1/11 - “Spiritual Transformation” Mtg
Posted on December 25th, 2008
On Sunday, January 11, there will be a meeting in the Fellowship Hall immediately after worship for those who would like to learn more about embarking on a “spiritual transformation journey” as individuals and as a church. Bill Moore, a coach who has led many congregations in Virginia and North Carolina through this journey, will spend approximately two hours with us to present more specific information about this process and to answer our questions. A light lunch will be served and we will end the meeting no later than 2:30 p.m. Please RSVP with the church office (by calling 392-5041) if you are interested in attending.
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9/28 - Consecration Sunday
Posted on August 26th, 2008
September is our Stewardship Emphasis month, and this year, our theme is “Reasons to be Grateful.” Throughout the month, members of our church will give reasons why they are grateful for God’s blessings in their lives and in our church.
This stewardship emphasis will reach its climax on “Consecration Sunday,” September 28, when we will turn in our estimate of giving cards to help support the ministry and mission of Farmville Baptist.
On that day, Dr. Daniel Bagby, Professor of Pastoral Care at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, will be our guest speaker during worship.
Immediately after worship, all members and guests are invited to a free catered luncheon held at the Gee Price Center of The Fuqua School. Please contact the church office (392-5041) to let us know that you’ll be coming for worship and lunch on September 28. Let’s all attend church that Sunday and make it a high attendance Sunday!
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9/6 - “One in Christ” Concert
Posted on August 13th, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
On the lawn of Heritage Baptist Church
You are invited to a community-wide “One in Christ” Celebration Concert involving both black and white churches in our community! Heritage Baptist Church is hosting this outdoor event on their lawn. This event is organized by local ministers for are a part of the “One in Christ in Prince Edward County” fellowship.
The following is a tentative schedule:
6:00 to 7:00 pm - Celebration Concert involving six church choirs and/or worship teams singing praises to God. There will also be prayers and scripture readings led by various ministers in our community. Please bring a lawn chair to enjoy this concert of celebration and praise.
7:00 to 8:30 pm - A free barbeque picnic on the lawn of Heritage Baptist Church!
Mark September 6 on your calendar and join us for this exciting gathering in the life of our community!
Heritage Baptist Church is located at 700 Milnwood Rd. Below is a map and directions to the church. Read the rest of this entry »
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10/26 - “Consider Your Call”
Posted on August 5th, 2008
On Sunday, October 26, Dr. Ron Crawford, President of Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond will be our guest preacher in worship as we consider God’s call in our lives to serve God.
On that Sunday, we will also collect a special offering for BTSR.
Please plan to attend this special day of worship!
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10/19 - Deacon Ordination Sunday
Posted on August 5th, 2008
In our worship service on Sunday, October 19, we will be ordaining Don Kyper to the service of Deacon. He will be joined by Peggy Cave, Jay Lynn, Drue Martin and Jordan Whiley as they all will be installed as active Deacons for the 2008-2010 term. Please worship with us on that day as we affirm these servants of the church in their calling as deacon.
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Lenten Services & Luncheons
Posted on February 7th, 2008
Lent is a forty-day period in our church calendar that is set aside for reflection and repentance. Lent originated in the very earliest days of the Church as a preparatory time for Easter, when the faithful rededicated themselves and when converts were instructed in the faith and prepared for baptism. By observing the forty days of Lent, the individual Christian imitates Jesus’ withdrawal into the wilderness for forty days.
The Farmville Area Ministerial Association invites you to attend their Wednesday Lenten Services at 12 noon followed by a free soup lunch at 12:30 p.m. The following is a schedule of churches hosting these services and the speakers:
- Feb. 13…….Farmville United Methodist……..Rev. Amanda Johnston
- Feb. 20……First Baptist……………………………..Rev. Kim Steinhorst
- Feb. 27…….Farmville Presbyterian…………….Rev. Jeff Hudgins
- Mar. 5……..St. Theresa Catholic………………….Rev. Amy Beth Hougland
- Mar. 12……Johns Memorial Episcopal………..Rev. Kitty Smith
On Friday, March 21, Farmville Baptist will host a community-wide Good Friday Service at noon. A soup lunch will be served after the service.
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January Study on “Our Baptist Heritage: History, Controversy, and Four Fragile Freedoms”
Posted on January 9th, 2008
In the month of January, Rev. Amanda Johnston will lead a study on our Baptist heritage and the four fragile freedoms that define us as a Baptist congregation: Bible freedom, soul freedom, church freedom and religious freedom. Each Wednesday night starting Jan. 9, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., we will cover one of the four freedoms. The books that will be used for the study are listed below. If you would like to purchase them you may do so via the links below. However, it is not necessary for you to purchase any of the books to participate in the study.
Main Resources:
Walter B. Shurden, Baptist Identity: Four Fragile Freedoms ($12)
Also by Shurden, Not a Silent People: Controversies That Have Shaped Southern Baptists ($14)
Other Resources:
The Way We Were by Fisher Humphreys ($12)
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Installation Service for Rev. Amanda Johnston
Posted on October 1st, 2007
The Reverend Amanda Johnston will be officially installed as Associate Pastor of Farmville Baptist Church this Sunday, October 7 at the 11:00 a.m. worship service. The Reverend Dr. Curtis Freeman from the Baptist House of Studies at Duke Divinity School will be the guest preacher. After the service, there will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall honoring the Rev. Johnston. The public is cordially invited to attend both events.
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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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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.”
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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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