| In this issue: Let’s Celebrate Biscuits and Blankets Ministry Assistant and Pastor Luncheon Upcoming Timothy Project Meets May 4 Minister’s Wives Fellowship Food RoundUP- Last Week to Bring Cards Cakes for Kids Save The Date LoveBurke Schools Praise and Prayer on the Square CRBA Needs Sponsor a Bike – Share the Gospel Resource of the Week Church News Partner News Immediate Mission Opportunity in Boone, NC Defund Planned Parenthood NC Baptist Disaster Relief Training |
| Let’s Celebrate Biscuits and Blankets  The Women of the CRBA had a heartwarming and fulfilling time crafting blankets, pillows, and scarves for the foster children of Burke County. Their creativity and compassion came together to bless those in need, making a meaningful impact in the community. Ministry Assistant and Pastor Luncheon We had an incredible luncheon celebrating our ministry assistants at this year’s Ministry Assistants Appreciation Banquet! A heartfelt thank-you to Mount Calvary for graciously hosting, and to our dedicated CRBA Church Strengthening Team for organizing such a meaningful and joy-filled event. We are so grateful for the faithful service of these amazing individuals who help our ministries thrive. Upcoming Timothy Project Meets May 4  Be in prayer for students from several of our churches who are sensing a call into vocational ministry. They will gather this Sunday at 3 p.m. at CRBA to learn and seek God’s Will. God is doing a great work among our students! Minister’s Wives Fellowship  Food RoundUP- Last Week to Bring Cards  There’s Still Time to Give! We’re still collecting grocery gift cards to support the Baptist Children’s Homes. These cards will be delivered on May 5th, alongside the birthday cakes lovingly made by CRBA churches to help stock the freezers for the children. Thank you for being a part of this meaningful ministry! Cakes For Kids  Our goal this year is 300 cakes! We would love if you can bake (or buy) a cake for the Baptist Children’s Homes and help us reach our goal of stocking their freezer with birthday cakes for the children to pick out on their special day. Men’s Rally  Save The Date LoveBurke Schools It’s time to reserve your school for LoveBurke! Praise and Prayer on the Square We are looking for 100-150 people to sing in this wonderful choir. The songs we will be using are: Once Day with When We All Get to Heaven Thou, Oh Lord Come, Jesus, Come Unto the Lamb To sign up your choir to participate, please get in touch with Keith Burkart at kburkhart76@gmail.com 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 many book resources like these Books 4 Teens and Quick Answers to Social Issues available for your church. If you would like to check out any CRBA resource, please call 828-437-0137 or email admin@crbanc.org. News from our CRBA Churches El Bethel- invites the community to a Health Fair on May 3rd. See flyer for more details.  Mount Olive Church- is selling their 26 passenger bus with very low mileage. See flyer for more info.  Partner News Immediate Mission Opportunity in Boone, NC! The Rebuild Coordinator for the 3 Forks Baptist Association in Boone just let us know that they had a crew cancel for next week. If you have any crews that can do flooring, hang drywall, or install metal roofing, please get in touch with him directly. He will talk with the interested team and then send them to the website to sign up. Please contact Gerald Hodges at:910-857-1123gerald@3forksassoc.org 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 Drivers Do 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. 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 HERE Tornado Hits Camp Barnabas—Volunteers Needed This morning, April 29, a tornado struck Camp Barnabas, causing significant damage across our grounds. Camper cabins were hit, and many trees have been uprooted. By God’s protection, no one was injured—but the cleanup ahead is extensive.In just one month, our Campers with disabilities and chronic illnesses will arrive for the summer of a lifetime. We are committed to opening camp as planned—but we can’t do it without your help.We are asking for volunteers to help with:* Tree and debris removal: Chainsaws, gloves, trailers, and helping hands needed.* Cabin and property repairs: Skilled and general labor welcome.Cleanup begins immediately and will continue until camp is restored.To volunteer or get more information, please contact: Cody Porter, Facilities Director Email: cody@campbarnabas.org Phone: (417) 499-7687If you’re unable to volunteer but would like to support the restoration, you can give online at: campbarnabas.org/giveWe are so thankful for God’s protection today—and we’re trusting Him to provide through the hands and hearts of our community. |
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