October is Pastor Appreciation Month!
This month we honor our Senior Pastor Jeffrey, Associate Pastor Nathan, and Worship Pastor John for faithfully preaching God’s Word, shepherding our families, leading us in worship through music, and walking with us through every season. We love and appreciate you!
Want to share a word of thanks or encouragement? Leave a note in their mailboxes near the elevators.
“We give thanks to God always for all of you.” — 1 Thessalonians 1:2
Operation Christmas Child
Through Nov. 11
We’re excited to kick off the season of giving by supporting children in need around the world through Operation Christmas Child!
Stop by the table in the vestibule to pick up a shoebox and a flier with packing guidelines, including items not to include and instructions for tracking your box.
Prefer not to pack and ship a box yourself? We’re also accepting monetary donations. Simply drop your donation in the jar at the Operation Christmas Child table, marked “OCC.” Checks should be made payable to Clifford Baptist Church. Please note that these donations will not appear on your annual giving statement.
Questions? Contact our coordinator, Wanda Wooldridge, at wwoodridge71@gmail.com or 434-945-0277.
The new toddler playground is ready for fun! Parents, please note that this playground is designed for toddlers 2-5. We also appreciate you helping us to keep it tiday.
**FALL FESTIVAL**
Saturday the 31st
Drop-in between 6:00-8:00
We would like to invite all trick-or-treaters to C.B.C’s annual Fall Festival. Come dressed in your favorite character or hero costume ready to play games, visit the photo booth, eat cotton candy and popcorn, enjoy the bounce houses, collect LOTS of candy, fellowship with friends, and lots more. Visit our table in the Narthex for details and invitations. This is a FREE event so we hope you will be able to come and bring your children, grandchildren, and friends too! 1st Thess. 5:22
If you signed up to help us with this event, please come to the Fall Festival table in the Narthex for your game assignment and instructions or questions, on Sunday the 25th and Wed. the 28th.
THANK YOU so much for your commitment to our children and the community’s children. If you have donated candy, we THANK YOU so very very much.
PLEASE PICK UP A FLIER AT THE TABLE TO PLACE IN A LOCAL BUSINESS! INVITE PEOPLE TO COME AND GET THE WORD OUT!
Our next background check opportunities have been set for this Sunday and Sunday, Nov. 8th. If you need to have a background check renewed (you will be contacted when yours needs renewing by our background team) or have one done for the first time to work with those under 18, please use the below link to sign up.
Ladies, You’re Invited to Craft Day!
Join the Women’s Ministry for an afternoon of creativity and fellowship on Saturday, November 7, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the church Social Hall.
Choose from three fun crafts: painting, paint pour, and decoupage napkins.
Please sign up online or at the Next Steps desk by November 1. We’d love to see you there!
“FEED THE FLOCK: SECOND HELPING WEDNESDAYS!”
A Monthly Mission to Fill Bellies & Hearts
On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, we feed around 40 hungry teenagers—and we’d love for YOU to be part of it!
We’re looking for a person, family, or tag-team to provide a meal for our youth. It’s a simple (and delicious!) way to serve together, show Christ’s love, and maybe even become a youth-group legend—especially if your mac and cheese slaps. 😋
🍴 WHAT YOU BRING:
A main dish, at least one side, and a dessert
Drop everything off in the church kitchen by 6:15 PM on your scheduled Wednesday
Optional but encouraged: Stay and eat with us! We’d love to have you.
🥤 WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Drinks, Plates, cups, napkins & cutlery
Serving utensils and everything else you need
Gratitude, high-fives, and maybe a few requests for your recipe!
Whether you go gourmet or keep it classic, your meal makes a difference. You’re helping our teens feel welcomed, cared for, and loved—one plate at a time.
❤️ READY TO FEED THE FLOCK?
Sign up for a Wednesday and let’s get cooking!
Reach out to Mason Thomas at Mthomas@cliffordbaptist.org or 434-665-7344.
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to help with the children’s ministry!!
Our Media Team still needs help so if you have expertise in these areas or are willing to be trained, please contact Chad Fleming (for live streaming) Jeremy Fulcher (for Propresenter) and Mason Thomas (sound) for more information.
- Live Streaming
- Using Propresenter (running lyrics/graphics on screen)
- Sound