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Transitions
ON THE MOVE
Adam Blosser, to Drakes Branch (Va.) Baptist Church, as pastor.
Ricky Bates, to Mayo Baptist Church, Spencer, Va., as pastor.
Tyler Daniels, to Piney Fork Baptist Church, Gretna, Va., as pastor, effective Oct. 13.
Jim Hoffman, resigning as pastor of Fairfax (Va.) Baptist Church.
Historic baptism
Pastor Jason Canipe baptized 15 people in the Piney River on August 25, the first river baptism for Piney River Baptist Church in Lowesville, Va., in 44 years. The baptism site at Robin’s Pond was used for baptisms dating back to the early 1800s. |
Elizabeth M. Lott, resigning as associate pastor at Westover Baptist Church, Richmond, Va., to become senior pastor of St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, La.
William H. “Bill” Smith, to Memorial Baptist Church, Staunton, Va., as interim pastor.
Roy Ford, concluding his ministry as interim pastor of Piney Fork Baptist Church, Gretna., Va., effective Sept. 29.
Brandon Russell, resigning as minister of youth at Grandin Court Baptist Church, Roanoke, Va.
Amy Russell, to First Baptist Church, Henderson, N.C., as associate pastor.
Carrie Torres, to Park Road Baptist Church, Charlotte, N.C., as coordinator of children’s activities.
Natalie Kline, resigning as associate pastor of First Baptist Church, Waynesboro, Va.
Jesse J. Croom, to First Baptist Church, Ahoskie, N.C., as pastor emeritus. He is former pastor of the congregation and will be installed on Oct. 13.
Karen Poplin, to Smithfield (Va.) Baptist Church, as music director.
James and Wendy Armstrong, concluding their tenure as ministers to students at Lake Ridge Baptist Church, Woodbridge, Va.
Chuck Allen, to First Baptist Church, Dunn, N.C., as interim music director.
Laura de Maria, resigning as director of music at Buena Vista (Va.) Baptist Church.
Jason Joyce, to Smithfield (Va.) Baptist Church, as lead accompanist.
Robin Hardison, to Greenwood Forest Baptist Church, Cary, N.C., as minister of children and missions.
Richard Landers, to Providence Baptist Church, Charlotte, N.C., as church business administrator.
Jackie Allen, resigning as minister of education and administration at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, Chesapeake, Va., effective Nov. 1.
DEATH
F. Gary Edwards died Aug. 8 at the age of 70. He had served as pastor of churches in North and South Carolina as well as Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, Va., Kearfott Memorial Baptist Church, Martinsville, Va., and First Baptist Church, Ridgeway, Va. He is survived by his wife, Lois Luther Edwards, son, Brian T. Edwards; daughter, Kerri Edwards Carter; and two grandchildren. A funeral service was held Aug. 12 at First Baptist Church, Ridgeway, Va.
Kudos
RETIREMENT
Billy Burford has retired as church administrator at First Baptist Church, Richmond, Va.
ORDINATIONS
Mary Beth Foust, was ordained to the ministry on Sept. 8 by Central Baptist Church, Richmond, Va., where she serves as intern.
Chris Moore and Josh Wilson were ordained to the ministry on Sept. 8 by Vitalize Church, Hardy, Va.
Joey Tucker, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Chase City, Va., was ordained to the ministry on Sept. 8 by Clarksville (Va.) Baptist Church.
40 YEARS
Don Davidson, pastor of First Baptist Church, Alexandria, Va., celebrating 40 years in the ministry.
25 YEARS
Greg Cochran, celebrating 25 years as associate pastor of Woodbrook Baptist Church, Towson, Md.
Wanda Sauley Fennell, celebrating 25 years as music minister of Grace Baptist Church, Richmond, Va., celebrated on Sept. 8, with a choral anthem commissioned and performed in her honor.
20 YEARS
Rick Cole, celebrating 20 years as pastor of Rustburg (Va.) Baptist Church.
15 YEARS
Henry Green, celebrating 15 years as pastor of Heritage Baptist Church, Annapolis, Md.
10 YEARS
Dan Koger, celebrating 10 years as minister of faith formation at Churchland Baptist Church, Chesapeake, Va.
5 YEARS
Misael Marriaga, celebrating 5 years as Hispanic pastor of The Memorial Baptist Church, Greenville, N.C.
News
CHURCH TRANSITIONS
Patterson Avenue Baptist Church, Baltimore, Md., will hold its final service on Oct. 27. The congregation will pass on its 100-year heritage as well as its property to The Gallery Church of Baltimore. The Gallery Church celebrated its 5th anniversary on Sept. 8 and currently meets on Sunday mornings at the 1840s Plaza on South Front Street and at Salem United Methodist Church on Sunday evenings. The two congregations will hold a transitional celebration on Oct. 27 led by The Gallery Church.
Events
SUN.-WED., SEPT. 22-25
Dan River (Va.) Baptist Church; revival at 11 a.m. on Sunday and 7 p.m. nightly with former pastor Ronnie Eason, evangelist.
