A Portrait of Thanksgiving
Posted on September 30th, 2007
This past Sunday, we culminated our stewardship emphasis by celebrating Consecration Sunday. We heard a challenging and encouraging sermon by Dr. Scott Spencer, New Testament professor at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. The congregation turned in “estimate of giving cards” as a way to partner with God in what God is doing in our congregation and our community. After the service, we took the picture above, and then over 120 people headed off to the Gee Price Center of the Fuqua School for a celebration luncheon. There, folks enjoyed a fine lunch and they saw a 14 minute slide show of church events that took place last year. Then Ken Copeland, the chair of our stewardship emphasis committee, announced that based on what was pledged during the worship service, we can anticipate a 19% increase in our operating revenue for the coming year. It was truly a day of celebration and thanksgiving for what God has done for us! Please click on the group picture above to see a much larger version of the portrait. Read the rest of this entry »
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Men’s Breakfast
Posted on September 30th, 2007
Saturday morning, some our men got together for breakfast at church. We had great food, and many of our men shared their Emmaus Walk experience. It was inspiring to hear how God has been working in their lives. Read the rest of this entry »
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Adopt-a-Student Cookout 2007
Posted on September 17th, 2007
Yesterday, we had an “adopt-a-student” cookout at the home of Kerby and Janet Moore. Thirteen Longwood students came and various members of the church “adopted” some of them to provide a home-away-from-home for the students. We had a great time reconnecting with returning students and we enjoyed getting to know the fresh(wo)men. Many thanks to Kerby and Janet for their hospitality. Thanks also to the members who have adopted students, but really, I think they will be the ones who will be blessed by the students!
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“A Portrait of Thanksgiving”
Posted on September 11th, 2007
Consecration Sunday, September 30, 2007
September is our Stewardship Emphasis month, and this year, our theme is “A Portrait of Thanksgiving.” Throughout the month, members of our church will give “snapshots” of how God has blessed them as individuals and us as a church.
This stewardship emphasis will reach its climax on “Consecration Sunday,” September 30, when we will turn in our estimate of giving cards to help support the ministry and mission of Farmville Baptist. On that day, Dr. F. Scott Spencer, Professor of New Testament at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, will be our guest speaker during worship. Immediately after worship, we will take a portrait of our whole congregation to be published in our pictorial directory. We want everyone to be in the picture! After the portrait, all members and guests are invited to a free catered luncheon held at the Gee Price Center of The Fuqua School. Let’s all attend church that Sunday and make September 30 a high attendance Sunday!
Very soon, letters will be mailed to members and regular attendees to give more details about our stewardship emphasis and Consecration Sunday. You will receive a call to remind you about Consecration Sunday and to RSVP for the luncheon. Please be in prayerful consideration in the coming weeks as you seek God’s guidance in your stewardship and participation in God’s work through the ministries of Farmville Baptist!
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Wed. Night Activities Fall 2007
Posted on September 4th, 2007
Starting September 5, our Wednesday Night Activities will resume.
Here is the schedule:
| 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. | Wednesday Night Supper COST: $4 for adults; $2.00 for children; $12 family limit |
| 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. | Children’s Choir, led by Gail Cave |
| 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. | Adult Discipleship Study (formerly known as Wed. Night Bible Study) in Fellowship Hall |
| 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Bell Choir rehearsal |
| 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. |
“Bible Blitz,” a curriculum of active learning featuring science experiments, games, crafts, and life lessons for grade-school children |
| 7:15 to 7:30 p.m. | Prayer Time in Fellowship Hall |
| 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal |
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“Nooma” Bible Study
Posted on September 4th, 2007
For our Wednesday Night Adult Discipleship Study, Michael and Amanda will lead a study and discussion time based on a video series called NOOMA produced by the Rev. Rob Bell, Teaching Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
This series will begin Wednesday, September 12 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Video and discussion topics include:
9/12 “Where Is God When the Storms Come?” – “Rain”
9/19 “Love or Lust?” – “Flame”
9/26 “Why Am I Here?” – “Trees”
10/3 Alma Hunt Missions Offering Presentation
10/10 “Why Go to Church?” – “Sunday”
10/17 “Why Silence?” – “Noise”
10/24 “What Do You Want?” – “Kickball”
10/31 “Why Forgive?” – “Luggage”
11/7 A Service of Remembrance
11/14 “Following Jesus?” – “Dust”
11/21 No Wednesday Activities (Thanksgiving)
11/29 “Scaring People into Loving God?” – “Bullhorn”
12/5 “Ashamed?” – “Lump”
Come, as we view the video and discuss these provocative topics!
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Wed. Night Supper Menus, Sept. 2007
Posted on September 4th, 2007
COST: $4 for adults; $2.00 for children; $12 family limit.
