During these four weeks, the following topics will be addressed:

9/5       “Understanding Myself”
9/12     “Communication is the Key”
9/19     “Money Habitudes” (requires “Money Habitudes” cards, $10)
9/26     “Dealing with Stress and Conflict”

Cost is $10 for couples; $5 for singles for the purchase of “Money Habitudes” cards needed for the third session of class.  Scholarships are available.  Please contact Michael if you’re interested in enrolling in the class.

Our preschool will host an open house for all preschool students, their parents and any interested individuals on Tuesday, August 31.  Students will meet their teachers and parents will receive a general orientation to the preschool.

We are looking for a spiritually mature and musically talented person to lead a dedicated, fun-loving and energetic choir!  This is a part-time position of approximately 8-10 hours a week.  Below the jump is the job description or you can download it here.

Please send resume and cover letter by email or by postal mail to:
Personnel Committee, Farmville Baptist Church
132 North Main Street
Farmville, Virginia 23901

For the full job description . . .

Job Description

SANCTUARY AND HANDBELL CHOIR DIRECTOR

(Part time: approx. 8-10 hours per week)

REPORTS TO: Pastor & Personnel Committee

DUTIES:

Sanctuary Choir

• Choose appropriate anthems for weekly worship services, plus occasional introits/choral calls to worship and benedictions.
• Choose hymns for Sunday morning worship service.
• Select service music where appropriate, i.e. calls to prayer and prayer responses, amens, meditations, “connective music.”
• Lead weekly choir rehearsals.
• Lead choir in worship.
• Lead congregation in worship through music.
• Communicate with organist and other musicians about hymns and other special music.
• Arrange for soloists, small ensembles, and other instrumentalists when appropriate.
• Communicate anthem information to secretary for bulletin.  Assist with proofreading anthem texts for bulletin.
• Consult with minister(s) as needed to plan worship/create a variety of worship experiences.
• Secure substitute organists/accompanists during the absences of the church organist.
• Maintain music library (both physical and electronic).
• Assist others in finding music when requested.
• Adhere to copyright laws, and use such resources such as Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) to remain within the parameters of ethical and legal use of copyrighted materials.

Handbell Choir

• Select appropriate handbell/handchime music, to be offered during worship 6-12 times per year.
• Recruit and train handbell ringers in proper ringing techniques and proper care of handbells.
• Lead regular handbell rehearsals.
• Prepare all music for rehearsals.
• Responsible for set up, tear down and storage of bell tables, pads, table covers, and other equipment, when handbells play in worship.
• If handbell selections will be played as the prelude, offertory or postlude, coordinate with organist several weeks ahead of time.
• Oversee routine maintenance of handbells, handchimes and equipment.
• Offer opportunities for handbell ringers to attend regional workshops and festivals.

Annual Church Picnic

Sunday, August 29, 2010
3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Gee Price Center of The Fuqua School (see map below)

You are invited to our annual church picnic at the Gee-Price Center  of the Fuqua School from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. for an afternoon of swimming, food and fellowship!

Dinner will be served in the air-conditioned Gee Price Center at 5:30 p.m.  The church will provide drink, meat and bread.  Please bring casseroles, vegetables, and/or desserts to share.  Invite your friends!

Help us to order the right amount of meat with a RSVP to the church office (392-5041) by Monday, August 23!

Those who would like to swim, but are not members of the Fuqua Pool, must respond to Janet Moore (at 392-6727).  If we have more than 15 swimmers we will get the group rate of $5/per person otherwise the cost will be $7/per person.

Map to the Gee Price Center

June 27 to July 1, 2010
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
For ages 3 to completed 5th grade
Cost:  Free

Register now by contacting the church office at 392-5041 or online.

Participants: Parents and older siblings are welcome to participate in our Egyptian families, too.  So pass the word to children and all parents with children.

Volunteers: We need adult & teenage musicians, teachers, helpers, shopkeepers (i.e. crafts & food) to lead a variety of Bible-times activities.

Donations/Loan: We need the following to accomplish the Egyptian theme:  baskets, costume jewelry, small tents, white sheets, blankets, terra cotta pots, urns, men’s large white T-shirts, burlap sacks, glue, ink pads.  Of course, financial donations are also appreciated.

Prayers: Last, but not least, we need you to pray that God will direct this viable mission for the advancement of his kingdom!

If you can help, please contact Cindy Cave, 392-4422,  or Sara Thompson for more information.

PS – in 2007, we did a similar VBS called “Galilee by the Sea.”  You can see pictures of that VBS by visiting here.

