June 1, 2020
Racism and the Death of George Floyd
by BGAV Executive Director John Upton

It has been several weeks since Easter, when life was exuberant and expectant. We were so hopeful, even though we worshipped in ways different from our norm because of COVID-19. Now, weeks have passed, and life does not seem as hopeful as it did. The death of George Floyd took our breath away and ignited a rage that has been building with racial tragedies across the country.

I sympathize with those who live on a daily basis with the injustices that plague our society, but I want to do more than sympathize. I want my African-American friends and Latino friends to know how much we are determined to right the wrongs and how much we want to take action in doing so. I am an Anglo male and have not experienced the discrimination and prejudice so many have endured all their lives. I need to hear my neighbors with open, attentive ears and walk alongside them.

Pentecost: God's Eternal Breath
by Barrett Owen

Pentecost is here! It is the week we remember the events from Acts 2 when the Spirit-Promised becomes the Spirit-Provided.

The story goes like this: Jesus ascends into heaven and his presence is replaced by the Holy Spirit when it descends like tongues of fire on all people filling their tongues and lungs with God’s message of love as they speak in many languages to many tribes.

Summer Mission Opportunities

Summer is right around the corner, and that usually means we are preparing for a great deal of travel and activity. Well, this is a summer like no other, which means those plans are certainly changing, including your mission activity.

Allow us to help you remain active as you grow in your understanding of mission and engagement. Over the next few months, we are preparing a host of virtual activities that will challenge and engage your faith. Please join us in one or more of these opportunities and let this be the spark for you to venture out and change your community for Christ:


Upcoming Events of Interest

offered by BGAV Partnership Missions
June 4, 2020

June 15-26, 2020

offered by BGAV Partnership Missions
June 18, 2020

offered by BGAV Partnership Missions
July 2, 2020

offered by BGAV Partnership Missions
July 16, 2020

July 21-23, 2020

August 24-26, 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.
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