Abee’s Grove

Amherst

Antioch

Asheville Street

Bethel

Bethlehem

Bridge 42

Brookwood

Brown Mountain

Burkemont

Catawba Valley

Central

Community Missionary

Community of Drexel

Connelly Springs First

Cornerstone

Cross Memorial

Drexel First

Drexel Memorial

East Valdese

El Bethel

Enon

First Hmong

Friendship

Gilead

Glen Alpine First

Grace

Grandview

Great American Cowboy

High Peak

Hopewell

Icard’s Grove

Lakeview

Missionary Ridge

Morganton First

Morganton First Deaf

Moriah

Mount Calvary

Mount Home

Mount Olive

Mountain View I

Mountain View II

Mull’s Grove

New Hope In Christ

North Laurel

North Morganton

Oak Grove

Oak Ridge

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Ridge

Pleasant View

River of Life

Riverside

Rutherford College First

Silver Creek

Smyrna

Solid Rock

South Mountain

Southside

Summit Community

Table Rock

Trinity

United

Valdese First

Walker Road

Wilkies Grove

Zion

Steve Daniel (Burkemont) Moderator

Rev. Doug Goforth (Asheville Street) Vice-Moderator

Evangelism Team Missions Team

Rev. Billy Cooper

Interim Director of Missions, Director of Missions Emeritus

Marlene Houk Administrative Assist./Clerk mhouk@crbanc.org

Rev. Eddy Bunton WPCC Min Coordinator (Burkemont) ebunton@burkemontbaptistchurch.org

Rev. Earl Cross Prayer (Brookwood) eccross@charter.net

August 2016

Rev. Preston Stainback Church Development Team

(Mount Home)

Special Called Meeting!

Who: All CRBA Churches

Where: Mount Home Baptist Church,

2272 Mount Home Church Rd., Morganton, NC

When: Thursday, August 25, 2016

Time: 7:00 PM

Purpose: to be presented the new Director of

Missions and to vote Dear CRBA Churches and Members,

The CRBA Director of Missions Search Team is pleased to recommend Robby Smith as our new Director of Missions. We believe that the Lord has directed our steps and led both the CRBA and Robby to each other. Here is a short bio of Robby:

Married to Sharon Smith in 1980. Two Children, Savannah and Shawn. Master-Church Music/ Minor-Religious education, Southwestern Baptist Theological Sem.

Robby has about 37 years of ministry experience and has led the Daniell Baptist Associa-tion (DBA) in Ailey, Georgia, for the last nine years (He was honored as the Georgia Bap-tist Associational Missionary of the year for 2015). During this time, the DBA has grown by six churches. Four large, on-going ministries were also launched during his tenure: 1. A Pregnancy Resource Clinic. 2. Mercy Medical Clinic. 3. Prison Ministry located in Geor-gia's largest prison. 4. Freedom House, a transitional home for inmates.

Robby has a strong background in missions and music ministries, however, his greatest joy is in evangelism. Robby has lead conferences in Georgia teaching churches to reach their community with a special emphasis on personal evangelism and small groups/Sunday School. Robby loves to train churches in being evangelistic in every ministry they undertake. Another area that Robby focuses on is Church Revitalization and leadership. He mentors churches through the Healthy Kingdom Church process, Sunday School men-toring, Bible Storying training, Leadership training, and by personal meetings with church-es. Robby has led churches in the DBA to network to meet the needs of the area of DBA, the state of Georgia, our nation, and world. He has led numerous mission trips with the DBA churches, partnering together, from local to international.

Sincerely, Your fellow servants of the King, CRBA Search Team

Interim Director of Missions, Emeritus…...These are exciting days in the life of CRBA.

We were notified on August 18th by our DOM Search Committee that they had been led to Rev.

Robby Smith as their candidate. We mailed all information to churches August 22nd.

You have seen the picture of he and his wife on the front of the newsletter. A brief biography is en-

closed from Keith Rose, Chairman of the Search Committee. We are excited about this, and we will

have a Special Called Business Conference on August 25th, 7:00 PM at Mount Home Baptist

Church. At that time, he will be presented by the committee, and there will be a time for questions to the candidate

and a vote taken.

We are excited about what God has done to lead this good man to us.

All of our churches need to be represented at that meeting.

I want to thank Justin Cunningham and all of his co-workers and all of the churches who participated in the World

Changers week. It was a God-blessed effort.

There are a lot of things coming up for the Fall.

September 19, 2016—Update Retirement Conference

At CRBA, 10:30 AM, Assembly Room; David Blount of the Baptist State

Convention, Representative for Guidestone, will be here to talk with pastors and

staff about your retirement fund and health insurance.

