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Kingdom Vision
Build Up the Body of Christ
What is the BGAV essentially? Why do we gather for an annual meeting and discuss business anyway? Who does that anymore? Well, there is no other answer to me than that we gather to do one thing, to do as we have been admonished to do by Paul in Ephesians 4, to "build up the body of Christ." I think it is important that we see ourselves for what we really are. More |
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Featured Partner
Chaplain Service of the Churches of Virginia, Inc., was founded in 1920, with the Baptist General Association of Virginia being one of the seven founding denominations. Today Chaplain Service is the official agency to assign chaplains to all Virginia prisons and juvenile institutions. Currently, chaplains are assigned to 33 prisons and four juvenile correctional centers. Chaplain Service receives no federal funds. The support for this prison ministry comes from churches, foundations, businesses, and individuals. Chaplains must be a graduate of an accredited college or university, a graduate of an accredited seminary, and be ordained and endorsed by their denomination. Visit their website.
Did You Know?
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That 5,000 volunteers in Virginia assist the chaplains with worship services, Bible studies, Prison Fellowship seminars, revivals, and musical programs?
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That last year there were 810 professions of faith in Virginia prisons, and 433 baptisms?
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That the budget of Chaplain Service has increased from $400,000 in 1995 to $1,260,000 this year?
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That 10,000 prisoners will be released this year? Our prayer is that they will become responsible Christian citizens and will not return to lives of crime. |
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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Connect:2007/
184th BGAV Annual Meeting 
November 13-14
Richmond Convention Center
Although pre-registration has closed, it is not too late to attend Connect:2007. Churches that have not pre-registered all of their eligible messengers may register messengers onsite. Onsite registrants must bring an onsite registration form completely filled out and signed by the church's clerk or moderator. People who are not representing churches as messengers may attend as visitors (no forms or other credentials required).
Click here for onsite registration information.
Parking for Connect:2007
Greater Richmond Convention Center Parking Facility
(3rd & Marshall Streets) $6.00/daily (no in-out privileges), $26.00/overnight
www.richmondcenter.com/parking.html
Richmond Marriott (500 East Broad Street)
$12.00/day-overnight (valet: $15/day-overnight)
Information and rates for additional public parking facilities in downtown Richmond are available here.
Visit the Connect:2007
Food Court and Cyber Café
Food Court: located on the 2nd floor just across the walkway bridge from ballrooms
Breakfast - Tuesday & Wednesday 7:15 am - 10:15 am - Menu will include eggs, bacon, grits, bagels, and all the trimmings.
Lunch - Tuesday 10:30 am - 2:00 pm - Menu will vary from deli sandwiches and wraps to hamburgers and chicken tenders to full entrees.
Cyber Café: located on 1st floor between ballroom and exhibit areas. Wi-fi accessible, plus internet access at kiosks.
Open Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Serving breakfast sandwiches, pastries, deli sandwiches, salads, and beverages.
Concession Stand: located in back of the Ministry Fair in Exhibit Hall B.
Open Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm (if being utilized) - Serving breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches and wraps, salads, and beverages. |
Volunteer Teams Needed for Disaster  Recovery in Jamaica
In August, the island nation of Jamaica was hit hard by Hurricane Dean. Virginia Baptists share an active and close partnership with the Jamaica Baptist Union, and the JBU has asked for our help in support of their desired recovery ministries. Virginia Baptist World Mission Initiatives recovery funds will provide funding to repair the roofs of thirteen houses, seven churches, and the JBU's camp and conference center (Nutshell).
Twelve Virginia Baptist volunteer teams of 6-10 members are needed for one-week assignments. One member of each team must be knowledgeable and experienced in roofing. The expenses will be $60 per person per day for in-country travel, housing, and meals, plus airfare (estimated at $800-1000 per person round trip). The VBMB will provide international accident/injury insurance and construction materials.
If you are interested in forming a team, please contact Glocal Missions & Evangelism team members Craig Waddell (craig.waddell@vbmb.org), Nichole Bulls (nichole.bulls@vbmb.org), or Terry Raines (terry.raines@vbmb.org) by email or by calling 800.255.2428 or 804.915.5000. |
SiMPLE CHURCH: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples
Monday, December 3, 2007 9:30am - 2:30pm
Bonsack Baptist Church, Roanoke, VA
What are we trying to accomplish with persons in our churches? To simply keep them busy? If you're interested in accomplishing something more intentional and significant, join us for this one-day seminar featuring Eric Geiger, co-author of SiMPLE CHURCH: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples. More information is available here. To register, please contact the Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership Network by phone at 866.223.9344 or by email at gary.chapman@vbmb.org. |
PREPARE/ENRICH Relationship Inventory Training for Clergy or Counselors
December 11, 2007
8:45am - 4:00pm
Virginia Baptist Resource Center, Richmond, VA
Want to have the best available tool to help couples in your congregation who are getting married or who are seeking marriage enrichment at various stages of their marriage relationship? Mark your calendar and register now for this training opportunity for PREPARE/ENRICH Relationship Inventory Training from Life Innovations, Inc. VBMB staff Dee Whitten and John Tadlock took this class last year and highly recommend it! Registration information is available here or by calling 804.288.3431. |
National Sunday School Director Seminar
January 11-12, 2008
Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center
Co-sponsored by the Virginia Baptist Mission Board and LifeWay Christian Resources, this two-day seminar focuses on the role of the Sunday School Director and how he or she carries out that role. Sunday School Directors will gain a new understanding about the importance of their role, how to build a strong Sunday School team, growing their Sunday School, reaching people for Christ, developing life-transforming teaching, and building a strategy for their Sunday School. Click here for more information. |
More to Life DVD
This year your church will be visited by people who only come to church at Christmas...wouldn't it be great if you could help them to discover that there is more to Christmas?
More to Life is an 18-minute DVD containing the true stories of ten people, from different backgrounds, explaining how their lives have changed since meeting Jesus. To help you reach out, this special DVD is available for only $4 per copy. To view and order the More to Life DVD online, click here.
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This Month in Our History...with Fred Anderson
Last month this column told about a man - Henry Keeling Ellyson, the long-time executive leader of Virginia Baptists in the 19th century - and his vision: the planting of new church starts wherever the railroads placed depots. No matter how expansive and bold a vision, it can do little without money. Just as the old locomotives needed to be stoked with coal, the Virginia Baptist enginery needed to be fueled.
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Merge Ahead
When we merge the gifts of 1,400 churches, Virginia Baptists have the capability to move forward together to advance the Redeemer's Kingdom. Together, we will grow our current churches. Together, we will plant new ones. Together, we will nurture and encourage our leaders. Together, we will develop new ones. All of this is possible through ministries that are supported by the combined giving power of 1,400 Baptist General Association of Virginia churches to Cooperative Missions.
For free downloadable ads for use in your church bulletin, eNewsletter and/or website, click here. | |
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Read the Bible Through in 2007 