Passport Kids! 2009
Posted on June 23rd, 2009
Five of our children attended Passport Kids! camp at Eagle Eyrie, and it was an awesome experience! This year’s camp theme is that each of us can be a “HERO.” Each day, we learned one characteristic of a true hero in Christ:
H – hope (1 Timothy 4:10)
E – encouragement (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
R – responsibility (Mark 2:1-12)
O – obedience (John 14:15)
The campers also learned about India and the various ministries that missionaries are undertaking in that country. On day two, campers actually made recycled paper out of old newspapers for use in a “moveable school” in India. That night, the camp was transformed into an Indian Market, so that campers could learn more about India’s culture, food, sports, and religions.
On the third night, everyone enjoyed a “variety show”/”superhero” ball. Our group performed a skit and a song, and that was a big hit.
Every day, the kids also had a “camper’s choice” rotation, chosing among crafts, sports, drama and worship leadership, etc.
Our only regret is that one of our would-be campers got sick and couldn’t come with us.
Thanks to everyone who supported the kids with financial support, encouragement, and prayers.
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Souper Bowl of Caring
Posted on February 2nd, 2009
This past Sunday, February 1, our youth once again participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring. It was an opportunity for our youth to help fight hunger and poverty in our community.
At the end of the worship service, our youth stationed themselves at the exits of the sanctuary holding pots to collect canned and boxed food for our emergency food pantry. They also collected over $330.00 for F.A.C.E.S., our local food pantry. Many thanks to those who gave to this worthy cause!
Afterwards, the congregation enjoyed a soup lunch in the Fellowship Hall. For more pictures . . . Read the rest of this entry »
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College Led Worship
Posted on November 23rd, 2008
This Sunday, over twenty Longwood students led our worship service. They played in a bell choir, sang in a quartet, played the piano and organ, led choruses as a worship team, read scripture, offered prayers, and gave the children’s lesson with a skit. Senior Jordan Miles presented the message.
After the service, around sixty students enjoyed a luncheon in our fellowship hall. Many thanks to Kerby Moore and the College Committee for organizing such a wonderful lunch!
What a blessing it is to have college students at our church, whether to join us in worship and to lead us in worship!
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Annual Children’s Haunted Hayride
Posted on November 7th, 2008
Everyone is Ready to Ride!
Farmville Baptist Church hosted its annual Children’s Haunted Hayride on Sunday, October 26. Families from the church, preschool, and the area came together for fellowship and fun. Two full sized tractors were packed full of children and adults for fun and surprises in the woods!
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Adopt-a-Student Cookout ’08
Posted on September 15th, 2008
Yesterday, we had our Adopt-a-Student Cookout at the home of Kerby and Janet Moore. We had a great turnout, and around 24 students were “adopted” by church members! The crowd enjoyed great conversation and plenty of food! It was a wonderful way to welcome our students back to Farmville Baptist.
Once again, many thanks to Kerby, Janet and Jewel Moore for inviting us to their home!
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“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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Church Picnic 2008
Posted on August 24th, 2008
This afternoon, we had our annual church picnic at Brookleigh Country Club. We had 98 people attend, including guests from The Woodland, Southside Home for men, and Zion Hill Baptist Church.
We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon swimming in the pool, playing golf, and catching up with each other. At 5:30 p.m., we enjoyed a bounty of food contributed by members of the congregation.
Once again, many thanks to Ruth Patteson and the social committee, Chuck Daniel and Patti Trent for putting the picnic all together.
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Dedication Service: Lyla Grey Ross
Posted on August 18th, 2008
This past Sunday, we had a Dedication Service for Brian and Eleanor Ross and their daughter, Lyla Grey Ross, born May 27, 2008.
In addition to Brian and Eleanor, we were blessed that many family members and friends attended the service, including:
Grandparents Blake and Joanne Ross and Gene and Patsy Watson, and
Great Grandparents Rev. Zane and Eva Ross, Doris Fitzgerald, Betty Watson and Ernestine Garrett.
It was a wonderful family affair!
We give thanks to God for bringing this precious child, Lyla Grey, safely into the world, and we pray God’s blessings on Brian and Eleanor as they raise Lyla Grey up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord!
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Back to School Laser Quest Lock In
Posted on August 13th, 2008
On Friday August 8 Farmville Baptist’s youth group embarked on a new adventure. They participated in a traveling lock in to celebrate the upcoming school year.
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PASSways Camp ’08
Posted on July 13th, 2008
This year, nine of our youth and two from Tar Wallet Baptist Church left for Wingate University in North Carolina for PASSways youth camp. It was an awesome experience! This year’s theme was Countdown. The question is what exactly were we counting down? Well several things. First of all we counted down the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Read the rest of this entry »
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