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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 July 2020 Edition VI

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 Phase III health guidelines. Many may be continuing as before – updates below as available.

ANTIOCH (SCOTTSVILLE): Indoor services are being held at both 9 AM and 11 AM each Sunday with a seating capacity of 100 per service in the worship center while the Governor’s restrictions still apply. No mission trips or youth trips planned due to COVID-19.

ARVON: The first “in-person” gathering was held on June 28. Facebook Live will continue.

BUCKINGHAM: “Drive-Up” Services are planned for the forseeable future. All other meetings so far have been outside, under the pavilion. They are not doing live streaming or Zoom meetings. Buckingham will not host Homecoming this year.

CEDAR: “Drive-In” Worship continues each Sunday at 10 AM. The services are also posted on Facebook.

CHESTNUT GROVE: “Drive-Up” (in car) Worship Services began on June 21, at 11 AM. Drive up to Chestnut Grove and tune to 89.5 FM for the service.

FIRST BAPTIST DILLWYN: Worship services have been conducted in the sanctuary each Sunday beginning on May 24, at 11 AM, with an average attendance of 25 per Sunday. The services are also broadcast live over radio station 92.9 FM and on Facebook. A brief prayer meeting where Pastor John Moxley shares prayer needs and leads in prayer continues on Dial-My-Calls each Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Throughout the week, special prayer needs are sent out by Dial-My-Calls. Zoom gatherings are held each week for the Adult Choir, a Sunday School Class, and for the children and youth.

FITZGERALD MEMORIAL: “In-Person” Worship is being held in the church each Sunday at 11 AM. All outreach continues through calls, letters, Facebook, and “front porch-in person” visitation.

FORK OF WILLIS: Services were resumed on Sunday, June 7, following all safety guidelines. Being a small church, it is easy to stay at a safe distance, and sanitizing items are available at several locations. Some members still do not feel safe coming to church so Pastor Keith continues to stay in contact with them.

GLADSTONE MEMORIAL: Rejoicing that they are able to meet “in-person” and worship together.

GOSHEN: “In-Person” worship resumed on June 7, at 11 AM, observing social distancing and following safety protocol. Wednesday service (7 PM) has also resumed. Tuesday Bible Study is by conference call at 9 PM (434-660-4282).

JONES CHAPEL: Worship services have started at 10 AM each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall to maintain appropriate social distancing. Also, a radio transmission has been set up so that anyone who wishes to stay in cars or, if a short distance from the church, may listen in at 89.9 FM, as well as watch on Facebook Live. Pastor Richard continues to reach out to members in any way he is needed. Plans for summer mission trips have been canceled for 2020.

MT. ZION: “Drive-Up” Services began on May 24, following the pandemic guidelines. Both Sunday morning worship and Wednesday Bible study are posted on Facebook. Pastor Woody says, “God has opened doors for presenting the Gospel during this seemingly chaotic time showing us that He is Good All the Time!” Services will resume inside on July 5.

TAR WALLET: Services were planned for June 21, but due to rain, had to be canceled. June 28 is the new target date for re-opening. 1

MULBERRY GROVE: “In-Person” worship services are now being held with social distancing in the sanctuary and fellowship hall each Sunday at 11 AM. Two weekly Bible Studies are held at a member’s home. These include a Bible Study for those under 50 and a Bible Study for those aged 17 – 25. Zoom meetings for fellowship continue on Wednesday mornings allowing several housebound members to connect with each other. These have been especially uplifting since several of the members are no longer living locally.

SHARON: Regular Sunday worship services are being held in the fellowship hall, while following social distancing guidelines and requesting everyone to wear face masks so that all can feel safe while attending services. Weekly worship services are being recorded and posted to the church’s Facebook page.

CALENDAR DETAILS>>>

July 1 Phase III of COVID-19 Virginia Guidelines Go Into Effect (See page 9 for more information.)

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.

