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May 2015
The Network News
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER THIS THURSDAY, MAY 7th!
Hampton Roads Convention Center 6:30 PM
We have participated in this local gathering of the National Day of Prayer each year since it began. This is not a political rally or a preaching fest, it is a time of worship and prayer. It is my dream that all of our churches would get on board with the 150 churches from our area that come together on this one night each year. It is such a powerful time and great testimony to the people on the Peninsula that God’s Church unites in our effort
to grow God’s Kingdom in our area. Last year approximately 3,500 people attended. But our churches were not very well represented. Let’s change that this year! I hope to see you there.
WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR CHURCH – WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, JUNE 2nd 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
PBA Resource Center
I will be presenting a workshop based on my recently published book. This book was not meant to be read and put on the shelf, but rather as a tool to help churches make change. Participants will gain insight into why many churches are struggling
today, along with practical options for the future of their church. The cost for the workshop is $15, which will include a copy of the book. This workshop is for pastors and laypeople who desire a healthy future for their church.
Islam, Christianity, World Affairs and Us An opportunity to learn, ask, and engage in conversation
A special Forum at Grace Episcopal Church, Yorktown, Virginia. On Sunday May 17, 3:00-4:30 PM Dr. John Herbst, Lecturer in Old Testament and Comparative Religions will speak on “Christianity and Islam in the Context of World Religions”. John is a member of First Baptist Church of Newport News. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the Islamic faith from the perspective of a Christian scholar.
PASTOR'S FELLOWSHIP BOWLING DAY THURSDAY, MAY 21st
11 AM What would it look like to see a bunch of pastors, most of whom haven’t bowled in years (if ever), engaged in a battle on the lanes of the local bowling alley? We think it is worth finding out! We will meet at York Lanes, 4200 George Washington Memorial Hwy in Grafton on that morning for the first annual Pastor’s Fellowship Bowling Day. There will be prizes for best bowling shirt, and for high scores in amateur and experienced bowler categories. No experience necessary. Come have a couple of hours of fun with other pastors. Cost for bowling is free, you just have to pay for your lunch. Please let us know if you plan on coming, rsvp at [email protected].
NATURALLY SUPERNATURAL CONFERENCE MAY 28TH -30TH
FREEDOM LIFE CHURCH
Have you realized that you believe in all the supernatural gifts described in the Bible but have never had someone teach you how to experience them? Have you been trying to find the right words to communicate about operating in the supernatural in way that doesn't freak people out and scare them away? Then the Naturally Supernatural Conference is just for you! When I read the book of Acts and consider how God has empowered His followers to supernaturally reach the world, I cannot ignore the need to teach these things to our congregation. Honestly, it has been a real struggle to find the language to do this in our context, and we have only recently landed on the term "Naturally Supernatural". It is our hope to empower believers to realize that God supernaturally equips us to operate in a naturally captivating expression of His love, so that others may come to know Him personally. Experiencing the supernatural things of God doesn't have to be spooky! If you can relate to this, prayerfully consider signing up for the conference that will be hosted at Freedom Life Church on May 28-30th, 2015. We have limited the conference to 100 people to maximize the impact. We will be taught by a team led by Chad Norris, Pastor of Bridgeway Church in South Carolina, and author of the book, "Signs, Wonders, and a Baptist Preacher". For all the info go to the registration link below. Or feel free to email me with any questions. There are still about 50 seats left. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naturally-supernatural-workshop-tickets-14753348663 Freddy Villarreal Senior Pastor Freedom Life Church
UPCOMING EVENTS For additional information on events please visit peninsulabaptist.org or call the PBA office. MAY 7 Innovative Pastor's 7 SMN 7 National Day of Prayer 9 Ladies Tea @ Eastover Manor House 14 Bi-Vo Pastor's 21 Pastor's Fellowship 28 Bi-Vo Pastor's
Thank You! Dear PBA, Thank you, thank you, thank you! We cannot say it enough. The PBA Romania Mission team is so thankful to our "big C" church for all of their support. Thank you Emmaus for the use of your facilities for one of our fundraisers. Thank you Parkview Baptist for the use of your facilities and for the constant presence of your members at our fundraisers. Thank you Fox Hill Road Baptist Church for allowing us to use your facilities and resources for our Free Festival. Thank you Freedom Life Church for your support and for the chance to be commissioned and purposely prayed over by the body. Thank you to the PBA WMU for all of our supplies that you collected and donations that you gave towards our trip. Last, but not least, thank you to everyone else who supported us through prayer, finances, and/or supplies. We’re looking forward to experience how God will use all of these things for His Kingdom in Romania. Thank you, PBA Romania Mission Team
LEADERSHIP CHANGES IN CHURCHES
On Sunday, April 26th, Tony Neal celebrated the beginning of his retirement. Tony steps down from pastoring Walnut Hills Baptist Church for the past nine years. Tony and his wife Danner will be dedicating much time to family during this new chapter in their lives. We wish them the best!
