FOCUS Newsletter
THE FOCUS
JUNE 2008
BAPTIST MISSION CENTERS
Moderator James Jordan has appointed the Baptist Mission Centers Committee (2009 Ann Burton [Catawba Valley], Inez Flora [East End] & Juan Barr [Hollins Road]; 2010 Pat Dillon [Melrose]; Scotty Carpenter [Oakland] & Wanda Ware [Rosalind Hills] and 2011 Iris Palmer [Cave Spring], Lu Henry [Windsor Hills] & Rick Pinkerman [Virginia Heights]). The committee met May 19th to organize and begin its work. The target date for the RVBA assuming ownership and management of the Baptist Mission Centers is September 2, 2008. Those churches and individuals who have supported the Baptist Mission Centers in the past have more reason to continue that support. We honor the commitment and sacrifice of those who have served in the past as we stand upon their shoulders to make this ministry more effective.
STANDING ROCK MISSION TRIP
STANDING ROCK MISSION TRIP
The first, second and third planning meetings for the 2008 Standing Rock Mission trip have been conducted. We have approximately 146 persons indicating their intention to be on the team this year. The next planning meeting will be Monday, June 23, 7:00 pm at Villa Heights Baptist Church. The 2008 mission trip will be August 3-8.
LUCY GRAYBILL
What a joy it was to have known Lucy Graybill. Lucy went to be with the Lord this past month. Lucy and John certainly demonstrated what it means to serve as a team for the Lord. They served as directors of the RVBA Senior Adult Ministry two years ago as well as through the senior’s ministry of Hollins Road Baptist Church for several years. John has done supply preaching and interim pastor ministry throughout the RVBA. Most recently, Lucy worked with John during his service as interim pastor at Craig Valley Baptist Church and Crystal Spring Baptist Church.
BRYAN LAWRENCE
Please keep Roanoke City Police Officer Bryan Lawrence in your prayers. Bryan was seriously injured in the line of duty. Bryan is a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church. He is a lay minister who has done supply preaching throughout the RVBA and he just completed a college level course (John Leland Center) in preparation for ministry. To connect with Bryan -- read about his progress and offer support and encouragement go to www.carepages.com set up an account and then type in officerbryanlawrence.
Continue to pray for the following RVBA churches that are without permanent Pastors:
Airlee Court, Central, Crystal Spring, Enon, Longdale, Rosalind Hills, Springwood and Waverly Place
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Celebrate America 2008
A Musical of Faith and Freedom
A free patriotic event
Place: First Baptist Church
located at Third Street & Franklin Road in Downtown Roanoke
When: Sunday, June 29, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM
This program features America’s favorite and familiar patriotic music
along with a tribute to those who have served our country. All current
and former military personnel and public service officials in attendance
will be honored as well as the families of military personnel currently serving.
Come with your family and friends for a celebration of God and country.
2008 Coed Youth Volleyball League Results
The 16th season of Youth Coed Volleyball League has come to an end. There were 21 teams from 17 churches this year. The regular season winner was Virginia Heights Baptist Church 1. The winner of the tournament was FBC/Stars with Oakland Baptist Church as runner up. The sportsmanship Award this year went to Midland Baptist Church. The league wants to give a special thank you to Vinton Baptist Church, Hollins Road Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Roanoke and Oakland Baptist Church for allowing the league to use their gyms. The league also wants to give a special thank you to Mill Creek Baptist Church, Limestone Park and to J.R. Graybill in allowing the season ending tournament to be played at Limestone Park. The league would also like to say a special thank you to Star City Officials Association for refereeing the games. Hope to see more teams in the league next year.
17th Annual RVBA Golf Tournament Results
Division 1
1st - Rainbow Forest (Surkamer)
2nd - Grandin Court (Nicewonder)
3rd - Green Ridge (McAllister)
4th - Mill Creek (Shotwell, John)
1st - Rainbow Forest (Surkamer)
2nd - Grandin Court (Nicewonder)
3rd - Green Ridge (McAllister)
4th - Mill Creek (Shotwell, John)
Division 2
1st - Cedar Bluff (Dampeer)
2nd - Furnace Creek (Maddy)
3rd - Haran - (Quam)
4th - Green Ridge (Conner)
5th - Virginia Heights (Pinkerman)
6th - Grandin Court (Griffith)
1st - Cedar Bluff (Dampeer)
2nd - Furnace Creek (Maddy)
3rd - Haran - (Quam)
4th - Green Ridge (Conner)
5th - Virginia Heights (Pinkerman)
6th - Grandin Court (Griffith)
Division 3
1st - Mill Creek - 63 (Shotwell)
2nd - White Rock - 64 (Greene)
3rd - Villa Heights - 64 (Peroulas)
4th - Fincastle - 65 (Carr)
5th - White Rock - 65 (Greene)
6th - Villa Heights - 67 (Jones)
1st - Mill Creek - 63 (Shotwell)
2nd - White Rock - 64 (Greene)
3rd - Villa Heights - 64 (Peroulas)
4th - Fincastle - 65 (Carr)
5th - White Rock - 65 (Greene)
6th - Villa Heights - 67 (Jones)
A Special Thanks to…
· Chick-fil-a and First Team Auto Mall for generously sponsoring the Hole’N One Contest! Tell them thanks when you patronize them! This is a big deal!
