Ashe Baptist Association Church Announcements

Happy Mother’s Day. Mother's Day 2025 will be celebrated on May 11th. The theme is a celebration of love, history, and flowers. This year also offers the opportunity to celebrate the multi-faceted aspects of motherhood. Some popular ideas for celebrating include at-home spa days, enjoying a special meal, or engaging in activities that mom enjoys. Celebrate Mother’s Day!

Teacher Appreciation Day 2025 ---As summer and the end of the school year approach, National Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs Monday, May 5, to Friday, May 9, and includes National Teachers Day on May 6, honors those who teach the nation's children. Thank you, teacher, for all you do. WE pray for you as you help children to learn.

Special thank you to all who attend the National Day of Prayer at the Ashe County Court House on Thursday. Thank you to all (13)) folks who spoke or sang at this event. Thank you to Debbie Miller, Butch Miller and Carolyn Fox, Ashe County Maintenance workers who did a lot of extra work to make it happen. Be sure and thank them when you see them. Great attendance and great weather. Keep praying for America.

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 will begin his training this month with Atrium Baptist Hospital and Ashe Baptist Association and be ready to help you when needed.  

Special thank you to all who attend the National Day of Prayer at the Ashe County Court House on Thursday. Thank you to all (13)) folks who spoke or sang at this event. Thank you to Debbie Miller, Butch Miller and Carolyn Fox, Ashe County Maintance workers who did a lot of extra work to make it happen. Be sure and thank them when you see them. Great attendance and great weather. Keep praying for America.

Thank you to all who donated to the Food Roundup for the Baptist Children's Homes of NC. We had the most food ever, even with the Helene problems.

Ashe Really Cares is running low on gently used or new toys for children. If you have some please bring them by next time you are in town. If you have some please bring them by next time you are in town. Ashe Really Cares is needing your help! It's a great time for spring cleaning and bringing your gently used donations of summer clothes, shoes and other items to help stock our clothing pantry. For more information on donation guidelines checkout www.ashereallycares.com/donate. Thank you to everyone that helps make this ministry possible 

NORTH BEAVER BAPTIST CHURCH EVENTS:
COMING SUMMER OF 2025…..
NORTH BEAVER BAPTIST CHURCH WILL BE HAVING  A SERIES OF “SUMMER SUNDAY NIGHTS OF REVIVAL” …..THESE SERVICES WILL BE HELD ONE SUNDAY NIGHT EACH MONTH ..MAY THROUGH AUGUST……..STARTING
SUNDAY, MAY 25TH. AT 6:00 FEATURING ……DANIEL RITCHIE AND MUSIC BY MOUNTAIN RAIN……
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD. AT 6:00 WILL BE DR. STEVE PETTIT AND MUSIC BY THE STEVE PETTIT BAND…… 

TIME TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND GET READY FOR SOME FUN AS NORTH BEAVER BAPTIST CHURCH KICKS OFF THEIR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
                      MAGNIFIED!           PSALM 34:3
“O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.” KJV
COME JOIN US DURING THE WEEK JULY 20 - 25, FROM 6:30 - 8:30 …..THERE WILL BE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES, FUN ACTIVITIES PLANNED…..”DISCOVERING THE BIGNESS OF

GOD IN THE SMALLEST OF THINGS” THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES, SKITS, MUSIC, SNACKS, CRAFTS, IN DOOR/OUT DOOR ACTIVITIES…..COME HAVE FUN MEETING NEW FRIENDS!!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. Pastor is Rev. Mathew Tilley

2025 Mother’s Day Offering Week of prayer is May 4-10 for Baptist Hospital hank you for supporting the annual Mother’s Day Offering so that we may assist those who have served our Lord receive the medical e they need and alleviate the financial burden they may bear. Go to mothersdayoffering .org for more info 

Special Sunday Services at Laurel Knob Baptist Church 

May 11th Mother’s Day Pastor Russell Hart

May 18th Guest speaker for Sunday School 10:00 and worship service at 11:00. Evangelist Neil Hatfield founder of Uplands Reach Conference Center. Neil is a powerful speaker and through his preaching many thousands of people have been led to Christ.

