Ashe Baptist Association Church Announcements

Ashe Baptist Association Office and Ashe Really Cares will closed for Christmas Vacation       Dec. 22-26. Merry Christmas to everyone.

 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.

Lottie Moon— the namesake of Southern Baptists’ international missions offering — has become a legend. But in her time, Lottie was anything but an untouchable hero. In fact, she was like today's missionaries. She labored tirelessly so her people group could know Jesus. WE encourage you to give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. 100% of these funds go to International Missionaries of the Southern Baptist Convention. (3,577 on the field)- 68,628 Baptisms, 84,430 new leaders, 2,409 church plants, 144,969 professed faith in Jesus Christ, 1.6 million heard the Gospel Presentation last year.

Midway Baptist Church Annual Christmas Cantata

Midway Baptist Church 1670 Mt. Jefferson Rd. (near Walmart), will present its annual Christmas Cantata, “Adore,” on Sunday, December 21st at 11:00am

Join in celebrating the Christmas season through beautiful music and worship as the choir shares the story of Christ’s birth.

Christmas Play: “The Mystery of the Missing Manger”

The young children of Midway Baptist Church will present the Christmas Musical “The Mystery of the Missing Manger”  On Sunday, December 21st at 6:00pm

Come and enjoy a heartwarming evening as the children share the true meaning of Christmas through drama and song.

Midway Baptist Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Wednesday, December 24th at 7:00pm

Come and celebrate the holy night when our Savior was born. Join us for a reverent and joyful time of worship as we lift our hearts in praise and thanksgiving to God.

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.

 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. 

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). 

·· 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

Obids Baptist Church announces on December 21 at 5:00 A Country Christmas with a City Twistmas. Rev. Mark Harless and the congregation invite you to attend. 

Candlelight Communion service Sunday, December 21, 6:00 PM at Friendship Baptist Church, Jefferson.  This will be a joyful celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Everyone is welcome by the pastor, Rev. Ken Jones 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.   

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, 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 

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.   

 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: 22st Rev, Carl Witherspoon (Gap Creek Baptist),  

Happy Anniversary: none

Happy Birthday: Mrs. Amy Dillard (Rev. Tyler- Little Helton)

Happy Anniversary: Dec. 28 Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence Goodman (Lesia- Orion), 28th Rev. and Mrs. Darien (Holly-Big Flatts)