“One in Christ” Concert
Posted on September 8th, 2008
On Saturday, September 6, we held our community-wide “One in Christ” Celebration Concert at 6 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church. The sun was out amidst a clear blue sky that evening, which was a big relief, since the previous night and all morning, tropical storm Hannah dumped around four inches of rain in Farmville! Choirs and Praise Teams from five different churches–Heritage Baptist, Apostolic Faith Church of All Nations, First Baptist, Farmville Baptist and Zion Hill Baptist–performed songs to the delight of almost two hundred folks who were in attendance. After the concert, everyone enjoyed a free barbecue picnic supper.
Please visit the “One in Christ in Prince Edward County” website for pictures of the whole evening. For more pictures of our worship team performing . . . Read the rest of this entry »
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Senior Adult Valentine’s Dinner
Posted on February 21st, 2008
Last Saturday, our youth and median adults hosted a Valentine’s Dinner for thirty of our senior adults. “Chef” Jordan Whiley (pictured in the black shirt raising a spatula) concocted a wonderful meal of walnut crusted chicken, steamed asparagus, and herbed mashed potatoes. Our youth and median adults were servers, and three of our youth presented a brief musical program.
We love our senior adults, and this was one way that we could show our love and appreciation! Read the rest of this entry »
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Leading Worship at Holly Manor
Posted on February 7th, 2008
During the month of February, Farmville Baptist will be leading special Sunday morning worship services from 10 am to 10:30 am at Holly Manor, the nursing facility of The Woodland. Last Sunday, several adults and children of the church spent time with the residents at Holly Manor singing hymns, reading Scripture, and hearing a devotion led by Ken Copeland. Anyone who would like to join in this ministry for the remaining Sundays in February may contact Amanda Johnston. Read the rest of this entry »
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Halloween Water Handout
Posted on November 1st, 2007
Yesterday, during Farmville’s “Halloween Parade,” our youth handed out 500 bottles of water to trick or treaters who were walking up and down Main Street. It was fun seeing and saying “hi” to so many kids (and parents) all dressed up and having a great time enjoying this community tradition.
As part of their year-long mission project, our youth is raising money for the “Watering Malawi” project. And on each water bottle they handed out was labeled this message: “Help us in our mission to share life giving water. Please visit www.wateringmalawi.org to find out how you can help.”
I hope you’ll visit that website also and make a donation to Watering Malawi! Read the rest of this entry »
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Amanda Johnston Installation Sunday
Posted on October 7th, 2007
We experienced another day of celebration and thanksgiving as we officially installed the Rev. Amanda Johnston as our Associate Pastor during our Sunday morning worship. Dr. Curtis Freeman (pictured above with Amanda), Director of the Baptist House of Studies at Duke Divinity School, and one of Amanda’s former professors, preached in our service and issued a challenge for all of us to follow the higher calling of Jesus Christ. After the service, members of our social community outdid themselves with a wonderful reception for the whole congregation and Amanda’s family and friends.
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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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