September 22, 2016—Prayer Summit, Rend Your Heart Prayer Rally

At First Baptist, Valdese, 500 Faet St, NW, Valdese, NC 28690

7:00 PM—8:30 PM: led by Chris Schofield of the Baptist State Convention Office

of Prayer, Theme Verses: Joel 2:11-21, 25-27, Seasons of God’s Word, of Prayer,

and of Inspiration

September 26, 2016—Transformation Revitalization Summit

At CRBA Assembly Room, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM, Lunch, Second Session:

1:00 PM—3:00 PM, led by Dr. Steve Sells

October 1, 2016—Sunday School Training Clinic

At Burkemont Baptist Church, more information to follow

October 6, 2016—A Special Conference—Spiritual Leadership in a Secular Age

(Building Bridges Instead of Barriers),

At First Baptist Church, Morganton, 6:00 PM—9:00 PM, led by Dr. Eddie Hammett.

Dr. Hammett led a deacon conference for us last May.

October 20, 2016—Fall Annual Meeting, First Baptist Church, Morganton

These will be some very exciting conferences. Please make plans to attend.

Be praying for Robby Smith and his wife as they prepare to come to Morganton on August 25th.

May God Bless,

Billy Cooper

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World Craft Fair Shopping combined with hope. Perfect. Join us

where compassion meets art. Discover ancient traditions of talented World-Crafts artisans around the globe, and learn about the exciting growth they experience even in the midst of the poverty around them. High Peak Baptist Church

October 4, 2016 from 6:15-8:00 Sponsored by Catawba River WMU

RSVP: mswink@embarqmail.com or 397-6253 You will receive a free meal and recipe book.

The WMU of CRBA will be:

collecting money for the Red Box Ministry (Woman's Prison). We found that if we collected specific items, it could cost us up to $60 to ship them. We decided it was bet-ter to just send the money, so we were not wasting that much money in shipping. You can turn in the money at the World Crafts party, or bring it by the CRBA office.

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Spiritual Leadership In A Secular Age (Building Bridges Instead of Barriers)

Thursday, October 6, 2016 6:00 PM—9:00 PM First Baptist Church, 502 West Union St., Morganton, NC 28655

Questions we will explore together include: 1. “The world is shifting faster than our church. How do we deal with change without compromising

scripture?” 2. “How do we approach the growing number of unchurches people in ways that builds relationships

rather than resistance?” 3. “How do we pastor, care for and engage the growing number of unchurched in our community?” 4. “How a changing culture impacts the way we do church and how we communicate the Good

News?”

Coaching sessions with pastors/key lay leaders—around meaningful topics for their ministry settings Sponsored by Catawba River Baptist Association

Leader: Eddie Hammett, President of Transforming Solutions Consulting with Deacons and Churches for Over 30 Years

Author of Reaching People Under 30 While Keeping People Over 60; Recovering Hope for Your Church

Personal website: www.TransformingSolutions.org

Eddie Hammett, Author of 7 books on equipping the church for a more effective ministry in a 21st

century world. Nationally recognized thought leader, popular seminar, retreat leader, coach and

church consultant. Currently works with over 18 different denominational groups. Published over

500 articles dealing with deacon ministry and church leadership. Eddie lives in Western North Caro-

lina. Eddie’s books will be available for purchase onsite at the conference.

Pregnancy Care Ceneter , Inc. 302 S. Main St., Drexel, NC

(828) 437-HELP (4357) Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday

9:30 AM—5:00 PM We are a Christ-centered organization whose mission is to reach

out to women and families involved in crisis related pregnancies,

offering real help for the present and hope for the future.

The PCC is committed to reaching as many lives as possible. We

accomplish this by creating a caring, confidential and non-

judgmental atmosphere.

All our services are free of charge and available to anyone expe-

riencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. We are here to help

women make decisions for their unborn child, themselves, and

their families. We are here to equip women to make better life

choices, to regain hope and purpose.

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Transformation Revitalizational Summit

September 26, 2016

Catawba River Baptist Association, Assembly Room 10:00 AM—12:00 (lunch) 1:00 PM—3:00 PM

This conference will be designed to help churches move to: Transformational Power Transformational Values and Purpose Transformational Vision Transformational Preaching

The conference will be led by Dr. Steve Sells,

Director of Mission at Randolph Baptist Association. The conference will be a 4-hour conference with a break for lunch.

If you plan to eat lunch, you must call the CRBA office at (828) 437-0137 for reservations.

Guidestone Retirement Funds Update at CRBA

Monday: September 19, 2016, 10:30 AM, CRBA Assembly Room

David Blount, Guidestone Representative for Baptist State Convention of NC, will be

here to update all pastors and staff about their account and new information on health

care and investments.

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World Changers—Morganton, July 2016

Words cannot express how grateful I

am to your congregation for supporting the

World Changers Morganton Project, July 18-

23, 2016. Because of your support,

4 people accepted Christ

and the Gospel was shared 236 times. 186 participants

from NC, SC, FL, MD, GA, and VA on 19 crews completed 26 worksites including 9

ramps and other home repair for Foothills Service Project. Some of the crews that fin-

ished early also passed out water and popsicles on the Greenway and at Martha’s Park as well as

assisted at Burke United Christian Ministries and the House of Refuge on Friday.

I just want to say thank you to the multitude of volunteers who helped around Walter Johnson Middle

School, cleaning bathrooms, wiping tables, taking out the trash, as well as serving awesome refresh-

ments! The participants were so grateful for all that was done to serve them as they served our com-

munity!