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July 5 Religious Liberty Sunday

Freedom of religion or religious liberty is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance. (From Wikipedia) Religious liberty unites civic morality and the moral teachings of religion, thereby establishing common standards to guide private and public life. (From )

CROSSROADS ADVENTURE DAYS

Tuesdays – Saturdays

Beginning July 7, 2020

All residential camps at CrossRoads for this summer have been CANCELED, but

families and small groups are invited to CrossRoads to enjoy a “Camp-For-A-Day”

Experience. Base pricing will start at $25 (ages 9 and above) with lower pricing for younger participants, and includes

lunch (with outdoor seating), pool, hiking trails, socially distanced camp games, a self-guided prayer walk, and a camp wide devotion. There is a high adventure package with high ropes, giant swing, and more, as well as overnight options for families or small groups. Pricing available online for these packages. (Groups must have one adult for every 6 minors.)

Reservations are required to ensure that the safest possible service for guests is maintained. Full details and the link to registration are available on their website at crossroads-adventure-days/. Whether you are looking for a leisurely day enjoying the beautiful view and relaxing by the Little Piney River or are hoping for a high energy experience, you will love it on the mountain. CrossRoads is called to continue the ministry they have been faithful to for 35 years: providing people the opportunity to listen for the voice of God through disconnecting from everyday pressures, and reconnecting in the majestic beauty of creation.

July 10 & 24 Blue Ridge Food Services Food Distribution at Crystal Cathedral (Drive-Thru)

Volunteers are needed at 9:30 AM.

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|JRBA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING |

|Monday, July 13, 2020 |

|First Baptist Dillwyn – 7:00 PM |

|Pastors and Church Representatives: Please plan to come out for this important meeting as we take care of |

|important Associational business. |

|Social Distancing will be observed and Face Masks are Required. |

|The church will be cleaned and sanitized prior to the meeting. |

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July 13 Virginia Voluntary Organization Active in Disasters – Conference Call 10:00 AM

JRBA Disaster Relief Coordinator – Rev. Woody Moore

JRBA PASTORS’ HUDDLE

Wednesday, July 15 – Noon

Pastors, stay tuned for details from Michael!

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|Monday, July 20, 2020 |

|Information for the August 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. |

July 19 – 22 Revival at Gladstone Memorial

Revival will begin with 11 AM Worship on Sunday, July 19, and continue Monday through Wednesday evenings, July 20 – 22, at 7 PM . Pastor James Fetty will be preaching and special music is planned for each service.

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 on participating go to the website: . If you have further questions, contact baylor.may@ or call 434-384-2211.

July 25 5 Loaves, 2 Fish Ministry Meal at Antioch (Scottsville) 10:30 AM – Noon

Distribution will be curbside – social distancing protocol will be followed.

July 26 HOMECOMINGS:

Antioch (Scottsville)

Special Speaker – Pastor Anthony Clore, Fork Union Baptist Church

Chestnut Grove

Speaker to be determined.

REVIVAL will be held nightly July 26 – July 29.

Guest Speaker: Rev. Michael Khol, Mulberry Grove

Music begins nightly at 7 PM. Worship at 7:30 PM.

July 28 Leland Cener Webinar on Racial Injustice via Zoom 7:00 PM

JRBA Pastors invited to participate. Register at leland.edu/alumni.

July 13 – 17, 2020

BUCKINGHAM: Curriculum – Lifeway’s Concrete & Cranes

All children who participated in VBS 2019 will receive a packet with the following items:

• Lessons for each day with suggestions for activities from the VBS book

• Crafts to be assembled, along with crayons, scissors, glue sticks, etc.

• Worship rally book

• Music CD

• Snacks

• A blow-up swimming pool (one per family) for outdoor activity along with a large beach ball

• A Bible

• The Concrete and Cranes VBS Activity book for each child.

• A VBS t-shirt

Packet will be delivered on July 13, and the children will be visited for follow-up on July 17.

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July 13 – 17, 2020

“VIRTUAL V.B.S.” at MT. ZION: Curriculum – Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through

Register on the church website: mt-

Packets can be picked up on Friday, July 11, or Saturday, July 12, at the church from Noon – 3 PM.

On-Line Daily Lessons will be available July 13 – 17.

