Roanoke Valley Baptist Association

Baptist Women's World Day of Prayer: Barbara Cowan (992-3258, Bcowan@ntelos.net)

Mission Trips Coordinator: Judy Hetherington (890-6630, HOGE777@aol.com)

The work of praying is prerequisite to all other work in the kingdom of God, for the simple reason that it is by prayer that we couple the powers of heaven to our helplessness, the powers which can turn water into wine and remove mountains in our own life and in the lives of others, the powers which can awaken those who sleep in sin and raise up the dead, the powers which can capture strongholds and make the impossible possible.
                                                                   O. Hallesby
                                                                                    All I Need – Meditations on the Master

Project Leader Needs: (Prayerfully consider volunteering as a project leader)
Women Build
World Hunger
Mary/Elizabeth Project
Dorcas Project

A WMU - Mission Projects Report
June 10, 2006

Parish Nursing – Geri McDaniel 977-3903	Urgent need for beauticians or manicurist who are properly trained to cut toenails on 4^th Wednesdays of each month from 9 – 12.
Project Needs:	· Purpose Drive Life and Boundaries Books (Amazon.com has Boundary books for $9.95) · For Belmont: Women’s and men’s deodorant, shampoo and body lotion (regular sizes) for health kit given to people when they come in for a health check
Volunteer Needs:	Nurses on the 4^th Wednesday each month at Belmont to help with foot care.
Upcoming Plans:	Working with children’s groups at Community Center and continue with existing projects.
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for the volunteers and the people they minister to.

Dream Catcher Project – Standing Rock Indian Reservation (South Dakota) Sandy Pinkerman 343-2232	Upcoming Trip: July 31 – August 6, 2006. 93 people have volunteered to go. See needs below and attached brochure. Donations will also be helpful. They will be at four different sites this year. Coats will also be collected again this year. Details to follow.
Project Needs:	· First aid kits needed · Quilt Kits (to be given to the women so they can generate money to provide for their needs) · Brochure available with information on the different ways to minister to the community of Standing Rock Indian Reservation · 10” x 14” (finished size) Ditty bags with drawstrings
Volunteer Needs:	· Volunteers to sew ditty bags · Volunteers to go on trip
Upcoming Plans:	Mission Trip July 31 – August 6, 2006
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for Pastor Boots, the Indian community, volunteers providing for the project needs, and volunteers who will be going to Standing Rock in 2006.

Lydia Project - Barbara Cowan 992-3258	Report: The Silent Retreat was held June 3, 2006 at “Indian Village” (Troutville). It was a wonderful day of prayer and reflection! Those that attended came away refreshed and renewed. There is definitely a desire to have this retreat again next year. Make sure you plan to attend!
Project Needs:
Volunteer Needs:	Anyone interested in helping with planning the next retreat or a prayer walk, please contact Barbara.
Upcoming Plans:
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for Barbara as she continues making plans for this project and the people whose lives will be touched.

Salem Fair – Jeanne Dudley 375-3246	Report: Scheduled for June 29 – July 9. See needs below. Need church to cover July 6^th. Can use extra help on July 4^th.
Project Needs:	· Money for Jesus videos and children’s prizes · 32 dozen ziplock baggies of cookies daily w/ John 3:16 written out and attached to the outside of the bag. · Wrapped, hard candy, one piece attached to a business size card on which is printed “This candy is for you and God’s love is too.” and 1 John 4:10 scripture.
Volunteer Needs:	Need churches to be in charge of Witness Booth – Call Jeanne.
Upcoming Plans:	Salem Fair – June 29-July 9, 2006
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for the upcoming fair, all the people who will be attending and all the volunteers who will be participating.

World Day of Prayer – Barbara Cowen 992-3258	Thank you to Barbara for agreeing to head up the World Day of prayer. Need a church to host the event on Nov. 6, 2006. Want to reach out to other churches in the valley.
Project Needs:
Volunteer Needs:	Anyone interested in working on committee to plan event, please call Barbara.
Upcoming Plans:	1^st Monday in November (Nov. 6, 2006) Focus on Latin America.
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for all the women who will be attending this event. Pray for all churches to be involved.

