THE SERVANT LINKCHURCHES UNITED TO SERVE -

COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE James River Baptist Association

P. O. Box 1219, Dillwyn, VA 23936Rev. Michael Khol – Moderator

Phyllis R. Tyler - Secretary www.jamesriverbaptistassociation.com

Tel: 434-983-7385 Email: jrba@embarqmail.com Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________ Volume XVII August 2018 Edition VII

HOMECOMINGS & REVIVALS

August 5 Homecoming at Cedar:

Sunday School at 10 AM; Worship at 11 AM; Lunch immediately following the service. Song service featuring Chris Lewis at 1:30 PM. Revival: August 6 – 10 at 7 PM nightly.Evangelist Roger Roller will be conducting the services.Special Music: Monday – Second Time Around, Tuesday – Bradley Banton,Wednesday- Greentop Express, Thursday – All Problems Solved, Friday – Barry Snoddy

Homecoming at Goshen:Worship at 11AM; Meal to follow WorshipRevival: August 6 – 8 at 7 PM nightly.

Homecoming at Mt. Zion:Worship at 11 AM; Guest Preacher – Rev. Jerry StewartRevival: August 6 – 8 at 7 PM nightly (Special Music at 7 PM; Worship at 7:30 PM)Guest Speaker – Rev. Dr. Joseph ReedSpecial Music: Monday – Bethlehem Baptist Choir, Tuesday – Smokey Wilson, Wednesday – Nora & Sandra Hickman

August 12Homecoming at Mulberry Grove:

Worship at 11 AM; Rev. Michael Khol, Pastor, speaking.Special Music: Carter Wood, Courtney Whitt, Sarah Jordan Snoddy, and others.Revival: August 13 – 15 at 7 PM nightly.Guest Speaker – Rev. Michael Jordan, Former PastorSpecial Music: Monday – Wayne & Linda Gough, Tuesday – TBA,Wednesday – All Problems Solved & Cindy Jones

Homecoming at Sharon:Worship at 11 AM led by Voice of Praise, an exceptional a cappella male quartet from Gladys, VA.Join the folks at Sharon for a unique experience of worshiping together through music.Covered dish meal will follow the service. Voice of Paise will have CDs for sale. Revival: August 13 – 15 at 7:30 PM nightly (Worship & Special Music)Guest Speakers: Monday – Rev. Lewis Brandt, Tuesday – Rev. Jimmy Dunn,Wenesday – Rev. Woody Moore

August 26Homecoming at Enon:

Worship at 11 AM; Rev. Brian Pope, Pastor, speaking.Revival: August 26 – 29 (Sunday at 6 PM, Monday – Wednesday at 7 PM)Guest Speaker: Rev. Jeff WhorleySpecial Music: Sunday – Floyd Reed and Worm Patterson, Monday – The Yoder Family,Tuesday – Barry Snoddy, Wednesday – First Baptist Dillwyn Choir

Homecoming at Mt. Tabor:Worship at 11 AM; Pastor Ron Nida, Pastor, speaking.Lunch wlll be served following the service.Special Music: Willow Branch – 1:30 PMRevival: August 27 – 29 – Pastor Ron Nida hosting.Guest Choirs will be providing special music nightly.

October 7Homecoming at Jones Chapel: Details TBA

1OTHER CALENDAR EVENTS

July 29 – Aug. 3 Fitzgerald/Payne Memorial VBS at Payne Memorial UMC 6:15 – 8:30 PMClosing Night Picnic on Friday, August 3, 6:15 PM.

August 1, 15, 22 & 29Prayer Meeting at Goshen 7:00 PM

August 4 Clothes Closet at Goshen Parsonage 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Jones Chapel Youth will be hosting a River Float for everyone who would like to participate.Lunch will be served after the float.

August 8 Senior Citizens Fellowship at Mulberry Grove 11:00 AMBluegrass/Gospel Music and Covered Dish Fellowship Lunch

Community Fellowship Dinner at Fitzgerald Memorial 6:30 PM

Aug. 10 & 24 Blue Ridge Food Services Food Distribution at Crystal Cathedral, DillwynVolunteers at 9:30 AM

Aug. 11 – 18 Mission Trip to HondurasFirst Baptist Dillwyn Participants: Terry Towler and Kristen Jamerson

August 12 Women on Mission at Fitzgerald 10:00 AM

Aug. 12 – 24 Mission Trip to ZimbabweAntioch (Scottsville) Participants: Gary Clore, Anthony Clore, and Jennifer Clore

Aug. 14, 21 & 28 Bible Study at Goshen Parsonage 11:00 AM

August 15 JRBA Pastors’ Huddle at First Baptist Dillwyn NoonPastors: Mark your calendars and come out for a time of fellowship with your fellow ministers.

