Staff Changes
Michael A. Garner, to Dover Church, Manakin-Sabot, as pastor.
John A. Budde, to Belle View Church, Alexandria, as pastor.
Gary Kingery, to Gethsemane Church, Boones Mill, as pastor.
Tom Clark, to Calvary Church, Concord, as intentional interim pastor.
Jimmy Edwards, to Bethel Church, Salem, as interim pastor.
G. C. Harbuck Jr., to Fairfields Church, Burgess, as interim pastor.
Katie Cole, to University Church, Charlottesville, as part-time associate minister for youth.
Noteburning
Lake Ridge Church, Woodbridge, held a noteburning service on Jan. 21 to burn the note on the three-story addition to its educational building. The church took out the 15-year loan in late 1997 and paid it off in six years. Pictured burning the note are (from left to right): Scott Heefner, chairman of the finance committee when the loan was made; Ted Ruckner, current chairman of finance; Elaine
Greening, financial secretary; Pastor Pat Ellis; and Ray
Heddings, chairman of the
Building Committee.
Patrick Brandon Wood, to Hillcrest Church, Mechanicsville, as full-time minister of music, youth and children, effective March 19.
Christian Bagley, has resigned as youth minister at Black Creek Church, Franklin.
Sarah Trembley, resigning as youth director at Oak Hall Church, Sandston.
Deaths
Donald Bernard Cliver, former pastor of Reed Island Springs Church, Ararat, died Feb. 6 in Mount Airy, N.C. at the age of 69. A funeral service was held Feb. 10 at Highland Park Church in Mount Airy, N.C.
Former Virginia Baptist pastor Oscar Leroy Emerick Jr. died Feb. 9 at the age of 83. He had served as pastor of Kingsland Church, Chesterfield; Glasgow Church, Glasgow; Kendron Church, Gladys; The Plains Church, Plains; and Craigs Church, Spotsylvania, where he served for 24 years, retiring in 1991. He was predeceased by a daughter, Kathy Lynn Lanier. He is survived by his wife, Nancy L. Emerick; a son, Oscar Leroy Emerick III, four granddaughters; one grandson; and three great-grandsons. A funeral service was held Feb. 12 at Craigs Church, Spotsylvania.
William “Bill” D. Lilly, pastor emeritus of First Church, Gretna, died Feb. 24 at the age of 77. He retired as pastor of First Church in 1991 after serving as pastor for 25 years. He also was pastor of churches in North Carolina and West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Young Lilly; a daughter, Jennifer Swart; a son, David A. Lilly; four brothers; three sisters; and four grandchildren. A memorial service was held Feb. 26 at First Church, Gretna.
Ordinations
Jeff Kinder, pastor of Cedar Grove Church, Lebanon, was ordained to the gospel ministry on Jan. 21 by the church.
Earl Stanley, pastor of Ephesus Church, South Hill, was recently ordained to the gospel ministry by Lawrenceville Church, Lawrenceville.
Church News
Jahnke Road Church, Richmond, will host the “Gospel Harmony Boys” on March 25 at 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon.
Lakeside Church, Richmond, will host the Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg in a concert of folk songs and spirituals on March 11 at 4:00 p.m.
Sharon Church, Green Bay, will host gospel singer Bill Lewis in concert on March 11 at 3:00 p.m.
Revivals
Black Creek Church, Franklin; March 11-14; John Tadlock, guest evangelist.
East End Church, Suffolk; youth revival, March 14-16; Dwight Sharawd Riddick, senior pastor of First Church, Franklin, guest evangelist.
Ebenezer Church, Naruna; spring revival March 11-14; Roger Roller, guest evangelist.
Elk Creek Church, Mineral; revival March 18-20; John Tadlock, guest evangelist.
Falling River Church, Brookneal; revival March 18-21, Jim White, guest evangelist.
Furnace Creek Church, Rocky Mount; revival March 18-21; Mark A. Ball, guest evangelist.
Holland Church, Suffolk; revival March 25-28; Bruce and Traci Bunn Powers, guest evangelists.
Sandy Ridge Church, Rocky Mount; revival March 18-21; Roger Roller, guest evangelist.
Other
Tom Stocks, pastor of Rosalind Hills Church, Roanoke, has developed a resource for churches interested in implementing a deacon team ministry. “Setting Deacons Free,” is a practical, energetic and humorous tool for moving deacons from “bored” to “passionate” as they learn to effectively use their God-given gifts and passions. A video or DVD, a printed guide with permission to duplicate and personal consultation are available for $100.00. For additional information or to order, contact Dr. Stocks by phone at 540-344-7888 or email tom@ rhbc.roacoxmail.com.
Richmond Race Night scheduled for May 4
Central Virginia Raceway Ministry will hold its first annual Bring-A-Kid Race Night in Richmond on Friday, May 4. This event has been popular at tracks throughout the country and CVRM is introducing it to the Richmond International Raceway.
A rally begins at 5:00 p.m. There will be special guests from NASCAR, along with music and a speaker. The rally will end in time for everyone to be at the track for driver introductions and pre-race ceremonies.
Cost is $35.00 per adult. Children 12 and under are free. A ratio of 1 adult to 12 children is recommended. Dinner (hot dog, chips, soda and cookie) are available for $6.00. Deadline for purchasing race and meal tickets is April 12.
To request a registration form, call 804-550-1980 and ask for Sandy or email [email protected]. This event is sponsored by Dover, Middle District and Richmond Baptist associations.
Mission Moments
Azalea Baptist Church, Norfolk: Youth from Azalea Baptist Church baked Christmas cookies and delivered 24 tins to shut-ins and other church members. They found this a great way to share God's love during the Christmas season. Youth and adults pictured are (left to right): Brian Barnes, Jacob Brunswick, Tammy Jewell, Steven LeMay, C.J. Mark, Lauren Gardner, Kelliann Henry, Josh Crabtree, Jonathan Dirks, Lauren Dillon, Jacob Crabtree, Logan Mark, Travis McKim, Amy Stertz, Sean Logan, Jessica Brown and Zach Jenkins.
James River Baptist Church, Williamsburg
The members of James River Baptist Church have been practicing multi-generational missions. Since last Thanksgiving, members have produced meals for shut-ins and the homeless. Baskets of food have been given to help others. Mailbox posts have been made for those whose posts have been damaged due to vandalism or age. The youth rang the Salvation Army bell at the local mall. The church bus was loaded to capacity with clothes, blankets, toys and food and delivered to the Bland Ministry Center. The seven county fire stations were served Christmas dinner. Lap blankets were handmade and delivered to a convalescent home where the church conducts Sunday School. These photos show James River members and their ministry partners involved in these projects.