THE SERVANT LINKCHURCHES UNITED TO SERVE -

COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE James River Baptist Association

P. O. Box 1219, Dillwyn, VA 23936Marilyn Snoddy – ModeratorPhyllis R. Tyler - Secretary

www.jamesriverbaptistassociation.com Tel: 434-983-7385 Email: jrba@embarqmail.com Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM__________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________ Volume XIX September 2020 Edition VIII

The JRBA Office is CLOSED to the public until further notice. Contact Phyllis if you need to drop off Hope items or pick up

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes (mask required).Email: jrba@embarqmail.comOffice Phone: 434-983-7385

Home Phone: 434-969-4378

HOMECOMINGS & REVIVALS

September 10 – 13 Annual Tent Services at Antioch (Scottsville)Located at the church this year. Baptism Service on Sunday, September 13, after the morning service.

September 27 Homecoming at Fitzgerald Memorial 11:00 AMSpecial Music. The church will provide boxed lunches at Noon withsocial distancing required.

Gladstone Memorial is foregoing Homecoming activities this year due to COVID-19 concerns.They trust in the Lord in these times and want everyone to remain safe.

Jones Chapel will NOT be holding Homecoming or their Family Fun Festival this year due to the fact that COVID-19 is still a risk to large group gatherings.

OTHER SEPTEMBER EVENTS

September 1 Tuesday Morning Bible Study at First Baptist Dillwyn 10:00 AMA four-week study of Philippians was completed on August 4. On August 11, a study of the book of Esther was begun.

Sept. 2, 16, 23, & 30 Prayer/Bible Study at Goshen 7:00 PM

September 6 Michael W. Smith in Concert at Goshen 11:00 AM

Youth Meet at Jones Chapel Sunday AfternoonsBible Study or lessons with service projects at the church or other places as needed.

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LABOR DAYSeptember 7, 2020

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers

have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. A bill was enacted on June 28, 1894, making it a federal legal holiday.

September 7 Celebrate Recovery at Antioch (Scottsville) 6:30 PMMeets every Monday.

September 8 Tuesday Bible Study at GoshenResumes via phone – every Tuesday.

September 9 WMU & Brotherhood at Goshen 7:00 PM

Jones Chapel Wednesday Services 12:15 & 7:00 PMPastor Richard conducts the services from his home via Facebook Live.

September 11 & 25 Blue Ridge Food Services Distribution at Crystal Cathedral (Drive-Thru)Volunteers needed at 9:30 AM.

September 12Operation Christmas Child Project Leader Workshops

Calvary Baptist Church, Lynchburg – 9:00 AM20957 Timberlake Road

For Info: Contact Casey Brown at 407-493-2547.New Hope Baptist Church, Appomattox – 10:00 AM

6227 Old Courthouse RoadFor Info: Contact Susanne Wood at 434-610-3674.

Laurel Hill Baptist Church, Charlottesville – 9:00 AM 3595 Grand Forks Boulevard

For Info: Contact Ruth Ann Vaughan at 502-262-2893. Attend to see a video about the impact a OCC Shoebox made in a child’s life! Anyone is welcome to the events. FREE OCC plastic shoeboxes, and other

OCC materials will be available.

September 13 Women on Mission at Fitzgerald Memorial Time TBD

ALMA HUNT STATE MISSIONS OFFERING/WEEK OF PRAYERSeptember 13 – 20, 2020

Since 1976, the annual Virginia Missions Offering—traditionally called the Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions—is a joint venture of the Woman’s Missionary Union of Virginia (WMUV) and the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV). 

We invite you to  give to the Alma Hunt Offering —joining your gifts with those of many other Virginia Baptists as we work to share the love of Christ across the Commonwealth of Virginia and with the whole world.

