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HOENIX-Mrs. Brenda Day, Mrs. Gertrude Waddell, Mrs. Jeannie McNeill ILOT MOUNTAIN-John Byland, Edith Byland 1
INE SWAMP-Johnnie Hartzog, Mrs. Blanch Oliver, Bill Fairchild LEASANT BRANCH-Keith Reedy, Dusty Reedy, J. C. Jones LEASANT CHAPEL-Norris Greer, Paul Greer, Clarence Greer LEASANT HOME-Mrs. Hazel West, Calvin Blevins, Mrs. Grace Blevins LEASANT VALLEY-Eli Debord, Adeline Debord, Mr. & Mrs. Brice Denny OUND KNOB-Walter Cox, Robert Patrick, Everette Miller ABBATH HOME Pearl Thompson, Pearl Elliott, Ray Elliott TURGILLS-Phillip Duvall, Leslie Jones, Guy Duvall
HREE FORKS Jerry Phillips, Jean Phillips, Peggy Richardson UCKERDALE-Mrs. Beryl Powers, Mrs. Jeanette Davis, Mr. Colonel Blevins AGONER-Mr. & Mrs. Everette Little, Mrs. Beulah Coldiron, Mrs George Bowers
ARRENSVILLE-Rev. Bill Rice, Mr. Joe Ashley, Mr. Bobby Osborne ELCOME HOME-Edward McVey, Buddy Crepps, Howard Tucker EST JEFFERSON-A. D. Goodman, Rev. Ken Morris, W. B. Oliver, Walter Weaver, Colman Payne 287
ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
PROGRAM
MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Afternoon Session - August 9, 1974 Mr. George West, Presiding
1:00-CALL TO ORDER Moderator Worship
HYMN-"Amazing Grace" Page 57
Devotion and Welcome
Host Pastor, Rev. Earl Sheets
1:15-ORGANIZATION -- Moderator's Period .Mr. George West
1. Seating of Delegates
2. Adoption of Order Of Business
3. Recognition Of Visitors
4. Recognition Of New Pastors
5. Reception Of New Churches
6. Announcements Of Committee Appointments
7. Roll Call of The Churches Associational Clerk, Rev. Jack Miller
1:40-The Association At Work-Business Session (Election Of Officers) (1) Moderator (2) Vice-Moderator (3) Clerk - Treasurer
1:55-Report Of Director Of Missions Bill Ballou
2:00-REPORTS: Institution - Agency - Colleges
1. Biblical Recorder Field Representative, Rev. Woodrow Hill Local Representative (Christian Literature) Mrs. David (Pat) Greene
2. Baptist Children's Homes W. Isaac Terrell
2:35-Baptist Foundation Executive Secretary, Edwin S. Coates
2:55-Baptist Homes For The Aging Superintendent, William A. Poole Local Representative Mrs. F. L. Waddell
3:20-Baptist Hospital Representative, Mrs. Ruby Greenlaw Convention Annuity Department Representative, Mr. Guy Cain
Gardner-Webb College (Christian Education) .Rev. J. Roy Robinson
4:20-Report Of Associational Treasurer Rev. Jack Miller
4:30-Miscellaneous Business
4:55-HYMN-"Glory To His Name" Page 113
5:00-Associational Sermon. Rev. J. E. Owens, Pastor, Bald Mtn. Church 5:30-Adjourn For Evening Meal - (Evening Session Begins At 7:00 P. M.) 288
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MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Evening Session - August 9, 1974
7:00 -HYMN-"Blessed Assurance" Page 181
7:05-Scripture and Prayer Rev. Joe Blevins
7:10-REPORTS:
1. Ashe Baptist Pastor's Conference Rev. Tommy Johnson
2. Ashe Baptist Summer Camp Mr. Joe Brown
3. Executive Committee Mr. Jimmy Griffin
4. Evangelism Rev. J. E. Owens
5. Temperance and Public Morals Rev. Carl Witherspoon
6. Cooperative Program Mr. W. B. Oliver
7:45-Miscellaneous Business:
(Presentation of Associational Budget) Mr. Gerald Denny
Chairman, Budget & Finance Committee
8:05-REPORTS: Local Representatives (Institutions, Agencies, Colleges)
1. Baptist Children's Homes Rev. Glenn Woodie
2. Christian Education Mrs. Glenn Woodie
3. Baptist Hospital Mr. Don Goodman
4. Pastor's Salary & Retirement Mr. Jimmy Lambert
8:25-HYMN-"Jesus Saves" Page 97
8:30-SERMON
Rev. Frank Tucker
Alternate, Rev. Howard Moss
9:00-ADJOURN Benediction, Rev. Ross Harless
The second day of our Annual Session will meet with the Midway Church omorrow, beginning at 9:00 A. M.
