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Christ is Hope Foundation Food Drive
The Oak Tree Store, located at 462 Oak Avenue, the former Attic location across from the Central Baptist Church parking lot, continues to accept donations of non-perishable food items. They are asking for members of the community to help feed homeless folks and families that are in need. The food drive is sponsored by the Christ is Hope Foundation. Get more information or make a donation at the Oak Tree Store in the former Attic location across from the parking lot at Central Baptist Church on Upper Street.
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Food Ministry for the Needy of All Counties
Paint Gap Baptist Church is doing a food ministry for the needy. The only requirement is that you or someone you know needs food. All counties are welcome. Please call ahead for pickup time at 828-689-4841 or 828-206-4841.
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Weekly Bible Study at the Senior Centers
Bible Study is held at the Mitchell Senior Center in Bakersville every Tuesday morning at 10:00am and at the Yancey Senior Center every Wednesday at 12:00pm. For more information, for Mitchell call 688-3019, for Yancey call 678-3581.
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Church Services at Woodland Hills Apartments
Brother Darrell Tipton holds services every Tuesday night at 6:45pm in the Community Building at Woodland Hills Apartments. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Rummage "Free-for-All" for Needy Residents of Walnut Apts.
Freedom Outreach Ministry will be having a Rummage "Free-for-all" for the needy residents at the Walnut Avenue Apartments (Fairgrounds) in Spruce Pine on May 19th, 2012. Donations of gently used clothing, canned or boxed food products, or household items are needed to help with this event. If you or your church have items to donate, please call 765-0323.
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Free Concert with Internationally Acclaimed Female Vocalist, Joanie Tabor
Internationally acclaimed vocal artist and motivational speaker Joani Tabor will appear in concert at Spruce Pine First Baptist Church on Sunday, May 20th, at 6:30pm. Joani has appeared all across the United States, has performed and spoken in twenty countries around the world, on every continent, has over 100 television appearances on 4 national networks, has been named “Female Vocalist of the Year” and is the recipient of the “Gold Cross Award.” Her music can be heard on over 900 stations in the United States and by 7.2 million listeners in 95 countries over Quality Europe FM. Her discography includes twenty album or video releases since 1989 and many of her songs appear on The Singing News Top 80 Chart and the US Gospel News America’s Top 100 Play List. The public is invited to attend this concert. There is no admission fee, although a love offering will be received. Spruce Pine First Baptist Church is located at 125 Tappan Street, at the corner of Tappan and Summit Ave., across from Spruce Pine Cleaners. If you have questions or for more information, you may call the church at (828) 765-9411.
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Old Time Tent Revival
There will be an Old Time Tent Revival Monday May 21st through Saturday May 26th at 7:00pm nightly. Preaching will be Rev. Brent Duncan, Rev. Matt Ward, and Rev. Tony Fowler. They will also have special singing nightly. The tent will be located between Bakersville and Spruce Pine in the Ledger Community at the corner of 226 at Penland Road.
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Clothes and Toys Giveaway
There will be a Clothes and Toys Giveaway Friday and Saturday May 25th and 26th from 10:00am-3:00pm at Cub Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Grab a bag full for your family or another one in need.
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God's Hands Ministry Food Giveaway
God's Hands Ministry gives away free food every other Saturday from 8:30am-noon at the Crabtree Chapel Baptist Church located at the Mitchell/Yancey county line "up the valley" above Young's Mountain Music. All who are in need are urged to stop by. For more information call Rev. Fred Proctor at 828-536-4341.
Days of Operation:
May 26th
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Fast Food Pantry in Mitchell County
Residents in Mitchell County that need food assistance are invited to stop by The Fast Food Pantry at The Bridge, formerly PInebridge, in Spruce Pine. This is a ministry of The Bridge Church. Pastor Tom Anglin welcomes all Mitchell County residents that need assistance.
Days of Operation are as follows:
from 8:30am-10:00am
May 26th
June 9th and 23rd
etc.
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Hot Dog Supper and Dessert Auction Benefit
Richard Norton of Mars Hill has been called a living miracle. On December 8 of last year, Richard suffered a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, a condition which few people survive. After four and
a half months in hospital and rehabilitation facilities, he is home and doing well. Richard, and his family and friends give thanks to God for his miraculous recovery. In an effort to defray Richard’s medical bills, friends and family at Ivy Hill Baptist Church and Beech Glen Baptist Church will be hosting a hot dog supper and dessert auction on May 26 from 4 until 7 pm at Beech Glen Church. Everyone is invited. Supper is free, but donations are requested.
