THE SERVANT LINKCHURCHES UNITED TO SERVE -

COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE James River Baptist Association

P. O. Box 1219, Dillwyn, VA 23936Rev. Michael Khol – Moderator

Phyllis R. Tyler - Secretary www.jamesriverbaptistassociation.com

Tel: 434-983-7385 Email: jrba@embarqmail.com Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM__________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________ Volume XVIII May 2019 Edition V

Event Details

May 1 Nominations to BGAV Boards and Committees are due today.

May 1, 15, 22, & 29 Prayer Meeting at Goshen 7:00 PM

May 4 Antioch Union’s Auction and Yard Sale at Toga Fire Department 6:30 AM – 1:00 PMRoute 24, Buckingham, VAFurniture, Tools, Clothing, Toys, Bicycles, Loads of Stone, Mulch, Jewelry, Antiques, Plants, & More!Breakfast, Bake Sale, and Lunch – Available for purchase.Proceeds to support local missions.

Clothes Closet at Goshen 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Old Farm Day – Palmyra, VAAntioch (Scottsville) will be participating. It is a large event with thousands attending. All are welcome.

May 5 Youth Sunday at Cedar

Graduate Celebration Lunch at Mt. Zion Noon

Buckingham Baccalaureate at B.C.H.S. Gymn 4:00 PMSponsored by JRBA.

May 5 – 8 Spring Revival at Tar Wallet 7:00 PMGuest Speakers: May 5 – Rev. Billy Swan, Dillwyn UMC, Music by Peaks Men’s Choir

May 6 – Rev. Stanley Wesley, Mt. Moriah/Open Door Baptist, Music by The YodersMay 7 – Rev. Gary Stoots, Prospect Gospel Tabernacle, Music by the Cumberland Community ChoirMay 8 – Rev. Jim Schwerdtfeger, Glenn Memorial Baptist, Music by Glenn Memorial Choir

May 7, 14, 21, & 28 Bible Study at Goshen 11:00 AM

May 7 & 9 Chonda Pierce: Unashamed in Theaters 7:00 PMUnashamed is Chonda Pierce’s funniest movie yet. It is the culminaton of 30 years of combining laughter with ministry. In a time where the church is facing its greatest challenges, Chonda takes a journey into the hearts of the faithful as she engages some of the boldest believers in America to proclaim the Gospel is true. Newsboys frontman, Michael Tait, Mike Huckabee, Danny Gokey, the Benham Brothers, and others tell their stories of speaking truth to our culture. She travels around the world in search of people who took a stand for Christ… no matter the cost! Only Chonda can commuicate deep and meaningful truth and make you laugt at the same time. Chonda is unchained, unrestrained, and UNASHAMED!Showing in these locations:

Regal Stonefield Stadium 14, 1954 Swanson Drive, Charlottesville, VARegal River Ridge Stdium 14, 3411 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA

Regal Westchester Commons 16, 361 Perimeter Drive, Midlothian, VA

May 8 Senior Citizens Fellowship at Mulberry Grove 11:00 AMBluegrass/Gospel Music; Covered Dish Fellowship Lunch

WMU & Brotherhood at Goshen 7:00 PM

Cumberland Baccalaureate at C.H. S. Gym 6:30 PMRev. Barry Vassar speaking with Music from area churches. Sponsored by JRBA.

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JRBA 187th Semi-Annual Spring MeetingEnon Baptist Church

9120 Andersonville Road, Dillwyn, VAThursday, May 9, 2019 Registration – 5:45 PM

Opening Comments/Theme Interpretation – 6:00 PMFellowship Supper – 6:15 PM

Enon will furnish meats, breads, and drinks. Please bring sides and desserts.

Worship – 7:00 PM featuring Chris Lewis in ConcertChild care will be provided during the Worship hour.

May 10 & 24 Blue Ridge Food Services Food Distribution at Crystal CathedralVolunteers needed at 9:30 AM.

MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY, MAY 12

The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis to honor her mother in 1908. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed May 9, 1914, the first official Mother's Day in America. He asked Americans on that day to give a public "thank you" to all mothers.

May 12 Mother’s Day Breakfast at Enon 9:30 AMFollowed by regular Sunday services.

May 13 & 27 Under 50 Bible Study at Mulberry Grove 7:00 – 8:00 PMAdults under 50 will be studying Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer.

May 14 – 15 Engage 24 – Virginia: Evangelism Training at The Heights Baptist Church Tue. Noon – Wed. Noon17201 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Learn from top evangelistic leaders how to cast vision, create culture, leverage Sunday mornings and inspire members to be on mission every day of their lives. Three meals are included in the conference price of $29. Sponsored by SVC of Virginia. Register online at https://www.namb.net/events/engage-24-virginia. There are multiple hotels available in the area – participants are responsible for booking their own lodging, if needed.

May 15 JRBA Pastors’ Huddle at First Baptist Dillwyn Noon

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

ALL ITEMS AND MONETARY DONATIONS FOR BLAND MISSION TRIP ARE DUE TODAY!

