May. There may be others offered as time goes on.

Several members of the Mission Council also shared what their churches have been doing during this time. Most of the comments centered around Facebook church, feeding ministries, drive- in church services, ministry to children, distributing masks, phone tree calls, and praying for first responders.

During his closing remarks John Upton said, “I hope that we will come out of this experience, Kingdom Strong and Gospel Ready. This is the moment for the church to stand up with a message of hope for those whose worlds have crumbled.”

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CHURCHES LEARN AND GROW

In May, the Mt. Zion GAs learned about World Crafts. They have studied the story of Jesus feeding the crowd of 5,000. They received supplies to make a sun catcher cross with crayons and wax paper. They also worked on drawing pictures to send to people in the church, along with uplifting messages to reach out and share the love of Jesus. The girls and their leader have missed meeting together and are excited and looking forward to June when they plan to meet again and continue to live out the GA motto to “Go Forward”!

Interim Pastor, Joshua Morgan, is working on a church website for Tar Wallet. Details to come!

UPDATES FROM BCM AT LONGWOOD & HAMPDEN-SYNDNEY

Hello James River Baptist Association,

I just wanted to reach out to share with you some updates from the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Longwood and Hampden-Sydney. I know most of you, but for those who don’t know me, my name is Austin Williams, and I am a member of Mulberry Grove. I am also the new Interim Campus Minister at the BCM at Longwood & Hampden-Sydney. I have my Bachelor’s in Business Management from Virginia Commonwealth University and I am currently pursuing my Masters of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

I joined the staff here at the BCM back in August as the BCM intern. We have had a fun and exciting year here at the BCM. Overall attendance has grown and the ministry is doing well. This spring semester has certainly been an unprecedented one. Due to COVID-19, we have not been able to meet in person with students for our usual gatherings, but that doesn’t mean we stopped ministering to and loving these students as best as we can. Like so many others, BCM chose to adapt to this new challenge and try new things. Since mid-March, we have been meeting with students for worship and Bible Study via Zoom (an online web conferencing platform). This has been an amazing resource for us to create community among the students while they are not on campus. It has worked so well that we will be doing a summer Bible Study via Zoom!

I have loved being a part of the BCM this past year and I look forward to continuing in this new role within BCM! God is doing exciting things with this ministry and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it.

Thank you for all of the ways your churches support the BCM. The JRBA and your churches are vital partners to the BCM and I am very grateful for you. I look forward to getting to know you better, and to working with you this year! If there is any way I can be of service, please let me know. Feel free to email me (Austin.williams@) or you can reach me at my cell (434)390-1305.

Thank you,

Austin Williams

Interim Campus Minister - BCM

Longwood & Hampden-Sydney

IN LOVING MEMORY>>>

Fork of Willis is saddened by the loss of Ruby Williamson who went to be with the Lord on May 23. She had been an active member since 1952. At 88 years old, she always lead the congregation in their hymns each Sunday morning. She will be missed.

Rev. Keith Parker’s 91 year old grandpa, Herbert Brown, passed away on May 9. Although not a member of Fork of Willis, he was an active attendee for the last six years and loved the church. Everyone at church called him “grandpa”. He was the mother of Brenda Parker, Church Clerk and Keith’s mother.

Sympathy is extended to the pastor, his family and to the church as they grieve these

losses during such a difficult time.

Chestnut Grove extends sympathy to the family of Rev. Roger Woody on the death of his mother, Rusty Ann Woody.

They also expresses their sympathy for the family of Jim Myers who passed away on April 21. Our condolences to Rev. Woody’s family and Chestnut Grove.

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JRBA CELEBRATES>>>

MOTHER’S DAY

Antioch (Scottsville) had a Parking Lot Service on Mother’s Day this year. A beautiful rose was handed to the mothers as they left after the service. The speaker, Laura Vogt (wife of Pastor Dave Vogt) gave a great message and the service was well-attended.

Buckingham held a special service on Mother’s Day to honor all mothers. Each received a plant while remaining in vehicles. (Buckingham will also honor fathers on Father’s Day.)

First Baptist Dillwyn’s Helping Hands Ministry purchased and delivered 5 beautiful floral hanging baskets to mothers with special distinctions on the day before Mother’s Day.

GRADUATION

Antioch (Scottsville) planned to honor their graduates on Sunday, May 31, during the morning worship service.

