Ashe Baptist Association Church Announcements

  Just a reminder that the Ashe Baptist Association 139th Annual Meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 15th beginning at 2:00 is at Beaver Creek Baptist Church on the Mullatto Mt. Rd. in West Jefferson and on Saturday, August 16 at Orion Baptist Church beginning at 9:00 on the Frank Dillard Rd in Jefferson, NC. All messengers, pastors and interested folks are urged to attend. It is open to the public to come learn, pray with and fellowship with Southern Baptist Christians. There are 3,784 Southern Baptist Churches in North Carolina. There are 47,000 Southern Baptist Churches in the United States. There are 12.7 million total members in USA, making us the largest Protestant Denomination in the United States. Come learn about us at the Annual Meeting. ( We will feed you a free meal!) 

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.  

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. 

Liberty Grove Baptist Church announces Generation Excellent will be sharing their new program “The Promised Seed” on Sunday, July 20 at 10:45. The congregation invite you to attend. Liberty Grove Baptist Church announces The Bible Rocks VBS Summer 2025 Concert Series from Psalms 150:6, Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. July 20-23 from 6:00-8:30 PM. Everyone welcome, dinner provided and rides available. The congregation invites you to attend.

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

NORTH BEAVER BAPTIST CHURCH EVENTS COMING SUMMER OF 2025…. 

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 DIFFERENT CLASSES EACH EVENING

Day 1…MAGNIFY GOD

Day 2 ….MAGNIFY GOD’S CARE

Day 3 ….MAGNIFY GOD’S LOVE

Day 4…MAGNIFY GOD’S FORGIVENESS 

Day 5….MAGNIFY GOD’S FAITHFULNESS 

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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…..

This year’s HOMECOMING North Beaver Baptist Church, 8000 Hwy 163, West Jefferson, NC…. will be celebrating 82 years of God’s Faithfulness……on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Worship services start at 11:00 with former Pastor David Blackburn, currently our Director of Missions for Ashe Baptist Association, bringing the message…special music provided by Mountain Rain…. a covered dish meal to follow…Everyone is welcome, especially those who have been part of what God has done at our church over the decades! Pastor is Rev. Mathew Tilley

Ashe Baptist Campground a reminder schedule to mow the camp the week July 19 is Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church and August 2 is Warrensville Baptist Church. If you would like to mow, please me know.            

The Program Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association will be meeting on Thursday, July 17 at 7:00 at the Ashe Baptist Association Conference Room. All Committee members are urged to attend. 

Big Flatts Baptist Church announces True North VBS beginning July 20that 2:00 and then July 21-23 from 6-8. Meal provided. Trust Jesus in a Wild World. For more inf call 828-964-8837. Big Flatts Baptist Church will have their Homecoming Service on Sunday, July 20th beginning at 10 am. The Combs Family will be singing and Lunch following the service. The VBS will begin at 2 pm on Sunday, July 20th. Pastor Billy Norris and the congregation invite you to join them for Homecoming Service and Vacation Bible School> Pastor, Rev. Billy Norris invites everyone to attend.

Friendly Grove Baptist Churchannounces YEE HAW VBS, one day July 26 from 10AM until 4PM. Saddle up for Bible Adventures, hay rides, pony rides western games and music and crafts. Dress up as a cowboy or cowgirl and get ready for some rootin tootin fun. Celebrate God’s greatest gift to us! Can’t wait to see you. Everyone is welcome by the pastor, Rev. Jeff Rizoti.

Orion Baptist Churchannounces Home Improvement Weekend, July 26-27. Jeff and Debby McElroy, nationally known speakers will be sharing their wit and wisdom. They have been featured on HomeLife, and several TV Programs across the country. An experience for the entire family. Rev. Lawrence Goodman and the congregation invite you to attend. (See Flyer in after announcements)

All aboard for a Wild West adventure at Wonder Junction. Bristol Baptist Church VBS July 27-31. 6 pm-8:30 pm. Kickoff Jamboree on Saturday, July 26 at 3 pm. Rev. Keith Wagoner,pastor and the congregation invite you to attend.

Phoenix Baptist Churchand Washington Baptist Church of Greenville SC invites you to Bible School July 27-31 from 6:30-8:30. Classes for all ages., Magnified is the theme. For more info call 336-977-2394. Pastor is Rev. Chris Goforth.

Healing Springs Baptist Church announces the Annual Decoration will be held on Sunday, August 3 at beginning at 10:00. There will be short scripture comments by AMS David Blackburn @ 10:30. There will be no Sunday School that day but Worship Service will be held at 11:00 in the church by Pastor, Rev. Kevin Jones. Everyone is invited to attend.

SERVENC WEEK

AUGUST 2-9, 2025 Any project. Any day.

ServeNC is an opportunity for every NC Baptist church to love its community in Jesus’ name through service projects. Every church. Every community.

If your church didn’t exist, would your community notice? Whether it’s painting a school, cleaning up a yard or serving meals to those in need, your church knows your community’s specific needs and can choose the best project to make a difference through ServeNC. N.C. Baptist churches are gearing up for ServeNC Week, a statewide initiative that mobilizes congregations to meet local needs through service projects. From school cleanup to dental clinics, churches can creatively serve their communities and build gospel-centered connections.

Local North Carolina Baptist churches are again preparing to roll up their sleeves and serve their neighbors during this year’s ServeNC Week, a week-long community service emphasis taking place Aug. 2-9 across the state.

Churches have already committed to participate by serving their communities through different service projects during that week or another day they choose to set aside this summer.

ServeNC Week is an initiative that encourages churches to identify needs in their own communities and take action as the hands and feet of Jesus. Go Serve NC for more info and to sign up and let other folks know what you are doing.

Thank you, Beaver Creek Baptist Church, for asking to host 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, 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.

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.    

Special Announcements from our friends:    

Fundraiser for New River Calvary Church rebuild July 20, 2025 Westwood Auditorium 6:00 pm. Wayne Henderson and Friends - Bluegrass Emcee and entertainer Lyndy Phillips. No admission charge, donations appreciated. Everyone is invited to attend.

New River Calvary Church in Fleetwood that was flooded by Helene has firewood cut by Youth of the church ready to pick up for a donation. Come to Cline Church Nursery Garden Center located at 160 Hewed Log Gap. Rd. in Fleetwood, NC. Have a part in helping the church overcome the devastation of the church building. (see flyer at end of announcements)

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. 

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

 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: July 21st. Mrs. Barbara Murdock (Rev. Homer – God’s Will Baptist Church), 

Happy Anniversary: July 20th. Rev. and Mrs. Keith Wagoner (Trish- Bristol Baptist Church), 21st. Rev. and Mrs. Cory Halsey (Amanda- Pine Swamp Baptist Church), 3rd. Rev. and Mrs. Brian Furches (Sarah - Former Associate pastor at Orion Baptist Church)