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MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Morning Session - August 10, 1974
9:00-HYMN-"We'll Work Till Jesus Comes" Page 167 Scripture, Prayer and Welcome Host Pastor, Rev. Fred Troutman
9:15-CALL TO ORDER Mr. George West
1. Recognition Of Visitors and Announcements
9:25-THE ASSOCIATION AT WORK:
1. Sunday School Mr. J. C. Ashley
2. Church Training Mr. Don Goodman
3. Woman's Missionary Union Mrs. Sally Ashley
4. Brotherhood Mr. Howard Turnmire
5. Church Music Mr. Howard Hodges
6. Vacation Bible School Miss Mary Jordan
10:05-Roll Call Of The Churches Associational Clerk, Rev. Jack Miller 10:15-AREA MISSIONS Area Missionary, Rev. Jim Lambert
10:30-REPORTS - Christian Education:
1. Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute Director-Dean, Rev. Alex Booth
2. Meredith College Vice President, John T. Kanipe, Jr.
11:00-Miscellaneous Business
11:25-HYMN-"There Is A Name I Love To Hear" Page 283
11:30-SERMON Rev. Paul Phipps Alternate, Rev. Fred Jennings
12:00-ADJOURN FOR LUNCH
Benediction and Blessing .Rev. Jim Lambert
Afternoon Session Begins At 1:15 P. M.
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MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Afternoon Session - August 10, 1974
1:15-HYMN-"I Will Sing The Wondrous Story" Page 377 Scripture and Prayer Rev. Lloyd Day
1:30- Christian Education: Wingate College Representative, Mr. Harry Sherwood
1:45-REPORT: American Bible Society Rev. W. H. Caldwell
1:55-SPECIAL MUSIC
2:00-SERMON Rev. William (Bill) Rice Alternate, Rev. Larry Lefler
2:30-BUSINESS SESSION:
1. Report Of Committees
(a) Time, Place & Preacher Committee
(b) Resolutions Committee
2. Unfinished Business - Election Of Organizational Officers Adoption Of Associational Budget
3. Miscellaneous Business
(a) Reading And Approval Of Minutes
(b) Memorial Service Rev. Earl Sheets
Alternate, Rev. Joe Blevins
ADJOURN
Rev. Elihu Tucker Pioneer in Associational Missions in Ashe Association 1907
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JOE VANNOY Member of Oldfields Baptist CHURCH
Director Of Missions REV. WILLIAM C. (BILL) BALLOU
Clerk - Treasurer MRS. JEANIE MCNEILL
WELCOME HOME BAPTIST CHURCH 292
ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
SPEAKER FOR 88TH SESSION
REV. WILLIAM RICE
REV. J. E. OWENS
REV. HOWARD MOSS
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REV. PAUL PHIPPS
ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
1974 BIBLICAL RECORDER REPORT TO THE ASSOCIATIONS
The BIBLICAL RECORDER is grateful for another good year, although these are difficult days for religious publications. Some have had to go out of business while others are squeezed by rising costs. The RECORDER has not escaped the pressures of inflation. For example, paper has risen 61 per cent already this year-and the end is not in sight.
Even so, the RECORDER has been in business for 141 years and expects to continue. A few changes have to be made, however, to keep the paper strong. As staff members have resigned or retired, they have not been replaced. Some weeks the number of pages has to be reduced to save money, but readers have been very understanding.
