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Transitions
ON THE MOVE
Tom Ficklin, to Southampton Baptist Church, Richmond, Va., as pastor, effective June 2.
Greg Smith, to Bethel Baptist Church, Scottsburg, Va., as pastor.
Berryville Baptist’s fourth OIAM
Over 80 people ventured into the community on April 20 for Berryville Baptist’s 4th Operation Inasmuch Day. Through a variety of ministry products, participants touched the lives of more than 200 Berryville residents. Pictured at left are participants of a roadside clean-up crew. Among trash collected was a wallet containing a driver’s license that was turned in to the Clarke County sheriff’s office. |
Doyle Hobbs, to Riverside Baptist Church, Castlewood, Va., as pastor.
Arnold King, to Swords Creek (Va.) Baptist Church, as pastor.
Brian Lee, completing his tenure as pastor of Lafayette (N.C.) Baptist Church, to accept the pastorate of Shades Crest Baptist Church, Birmingham, Ala.
Pete du Plessis, concluding his tenure as pastor of Oakwood Memorial Baptist Church, Richmond, Va., on May 31.
Mike Garner, completing his tenure as pastor of Dover Baptist Church, Manakin-Sabot, Va., on May 12.
Terry Farmer, concluding his tenure as senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Mebane, N.C.
Darrell Boggs, serving as interim pastor of First Baptist Church, Hopewell, Va.
Bruce Herrmann, to Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, Fayetteville, N.C., as associate pastor.
Andrew Kilcup, to West Side Baptist Church, Harrisonburg, Va., as interim minister of worship and children.
Amanda Phillippie, to Wytheville (Va.) Baptist Church, as minister of children.
Amanda Hunter, to First Baptist Church, Carolina Beach, N.C., as music director.
Tyler Burkett, to New Bethesda Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, Va., as associate pastor/minister to students.
50 years of ministry
Calvary Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Va., will celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 9 with a special service of worship at 10:30 a.m. Calvary’s first worship service was held on June 2, 1963. Recently a note-burning ceremony was held in recognition of the retirement of the church debt. Current and previous members are invited. A catered lunch will be provided. |
Katie Morgan, completing her tenure as minister to children at Greenwood Forest Baptist Church, Cary, N.C., on her graduation from Duke Divinity School.
Brooke Holloway, to Memorial Baptist Church, Arlington, Va., as associate pastor of youth and missions.
David A. Little, to First Baptist Church, South Boston, Va., as minister of children and youth.
Justin Hernandez, to Clemons First Baptist Church, Clemmons, N.C., as minister of youth.
Scot Davis, to Salem Baptist Church, Fredericksburg, Va., as full-time minister to families, children and youth. He has served in a similar position at First Baptist Church, Black Mountain, N.C.
Brian and Joan Clabough, to the Baptist Collegiate Ministries at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va., as associate college ministers.
Gayton Baptist breaks ground
Gayton Baptist Church, Henrico, Va., held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 28 to mark the beginning of construction on a new 30,000 sq. ft. outreach center which will feature a full-sized gymnasium, cafe, indoor kid’s play place and a welcome and gathering area. The purpose of the addition is to develop new ministries and expand existing ones, including a preschool, after-school program, summer camp and its annual Jazz Nativity for world hunger. The architect is William Henry Harris and the general contractor is Taylor & Parrish. |
DEATH
Homer D. Carter, a Baptist minister who served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Rockville, Md., for 13 years and served at other churches in the Washington region, died April 29 at the age of 85. After retiring he held several interim posts, including First Baptist Church, Springfield, Va., and Groveton Baptist Church, Alexandria, Va. He is predeceased by his wife, Mary Martha Payton Carter. He is survived by three children, Marilyn Carter, Philip Carter and Christy Carter.
Kudos
RETIREMENTS
Don Retzer, retiring as pastor of Southampton Baptist Church, Richmond, Va.
Karen Willard, retiring as music director of Smithfield (Va.) Baptist Church, effective July 31, following 32 years of ministry there.
No Greater Love
Main Street Baptist Church, Emporia, Va., presented the Easter drama, “No Greater Love,” March 22-23. It followed the life of Jesus Christ from his birth through the resurrection. Pictured above is the cast of the Easter drama. |
ORDINATIONS
Aaron Brooks, ordained to the ministry on May 12 by Yates Baptist Church, Durham, N.C.
Sayward Fletcher, ordained to the ministry on May 5 by Wake Forest (N.C.) Baptist Church.
Krista Mann Manuel, student intern at Tomahawk Baptist Church, Midlothian, Va., was ordained to the ministry by the church on April 2. She is the daughter of Virginia Baptist pastor John Mann and niece of retired pastor Chester Brown.
Dennis K. Myers, coordinator of missions for Southside Baptist Association, ordained to the ministry on May 19 at Oakland Baptist Church, Disputanta, Va.
50 years of ministry
First, Gate City, honors member Marion Boatright Pendleton was honored by First Baptist Church, Gate City, Va., on April 1 on her 80th anniversary as a member. She has faithfully served as a Sunday school teacher, choir member, handbell choir member, pianist, WMU, VBS and on many committees. Pastor Andy Barnes presented her a certificate of appreciation and the congregation presented her 80 red roses. |
30 YEARS
Martha Ray, celebrating 30 years as director of music at First Baptist Church, Liberty, N.C.
25 YEARS
Rick Markham, celebrating 25 years as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Danville, Va.
20 YEARS
Rhonda Gailes, celebrating 20 years as minister of education and youth at First Baptist Church, Blowing Rock, N.C.
10 YEARS
Dennis Atwood, celebrating 10 years as pastor of First Baptist Church, Mount Olive, N.C.
Len Keever, celebrating 10 years as pastor of First Baptist Church, Dunn, N.C.
50 years of ministry
Super Senior Sunday Second Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., honored seniors from ages 90 to 98 on May 5. The congregation has 15 “super senior” members on roll and 11 were in attendance that morning. Pastor Joe Lewis delivered the message on “Aging is no laughing matter.” Seniors were presented with a certificate recognizing their years of faithful Christian service. Pictured (left to right) are: Evangeline Bland, Pearl James, Louise Murphy, Gladys Richardson, Pearl Brooks, Anita Storey, Edith Henderson, Louise McLaughlin, William Feagans, Helen Moore and Mable Minetree. |
Laura Primm, celebrating 10 years as director of music ministries at First Baptist Church, Mebane, N.C.
Wes Taylor, celebrating 10 years as pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Newport News, Va.
Event
SUN., JUNE 9
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Henrico, Va.; 175th anniversary at 11 a.m.; “Celebrating the Past, Anticipating the Future.”