Change Matters 2009

Thanks to the generous gifts of Virginia Baptists, offerings to the Change Matters initiative were used to dig a well in South Africa.

Please take a moment to browse the following as posted by Bonsack Baptist Church:

• Ngwenani Baptist Church
• Going Across the Planet
• On the Ground in Africa
• Soccer and Sideline Ministry
• The Well Project (slideshow)
• The Well Project (video)

You can also view this news video from WDBJ regarding the Spring Break mission trip to help with the well.

2009 Change Matters Results
Events with an emphasis for Change Matters in 2009 included:

• Regional Youth EnCounters
• Impact! Mission Camps
• Summer Music and Worship Arts Camp

Students attending these events were encouraged to simply give the change in their pockets toward this offering. All funds collected in 2009 was used to dig a freshwater well in South Africa and provide a family in Southwest Virginia indoor plumbing.

Below is a tally of giving during the 2009 initiative:

2009 Talking Points

For details, download our Talking Points for this video in PDF format.

For more information on Change Matters or VBMB's Hunger Ministries,
please contact Dean Miller, VBMB Virginia Missions Coordinator.