MTBA WMU SPRING MEETING – 4-29-18

The MTBA WMU Spring meeting was on Sunday, April 29, 2018, hosted by Newington Baptist Church in Gloucester.   We were truly blessed by soloist, Lorelle Perry, with the singing of “People Need the Lord”.    The inspiring messages were by both, Paul & Faye Burkwall of Nigeria of their mission work and their following the calling of God to go unto the uttermost parts of the world spreading His Word.  The “Jean Gwathmey” Scholarship for worthy and deserving students was presented to two special members 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 →

BGAV – CHURCH AND BEYOND – MARCH 22, 2018

BGAV sponsored an event “Church and Beyond” on March 22, 2018, led by Tod Bolsinger, (Pastor, Consultant, Fuller professor, and author of “Canoeing the Mountains”).   The book and conference was centered around Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory.  As God’s people we are called to share the good news of Jesus within contemporary culture.  In attendance were several Pastors, Directors of Missions, key Church leaders, business people, and many others.  As Tod said, “Leadership is energizing a community of believers toward their own transformation.”  It was Continue reading →

MTBA – MINISTERS’ AND SPOUSES

The MTBA Ministers’ and Spouses banquet was on Monday, February 26, 2018, at Dano’s Pizza (Hartfield).    It was a great night of fellowship, Pastors and wives sharing in God’s amazing blessings together sharing food and stories.  The food: steak, crab cakes, baked potato, and more were delicious and prepared by the cooks of Dano’s, a big THANK YOU to Dano’s!   The deserts, homemade cakes, were the icing “on the cake.”    Thank you, Pastors and families, who give so much of their time and Continue reading →

MTBA FALL MEETING – OCT. 15, 2017

The MTBA Fall Association meeting was held on Oct. 15, 2017, at Zoar Baptist Church, Deltaville.  Our Theme was “With Shouts of Joy” from scripture, Psalm 105:43, “And he bought forth his people with joy, And his chosen with singing.”  Mrs. Tammy Faulkner, Moderator, opened the meeting.  There was energizing music by Mathews & Zoar Baptist Churches’ Praise Teams.  During Mrs. Donna Williams singing of “Something in the Water”, a video was shown of our Pastors and members about their baptisms as well as baptism Continue reading →

MTBA – YOUTH IN ACTION EVENT – 6-11-2017

On Sunday June 11th the Youth Action Committee held a Summer Splash at Camp Piankatank.  We had 48 people total in Attendance.  The Youth enjoyed the Pool, Basketball, GaGa Ball, and Knockerball was a very popular hit.  Even our own Tammy Faulkner tried it.  Let me add, she did a fantastic job.   We had 8 church’s represented that are in our Association.   Click on post date (August 14) to view pictures.   By:  Brenda Armistead, Chair