• Hungry For A Bright Future 
• 70th Anniversary Service ~ The Power of Story
• Why Did Jesus Cross the Road?
• Family Chats with Pastor Chris
• Church Council Nominations
• Young Lives Mentors Needed
• Order Wednesday Night Dinner!
• and more ...

Hungry For A Bright Future

We’re excited to see how God will use Bon Air Baptist Church in serving the community of Palo Grande, Nicaragua. Pastor Tom and Pastor Brian were able

to visit in June and meet community leaders, precious children and their families, and learn of their needs in an impoverished community. 

Want to find out more about their experience and how to join us in changing lives through child sponsorship, community transformation projects, relationship building and prayer?

Coming this October...

Pastor Mac Preaching 

Sundays | 9:30, 10:00 (JRC) & 11:00 a.m. | In-Person & Online

Join us Sunday, September 25, when Pastor Mac Jordan preaches

his Sermon with the message "Why Did Jesus Cross the Road?" 

based on Luke 15:1-7.

Bon Air Baptist Church Celebrates 70 Years

Sunday | October 2 | 10:00 a.m. | Buford Road Campus

Please join us on October 2 at 10:00 a.m. for one service at Bon Air Baptist Church, Buford Road Campus. After worship, a reception will be held in the Commons & Gym. Find out what we gained and lost from Covid. Special guest speakers, refreshments, entertainment & more. All are welcome! 

Childcare available during worship service. 

Family Chats 

Sunday | September 25 | Noon - 12:30 p.m. | The Crossing

We realize it's difficult to keep up with the whole family's schedule as the year speeds into the Fall like a car straight out of the Fast & Furious movies. 

That's why we want to offer 30 minutes for parents/guardians to come visit with Pastor Chris and chat about how we can be a supportive resource for you. 

Our goal is to have two more of these throughout the year to celebrate your wins and help with your struggles. It's also a great time to plan where to go for lunch with other families right after!

Church Council Nominations

September 1-30

Nominate someone for Church Council beginning in September. Supporting the vision of Bon Air Baptist Church, in conjunction with the Lead Pastor, the Church Council is responsible for implementing and guarding the integrity of the mission, values, and vision of Bon Air Baptist Church. Church Council is made up of nine church members who are nominated and voted on by church members. They meet at least once monthly and act as the church on all matters except those specified in the By-Laws of the church. They are on three-year terms, with three members rotating off each year.

Church Council Nomination packets are in the church office or online.

Wednesday Night Dinner for September 28!

Beth is back in the kitchen and ready to serve up some delicious meals,

just for you! New this year: You may order for more than one date at a time. Pay at the door, only. No online payment option.

September Menu

28^th ~ Ribs, mac n cheese, salad, roll, apple cake, cookie or applesauce.

October Menu

5^th ~ Baked spaghetti, green beans, salad, roll, earthquake cake, applesauce or cookie. 

12^th ~ Pork chops/gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, roll, salad, and chocolate cake. 

19^th ~ Hot chicken salad, broccoli florets, salad, roll, lemon cake with drizzle, 

apple sauce or cookie. 

26^th ~ Hamburger steak/ rice, Limas, salad, roll, orange cake or cookie or applesauce! 

Young Lives Mentoring Interest Meeting

Thursday | October 6 | 11:00 a.m. | Room 208

Ladies, are you interested in being a positive role model for young mothers as they raise their children? Young Lives starts with adults who are concerned enough about young moms to go to them, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship. These relationships don't happen overnight — they take​ time, patience, trust, and consistency. Your commitment means you will meet once a month at Bon Air Baptist Church to mentor a young life in need.

Does this sound like you? If so, please register for a light lunch following the meeting to learn more.

BABC Fitness Classes

Join one of our Fitness Classes today! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

All fitness levels welcome. All classes are one hour. Bring a friend!

Pickleball | Mondays/Wednesdays | OPEN PLAY | noon - 3:00 p.m.

Kickboxing | Tuesdays | 10:00 a.m.