Requested Items Plastic shopping bags (Walmart/Food Lion, etc.) – clean & dry

These are used for distributing clothes, food, etc. every week. Tall White Kitchen Trash Bags with Drawstrings

These are used to package clothes sent overseas. Gallon size Zip Loc Storage and Freezer Bags

These are used to breakdown bulk food into family serving size. Peanut Butter

Distributed weekly in the food boxes to families in need.Monetary Donations to complete our efforts to replace all mattresses and springs in the Volunteer House. ( 2 twin springs and 1 full mattress/spring set still need to be replaced.) Make checks payable to JRBA with “Bland Mission Trip” on memo line. Mail to JRBA, P. O. Box 1219, Dillwyn, VA 23936.

ALL MONETARY DONATIONS FOR RISE AGAINST HUNGER ARE DUE TODAY!

Let’s dig deep and raise the funds for a great event to provide food to the hungry around the world! The cost per meal is .34 – but, IF we reach 25,054 meals (donations of $8,518.35), the cost will only be .33 per meal, retroactive! Make checks payable to JRBA, with “Rise AgainstHunger” on the memo line. Mail donations to JRBA, P. O. Box 1219, Dillwyn, VA 23936.

2May 17 – 19 WMUV Spring Volunteer Weekend at Camp CrossRoads

JRBA 2019 Bland Mission TripMay 19 – 25, 2019

Team Members: Gwynn and Phyllis Tyler (Mulberry Grove) – Team Leaders Gloria Newton (Antioch – Scottsville) Thelma Childress (First Baptist Dillwyn) Nancy Reynolds (Glade Hill – Franklin County Association) Cassie Tomlin, Angie Dunfee, and Barbara Cook (Jones Chapel) Wayne and Linda Gough (Mulberry Grove) Audrey Ragland (Sharon) Lois Arthur (Mt. Zion)Your prayers are coveted for the team, for safe travel, and for the work God has for us to do. Pray for those whose lives will be touched through this ministry of JRBA.

May 19 Graduate Recognition Service at Jones Chapel 11:00 AM

May 20 – 24 Kairos Leadership Initiative Retreat

May 22 & 24JRBA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED.

May 24 50+ Potluck & Bible Study at Mulberry Grove 6:30 PMStudy on the book of Exra led by Rev. Willard Spurlock. Bring a covered dish and join in for food, fellowship, andthe study of God’s Word.

May 25 5 Loaves, 2 Fish Ministry Meal at Antioch (Scottsville) 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMVolunteers needed at 8:00 AM.

MEMORIAL DAYMay 27, 2019

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring persons who have died while serving in the US Armed forces.

REMEMBERING WITH GRATITUDE

THE JRBA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MEMORIAL DAY.PLEASE: HAVE ALL ITEMS FOR THE JUNE CALENDAR AND NEWSLETTER IN TODAY BY 9 AM!

May 31 – June 1 RA Family Weekend at Kings DominionFriday: Speaker and Music, Campfire at Camp Wilderness, Campground following evening activities – starts at 8 PMSaturday: State RA Race & All day at Kings Dominion – starts at 8 AMCost $50/person – includes Kings Dominion ticket, Program, Music, and RA RacerRegister at www.wmuv.org/RAeventOvernight lodging: Camping reservations at Camp Wilderness (804-876-3006)Nearby Hotels: Best Western, LaQuinta, Days Inn, Country Inn & Suites

LOOKIING AHEAD>>>

June 1 Jones Chapel’s Annual Fishing Tournament 8:00 AM – Noon

June 2 – 14 Antioch (Scottsville) Mission Trip to Ghana, AfricaTeam Members: Rev. Dave Vogt, Laura Vogt, Autumn Helms, Juliana Bryant, and Jess Partusch

JRBA 2019 Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing EventJune 9 – Maysville Baptist Multi-Purpose Center - 3:00 PM

Mark your calendars for this yearly missions event! We will need some strong volunteers at 2:00 PM to unload and set up for the meal packing. Folks of all ages are needed at 3 PM to package the meals. Monetary donations are due to the JRBA Office by Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Make checks payable to JRBA, with “Rise Against Hunger” on the memo line. Mail donations to JRBA, P. O. Box 1219, Dillwyn, VA 23936.

3June 17 & 19 Emanuel in Theaters 7:00 PM

Emanuel is the inspiring new documentary from executive producers Stephen Curry and Viola Davis, co-producer Mariska Hargitay, and director Brian Ivie, about the true story of the Charleston church shooting. Featuring intimate interviews with survivors and family members, Emanuel is a poignant story of justice and faith, love and hate, examining the healing power of forgiveness. Showing in these locations:

Regal Stonefield Stadium 14 – 1954 Swanson Drive, Charlottesville, VARegal River Ridge Stadium 14 – 3411 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VARegal Westchester Common 16 – 361 Perimeter Drive, Midlothian, VA

June 22 Jones Chapel’s Children and Families to Westview on the James

July 22 – 26 MC2 Missions Connection Celebration – Jones Chapel Team participating Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Graceland Baptist Church (former pastor of Fitzgerald Memorial) Theme: Faith Fired Up (Daniel 3:27)

Youth and adults minister through a variety of service projects in the greater Lynchburg area ranging from VBS to construction to social ministries. Besides “hands-on” missions, there will be discipleship, worship, fellowship, and lots of fun! For additional information and to register go to www.EAGLEEYRIE.ORG/MC2.