· Steve Atkins, Edgar Kline, Ronald Kline, Al McAllister, and Mark Washington who served on the Tournament Committee and again did a tremendous job.
· Dr. Bob Hetherington, RVBA Executive Director, Sandy Sloane and Sandra McLaurin for their support and help in making this event such a success.
· Newcomb/IES (Communication Division/Pro Sound) and Jim Hogan for donating the Wireless Microphone! This division specializes in church sound and lighting needs. Contact Jim at 342-5498 for any needs your church might have.
· Debbie Young and John Barger (from Hollins Road Baptist) who helped witness the Hole’N One contest on No. 6 along with Bob Hetherington and Gerri McDaniel.
· Kelley Crovo, Miles Loughlin and staff at Ole Monterey for a fantastic job in hosting our event.
· Chick-fil-a and First Team Auto Mall for generously sponsoring the Hole’N One Contest! Tell them thanks when you patronize them! This is a big deal!
· Steve Atkins, Edgar Kline, Ronald Kline, Al McAllister, and Mark Washington who served on the Tournament Committee and again did a tremendous job.
· Dr. Bob Hetherington, RVBA Executive Director, Sandy Sloane and Sandra McLaurin for their support and help in making this event such a success.
· Newcomb/IES (Communication Division/Pro Sound) and Jim Hogan for donating the Wireless Microphone! This division specializes in church sound and lighting needs. Contact Jim at 342-5498 for any needs your church might have.
· Debbie Young and John Barger (from Hollins Road Baptist) who helped witness the Hole’N One contest on No. 6 along with Bob Hetherington and Gerri McDaniel.
· Kelley Crovo, Miles Loughlin and staff at Ole Monterey for a fantastic job in hosting our event.
First Time Sponsors
Bass Transmission
Bellacino’s
Downhome Pharmacy
The Fried Pickle (New owner)
Bass Transmission
Bellacino’s
Downhome Pharmacy
The Fried Pickle (New owner)
Continuing Sponsors
Anthem (Trigon) Insurance
Ashley Plantation Country Club
Abuelo’s
Auburn Hills Golf Course
Big Lick Golf Center
Blue Hills Golf Course
Botetourt Country Club
Brookside Golf
Bratcher’s Ice Cream
Bruster’s Ice Cream
Cace’s Cafe
Carrabba’s
Chick-fil-a of Valley View Mall
Cliff View Golf Course
Coach and Four
Countryside Golf Course
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dr. Golf
Dogwood Restaurant (Vinton)
Dominion Lodging (MainStay Suites)
Draper Valley Golf Course
Famous Anthony’s
Golf Mart
Golden Corral
Grand Piano
Hanging Rock Golf Course
Harbor Inn Seafood
Heavenly Ham
Hollywoods
Hunting Hills Country Club
Ingleside Golf Course
Lifeway Christian Store
Mac & Bob’s
Mariner’s Landing Golf Course
Newcomb/IES
Ole Monterey Golf Course
Olive Garden
Pregis
Padow’s Hams and Deli
Pete’s Deli
Poplar Grove Golf Course
Ragazzi’s
Shaker’s
Shenvalee Golf Course
Texas Steakhouse
The HomePlace
The Willard Companies
Wal-mart
Wendy’s
Woods Service Center
Zaxby’s
Anthem (Trigon) Insurance
Ashley Plantation Country Club
Abuelo’s
Auburn Hills Golf Course
Big Lick Golf Center
Blue Hills Golf Course
Botetourt Country Club
Brookside Golf
Bratcher’s Ice Cream
Bruster’s Ice Cream
Cace’s Cafe
Carrabba’s
Chick-fil-a of Valley View Mall
Cliff View Golf Course
Coach and Four
Countryside Golf Course
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dr. Golf
Dogwood Restaurant (Vinton)
Dominion Lodging (MainStay Suites)
Draper Valley Golf Course
Famous Anthony’s
Golf Mart
Golden Corral
Grand Piano
Hanging Rock Golf Course
Harbor Inn Seafood
Heavenly Ham
Hollywoods
Hunting Hills Country Club
Ingleside Golf Course
Lifeway Christian Store
Mac & Bob’s
Mariner’s Landing Golf Course
Newcomb/IES
Ole Monterey Golf Course
Olive Garden
Pregis
Padow’s Hams and Deli
Pete’s Deli
Poplar Grove Golf Course
Ragazzi’s
Shaker’s
Shenvalee Golf Course
Texas Steakhouse
The HomePlace
The Willard Companies
Wal-mart
Wendy’s
Woods Service Center
Zaxby’s
Congratulations to Larry & Jan Sprouse as they celebrate 20 years of ministry at Melrose on June 1.
