Fellowships Will Take a New Look Beginning in August: 

Fall Connections: 
In September, January and April we will have a larger evening fellowship called "Connection" at the traditional 3 Central West locations. There will be a Fall, Winter and Spring Connection that will feature good food, fellowship, a guest speaker, testimonies, music and more.  Spouses will be especially invited to partcipate.  Each Connection Meal and Meeting will begin at 6:30 PM.
The September Connection Sechedule:
Lynchburg
Thurs, September 11,  Pleasant View Baptist Church
Danville
Thurs, September 18,  Woodlawn Baptist Church
Charlottesville
Thurs, September 25, Laurel Hill Baptist Church
(RSVP by emailing to sbradshaw@sbcv.org or call 434-390-3650.)

Power Lunches and Breakfasts: 
The Pastor and Staff Fellowships took a new look in August with Power Lunches and Power Breakfasts when applicable.  The informal setting around the restaurant table provides a relaxed atmosphere to encourage one another, pray for one another and receive some valuable tools and resources to use in ministry.  These lunches are smaller, more intimate groups and more convenient for you. Many were excited to see a power lunch happening in Forest, Lynchburg, Altavista, Appomattox, Farmville, Chatham, Brookneal, Danville, South Boston, Charlottesville, etc...  In a day with rising gas prices, we see the need to come to you in order to join you in ministry. RSVP by emailing to sbradshaw@sbcv.org or call 434-390-3650.

October Dates and Locations to be posted Soon!

Family Fun Days: 
We will also offer at least two fun days for the entire family. These special events could be a day in the park, a gathering at the ball game, fun at the pool, an ice skate, a round of golf or a wive's day out.  Watch for the fall outing details soon.

If you have questions about the new fellowship format, please call me at 434-390-3650 or email at sbradshaw@sbcv.org.   

Join other Central West Pastors, Staff and Wives who have registered for this special retreat in the beautiful setting of Smith Mountain Lake.  Click here for details and to register.  Look forward to seeing you there.

If your church or staff has a special prayer need or would like to offer the Lord praise, this space is for you.  Email Steve Bradshaw at sbradshaw@sbcv.org.

UPCOMING:
August 30:  Family Fest, Courtland Field - Appomattox, sponsored by Liberty Baptist Church
September 6: Alive in Christ Ralley at Powahtan Fair Grounds, Memorial Baptist Church, Columbia network with surrounding churches
September 7: Homecoming at North Bedord Baptist Church, Bedford
September 7-10:  Revival at Liberty Chapel Baptist Church, Appomattox with Robert Alderman as guest speaker
September 26-28:  Revival at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Danville with Gene Strickland as guest speaker
October:  Missions Month at Northside Baptist Church, Charlottesville
November 2-5:  Missions Conference at Forest Baptist Church, Forest with Dr. Ergun Caner


PLEASE PRAY:
Please pray for interim pastor and member of Thomas Road Baptist Church, Don Calloway is recovering from surgery.

Please pray for Rev. Len Lloyd, pastor of Leawood Baptist Church, Lynchburg, who is undergoing treatments for Cancer.

Please pray for Tim and Merry Gregory of Forest Baptist Church, who are career IMB Missionaries to Thailand, Southern Cross Project.

Suck Spring Baptist Church in Bedford as they prepare for an October Mission Trip to Nicaragua

Churches searching for Pastors:  Samuel Harris Baptist, Chatham, Fork Baptist, Scottsburg, First Baptist of Millstone, Spout Spring Baptist, Spout Spring, Mill Creek Baptist, Chatham, Laurel Hill Baptist, Charlottesville, Campbell Avenue Baptist, Lynchburg

PRAISE:
Thanking the Lord for these ministries.
The following churches have registered participation in recent Mission Projects:
Virginia Soldier R and R Kits:  Beulah Baptist, Kent Store, Corner Stone Baptist, Monroe, Fluvanna Baptist, Forest Baptist, Grace Community, Altavista, Laurel Hill Baptist, Midway Baptist, Suck Spring Baptist, Woodlawn Baptist, Danville

Health Packs for Children: Midway Baptist, Phenix and Shermont Baptist, Danville

Evangelism Packets for Hikers: Samuel Harris Baptist, Chatham, North Main Baptist, Danville

College Care Kits for Longwood Students:  Pleasant View Baptist, Lynchburg, Concord Baptist, Farmville and Worsham Baptist, Farmville

NEW PASTORS and STAFF:
And how can they hear without a preacher?
Liberty Baptist Church, Appomattox, welcomes Rev. Rusty Small as their new preaching pastor, and Clover Baptist Church welcomes Rev. Lloyd Moore as their pastor.

NEW CHURCHES REQUESTING AFFILIATION with SBCV:
Freedom Baptist Church, Lynchburg (provisional)
Shermont Baptist Church, Danville (provisional)
Liberty Chapel Baptist Church, Appomattox (provisional)
Free Union Baptist Church, Free Union (unique pending)
Adial Baptist Church, Nelson (unique pending)

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES:
Woodlawn Baptist Church, Danville has the following ministry opening:
Children's Director:  Part Time
Please send resumes to: 2117 West Over Drive, Danville, VA 24541, or you may contact the church for more information at 434-822-2728 or email at woodlawnbaptist@verizon.net.

Pleasant View Baptist Church, Lynchburg has the following ministry opening:
Minister of Music:  Part Time
Please send resumes to: 19278 Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA  24502, or contact the church for more information at 434-385-6444.

MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES:
Grace Community Church in Altavista, a six year old church start that has purchased the old Altavista Elementary School is in need of mission teams to assist in the continued renovation phases in following ways: 1)  Repair of exterior trim and roof leaks of occupied building portion.  2)  Parking Lot patching and repairs.  3)  Assistance with Wednesdays - “Day in the Park” or VBS.  In addition to manual labor, financial and material donations are also welcomed. Contact Tim Leahy at 434-369-6344 (Church) or 434-221-5480 for details. 

CHURCH FURNISHINGS AVAILABLE:
Fork Baptist Church, Scottsburg has mahogany veneered pews with wine colored seat cushions.  Available are 2 -10ft. 10in., 18 -10ft. 6in., 3 -9ft., and 3 -6ft. 10in. pews.  For more information contact Ed Chaney at chaneyed@gconline.com.

In Need of Musical Guests in Your Church?
Vertical Praise, Grace Baptist Church, Charlottesville
A Southern Gospel Trio of tight harmonies that can sing new arrangements of traditional hymns or the newest releases you hear on the radio.
For more information visit their website at verticalpraise.com or for booking an engagement call 434.296.9423 or 434.985.1513
Chivalry 3, Fluvanna Baptist Church
Youth Praise Band of four young men sold out to Christ.  They offer a blend of Steven Curtis Chapman, Third Day and Chris Tomlin.
For more information or to request a portfolio phone 434.286.4944 or email them at C3vocals@juno.com

Ministry Experience: Steve served as the senior pastor of Tucker Swamp Baptist Church in Zuni, VA, for 14 years. He is nationally recognized for the tremendous growth that the Lord allowed him to oversee.

Life Verse: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Phil. 4:13

Contact Info: Contact Steve by e-mail or by phone: (434) 390-3650.

Ministry Experience: Larry has served in churches in education, evangelism, and missions. He has also started more than twenty churches and satellites from the local church in Atlanta, Georgia, and served with the North American Mission Board in the church planting division.

Life Verse: "I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, that I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death." Philippians 3: 8-10

Contact Info: Contact Larry via e-mail or by phone: (804) 514-2423.

Population: 720,707
Total SBCV Churches and Church Plants: 76