2019 V.B.S.

June 3 – 7 Children’s VBS at First Baptist Dillwyn 6:00 – 9:00 PM Theme: In The Wild

June 17 – 21 VBS at Goshen

June 23 – 28 VBS at Jones Chapel

June 23 - 28 VBS at Mt. Zion

July 8 – 12 VBS at Chestnut Grove Theme: Farm Fresh Faith

July 15 – 19 VBS at Buckingham 5:45 – 8:30 PM

Theme: In The Wild

July 22 – 25 VBS at Enon 6:30 – 8:30 PM

SUMMER OPPPORTUNITIES AT FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY

June 30 – July 27 FUMA Summer School for Boys Grades 7 – 12A non-military program combining academic study, leadership development, athletic activities, and summertime fun! For more information: www.forkunion.com/summerschool or call 1-800-462-3862.

SUMMER CAMPS LISTED BELOW: For more information: www.forkunion.com/summercamps or call 1-800-842-4281.

June 21 – 23 FUMA Father-Son Weekend for All Ages

June 28 – 30 FUMA Football Camp for Boys Ages 7 – 17

July 7 – 11 FUMA 32nd Annual Basketball Camp for Boys & Girls*, Ages 7 – 17*Girls can only be day campers.

JRBA REACHES OUT >>>

Annie Armsrong Easter Offering for North American Mission“SENDING HOPE”

CHURCH OFFERING-TO-DATEAntioch $ 2,000.00Buckingham $ 1,115.00Cedar $ 730.00Chestnut Grove $ 647.00First Baptist Dillwyn $ 220.00Enon $ 121.00Fitzgerald Memorial $ 400.00 Goshen $ 800.00Jones Chapel $ 928.21Mt. Tabor $ 212.00Mt. Zion $1,764.00Mulberry Grove $ 250.00Sharon $ 220.00

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DONATIONS FOR BLAND MINISTRY CENTER

Church Plastic Bags*Tall Kitchen

BagsZip Loc

Storage BagsZip Loc

Freezer BagsPeanutButter Other

Buckingham 2 boxes 2 boxes 8Enon X 3 boxes 3 boxes 5 3 trash cans

Glade Hill X*If your church has sent plastic shopping bags and it is not indicated above, please let Phyllis know!

CHURCH OUTREACH

Cedar’s church family visited Heritage Hall on March 27, for a time of song and fellowship with the residents.

Chestnut Grove is collecting for Rise Against Hunger during April. They have collected $145.

During April and May, the boys and girls of Jones Chapel are excited each Sunday to give their coins to the Rise Against Hunger mission opportunity.

On April 7, Mt. Tabor launched its “Make a Difference”Campaign by visiting the Heritage Nursing Home in Dillwyn. They introduced themselves, shared scripture, and had prayer with the residents. Barry Snoddy and Dennis Nicholas played guitar while all participants sang songs with the residents. They spent time with the residents just letting them know they care.

Barry and Lora Snoddy with resident, Betty Ruth Elliott.

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On April 7, Mt. Zion children and youth hosted “Muffins for Missions”. They served muffins, juice, and coffee prior to Sunday School. They were able to raise $409 for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Everyone enjoyed this wonderful time of fellowship while supporting missions.

On April 21, Mt. Zion’s Sunrise Service included a walk through the events of Holy Week. They were led by the women on the way to the tomb as they recalled His Triumphal entry the Sunday before His betrayal, Peter’s denial, Jesus before Pilate, and His crucifixion. Pastor Woody Moore sang Tear Stains in the Sand at the cross. Observers ended at the empty tomb where Marilyn Snoddy sang I’ll Rise Again, as the cloth on the cross was changed from black to white. Annie Bryant, Tina Moss, and Doris Roberts were the women on the way to the tomb. The children were as follows: James Baughman – Peter, Trent Snoddy – Pilate, Jessica Oliver – Mary at the cross, Kaylee Snoddy & Khloe Snoddy – Angels at the empty tomb. Everyone enjoyed breakfast together afterwards.

Mulberry Grove sent cookies with the Hope for Appalachia team to be given to the staff in the schools visited. Members are donating items for the Bland Mission Trip in May. May’s other projects will be collecting monetary donations for the Rise Against Hunger meal packing event to be held in June and providing food for four primary students in the Weekend Backpack Ministry. Individuals continue to volunteer at the bi-monthly food distribution at the Crystal Cathedral, and the outreach ministry is ongoing.

One member of Sharon assisted with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank distribution in Dillwyn. Members and visitors of all ages enjoyed an afternoon Easter Egg Hunt at the home of Brenda and Mike Farrish. Current efforts are focused on monetary and in-kind contributions to support JRBA’s Bland Mission Team, and on growing the offering for Rise Against Hunger. Rose of Sharon continues delivering food and visiting with those who are sick or homebound.

MISSIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

I. Rise Against Hunger: We sincerely thank each individual and church for your generous gifts to Rise Against Hunger. Each of us is challenged to give a very generous gift for this worthy cause by Sunday, May 12, and each church is asked to turn in your hunger gifts by Wednesday, May 15. As all of us, individuals and churches, give generously we will have available funds for our biggest packaging event ever. Come out on June 9, at 3:00 PM, to Maysville Baptist to do your part!

II. Hope Boxes: Our Hope boxes for Appalachia were a blessing as our volunteers distributed around 1,300 Hope boxes in four schools in the Kentucky region of Appalachia. Our volunteers also freely shared Jesus with the students in the schools. Sincere thanks to those who prepared boxes, prayed, and to those who served as our missionaries to Appalachia.

III. Bland Mission Trip: We are very pleased to have 12 volunteers from JRBA going to Bland, May 19 – 25. Please collect and deliver the requested items to the JRBA office by Wednesday, May 15.

IV. Blue Ridge Food Ministry: The Food Ministry continues to need volunteers on the second and fourth Friday of each month, so please show up by 9:30 AM on those dates to bless hundreds of lives.

Thanks for all your mission work.Jimmy DunnChair

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Hope Distribution Trip – April 15 – 19Follow-Up from Team Members

I was so blessed to have been a part of the Hope for Appalachia Mission Trip. Our team had the privilege of seeing hundreds of children ask Jesus into their hearts! It was amazing to see the Kingdom of God grow every day! We also got to see how excited the children were to receive school supplies and hygiene items. I would like to thank everyone who filled a Hope box! You made a difference in their lives. Without your support, we would not have been able to be a blessing to these children!

Thanks,Darlene Woody (Chestnut Grove)

JRBA,What a great mission trip. The whole team worked together to spread the message of Jesus Christ to the students and teachers in Bell County, Kentucky. We were blessed as many students and teachers told us of their love for Jesus. We were also blessed when we knew that we were sent there to share about Jesus with those who were waiting to hear the Word. Thanks to the JRBA for supporting this mission trip and I recommend this mission trip to members of all the churches.

Your friend in Christ,Terry Towler (First Baptist Dillwyn)

Wayne and I accetped the call to go on this mission trip. God blessed us with new friends and with a closer look at the need for His Word to be shared. God’s seeds were sown and we saw some of them growing. The children really enjoyed interacting with us through games, and then in fellowship. They really loved the boxes that were sent by the churches. Thank you for your support.

Linda Gough (Mulberry Grove)

Thoroughly enjoyed the trip! My first mission trip like this. I had no idea what to expect, but enjoyed the interaction with the children and was impressed with our young people that witnessed to the students and gave testimonies to our group about their experiences. God bless each of them. Great team – we worked well together. A big THANK YOU to our Team Leader, Rev. Woody Moore – he did a fantastict job!

Lois Arthur (Mt. Zion)

HOPING TO HAVE PHOTOS AT THE JRBA SEMI-ANNUAL SPRING MEETING ON MAY 9, AT ENON BAPTIST CHURCH.

OTHER EVENTS>>>

On April 14, at Jones Chapel, there were many children at the lunch after church and for the Easter Egg Hunt! Everyone enjoyed the food and watching the kids hunt for eggs.

The Jones Chapel Youth Group worked together to clean up a yard in exchange for a donation toward their Youth Fund. They even had fun!

Kayla College Gloria, Hannah, Kristin

& Angel

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Easter Sunday brought out a large group of people for “Sonrise” Service at Jones Chapel. Pastor Richard brought a message, Gloria Tuttle provided special music, and then everyone had fellowship together over breakfast.

Pastor Richard Tuttle

The Easter Egg Hunt at Buckingham was well attended with lots of children and their relatives. The Easter Bunny visited the children while they were hunting eggs. Betty Toney shared the true meaning of Easter with the reading of The First Easter. Refreshments were served during a time of fellowship. Due to the nippy weather, Buckingham’s Sunrise Service was held indoors. After a wonderful sermon on the Risen Lord, and the change that He came to make in each of our lives, everyone was challenged to make a decision concerning this change. The men of the church prepared and served a delicious breakfast. Buckingham plans to recognize mothers on Mother’s day during the worship service. They are also planning a movie night with a pancake supper in the coming weeks.

JRBA LEARNS AND GROWS>>>

On April 10, Mt. Zion Youth met and participated in “Stations of the Cross”. As they prepared to celebrate Easter they were reminded of the sufffering

Jesus endured on His way to the cross and the gift of salvation through His sacrifice.

On April 13, Mt. Zion Children attended the Resurrection Walk in Goochland. This was geared towards 4 – 10 year olds. The walk started out with meeting Jesus as he entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, went through Holy Week including His death and resurrection, and ended with a message from Nicodemus to “Go and tell everyone the Good News!” The chidlren said they had fun and learned a lot about Jesus.

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JRBA CELEBRATES>>>

The Cedar church family praises God for Bryce Taylor, son of Stephen and Chasity Taylor, who made a profession of faith on Sunday, April 21. Baptism will follow soon.

Jones Chapel welcomes new members, Kevin and Angie Dunfee. They will honor graduates, Michelle Tuttle, Gloria Tuttle, and J Barden, on Sunday, May 19.