For the rest of 2020 and looking toward 2021, the allocations are being redirected in a way that will allow the focus to be on human needs arising from the COVID-19 crisis. It will be distributed as follows:

70% of funds to WMUV-directed projects 30% of funds to BGAV-directed projects All projects have a direct correlation to COVID-19 relief efforts Funds will be distributed monthly and will begin in Summer 2020 in order to respond more quickly to immediate needs.

Because of the time-sensitive nature of many of these critical needs and the plan to distribute funds monthly, we are being asked to consider sending offerings as early as possible this year.

JRBA recently sent information to the WMU Directors on the availability of Alma Hunt funds for ministry projects that are aimed at needs arising from the COVID-19 crisis. If your church applies for a grant and is completing a project, please be sure to report it to JRBA. Printed materials were not sent out this year and the information sent about calling WMUV for envelopes and flyers was incorrect. They are suggesting that you make your own envelopes and download the flyer from www.almahunt.org. (Look under Resources for the flyer and for stories about how funds are being used in COVID-19 relief.)

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September 16 JRBA Pastors’ Huddle at First Baptist Dillwyn NoonPastors, mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Monday, September 21, 2020Information for the October edition of the JRBA calendar and newsletter is due

today by 9:00 AM (by mail or email only).Be sure to include any changes to your church service schedule, outreach to the

community, events, and celebrations. We need to hear Good News from our churches during this continuing time of health concerns.

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia’s Virtual General Assembly 2020

September 22, 2020 10:00 AM - Noon

This two-hour experience will be chock full of inspiration, exciting news about CBFVA, and some big announcements! Registration begins on September 2, and you can access registration

information on Facebook or on the website: www.cbfva.org. There will be business items discussed including leadership nominations, proposed budget for 2020-2021, Bylaw amendments, etc. (Zoom session on Sept. 21, at 10 AM) There will be a session led by Paul Baxley, CBF Executive Coordinator, on the need for bold faith along with an update of the Faithfulness Response Team. During the General Assembly Worship, Meg Lacy Vega, Tabernacle Baptist, Richmond, and André Towner, former Coordinating Council Member, will call us to holy being and Godly doing as we accept our role in healing our country’s racial divisions. There will also be “TED-type Talks” featuring clergy across the state – one per day preceding the General Assembly coverage.

September 26 5 Loaves, 2 Fish Ministry at Antioch (Scottsville) 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMFood will be distributed curbside, observing social distancing.

Southside Pregnancy Center Walk for Life 8:00 AMInformation on this year’s Walk for Life has recently been sent to the pastors for use in JRBA churches interested in supporting this worthy cause. Not only are members encouraged to participate in the walk, but churches are encouraged to be sponsors. If you have questions, please contact Kathleen Holsopple at 434-391-1011. To print a Fundraising Form, go to Events at www.pscfarmville.org. This walk will be held at High Bridge Trail, 401 N Main St., Farmville, VA. Registration begins at 8:00 AM – the walk will begin at 8:30 AM. You can pre-register online at http://www.pscfarmville.org/walk-for-life/ or you can bring your fundraising form the day of the walk or drop it off at the office on Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM. (A second Walk for Life will be held on October 3, 2020, at the Courtland Festival Park, 217 Atwood St., Appomattox, VA.)

September 26 THE RETURN, an event happening live in Washington, D.C., is not about any one organization, denomination, or person and has no agenda but revival alone. The Bride of Christ (His church) needs to lead in calling believers to repentance, prayer, and seeking God’s will. THE RETURN will be simulcast in churches across the globe. If you have questions or would like for your church to participate, please contact Lisa Grimes at lisa@engagemediapartners.com for details.

LOOKING AHEAD>>>October 11 World Hunger Day

You may want to observe World Hunger Day in your church by collecting for our next Rise Against Hunger Meal-Packing Event. As you know, the 2020 event had to be cancelled, but we hope to have an event in the spring of 2021. We have carried over the funds already collected and, with continuing contributions to this worthy cause, we hope to have our largest event ever!

