​​June 2025 Calendar

 

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8 – 11 Southern Baptist Convention & Pastors

       Conference

Sunday, June 15: Father’s Day

Monday, June 16: Crusade Team meets at 4 PM

Sunday, June 22: Mission Dignity Sunday

Monday, June 23: Executive Committee meets at 6 PM

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Engaging With David Ross

 

“Little children, let us not love in word

or talk but in deed and in truth.” (1Jn 3:18)

 

John was writing with the love of a father for his children as he commanded the church to go beyond telling people that we love them to showing it with our actions. It is a good thing to tell people we love them, but it is an even better thing to show them that we love them by our actions. If we love someone, we will serve them with the love and humbleness of Christ. We want to encourage and bless them, but especially point them to the God of love.

 

As I have studied church revitalization/renewal over the years, I have come to believe that one of the most telling facts about a church’s health is whether or not they regularly serve their community with the love of Christ. Churches that focus on themselves and their members stagnate, decline, and sometimes, die. Churches that are motivated by the love of God to deny themselves and follow Christ by serving their communities begin to reach some of the people that they are serving.

 

ServeNC is a great opportunity to get out there and serve our church community! We have 51 other weeks to serve the members of our church, so let’s  take this opportunity to serve those outside of the church, and show them the love of God in practical ways!

 

Sometimes leaders think that just because they are in a small church, they can’t do anything, but that is not

true. Even one person can do something! 3, 4, or 5 can do even more!  Prayerfully consider what your church CAN do?  What kind of gifts, talents and interests do you have in your church?  What if you joined up with another church or two? Imagine what you could do together to help the community and show them the love Christ!

 

Could you clean up an elderly person’s yard? Give “Thank You For Your Service” cards to first responders who serve your community? Could you take meals to some of the elderly or forgotten in your neighborhood?  Could you build a wheelchair ramp for someone who is in need? Could you volunteer at a ministry like the Hope Pregnancy Center, Anson Crisis, or Feed My Lambs? Could you play bingo with the residents of a rest home and bring the prizes. Provide a meal or goodie bags for the teachers who are preparing to start the new school year? What can you and your church do? 

 

While August 2 – 9, 2025 is the official week for ServeNC, you can do a project anywhere around that time and count it as ServeNC. So, get out there! Make a difference!  Show someone the love of Christ!

 

To make sure your church is counted and to find more ServeNC resources go to: https://ncbaptist.org/servenc/

 

I love y’all!

David

 

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Mt. Beulah: June 8-11, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

 

North Wadesboro: June 8-12

 

New Home Baptist Church: June 16-20

 

Cathedral: June 22-26

 

Rocky River Baptist Church: June 22-26

Sunday, June 15th

 

 

June 2025 Calendar

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Sun. – Wed., 8th – 11th: Southern Baptist Convention &   

          Pastor’s Conference

Sun. 22nd: Mission Dignity Sunday

Mon. 23rd: ABA Executive Team meets at 6 PM

 

 

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Birthdays!

Donnie Helms - 23

Randy Storz – 29

Tim Helms – 30

 

Anniversary!

Tracy & Kimberly Hickson – 15

 

 

Upside Down Training

An Invitation for Compassion Ministry

June 3, 2025

Baptist State Convention

Cary, NC

We are hosting an Upside-Down Training on June 3 in Cary.  Upside Down is an invitation to do Compassion Ministry in the best way.  It is a mindset more than a one time event. You can register for the Cary training at this link:https://baptistsonmission.org/CMSModules/Newsletters/CMSPages/GetNewsletterIssue.aspx?issueId=1331

 

 

 

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We thank the following Churches for their May financial support of the mission and ministry of the Anson Baptist Association: Ansonville, Calvary, Freedom, Lilesville, Morven, Mt. Beulah, Mt. Zion, New Home, Peachland, Pleasant Grove, Polkton, Red Hill & Victory.

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Mission Dignity Sunday

Sunday, June 22, 2025

https://www.guidestone.org/Mission-Dignity/

Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 (CSB)

This summer, your individual or church group participation would be a blessing to almost 2,800 individuals living on low incomes. You can celebrate Mission: Dignity® Sunday, June 22nd, by: Ordering promo materials to help educate your group on the needs of Mission: Dignity. 100% of the funding each recipient receives comes from people like you and churches like yours, so we need YOU to help us raise awareness and funds for this important one-day giving event — Mission: Dignity Sunday, June 22.

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https://baptistsonmission.org/Mission-Projects/By-Mission-Type/Disaster-Relief/Hurricane-Helene

 

Our work of rebuilding homes destroyed by hurricane Helene will be ongoing for several years. Would you help us to get people back in their homes through the ERR (Essential Rapid Repairs) Program? If you have questions please contact Paul Langston at 800.395.5102, ext. 5611 or plangston@ncbaptist.org.

 

 

 

NC Baptist Minister’s Wives Retreat

July 7 – 9, 2025

 

 

NC churches celebrate baptisms, 'revival' on Fill the Tank Sunday

N.C. Baptist churches have reported more than 1,570 baptisms during the Fill the Tank baptism emphasis, with more reports expected. From revival in western N.C. to sunrise baptisms on Oak Island, churches celebrated new life in Christ, family members getting baptized together and some church plants’ first baptisms.

