Mission Source - Pittsylvania Baptist Association

Mission Source
Fostering Peace, Illustrating Faith, Proclaiming Christ’s Love...Missions begin with us
Timeline
August 11th—Evangelism Ministry training (Mt Hermon @ 7:00)
August 18th—Deadline for all projects and project leaders
August 25th—Publish project/sign-up brochures
Inside this issue:
Events and Announcements
Church News
Calendar of Events
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July 2011, Volume 46, No.6
September 1st—Distribute project/sign-up brochure
September 8th—Launch sign-up period
September 22nd—Project leaders meeting
October 8th—PBA on Missions
(Participate at some level)
Operation In As Much
Ministry Evangelism Training
The goal for Operation In
As Much was 80/80 with at
least 80% of our churches
participating and we have
meet that goal because we
have 37 signed up as of June
21st. Our next goal to is to
have 80% participation from
volunteers within the
churches. This would be
around 8000 volunteers
working together on
October 8th!
August 11th—Mt Hermon at 7:00 pm
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Message
Break into groups with choice of six classes:
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C.R.O.S.S.
2.
Roman Road
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P.B.A.
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Four Spiritual Laws
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A.B.C.
6.
Colors of the Word—A Wordless Book
"...Truly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of
these my brethren, you did it to me."
Matthew 25:40
A Monthly Publication of the
Pittsylvania Baptist Association
Events and Announcements
To the right is a list of the churches that
have volunteered to participate in
Operation Inasmuch on October 8, 2011.
If your has church has volunteered and is
not listed call the association office.
Would like to have 2 representatives to act
as volunteers for contact information from
the association office.
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Bethlehem
Blairs
Calvary
Cascade
Chatham
Chestnut Level
College Park
First of Danville
First Community
Glenwood
Memorial
Greenpond
Hillcrest
Hollywood
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Kentuck
Liberty
Marion
Melville
Mill Creek
Moffett
Mt. Hermon
Mt Tabor
North Main
Piney Fork
Ringgold
Rivermont
Sandy Shores
Schoolfield
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Shermont
Shockoe
State Line
Stokesland
United
Vandola
West Main
Willis Memorial
Woodberry Hills
Woodlawn
Logo Contest
We Have a Winner: Jamie R. Watson, from Chestnut Level Baptist Church
Jamie will receive a $50.00 Wal-Mart gift certificate.
Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry.
Pray for our Klothes 4 Kids ministry project as we prepare for our upcoming sale on
Friday, July 22, 2011.
Faith Night
Friday, July 8th
Danville Braves vs. Bluefield Blue Jays
Game Time: 7:00 pm
Gates open @ 6:00 pm
Pregame performance by:
“Sons of Thunder” quartet
(starting approximately @ 5:45 pm)
GriefShare Ministry Offered to the Local Community:
Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are
invited to register for the GriefShare program held at Mt Hermon Baptist Church, Danville,
VA.
GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone
close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing
and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.
Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion. A GriefShare
workbook assists you with note-taking, journaling and grief study. The videos feature
top experts on grief recovery, dramatic reenactments about living with grief and real-life
stories of people who have experienced losses like yours.
Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or
family have returned to their daily life routines. Past participants have related how helpful
the information and follow-up discussion were to them. GriefShare sessions are designed
to help you successfully travel the journey from mourning to joy.
Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent. You will find encouragement,
comfort and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family
member or friend. No matter what the cause of your loved one’s death, this is an opportunity
to be around people who understand what you are feeling. You will learn how
to recognize the symptoms of being stuck in grief and that you do not need to live in
bondage as a slave to certain emotions. You will learn valuable information about facing
your new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future.
GriefShare will be held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Center at Mt Hermon
Baptist Church, 4385 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA.
To register or for questions, call Karen Haley at 724-7118 or 434-429-1932. The cost of
the work book is $15.
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Church News
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Bethlehem: Held a “Surprise for Jesus” service,
which comprised of a guest speaker from West
Virginia, Donnie Fink, special music by Bobby
Gwynn, skits and special Sunday School with a
theme of “How to expect the unexpected in your
Christian life”. Has welcomed four new members
to join the church. The Ladies Sunday School
class visited a “homebound” member to have the
Sunday School lesson with her since she is unable
to come to church.
Blairs: Welcomes new church secretary—Mrs.
Dana Hardy. Making final plans for Operation In
As Much. WMU will be promoting Klothes 4 Kids
project in July. Had 26 adult volunteers devoting
their time, talent and ministry for their VBS—
”Beach Blast”. June 24th was family supper night
for their VBS.
Glenwood: Veterans and widows were recognized
for service to the country. Fathers were remembered for their commitment to God and family.
Love offering was taken up to help tornado victims
and sent to God’s Pit Crew.
Mt Hermon: Youth will be going on a Mission trip
to Greenville, SC from July 19-26th.
Liberty: Collected $308 for Klothes 4 Kids and
have volunteers to help distribute clothing on day
of sale. Working on ideas for projects for In As
Much for northwest corner of Pittsylvania County.
Sharon: WMU collected $375 on Mother’s Day
Love books and donated $100 to Samaritan’s
Purse. Collecting food items for God’s Storehouse.
New Christianity program coming in the fall. On
July 2nd from 12:00—5:00 pm will have “old fashioned service” with gospel singing and activities.
United: Monthly mission for July is “school supplies”. Having a “Hymn Sing and Ice Cream Social” on July 31st.
West Main: Acteen’s Blume Summer Mission project—collecting toiletry items & socks/shoes for
the Osceola Christian Ministry Center in Kissimmee, FL, who provides these resources to the
homeless and under-employed and health kits for
the Greater Orlando Baptist Association who provides these items to the victims of human trafficking.