Ethnic / Language Project - Luci Tamez Luci_tamez@hotmail.com	Report: Hispanic ministries in the Roanoke Valley are growing quickly and looking for new places to meet. Starting additional services to meet the Hispanic community’s needs.
Project Needs:	Forward information about this ministry and the services to your churches.
Volunteer Needs:
Upcoming Plans:
Remember in Prayer:	Pray that the word will get out about this ministry, pray for Pastor Job Marquez and his wife, Patty and their ministry.

Baptist Community Center – Jeri Harris 342-8452	Low on food for the Food Pantry. They gave out 164 bags of food in May. See attached calendars for more information. Need transportation and volunteers to fix lunch several weeks during the summer for VBS. Contact Jeri for the details.
Project Needs:	· Paper and plastic bags · Food pantry food: cereal, jello, spaghetti sauce and noodles, canned beans, vegetables, soup, meat and fruit, crackers and macaroni and cheese.
Volunteer Needs:	· Transportation to VBS and volunteers to fix lunch. · Food pantry helpers on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 12:00 · Snack helpers for after school program 2:30 – 4:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays · Ladies Club – need crafts for 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays. · Birthday party helpers on 1^st Thursdays · People willing to tutor children.
Upcoming Plans:
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for the children and adults served by the Center, pray for the volunteers and staff

Baptist Friendship House – Jane Aliff 343-5437	Also need volunteers for summer program. Need donations for camp and other summer trips.
Project Needs:	· Activities for children on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon (See below) · Lunches (approx. once a month) See below.
Volunteer Needs:	· Volunteers to plan and conduct activities on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for grades K-5. Activities include things such as a craft day, a game day, a movie day, Bible lesson and activities, etc. · Volunteers to do minor maintenance (pick up and spread mulch, attach a replacement part on playground equipment, use pressure cleaner (which would need to be rented or borrowed) on house and windows, sand and paint a small cabinet, strip and wax tile floors) · Volunteers to prepare the luncheon for the ladies (one group meets the first Thursday of each month and one group meets fifth Thursday which only occur occasionally.)
Upcoming Plans:
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for the children and adults served by the Friendship House, pray for the volunteers and the staff. Please pray for the afterschool program.

Hope Builders – Mary Evelyn Divers 992-5450	Report: New Group is meeting every Monday evening at the YWCA from 5:30 – 8:00. Need volunteers to provide snacks at 5:30. Currently conducting Bible Study “Wrestling with Angels.” Program will end July 10^th.
Project Needs:	Snacks for participants
Volunteer Needs:	· Mentors (training is available) · Volunteers to provide snacks prior to meeting (fingerfoods) or funds to provide for snacks · Prayer Warriors to pray for mentor and participants (Call Mary Evelyn for names)
Upcoming Plans:	If you are interested in becoming a mentor, contact Mary Evelyn Divers or Shirley Mullins (site coordinator).
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for the site coordinator, mentors and participants. Continue to pray for the women who have completed the program. Pray for the staff at the YWCA.

Truck Stop Ministry – Mary Evelyn Divers 992-5450	See article in Religious Herald. Need cookies and sandwich bags. Need bible related coloring books and crayons. Need Bibles. Report: (May 2006) Money Recv: $401 Candy: 70 bags Bibles: 0 Cookies: 57 doz. Tapes: 200 CDs: 0 Diddy Bag Supplies: 110 Aid Outreach to stranded motorists: $ 77.27 (8) Bibles Distributed……………………198 Cards / Letters Written / Mailed……..2 Worship Services – 7 services: A.M. 25, P.M. 11
Project Needs:	· Donations · Christian CDs and tapes · Bibles · Cookies in baggies (there has been a decline in cookies – please let your WMU group know of this need.) · Candy · Ditty-bags with toiletries
Volunteer Needs:	Volunteers to help with the Truck Stop
Upcoming Plans:
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for the many people who pass through the truck stop each day and the volunteers who provide this ministry. (3000 people pass through the truck stop each day.)