 

Learn More at: https://ncbaptist.org/article/nc-churches-celebrate-multigenerational-baptisms-revival-on-fill-the-tank-sunday/

 

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Anson County Ministry Needs

 

The Anson Crisis Ministry need for June is cornmeal. 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.

 

HOPE Crisis Pregnancy Resource Center is asking for volunteers to serve as well as donations of diapers and wipes. They are located at NC Hwy 74 W, Wadesboro and can be reached at 704-690-6689. Rebekah Carpenter is the director. For additional information go to: http://hprc-anson.org .

 

Anson Domestic Violence Coalition is in need of cleaning and hygiene products for their clients. Also appreciated are gift cards that clients may use from Dollar General, Food Lion, or Visa card for gas. For assistance or information, reach out to Karen Baucom, director, at 704-694-4499.

 

Feed My Lambs provides food and clothing to the needy of our area. To volunteer in this ministry, donate, or seek assistance, please contact them at 704-695-1820 or PO Box 91, Wadesboro, NC 28170. Donations of canned and dry foods are accepted as well. To learn more about Feed My Lambs, you may go to https://www.feedmylambsnc.com/ . They are located at 2290 Hwy. 74 W, Wadesboro.

 

Burnsville Recreation & Learning Center welcomes volunteers and financial support. All donations are tax deductible. Volunteers can serve any day and any amount of time between 9 am and 1 pm, 7 days a week. Mentors are also needed to tutor children in reading and math from 4-5 in the afternoon. Others are needed with job-seeking tasks. If you can help, please contact Carol Smith, Director, at 704-778-7478. BRLC is located at 13349 Hwy. 742N, Polkton, NC, 28135.

 

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The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the SBC has provided a guidebook, “God’s Good Design:  A Practical Guide for Answering Gender Confusion”.  This handbook can help you know how to handle difficult transgender situations when they pop up in your church.

You can download a copy of this resource guide at this link: https://erlc.com/research/a-practical-guide-for-answering-gender-confusion/

 

 

Start Planning For…

Serve NC

August 2-9, 2025

 

AUGUST 2-9, 2025 Any project. Any day.

ServeNC is an opportunity for every NC Baptist church to love its community in Jesus’ name through service projects. Every church. Every community. If your church didn’t exist, would your community notice? Whether it’s painting a school, cleaning up a yard or serving meals to those in need, your church knows your community’s specific needs and can choose the best project to make a difference through ServeNC.

 

Sign your church up at: https://form.jotform.com/242764340717155

 

Down load resources at: https://ncbaptist.org/resource/servenc/

 

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Operation Christmas Child

Project Leader Workshop

September 7, 2025

Union Baptist Association 3-4:30 pm

 

November 17-24, 2025: OCC National Collection Week

 

Contact Information for Anson/Union Counties’ OCC Team Coordinators

 

Stacy Hutchison – Area Coordinator

stacyhutchisonocc@gmail.com

 

Mary Ruth Smith – Church Relations Coordinator

occcrunionanson@gmail.com

 

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Worship Leader Training

Caraway Conference Center, Sophia, NC

Thursday, July 31st – Sat., August 2nd, 2025

 

Register at: https://form.jotform.com/242045726300042

 

Is worship not hitting the right note? Practical, proven training equips worship leaders with the understanding and tools to overcome spectatorship and renew transformative worship.

Designed for worship leaders with little or no formal training, or experienced leaders looking for a fresh set of resources. Tracks include undergraduate and graduate certificates issued by accredited schools — beginning with a three-day retreat.

Learn how to

• Plan engaging services

• Make disciples through worship ministry

• Prepare entire worship teams to lead well

• Turn your congregation from spectators to participants

• Select best songs for worship

• Plan and implement smooth transitions

• Personally prepare to lead worship

• Lead change in a healthy manner

 

For more information on these specific training options, please visit: www.renewingworshipnc.org/training.

Register at: https://form.jotform.com/242045726300042

 

Mark Your Calendar!!

Coming In September!

Love to Teach! Love to Learn!

ABA Sunday School Clinic!

Sat., Sept. 20, 2025

From 9:00 till 11:30 AM

 

 

 

 

Pastoral Care Line

1-844-PASTOR1

 

Southern Baptist pastors and their wives struggling through personal or professional crises have a confidential place to turn, professional counselors are available every day from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (ET) free of charge. 1-844-727-8671.

 

 

English as a Second Language Teacher Training Workshop

 

Workshop Leader: Cheryl Tarr

August 15-16, 2024

Friday: 5:00- 9:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cost $50.00

 

Training Location

The Great Commission Center

1324 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC

 

For more information:

The Edge Institute, 704-598-6200

Email: gailc@theedgeinstitute.org

 

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https://ncbaptist.org/ministries/coats-for-the-city/

 

Share the love of Jesus by providing warm coats and the hope of the gospel to those in need. N.C. Baptists are on mission together as the hands and feet of Jesus by collecting coats throughout the year and distributing them to those in need in New York City. Join with others as we partner with South Carolina Baptists and the Metropolitan New York Baptist Association in this incredible service opportunity. For more information about collecting, sorting, volunteering or packing, go to: https://ncbaptist.org/ministries/coats-for-the-city/

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