Thank you for the pastors that signed up for the month of March!

Thank you Grandview Park for taking the month of April!

ASSOCIATION NEWS

10:30 AM Tuesday, April 15 at Hudson First Baptist

10:00 AM Tuesday, April 22 at Caldwell Baptist Center

10:00 AM Tuesday, April 29 at Caldwell Baptist Center

Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church very graciously hosted our Senior Adult Lunch and Learn meal for the month of March. Sharing of your church's resources and facilities is also a way of supporting our Association. If your church would like to host one of our upcoming Lunch and Learn meals, please call us at the Baptist Center (828) 758-4081.

To RSVP for the April Lunch and Learn please click here, or call 828-758-4081 by Friday, April 11.

The Baptist Children's Home Food Round Up Ingathering will be Sunday, April 27 2:30 - 4:00 PM at the Caldwell Baptist Center Garage.

To RSVP call 828-758-4081 or click here to RSVP online.

To RSVP please call 828-758-4081 or click here to RSVP online.

CHURCH NEWS

Sunday, April 13 4:30 - 6:00 PM Hartland Baptist Church will be hosting a Community Easter Buffet. All is welcome to attend, this will be a free event!

Thursday, April 17 7:00 PM Hartland Baptist Church will be hosting a Presentation of the Last Supper. All are welcome to attend, this will be a free event!

Thursday, April 17 6:00PM College Avenue Baptist Church will have a Tenebrae Service. This service will feature readings from the Bible, particularly those recounting the events of Christ's final week, from the Last Supper to his burial. All are welcome to join us for this special service.

Saturday, April 26 6:00 PM Join Mulberry Baptist Church as Joyful Noise praises God through their music. There is no admission fee, but a love offering will be taken. Food and fellowship will follow the service. The church is located at 4024 Kirby Mountain Road.

Sunday, April 27 6:00 PM Lakeview Baptist Church will host Touch of Grace. All are welcome to attend to hear some amazing gospel singing!

We are excited to announce our first annual Life in Full Bloom: Women’s day conference! 

Join other local women in fellowship with breakfast, praise & worship, and the Word! We welcome women from anywhere and everywhere to attend to talk about living in full bloom for Christ as an imperfect woman! 

Schedule:

9am - Breakfast is Served in the fellowship hall directly behind the church

10am - Praise & Worship will begin in the sanctuary 

Speakers: Kristen Baker & Lee Ann McRary 

Please RSVP "going" on our facebook event if you plan on attending! We'd love it if you would share our event with you chruch family & friends!  

If you can't attend we'd love for you to support us by praying over this event. We are excited to see what God is going to bring to the table! 

Monetary Donations will be accepted upon entry for our Shoes of Hope Mission to help provide local children with a free pair of shoes for school in August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Unifour Christian Ministries March Events

Friday May 2- "Celebration of Life" at Mountain Grove Church, Connelly Springs Rd in Granite Falls, NC. Free Event with lunch included. Pick up at Walmart in Granite Falls, NC at 8:00 AM. Contact Annette Guffey at 828-493-1723 or 828-396-1906.

Friday May 2- 5:45 PM - Bingo at Timberwoods Restaurant in Morganton, NC. Everyone please bring a couple $1.00 bingo prizes and pay for your own supper. Pick up at Walmart in Granite Falls, NC at 4:45 PM. Contact Annette Guffey at 828-493-1723 or 828-396-1906.

Wednesday May 7- "Million Dollar Quartet" at Barter Theater in Abingdon, VA. Cost is $109.00 each which includes Shoe and Transportation. Lunch is a Dutch Treat. Contact Annette Guffey at 828-493-1723 or 828-396-1906.

Saturday May 10- 10:00 AM - "Women at the Well" - Free Event 10:00 AM (Breakfast) and 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Event) at Calvary Baptist Tabernacle Church, Salisbury, NC. Bus Pick-up at Walmart in Granite Falls, NC at 8:00 AM, Big Lots in Hickory, NC at 8:15 AM and Walmart in Conover, NC at 8:30 AM. Will stop for breakfast. Bus Contact Annette Guffey at 828-493-1723 or 828-396-1906.

