ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS 

  The 2026 National Day of Prayer theme is "Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations". Based on 1 Chronicles 16:24, the theme calls for public prayer, unity, and proclaiming God's glory across generations and communities. It will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00 at the new Ashe County Courthouse, everyone is invited to attend. Bring a lawn chair in case we run of seats.   

Thank you to all who came to the National Day of Prayer. Great crowd, great weather and wonderful service. Please continue praying for America.

Mother’s Day Sunday, May 10. Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers. 

 Wednesday April 22 was Administrative Professional Day. I want to thank Mrs. Debbie Miller, the Administrative Professional at The Ashe Baptist Office for all the extra work that see does. When you see her be sure and thank her for all she does to help all of us. We certainly appreciate her very much.

Ashe Really Cares announces Mrs. Dana Phillips is the new Assistant Director of Ashe Really Cares. We welcome her and look forward to working with her, She and her husband, Greg are members at Big Flatts Baptist Church and live in the Fleewood Community..

 Ashe Baptist Campground opened April 1. Call the ABA Office to make reservations. Mowing schedule for campground week of May 9 is Midway Baptist Church and May 23 is Friendship Baptist. Thanks to all who keep the campground up and running. Thank you, Warrensville Baptist Church, for sawing up the tree that had fallen in the swing area and for doing the work in the prayer Garden. It is open and ready to be used for special prayer that you might like to offer up 

Rev. Nate Wood has recently accepted the call to serve as pastor of Phoenix Baptist Church in Lansing. We look forward to working with Nate, Cindy, and Ian in the Ashe Baptist Association. 

AppChurch Northwest will continue gathering: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Greene’s Chapel Baptist Church 1626 Silas Creek Rd, Lansing, NC. Thank you for continuing to pray, stay unified, and walk with us as we move forward in what God has called us to do in the northwestern part of Ashe County. Forward in Faith, Pastor Steve Ashley.

  Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project Team met this past week and voted to move forward another year to have the ACCCP in 2026. More info as the date draws near. Thank you to all who attended. 

The New 2026 Tax Return Preparation Guide for Ministers is available at the Associational Office. Come by and get one if you need one.

Time to plan for VBS! Illumination station, shinning a light on who Jesus really is from John 8:12 VBS Material from Lifeway is available for you to view at Ashe Baptist Office, to see if you want to use it this year.

Hope for the Mountains Prayer Team meets every Tuesday at 8:00 with the Midway Baptist Church, in the  sanctuary . We have a short devotion and pray aound the altar. Everyone is invited to attend.

 Mt. Olive Baptist Church announces Revival on May 17-20 at 7:00 each night. Speaker is Rev. Johnny Goodman and special singing each night. The congregation invites you to attend 

You are Invited to come and Worship with us at North Beaver Baptist Church,8000 Hwy 163, West Jefferson, NC…….Sunday School for all ages starts at 10:00, with Children’s Church and Worship Services starting at 11:00…. Bible Study and Prayer service are on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30….

“Christ over Everything”

Pastor Matthew Tilley will be preaching on Sunday mornings, Spring 2026, March through May, the sermon series is entitled “Christ over Everything!” From the book of Colossians…..it is a series based on the letter written by Paul the Apostle to the Colossian church.

May 10, 2026: Mother’s Day | Colossians 3:18-4:1 | The Lordship of Christ at Home

May 17, 2026: Colossians 4:2-6 | The Grace of Christ in the Face of Opposition

May 24, 2026: Colossians 4:7-15 | The Diverse Body of Christ

May 31, 2026: Colossians 4:16-18 | Honoring the Treasure of Christ

Pastor Matthew Tilley and the congregation invite you to attend.

Laurel Knob Baptist Church announces AMS David Blackburn will be the guest speaker on Sunday, May 24 at 11:00, they have Sunday School at 10:00. Rev. Dr. Russel Hart and the congregation invite you to attend.

Warrensville Baptist Church Blood Drives

Saturday, May 23. 9:30 to 2:00, Saturday, July 18. 9:30 to 2:00, Saturday, September 19. 9:30 to 2:00. Can make an appointment by going to redcrossblood.org and putting in sponsor code WBC or call or text Beth at 828-406-8897. Saturday, June 6,  9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Warrensville Baptist WMU / Creative Stitchers, Craft and Bake Sale. Warrensville Baptist Church 130 Church Street Warrensville NC. All proceeds will be divided between the Women Missionary Union projects and the Food Pantry. The Pastor is Rev. Jackie Stone.

