Updated 5/8/08

CHURCH NEWS

Bob's Creek asked to be removed as members of the association with a letter dated March 2, 2008.

Balfour is celebrating 100 years of ministry on May 4th starting at 9:00 a.m. with a covered dish following the service, then music, worship and testimonies after the meal.  All are welcome to attend\

Etowah had a ribbon cutting service for their new multi-purpose building on March 30th, 2008.  Etowah will begin

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/NEWS

CHURCH PEWS 36 oak pews to give away.  Call Monica at 243-8587.

DISASTER TRAINING The next training for disaster relief in our area is May 16-17 (region 8) and June 6-7 (region 10).  We region 9, so we have the option to choose from region 8 or 10 for training. Call Boyce Brogden at 329-3113 for more information.

ELECTRICIAN NEEDED The association garage that will store our concession and disaster recovery trailers still needs electricity.  If you know of a licensed electrician who would donate their service as a ministry, (the association will pay for the materials), please call 693-4274.

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES 2008 mission opportunities are now available for the following areas:  Vermont, Eastern Canada, Hawaii, Montana/Wyoming, Honduras and Kenya.  There are many exciting opportunities and needs from each of these mission fields, including outreach, evangelism, VBS construction, prayer and much more!  You can obtain a detailed list for any or all of these by sending an email to mabernathy@ncbaptist.org or by calling 1-800-395-5102 ext. 5607.

NC BAPTIST MISSIONS CONFERENCE Calvary Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, February 29-March 1, 2008.  A great program has been planned.  Highlights will be Mark Lowry, Anne Graham Lotz, Terry Rae, the Annie Moses Band, breakout sessions, volunteer suppers, testimonies, mission fairs exhibits and much more!  Registration is required so please check the link:  http://www.ncmissions.org/events/ev_conference.aspx.

OPERATION INASMUCH- North Carolina Baptist Men is partnering with Operation Inasmuch, Inc. to organize a "one day missions blitz" across the state of North Carolina on April 19, 2008.  The goal is to reach all 100 North Carolina counties with the gospel through hands-on mission service.  We believe that God can use this event to mobilize thousands of volunteers to share His love all across our state.  More information and trailing will be scheduled in the future.

REVIVE US AGAIN, A Great Commission Prayer Conference, March 14-15, 2008 at Hope Community Church in Raleigh, NC.  Registration fee is $20.  To register visit www.praync.org.  For more information call 800-395-5102 ext 5513 or email prayernc@baptist.org.  Speakers:  Dr. Henry Blackaby, Dr. R. Logan Carson, Dr. Mike Cummings, Dr. Roy Fish, Dr. J.D. Greear, Dr. Jerry Rankin and Richard Owen Roberts.

SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED- Carolina Baptist Association granted 5 camp and 15 mission scholarships in January.

SENIOR ADULT DAYCARE - We need a large house or a small warehouse to establish the Carolina Senior Adult Day Care.  This new ministry needs a home!!!  We can give a full tax write off.  Call Sandy Beck at 693-4274 if you have a place or know of a place for this day care.

STATEWIDE OPERATION IN AS MUCH, April 19, 2008.  On this day, churches statewide are challenged to help meet needs in their community.  The goal for NC Operation In As Much is to take the gospel to all 1,000 NC counties.  This one day missions blitz can spark spiritual renewal and a vision for missions in your church.  Go to www.ncoperationinasmuch.org to register your church.