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Transitions
ON THE MOVE
John Johnson, to Antioch Baptist Church, Sandston, Va., as pastor.
Danny Russell, to Chadbourn (N.C.) Baptist Church, as pastor.
Jeffrey Haggray, completing his tenure as pastor of First Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.
Jordan Medas, to Gayton Baptist Church, Richmond, Va., as worship arts pastor.
Doug Thompson, to Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Chapel Hill, N.C., as minister of music.
David Giles, to Gayton Baptist Church, Richmond, Va., as youth ministry associate.
Amanda Akin, to Greystone Baptist Church, Raleigh, N.C., as minister of spiritual formation.
Scott Davis, to Salem Baptist Church, Fredericksburg, Va., as minister of families, youth and children.
Kudos
RETIREMENTS
Phil Bailey, retiring as pastor of Washington (Va.) Baptist Church at the end of June, after having served there for more than 17 years.
John Muth, retiring as pastor of Reedy Spring Baptist Church, Spout Spring, Va.
Joe Womack, retiring as pastor of Floyd (Va.) Baptist Church.
ORDINATION
Rosemary Blankenship will be ordained to the ministry on May 25 by Rhoadesville (Va.) Baptist Church.
20 YEARS
Kim Jessie, celebrating 20 years as church ministries missionary at the Norfolk Baptist Association.
15 YEARS
Graham Cheek, celebrating 15 years as minister to youth and children at Walnut Hills Baptist Church, Williamsburg, Va.
5 YEARS
Ben Thomas, celebrating 5 years as pastor of Bethany Baptist Church, Thornburg, Va.
Events
SUN.-FRI., MAY 5-10
Stanardsville (Va.) Baptist Church; revival led by pastor Josh Shiflett.
THURS.-SAT., MAY 16-18
Rome Baptist Church, Hillsville, Va.; revival with Shawn Carter, Ed Bowman and Dwight Sechrist, as evangelists.
SAT., MAY 18
West Lynchburg Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Va.; spring WLBC Motorcycle Rally; register at 9:30 a.m. and roll out at 10 a.m.; lunch furnished and event should end around 2 p.m.; cost is $20; proceeds to benefit Operation Christmas Child at WLBC. Call Mark Milton for details, 434-258-2093.
SUN., MAY 19
The Virginia Commonwealth University Guitar Ensemble performed at Main Street Baptist Church, Emporia, Va., on April 7. All music performed had Spanish influence and ranged from classical to contemporary. The performance ended with a piece in which Jeremiah Hurst, son of pastor Ricky Hurst, performed solo. The ensemble is conducted by John Patyklua.
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Chatham Heights Baptist Church, Martinsville, Va.; homecoming with Scott Waller as guest speaker.
First Baptist Church, Richmond, Va.; evening worship and concert, “Spirit Now Live in Me,” at 7 p.m.; the adult choir, One Accord auditioned ensemble, youth choir, youth girls ensemble and instrumentalists will lead this gathering on Pentecost Sunday.
Talbot Park Baptist Church, Norfolk, Va.; 70th anniversary at 11 a.m. followed by luncheon and games.
SUN., JUNE 2
Fort Trial Baptist Church, Stanleytown, Va.; 80th homecoming at 10:45 a.m.; Rob Roberts, guest speaker; special music; covered-dish lunch.
Ketoctin Baptist Church, Purcellville, Va.; annual worship service at 3 p.m.; Ketoctin Baptist Church in Loudoun County, Va., dates back to 1751 and each year has a special worship service; Travis Moger, guest speaker; special music by Redland Praise.
Webber Memorial Baptist Church, Richmond, Va.; 92nd homecoming at 10:30 a.m.; Carl Johnson, president of the BGAV, guest speaker.
SUN., JUNE 9
Calvary Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Va.; 50th anniversary celebration at 10:30 a.m.; catered luncheon.
Trinity Baptist Church, Bedford, Va.; 50th anniversary; Jubilee celebration at 10:30 a.m.; former
pastor David Engleman, guest speaker; concert by Dee and Randy Simmons following lunch.