August 2026 Calendar

 

2–9: Serve NC Week. How will you serve your     

       community!

Thurs 6 at 6:30 PM: ABA Leadership Training Team.

Thurs 13 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Region 6 AMS

       meeting at the ABA.

Mon 17 at 5:45 PM: Region 6 Mission Rally, Benton's Cross Roads Baptist Church.

Tues 18 at 10:00 AM: ABA Missions Team Meeting.

Sun Aug 23: Global Hunger Sunday.

 

 

 

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August Birthdays:

Scott Baucom – 15

Renee Simpson – 29

Johnny Williams – 29

 

 

September 2026 Calendar

 

Mon 14 at 6:00 PM: ABA Executive Council Meeting.

Tues. 15 at 7:00 PM: Church Security Conference with Sherrif Scott Howell at the ABA.

 

 

Church Support for July

Thank you to the following churches for their July financial support: Calvary, Cedar Grove, Deep Creek, Deep Springs, Faith, Freedom, Lilesville, Morven, Mt. Beulah, Mt. Zion, New Home, Pleasant Grove, Polkton, Red Hill, Rocky Mt., & Victory

 

 

Homecoming

Polkton Baptist Church

Sunday, August 2, 2026 11:00 AM

Rev. Brad Phifer

Lunch Following

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Engaging

With David

 

Faith Comes by Hearing

 

"So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing

by the word of God." (Romans 10:17, NKJV)

 

Why don’t we see people growing more in their faith?  Why do some people make decisions for Christ, but over time grow cold and hard. They usually don’t deny Christ outright; they just don’t spend time with Him or obey Him.

 

Why are so many churches divided? Why are so many church leaders falling into sin? We could talk about a lack of faith or a lack of commitment. We could talk about how some who profess Christ never really trust Him and never truly made the commitment to repent or turn from their sin. Lack of faith, lack of trust, lack of commitment, it is all true, but there is another factor in all of this that the Lord seems to be impressing on me. It is a lack of time and trust in His Holy Word.

 

"So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Romans 10:17, NKJV)

 

Many Christians are not growing in their faith and maturity because they are not faithfully spending time in the Word of God. Faith comes by “hearing” the Word of God. Sometimes we “hear” the Word preached. Sometimes we “hear” the Word by reading it.

 

“Hearing” implies believing, trusting, and acting on it. The devil has done an amazing job at walling people away from the Word of God. Never has there been a time when the Bible has been more easily available and accessible, and never has there been a time when our nation was more ignorant of it!

 

The devil keeps the Word out of schools and government, and those institutions are declining a little more each year. The devil even keeps professing Christians out of the Word with busyness, interest in worldly things, or by guilt. Hebrews 4:12 says, “…the word of God is living and powerful….” In the Word of God, we see the standard of God for our lives and it often convicts us. Some prefer to avoid the pain of conviction and guilt instead of confessing and turning from their sin.

 

Do you want to grow in your faith?  Get in the Word.

Do you want to be a mature Christian? Get in the Word.

Do you want to know right from wrong? Get in the Word.

Do you want “light” to show you which path to take in life?  Get in the Word.

 

Stand on the holy, inerrant, perfect, Word of God. It will prove to be a firm foundation for your life and your eternity!

 

I love you in the Lord!

 

David

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Anson Crisis Ministry need for August is toothpaste. ACM needs volunteers to serve, and monetary donations are appreciated as well. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 8 am until 1 pm. Margot Barnes is director and can be reached at 704-694-2445. You can access more information at: www.ansoncrisisministry.com. 

 

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Thursday Nights at 6:30 PM

North Wadesboro Baptist Church

1211 N. Greene St., Wadesboro, NC 28170

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered recovery program to help people “find freedom from their hurts, hang-ups, and habits” including addiction. For more information contact David Wesley Helms at (980) 278-6189 or Rev. Ernie Walters at (910) 506-6066.

 

 

 

“Your word is a lamp to my feet

And a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105).

 

 

ABA Services & Resources

 

“The mission of the Anson Baptist Association is to assist, resource and inspire our family of churches to make disciples of Christ.”

 

How can we help your church take your Great Commission next step? Which service might be helpful to your church?

 

• Full Church Consultation

• Revitalization Consultation

• Coaching

• Assessments

• How to Reach & Keep Guests

• Leading Your Church Toward Spiritual Renewal

• Discovering Next Steps Toward Better Church Health

• Long Range Planning

• Short Range Planning

• Seeking God’s Will for Our Church

• Help for Churches that Feel “Stuck.”

• Help for Declining Churches

 

Please contact us for more information on how we can serve your church.

 

 

First Tuesday of the Month at 5:30 PM

Anson Community Hospice Office

108 S Greene Street, Wadesboro, NC

Sponsored by: Richmond &

Anson Community Hospice

 

We invite you to join us if you have experienced the loss of a love done. Each individual’s grief journey is different, but together, we can help each other along the way. This group is designed to provide support and encouragement as well as suggestions to navigate the many emotions of grief. The community is invited and there is no cost. Refreshments are provided.

