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Albion
Antioch
Bannertown
Blues Grove
Calvary
Cedar Lane
Central View
Christian Community
Community
Copeland
Cornerstone
Cross Roads
Dobson, First
Dover
Fairview
Faith
Fancy Gap
Fellowship
Flippin Memorial
Fuente de Vida
Gum Orchard
Haymore Memorial
Highland Park
Hills Grove
Holly Springs
Indian Grove
Ivy Green
Jessup Grove
Ladonia
Little Richmond
Mount Carmel
Mount Zion
Mountain Park
Mountain View
New Bethel
New Hope
New Life
New Venture
Oak Grove
Oak Ridge
Pauls Creek
Pinnacle View
Pleasant View
Rock Hill
Rockford
Salem
Salem Fork
Shoals
Siloam
Simmons Grove
Slate Mountain
Sparta, First
Sulphur Springs
Turkey Ford
Union Cross
Victory
Welcome
Westfield
Westview
Woodland
Woodville
The Surry Baptist Newsletter
“Sixty-one Churches, Partners In Ministry”
Surry Baptist Association
364 Welch Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Volume No. 55
336-789-5701 Office
336-789-4342 Fax
email: [email protected]
web site: surrybaptist.org
Surry Christian Counseling Center 789-7405
FEBRUARY 2015
WMU Directors,
Pastors & Wife
Breakfast
February 7
9:00 - 11:00 am
SBA Resource Center
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Theme: “The Love of God.”
Delicious breakfast prepared
by the WMU Council.
Time of fun and fellowship
before the program.
Inspirational program presented
by “The Journeys” (Donna &
Ben) from Fairview Baptist
Church.
Call the SBA Office (7895701) by Feb. 4 to register.
Snow date: February 21.
Sponsored by the WMU
Council.
Billy Blakley, DMin, Dir. of Missions
Sylvia M. Chilton, Adm. Asst.
No. 2
Youth Workers
Appreciation Dinner
for anyone who works with
youth (Youth Pastors, Youth
Leaders, Sunday School
Teachers, etc.)
Saturday, February 7
6:00 pm
SBA Resource Center
Deadline to sign up: Feb. 4
(789-5701)
Learn about Youth events for
the coming year.
We will have some great
resources to help equip you in
your ministry to teens!
Join us for good food and good
fellowship!
Sponsored by SBA Youth
Council.
“The Mission of Surry Baptist Association is to glorify God through Jesus Christ by assisting and encouraging Congregations in
a partnership of cooperative ministries of reaching people and developing believers.”
The Surry Baptist Newsletter
February 2015
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From Your Director of Missions — Billy Blakley
While I was serving as pastor at a local church, it always amazed me how God led both the
Worship Leader and me in the same direction. Many times it seemed I did not have time to
discuss with the Worship Leader my sermon texts or titles and yet when the order of service was
printed, the songs chosen by the Worship Leader and the sermon topic God had led me to preach
went hand-in-hand. I saw this happen again and again. It continues to occur this way whenever
I’m asked to preach either as a scheduled speaker for a special service or as a substitute supply
preacher due to illness of the pastor or some other unforeseen absence. I don’t have to supply for a
sick pastor very often because we all know we don’t expect or allow our pastors to be sick. But
when I do preach, God is ahead of me. Just about every time, the song service and the sermon
complement one another. God is truly amazing!
But it doesn’t stop with the Sunday morning worship service. I have been invited to travel
to Ecuador this summer in order to teach pastors and youth leaders along with their youth in a
training conference beginning in early July. I will be teaching about various religions of the
world, particularly Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. I will also be at talking to youth about how
to live a Christian life in our postmodern world, a world in which it seems that anything is allowed
and everything is of equal worth. I have brushed up on my world religions and my world-view
philosophies. I am really excited about this opportunity. Now, what’s so amazing about this is
that two pastors and I have recently returned from a preliminary trip to the island of Trinidad. We
have planned a mission trip to Trinidad this summer through our associational Partnership
Missions Committee. We will be holding VBS for the children and youth during the day and will
be holding evangelistic crusades, hopefully at several locations simultaneously on the island at
night. And the communities where we will be preaching are comprised of Hindus and Muslims.
