| In this issue: Let’s Celebrate April Events Biscuits and Blankets Ministry Assistant Appreciation Save The Date Cakes for Kids CRBA Needs Sponsor a Bike – Share the Gospel Resource of the Week Church News Partner News NC Baptist Disaster Relief Training |
| Let’s Celebrate Local Family Mission Trip  This past Saturday, more than 70 people—men, women, boys, and girls—gathered at Maynard Electric, home of United Christian Alliance, to serve families affected by Hurricane Helene. It was a beautiful picture of the body of Christ working together across generations and backgrounds. Families served side by side, sorting supplies, cleaning, building storage sheds, and cutting and sorting lumber—all to help the people of western North Carolina begin rebuilding their lives and homes. A special thank you to United Christian Alliance for providing such a wonderful opportunity for ministry. We’re also incredibly grateful to Debbie Cramer and her team for organizing lunch, and to Chick-fil-A for graciously providing the sandwiches. It was a wonderful day of serving our Lord and loving our neighbors well. To God be the glory! Senior Adult Hymn Sing  This past Tuesday, we experienced a wonderful blessing as nearly 100 senior adults came together to lift their voices in worship, singing the cherished songs of our faith. It was a beautiful time of prayer, fellowship, and celebration as we gave glory to God for all He has done—and continues to do—through the lives of our senior saints. A heartfelt thank you to El Bethel for the delicious meal and for graciously hosting us. We’re also deeply grateful to Keith Burkhart and Jon Calloway for leading us in such a meaningful time of worship and encouragement. What a joy it is to celebrate God’s faithfulness across the generations! Upcoming Biscuits and Blankets  Ministry Assistant and Pastors Appreciation Luncheon  Save The Date  CRBA Need Sponsor a Bike – Share the Gospel!?  Could your church or Sunday School group sponsor a bike for a Burke Changer Block Party? During Burke Changer Mission Week, the gospel is shared at each block party, creating a powerful opportunity for outreach in our community. This summer, the youth of our CRBA churches will serve by building handicap ramps during the day. In the evenings, they will minister through 5 free, community-wide block parties, which include food, fun activities, and a special bike giveaway. We need your help! Each bike costs $100 and provides not only a fun gift but also an opportunity for others to hear the gospel. Would you consider sponsoring a bike and making an eternal impact? If you are willing to help please contact us at (828) 437-0137. Resource of the Week  Your CRBA has a a free demographic report available for your church. If you would like us to run a demographic report for your area, please call 828-437-0137 or email admin@crbanc.org. News from our CRBA Churches Burkemont- would like to invite anyone who sews or would like to learn to sew to join them for their Sewing Seeds of God’s Love where they work together to sew for ministry purposes.  El Bethel- invites the community to a Health Fair on May 3rd. See flyer for more details.  High Peak- has closed our church library. We have commentaries, fiction, and non-fiction books that we are giving away free to anyone interested. Please contact Rev. Shane Ramsey (704-430-9955) or Reba Berry (828-569-4663) to obtain the books!!! Mount Olive Church- is selling their 26 passenger bus with very low mileage. See flyer for more info.  Partner News Help Defund Planned Parenthood  Brent Leatherwood, President of the SBC Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), asks for our help to spread the word about their big legislative push right now: getting Congress to actually defund Planned Parenthood. They have created a petition that has garnered thousands of names already –– and they would like to add more. The reason for this push is because Congress is officially on the clock, and they would like to get them as many names from Southern Baptist leaders, pastors, and believers as possible to show them this is a huge priority for our convention of churches. The letter is linked here. Brent asks us to please sign it and share it with our churches as soon as possible. Local Disaster Relief Site Needs Truck DriversDo you have a pickup truck? We sure could use your help taking small loads for disaster relief! If you have a goose neck and can help move timy homes we need you as well! Please contact 828-201-5379 if you can help with this need. NC Baptist on Mission Disaster Relief Training  Registration is open for 2025 dates The one day spring trainings are for anyone who wants to be certified for the first time or for those wanting to update their badge date. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Elkin, NC – Saturday, April 26 Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Durham, NC – Saturday, May 3 Fruitland Baptist Bible College, Hendersonville, NC – Saturday, May 17 ALL TRAINING REGISTRATION closes on the Monday prior to each training weekend. Please register for ONLY ONE area to be trained in. There isn’t enough time to take more than one class. Saturday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Cost is $40 per person NOTE ABOUT IN PERSON TRAINING: There will be no overnight lodging at the church. If you choose to overnight you will need to work out your own lodging and breakfast on Saturday. Lunch on Saturday is provided. You will arrive at the church to check in with your specific ministry group by 8:30 am. Some ministries will finish training before 3:00 pm. REGISTER HERENC Baptist Ministry Assistants Conference Click here to register |
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