Dear JRBA Friends,Thank you for the generous gift you sent to my mother, Katherine Wingo, recently. It will be helpful in replacing clothing and other personal

items she lost in the first. We appreciate your kindness during this difficult time for my mother and our family.Sincerely,Nancy Wingo

JRBA Executive Board Members,Thank you for the gift card you sent after the tragic loss of my nephew, Mike Greer. Your calls, thoughts, prayers, and this tangible expression

of love meant so much during this time of loss. May God bless each of you as you continue to reach out with God’s love and comfort to those who are hurting or in need. What a blessing to have friends who lovingly express their care!

In Christ,Phyllis Tyler

FOR YOUR INFORMATION>>>

AMAZON.COM SHOPPERS: Don’t forget to go to https://smile.amazon.com when you shop – enter your Amazon username and password and select James River Baptist Association as the non-profit to which you wish to donate. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to JRBA. This is a great way to financially support JRBA at NO cost to you. Thank you to those who have already taken advantage of this contribution opportunity!

Singers Available: Joyful Noise Ministry – Allan B. Cooper, 5656 Francisco Road, Appomattox, VAContact Info: 434-574-3607, guitarzan@centurylink.net

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes: Ideas for shoeboxes 2019 from The OCC Lynchburg Area Team1. Scour after-Easter sales for small stuffed animals and plastic Easter eggs – fill the eggs with fun things like small balls, toys, jewelry, hair

accessories, or even a hand-written note…those eggs are a “mini-WOW item” since nearly all of the kids receiving these boxes have never had the excitement of opening a colorful plastic Easter egg before!

2. A great, fun craft project that can involve folks of all ages is helping to make jump ropes from old t-shirts. Instructions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePDAoBBZt7M. Ask folks to donate t-shirts from their over-flowing drawers for this project!

3. While a plastic shoebox is a great gift, OCC has learned over time that the cheap, plastic ones are often breaking before they reach a child’s hands, due to the extreme temperatures around the world, as well as just being crushed in the shipping process. OCC has specially made plastic shoeboxes available at https://store.samaritanspurse.org/p-1-preprinted-shoeboxesplastic-pack-of-12.aspx that were created to withstand those shipping conditions without breaking. (Hobby Lobby will have them in stock for 2019 at a cost of $3 plus tax.)

4. Remove unnecessary packaging from the items in the shoeboxes so that you can fit more items in and make less trash for countries that have very poor ways of dealing with it. Also, some of you like to add tissue paper to the box, and while it is colorful and pretty, remember again that the tissue paper will quickly become trash.

5. August 23 – 25, 2019, will be the dates for area OCC events featuring shoebox recipients who will share their stories. 6. Link to OCC’s videos: https://video.samaritanspurse.org/channel/operation-christmas-child/ 7. Remember to order your shoeboxes, both cardboard and plastic, by late summer/early fall. Here is the link for all of the OCC resources

that you’ll need: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/ideas-group-resources/ .

The Cedar family extends sympathy to the famly of Frances Harris Lester who passed away on March 19. Her funeral service was at Cedar on March 22. Sympathy is also extended to the family of Lois Taylor LeSueur who passed away on April 16. Her burial was at Cedar on April 18. Both were long-time members.

Chestnut Grove extends their heartfelt sympathy to the family of Joan Carol Repass Ewers, wife of Johnny Ewers, who passed away on April 22. They are both members of Chestnut Grove.

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JRBA Quarterly Executive Board Meeting April 8, 2019

Rev. Michael Khol, Moderator, opened the meeting by giving a short devotional based on Matthew 22:37 – Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This was the answer to the question posed to Jesus, “What is the most important commandment?” Rev. Khol wondered if Jesus was being redundant in His reply or were there differences. He did some defining: To love with all your heart is a more emotional component, that is a “feeling of love”,and is not necessarily logical. To love with your mind is more logical and indicates that the more we learn of God (by reading Scripture), the more we can see His character. The hardest part is to love with your soul. Rev. Khol suggested that we think of our soul, in this instance, as our DNA, that is who we are, and realize that the longer we walk with God, the more we become as He is. That is “who He has become within me”. Rev. Khol encouraged us to love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Love the LORD your God with all your heart through worship, prayer, and song. Love the LORD your God with all your mind by spending more time in His Word, allowing you to know more of Him. Love the LORD your God with all your soul by applying what you have read in His Word. He then led us in prayer.

Rev. Khol called the meeting to order and asked for the roll call of churches. There were 17 in attendance, representing 8 churches. The minutes of the January 21, 2019, Executive Board Meeting were presented and approved. The Treasurer’s Quarterly Report was presented by Mrs. Judy Ownby, Treasurer. As of March 31, 2019, the checking account balance was $35,593.08, which included Additional Missions Fund - $1,800.00, Rise Against Hunger – $4,248.06, and Mission Trips Fund - $500.00. Receipts for the quarter total $10,375.85, which included Churches - $6,606.60, Rise Against Hunger - $3,407.95, Additional Missions - $200.00, VBMB-Alma Hunt - $153.12, and Interest of $8.18. Disbursements totaled $5,057.40, which included $650.00 for individuals going on Mission Trips. The report was approved as presented. Next Mrs. Betty Toney, Chair, presented the John E. Mann, Sr. Benevolence Fund Report. From January 1 – March 31, 2019, one family was assisted with an overdue electric bill, three individuals were assisted after losing everything in a fire, and one family was assisted with rent. In addition, our annual donation was made to the Buckingham Volunteer Fire Department, a Food Lion gift card was purchased to have on hand in case of need, and new checks were purchased for the newly opened checking account. Total disbursements were $609.47. There were contributions totaling $1,050.00 from First Baptist Dillwyn, Mt. Zion, Enon,. and Goshen. The checking account balance was $5,882.28, with two outstanding checks of $100 each. The available balance stands at $5,682.28. The report was approved as presented.

