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BSCof NC Calls Special Meeting May 22, 2021 at 1 pm at Calvary Baptist Church located At 134 S. Peace Haven Rd. Winston-Salem In compliance with Baptist State Convention of NC bylaws, notice is hereby given of a special meeting of the convention called by the Board of Directors at the date, time and location listed above. The sole purpose of the meeting is to elect a person to the office of Executive Director-Treasurer. The Board of Directors will nominate Todd Unziker as the candidate. Meeting is open to all N.C. Baptists, but voting will be limited to registered messengers in attendance who have been elected by their respective churches. To comply with social distancing guidelines, online registration is requested. Churches will receive an email and letter with their church ID & PIN number. The ID, PIN and a unique email address are required for messengers to register online NCSpecialMeeting.org ***************************************************************** CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!! Baptist On Mission are working locally in Sparta throughout 2021 on rebuilding projects of property damaged from recent earthquakes. If anyone or any groups from our associations can volunteer for a day or more, it would be much appreciation! Please call Mitch Calloway, our site director, at 336-366-7591 or email at e-sparta@ncmissions.org You may also call Ken Wood DOM at the SMBA office , 336-696-4210, or on his cell phone, 336-452-1976 ******************************************************* Truett Baptist Conference Center and Camp is seeking Volunteers who feel led to serve for a week or more in Hayesville, NC. Volunteers are needed in the areas of medical, grounds, food services, construction and hospitality. For further information call the SMBA office 336.696.4210 ********************************************************* Summer Opportunities for Students If you are or know of a high school or college student wishing to serve on a summer ministry team this coming summer, SMBA office has begun to receive information concerning several. Please contact Sherry at the SMBA office at 336.696.4210 *********************************************************************** Collecting a Mile of Pennies for NCBCH Go the extra mile to help North Carolina children living at Baptist Children Homes! A mile of pennies laid edge to edge, is worth $844.40! For more information, contact the associational office (336.696.4210.) ****************************************************** Baptists On Mission Special Projects search on baptistonmission.org, & select: Baptist On Mission-Home or call 800-395-5102 x 5596. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Child Evangelism Fellowship – Blue Ridge Chapter An after school Good News Club and JYC Ministry. Wilkes County School system gladly accepts this ministry into the schools, but the effort to make the ministry work is dependent on the local churches. The twenty-eight teams have reported that 458 children are now registered with 8 accepting Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. For Information, contact CEF of NC, Thomas Oeffinger-Director at 336-835-4049 or 336-466-3773. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 65+? Lonely? Need to Talk? North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry's Hope Line has trained staff and volunteers who share God's word and encouragement with individuals experiencing isolation or loneliness. 866.578.HOPE (866.578.4673) ********************************************** We have received a couple listings for openings in a church of a sister association. These are for Student/Youth Minister and Worship Minister. If anyone feels led and is interested, please call the SMBA office (336.696.4210) *********************************************************** N.C, Baptist Foundation, Inc. Scholarships and Grants The foundation has 4 different types of scholarships and the timeline for these is January 1 - February 15 of each year. They also offer grants that are available to all N.C. Baptist churches and associations. The timeline for grants in May 1 - August 15. For additional information, please contact the SMBA office (336.696.4210) ******************************************************************************************************* Support Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care Through Philanthropy The Woltz Home and SECU Hospice Care Center serve as a “home away from home” for our hospice patients and their families. The SMBA office has a list of items that they are trying to secure to provide the best possible care and support their staff. These needs range in price from quite expensive to very inexpensive. A few of the least expensive are: * large print Bibles *fidget Aprons *baby monitors *hairbrushes *sample size toiletries *cookie mixes *calling cards for long distance calling *toothbrushes *serving platters *socks & gripper socks (adult sizes) *DVDs for theater room *potting soil, plant food, seasonal plants, bird feed Also, volunteering your time can change your life and the lives of others. Volunteering one time a week for two hours for one year provides a cost savings of $2,700. Whether it’s a smile, companionship, reading or using your talents to ease the weight of a day for others, your time is greatly appreciated |