Woodlawn: Youth group going to Snowbird Camp
July 4-9. Family night @ CiCi’s on July 21st.
Their Chancel Choir and Pot Luck Praise Singers
are practicing for “A Night of Southern Gospel” to
be presented in August.
 Calvary
 Hollywood
July 11-15
“Son Surf”
July 6-10
“Rev It Up—Full Throttle for
God”
“The Big Apple Adventure”
Submit future events
and activities
for your church
to be printed in
August 2011
newsletter by
JULY15th!
North Main is hosting a Southern Gospel Concert…
The Oak Grove Quartet
July 30th
6:00 p.m.
Admission is free, a love
offering will be taken
Church Van for Sale:
1999 Ford V10, White
15 passengers
64,431 miles
4 brand new tires
$5,500
If interested call:
Rev. J.B. Baldridge
Bethlehem Baptist Church
(434) 792-1497 or
(434) 203-2907
MINISTER TO CHILDREN: Seeking a Christian
individual with a serious love for children and the
Lord. Looking for a team player with a servant’s
heart committed to helping children grow spiritually strong. Creativity, compassion, commitment
and a strong background are necessities. Part-time
(approximately 12 hours weekly). Send resume to
Ringgold Baptist Church, P.O. Box 100, Ringgold,
VA 24586 or email to rbc.office@yahoo.com.
 Mount Hermon July 11-15
 Rivermont
July 10-13 “Noah’s Ark Adventure:
 Shermont
 United
If you would like to be
removed from our
mailing list, receive your
newsletter by email, or
would like to add
someone to our list,
contact Kim at
792-7678 or
kim.pba1@verizon.net
July 10-14
Where God is Always Reigning Kindness
“Pandamania”
July 11-15
“The Big Apple Adventure”
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Kentuck Baptist Church, Ringgold, Virginia is in
search of a part-time Minister to Youth. It will
require 20-25 hours per week. Duties include
planning and supervising youth activities that
promote spiritual growth, mission opportunities,
and recreation activities. Please send resume to:
Kentuck Baptist Church
1845 Kentuck Church Road
Ringgold, VA 24586
Email: kentuckchurch@verizon.net
Pittsylvania Baptist Association, Inc.
186 Deer Run Road
Danville, VA 24540
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
Permit No. 30
Danville, VA 24540
Phone (434) 792-7678 Fax (434) 797-2673
E-mail pba.47@verizon.net
www.pittsylvaniabaptist.org
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Looking Ahead
July 2011
July 4
PBA Office—
Closed
August 11
In As Much—Ministry Training
Mt Hermon @ 7:00 p.m.
July 15
Newsletter
Deadline
August 15
Newsletter Deadline
July 22
Klothes 4 Kids Sale
10:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
August 18
In As Much—Deadline for
Projects
July 24
Cliff preaching @ Rivermont
August 25
Publish project/
sign-up brochures
For counseling, call
799-8948.
Association Resource Center
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Friday 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Rev. Cliff Hudgins, Association Ministries Coordinator, cliff.hudgins1@verizon.net
Kim Baldridge, Office Administrator, kim.pba1@verizon.net
EB Mark, Baptist Collegiate Ministries Director, eb.mark1@verizon.net
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List of Projects
Cluster 1
 Calvary
 College Park
 Schoolfield
 State Line
 Stokesland
Cluster 2
 First
 West Main
Cluster 3
 Hillcrest
 Sandy Shores
 Shermont
 Woodlawn
Cluster 4
 Moffett Memorial
 Rivermont
 Woodberry Hills
Cluster 5
 Blairs
 Melville
 Mount Hermon
 North Main
 United
Cluster 6
 Bethlehem
 Cascade
 Vandola
 Willis Memorial
1. Care packages
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Painting of home(s)
Construction/home improvement projects
Playground activities & goodies to kids
200 + bags of toiletries distributed at feeding program
Laundromat project—quarters, detergent, dryer sheets given out
Tacking quilts and cutting fleece lap blankets
1. Single parent car wash and oil change
2. Stew for shut-ins
3. Breakfast for neighborhood
1. Roof on a house in the community
Cluster 7
 Glenwood Memorial
 Kentuck
 Ringgold
Cluster 8
 Chestnut Level
 Mt Tabor
 Shockoe
Cluster 9
 Chatham
 First Community
 Mill Creek
Cluster 10
 Greenpond
 Hollywood
 Liberty
 Marion
 Piney Fork
1. Painting of food bank building and a garage
2. Construction of a wheelchair ramp
1. Repair to a house that was burnt
* There is one project that is currently unassigned—
replacing windows at a home.
Listed below are ideas of projects that your group can perform:
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Blood Pressure & Sugar Checks
Blood Drive
Letters to Troops
Letters to Inmates
Prepare and Distribute Bags of Toiletries
Yard Work
Laundromat Ministry
Prepare Care Packages for Troops
Prepare and Delivery of Food Items to Shut-Ins
Baby Shower for Donation to Little Life
Car Check-ups
Pick up Litter
Prepare and Deliver Food Items to Fire Station/Police Station
Clothes Closet - Clothing Items to be Delivered to Goodwill/Salvation Army
Homebound Visitation
Visitation to Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
Choir Project
Lunch Preparation and Delivery to OIAM Participants
Child Care for OIAM Participants
Car Wash
Home Repair/Painting
Hospital ICUs
Card Ministry
Job Hunting Tips
Prepare “Appreciation Package” for Nurses in Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Facilities
Prepare and Deliver Food Items to Salvation Army/Homeless Shelter
Installation of Smoke Alarms
Rest Stop Ministry/Block Party