North Carolina Missions Offering

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1 Organized Hedge Road Albemarle, NC Phone: Fax: Hal Bilbo, D.Min., Lead Missionary Rick Miller, Missionary Libby Hartsell, Administrative Assistant Dr. Darrell Nance, Moderator Rev. Bounyong Vongsa, Lao Missionary North Carolina Missions Offering North Carolina Missions Offering (NCMO) is a special offering received during the month of September that supports the ministries of N.C. Baptist Men, Church Planting, mission camps, associational projects and mobilization ministry projects. NCMO is your opportunity to impact lostness as God accomplishes many wonderful things through these various ministries. The theme for 2016 is "Prepare the Way" and the offering goal is $2.1 million. The theme verse is Luke 10:1, The Lord... sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. (NKJV) Your gifts help prepare the way for Jesus. Please mail your gifts to Baptist State Convention of North Carolina Attn: NCMO 205 Convention Drive Cary, NC For more information, please call Lynn Tharrington (800) , ext Thank you! Stanly Baptist Association Support Team The Support Team of the SBA will meet on Monday evening, Sept. 19, 6:00 p.m. at the Associational Office. Please make plans to join us as we discuss our upcoming Annual Session scheduled to meet on Monday, Oct. 24 th. A lite dinner will be served. LABOR DAY Monday, Sept. 5 whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. I Corinthians 10:31 Please note, The Office will be closed on Labor Day. We will open at 8:00 a.m. on Tues. Sept. 6. Enjoy your day off!

2 WOMEN S MISSIONS What a summer it has been! It has been one of the hottest and stickiest ones I remember. Indian summer can be just as bad-continue to stay cool! By the time this newsletter goes out, school will be back in Session, and with it many changes for some. Keep the administration, teaches, students and school board in your prayers. We will be feeding the Community Inn on Thursday, September 15, at 6:00 p.m. We are going to serve chicken, potato salad, green beans and dessert. We would love to have you join us for a time of fellowship and fun. We will have our fall session on Monday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. We would love for a church to step in and offer to host, but if not, then we will meet at the associational office. Remember our red shoebox item: LOTION (8-11 Ounces) and NO pumps. Lotion is due in the associational office no later than Tuesday, November 1. We still need a church to host our spring session in May. If your group is interested, please let me know. Fundraiser ideas are needed to help us be able to provide a $750 scholarship to a deserving young lady. If you have any good ideas, please feel free to share. Please remember to pay your dues of $2.00/member. $.50 of each $2.00 will go towards the scholarship. Please mail your dues to our new treasurer, Teresa Carriker, 1034 Smith Grove Road, Oakboro, NC You can call ( ) or text her. When you send your dues, please put your church name on your check that would be appreciated. Know everyone is getting ready to get back into the groove of missions. If there is anything we can do to assist, please don t hesitate to give us a buzz. Our next associational meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7:00 p.m. at the associational office. Continue to keep God foremost in your life and missions. He will take you far. In His love, Barbara The Singing Americans of Stanly County will kick off rehearsals for the Christmas concert season on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. in the First Street United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Albemarle. If you are interested or have questions, please give Claudette a call at Come to the Table September 10 Camp Mundo Vista A WMU NC Mission Leadership Equipping Event Take a Tour of Tables to learn how to nourish your missional leadership through your church, communities & other contexts. For more information, please call WALK for LIfE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 YMCA PAVILION PARK For more information, please contact Jackie Poplin at the Pregnancy Resource Center

3 The Eyes of a Leader Effective leaders have trained eyes to see the past, present and future differently than casual observers or participants. Leaders see and understand dynamics, the cause and effect of decisions and actions. They connect the past, present and future. Leaders look at the past dynamically. They interpret past movements and traditions beyond the what and who to understand why. Many traditions in churches were established in resistance to a situation. Other traditions were established because of their connection with a movement of God. The wise leader will discern this in choosing what to embrace and what to release. Effective leaders eye current situations dynamically, as the result of past choices. Past successes can create positive momentum for years. If things are going well now, it is likely because of past decisions and actions. Most present troubles spring from seeds of neglect, discontent or misbehavior from the past. The leader perceives more than what the untrained eye observes. Helping others to discern the roots of a problem provides them with tools to resolve it. Otherwise, this same problem will have a way of cycling through the life of a congregation again and again. Finally, effective leaders see possible futures based on the spectrum of options made available. The wise leader will ride the wave of current success with an eye to the horizon. What do current trends suggest for our future? While the future is ripe with risk and unknowns, the wise leader will not be caught off guard by cultural waves building in the present. Hal, Lead Missionary Engage Peter 4:10-11 Family Ministry event to to kick-off Middle & High School Campus Ministries! Saturday, September 17 th 4 pm-8pm City Lake Park, Albemarle Free food! Games & Prizes! Band: TBD Speakers: Charge to Parents, Pastor Brad Lynch Charge to Students-Grant Geisler, Pastor of Students, First Baptist, Charlotte SEE YOU AT THE POLE Wednesday, Sept. 28 WE CRY OUT A generation seeking Him! Psalm 24:3 6

