Rev. Scotty Roten
22
Rev. Dennis Chapmon
29
Mrs. Steve (Phyllis) Smith
30
Rev. Joel Blevins
31
December Anniversaries Rev. & Mrs. Kris Patton
15
Rev. & Mrs. Lyn Lambert
16
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Whipple
20
Rev. & Mrs. Kevin Brown
22
Toy Store The Toy Store dates are December 8-13. Volunteers are needed for all areas. We are still in need of toys and donations to purchase toys needed. Please pray what God would have you do to help share the gospel by ministering to those in need. Reminder: If your address, phone number or email changes, please notify the office. Also if you are receiving information and do not need it or if you would like information, please also
Thank you for your prayers and support in 2014. A lot has been accomplished and that would not have been possible without your willingness to do God’s work. We look forward to a great 2015 and let us continue to pray for His blessings on the Association.
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Brushy Mountain Baptist Association Lottie Moon Missionary to China Born: December 12, 1840
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Mrs. Andrew (Haven) Heathershaw
U. S. POSTAGE PAID
3
PO Box 1375, 1519 River St
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Mrs. Tim (Regina) Henderson
Brushy Mountain Baptist Association
December Birthdays
“Our mission is to glorify God by partnering with churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ.”
Albermarle County, VA Height: 4’3” Family: (5) sisters, (2) brothers Father died when Lottie was 13 in a Riverboat accident.
Donations (Operating Acct) Receipts Beaver Creek Bethany Boiling Springs Celebration Community Cub Creek Davis Memorial Edgewood Elk First Baptist-NW First Light Fishing Creek Goshen Greater Vision Harmony Hinshaw Lewis Fork Liberty Grove Little Rock
November 33.05 605.30 75.00 261.41
500.00 214.00 273.03 369.48 246.22
YTD 112.17 1174.58 780.00 225.00 522.82 1520.00 1084.72 500.00 1500.00 594.00 796.99 573.02 1145.83
383.00
896.74 883.34 766.00
277.11
520.01
Cont’d…….. 10/29/14 to 11/24/14 Receipts Millers Creek Moravian Falls Mt. Pleasant Mt. Zion New Hope Oak Grove-NW Oakwoods Parkway Garden Pilgrim Pleasant Grove Pleasant Home Purlear Roaring River Stony Hill Walnut Grove Welcome Home Wilkesboro Zion Hill
November
YTD
200.00 50.00 100.00
6150.09 600.00 150.00 500.00 350.00
1500.00 25.00 600.00 276.00 75.00 1200.52
4500.00 75.00 900.00 75.00 882.00 225.00 1588.72
Lottie Moon
Died: December 24, 1912 (72)
The Moon family valued education and Lottie went to a Baptistaffiliated Female Seminary. Moon received one of the first Master of Arts degrees received by a woman. She spoke several foreign languages. Lottie underwent a spiritual awakening at the age of 18. On July 7, 1873, the Foreign Mission Board officially appointed Lottie as a missionary to China. She was 33 years old. Throughout her missionary career, Moon faced plague, famine, revolution and war. She was struck by the starving people around her and she shared her finances and food and in 1912, she only weighed 50 lbs. Alarmed, fellow missionaries arranged for her to be sent back home to the US, however; Moon died in route on December 24. Please pray about how much the Lord would have you give to the Merry Christmas!
400.00 1419.43 174.88
800.00 4430.21 399.07
Thank you for your faithful financial support of the Association!
May God’s blessings be with you as you celebrate the birth of His son. Steve, Lois, John & Violet
Contact Information:
September h.o.p.e. Center News
Pastor Update:
Director of Missions: Dr. Steve Gouge Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Lois Woodie 336-838-4407
[email protected] Web address:
Pilgrim-Seeking Pastor Rev. Rex Eldreth, Interim Purlear-Seeking Pastor Rev. Daron Brown, Interim Stony Hill-Seeking Pastor Welcome Home– Seeking Pastor Rev. Richard Whittington, Interim Wilkesboro-Seeking Pastor
Building Loan Update:
brushymountain.com ---------------CCM Director:
The balance as of November 24 is: $43,500.00
Mr. John Triplett Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Violet Francis 336-903-1414 wilkesministryofhope@ gmail.com
Special thanks to the individuals and churches who have committed to give to pay off the building!
