Ministry Matters!

A Modern Day Soldier's Faith

On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember the sacrifices of those who have given their lives for our freedom and salute those who now serve in our military.

Each person entering the military takes an oath to defend our country and this solemn pledge ends with this well-worn phrase, "So help me God." For some, those closing words are more than a trite saying because they express their deep call to serve their Lord through a career in the military.

Retired General Hugh Shelton is just such a man. He currently lives in North Carolina and is a living war hero whose statue stands in Fayetteville. During the war of 9/11 General Shelton was the highest ranking officer in our military and served as Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff. Not only did he serve our nation with distinction but he did so as an expression of his faith. A testimony to that faith are the words from Isaiah 6 that are inscribed on his statue, "Then I heard the voice of Lord saying, "Whom shall send and who will go for us? Then I said, here am I, send me."

On this Memorial Day weekend, let us thank God for those who have given their lives for our freedom. Let us also pray for those who now serve, especially those whose "ministry" is to live for Him while serving our country.

Just For Laughs

Michael Jr. - Prayer

Congratulations Are in Order!

We celebrate with the following:

John Thompson, Bethlehem Church, Ordination to the Ministry

Derrick Adams, Amelia Church

Ordination to the Ministry

Dave Peppler,

Culpepper Church

Graduation, BTSR (formerly at Graceland)


	Owen Mayo

Sam & Amy Mayo, Mount Hope,

Birth of Owen May


	Ella Grace Harris

Lenny & Lindsay Harris, PCC,

Birth of Ella Grace

Church Weekday Education Conference

August 6, 2016

Bon Air Baptist Church, Richmond

Provides training, ideas and networking opportunities for teachers and directors of faith-based weekday preschool programs and can be counted as part of the required training hours.

The daylong conference consists of four breakout sessions, including one or two breakouts specifically for directors. Lunch is included.

This conference is scheduled 8:30 a.m. to 3:30.

Click here to register or for more information.

COUPLE CHECKUP

As an online customized assessment tool, Couple Checkup is meant to be a fun, easy way to take a closer look at your relationship, increase relationship strengths, and above all - spark meaningful conversation between you and your partner.

This could be a great resource for pre-marital and marriage counseling.

Leadership Summit 2016

August 11-12, 2016
9:30 am - 5:30 pm

NEW LOCATION: West End Assembly of God, 401 N Parham Rd.,

Richmond, VA 23229

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT:

$99 when you register

through MDBA until June 28th!

(Registration cost AFTER June 28th: $129)

Click here to register and be sure and click the MDBA tab.

What is the Leadership Summit?

Why should you invest time and money?

This is why...

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