4 to Louisiana Flood Efforts. BAPTIST CHILDREN S HOMES NEWS This is a wonderful mission opportunity for your church or youth group. If you are interested please call to schedule a visit or visit the web site at Thank you to all churches for your support of the Baptist Children s Home. We hope you will support the November Offering for Baptist Children and if you would like a speaker from the Baptist Children s Home a Sunday in September, October or November, please give me a call or call the BCH at Please keep the children and staff of our BCH in your prayers. Judy Hartsell Disaster Relief/Recovery teams have now been requested to volunteer in Louisiana because of the extensive flooding there. Mud-out teams are needed to begin cleaning out the debris from thousands of water-damaged homes. Teams from N.C. will need to bring their own tools and supplies for a 6-7 day deployment (counting hour travel days on each end). NC teams will also need to have a blue hat as a supervisor to travel with them because the NC teams will be working under the Louisiana Baptist Men s organization. Please pray about this opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the survivors of this current deluge of flooding in Louisiana. Also, please be in prayer for all of the different needs of those families affected by the flooding. Chris Simpson, Region 6 Disaster Relief Coordinator, will be glad to answer questions about the preparations and equipment needed for this response from NC Baptist teams. His mobile number is (704) Also, donations can be sent to support the flooding recovery efforts in Louisiana, South Carolina and West Virginia through the NC Missions Offering (NCMO) through the NC Baptists on Missions website: Flood/Update or if you would like to pay by check, please make your check payable to NCBM, PO Box 1107, Cary, NC Designate on your check to Louisiana Flood Efforts. Thank you for your prayers for the flooding survivors in these three states!

5 CHURCH NEWS ACTIVITIES FOR First Baptist, Oakboro-Dr. Terrell Watts announced his retirement as Pastor of First Baptist effective November 6, He has served First Baptist for more than 18 years and what a blessing he has been to the church and community. Mt. View will have revival services at 7:00 p.m. Aug. 29-September 1 with guest speaker, Evangelist Cody Zorn. There will be special music each evening and you are invited to worship with them. Philadelphia-Rev. Dwight Mabry announced his retirement as Pastor of Philadelphia effective October 30. He has served Philadelphia since Oct. 1, He too, has been a blessing to the church and community. Prospect welcomes Rick Coram of for their Fall Revival-Sept Sunday services will be at 9am, 10:30am and 6pm while Mon. Wed. nights will be at 7pm. There will also be a "Kids Revival" each night. For more info, please call Also, on Tues. evenings, 6:30 pm the Set Free Addiction Ministry meets in the Student Worship Center. Support groups are available following each meeting to share and care with those who attend. Daryl Oliver is the Facilitator and may be reached at North Carolina Missions Offering 01-7:00 p.m.-associational Prayer Time 05-Labor Day-Office will be closed 10-Friends of Children-Work Days Cameron Boys Camp, Kennedy Home, Mills Home 10-9:00 a.m. At the Well -Uwharrie Community 11:00 a.m. Women s Luncheon-Prospect 11-Grandparent s Day National Day of Service and Remembrance 13-10:00 a.m. Minister s Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Minister s Conference 6:30 p.m. Women s Bible Study - SBA 17-Friends of Children-Work Days Camp Duncan, Odum Home 4:00 p.m. Middle School/Youth Event City Lake Park 19-6:00 p.m. SBA Support Team Meeting 22-First Day of Fall 24-Friends of Children-Work Days Oak Ranch 26-7:00 p.m. WMU Fall Session-SBA Office 28- See You at the Pole STANLY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION FALL SESSION MON., OCTOBER 24 FIRST BAPTIST, LOCUST (Please note change in location.) Afternoon Session-3:00 p.m. Dinner/Fellowship 5:35 p.m. Evening Session-7:00 p.m. Associational Prayer Time: Monday, Sept. 1 7:00 p.m. Stanly Baptist Associational Office When life gives you more than you can stand kneel.

