HELPING HONDURAS

UVA rising second year and FBC youth alum Maddie Carpenter is returning to the States after a week in Honduras on a medical mission trip. She volunteered with Friends of Barnabas, a Midlothian-based missions group that empowers Hondurans through healthcare and education.  

Maddie spent the week visiting various villages to distribute medicine, wellness bags filled with toothpaste, vitamins, and other basic medications, and assisting Hondurans before and after medical procedures. Last Tuesday she wrote a blog describing a day on the mission trip. We are so proud of Maddie and her heart for this mission.

Upon Maddie’s return to the States, she will go back to Camp Silver Beach on the Eastern Shore to finish out her summer as a camp counselor. 

GOOD NEIGHBOR OPPORTUNITY

National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 1. It is a time for neighbors to get to know each other and their local first responders. Both the Fan and Museum Districts will hold events that evening. This presents a wonderful opportunity for the people of First Baptist to interact with their neighbors.

Would you be willing to join us? We will have tables at both events and Matthew Hensley is coordinating the effort. 

·       The Fan’s event runs from 5:00 pm – 8:00 p.m. in Meadow Park (corner of Meadow St. and Park Ave.)

·       The Museum’s event runs from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the field across from Albert Hill Middle School. 

POP-UP SHOP

Charlotte Acres will hold a pop-up produce shop on Sunday, July 23 after our 11 a.m. service. It will be set up on the Mulberry Street side of the church. Supplies are limited and will go fast so make sure to get to church early!

WORSHIP AT BYRD PARK

We are taking worship on the road!  Invite a few friends to join us. We will provide food (fried chicken and sides), fellowship, and a wonderful worship service with guest speaker and FBC member Bessie Taliaferro. Dinner will be served at the pavilion. There will be picnic tables, however, if you would like to bring your own chair you are welcome to do so. Transportation is available. Please contact the church office to reserve your seat on the bus – 804-355-8637.