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Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions
WHY IS THE EASTER OFFERING NAMED FOR ANNIE?
In 1895, an offering was first collected for the work of the Home Missions Board.  In 1934, this offering was renamed the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for Home Missions to honor the work of Annie Armstrong as a tireless advocate for giving, praying and going to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with those who did not know him.
Our missions focus in March is North American Missions.  Our offering Goal for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions is $2,000.

2019 Winter Bible Study
The 2019 Winter Bible Study is The Letters to the Seven Churches; Revelation 1-3.  There are 2 sessions each Wednesday.  The morning session is at 11:00 AM and the evening session, at 7:00 PM.

Spring Lunch and Easter Egg Hunt
The Recreation and Fellowship Committee will provide a barbecue lunch following the worship service Sunday, April 7.  Everyone is invited.
The Children’s Committee will have an Easter Egg Hunt for the children after lunch.
The Children’s Committee is currently collecting candy for the Easter Egg Hunt.  Containers, for your donations, are at the entrance to the Education Building and in the Fellowship Hall.

Mission Action
In March we are supporting the Dan River Baptist Association’s WMU Book Ministry by purchasing Leveled Readers for students in local schools, (levels 1 and 2), or by contributing “Bucks for Books.”  Money collected will be used to purchase these books.

From the Flower Committee
We were notified by Puryear’s Florist that beginning April 1, the price of altar flowers would increase to $45.00 per arrangement.  The Flower Committee has decided to get future arrangements from Buttercups Florist.  Arrangements will continue to be $35.00.

Whole Woman Conference - March 29-30
Halifax County Middle School - Led by Rev. Jane Lyon and Rev. Kristen Tucker
Friday, March 29 - 7-9 PM; Doors open at 6 PM
Saturday, March 30 - 9 AM-3 PM; Doors open at 8 AM
There is a $40 cost for Saturday; you may attend the Friday “Thrive!” event for free.

Love Offering
The Deacons have approved a love offering to be collected Sunday, April 7, to help defray the cost of a mission trip Tori Plitt will be taking in June.  The trip is intended to provide medical relief in Guatemala.
DRBA Annual Senior Revival @ Hitesburg Baptist Church
2215 Hitesburg Church Road, Virgilina, VA 24598

April 9, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
“Fannie Crosby” Presentation by Gail Bosiger
Worship Music Provided by Dianne Floyd-Keyboard, Rev. David Hanks-Keyboard, Rev. Jim Kopco-Trumpet
Chick-Fil-A Lunch Provided at No Cost (if registered by March 31)
Register at drbacoordinator@gmail.com or (434) 572-2608
Sponsored by DRBA Missions/Evangelism Committee

Walk MS:  Richmond Walk
This year we will walk for me, in memory of our Evan, and for all other MS warriors.  We walk to help fund research to find the much-needed cure for Multiple Sclerosis.  There are more than 1 million Americans, like me, who live with the unpredictability of MS, and your support can and will make changes in our lives.

Walk MS:  Richmond Walk
This year’s MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Walk will hold special meaning for us. Our Evan died on August 11, 2018, from MS and diabetic complications.  He struggled with MS for ten LONG years and diabetes, caused by high dose steroids, for about eight of those years.  No treatment worked for him, so he lived, yet worked, in constant pain.  We are grateful he is no longer in pain, but that does not make losing him any easier.  The last visit we had with him before his death was at last year’s MS Walk!
This year we will walk for me, in memory of our Evan, and for all other MS warriors.  We walk to help fund research to find the much-needed cure for Multiple Sclerosis.  There are more than 1 million Americans, like me, who live with the unpredictability of MS, and your support can and will make changes in our lives.

The National MS Society is currently kicking off its annual Walk MS:  Richmond Walk to be held on May 4.  Of course, this year, my family is walking.  I am fundraising for this event, and I am asking you to join me in the fight against MS by making a contribution to support my effort.  Make all checks payable to: National MS Society and put my name in the memo space, or you may donate on-line by clicking here.

VBS 2019 - June 17-21
The time for Vacation Bible School is fast approaching and we are in need of workers.  Plans need to be made.  If you can help with this mission project in any capacity please provide the requested information and return this form to the church office, Scott Slagle, Forrest Nunn or Homer Young.

CALENDAR OF MINISTRIES

Wednesday, March 20
First Day of Spring
Kindergarten Registration
9:00 AM  WEE School
11:00 AM  Winter Bible Study
6:00 PM  Adult Choir Practice
7:00 PM  Mission Friends
7:00 PM  Prayer Meeting/Winter Bible Study

Thursday, March 21
9:00 AM  WEE School
5:30 PM  God’s Girls Teen Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)

Friday, March 22
9:00 AM  WEE School

Sunday, March 24
9:45 AM  Sunday School
10:45 AM  Deacons’ Prayer Group
11:00 AM  Morning Worship Service
6:00 PM  Youth

Sunday, March 24
  9:45 AM  Sunday School
10:45 AM  Deacons’ Prayer Group
11:00 AM  Morning Worship Service
  6:00 PM  Youth

Monday, March 25
9:00 AM  WEE School
12:30 PM  WEE Faculty Meeting

Tuesday, March 26
9:00 AM  WEE School

Wednesday, March 27
9:00 AM  WEE School
11:00 AM  Winter Bible Study
6:00 PM  Adult Choir Practice
7:00 PM  Mission Friends
7:00 PM  Prayer Meeting/Winter Bible Study

Thursday, March 28
9:00 AM  WEE School
5:30 PM  God’s Girls Teen Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)

Friday, March 29
9:00 AM  WEE School

Sunday, March 31
9:45 AM  Sunday School
10:45 AM  Deacons’ Prayer Group
11:00 AM  Morning Worship Service