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Neuse News
June & July 2016
Neuse Baptist Association
www.nbachurches.com
252-566-9478
Jon Hoey, Director of Missions Wendy Griffin Parker, Administrative Assistant
Upcoming
Events
June
13 NBA Executive Board Supper Mtg,
6:30 PM @ New Hope Baptist
14 SBC Annual Mtg, St. Louis, MO
15 SBC Annual Mtg., St. Louis, MO
19 Happy FatHer’s Day!
21 Minister’s Lunch Mtg., 10AM @
LaPaz, Goldsboro
23 Honduras Mission Team departs
24 St. Lucia Mission Team departs
July
01 St. Lucia Mission Team returns
04 Independence Day — RTC Closed
06 Honduras Mission Team returns
15-16 Church Audio Tech training,
Kinston First
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Johnny Sasser, Retired Pastor June 1 Brad Mitchell, Trinity June 4 Frederick Parker, New Beginnings June 8 Ivy White, Grainger Interim July 02 Wayne Adkins, Calvary Kinston July 19
Website: www.nbachurches.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 252-566-9478
Facebook: Neuse Baptist Association
“Be Still, and know
that I am God…”
(Psalm 46:10)
Powell Dew — Fremont
15 years in June
Jon Campbell — Immanuel
6 years in June Jon Hoey — DOM
8 years in July
Wayne Adkins — Calvary, Kinston
10 years in July
Jimmy Millard — Pikeville First
9 years in July
Ministry Anniversaries
Missionaries in our own
BACK YARD
Introducing our NBA Family to
Michael & Denise Wright
Greetings,
We are Mike and Denise Wright, a couple of your recently retired SBC missionaries. We are living in Goldsbo-ro and are members of Adamsville. In addition to being the pastor of 3 churches, we have served overseas, on your behalf, and with your prayers and support for 18 years. We were first ap-pointed in 1988 with what was, at that time, the FMB (Foreign Mission Board) to serve in South Korea. Mike served as a general evangelist and church planter working primarily with national pastors and their churches. In addition to home school, Denise was involved in women and children’s ministries, spent time with pastor’s wives, and was a co-worker with the Korean national WMU leadership. Of course, there were al-ways other projects to be involved in from time to time during the 7 1/2 years we lived there.
We were reappointed in 2006 by the now IMB (International Mission Board). We lived and worked in India and most of the surrounding countries for 10 years. We became a part of the LEAD team (Leadership, Equipping and Development) for most of South Asia. Our assignment was to be traveling theology and Bible teachers throughout South Asia. Our tendency was to be on the road and away from our apartment for about 7 months a year, or more if needed. We lived out of a suitcase and on trains and planes more than in our apartment! Our target people groups were mostly pastors, evangelists, their wives and other church leaders who simply needed more teaching. It con-tinually involved multi-lingual classes, multi-tribal, and many students with lit-tle or no literacy skills. But, the entire theme of our job assignment was based on 2 Timothy 2:2 — teaching people to teach other people, who will faithfully teach other people, who will also teach others. We were not just teaching. We were training trainers to go to their own peoples and tribes with the message of Christ. Whenever our schedule is avail-able, we will always be glad to speak to and share with the churches of the Neuse Baptist Association. We are just a phone call away. The Association office will always let you know how to contact us.
Note: The Wright’s would be great speakers for Missions emphasis night during your church’s VBS!
Missionaries in our own
BACK YARD
Introducing our NBA Family to
Michael & Denise Wright
Greetings,
We are Mike and Denise Wright, a couple of your recently retired SBC missionaries. We are living in Goldsbo-ro and are members of Adamsville. In addition to being the pastor of 3 churches, we have served overseas, on your behalf, and with your prayers and support for 18 years. We were first ap-pointed in 1988 with what was, at that time, the FMB (Foreign Mission Board) to serve in South Korea. Mike served as a general evangelist and church planter working primarily with national pastors and their churches. In addition to home school, Denise was involved in women and children’s ministries, spent time with pastor’s wives, and was a co-worker with the Korean national WMU leadership. Of course, there were al-ways other projects to be involved in from time to time during the 7 1/2 years we lived there.