Rose Bunch – Fluvanna High School

Leukas Koczan – Fluvanna High School

Caleb Koontz – Fluvanna High School

Sarah Miller – Longwood University

Victoria Tamberrino – Paul Smith College

Lainey Taylor – Piedmont Virginia Community College

Buckingham

Jessica Heath – Manchester High School

Austin Sandridge – Buckingham High School (graduated in December)

Cedar

Haley Allen – Longwood University Tyler Hunt – Buckingham County High School

Mason Ballowe – Buckingham County High School Olivia Newton – Buckingham County High School

Kevin Hickman – Longwood University Jody Shumaker – Regent University School of Law

Chestnut Grove

Dylan Price (son of Tommy Price) – Buckigham County High School (with Honors) – plans to attend Virginia Tech

First Baptist Dillwyn’s Helping Hands honored their graduates with cards and gifts.

Jennifer Hellerstedt – James Madison University Kaitlyn Shumaker – Radford University

Emily LeSueur – Virginia Commonwealth University Cassie Wharam – Longwood University

Mulberry Grove

Alexis Crews – James Madison University – Bachelors in Health Sciences & a Minor in Chronic Illness

Mackenzi Crump Goin – Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing – Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Sarah Jordan Snoddy – Hollins University – Double Major in Communications and Spanish

Joseph Test – Buckingham County High School & Associate Degree – Southside Community College

Sharon

Alex Ragland – Buckingham County High School

OTHER CELEBRATIONS

On Memorial Day, Buckingham placed flags on the graves of those who paid the ultimate price. The songs and service were dedicated to their war dead. The National Day of Prayer, May 7, was emphasized by their pastor on Facebook and each member was requested to have a time of prayer for the country, the leaders, those suffering from COVID-19, and all first responders.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION>>>

• SUMMER CAMPS:

Camp CrossRoads – At the present time, only one change has been made. The All Girls’ Week scheduled for June 15 – 20 has been moved to July 27 – August 1. Other camps are still scheduled but with the necessary health protocols in place.

Eagle Eyrie - PassportKids, CentriKid,and Music and Worship Arts Camp are all CANCELED. Mission Connection celebration (MC2) will not be taking place on campus, but will be hosted virtually and churches are encouraged to participate by doing a mission project in their local community. For more info go to .

Impact Camps – All Impact Camps for this summer have been CANCELED. Those who have submitted a deposit need to apply for a refund. You can also apply your deposit to Impact 2021 and lock in this year’s early-bird rate of $275/participant before the cost goes up for next year. There will be streamed worship services every week of previously-scheduled camp, resources for group Bible study, interactive experiences, and more. Go to for more information. Please note that $500 grants are being offered for any group that preregisters for Impact 2021, so that the group can carry out mission projects locally this summer, utilizing appropriate health protocols. This year’s theme is Better Together.

• Pastors and Church Leaders: Please note that as you plan for re-opening of your church, there are many resources available at . Examples include: Mandatory Requirements, Downloadable Signs, Children’s Ministry Resources, Student Ministry Resources, and much more! Check out the COVID-19 Resource Page link. Also several additional resources have been forwarded to your email in recent weeks to help you in planning for the coming months.

• Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Update: Shoeboxes will be collected in 2020, with a goal for the U. S. of 9.2 million shoeboxes. If you do not want to prepare shoeboxes due to COVID-19 concerns, you can give online at . Resources for the upcoming Shoebox season can be ordered at .

STAFF CHANGE>>>

Joshua Morgan is the Interim Pastor at Tar Wallet at least through September. Joshua has been working with Tar Wallet for a while and we look forward to the chance to meet him, his wife Amanda, and their baby daughter, Cana.

Contact Information: 27 Self Road, Scottsville, VA 24590

Phone: 434-851-1255

Email: jmcdonald@liberty.edu

FROM YOUR MODERATOR>>>

Casting all your cares upon Him; for He cares for you. I Peter 5:7

Through this pandemic, I have relied upon His Word, for the big and small things. We couldn’t have our BGAV Mission Council Meeting as planned – we had it on Zoom. The first question I asked was, “What’s that?” I know very little about computers. When I was in school we thought the electric typewriter was just amazing! So I called my cousin, Glenda, asking her to walk me through setting up for Zoom - on the phone, social distancing and all. I was able to participate in the meeting with the help of Glena and my Lord Jesus Christ.

