222nd Annual Conference reported by Ed McKimmy

July 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Conference officially begins with evening worship at the Richmond Coliseum, led by moderator Jim Beckwith and moderator-elect David Shumate, followed a National Christian Choir Concert. Worship has been preceded by a day of service work around Richmond, as part of a “Service Blitz.”I will try to post daily Ed

Message from the Moderator

This is a very special, historic Annual Conference, as we
gather to celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the Brethren movement.
I look forward to how the Lord will work among us. I am
so very grateful for the brotherly/sisterly love and prayer support
I have experienced from across the spectrum of the Brethren, and
I pray that we will continue to work at discerning how we can all
follow Jesus together. Surrendering to God as individuals and as a church will
be required so that Christ can transform us to become what God needs us to be and that the
Holy Spirit may fully launch us to faithfully follow Jesus into our fourth century as a Body
of Christ.

Day1 Saturday July 12

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Vacation Bible School

July 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This years Vacation Bible School was the week of July 7th - 11th. The kids had a blast…making new friends, amazing crafts, mind-blowing Bible adventures, hyper speed games and incredible music. The kids discovered Jesus’s miraculous power through Group’s “Power Lab“, while learning the following Bible points each night.

Jesus gives us the power to “Be Thankful”

Jesus gives us to power to “Help Others”

Jesus gives us the power to “Be Brave”

Jesus gives us the power to “Live Forever”

Jesus gives us the power to “Tell Others About God”

Thanks to Kim for heading up and those who helped in order to make this years VBS a success.

See link regarding Power Lab: http://www.groupvbs.com/powerlab/index.asp

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“God Shed His Grace on Thee”

July 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Hollins Road CoB celebrated our nations’ birthday on Sunday, July 6th. National hymns were sung and a special pictur e presentation to honor those who have worn the uniform was shown during the morning worship service. Pastor Sylvus’s message was “God Shed His Grace on Thee”. Across the years many have served the call of this great country. We celebrate and honor them….