ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS 

 Ashe Baptist Association Office and Ashe Really Care will be closed for New Year Celebration on Jan. 1. Happy New Year to everyone. 

Special thank you to Healing Springs Baptist Church, Orion Baptist Church, Welcome Baptist Church, Round Knob Baptist Church, Phoenix Baptist Church for your Christmas Card and gift to Linda and I. We appreciate it.

The new 2026 Ashe Baptist Association Calendars are ready to distribute. Each church gets 5 calendars. Come by and get yours when you are in town. This calendar shares all the meeting dates of Ashe Baptist Association, Baptist State Convention of NC and Southern Baptist Convention as well as birthdays and wedding dates for the Pastors and staff.

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Christian Unity Baptist Church has merged with Big Flatts Baptist Church. Sunday School at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00. Wed night service at 7:00. This Sunday(21st) there will be a Christmas Play presented by the children at 10:00. Regular Worship Service at 11:00. Everyone is welcome to attend by the newly elected pastor, Rev. Darien South and the congregation.

The Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project has been successfully completed – Thank you to all the volunteers , donors and everyone who has made the incredible project possible. 800 children will have a Merry Christmas because of your hard work.

Join us at Midway Baptist Church on Sunday, December 28th at 11:00 a.m.

for a special presentation by “Generation Excellent.”

Generation Excellent is a traveling choral and drama group known for high-quality presentations that bring the Bible to life.

Their current program, “And There Was Light”, invites you to step into a Christmas celebration that reveals a story set in motion before God said, “Let there be light.”

Come experience a powerful blend of music, drama, and worship that will inspire your heart during the Christmas season.

1670 Mt. Jefferson Rd. (Near Walmart) Pastor, Rev. Steve LeaShomb and the congregation invite you to attend.

Warrensville Baptist Church announces Blood Drive Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Warrensville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 130 Church Street, Warrensville. 

Make a difference in our community and beyond and help ensure blood is on the shelves before it is needed for trauma victims, transplant recipients and those being treated for cancer and sickle cell disease. To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. For more info, contact Beth Eastridge 828-406-8897. Pastor is Rev. Jackie Stone.

 Your are Welcome to come and Worship with us at North Beaver Baptist Church, 8000 Hwy 163, West Jefferson, NC…….Sunday School starts at 10:00, with Worship Services starting at 11:00…. Bible study and Prayer service are on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30…. 

North Beaver Baptist Church announces Pastor Matthew Tilley will be starting the New Year with a sermon series about “How to Live as a Christian”
Sermons for January
January 4 - “How to live as a Christian” (James 1:19-25)
January 11 - “Knowing and Doing God's Will” (2 Peter 1:1-11)  We will have a Gideon Speaker coming to give us an update on their work & reemphasizing the importance of God's word in the life of the believer
January 18 -- Psalm 119: Praying the Scripture for “Insight & Holy Living”
January 25 -- Come join us for Baptist Men's Day, breakfast will be provided by the men of North Beaver Baptist Church, starting around 9:00.
There will not be any Sunday School, Worship Services starts at 11:00. Special Music will be provided by the North Beaver Baptist Church Men’s Choir
Our Guest Speaker will be Pastor Gerald Hodges. Pastor Hodges has been working for the Three Forks Baptist Association  in Boone and with Baptist on Mission (notably on their work overseeing Helene recovery work). Pastor Hodges is from Bethel Baptist in Vilas.
Be in prayer about how you can be on a mission for the Lord in 2026! 

Everyone is welcome by the pastor Rev. Mathew Tilley and the congregation

The Ashe Really Cares Quarterly Meeting will be held on January 6 Tuesday, @ 7:00 PM at the Ashe Baptist Conference Room. All Committee Members and interested folks are urged attend.  

The Ashe Baptist Association Executive Committee will have its quarterly committee meeting on Thursday, January 8th at 7:00PM with the Big Flatts Baptist Church.  All committee members and pastors are urged to attend.   

The fourth Sunday in January is the designated day each year for Baptist Men’s Day. Churches use this day to remind their entire congregation of the importance of Baptist Men’s ministry within the church, community, and the world.  In 2026, the 92nd observance of Baptist Men’s Day falls on January 25. However, if January 25 is not a convenient date for Baptist Men’s Day in your church, please feel free to plan it for any another Sunday.

Appalachian Church announces; One night Big Impact APP STUDENTS FUNDRAISER DINNER February 7 at 6:00. This fundraiser will be to assist with finances for teens at attend Summer Camp, mission trips and fun activities through the year.Also Worthy is the Lamb, Life of Jesus Easter Special March 26-28 and Aril 1-3 at 7:00. Reserve your seat now at Appcurch.org. Pastor is Rev. Steve Ashley.  

 Little Helton Baptist Church announces Rev. Tyler Dillard is their new pastor. We welcome Brother Tyler and his wife Amy and look forward to working with them in the Ashe Baptist Association. 

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.

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

When you pray, please remember  Pleasant Home Baptist Church, Liberty Grove Baptist Church, Riverview Baptist Church, and Wagoner Baptist Church. They are without a pastor.

Announcements from our friends 

A 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. Riverside Excavation and Grading LLC and Shepards Collision and Repair in Fleetwood, Sam  and Victoria Shepard, 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: none

Happy Anniversary: None