Blue Ridge Bible Church

From Pastor Jack regarding church being canceled tomorrow

To all of the Saints at Blue Ridge:

Yes, we are obviously canceling church again tomorrow! Also canceled is AWANA tomorrow and as well as Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and AHG for Monday evening.

However, instead of just an e-mail, our “tech team” (Carter Farley and Tom Gossage) has made it possible for us to send you a brief message.  If you will connect to the link below, it will direct you to a short video that I hope will equip and encourage  you this Sunday.

Also, for those of you who might be struggling to come up with a lesson for Sunday morning, here is a short devotional to assist you if you need it!

Finally,  here is the link to help assist you with online giving (as mentioned in the video.)

I pray that you have a great day in the Lord, and that you can enjoy the snow!

In Him,
Pastor Jack

Kids and Sermon Notes

I was recently inspired by an article I read by a well-known pastor and his wife on parenting and the Sunday morning church service. In the article, they shared a vision for making the Sunday morning service meaningful for children rather than just an experience to be endured. They gave many practical tips to help parents mentor their children into a richer understanding of the service.

One of the ideas they shared was for parents to encourage their children  to  take notes during  the sermon.  My  first  thought was how hard  this would be  for my kids  (who are ages seven, nine, and ten) because it’s hard enough for me! But I decided to give it a  try.  I  gave  them  some basic  instructions  and  encouragement and we tried it out. Read the rest of this entry »

June 2009 Newsletter

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Worship “Preflight”

For anyone involved in aviation to any degree, there is a key word that is very much a part of what is required in order to have a safe and enjoyable flight; that is “preflight.”

Preflight is your preparation before flying. You have to plan and fill out a flight plan if you’re going to travel anywhere. Also, you need to know the weather, so you must receive a weather briefing. You need to look over your aircraft in order to observe if anything is wrong or could potentially be a problem. You want to be as thoroughly prepared as you can be before becoming airborne. (There’s an old saying, ‘I’d rather be on the ground wishing I was in the air, than in the air wishing I was on the ground.”) Being prepared makes for a more enjoyable time of flying.

Last month we talked about having a God‐centered family worship, and how we want to encourage each family to participate in a way that is suitable to where they are in life – without excluding anyone. One of the keys to this is being prepared for worship. You’ve got to have a worship “preflight!” It is an area in which we need to be strategic in our thinking. Let me give you a few ideas for consideration using the acronym P.R.E.P.A.R.E. Read the rest of this entry »

Fall Clothing Exchange Coming Up

FALL CLOTHING EXCHANGE NEXT WEEK

Fall Clothing Exchange kicks off on Monday, October 20 through Saturday, October 25. Hours of operation Monday through Thursday are 9 am to 1 pm. There’s a CRUCIAL need for volunteers to help welcome the community on Saturday, October 25th from 8 am to noon. Clothes will be accepted Monday through Thursday only. Adults-only shopping hours will be Wednesday and Friday nights from 7 to 9 pm. We expect TONS of clothes so plan to come and take what you need. If you have never been, the ENTIRE sanctuary is FILLED to overflowing with clothes of all sizes, shapes and colors! See the October newsletter for complete details of what other things are accepted too. Help us bless others and you too. Contact Geni Hall (genihall[at]aol.com) to volunteer to help or just show up

AND….FOR THE KIDS OF CLOTHING EXCHANGE WORKERS…

Clothing Exchange Enrichment Classes

Next week, there will be enrichment classes running from 9 to noon during the clothing exchange. These classes are for parents who plan to be on-site the entire time helping in the clothing exchange while their kids are in class. You must sign up for classes by Friday, Oct. 17th or there will be no supplies for your child! Classes cost $8 per child, per class and are paid directly to the class instructor.

Classes are:
Tuesday — Mime
Wednesday — Drama
Thursday — Art
Friday — Science

Class sizes ARE limited so sign-ups will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Some classes are almost filled! Do not hesitate to sign up today! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to glean wisdom from some talented teachers and help with the clothing exchange!  Contact Geni Hall (genihall[at]aol.com) to sign up for classes TODAY!!

Glimpses Of God’s Goodness

The Holman family in Bolivia have certainly gone through a lot lately. Check out some of the recent headlines on the political unrest here.

Joe posted on his blog the following post that puts it all in perspective. Read on to see the whole post… Read the rest of this entry »

Meals Ministry

Often times we are able to minister to our church families by providing meals during an extended illness, hospital stay, or birth of a baby. This is a great way to serve, to meet new people, and to do a behind-the-scenes-but-valuable ministry. Please contact Geni Hall (genihall[at]aol.com or 540-338-4287) to get on our availability list to help as needs arise. Also, Christy Shipe is coordinating meals for the Thomas family while Melissa is going through her six months of chemotherapy. If you would like to help with this ongoing need for the Thomases, you can sign up online or contact Christy directly (540-338-2597).

Clothing Exchange Date Set

Yes, we are adding another opportunity to share the blessing of our abundance as we add a Fall Clothing Exchange this year. So start sorting through your closets and be prepared to come October 20 to 25, to drop off stuff you no longer need and take home what others have donated. Geni Hall is the coordinator and she would appreciate hearing from anyone who would like to help sort clothes during that week (genihall@aol.com or 540-338-4287). Stay tuned for more details.