| In this issue: Upcoming Events Grief Share Class Starts Aug. 5 Joint Choir Practice-Tonight Sponsors Needed Serve NC Christmas In August Save the Date See You at the Pole Youth Rally Senior Adult Luncheon VBS @ CRBA Churches Resource of the Week Church News Kingdom Heirs Concert tonight 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 Begins August 5  Register Now to attend! Joint Choir Rehearsal Tonight Don’t miss the combined choir practice to prepare for Praise and Prayer on the Square! Sponsors Needed  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. Christmas In August  Please consider picking up a Toy Store Collection box and helping us collect toys for our Toy Store ministry where every family served will hear the gospel message. Save the Date Minister’s and Wives Christmas Party .jpg) Transitional Interim Training VBS @ CRBA Churches Advertise your church VBS with us by sending a .jpg to admin@crbanc.org    Resource of the Week  Your CRBA hasa blow up screen available for your ministry needs. If you would like to a reserve a resource for your church please call us at (828) 437-0137. News from our CRBA Churches Catawba Valley- The Kingdom Heirs in Concert July 30th.  Partner NewsCenter 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 Tool Organizing an ESL Ministry Sharing Your Faith with Your Students Dealing with Cultural Misunderstandings Principles of Learning and Teaching a Language Planning Your ESL Lesson Introducing New Vocabulary with Guided Practice Teaching Pronunciation Communication Practice Activities Incorporating Biblical Material in Your Classes Upcoming 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: July 25-26 in Denver, NC August 1-2 in Franklin, NC 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 HouseholdsIn 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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