Please keep making ditty bags, knitting scarves, collecting books for BookNet and money to fill the ditty bags.

We appreciate so much your support of this mission trip and as soon as we have more information to pass along we will send it to you.

If you have any questions, please call Debra Burgess at 345-6340 or Pat Dillon at 562-1118.

Thanks again,

RVBA & RVBA WMU

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.

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.

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

You can help by:

• sponsoring a $30 Angel Food box for a family that will feed them for one week.
• collecting non-perishable food for our upcoming emergency food pantry.
• purchasing food or donating funds for our After-School programs and Ladies programs

If desired, we can place the video on DVD for viewing for your small group or congregation. Literature can also be sent detailing the ways to connect with our neighbors at the mission centers. Please email Nathan (nathan@rvba.org) or call him at 540.632.2632.

The RVBA Evangelism Committee will emphasize reaching senior adults in 2011.  The last time we had such an emphasis upon senior adults was 2006.  We are excited about the possibilities and looking forward to what the Lord will do.

We’ll have a scheduled group to perform, and then the mic will be open to anyone in the audience.  We will have a fellowship hour afterward with refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.  We hope you can join us.