CRBA Update November 2, 2022

Goodbyes and Welcome   We are sad to say goodbye to Ashleigh Thompson, who, for the last two years, faithfully served as Ministry Assistant for our Association. She and her family have moved to Florida, where Drue, her husband, now serves as pastor. While we are sad to say goodbye, we are happy to introduce Veronica Klapp as our new Ministry Assistant. Veronica and her husband Greg (Pastor of Children and Families at Burkemont Baptist in Morganton) have served in Burke County for decades, and they have 4 children. Veronica has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from ASU. We are grateful for her ministry, and she is willing and able to assist our churches. If you happen to be near our CRBA office, please stop by and welcome Veronica.     CRBA Students Minister in Lumberton   Over 70 students from churches in our Association traveled to do mission work in Lumberton, NC in October. Thank you students (and leaders) for being the hands and feet of Jesus!   Grilling season may be coming to an end, but your propane tank can still be used to bless others. At this year’s upcoming Toy Store Ministry, we will be providing counseling and prayer for each Toy Store guest, which will take place outdoors. We have acquired six patio heaters but will need propane tanks. If you would allow us to use your available propane tank(s) during the first half of December, please give us a call at our CRBA office. Each year we experience dozens of people coming to faith in Christ, and this is another way you take part. As always, we need volunteers, but we also need your propane tanks. All borrowed tanks will be returned at the end of the Toy Store.      NEW MISSION OPPORTUNITY IN MALAYSIA Our CRBA Missions Team is excited to tell you about our upcoming mission trip to Malaysia in March. This is a vision trip and the cost will be approx. $2100, but there are grants for Pastors if interested.  Call CRBA office for more information.      Consider hosting a men and boys hunting weekend/tournament. This type of event will not only draw Christian men and their sons, but it will also give those men opportunities to invite fathers and sons who have yet to be reached for Christ. Spend time emphasizing gun safety but give plenty of time for hunting and even give out awards. Be sure to also spend time sharing testimonies, and devotions and giving adequate time to sharing God’s plan of salvation.     Our annual CRBA Toy Store ministry has always been a great blessing to families throughout Burke County, and we are looking forward to what God is going to do this year. As you know, this is a massive endeavor, and we need around 100 volunteers to help us prepare for and implement Toy Store. If you want to serve the families of Burke County, we welcome your help. Most shifts are set for 4 hours each, as seen below:   Toy Store 2022 Monday, December 5 – (noon – 4 pm, 4 pm – 8 pm) Tuesday, December 6 – (8:30 am – 1 pm, 1 pm – 5:30 pm) Wednesday, December 7 – (8:30 – noon, noon – Cleanup)   Are you searching for a way to serve God in our local mission field? Consider spending time as a volunteer with our Association’s Annual Toy Store held at our CRBA office. Ways you can Serve: Volunteer during Toy Store to help parents shop for toys. (Choose a shift) Serve as a Prayer Counselor to pray with parents (Choose a shift) Donate new toys. Provide meals and snacks for our awesome volunteers. Send monetary donations to CRBA (tax receipts available) Help set up on Sunday, November 21st at 9 a.m. at CRBA. Translate for Latino families with minimal English-speaking skills. Serve as a greeter. Assemble patio heaters.   If you are willing to volunteer, donate or serve at Toy Store, please contact the CRBA office at 828-437-0137   Church News  First Hmong is excited to announce the licensing into ministry for Fuet Hang and the ordination into ministry for Me Yang.   Icard’s Grove Baptist is seeking a bi-vocational Pastor. North Morganton is seeking a bi-vocational Pastor.   Mull’s Grove Baptist is seeking a bi-vocational Music Minister. Please send resumes and questions to mgbchurch@att.net Walker Road Baptist is hosting GriefShare on Sundays at 6:00 pm. GriefShare is a faith-based course offering support to those who have lost a loved one.  For more information, please contact John Riley at 828-514-3173 or e-mail:   jriam@charter.net Wilkies Grove is seeking qualified candidates for their Church Secretary vacancy. For complete information, click HERE. Applications and resumes can be submitted to WGBC in person, via email to wgbc@wilkiesgrove.org, or mailed to 5780 Wilkies Grove Church Rd., Hickory, NC 28602. Zion is hosting a Going Beyond simulcast. Details below.     Partner News Stantonsburg FBC is seeking a pastor and are located 50 miles east of Raleigh. If interested, please send resume to: SFBC Pastor Search Team PO Box 356 Stantonsburg, NC., 27883   Glenwood Baptist Church is seeking a man of God to be our full-time pastor.  If interested, please submit your resume to: Glenwood Baptist Church Attn: Pastor Search Committee PO Box 218 Glenwood, NC 28737 or online at glenwoodbaptistchurch@yahoo.com.  First Baptist Church of Lincolnton, NC:  Wanted: Part-time Facilities Manager who has demonstrated maintenance experience.  If interested, please send a resume to First Baptist Church, Attn: Dr. Stanley Spence, 201 Robin Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092, or email Vicki.moore@fbclincolnton.org. Yadkin Baptist Church, located in the North Carolina Foothills, is seeking a full-time pastor who is a gifted teacher, an effective communicator, and a skilled counselor. A Master’s Degree, Southern Baptist Seminary/Divinity School Degree is preferred or an equivalent of education and experience. This position requires more than five years of pastoral experience. Salary and benefits commensurate based on education and experience include housing, paid holidays, and vacation. Resumes may be submitted to Yadkin Baptist Church Pastor Search Committee, c/o Mike Cook, 4763 Kirby Mountain Road, Lenoir, NC, 28645 or electronically to pastorsearchybc@gmail.com. Resumes must be submitted by August 31, 2022.