July/August 2013 Volume 49

No Truth, No Freedom Know tna«, Know Freedom

September 27-28, 2013

Carolina CBaptist ~sociation's Seventh i..Ylnnual

Speaker: Kimberly Sowell

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And ye shall know------ ~ the truth, and the

truth shall make you free. John 8:32 KJV

CWomen' s Conference Sponsored by Women of Carolina More Details on Insert

Welcome to our New Pastors!

Rev. Brent Thomas began his ministry at First Baptist Church East Flat Rock on June 3, 2013. Brent is married to Kyle and they have seven children, Hannah (13), Rebekah (11), Sophia (9), Eli (7), Lydia

(5), Ella (3) and Joshua (1).

~----Rev. Chad Bowen began his ministry at Pacolet on May 5, 2013. Chad is married to Wendy and they have three daughters, Belle (12), Rylie (I 0) and Emma (8).

CWe weQcome Jessica Cox to Co1di110 C{iaptist J\ssoct0Ho11 as ou1t new JlA.i11ist1ty u4ssisto11L Jessica is o membe1t o~ vUou11ta[11 C\JoQQey C{ioptist Chunch, is , mah/tied to Jenemy 011d they hove two cl1iQdfte11, vUtkoeQo, age 14, 011d CWyott, age I 1 . .9he is o 8u11doy .9chooQ teachen bOh the Ju11to1t CQass 011d Qoves wo1tki11g t11 C\JC{i.9. Jess[ca is exctted about mi11iste1ti11g to tlie postons 011d chu1tcl1es 011d is QoQb11g boltWond to seeing Qod move tlinougli oQQ tlie oppohtu11ities t~ot exist ot Ca1t0Qi110 C{ioptist u4ssociotio11.

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.1 The _foll~wing · article f S by ~ Dr. Michael Smith,

· Pastor of Fruitland Baptist Church. Fruitland Baptist is

,, leading us in an active " outreach to a specific language group in Asia and Central Asia. This is a brief report of their firsttrip. We encourage each to pray, give and

- go with Fruitland as they endeavor to go once each quarter for several years.

have gone into this area of the

world and have prayed, as well as met, talked with, prayed with/for, given literature to, and shared Jesus with some of the people of this region. There is a great need to share Jesus with these people, and the time is

***** For those who really need to

"know everything," this article will be very frustrating. Because of the need to be very general in my comments, l cannot give specific details concerning the work we have undertaken.

Many know that last year CBA voted to adopt a major unreached

' people group in the Middle East and Central Asia. Our work has been to prayerwalk in major cities

\.and towns amongst this unreached people group. Already teams

npe. Our vision is to have at least

four team leaders who will lead a team into this region every quarter. This is a long-term commitment (several years) so that we can help plant churches and train leadership to continue the work.

If you would be interested in this work, or you would like more information, please contact me, Michael Smith, at 1../ F~tist@bellsouth.net. Or, you can call me at 606-4631.

If you do not feel led to be a part of th is effort, please pray for us during this strategic time.

CBA provided $51180 for 39

children to attend a Christian camp during the month

of May

BSC Restructuring Continued ... It is very probable that we will have

more funds available to us for new church starts and evangelistic outreach projects.

Before we judge the restructuring of our State Convention, let us take a close look and see if churches near the college campuses across North Carolina will step up to the challenge. If our churches will accept this challenge, they are in a far better position to reach and minister to the College Campus than the campus minister.

Let us also give the 8 strategy coordinators time to get in place and organize our Buncombe Co., Henderson Co. area in "Impacting Lostness."

Women's Conference Continued from Front Page

Friday, 6:00-9:00 PM Saturday, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Early bird tickets are $25. After September 16th tickets are $30. Ticket includes conference, materials, breakfast, snacks and lunch. Tickets may be purchased at your church, Carolina Baptist Association, or Christian Happenings.com (a 15% convenience fee applies).