Congratulations to Lawrence & Marian Dodson for their 50 years of ministry at Windsor Hills.
Reed Ness has resigned as Pastor at Waverly Place to serve as Pastor at Amherst Baptist Church.
Enon is seeking a part-time music/worship leader. Contact Harold Cook for additional information at 540-797-3402.
Haran is searching for a part-time Music Director and Instrumentalist or a combination of the two. Please email haranbaptist@verizon.net or call 774-8986.
Kingdom Kids Daycare at Melrose has two positions available. A Director is needed. Qualifications include at least a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, business background with computer skills, some administrative experience, a love for children and the ability to work well with others. An experienced full-time preschool teacher is also needed. Reply to Brenda Harlow at 389-9779.
Oakland is looking for a part-time ministry associate (Youth & Children’s Minister) to assist us in continuing to build up our youth and children’s ministries. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing leadership to our existing youth ministry through planning and leading youth events, and nurturing relationships with our young people and their families. Salary range is commensurate with experience. If interested, please contact Pastor/ Personnel Committee – Oakland Baptist Church at (540) 366-5861 or email: pastor@oaklandbaptistchurch.net
Riverdale is seeking a part-time Minister of Music for Wednesday night rehearsals & both Sunday services. If interested call the church at 427-3141 or Zeke Lester at 427-3826.
Riverland Road is looking for a Youth Minister. If interested, call Pastor Don Summerville at 389-9134.
Roanoke Avenue needs help with children and youth ministries. Contact Pastor James Reese at 312-8157.
Enon has a Baldwin church organ to give to any church that needs it. The organ can be seen at the church Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00.
RVBA June 2008 Calendar
9 8:00 am Retired Min/Wives Breakfast, K&W
9-10 SBC WMU Convention, IN
9-10 SBC Pastor’s Convention, IN
10-11 Southern Baptist Convention, IN
12 8:00 pm Rhythm, Melrose
15 FATHER’S DAY
15 Hope Tree Family Services Day/
Baptist Men’s Day
16 12 noon Ministers Lunch, Famous Anthony’s, Brookside
17 6:30 pm Bivoc. Min. Dinner, Shoney’s, Salem
22-28 Virginia Baptist Heritage Week
23 7:00 pm Standing Rock Mission Team
Meeting #4, Villa Heights
29 Religious Liberty Sunday
RVBA July 2008 Calendar
4 INDEPENDENCE DAY
(RVBA Office Closed)
7 9:00 am BMC Executive Team, First
7 10:00 am BMC Corporate Members, First
8 10:00 am Nominating Comm., AMB
8 11:00 am Properties Comm., AMB
8 2:00 pm Christian Leadership Council, AMB
8 7:00 pm Missions Development Council, AMB
10 8:00 pm Rhythm, Melrose
14 8:00 am Retired Min/Wives Breakfast, K&W
14 7:00 pm MSM, Roanoke Avenue
15 1:00 pm Evangelism Committee, AMB
15 6:30 pm Bivoc. Min. Dinner, Shoney’s Salem
19-25 World Changers Roanoke
19 10:00 am WMU Executive Leadership/Project Team Meeting, TBA
21 8:30 am Min. Breakfast, Famous Anthony’s,
Crystal Springs
22 7:00 pm RVBA Executive Comm., Airlee Court
31-Aug.1 Youth Evangelism Conference, VCU
(Virginia Commonwealth University)
(RVBA Office Closed)
7 9:00 am BMC Executive Team, First
7 10:00 am BMC Corporate Members, First
8 10:00 am Nominating Comm., AMB
8 11:00 am Properties Comm., AMB
8 2:00 pm Christian Leadership Council, AMB
8 7:00 pm Missions Development Council, AMB
10 8:00 pm Rhythm, Melrose
14 8:00 am Retired Min/Wives Breakfast, K&W
14 7:00 pm MSM, Roanoke Avenue
15 1:00 pm Evangelism Committee, AMB
15 6:30 pm Bivoc. Min. Dinner, Shoney’s Salem
19-25 World Changers Roanoke
19 10:00 am WMU Executive Leadership/Project Team Meeting, TBA
21 8:30 am Min. Breakfast, Famous Anthony’s,
Crystal Springs
22 7:00 pm RVBA Executive Comm., Airlee Court
31-Aug.1 Youth Evangelism Conference, VCU
(Virginia Commonwealth University)
FREE - Allen two-manuel organ in excellent and esthetic condition that has been used in the chapel at Bonsack Baptist Church. The organ has internal speakers but can also be augmented with auxiliary speakers. Call Don Shields at (540) 977-5701.
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