Health Fair & Screening at Fitzgerald 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

August 18 Jones Chapel Group to Westview on the James 10:00 AM – NoonChildren, youth, and their families will be leaving at 7:30 AM. Lunch will be provided at noon.

August 19 Spaghetti Fundraiser at Cedar 1:00 PMThe Fellowship Sunday School Class will be hosting this benefit (and another on September 9) to raise money for the Jesus film project. Their goal is to raise $3,240.00 to fully fund a Jesus film and church planting resource kit that will reach 30,000 people. There is no cost for the spaghetti dinner, but any donations will be appreciated. After the dinner, there will be a showing of the Jesus film at 2:00 PM. Cedar invites everyone to join them in their endeavor to spread the gospel with the Jesus film project.

Worship at Gladstone Memorial 11:00 AMDeacon Willie Cyrus will be speaking during worship, filling in for Dr. James Fetty who will be speaking at FellowshipBaptist Church in Spotsylvania.

August 20 Information for the September edition of the JRBA Newsletter and Calendar due to the JRBA Office by 9:00 AM.

AUGUST 20, NOON: DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE PROMISING FUTURE OF SMALLCHURCHES SEMINAR ON AUGUST 25 AT GRACE HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH,

APPOMATTOX. REGISTER ONLINE AT: https://vbmb.wufoo.com/forms/qxsn1ok1ffjnkx/Or by phone: Angela House at 1-800-255-2428.

Details for the seminar on Page 3.

August 23 Habitat for Humanity Meeting at Fitzgerald 6:00 PM

August 25 Five Loaves Two Fish Ministry Meal at Antioch (Scottsville) 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMVolunteers at 8:00 AM

Hometown Heroes Banquet at Jones Chapel 6:00 PMHonoring the Sheriff's Department, State Police, Fire Departments, Rescue Squads, and Veterans.

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SMALL CHURCH SEMINARSaturday, August 25, 2018

10:00 AM – 2:30 PMGrace Hills Baptist Church

4320 Pumping Station Road, Appomattox, VA 24522

Theme: The Promising Future of Small ChurchesPresented by the Southside and Capital Regions of BGAV

Presenter: Dr. Chuck Warnock, Pastor of Chatham Baptist Church, Chatham, VACost: $10 per person (Lunch will be provided.)

Register online by August 20 at https://vbmb.wufoo.com/forms/qxsn1ok1ffjnkx/ orcontact Angela House at angela.house@bgav.org or by phone at 1-800-255-2428.

The seminar will feature breakout sessions, group-learning experiences, discussion, question-and-answer, futures scenario building, and PowerPoint presentations that will be available to all participants.During this conference, participants will learn:

1. The four essential elements of an effective small church2. Three real-life models of thriving small churches3. The five important questions every congregation should ask about its future

Some of you will remember Dr. Warnock from a conference held in JRBA several years ago. He is a dynamic presenter on the small church with a great deal of experience. He has led many conferences, including one at The Billy Graham School of Evangelism at The Cove, near Asheville, NC. Plan now to take advantage of this opportunity to hear Dr. Warnock again!

August 26 4th Sunday Night Singing at Mt. Zion 6:00 PMJust Us (Rev. Ron Wyatt and his son) in Concert

LOOKING AHEAD>>>

September 9 BBQ Fundraiser at Cedar 12:30 PMDinners - $8; Tickets can be purchased ahead of time. All proceeds to the Jesus film project.

