Ashe Baptist Association Church Announcements

 Pine Swamp Baptist Church announces Revival Services beginning on Sunday night, September 21st at 6:30. Monday thru Wed will be at 7:00. Speaker will be Rev. Jimmy Galgano. Special music nightly. The Congregation and the Pastor, Rev. Steve Viers invite you to attend 

Buffalo Baptist Church announces Homecoming Services on Sunday, September 21 at 10:30. There will be no Sunday School, there wil be special singing and former pastor AMS David Blackburn will be bring the message, Lunch after the Worship Service, all members  former members and friends are invited to attend .

Warrensville Baptist Church will be having revival services Sept 21 thru Sept 24, each night starting a 7:00 pm.  There will be a different preacher and special singers each night.   We encourage every to come and join the fellowship. Pastor is Rev. Jackie Stone.

Orion Baptist Church announces: Sunday evening worship September 21 at 6:00, Rev. Johnny Sloan will be the speaker. Sunday evening worship September 28 at 6:00, Rev. Caleb Goodman will be the speaker Fall Revival, October 3-5; 7:00 nightly, 11:00 worship on Sunday with Robert Duncan of Robert Duncan Ministries in Wilkesboro, a full-time missions evangelist.  Everyone is invited by the pastor, Rev. Lawrence Goodman.

Round Knob Baptist Church announces Rev. Lonnie Carpentar was voted in by 100% vote as Pastor. We look forward to working with Brother Lonne and his wife Sandy, he officially begins on September 7.  

Big Laurel Baptist Church announces, Rev. Tim Greer is their new pastor, Tim and his wife, Holly and two children live in Marion Va, you may remember his Dad, Rev. Harlen Greer. We look forward to working with Brother Tim and Sister Holly.

 Update Annual Mgt- 24 churches in attendance and approximately 80 messengers in attendance. See Book of Reports for more info. Thank you, Beaver Creek Baptist Church and Orion Baptist Church, for hosting.     

Special Thank you to Liberty Grove Baptist Church Youth Group and adults who came and did some landscaping work at the back of your building. WE appreciate it very much; they cut and hauled off a trailer load of limbs and debris.   If your church group would like to help in this area  please let me know.  Liberty Grove Baptist Church invites Kids of all ages( Pre-K thru High School) to a new fun fellowship “GO” while learning about the Bible and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come to “2nd,3rd,4th Wednesday of each month from 6:00 -7:30. Dinner provided and transportation available. For more info contact Lynn at lynn@libertygrovebc.org. 

 Congratulations to Friendship Baptist Church as they are awarded the Outstanding Achievement Vacation Bible School Award for 2024. They had 160 enrolled and had 7 saved. Rev. Jeffery Cotton directed the VBS and the pastor is Rev. Ken Jones    

Job Opening: Friendship Baptist Church ,Secretary position ,Hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 2:30pm, Pay will depend on experience. Email resume to friendshipbaptist@skybest.com 

May call the church for more information at 336-982-2080. 

 The Campground Committee will be meeting on Thursday, September 25 at 6:00 at the campground. Serving on that committee is Bobby Shearon, Jim Walters, Carolyn Fox, Rev. Luke Watson, Bobby Osborne, Rev. Alan Ambrose, Rev. Jeffery Cotton, Silas Dillard, Rev. Jackie Stone and Jeff Walker. This meeting is open to the public if you want to attend   

Ashe Baptist Campground reminder schedule to mow the camp the week of 27th. Liberty Grove Baptist Church and October 11 is the Beaver Creek Baptist Church. Thank you to all who keep the campground up and running. If you would like to mow, please me know.  

Pastor Matthew Tilley from North Beaver Baptist Church will begin preaching a new Sunday morning sermon series. It's a series from the book of Amos entitling "Uncomfortable Truths for Comfortable Christians.

September 7: Amos 1:3-2:16 - “Judgment begins with the house of God”

September 21: Amos 3:1-15 - “Chosen, not exempt”
September 28: Amos 4:1-13 - “Unmasking religious hypocrisy in favor of the real God”
October 5: Amos 5:1-17 - “Seek the Lord and live”
October 12: Amos 5:18-6:14 - “The arrogance of self-satisfied religion”
October 19: Amos 7:1-8:14 - “The closing window: when mercy yields to judgment”
October 26: Amos 9:1-10 - “The God of the judgment”
November 5: Amos 9:11-15 - “An unfailing hope” 

Everyone is welcome

Tuckerdale Baptist Church Homecoming will be held on Sunday, September 21st.  11 am. with Pastor Jonathan Stansberry conducting the service.  The Wagoner Family will be singing. Lunch will follow the service. Pastor Jonathan Stansberry and the congregation invite everyone to attend.

We would love to have you join us Thursday, September 25 from 12-1 at Midway Baptist Church to learn more and invite you to have you partner with us. Not everyone can do foster care, but we believe that everyone can do something.Here is a link we would be grateful for you to fill out so we can plan for a delicious BBQ meal! Please also feel free to share with friends so we can spread the message of what God is doing! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdG68Ed5Ys4jn_Heyv5jbUBCWeCxn38HRdi-I3f81CEgPXxaw/viewform?usp=header

To learn more about us, please visit our website https://www.fosterconnectionnc.org/ or our Instagram or Facebook pages: Foster Connection NC- Amanda Rhyne ---828-773-9551-

To learn more about us, please visit our website https://www.fosterconnectionnc.org/ or our Instagram or Facebook pages: Foster Connection NC

Appalachian Church announces on Sept. 28 from 8:30- 5:00 Missions Conference, guest speaker Johannes Slabbert during worship8:30-10:00. Then a chili cook off fundraiser for lunch and finally a missions organization fair with updates from our missionaries. On October 4 from 9:00- 1:00 Filled with Purpose Women’s Conference. Main speaker Mrs. Nan Jones. On October 31 at Family Central Fall Festival with carnival games and candy. Food available for purchase from local organizations. Steve Ashley, pastor of Appalachian Church and the congregation invites everyone to attend.