FITZGERALD MEMORIAL is planning to hold VBS in partnership with Payne UMC, Hobson’s Chapel UMC, and Shiloh New Covenant at the end of July. (Dates and location to be determined.)

ARVON, CHESTNUT GROVE, FORK OF WILLIS, and GOSHEN do not plan to host V.B.S. this summer.

LOOKING AHEAD>>>

August 3 – 5: REVIVAL at Mt. Zion

Guest Speaker: Rev. Michael Khol, Mulberry Grove

Mt. Zion is looking forward to a great time of revival.

BAPTIST GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA

2020 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING

NOVEMBER 9 – 10

The Virginia Baptist Executive Board, President, and Officers of the BGAV have decided to make the 2020 Annual Meeting a virtual meeting, deferring all matters of business to next year’s annual meeting, which will take place

November 16 – 17, 2021. Some of the concerns were as follows:

• It is unclear if a thousand-person gathering will be permissible in November.

• Whether social distancing is possible/feasible for the breakout sessions, exhibition area, a main meeting area, hallway traffic, restrooms, etc.

• Many people who attend the annual meeting are among the most vulnerable to the Coronavirus, and the BGAV wants to make a responsible decision o their behalf.

• Many churches may not have the resources to send messengers to the annual gathering, reducing the participation of churches in the decision-making process of the BGAV.

The Parliamentarian, Beth Fogg, was consulted for an interpretation of the BGAV Constitution/ByLaws. It was decided that the Executive Board was the best body to make this decision, given that it is the BGAV in recess, and it includes all the officers of the BGAV. Since there are no provisions in the Constitution for electronic voting at this time, all business items must be deferred until the next annual meeting in 2021. The Constitution states that all officers will remain in office until their replacements have been elected. Also, the Executive Board members and all committees will remain in place. The BGAV will declare this a “bonus year” to keep rotations on schedule.

Amazing plans are already shaping up for the meeting. Featured Keynote Speaker will be New Testament Scholar,

N. T. Wright; Featured Musician will be singer/songwriter, Kate Campbell. As each church has adjusted to this COVID-19 world in which we now live, so the BGAV will adjust with enthusiasm and creativity. The Program Committee is seeking ways to make this meeting available to all churches, including those where internet access is challenging.

You can view the video of Dr. John Upton, BGAV Executive Director, and Dr. Adam Tyler, BGAV President, making this announcement at .

JRBA REACHES OUT>>>

ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING FOR N. A. MISSIONS UPDATE

|CHURCH |TOTAL |

|Antioch (Scottsville) |$ 1,500.00 |

|Buckingham |$ 854.00 |

|Cedar |$ 440.00 |

|First Baptist Dillwyn |$ 300.00 |

|Fitzgerald Memorial |$ 300.00 |

|Goshen |$ 900.00 |

|Jones Chapel |$ 30.00 |

|Mulberry Grove |$ 505.00 |

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Missions Committee Report

HOPE BOXES: We are so very grateful to Rev. Roger Woody, Rev. Woody Moore, and Wayne Gough for delivering the many Hope boxes to Appalachia in early June. Sincere thanks also to the many individuals of our churches for preparing the Hope boxes that will bless many lives. Special thanks to Tar Wallet, Mt. Zion, and our JRBA office for storing and sorting the boxes. Let us eagerly look forward to the winter collection and delivery of winter clothes to Appalachia.

RISE AGAINST HUNGER: We are grateful to the churches and individuals who continue to collect and send in gifts for Rise Against Hunger. We eagerly anticipate the day we can all gather at Maysville Baptist for the joyous occasion of packaging many meals for hungry people.

Our BLUE RIDGE FOOD DISTRIBUTION on Friday, June 12, was a wonderful occasion as over 30 volunteers, ages 9 to 80+, gathered and placed much healthy food in the vehicles of several hundred people. It was exciting to see the joy of all of us who gave out the food and of those who received the food. You are invited to join us on July 10 and 24, for our July distribution.

