Union Baptist Association
Friday, May 18, 2012

Upcoming Events

 
 
 
 
 
 
BENEFIT BREAKFAST
for
REV. TOMMY BUTLER (New Hope)
 
Saturday, May 19, 2012            6:00 am  -  10:00 am
 
$7.00 minimum donation requested
Make checks payable to New Hope Baptist Church
for Pastor's Fund
 
Hosted by:  Euto Baptist Church
 
Sponsored by:  Union Baptist Association
 
 
 
Each One Teach One
 
Would you like to become a volunteer tutor who teaches an adult to read and/or speak English? If so, take the first step by attending Literacy Council 101 on one of these dates:
 
Tues, June 12, 6-8pm
Thurs, July 19, 6-8pm
                                         Tues, Aug 7, 6-8pm
 
With insight into how literacy expands individual potential, you’ll be prepared to come back at a later date for our 10-hr Tutor Training. Completion of Literacy Council 101 and Tutor Training are required to be matched with a student. 
 
The need is great. To register, contact us at 704-226-1425 or info@literacyunion.org.
                                          
105-A East Jefferson Street, Monroe
www.LiteracyUnion.org
 
The Literacy Council of Union County is a United Way of Central Carolinas member agency.
 
 
 
Equipping Church Librarians
for Ministry 2012
 
"Ride the Wave"
 
  Save the Date
 
 
 
 Waynesville
  First Baptist Church

   Waynesville

  May 19, 2012
 
For our North Carolina State Workshops in 2012, we will be bringing the training and trainers to you! We will ride across the state to a location near you. You can attend one or all of the locations that have been determined. We will hold a one-day workshop to help you carry on CLM. Details will follow.
 
Joyfully,
DeAnn Hudson
Jeanne Tucker
Karen Hutchinson
Judy Furr
Margie Gordon
North Carolina State Church Library Team
 

DeAnn Hudson

Contract Consultant for
Church Library Ministry
Baptist State Convention of
North Carolina

(828) 273-4224

dhudson@ncbaptist.org

www.ncbaptist.org

 
 
 
Weekend Retreat - "Kingdom Living"  June 2-3, 2012
 
Mill Creek Baptist Church, 5417 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe
 
Guest Speaker - Phyllis Elvington, nationally known speaker and author.
 
For the Ladies - "Kingdom Pearls" - Saturday morning, June 2
9 am until 1:30 pm
$8.00 registration provides lunch.
 
For the Ladies and Men - "Kingdom Praying" - Saturday evening
5:30 catered meal in Fellowship Hall
Program follows in Sanctuary (ends at 8:00 pm)
$8.00 registration per person for meal
 
Sunday morning, June 3, Worship Service, 11:00 am
Phyllis will speak on "Kingdom Priorities"
 
Mill Creek Baptist Church invites Sister Churches to join us for this event.
For more information or to register, please call
Sandra Thomas at 704-233-5313 or
RSVP requested by May 17 for Saturday lunch and evening meal.
 
 
 
 
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
 
ANNUAL MLEETING
 
June 19-20, 2012
 
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans LA 70130
 
To register online, visit www.sbc.net.
 
 
 
 
 
Exceptional Children's Camp
A camp designed for children with disabilities and developmental problems.
 
Mill Creek Baptist Church
5417 Morgan Mill Road
Monroe NC  28110
 
Open House:  Sunday, June 17, 2012
4:30-6:00 pm
 
Camp First Session:  Week of June 18, 2012
Camp Second Session:  Week of July 9, 2012
 
We offer lots of activities for the children:
Field Trips
Movie Day
Swimming Day, etc.
 
Teachers reinforce what is learned in previous school year.
 
Interested parties may call Caroline Price at 704-684-5556 or
Lesa Blackburn at 704-989-0393.
 
 
 
2012 North Carolina Bivocational Ministries Conference
 
July 13-14, 2012
Friday, July 13, starts at 1:00 pm
Saturday, July 14, starts at 12:00 noon
 
Caraway Conference Center
 
Theme:  The Greatest Challenge of Marriage
"...that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not
having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she
should be holy and without blemish."
                                                            Eph. 5:27
 
Cost:  $50 per person
 
Association will cover registration cost of ministers and wives.
 
