We Can End Hunger.
"I'm starving!" ...Really?
“I’m starving!” “I’m famished!” “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!” ...Really? Most of us have said something like this or heard someone say it, but few of us have actually experienced true hunger. The sad truth, however, is that millions of people experience extreme hunger every day – never knowing for sure where their next meal will come from. During the time it takes you to watch the video above, about 23 children will die of hunger worldwide. The good news is that Virginia Baptists are not sitting by idly while others starve. Every year since 1982, the Virginia Offering for World Hunger is collected. In the past five years, we have given nearly $1.7 million to help alleviate hunger both in Virginia and around the world. Not only are we giving much needed money, we are also working together through organizations such as Stop Hunger Now, an international hunger relief agency, packaging meals to be sent all over the world. Since October is Hunger Awareness Month, why not ask yourself and your church what more you can do to make “I’m starving!” just a phrase we say before Grandma’s famous Sunday dinner rather than the cry of children around the world with nothing to eat.
This Month's Kingdom Vision with John Upton
Listen as John shares how his eyes were opened so that he could truly see on the streets of Washington, DC.
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Virginia Baptist Men's Gathering October 9-10, 2009 Second Baptist Church, Richmond, VA What would happen in your church if the men allowed Christ to work in and through them? Join men from across the state as they search for God working through them as men. This will be a time of celebration, worship, and spiritual growth with special breakouts related to more effective Men’s Ministry in the church. |
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Junior High Weekend Up 2 U! Take time out to pray for students in grades 6-8 from across the state who will be gathering for worship, conferences, recreation, and fellowship – exploring the message of Hebrews 12:1-2. Danny Quirin, Youth Pastor of Bonsack Baptist Church is the conference speaker and Dana Jorgensen and his band will lead worship. |
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Consider Your Call® Sunday October 25, 2009 "Which Path Will You Choose?" Ever wonder “what might have been” if you had chosen a different path in life? Regardless of your age or stage in life, it’s never too late to respond to God’s voice of calling. The vision of “Consider Your Call” ® Sunday is to begin laying the foundation for the local church to call out and nurture all of its members for ministry and service. |
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Connect:2009 BGAV Annual Meeting: "A Time for Extravagance" November 17-18, 2009 Fredericksburg, VA The BGAV Annual Meeting is more than a business meeting – it’s an opportunity to gather together with Baptists from all over Virginia – to renew old ties and to make new friends. In addition to the two day meeting, there are also several auxiliary events before and after the main event. Check out the details on the Connect:2009 Special Events webpage. Packets have been mailed out and online registration is now open! Why not register today? Visit the Connect: 2009 website to register or to get more details. |
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Venturer Requests The Virginia Baptist Mission Board is seeking to fill more than 20 long-term national and international mission positions in its Venturer program. The positions include a variety of teaching and social ministry responsibilities in locations ranging from South Africa and Hungary to Louisiana and North Dakota. The Venturer program is designed for individuals 18 years of age or older who serve in hands-on mission roles for a period of six months to two years. For more information on the positions to be filled and how you can apply to be a Venturer, visit the Glocal Missions and Evangelism Team's Venturer webpage. |
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Baptist World Alliance (BWA): Over 157,000 churches in 121 countries Every Sunday, in every time zone, Baptists gather together in churches all over the world in the name of Jesus to celebrate His gift of salvation and to share together the journey of life. There are over 157,000 Baptist churches in 121 countries – on every major continent - that have joined together to form the BWA, sharing a common vision for evangelism, responding to people in need, defending human rights, and promoting theological reflection. Wouldn’t it be great to gather as one body in the same time zone and experience worship with brothers and sisters from all over the world? You can! Take advantage of the opportunity at the 20th Baptist World Congress, July 28-August 1, 20010 in Honolulu, Hawaii. For more information, visit the BWA webpage and check back regularly for updates on special Virginia Baptist travel packages! |
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Virginia Baptists wanted to give to the special cause which had been presented but everything seemed to conspire to make it difficult. The country experienced economic woes and suddenly plunged into a long depression. The top banks closed. People had a struggle yet many Virginia Baptists honored their pledges. |
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Traditional. Contemporary. Vocal. Instrumental. Hymnals. Screen-projected choruses.
The musical medium can vary from church to church but the end result is always an expression
of praise. We have a natural desire to praise the Lord and declare our faith through music.
Cooperative Missions offerings help to support ministries that develop
and nurture musicians in our churches. While they rehearse individually each week
in their own congregations, Virginia Baptist musicians come together to hone their crafts
through statewide programs that occur throughout the year such as the Handbell Festivals,
Senior Adult Sing & Share Festival of Praise, All-State Choirs, Summer Music and Worship Arts Camp, iPraise Weekend, and Gloria Deo Virginia Baptist Church Music Conference.
Our Virginia Baptist Women’s and Men’s Chorales offer praises on our behalf
around the commonwealth and the world.
The combined giving power of over 1,400 Baptist General Association of
Virginia churches to Cooperative Missions helps musicians around the state provide
worship experiences that enable us all to more fully worship the Lord with gladness.
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