STAFF CHANGES
• Russell “Rusty” Beck, to Parkview Church, Newport News, as pastor, effective Jan. 1. He has served as youth pastor at Parkview since 2003.
• Peyton Wiltshire, to Two Rivers Church, King George, as pastor.
• Bob Yeaman, to Hillcrest Church, Danville, as pastor.
• Steve Ellis, to Ringgold Church, Ringgold, as pastor.
• David M. Prather, to Immanuel Church, Colonial Heights, as senior pastor.
• Charles W. Gibson, to Kilmarnock Church, Kilmarnock, as intentional interim pastor, effective Jan. 6.
• Bill Blalock, to Sandy Creek Church, Ringgold, as interim pastor.
• Darrell Naff, to Cooper's Cove Church, Hardy, as interim pastor.
MISSIONS MOMENT
On July 18 First Baptist Church of Woodbridge commissioned a team of 10 men to travel over 48 hours to a remote area in Zambia, Africa, called the Mukamba Village. The team ministered among the Tonga people to show God's love, to share the Word of God and to continue the building of an orphanage started by a First Baptist team in August 2006. The church supports an independent missionary couple, Jako and Amber Joubert, who are full-time missionaries to the Tonga people, one of the three least-reached people groups in the world. Their focus is the building of the “Mission of Love Community Orphanage” in the Mukamba village that was licensed this year. The pastor to the village is Petros Muzyula. A team from First Baptist will return in July 2008. Pictured above are Jako and Amber Joubert with some of the people of Zambia.
• Charles “Chip” Doyle, to Springwood Church, Buchanan, as interim pastor.
• Barney Arthur, to Gravel Hill Church, Hardy, as associate pastor.
• Lynwood Catron, to Shady Grove Church, Thaxton, as minister of music.
• Tom Clark, to Salem Church, Salem, as associate pastor.
• Josh Mark, to Mount Hermon Church, Danville, as minister to youth, effective Jan. 1.
• Andrea Guzzo, to Preston Oaks Church, Roanoke, as director of children's ministry.
OTHER
• Calvary Hill Church, Fairfax, is planning its 50th anniversary on May 31-June 1, 2008. If you would like more information on planned events, contact the anniversary committee at 9301 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031.
CHRISTMAS MUSIC, DRAMA & LIVE NATIVITIES
• Bellwood Church, Richmond; “The Gift of God,” Dec. 23 at 6 p.m.
• Bybee's Church, Troy; Living Nativity, Dec. 21-23; 6 to 8 p.m.
• Carlisle Avenue Church, Richmond; “God's Great Gift,” Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.
• Chesterfield Church, Chesterfield; Living Nativity Dec. 23-24; 7 to 9 p.m.
• Concord Church, Chase City; “Light of the World,” Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.
• Craigs Church, Spotsylvania; “Worship the King,” Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.
• Emmaus Church, Quinton; “The Gift Goes On,” Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.
• Fairfields Church, Burgess; “Sleepover at the Stable,” Dec. 23 at 7 p.m.
• Gwynn's Island Church, Gwynn; “The Love of God at Christmas,” Dec. 23 at 7 p.m.
• James Square Church, Lawrenceville; “The Love of God at Christmas,” Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.
• Louisa Church, Louisa; “Touched by a Child, Touched by a King,” Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.
• May Memorial Church, Powhatan; “Season of Wonder,” Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.
• New Covenant Church, Richmond; Living Nativity Dec. 23; 4-5:30 p.m.
• Pioneer Church, Richmond; “Welcome to Our World,” Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Starling Avenue Church, Martinsville; “Festival of Lessons and Carols,” Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.
• Temple Church, Norfolk; Living Nativity Dec. 21-22; 5-7 p.m. and Dec. 24 4-5 p.m.
• Woodlawn Church, Colonial Heights; “I'll Be Home for Christmas,” Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.
MISSIONS IN THE FRONT YARD
The members of Ash Avenue Baptist Church in South Boston volunteered to make Halloween an occasion for evangelism at the home of their pastor and his wife, John and Joy Eure. Eight volunteers gave out goodie bags containing a gospel activity booklet, flashlight and candy bar to approximately 650 children. This is the fourth year the church has done this and the number of children has increased each year.
THE CAMPUS COMES TO YOU
• In partnership with the John Leland Center, the Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership Network will offer college and masters-level classes in spring 2008. These classes are ideal for ministers, those considering a call to ministry, church leaders or those who desire continuing education. Classes begin the week of Jan. 28, 2008, meet one night/week at two different sites and conclude the week of May 23.
Baptist Student Center, UVa-Wise
• Church Administration & Leadership
• Johannine Literature: His Gospel, Letters and Revelation
Bonsack Baptist Church, Roanoke
• Church History
• Christian Education
• Preaching and Communication (Masters)
Classes may be taken for credit or audited. Tuition is affordable and additional scholarships are available for members of BGAV churches. For further information and registration, contact the Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership Network by phone at 540-777-3014 or 1-866-223-9344 or by email at info@vachristianleadership.net.
VBS CURRICULUM FAIR
• The Resource Center, in partnership with Cokesbury, will sponsor a VBS 2008 Curriculum Fair January 22-24 from 1 to 8 p.m. in Lingle Hall on the campus of Union-PSCE and the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. Sample kits from all major publishers will be available to browse and consultants will be onsite. For information call 804-358-8305 or 888-241-5132 (toll free) or check www. resourcingchurches.com.