Virginia
Voices
International
Domestic Missions
Campground Ministry ~ Virginia Beach, VA
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Our original home mission began in 2002 as a music ministry at the Holiday Trav-L-Park campground in
Virginia Beach. This ministry continues to allow us to bring God's love to the weary traveler or the expectant
vacationer. Each Sunday morning members of Virginia Voices International volunteer their time and God's gift
to inspire and enhance the campground worship service through music. Beginning every Memorial Day, when
we honor our military, and continuing throughout the summer, this incredible music ministry concludes with a
Labor Day concert, celebrating God's goodness to His people.
Connie Maxwell Children's Home ~ Greenwood, SC
July 2007
We were invited to participate in the home's Bible School using music as our major means to connect with
children of all ages. Every morning as Bible stories were told and games played, it was the faces of the
younger children that lit-up with the opportunity to hitch a ride on the Gospel Train. In the evenings, the
older children that worked during the day would gather around for Bible teaching, fellowship, and music.
When we were not working directly with the children, the men assisted with cleaning the picnic area and a path
through the woods for a future road. All the while, the women helped the children's home complete a major
mailing project. Even though our mission was to the children, as we traveled to and from our destination God
used us to spread His word to His people as we sang in Cracker Barrel, Ryan's Steak House and Applebee's.
Lost in Vegas ~ Las Vegas, NV
July 2009
This mission trip opened the eyes of our hearts to the needs of so many hungry for the manna of God's word.
After having worked side-by-side with the teachers at the evening Vacation Bible School for children and
adults as well as internationals, we concluded with daily concerts. During the day God opened the door for us
to perform at the secular Reed Whipple Cultural Center for Dance and the West Las Vegas Library Theater of
Performing and Visual Arts Camp for Kids where we had the opportunity to answer questions and share
Christ's impact on Virginia Voices and His enormous love for each of them. The teachers and students of the
Theater were so taken by our music they wanted to give something back thus they performed a snippet of the
show they were rehearsing. God still had a task for us to accomplish as we arrived at the Las Vegas Rescue
Mission where we worked non-stop in 105 degree heat. After a full day of serving those less fortunate than us,
we prepared for our evening concert knowing God's work was not yet done. The Chapel was full of those that
were required to be there and those that chose to be there. As we began to sing, God was glorified as hearts
were softened, hands were raised, and praises were called out. We lost count of the number of people that
came forward to rededicate their lives and profess their faith in Christ.
Karenni People ~ Clemmons, NC
July
2011
God’s plan for this summer’s mission was for Virginia Voices to work with a shy,
group originally from Burma, the Karenni.
Burmese military dictatorships,
since after World War II, have continually
persecuted these smiling people in order to acquire their land.
Thus, the
Karenni people have fled from their homes inside Burma to live in refugee camps
along the
Thai-Burma border for many years.
Unable to return to Burma because
of the dangers
and having no legal status in Thailand, Karenni people have begun
migrating to the
United States so their children might have hope in a better
life. This summer through
the help of
Open Arms Refugee Ministry, Virginia Voices was able to work with 145 children
during a five day
Vacation Bible School. During the
morning, we showered the children with love
as we taught the young ones simple
Bible songs, played games, and assisted with arts
and crafts. In the afternoon, we taught voice and choral music to New Start, a
singing group
made up of middle and high school Karenni students, while taking
the young ones
for a dip in the pool. In
the evening, New Start performed in conjunction with Virginia
Voices at local
shelters and churches. Man may have intended harm to these gentle
people, but
God has intended to bring them to the land of opportunity and unto Himself.
Contact Information:
Virginia Voices International
PO Box 7114
Virginia, Beach, VA 23457
Email: vavoicesintl@cox.net