The Ashe Baptist Associational Office and Ashe Really Cares will be closed May 28^th to observe Memorial Day. Please remember our veterans on this day and every day. In remembrance of our US Veterans , the local VFW wants to put a US Flag on all veterans graves in Ashe County before Memorial Day. If you are aware of a veteran grave that does not have a flag on it please notify Bill Carter, the VFW Commander at 982-6233.

The Annual National Day of Prayer was held at the Ashe County Courthouse Steps at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 3rd. The 61st National Day of Prayer theme is “One Nation Under God”, Psalms 33:12 “Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord”. Approximately 200 folks came together to prayer. Thank you to everyone who came and all who made this event possible.

To see the NDP agenda click on the newsletter link and go to page 6 of the May issue

DOM David Blackburn  new E-Mail  address is domdblackburn@gmail.com

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Missions 2012 update:

Time is passing quickly.  Church leaders and community members are encouraged to begin your planning now to allow sufficient time to “be prepared”.

Churches are encouraged to:

·       identify community projects on a “needs” basis

·       gather information for materials and funding needed

·       identify community members who would be able to work one or more days that week

·       identify workers and the skills needed to complete the tasks

·       provide information to the Ashe Baptist Association office

Contact a local church or the Ashe Baptist Association, 846-5631, for questions additional information. 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN ASHE COUNTY!

For more info on Missions 2012 click on Ministries at the top of the page.

 Ashe Baptist Association Office and Ashe Really Cares  is in their new location at 204 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson, NC.  We thank God for His guidance to be able to buy this building. It will be a blessing for many years to come.

We want to thank our sponsors for the radio program “Ashe Baptist Association News” heard each Saturday at 9:10 on WKSK, 580AM .

- Tri County Monuments- 809 Statesville Road North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Businesses in West Jefferson and North Wilkesboro Owners Mike and Lesia Peters- attend Baptist Home Church in Wilkesboro, N.C.

Special thanks to

Ashe County Ford,

Tri County Paving  &

Statewide Insurance Associates Inc. Without these folks we would not be on the radio.

I want to thank the churches of the Ashe Baptist Association for their financial support; Business, individuals and churches outside the association do help to funds us as well. Without the 45 Associational Churches we could not do what we do. Thank you to each and everyone. See the list of Associational Churches on the right side of this page

Thinking about new Sunday School material for the Sunday School Class you are in? We have the Fall 2012 selection of Lifeway Materials for you to view at the associational office. We have materials from babies to adults. Several different types are available.

Blue Ridge Baptist Church announces Rev. Larry Powers as their interim pastor. We look forward to working with brother Larry and his wife Peggy. They are already on the field at work.

Buffalo Baptist Church announces that Rev. Ken Furches is their new pastor and he is already on the field at work. We welcome Brother Ken and his wife Kim and look forward to working with them in the Ashe Baptist Association.

We welcome Rev. Ricky Triplett and his family to the Ashe Baptist Association. Brother Ricky was elected by a 100% vote as pastor at the Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Brother Ricky lives in Wilkesboro, NC. We look forward to working with Brother Ricky. He has been preaching there for some time and is already on the field working.

Warrensville Baptist Church announces that Rev. Rex Eldreth has been elected as their Interim Pastor: We welcome Brother Rex and his wife Judy and look forward to working with them in their new role. Brother Rex is a good friend to Ashe County and we look forward to working with him and his wife.  Everyone is welcome to attend services at Warrensville Baptist and welcome Rex And Sister Judy to Warrensville Baptist Church and the Ashe Baptist Association.

 When you pray please remember the following churches that are without a pastor; Happy Trails Cowboy Church,  Pleasant Valley Baptist Church,  Big Flatts Baptist, and Wagoner Baptist Church,  

Associational Calendar for May is available by clicking on Event Page

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 Pine Swamp Baptist Church will hold VBS on Saturday June 2nd. The theme is Sonlight Express. Classes for all ages. For transportation or more information contact Brenda Greer at 877-1587. Pastor, Rev. Garrett Mahaffey and congregation welcome you.

The Associational Office is looking for the Share Jesus Without Fear Bible Study and video series and the study on Revelations. We have no record of who has them. If you have these please contact the office.

Warrensville Baptist Church announces
Vacation Bible School - Amazing Wonders, June 3 through June 8.
Interim pastor Rev, Rex Eldreth invites you to attend.
 

The Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe invites you to come find faith,
fellowship and fun at their annual Wagon Train Revival & Ride , June 8, 9 & 10, 2012.Friday check-in begins at 5:00 pm with s’mores and music around the campfire. Saturday, there will be trail rides throughout the day as well as a free BBQ sandwich and Cowboy Beans Supper beginning at 5:30 pm followed by music and evening Service at 7:00 pm. Sunday’s service will be at 10:00 am. This annual event will be held at the Baker Farm, 3460 Dick Phillips Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina. A negative Coggins certificate is required for all horses. Come find your spiritual renewal around the campfire at the Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe Wagon Train Revival & Ride. For more information please call 336 973-2550 or 336 877-7323.Everyone welcome! They worship each Monday at the Glendale Theater at 6:30 for fellowship and worship at 7:00. Everyone is invited. Memorial Day Rev. Tom Vestal will be preaching at 7:00.

New River Baptist Church announces VBS Amazing Wonders Aviation June 10-15 at 6:30 until 8 :30. Classes for all ages. They will have a kickoff on the John Halsey Road on June 9 beginning at 1:00 and supper at 5:00. They will have fun activities for all ages. Pastor, Rev. Wayne Jones invites everyone to attend.

Landmark Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School kickoff and registration — Sunday, June 10th at 4:00 p.m. VBS Theme “Sonlight Express”. VBS classes Monday June 11th thru Friday June 15th at 6:45 p.m. nightly. Classes for all ages – everyone welcome. Adult teacher – Bro. Herbert Parunak. Van transportation is available by calling at 384-2548.The pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invite everyone to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek Community.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church announces VBS Amazing wonders Aviation July 15-19 at 7:00 each night with a lite supper at 6:00. Kickoff will be July 14th at 11:00 and on July 20 at 5:30 a cookout will be held with commencement at 7:00. Rev. Guy Testerman Pastor and congregation invites you to attend.

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