October 12 JRBA Executive Board Meeting at First Baptist Dillwyn 7:00 PMPlease note the correction to the date for this meeting! If the current COVID-19 Guidelinesare still in place, we will observe social distancing and masks will be required. Since we are not planning an Annual Fall Meeting, we will need to vote on a proposed budget and install our new officers for 2020-2021. Pastors, Committee Chairs, and Church Representatives to the Executive Board, please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

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ATTENTION: JRBA FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERSThe JRBA Treasurer, Judy Ownby, will be contacting you in the near future to discuss

and finalize the Proposed Budget and any possible changes for 2020-2021.The committee’s recommendation will then be presented at the October 12

Executive Board Meeting for approval.

The JRBA 188th Annual Fall Meeting scheduled for

Thursday, October 15, 2020,has been CANCELED due to the Pandemic.

(This action was taken at the July Quarterly Executive Board Meeting on July 13.

According to the JRBA ByLaws, “The Executive Board shall attend to all matters of the Association between sessions.” A summary of the meeting was included in the August newsletter.

October 18 – 24 Week of Prayer for Baptist AssociationsPastors, please emphasize the importance of praying for JRBA and its ministries during this time.

October 21 DEADLINE FOR ITEMS FOR HOPE FOR APPALACHIA FALL DISTRIBUTIONNEW coats, hats, gloves, and blankets are requested for this ministry opportunity to the children of Appalachia. They may be delivered to Mt. Zion, Tar Wallet, or the JRBA office. Call before you bring in your items: Contact Mt. Zion’s Rev. Woody Moore (804-382-7954), Tar Wallet’s Laura Higgins (434-394-8299), or JRBA Office (434-983-7385).

November 2 World Day of PrayerThe first Monday of every November is the Baptist Women's World Day of Prayer. The Day of Prayer program is translated into well over 80 languages so thousands, upon thousands, upon thousands of Baptist women gather to pray for each other on that special day. It is called DAY of Prayer because literally as the world turns, women are praying from the eastern hemisphere all the way around to the west. We are linking arms, standing in solidarity with each other on that special day. The theme is Life! Standing together, unified amidst our beautiful diversity!

HOPE FOR APPALACHIA The Fall 2020 Distribution Trip is tentatively scheduled for

November 4 – 7. If you are interested in going, please contact Rev.

Woody Moore at n2preaching@comcast.net or by phone at 804-

382- 7954 as soon as possible.

Your items are due by October 21, 2020. Rev. Moore will not have the number of students by grade level until two weeks into September nor will he know the numbers for Bags needed for the Kindergarteners until then. He is hopeful that we can still get what we need prepared on short notice. He will get back to us with more information as soon as he can coordinate.

Looking ahead to the Spring 2021 Hope for Appalachia Box Drive, please note that Laura Higgins says there are 195 boxes left over from last spring. Most of them are for Boys and Girls in Grades 3 – 5, so the need for this age group is minimal for 2021. Consider preparing your boxes for the Pre K – 2nd Graders (ages 4 – 8) or for 6th – 12th Graders (ages 11 – 18). There were several notes included in the August newsletter regarding what goes in the 2020 Hope Boxes as well as information on the new 2020 labels. Go to https://hfavateam.com/pack-a-hope-box for more information. Please note that individually wrapped toothbrushes, full-sized toothpaste, 2 pairs of socks, pencils, and 2 or more fun items are requested in EVERY box this year. Boxes should be 6 qt. Sterilite storage boxes available at Walmart.

November 6-7 & 7-8 WMUV women’s Get-Away at Eagle EyrieTheme: Refresh – I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint. Jeremiah 31:25Bible Study Leader: Katie McKownKeynote Speaker: Ashlee Murphy ReedWorship Leader: Rachel PriceFor registration forms or info: call the WMUV Office at 800-255-2428, Ext. 8267.For lodging or meals, contact Eagle Eyrie at 434-384-2211.

