Ashe Mountain Times

 

Ashe Baha'i Community

The oneness of God, the oneness of humanity, the oneness of the world religions and how out of the present darkness, the coming maturity of the human race is inevitable will be the topics of discussion open to those interested in these spiritual concepts. There will also be an open prayer time. Discussion is open to other points of view and will be held at 7 p.m. every Thursday. Call Shari or Ron Rognstad at (336) 982-9072 for more information and directions.

 

Associational Choir

Healing Springs Baptist Church will host the Associational Choir. To schedule the choir to sing, call (336) 846-5631.

 

Bald Mountain Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School will be held for all ages with the theme of Amazing Wonders Aviation. Kick-off will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 9 with games and crafts. A hotdog and hamburger dinner will be served from 5 to 6 p.m. VBS will continue June 10-14 with a meal at 5:15 p.m. and a worship rally at 6 p.m. with Bible study at Victoria Falls. Friday, June 15 will be family night with an ice cream social at 6 p.m. For more information, call the church at (336) 877-1550, or register on-line at http://www.baldmountainchurch.org. VBS director is Kim Ray and the pastor is the Rev. Lawrence Goodman.

 

Beaver Creek Baptist Church

The WMU will hold a yard and bake sale, beginning at 7 a.m., Friday and Saturday, May 18-19. Featured will be lots of baked goods and various items for sale. Proceeds will benefit the church building fund.

Vacation Bible School will be held June 9-15 with theme of “Amazing Wonders Aviation.”A special kickoff event will be held Saturday, June 9, at the Wheels and Wings air show at Ashe County Airport. All VBS participants from any church group will be admitted to the air show for only $4. Classes will be available for all ages. A light supper will be served each evening. Pastor is Johnny Goodman.

 

Bethany United Methodist Church

The men's club will hold their summer chicken barbecue on Saturday, May 19. Plates will be $8 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Take outs will be available. Serving will begin at 4 p.m. For more information or advance tickets, call (336) 877-2801.

 

Big Laurel Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m., June 11-15. The theme is Amazing Wonders Aviation. For transportation or more information, call (336) 385-8695. Pastor is the Rev. Michael Trivette.

 

Big Laurel Church of Christ in Christian Union

The church will hold Vacation Bible School from 6:30 — 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 30 through Sunday, June 3. Supper will be served at 6 p.m. Classes are available for all ages. For more information, call (336) 385-3054.

 

Calvary Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School will begin at 5 p.m., Sunday, June 10, with a cookout. Classes will be held at 7 p.m. nightly, June 10-13. Classes will be available for all ages and the theme is the bible. Pastor is the Rev. Kirby McNeil.

 

Clifton United Methodist Church

A spaghetti supper will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 26, at the Riverview Community Center, sponsored by the Clifton United Methodist Church. The cost is a donation of $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Proceeds will be used for the building fund and other ministries. Spaghetti will be served by a real Italian chef.

 

Edge Ministries

Edge Ministries invites everyone to come and join them to “experience and discover God every day.” They meet at Jefferson Station with Dr. Rick Barker as the pastor. Service times are Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit http://www.EdgeMinistriesNC.com, call (336) 846-2520 or visit them at Jefferson Station. You can also find them on Facebook by searching for Edge Ministries.

The Storehouse, an extension of Edge Ministries, is now open at Jefferson Station from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and accepting donations. The goal is to use funds from the thrift store to increase the ministry to the community. Future plans include adding a food pantry in the future. The Storehouse features clothing, jewelry, art and house wares.

 

Faith Fellowship

From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, May 18, Xianzhi “Sarah” Liu will give her testimony after being imprisoned and tortured for six years in China for her faith in Jesus Christ. The program is sponsored by The Voice of the Martyrs, Faith Fellowship and Community Church of Mountain City, Tenn. Liu will speak at Faith Fellowship at 676 South Main Street in Jefferson. For more information, call (336) 846-3346.

Faith Fellowship meets every Sunday at 676 South Main Street, Jefferson, between the towns. Sunday school/Bible study begins at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, with worship at 11 a.m. A nursery and children's church program are available. FBI for children is held every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. All children are welcome and pickup is available if scheduled through the church office. Adult midweek Bible study is held at 6:45 p.m. at the same location. For more information, call the church office at (336) 846-3346 or visit http://www.faithfellowshipnc.com. 

 

Feed the Lambs

Feed the Lambs needs your help. A donation of one food item per week will keep this ministry going strong. Pop Tarts, granola bars, juice boxes, anything a child can open and prepare on their own, is needed. For more information, contact Janet Seatz at (336) 385-2006 or email jea316@hotmail.com.

 

Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church

The final planning meeting for Missions 2012 will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 21, at the church. A light supper will be provided, so call the Association office at (336) 846-5631, with the number planning to attend.

 

Friendship Baptist Church

Dr. Larry Tyler will be speaking at the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, May 20. He is the dean of students from Piedmont International University. He received his master of divinity from Southeaster Seminary. The pastor is Russell Hart.

 

Gillespie Community Church

Revival will be held, beginning at 7 p.m., Monday, May 28. Brother Dale Wheeler will be preaching. The church is located at 149 East Big Springs, in the Lansing area. Pastor is Jim Francis. For more information, call (336) 384-2560.