Rev. Khol then gave his Moderator’s report. He asked for prayer for Buckingham and Tar Wallet as they continue to seek a pastor. He also asked for prayer for the 8 people from JRBA gong to Kentucky and the 12 going to Bland Ministry Center. He led us in prayer for the 8 who will be leaving on April 15 to distribute HOPE boxes and to share the Gospel with the students in Kentucky schools. Rev.Khol announced that Antioch (Scottsville) is going to have a mission trip to Ghana for Women’s and Children’s Ministry and stated that anyone interested in going should contact Rev. David Vogt. He gave an update on the HOPE boxes, saying that the JRBA had donated 978 boxes out of a total of approximately 1,300. He reminded us that the meal packing event for Rise Against Hunger is scheduled for June 9, at 3:00 PM, at the Maysville Baptist Multi-Purpose Center and that donations-to-date

total $4,966.06. If our donations get to $8.500, the cost per meal goes down. Donations are due by May 15 at the JRBA Office. Rev. Khol announced that the Buckingham Baccalaureate would be on May 5, at 4:00 PM, at the Buckingham County High School Gym. No information has yet been received about the Cumberland Baccalaureate. He reminded us that if we order from SmileAmazon.com, JRBA receives a percentage of the order at no cost to the ordering individual. He asked that any Youth Groups going on a Mission trip this summer notify JRBA. Rev. Khol commented that the pastors and he had met with Rev. Skip Wallace, BGAV Central Region Field Strategist at the JRBA Office and at the Pastors’ Huddle. He also reminded us that the BGAV needs nominations for Boards and Committees by May 1. In addition, he announced that Mrs. Phyllis Tyler, JRBA Secretary, sends her heartfelt thanks for the prayers and concern expressed by the JRBA in the loss of her nephew this past week. Rev. Jimmy Dunn suggested that the JRBA give Mrs. Tyler something tangible to express our love and concern. Mrs. Audrey Ragland moved that we give her a certificate for a massage at the Spa. This motion was seconded and approved. Mrs. Ragland said she would take care of arrangements.

Rev. Khol then called for Officers’ Reports. Mrs. Betty Toney, JRBA WMU Director, announced that the WMU Annual Spring Meeting will be on Sunday, April 14, at 2:30 PM, at Tar Wallet Baptist Church, with Mrs. Laura Davis as a guest speaker. Rev. Woody Moore, Disaster Relief Coordinator, had no report, but commented that the BGAV Disaster Response has been turned from the Carolinas to the Midwest stating that the teams have been in almost continuous use this past year. He commented that there would be chaplain training next week and that anyone interested in gaining certification in order to help could check the types of training offered online.

The following committee reports were presented:Program Committee: The program for the 187th Semi-Annual Spring Meeting was presented for approval along with the committee’s recommendation that the offering be used for Hope for Appalachia. The program and recommendation were approved unanimously.

Nominating Committee: The JRBA Slate of Officers for 2019-2020 was presented and approved.

Moderator . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .Mrs. Marilyn SnoddyVice-Moderator . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. John MoxleyClerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Frank BreaultTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Judy Ownby Reporter/Historian . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Terry TowlerSunday School Director . . . . . .Rev. Jimmy DunnDiscipleship Director . . . . . . . ..Rev. Roger WoodyBaptist Men’s Director. . . . . . . .Rev. John MoxleyVBS Team Leaders . . . . . . . . . Frank & Valeria BreaultMusic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mrs. Marilyn SnoddyDisaster Relief Coordinator . . . .Rev. Woody MooreBCM Longwood Representative . . . . VACANTVA Baptist Historical Soc. Rep. .Mr. Terry Towler

Parliamentarian (appointed by Moderator). .Mr. Gwynn TylerJRBA WMU Director (elected by WMU) . ..Mrs. Betty ToneyCurrently serving on the BGAV Mission Council: Rev. Perry Clore, Rev. Jimmy Dunn, Rev. Henry Enochs, Jr., Mrs. Marilyn Snoddy, and Mr. Gwynn Tyler.

Missions Committee: Rev. Jimmy Dunn thanked everyone for their hard work and stated that he was excited over the three major mission trips planned. He reminded us that everyone can do something to help, pointing out that the Bland Mission trip needs plastic shopping bags and jars of peanut butter. Rev. Woody Moore thanked everyone for the response to Boxes of Hope and especially thanked Rev. John Moxley and First Baptist Dillwyn for allowing him to store the boxes there. He commented that he is already receiving hats and gloves for the fall. He stated that there are 1,250 boxes Hope boxes already in shipping boxes, ready to go. He asked for our prayers for the delivery and the team.