4BAPTIST GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA

2020 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETINGNOVEMBER 9 – 10

The Virginia Baptist Executive Board, President, and Officers of the BGAV have decided to make the 2020 Annual Meeting a virtual meeting, deferring all matters of business to next year’s Annual Meeting, which will take place November 16 – 17, 2021. Therefore, all officers, Executive Board Members, and committees will continue in their current positions for a “bonus year”.

Amazing plans are already shaping up for the meeting. Featured Keynote Speaker will be New Testament Scholar, N. T. Wright; Featured Musician will be singer/songwriter, Kate Campbell. As each church has adjusted to this COVID-19 world in which we now live, so the BGAV will adjust with enthusiasm and creativity. The Program Committee is seeking ways to make this meeting available to all churches, including those where internet access is challenging. Watch for details in the coming months.

NATIONAL OCC COLLECTION WEEKNovember 16 – 23, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Bethlehem Baptist will NOT be the drop-off location this year. Instead, boxes will be collected on the front portico of

Calvary Baptist Church and Christian School, 31139 N James Madison HWY, New Canton, VA 23123.

No one will be allowed in the building. Tables will be set up in front for collecting. HOURS: Monday – Friday 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Saturday – Sunday 2:30 – 5:30 PM Monday (23rd) 8:00 – 10:00 AM

The Calvary Christian School is dismissed at 3:00 PM – request no early arrivals to disrupt their procedures. There will be signs by the highway the week of collection.

ADDITIONAL OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD INFORMATION You can go online and pack a shoebox in these uncertain times! Go to

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/buildonline/. Go to www.samaritanspurse.com/occ to make your $9 shipping donation, elect to “Follow Your Box” to learn of its

destination, and see the list of items to put in your shoebox Note that Target and Walmart have many school items on sale for the best price of the year right now so get your

needed school supplies while the price is low. If you need Go boxes, there are some here at the office (call before you come) or you can contact Alan Gough at

434-390-2211 to arrange to pick up shoeboxes from him.

THE “GATHERING” CHURCH Options for worship and gathering continue to change. Updates below as provided.

ANTIOCH (Scottsville): Sunday services are at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Registration is sent out during the prior week as 100 persons can be accommodated in each service. There is also an overflow area set up. The service is also Livestreamed for those who do not attend due to Covid-

19 concerns or other reasons.

ANTIOCH UNION: Sunday Worship Drive-In Services continue at 10:00 AM for the month of September.

BUCKINGHAM: Outdoor services continue weekly, utilizing the Pavilion with social distancing.

CEDAR: Until further notice, Drive-In Worship continues at 10:00 AM each Sunday. Pastor Tommy is also having the same service inside the church sanctuary at 11:15 AM each Sunday. Anyone attending the inside service is asked to wear a mask.

CHESTNUT GROVE: Drive-Up Worship services continue, but at 9:00 AM.

ENON: In-person services are being held every Sunday, beginning with a children’s lesson at 10:15 AM, followed by the morning service at 11:00 AM. Services continue to be on Facebook Live as well.

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FIRST BAPTIST DILLWYN: Worship services in the sanctuary resumed the end of May and have been fairly well attended. Rev. Glynn Coleman, former pastor of Concord Baptist, blessed them with fine messages and inspiring music on July 26, and August 2. Sunday morning services continue to be broadcast on the radio on 92.9 FM and on Facebook Live. A Sunday School class for all adults is being held each Sunday at 10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Another Adult class has a Zoom lesson each week.

FITZGERALD MEMORIAL: In-Person Worship continues on Sundays at 11:00 AM, with social distancing. Sunday, September 6, is the tentative start date for in-person Sunday School.

GOSHEN: Sunday Worship is being held in-person at 11:00 AM. Protocol (distancing, masks, & signs) is being observed.Communion was observed on Sunday, August 23, utilizing individually packaged communion elements.