BLAND MINISTRY CENTER: Although our Bland Mission Team was unable to go to the Bland Ministry Center this spring, our churches responded generously to their need and provided monetary contributions to help keep the center open and reaching out to hungry people in that area of our state. Thank you for your generosity.

LONELINESS MISSION: During this pandemic that confines us to our homes most of the time, most of us experience the agonizing disease of loneliness. Let us lovingly reach out to each other, and especially to those who live alone, as we send cheerful cards, make phone calls, and do all we possibly can to brighten the days of many folks.

Thanks for all your fine mission work individually and as churches!

In Christ’s love,

Jimmy

Rev. Jimmy Dunn, Chair

Sunday School Report

I feel a deep agony over the fact that our churches have not been able to conduct Sunday School in our church buildings since early March. I pray we can soon return to our regular Bible studies in our churches.

During this time of quarantine, let us do all we can through our Sunday Schools to bless our pupils and others as we:

• Regularly phone our Sunday School class members and share Christ’s love with them.

• Let us reach out to many lonely persons outside our class to inspire them through phone call, cards, etc.

• If possible, lead your Sunday School class to conduct Zoom Sunday School sessions each week.

• If your church is having Sunday morning worship in the church building, consider having a Sunday School lesson for everyone in the sanctuary during the hour or ½ hour preceding the worship service.

• Begin now to plan for your Sunday School classes to resume with great excitement when the quarantine is lifted. Be ready to make any adjustments that are required in social distancing, cleanliness, etc.

• Let us all daily study our Bibles as individuals, families, etc. and live out the teachings of Jesus.

Thank you for your Sunday School work during difficult times.

In Christ’s love,

Jimmy

Rev. Jimmy Dunn

JRBA Sunday School Director

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Churches Reach Out

Antioch (Scottsville) gave out 120 food boxes last month at the 5 Loaves, 2 Fish Curbside Ministry. They have also helped out several families with emergency food needs.

Arvon has continued its food bank ministry to needy families of the community.

Buckingham gave both of their graduates a Bible from the church.

Cedar has been reaching out to the children of the community. In June, they gave out 48 Fun Packs to kids ranging from age 3 through 5th grade. Each pack included the Bible story of Jesus’ Parable of the Sower, a sticker booklet, a related game and 5 other related crafts and activities, a New Testament + Psalms Bible, a memory verse activity, a Gospel coloring book, and snacks, packaged in a colorful tote bag. Well done, Cedar! One of Cedar’s members, Molly Throckmorton and her son, Colin, have made up 51 food bags for children, too. Each cinch sac contains non-perishable foods and drinks. If you know of children in Buckingham County who are in need of food, please contact Molly at 434-390-4052 or by email at mlcl07@. You can arrange with her for pick-up or delivery.

First Baptist Dillwyn’s Helping Hands Ministry, Sunday School classes, and individuals sent 50+ cards to individuals with special needs in care facilities, hospitals, or homes. Hundreds of phone calls were made to encourage members of the church and community during this difficult time. Many errands have been run to deliver groceries, medicine, etc. to people in need. A few FBC members helped with the Blue Ridge Food distribution in June.

Goshen made up 50 backpacks of food for Buckingham County school children. Rev. Henry Enochs and his wife, Jayne, delivered them on May 18. The Brotherhood and WMU each sent $100 to Bland Ministry Center for the ongoing work there.

Mt. Zion’s WMU met on June 17, for the first time since March 4. WMU Director, Marilyn Snoddy, prepared the Fellowship Hall, cleaning, disinfecting, and arranging seating to ensure the “six foot” rule. The WMU gave $100 to Standing Rock Indian Reservation and $500 to the Arvonia Fire Department (which hasn’t been able to hold their usual fundraisers). Mt. Zion’s partnership with Arvon and Calvary is going well. The Community Table is distributing 3 – 5 food boxes each week.

Mulberry Grove is continuing to be very intentional in its efforts to reach out to the members of the church and the community with cards, food, calls, and the delivering of church literature. Members continue to volunteer at the bi-monthly food distribution at Crystal Cathedral.

