May 18, 2020
An Invitation from John Upton
to Two Important Events This Week
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in two events this week; one is a follow-up to the other. The first is the Town Hall meeting on May 19 (tomorrow) at 11:00 a.m. I will be joined by David Washburn, BGAV Treasurer, and Chris Backert, National Director of Fresh Expressions US. The purpose of the Town Hall meeting is to respond to a series of questions that have been raised by pastors and churches.

On Wednesday, May 20 (the next day), at 11:00 a.m., as a follow-up to the Town Hall, I will host a Virtual Church webinar on increasing our skills in producing virtual experiences. Chris Morton, media producer for Fresh Expressions US, and Emily Upton, Vice-President of EAB—a firm that provides virtual tours and experiences for over 700 colleges and universities—will offer practical help in developing technical skills to increase comfort and knowledge in using online media as well as inexpensive tools that are available for churches to use.

In both the Town Hall and the Virtual Church webinar, you will be able to ask questions using the chat box or the Q/A features of Zoom. Both events will be recorded for later use. We hope you will join us, participate in the dialogue, and offer your insights. Submit a question ahead of time by using this form.

Under His Wings
by Cindy Elmore, Virginia Baptist Foundation

Psalm 91 conveys the themes of God's protection and rescue from danger and is actually known in Jewish culture as the "song of plagues" because for "the one who recites it with faith in God will be helped by Him in time of danger.” Maybe that’s why this passage of scripture has meant so much to me throughout my son’s life and is now comforting as he graduates from high school with little or no pomp and circumstance.

Upcoming Events of Interest

May 19, 2020

May 20, 2020

May 20, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
May 21, 2020: Vocational Health

offered by BGAV Partnership Missions
May 21, 2020

offered by BGAV Partnership Missions
June 4, 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

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