JONES CHAPEL: In-Person Worship continues each Sunday at 10:00 AM in the fellowship hall. Some listen to services on radio 89.9 FM from the parking lot. While Pastor Richard and his family were on vacation, Jones chapel had guest speaker, Rev. Lewis Brandt, on Sunday, August 16. He blessed them with special music and led them in several well-known songs, as he played his guitar.

MT. ZION: Regular In-Person services continue in the sanctuary at 11:00 AM.

MULBERRY GROVE: In-Person Worship continues each Sunday at 11:00 AM. In-Person Sunday School began again on Sunday, August 29, at 10:00 AM, with an Adult class socially distancing in the Fellowship Hall, one Adult class meeting on the shaded lawn, and one class for children being held in a classroom. A Fellowship Time continues to be held weekly on Zoom on Wednesdays at 3:00 PM.

SHARON: Sunday School has resumed at 10:00 AM, followed by Worship in the sanctuary at 11:00 AM, following social-distancing guidelines, and with separate entrances and seating areas for those who will wear face masks and those who choose not to wear face masks.

TAR WALLET: In-Person Sunday School is held at 9:30 AM, followed by Worship at 11:00 AM. Social distancing is observed for both and masks are worn.

JRBA REACHES OUT>>>

Missions Committee Report

I. Rise Against Hunger : Let us continually give to RAH and eagerly anticipate the day we can have our next packaging project.

II. Hope for Appalachia : Please begin now to purchase new coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and blankets for the fall trip to Kentucky planned for November 4 – 7, 2020. Your gifts need to be turned in to collection sites by Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

III. Mission to our frontline workers , including medical personnel, law enforcement workers, school personnel, etc. Let us reach out in love to them through kind words, prayers, small gifts, and by asking how we can help them carry out their mission.

IV. Thanks for your fine response to help with the Blue Ridge Food Distribution. In Christ’s Love,Jimmy DunnMissions Committee Chairman

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HOMECOMING/REVIVAL FOLLOW-UP

Chestnut Grove held its revival July 26 – 29. Rev. Michael Khol, Mulberry Grove, was the guest speaker. Special music was performed each night under the pavilion as attendees sat in their cars for the Drive-Up services. Those presentingmusic were the Oak Hill Boys (Yoders), McKinley Cardwell, Chris Lewis, and Noah & Sandra Hickman. The averageattendance was 25.

Mt. Zion held revival services August 3 – 5. Rev. Michael Khol, Mulberry Grove, was the guest speaker. Music wasprovided by Tommy and Debbie England, Chris Lewis, and Potter’s Clay.

Goshen held Homecoming on Sunday, August 2, with 22 in attendance. Smokey Wilson was unable to come, but GeneWilliams provided special music. Their usual meal was not done due to COVID-19 concerns.

PRAYERS FOR SCHOOLS

Buckingham County High School started the school year with 23 folks praying near the flag pole on the football field. Rev. John Moxley was the informal leader for the group. Principal, Patti Branch,organized the event and Michelle Wright handled the logistics. Rev. Lundy, Third Liberty, and Rev.Booker, Slate River, were also in attendance as the group prayed for the students, teachers, and otherschool personnel as they began an unprecedented school year. Let each of us continue to lift up theeducators and students in our communities as they endeavor to work through this time and prayGod’s blessings over them.

CHURCH OUTREACH

Buckingham gave $75 to the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (Longwood/HampdenSydney) to use with the students as needed.

Enon is collecting boxes for Hope for Appalachia, along with coats and other items forthe Fall Drive. They are also working on OCC Christmas Shoeboxes.

First Baptist Dillwyn brought cookies to church on August 9, for the boys of the DakotaTribe of the Discovery School. Dozens of cards were sent to sick, shut-ins, andbereaved persons of the area. Many phone calls continue to help encourage people during these difficult days. HelpingHands purchased and distributed peaches from Nelson County to shut-ins of our area and to some of the frontline publicservants.

Fitzgerald Memorial raised $600 for missions at their “Christmas in July” on August 8.

