September/October 2012

Middle District Baptist Association We exist to start and strengthen churches that passionately care for people, bring honor to God, and impact

communities and the world with the transforming love of Jesus.

MDBA

Staff:

Dr. Jim

Hamacher, Executive Director

jim@mdba.org

Mrs. Brenda Green,

Executive Administrator brenda@mdba.org

In this

Issue:

Annual

Meeting - 3

Calendar - 6

Celebrations

- 6

Choir Workshop -5

Christian Women's’ Show II - 3

Church News - 5

Local

Missions Offering - 3

Ministers’ Luncheons

- 2

Missions Ops - 4

Panama- 6

Article Page

The C MMUNICATOR

“If you want

to plant more

trees, plant

more seeds.”

- Bill Hybels

The Gathering A ministry to encourage, network, inspire and equip church leaders - see www.mdba.org

Thursday, October 18, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Host: Bethel Baptist Church 1100 Huguenot Springs Rd, Midlothian 23221

(near 288 / Rt. 60)

Registration $10.00; Contact brenda@mdba.org to register by Oct. 12.

Practical Ideas to Strengthen Your Church with Doug Murren

Schedule:

10:00 Session 1:Connecting With Your Community for Maximum Impact 11:00 Session 2:Tweaking or Retooling Your Ministry Model

12:00 Break - Lunch in nearby restaurants (or pizza and conversation with Doug –for a nominal cost.) 12:45 Session 3: How to Assess Your Ministry Effectiveness…Ten Solutions to Every Problem 2:00 Session 4: Church Planters…Q & A with Doug (everyone welcome) 3:00 Dismiss

About Doug Murren Doug Murren is director of Square One Ministries, a ministry devoted to helping churches gain greater skill in evangelizing our post 9/11 world. Doug is known as

an innovator of concepts for contemporary church life or over twenty years.

Murren is the author of 14 books and is in much demand consulting in the areas of contemporary outreach, church planting, worship and innovations in church life. He has assisted in the start of 87 churches over 30 years and led the eighth fastest growing church in

the country (for a period of six years) and over twenty years saw 17,000 conversions through the church’s ministry.

Doug has been a guest lecturer at Fuller Theological Seminary, Asbury Seminary, and the Leland Center (D.C.) and many other universities. He has produced a myriad of products for spiritual growth and church leadership. He is the author of dozens of chorus’s sung by congregations. Doug is the featured speaker in conferences and seminars all over the world each year. He has trained over 230,000 leaders in evangelism over the last seven years. Doug’s speaking style is warm, humorous, apologetically effective, and

very practical.

He is presently a consultant in church planting in Washington DC, and with several denominational groups. Doug also functions as a coach to dozens of congregations in the area of practical levels of church development and outreach. He is noted for offering practical problem -solving ideas to the

churches he coaches.

Ministers Free Networking Luncheon Thursday, September 13 , Noon – 1:30pm

Host: Tomahawk Baptist Church, 12920 Hull Street Rd.

Facilitators: Dr. David Benjamin, Winfree Baptist Church, Pastor; Rev. Chris Palmer, Student Pastor, Ironbridge Baptist Church

Topic: Intentional Discipleship: Transforming Members into Disciples God’s Spirit is blowing in a new direction. Out of frustration and failure we realize

that we must find more effective ways of developing true disciples. Join the discus-

sion – we want to hear from each other about what your church is doing in disci-plining young people, as well as adults. The discussion will also include pioneering

ideas from successful disciple-making churches.

Reservations due by Sept. 10 to brenda@mdba.org or 276-8481.

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November 16, 2012 Chesterfield Baptist Church

7:00—9:00 pm

Admission: One canned food item (to be donated to

food pantry)

Vendors are needed! If you

make your own product and would like to be a part of this

fun evening, please contact Brenda Green,

brenda@mdba.org

or 276-8481.

CONNECT 12’

MDBA Annual Meeting & Missions Celebration

October 21, 2012

Second Branch Baptist Church

4:30 pm - Business Gathering

5:00 pm - Celebration

This will be an intergenerational gathering so

bring your children and youth. Childcare will be

provided upon request for ages

Nursery - 5 years.

Call the MDBA office to register for childcare,

276-8481, or mdba@mdba.org .

Intentional Discipleship: Transforming Members into Disciples

The Journey Begins

Our recent re-visioning discussions helped our Association clarify and narrow our mission statement to focus on two primary areas: “starting churches and strengthening churches”:

Middle District exists to start and strengthen churches that passionately care for people, bring honor to God, and impact their communities and the world with the transforming love of Jesus.