Finance Committee: Judy Ownby, Chair, stated that there have been two requests for funds that cannot wait for the budget planning session. One is from More Than Nets, and the other is an appeal to assist in the cost of gravel for the parking lot at the Crystal Cathedral,

10 where the food distribution, in which we participate, takes place. The committee recommended that we give a donation of $100 to each request. The motion was approved unanimously. Rev. Khol then encouraged people to come and help with the Blue Ridge Food Ministry saying that it is a good way to “brush shoulders” with the community.

There were no other Committee Reports, old business, or new business. Rev. Khol reiterated several announcements. In addition, it was announced that Mrs. Sallie Mowbray is being treated for cancer, and that Nancy Morris’s husband is in the hospital. Rev. Khol announced that Spreading God’s Gifts would be holding a fund raiser at Mulberry Grove on Saturday, April 13, at 5:00 PM. There being no other business, Terry Towler made a motion to adjourn. It was seconded and approved. The meeting was closed in prayer by Rev. Woody Moore.

Frank Breault, Clerk

JRBA WMU ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, April 14, 2019

The Annual meeting of the JRBA WMU met at Tar Wallet with 17 in attendance representing 6 churches. The weather may have been a factor in the low attendance as bad storms were forecast for the afternoon. Thankfully, they did not happen and all arrived safely home. Also many were leaving early the next morning for Appalachia to deliver the Hope Boxes that had been collected. After a welcome and inspiring devotional by Victoria McHenry, Allen Cooper, of Joyful Noise Ministry led us in singing several songs. Nancy Morris had a bad respiratory infection and couldn’t sing. After a short business session led by Betty Toney during which the minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed and the financial report was accepted as printed the present slate of officers were presented and voted on. The mission report was presented and it is always amazing how much the small churches in our association accomplish for Jesus. The attendance banner went to Tar Wallet. There was a tie, but Mt. Zion graciously let Tar Wallet have it since they had never had it before. The banner for the most miles walked should have gone to Mt. Zion, but again they gave it to Buckingham. The trophy for the most miles walked went to Lisa Flippen from Mt. Zion.

After the hymn, “Footsteps of Jesus”, Betty Toney introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Laura Davis, Director of Mission Involvement WMUV, who showed slides of many areas needing pure water. She introduced the “Pure Water, Pure Love” emphasis of the WMUV. The goals of Pure Water, Pure Love are:

To supply missionaries with water filters that supply their families with clean water. 

To provide clean water for people who are served by missionaries. 

To supply missions teams with water filters they can use for short term missions trips. 

Hatti is one of the places that have been helped.Andy Birchfield works alongside a team at the Children’s Hope orphanage in Jacmel, Haiti, where they care for 51 children.  The team works hard to meet the spiritual needs of the community, but simple physical needs, like clean water, were going unmet.  Around 2015, Pure Water, Pure Love partnered with Children’s Hope to dig a well and install a filtration system that not only provides for the orphanage but also the entire community. The system produces 50 gallons of clean water per minute, giving the community of Jacmel their first taste of pure water. They have even trained staff and other locals to operate the system, giving the community a sense of empowerment.  Through telling the community members that this water was provided out of Christ’s pure love, they have seen at least 14 members of the community come to faith in Christ. More than that, this rush of clean water has opened doors for the missionaries in Jacmel to share the name of Jesus, the true Living Water, with the community. The team at Children’s Hope has

discovered that the best way to meet the vital spiritual needs of people is to follow the example of Jesus’ ministry on earth—provide for their physical needs. That is the goal of PWPL well projects in communities all around the world. 

Laura shared more stories of places that have been given not only clean water, but the Living Water provided by sharing Jesus. She also shared the many opportunities to serve through WMUV.

Allen Cooper, led the group in 2 more songs after which Laura Higgins dismissed with prayer.

KEEP IN PRAYER>>>

Those who are lost and need to know the Savior Tar Wallet and Buckingham as they search for a new pastor JRBA Churches Bland Mission Team – May 19 – 26

Gloria Newton (Antioch, Scottsville), Thelma Childress (FBC), Nancy Reynolds (Glade Hill, Franklin County Association), Cassie Tomlin, Angie Dunfee, and Barbara Cook (Jones Chapel), Wayne and Linda Gough, and Gwynn and Phyllis Tyler (Mulberry Grove), Audrey Ragland (Sharon), and Lois Arthur (Mt. Zion)

JRBA Pastors and Pastors’ Huddle FBC Youth Mission Trip to Team Effort Carolina Coast

Disaster Relief in Conway, SC – June 9 – 15Larry Almond, Amanda Bryan, Cadence Campbell, Hannah Davis, Kaitlyn Hucks, Olivia Leatherwood, Austin Linthicum, Walter Linthicum, Eve Moxley, Leah Moxley, Jacob Pribble, Madison Pribble, Marty Pribble, Kaitlin Shumaker, Garrett Taylor, Jennifer Taylor, Minnie Wallace, and Melissa Wood

Antioch’s Mission Trip to Africa – June 2 -14Rev. Dave Vogt, Laura Vogt, Autumn Helms, Juliana Bryant, and Jess Partusch

Jones Chapel’s Mission Trip to Wilmington in July Jones Chapel’s Youth Mission Trip to MC2 – July 22 – 26 Friends of Barnabas Mission Trip to Honduras – Augt./Sept.