We were reappointed in 2006 by the now IMB (International Mission Board). We lived and worked in India and most of the surrounding countries for 10 years. We became a part of the LEAD team (Leadership, Equipping and De-velopment) for most of South Asia. Our assignment was to be traveling theolo-gy and Bible teachers throughout South Asia. Our tendency was to be on the road and away from our apartment for about 7 months a year, or more if need-ed. We lived out of a suitcase and on trains and planes more than in our apartment! Our target people groups were mostly pastors, evangelists, their wives and other church leaders who simply needed more teaching. It con-tinually involved multi-lingual classes, multi-tribal, and many students with lit-tle or no literacy skills. But, the entire theme of our job assignment was based on 2 Timothy 2:2 — teaching people to teach other people, who will faithfully teach other people, who will also teach others. We were not just teaching. We were training trainers to go to their own peoples and tribes with the message of Christ. Whenever our schedule is avail-able, we will always be glad to speak to and share with the churches of the Neuse Baptist Association. We are just a phone call away. The Association office will always let you know how to contact us.
Note: The Wright’s would be great speakers
for Missions emphasis night during your
church’s VBS!
Towel (Bath size)
Bath cloth
Comb
Shampoo
Deodorant
Bar of Soap
Toothbrush
Toothpaste (regular size)
Disposable razors (we use 3 or 4
per kit)
We add a Spanish tract and provide a
Spanish Bible. You may be creative
and provide fruit-flavored hard candy,
chap stick, bandanas, and/or a writ-
ing tablet. Please bring items to the
RTC by Thursday, June 2nd.
Items Needed:
This year we’ll be putting together and
distributing 60 Health Kits for migrant
workers in the local area.
Health Kits for
Migrant Workers
Job Opportunity
First Baptist Church in Kinston is currently seeking a part-time Church Secretary with book-
keeping and payroll experience. Please submit your resume to [email protected]
If my people, who are called by
my name, will humble them-
selves and pray and seek my
face and turn from their wicked
ways, then I will hear from
heaven, and I will forgive their
sin and will heal their land.
2 Chron. 7:14
If my people, who are called by
my name, will humble them-
selves and pray and seek my
face and turn from their wicked
ways, then I will hear from
heaven, and I will forgive their
sin and will heal their land.
2 Chron. 7:14
Job Opportunity
First Baptist Church in Kinston is currently seeking a part-time Church Secretary with book-
keeping and payroll experience. Please submit your resume to [email protected]
Towel (Bath size)
Bath cloth
Comb
Shampoo
Deodorant
Bar of Soap
Toothbrush
Toothpaste (regular size)
Disposable razors (we use 3 or 4
per kit)
We add a Spanish tract and provide a
Spanish Bible. You may be creative
and provide fruit-flavored hard candy,
chap stick, bandanas, and/or a writ-
ing tablet. Please bring items to the
RTC by Thursday, June 2nd.
Items Needed:
This year we’ll be putting together and
distributing 60 Health Kits for migrant
workers in the local area.
Health Kits for
Migrant Workers
Neuse Notes from Jon
May and June celebrate two of my favorite holidays. No, I’m not refer-ring to my Birthday, but to Mother’s Day & Father’s Day. My advice to folks is to give spe-cial gifts to honor your Mother and Father that do not have to cost money. Jan Rouse told me a story of a lady who raised three sons. It was a challenge, but she did it successfully. The oldest decid-ed to show his appreciation by buying his Momma a fine new house. The second son gave her a fine car and the youngest heard of a parrot who was trained at a monastery to quote the entire Bible on command; but this parrot required $10,000 a year to be donated to the monks for ten years. He realized this was a lot of money, but his Mother was losing her eye sight and it would make a reward-ing gift for her. At Christmas, the boys got togeth-er with family and the oldest asked his Mother how she was enjoying her house. She replied how beautiful it was but she could only afford to heat one room. She also felt obligated to clean the whole house. The second son puffed his chest and inquired how she enjoyed her new car. Her reply was that her bad eyes did not allow her to drive anymore so although it was a fine gift, she was usual-ly at home and alone. Finally, the third son asked how she was enjoying his pre-sent to her. She smiled and bragged on how thankful and practical he had been; in fact, she said, “It was the best chicken that I’ve ever eaten!”