Breakout sessions include: • S ure!J I haven't F alien for the Lies of

the Enenry-Traci Allen + Truth or Dare-Anne Beck + Straight Talk from the Bible-Anne

Beck • Know Who you Are-Claudia Dalton • Women in the Church-Becky Garrett + Identity Theft-Donna Gibbs + Christian Women in the Workplace­

Scarlett Goodman + Marriage-God's Beautiful Design-

Linda Haines • I Didn't Know-Elizabeth Luce + Know the Story-Ruth McWhite • Environmental Stewardship-Paige

Melton + Creation Health-Julie Palmer + Women under Construction-Roxanna

Pepper • Gift of Brokenness-Sallie Saxon • The Lt.ft Left Behind-Becky Wuerzer

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53% of children in Henderson County schools receive free or reduced lunches. 120 families are benefiting this summer from the Summer

Feeding program. Churches, businesses, individuals, Sunday school classes, ministries ... this is your opportunity to minister to children in need right in your own community. For the third year Carolina Baptist Association is organizing the collection and distribution of food during the summer for children on break from school. This is a wonderful way to meet and minister to children and families near your home or church. It's not about a box of food but a platform to share Jesus. For more information on how you can help call the Association office or Carrie Kuester at 243-1035 or email carriekuester@yahoo.com. Food and/or monetary donations may be dropped off Monday through Thursday at the Association (601 Hebron St.)

Red Boxes Gifts for Inmates

Vacation Bible School Kids Helping Baptist Children's Homes Kids!

The Mission To show God's love to NC children living at Baptist Children's Homes. Why Do They Need Help? Boys and girls across our NC mission field are hurting. They are often from broken family situa­ tions that have brought them heartache and pain. When they come to BCH they have next to nothing. How Can Your VBS Help? You can help provide a happy home for children by collecting a "Mission:KidsNC' offering during your church's VBS. Your offering provides clothing, food, school supplies and house­

parents to give children the care they need.

Most of all, you show them God's

Women's Ministry Resources

There are many great resources available to you through the Association. If your church is interested in starting a women's ministry, we can provide help and training for them. We also have training available for leading Bible studies, growing your team, reaching the community and designing women's events. Please call Patty Williams (CBA Women's Ministry Director) at 768-6887 for more information.

Please pray for these churches and their pastors on each designated week.

z - II July 7 Valley Hill Danny Pridmore

Refuge Roy Perry July 14 FBC Hendersonville Ryan Pack

French Broad Kemuel Pruitt July 21 Bat Cave David MacEachern

Mount Olivet John Saunders July 28 Relate Timothy Brown/

Chris Pace Jones Gap Curtis Pace

Aug 4 Pleasant Grove No Pastor Upward Paul Chandler

Aug 11 Bearwallow Jonathan Jenkins Zion Hill Blair Stewart

Aug 18 Crossroads Eddie Conard Balfour Travis Harrison

Aug 25 Double Springs Joe George Rise Fellowship Mitch Corn

Churches Without Pastors Agua Viva, Asheville Korean, Gethsemane, Horse Shoe

First, Pacolet and Pleasant Grove

_ _._.-We have a multi media projector (E27) missing from our media center. If you have this equipment,

PLEASE call us as soon as possible!

,,......------11~ North Carolina Baptist Men Disaster Relief Report for Oklahoma Tornado

Daily Unit Report: Totals through June 10, 2013 Total Volunteer days: 562 Salvations from all Ministries: 18 '"""'---"'--~--"....._-=~ Total Meals Prepared: 3,549

Clean Up/Recovery: Recovery Jobs Completed to Date: 152 Chaplaincy: Number of Contacts with Volunteers: 705 Number of Contacts with Victims: 571 Number of Devotions Led: 184

Barker Heights celebrating Home­ coming on August 4 at 11 :00 PM. Bearwallow will be celebrating Homecoming on July 7 following worship service.