Garden City Baptist Church, Roanoke, Va.; revival with Tony Brooks, evangelist; at Garden City Baptist on Sunday and Monday; Riverland Baptist Church on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Novum Baptist Church, Reva, Va.; homecoming at 11 a.m. on Sunday; revival Sunday-Wednesday at 7 p.m.
SUN., SEPT. 29
First Baptist Church, Collinsville, Va.; concert by the Men of Praise Quartet from Burlington, N.C., at 6 p.m.
SUN., SEPT. 29
First Baptist Church, Liberty, N.C.; 127th anniversary; homecoming at 11 a.m. with guest speaker, Sam James; dinner on the grounds.
Grace Baptist Church, Richmond, Va.; 180th anniversary homecoming celebration at 11 a.m.; luncheon.
Groveton Baptist Church, Alexandria, Va.; Back to Church Day with special guests Crimson Flood, a seven-voice men’s group from Liberty University at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Keystone Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Va.; 40th anniversary; celebration service at 10:30 a.m. with special speakers and music; covered-dish luncheon.
New Bethesda Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, Va.; 140th anniversary celebration at 10:45 a.m. with guest speaker, Fred Anderson; lunch at 12 noon.
Quaker Gap Baptist Church, King, N.C.; homecoming at 10:30 a.m. with former music minister Steve Norris, guest speaker; homecoming meal.
Second Baptist Church, Richmond, Va.; piano recital at 3 p.m. presented by Russell Wilson with reception to follow; ticket required.
SUN.-WED., SEPT. 29-OCT. 2
Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Topping, Va.; revival with Roger Roller, evangelist.
SUN., OCT. 6
Branch’s Baptist Church, Richmond, Va.; Rally Day at 11 a.m. with John Upton as guest speaker.
Elon Baptist Church, Pamplin, Va.; homecoming at 11 a.m. with Mary Black, guest speaker; special music by Higher Calling.
Chamberlayne Baptist Church, Richmond, Va.; 60th anniversary; morning worship at 10:30 a.m. with lunch to follow at 12:15 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Canton, N.C.; homecoming with Jim Langford, guest speaker; covered-dish luncheon.
First Baptist Church, Wallace, N.C.; homecoming and community open house at 10:30 a.m. with comedian David Ferrell; dinner on the grounds.
James River Baptist Church, Williamsburg, Va.; 110th anniversary; homecoming at 10:30 a.m. with former pastor Tommy Speight, guest speaker; dinner on the grounds.
Mechanicsville Baptist Church, Gordonsville, Va.; 185th homecoming at 11 a.m. with lunch following.
Mentow Baptist Church, Huddleston, Va.; homecoming on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with Fred Anderson, guest speaker; followed by lunch.
NorthStar Church, Blacksburg, Va.; 10th anniversary; homecoming at 10 a.m. at Blacksburg Middle School; lunch served; reservation required.
Powhatan (Va.) Community Church; night of worship with “All Sons & Daughters” with Tim Timmons; at 7 p.m.
Woodhaven Baptist Church, Apex, N.C.; homecoming at 10:30 a.m. with guest speaker, Tony Cartledge; lunch on the grounds.
SUN.-TUES., OCT. 6-8
Washington (Va.) Baptist Church; homecoming and revival with Roger Roller, evangelist.
SUN.-WED., OCT. 6-9
Burkeville (Va.) Baptist Church; homecoming at 11 a.m. with guest speaker, Michael Texeira; covered-dish lunch; revival at 7 p.m. with Michael Texeria and Mark Wells, evangelists.
Mentow Baptist Church, Huddleston, Va.; revival 7 p.m.; Sunday and Monday at Mentow Baptist Church and Tuesday and Wednesday at Quaker Baptist Church; Greg Soult and David Timma, evangelists.
New Life Baptist Church, Varinia, Va.; homecoming and revival with Frank Shrivers, evangelist.
New Prospect Baptist Church, Monroe, Va.; 235th anniversary; homecoming; revival Sunday-Wednesday nights with Charles Stinson, evangelist.
Parham Road Baptist Church, Richmond, Va.; homecoming and revival with Paul Beith, pastor of Pioneer Baptist Church, Richmond, as evangelist.
SAT., OCT. 12
Convergence, Alexandria, Va.; “Taking it To Heart: Equipping the Church to Support the Tamars of the Present Day/Working with Victims of Sexual Assault” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Speakers and key participants: Tori Lane, Kathy Prudden and Rob & Debbie Smith. $30 registration, lunch included. Hosted by Convergence, The Fusion Project and NorthStar Women’s Network.
SUN., OCT. 13
Hallsboro (N.C.) Baptist Church; homecoming at 11 a.m. with Fred Senter, guest speaker.
Tabernacle Baptist Church, Raleigh, N.C.; homecoming at 10:30 a.m. with special guests Andy Wakefield, dean of Campbell University Divinity School and Cliff Harris, former minister of music; lunch following worship.