 

For more information contact Breanna Allen or Nia Jones at Richmond County Hospice (910) 997-4464.

 

 

 

 

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Blessing Bags

 

The ABA Mission Team needs churches to pack backpacks (Blessing Bags) for the months of October, November, and December. Ten are needed for each month. There are some backpacks and Bibles at the ABA available at cost. If you would be able to help with this ministry, please contact Beth Rogers at 704-695-2010.

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Free Backpacks For Ministry

 

The Send Network of the North American Mission Board (NAMB) has shared some free backpacks with us to be used for missions and church outreach efforts.  We still have some available on a "first come first serve" basis to any church until they are gone, even if they have already received some previously. The main requirement for all of these backpacks is that the church must have a plan for how they are going to use them for missions and ministry. Please contact the ABA office to get backpacks for your outreach ministry!

 

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Region 6 Mission Rally

Monday, August 17th at 5:45 PM

Benton's Cross Roads Baptist Church

109 E Lawyers Rd, Unionville, NC 28110

 

A meal is provided for the NC Mission Rallies at no charge, but reservations are necessary to ensure an accurate meal count. The cutoff date for reserving a meal is August 10th. Please register at: https://baptistsonmission.org/events/regional-rallies. You may also register by sending an email to Tina Holder at tholder@ncbaptist.org or by calling 919-459-5596. The meal will begin at 5:45 pm, followed by the program from 6:50 pm - 8:30 pm.

 

 

 

Global Hunger Sunday

August 23, 2026

 

https://www.globalhungerrelief.org/

 

What is Global Hunger Relief?

Southern Baptists join together to fight the hunger crisis by giving to the Global Hunger Relief (GHR) Fund. Established in 1978 as the World Hunger Fund, Global Hunger Relief is an initiative of the Southern Baptist Convention dedicated to providing food and sharing the Bread of Life.

 

Send Relief, a joint ministry of the North American Mission Board and International Mission Board, carries out missions-focused GHR projects. All GHR projects have an intentional spiritual strategy, solicit local input and expertise, work with Southern Baptist personnel and have accountability measures built in.

 

How are my gifts used?

GHR funds are used in gospel-centered hunger projects that share God’s love in both word and deed.

 

In addition to meeting crisis hunger needs during famine and natural disasters, GHR-funded projects focus on long-term, sustainable solutions to end chronic hunger through job skills training, livestock and seed distribution, clean water, home reconstruction, medical care and more.

 

 

 

Student Fall Retreats

https://ncbaptist.org/ministries/student/student-resources/

Oct. 23-25, 2026, Ridgecrest Conference Center

Nov. 13-15, 2026, Fort Caswell

 

 

RevitalizeNC Start Here

 

https://ncbaptist.org/events/revitalizenc-start-here/

 

Hyde Park Baptist Church,

301 N Roberts Ave, Lumberton, NC 28358

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

 

Mount Beulah Baptist Church,

5306 Dallas Cherryville Hwy,

Bessemer City, NC 28016

Saturday, September 26th, 2026

 

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

 

During this one-day training, we’ll discuss assessments, go over a vision framing process for long-term missional health and provide opportunities to attend various breakout sessions led by local revitalization specialists. Bring a group of pastors and/or leaders from your church or association, and get ready to start your revitalization journey! Register at the web address above.

 

 

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CONFERENCE

Tuesday, September 15th at 7:00 PM

Anson Baptist Association

 

Scott Howell, Anson County Sherrif is the key speaker. We will also have a panel of 3 men who are currently serving on church security teams to answer questions from the audience.

 

 

North Carolina Missions Offering

Goal $2.8 Million

 

Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I also send you.’ (John 20:21, CSB)

 

The North Carolina Missions Offering (NCMO) brings relief to those in need through disaster response, church planting and mobilizing of N.C. Baptists for missions. Generous donations through NCMO fund the mission throughout the year.

 

NC Baptists use NCMO dollars across a variety of ministries.

• 62% Baptist on Mission

• 28% NC Church Planting

• 10% Associational Missions

When you give to the NC Missions Offering, you are giving to help us reach and serve our family, friends and neighbors right here in NC!

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Saturday, September 26th at 12:00 PM

Deep Creek Baptist Church

 

 

 

 

 

 

Women's Evangelism and Discipleship Conference

On Mission Together: Seated & Sent

 

Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Lawndale Baptist Church

3505 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408

Register https://ncbaptist.org/events/womens-conference/

Cost: $30

 

Join us for On Mission Together: Seated & Sent ’26 to rediscover freedom and purpose in your relationship with Jesus. Our theme explores what it means to be “seated” with Christ in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6) and “sent” into the world (John 20:21). This secure identity in Him becomes the foundation for an authentic, rest-fueled mission.

 

Hear from Heather Holleman and local women who live, lead and serve on mission across North Carolina. Experience powerful worship, deep Bible study on identity and commission, and breakout sessions that equip you to share your faith from a place of spiritual abundance, not burnout.