Book Net – Pat Dillon 562-1118	Have a program at Friendship House and Community Center reading to pre-school children (need volunteers). Booknet will also give each child a book to take home.
Project Needs:	· New and gently used books for grades 4 – 7. · Donations to use towards books.
Volunteer Needs:	Volunteers to read to pre-school children. Contact Pat Dillon to volunteer.
Upcoming Plans:	Books will be taken to 9 schools at Powell River in April, 2006 and to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in August 2006. Programs will begin at the Friendship House and Community Center.
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for all the people whose lives are touched by this ministry.

Missionary House – Frances Ferguson 774-6385	Now is a great time to do some decorating at the Missionary House because it is currently unoccupied. If you would like to visit the house to see the rooms, please call Frances.
Project Needs:
Volunteer Needs:	WMU groups who will volunteer to adopt a room at the house and decorate it to make it feel welcoming and homey. Call Frances for more information. (The house does not need painting.)
Upcoming Plans:
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for the missionaries who stay at the house.

Disaster Relief - Joyce Obenchain 366-3774
Project Needs:	Ditty-bags with Toiletries – contact Joyce for specifics, Donations for equipment and materials for repairs
Volunteer Needs:	Volunteers to pack materials
Upcoming Plans:
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for the people impacted by the recent hurricanes in the Gulf. Pray for the people ministering to them during this time.

Visitation Ministry – Sandra McLaurin 563-2677
Project Needs:
Volunteer Needs:	Volunteers who are willing to visit with people in area nursing homes, etc. Call RVBA to volunteer.
Upcoming Plans:
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for those that need a friend to talk to and visit with and pray for the volunteers who are ministering to them.

Powell River Mission Trip Judy Hetherington	April 10 – 14, 2006: See attached report. Start collecting items for next year’s trip.
Project Needs:	1) Health Kits with the following items: (need exact, or as close as possible, those items listed since children compare to each other) Soft Tooth Brush (new, individually packaged) Large Toothpaste that will fit in the kit (around 3.8 oz.) Pkg. of dental floss Washcloth (new) Large bar of soap (in wrapper) Comb (new) Shampoo (10-12 ounce) Bible or New Testament 2) New Shoes – all sizes for children 3) Cloth ditty bags (8” x 11” finished size) with drawstring to hold above items. 4) Reading glasses needed.
Volunteer Needs:	Volunteers to make the cloth bags (see above) Volunteers to go on the Mission Trip to hand out books and read to children. Dental Assistants and Nurses needed. Volunteers to work in the warehouse.
Upcoming Plans:	Mission Trip April 10 – 14, 2006
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for children touched by this project and the volunteers who provide the needed materials.

Scholarship Project and Pastors/Spouse Project - Virginia Crews 344-4898
Project Needs:	Need to get word out to churches regarding the scholarship.
Volunteer Needs:
Upcoming Plans:
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for our pastors and their families.

Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox – Jeanne Dudley 375-3246	Information will be provided in the near future.
Project Needs:
Volunteer Needs:
Upcoming Plans:
Remember in Prayer:	Pray for children touched by this project and the volunteers who provide the shoeboxes.

WMU Times - June 2008

Permanent WMU Watchword: “Labourers together with God” (1 Cor. 3:9 KJV)
WMU Emphasis 2006-2008 - Live the Call

Watchword: Colossians 1:10 NKJV
“Walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work
and increasing in the knowledge of God.”

Scripture Passage: Colossians 1:3-14
WMU Focus: To equip people with an understanding of the mission of God and to help them
find ways to be personally involved in fulfilling that mission.

Information for the WMU Times July/August Issue must be sent to Wanda by June 10.
No issue in August ~ September Issue Information must be sent by August 10.
Email: redrwanda@aol.com or mail to: 1009 Meadowrun Court, Salem, VA 24153

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Saturday, June 7, 2008 Third Annual Silent Prayer Retreat @ Indian Village in Troutville ~ 10:00 am
See article in this issue.

July 3-13, 2008 Witness Booth at the Salem Fair Contact Jeanne Dudley at 375-3246 or email: jdgmm@QuixNet.net. See article in this issue.

July 7 - July 11, 2008 RVBA WMU Rain Forest Adventures Children's Camp 2008 @ Ward Haven
See article in this issue.

