April 2022
MINISTRY MATTERS
Dr. Jim Hamacher
Seasons of Life and Ministry
Three weeks ago, an extremely accomplished, recently retired business friend told me that he was now playing guitar in the church’s praise band because they asked him to and because he thought it was a good opportunity to mentor some of the church’s younger folks. 
 
We got to talking about the importance of being a true friend to the younger generation, no matter what our age or theirs. Later he sent me an article that captures opportunities in each stage of our vocations. While the diagram from the book, The Five Stages of Life, is an over-simplification, (to continue...)
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-Henry Ford
The Gathering
Thursday, April 28
Winfree Church
“Pushing the Reset Button”
 If you are looking for ideas to get your church going during and after the pandemic, join John at the spring session of
THE GATHERING, Thursday, April 28, 9:30 – 12:30. He will be sharing “lessons learned” both good and bad, as he “Pushed the Reset Button” and led Virginia Baptists to make fresh new starts in uncertain times.

Register: Free to attend, but we ask you to reserve a seat. Contact brenda@mdba.org.

MDBA SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING

IN-PERSON semi-annual meeting of the Middle District on Tuesday, May 24, 7 pm in the Historical Chapel at Winfree where our office is located. We hope you can be in attendance as well as any messengers/representatives from your church. EVERYONE is welcome but only messengers can vote on any motions, etc.
Impact 2022
 
As COVID numbers continue to decline, and we move steadily toward summer, many of you have your first opportunity in two years to really get your students out making a difference in lives and sharing Christ’s love. Impact Mission Camps is moving forward and wants to make it as easy as possible for you to get your students out on mission. We’re keeping registration open until May 1, so groups have plenty of time to register and prepare.  
UKRAINE MINISTRY UPDATE
WHAT YOU'RE DOING!
We would love to share your special community outreach ventures as well. Send a pic and sentence explanation to brenda@mdba.org.
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Middle District Baptist Association
Phone: 804.276.8481
Website: mdba.org