This committee has the responsibility for connecting people in our church community to different ways of supporting the work and ministry of Farmville Baptist through our committee structure. The following are the committees of Farmville Baptist.  If you feel that God may be leading you to serve in any of these committees or positions of service, please contact Michael or Kathy at the church office to let them know. They will pass on your interest  to the Nominating Committee

For a list of committees . . .

Committees of Farmville Baptist

The Stewardship Committee shall consist of eight (8) members which include the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and six (6) members elected at large.

A.        It shall serve as the Committee of Management of the financial resources of the church.

B.         It shall strive to develop in church members an understanding of and commitment to the biblical concepts of individual and corporate stewardship. The committee will utilize all functions of the church, including worship, ministry, proclamation, education, and application, to accomplish its objectives.

C.        The committee shall prepare an annual budget which will be presented to the congregation for adoption during the month of November.

D.        Regular reports of this committee will be made to the church by the chairman.

The Property Committee shall consist of six (6) members or watchcare members and the Custodian as a non-voting member. The duties of this committee shall be that of maintenance and upkeep of property, as well as that of caring for the beautification and cleanliness of the church.

The Music and Worship Committee shall consist of six (6) members, whose duty shall be to develop the music ministry with the assistance of the music minister and choir director, assist the ministerial staff in evaluating and planning worship services (like the Hanging of the Greens, Advent and Lenten candle services, Holy Week services, and Laity Sunday) and to assist candidates for baptism and preparing monthly the elements of the Lord’s Supper.

The Social Committee shall consist of eight (8) members or watchcare members. It shall be the duty of this committee to be in charge of all social functions of the church (including the church-wide picnic in August, church-wide meals, Good Friday soup lunch, special fellowships, meals after funerals, etc.).

The Farmville Baptist Preschool Education Committee shall consist of three (3) members who will serve a  three-year term as appointed by the Nominating Committee, the chair or representative of the Personnel Committee and the following ex-officio members (non-voting): Pastor, Farmville Baptist Preschool Executive Director and a Farmville Baptist Preschool parent representative.  The committee shall meet at least quarterly and duties shall include:
1. Create, oversee and evaluate the organizational structure of the Farmville Baptist Preschool.
2. Interview and hire, or release staff as recommended by the Director;
3. Review and approve budgets presented by the Director;
4. Ensure adherence to Farmville Baptist Preschool mission and goals; and
5. Create regular reports for the quarterly Farmville Baptist Church business meetings.

The Children’s Advisory Committee shall consist of six (6) members or watchcare members, in addition to an Extended Sessions Director. This also places the responsibility of finding this Director on the Children’s Advisory Committee and not the Nominating Committee.  (In the past, this committee has been in charge of organizing the Thanksgiving Baskets, children’s fellowship activities, children camp fundraisers.)

The Youth Advisory Committee shall consist of five (5) members or watchcare members (3 adults who shall be rotating members and 2 teenagers chosen yearly by the youth.) Their function shall be to plan and implement programs and activities for the youth ministry of the church (like youth camp fundraisers, mission and service projects, fellowship activities and trips).

The College Advisory Committee shall consist of three (3) member or watchcare members plus one student representative, whose function shall be to plan and implement programs and activities for the college-affiliated students (like college luncheons, end-of-semester goodie bags, Fall college cookout and Adopt-a-Student program).

The Flower Committee shall consist of three (3) members or watchcare members who shall be responsible for floral decorations in the sanctuary during worship services, and implementing such policy as the church has in regard to floral contributions to bereaved and ill.

The Personnel Committee shall consist of six (6) members who shall be responsible for maintaining policy approved by the church regarding employed personnel of the church for determining and recommending need of necessary employees; for maintaining adequate job descriptions; for filling vacancies of offices of all employed personnel (except pastor); and for helping maintain proper staff relationships.

The Constitution Committee shall consist of three (3) members. It shall be the duty of this committee to continually study the constitution of the church and consider recommendations from the membership for any changes it deems appropriate for the orderly development of the church.

The Missions and Outreach Committee shall consist of six (6) members or watchcare members. It shall be the duty of this committee to envision, plan for and carry out the mission projects of the church. In addition it will be the duty of this committee to coordinate the outreach efforts of the church as we recognize that indeed Outreach is a part of our Missions objective.  (In the past, this committee has organized the Heifer International Project, Angel Tree, lunch for Habitat, highway cleanup, flu shots for the community, FACES, etc.)

Other Positions of Service

Sunday School Director – shall consist of a church member who is responsible for working with the Sunday School teachers and Jack Austin in ordering literature, promoting the enrollment of new students, keeping track of attendance and participation of students, providing training and support for each Sunday School class.