Practical gifts are good and often inexpensive. I would recommend that we all accept Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. This gains us Godly conditioning as He rules as Lord of our life. It’s im-portant to show others that God’s promis-es are valid and allow us to make eternal-ly mature decisions, especially as we train up our children. This also yields security and stability in our home as oth-ers see how much we love our parents. Another recommendation is to listen more to our parents, spouse and our children. This respect births real love, as the important things in life are usually the little, everyday things. As we practice this sincerely, real appreciation bonds us together and allows “quality time” to be-come the rule rather than the exception. Build a great family, encourage each other, laugh together and spend reg-ular time in the power of earnest prayer. Big expensive gifts are OK but thought-ful, unselfish gifts are the best.
Please Note:
The deadline to submit items for
the August 2016 Neuse News is
July 15, 2016!
Church Audio
Technician
Training
Every week, musicians and singers in
churches spend hour upon hour practicing
for their worship service, only to have that
presentation hampered by an audio team
that is not proficient.
The Worship Ministry of the Baptist
State Convention of NC is offer ing a 3.5-
hour audio seminar that addresses the
basic skills that an audio technician needs
to be successful in the local church. At-
tendees will receive hands-on training in:
Basics of Sound
Understanding the Role of the Audio
Technician
Understanding the Functions of the
Mixer, Equalizer, Monitors, Micro-
phones and other equipment.
Kinston First Baptist Church is hosting
this training on July 15-16. Fees vary be-
tween $20-$50.
For further information, and to register to
participate in this training, please visit
http://blog.ncbaptist.org/
renewingworship/worshipaudio/
Congratulations, Graduates!
NBA Executive Board Supper
Meeting
Monday, June 13 (Third of 4 Meetings for 2016)
New Hope Baptist Church (1990 Hwy 11/55 Kinston 28504)
All Pastors, church staff, two representa-
tives from each church and any others
who are interested in the missions and
ministry of the Neuse Baptist Associa-
tion are encouraged to attend!
Our Moderator Jon Campbell will pre-
side. Supper, at a cost of $3 per person,
will begin at 6:30PM in the Fellowship
Hall. A time of inspiration begins about
7:20, followed by the business session in
the sanctuary. See you there!
NBA Church News
News As Reported By Our Churches
Adamsville (Dave Karn) Pastor and wife plan to attend the SBC Annual Meet-ing in St. Louis 6/13-15. Youth mission trip to New Hampshire is 6/18-25. Youth study for June & July will be Financial Peace University Jr. The adult choir has started practicing and will begin singing for worship services in June. Adult Wednesday Bible Study led by the Pastor for the summer will be from the book, Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman. Graduates were recognized 5/22 with a church-wide meal following morning service. Stu-dents stood at entrances to the sanctuary on Mother’s Day and presented each lady with a long-stem carnation of color choice.
Deep Run (Dave Fishman) Parent/Child Dedication Service was held on Mother’s Day, and all Mothers in attend-ance during the morning worship were given a small token of appreciation. Strongman Carl Cox kicked off Home-coming Weekend by demonstrating feats of strength as well as equipping all with spiritual strength as he ministered to chil-dren and adults on 5/14 with an ice cream social following the event. Pastor & his wife attended the NC Renewal Project in Greensboro May 19-20. VBS (Submerged) will be held for all ages June 19-22, with supper provided prior to
Opening Assembly for all interested. Youth will be heading to Brevard, NC for summer camp July 25-30.
Emmaus (J im Willoughby) Church will observe Graduate Recognition Sunday on 6/5. Firefighter Appreciation Sunday will be 6/26 with a fellowship meal to follow. VBS (Submerged) will be held July 17-21.
