Powell River Association Mission Trip
Powell River Mission Trip Training Meeting
The training meeting for tonight (Monday, February 1, 2010, 7:00 pm at Connelly Memorial Baptist Church is still on as scheduled! See you there.
Parents of Youth Conference Correction
YEC – Roanoke
(YEC) YOUTH ENCOUNTER – ROANOKE VALLEY
Friday, February 26, 2010
7:00-9:00 pm
Fellowship Community Church
1226 Red Lane Extension, Salem, VA 24153
What’s Your Story?
Every day the story of your student’s lives is being written and what they do with their lives affect eternity. What is their story? What are they living for? What will people say about them?
Bring your 6th-12th graders to YEC this year so they can see how their individual stories connect with the greater story of God. Teenagers will leave knowing that their lives are intimately tied to a greater story – The Story of Jesus Christ and they will understand how to share that gospel story with others!
Leaders
Brent Gambrell pursued a lifestyle of popularity, power and wealth. In addition to the money … alcohol, drugs and sexuality were very much a part of the lifestyle Brent was leading before giving his life to Christ.
Seth Franco in the 7th grade wrote an essay stating that he wanted to be a professional basketball player and a preacher. He has been living that dream. In October of 2003, Seth became the first Caucasian Harlem Globetrotter since 1942! He utilizes his basketball skills in sharing Christ with others.
Thomas Brown (Worship Leader) is the Pastor of Worship at New Century Community Church, Roanoke, VA. Thomas has shared his walk of life with many incredible friends and musicians and those who will help and encourage him.
There is no cost for attending this conference. For more information contact the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association (366-7631 or Bob@rvba.org.
Ward Haven Workdays
WARD HAVEN WORKDAYS - Thursday-Saturday, March 18-20, 2010, 9:00 am
1. Individuals/groups from RVBA churches are invited to help with several projects at Ward Haven.
2. We will be doing carpentry, electrical and landscaping projects.
3. Participants may bring own basic hand tools; however, RVBA will provide tools, supplies and equipment for projects.
4. Lunch will be provided.
5. Individuals/groups are asked to notify RVBA (366-7631 or Bob@rvba.org) by Wednesday, March 17th of participation so that the appropriate number of lunches are prepared.
Parenting Conference – Correct Date
PARENTS OF YOUTH CONFERENCE
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
7:00—9:00 pm
North Roanoke Baptist Church
6402 Peters Creek Road
SESSIONS
The following sessions deal with significant subjects related to the parenting of youth. Though this conference is specifically designed for parents of youth, others who work with youth will find it valuable and are invited to participate. Each session is one hour and will be offered at 7:00 and 8:00 pm. Participants will have the opportunity to attend two sessions during the conference. Written materials for each session will be available to all participants.
1. “The Developmental Process of Youth”
[Presenter: Melissa Scott, Colonial Ave. Baptist Church]
2. “Technology Safety”
[Presenter: Rick Harris, North Roanoke Baptist Church]
3. “Boy Issues”
[Presenter: Danny Quirin, Bonsack Baptist Church ]
4. “Girl Issues”
[Presenter: Jeri Harris, North Roanoke Baptist Church]
5. “Spiritual Development of Youth”
[Presenter: Greg Hetherington, Melrose Baptist Church]
PRESENTERS
Each of the above mentioned presenters is experienced in working with youth in church, community, family and other settings as well as being proficient in the subject being presented.
This conference is provided by the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association and North Roanoke Baptist Church
For Additional Information Call 366-7631
Order Standing Rock Photo Discs!
Our Standing Rock photographer, John Powell, is once again making his photos available for anyone who wants them. Proceeds from the discs will benefit our local mission efforts through the Baptist Mission Centers.
You may order photos of your site or of all the sites. All photo discs will include photos from the planning meetings and Sunday’s meeting at Cannon Ball.
You may order the photos by:
- contacting Nathan White at nathan@rvba.org or calling 540.632.2632. If you call, please leave a message with your details and phone number if I cannot answer.
- buying them at the August 24 Standing Rock Dinner at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Please note that only the $10 data DVD will be for sale at the dinner
To receive your photos, you may:
- pick them up and pay at the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association office (3925 Plantation Road, NE, Roanoke, VA) after two business days
- pick them up and pay at the August 24 Standing Rock Dinner at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
- have them mailed directly to you (please mail an additional $4 to 3925 Plantation Road, NE, Roanoke, VA)
You may order:
- Data CD of photos from one site: $5
- Data DVD of photos from all sites (including your site): $10
- Data CDs (4 of them) of photos from all sites (to clarify, these contain the same photos as the DVD, but are just burned on CDs instead): $15
If not paying with cash, please write checks to the “Roanoke Valley Baptist Association” with “Standing Rock Photos” in the memo.
Again, please email your order to Nathan White at nathan@rvba.org.
Please spread the word that these are available!
WMUV Standing Rock Virtual Prayer Walk
During the last two weeks of July, WMUV, in partnership with the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association, will be taking more than 300 volunteers to the Standing Rock Reservation in the Dakotas.
These Native Americans deal with unemployment, poverty, alcoholism and domestic violence on a daily basis. We covet your prayers as we minister alongside our native American friends to bring the hope and love of Christ to 7 communities.
We’ve created a virtual prayer walk so you can learn more about and pray for the specific needs on the reservation.
Visit the new Baptist Mission Centers website
Keep up with what’s happening at the Baptist Mission Centers by visiting our new site, bmc.rvba.org. On our homepage we link to our current needs and prayer requests.
Another way to stay abreast of what’s happening is to sign up with your email address to receive website alerts. Whenever we post a new item the website will automatically email you so you can be in prayer for us.
You may also connect with us via Facebook and Twitter. In fact, if you wish to comment on our site, you may use your Facebook account do so.
Please bookmark our site and stay in touch to learn about the great things God’s doing in Roanoke City.
Associational Emphasis Week – Download Materials!
Please plan to have a great Associational Emphasis Week at your church this year. The theme for 2009 is “Live with Urgency: Sowing Together for Harvest.” The North American Mission Board has resources available (posters, bulletin inserts, clip art, etc.) that you can order (1-866-407-6262) or download (www.namb.net/aew).
The Roanoke Valley Baptist Association has resources you can use (prayer guide, children’s sermon, Annie Mae Broyles Offering poster, etc). The 2009 Annie Mae Broyles Offering Goal is $55,000 (Baptist Mission Centers – $25,000, Bold Missions – $22,000, Disaster Relief – $3,000, Campus Ministries – $1,800, Powell River Mission – $1,200, and Standing Rock Mission – $2,000).
Here are the list of materials for use in your church (all are .doc files):
In previous years we also mailed out a DVD video. You may watch this year’s video here or download it to your own DVD. If you do need a DVD copy, please contact the Association office.
Watch the video. (Right-click and “Save As” to download)