Hindus and Muslims – just the religions I am preparing to teach about in Ecuador – and will teach
to our mission team in preparation for our Trinidad trip. God is truly amazing!
But God’s amazing presence and work doesn’t stop in the preparation. Even before we go
as a mission team from Surry Baptist, there are already four Hindu converts who accepted Christ
while we were visiting homes on the preliminary trip. And we already have a Hindu man named
Bali who has agreed to allow us to use his front yard and carport to hold a week-long evangelistic
crusade. Please be praying for Bali as well as all his neighbors who are lost, asking God to
prepare their hearts so that they’ll come to know our Lord as their personal Savior when we return
in August.
God is so good! I wish we saw as great an openness and reception to the gospel message
here in our community as we see in distant lands. We must never grow complacent to the wonders
of our own salvation so that we can share with excitement the joy we know in the Lord. When
people see something in us that they don’t have, by virtue of human nature they will desire it.
When they do, let’s offer them the greatest gift they’ll ever receive – Jesus!
The Surry Baptist Newsletter
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February 2015
WMU News
Medical Ministries Clinic: Bring food
anytime to be given out on February 24.
Thanks to Antioch for helping give out food in
February; Flippin Memorial in March;
Woodville in April; Fellowship in May; Turkey
Ford in June; Dover in July; Hills Grove in
August; Salem in September; Salem Fork in
October; Pinnacle View in December.
The Shepherd’s House Urgent Needs: Trash
bags, dish liquid, glass cleaner, powder laundry
detergent. Take to The Shepherd’s House in
Mount Airy.
Feb. 6:
Feb. 7:
Feb. 7:
Feb.12:
Feb.14:
Feb.15:
Feb.19:
Feb.21:
Feb.26:
Next Baptist Men Meeting:
February 3, 2015 ► 6:30 pm
SBA Resource Center
Senior Adults
Fellowship
February 10 ► 11:30am
Fancy Gap Baptist Church
Guest Speaker:
Austin Caviness
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Bring a covered dish to share.
Bring a $5.00 door prize.
Bring a can of food for the
Medical Ministries Clinic.
Bring your Sweetheart!
Rev. Jimmy Slate (Woodland)
Rev. Joey Jessup (Victory)
Mrs. Adele Bledsoe (Oak Grove)
Rev. Dwight Sechrist (Fancy Gap)
Rev. Scott Schuyler (Mount Carmel)
Rev. Jeff Wall (Cross Roads)
Mrs. Sandy McCray (Sparta, First)
Rev. Ronnie Chamblin (Pinnacle View)
Mrs. Joy Wall (Cross Roads)
VBS
Early Bird
Clinic
Feb. 16 ♦ 7:00pm
SBA Resource Center
A Preview of the LifeWay 2015 VBS Theme
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Led by SBA VBS Team.
Enlisting & recruiting helps.
Craft samples and theme ideas for all age groups.
A sample of various VBS materials will be available for
viewing. VBS Directors will be able to order their
materials that night to be shipped to the SBA Office.
(Bring your church account number.)
If Pastor & VBS Director attend, your church will be
entered for a drawing for a special VBS item! Must be
present to win!
Our own SBA Vacation
Bible School Director,
Renee
Hauser,
was
unexpectedly honored
by
LifeWay’s
Jerry
Wooley, the VBS Ministry
Specialist,
at
the
Ridgecrest 2015 VBS
Conference
for
her
outstanding service and sacrificial giving as she always goes the
extra mile to serve and make Jesus known, not only within her
own Surry Baptist Association, but with the North Carolina state
VBS Team. Congratulations, Renee!
