| In this issue: Let’s Celebrate Congratulations to 8 churches who have completed their ACP No Sew Blankets Upcoming Opportunities Annual Church Profile Men and Boy’s Rally Women and Girl’s Breakfast- RSVP by Jan. 26 Save the Date Men’s Rally Resource of the Week Church News Partner News |
| Let’s Celebrate Congratulations to these Churches who have completed their ACP Bended Knee Cowboy Church Cross Memorial Friendship Icards Grove Mount Calvary Mountain View #2 Oak Grove Pleasant Ridge Complete your Church’s Annual Church Profile (ACP) by Jan. 31 for a chance to win a gift!  Why the Annual Church Profile Matters Each year, our churches are asked to complete the Annual Church Profile (ACP). While it may seem like a simple report, it plays an important role in the life and ministry of the Catawba River Baptist Association. The ACP helps tell the story of what God is doing across our 67 churches. Every number represents people reached, disciples made, and lives changed by the gospel. It also enables CRBA to better identify needs, provide training and resources, and strengthen churches for greater gospel impact in our communities. Finally, the ACP offers a helpful moment of reflection for your church—celebrating victories, recognizing challenges, and prayerfully planning for the future. Thank you for taking the time to complete the Annual Church Profile. Please be sure to submit your ACP by January 31, 2026. If you need assistance, we are here to help you. Please call our office at 828-437-0137. Your faithfulness strengthens our association and our shared mission of making much of Jesus. The 2025 ACP is now available!The data submitted on this survey is based on the Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025 church year.Save and return to the form as much as needed prior to submission.The digital form will only accept one submission per church.2025 ACP No-Sew Women’s Event Brings Churches Together to Bless Foster Children  What a wonderful time of fellowship and service! Thirty-three ladies from seven churches gathered for our No-Sew Women’s Event and worked together to create 11 beautiful blankets for children in foster care. Throughout the event, the room was filled with laughter, encouragement, and a shared heart for ministry. Each blanket represents more than fabric and knots — it represents comfort, love, and the reminder to these children that they are seen and cared for. We are so grateful to every woman who gave her time, energy, and creativity to make this outreach a success. Thank you to the churches who partnered together and to everyone who helped organize, prepare materials, and pray over this project. Because of your generosity and teamwork, lives will be touched in a very tangible way. We look forward to more opportunities like this to serve our community together! Upcoming Opportunities Men and Boy’s Rally  Women and Girls Breakfast-RSVP NOW  Suggested $5 donation taken at the door. Please RSVP to (828) 437-0137 by Jan 26th if you are able to attend. Save the Date  It’s time to start building your car now if you want to participate in the family pine car challenge! Resources of the Week  Your CRBA has a couple of chain saws available for your ministry needs. If you would like to reserve any CRBA resource just call (828) 437-0137. Church News Enon- Invites you to a Community Women’s Event with Dawn Smith Jordan on FEb 21 from 6-8pm. Dinner Provided (Donations accepted). All are welcome. RSVP 828-879-9241  Grace- is in need of volunteers ages 16 and up for A Night to Shine. If you are interested you can contact Grace Baptist Church office @ 828.433.1508 for information.  High Peak- High Peak has approximately 50 weeks worth of Cathedral Art Folders bulletins (about 100 per week) that we would love to give away. These bulletins feature beautiful artwork on the front, and some are designed specifically for weddings or other special occasions. If your church can make use of them, please let us know! Mull’s Grove- Has 4 extra tickets for the VBS Lifeway Preview Event. If you are interested in purchasing those please call Yulita at 828-437-3379 Tues – Thurs. Ridgecrest VBS PreviewTwo-day event: January 30–31, 2026 Ridgecrest Conference Center 1 Ridgecrest Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711Ticket price includes event only.$80 – GROUP (4+) + tax Total for Set of 4 tickets $342 Partner News Disciple Making Conference Now open for Registration  Disciple-Making ConferenceHickory Grove Baptist Church (Mallard Creek Campus), 13200 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262 Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 Every church equipped to engage every generation with the gospel. That’s the mission of the Disciple-Making Conference. Join N.C. Baptists from across the state to learn from experienced ministry leaders and expand your disciple-making capacity. Be equipped with biblical principles to multiply and mobilize disciples, so that everyone can reach, train, send and serve on mission together.Schedule8 a.m. – Doors Open 9 a.m. – Session 1 10:30 a.m. – Breakout 1 11:45 a.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Breakout 2 1:45 p.m. – Session 2 3 p.m. – Dismiss Registration Registration is $15 per attendee. To register, click the button below. REGISTER NOWThe Call ConferenceDon’t miss your chance to lock in the $70 early bird rate for the Call Conference! Registration increases to $95 after today! (We extended the deadline just for you!) CallCon invites college students and young adults to evaluate what they’re living for, consider the eternal cost and reward, and step into the joy of fully following Christ. Join us as we worship, learn and commit together to living on mission. REGISTER NOW Collection for DSS One member of our Association is organizing a collection of items for DSS children entering into care. If you would like to participate you may bring any of the items to the CRBA by Jan. 31, 2026 • Socks in multiple different sizes (both male and female) • Underwear in multiple different sizes (both male and female) • Hairbrushes • Pajamas in multiple different sizes (both male and female) • Baby bottles with different flow nipples • Pack and Play crib sheets • Queen size sheets for the office bed NC Baptist Aging Ministry  |
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