September 14-16 2018 Shine at CrossRoads Camp & Conference CenterA missions discipleship event for middle school and high school girls and their leaders.Begins on Friday evening at 7 PM and ends Sunday before lunch. Keynote Speaker: Katrina Brooks, Campus Pastor, Lynchburg College & Youth Pastor, Madison Heights BaptistCost per person: $75 includes program, housing, meals, and t-shirt.Bible Study, Interactive Breakouts, Missionary Speakers, Great Food, Ice Cream, and High Adventure Activities!Register at http://wmuv.org/events/Shine2018/

September 21 Ministers’ Wives Retreat at CrossRoads Camp & Conference CenterTheme: Seaside EscapePastors’ Wives: Wish you were at the beach? Longing for time to slow down, wiggle your toes in the sand, and bask in the warmth of God’s presence? The Seaside Escape is a beach-themed retreat where you’ll experience meaningful Bible study and worship, connect with other women, and have a time for quiet reflection, and plenty of laughter!Cost: $70 per person (Includes 3 meals, lodging and linens in the House of Happiness,& lots of fun & fellowship.For more information, contact Diana Peppler at 804-338-2389 or email her at dianapeppler@gmail.com. Register online at https://wmuv.wufoo.com/forms/p152n78w1tsq73q/

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2018 JRBA MISSIONS BLITZSaturday, September 29

Start planning your missions projects NOW for this special day of outreach in our communities!Each church needs to send Valeria Breault a contact name,

phone number, and email address as soon as possible!vbreault@centurylink.net or 434-969-4603.

We hope to again have one or more larger projects – if your church would like to make a donation towards building materials, send it to JRBA by Wednesday, September 19. Put “Missions Blitz” on the memo line of

the check. Details will be coming soon to let you know how you can be involved!

September 29 Pregnancy Support Center of Southside Virginia “Walk for Life”8:00 AM – Registration; 8:30 AM – StartHigh Bridge Trail, North Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901Call 434-391-1011 or email info@pscfarmville.org for details and a Fundraising Form. Forms and donations can be mailed, turned in the day of the Walk, or dropped off at the PSC office on Friday, September 28, between 9 AM and 7 PM. Show support of LIFE in your community by gathering donations and participating in this fundraiser!

Fall Fest @ Mt. Zion (Details TBA)

October 1 Hope Aglow Prison Ministries 5th Annual Golf TournamentTwo-Man Captain’s Choice; Hat Creek Golf CourseCost: $40/Individual; Lunch at 11:00 AM – Tee off at NoonTo sign up or for more information, contact Garry Sims: 434-258-5766

October 7 World Hunger Day

Homecoming at Jones Chapel

October 8 JRBA Executive Board Meeting at First Baptist Dillwyn 7:00 PM

October 8 -11 Gathering of Silence Retreat at CrossRoads Camp & Conference CenterTheme: Holy Listening (1 Kings 19:1-13)For Pastors and Church StaffCost: $330 single occupancy; $272 double occupancyRegister by September 24 at 434-277-8465 or email bshelton@crossroadsccc.com.

October 12 Susan Ashton in Concert at CrossRoads Camp & Conference Center 6:00 – 9:00 PMSponsored by WMUV; Dinner at 6:00 PM, Concert at 7:30 PMCost: $55/person for Dinner and Concert on Friday Package (limited availability): $199 – Concert, Friday Night Hotel Stay in Ukrop, Dinner and Breakfast for twoCabin lodging is also available – call Betty at CrossRoads at 434-277-8465. To register: https://wmuv.wufoo.com/forms/x1tcgk911mb7b9y/

October 18 JRBA Annual Fall Meeting at First Baptist Dillwyn 4:45 PM

October 20 Lynchburg Rise Against Hunger 10th Anniversary Community Meal Packing Event 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMRise Against Hunger will celebrate World Food Day and their 10th Anniversary by hosting a meal-packing event at theirWarehouse located on Timberlake Road. They are fundraising for 100,000 meals to be packaged to help reach their goal of 2 million for the year. If you would like more information or would like to make a donation, contact Troy Henson, RAH Community Engagement Manager at 434-385-5028.

Family Fun Festival at Jones Chapel (Details TBA)

COLLECTING NOW FOR THE FALL DELIVERY TO APPALACHIA:Hats, Gloves, New and Gently Used (Clean) Coats, and Blankets

Items due to the JRBA Office by Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

If you are interested in serving on the delivery team, please contact Rev. Mike Dodson at 540-718-9675.

4 October 27 Fall Fest at Tar Wallet (Details TBA)

Nov. 2-3 & 3-4 WMUV Women’s Get-Away I & II at Eagle EyrieTheme: Taking It To HeartMissionary Speaker: Regina Sudheer AlexanderBible Teacher: Brooke HollowayEach Get-Away begins with dinner and ends with lunch the following day.The WMUV Annual Meeting will be held between sessions on November 3, 1:30 – 3:00 PM.Cost for BGAV churches: Hotel & 3 meals – $92; Lodge & 3 meals - $74; Commuters (day) - $20For registration forms or information, call WMUV office at 800-255-2428 or check the website at http://wmuv.org/getaway.