East Flat Rock First going on a mission trip to KY on July 14-20. Ebenezer Homecoming on August 4 with Southern Gospel mu­ sic. Youth will be going to Charlotte Motor Speedway for Faith, Family & Freedom night June 22 from 1 PM-1 AM. Youth Rally Blackout and kick off of Truth Tour featuring live band on June 28. Will be having a fall festival on September 7 from 3-6 PM. Etowah will have a movie night showing "Last Ounce of Cour­ age" on June 30 at 6 PM. Having a garage sale with proceeds going to missions on July 6. Upward Basketball Camp for K­ middle school on August 5-9. Deadline for registration is July 1. Homecoming on October 6. Craft and Bake Sale on November 8- 9. West Virginia mission trip on December 13-14. Call 891-7153. French Broad will take part in Deep Impact in Bladen County on July-13. Fruitland will be going on a mission trip to KY on July 5-13. Hav­ ing Blockblast on September 14. Horse Shoe First Rev. Tollie Cunningham resigned on Sunday, May 5. H'ville First are taking numerous mission trips to Clarkston, GA. Youth are going to Nicaragua on July 21. Sewing ministry on Fridays from 3-5:30. High school students going on mission trip to Braxton, WV on August 4. Forming a mission trip to Haiti in De­ cember. Call 693-3493 to get more information on these events. Mud Creek Carpenter's Hands Ministry will be going on several trips to VT from June 29-July 20. Cost is $100.00 Call Mike Nel­ son at 674-5974. Having a blood drive on July 17 at 2:00-6:30 PM in the Hospitality Center. Naples is seeking a part-time choir director. Call 692- 7982 or send a resume to naplesbchurch@hotmail.com. Oak Forest is showing the movie, Courageous, in the church sanctuary on June 15 from 6:30-8:30. Everyone is invited.

OTHER NEWS/EVENTS

• North Carolina Bivocational Ministries Conference, July 12-J 3, Caraway Conference. www.ncbaptist.org, click "Bivocational."

• Senior Adult Leadership Conference, August 8, Cara­ way Conference Center. www.ncbaptist.org/senioradults.

• New Ministers' Wives Retreat, October 11-12, Camp Mundo Vista, Asheboro, regi tration deadline i Sept. 30. www.wmunc.org.

• Intentionally Evangelistic Church Strategy Seminar, August 9-10, Buncombe Bapti t A sociation. Www.ncbaptist.org, click "Events" then "Evangelism."

• The Story, A Witnessing Training Conference, August 16- J 7, Caraway Conference. www.ncbaptist.org/ thestory.

Agua Viva, July 22-26, 6-8 PM Barker Heights, July 14-19, 6-8:30 PM

Bearwallow, August 9-11 East Flat Rock First, July 28-August 1, 6-8:30 PM

Ebenezer, July 21-26, 6-8:30 PM Fletcher First, July 8-12, 6:30-9:00 PM Fruitland, July 28-August 2, 6-9 PM

Naples, July 14-19, 6:30-8:30 PM Oak Forest, July 14-18, 6-8 PM Refuge, June 23-28, 6-8:30 PM Upward, July 22-26, 6-8:30 PM

Valley Hill, June 23-26, 6-8:30 PM

Summer Camps Camp Caswell

Youth weeks summer camps include personal quiet times, small group studies, recreation, worship, large group

celebrations and church group devotions. These weeks are for rising seventh through twelfth graders. When: July 2-7; July 9-14; July 16-21; July 23-28; July 30-August 4.

Go to www.bedotell.com for more information.

Camp Caraway Week long camps are for boys and young men who are ages 9-17. Campers arrive on Monday at lOam and depart after lunch on Friday. July 8-12, 2013, July 15-19, 2013

Father/Son camps are exciting camps for any adult father, grandfather or male mentor to bring up to three boys who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. July 5-6, 2013, July 6-7, 2013, October 11-12, 2013

Camp Caraway for Children is a week long co-ed Christian children's summer camp accredited by The American Camp Association. Boys and girls who have completed 1st-6th grade attend as a church group with adult chaperones. July 22-26, 2013

To register go to www.baptistonmission.org or call 800-395-5102, ext. 5613

Men's Ministry Leadership Training Shelby Mission Camp, August 16-17, 2013

These training sessions are designed to equip local church Men's Ministry leaders in how to have a well rounded ministry to and with the men of their church . .-------.Training will focus on at least three key

areas of ministry: Evangelistic outreach and fellowship, spiritual growth and discipleship,

~ and missions and ministry involvement. Come enjoy the benefits of training, which

will include informal discussion with other men's ministry leaders. Cost of training is $30 pp. Call 800.395.5102, x5607 or www.baptistsonmission.org.

