Stanly Baptist Associational Emphasis Week May 15 –22

Organized 1885
27212 Hedge Road Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone: 704.982.1033 Fax: 704.982.3211
E-mail: office@stanlybaptist.org
www.stanlybaptist.org
Hal Bilbo, D.Min., Lead Missionary
Rick Miller, Missionary
Libby Hartsell, Administrative Assistant
Dr. Darrell Nance, Moderator
Rev. Bounyong Vongsa, Lao Missionary
Stanly Baptist Associational Emphasis Week
May 15 –22
Organized 1885
Grass and trees that appeared lifeless just
weeks earlier has come to life with new
growth. For many Christians and churches,
it is difficult for them to emerge from a
dormant season. It has been long since
there was new growth.
Starting new things breaks the season of dormancy and activates a fresh faith. Christians and
churches that simply repeat the same pattern week after week, year after year slowly loose
what life they have. Starting something new requires redirecting energy and resources but it
yields hope and vitality with the new growth.
Your association is looking to help churches to try something new that will evangelize the lost,
make disciples or develop leaders. Your associational mission team or church strengthening
team is available to assist your church leadership to assess possibilities and to establish steps
and processes to prompt new growth.
In order to resource these teams, the association has established the Fred Hopkins Church
Assistance Fund. These funds are used to provide help for churches working with these
teams to start something new. With its success, it will likely choose to replenish that fund to
assist other churches.
As a part of the May Associational Emphasis, we are asking churches to consider
designating a gift toward building this fund. Of course, this fund is open to receiving gifts at
any time from churches or individuals. What a great way to memorialize Preacher Fred and
then churches!
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CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS for MARCH 2016
Church
Albemarle, First
Anderson Grove
Antioch
Aquadale
Badin
Barbee’s Grove
Berea
Bethel
Bethlehem
Big Lick
Calvary
Canton
Centerview
Clear Water
Community
Cottonville
Dunn’s Grove
Fairview
Fellowship
First Hmong
Freedom
Grace
Harmony
Highland
Hill Side
Immanuel
Kendalls
Kinza Memorial
Lakeview
Lao New Hope
Locust, First
Memorial
Mineral Springs
MONTH
March
166.67
0
0
0
216.64
0
0
125.00
180.00
527.00
0
0
125.00
0
0
0
0
154.50
0
0
559.00
76.18
100.00
1,172.50
0
435.25
290.00
0
156.54
0
425.00
0
244.72
JanuaryMarch
500.01
442.69
75.00
453.63
749.96
375.00
0
375.00
900.00
1,579.00
0
1,000.00
375.00
84.00
150.00
1,086.84
0
484.89
0
346.23
559.00
241.57
200.00
3,426.58
0
875.53
870.00
1,600.30
638.98
91.00
1,275.00
0
734.16
Church
Mission
Mission @ Stanfield
Mountain View
Mt. Calvary
New London, First
North Albemarle
Norwood, First
Oakboro, First
Oak Grove
Paul’s Crossing
Philadelphia
Pleasant Grove
Plyler
Poplin Grove
Porter
Propel
Prospect
Red Cross
Richfield
Silver Road
Silver Springs
South Albemarle
South Stanly
Stanfield, First
Union Grove
Uwharrie Community
Vine Life
Vortex
Welcome
West Albemarle
West Oakboro
West Stanly
TOTAL
MONTH
March
500.00
0
0
250.00
0
1,100.00
118.94
0
0
0
108.33
0
200.00
2,200.00
0
30.00
300.00
0
1,526.51
0
465.46
JanuaryMarch
536.00
134.00
500.00
0
840.00
1,941.96
275.00
625.00
0
1,825.00
1,246.25
500.00
1,645.50
330.00
750.00
75.00
3,300.00
504.62
0
0
250.00
324.99
0
300.00
2,200.00
360.00
45.00
500.00
0
5,205.83
0
708.78
13,585.07
44,412.30
0
0
500.00
0
0
706.83
0
625.00
0
0
In addition to Church Contributions received, we also received monies from other sources totaling
$259.00 which gives a grand total for the month of March of $13,844.07.
SEARCHING FOR A PASTOR
Anderson Grove
Aquadale
Red Cross, Rev. John Green*
Richfield, Rev. Chris Ehrlich*
Interim*
Next Statewide Mission Outreach - April 30/May 7, 2016
Operation Inasmuch-North Carolina (OIAM-NC) is a one-day missions blitz in your
community. Imagine your whole church active in missions to your community.