November 5 BWA Women’s World Day of Prayer

JRBA REACHES OUT>>>

Antioch (Scottsville) held VBS June 25 – 30, and reports an enrollment of 172, including 49 workers and 123 children and adult students. They used Lifeway’s Game On! Their offering was designated for Pastor Joshua in India to buy bricks for a wall around his orphanage to keep the kids in and the wild animals out!

Arvon held VBS June 9 – 14 with an enrollment of 22, including 12 workers and 10 chidlren. An offering of $103 was collected for Operation Christmas Child.

Buckingham held VBS June 25 – 30, and reports an enrollment of 42, including 19 workers and 23 children, birth through grade 12. They used Lifeway’s Game On! and received offerings of $316.

Chestnut Grove held VBS July 9 – 13 with an average of 40 children and adults attending nightly. An offering of $299.55 was collected for HOPE for Appalachia.

First Baptist Dillwyn held Youth VBS June 3 – 8, and reports an enrollment of 21, with 11 workers and 10 students. They also used Lifeway’s Game On!

Jones Chapel held VBS June 24 – 29, with an enrollment of 88, including 39 workers and 49 youngsters birth through grade 12. They used curriculum from Group Publishing. Their offering of $418 was for HOPE for Appalachia.

Mt. Zion held VBS July 24 – 29, and reports an enrollment of 51, with 29 workers and 22 children, birth – grade 6. They used Lifeway’s Game On!Their offering of $718 was given to the Athletic Departments for Buckingham and Cumberland Counties.

Sharon and Centenary UMC held VBS June 19 -22, and reports an enrollment of 59, with 32 workers and 27 children in grades 1 – 6. An offering of $100 was generated by a contest between the boys and girls for the Back Pack Program to supply food to needy students.

THANK YOU to all the workers who have given their time and effort to make VBS special for the children in our communities!

Thank you to the VBS Directors who have submitted their reports.For those who have not done so, please get them in as soon as possible.

CHURCH OUTREACH

Antioch (Scottsville) 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry Meal served 109 people and distributed 74 boxes of food.

A Splash Party for the Children in Action was held on July 20, at Buckingham as an outreach project. There were 36 in attendance with 20 children. After a lunch of hot dogs, mac and cheese, baked beans, chips, and desserts, the chldren enjoyed many water activities. These included the “slip and slide”, water toys, pools, and water balloons. Everyone had lots of fun!

On Sunday, July 1, the Women on Mission at Cedar collected a special offering for the Back-to-School Project. Through the gernerosity of the church family, they were able to help three families with a total of 9 children get ready for school with clothes and school supplies. On Sunday, July 15, Kathy Holsopple, Southside Pregnancy Center, spoke about the work they do in this area and about opening a satelite in Dillwyn. An offering was taken for the center. Cedar has been supporting this organization forthe past several years and are very thankful for their ministry.

Jones Chapel will be collecting monetary and food donations for Backpacks of Love, beginning in August. They will be partners with Powhatan County which distributes weekend meals to elementary school children in several surrounding counties, including Cumberland. Members plan to soon begin shopping for hats, gloves, scarves, etc. for HOPE for Appalachia for their winter drive. Thirteen adults, youth, and children participated in a mission adventure at Eagle Eyrie July 23 -27. Church members prayed over those going on the mission trip.

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Fitzgerald Memorial held a Christmas In July BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Saturday, July 21. They sold 300 halves & dinners to raise money for local missions and Lottie Moon.

Mt. Zion WMU gave $500 to the upcoming JRBA Missions Blitz for building materials and supplies for the associational projects.

Mulberry Grove’s main focus for July was collecting school supplies for the Straight Street distribution for local school children. The church is making plans for the JRBA Missions Blitz on September 29. It is also collecting for the HOPE for Appalachia winter project. Outreach is on-going, and members continue to volunteer at the bi-monthly food distribution at Crystal Cathedral.

Sharon hosted a successful Undie Sunday drive which yielded 334 pairs of socks and underwear for the children of Standing Rock. Current efforst are focused on collecting school supplies for local children. Rose of Sharon WMU continues visitng and delivering meals to those who are sick or homebound.