Please contact us by Monday to place your reservation/cancellation for supper, thanks!
| September 5 |
Oven Fried Chicken with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Rolls and Banana Pudding Children’s menu: SAME |
| September 12 |
Baked Pork Chops with Gravy, Fried Apples, Green Peas, Tossed Salad, Rolls and Jello Children’s menu: SAME |
| September 19 |
Fish, Navy Beans, Stewed Tomatoes, Tossed Salad, Corn Bread and Chocolate Pudding Children’s menu: Chicken Nuggets |
| September 26 |
Spaghetti, Corn on Cob, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread & Lemon Chess Pie Children’s menu: SAME |
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Collegiate Student Ministry
Posted on September 3rd, 2007
We welcome students from Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College! We’re glad that you’re here. We want to invite you to these various opportunities for worship, growth and service at Farmville Baptist.
WORSHIP
Our Sunday Worship begins at 11:00 am, and our van will pick up students in front of the Longwood library at 10:40 am.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
We have a Sunday School Class starting at 9:45 am for university students. The classroom is located on the second floor of the church, Room 308. This fall, we will be using the NOOMA DVD series produced by the Rev. Rob Bell, Teaching Pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, Michigan. Topics that we will discuss include:
- “Where Is God When the Storms Come?”
- “Love or Lust?”
- “Why Am I Here?”
- “Why Go to Church?”
- “Why Silence?”
- “What Do You Want?”
- “Why Forgive?”
- “Following Jesus?”
- “Scaring People into Loving God?”
Below is a preview of the first video in the series, called “Rain.”
We hope you can join us as we view the video and discuss these provocative topics! If you need a ride to Sunday School, please contact us! Read the rest of this entry »
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Tuesday Morning Bible Study, Fall 2007
Posted on September 3rd, 2007
Our Tuesday morning Bible study will be studying Philip Yancey’s What’s So Amazing About Grace, starting Tuesday, September 4, 10:00 a.m. in the parlor.
Here is a review of the book by amazon.com:
The grace of which Philip Yancey writes is the freely given and unmerited favor and love of God. This grace seems a remote, almost sentimental concept, without a place in our lives or our society. It is a vague, slippery thing to us, probably because we seem to experience grace so rarely and have managed to leech the word of meaning. But Philip Yancey has set about to rescue grace in his book What’s So Amazing About Grace?
This grace is the true message of Jesus. All faiths have virtues and creeds and justice and truth, but Jesus speaks merely of receiving the love that God has for us. Accepting it, not earning it or making ourselves worthy of it. And frankly, accepting something we have not earned or are not worthy of is not an easy thing for most of us.
In truth, grace is both utterly simple and utterly confounding. Little by little, Yancey guides us into a clearer understanding of grace by using stories, in much the same way Jesus did. We read stories of both grace and ungrace at work in people’s lives. Sadly, it is stories of ungrace that are more prevalent today, the current culture wars painful acknowledgments of ungrace in our lives as Christians in this country. Yancey helps us understand that ungrace is that state of being in which self-righteousness and pride are a result of thinking that we have somehow earned God’s approval and may now stand in judgment in his behalf.
Philip Yancey was awarded the Gold Medallion Christian Book of the Year award for this book in 1998 by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.
Contact Peggy Cave 392-4422 if you are interested in participating in this study.
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Farmville Baptist Preschool Fall 2007
Posted on September 3rd, 2007
Our half-day preschool is up and running again! Our classes begin on Tuesday, September 4. This year, we have added new classes, including a Mother’s Morning Out class for 1-year-olds and an additional class for 2-year-olds.
There are still a few openings available in our preschool. Applications can be obtained in the church office and your child’s place in our program will be reserved with a $25 registration fee. Students are accepted on a “first come, first served” basis. Registration fee and tuition checks should be made to: Farmville Baptist Preschool.
Please click on the following links to download materials and documents regarding the preschool.
Enrollment Application Form
2007-2008 Handbook
All inquiries regarding the Farmville Baptist Preschool should be made to our Director, Tammy Dunning, by calling her at (434) 392-4990, or by emailing her at tammy.dunning (at) gmail.com.
We provide:
- A Christian environment
- Developmentally appropriate activities
- Creative learning experiences
- Basic Bible concepts
- Nurturing staff
- Reasonable rates
Available Programs and Schedule
All classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m. The following classes are currently available.
- 1 year-old (Tuesdays)
- 2 year-old (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday)
- 3 year-old (Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday)
- 4 year-old (Monday through Thursday)
Farmville Baptist Preschool is a nine-month program in operation from September through May. We will be following the Prince Edward County School system regarding the school calendar and school closings due to inclement weather.
Our Preschool Teachers 2007-08
Our teachers are (from left to right) MaryJo Chassey (4′s), Christina Hice (3′s), Tammy Dunning (director), Deanna Verschaeve (2′s) and Heather Dowdy (3′s). Not pictured is Amie Schreckengost (1′s).
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