The Month of May is the time for the Mother’s Day Offering for Artim Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. The Theme is from 1Timothy 5:17. This offering helps to pay medical bills and help families as we bear one anther burdens. Go to mothersdayoffering.org for more info. We have materials at the ABA Office.

Bald Mountain Baptist  

 Join us at Bald Mountain Baptist Church for a WILD Vacation Bible School experience! Get ready to explore, learn, and grow as we discover the nature of God in a fun rainforest adventure. Reach out to us if you have any questions at 877-1550. M-Th. 8 AM to 12 PM June 14-17. Classes for all ages Pastor John Elledge and congregation invite you to attend.  

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

Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project Team met this past week and voted to move forward another year to have the ACCCP in 2026. More info as the date draws near. Thank you to all who attended.

Who’s Your One? is a personal evangelism initiative from the North American Mission Board (NAMB) that challenges every Christian to intentionally identify one person in their life who does not know Jesus, pray for their salvation consistently, and look for opportunities to share the gospel with them. The movement emphasizes that evangelism is not about reaching everyone at once—it’s about faithfully reaching the one God has placed on your heart. We have material at the Ashe Baptist Office.

Rev. Billy Norris was elected as the New Director of Ashe Really Cares by a 100% vote by the Ashe Really Cares Committee . He is our Faith Health Connector and the former pastor of Big Flatts Baptist Church. He is well qualified and we look forward to working with him in this new position. He started work on  Wednesday, Feb. 11.  

 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.  

Announcements from our friends;

The Ashe Pregnancy Care Center is kicking off their Baby Bottle Campaign.  It runs from Mother's Day thru Father's Day.  It is one of our two fundraisers and we depend on this support in order to keep servicing the mothers of Ashe County. Zella Gaeta, Executive Director, Ashe Pregnancy Care Center,336-846-4100, www.AsheLife.org

Facebook Link - Facebook.com/AshePregnancyCareCenter/

 New River Calvary Church announces; Mountain Bluegrass Gospel Sunday Music featuring Well- Know Area Musicians on Sunday Night May 17. 6:00 at Bald Mt. Baptist Church. Admission is free and Desert Fellowship after the music. Everyone is invited to attend. 

Generation Excellent is Excited to Present a Refreshed Presentation of  “The Promised Seed: Discovering Jesus in the Story of Genesis” 

We are grateful for the wonderful response to this program last year and we're excited to share a refreshed presentation of this message in 2026.   Gain a fresh perspective on the book of Genesis, not just as an account of creation, but as a revelation of Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture and God's plan of redemption.   Realize that a plan of redemption was in place even before the words, “Let there be light” were uttered. Discover how the world was created as a setting with tools for this redemptive 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”! 

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.  

The Ashe Food Council was formed in November 2025 in order to bring together leaders in the food distribution area to identify gaps, develop strategies to address those gaps, and work together to support our community to improve food security and systems, not just for today but for the future.

One of the many focus areas of the Food Council is home-delivered meals in the County. There are two agencies which currently offer a Mobile Meal program – Ashe Outreach Ministries and Generations Ashe.  Ashe Outreach provides over 1,000 meals per month to elderly shut-ins and those recovering from medical procedures covering the west and northwest parts of the county with five delivery routes.  Generations Ashe provides home delivered meals to home-bound adults each weekday and offers a backpack program to adults for the weekends.

Ashe County  has a need for increased home delivered meals.  In addition to the nutritional value these meals offer, it also offers a wellness check and a friendly face to those who are shut-in.  These deliveries create invaluable relationships between the volunteers and the recipients that can bring a much needed blessing.  We are seeking volunteers to assist both Ashe Outreach and Generations with the meals they provide.  If anyone can help, please reach out to these organizations directly to learn more.

Ashe Outreach Ministries – Dave Ahrens – 336-336-1314 or asheoutreach@gmail.com

Generations Ashe – 336-246-2461 or info@generationsashe.org

If a church or church ministry would be interested in providing their own home-delivered meal program, that would also be very beneficial to our community.  If there is a church or ministry interested, please reach out to Tracie McMillan or Michele Blevins at Ashe Department of Social Services.

Tracie McMillan – 336-846-5719 or traciemcmillan@ashecountygov.com

Michele Blevins – 336-846-5702 or micheleblevins@ashecountygov.com

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: 9th Rev. Kirby McNeil (Rosalee- Calvary Baptist in West Jefferson)

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