MISSIONS COMMMITTEE

Thank you to each individual and group who has been, or will be, serving on a mission team this summer. I’m sure you were both a blessing to those you served and were, in turn, blessed by them. May God continue to bless you for your faithfulness in serving God by serving others.

I am hopeful that all of our churches are making plans to participate in the JRBA Missions Blitz scheduled for Saturday, September 29. This is a great opportunity to reach out into our communities with the love of Jesus! Please be sure to get your church contact’s name and phone number to Valeria Breault right away.

In the love of Jesus,JimmyRev. Jimmy Dunn, Chair

OTHER EVENTS AND NEWS>>>

On July 15, Buckingham’s own, Michael Mozingo, led in worship. He has felt the call to be a pastor. He did a wonderful job. He is willing to speak at other churches, if they should need someone to fill the pulpit.

On Saturday, June 23, a group of 21 youth and adults from Jones Chapel attended the Kings Dominion concert featuring Mercy Me. They had a great time of worship and fellowship. Anyone in Grades 7 -12 who wishes to join Jones Chapel’s youth group on Wednesday nights, is welcome!

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Jones Chapel’s VBS ended a week of the theme, Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus!, with a program by the kids, brief message by Pastor Tuttle, a meal in the fellowship hall, and then, PIES in the faces of Dennis Parker, Mark Chambliss, Pastor Richard, and Jennifer Cox! (Their names were randomly drawn from all adult VBS workers.) Kids’ names drawn to throw the pies were Sammy, Hayley, Dustin and Bryce. Then the children duct-taped Pastor Richard and Gloria to boards. What a week of learning, making friends, and FUN!

Jennifer Cox, Pastor Richard, Mark Chambliss, and Dennis Parker Caleb led a group of 3rd-4th graders during VBS week.getting ready to be hit with pies in the face by the children.

Jones Chapel had movie night, led by the Youth, on June 30, and operated a concession stand (hot dogs, popcorn, & drinks). Donations were taken for the Youth Fund.

Amber Bruce, Tar Wallet, is serving as the head lifeguard at Bear Creek Lake this summer.

JRBA LEARNS AND GROWS>>>

Pastor’s Huddle

Only two pastors attended the July Pastors’ Huddle. I hope that more of us will be able to get together for a time of fellowship on Wednesday, August 15, at First Baptist Dillwyn, at noon.

MikeRev. Michael Khol

Churches Learn and Grow

In August, Pastor Jimmie Beale, Buckingham, will facilitate a group discussion series entitled, Who Stole My Church? Light refreshments will be served. The dates will be announced prior to the event.

JRBA CELEBRATES>>>

Antioch (Scottsville) recently elected four new deacons: Justin Sorrels, David McLain, Dewy Partusch, and Jack Witt. There will be an ordination service in Agusut, and the men will become active September 1. Antioch was blessed to host a wedding for Amber Cannady and Jarrod Kidd in July.

On July 8, Cedar welcomed into their church family Eileen Lipscomb by transfer of letter.

The Youth of Jones Chapel hosted a baby shower for their Youth Leader, Angel Chambliss and her husband, Mark, on July 7. Baby Mason is due mid-August! After the worship service on July 22, Pastor Richard and Michelle and their

famiy provided lunch for the Jones Chapel church family as a departure party for Caleb Tuttle, who moved the week of July 4th to start a position as Youth Minister in Georgia. The church family has enjoyed having Caleb with them since his graduation from college. They will miss him and wish him many blessings as he begins this new ministry.

7On July 15, Jones Chapel held a Baptismal Service at the Cartersville Boat Landing on the James River. Pastor Tuttle baptized Alfred “Junior” Rissue, Yvette “Starr” Billetdoux, Natalie Cox, Daniel Cox, and Jack Parker. Many church members gathered to witness the baptisms and to celebrate with their new church members.

Junior Rissue Daniel Cox

Mt. Zion held a baptism for Trent Snoddy on June 26.

HOMECOMING CELEBRATIONS

During the Homecoming Service on July 29, Antioch (Scottsville) celebrated 160 years since the church was organized. What a long legacy of ministry in a community!