On Sunday, May 3rd, Daniel Willson led his first worship service at Williamsburg Baptist Church. Daniel and his wife Wendy come to us from Martinsville, VA where he served on the staff of First Baptist Church in that city. We welcome Daniel, Wendy and their four children to the PBA! Randy McCullum has accepted the call from Fairfields
Baptist Church in Burgess VA to become their pastor. Since stepping down as Associate Pastor for Youth at First Baptist Church of Newport News, Randy has
kept busy doing supply preaching around the region. We are not excited about losing him from the PBA, but we wish Randy and Theda all the best in this new
ministry chapter.
YOUTH WORKER’S CORNER
May Student Ministry Network Fellowship will be May 7th, 2015 at El Tapatio (615 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Newport News, VA) at noon.
WorkCamp 2015 is planned for July 5th-10th.
Please let Melanie Lassiter know if you are interested in the possibility of bringing your youth this summer, so she can ensure you have all pertinent information.
Newport News is asking for ANY youth
related efforts the churches are doing this year to be added to their Facebook and websites. This is a great opportunity to promote your youth related efforts throughout the city as well as to help make known to your church the anti-bullying efforts being conducted by the city.
Newport News Mayor’s Initiative to End Bullying
http://bullyproject.usmayors.org/newport-news-virginia FACEBOOK - Mayor's Initiative to End Bullying - Newport News, VA (Long Version) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mayors-Initiative-to-End-Bullying-Newport-News-VA/320389408155764 The shortened version of the FaceBook URL is http://bit.ly/nobullyNN
www.facebook.com/pen.baptist @penbaptist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpi0kvUHFKA PBA STAFF Chuck Harrison - Director of Missions, [email protected] Melanie Lassiter - Church & Community Ministry, [email protected] Rose Chang - Bookkeeper, [email protected]
Linda Reynolds - PBA Administrator, [email protected]
Harald Aadahl - Interim Eastover Operations Manager - Eastover Retreat Center, [email protected] Christy Wilkinson- Eastover Administrator, [email protected]
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Free playground available to anyone interested. The only requirement is that they must come and disassemble at our location, haul, and reassemble in their location themselves. I have attached two pictures of the playground. The black fencing is included. Please me at 867-8082 or [email protected]. Christina Brandal
The PBA has graciously received 5 used refrigerators that we have for anyone in need. These are all in working order. They are being stored in the PBA garage, so they do need to be cleaned. Also, they will need to be picked up. Please call Linda at 757-596-4587 or email [email protected] to make arrangements for pick up.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, NN, FESTIVAL OF MUSIC.. dedicated to the glory of God Sunday, May 17th 5:30 pm Reception to follow…Childcare provided GOSPEL PROJECT – CHRONOLOGICAL May 12, 2015, 7:00-8:30 pm Southside Baptist Church, Suffolk This new Lifeway curriculum will be available beginning in the fall. It is a three year, chronological study of the Bible in which all age groups are studying the same themes. Study helps will be available for parents wishing to engage their children in discipleship at home based on the weekly study. Southside Baptist is located at 917 Carolina Road, Suffolk. This workshop will be led by Alan Raughton from Lifeway. For more info, call the church 757-539-6629, or contact Alan at [email protected]. LADIES TEA ON THE EASTOVER MANOR HOUSE GROUNDS Hats and gloves are not required but strongly encouraged. Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 1:00-4:00 PM Cost: $20
EASTOVER SPRING WORK DAY Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 9 AM-5 pm Lunch and Dinner are provided. Please call the office to let us know if you are able to volunteer.
