ASHE BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ashe Baptist Association 140th Annual Meeting update

Orion Baptist Church announces that Rev. Johnny Slone is their new pastor. We welcome Brother Slone, his wife and five children to the Ashe Baptist Association and look forward to working with them. He will be ordained on Sunday night September 13th at 6:00. Former Pastor, Rev. Lawrence Goodman and the congregation invite you to attend. 

40 like new blue color, Baptist Hymnals to give away. Just come by the office to get them.

Pastor Matthew Tilley and the congregation invite you to come and Worship with us at North Beaver Baptist Church, 8000 Hwy 163, West Jefferson, NC (https://www.google.com/maps/search/8000+Hwy+163,+West+Jefferson,+NC?entry=gmail&source=g)…….Sunday School classes 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….for more information, contact us at 336-698-6396, or by email at mjtilley@gmail.com (mailto:mjtilley@gmail.com), or through our website, www.northbeaver.org (http://www.northbeaver.org/), Facebook & YouTube @northbeaverbaptistchurch 

Pastor Matthew Tilley is continuing the series titled: “Jesus: Rescuer” which is from  Mark 1:1-3:12……
August 30, 2026: Mark 3:1-6 | The priorities of the Rescuer 

Homecoming at North Beaver Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept 13th beginning at 10:30. Preaching by Rev, Eli Tilly Worship Pastor Upward Christian Fellowship of Hendersonville, NC. Singing by the Tuckers of Ellisboro Baptist Church of Madison, NC. Potluck lunch flowing the service, All members , former members and friends are invited to attend by the pastor, Rev. Matthew Tilly and the congregation.  

That night Revival  @ 6 pm - Jacob Hall, Pastor of Simmons Grove Baptist Church (Pilot Mountain, NC); with special singing from Eli and Hope Tilley

Monday - September 14th. @ 7 pm - Drake Phillips, Pastor Fellowship Baptist Church (Mount Airy, NC)

Tuesday - September 15th. @ 7 pm - Caleb Waller, NC Baptist Missions Catalyst

Wednesday - September 16th. @ 7 pm - Ethan Hooker, Church Planter from Pilot Mountain, NC. Special music will feature singing by Ethan & Allison Hooker 

September 20 : Mark 3:1-6 -- The priorities of the Rescuer

September 27 -- Mark 3:7 -- When the Rescuer shows up

Saturday August 29th at 6pm little Helton Baptist Church will be having a special singing service featuring Bill Greer and family. Rev. Tyler Dillard and the congregation invite you to attend.

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

Ashe Baptist Campground is open. Call the ABA Office to make reservations. Mowing schedule for campground week of September 5 is New River  Baptist Church and September 19 is Liberty Grove Baptist Church.  Thanks to all who keep the campground up and running. There will be a Campground Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 24th at 6:00 at the campground. Serving on that committee is Bobby Osbore, Jim Walters, Alan Ambrose, Silas Dillare, Rev. Jackie Stone, Rev. Jeffery Cotton, Dana Phillips, Rev. Johnny Goodman and Jeff Walker. It is open to the public if you would like to attend.

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.

We encourage all churches that have had VBS or will be having VBS to fill out a report for our records and to send pictures to place in the newsletter and on the website. Let us know if you need a VBS Reporting Form to fill out.  

Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe announces Revival Services August 28th at 7:00, 29th Begins at 4:00 with Horse Rides, 5:00 Meal and at 6:00 Hotdog and 6:30 Special Singing by The Ollis Family, following that the speaker Rev. Luke Watson. On 30thservices begin at 10:00. Location 2546 hwy 163 South, West Jefferson. Everyone is welcome by the pastor, Rev. Roger Blevins. Call 336-977-2043 for more info.

 Bristol Baptist Church will have Homecoming Service on September 13 at 10:30 with Bluegrass Gospel Group, The Churchmen. Everyone is invited by the pastor, Rev . Keith Wagoner and the congregation. 

Upcoming Blood drives at Warrensville Baptist Church Saturday, September 19

9:30 AM to 2 PM and Saturday, November 28 9:30 AM to 2 PM. To schedule a donation, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter a sponsor code WBC or call 1-800-Red-Cross. Locally you may call Beth at 828–406–8897. Pastor is Rev. Jackie Stone.

Laurel Knob Baptist Church announces Homecoming on Sunday, September 20 at 11:00. Guest singer Brayden Frasure. All members, former members and friends are invited to attend by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Russell Hart and the congregation.

Bald Mountain Baptist Church announces Special Speaker, Rev. Gataneh from Persecuted Christians will be the guest speaker on Sunday, October 4 at the evening service from 5-7pm. Pastor, Rev. John Elledge invites you to attend this special service.

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Ashe Really Cares is in need of volunteers for clothing and food sorting. If you would like to volunteer an hour or two contact Director Billy Norris at 336-846-5234. Thank you to all who keep the ARC running at full speed.

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.

Pleasant Home Baptist Church announces, Rev. Arvill Scott has been elected as the new pastor. We welcome Brother Arvill and look forward to working with him in the Ashe Baptist Association.

Rev. Nate Wood has been elected Pastor at Phoenix Baptist Church. We welcome brother Nate, his wife Cindy and Ian to the Ashe Baptist Association and look forward to working with them.

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.  

Mrs. Dana Phillips  is the new Assistant Director at Ashe Really Cares. She and her husband are members at Big Flatts Baptist Church.

 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 Carpenter was voted in by 100% vote as Pastor. We look forward to working with Brother Lonnie 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. 

Happy Birthday: Sept. 28th. Mr. Dan Bare (Hope-Bald Mountain) 29th. Rev. Roger Blevins (Teresa- Happy Trails Cowboy Church) 29th Rev. Billy Joe Blevins ( Ruby-Bristol), Sept. 3 Rev. Ken Jones (Margie Friendship), Sept. 5 Rev. Homer Murdock ( Barbara - God's Will)

Happy Anniversary: Sept.1 Mr. and Mrs. David Miller ( Shelia- Oak Hill)

Announcements from our friend;

Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church hwy 16 N in Jefferson across from the Airport Road will have a 5th Sunday Gospel Sing on Sunday August 30, 5:00. Bring your favorite finger food and join us for fellowship after the service. Pastor, Rev. Keith Casey, Brother Elbert 

 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 Shepherd's Collision and Repair in Fleetwood, Sam  and Victoria Shepherd, 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 welcone you to come see them when in need.