Sharon is accepting monetary contributions to support the longstanding mission partnership between WMUV, Roanoke Valley Baptist Association, and the people of the Standing rock Reservation in North and South Dakota – a hand-in-hand, heart-to-heart effort. Rose of Sharon WMU continues providing meals and visits to the sick and homebound.

Mulberry Grove hosted a virtual VBS June 8 – 12. LifeWay’s curriculum, Concrete & Cranes: Building on the Love of Jesus, was used. 89 students and 10 workers were enrolled. Students registered online prior to the week and picked up their packets of materials. Each child received a theme-tote that included materials for each day, 1 – 5. There were activity sheets, coloring sheets, crafts, and other items related to the Bible story for the day or the theme. Each child also received a 30-day Devotional Bible. Another theme-related drawstring bag was received with snacks for each day of the week. The virtual activities were available on the church website each day, to be completed at the convenience of the students and their parents. Activities included Pledges to the U. S. Flag, Christian Flag, and the Bible, theme-related songs, a Bible Story, and practice on the theme verse, Philippians 1:6. Extra coloring sheets and directions for recreational activities were also available online. This was a “whole new approach” to VBS, but students enjoyed the activities and learned! Thank you to all those who helped with the teaching and activities. A special THANK YOU to Austin Williams, Director, for his dedication and hard work in organizing this whole experience for the children of Mulberry Grove and so many more!

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Unity Gatherings

JRBA Family,

We are indeed in volatile times and I am happy to communicate that our JRBA pastors have been actively stepping up in dialogue with some of our African American pastors. I am aware of a few such gatherings.

Pastor Barry Vassar (Fitzgerald Memorial) participated in the Cumberland Unity Walk on June 7, to support love and harmony in the community. He was one of 8 speakers at the event. There was also a gathering at the Crystal Cathedral in Dillwyn on June 18.. There were 6 pastors, including Pastor John Moxley (First Baptist Dillwyn) and myself (Mulberry Grove), who joined in the dialogue towards healing.

Please continue to lift up our community and your pastors in prayer during these strange times. I look forward to seeing how God uses the JRBA and its churches to bring about the change and healing that His people so desperately long for.

Michael

Rev. Michael Khol

Leader – Pastors’ Huddle

JRBA LEARNS AND GROWS>>>

JRBA Pastors’ Huddle

On Wednesday, June 17, we had a very sweet time at our monthly Pastors’ Huddle. We were joined on Zoom by John Upton (BGAV Executive Director) and David Washburn (BGAV Treasurer). Pastors Geoff Bruschi, Jimmy Dunn, John Moxley, Woody Moore, and myself attended as well as Austin Williams and Skip Wallace (our BGAV Field Strategist).

It was exciting to hear what our local churches are up to as well as the broader BGAV. God is indeed good…all the time! ������ We will anticipate gathering again in July, but please stay posted for logistical details.

Michael

Rev. Michael Khol

Summary of John Upton’s 2020 Mid-Year Report of the BGAV

By Gwynn Tyler, BGAV Mission Council Member

Mission Council members recently received a mid-year report from Executive Director, John Upton. It was a very comprehensive report summarizing the work and accomplishments relating to the 4 areas of missions or focus of the BGAV. These are Developing, Planting, Sending, and Resourcing.

• Developing includes training for college students, young pastors, and others to become better equipped for ministry. Participants were from a number of states as well as parts of Europe and Canada. Collegiate mission teams served throughout the country as well.

• Planting involves starting new churches. Currently there are 11 new church plants emerging across the U.S. There are also quite a few new church leaders and pastors in training to start new churches. There has also been training for Korean pastors, work with the Latino community, as well as with African American churches. A Chinese American Fellowship group of the BGAV has been formed in Richmond.

• Sending covers such things as meeting basic human needs by distributing hunger funds, sending mosquito nets to Ghana, disaster relief, and strengthening faith communities. The goal of sending 100,000 mosquito nets to Ghana was met last fall and celebrated at the annual meeting in November 2019. Approximately $100,000 was distributed to churches across Virginia to help with food ministries in the midst of COVID-19. (Four churches in the JRBA were recipients of some of those funds.) The BGAV continues to support church planters in Europe and Africa. These include Romania, Turkey, Macedonia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, Austria, and Ghana. Currently there are 25 church planters in these 8 countries. COVID-19 has limited mission teams from traveling this summer.

