STAFF CHANGES • Paul Robert “Trey” Gilliam III, to Mulberry Grove Church, Nathalie, as pastor. • David Jones, to Riverdale Church, Roanoke, as pastor. 50 YEARS: Calvary Baptist Church in Lovingston celebrated its 50th anniversary Oct. 4. Former pastor Ross…
Meals on Wheels: A mission trip in your neighborhood
Clement “Mickey” Woodward is a member of First Baptist Church in Richmond; and for more than 10 years he’s made a mission trip once a month. His mission experience (or more like over 5,000 mission experiences) has typically taken him…
‘Hand-in-Hand’ ministry strengthens impact of Northern Virginia church
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Members of First Baptist Church in Springfield, Va., joined hands on Nov. 14 to accomplish several mission projects. One group wrapped and filled 136 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The shoe boxes will be distributed by…
‘Hand-in-Hand’ ministry strengthens church’s impact
Children on Hand-in-Hand day with shoeboxes to be shipped to children overseas. SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Members of First Baptist Church in Springfield, Va., joined hands on Nov. 14 to accomplish several mission projects. Children from City Gate were taken to…
From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap
STAFF CHANGES • Thomas E. Bryant, to Wylliesburg Church, Wylliesburg, as pastor. CENTENNIAL: Clifford Baptist Church in the Piedmont Association celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sept. 20. Approximately 850 people attending, including former pastors and wives, Marvin and Nancy Kerby and…
From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap
CHRISTMAS MUSIC & DRAMA • Alum Spring Church, Culpeper; “The Dawn of Redeeming Grace,” Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. • Ash Avenue Church, South Boston; “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. • Bagby…
From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap
STAFF CHANGES • Bill Kittle, resigning as pastor of Rock Hill Church, Stafford, to accept a teaching position in Vermont. • Wellford Tiller, to Calvary Church, Winchester, as intentional interim pastor. • Andrew MacDaniel, to Laurel Hill Church, Verona, as…
Haymarket church finds ministry in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province
HAYMARKET, Va. — Five members of Haymarket Baptist Church traveled to South Africa Oct. 2-16 to work among the varied people of the Eastern Cape. The group was led by Haymarket’s associate pastor of Christian education, Matthew Hensley. Team members…
Haymarket church finds ministry in South Africa
HAYMARKET, Va. — Five members of Haymarket Baptist Church traveled to South Africa Oct. 2-16 to work among the varied people of the Eastern Cape. The group was led by Haymarket’s associate pastor of Christian education, Matthew Hensley. Team members…