Falling Creek (Kenneth Benton) A do-nation was made to local Meals on Wheels to help provide meals for shut-ins in the community. Items were collected for and delivered to Kennedy Home as part of the Food Roundup 2016. Ladies from Falling Creek joined Eureka Christian Church for a “Mug and Muffin” fellowship on May 14.
Fremont (H. Powell Dew, J r .) Pastor has entered as the Republican candidate for the Congressional race for US House of Representatives District 1. For more infor-mation, visit www.vote4dew.com. Pastor Appreciation Sunday will be observed 6/5. VBS will be held June 13-17.
Goldsboro First (Glenn Phillips) Church observed Unity Sunday on 5/22, during which attendees of both morning services came together at 11AM for wor-ship, with a new-member covered dish fel-lowship following worship. Women of Hope met in May for dinner and a talent show. Each woman was recognized for a special “talent” with an item symbolizing her “talent”. Graduate Recognition Sunday will be 6/5. VBS will be June 22-25.
Grainger (Walter Gaskins, Inter im) Baptismal service held 5/8 with three can-didates for Baptism. All Mothers in attend-ance were given a special gift on Mother’s
Day. Fathers will be recognized on Fa-ther’s Day, 6/19. Plans are under way for church’s 100th anniversary celebration later this year.
Greater Vision (Andrew Mozingo, Stu-dent Pastor) Church-wide yard sale will be Saturday, June 4 at 7AM. Student Pastor Andrew Mozingo celebrated his 1-year An-niversary at the church in May.
Kinston First (Jon Hoover) Soccer VBS will be held June 20-23 from 5:30-8:30 PM for ages 4-yrs through 6th grade. A cheer-leading option will be available for girls who don’t wish to participate in soccer. Regional Church Audio Technician Train-ing will be held 7/15-16 at the church. The training will be conducted by The Worship Ministry of the Baptist State Convention of NC. (More information on following pag-es).
Love Memorial (Richard Toler) Church is participating with other area churches in a “G-10 Initiative”, which is an outreach for single airmen at SJAFB. A cook-out was held on 5/14 as part of this outreach. Grad-uate Recognition Sunday will be 6/5. AWANA Awards Night will be 6/5 with an ice cream social to follow. The Sonshiners (Senior Adults) will be having an old-fashioned picnic on the grounds of Waynes-borough Park on 6/16. Transformed Stu-dent Ministries (TSM) will be on mission in Greenville, SC from 6/26-7/3. The Handy-man Ministry is reorganizing in an effort to be able to build more handicap ramps for those in need.
Mount Nelson (J immy Dale) InsideOut Youth will be traveling to Lynchburg, VA for MFuge in June. Youth member Kayla
Sauls will be serving as Counselor at MFuge this summer. Movie night was held 5/26 with a showing of “War Room”. Graduate Recognition Sunday will be 6/5. A mission trip to Vermont is scheduled in July.
Northview (Ronnie Weaver) Gradua-tion recognition for college graduates Lisa Lamm & Greg Olson was held on 5/29.
Pineview (Mike Willard) Mission Team from SC spent a week at Pineview in May, helping them to renovate the former day-care building to be utilized as an education building and children/youth facilities for the church. A church-wide cookout was held to thank the team for their contribu-tion to Pineview’s facilities. Several team members stayed in the apartment located on the 2nd floor of the NBA’s RTC during their visit.
Pinkney (Clayton Sutton) A Ladies’ Banquet was held in April with guest speaker Cindy Taylor.
Rivermont (Luis Miranda) Faye Loftin, charter member of Rivermont Baptist Church passed away May 13, 2016. The Verb student ministries will be sponsoring a 5K on Saturday, June 4 to support their upcoming Mission Trip.
Rosewood First (Mike Collier ) Gradu-ate Recognition Sunday was held 5/22. VBS will be held June 20-22. Church members are contributing money to sup-port the Battered Women’s Shelter in Goldsboro.