In August, Pastor Richard, Jones Chapel, took pizza to the deputies and support staff of the Cumberland Sheriff’sDepartment. Sheriff Hodges expressed his thanks for thinking about those who serve and protect in the community.

The Mt. Zion WMU were recently reminded in the Mozaic magazine that those in nursing homes and assisted living areoften forgotten, through an article entitled, Lovable, Lonely, and Often Lost. With the current situation with COVID-19,visits are not allowed, but cards can be taken and left at the front desk. The WMU ladies decided to give cards to the 60residents at Heritage Hall in Dillwyn. Each also contained a bookmark with scripture. They also donated $100 for prizesfor their Bingo games. They gave the residents Diet Coke, oatmeal cakes, and cookies that were individually wrapped.They sent $100 to Envoy Nursing Home and plan to take cards there as well. The Girls in Action made cards to give, too.They plan to take cards on a regular basis.

Mulberry Grove’s major focus in August has been to continue to reach out to homebound members of the church andcommunity with calls, cards, and food. Church literature has also been hand delivered or mailed. Members are knittinghats and collecting new gloves, children’s coats, and blankets in anticipation of the fall Hope for Appalachia trip.Individuals are also collecting items for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Several members continue tovolunteer at the bi-monthly food distribution at the Crystal Cathedral. The main focus for September will be the Alma HunState Missions Offering.

7Tar Wallet has on hand 23 new coats for Appalachia that came in with the spring boxes. They have collected 24

hat/glove sets, 6 hat/scarf sets, , 13 hat/glove/scarf sets, 40 scarves, 366 pairs gloves, 313 hats, 78 blankets, 12 otheritems, and some stuffed animals…and are still collecting!

IN-CHURCH MINISTRY

Mulberry Grove has begun a program for its children during this season of at-home learning. Because of the schoolsrelying on online resources and the reality that some do not have Internet available, Mulberry Grove has invited itsmembers to use the fellowship hall as a space for parents to teach their children. So far it’s been very encouraging to seeparents love on and teach their children in the church. Lunch, snacks and devotions are provided for those who attend. If you have any questions about how your church could safely provide your resources for your own children, please emailRev. Michael Khol at mjkhol@gmail.com. He would be happy to walk you through what has (and has not) worked.

JRBA LEARNS AND GROWS>>>

PASTORS’ HUDDLE

Pastors,We continue to meet for our monthly Pastors Huddle on the third Wednesday of the month even during the difficult time ofthe COVID-19 season. We have been practicing physical distancing as we have been sharing a meal and encouragingone another in the ministry. I encourage each of our pastors to come out and edify, and be edified, in return. See youSeptember 16, at First Baptist Dillwyn.

In Christ,MichaelRev. Michael Khol

SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT

Let us continue to work on re-opening and expanding our Sunday Schools in ourchurches. As classes resume in our church buildings, let us follow healthguidelines. Zoom classes are working well in some churches. Please keep in touchwith all members of your Sunday School and let them know that Jesus loves themand so do you.

In Christian Love,JimmyRev. Jimmy Dunn, SS Director

STAFF CHANGES>>>Chrissy Morris, Secretary at Antioch (Scottsville), has resigned to work in a preschool program. Antioch is seekingsomeone to fill the position.

Joshua Morgan, Interim at Tar Wallet, has returned to seminary and will no longer be filling in for them.

IN LOVING MEMORY>>>

Cedar extends sympathy to the family of Irene LeSueur Gormus who passed away Saturday, August 22. Irene was the wife of Clarence (Monk) Gormus and mother of Mike Gormus. She was buried at Cedar Baptist on August 26, 2020.

Chestnut Grove extends sympathy to the family of Don Morris, Nancy Morris’s husband, who passed away on August 17. They also extend their

condolences to the family of Lillian Marie Hickman Atchley, Tom Hickman’s sister, who passed away on August 15.