I hope you all will go ahead and mark your calendars for July 17-22, 2017, and begin praying now for

God to move again in a mighty way in our area next Summer!

Sincerely,

Justin Cunningham, Associational Coordinator, World Changers, Associate Pastor, El Bethel Baptist

http://www.lifeway.com/worldchangers/category/morganton-nc/

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There is a great need for baby supplies such as baby wash, lotion, diaper rash cream, diapers, bibs, and win-

with other basic baby items and bring them to the Burkemonster at Mulls Grove Baptist Church on October

National Day of Prayer for Burke County Weekly Prayer on the Square

Kick-off was August 4, 2016. Even in the rain, the spirit was uplifting and strengthening. We need 10

more dates to fill to take us up to next National Day of Prayer in May of 2017.

Please contact Helen Wilson to fill your spot: .433-4761 or 448-4985 Also, thank you to Renee Carswell, Administrative Specialist at Morganton Public Safety. She and Chief Ronnie Rector worked with us to make it possible to meet on the square weekly. PRAYER PURPOSE: Intercession: for nation, state, county and city,

1. We are exhorted in scripture (1 Timothy 2:1-3) to give thanks and pray for those in authority.

2. We need to obey because of the great need in our nation and world and our need to repent and return to God.

PRAYER PLAN: Gather on the Burke County Courthouse square Thursday at noon each week and pray for the

needs of our nation, state, county and city. A specific church will lead. All are encouraged to join in. Time:

about 15 minutes. Specific prayer needs related to current events in the nation and ongoing needs of the nation

would be the focus of the prayer time.

PRAYER SPECIFICS: Welcome and Scripture by leader church

Specific requests related to the current events and governmental bodies.

All leaders and elected officials in all areas of government.

Specific needs and problems of the community related to drugs, crime and domestic violence.

School administration, teachers and students.

God’s will to be done on earth as in heaven.

Scripture Basis “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be

made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godli-

ness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior.” 1 Timothy 2: 1-3, NKJV

“Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the

authorities that exist are appointed by God”. Romans 13:1 NKJV

NOTE: PRAYER ON THE SQUARE IS PLANNED FOR THANKSGIVING ALSO.

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Positions Available:

Pastor: Pleasant View Baptist Church, Morganton, NC, a theologically conservative SBC church, is seeking a pastor who is a dedicated teacher, counselor, proactive leader, committed to community outreach. Prefer a graduate of seminary or similar college with some experience. Send resume to PVBC-SEARCH TEAM, 1834 US 70 E, Morganton, NC 28655 Pastor: Beaver Dam Baptist Church, Shelby, NC is currently seeking a full -time Senior Pastor. We are a conservative, Southern Baptist, family and community oriented church that was established in 1850. We are a thriving church with an average Sunday School attendance of 150. The Senior pastor will lead three services each week (Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday evening). He will work alongside an associate pastor, minister of music, and minister of children and youth. Senior Pastor should have a minimum of five years pastoral experience with a seminary degree from an accredited seminary. After prayerful consideration, please submit résumés to: Pastor Search Committee, Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 123 Beaver Dam Church Road, Shelby, NC 28152. Résumés should be received by September 30, 2016,

Children’s Crusade Event

Saturday, Aug 20, 2016, 10:00 AM

At the tent with singing, Bible study and games.

Lasting approximately 1 and 1/2 hours

Good News Club style Amherst Baptist Church ball field 1024 Amherst Rd. Morganton, NC

(828) 443-3159

Singing

Zion Baptist Church 3394 Pea Ridge Rd. Morganton, NC 28655 When: Thurs, Aug 18, 2016

Time: 7:00 PM

Group: Tr ibute Quar tet. We will be receiving a love of-fering for the singers.

Catawba River Baptist Association

Fall Meeting Thursday, October 20 First Baptist Church,

Morganton

More info to follow

Non Profit Organization US Postage Paid

Permit #55 Morganton, NC 28655

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. John 7:38

Rend Your Heart Prayer Rally

Where: First Baptist, 500 Faet St. NW,

Valdese, NC 28690

Sponsored by: Catawba River Baptist When: Thursday, September 22, 2016 Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Led by: Dr. J . Chis Schofield, Ph. D. who serves on the BSCNC staff as director of the Office of Prayer for Evange-lization and Spiritual Awakening. The Office of Prayer for Evangelization and Spiritual Awakening. His heart’s desire is to equip and encourage believers and churches to walk with Jesus in a life of prayer toward global evangelization

and awakening.

Theme: Joel 2:11-21, 25-27

Joel 2:13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness and repenteth him of the evil.

Saturday, August 27, 2016 Shotgun Start 1:30 PM

Registration & Lunch 12:00 PM Silver Creek Plantation Golf Course

4241 Plantation Dr., Morganton, NC 28655

4-man Captain’s Choice $50 Per Player $5 Mulligans

$15,000 Hole-In-One Prize Prizes Awarded

**Please notify us if you are playing by Wednesday August 17th

For more information or to register contact

Tracy Whitley (828) 764-5030 Mike Weisner (828) 310-3591

Teeoff4Haiti@gmail.com