A number of initiatives are now in the hopper that will get us started on the journey of exploring and discover-ing the implications of re-visioning 2.0. “The Gathering”, that is advertised on page two in this edition of The Communicator, is an initiative we pray will encourage and strengthen church planters and also leaders of es-tablished churches. As you read the details, you can readily see why I say it will help both groups. “The Gathering” is a new ministry that helps us fulfill three of our re-visioning goals: • reaching out to encourage all church planters in our region • reaching beyond our current churches to all Southern Baptists in our region • reaching out to other evangelical congregations who share our values and core beliefs Join in praying that God will honor our attempts to follow where He is leading. The end of the re-visioning journey is nowhere in sight but at least we are taking this first step of faith.

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Alma Hunt Offering for State Missions September 9 –16, 2012

The annual offering for Virginia missions provides funding for all WMUV missions and ministries and

makes possible other special ministries, outreach projects, and initiatives not funded through regular streams of giving (but uniquely connected to Vir-

ginia Baptists).

When you give to the Alma Hunt Offering for Vir-ginia Missions, you are equipping those who seek to share with others how God has set

them free to live and serve.

Prayer guide and other resources available on the WMUV website, www.wmuv.org or by clicking here.

Attention Youth Leaders!

Kingdom Builders September 22, 2012

Southside Baptist Church 6000 Ironbridge Rd.

A youth mission opportunity to help with LOCAL needs. Registration is $15, and is due by Sept. 11. Forms can be downloaded on the mdba.org website

or call the office, 276-8481.

Central Virginia Baptist Ministries invites churches to participate in preparing hospitality bags for

State Fair workers.

The bags should include toiletry items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs,

shampoo, conditioner, band aids, lip balm, soap, and tissues. Please put the items in gallon-sized Ziploc bags and drop them off at the MDBA office by

September 15.

Please place a note with the bags that indicates the name of your church/

organization.

Cookies for Raceway Ministry?

Please bring them to the MDBA office by Noon, Thursday, Sept. 6. Must be packaged in clear zip-lock bags. If you have any questions, please

give us a call, 276-8481.

Christmas Store Needs YOU! Here it is September already and you know what that means? Christmas will be here before you know it. Planning has already begun to make this a special Christmas in the lives of so many needy

children and their families,

but we can’t do it without you.

In order to make sure we have enough participation, please contact Brenda Green by September 30. In 2011, we helped 532 children and anticipate more this year. We REALLY need your help!!

Click here or call the MDBA office for more for more details,

276-8481.

BELLWOOD celebrates Homecoming, their 64th

Anniversary of the church and Pastor Tony Young’s first year of pastoral ministry on Oct 7 with a special service including the Webb Family Singers.

Gospel HeeHaw is Oct. 27, 6 pm; Trunk or Treat community outreach, Oct. 31, 6 pm.

CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY is hosting a special

service on Sept. 16, 10:45 am, “The Great Stake-out” in celebration of their building program. It will be held on the church property at 8211 Hickory

Rd., S. Chesterfield, weather permitting. All atten-dees are asked to bring a chair. They are searching for a part-time Music/Worship Leader that would be open to traditional and contemporary music styles

and setting up equipment each week. Contact Rev. Reggie Kirkman for further details, 683-1930 or tkgrkirkman@comcast.net.

ENON youth will have a fall retreat

at Camp Willow Run October 12-14, and a church-wide fall festival is Oct. 31.

IRONBRIDGE celebrates Rev. Mark Jordan’s 25th anniversary as pastor on Sept. 9, with one com-bined celebration service at 10:30 am. They will have a fall festival Sept. 30.

LYNDALE will host a fall festival, Oct. 27, 11 am – 3 pm. They are searching for a part-time music

minister with appropriate education or minimum of 3 years experience; Reading music is essential. Send resume to: Lyndale Baptist Church, Personnel Committee, 8320 Hull Street Road, N. Chesterfield,

VA 23235. For a complete job description, check the MDBA website.

MAY MEMORIAL hosts a Fall Festival Oct. 28, 5:30 -7:30 pm. MOUNT HERMON Youth attend a

retreat, September 28-30 at Cross Roads Conference Center.

NEW HOPE hosts a Fall Festival, Sept. 29, 8:00

am - 2 pm with games, food, face-painting, live music, a silent auction, a yard sale, crafts, a coun-

try store and other wonderful at-

tractions. Vendors may participate at a cost of $10 per space. Bring your own table, canopy, etc! All proceeds to benefit the church.

