The Announcer | April 27, 2021
Become & Multiply
"Did you know we have 22 Life Groups at Alliance? Each of these groups gather weekly in living rooms across the High Country to discuss the week's sermon, care for one another, and reach out to the lost. Several of our groups are in the process of developing new leaders to plant new groups! Because most of our groups are already at capacity, we would like to plant at least five more groups by the end of the year to create space for new people in our church. Please join us in prayer for this powerful discipleship ministry, and email me if you're interested in being part of it."  

-Michael Talley, Discipleship Pastor
SPOTLIGHT
Weekender
Friday, May 14 | 6-8:30pm
Saturday, May 15 | 9-11:30am

New to Alliance? The Weekender is your on-ramp to the life of Alliance Bible Fellowship. You'll learn about the vision, values, and history of our church and find out about ways to get involved. Click the link to see recent pictures of the event.
Upcoming Events
Spiritual Formation Workshops
Sunday, May 23 | 3-5pm | Depot Room

How to Live Generously – The New Testament is filled with teachings on generosity. The way we think about and spend money is a barometer for how well we understand the gospel (Luke 19:1-10). And yet, it can be an uncomfortable subject to talk about because in our modern context, money is often associated with shame and regret. This workshop will provide an overview of the Bible’s powerful teaching on generosity and explore a few practical ways that we can live generously so that we can take hold of that which is truly life (1 Timothy 6:19).
Announcements, Updates, & Happenings
Misguided Media
Fri, Apr 30 & Sat, May 1 | First Baptist Church of Blowing Rock | $15

Alliance Students are invited to a two-day conference about maintaining a Christ-centered mindset while creating and consuming content online. Click the link for more information and a video!
Child Dedication
Class: May 2nd
Worship Service Dedication: May 9th

This class is designed for parents who want to learn about what child dedication is and ways to get resources that will help them along the parenting journey. The next class will be Sunday, May 2.
Rise-Up Weekend
June 4-6 | Awanita Valley Retreat Center | $120 (scholarships available)

Calling all rising 6th graders! This retreat is designed to help students understand what their identity, meaning, and purpose is in the life that God has given them. Students will have the opportunity to worship with their peers, learn from the Scriptures, and have a ridiculous amount of fun at the very same time. Parents are invited, too! Sign up today!
New Member Spotlight

Please welcome Terry and Kimi Brewer as new members of our church! They moved to the area last summer from Charlotte and have enjoyed getting involved at Alliance. Say "hello" when you see them!
Snapshots!
Men's Ministry Wednesday Morning Update
Beginning May 5, the men's Wednesday Morning Bible Study will resume in-person meetings in the Commons from 6:30-7:30am. Please email Barrie Winn if you have questions: barrie.winn@gmail.com

First Friday Young Adult Gathering
If you are a young adult in the High Country, join them for a monthly gathering at Alliance! They'll meet Friday, May 7, at 6:30pm to enjoy fellowship, worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. Click to learn more about the Young Adult Ministry.

Cheer On Our Alliance Men Softball Team
Cheer on the Alliance men's softball team at their next game! The team currently has 3 games won and no losses in the season! Games are played at the baseball fields near the new Watauga recreational complex at 231 Complex Dr. Here are upcoming games:
  • Thur, April 29, 6pm – App Management – Field 2
  • Mon, May 3, 8pm – Ale House/Town Tavern – Field 2
  • Thur, May 6, 9pm – First Presbyterian – Field 2
  • Mon, May 10, 8pm – Harmon Law – Field 3
  • Thur, May 13, 9pm – Union Baptist – Field 3

Listen to the Sermon
If you've missed Sunday morning sermons and want to listen to them again, we have the answer! Here are ways you can refer back to it:
  • On the website at abfboone.org/sermons: Each Sunday sermon is uploaded to the website with the livestream recording, audio recording, and notes (when given).
  • On Apple: Listen on Apple podcasts (older sermons will be backfilled in the coming months).
  • On Spotify: Listen on Spotify podcasts.

Blood Drive
Mark your calendar for a blood drive happening Monday, May 17, from 12-4:30pm in the gym. To schedule your appointment to give blood, go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: "Alliance Bible Fellowship"

The Colson Fellows Program
One of our Elders, Barrie Winn, will be leading a group through The Colson Fellows Program. This is a 10-month program for Christians to take a “deep dive” into worldview and culture, learning how to engage the culture with the Christian worldview and developing plans for their personal ministry. The program runs from August through the following May, and applications for the 2021-22 program are now being accepted. Questions? Contact Barrie Winn at barrie.winn@gmail.com.
Join Us For Sunday Worship
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Ministries at Alliance
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