Buckingham held Homecoming on Sunday, July 8, with about 75 members and guests in attendance. The weather was perfect. The service began with Abby Jones in concert. She sang many favorites and then some beautiful arrangements as she gave her testimony. The worship service followed with Rev. Lewis Brandt speaking on the “Raising of Lazarus”, using as his text, John 11:1. The worship service was followed with a covered dish lunch. The food and fellowship was very enjoyable.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION>>> Farmville Habitat for Humanity is looking for a Construction Crew Leader interested in helping build safe, decent, affordable homes. They are

recruiting an applicant through AmeriCorps. It will be a position for one service year, mid-August 2018 – July, 2019. Individual must be 18 years old. If you would like more information or would like to apply, please contact Habitat for Humanity at 1417-D S Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901 or email sam@farmvillehabitat.org.

GraceInside Prison Ministry is looking for a part-time Prison Chaplain to serve at Marion Correctional Treatment Center. Just ten hours a week. Contact Lynn Litchfield at GraceInSide, 2828 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294, or email her at LynnLitchfield@graceinside.org.

Upcoming Movies:o August 24: Broken ( three families, two worlds, one incredible true story)

For info and tickets: www.BeautifullyBrokenMovie.com.Playing at Stonefield Stadium 14, Charlottesville, and River Ridge Stadium 14, Lynchburg.

o August 20 – 22: An Interview With God (Covering the war in Afghanistan provided journalist Paul Asher with some of the best skills of his young career. But that endeavor ends up costing him so much more than he ever could have calculated. Upon returning home, Paul struggles to deal with the after effects of his experiences and interviews a mysterious man claiming to be God.)Playing at River Ridge Stadium 14, Lynchburg.

o September 13 – 15: Moses (Sight & Sound original stage production filmed in front of a live audience)For more info: www.mosesevent.com.Playing at 6:30 PM at the following cinemas: Regal Westchester Common 16, Midlothian, and Regal Virginia Center 20, Glen Allen.

KEEP IN PRAYER>>> Those who are lost and need to know the Savior Tar Wallet as they search for a new pastor August 12 – 24: Gary Clore, Anthony Clore, and Jennifer Clore – Zimbabwe August 11 – 18: Terry Towler and Kristen Jamerson – Honduras JRBA Churches JRBA Hispanic Ministry JRBA Pastors and Pastors’ Huddle Victoria Gina Vassile, JRBA WMU Project Ruth Adoptee Local family serving IMB All those in our congregations who are ill or have lost loves ones

…the prayers of the righteous please Him.Psalm 15:8b

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JRBA Quarterly Executive Board MeetingJuly 9, 2018

Moderator, Rev. Michael Khol, opened the JRBA Quarterly Executive Board meeting by enumerating several philosophical questions: “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” “If a tree falls in the forest and there is no one there to hear it, did it make a noise?” Such questions are evident in a culture seeking to find answers. “Where did we come from?” “Why are we here?” “Where are we going?” In the Psalms we learn that God is everywhere and knows every hair on our head! In the beginning God created all things. We were created in His image. He created us for a specific purpose…for His pleasure. People are looking within for meaning, but we should all be looking to God. We wonder what will happen to us after we die. Psalm 119 speaks of God’s word, the covenant, and His statutes. We must not get lost in

philosophy or by looking within. Rather, we must look in God’s word and look up to Him. Read the word. Stop thinking and talking about these spiritual questions…just spend more time in His word and listening to God. Rev. Khol then led in prayer and called the meeting to order.

Frank Breault, Clerk, had the roll call of churches. There were 19 in attendance, representing 10 churches. The minutes of the last Executive Board Meeting were presented and approved. The minutes of the Spring Meeting were presented and approved. The Treasurer’s Quarterly Report was presented and approved. Total contributions = $12,779.67 (Regular Church Contributions, Individual Contribution, Rise Against Hunger, Bland Mission Team, Bland Ministry Center, and Spring Meeting Offering for HOPE). Total Disbursements = $18,303.55 (Including Mission Trip support, Rise Against Hunger, Baccalaureate expenses, Grace Inside Prison Ministry, Gideons International, DR Training for Rev. Moore, Spring offering for HOPE, Bland Ministry Center, Bland Mission Team, and Voice of Praise ). The Checking Account Balance stood at $29,214.98 on June 20, 2018. The Savings Account Balance stood at $4,220.38. The report was approved as presented.