Seven Springs (Rick Rigney) Church sponsored a booth at the Seven Springs Ole Timey Day on 5/14. Baptist Men &
Apr 16 Jan - Apr 16
Neuse Baptist Association
ADAMSVILLE 833.33 2500.00 BETHEL 740.79 1864.01 CABIN 610.00 610.00
CALVARY GOLDSBORO 0.00 225.00 CALVARY KINSTON 0.00 0.00 DAVIS GROVE 0.00 0.00
DEEP RUN FIRST 0.00 0.00 EMMAUS 297.03 916.33 FALLING CREEK 1159.86 2381.74
FREMONT 0.00 0.00 GLEN RAVEN 0.00 0.00 GOLDSBORO FIRST 0.00 390.00
GREATER VISION 0.00 250.00 GRAINGER 0.00 500.00 IMMANUEL 137.00 554.15
JORDANS CHAPEL 0.00 0.00 KENNEDY HOME 0.00 0.00 KINSTON FIRST 376.37 1387.55
LA GRANGE FIRST 0.00 0.00 LOVE MEMORIAL 415.00 1162.83 MADISON AVENUE 500.00 1350.00
MOUNT NELSON 971.44 3317.21 NEUSE 1136.00 3399.00 NEW HOPE 0.00 0.00
NEW LIFE 765.00 1362.00 NORTHVIEW 0.00 0.00
PIKEVILLE FIRST 297.68 668.48 PINEVIEW 85.58 268.69 PINKNEY 61.75 199.28
RIVERMONT 337.13 1041.35 ROSEWOOD FIRST 280.37 728.28 SANDY BOTTOM 291.67 875.01
SEVEN SPRINGS 600.00 900.00 SNOW HILL FIRST 684.90 1972.25 SPILMAN MEMORIAL 83.33 333.32
TRINITY 0.00 1,476.87 UNION 0.00 400.00 FIRST HISPANIC/KINSTON 0.00 0.00
KOREAN, GOLDSBORO 0.00 0.00 HOREB INTERNATIONAL 0.00 0.00 FIRST HISPANIC/LA GRANGE 171.02 900.15
COMMUNITY/SAULSTON 140.92 465.02 NEW BEGINNING/GRIFTON 0.00 0.00 ANOINTED VISION/GOLDSBORO 0.00 100.00
Total CHURCHES 11,776.17 33,298.52
Women held a Fish Fry on 5/21 to raise funds for benevolent needs of the commu-nity. The Legendary Kingsmen will be in concert 5/29. Graduation Recognition Sun-day will be 6/12. A one-day VBS will take place Saturday, 7/16, with Family Day to follow on Sunday, 7/17 complete with a church-wide dinner and inflatables for the kids.
Snow Hill (David Sawyer) Baptism & Graduate Recognition services were held in May. Members are participating in various community service projects. A special 8-week relationship study began in May for the young adults. Church is prayerfully considering the addition of another Sunday service.
Spilman (Dennis Bazemore, Inter im) Church member, Fran Allison, was recently awarded 13 Gold medals, 2 Silver medals and 2 Bronze medals at the Neuse River Senior Games in New Bern. Congratula-tions, Fran!
Trinity (Brad Mitchell) Congratulations to Pastor Brad Mitchell, who received his Masters of Divinity from Campbell Univer-sity Divinity School on Friday, May 13! Cameron & Christian Yarbrough, sons of Richard & Karen Yarbrough received their Eagle Scout awards at Trinity this spring. Youth & Graduation Sunday will be 6/5 with a hotdog lunch to follow. VBS will be held June 12-16. Berry S. Walker, Jr., charter member of Trinity Baptist Church passed away April 5, 2016.
Sandy Bottom Baptist Church is
seeking a part-time Minister
of Youth & Children.
Interested candidates are asked to
email resumes to:
Greater Vision Baptist Church is
seeking a Senior Pastor.
Interested candidates are asked to
email resumes to:
VBS & Reports PLEASE call in your VBS information
or mail in your VBS Report Form to the
Resource and Training Center (RTC) —
no matter what material you use! (Note,
we cannot access your online SBC re-
port). With options of Adult-only VBS,
linking up with another church, Backyard
Bible Clubs, Saturday-only VBS and so
forth, we hope every church engages in
VBS this summer!