July 14-19, 2008                         MC2 Missions Connection Celebration ~ Theme: “For God so loved...”
     WMUV will offer age-level training on Wednesday and Friday afternoon
     Sessions on Mentoring - Poverty - Literacy and more -
     Registration fee $15 - Lodging and Meals are extra. Info: www.mc2-va.com

Saturday, August 16, 2008  Discover What’s New Mission Retreat & Training ~ 10 am - 2 pm
     More information in July/August issue.

September 7-14, 2008 Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions

Monday, September 22, 2008 Fall Ingathering @ Vinton Baptist Church ~ Dinner ~ More info in the July/August issue

November 3, 2008 Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer – More Info later

November 7-8 or 8-9, 2008 Women’s Get-Away Eagle Eyrie ~ Theme: We are Family! I Got All My Sisters With Me! Featuring: Women By Design ~ Come join the celebration as we discover the joys as Sisters in Christ! Annual WMUV Meeting Saturday afternoon November 8
Registration opens on August 1 - Website www.wmu-va.org for more information.

CrossRoads Summer Camp Info: www.crossroadsccc.com or 1-800-255-2428, ext. 8267 to request summer camp brochures.

Rain Forest Adventures Children's Camp 2008
July 7-11 @ Ward Haven - Cost: $50 per child - Last day to register: June 20
Topic: To equip our children for missions
Volunteers are needed
Need meals to be provided for Tuesday - Wednesday night - Thursday - and Friday afternoon
Contact James Foutz 521-8464 or email: guy4womenpastors@yahoo.com

RVBA WMU Monthly Emphasis: During the month pray for the programs and those who lead the programs.

June Emphasis- Lydia Project/Faith Community Nurse

Lydia Project: "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!
And that is what we are!" 1 John 3:1 NIV
A new silent prayer walk has been planned. Don’t miss this wonderful experience to follow Jesus’ example of getting
away from the crowd and busy life to just be in the presence of God, knowing we are loved!
Saturday, June 7 ~ Silent Retreat - Indian Village, Troutville
Directions: Route 11 to the town of Troutville - turn right across the railroad tracks and continue on the road until you come to signs
Indian Village on the right -continue to an open field. Bring your Bible and your lunch - drinks provided

Faith Community Nurse: (New national title for Parish Nursing) Gerri McDaniel, Faith Community Nurse - 977-3903
gerrimcd@cox.net

In an article in the magazine Our Health - April/May - (www.ourhealthvirginia.com) entitled "Faith and Wellness in Southwest Virginia,"
the first line stated “Enter the parish nurse”. The article continues with “There’s definitely a link between faith and health” - “A parish
nurse is part of a ministry team in a faith community” - it blends the art and science of nursing into ministry.

July Emphasis - Salem Fair & Dream Catcher Project/Standing Rock

Salem Fair: Fair Days Are Coming ~ We need an average of 36 dozen baggies of cookies, and 7 dozen baggies of pretzels
daily for the witnessing booth. Please attach John 3:16 (KJV) to outside of each baggie. We need one piece of HARD candy
attached to a business size card with the following:
*************************************************
THIS CANDY’S FOR YOU AND GOD’S LOVE IS TOO!
“This is love...God loved us and sent His Son to pay for our sins.”
I John 4:10
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Probably 2 to 4 dozen of these cards with candy will be sufficient each day. Also, we could use more “Jesus Videos” this year. I have
ordered some, but don’t have as many as we gave out last year, therefore videos and/or donations would be appreciated.
Please remember to bathe this Mission Project in prayer!
Jeanne (The “Fair Lady”) 375-3246 (after June 22 when I return from mission trip to Africa)

Note from Duaine Boone, Baptist Mission Centers President,
We are going to the fair on 4th of July. We volunteer at the Baptist Mission Centers and have a neat time with the boys and girls in the
after school program. We have fun playing kick ball and of course the snack is a real treat. The children also do their homework.
We have sent two hundred invitations to the volunteers to attend the Mission Centers luncheon June 2nd in their honor.
In His Service, Duaine

Note: Miss Alma Hunt fell, hurt her back and was later hospitalized on May 16 (double pneumonia). If you send her a card, please
send in care of her nephew, William Dickinson Roe, 2711 Carolina Avenue, SW, Roanoke, VA 24014 .
Please continue to lift her up in prayer. No visitors at this time please.

WMU

Snacks for participants