The quarterly report for the John E. Mann, Sr. Benevolence Fund was presented and approved. One individual was provided one night’s lodging; four families were assisted with overdue electric bulls; and the yearly donation was made to the Buckingham Volunteer Fire Department. Total disbursements = $505.00. There were no contributions to the fund during the past quarter. The checking account balance on June 30, 2018, was $5,066.75.

Michael then gave his Moderator’s Report. He noted that Buckingham and Tar Wallet have recently lost their pastors. Rev. Jimmie Beale is now the Interim Pastor at Buckingham. He commented on the success of Rise Against Hunger, the Bland trip, the Spring Meeting, and Vacation Bible Schools being held in our churches. He also noted that it is good to see churches sharing materials for VBS and working together. He mentioned upcoming events for all of us to be thinking about and preparing for: Missions Blitz, upcoming Mission Trips, fall collection of hats, glove, coats and blankets for HOPE for Appalachia, the Small Church Conference in Appomattox on August 25 featuring Dr. Chuck Warnock, and the need for someone to serve as a nominee to the BGAV Mission Council.

Officers’ reports were then called for. Rev. Woody Moore, Disaster Relief Coordinator, gave a brief report on upcoming training events for Crisis Care Chaplains and encouraged pastors to get the training. He noted that he had been on the callout list for Disaster Relief to Maryland, but trainees were asked to stand down as they were not needed. He noted that there would also be training at the Annual BGAV Meeting in November for Feeding and Cleanup. Rev. Moore also thanked JRBA for their support of his recent Crisis Care Training.

Committee Reports presented:MISSIONS: Rev. Jimmy Dunn thanked everyone for their visits, calls, cards, and prayer during his recent illness. He thanked everyone for the fantastic support of our Rise Against Hunger event at which we packed over 32,000 meal to feed hungry people around the world. He expressed thanks for the great response to HOPE for Appalachia and encouraged us to do all we can to provide hats, gloves, coats, and blankets for the fall drive. He noted the upcoming mission trips and reminded everyone to pray for those going in Jesus name. He also reminded everyone that volunteers continue to be needed at the Blue Ridge Food Distributions on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.JRBA MISSIONS BLITZ: Valeria Breault reminded everyone that our 2018 Missions Blitz will be held on Saturday, September 29. Ideas for projects are available upon request. She needs a contact name, email address, and phone number for each church – only a few have responded. We are hopeful that this will be a day of ministry above and beyond what our churches regularly do and that all churches will participate.COPIER/COMPUTER: The committee reported that a new computer has been purchased for the JRBA office and has been installed. Designated funds will be utilized for this expenditure and to purchase anti-virus software. Century Link will be upgrading the Internet service (previously approved) which will now include unlimited long distance. This contract is for two years. The new computer system and faster Internet should greatly enhance computer efficiency for JRBA. Thanks was expressed to Rev. Michael Khol for purchasing and installing the new computer. The committee also noted an increase to the cost of JRBA’s web hosting and domain name fee. This additional expense was approved by the Executive Board. FINANCE/STEWARDSHIP: Some new guidelines for the JRBA budget were presented for approval:

Reimbursement requests (for training, conferences, etc.) should be made to the Finance Committee at least 2 weeks prior to a quarterly Executive Board meeting. Reimbursements will not exceed $100/person/year and receipts must be presented. Expenditure items (other than benevolence-related items) not covered by the budget will only be added to the agenda by the Finance Committee. Requests for contributions from non-profit organizations will only be addressed by the Finance Committee during Budget preparation. These contributions will be limited to $100/organization unless JRBA is actively involved with the ministry.Stipends for Guest Speakers/Musicians: Stipends will be given to out-of-house speakers and musicians for the Fall and Spring Meetings. Rates were stipulated.Additionally, the Finance Committee noted that line items for non-functioning entities for the coming year will be covered under the umbrella of Additional Missions should the need arise: Youth Encounter and Hispanic Ministry. Carryover designated funds will be incorporated into the budget. A note was also made that there will most likely be an increase to the 2018-2019 budget since a number of organizations will be included in the budget. The goal is to more accurately reflect the expenses of JRBA’s ministry. The report, with its recommendations, was approved as presented.

There was no Old Business or New Business. Rev. Khol reiterated several announcements and a motion was made to adjourn. Rev. Woody Moore adjourned the meeting with prayer.

