Mission Fair Tables

Event Overview:

• Business Session & Meal: The event will start with a Business Session at 4:30 PM, during which a meal will be provided for all messengers. Churches are required to RSVP by October 10th with the number of messengers who plan to eat. Cost is $10 per plate. 
• Choir Practice: A joint choir practice will also take place at 4:30 PM, meaning choir members will be practicing during the meeting.
• Worship Service: Following the meeting, a Worship Service will begin at 6:00 PM.
• Mission Fair: After the Worship Service, there will be a Mission Fair. Churches interested in reserving a table at the fair to showcase mission ideas should contact (828)437-0137 or email admin@crbanc.org as space is limited.

Join us for our Annual Fall Joint Worship and Mission Fair! This special event will be hosted by Walker Road Baptist Church and will feature a joint church choir along with Guest Speaker Chuck Lawless. Churches are asked to contact the CRBA to register their messengers for the business session, which will begin at 4:30 PM. A meal will be provided for all messengers at a cost of $10. If your church would like to have a table at the Mission Fair please let the CRBA office know. We look forward to coming together in worship and fellowship!

Golf Tournament

This is going to be another great tournament to support our annual Toy Store ministry. Part of this great ministry is hole sponsorships from businesses, churches, Sunday School classes and individuals. The Sponsorships are as follows:

$100 Silver
You get one sign at a hole
$250 Gold
You get 3 signs displayed at different locations
$500 Platinum
You get 3 signs
Includes a 4-person team
special recognition in CRBA publications
There will be dozens of prizes given so please support families in need by:

• Playing (sign up today)
• Being a hole sponsor
• Helping us get the word out

Residency Project

It is still not too late to sign up for this semester. 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. We meet the third Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. This month’s meeting will be on the 19^th and will take place at United Baptist Valdese.

Senior Adult Luncheon

If you would like to attend the Senior Adult Luncheon on Sept. 17th please RSVP by Sept. 9th at Noon.  The cost will be $10.00 a person.  We are asking that you bring a toy for the Toy Store Ministry. 

Attention All 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 click here to RSVP.

Resource of the Week

Your CRBA has a conference room available for your ministry needs.  To view our resources check out our website here. If you would like to the conference room your church, please call 828-437-0137 or email admin@crbanc.org. 

Royal Ambassador Leader Training Workshop

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10:00 AM at the Catawba River Baptist Association Center, 1812 US 70 East, Morganton, NC 28655. Led by Phillip Heavner, an experienced NC leadership trainer, this workshop offers a great opportunity to learn about Royal Ambassadors, how it benefits boys and churches, and how to organize a chapter. New and experienced leaders are welcome. No advance registration required, but please notify us of your interest:
CRBA-RA@outlook.com or 828-502-9318.

Out of the Box Idea
(Creative idea from daretoshare.com)

Get students on the front lines of reaching your neighborhood by hosting a fall festival at your church. This can be a church-wide event or hosted by just your youth group. Either way, the intention is to invite your community to a fun event where they are seen and loved by people who love Jesus.
You don’t need to break the bank for this. There are a lot of inexpensive activities and games you can do. Here are some activity ideas for a fall festival: 

• Cornhole
• Face painting 
• Ring toss onto a pumpkin
• Pumpkin painting
• Relay races
• A hayride

With an event like this, it’s crucial to involve students in the planning and prep work. It’s one thing for them to volunteer at a church event, but it’s another entirely for them to feel ownership and urgency for the impact of this fall festival.
Pray with your youth group regularly in the weeks leading up to the event. Train them to share the Gospel, practice Gospel conversations, and position the entire event as a night to share God’s love with your neighbors. (Remember, register every person who attends so you can follow-up with them after the event.

News from our CRBA Churches

Amherst Baptist Church invites all Youth to The Commission Youth Rally on November 17 from 4:30-8:00.  

Burkemont Baptist Church invites you to Judgement House on Oct. 23, 26, 27, 30.  See flyer for times.  Call 828-437-6582 for group reservations. 

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 on Sept. 26th. 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.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church invites you to a fall revival Sunday morning Sept 22 at 10:30am and Sunday – Thursday evening Sept 22-Sept 24 at 6pm. The Guest Speaker will be Pastor and Evangelist Dr. Rocky Branch. 

Walker Road Baptist Church has 130 1975 Red Baptist 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.  

Wilkies Grove Baptist Church invites all men to a Men’s Breakfast on Oct. 19th at 8:30am. 

Wilkies Grove also invites you to join their Fall Revival on Oct 6-9.  Rev. Graham Hildebran will be delivering the word. 

Zion Baptist Church invites you to attend their Fall Revival Sept. 15-18. 

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.  

Youth Leader Coaching Network

* Youth Pastors and Youth Leaders
*3 online coaching sessions
*2 day event in Alpharetta GA
*Limited Space (filling up fast)
*No Cost
*Led by top practitioners
*All FREE
For more details and to register for the Fall Semester..youthleadercoachingnetwork.com

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.