July 20, 2020
Friendship Memorial Baptist Church Ministers to Community with Child-sized Masks
by Wesley Garrett

One of the things we’d noticed around our church and in the community was the constant appearance of children without masks covering their faces. During this pandemic, our hearts went out to them. We spent weeks in prayer on how we could reach them in these difficult times.

We recognized that the issue was possibly due to unavailability of masks in smaller sizes, so we took on this challenge as the loving way God was speaking to us. God led the heart of the pastor and then the congregation of Friendship Memorial Baptist Church to offer the community in North Chesterfield child-size masks free of charge. Also we wanted to help families who may not have the necessary supplies to keep their homes clean. We made available bathroom tissues, hand sanitizer, and soap for families who could not afford these hard-to-find items.

V3 Offers Immersion Training Classes

The V3 Movement is excited to be launching Immersions, new 4- to 6-week training experiences! These are short but deep training-dives for equipping the local People of God. In a typical Immersion you will receive live coaching, a cohort experience, weekly content, and on-time application.

Some of our current Immersion options:

Favorite Scriptures from the BGAV Staff Family

This summer, every issue of Advance Notice will feature a favorite scripture verse or passage submitted by a member of the BGAV staff. We hope these scriptures will inspire you in your daily walk with Christ and also help you get to know our staff a little better.
Angela House shared that this is her favorite Bible verse:

Philippians 4:13, KJV
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

She commented, “This is from the King James. I don't read that version much anymore, but that's how I learned the verse and have memorized it that way.”

Angela is Congregational Field Staff Administrative Assistant. She has served with BGAV since 2009.
Upcoming Events of Interest

offered by Fresh Expressions US
July 21, 2020

July 21-23, 2020

offered by Fresh Expressions US
July 23, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts July 28, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts July 28, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts July 30, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts August 4, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts August 6, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts August 7, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts August 10, 2020

offered by Fresh Expressions US
Use code BGAV35 for a 35% discount on classes!

August 24-26, 2020

offered by Fresh Expressions US
September 21, 2020

In-person mission camps for this summer have been cancelled. Instead, we will have a virtual camp experience for participants! Check the website for more information.

November 9-10, 2020
Donate to This Year's Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions
 
This year, the Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions is meeting real needs in real time. View allocations, read stories, download resources, and donate online at AlmaHunt.org !
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