There are so many great things happening in UBC this coming month!I’m excited that fall is upon us! My prayer is that over the next severalweeks we will continue to catch the vision God has for our church.

Our church’s mission is “to reach people with the message of JesusChrist and to nurture new and maturing Christians as they create and live a Christ-like lifestyle.” The sermon series for thefall is called “On Mission,” and we will consider each week ways we can Reach, Nurture, Create, and Live for Christ.

The mission of the church should always be in line with the mission of God. The fancy theological term for this is missioDie. We should always find the missio Die in the world, and align our lives and our church’s ministry with what God isalready doing. Consider these quotes from some Christian leaders:

“God loves to pour out His Spirit with power on thosewho will dare to align radically their purposes withHis.” ― Steve Childers

“The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The nearerwe get to Him, the more intensely missionary webecome.” ― Henry Martyn

“The harvest is large, but there are few workers to gatherit in. Pray to the owner of the harvest that he will sendout workers to gather in his harvest.” – Jesus

The harvest happens whether we participate or not.

God’s power and blessing come to those willing to

participate in God’s mission to the world. Let’s get

excited about being “On Mission” together with God this

fall!

In Christ,

Volume XLV Number 8 September 2014

Office Hours: Mon - Fri from 9am- Noon Email: urbannabaptistchurch@yahoo.com

Pastor: Jonathan Davis Jane Folliard: Day Care Director

Office: (804) 758-2720 Day Care Phone: (804) 758-4783

Find Us Online At

www.urbannabaptistchurch.org and www.facebook.com/urbannabaptistchurch

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for UBC's DayCare, which began in the fall of 1981. It wasthe first facility of its kind in Middlesex County.Diana Pitts, who served as the first director,got is up and running and just a few yearslater, the pre-school programs for ages 3 and4 were added.

Infants, who are at least 6 weeks old, and toddlers are lovingly cared for in bright, sunnyrooms that are stocked with developmentally appropriate activities and toys. There is atleast one adult per four children in the Infant/Toddler Program.

The Urbanna Baptist Church Pre-School Programs for 3 and 4 year olds include a vastrange of fine and gross motor control activities; dramatic play and role play; listening tostories; and singing, dancing and listening to music. Computer activities are also availa-ble. There is a minimum of one teacher per 10 children in each of the pre-school class-rooms.

For specific enrollment information on UBC Day Care and/or Pre-School, contact ourdirector, Jane Folliard, at 758-4783

About Our New Member!Diane Duke

Diane has lived in Urbannafor about 5 years. She worksas a school nurse at King &Queen Elementary School.Diane has 3 children and 4grandchildren.

Church News

MissionsWednesday, Sept. 10: Wednesday eveningactivities resume, so don’t forget to make your dinnerreservations by 10am on Monday, Sept. 8. After theDeacon Fish Fry, Ellie Galloway, Regional Directorof The Alzheimer’s Association Greater RichmondChapter, will present “Making Connections,” teachingour church effective ways to minister to families andindividuals touched by Alzheimer’s.

Wednesday, Sept. 17: Powell Smith and our PuppetTeam will present on their summer mission trips.

Sept. 14-21: State Mission Offering for Alma Huntgoal will be the same as last year $500. Envelopesand info will be available. Videos will be shownduring the morning worship service.

Sept. 14: Youth Encounter Conferenceat Mathews High School, 4-7pm. This FREEYouth Conference will feature games, worship, andpreaching for area youth. Sign up on the bulletinboard outside the Sanctuary!

Sept. 19 & 20: Virginia Baptist Disaster ReliefTraining. If you are interested in this ministryplease contact Eileen Smith at 758-4371.

Sept. 24: UBC will start a new Wednesday StudySeries on World Religions. Many current eventsare directly impacted by the religions of the world.By learning about other faiths we can understandour world better, and be better prepared to haveconversation and dialogue with people who believedifferently than we do.

Have you ever wanted to go to Greece?Now is your opportunity, at least vicariously! The Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Studygroup begins a nine week Beth Moore study, Children of the Day, of 1 & 2 Thessalonians onSeptember 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Join us as we discover the people,culture and faith of Thessaloniki in 51 A.D. and consider the issues confronting the churchthere. It was a dark time, for many Christians were being persecuted for their faith and theybegan to believe that the return of Jesus Christ was near. Sound familiar? How are we tolive in such an ominous world today? The women of that city played a vital role in the churchand community, and how we function in our homes and in our community as Christians canbe a powerful force when we live as Paul says, as “children of the Light and children of theday.” Call Becky at 286-9108 for info and to sign up so we can order enough books. Can’twait to see you there!

It’s Living Proof LiveSimulcast Time again!Live from Fort Wayne Indiana, with teaching from Beth Moore andworship with Travis Cottrell!

This global, one-day simulcast will encourage you to dive deeper into theWord of God. Beth follows the leading of the Holy Spirit to prepare aspecific message for each of her events, and the simulcast is noexception.

Cost is $5 and includes breakfast and lunch with proceeds benefiting Samaritan’s Purse. Doors open at 8:30 with theevent starting at 9:30 and ending at 4:15. Make checks payable to Urbanna Baptist Church (memo: Simulcast), PO Box416, Urbanna VA 23175. CHILDCARE AVAILABLE! Please let us know ASAP how many children you will bring!

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Nursery: Billie EubankGrades 1-4: Shirley Jean Brown - teacher

Irma Ryman - subGrades 5-7: Eileen Smith - teacher

Mary Ann McChain - subGrades 8-12: Garth Wheeler - teacher

Annette Greenwood - sub

Adult I: Diane Luttrell - teacherDana Longest - teacher

Adult II: Patty Wheeler - teacherJane Brown - subFrances Hall - subJimmie Williams - sub

UBC’s Choir could use your voice! If you areinterested in joining the choir please visit

with Aubrey Hall or Charlie Rainwater.