The Surry Baptist Newsletter
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February 2015
Upcoming Missions
Opportunities in 2015
The following have shared their
mission trip opportunities with the
SBA Office. If you are interested in
participating on one of these trips,
contact the SBA Office or church sponsoring the trip. More
details are on the SBA website: surrybaptist.org.
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Cornerstone: Chinese Family Camp in Brooklyn, NY (May 23-30)
Haymore Memorial: Portugal (July 3-12).
Westfield: Dobrony, Ukraine (Aug. 24 - Sept. 2).
Jessup Grove: Hazleton, PA (June 14-20).
Fairview: Casper, WY (July 4-12).
SBA: Bluefield, WV (July dates tba).
SBA: Trinidad (Aug. 1-8).
Surry Christian Counseling
Center Statistics for
December 2014
Total Sessions Conducted = 72
Total Clients Served = 35
Client Assistance Fund Sessions = 44
Client Assistance Fund Clients Served = 29
To make an appointment with John Shuler,
Counselor, call 789-7405.
Volunteer receptionists needed. Call the SBA
Office (789-5701) if interested.
2015 Calendars
Copies of the 2015 Calendar of
Associational events are ready to be picked
up at the SBA Office. Enough have been
published for each church to have 10 copies. This
year, the calendars are hole-punched for you to place
in a notebook. Have someone from your church come
by and pick up your church’s copies.
2014 Printed Minutes Books
Printed Minutes books that the churches ordered are
ready. Have someone from your church come by the
SBA Office to pick up your church’s copies.
The Surry Baptist Newsletter
February 2015
News From The Churches
Antioch Youth went on outing to Airbound Trampoline
Park. Sisterhood continuing Davis Lunch project.
Church is looking for a full-time Music Director; call
Cathy Hull @ 789-2609 if interested.
Bannertown Youth attended youth conference in Pigeon
Forge. Youth workers underwent training and
background checks related to new Child Protection
Policies. Began Sunday night study on difference in
Christianity and world religions.
Cedar Lane had children and adult Christmas plays with
refreshments afterwards. Collected Lottie Moon
Offering and received donations for Toy Store. Had
New Year’s Eve service with preaching by Israel Gwyn
and Dale Pack and singing by “The Church Sisters,”
with refreshments afterwards. Celebrated Pastor Ed
Bowman’s birthday with meal and bowling. Baptist
Women collected Sunshine basket items for members
out sick.
Central View had Rev. Greg Anderson as guest preacher in
Jan. Made Sunshine baskets for shut-ins. Collecting
items for shoeboxes for next fall. Will host “The
Marshall Brothers” on Feb. 15.
Copeland finished study on “I’m A Church Member” by
Thom S. Rainer. Purchased new Baptist hymnals.
Brotherhood met. Observed the Lord’s Supper. WOF
will sponsor Valentine Bash for church on Feb. 14 with
catered meal. Church is looking for volunteer organist
for Sun. worship services.
Cross Roads had Christmas Play with good attendance.
Soup Bowl scheduled for Feb. 1.
Dobson, First welcomed five new members: one by
baptism, four by letter. Surpassed Lottie Moon Offering
goal. Children’s Choir resumed on Wed. after school.
Youth sponsoring “Fifth Quarter” at Surry Central High
School. WMU made and delivered 26 Valentine bags to
shut-ins. WMU collecting special offering in Feb. for
Daniel Mahr and wife serving in Alaska; Daniel is a
bush pilot who takes the gospel into remote areas of
Alaska. Winter Adult Bible Study topic is “How to
Study the Bible.”
Dover collected $750 for Lottie Moon Offering. Delivered
fruit baskets at Christmas. Took food to Rockford
School for backpack program. Will host “The Country
Plow Boys” on Mar. 29, 11:00am. Revival services
scheduled for March 29-April 1, 7:30pm, with Rev.
Kenneth Jessup from Community Baptist bringing the
message; everyone invited.
