VISION VIRGINIA OFFERING
Throughout the month of September, we will be taking a special offering for our state missions efforts. The money collected will go to the SBCV’s Vision VA efforts which directly supports ministries to provide the resources necessary for people to hear the Gospel both around VA and around the world. Special envelopes/prayer guides are available as well as online giving.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 students are encouraged to gather at school flagpoles or other community location to pray. This means that all around the world in every time zone, for 24 hours students will be praying for their school, friends, families, churches, and communities.
RSVP FOR THE CHURCH PICNIC
(DEADLINE SEPT. 27Th)
Mark your calendars! Our Church Picnic is coming up on Sunday, October 4th at 5:30pm, right here at the church! We’ll gather out back in the parking lot/field for a fun-filled evening of food, fellowship, and activities.
The church is providing fried chicken, drinks, and paper products.
You bring the flavor!
- Side dishes and desserts (one or more — always welcome!) will help make sure we have plenty for everyone.
- Don’t forget to bring a picnic blanket or camp chair so you can relax and enjoy the evening.
We’d also love to see some yard games! If you have cornhole sets, frisbees, balls for the kids, or anything else fun, bring them along — a little friendly competition is welcome.
Please RSVP using the link below by Sunday, September 27th so we can prepare for everyone.
We can’t wait to come together as a church family to eat, play, and celebrate God’s blessings!
Brad Carwile will be gooing to the Green Rock Correctional Facility to take part in the Kairos Prison Ministry. Part of this ministry is to distribute cookies to the prisoners. Please note that there are special instructions about the type of cookies acceptable and how they are to be packaged. The date the cookies should be brought to the church is Wednesday, Sept. 23 and Sunday,Sept. 28th.
See cookies specifications: CLICK HERE
Paper copies of the cookie and packaging information will also be in the airlock on the table.
Young at Heart – October Gathering 🍂
Sign up online or at the Next Steps desk by Oct. 4th — 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
If you need to renew your background check or get one for the first time (required to work with those 17 & under), we will be conducting checks on Sunday, Sept. 27th, immediately following worship in the Social Hall.
FULL FOR THIS SESSION. WATCH THE BULLETIN FOR OCT./NOV. OPPORTUNITIES.
For the past year, we’ve used a check-in system for children through 5th grade on Sunday mornings and it’s made a real difference in keeping our kids safe and accounted for. We’re extending this same system to Wednesday night activities ,and expanding it to include our Youth department as well. (note: Youth will be allowed to check themselves in on the kiosk whereas parents will continue to check those in under 5th grade.)
This means every child and teen checking in for Wednesday night activities will be accounted for the same way they are on Sundays, giving our volunteers and staff a clear, real-time record of who’s in the building — and knowing exactly where your child is.
We’re excited about this next step in keeping our kids and youth safe on Wednesday nights, and we appreciate your help in making check-in a normal part of every visit.