Ushers – shall consist of any regular attending individual who would like to be trained in being responsible for greeting and handing out worship bulletins before the worship service, directing late-coming worshippers to their seats during worship, directing worshippers to the nearest exits in case of fire or emergencies, and to address disruptive individuals during the worship service.

Tellers – shall consist of church members who will count the offering plate collection and tithe, report the amount to the office manager and deposit the collection early in the week after every worship service.

Here’s updated information about Passport Kids! Camp for summer 2010!

Passport Kids! Camp
Eagle Eyrie, Lynchburg, VA
June 19-22, 2010 (Sat – Tues)

Theme: “Barefoot”
How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!

Total Cost: $235 (minus $60 deposit and fundraising amount credited to camper’s account)

Children who have completed 3rd grade through 6th grade are eligible for Passport Kids.

Payment Deadline: Sunday, April 25, 2010.  (Parents and youth will receive a notification by April 18 letting them know exactly how much each camper still owes for camp.)

For more information and to download information and medical release forms . . .

Click on these links to download the following files:

Please fill out the medical release forms and turn it into the church office as soon as possible.

For campers and parents:

Camper/Parent Information Sheet

Camp Schedule and Program Information

Camper Medical Release Form

For chaperones:

Chaperone Information Form

Chaperone Medical Release Form

Orientation Meeting

An orientation meeting of all the campers, their parents and chaperones is being scheduled!  Once that meeting is scheduled, we will post it on this page.

List of Confirmed Passport Campers

FEMALE

1. Cheuk, Thea
2. Copeland, Erin
3. Lynn, Katie
4. Schmidt, Hannah-Gray
5. Smalley, Breanna
6. Smalley, Grace
7. Trent, Katie

MALE

1. Cheuk, Wesley
2. Landrum, Christopher
3. Mills, Tyler

PassportChoices Youth Camp
Wingate University, Wingate NC
July 18-23, 2010 (Sun – Fri)

Theme: “Barefoot”
How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!

Total Cost: $328 (minus $75 deposit and fundraising amount credited to camper’s account)

Payment Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2010.  (Parents and youth will receive a notification by May 10 letting them know exactly how much each camper still owes for camp.)

For more information and to download information and medical release forms . . .

Click on these links to download the following files:

Please fill out the medical release forms and turn it into the church office as soon as possible.

For campers and parents:

Camper/Parent Information Sheet

Camp Schedule and Program Information

Camper Medical Release Form

For chaperones:

Chaperone Information Form

Chaperone Medical Release Form

Orientation Meeting

An orientation meeting of all the campers, their parents and chaperones is being scheduled!  Once that meeting is scheduled, we will post it on this page.

List of Confirmed Passport Campers

FEMALE

1. Bauer, Tara
2. Bryant, Caroline
3. Cave, Charlotte
4. Davis, Lindsey
5. Gantt, Carter
6. Meadows, Casey
7. Klein, Emmalee
8. Southall, Whitney

MALE

1. Chassey, Carter
2. Chassey, Russell
3. Copeland, John
4. Covington, Matt

We invite you to join us in these worship and fellowship gatherings on Easter Sunday, April 4.

Sunrise Service at Zion Hill Baptist, 6 a.m.

We will join Zion Hill Baptist Church for their 6 a.m. sunrise service.  Zion Hill Baptist is located on County Road 628, about 1.5 miles past the Prince Edward County School complex.

Fellowship Breakfast at Farmville Baptist, 8:45 to 9:30 a.m.

The men from Farmville Baptist and Zion Hill Baptist will serve a hearty breakfast buffet-style in the Fellowship Hall of Farmville Baptist Church.  Please contact the church office (392-5041) to RSVP for the breakfast.

Joint Morning Worship Service at Farmville Baptist, 10:55 a.m.

Members of Zion Hill and Farmville Baptist will come together for the Easter morning worship service at Farmville Baptist Church.  Leaders from both churches will lead in the service.

Easter Lilies

If you would like to purchase an Easter Lily in memory or in honor of a loved one to be placed the sanctuary for the Easter season, please contact the church office (392-5041).  The cost is $14.00.  It can be picked up after the Easter Sunday service.

You are invited to attend our Holy Week services leading up to Easter.

Palm/Passion Sunday – March 28, 10:55 a.m.

In this service, we will journey with Jesus from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem to his rejection by the crowds in front of Pilate.

Holy Week Service – Wed., March 31, 6:30 p.m.

In this service, we will commemorate Jesus’ last supper with his disciples, his agony at the Garden of Gethsemane and finally, his journey to Golgotha.

Good Friday Service, April 2, 12 noon

In this service, we will ponder on the wondrous love that took on the sin of humanity at the cross of Calvary.  After the service, there will be a free soup lunch served in the Fellowship Hall.