Friday May 16- Greendale Springs Restaurant, Ashe County Cheese Factory, Ashe County Cheese Store, Church of the Frescoes, Boone Outlet Stores, Thrift Stores and dinner at Glendale Springs Restaurant (included). $55.00 each and due with sign-up to save seat. Bus pick-up: Big Lots in Hickory, NC at 10:30 AM, Walmart in Granite Falls, NC at 10:45 Am and Belk's in Lenoir, NC at 11:00 AM. Contact Annette Guffey at 828-493-1723 or 828-396-1906.

Thursday May 29- Day trip to Smithmore Castle of Spruce Pine, NC Tour - 3:00 PM and Dinner - 4:00 PM. (Spanish Lounge in Castle). The cost is $50.00 each and due within 10 days of signing up to reserve seat. Dinner is not included but Sandwiches, Burgers and plates are available.

Saturday June 7- Star of Knoxville(Lunch on boat trip). Cost is 80.00 each and is due as soon as you sign up to save you a seat on bus and boat. Pick-up Walmart in Granite Falls, NC at 6:00 AM, Big Lots in Hickory, NC at 6:15 am and Rural King in Morganton, NC at 6:30 AM. This one is filling up fast. Contact Annette Guffey at 828-493-1723 or 828-396-1906.

Thursday June 12- 5:45 PM- Bingo and supper at Abeles Restaurant in Morganton, NC. Everyone please bring a couple $1.00 bingo prizes and pay for your own supper. Contact Annette Guffey at 828-493-1723 or 828-396-1906.

Saturday June 28- Day trip to New Caesars Casino and largest indoor and outdoor flea market in Danville Virginia the cost is 30.00 each and due when you sign up.

Make a difference in only one day! Friends of Children is a one-day, Saturday missions opportunity for your church to tackle projects at one of Baptist Children's Homes' statewide ministry locations. There are projects for all ages making this a perfect way for your youth, small group-- any group-- to be the hands and feet of Jesus while seeing the BCH ministry up close.

What you need to know:

You will work alongside BCH's children and staff.

You are served a free lunch at noon.

Check in begins at 8:30 AM on the event day.

Preregistration is highly encouraged.

For group reservations, contact Kristyn, our Volunteer Director, at the info below.

Individual volunteers register here.

Contact Kristyn Butts at kbutts@bchfamily.org or 336-943-3862

Next training will be Thursday, May 1. For more information and to register please click here.

You don't want to miss out on this training opportunity for your Aging Adults and their Ministry Leaders. Our Aging Adults Innovating Ministry Conference will be Tuesday - May 6th in Archdale. You'll enjoy worship led by Parker Webb (Worship Leader at Green Street) and practical biblical encouragement from Dr. Rick Byrd (Interim Pastor at Green Street) and Dr Rick Speas (Senior Pastor at Old Town). 

Grandparent Camp: April 11-13: Great for grandparents to enjoy quality time with their grandchildren in an enjoyable environment that will encourage spiritual discipleship. For more information click here.

Father & Daughter Retreat: May 2-4: Girls (6-12 years old) can enjoy a weekend away with their fathers or a similar figure in their life. Participate in outdoor activities together and draw closer to our Heavenly Father. For more information click here.

May 10, 2025

Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church

Murphy, N.C.

Is your church stuck in a rut? Are churches in your association seeking revitalization but not sure where to start? We’re here to help! RevitalizeNC’s ‘Start Here’ training will equip your church or associational team with key resources to guide you through the revitalization process.

Bring a group of pastors and/or leaders from your church or association, and get ready to start your revitalization journey! During this training, we'll:

• Review assessments.
• Go over a vision framing process for long-term missional health.
• Provide opportunities to attend various breakout sessions led by local revitalization specialists.

Click here for more information and to register.