Walking on Water (WOW) | Tuesdays/Thursdays |Sept. 20 | 10:00 a.m.

Pilates | Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m.

BABC Discipleship Classes

Explore and deepen your faith through Discipleship! Register for in-person and online classes and events. Bring a friend!

Sunday Morning Bible Study | Sundays | 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 

Men's Prayer Breakfast | Tuesdays | 7:00 a.m. | Shoney's

Missions Sewing | Every Other Wednesday | 9:30 a.m. | Rm. 302

Beginning in October...

The world is hungry, but the emptiness goes far beyond the table. The need is physical and spiritual. People hunger for opportunity, starve for resources, and have been stripped of value. These injustices keep us up at night.

AND YET HOPE REMAINS

On October 9, we will begin our journey with Food for the Hungry

to provide HOPE for the Palo Grande community in Nicaragua. Begin praying for children and families in this community.

Recreation Trips

We’re getting back on the bus! Join us for some fun and exciting trips and a time for fellowship with friends! 

Graves Mountain Apple Festival | Saturday | October 15 | 8:15 a.m.

National Museum of the Marine Corp | Friday | November 18 | 8:15 a.m.

Blue Willow Tea Room/Centre Hill Mansion | Friday Nov. 9 | 10:00 a.m.

POPS Concert | Dates TBD | November & December | 5:45 p.m.

Dear Bon Air Baptist Family,

Please join Bon Air Baptist Church for this special event.

The Personnel Team would like to give church members and friends the opportunity to honor Pastor Tom with a Love Offering to show appreciation for his 8 1/2 years of faithful service on staff at Bon Air Baptist. Checks should be made payable to Dr. Tom Stocks.  

Envelopes are available in the church office for your check or cash. You can deliver your love offering to the church prior to the date of the recognition service or bring it with you to the service on October 16th.

Pray for Tom and Paula as they prepare to move forward in following God’s call in this next step of their journey. Thank you for helping us honor Pastor Tom. We look forward to seeing you on October 16th.

Sincerely,

Susan Schlaudt

Chair, Personnel Team

Connect to Community

Sunday | October 16 | 5:00 p.m. | Fellowship Hall 

Interested in joining a small group? Want to learn how to form one? Ready to lead? Come explore the "how" of building relationships in small groups with Pastor Mac Jordan and Susan Schlaudt on Sunday evenings.  

Eagle Eyrie Fall Retreat 2022 ~ November 11 - 13

Yes, it may seem like it's really far away, but...is it, really?

Registration for Fall Retreat is up and running. Join church youth groups from across the state for a weekend of discipleship and growth. We'll spend the weekend in the mountain retreat of Eagle Eyrie.

Cost: $100 per student (funding available; discount for 2+ students available). 

Please contact Pastor Chris with further questions.

Come Join the Christmas Choir!

Wednesdays | Rehearsals 6:30-8:00 p.m. | BRC | Childcare Available

We welcome all those who are passionate about worship and have some singing experience to make a visit and try us out! Rehearsals are full of praise, fun, sharing, and caring as we worship Christ through song!

Everyone is welcome! Some choir members do not have formal training nor read music at a high level. Songs and recordings are provided online so you can have extra practice time at home.

The choir meets at the Buford Road Campus each Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to rehearse. Childcare is available. Let us know you’re coming.

Coach & Referee Coordinators Needed

January- February 2023

The Upward Basketball program is looking for a coach coordinator and a referee coordinator for the 2023 season, in January and February.

Bon Air Baptist Church partners with Upward Sports to offer basketball to boys and girls in kindergarten through the 6th grade. We connect with our members and our community to offer a program that focuses on sharing and creating gospel opportunities while teaching the game of basketball.

Peanut Butter, Jelly, Mac & Cheese

Sundays | Lobby Carts or 1st & 3rd Thursdays | Door #26 | 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Please continue to help feed our families in need!

Sundays | 9:00-10:35 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Wednesdays | 5:45-7:35 p.m.

The Pre-School Ministry is in need of servant leaders to help with children from birth through kindergarten during Sunday services and Wednesday nights.