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Alma Hunt Offering Emphasis Time Is Almost Here!
Ephesians 5:15-17 calls Christians to make our lives count and to "make the most of every chance you get." The season for promoting and giving to the Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions is coming soon with the theme "Make it Count." There are many people and ministries who are making it count every day as they serve Christ across Virginia and around the world. These efforts are made possible by the monies given to the Alma Hunt Offering. How will you make it count? Learn more.
Alma Hunt Offering Video Feature: Did you know that this year's videos, along with last year's videos, are available for download at AlmaHunt.org? All videos are less than three minutes long and can be easily shown at your church.
Watch how, using contributions made to the Alma Hunt Offering, the BGAV responded to the disaster situations in West Virginia and Virginia earlier this summer:
Alma Hunt Offering Countdown: Your contributions to the Alma Hunt Offering make so many ministries happen. At the BGAV Blog, we've been highlighting different ministries as we countdown to the emphasis week.
Here are just a few:
View all BGAV ministry allocations and WMUV ministry allocations.
Below are some links to resources to help promote the offering in your church:
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193rd Annual Meeting of the BGAV
Make plans to join your BGAV family at Bonsack Baptist Church in Roanoke November 14-16. The theme is "The New Way" from John 13:33-35 (NIV), and the main speaker is Gabe Lyons.
Registration packets will be mailed out next week, but current information is available online. Have you made your hotel reservations yet? If not, click here for more information.
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Are You Reading the BGAV Blog?
The BGAV Blog contains stories, columns, resources, and news that can help your faith journey. View the latest posts:
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Latest Ministry Jobs
Churches and ministries are posting new jobs to our ministry jobs board every week. Below are some of the most recent postings:
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Here's a snapshot of some of the
events coming up.
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Ignite: A Retreat for Middle School Students
"Let Your Kingdom Come"
October 14-16, 2016
Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center, Lynchburg, VA
Middle school students, join us as we spend the weekend learning about our role in the Kingdom of God. Jesus spoke powerful words to his disciples teaching them what to do and how to pray. As we look at the Lord's Prayer through the theme of "Let Your Kingdom Come" (Matthew 6:10), we will discuss God's holiness, his plan and purpose for our lives, his provision, the power of forgiveness, and the battle with evil. The main speaker will be Danny Quirin with worship led by REIGN.
Cost is $134/person (Lodges) or $170/person (Hotel).
Get more information or register online.
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Kairos Leadership Initiative Program
Now Accepting Applications
The Kairos Leadership Initiative (KLI) is a year-long program for 18-25-year-olds who are emerging leaders in their communities. The program is designed to help those leaders grasp their identity in Christ, their personal strengths and gifts, and discern how God is calling them to serve their communities.
Through the KLI program, participants will learn to discern identity, discover gifts,
determine context, & develop call.
Apply now for the 2017 KLI program.
All applications must be submitted by September 30, 2016.
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Compensation Planning Seminars
Perhaps the greatest financial challenge of our churches is providing compensation for church staff. Personnel costs consume an increasing percentage of church budget resources. Benefits, especially medical insurance, are the primary driving force in the rising cost of church staff compensation.
These FREE seminars are offered on several dates and locations around the state this month:
- September 8 - Virginia Baptist Resource Center, Richmond
- September 13 - Temple Baptist Church, Newport News
- September 15 - Melrose Baptist Church, Roanoke
- September 20 - Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Stafford
- September 22 - Grace Hills Baptist Church, Appomattox
- September 27 - First Baptist Church, Alexandria
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Virginia Baptist Women's Chorale
September 10, 2016
Orange Baptist Church, Orange, VA
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Praxis Gathering
September 22-24, 2016
Washington, DC
The Praxis Gathering is a unique church-planting environment that is passionate about real-time practice colliding with rich theology, followed by deep reflection. This year, participants will plummet deep into the hands-on work of shaping disciples in their neighborhoods and networks to be equipped, nourished, and sent back into the world.
Register now.
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As we move into fall, there are many events added to the BGAV calendar. These are the upcoming events for the next month:
Youth Ministry Certification - Youth Ministry 101
Virginia Baptist Resource Center, Richmond, VA
Nurturing Faith presents dinner with Bob Dale and Bill Wilson
Walnut Hills Baptist Church, Williamsburg, VA
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Baptist Ministry Assistants of Virginia Fall Conference
Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center, Lynchburg, VA
Leadership Development Conference: Developing Leaders for Today's Church
Derbyshire Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
5:15-8:15 p.m.
Church Weekday Education Conference: Celebrating God's Children
First Baptist Church, Alexandria
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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| Father, as we prepare for Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions Sunday, we ask you to bless the givers who generously contribute to this designated offering. Alma Hunt was a special lady in this world. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who have a passion and mindset for missional work and for those who seek to advance your Kingdom in the lives of the benefactors. Amen. |
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