Mt. Zion extends their condolences to the family of Mike Hudgins who passed away on August 24. He was much loved by his church and his community and will be sorely missed.

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JRBA CELEBRATES>>>

On Sunday, August 16, the Cedar church family recognized a very special couple of the church during their Drive-In Service. Lindbergh and Evelyn Hardiman celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary on that day and Lindbergh also celebrated his 93rd birthday. Many blessings to this very special couple!

FOR YOUR INFORMATION>>> Information was recently sent out to the Deacon Chairs and Church Treasurers about an opportunity to “Bless

Your Pastor”. The information was sent to us by Rev. Skip Wallace, our BGAV Field Strategist. He felt it would be a great way to show our pastors our appreciation for all they are doing during this stressful time to meet the needs of our congregations. IF churches distribute the “50 Ways to Bless Your Pastor” flyer (sent with the information) to the congregation AND receive an offering for him, the church can apply for a FREE $250 Amazon gift card which will be sent directly to the pastor. There is no time limit on this offer which comes from the National Association of Evangelicals. The form to receive the gift card can be found online at https://blessyourpastor.org/bless-your-pastor-reporting-form/.

CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE: Since the closing of LifeWay stores, it is hard to find a retail place to obtain Christian materials. Please note that the Mardel Christian & Education Store has recently opened in Lynchburg. It is located at 2307 Wards Road, next to Hobby Lobby (the old K-Mart building). It is spacious and has Christian-themed gifts, books, attire, cards, etc. It also has a very large selection of Teacher supplies, board games and toys (including Melissa & Doug items). If you go to the website, https://www.mardel.com, you can print out a coupon for 30% off one regular price item.

Information was also recently sent to the churches from the Virginia Depart of Health, Health Equity, about a grant that is available to churches that are having difficulty paying their electric bills. Check with the Department of Health if your church has a need.

JRBA is no longer collecting Sunday School and Christian literature for the prison, due to the pandemic.

KEEP IN PRAYER>>> All those affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic Peace of mind during this uncertain time COVID-19 Research (Medicine & Vaccine) All workers on the “front line” Teachers, staff, and school administrators & students Those who are lost and need to know the Savior Tar Wallet as they search for a new pastor JRBA Churches & Pastors Government Leaders (County, State, & National) All those affected by violence in our country Victoria Gina Vassile, JRBA WMU Project Ruth Adoptee Jimmy & Suzanne (Bryan) Brock – Church planters in Virginia Beach All those in our congregatons who are ill or have lost loved ones

FROM YOUR MODERATOR>>>

I have been asking myself these day, “What’s normal?” I guess, like most people, I want to be comfortable and not have to wear a mask everywhere I go. I want to go to church and other events without worrying about distancing. I want children to go to school and be able to play with their friends. I want teachers to be able to teach. Through all of these ways we have had to adjust, I can see God at work, and there’s an urgency for us to share the Gospel with everyone. We don’t want anyone to be left behind. We may feel

that we cannot talk to people, but God will make a way! In Philippians 4:6-7, we are reminded, “Don’t be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

MarilynMarilyn Snoddy, Moderator

9 ASSOCIATION FINANCES 2019 – 2020

REGULAR BUDGET RECEIPTSChurch August Year-to-Date

Antioch (SV) $ 250.00 $ 800.00Antioch Union $ 500.00ArvonBuckingham $ 615.00Cedar $2,500.00Chestnut Grove $ 500.00Enon $ 700.00FBC Dillwyn $2,000.00FitzgeraldFork of Willis $ 444.00Gladstone $ 1,308.75Goshen $ 981.00Jones Chapel $ 118.00 $ 1,718.00Mt. Tabor $ 710.36Mt. Zion $ 1,800.00Mulberry Grove $2,150.00Sharon $ 1,618.00Tar WalletIndividuals $ 500.00VBMB-Alma Hunt $ 213.91Amazon Smile $ 6.74 $ 27.94

TOTAL $ 374.74 $19,086.96

Approved Budget for 2019 - 2020: $27,639.79Total includes $1,488.79 carryover funds.