The Bland Mission Trip had to be canceled, but I appreciate all who gave to help the good folks at Bland continue to help folks in need. Thanks for the help at the Blue Ridge Food Distribution and to those of you who are giving out food in your communities. I want to thank everyone who is checking on people, making face masks, and caring for the sick.

Thank you Michelle Wright, for all your hard work in making the BCHS 2020 Senior Class feel important. Thank you to all who participated in the Card Shower for them. There will be a graduation – different, but special in its own way. Seniors, to go through Dillwyn and find your picture flying high should be just awesome!

Pastors, thank you for continuing to feed and care for the sheep of your flock. I have seen many of you on Facebook. Thank you to everyone for whatever you are doing to help in this trying time. We need to be like Jesus and care. Let’s lift each other up in prayer.

In Christ’s Love,

Marilyn

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KEEP IN PRAYER>>>

❖ All those affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic

❖ Peace of mind during this uncertain time

❖ COVID-19 Research (Medicine & Vaccine)

❖ All workers on the “front line”

❖ Those who are lost and need to know the Savior

❖ Tar Wallet as they search for a new pastor

❖ JRBA Churches

❖ JRBA Pastors

❖ Government Leaders (County, State, & National)

❖ Bland Ministry Center (Danny and Dee Dee Hoosier)

❖ Pastor Marcos Ramos and his wife, Delia (Eastern Shore)

❖ Marisa Sanchez (Missionary – Eastern Shore)

❖ All those affected by violence in our country

❖ Victoria Gina Vassile, JRBA WMU Project Ruth Adoptee

❖ Jimmy & Suzanne (Bryan) Brock – Church planters in Virginia Beach

❖ All those in our congregatons who are ill or have lost loved ones

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

…we hear them proclaiming the wonders of God in our own tongues! (Acts 2:11b)

It’s June! We are entering the summer season, a time each year where our rhythms of life change, maybe even slow down, where we devote time to being with friends and family we may not connect with during the school year or in busier times of the work calendar. This year, there’s a bit of extra hope as we enter summer: after a period of stay-at-home, we are moving into a slow re-opening of our community and reconnecting with friends and neighbors. No matter how much of a homebody you are, I imagine we are all itching to get a bit closer to normal and to be with people we care about in safe ways.

As we enter this season, we do so through the gateway of Pentecost, the church’s celebration of the gift of the Spirit. On that day, the community of faith gathered together in the Upper Room, and suddenly, it was filled with a power. They were emboldened to tell the story of Jesus, and the Spirit opened the way for them to share that story with thousands of other people – people from all over the place, people from different languages and classes and nations. Those who heard were amazed, for they heard the Gospel – the Good News – in a way that they could understand.

In the summer months that are now at hand, we – you and me – are going to have the same sorts of opportunities. We have new ways of connecting with people that we have never used before, online and electronic connections that we are still learning about and growing comfortable with. They can be “tongues” through which we can share God’s story. We will have new opportunities to talk with people about things that matter, because COVID-19 has made them think about serious things. We will have new chances to model Christian love – in our speech and in our actions – to folks who wonder what difference God makes in our lives. And, if we take those chances and opportunities, we can help introduce someone who matters to God to Jesus his Son.

May this be a summer of wonder – and may we share the wonder of God with everyone we meet.

Be well, friends,

Adam

Dr. Adam Tyler

Pastor - Grace Hill Baptist Church

BGAV President

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ASSOCIATION FINANCES

2019 – 2020

REGULAR BUDGET RECEIPTS

|Church |May |Year-to-Date |

|Antioch (SV) |$ 250.00 |$ 550.00 |

|Antioch Union | | |

|Arvon | | |

|Buckingham |$ 187.50 |$ 427.50 |

|Cedar | |$2,500.00 |

|Chestnut Grove | |$ 500.00 |

|Enon | | |

|FBC Dillwyn | |$1,000.00 |

|Fitzgerald | | |

|Fork of Willis | |$ 444.00 |

|Gladstone | |$ 983.75 |

|Goshen | |$ 981.00 |

|Jones Chapel |$ 125.00 |$ 1,251.00 |

|Mt. Tabor | |$ 710.36 |

|Mt. Zion | |$ 1,800.00 |

|Mulberry Grove | |$2,150.00 |

|Sharon | |$ 1,213.50 |

|Tar Wallet | | |

|Individuals |$ 500.00 |$ 500.00 |

|VBMB-Alma Hunt | |$ 213.91 |

|Amazon Smile | |$ 15.52 |

|TOTAL |$ 1,062.50 |$15,240.54 |

Approved Budget for 2019 - 2020: $27,639.79

Total includes $1,488.79 carryover funds.

