In this issue: Let’s Celebrate ServeNC Upcoming Opportunities Residency Project Praise and Prayer on the Square-Sunday Christmas in August Men’s Rally VBS Think Tank Coats for the City Resource of the Week Out of the Box Idea Local Mission Opportunities Church News Partner News |
| Let’s Celebrate ServeNC       ServeNC projects are making a significant impact in our communities. We rejoice with you in all the ministry happening across our county and pray that God continues to use these efforts to build His Kingdom. Upcoming Opportunities Residency Project The Residency Project is kicking off again on August 22 at 8:00 AM. We’re excited to see how this new season will unfold! If you are new to ministry or feel God is calling you into ministry, please register and join us for this important and inspiring training. To register, please click on the picture. This Sunday Join us at Praise and Prayer on the Square  Christmas in August  We would love your support to collect toys during the month of August. Each family who comes through the CRBA Toy Store will hear the gospel presentation before receiving their toys. What a wonderful opportunity to minister to our community! Also, we are needing 280 additional stockings. If you like to sew and are willing to help us, please come by and pick up a stocking pattern. Your help is greatly appreciated. Deadline Approaching to RSVP for Men’s Rally The Men’s Rally this quarter will be at Amherst Baptist Church on August 27th at 6:30pm. Our Guest Speaker will be an American college baseball coach and former shortstop named Rusty Stroupe. Stroupe was the head coach of the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs baseball team from 2003-2019. A BBQ dinner will be served and donations will be taken at the door. Click here to register now. The Deadline to RSVP is August 20th. RSVP today for the Women’s Mission Breakfast  Please join us for a Women’s Mission Breakfast and learn about mission opportunities for you to get involved in. There will be a full breakfast provided and guest speaker Dawn Matthews will be sharing with us. Drawings for prizes and gift cards will be held, and a good time is expected for all participants. *Monetary Donations for the Red Box Women’s Prison Ministry will be accepted. Save The Date VBS Think Tank Attention VBS Directors and Leaders! Join us for an exciting VBS Think Tank on Sept. 16th at 6 PM at the CRBA. This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate, exchange tips, and explore new resources to make your Vacation Bible School program a success. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow leaders and enhance your VBS experience. We look forward to seeing you there! Please call 828 437-0137 or email admin@crbanc.org to RSVP. Coats for the City  Resource of the Week  Your CRBA has a Snow Cone Machine for your ministry events. To view our resources check out our website here. If you would like to reserve the snow cone machine for your church, please call 828-437-0137 or email admin@crbanc.org. Out of the Box Idea Out of the Box (Creative Back to School Ideas from www.pushpay.com)Invite teachers to church for a special service To kick off the school year, consider preparing a special service to honor and lift up teachers in your community. You could share a sermon about God’s heart for kids and the importance of teaching, loving, and supporting them. But you could also keep it simple, and have a special time of prayer acknowledging the important role teachers have in your community and the world, and then serve them food and spend time with them after the service. Make the most of the back-to-school season When families go back-to-school, it’s the start of something new, and they’re still deciding what their routine is going to look like for the rest of the school year. That makes this one of the ideal times to connect with new families because there’s still room for you in their lives. So be sure to find some intentional ways your church can come alongside parents, students, and schools this fall Local Mission Opportunities Metal Roof Needs Painting House location: 1670 Rawleigh St. Morganton, NC 28655 Owner: Dennis R Walker Project: Metal roof needs painting For more information call his sister, Sharon, at 828 433 0488News from our CRBA Churches Amherst Baptist Church invites all Youth to The Commission Youth Rally on November 17 from 4:30-8:00.  Hopewell Baptist Church Invites you to a Fall Revival. Services will begin the morning of Sept. 15th with Danny Emory preaching and continue the evenings of the 15th-18th at 6:30pm with Ryan Perry Ministries leading.  