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Sunday, September 15, 2024

"Call and Response"

1 Samuel 3

Pastor Bryon LePere will be sharing the message this Sunday.

There will be Kids Ministry Programming this Sunday.

Our new fall schedule has begun! Join us for worship at 10:00am and stay for 11:00am Bible Study. Choose a Bible Study class from the listing below.

There will be Kids Ministry programming at 10:00 and 11:00 am.

Discipleship here at Gayton is in full swing! We have eight Bible study offerings on Sunday morning and we have six offerings throughout each week! We pray that you and your family will plug into a Bible study class that is right for you! 

Our worship will remain at 10:00am each week, and our Bible Study Hour which includes Kids Min and Youth Brunch, will be from 11:00am-noon. We have one adult class that will meet at 9:00am as well. (Note: Kids Min will meet at 10:00am and 11:00am only.). So Sunday mornings will be full and exciting - with something for everyone! Then on Sunday evenings and during the week, there are LifeNights for youth and young adults, a group for moms, a women’s group, and an adult Bible study offered twice! Again, something for everyone! 

Lastly, we appreciate all who indicated an interest in Discipleship Groups (D-groups/small groups) at our recent Ministry Fair. We anticipate launching these groups in early 2025. We will be in touch with those interested as the date draws closer. In the meantime, over the next few months, we will be communicating out information about our coming new small group ministry with more sign-up opportunities! And if anyone is interested in facilitating/leading, hosting or simply attending a new small group, just contact Rev. Jennifer Mullins at Jennifer@gayton.church. 

In this 2024-2025 year, with all of these Discipleship opportunities, we will continue to grow closer to Christ and to one another as we come together in community and Bible study!

Camp Gayton 2024 at Westview on the James in Goochland, VA

Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29 

Camp begins at 4:00pm on Friday, 9/27 and ends Sunday, 9/29 at 8:30am followed by Worship at 10am at Gayton Baptist Church

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE....

Come for the whole weekend, or just the day. There are options for those who would like to stay overnight and those who would rather come up for just Friday evening and/or for the day on Saturday. All planned programming will end Saturday evening after dinner and worship. You may stay the night and return on Sunday morning or return home Saturday evening.

See www.gayton.church/familycamp for info regarding options for accommodations and a schedule for the weekend.

*The deadline for registration is Sept. 16. - A complete registration includes completion of the online registration, the attached google form and payment submitted.

Please contact office@gayton.church if you have any questions.

Women's Bible Study — The Patriarchs by Beth Moore (You can order the workbook on Amazon or Lifeway)

Each Wednesday from Sept 11, 2024 through March 5, 2025 9:30am--11:30am

Gayton Baptist Church Community Room---just off the lobby area---Please enter the building by the side door just to the right of the main front doors of the church.

Please contact Janet Richardson by text (preferred) or email: 804-405-1362 -- bjgprichardson@comcast.net - - so she will know who is joining the study.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Northside Outreach Center (NOC) is one of Gayton's Ministry Partners. For several years, we have had the opportunity to support them both financially and through toy collections for the annual NOC Christmas Store. The letter below speaks of an upcoming opportunity to both celebrate and support the future of the Northside Outreach Center.

Join Us in Celebrating 20 Years of Impact and Investing in Our Future

Dear Friends and Supporters,

With great excitement and deep gratitude, I invite you to a special evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Northside Outreach Center, a milestone made possible through the unwavering support of compassionate individuals like you.

Over the past two decades, the Northside Outreach Center has been a beacon of hope and a pillar of strength for the Highland Park community. We have walked alongside our neighbors, offering support, encouragement, and a path toward a brighter future. As we look back on the lives touched and the hearts healed, we also look forward with renewed commitment to the work that still lies ahead.

On Thursday, September 19th, we will gather at Gayton Baptist Church at 6:30 PM to reminisce, share heartfelt testimonies, and look forward to the future. This evening will feature delicious hors d'oeuvres, a celebratory cake, and moving stories from volunteers and community members whose lives have been transformed by the work of the Center.

