Ashe Baptist Association Church Announcements

The Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project is up and running. The red cards are ready to distribute.  Feel free to call the office for more info. Thanks to everyone who makes this project a success for up to 1000 Children. 

Warrensville Baptist Church will have their next food pantry giveaway on Saturday, November 15, from 9:30 to 11:30 am.  All in need are welcome.

Join us at North Beaver Baptist Church, 8000 Hwy 163, West Jefferson, NC…….Sunday School starts around 10:00, with worship services starting at 11:00…. Bible and prayers services are on Wednesday evening starting at 6:30….

Pastor Matthew Tilley will be starting a short series called "Praise ye the Lord," examining four of the "hallelujah" Psalms (146-149). 

· 11/9 --  Psalm 146 "Praise the Lord who delivers the oppressed"

· 11/16 -- Psalm 147 "Praise the Lord who heals and provides"

· 11/23 -- Psalm 148 "Praise the Lord who rules all creation" — we will have Communion after services, then join us for our NBBC Thanksgiving Meal.

· 11/30 -- Psalm 149 "Praise the Lord who empowers His people"

Looking ahead to the Advent season, Pastor Matthew Tilley will be doing a series called "The Story Isn't Over: Christmas Past & Future"

· 12/7 - The ancient longing becomes a present hope (Isaiah 9:1-7 & Revelation 22:12-21)

· 12/7 - Join us at 6:00 pm for our Christmas Cantata… “TAKE ME BACK TO BETHLEHEM” with Christmas party afterwards……

· 12/14 - The suffering servant becomes the righteous judge (Isaiah 42:1-9 & Revelation 19:11-16)

· 12/21 - Promises made become promises fulfilled (Luke 1:46-55 & Revelation 21:1-8)

· 12/25 -- Christmas Day service (Thursday) - The glory revealed from cradle to crown (Matthew 1:18-25 & Revelation 22:1-5)

· 12/28 - From shepherds’ awe to heaven's adoration (Luke 2, Matthew 2, Revelation 5)

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

Baptist Children’s Home of NC Offering. Week of Prayer is November 2-9. Your love offering changes children’s lives.  Go to https://www.bchoffering.org for more info 

The NC Pastors Conference will be held on Sunday Night, Nov. 9 and Monday from 8:30 – 3:00. The Baptist State Convention of NC Annual Meeting will be Monday night at 6:00-8:00 and Tuesday from 9:00 – 4:30. This is held at the Koury Center in Greensboro, NC. I hope to see you there to represent the church you attend.

The Ashe Baptist Newsletter Hardcopy has been delayed due to a problem in the Postal Service. They are trying to fix it ASAP. They have a new program. You can see the November newsletter by going to www.ashebaptist.org and click on more and then newsletter.

Ashe Really Cares is collecting meal kits to help bridge the SNAP gap by providing a recipe using low-cost shelf stable ingredients. For more information on creating or sponsoring kits please check out ashereallycares.com or the ARC Facebook page. ARC in need of a few volunteers for positions in the food room and donation intake on Monday, Thursday and Fridays as well as delivery drivers for a Wednesday rotation. Even a couple hours of your time can make a huge difference. If you are interested in getting connected as a volunteer, please reach out to Twila or Nathan. 

Bristol Baptist Church announces AMS David Blackburn will be the guest speaker on Sunday, November 23 at 11:00, They have Sunday School at 10:00. Everyone is welcome by the pastor, Rev. Keith Wagoner and the congregation.

Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church announces; Generation Excellent will be sharing their Christmas Program. “Let There Be Light” on November 23 at 10:30. Everyone is welcome by the pastor Rev. Paul Strickland and the congregation.  

Ashe Baptist Association Minister and Wife Christmas Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, December 11 at 6:00. This will be held at the Bald Mountain Baptist Church Barn which is located just passed the parking lot on the left. This year we will be having roast beef, chicken, vegs, desert and drink, please let us know if you want roast beef or chicken and we will have a seat at the table for you. We will be singing Christmas Carols, have special music, the Bethlehem Story, as well as interactive and prize-based games. Come and relax with your workers in the field that you may not know..

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.

 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    

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

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

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.       

Announcements from our friends

New River Calvary Church announces: Celtic Christmas Concert featuring “Stone Throw “a blend of music, violin, harp and flute. Enjoy light refreshments after the concert as we gather in the Spirit of the Season. This will be held a Bald Mountain Baptist Church on Sunday, November 30 at 3PM. All donations will go toward rebuild of New River Calvary Church in Fleetwood.

Generation Excellent announces: Step into a Christmas celebration where we reveal a story set in motion before God said, "Let there be Light."   Discover how the Creator planned to save a fallen world even before it was created! Dates are limited so please call or email to reserve your date today!!Pam Miller -  336-877-3440 or contact@generationexcellent.org

Ashe Pregnancy Care Center has been monitoring the government shutdown and how it will affect the babies of Ashe County starting in November.  Our board of directors have released emergency funds for me to purchase additional formula once our supplies begin to run low.  Please remind everyone that we give out free formula, baby food, and wipes, they do not need to be a client...no questions asked!  If a mother uses an unusual formula, I will move heaven and earth to get some within 24 hours.  

Zella Gaeta, Executive Director

Ashe Pregnancy Care Center

336-846-4100

www.AsheLife.org

Facebook Link - Facebook.com/AshePregnancyCareCenter/

 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.   

Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale announces Annual Ladies Conference with Patricia Edwards as the Guest Speaker on Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 - 1:00. Lunch provided and is a free event. All ladies are invited by the pastor, Rev. Frank Woods. (See flyer at end of announcements)

Peace Haven Lansing Community Church presents the drama “I Dreamed I Searched Heaven for You”. Saturday and Sunday November 8-9 at 6:00. 373 Piney Creek Road, Lansing. Everyone is invited.

 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: November 14 Mrs. Brittany Dellinger (Rev. Josh Youth Pastor at Bald Mountain), 14th Mrs. Trish Wagoner (Rev. Keith- Bristol) 

Happy Anniversary: November 13 Rev. and Mrs. Allen Huffman (Ann- Pleasant Valley)  

Happy Birthday: November 14 Mrs. Brittany Dellinger (Rev. Josh Youth Pastor at Bald Mountain), 14thMrs. Trish Wagoner (Rev. Keith- Bristol),17th Mr. Gary Miller (Pat- Liberty Grove), 18th. Mrs. Anni LeaShomb (Rev Steve- Midway), 21st, Mrs. Roselee NcNeil (Rev, Kerby- Calvary in West Jefferson)

Happy Anniversary: Nov. 17th. Rev. and Mrs. Kirby McNeil (Roselee- Calvary in West Jefferson)