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While the BGAV was not able to send teams out, a number of videos and Zoom conferences were done to provide information and guidance during the pandemic. Disaster relief work was done in the Tazewell/Richlands area of southwest Virginia following the flooding there.

• Resourcing includes things like camps at Eagle Eyrie and Camp Piankatank. Many of the events held last fall were successful and had lots of participants. However, many events scheduled for this summer have been canceled due to the virus.

There are several ways to keep up with the BGAV. These include the web site at , Advance Notice (an e-newsletter published twice a month), BGAV Express (a free quarterly magazine), and Facebook.

A few copies of the full report are available at the Association office if anyone is interested. If you have questions, feel free to contact me at 434-315-4443 or by email at hgwynntyler@.

Churches Learn and Grow

The KOZ ministry is back up and running at Mt. Zion. They held a meeting on Satuday, June 20, with 5 boys attending. They worked on learning skills needed for camping. Their next meeting will be in July, featuring fishing and swimming at the Slate River.

BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministry) UPDATE>>>

The Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Longwood & Hampden-Sydney has settled into our summer routine. We are continuing to stay in touch with students each week through Zoom.

Our attention is now shifting towards getting ready for the fall semester. We are anticipating having to make some changes to our ministry to be ale to accommodate any possible restrictions on gatherings. At this time, we are unsure of what these restrictions will look like. Although BCM may look different this fall, we are optimistic and excited. It appears that students will be returning to campus which is great news! Virtual gatherings have been an amazing resource throughout the past few months, but the students have missed seeing each other and the community that they experience while on campus. They are excited to be coming back to campus and back to BCM. These past few months have made our student leaders keenly aware of how important community and fellowship are. This has left our leaders excited and motivated to reach new students this fall so that more students can experience and be a part of a Christian community.

We covet your prayers as we work towards planning for what our fall semester will look like at BCM.

In His Service,

Austin

Austin Williams, Interim Campus Minister

Longwood & Hampden-Sydney

IN LOVING MEMORY>>>

Cedar extends sympathy to the family of Wayne Harris who passed away on May 28. Wayne was the son of Gerri Allen Harris and the late Ernest Harris.

Tar Wallet’s community lost Garfield Bryant at 96 years of age. Although he was not a member of Tar Wallet, he used to be a member of Oak Grove and attended Tar Wallet when Oak Grove was closed.

JRBA CELEBRATES>>>

Buckingham recognized fathers on Father’s Day with a gift for each in attendance.

Mulberry Grove celebrated Father’s Day and Graduation recognition during the service on June 21. The message centered around fathers, and the four graduates were gifted with devotional books.

Tar Wallet congratulates Amber Bruce, daughter of Debbie Bruce, on making the Dean’s List at Longwood University for the 2020 Spring Semester. Way to go, Amber!

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION>>>

• Mrs. Betty Jude, widow of Rev. Glen Jude and member of First Baptist Dillwyn, fell and broke her leg. She is currently in a Rehabilitation Center. If you would like to send her a card, the address is c/o Cindy Richard, 3343 Key Cate Drive, Spring, Texas 77388. Please keep Betty in your prayers.

• Mt. Zion now has a website at mt-.

• The John Leland Center for Theological Studies (Baptist Seminary in Arlington, VA) has launched a new website in the enduring pursuit of their mission to equip transformational leaders for the global ministry of Jesus Christ. The website contains pertinent updates from Leland professors, students, and alumni, as well as news on upcoming Leland events. The new website is stream-lined and user-friendly. The new alumni page will have news and events hosted by Leland’s Alumni Association. The site also extends Leland’s outreach with features that enable guests to request more information, schedule a campus tour, sign-up for Virtual Open House or a visit, and even schedule a Leland staff or professor to visit your church or organization.

