Physical Address: 204 Beaver Crk School Rd • West Jefferson, NC 28694 • 336-846-5631
Physical Address: 204 Beaver Crk School Rd • West Jefferson, NC 28694 • 336-846-5631
Ashe Baptist Association Church Announcements
Pastor Appreciation Month in 2025 is throughout the entire month of October, with Pastor Appreciation Day celebrated on Sunday, October 12, 2025. This month is designated to honor and express gratitude to pastors for their dedication and service to their congregations and communities. Words of Gratitude to Your Pastor
"Thank you, Pastor, for your dedication and service to our church community. ...
"We are blessed to have you as the shepherd of our congregation. ...
"We are grateful for your leadership and the impact you have had on our family over the years."
"Thank you for being there for me.
Special thank you to Mrs. Lucy Hagin from Friendship Baptist Church for donating a new refrigerator to the Ashe Baptist Campground. Special thank you to Mr. Jim Walters and Mr. Lanny Lewis both of Warrensville Baptist Church for moving the new refrigerator to the campground and hauling the old one away. When you see them, please thank them.
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.
Update Annual Mgt- 24 churches in attendance and approximately 80 messengers in attendance. See Book of Reports for more info. Thank you, Beaver Creek Baptist Church and Orion Baptist Church, for hosting.
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 Campground reminder schedule to mow the camp the week of October 25 is Bald Mountain Baptist Church. Thank you to all who keep the campground up and running. If you would like to mow, please me know. The Ashe Baptist Campground Committee recommends that we try to keep it open for volunteers to work Helene Projects this Winter. Over 700 volunteers have stayed at the campground this past year. Cost of electric last year ran around $1000 a month during Winter months. The Campground account is low and the Insurance is due. Do we have churches, businesses or individuals that can help pay the electric or do we close for the Winter? Call the Ashe Baptist Office for more info.
Friendly Grove Baptist Church announces Fall in Love with Jesus, truck or treat October 25,4-6 PM lots of candy, fun, and games. Rev. Jeff Rizoti and the congregation invite you to attend. Located on 444 Buck Mountain Rd, West Jefferson, NC
Pastor Matthew Tilley from North Beaver Baptist Church whas begun preaching a new Sunday morning sermon series. It's a series from the book of Amos entitling "Uncomfortable Truths for Comfortable Christians.
October 26: Amos 9:1-10 - “The God of the judgment”
November 5: Amos 9:11-15 - “An unfailing hope”
Everyone is welcome
Appalachian Church announces on October 31 at Family Central Fall Festival with carnival games and candy. Food available for purchase from local organizations. Gratitude Revival at App Church Nov. 15-16 at 7:00. A time of Praise, Prayer, Preaching and Hosting His Presence. Rev. Steve Ashley, pastor of Appalachian Church and the congregation invites everyone to attend.
Olin Giles is a full-time missionary, trainer, and speaker with Radical Truth Ministries (RadicalTruth.net) and he would love to come to your church and share about how God is using this ministry for His glory. Olin has a heart for reaching Muslims here in the United States, and he has just returned from Dearborn, Michigan where they had several people to confess Christ. If you would be interested in having him to come and speak and do a Q&A on Islam, please contact him at jcmin@live.com or 336-620-0906.
Home Home Baptist Church announces Generation Excellent will be preforming “The Promised Seed” on Sunday, October 26 at 10:30. Everyone is invited to attend by the pastor Rev. Lonnie Jones and the congregation.
November 2 at 2:00AM Daylight Savings Time. Fall Back, turn clocks back 1 hour.
Bald Mountain Baptist Church announces Special Event Sunday, November 2 at 5:00 Dr. Bill Katz from Hope for Israel, will be talking about Hamas, the Bible, the on-going conflict and its Biblical Implications. Rev. John Elledge invites to to attend.
On November 2nd through November 6th Welcome Home Baptist Church will host a Prophecy Conference nightly at 7:00 pm. Rev. Russell Hart will speak nightly on the Rapture, the Second Coming, the Great Tribulation, and the Millennium. In covering these subjects, he will speak on the Anti-Christ, Daniel’s 70 Week’s prophecy and the Last Days. We invite everyone to attend these meetings. Pastor Lonnie Jones and the congregation welcome you to attend.
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
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.
The Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project is up and running. The red cards are scheduled to be ready to distribute on November 3. Feel free to call the office for more info. Thanks to everyone who makes this project a success for up to 1000 Children.
Minister and Wife Christmas Dinner will be Thursday Dec. 11 at 6:00. Roast Beef, chicken, vegs, desert and drink, at Bald Mountain Church Barn right above the church on the left. Please let us know if you want roast beef or chicken and we will have a seat at the table for you.
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.
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 Pleasant Home Baptist Church, Liberty Grove Baptist Church, Riverview Baptist Church, and Wagoner Baptist Church,. They are currently seeking a pastor.
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.
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
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.
Emmanuel Independent Baptist on Deep Ford Road will be having their Annual Jubilee Meeting on Monday and Tuesday, October 27th & 28th. Monday meeting will begin at 2:00 with Supper provided, Tuesday will begin at 9 am with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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)
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: Oct 25 Mrs. Sarah Furches (Rev. Brian- Former Pastor), 27th. Mrs. Katy Watson (Rev. Luke- Missions Home), 27th. Mrs. Melinda Goforth (Rev. Chris. Goforth- Phoenix), 27th. Mrs. Ann Huffman (Rev. Allen- Pleasant Valley), 28th. Mrs.Gaynell Goodman (Rev. Johnny- Beaver Creek)
Happy Anniversary: None