May 25 Guest speaker for the 11:00 worship service is Pastor Kent Brown. Kent is the Associate pastor of Rock Branch Baptist Church in Elberton, Georgia. 

June 1st Guest Speaker for the 11:00 worship service will be Missionary Jay Pratt. Jay is the director of Global Catalytic Network and has been working with the earthquake victims in Thailand, Yangon, Myanmar and Burma

*Please invite someone to be with you for any or all of these services. Pastor is Rev. Dr  Russel Hart

Join the LOOM Ladies in Bible Study

(LADIES WITH OPEN HEARTS AND OPEN MINDS)

Beginning May 1, 2025

The Book of Revelation- Still time to join

Without doubt, the last book of the Bible, The Book of Revelation, is a challenging one. However, it tells us a special blessing is promised to those who hear, read, and obey the prophecies. We hope you will join LOOM Ladies as we look deeper to understand current and future events. We are reminded God knows the future, and we do not need to fear.

 During this 18-week study, we will utilize Bible Teacher Margaret Feinberg’s study guide and streaming video access, “Revelation, extravagant hope,” as well as share additional resources.

The study includes discussion questions, in depth personal study of Scripture, memory verses, and a deep connection of the text to our daily lives.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

Thursdays, Beginning May 1, 2025

Midway Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

11:45 – 12:45 (each Thursday)

Facilitators: Linda Blackburn, Jeanne Coward, and Elaine Cox welcome you to attend.  If you wish to reserve a seat or need additional information, call Jeanne at 336-877-0041 or Elaine at 336-877-7934.  

Warrensville Baptist Church announces; 130 Church Street Warrensville NC 28693 Inside Fundraiser Sale by Women’s Missionary Union on Saturday, May 17, 2025.7:00 am until-----

Household Goods

Glassware

Small Kitchen Appliances

Camping Gear

Party Lite(R)

Wedding Dress and Hat

Too Many Items to List

Come help us raise funds for our mission projects and find a bargain in the process. More Information: 336-384-3044

Also at Warrensville Baptist Church,do you like to crochet? Knit? Would you like to learn? Or learn more? Or would you just like to meet with others who do? Come Join Warrensville Creative Stitchers

Crafters for Christ Who are we A group of people who enjoy crafting and fellowship. A group of encouragers; not just with crafting but with the Christian-walk and life in general. Skill Level All skill 

levels are welcome. The group is made up of mainly crocheters but any craft involving yarn or thread is welcome. Those who are not crafters at all are welcome to come for the fellowship. What We Do We make items for those in need, for ourselves, for others. There are no requirements of what you do Meeting Info Every Saturday, except for holiday weekends. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Upper Level of the Warrensville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. 130 Church Street Warrensville, NC 28693.For More Information Beth 828-406-8897 (text or call) or Donna 336-977-4434. Pastor Jackie Stone sand the congregation invite you to Warrensville Baptist Church.

Midway Baptist Church announces; S.M.I.L.E. Single Mothers Inspired Love Encouraged. Are you a single Mother?

Our ministry seeks; to walk alongside single Mothers and their children by providing spiritual, emotional and practical support, empowering them to grow in faith and to overcome challenges through the love of Christ. Free childcare will be provided, dinner, resources, social gatherings, devotions, and more. Beginning June at 5:45 each third Wednesday od each month in Fellowship Hall. RSVP by calling 336-246-2012 or email at adminassist@midwaybaptistnc.org. Pastor is Rev. Steve LeaShomb.

As we begin a new year with the Ashe Baptist Campground a reminder Bald Mountain Baptist Church are schedule to mow the camp the week of May 10 Midway Baptist Church is scheduled to mow and check the campground and May 24 is open. If you would like to mow please me know. 

Evangelism Conference at Riverview Baptist Church with Larry Stamm Ministries on May 10 from 9-4 with lunch provided. To register email;arnatoliver@yahoo.com. The congregation invite you to attend.

Vacation Bible School will be here before you know it. Ashe Baptist Association Office has the VBS Lifeway Material for you to view and schedule to use. The Theme is Magnified, discovering the bigness of God in the smallest of things from Psalms 34:3. Come see the Directors Kit and the material. Its here for you to take advantage of.