Kristen Jamerson (FBC) & Tanya Bickford (Arvon) All those affected by violence in our country Victoria Gina Vassile, JRBA WMU Project Ruth Adoptee Rev. Timothy Scott & family as they seek God’s place for

them Jimmy & Suzanne (Bryan) Brock – Church planters in

Virginia Beach All those in our congregations who are ill or have lost loves

ones…the prayers of the righteous please Him.

Psalm 15:8b

ACCOMPLISHING TOGETHER WHAT WE CANNOT DO ALONE

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ASSOCIATION FINANCES2018 – 2019

REGULAR BUDGET RECEIPTS

Church April Year-To-DateAntioch(Scottsville) $ 300.00 $ 600.00Antioch UnionArvonBuckingham $ 240.00 $ 720.00Cedar $2,500.00Chestnut Grove $ 500.00Enon $ 700.00 $ 700.00First Baptist Dillwyn $ 1,000.00Fitzgerald MemorialFork of Willis $ 402.00Gladstone Memorial $ 331.25 $ 993.75Goshen $ 1,180.00Jones Chapel $ 153.39 $ 1,072.77Mt. Tabor $ 696.02Mt. Zion $1,800.00Mulberry Grove $ 2,149.00Sharon $ 382.50 $1,147.50Tar WalletIndividualsVBMB – Alma Hunt $ 153.12 TOTAL $ 2,107.14 $15,614.16

Approved Budget for 2018 – 2019: $26,318.26TREASURERS: Please note that unless a specific ministry or project is designated on the memo line of the check or in an accompanying note, the contribution will appear in the regular budget receipts. ALSO NOTE: Funds received are reflective of the Associational Year

(Oct. 1, 2018 – Sept. 30, 2019), NOT the calendar year.

OTHER BUDGETED LINE ITEMS

2019 RISE AGAINST HUNGERChurch April Year-To-Date

Budgeted $ 500.00Cedar $ 102.00 $ 102.00Enon $ 300.00First Baptist Dillwyn $ 1,406.45**Gladstone Memorial $ 110.00 $ 448.61*Goshen + Individuals $ 616.00 $ 616.00Mt. Zion $ 580.00Buckingham CommunityPrayer Group $ 23.00JRBA WMU $ 100.00**BGAV Hunger Fund $1,000.00 TOTAL $ 828.00 $5,076.06

*$117.26 carried over from 2017-2018.**In honor of Rev. Jimmy Dunn

BLAND MINISTRY CENTER

Church April Total-to-Date

Budgeted:(Ministry Center – 250.00 Dental Clinic – 250.00)

$ 500.00

Goshen (Construction Materials) $ 100.00 $ 100.00 TOTAL $ 100.00 $ 600.00

ADDITIONAL MISSIONS

Carryover Youth Encounter–$300.00Hispanic Ministry-$582.18Incl. in Budgeted Amt. $2,100.00

10/18/18 Fall Meeting $ 498.0001/01/19 First Baptist $ 100.0003/13/19 Enon $ 100.00

TOTAL $ 2,798.00Expenditures

BGAV Disaster Relief - $498.00 (Fall Meeting)Pregnancy Support Center (Farmville), Fellowship of Christian

Athletes, GraceInside, Gideons International, Longwood/Hampden Sydney BCM - $100.00 Each = $500.00 – Budgeted

Expenditures in AprilBlue Ridge Food Services (Gravel for Parking Lot) $100.00

BGAV More Than Nets $100.00BALANCE - $1,600.00

MISSION TRIPS

Budgeted: $1,800.00Expenditures

Assisted 17 individuals on 6 Mission Trips - $1,300.00(2 Disaster Relief Trips, 2 Hope for Appalachia Trips,

+ 2 S.E.E.D.S. Trips (Uganda & India)BALANCE: $ 500.00

*$100 per individual/per year: $100 for trips outside U.S.; $50 for trips inside U. S.

$100 per Youth Group Mission Trips & In-State Mission Teams

NON-BUDGETED MINISTRIES

JOHN E. MANN, SR. BENEVOLENCE FUND

Church April Year-To-DateCedar $ 300.00Enon $ 200.00First Baptist Dillwyn $ 500.00Goshen $ 250.00Mt. Zion $ 100.00Mulberry Grove $ 300.00Sharon $ 200.00 TOTAL $ 1,850.00

Year End Balance: $4,666.75No Expenditures in AprilBALANCE: $5,682.28

BLAND MISSION TEAM(Mattress Project + Team Expenses)

April Total-to-DateBuckingham $ 50.00 $ 50.00Jones Chapel $ 500.00 $ 500.00Individuals $ 210.00 $ 210.00 TOTAL $ 760.00 $ 760.00

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