Ridgecrest, North CarotliJna July 19-22, 201:;

LifeWay's Extreme Sunday School Conference LifeWay's Sunday School Events are like no other training

experience in the country. Bringing the theme of life will be a fantastic group of conferences to choose from led by ex­ perienced training facilitators. They will help you and your leaders discover the remarkable power of a God empow­

ered, focused, connected Sunday School and its impact on a class, the community, and its commission. Plus, each day you'll enjoy inspiring worship, preaching, and networking

opportunities galore! Call 800.588. 7222 or go to

www.ridgecrestconferencecenter.org/events

Region 9 NC Missions Celebration Biltmore Baptist Church (35 Clayton Rd., Asheville)

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 6:00-8:30 PM

Come join us for a night of mission inspiration as we experience what God is doing through NC Baptists around the world. There will be worship, testimony,

video, and information on mission opportunities. Supper will begin at 6:00 PM and the program will begin at 7:00 PM. This event is FREE but the deadline to sign up for

supper is August 20. Register at www.ncmissions.org, click "Events"

.......................................................................................... / • (; , / • Baptist Children's Homes Food Roundup Report-The following churches •• •• : ~'Cllf collected 71 boxes/bags of food for BCH Food Roundup, $660 in gift cards and $450 in : ~ RE JP 0 RT cash: Balfour, FBC Hendersonville, Fruitland, Locust Grove, Main Street, Mountain • ( / Home, Naples, Refuge and Upward. Thank you for your participation.

• 2012 Lottie Moon Offering-The 2012 Lottie Moon offering, finalized June 5, totaled $149,276,303.72. It surpassed last year's offering of $146.8 million by more

than $2.4 million and marked the third highest amount given in the offering's 124 year history! Speaking on behalf of missionaries serving across the globe, International Mission Board President Tom Elliff expressed profound gratitude to God for the generosity of Southern Baptists.

• National Day of Prayer-NDP was held at Main Street Baptist Church on Thursday, May 2. Approximately 75 participants prayed for government, military, media, business, education, family and church during the ceremony.

• Special Olympics-At 2013 Special Olympics the Carolina Baptist with the help of the local Sam's Club gave out over 1,200 snow cones and cotton candy at this special event. We also assisted many of the participants with their events. It was a fun day for all these special people of Henderson County. The event was a memorable time to show God's love in a special way to the special people of Henderson County. •

• September is NC Missions Offering month. Many CBA churches participate in this offering. The goal this year is : 2.1 million. Last year the goal was $2. I and churches gave $1,857,417.51. Go to www.ncmissionsoffering.org to find : • •. out how you can become involved. ••

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A Clear word counseling center

September 21, 2013 12:30 • 3:30 PM crooked creek Gold Club

All proceeds Qo to benefit the Client Assistance Fund

tall 828-692-6383 for details

HOLY LAND TRIP WITH GREG MATHIS, PASTOR, MUD CREEK BAPTIST

CHURCH Join Dr. Greg Mathis and Dr. Herb Reavis as they journey through the Bible on March 4-13, 2014 in the Holy Land. We would love for you to be a part of this exciting trip.

If you prefer, online registration is available. Here are some im­

portant things to remember: In or­ der to register online, please type Dr. Mathis as your host group lead­ er. Please enter Dr. Mathis' host

ID, which is 54780.

To view a brochure about this trip and register online go to

www.mudcreekchurch.org

19th Annual Block Blast Fruitland Baptist Church Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013

1 :30-7:00 PM A community wide event with activities for the whole family. There will be Christian music, games for the kids, cake walks, door prizes, delicious food and

much more. Everything is FREE! Comeeajoyaday~ wonderful fun and fellowship.

For more information call (;85-8990.