Fairview BYW is sponsoring Annual Ladies Conference on
Feb.7 with catered meal and guest speaker, Siv Ashley;
cost is $10. Baptist Men had pancake breakfast and
guest speaker, Odell Fowler. Began Women’s Bible
Study, “Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets
Them Free.”
Fancy Gap had baptismal service. Did Nursing Home
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Ministry. Youth went to Gatlinburg to see Resurrection.
Fellowship baptized one new member. Had Watch Night
Service with guest speaker, Rev. Donald Corn, and
refreshments. Received Lottie Moon donation from
Circle of Friends Class in memory of Lovelene
Semones and Golden Agers Class gave donation to
Lottie Moon Offering. Baptist Men had breakfast;
planning Men’s Day with guest speaker, Gregg Swaim.
Youth visited and helped needy family. Couples Class
ministered to needy family at Christmas. Surpassed
Lottie Moon Offering goal.
Flippin Memorial held church anointing service. Chose
names for 2015 prayer partners. Exceeded Lottie Moon
Offering goal by collecting $3,872. Had Baptist Men’s
Day with breakfast at Golden Corral and then all men’s
choir during worship service.
Haymore Memorial began Sunday night study, “Creation
Restored: The Gospel According to Genesis.” Had Chili
Cook-Off. Had Baptist Men’s Day with guest speaker,
Eric Southern; RA’s were also recognized.
Highland Park received two new members. Transplant
recipient Johnnie Ray Belton gave his testimony and
guest speaker, Gloria Hairston, Data Manager for
Abdominal Transplant Program, spoke about the
importance of being a donor. Youth will sponsor
Souperbowl Luncheon on Feb. 1 with donations going
to summer camp. Youth going snow tubing at
Winterplace in Feb. Members attended celebration in
High Point hosted by NC Baptist Men and WMU NC
featuring work of volunteers in construction of
Children’s Home in Guatemala.
Jessup Grove had Baptist Men’s Day with all men’s choir.
WMU provided lunch for shut-ins. Had church-wide
movie night, viewing “What If” and enjoying popcorn,
candy, and sodas.
Mount Carmel expressed sympathy to Pastor Scott
Schuyler’s wife’s during her grandmother’s passing.
Had guest preacher, Dr. Billy Blakley. Prayers for
oldest member, Velma Simmons, as she struggles with
back and hip pain. WMU collected greeting cards for
St. Jude’s in Jan. Received $2,859 for Lottie Moon
Offering.
Mountain View welcomed three new members. Had “walk
to the manger” for Lottie Moon Offering. Collected
food and funds for Yokefellow and Cedar Ridge
backpack programs. Had Baptist Men’s Day with guest
speaker, Gregg Swaim, and all men’s choir. Had family
night meal.
Pauls Creek held Christmas Play to packed house.
Received Lottie Moon Offering. Had Christmas Eve
Service with several helping with service. Had Watch
Night Service with guest speakers, Jerry King, Rev.
Tim Combs, Ashley Horton, Denny Hawks, and Rev.