But this celebration is more than just a look back—it’s a launch pad for what’s next. We are excited to announce the start of a new youth mentorship program, empowering and equipping leaders in Highland Park. The need for positive role models and guidance for our young people has never been greater, and with your support, we can make this vision a reality.

I warmly invite you to purchase tickets to attend this meaningful event. Individual tickets are available for $25, couples can join us for $40, and corporate sponsorship opportunities are available at $400. Your presence and generosity will help us continue our mission of service and love in this community.

You can purchase your tickets or learn more about corporate sponsorship at our website: https://www.northsideoutreachcenter.org/noc-gala

Thank you for standing with us over these past 20 years. Your support has been the cornerstone of our success, and together, we can ensure that the next 20 years are even more impactful.

I look forward to celebrating with you and sharing in the joy of what we’ve accomplished together.

With heartfelt thanks,

Rev. Bryon LePere

Board Member

Northside Outreach Center

If you are interested in attending the Central Virginia Baptist Ministries' Leadership Development Conference, the early bird registration deadline has been extended until September 16th. For details on sessions, speakers and registration, click this link: LDC 2024 Registration Link.

What's for breakfast? CEREAL

Our Food Pantry relies mostly on donations. Pick up a couple extra boxes of cereal during the month of September. As always, any and all donations are appreciated.

Faith & Recovery Ministry

Would you like to learn more about interacting with the participants in the Richmond recovery community?  

Come join us for a seminar on this very topic on Monday, September 30th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm here at Gayton Church in Room 225, titled “Interacting with the Recovery Community”. It is being led by Marti Williams and Leon Dangerfield.  

Marti is a Peer Recovery Specialist and is training to be a Family Recovery Practitioner. In 2014, she and her husband founded Into The Neighborhood, a ministry focused on loving God and loving your neighbor. They have been actively involved in loving and serving the addiction and recovery community for nearly 20 years. Leon is a Registered Peer and a Forensic Peer Specialist, who sits on the Central overdose committee for the US Attorney’s office. He has a combined 30 yrs. of experience in the recovery community. 

Please respond to Mike Brumagin if you plan to attend or have any questions, mikebrum89@gmail.com 

Fall Work Day

October 5, 9:00am

Calling all volunteers! Have you been wondering how you can help out at Gayton? The Facility Task Group needs your help with some projects around the building. Sign up to let us know you are available and where you would like to help. You are welcome to bring your students that need community service hours! See more details here. Email Kevin at kevin@gayton.church with any questions.

Young Adult Life Nights

Young Adult Life Nights are back!

Wednesdays from 7:15 - 9:00 pm. Contact Jennifer@gayton.church for more information.

Gayton Student Life Nights

Sunday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30pm

See the complete Summer Schedule at gayton.church/students.

Check out gayton.church/students for more information and upcoming events.

Sign up below to help with Youth Brunch.

Sunday Mornings in Gayton Kids

In-person Nursery Care (birth through age 2.5), Preschool Church (ages 2 - PreK) and Elementary Kids Worship (grades K-5) is scheduled to take place during our September Sundays during both the 10 am Worship Service and the 11 am Bible Study hour. 

*We will have a Church Family Fellowship during the Bible Study hour on the 5th Sunday in September (9/29/24). This will take the place of Bible Study programming. 

Virtual PSC & EKW services are posted in our Facebook group at 8 am each Sunday and are left up for the week. 

📊 FINANCIAL HEALTH UPDATE

(Budget = Anticipated Giving; Actual = Actual Giving Received; YTD = Year-to-Date)

Fiscal year 24-25 TOTAL revenue through 08/27/2024 = $171,419

Fiscal year 24-25 TOTAL budget through 08/27/2024 = $167,700

Fiscal year 24-25 YTD difference = +$3,719

Funds collected to Budget = 102%