81st Annual Bible Conference & Convention

Virginia State Association of Free Will Baptist​s

Great Bridge Free Will Baptist Church, Chesapeake, VA

Theme: "Building Our Most Holy Faith"     June 13-14, 2019

Speakers: Rev. Glen Johnson, Dr. Tim York, Rev. David Mizelle

Dr. David Crowe, Dr. Matthew Pinson

As Free Will Baptists, we have the privilege and responsibility to build up ourselves in this most holy faith handed down to us. Not only must we be build an atmosphere of encouragement and edification, we also need to pass that same heritage to our children and grandchildren. Through this emphasis, may God challenge us to renew our faith and commitment to the Lord, to His church, and to our distinctive fellowship as Free Will Baptists!

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"But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life" (Jude 20-21).

Thursday Morning

8:00​   Executive Board Meeting

 9:30   Registration Begins

10:30 Prayer

10:50 Break

11:00 Music: Rejoice (Welch College)

           Message: "Proclaiming Our Distinctions"

           Messenger: Rev. Glen Johnson

12:00 Lunch
 

Thursday Afternoon

1:00 Music: Rejoice (Welch College)

         Message: "Promoting Our Fellowship"

         Messenger: Dr. Tim York
2:00 Message: "Preparing for Our Health"

         Messenger: Rev. David Mizelle

 Thursday Evening

6:00 Registration
7:00 Business Session
         Hymn
         Welcome by the Host Pastor
         Welcome by the Clerk
         Introduction of Officers
         Appointment of Committees

                Nominating

                Registration & Credentials

         Item of Business to Table
         Adjourn to Worship
7:15 Music: Host Church

         Message: "Preserving Our Past"

         Messenger: Dr. David Crowe

Friday Morning

 8:00 Registration
8:30 Scripture Reading and Prayer

8:40 Business Session Begins

               Approval of the Minutes

               Credentials Committee

               Treasurer

               Executive Board

               Promotional Director & Gen. Bd. Member

               VAFWB Missions

               Camp Jacob

               Harvest Child-Care Ministries

               FWB Family Ministries

               National Departments

               Other ministries

10:50 Break
11:00 Music: Rejoice (Welch College)

           Message: "Protecting Our Future"

           Messenger: Dr. Matt Pinson
12:00 Lunch

Friday Afternoon

1:15    Business Session Resumes
               Old Business
               New Business
               Report of Nominating Committee
               Election of Officers
               Election of National Delegates
               Memorial Prayer
               Rising vote of thanks to the host church
               Announcements
               Adjournment ​

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE: Debbie Barnes (Chair), Annette Baines, Michelle Johnson

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Rev. Brent Patrick (Chair), Rev. Gary Hill, Rev. Jay Baines