December Association Calendar: December 1-7-Week of Prayer for International Missions (Lottie Moon) December 3-Last day of Ladies Bible Study December 5-6:00 pm, Christmas Party, Smokehouse Restaurant, Pastors, Wives, and Staff Christmas Party. Bring a $5 gift for exchange. December 8-13-Brushy Mountain Baptist Association Christmas Toy Store. Please volunteer and pray for this
mission.
December 25-Jesus’ Birthday
December 24-31-Association Office and the h.o.p.e. Center closed for to celebrate Jesus’ Birthday
Missionary Moments Fruitland Baptist Bible College has enjoyed a good first year operating a satellite campus in Wilkesboro. We should all be thrilled for those in our area who can obtain a quality Christian education at a cost that is so reasonable.
Number of families (398), Individuals (1285)=20,467 lbs New families
46
Financial Assistance
$1,401.96
Jesus as Savior
2
In the Winter Quarter, beginning January 6, 2015, four more classes will be offered. I will list the complete schedule later in this article, but first let me give a “shameless” advertisement for the class I will teach. It is entitled “Principles of Christian Finance 102.” In the pastorate I held prior to coming to Brushy Mountain Baptist Association five years ago, Wanda and I helped teach over 100 couples God’s principles of Christian finance using Crown Financial Ministries material. We began the classes just before the economic meltdown of 2008 and many families avoided financial disaster by applying the principles taught in this material. The class I will teach is comparable to what we taught in Mooresville and will be a great help to pastors, staff, and laypersons alike. The objective is to provide a comprehensive program to train people to apply the financial principles from the Bible. Yes, I am teaching the class but that is not the only reason I want you to join me. The true reason is that the principles are life changing when it comes to your financial life. I appeal to you to register with Fruitland and enroll in this class. It will help you know how to develop a spending and savings plan, move toward being financially free, learn how and when to use credit, and how to understand God’s principles of stewardship. I urge you to consider taking this class for the benefit of your family and ministry. I will not teach this course like a typical academic class per se, but will make it very applicable to your personal situation. So join me on Thursday nights from 8 until 10 pm beginning January 8, 2015 at 400 Winston Street in Wilkesboro.
Baby closet
98
Handyman Projects
1
Loads of wood
14
The other classes offered next quarter will also offer practical guidance for those enrolled. The full class schedule is:
As I think how blessed we are. I am reminded of what Paul wrote to the church in Philipi. “I think my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” (Philippians 1:3-5).
Course Title
Time
First Class
Instructor
Research 101
6:00- 8:00
January 6, 2015
Rev. Robert Duncan
Discipleship 101 8:00 – 10:00 January 6, 2015
Dr. Charles Whipple
Homiletics 101
6:00 – 8:00
January 8, 2015 Rev. Alan Roberts
Christian Finances 102
8:00 – 10:00 January 8, 2015
Dr. Steve Gouge
It is my joy to serve as your Associational Missionary. Wanda and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Because He lives,
Baby Closet Needs: Toiletries, Diapers, Wipes and Winter clothes are greatly needed.
Food needs: Peanut butter, Crackers, Macaroni & cheese, Spaghetti Sauce & noodles, Ramen Noodles, Cereal, Soup, Treet, Spam, Ham, Tuna and canned Chicken. Also Hygiene items. Mission Projects: People are needed to hold Toy Drives to raise money to sponsor children for the Christmas Toy Store. It costs $60 to sponsor a child. Please pray and ask God what He would have you do for this great mission need. Boomer Food Pantry Number of families (38), individuals (117) (1,595) lbs of food. Churches responsible for food in December Elk, Pilgrim, Little Rock, Community
Millers Creek, Mt. Zion Greetings from the h.o.p.e. Center:
As Paul writes the letter of Philippians to the church in Philipi, he is writing to a group of people that he cares greatly about. Most of what these people know about the gospel and following Jesus is a direct result of Paul’s ministry in their city. Now, the Philippians are propelling Paul forward in his faith and ministry through their “partnership in the gospel.” This probably included encouragement, prayer, financial support for Paul, and most certainly a faithfulness in sharing the good news of Jesus with others. As Paul prays, his heart is moved by intense joy over what God is doing through his friends in Philipi and the impact they are having in his life and ministry. As I thank of your support, I have the same feelings that