I want to encourage you to attend a meeting at Midway Baptist Church, on Tuesday, September 30th at 6:00. This is available to ministers and lay folks. George Fuller will explain more about learning tools of Life Compass Living, (a guide for growing up and growing old together.)He is from Center for Congregational Health. You may have seen his article in the newsletter in August or heard him speak at the Annual Meeting on Friday. Please let me know if you are planning on coming and we will have a lite supper for you. Let me know if you need child care and we will try to have that covered as well. Deadline to have your seat at the table is September 23. We have 6 already signed up, that wants to learn more. 

Olin Giles is a full-time missionary, trainer, and speaker with Radical Truth Ministries (RadicalTruth.net) and he would love to come to your church and share about how God is using this ministry for His glory.  Olin has a heart for reaching Muslims here in the United States, and he has just returned from Dearborn, Michigan where they had several people to confess Christ. If you would be interested in having him to come and speak and do a Q&A on Islam, please contact him at jcmin@live.com or 336-620-0906 

Ashe Baptist Association has a new Faith Health Connecter, Rev. Billy Norris, he is a Chaplain for Hospice and pastor at Big Flatts Baptist Church. He is ready to help you when needed.  

Hope for the Mountains Prayer Team meets every Tuesday at 8:00 AM with Midway Baptist Church, we have devotion in the sanctuary and pray around the altar. It is open to the public and you are invited to attend. 

Thank you, Beaver Creek Baptist Church, for hosting the annual meeting on Friday, August 15 and Orion Baptist Church on Saturday.

   When you pray, please remember Pleasant Home Baptist Church, Liberty Grove Baptist Church, Riverview Baptist Church, and Wagoner Baptist Church,.  They are currently seeking a pastor. 

Please remember Ashe County as you pray. We had the most water in 100 years thus lots of damage to homes, churches, stores, cars and all other items close to water. It will takea lot of PRAYING and working to get going again. at this time some people still  with out power. No internet insome places.  Ashe Really Cares, churches and all the other food pantries are working extra to help folks in need. Other organizations are working very hard to try to help. working together doing what we cannot do alone. Let us know  if you need help.  AsheStrong! 

FYI- 336-846-2743 (ASHE) Fax Number if you need it. Office for Ashe Baptist 336-846-5631 and Ashe Really Cares 336-846-5234.    

Recharge Café, a community celebration of strength and recovery from Helene, Tuesday, September 23 at 11-2 at Farmers Market in West Jefferson. Everyone is invited. 

Ashe Pregnancy Care Center is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 to 5.  We are here to help with any pregnancy needs. Zella Gaeta, Executive Director Ashe Pregnancy Care Center 336-846-4100. 

Ashe Pregnancy Care Center has begun planning the Walk for Life on September 27th.  Registration will begin at 09:30 and the walk will start at 10:00.  We have changed locations this year to the Ashe Park...this will allow for more parking, a safer environment for the walkers and seating for the elderly.

Zella Gaeta, Executive Director

Ashe Pregnancy Care Center

Join Us for an Incredible Night of Worship at Alpha & Omega Corn Maze!

                    Time: 7:00 PM   Location: Alpha & Omega Corn Maze, 1129 Cheek Road, Hamptonville, NC 27020   Theme: Play All Day, Worship at Night

 Gideons International of Ashe County reminds you they are speaking to churches about the work they are doing. If you would like to have a speaker,   please, contact  Bill Carter at 336-877-0599.   

 Ashe Baptist would like to thank our sponsors for the Ashe Baptist News heard on WKSK each Saturday and on SoundCloud on the Web. New sponsor, Riverside Excavation and Grading LLC and Shepards Collision and Repair in Fleetwood, Sam Shepard and Victoria, Randy Marion Ford and Randy Marion Chevrolet of Ashe County, Kristin and Josh Harrold. Tri - County Paving, Lucian and Patricia Jordan, and Tri County Monuments, Mike and Lesia Peters. They are all Christians and attend church and welcome you to come see them when you find yourself in need of their services.              

Happy Birthday: Sept. 22 Danna Rizoti (Rev, Jeff. Friendly Grove), 24th. Mrs. Cindy Strickland (Rev. Paul- Fletcher Memorial), 24th Mrs. Samatha Phipps (Brandy- Little Helton) 24th Rev. Lawrence Goodman (Lesia- Orion), 25h Rev. Chris Goforth (Melinda-Phoenix) 

Happy Anniversary: Sept 24 Rev. and Mrs. Steve LeaShomb (Anni- Midway). 24th Rev. and Mrs. Jeff Rizoti (Danna – Friendly Grove), 25th Rev. and Mrs. Steve LeaShomb (Anni- Midway), 27th Rev. and Mrs. Paul Strickland (Cindy- Fletcher Memorial)