 
 
50th ANNUAL NC BAPTIST MINISTER'S WIVES 2012 RETREAT
 
July 16-18, 2012
Caraway Conference Center
 
Theme:
A Passionate Pursuit of Christ
 
 "For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established— that is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me."
Romans 1:  11-12(NKJV)
Bible Study Leader:  Beth Greer
 
Contact Lisa Miller, 704-305-2401, jlbrrmiller@yahoo.com
or
Harriet Lovett, 980-521-9135, hrlovett@yahoo.com 
 
Double Occupancy - $153/person
Single Occupancy - $179/person
 
Registration fee is non-refundable after April 16, 2012.  All registrations received after April 16, please add a $5 late fee to registration amount.
 
 
Make checks payable to NCBMW and mail registration form and check to: 
Gina Powell, 892 Rockcliff Terrace, Asheboro, NC  27205
 
 
 
CHURCH SAFETY SEMINAR
 
Tuesday, July 17 & Wednesday, July 18, 2012
8:00 am ~ 5:00 pm
 
Wingate University Batte Center
 
Lead by: North Carolina Governors Crime Commission
Sponsored by the Union County Sheriff’s Office
No charge for seminar.
 
Call Deputy Bernie Young, 704-292-2703, to register or for more information.
 
If no answer, please leave a message.
 
This seminar will give you the knowledge to do
safety surveys of your own campus.
 
 
 
Men's Ministry Leadership Training
 
August 24-25, 2012
 
Caraway Conference Center
4756 Caraway Mountain Road
Sophia NC  27350
 
A state-wide Men's Ministry Leadership Training event will be held at Caswell August 24-25, 2012, as part of the Local Church Brotherhood Leadership Training Event.  This training is designed to equip local church Men's Ministry leaders in how to have a well rounded ministry to and with the men of their
church.  Training will focus on at least three key areas of ministry: 
1)  evangelistic outreach and fellowship; 2) spiritual growth and discipleship; and 3) missions and ministry involvement.  There will also be discussion as to resources that are available to Men's Ministry leaders.  Come enjoy the benefits of training, which will include informal discussion with other men's ministry leaders from across the state.
 
 
STUDENT MINISTRY LAB
 

2012 Youth Leader Training

When & Where:
August 25, 2012 at Hopewell Baptist Church, Monroe

What's happening:                                                                             Just starting to work with teenagers and feel overwhelmed? Or, you've been at it a long time and need new ideas or encouragement? Join us in learning more about this generation of teenagers, involving parents in youth ministry, Disciple Now weekends, and much more.

Large Group Sessions:
-- Tattoos, Toe-rings and Technology - Youth Culture
-- Not a Check List Faith
-- Five Areas of Youth Ministry

Breakout Sessions:
-- Parent Ministry
-- Working with Volunteers
-- Identity Formation
-- Mentoring with Students
-- How To Lead ...
+ Fellowships
+ Ministry/Service
+ Worship
+ Discipleship
+ Evangelism

Basic Meeting Schedule & Format:
9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Meeting
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Meeting

> Presentation of ministry helps or ideas
> Speakers addressing issues of spiritual growth and renewal
> Fellowship time and sharing of ideas

Cost: $15 per person or special group rate of $45 per group of 5, includes lunch and materials.

 

To register, click here.

 

 
 
 
Men's Ministry Missions Weekend
 
October 4-5, 2012
 
NCBM's Red Springs Mission Camp
114 Industrial Road
Red Springs NC  28377
 
Come join us for a weekend of fellowship, worship, and missions at Red Springs Mission Camp.  Located near Lumberton, NC, the mission camp provides a place where volunteers can use their God-given talents to rebuild homes and touch lives in the name of Christ.  Most projects involve the building of new homes and renovation of existing ones in and around Robeson County.  In addition to the chance to participate in a hands-on mission project, we will also have a men's worship rally on Friday night and devotional times throughout the weekend.  Cost is $20 per person.  Men's groups will have the option to come in on Thursday night and work an extra day if they desire.