• The Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions will look different in the coming year, reflecting the changing world in which we live as we face the challenges of a global pandemic. As always, this critical offering seeks to meet real needs of real people by funding ministries in a variety of specific areas. For the rest of 2020 and looking toward 2021, the allocations of this offering are being redirected in a way that will allow us to focus on human needs arising from the COVID-19 crisis: 70% of funds to WMUV-directed projects related to camp scholarships, mental health/domestic violence, and outreach missions ministries, 30% of funds to BGAV-directed projects related to church planter financial relief, church Child Development Center scholarships, church hotspots for student Internet access, and international partners. All projects must have a direct correlation to COVID-19 relief efforts. Some basic promotional material will be mailed out to churches in the coming weeks. You can also view stories, download resources, and donate online at . Because of the time-sensitive nature of many of these critical needs and the plan to distribute funds monthly (beginning in Summer 2020), we ask that you consider sending your offering as early as possible this year.

• Items of interest:

1. A BGAV webinar entitled “Healthy Pastors, Healthy Churches” was held on Tuesday, June 30. If you were unable to view the webinar, Dan Bagby posted a blog at entitled “Self-Care Issues for Clergy” from the webinar. Other recent blogs at the site include “Why I, As a Christian, Choose to Wear a Mask” by Rev. Tony Brooks and “Appomattox Gathering on Unity” by Rev. Adam Tyler.

2. Registration refunds for the Revitalize Conference scheduled for May 21, were mailed from BGAV directly to the persons in each church who had registered. Hopefully, you have received those refunds by now.

3. Link for video of Hope for Appalachia Spring 2020 trip:

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4. A Prayer Vigil for Healing and Unity, sponsored by the VDH Office of Health Equity and the Governor’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, was held on June 24.

5. If your church would be interested in developing a “Drive-Thru Dinner Church” during the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact Sarah Keasler for information at appsupport@.

6. There will be an online intensive Bible study of II Corinthians by N. T. Wright, on August 3 – 5. It is sponsored by N. T. Wright Online, Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary, and Fresh Expressions US. The cost is $99 which includes 9 in-depth lectures, Q & A with Professor Wright, AND free access to his forthcoming videos on II Corinthians. For more information, email Info@.

7. THE RETURN, an event happening on September 26, 2020, live in Washington, D.C., is not about any one organization, denomination, or person and has no agenda but revival alone. The Bride of Christ (His church) needs to lead in calling believers to repentance, prayer, and seeking God’s will. THE RETURN will be simulcast in churches across the globe. If you have questions or would like for your church to participate, please contact Lisa Grimes at lisa@ for details.

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|IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL CHURCHES |

|Phase III COVID-19 Virginia Guidelines are now in effect. |

|Phase III Guidelines can be accessed at |

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|-Guidelines.pdf. |

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|NOTE REGARDING FACEMASKS DURING PHASE III |

|Face coverings are still to be worn when indoors, including when inside a church except when participating in a |

|ritual that requires the mask to be removed. Executive Order 63 (effective May 29, 2020) has not been rescinded.|

|(Information from Veronica Cosby, Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention, Office of Health Equity, Virginia |

|Department of Health) |

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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)

❖ 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

CHALLENGE

(Paraphrased from post by the Benedictine Sisters of Florida)

Someone said, “If people really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless.” During WWII, there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every night at a prescribed hour for one minute, to collectively pray for the safety of England, its people and peace. This had an amazing result – the bombing stopped! A group of people have currently organized the same thing here in America. The United States, and our citizens, need prayer more than ever. If you would like to participate, each evening at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, STOP whatever you are doing, and spend one minute PRAYING for the safety of the United States, our troops, our citizens, racial unity, the development of a safe COVID-19 vaccine, the upcoming election, and peace in the world.

FROM YOUR MODERATOR>>>

This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, “Stand at the gate of the Lord’s house and there proclaim the message .” … Therefore, say to them, “This is a nation that has not obeyed the Lord its God or responded to correction. Truth has perished; it has vanished from their lips.” Jeremiah 7:1 & 28

A lot of churches are having, or have had, “drive-up” church services because of the pandemic…OR, is it because we have not obeyed? Is it because we are not telling the Good News of Jesus Christ as we should? Is it because, as we read in Jeremiah, with all these riots and hatred occurring, TRUTH has perished - vanished from our lips? Food for thought! Pray for repentance, love, grace, and peace. Without grace, there is no peace. VBS this year is different, but let’s pray that the children will still learn about Jesus and His grace!

