Church Announcements

Mission Home Baptist Church announces Rev. Evan Moore has been elected pastor and will start on November 10. We welcome Brother Evan and his wife Kayla and family to the Ashe Baptist Association in this new role. Congregation invites you to attend.

Orion Baptist Church announces Rev. Lawrence Goodman has been elected as pastor by a 100% vote. The Ashe Baptist Association looks forward to working with Brother Lawrence and his wife, Lesia. Orion invites you to come hear their new pastor. They have Sunday School at 10 and Worship at 11:00.

Phoenix Baptist Church announces that Brother Chris Taylor of Jefferson NC has been voted in as pastor by 100% Vote. We welcome Brother Chris and his wife Chelsea to the Ashe Baptist Association and look forward to working with him

When you pray please remember, Christian Unity, Pleasant Valley Baptist, Riverview Baptist Church, Orion Baptist Church, Mission Home Baptist Church, God’s Will Baptist Church, and Grassy Creek Baptist Church. These are currently in search of a pastor for the church.

Laurel Knob Baptist Church announces , Rev. Russell Hart has been elected pastor by a 95% vote of the church. We welcome Brother Russell and his wife Jennifer to the Ashe Baptist Association and look forward to working with them. They have Sunday School at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00 and the congregation invite you to come worship with them and meet their new pastor. He begins his work April 7.

Bristol Baptist Church announces Rev. Keith Wagoner was elected pastor by 96.7%. WE welcome Brother Keith and his wife Trish to the Ashe Baptist Association and look forward to working with them. They have Sunday School at 10:00 Worship at 11:00 and welcome everyone one to come meet their new pastor!

We welcome Rev. Ken Jones as the new Intentional Interim Pastor at Friendship Baptist Church. We welcome Brother Ken and his wife to the Ashe Baptist Association and look forward to working with them.

We also welcome Brother Brandy Phipps as the new pastor of Little Helton Baptist Church. The Ashe Baptist Association looks forward to working with him and his wife. He began his work , February 3.

Buffalo Baptist Church is pleased to announces the Rev. Tom Graybeal is the new pastor and was elected by 100%. We welcome Brother Tom and his wife Mary to the Ashe Baptist Association in the new role. They are already on the field at work. Be praying for them as they work in that area.

Ashe Baptist would like to thank our sponsors for the Ashe Baptist News heard on WKSK each Saturday and on SoundCloud on the Web. Ashe County Ford, Rev. Jeff and Amy Dollar, Tri County Paving, Lucian and Patricia Jordan, Tri County Monuments, Mike and Lisa Peters and State Wide Insurance Solutions, Chris and Andrea Finney. They are all Christians and attend church and welcome you to come see them when you find yourself in need of their services.

Veterans Day , Monday 11th Thank a Veteran and remember those who have gone on to be with the Lord .

Ashe County Children's Christmas Project Red Cards ready to pick up at the ABA Office. Help 1000 children have a great Christmas! If you would like to wrap gifts December 2-6 call the office for more info at Ashe Baptist 336-846-5631 . Special thanks to Jessica Hamilton for typing the names and info on to the database for the red cards. See flyer in this section below.

Thank you---UPDATE High Country Prayer Journey—ON the road in Ashe County In partnership with the NC Baptist State Convention’s Office of Prayer, the Ashe Baptist Association is taking prayer outside the walls of our churches in a unique way! We traveled the roads and communities of Ashe County; praying as we go for churches, pastors, our schools, government, and other specific needs that are made known. Rev. Chris Schofield joined us as we met at Midway Baptist Church on Saturday October 26 at 9 AM. We made stops along the route and lunch was provided at Beaver Creek Baptist (Thank you). We have 27 that prayed from 9-2 on last Saturday. Thank you, Phoenix Baptist and North Beaver Baptist for the refreshments. Several ministers attended and we appreciate everyone who prayed that day especially.

We have a church in need of a pianist. This is a paid position for Wednesday night and Sunday. If interested call the Associational Office and talk to DOM David Blackburn.

I remind you of the 2019 NC Pastors Conference at the Koury Center in Winston Salem on November 10-11. On 10th time is 5:30 – 9:15 and the 11th 9-2:30. The NC ANNUALMEETING of the Baptist State Convention of NC will be November 11-12. Go to NCANNUALMETTING.org for more info or call the associational office. Linda and I plan to attend

When you pray please remember Christian Unity, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Riverview Baptist Church, God’s Will Baptist Church, and Grassy Creek Baptist Church. These are currently in search of a pastor for the church.

Christian Unity Baptist Church Yard Sale, Rain or shine, Saturday– November 9th 7:00 am –11 am 326 East Main St. Jefferson Come on down & let’s Make a deal All proceeds will support Ladies Group local mission projects! Lots of good stuff and good deals to support a worthy cause. We appreciate your support.

Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson will be holding a Benefit Gospel Singing Saturday evening November 16 beginning at 6PM for Rick Turnmire, who is battling cancer. Donations will be excepted. All donations will go to Rick to help with Doctor bills and expenses. Everyone is invited. Singers will be Middle Fork Gospel and Abundant Grace. For more info call 336-877-4646. Rev. Kirby McNeil, pastor welcomes you to Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson.

Big Flatts Baptist Church announces Benefit Supper for Kermit and Linda Hopkins Saturday, November 9 @ 4 PM cost a donation-Eat in or take out Call 828-964-8837 for more info. Rev. Billy Norris invites you to Big Flatts Baptist Church.

Grief Share “Surviving the Holidays” will begin at Bald Mountain Baptist Church on November 19 at 6 until 8. Video with discussion, Mrs. Peggy Ashley will be your facilitator. Anyone interested is invited to attend.

Minister, wife and staff Ashe Baptist Association Christmas Dinner will be held at a new location this year at Bald Mountain Baptist Church on Thursday, December 12th at 6:00PM. Virginia Carolina Concrete Company is again or sponsor. We thank them We thank them (Mr. Ted Huffman, Teddy Huffman Jr., and Adam Huffman) and encourage you when are in need please contact them. and encourage you when are in need please contact them Mr. Sherwood Richardson from Independence, Va will be the caterer. Roast Beef and Lemon Chicken and the works to eat. We encourage you to contact the office at Ashe Baptist (336-846-5631) to reserve your seat at the table. A great time of relaxing, singing, praying, eating and hearing the Christmas Story read one more time. Come meet your workers in the field. Deadline is December 2.

Special announcement;

For Immediate Release

The Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project is in full swing as churches, local groups, and volunteers across the county are needed to purchase gifts for approximately 1,000 children in our county who are in need.

“We are again sharing the love of Jesus and celebrating His birthday by reaching others with a gift at Christmas time. More than 1,000 children are in need and we believe that Matthew 25:40 teaches that we are to help the ‘least of these,’” Director of Missions David Blackburn of the Ashe Baptist Association explained.

The names of the 1,000 children who will receive gifts have already been chosen. Volunteers who buy gifts should remember that all gift items should be new. The Children’s Christmas Project committee asks the community to consider being a part of this year's Christmas Project by: 1) praying for these folks in need; 2) buying gifts for them (beginning November 4th); and 3) helping to wrap the gifts at Family Central (Dec. 2 – 6th) as an individual or as a group. Volunteers are needed to carry the gifts from the wrapping area to the storage area; or 4) giving money to buy needed items. On the days for wrapping presents, gifts and any donated supplies will be accepted at Family Central between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day.

In addition to the call for Ashe County churches and organizations to send volunteers to sort, wrap and move Christmas presents for our children this year, help is also needed to provide snacks and drinks for all volunteers. If any local group is unable to help with the physical labor, then the group can still sign up to bring light refreshments for one day of the Project during the week of December 2nd for approximately 20-25 people. Refreshments will need to be dropped off at the cafeteria at Family Central around mid-morning.

The project can use donations of gift boxes in various sizes to wrap the gifts and stocking stuffers for teenagers are also appreciated. These items can be dropped off at the Family Central cafeteria beginning December 2.

For more information, contact the Ashe Baptist Association at 336-846-5631 or visit www.ashebaptist.orgonline for announcements or information.

National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is just around the corner: Nov 18-25. The Ashe OCC Volunteer Team would like to encourage you to visit the Shoebox display near the self-check line in Walmart. They have provided pre printed OCC shoe boxes and brochures on How To Pack a Shoebox for anyone that would like to participate. Shoeboxes will be available at the Walmart display all the way through Nov 24. Join us in our goal to pack One More Shoebox and reach another soul with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. .

Happy Birthday: November 12 Mrs. Peggy Callaway (Johnny- Laurel Knob)

Happy Anniversary: 13th Rev. and Mrs. Allen Huffman (Ann- Former pastor at God's Will Baptist Church)