TREASURERS: Please note that unless a specific ministry or project is designated on the memo line of the check or in an accompanying note, the contribution will appear in the regular budget receipts. ALSO NOTE: Funds received are reflective of the Associational Year

(Oct. 1, 2019 – Sept. 30, 2020), NOT the calendar year.

OTHER BUDGETED LINE ITEMS :

ADDITIONAL MISSIONS : ALL monies expended for Additional Missions

are listed each month.

August Year-to-DateJRBA Budget $1,600.00Fall Offering (DR) $1,052.00FBC Dillwyn (HOPE) $ 66.00

TOTAL $2,718.00Expenditures

BGAV Disaster Relief - $ 1,052.00 (Fall Meeting Offering)Pregnancy Support Center (Farmville), Fellowship of Christian

Athletes, GraceInside, Gideons International, Longwood/Hampden Sydney BCM - $100.00 Each = $500.00 (Budgeted)

Hope for Appalachia Team (Designated donation) – $66.00No contributions or expenditures in August.

BALANCE IN ADDITIONAL MISSIONS: $ 1,100.00

MISSIONS BLITZ Carryover funds (2018 - 2019):JRBA Budget $ 250.00Buckingham $ 100.00First Baptist Dillwyn $ 100.00Mt. Zion WMU $ 500.00Mulberry Grove $ 300.00Individual $ 100.00 CARRYOVER TOTAL $1,350.00JRBA Budget (2019 - 2020) $ 250.00 Available Funds $1,600.00

ExpendituresRamp Repair Materials: $198.21

January Ramp Build: $241.11May Ramp Build: $185.59

BALANCE: $ 975.09

RECEIPTS FOR 2020 RISE AGAINST HUNGERChurch August Year-to-Date

JRBA Budget $ 500.00Cedar $ 220.00Enon $ 400.00FBC Dillwyn $ 1,043.60Gladstone $ 688.00*Goshen $ 500.00Jones Chapel $ 635.79*Mt. Zion (WMU) (Church)

$ 500.00$ 400.00

Tar Wallet $ 20.00BGAV $1,000.00

TOTAL $5,907.39*Carryover: Gladstone–$83.00 & Jones Chapel-$35.79 = $118.79**Mt. Zion WMU - $500 in honor of Rev. Jimmy Dunn

BLAND MINISTRY CENTERAugust Year-to-Date

JRBA Budget $ 500.00Antioch Union $ 500.00Buckingham $ 100.00Cedar $ 1,000.00Jones Chapel $ 520.00*Mt. Zion (WMU) $ 500.00Mulberry Grove $ 500.00Sharon $ 202.55Individual $ 235.00

TOTAL $ 4,057.55*Carryover funds

Donations of $4,057.55 remitted to Bland Ministry Center in June.Balance: $0.00

MISSION TRIPSBudgeted: $2,500.00

Rev. Woody Moore, Wayne Gough, Linda Gough, and Brenda McAllister – Hope for Appalachia - $50 each = $200.00

Malcolm Warfield & Dwayne Phillips - $100 each = $200 Gwynn Tyler - $100

Hope for Appalachia Team (11 participants) - $500.00 Hope Team Reimbursement (only 3 went) +$350.00

BALANCE: $1,850.00

NON-BUDGETED MINISTRY:(ALL monies by donation.)

JOHN E. MANN, SR. BENEVOLENCE FUND

DONATIONS August Year-to-DateCedar $ 300.00Enon $ 200.00FBC Dillwyn $ 500.00Goshen $ 250.00Mt. Zion $ 100.00Mulberry Grove $ 300.00Sharon $ 200.00

TOTAL $1,850.00

Carryover in Benevolence Checking Account: $5,482.28July Balance: $6,392.28

No Expenditures in August. BALANCE: $6,392.28

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