July 9, 2020
Ox Hill Baptist Church Distributes Food to Children in Their Community During the Pandemic
by Brad Boberg

Shortly after schools closed in mid-March, I reached out to a couple of Fairfax County representatives and asked them what the county was doing to provide adequate food and nutrition to children in the community who desperately needed it. There were school buses traveling around providing some meals, but it was only for a few minutes and not much in the way of sustained nutrition.

I then asked if there was anything we could do to help. Before the pandemic occurred we had the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington meeting in our facility, which made us easily eligible for food from the USDA. However we realized that may not be enough, as the economic impact upon our community was devastating. So we immediately decided to reach out to denominational and business partners in the community to expand our reach. Since the vendors were overwhelmed by the demand, it took several weeks for us to get the meals to begin. We started in mid-May with the distribution.

Read more about Ox Hill Baptist Church's food ministry and watch the video.
Disaster Response Training Opportunities

Disaster Response is working to ensure we are all prepared if a storm comes – even if we are still under social distancing restrictions.

Make sure you and your local team are prepared by joining us for training July 14 and 16! There will be four live trainings (two hours), each with specific guidelines for COVID-19. Registration is open!

This training will be available on my.BGAVDR.org for those who are not able to join live.
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.
Ephesians 2:10, NLT
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. 

"In this verse, God reminds us that He has made each of us and has gifted each believer uniquely so that we can serve Him in ways that He planned before we were even born. It is a reminder to me to follow God's lead and to look for opportunities that He will provide to serve Him, using the gifts and passion that He has given me." -Kim Eskridge

Kim Eskridge has been serving as BGAV's Minister in Residence for children's ministry. She is the Children & Women's Pastor at First Baptist Church of Alexandria, VA.
Upcoming Events of Interest

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
July 9, 2020 - 12:00 p.m. EDT

offered by BGAV Partnership Missions
July 16, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts July 16, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts 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 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

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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