Each North Carolina community is unique, and OIAM will help North Carolina
churches to consider the needs of their communities and work to meet those
needs. Possible projects include Backyard Bible Clubs, sewing projects, home
repairs, wheelchair ramp construction, homebound visitation, yard work for
elderly, blood pressure checks, affirmation of public servants, prayerwalks, block
parties, garden projects, child care and nursing home ministry. OIAM hopes to
have projects in all of North Carolina's 100 counties. Think of people in your
community who need Christians to touch their lives in the name of Jesus Christ.
On these two days, hundreds of churches and thousands of volunteers will share
the love of Jesus with those who have never heard the Gospel of the Lord Jesus
Christ.
MORE INFORMATION
Gaylon Moss 1.800.395.5102 ext. 5605
gmoss@ncbaptist.org
Henry Funderburk 704.622.3802
MEN'S OUTDOOR WEEKEND Friday, May 20, 2016, 08:00 PM
To: Saturday, May 21, 2016, 07:00 PM Caraway Mt. Road, Sophia, NC
Come join us for an inspiring weekend of outdoor fun and fellowship for men!
We’ll begin Friday night with a men’s worship rally, followed by fellowship
around the campfire. Saturday morning will feature a session on how to
incorporate outdoor ministry in your church, followed by demonstrations throughout the camp on
archery, skeet shooting, pistol shooting, hatchet throw, and more. Saturday afternoon provides
opportunity for participation in target shooting, fishing, archery, skeet shooting, hatchet and knife
throw, and zip line. Check-in will be from 6:00 - 7:45 pm Friday evening. The program starts with a
Men's Worship Rally at 8:00 pm Friday. (Be sure to eat supper before you arrive at camp!) The
weekend will conclude after supper on Saturday night.
Cost is $76 per person. Cost includes Friday Night Lodging, three meals on Saturday, and program
costs. Registrations will be taken until all spots are filled, but space is limited to 130 participants, so
don't wait!
For more info., please contact Mark Abernathy mabernathy@ncbaptist.org (919) 459-5607 or
Mary Landis mlandis@ncbaptist.org (919) 459-5596. Thank you!
BIRTHDAYS
02-Otis Goins, pastor of First Baptist, New London
02-Mechelle Springer, wife of pastor of Big Lick
04-Vanessa Medlin, wife of pastor of Mineral Springs
07-Danny Laws, pastor of South Albemarle
08-Rachel Crusenberry, wife of pastor of Mt. View
10-Sid Martin, Badin Baptist
13-Merle Brooks, wife of retired pastor
13-Trent Drye, Associate Pleasant Grove
14-Barbara Linker
17-Janice Watts, wife of pastor of First Bap., Oakboro
21-Darrell Nance, pastor of Kinza Memorial
22-Marie Wallace, wife of pastor of Porter
27-Bruce League, pastor of First Baptist, Stanfield
27-Shirley Richardson, wife of pastor of Oak Grove
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
The Uwharrie Missional
Center is a Center for
equipping God’s people
whether they are lay
ministers or vocational
ministers regardless of
denomination. The Center offers three
levels of participation and is currently
offering two certificates. For more
information, please visit the website(UWHARRIEMISSIONAL.NET) or give
Christian Herring, Director a call at
704.918.9469 or Dr. Hal Bilbo, registrar at
704.982.1033.
The next class, Christian Counseling, led
by Mrs. Karen Bilbo, will begin on
Monday evening, May 4, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
at the Stanly Baptist Associational Office.
www.nationaldayofprayer.org
The 65th annual National Day of
Prayer, May 5, 2016, will have profound
significance for our country. It is an
unprecedented opportunity to see the Lord’s
healing and renewing power made manifest
as we call on citizens to humbly come before
His throne.
The theme for 2016 is Wake Up America, emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and
individually, to return to the God of Fathers in reverence for His Holy Name. To further highlight our
theme, we’ve chosen Isaiah 58:1a as our Scripture for this year:
“Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.”
Thursday, May 5-7:00 p.m. – Join Pastor Sid Martin and others from the association for a
time of prayer – praying for our association and other prayer requests! 704.474-5273
Blessings!
WOMEN’S MISSIONS
Before you know it, summer will be here along with Vacation Bible School which is getting all
geared up. Oh, the warm lazy days of summer are beckoning to me.