Friendship Baptist Church has an opening for Ministry Assistant/Secretary, hours are Monday through Thursday - 8:30 to 2:30. If interested, please come by the church office and pick up a job description. You can also email the church at friendshipbaptist@skybest.com and 

request a copy. Also, our phone number is 336-982-2080. Pastor is Rev. Ken Jones.  

The 2025 Ministers Tax Guide is available at the Associational Office. If you need a free copy come see us 

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

Thank you to all who supported Souper Bowl Sunday for Ashe Really Cares. We received 3166 can food items and $2706. Together feeding the hungry in Ashe County. Ashe Really Cares is in need of volunteers for Thursdays for the food room. This volunteer position is great for someone who enjoys helping and being social and engaging with neighbors as they shop for groceries. If you have availability for this position or interested in other opportunities please reach out to Twila Miller at 336-846-5234, ashereallycares@gmail.com or fill out the volunteer form at ashereallycares.com/volunteer

   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.  

 When you pray, please remember Liberty Grove Baptisy Church, Riverview Baptist Church, Wagoner Baptist Church, Round Knob Baptist Church and Big Laurel Baptist Church.  They are currently seeking a pastor. 

Grassy Creek Baptist Church announces that Rev. Tom, Graybeal has been elected by at 100% vote as their Pastor. We welcome Brother Tom and his wife Mary and look forward to working with them. He will begin his work on the 3rd Sunday of January.

Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church announces that Rev. Paul Strickland has been elected as pastor by a 100% vote. He has served as Interim Pastor. We welcome Brother Paul and his wife Cindy to the Ashe Baptist Association and look forward to working with them. 

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! 

 Mt. Olive Baptist has donated 45 Baptist Hymnals for any church needing them. They have been dropped of at ABA office. Mt. Olive Baptist invites you to join them for Sunday School at 10 am and Worship at 11 am.

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.    

Special Announcements from our friends:    

Lift Him Up by Brother Christopher Cox invites you to listen to him on the internet at LiftHimUpRadio Network.org for a message from the Bible, to lift you up! Email him at LiftHimUp 72@gmail.com.

Generation Excellent is excited to introduce our new program for 2025:  
“The Promised Seed: Discovering Jesus in the Story of Genesis”

One of the best ways to understand our salvation and our Savior is by looking at the creation account. Realize that a plan of redemption was in place even before the words, “Let there be light” were uttered. Discover the world was created as a setting with tools for this redemption plan. Rejoice in the fact that nothing can alter or disrupt God’s plans. See how the book of Genesis demonstrates that Jesus can take all the evil we create and make something good.  And He does so not because He has to, or not because He should, but because he makes a gracious promise that He would. Marvel at the One Genesis is all about…Jesus, “The Promised Seed”! 

{Also new for this year, when we do a program at your church, we would like to invite your youth/children to participate in a small portion of the opening song of our program.  If this is something your church would like to do, we would practice with them the Friday or Saturday before (whichever works best) and prepare them for performance on Sunday. This will give us all the chance to connect and give them the opportunity to be part of the service on Sunday. Of course this is completely optional. If you choose to participate, more details will be provided. Should you decide this would not work for your youth/kids, we would absolutely respect your wishes.}  

We would love to share this program with your congregation/community and it is our hope and prayer that everyone will see God’s redemption plan like never before.  We are now booking for dates in May through November. Dates are limited so please call and schedule TODAY! Call or email Pam Miller at 336-877-3440/millerpam0217@gmail.com.  

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.

 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. Randy Marion Ford and Randy Marion Chevrolet of Ashe County as a new sponsor, Kristin and Josh Harrold. We look forward to working with them and appreciate it very much. Tri - County Paving, Lucian and Patricia Jordan, Statewide Insurance Solutions, Chris and Andrea Finney and Tri County Monuments, Mike and Lesia Peters. They wish you a very Merry Christmas! 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: May 9. Rev. Kirby McNeil( Rosalee – Calvary Baptist in West Jefferson)

Happy Anniversary: May 9. Rev. and Mrs. Billy Joe Blevins (Ruby-Bristol Baptist), 16th.Rev. and Mrs. Jackie Stone, (Tina- Warrensville Baptist Church)