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First Baptist Congregation Honors Beth Joyner
Beth Joyner has been a part of the Burnsville First Baptist Church Ministry Team for 27years and during her tenure has faithfully shared her talents throughout our community. Ms. Joyner has decided to make a career change by entering into the Clinical Pastoral Education Program at Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. On Sunday May 27, Ms. Joyner will be leading a special time of music during the 11:00 worship service in the church sanctuary. It will be followed by a reception in her honor from 12:30 – 2:30 in the church fellowship hall. The congregation will take that time to celebrate her ministry with us. The community is invited to join us in the sending forth.
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Preaching with Evangelist Ken McDonald
Pastor Max Gortney and the members of Heritage Baptist Church extend an invitation to everyone to come hear evangelist Ken McDonald on Sunday May 27th at 11:00am and 6:00pm. Brother McDonald has preached all across the U.S.A. and in several foreign countries. Heritage Baptist Church is located at 743 Highway 197 North, about 1/2 mile from Glen Raven Mills. For more information or directions call 682-7395.
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Vacation Bible School at Big Crabtree Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School at Big Crabtree Baptist Church on Rabbit Hop Rd will be May 27 thru June 1 from 6-8:30 pm. Call 766-5911 for more information.
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Michael Combs in Concert at Freedom Baptist Church
Christian artist/songwriter Michael Combs will be in concert at Freedom Baptist Church, May 27th, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Admission is free. Come expecting a blessing! Freedom Baptist Church is located at 1353 Roan Road in Spruce Pine. For more info, go to www.freedombaptistsprucepine.com or call 765-0105.
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Windom Baptist Church youth group will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Friday June 1st from 4:00pm and go until they are out of food in the Windom Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Price will be $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10 and under and will include Spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and choice of tea or lemonade. Dine in or carry out. For take out meals call Brandy at 208-2977 or Amanda at 385-0282 . All proceeds will go to their youth funds. You're invited to join them for good food and fellowship.
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Revival with Dr. Bo Caulder
Cub Creek Baptist Church will be in revival Monday June 4th through Friday June 8th at 7:00pm nightly, with prayer room at 6:45pm. Preaching will be Dr. Bo Caulder. Everyone is welcome.
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"Sonlight Express" Vacation Bible School
North Bend Freewill Baptist Church welcomes you to join them for the "Sonlight Express" Vacation Bible School. It will be held June 10 - June 14th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm each night. For more information, please call 284-2509 or 678-0848.
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Food Closet
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Spruce Pine is now offering a Food Closet, open the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00pm-3:00pm for people in need. For more information call 765-4966
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser...With Airplane & Helicopter Rides!
Trinity and St. Thomas Episcopal Churches, Green Valley Baptist Church, Pinegrove, Mt. Zion and Vance Memorial Methodist Churches and Ryan Airplane Company join to sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Jungle Aviation and Radio Service “JAARS” on Saturday, June 16th, 5:30 p.m., at the Avery County Airport. Eat in or take out is available. JAARS, the air support team for the Wycliffe Bible Translators, flies passengers and cargo into the most challenging and remote airfields of the jungles, oceans and dense tropical rain forests at the ends of the earth. Their mission is “to provide technical services and resources to speed Bible translations for all people.” JAARS pilots train here in the heart of our Blue Ridge mountains for their missions around the globe. They will be on hand for the fundraiser and at 3:00 p.m. will offer airplane and Helicopter rides weather permitting for a small fee. For more information call Mary Montague, Fundraiser Chair, 765.9761; Steve Botney, Trinity Episcopal Church, 765.4331; or Ryan Montague, FBO, Avery County Airport, 766.8187.
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Prayer Requests
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(To submit a prayer request email dennis@wkyk.com)
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The Yvonne Hunter family, Dan Gurley, the family of Connie Frye, the family of Judy Forbes, the family of Jean Murphy. (posted 5/17)
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Jimmy Ellison, Reese Tipton, the family of Ethel McMahan and Michael Ross, Pat Garland and her family, Joe and Lucille Robinson, Wilma and Allen Street, Thula Sparks, and an unspoken request. (posted 5/14)
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Gladys Hall, Thula and Kenny Sparks, Julia Shepherd, and Kenneth Hill. (posted 5/1)
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The families of Jack Griffin and Tammy Franklin. (posted 4/15)
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Church Listings
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