Events
Mission Opportunities at the State Fair of Virginia
September 25- October 5
Volunteer Opportunities (sign up by August 31)
Ambassador Program to answer questions and give directions at the fairgrounds. Volunteers must be at least 16 yrs. old, able to stand and be mobile for 4-hour shifts.
Chaplaincy Booth needs clergy volunteers for 4-hour shifts to provide encouragement and be available should a crisis occur.
Items Needed- (Bring to MDBA office by September 15)
Hospitality Bags for State Fair workers-Gallon sized freezer bags filled with toiletries and other items such as gum, bath cloths, bandaids and hand sanitizer. These will be distributed to the State Fair employees prior to the opening of the State Fair.
Breakfast Sponsors
The CVBM State Fair Ministry Team will provide breakfast and worship experiences for the State Fair employees Sundays, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5. Breakfast will consist of juice, coffee, pastries, and biscuits. If you would like to contribute monitarily to this effort, please make checks payable to CVBM, and mail to PO Box 34241, Richmond, VA, 23234.
Leadership Development Conference
Theme: Building God's House- Ephesians 2:19-20
Monday, Sept. 22, Branch's Baptist Church
3400 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA, 23234
&
Monday, Sept. 29, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
11220 Nuchols Rd., Glen Allen, VA, 23059
For list of conference, click this link.
Schedule:
6:15- Registration Begins
6:45- 7:45- Session One
8:00 - 9:00- Session Two
Registration: Advanced Registration is requested but not required
and available at www.cvbm.org
Ladies Fall Retreat
"The Seasons of a Woman's Life"
Speaker: Rev. Nita May, Regional Ministries
Coordinator of Central Virginia Baptist Ministries
Join Middle District Women for a wonderful weekend getaway in Lynchburg. Explore the topic of the darker moments in a woman's life through Nita's message and discussion. Additionally, come meet new friends, share in wonderful Bible study and devotional times, enjoy inspirational songs,
and get some great food too!
October 3-5, 2008
Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 11:30 am
Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center
Cost: $85.00*
(Includes overnight lodging for two nights, linens, meals on
Saturday and breakfast on Sunday)
Registration Deadline: September 15
Send registration form and check payable to: Middle District Baptist Association, 9413-D Hull Street Rd., Richmond, 23236
*A limited number of scholarships are available.
Call the MDBA office for details.
Sponsored by the Women's Ministry Team of Middle District
Call Brenda Green, 276-8481 with questions.
2008 Annual Meeting
"Missions Celebration"
October 21, 7:00 pm*
Chesterfield Baptist Church
Special Guest:
Charles Billingsley
Worship Leader at Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg
and Christian recording artist
Plan now to attend this very inspiring, unique event as we celebrate the ways YOUR church and Middle District are on mission for God!!
We need choir members for the mass choir and minstries to participate in our missions displays in the fellowship hall. Contact our office for more information and/or to sign up!
*The Executive Committee will meet prior to the celebration at 6:15-6:45 to vote on the budget, new by-laws, constitution and articles of incorporation.