Kenny King; had special singing and refreshments
during break. Observed Sanctity of Life Sunday. Youth
Continued on back
The Surry Baptist Newsletter
February 2015
Surry Baptist Association
Financial Contributions
December 2014
2014 Budget
ReceiptsTo
Date
Albion
Antioch
Bannertown
Blues Grove
Calvary
Cedar Lane
Central View
Christian Community
Community
Copeland
Cornerstone
Cross Roads
Dobson, First
Dover
Fairview
Faith
Fancy Gap
Fellowship
Flippin Memorial
Fuente de Vida
Gum Orchard
Haymore Memorial
Highland Park
Hills Grove
Holly Springs
Indian Grove
Ivy Green
Jessup Grove
Ladonia
Little Richmond
Mount Carmel
Mount Zion
Mountain Park
Mountain View
New Bethel
New Hope
New Life
New Venture
Oak Grove
Oak Ridge
Pauls Creek
Pinnacle View
Pleasant View
Rock Hill
Rockford
Salem
Salem Fork
Shoals
Siloam
Simmons Grove
Slate Mountain
Sparta, First
Sulphur Springs
Turkey Ford
Union Cross
Victory
Welcome
Westfield
Westview
Woodland
Woodville
Other
TOTALS
Designated &
Other Receipts
$500.00
$5,076.96
$8,523.54
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
$1,254.84
$2,443.38
$4,350.00
$1,746.53
$2,798.77
$1,000.00
$4,500.00
$1,000.00
$6,150.00
$0.00
$2,000.00
$9,367.24
$1,600.00
$0.00
$500.00
$1,000.03
$8,000.00
$600.00
$3,444.04
$1,280.39
$1,801.25
$3,000.00
$960.00
$1,770.08
$3,600.00
$750.00
$2,000.00
$1,482.09
$100.00
$800.00
$1,089.68
$0.00
$1,000.00
$3,160.90
$1,000.00
$2,500.00
$300.00
$2,866.00
$1,100.00
$16,500.00
$5,452.89
$2,785.00
$4,025.00
$3,000.00
$1,664.00
$3,750.00
$1,200.00
$2,000.00
$2,200.00
$900.00
$0.00
$11,527.17
$600.00
$1,200.00
$2,400.00
$160,619.78
$0.00
$0.00
$600.00
$0.00
$1,037.50
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,544.00
$700.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,300.00
$1,565.00
$0.00
$0.00
$360.00
$300.00
$0.00
$500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$400.00
$550.00
$0.00
$600.00
$0.00
$2,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$120.00
$0.00
$0.00
$300.00
$0.00
$600.00
$5,000.00
$200.00
$0.00
$1,650.00
$500.00
$0.00
$600.00
$0.00
$500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$100,847.79
$125,474.29
*Designated & Other Receipts are additional monies given for
specific SBA ministries (such as Surry Christian Counseling
Center, Handyman Ministry, etc.) as well as General Funds.
SBA Office Hours
Monday-Thursday.....................8:30am-4:30pm
Friday.........................................8:30am-1:00pm
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Church News continued from inside
went to Gatlinburg to see Resurrection.
Siloam received $2,361 for Lottie Moon Offering. Observed Baptist Men’s
Day with all men’s choir and speakers from the church, followed by
spaghetti lunch. Gave certificates to 13 adults who read the Bible
through in 2014 and 4 youth who read daily devotional in 2014. Gave
certificates to 14 children and youth who went through New Converts
Class.
Slate Mountain had joint New Year’s Eve Service with four sister
churches. Had Gideon speaker, Bill Wall, and received love offering.
Brotherhood met for breakfast. Baptist Women met. Youth meeting
each Sat. for games and activities. Blood Drive scheduled for March 1.
Sparta, First Youth had New Year’s Lock-In. Youth sponsored Soup &
Salad Dinner fundraiser. Women’s Ministry is raising funds for
missions and outreach ministries by selling tickets for a quilt to be
given away in March.
Sulphur Springs Youth sponsored a home at Baptist Children’s Home for
Christmas. Youth held Christmas Program. Gave food to Pilot
Mountain Outreach.
Union Cross collected Lottie Moon Offering. Planning Baptist Men’s Day.
Poinsettias were placed in church in memory of loved ones. Youth
were in charge of Christmas Card Ministry. Guest speakers at church
have been Don Ball, Leon Holyfield, Josh Sechrist, and Greg
Anderson.
Victory received two new members by letter and statement. Had Christmas
and New Year’s Eve Services. Celebrated the Lord’s Supper.
Westfield Youth went on ski trip. Chili Cook-Off fundraiser scheduled for
Feb. 1. Ladies Day scheduled for Feb. 15.
Woodville baptized two new converts. Received Lottie Moon Offering.
Elected two new deacons: Dean Hunter and Joe Smith. Youth delivered
Christmas cards within the church.
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