POWHATAN COMMUNITY celebrates 10 years of

ministry on Sept. 30, 4 pm. Due to limited seating, pre-

ordered tickets (at no charge) are required for en-try for both adults and children taking seats. Child-

care for birth-K available. For more info, check the website, pccwired.net or call 598-1174. SANDY CREEK “Preparing Your Heart and Home

for the Holiday” event is Oct. 27th from 10am to 4pm. Registration forms available through the

church office or MDBA.

SECOND BRANCH

presents Courageous for Men and Resolu-

tion for Women Bible Study. Please join us Sunday Evenings be-

ginning Sept. 16, 6pm to 7:30 pm, for this 8 week Bible Study. Please call the church

office to reserve your seat at 739-3460.

STOCKTON will cele-

brate their 120th year birthday on Sunday, September 9 with

lunch on the grounds following their 11 am Worship Service. Rev.

Andy Rist will be the special guest speaker.

Local Missions Offering Goal: $9,900

Received YTD: $ 8763

Online giving is now available via our website, www.mdba.org.

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Virginia Baptist Library Association

Fall Conference

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Monument Heights Baptist Church 5716 Monument Avenue

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

$20

CHOIR MEMBER WORKSHOP October 4

Derbyshire Baptist

Church, 7 pm

More fee based

sessions including one

for Children leaders on

Oct 5 –6. For further

info, check the VA Bap-

tist website or call Tom

Ingram, 915-5000,

xt.6220.

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PHONE: (804) 276-8481 FAX: (804) 276-8369

WEBSITE: www.mdba.org E-MAIL: mdba@mdba.org

MIDDLE DISTRICT CALENDAR

September

9-16 Alma Hunt State Missions

10 Leadership Committee, 3 pm

13 Ministers’ Luncheon, Noon, Tomahawk

17 Finance Committee, 3:30 pm

18 Women’s Ministry Team, 4 pm

22 Kingdom Builders, Southside BC

24 Leadership Development

Conference, Cool Spring BC

October

12-13 Jr. High Weekend, Eagle Eyrie

18 The Gathering, 10 am—3 pm, Bethel

21 MDBA Business Mtg, 4:30 pm,

Second Branch

21 Annual Missions Celebration, 5 pm,

Second Branch

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September 3 Betty Dunnevant, retired 9 Debbie Pritchett, Swift Creek CC 9 Jo Anny Russell, Old Powhatan 10 Debbie Eason, Elkhardt 11 Jennifer Jones, Second Branch 14 Leslie Mann, PCC 18 Tom Keehan, retired 19 Nathan Taylor, Central 24 Devon Kistler, Winfree 27 Robert Beasley, retired October 1 Rebekah Brown, Branch’s 7 Bill Worsham, retired 9 Matt Winters, Graceland 9 Hazel Green, retired 10 Anne Braswell, Chester 16 John Thompson, Bethlehem 19 Mike Weaver, Winfree 23 Tony Young, Bellwood 23 Nancy Alexander, May Memorial 28 Chauncey Starkey, PCC 29 David White, New Vision

September 7 Jim & Debbie Pritchett, Swift Creek CC 7 Warren & Diane Dalton, Bethlehem 9 Nelson & Robyn Taylor, Central 27 Vernon & Phyllis Gilmer, Amelia October 20 Matt & Jessica Winters, Graceland

September Michael Edwards, May Memorial, 1 yr. Brian Hughes, PCC, 10 yrs. Mike Weaver, Winfree, 25 yrs. Mark Jordan, Ironbridge, 25 yrs. October Tony Young, Bellwood, 1 yr. Eli Withers, Bethel, 15 yrs.

Staff/Spouses of Middle District Association

September/October Celebrations

Birthdays Wedding Anniversaries

Ministry Anniversaries

Ministers’ Wives Fellowship Monday, September 17, 6:30 pm

Home of Nancy Hamacher 3011 Summerhurst Dr. Midlothian

To sign up or questions, contact Nancy.Hamacher@gmail.com

or 272-4678.

Church Building Finished –

Other Trips Ahead Our Middle District’s two teams arrived back home safe and sound from Panama. They were mission trips of a

lifetime and the team members are ready to return! Within a few weeks the church building that our team worked on with the

help of the Kuna leaders and others will be dedicated. An addition to the church will be solar paneling to provide lights - there is no electricity in the village. (This lighting will cost $4,000 and donations are now being received.)

Sports camps, medical mission trips, and now being planned for 2013. If you have an interest, contact the MDBA office.