I want to thank everyone that has accepted the opportunity to serve the “Bonus Year” on the BGAV Mission Council:

Rev. Perry Clore, Rev. Jimmy Dunn, Rev. Henry Enochs, Gwynn Tyler, and myself. I praise God for our pastors who are getting the Word out into the world and for churches that are helping the hurting.

Please pray for the people that are sick with the virus or have loved ones with the virus and for those who have lost loved ones to the virus. Pray for the ones that are hurting financially, lost their businesses and have had property damage or injuries from the riots. Pray for our first responders, police, and all that are putting their lives on the line for our safety.

When wearing masks, no one can see you smile, but remember our eyes can show love. Let’s show the love of Jesus the best way we can – Jesus will do the rest.

Mt. Zion’s VBS is Rocky Railway, Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through. Stay on Track, Look for God. Let’s try to look for the positive things God is doing and not get off track with the negative. Proclaim the message, at the gate, nation, and world!

Love y’all,

Marilyn

Marilyn Snoddy, Moderator

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ASSOCIATION FINANCES

2019 – 2020

REGULAR BUDGET RECEIPTS

|Church |June |Year-to-Date |

|Antioch (SV) | |$ 550.00 |

|Antioch Union |$ 500.00 |$ 500.00 |

|Arvon | | |

|Buckingham | |$ 427.50 |

|Cedar | |$2,500.00 |

|Chestnut Grove | |$ 500.00 |

|Enon |$ 700.00 |$ 700.00 |

|FBC Dillwyn |$1,000.00 |$2,000.00 |

|Fitzgerald | | |

|Fork of Willis | |$ 444.00 |

|Gladstone | |$ 983.75 |

|Goshen | |$ 981.00 |

|Jones Chapel |$ 196.00 |$ 1,447.00 |

|Mt. Tabor | |$ 710.36 |

|Mt. Zion | |$ 1,800.00 |

|Mulberry Grove | |$2,150.00 |

|Sharon | |$ 1,213.50 |

|Tar Wallet | | |

|Individuals | |$ 500.00 |

|VBMB-Alma Hunt | |$ 213.91 |

|Amazon Smile |$ 5.68 |$ 21.20 |

|TOTAL |$2,401.68 |$17,642.22 |

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.

| |June |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 June.

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 |June |Year-to-Date |

|JRBA Budget | |$ 500.00 |

|Cedar | |$ 220.00 |

|Enon | |$ 400.00 |

|FBC Dillwyn | |$ 1,043.60 |

|Gladstone | |$ 538.00* |

|Goshen | |$ 500.00 |

|Jones Chapel | |$ 635.79* |

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

|(Church) | |$ 400.00 |

|Tar Wallet | |$ 20.00 |

|BGAV | |$1,000.00 |

| TOTAL | |$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

| |June |Year-to-Date |

|JRBA Budget | |$ 500.00 |

|Antioch Union | |$ 500.00 |

|Buckingham | |$ 100.00 |

|Cedar | |$ 1,000.00 |

|Jones Chapel | |$ 520.00* |

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

|Mulberry Grove | |$ 500.00 |

|Sharon | |$ 202.55 |

|Individual | |$ 235.00 |

|TOTAL | |$ 4,057.55 |

*Carryover funds

Donations of $4,057.55 remitted to Bland Ministry Center in June.

Balance: $0.00

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

JUNE – Hope Team Reimbursement (only 3 went) +$350.00

BALANCE: $1,850.00

NON-BUDGETED MINISTRY:

(ALL monies by donation.)

JOHN E. MANN, SR. BENEVOLENCE FUND

|DONATIONS |June |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

May Balance: $6,392.28

No Expenditures in June.

BALANCE: $6,392.28

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