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, 2019 – Sept. 30, 2020), NOT the calendar year.

OTHER BUDGETED LINE ITEMS:

ADDITIONAL MISSIONS:

ALL monies expended for Additional Missions

are listed each month.

| |May |Year-to-Date |

|JRBA Budget | |$1,600.00 |

|Fall Offering (DR) | |$1,052.00 |

|FBC Dillwyn (HOPE) | |$ 66.00 |

|TOTAL | |$2,718.00 |

Expenditures

BGAV Disaster Relief - $ 1,052.00 (Fall Meeting Offering)

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

Hope for Appalachia Team (Designated donation) – $66.00

No contributions or expenditures in May.

BALANCE IN ADDITIONAL MISSIONS: $ 1,100.00

MISSIONS BLITZ

|Carryover funds (2018 - 2019): |

|JRBA Budget |$ 250.00 |

|Buckingham |$ 100.00 |

|First Baptist Dillwyn |$ 100.00 |

|Mt. Zion WMU |$ 500.00 |

|Mulberry Grove |$ 300.00 |

|Individual |$ 100.00 |

| CARRYOVER TOTAL |$1,350.00 |

|JRBA Budget (2019 - 2020) |$ 250.00 |

| Available Funds |$1,600.00 |

Expenditures

Ramp Repair Materials: $198.21

January Ramp Build: $241.11

May Ramp Build: $185.59

BALANCE: $ 975.09

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RECEIPTS FOR 2020 RISE AGAINST HUNGER

|Church |May |Year-to-Date |

|JRBA Budget | |$ 500.00 |

|Cedar |$ 220.00 |$ 220.00 |

|Enon | |$ 400.00 |

|FBC Dillwyn |$ 328.50 |$ 1,043.60 |

|Gladstone | |$ 538.00* |

|Goshen | |$ 500.00 |

|Jones Chapel |$ 100.00 |$ 635.79* |

|Mt. Zion (WMU) | |$ 500.00 |

|(Church) | |$ 400.00 |

|Tar Wallet | |$ 20.00 |

|BGAV | |$1,000.00 |

| TOTAL |$ 648.50 |$5,757.39 |

*Carryover: Gladstone–$83.00 & Jones Chapel-$35.79 = $118.79

**Mt. Zion WMU - $500 in honor of Rev. Jimmy Dunn

BLAND MINISTRY CENTER

| |May |Year-to-Date |

|JRBA Budget | |$ 500.00 |

|Antioch Union |$ 500.00 |$ 500.00 |

|Buckingham |$ 100.00 |$ 100.00 |

|Cedar |$ 1,000.00 |$ 1,000.00 |

|Jones Chapel | |$ 520.00* |

|Mt. Zion (WMU) |$ 500.00 |$ 500.00 |

|Mulberry Grove |$ 500.00 |$ 500.00 |

|Sharon |$ 202.55 |$ 202.55 |

|Individual |$ 35.00 |$ 235.00 |

|TOTAL |$2,837.55 |$ 4,057.55 |

*Carryover funds

MISSION TRIPS

Budgeted: $2,500.00

Rev. Woody Moore, Wayne Gough, Linda Gough, and Brenda McAllister – Hope for Appalachia - $50 each = $200.00

Malcolm Warfield & Dwayne Phillips - $100 each = $200

Gwynn Tyler - $100

Hope for Appalachia Team (11 participants) - $500.00

BALANCE: $1,500.00

NON-BUDGETED MINISTRY:

(ALL monies by donation.)

JOHN E. MANN, SR. BENEVOLENCE FUND

|DONATIONS |May |Year-to-Date |

|Cedar | |$ 300.00 |

|Enon | |$ 200.00 |

|FBC Dillwyn | |$ 500.00 |

|Goshen | |$ 250.00 |

|Mt. Zion | |$ 100.00 |

|Mulberry Grove | |$ 300.00 |

|Sharon | |$ 200.00 |

|TOTAL | |$1,850.00 |

Carryover in Benevolence Checking Account: $5,482.28

April Balance: $6,447.28

May expenditures: $55.00

BALANCE: $6,392.28

Eastern Shore Migrant Ministry Donations

See page 7.

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