MTBA – MEAL PACKING – SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

On September 22, 2018, there were 50,000 nutritious meals packed by over 200 volunteers from MTBA churches in partnership with Rise Against Hunger organization.    Each meal of rice, soy, vegetables, vitamins and minerals feeds a family of six!  Our Community Ministries Action Group chose this mission for 2018.   Rise Against Hunger is driven by the vision of a world without hunger by 2030.   A big thank you to Hermitage Baptist Church (Church View) who hosted this event!  MTBA churches are located in the counties Continue reading →

MTBA – URBANNA BAPTIST CHURCH CALLS DR. BRUCE POWERS

Urbanna Baptist Church called Dr. Bruce Powers as their full time Pastor on Sunday, May 20, 2018.  Dr. Powers had served as their Interim Pastor since December 2016.  Under his leadership Urbanna Baptist Church has experienced an exciting broadening of missions and service within and beyond the walls of the church.  On July 22 an Installation Service was held (see pictures). Congratulations to Urbanna Baptist Church and Dr. Bruce Powers as they continue to unite for discipleship, evangelism, service, fellowship and worship to all God’s Continue reading →

MTBA SPRING GATHERING – APRIL 15, 2018

MTBA Annual Spring Gathering was held at Harmony Grove BC in Topping on April 15, 2018.   The Gathering was well received, and we had nearly 100% of our churches present.  We want to thank “Jubal” for moving our hearts to worship with their pre-concert, our Leaders of Breakout Sessions, and keynote speaker, Mr. Matt Thornhill, of Institute for Tomorrow.  Our host church, Harmony Grove BC, did outstanding offering their warm and friendly hospitality before and during our meeting and provided a delicious dinner.  A special Continue reading →

MTBA SPRING GATHERING – APRIL 15, 2018

MTBA will be gathering on Sunday, April 15, 2018, for their Spring meeting beginning at 2:45 pm at Harmony Grove BC in Topping (pictured).   A pre-concert will be presented by “Jubal” of Urbanna United Methodist Church, there will be a recognition of New Pastors in our Association, and Leadership training (choose one of the seven break-out sessions lasting 40 minutes, pictured).  We are eager to hear from our guest speaker, Mr. Matt Thornhill, Managing Partner of Institute for Tomorrow.  Mr. Thornhill is in demand all over Continue reading →

MTBA – YOUTH LEADERING TRAINING

MTBA sponsored a Youth leadership Training on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Harmony Grove Baptist Church, (Topping, VA) followed by lunch.  The training was led by Danny Quirin, BGAV, and the topic was “Discipling Digital Teens”.      A big thank you to MTBA Youth Ministries Action Group led by Brenda Armistead, Chair!   Click on picture to view additional pictures.