Upcoming Events.
GO Center Calendar
Missionary Monday with: Miles & Hannah Hillman: Serving in Thailand
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
1 Year Anniversary Celebration
1 Year Anniversary Celebration
We are so blessed to be able to celebrate the GO Center's ONE YEAR anniversary! God has been so good and we couldn't have done it without Him, our wonderful volunteers, and YOU! So let's celebrate!
November 12th will be a day full of fun activities for the whole family. Come early to take advantage of a special edition of Global Adventure, Sid the camel (yes he's real!), tours, Global Blend Cafe specialty items, live music, and SO MUCH MORE!
Keep an eye on our website and social media platforms for more information, discounts, and news leading up to the big day!
International Baking Class (Registration Closed)
Join us for our International Baking Class!
Whether you're just getting started or you've been baking for years, this hands-on class is designed for all skill levels.
You'll learn:
• Easy-to-follow baking techniques
• How to perfect doughs and batters
• Cake decorating tips and tricks
• Hands-on instruction from an expert baker
$60 per person
Space is limited, so registration and payment are required to reserve your spot. We can't wait to bake with you!
Missionary Monday with: Miles & Hannah Hillman: Served in Japan, Mongolia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and East Asia. Now they host an annual Alumni Family Bible Camp every summer in Japan.
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
WINTER PLANTERCLASS
WINTER PLANTER CLASS
Join us for a fun, hands-on evening at the GO Center! Create your own winter planter arrangement and add a little seasonal greenery to your home.
Bring your favorite large planter and potting soil. We'll provide the rest!
December 1st at 6:00 PM | $50 per person
Register using the link below or the QR code on the flyer. We can't wait to get creative with you!
*Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
RISE
RISE
The World is Waiting. What Will You Do? RISE is a one-night global missions experience designed to challenge young adults to move from consumer to contributor in God’s big plan for the world! On October 31 young adults will gather at The Global Blend Café in Bonsack for an engaging experience featuring missions mobilizer Allan Matamoros designed to open their eyes to what God is doing around the world and help them discover how they can be part of it. Through stories, conversation, and practical next steps, RISE will move participants from curiosity to action while creating space for them to ask, “What if I were actually part of God’s big plan for the world?” RISE is more than an event about missions—it’s an invitation to discover passion and purpose as you take your place in God’s global story!
GLOBAL BLEND CAFÉ at the GO CENTER
OCTOBER 31 @ 7:00pm | BONSACK, VA
Missionary Monday with: Bryan & Jennifer Lucas: Serving in Spain
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Worldview Seminar-Seeing AI Through a Biblical Lens
Worldview Seminar-Seeing AI Through a Biblical Lens
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, but what does it mean for our faith? Join us Friday, October 23 at 6:30-8:30PM for an interactive evening exploring AI, faith, and the world around us.
Through two sessions, a hands-on activity, and the biblical framework of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration, we’ll consider how Scripture can help us think wisely about AI and everyday life. No tech background required.
Speakers: Tina Baldis Ličko, a Global Partner Associate and long-term worker in Europe, brings 15 years of experience teaching and equipping others through a biblical perspective. Her husband, Jozef, is Slovak and a full-time IT professional.
Pumpkin Centerpiece Class
Let’s Get Creative!
Join us for a fun evening of creativity as we celebrate the beauty of the season! Create your very own stunning pumpkin centerpiece, perfect for adding a touch of fall charm to your home all autumn long.
All supplies are included, so just bring your creativity and get ready to make something beautiful!
$50 per person
Space is limited, so be sure to register and reserve your spot!
📅October 20 | 6:00 PM
📍GO Center: 4535 Bonsack Rd, Roanoke, VA 24012
Missionary Monday with: Mo Serving in South Asia
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Missionary Monday with: Darlene Adams: Serving in Sioux Reservation for Indigenous people
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
VA Golf Tournament
Chip in Fore Children is an 18-hole four person Captain’s Choice tournament open to men and women of all ages. Entry is $100 per player or $400 per four person team. Breakfast will be provided for all players before the tournament and a buffet lunch will be served afterward at 1:30pm. Lunch for nonplayers is $5 per person or $20 per family. The tournament begins with breakfast at 8:00am and shot gun start at 9:00am. Register in a four-person team or be assigned a team.
Let the Nations Be Glad!
Let the Nations Be Glad!
What if global missions were about more than simply fulfilling a task?
Reaching the whole wide world with the good news that Jesus saves sinners can feel daunting. Fear, guilt, uncertainty, and apathy can easily keep us from stepping into God’s mission. But what if we replaced those feelings with a bigger vision?
Join us for a 7 week study through Let the Nations Be Glad! as we explore what global missions is really about and consider the supremacy of God in missions.
Come be inspired. Come grow in your understanding of God’s heart for the nations. Come help us let the nations be glad!
7 Week Study: October 8, 15, 22, 29 & November 5, 12, 19
Time: 6:30–8:00 PM
Book: Let the Nations Be Glad!, 2nd Edition
Cost: $10
Missionary Monday with: Mary and Malcolm Anthony: Serving in Ghana
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Music Night on the Deck with Riverland Road Baptist Church Praise Band
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
Music Night on the Deck with Wayne and Lisa Taylor.
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
Cups & Cultures
Cups & Cultures
Cups & Cultures is returning this September, giving kids the chance to explore the world while parents enjoy time in the cafe.
Through stories, crafts, songs, and hands-on activities, children will discover different cultures and learn about unreached people groups in a fun, engaging way.
While the kids explore, you can relax, connect, and enjoy your favorite drink from Global Blend Café. It’s an afternoon the whole family can look forward to!