6 Wingate University s annual Church Youth Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10. Church Youth Day will consist of a campus tour, inspiration time, lunch and attendance at the Wingate football game against Shaw University. $18/person which includes game ticket, lunch, inspiration time and t-shirt. For more info., please contact Rev. Dane Jordan at or djordan@wingate.edu. Baptist Men Leadership Training Event Fairview Baptist Church-Statesville Saturday, Sept. 10 This leadership training event is designed for Baptist Men s Directors, Men s Ministry Leaders, pastors or anyone who has a heart for disciplining men. The cost is $10/person and includes lunch. For more info., call or visit Grandparent s Day, Sept. 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, Sept. 11 Building Faith-Filled Families Conference Saturday, September 15 First Baptist Church, 185 S. Trade Street, Matthews, This one-day workshop is designed for pastors, church staff and lay leaders. Join us as we learn how to equip and partner with parents in the spiritual development of their children and teenagers. For more info, contact Merrier Johnson at ext PRESENCE-Greater Gaston Prayer Conference September Woodlawn Baptist Church, (1101 N. Main Street) Lowell, NC Powerful Worship Encouraging Messages Focused Prayer Conference is free! Find more information at NCBAPTIST.ORG/PRESENCE Or call Engage -Middle/High School Youth Event, Saturday, Sept. 17-City Lake Park-4pm-8pm R.E.A.C.H. - Reaching Every Available Community A Missional Growth/Revitalization Strategy for all key church leaders! Sept. 17 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Cabarrus Bap. Association (930 Lee Ann Drive, NE) Cost: $15/person Special Guest: Dr. John Ewart See You at the Pole, Wed., Sept. 28 We Cry Out PROSPECT BAPTIST CHURCH AT the WELL SAT., SEPT. 10 9:00 A.M. Noon Uwharrie Community Church 1510 Moss Springs Rd. Albemarle Get ready for a day of inspiration through song, drama, speakers, comedy and so much more. For more info., please call Kathy Connell at WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 (6 Weeks) 6:30 p.m.. 8:30 p.m. SBA Office Entrusted by Beth Moore Book: $14.00 For more info, please call Sylvia WINGS OF MERCY Women s Conference Sat., October 1 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Centerview Baptist Church Keynote Speaker: Phyllis Foy Cost: $15 For more info., please call the church or Sylvia

7 CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS for July 2016 Church MONTH July January- July Church MONTH July January-July Albemarle, First , Mission , Anderson Grove Stanfield Antioch Mountain View Aquadale Mt. Calvary 0 0 Badin , New London, First 0 1, Barbee s Grove , North Albemarle , Berea Norwood, First Bethel Oakboro, First 0 1, Bethlehem , Oak Grove 0 0 Big Lick , Paul s Crossing 1, , Calvary Philadelphia 1, , Canton 1, , Pleasant Grove 0 1, Centerview , Plyler 0 2, Clear Water Poplin Grove Community Porter , Cottonville 0 2, Propel Dunn s Grove 0 0 Prospect 1, , Fairview , Red Cross Fellowship 0 0 Richfield First Hmong Silver Road Freedom , Silver Springs Grace South Albemarle Harmony South Stanly Highland 1, , Stanfield, First Hill Side 0 0 Union Grove 0 2, Immanuel 0 2, Uwharrie Community 0 1, Kendalls , Vine Life Kinza Memorial 0 1, Vortex , Lakeview , Welcome 0 0 Lao New Hope West Albemarle 1, , Locust, First , West Oakboro 0 0 Memorial 0 2, West Stanly 0 1, Mineral Springs , , TOTAL 15, , In addition to Church Contributions received, we also received monies from other sources totaling $1, which gives a grand total for the month of July of $16, SEARCHING FOR A PASTOR: Anderson Grove, Aquadale Rev. Jimmie Hudson, Interim Bethel, Community, Red Cross Rev. John Green, Interim Richfield Rev. Chris Ehrlich, Interim PASTOR TRAINING CLINIC - August 31-September 2 at the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove Is your church really impacting lostness in your community? Register at everybelieverawitness.org/cove

8 MINISTER S FELLOWSHIP 10:00 a.m CONFERENCE 10:30 a.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Guest Speaker: Rev. Chuck Register Rev. Register has been employed by the BSCNC as the executive leader of the Church Planting and Missions Partnerships Group since He oversees Church Planting, Associational Partnerships, Great Commission Partnerships and Collegiate Parnterships. Mark your calendar, and make plans to join us! SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 04 Roger Crisco, retired minister 06 Robbie Walters, wife of retired minister 07 Marie Lynch, wife of pastor of North Alb. 08 Alex Willoughby, pastor of Cottonville 11 Kevin Simmons, pastor of Vortex 13 Jody Austin, wife of pastor of West Oakboro 13 Christian Herring, pastor of Kendalls 17 Don Crusenberry, pastor of Mt. View 18 Tab Whitley, pastor of Lakeview 27 Rebecca Smith, wife of pastor of Barbee s Grove 29 Allen Reid, pastor of Welcome 30 Jody Wetta, pastor of Berea Stanly Baptist Association Hedge Road Albemarle, NC STD Mail Non-Profit US POSTAGE PAID Albemarle NC Permit #7 WELCOME FALL THURSDAY, SEPT. 22