 

Happy Trails Cowboy Church

The annual wagon train revival will be held June 8-10 with speaker David Lyalls. The revival is held on the Baker Farm at 3460 Dick Phillips Road in West Jefferson. Check in will be held at 5 p.m., Friday, June 8. Supper will be held at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 9, with the evening service and music beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, call (336) 973-2550 or (336) 877-7323. Negative coggins certificate is required for horses.

 

Harmony Baptist Fellowship

The church is located on Orion Lane in Jefferson, just past Jefferson Landing Golf Course, off N.C. Highway 16 South. Sunday services include Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Wednesday night services are at 7 p.m. Pastor is the Rev. Joe Riley Blevins. For more information, call (336) 982-2786 or (336) 846-8377.

 

Healing Springs Baptist Church

A chicken BBQ will be held beginning at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 19, and ending at 3 p.m. The cost is $7 per plate. For more information or delivery options, call Pastor Kevin Jones at (336) 384-2024 or Heath Phipps at (336) 982-3805.

 

Highland Bible Tabernacle

Highland Bible Tabernacle, a non-denominational church where God is revealing himself at the end time, His word rules supreme and His spirit has liberty, is located at 1967 N.C. Highway 88 North in West Jefferson. Service times are Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. and Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m.

 

Landmark Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School kick-off and registration will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 10. The theme is “Sonlight Express.” Classes will be held at 6:45 p.m., Monday, June 11, through Friday, June 15. Classes will be available for all ages with Brother Herbert Parunak teaching the adult class. Van transportation is available by calling (336) 384-2548. The pastor is the Rev. Charlie McCoy and the church is located in the Silas Creek Community.

 

Liberty Grove Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each night, Wednesday, June 6 through Friday, June 8. VBS will be held from 9:45 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10. Pastor is the Rev. John Elledge. Those interested may register online at http://www.vacationbibleschool.com.

 

Life Hurts God Heals

Life Hurts God Heals (LHGH) meets every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Highlands Community Church located at 787 Ray Taylor Road, West Jefferson. This is a biblical eight-step study group for teens. LHGH provides the tools to work through pain and addiction. All middle and high school students are welcome to attend. For more information, call Stacy or Vickie at (336) 982-4634.

 

Mountain Mystics

Inspirational gatherings for body, mind and spirit. Call or email for specific information about times, dates and locations at (336) 385-1033 or indigosforabetterworld@yahoo.com.

 

Need healing? Try prayer

You may call to leave a healing prayer request to members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician Healing Ministry, at any time, day or night. Call (336) 982-3076, follow the instructions when the call is answered and leave your request.

Provide the first name (or full name if you desire) of the person for whom prayers should be offered, and optionally, the specific prayer request. If you would like a member of the order to return your call, include your name and telephone number in the message.

 

New River Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School Amazing Wonders Aviation will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., June 10-15. Classes are available for all ages. A kick-off will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, on the John Halsey Road. Supper will be served at 5 p.m. Fun activities will be available for all ages. Pastor is the Rev. Wayne Jones.

 

North Beaver Baptist Church

Revival services will be held at 7 p.m. nightly, May 20-23. Special speaker will be the Rev. Russell Sheets. Worship music will be provided by Sacred Ground, Bluff Mt. Boys, Still Blessed and Darby Road. Nursery and transportation will be available. The church is located on Highway 163 at the Boggs intersection about two miles from West Jefferson. For more information, call (336) 982-8658 after 5 p.m. or (336) 649-0395. The pastor is the Rev. Rick Miller.

 

Obids Baptist Church

A BBQ chicken plate fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The cost is $7 per plate with all proceeds going toward the youth to attend a summer Christian camp. The church is located at 194 Obids Baptist Church Road in West Jefferson, off of Highway 163. For more information, contact Melanie Pollard at (336) 977-0647 or Pastor Mark Harless at (336) 877-1553.

 

Orion Baptist Church

The Art of Marriage, getting to the heart of God's design will be presented at the church at 7 p.m., May 18, and at 9 a.m., May 19. The cost is $40. To register, email smcarter@embarqmail.com or call (336) 246-7907. Pastor is the Rev. Michael Carter.

 

Pine Swamp Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School will be held on Saturday, June 2. The theme is Sonlight Express. Classes are available for all ages. For transportation or more information, contact Brenda Greer at (336) 877-1587. Pastor is the Rev. Garrett Mahaffey.

 

Pleasant Hill Church

Revival will begin at 7 p.m., Sunday, May 27, with Lloyd Day preaching. Singers will include Lighthouse, Walter and Grace, Pine Mountain Boys and New Covenant.

 

Real Life Church

Contemporary worship is featured at the church at 301 Locust Street in West Jefferson, in the old Catawissa lumber plant). Sunday worship is held at 10:15 a.m. and Wednesday services are at 6:45 p.m. Children's Olympians for ages 3-12, Teen Life, Adult Bible Study, a nursery and transportation are available.

 

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

A plant sale will be held at the church in Jefferson from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, May 19.

 

The Landing

A youth group for middle school and high school students meets at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Highlands Community Church on Ray Taylor Road. For more information, call the Flanagans at (336) 982-4634. 

 

Warrensville Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School will be held June 3-8 at the church. Pastor is the Rev. Rex Eldreth.