Roads are fine, Church is on!
Sunday, December 21st, 2008 | By Rich Shipe | Posted in About Us | No Comments »Jack went out early and drove around and found that the roads are fine this morning so everything will go forward as normal. We hope to see you at Sunday School at 9:45 and Worship at 11:00.
Operation Christmas Child - 2008
Saturday, November 1st, 2008 | By Rich Shipe | Posted in Announcements, Calendar, Get Involved, Missions, Service Opportunities, Youth | No Comments »Through a simple gift-filled shoe box, Operation Christmas Child brings the excitement of Christmas and the good news of God’s love to children in desperate situations around the world. An amazing 7.6 million shoe boxes were shipped to more than 100 countries last year. Over 600 of them came from BRBC! Everyone can be involved in this simple, hands-on missions project. The national collection week for the shoe boxes is November 17-22. BRBC again will be a collection center (Monday-Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. & Saturday 9-Noon). For more information, or if you would like to volunteer in the collection center (16 & up only), please contact Courtney Shipe (allshipesandsizes[at]gmail.com).
Church Work Day – November 1
Thursday, October 16th, 2008 | By Rich Shipe | Posted in Announcements, Calendar, Get Involved, Levite | No Comments »Come one, come all…all ages and all abilities to our Fall Work Day, November 1st, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come for all or as much as you can. We need to hear from you so that we can plan the projects according to skills available, and so that we have enough food for lunch. Contact Jeff Stocker (Jeffrey.e.stocker[at]aero.org).
H.O.E. Down (a “Halloween Other Event”) – October 31
Thursday, October 9th, 2008 | By Rich Shipe | Posted in Announcements, Calendar, Children, Get Involved, Youth | No Comments »
Everyone is invited to the Tigges home for a great time of outdoor activities, food, music, games for all ages, costume contest (nothing spooky, please). The cost is $5.00 per car and the fun starts at 6:00 p.m. Check out our website or the October newsletter for complete details or contact Jon Tigges (jon.tigges[at]gmail.com) to find out how you can sign up to lead or create contests and games.
Mini-Missions Potluck – October 19
Thursday, October 9th, 2008 | By Rich Shipe | Posted in Announcements, Calendar, Get Involved, Missions | No Comments »[UPDATED - Potluck will now be for BRBC supported missionary Andrew Hawes. All other details remain the same.]
We have the opportunity to meet and hear from Paul and Misty Rude, missionaries to native Alaskans. The Rudes were previously sponsored by BRBC but are now on furlough and will be here October 19 to share what God has been doing through them in Alaska. Everyone is invited to a potluck after the worship service (12:30 p.m. to approx. 3 p.m.). Please RSVP by the bulletin tear-off or go to missions@brbible.org so we can get an estimate of the number, and bring a main dish for 10 and either a dessert or salad. Also, remember that these potlucks are valuable opportunities for fellowship!
Newcomers Lunch - October 5
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 | By Rich Shipe | Posted in Announcements, Calendar | No Comments »If you started attending BRBC in the last six months or just still consider yourself a newcomer, you are invited to an informal lunch with our leadership on Sunday, October 5, immediately after the worship service in Room 106. Please contact Debbie Stevenson (debbie[at]brbible.org or 540-338-2299).
Ladies Fellowship & Bible Study Resumes
Thursday, September 11th, 2008 | By Rich Shipe | Posted in Announcements, Calendar, Get Involved, Women | No Comments »Attention ladies, our monthly Bible Study and Ladies Fellowship begins again on Friday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to Noon, and will continue to meet the last Friday of every month. The group is starting an excellent study using the book, Becoming a Woman of Freedom, by Cynthia Heald (covering topics such as laying aside anxiety, laying aside bitterness, etc.). Books are available to pick up from Karen Gill or Vickie Farris. Chapter 1 (Laying Aside Hindrances: Running with Freedom) will be covered on September 26, so contact Karen or Vickie now to be prepared for the first meeting.
Levite Cleaning Ministry During Awana
Thursday, August 28th, 2008 | By Rich Shipe | Posted in Announcements, Get Involved, Levite, Service Opportunities | No Comments »Starting Sunday September 7th, we will resume cleaning the church during Awana (6-8 pm). Thank you very much youth group for cleaning during the summer! You guys did a wonderful job.
This is a great opportunity to serve the church while your kids are at Awana. Many volunteers are needed to help during the whole Awana year. If you are available to help, contact Jeff Stocker (540-338-8543 or jeffrey.e.stocker [at] aero.org) so that we can make sure there are enough helpers.
Benevolence fund running low
Thursday, August 14th, 2008 | By Rich Shipe | Posted in Announcements, Get Involved | No Comments »We have a designated contribution fund to respond to emergency financial needs in our congregation and in the community. We have been inundated by requests recently, so our fund is running low. If you would like to contribute to this fund, just write “benevolence” on your check or if you are an online donor, you can choose this fund online.
Exciting Year Ahead for Children’s Choir
Monday, August 4th, 2008 | By Christy Shipe | Posted in Children, Children's Choir, Get Involved, Youth | No Comments »The 2008-2009 choir season is shaping up to be a very exciting year! We already have three very special events lined up for the fall: a performance at the Emancipation Day Celebration on September 20, a mini-musical in October, and the Christmas Play put on by the church in honor of the Town of Purcellville’s Centennial celebration. In addition to these special events, we will continue to perform in the worship service. Because our first performance is just around the corner, choir rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, August 27 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m
