| In this issue: August Events Grief Share Class Christmas in August ServeNC Praise and Prayer on the Square Men’s Rally Community Choir Rehearsal Save the Date Senior Adult Luncheon VBS @ CRBA Churches Resource of the Week Church News Partner News Center Cross Men’s Ministry ESL Teacher Training Workshops Replenish Retreat Free for Pastors and Their Family Young Adult Ministry Meets Weekly Free Well and Spring Water Testing MedAdvance Conference August 21 NAMB Evangelism Training August 26 |
Upcoming Grief Share Class  Register Now to attend! Is There a Toy Store Box in Your Church?  ServeNC The CRBA LoveBurke Schools Mission will also count as participating in Serve NC! We encourage all our CRBA churches to get involved and sign up for ServeNC in whatever way works for your congregation. If you need some ideas please contact us at (828) 437-0137. Praise and Prayer on the Square  Men’s Rally  Community Choir Rehearsal- August 10 LoveBurke Schools  Save the Date Senior Adult Luncheon  VBS @ CRBA ChurchesAdvertise your church VBS with us by sending a .jpg to admin@crbanc.org  Resource of the Week  Your CRBA has corn hole available for your ministry needs. If you would like to a reserve a resource for your church please call us at (828) 437-0137. Partner News Center Cross Men’s Ministries Teach ESL Training English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a great way to meet a felt need among internationals in our communities while providing a foundation for friendship and gospel proclamation. This training is for individuals who want to be equipped to teach ESL to impact lostness in their community. The training will cover material from the “Teaching English Language Learners the Good News” (TELL) manual, an ESL manual produced by NAMB. Topics covered in the manual and workshop include: Church-Based ESL Ministries as an Effective Mission Outreach ToolOrganizing an ESL MinistrySharing Your Faith with Your StudentsDealing with Cultural MisunderstandingsPrinciples of Learning and Teaching a LanguagePlanning Your ESL LessonIntroducing New Vocabulary with Guided PracticeTeaching PronunciationCommunication Practice ActivitiesIncorporating Biblical Material in Your ClassesUpcoming Workshops NC Baptist schedules ESL Teacher Training workshops each spring and late summer/fall. Currently, there are workshops scheduled for the following dates and locations: August 15-16 in Charlotte, NC September 5-6 in North Durham, NC Additional workshops may be added as requested. Registration for these workshops is available on the Events page at NCBaptist.org. Please look for the logo above, then click on the desired dates to register. The $50 registration fee helps offset the in-person gathering expenses and expresses gratitude for the facilitator. The manual can be downloaded for free as a PDF file or purchased for $12 during registration.Replenish RetreatSept. 15-17This will be a great time for all of our CRBA pastors and their families. In fact, it is free for all Western NC Pastors and families, so sign up today. Burke Collective Young Adult Ministry Join Young Adults from Burke County on Tuesdays at 6:30 all summer @ Carbon City Park, Morganton NC Free Well & Spring Water Testing Available for Burke County Households In response to water quality concerns following Hurricane Helene Wine To Water is currently offering free well and spring water testing to households in Burke County. Our goal is to reach as many families as possible—especially those who may not realize their drinking water could be affected. How you can help: We’re inviting churches and faith-based organizations to help spread the word. Here’s how you can get involved: Share our Digital Flyers – Perfect for bulletins, newsletters, and social media (attached) Make a Brief Announcement – We’ve prepared a short script pastors can use during services Host a Table or Info Session – We’ll provide everything needed to support your efforts Sign up for free testing: wtw.org/wnc-wqt Learn more about Wine To Water: wtw.org Let’s work together to ensure every family in Burke County has access to safe, clean drinking water. MedAdvance 2025 Conference The MedAdvance conference is for healthcare professionals and medical students, church leaders, and anyone interested in healthcare missions. For more information please visit the International Mission Board Website.NAMB Evangelism Training Greensboro, NC August 26Get ready to ignite your passion and transform your community with the power of the gospel! Join us at our NAMB Evangelism Training designed to equip you with the tools and resources to create an evangelism-focused culture in your church. To register by August 26 please visit the North American Mission Board Website. |
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