Mount Home Baptist Church warmly invites you and your congregation to join us on Sunday evening, September 8th for an enlightening evening dedicated to understanding and addressing the needs of foster children in Burke County. A panel of experts with lived foster care experience will share insights on how the church can actively minister to the least of these within our community. Whether you’re considering becoming a foster parent or simply want to learn more about supporting foster children and families, this event is designed for you. Come explore how God might be calling you to make a difference in this crucial area. Together, let’s discover ways to bring hope and support to those in need.  Oak Ridge Baptist Church The Compassionate Heart Clinic of Oak Ridge is seeking patients (18 and older). Patients must have financial needs and be ineligible for Medicaid or Medicare. Call 828-522-1112 for more information. Oak Ridge would also like to invite you to a Free training event. The training is designed to help adults know how to prevent and respond to sexual abuse in children. If you have questions, call or text Jennifer Gold at 828-525-6002 or email burkecac@southmountain.org.  Summit Community Church – invites you to join them for a Priscilla Shirer Simulcast. There is no cost to you to attend. The doors will open at 8:30 am and the simulcast will begin at 9:00am. Schedule: 9:00-11:00 Simulcast 11:00-12:20 lunch break on your own in town 12:20-2:00 Simulcast 2:00-2:30 Break 3:45 – End Time If you have any questions please call the church office at (828) 437-2761  Walker Road – has 130 1975 Baptist Red Hymnals to give away to anyone who can use them. If interested please contact Mark Ball @ (828) 712-9124. Walker Rd. also has 2 pulpits (pictured below) to give away. Contact number above.   Zion Baptist Church invites you to their Back to School Bash on August 17th from 11:00 am-1:00pm. Come enjoy a free lunch, haircuts, prizes, school supplies and more.  Partner News Salem Fire requests School Supply Donations  TThe Salem Fire Department is requesting the help of local churches to donate school supplies for their Back to school Bash. They are currently seeking donations of school supplies to fill the 100 backpacks generously donated by Case Farms. Salem fire district includes two elementary schools, Salem and Mull, and they hope to provide essential supplies for students in the community. Vessels of Mercy Yard Sale  Community Bible Study  Community Bible Study invites you to join them for a study on Matthew entitled Meet King Jesus. They will meet on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm starting on September 10, 2024 at First Baptist Church Morganton. For more information contact morgantoneve.cbsclass.org. Men’s Grief Journey Hog Hunting Retreat Please call Bryan with any questions including the possible opportunity for grants. (828) 403-4538 Marriage Refresh Conference  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SANFORD Family Foundations Ministry of Baptists on Mission is sponsoring “Marriage Refresh Conference.” This is a one day marriage conference from 9 am – 3:30 pm. The cost of the conference will be $40 per couple and that includes conference materials and lunch. This conference will be held at First Baptist Church, 202 Summitt Dr., Sanford, NC 27330. Tom and Jackie are great conference leaders and any marriage will benefit from this time! If you would like promotional materials (cards) that you can use at your church to promote the marriage conference, please contact Dollie Noa at dnoa@ncbaptist.org. Regional Rallies in August- You are Invited!  On August 19, 20 and 22, Baptists on Mission will host a series of Regional Mission Rallies across the state. These rallies (10 of them) are a great way to get your church aware of and involved in Missions! Check the link below for the location that is closest to you. The rallies will highlight the variety of opportunities you and your church have to be involved in missions. There will be worship, short testimonies, mission videos, and a prayer time for missions. Everyone interested in missions is encouraged to attend. A main focus of these rallies will be state, national, international mission opportunities (including Disaster Relief) and the NC Missions Offering. A meal is provided at the Mission Rallies at no charge, but reservations are necessary to ensure an accurate meal count. The cut-off date for reserving a meal for each Rally is one week prior to the event. To register, click on the link below, then click on the “Details/Register” button of the regional rally that you want to attend and register the number of people who will be coming with you. You can also register by phone by calling Tina Holder at 919-459-5596. You can also email Tina at tholder@ncbaptist.org . The meal will begin at 5:45 pm, followed by the program from 6:50 pm-8:30 pm. Please go ahead and sign up and bring a group from your church! https://baptistsonmission.org/events/region-rallies Pregnancy Care Center  First Advent Christian Church- has 3 pews to donate to anyone who would like them. They are 13 1/2′ long and 2′ deep. If interested please contact Pat at 828-302-2094.  Summer Camp    For more information please contact (828) 685-8886 |