🎟 Tickets are free for members or $9 for non-members
*Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the cafe for tickets or more information.
International Culinary Class
Join us for our International Culinary Class! Whether you're new to cooking or an experienced home chef, this interactive evening is the perfect opportunity to learn new techniques, discover global flavors, and enjoy great company.
During the class, you'll:
• Prepare authentic international dishes with hands-on guidance
• Receive recipes to take home, plus a shopping list to recreate the meal
• Learn the history and cultural significance behind the featured dishes
• End the evening with a family-style dinner shared by everyone in the class
$60 per person
Space is limited, so registration and payment are required to reserve your spot. We can't wait to bake with you!
Missionary Monday with: Beverly Fogg: Serving in Paraguay
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Music Night on the Deck with Nathan Smith.
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
GLOBAL WEEK OF PRAYER | SEPTEMBER 6–12
GLOBAL WEEK OF PRAYER | SEPTEMBER 6–12
Christ followers around the world will be joining together for the GLOBAL WEEK OF PRAYER, September 6–12, as we pray 24/7 for the nations.
We invite you to be part of this powerful week by signing up for at least one hour of prayer. For each hour you sign up for, you will receive a specific prayer guide highlighting unreached people groups around the world, helping you pray intentionally and purposefully.
You can pray in person at the GO Center for a prayer walk during our open hours, or you can pray from wherever you are at home. Every hour matters, and every prayer makes a difference!
Together with Him, nothing is impossible!
Please share this invitation with a friend, family member, church, or small group as we work together to fill every hour of this Global Week of Prayer and unite in prayer for the nations.
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38
Music Night on the Deck with Ashton Richards
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
Cups & Cultures
Cups & Cultures
Cups & Cultures is returning this September, giving kids the chance to explore the world while parents enjoy time in the cafe.
Through stories, crafts, songs, and hands-on activities, children will discover different cultures and learn about unreached people groups in a fun, engaging way.
While the kids explore, you can relax, connect, and enjoy your favorite drink from Global Blend Café. It’s an afternoon the whole family can look forward to!
🎟 Tickets are free for members or $9 for non-members
*Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the cafe for tickets or more information.
Global Focus Bible Study Week 4
Now What?
Living on Mission after the Mission Trip
A mission trip isn't the finish line.... it's often just the beginning. Join us for this four-week Global Focus Study as we discover how to turn a short-term mission experience into a lifelong commitment to God's mission. Whether you served locally or globally this summer, have been on mission trips in the past, or simply want to grow in your love for God and His heart for the nations, you'll be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to take your next step toward living an intentional, Christ-centered life on mission with God.
Missionary Monday with: Aaron and Grace Anthony: Serving in Ghana
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Global Focus Bible Study Week 3
Now What?
Living on Mission after the Mission Trip
A mission trip isn't the finish line.... it's often just the beginning. Join us for this four-week Global Focus Study as we discover how to turn a short-term mission experience into a lifelong commitment to God's mission. Whether you served locally or globally this summer, have been on mission trips in the past, or simply want to grow in your love for God and His heart for the nations, you'll be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to take your next step toward living an intentional, Christ-centered life on mission with God.
Music Night on the Deck with Rob Smith
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Global Focus Bible Study Week 2
Now What?
Living on Mission after the Mission Trip
A mission trip isn't the finish line.... it's often just the beginning. Join us for this four-week Global Focus Study as we discover how to turn a short-term mission experience into a lifelong commitment to God's mission. Whether you served locally or globally this summer, have been on mission trips in the past, or simply want to grow in your love for God and His heart for the nations, you'll be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to take your next step toward living an intentional, Christ-centered life on mission with God.
Music Night on the Deck with Keith Floyd
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Missionary Monday with: The Lounds Family, serving in Kosovo.
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Global Focus Bible Study Week 1
Now What?
Living on Mission after the Mission Trip
A mission trip isn't the finish line.... it's often just the beginning. Join us for this four-week Global Focus Study as we discover how to turn a short-term mission experience into a lifelong commitment to God's mission. Whether you served locally or globally this summer, have been on mission trips in the past, or simply want to grow in your love for God and His heart for the nations, you'll be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to take your next step toward living an intentional, Christ-centered life on mission with God.
Missionary Monday with: Missionaries serving in Asia.
Come join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 1 PM in the chapel to meet veteran missionaries who have served around the world. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what it’s really like to live in another country.
Whether you’re considering going yourself, hoping to connect your family with global missions, or wanting to learn how to be an effective sender, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
*Hosted at the GO Center.
Music Night on the Deck with Lyndsay Bella
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
World Cup Watch Party
World Cup Final Watch Party ⚽🏆
The biggest match in the world is here!
Join us at the GO Center as we watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final live on the big screen. Grab your friends and family, wear your team's colors, wave your flags, and experience the excitement together as the world crowns a champion.
☕ Global Blend Café will be open 2:00–6:30 PM, serving coffee, specialty drinks, snacks, and refreshments throughout the match.
Whether you're cheering for your favorite nation or just love the game, you won't want to miss this unforgettable afternoon!
Please note: No outside food or drinks, please.
Music Night on the Deck with Alex Jensen & Mel Clark
🎶 Live Music on the Deck!
Enjoy an evening through Global Adventure before heading to the cafe to grab your favorite drink, sandwich or ice cream from Global Blend Café, and then relax on the deck with friends and family while taking in a great night of music. Sounds like the perfect night!
It's the best way to spend a summer evening right here in Roanoke, we hope to see you there!
📍 GO Center
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM