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Local Ministry Opportunities
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Find It Here: Expanding the Kingdom 2012
is the third year of
a three-year focus on evangelism, discipleship and missions
mobilization. In 2012 NC Baptists are challenged to live missional
lives in their community, state, nation and world with the Gospel of
Christ.
How can my church participate?
First, to continue
making disciples in your community, plan now for an Easter
Evangelism Emphasis in 2012 and continue focusing on
life-transformational discipleship through the ministries of your
church. Second, commit today to lead your church to create her own
customized Acts 1:8 mission strategy to reach her world with the
Gospel of Christ.
How do I find resources?
Go to
http://2012.finditherenc.org. This website provides all of the
resources you will need to help you create your Acts 1:8 mission
strategy.
How do I sign up?
You can sign up at the website, call 800-395-5102,
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Baptist Children's Homes' Food Roundup
This
April, help collect $350,000 in food, supplies and gift cards for
Baptist Children's Homes' boys and girls, many who come to BCH
unchurched. You help feed children while showing God's love.
For more information call 1-800-476-3669, ext. 1277 or visit
www.bchfamily.org/foodroundup.
Please
collect food items in March and/or April and bring to Carolina
Baptist Association by May 2nd. Office hours are Monday -
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions and Week
of Prayer for North American Missions, March 4-11, 2012.
Whatever It Takes
National Goal: $70 Million
www.AnnieArmstrong.com
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Bethlehem Toy Store
An annual ministry of Carolina Baptist Association to children of
families that cannot provide Christmas gifts due to financial
difficulties. Because of you, last year we ministered to 49 families
and provided Christmas gifts to 108 children!
We have
a toy drive in July and collect NEW toys for children ages birth to
16. If your church is interested bring toys to the Association
office in August. Office hours are M-Th, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. We
also take gift cards and money to buy toys.
Of
course, we will accept toys anytime during the year. Toys are
distributed the first Friday in December. We also need help
with distribution and witnessing.
If you
would like to have someone come to your church and speak about the
Bethlehem Toy Store call Annette Heatherly at 828-290-2584.
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Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute
Here is
a great opportunity for your church to reach out to our immediate
community. There are families at Fruitland Baptist Bible
Institute that could use help with groceries due to financial need.
This would be an ongoing ministry. It's a great opportunity
for a Sunday school class or another small group. Maybe a box
of groceries a month, grocery store gift cards, meal cards, etc.
Call
Bobby Garrett at Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute at 685-8886 for
more information.
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Joy Singers (Senior Adults)
There
is a need for additional singers with the Joy Singers. If you
like to sing we would love to have you join us each week. No
audition is necessary. We meet every Tuesday at the Carolina
Baptist Association, 601 Hebron Street, at 2:00 p.m. to practice.
Then we go to a local nursing home for a 30 minute program. It
is a blessing both to those singing and to those listening!
Call Marguerite at 290-7525.
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School Food Program
This program
provides food to school children who are on the free or reduced
lunch program to help supplement their diet on the weekend. The
food in these packs consist of convenience foods supplied by various
churches and organizations. Over 50% (about 7,000) of students in
Henderson County are on free or reduced lunch programs. Over 500
children are participating in this program at this time. We have
seen the need increase drastically in the past few years.
There
is also a need for new or gently used clothing, underwear and socks.
Call Pete
Davis at 828-696-2114.
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Care
Pillows
Care
pillows is a ministry for children who are in a traumatic situation.
They are given to the police department, fire department and
emergency medical technicians to give to children as the need
arises. What we need: Small toys, books or small stuffed
toys, juvenile fabric, small pillows, sewers to make pillow cases or
pillows. If you are interested, call 828-693-4274.
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Operation Inasmuch
SAVE
THE DATE!!!
A One
Day Missions Blitz in North Carolina
April
28, 2012 and May 5, 2012
"...Truly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least
of these my brethren, you did it to me." Matthew 25:40
Click Here for More
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Special Olympics
Hendersonville High School Football Field
Each
Year in April
Carolina Baptist Association
and Sam's Club provides concessions to
the Special Olympics event at Hendersonville High School football
field. Any funding for this event would be greatly
appreciated. The event is from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you would
like to help contact Sam Gibbs at 828-699-4112.
Pictures from 2011 event
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On
Eagles Wings Ministries
The
Hope House
The
Hope House offers a place of seclusion, restoration and healing for
domestic minor victims of sex trafficking. The Hope House
serves victims by supporting the United States Trafficking Victims
Protection Act and their three-pronged approach of protection,
prosecution, and prevention.
BE A
VOICE! Please pray about how you can be involved. There
are less than 50 beds in the U.S. for victims of sex trafficking.
We are the first faith based home in the U.S. for minors.
Click Here for More Information
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Open
Arms Crisis Pregnancy Center
Open
Arms is a non-profit, Christ-centered, non-sectarian organization
designed to meet the needs of women and teens who require pregnancy
support.
The
center is staffed by volunteers and an executive director who
consults with professionals, such as doctors, lawyers,
psychologists, clergymen, and social service workers. Clients are
also directed to other community agencies as needed.
To
check out their many needs go to their website at
www.openarms329.com
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Recycling of Used Books/Materials
Bring
your used SS, devotional and VBS materials, Bibles and minister's
writings/books to the Association. Materials are taken to the
NC Mission warehouse in Shelby then to the Book-Link warehouse in KY
where they will then be shipped to Zimbabwe and India. Call
the Association office if you have any questions.
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Training for Women
Working with Wounded Women—Many women are hurt and guilt
ridden. God is the answer. His Word contains the truth they need
to move forward. It is helpful to be aware of how to touch these
lives in a positive way. They are looking for authenticity in God’s
people. Contact Becky Garrett at 776-9630.
Embracing Leadership—It is helpful for leadership teams or
individual leaders to be aware of leadership traits and values that
God wants us to exhibit as leaders. His Word has much to say on
this topic. Contact Anne Beck at 694-0694.
Facilitating Women’s Bible Study—There are many options for
Women’s Bible today. Learn how to choose the best method of study
for your women, teaching techniques, conducing discussion and how to
keep women interested in God’s Word. Contact Patty Williams at
768-6887.
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