9ASSOCIATION FINANCES

2017 - 2018REGULAR BUDGET RECEIPTS

Church July Year-to-DateAntioch(Scottsville) $ 900.00Antioch Union $ 500.00ArvonBuckingham $ 784.69Cedar $ 2,500.00Chestnut Grove $ 500.00Enon $ 700.00First Baptist Dillwyn $ 1,00000 $ 3,000.00Fitzgerald Memorial $ 550.00 $ 550.00Fork of Willis $ 456.00Gladstone Memorial $ 331.25 $ 1,335.00Goshen $ 1,180.00Jones Chapel $ 164.94 $ 1,570.99Mt. Tabor $ 674.22Mt. Zion $ 1,800.00Mulberry Grove $ 2,115.00Sharon $ 393.25 $ 1,573.00Tar Wallet $ 500.00Individuals $ 500.00VBMB – Alma Hunt $ 190.05 TOTAL $ 2,439.44 $21,328.95

Approved Budget for 2017 - 2018: $23,881.00TREASURERS: 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, 2017 – Sept. 30, 2018), NOT the calendar year.

DESIGNATED FUNDSADDITIONAL MISSIONS

Carryover: $573.04Budgeted - $700.00

Fall Meeting Offering - $603.00Spring Meeting Offering - $562.00

Expenditures BGAV Disaster Relief - $603.00

Pregnancy Support Center (Farmville) - $200.00 Fellowship of Christian Athletes - $150.00

GraceInside - $200.00Gideons International - $200.00Hope for Appalachia - $562.00

Balance: $523.04

Youth Encounter Carryover: $300.00

Earmarked for Copier $2,500.00

Cost of New Copier: $1,995.00Cost of Computer: $508.98

Cost of Antivirus/Other Computer Supplies: $36.11Fund is Depleted: Overage of $0.09

THANK YOU….to Rev. Michael Khol for purchasing and installing our new computer system. The Internet has also been upgraded for more efficiency.

JRBA Hispanic MinistryCarryover: $ 542.18Budgeted - $200.00

Enon - $100.00Disbursements: Buckingham Baptist – Christmas Fiesta - $100

No expenditures in July.Balance: $ 742.18

JRBA Missions BlitzBudgeted: $250.00

Mt. Zion WMU: $500.00TOTAL: $750.00

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2018 EVENTContributions for our June 3, 2018, event totaled $9,430.17. We packaged 32,518 meals for hungry people around the world.

STARTING OVER…FOR 2019Church July Year-to-Date

Gladstone Memorial $ 117.26 $ 117.26 TOTAL $ 117.26

John E. Mann, Sr. Benevolence Fund

Church July Year-to-DateBuckingham $ 200.00Cedar $ 300.00Enon $ 200.00First Baptist Dillwyn $ 500.00Goshen $ 250.00Mt. Zion $ 100.00Mulberry Grove $ 300.00Sharon $ 200.00 TOTAL $2,050.00

July Disbursements: $ 300.00Corrected Balance: $ 4,766.75

BLAND MINISTRY CENTER CONTRIBUTIONSJRBA (Budgeted $250 – Ministry Center + $250 – Dental Clinic)

Mulberry Grove - $500JRBA WMU - $216

Individual - $7TOTAL: $1,223.00

BLAND MISSION TEAM CONTRIBUTIONSTeam Members: $325.00

Individuals: $235.00Sharon: $128.00

SEED Ministry: $150.00Mt. Zion WMU: $500.00

JRBA: $100.00Glade Hill Baptist Members: $160.00

TOTAL: $1,598.00 Expenditures for the Team and Items for the Ministry Volunteer House:

$1,249.38Balance of $348.62 given to Bland Ministry Center.

TOTAL TO BLAND MINISTRY CENTER & DENTAL CLINIC$1,571.62 – Disbursed – Balance: $0.00

IN APPRECIATION>>>

Your kindness brightens my world. I truly appreciate your generous donation towards my mission trip! I look forward to the humbling experience of helping others in Honduras. I want to thank you for helping make it possible for me! Thanks.

Kristen Jamerson

REVIVAL UPDATE FROM MULBERRY GROVE>>>

August 13 – 15: Revival Services at 7:00 PM nightlyPreaching: Rev. Michael Jordan, Former PastorUpdated Special Music Schedule:Monday: Chris LewisTuesday: Wayne and Linda GoughWednesday: All Problems Solved and Cindy Jones

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