ASHE BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 October is PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH……. 

  Congratulations to Riverview Baptist Church on a 100% vote for Rev. Jonathan Toliver as their new pastor. He has accepted and we look for to working with him and his wife Marlena in the Ashe Baptist Association.

Trinity Baptist Church announces Rev. Mark Walker is their Interim Pastor. We look forward to working with him in the Ashe Baptist Association.

 God’s Will Baptist Church in Sparta announces Rev. Tracy Todd is the Associate Pastor. We welcome Brother Todd and his wife Tammy to the Ashe Baptist Association and look forward to working with them. Rev. Homer Murdock is the Senior Pastor at God’s Will Baptist Church. 

When you pray, please remember Pine Swamp,  Mt Olive Baptist Church, , Liberty Grove 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 October 17 is Bald Mountain Baptist Church. Thanks to all who keep the campground up and running. 

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.  

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 study in the Gospel of Mark, which will start on October 4, 2026. This series will be titled "Called to be with Him,"

Before Jesus ever sent His disciples out into the world, He called them simply to "be with Him" (Mark 3:14). Our new series, covering Mark 3:13–6:6, will step into this apprenticeship of wonder to show us the intimacy, authority, and transformative power of walking close to the Master.

These are the specific sermons for October 

* October 11 - Responding to the call of Jesus (Mark 3:19-35)

* October 18 - What following Jesus looks like (Mark 4:1-20)

* October 25 - The unseen power of Christ's Kingdom (Mark 4:21-34) 

Pastor Matthew Tilley and the congregation invite you to come and worship with us at North 

Beaver Baptist Church.

Fletcher Baptist Church will be beginning a midweek Bible Study on, 'Old Testament Prophets: Survey and Historical Background." The better we understand the world of the Old Testament Prophets, the better we will understand the message of these prophets. The Study begins on Wednesday, October 7th at 10:30, and will continue each week at the same time. Pastor Paul Strickland and the congregation cordially invite you to attend.

Ashe Really Cares Volunteer Appreciation Dinner will be held at the Ashe Services for the Aging Building on Thursday, October 15 at 5:30. All current volunteers and former volunteers are invited to attend. We appreciate all our volunteers. Please RSVP to Director of ARC, Billy Norris or assistant Director, Dana Phillips at 336-846-5234 or email at ashereallycares@gmail.com so we will know how to prepare. See you there!  Also Ashe Really Cares appreciates all the folks who volunteer, the neighbors who come for help, our donors of food, clothing, money and other items. We are helping folks more than ever before. If you could help in these areas we would appreciate. Cost is going up and we hope we will not need to cut anything, so if you could help is financially, please let us know by calling Director Billy Norris at 336-846-5234.

Riverview Baptist Church announces an Ordination Service for Rev. Jonathan Toliver on Sunday, October 18 at 11:00. They will have Sunday School at 10:00 and a Pastor Appreciation Lunch after the service in their newly reconstructed Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to attend by the Pastor, Rev. Jonathan Toliver and the congregation.

Little Helton Baptist Church will have revival services October 23rd-25th starting at 7pm. Special singing nightly with brother David Lewis preaching. All encouraged to attend by the pastor, Rev. Tyler Dillard.

The Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project is in full swing. We going to try to help up to 1000 children who are in need. The names have been received and letters have gone out to those folks to see if they would like help. Red cards scheduled to be ready for the public on November 2 at the Ashe Baptist Association Office. 9-4 M-F. Help will be needed to process the gifts the week of November 30 through Dec.6. Intake will be November 30 thru Dec.2 at Family Central. For more info call the ABA Office at 336-846-5631.

NC Pastors Conference Koury Convention Center, 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407 Sunday, November 15th beginning at 5:30. - Monday, November 16th, 2026 ending at 3:00. This year’s NC Baptist Pastors’ Conference focuses on the pastor’s sacred calling to guard personal holiness and faithfully advance the Great Commission. Come be strengthened, encouraged, and reminded of what has been entrusted to you.

Registration is now open for the 2026 N.C. Baptist annual meeting, Nov. 16-17 Koury Convention Center, 3121 W Gate City Blvd, in Greensboro. This year’s theme, “On Mission Together,” reflects who N.C. Baptists are: reaching neighborhoods, sending planters to strategic cities and mobilizing teams around the globe so that people from every nation, tribe and tongue are drawn to Jesus. I encourage you to attend.

Upcoming Blood drives at Warrensville Baptist Church 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.  

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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.

Orion Baptist Church announces that Rev. Johnny Slone is their new pastor. We welcome Brother Johnnyand his wife Kera and their 5 children and look forward to working with them in the Ashe Baptist Association.

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.  

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

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.     

Announcements from our friends; Generation Excellent announces new production: Even those who have never read the Bible are familiar with Isaiah’s prophetic words regarding the coming Messiah:
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Happy Birthday: October 9 Rev. Kevin Jones (Julie- Healing Springs), 10 Rev. Teddy Shatley (Terri-Blue Ridge)

Happy Birthday: October 14 Rev. Darien South (Holly-Big Flatts), 15th. Mrs. Ruby Blevins (Rev. Billy Joe- Bristol), 16th Rev. Allen Huffman (Ann- Pleasant Valley)

Happy Anniversary: 14th. Rev. and Mrs. Luke Watson (Katy-Mission Home)

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