REMINDER: Our Spring Session will be held in the fellowship hall of Centerview
Baptist Church, 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17. Debbie Miller, the wife of Pastor Rick,
Missionary to Montgomery/Stanly Association, is going to be our speaker. She and Pastor
Rick served in Japan as missionaries for at total of 18 years. This will be a great opportunity
to welcome her back to our area. Some of our WMU friends from Montgomery will be coming,
so we definitely want to welcome them.
We will be collecting paper products for the Esther House through the month of May. If
you would like to bring paper items to the Spring Session, please feel free to do so. The items
can be taken to the associational office until Thursday, June 2.
We will be feeding the Community Inn on Thursday, June 2. We will meet briefly after
the Spring Session/during fellowship time to decide what we would like to serve.
Don’t forget to pay your dues by the Spring Session, so we can wrap up the treasury for
the year.
Our next associational meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at the Associational
Office.
Hope to see each and everyone of you at our Spring Session.
In His Grace and Love,
Barbara704.982.9508
Tuesday, May 17
7:00 p.m.
Centerview Baptist Church
LADIES SPRING LUNCHEON
Saturday, May 21
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
Highland Baptist Church
106 Highland Drive, New London
Guest: Amy Carroll
Proverbs 31 Ministries
“Breaking Up With Perfect”
Cost: $10.00
Please join Highland for a time of fun, food, fellowship
and a reminder of who God created us to be – not
perfect – but focused on Him. Sign up on line at
hbcfamily.org then click on “events” or by mail-send a
check, to Highland,
P.O. Box 176, New London NC
704.463.5212
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUICIDE: Let’s Talk About It – with presenter
Kevin Hines (The man who jumped off the Golden Gate
Bridge and lived.)
Tuesday, May 3, 6:45 – 8:00 p.m.
Stanly County Agri Civic Center
There is no charge – However, seating
is limited - Book signing provided by
Stanly County Partners in Health-To register:
Please go to www.KevinHinesStanly.eventbrite.com
Kevin Hines is one of the few who has survived a suicide
attempt of jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. He will
discuss how his bipolar disorder led to his attempted
suicide and his efforts to reach out and connect to those
who are depressed and suicidal. Kevin is a powerful,
honest, intimate presenter – his ability to share his art of
living well is an inspiration to all.
Brian Free & ASSURANCE
in CONCERT Friday, May 6
7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Grace Baptist Church
644 Edgemont Street Albemarle NC 28001
704.982.1304
www.gracebaptistoralbemarle.org
MINISTER’S CONFERENCE
TUESDAY, MAY 10
10:00 – Fellowship 10:30 – Conference
Guest: Gary Fike from SEBTS - Gary serves as the
assistant to Dr. Jim Shaddix in the EQUIP Network at
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The
purpose of EQUIP is to serve the local church by
empowering theological education and disciplemaking under pastoral leadership in the local church.
Over the years, Southeastern has partnered with
hundreds of churches throughout the country through
the EQUIP Network. In his role, Gary travels the
country to meet with pastors and ministry leaders to
cast vision to how churches can take ownership of
multiplying ministry leaders through the local church.
MONDAY, MAY 16
HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
New London NC
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Guest Leader: Keith Dixon
Pastors, please encourage your
deacons to come out for this time
of fellowship and
training. If you would please call
the office (704-982-1033) or
e-mail Libby at
office@stanlybaptist.org to let us
know how many to prepare dinner
for, that would be most helpful!
Thank you!
CREATIVE MINISTRIES FESTIVAL
FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH AGES 12 & UP
Saturday, May 21
Fellowship Baptist Church
2744 Maple Avenue,
Burlington NC 27215
FREE Event –
Registration Required
Classes include: Ballooning, Signing to
Song, Clowning, Puppetry, Drama, Magic,
Interpretive Movement, Face Painting,
VBS on a Dime
More information: Sandi King
SANDIKING@MTZIONASSOCIATION.COM
1.336.226.0249
Bethel Baptist is seeking a part-time Christian
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Gary Fike serves as the assistant to Dr.
CONGRATULATIONS to Anna Lynn
Carter and Morgan Madaris,
members
of Highland
Baptist Church,
WOMEN’S
MISSIONS
who won the Associational Bible Drill
in March. They were also lst place
winners in the state
competition.
Way to go girls!
ACTIVITIES FOR
01-Senior Adult Sunday
01-04-Piedmont Bible ConferenceProspect Baptist
01-08-Week of Payer/Mothers Day
Offering for Baptist Hospital
02-End Food Drive
03-7:00 p.m. – Legacy Team Meeting
05-National Day of Prayer
7:00 p.m. – Associational Prayer
06-Brian Free & Assurance-Grace
08-Mother’s Day
10-10:00 a.m. – Minister’s Fellowship
10:30 a.m. – Minister’s Conference
Noon-Youth Meeting at North
Albemarle Baptist
11-10:00 a.m. – Missions Development
15-22 – Associational Emphasis Week
16-6:00 p.m.-Deacon Conference,
Highland Baptist
17-7:00 p.m.- WMU Spring Session,
Centerview Baptist
21-11:30 a.m.-Ladies Spring LuncheonHighland Baptist
30 – Memorial Day
Music/Worship Leader. For more info., please call the
Church Office at 704.888.5040.
First Baptist, New London will be having an
ordination service for Brandon Dale King on Sunday
afternoon, May 1, 3:00 p.m.. Brother Brandon will be
serving as Youth Director for the church. You are invited
to come and worship with them during this special
service.
First Baptist, Oakboro: Still celebrating 100 years –
Sunday, June 5th Historic Exhibit: “O Perfect Love,”
Weddings & Brides – 1916-2016.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mark King
Sunday, August 14th –Historic Exhibit: “He Keeps Me
Singing” - Music and Worship – 1916-2016.
Guest Speaker: Rev. Adam Hatley
For more info., please call 704.485.4313.
Highland Baptist will celebrate Homecoming on
Sunday, May 1, 10:00 a.m. Rev. Herb Hodges will be the
guest speaker. Revival services will begin Sunday
evening at 6:00 p.m. and run through Wed. evening. Rev.
Hodges will speak each evening. Monday-Wednesday
services will begin at 7:00 p.m.
South Stanly Baptist is seeking a pianist for their
Sunday Morning Worship Service. If you are interested in
serving in this capacity, please give Rev. Chuck Hensley a
call at 704.219.6992. Thank you!
West Stanly Baptist welcomes Pastor Scott Faw as
their new pastor. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have two
daughters: Ashlyn and Meredith. We, here at West are
blessed and honored to have them as a part of our Church
Family. Pastor Scott’s first Sunday will be June 7th.
Welcome Pastor Scott!
STANLY BAPTIST ASSOCIATIONAL YOUTH MEETING
Tuesday, May 10 – Noon
North Albemarle Baptist Church
Lunch will be provided. We will have a time of
prayer, building relationships and a little bit of
planning for some joint meetings. Please join us!
Jesse Herring – 704.984.0688 or
jherring116@gmail.com
BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOMES NEWS
What a beautiful spring we are having. I hope you all are enjoying it.
Just wanted to remind you of the NC Baptist Children's
Homes Food Roundup drop off deadline at the associational office.
That date is May 2nd; office closing at 4:00 PM. The truck from BCH will
be coming to pick up the food and this allows us just a few days to get
all the food sorted, boxed and ready for pickup. We are anticipating a
large amount of food and supplies. Thank you in advance for your
generous giving.
Since 1924 North Carolina Baptists have given to
the Mother's Day Offering to "extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ, especially to the needy".
Today your gifts to the Mother's Day Offering
continue that work to assist patients in financial
need at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Every gift to
the Mother’s Day offering helps
people in times of suffering and
need pay their hospital bills in the
name of Jesus Christ and His love.
www.mothersdayoffering.org
336.716.3027
A few reminders also of upcoming events that would be a wonderful
opportunity to get involved with our BCH's; meet the children and staff.
Friends of Children Workdays are: Oak Ranch in Broadway Sept. 24;
Mills Home in Thomasville Sept. 10; Camp Duncan in Aberdeen May 14
and Sept. 17; Kennedy Home in Kinston Sept. 10; Cameron
Boys Camp Sept. 10 and Odum Home in Pembroke Sept. 17.
“Carry one another’s burdens,
and in this way you will fulfill
the law of Christ.” Gal.6:2
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WEEK OF PRAYER MAY 1-8
May God richly bless each of you as you continue to serve
Him.
Judy – 704.982.4891
Conference Speakers:
Dr. Stephen Rummage,
Dr. Ron Lynch, Dr. H. B. Charles,
Dr. David Allen, Dr. Herb Reavis,
Dr. H.B. Charles and Dr. Mike Stone
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Prospect Music Ministry will sing nightly.
Boys Camp Sept. 10 and Odum Home in Pembroke Sept. 17.
Special Musical Guest: Greater Vision and the
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