Alma Hunt 2021: CrossRoads During Covid
Ministry might look different on the mountain during a global pandemic, but God still moves in incredible ways. At CrossRoads Adventure Days, guests experienced outdoor activities and meals, worship, and safely distanced community. This time of rejuvenation and reconnection was especially meaningful for families who desired a spiritually nurturing experience for their children in an environment with Covid-19-safe practices.
One mother shares,
We heard testimonies from several counselors, and it was amazing how God spoke through them. The topics of their devotions and testimonies aligned with conversations that my daughter, Abbie, and I had on the way to the mountain. Abbie commented on how cool it was that “we were just talking about that!” She found comfort that other young adults had been through similar situations. I noticed how Abbie looked at the counselors with admiration, and I was thankful that there were so many young adults there ready to share the love of Christ with others and possibly become a future role model for my daughter.
– Jessie Keller
God uses camping ministry to shape the faith of young adults, youth, and children. The methods may adapt, but the mission remains the same!
Pray that Virginia Baptist camps will be creative in nurturing children and students for Christ.
“I was thankful that there were so many young adults there ready to share the love of Christ with others, and possibly become a future role model for my daughter.”
The annual offering for Virginia missions was named for Alma Hunt (1909–2008), a native Virginian who was known worldwide for her missions service and her unswerving dedication to the cause of Christ. Churches and individuals may contribute at any time. The offering provides funding for all Woman’s Missionary Union of Virginia (WMUV) missions and ministries and makes possible other Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) special ministries, outreach projects, and initiatives not funded through regular streams of giving. Since 1976, this offering has been a joint venture of WMUV and the BGAV. The annual goal and allocation of funds are determined by the Executive Director/Treasurer of WMUV and the Executive Director of the BGAV and approved by their respective boards. The stories you will read in this prayer guide are of real people and real ministries, and all are recipients of some financial support from this offering. Every dollar you give goes directly to support these and many other ministries. We invite you to give to the Alma Hunt Offering—joining your gifts with those of many other Virginia Baptists as we share the love of Christ across the Commonwealth and with the whole world.