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Kingdom Vision
Thoughts from God on Religion
The church I grew up in had a youth choir, and I was in it. We sang some classical pieces and some more recent pieces for that time. One of the contemporary anthems we sang was based on a verse from the prophet Isaiah. These are the words:
"Come, let us reason together, that's what God says. Come, let us reason together, says the Lord. Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Come, let us reason together, says the Lord" (Isaiah 1:18).
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Featured Partner
Oak Hill Academy
Oak Hill Academy is a coeducational, Baptist-affiliated, boarding/day school committed to excellence in education and adolescent development in a nonmilitary setting. The mission of Oak Hill Academy is to provide a safe, secure, nurturing environment for girls and boys needing a change in school, peer, community, or family relationships. Oak Hill seeks to provide a structured college-preparatory program to students in grades 8-12. Oak Hill's curriculum challenges the brightest student and encourages those who are unmotivated, who are underachieving, or who are experiencing difficulties in their school setting.
Visit the Oak Hill Academy website.
Did You Know?
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That Oak Hill Academy is home to seven national championships for high school basketball, with over 22 alums playing (or having played) in the NBA, including Carmelo Anthony, Jerry Stackhouse, Rod Strickland, Ron Mercer, Steve Blake, Josh Smith, and Rajon Rondo?
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Feedback
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 at paige.peak@vbmb.org. |
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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.
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21-C Causing Heaven to Celebrate
Feb. 15-16, 2008
FBC Woodbridge, Virginia
This year's innovative 21-C Conference will launch a movement that has the potential for radically reducing lostness in Virginia by 14% as Virginia Baptists are mobilized to bring an estimated 623,000 souls back to the body of Christ. This is a God-sized vision, rooted in the belief that God is about to do something miraculous in Virginia. The theme this year - "Causing Heaven to Celebrate" - reflects Jesus' statement that "...there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance" (Luke 15:7). Facilitators include Alan Hirsch, Doug Murren, Dennis Pethers, Nelson Searcy, and Curt Watke.
Important 21-C Registration Information
As part of the registration process, each 21-C attendee must register separately and complete their own APEPT survey. The APEPT survey is designed to provide a personalized ministry profile based upon five ministry roles: Apostolic, Prophetic, Evangelist, Pastoral, and Teacher. This survey will take about 10 minutes and the results will be distributed to participants at check-in at 21-C. During 21-C, like-minded, ministry-focused individuals will move through the various tracks together. For your participation in this survey, you will receive a "free-gift" coupon that can be redeemed when you arrive at 21-C in February.
Visit the 21-C website for more information or to register.
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Connect:2007 DVDs
Now available!
DVDs of the Connect:2007 BGAV Annual Meeting are now available for $12. Featuring Lance Watson's messages and the special music of Ken Medema, The Saint Paul's Baptist Church Choir, and the Kelly/Cates Bellringers, these DVDs are divided into chapters for easier viewing. If you would like to order a DVD, please contact Penny Jenkins at penny.jenkins@vbmb.org or 800.255.2428, ext. 1212. |
Church and Clergy Tax Seminars
To help church staff and lay leaders understand and comply with tax laws, the VBMB is sponsoring a statewide series of church and clergy tax seminars in February. Designed for both ministers and lay leaders who handle taxes and compensation for churches, these free seminars will provide assistance with completing ministers' tax returns, following IRS guidelines in developing financial support for church staff, handling minister's taxes, and understanding federal reporting requirements for churches. Click here for seminar dates, locations, and registration. |
Eagle Eyrie Lodge Renovations
Volunteers needed!
During February and March, Eagle Eyrie needs volunteers with various skills to help renovate Sycamore and Locust lodges. Eagle Eyrie will plan the jobs, provide materials, and furnish lodging and meals for individuals or church groups who volunteer. Click here for more information, including a list of jobs. |
BGAV Committee on Boards and Committees
Needs Your Help
The Committee on Boards and Committees needs your help in nominating qualified and capable individuals to serve on various boards and committees. As Virginia Baptists, you have observed people in a variety of settings and have identified laypersons and other ministers who have the ability to be leaders. Please take a few moments and think about the names you can share with the committee. For more information or to download a recommendation form, click here.
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Senior High Weekend
March 7-9, 2008
Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center
Featuring guest speaker Laurie Polich and worship leader Dana Jorgensen, Senior High Weekend will include celebrative worship, morning devotions, special interest conferences, recreation, and fellowship, as well as special tracks for identified youth emerging leaders and youth ministry leadership training. Join us as we explore the many ways students can shine for Jesus in their world.
For more program and registration information, click here. |
This Month in Our History...with Fred Anderson
Exactly a century ago this year, in 1908, Edgar Young Mullins, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, published The Axioms of Religion. It quickly became a landmark in Baptist literature. Generations of Baptist preachers learned the axioms and repeated them to their congregations.
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Thank you, Virginia Baptists, for surpassing the goal.
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse..." says the LORD Almighty, "and  see if I will not throw open the floodgates
of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it." Malachi 3:10
Through the faithful and sacrificial giving of churches in the Baptist General Association of Virginia, Cooperative Missions giving exceeded its goal for the 2007 budget.
These gifts support missions and ministries that proclaim Christ's love and redemption in our Commonwealth, our nation and our world.
Together we can do more. Together we are doing more.
Thank You.
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Read the Bible Through in 2008 