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Memory Cafe is a new ministry outreach of First Baptist Church of Hendersonville and is being offered to our community. We began on June IO and will meet every second Monday at the Cros Walk (577 Buncombe St.) from

l :00-3:00 PM. Memory Cafe offers those with memory loss and dementia a lively place to socialize, connect, enjoy refreshments and activities and get current assisting information. For them and their caregivers, it will provide a much needed source of relief, hope and encouragement to calm the deep sense of personal isolation, loss and despair that

is often experienced with these conditions. If you are affected by memory challenges or dementia, or are a caregiver, or know of someone who could be helped, please vi it the monthly gathering. Please note that thi is given as a free service and is not a drop-off program. If you have que tions feel free to contact us at (828) 489-6150.

September 6-7, 2013 Lifeway Ridgecrest Conference Center

Speakers: Esther Burroughs, Merrie Johnson, Ashley Allen www. ncbaptist.orglembrace

e1t~is~me1s iJt auls Because Christmas is such a busy time, Carolina Baptist Association holds the Christmas in July Toy Drive for Bethlehem Toy Store during July. This is for families in Henderson Coun­ ty who are experiencing difficult financial situations during Christrnasfirne. Recipient families (screened through IAM) receive toys for their children and are presented a Bible and the

Gospel through this outreach. Please collect NEW toys in July (birth to 16 yrs.) and bring to CBA. Bethlehem Toy Store will be held on December 6, 2013.

Vacation Bible School Kids Helping

Baptist Children's Homes Kids! The Mission To show God's love to NC children living at Baptist Children's Homes. Why Do They Need Help? Boys and girls across our NC mission field are hurting. They are often from broken family situations that have brought them heartache and pain. When they come to BCH they have next to nothing. How Can Your VBS Help? You can help provide a happy home for children by collecting a Mission:KidsNC" offering during your church's VBS. Your offering provides clothing, food, school supplies and house-parents to give children

the care they need. Most of all, you show them God's

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Hendersonville, NC 28739 Permit No. 1

601 Hebron Street Hendersonville, NC 28739 cba1877@gmail.com www.cbanc.org 828-693-4274 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Return Service Requested

Harold McKinnish 208 Reed Dr East Flat Rock, NC 28726-2920

Monday Minister Meetings: Mondays at 10:00 AM-Downstairs in the Baptist

Resource Center (BRC)

JULY 4 Sandy and Anne Beck-CBA 6 Travis Harrison-Balfour 7 Jimmy Owens-Barker Heights 9 Karen Bennett- Tuxedo First 10 Mike Bennett-Tuxedo First 14

CHRISTMAS IN JULY SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM 12-13 NC Bivocational Ministry Conf.,

Caraway 15-19 LifeWay Worship Week, Ridgecrest

Conference Center 19-22 Extreme Sunday School Conference, Ridgecrest 19-28 Happiness Retreats for Development Disabilities

(Four conferences to choose from), Caraway

Curtis and Levina Pace-Jones Gap

20 Victor and Cindy Rampey-Main St. 30 Kemuel and Melissa Pruitt-French Broad

Branton and Jessica Burleson-Christ Covenant

AUGUST Margaret Perry-Refuge

4 Lisa Ponder-Mount Gilead 8 Jessica Burleson-Christ Covenant

Meris Jenkins-Bearwallow 23 Tony and Laura Hall-Ebenezer 24 Dan Blackwell-Dana 25 Danny Pridmore-Valley Hill

Roy and Margaret Perry-Refuge Dewey Barnwell-Beulah

26 Richard Merck-Naples 30 Sam Gibbs-CSA

July 10-August 3 Summer Youth Weeks, Caswell

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM 2-4 Equipping Church Librarians,

Ridgecrest Conference Center 8 Senior Adult Leadership Conference,

Caraway 9-10 Intentionally Evangelistic Church

Strategy Seminar, Buncombe Baptist Association

16-17 The Story, A Witnessing Training Conference, Caraway

16-17 Men's Ministry Leadership Training, Shelby Mission Camp

24 Student Ministry Lab, Spencer Baptist Church, Spindale, NC ,

27 Region 9 NC Missions Celebration, Biltmore Baptist Church