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Kingdom Vision
Christmas: Up
Close
One
of the real privileges of living in this generation is that of all the
human beings that have ever lived, we are the first generation who has
seen the earth as it is from a distance. We have rocketed men and women
into space, and to a person they have come back dumbstruck by the beauty
of our little planet. They've sent pictures back which all of us have
seen.
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Stewardship Resources
The
2009 Missionary Moments Prayer Guide is now available.
The VBMB's Office of Stewardship Development also offers a wide variety
of stewardship resources, including
- Booklets
- Bulletin Inserts
- CDs with sermons
- Sunday School Lessons
- Tracts and Leaflets
- And more!
All of these resources may be ordered in quantity by contacting Don Campbell at 800.ALL.BGAV (255.2428), ext. 1223.
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As always, we want to hear
from you with your feedback. How can we better communicate with you? How
can we better serve you? Let us know your thoughts by sending an e-mail
to Paige Peak.
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Greetings!
Welcome to the
latest edition of Advance Notice. We hope that this monthly
eNewsletter continues to provide you with relevant, useful information
and resources, which are now easier to view.
All of the contents in this eNewsletter are for your use. Please feel
free to use the information and illustrations in sermons, in
newsletters, church bulletins, and on your website. Additionally, you
can easily forward it on to by clicking the "Forward this E-mail
to a Friend" link at the bottom.
This is a "self-maintenance" newsletter: you can change your
e-mail address address/update your profile or remove yourself from the
mailing listing by clicking the appropriate link at the bottom of each
issue.
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 21-C Conference
January 30-31, 2009
First Baptist
Church, Woodbridge
To rise to the
challenges of our radically changing world, we must begin "Pushing
the Envelope" in the way we do ministry. At 21-C 2009, a group of
innovative facilitators will help us explore ways of "pushing the
envelope" in Evangelism (Mike Breen and Steve Cockram), Church
Planting (Paul Kim), Worship (Tom McCain), Discipleship (Neil Cole),
and Missions (Shadrack Monageng). The Friday evening worship service
will feature one of the most dynamic religious and civic leaders in the
nation: Reverend Senator James T. Meeks, founder and senior pastor of
Salem Baptist Church of Chicago. The Worship Leaders are Ben Lashey and
Chris Joyner.
Online registration is now open.
For more information, visit the 21-C website.
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Order
a Connect:2008 DVD.
Each $15 Connect:2008 DVD contains Tony Campolo, Kate
Campbell, David Coffey and more. To order your DVD, email your name and
address to Penny Jenkins
or call 800.255.2428, ext. 1212. You will be billed when your order is
shipped.
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 Senior High Weekend
March 13-15, 2009
Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center
Do. Love. Walk.
According to Micah 6:8, the necessities of our relationship with God
are all verbs! Join us for an exciting weekend as we delve into
Scripture and challenge your senior high students to do...love...and
walk. Senior High Weekend features powerful messages from Craig Tackett
and high energy, passionate worship led by the Jonathan Project. The
weekend will also include morning devotions, special interest
conferences, recreation and fellowship, and more.
Visit the Senior High Weekend
website for more information.
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 Baptist Men on Mission Prayer Plan
Virginia Baptist
Men's Ministry invites you to join state Baptist conventions, district
associations, and local churches across the country as together we pray
for God's blessing and favor upon husbands, fathers, and sons. The
North American Mission Board and Baptist Men On Mission (BMEN) have
developed a 31-day Simultaneous Prayer Plan for Awakening for the month
of January 2009.
Download your free copy of the
prayer plan.
Or to order multiple copies, contact Billy Hutchinson.
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 Tax and Financial Support Planning Seminars
Need help
understanding and complying with church tax laws? Jeff Cranford, VBMB
Financial Support Planning Specialist, will be leading regional
seminars designed for church staff and lay leaders who handle taxes and
compensation. Held at various locations across the state in January and
February, these free seminars will offer assistance with financial
support planning for church staff (including retirement and insurance),
handling minister's taxes, and federal reporting requirements for
churches. For specific dates and locations, visit the Tax Seminars webpage.
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This Month in Our History...with Fred
Anderson
Everyone has Christmas memories. Frank Cale, a retired
Virginia Baptist minister, included one of his memories in a book of
his verse entitled Wind
in the Treetops. He wrote about the time when he was in the
hospital recovering from major surgery. He turned on a radio only to
discover that it was Christmas Day.
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The wise men were looking for a sign. A sign that would
lead them to the
long-awaited Messiah. As wise men they were always on the lookout -
seeking the one who would be their salvation.
The sign that would lead them came in the form of a star.
Virginia Baptists are on mission to shine the light and love
of Jesus Christ to those in darkness.
Through the combined giving power of 1,400 Baptist General Association
of Virginia churches to Cooperative Missions, we are able to witness to
those who are seeking God's illuminating love.
For free downloadable ads for use in your church bulletin,
eNewsletter and/or website, click here.
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