Despite some problems, the RECORDER is enjoying its highest circulation in history-more than 111,000-thanks to the continuing support of the vast majority of Baptist churches in the state. These churches and their members remember the part the RECORDER played in the overwhelming defeat of liquor- by-the-drink last November. This is probably the most significant story that the RECORDER has reported since the associations met last year. You will remember that approximately 70 per cent of the voters in the state voted against liquor-by- the-drink and it was defeated in 97 of 100 counties. This should take care of this issue for awhile.
The RECORDER will continue its emphasis on local church coverage, seeking to deal with problems that every church has. Naturally, we are prejudiced, but we do not believe any publication can take the place of the BIBLICAL RECORD- ER. If your church does not send it to every member, may we ask a simple ques- tion: Why? At a cost of only a nickel a week for each family, this is the best investment a Baptist Church can make. Put the RECORDER in the budget before it has to increase the rate because of inflation.
Respectfully submitted, J. Marse Grant, Editor BIBLICAL RECORDER
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ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ON CHRISTIAN LIFE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The basic work of the Christian Life Council continues to be that of a re- source; research and referral agency for North Carolina Baptist. The Council responds to daily inquiries from churches and individuals seeking to discover Christian insights for every day living.
The Council conducted a workshop last March entitled "Helping Churches Help Families". Over 1200 attended part or all of that workshop.
A series of political action seminars are scheduled for September 30 - October 2. These seminars are designed to help Baptist know sow to apply their Christian faith to various levels of government.
The Council distributes free upon request a series of 21 tracts on the family to North Carolina Baptist Churches.
The Council on Christian Life and Public Affairs consists of 16 persons who 3 give guidance to the full-time director, Dr. Charles V. Petty.
PASTOR'S CONFERENCE REPORT
The Ashe Baptist Pastor's Conference has made a great change in the past year due to the leadership of the Holy Spirit and the good attendance by the pastors. We have averaged around fourteen pastors being present at our meetings this year. Our monthly conferences have come to the place that they are em- powered by the presence of the Holy Spirit as the word of God is preached, and as intercessory prayer is made for each other and for each others churches.
Reverend Kenneth Ridings (Teacher at Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute) spoke to our pastors at one session and pastors from our churches in our associa- tion have brought inspiring messages at the other meetings.
We are looking forward to the new year with great expectancy. It is our desire that all of our Southern Baptist Brethren will join us once a month to praise our Saviour, proclaim His word, purchase His power by penitance and prayer that we may all be empowered men of God.
Respectfully submitted,
Tommy Johnson, Chairman Pastor's Conference
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ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
July 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974 Rev. Jack Miller, Associational Treasurer
RECEIVED:
Balance Brought Forward, July 1, 1973
$ 138.2
Received from Churches
9,880.8
Received from Baptist State Convention
2,441.0
Rev. Tommy Johnson
50.0
Mr. Johnny Roten
25.0 -
Mr. & Mrs. John Miller, Jr.
10.0
Mr. George West
100.0
Rev. G. C. Burkette
25.0
Rev. W. E Denny
20.0
Received for Lay School Of Evangelism
320.5
Received For Associational Minutes
964.0
Received for Christian Action League
(Liquor-By-The-Drink)
383.3
Miscellaneous Received
385.9
Total Received $14,743.9
Total Expenses
$14,595.2
Total Brought Forward-July 1, 1974 $ 148.7
PAID OUT:
Superintendent Of Missions Salary $ 5,965.0
Travel Expense
1,645.9
Utilities
892.6
Convention Expense
495.2
Cleaning & Supplies
28.0
Postage
267.1
Office Supply
1,551 7
Annuity: Retirement-Hospitalization-Life Insurance
1,223.8
Parsonage Repair
242 4
Insurance On Parsonage
150.0
Christian Action League
383.3
V. B. S. Workers Insurance
18.0
Associational Clerk (Salary 1972 - 73)
100 0
Interest: Northwestern Bank
122.5
Associational Clerk (Salary 1973 - 74)
200.0
Convention Workers Expense
256 4
Associational Minutes
1.052.7
$14.595.2
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ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
PROPOSED BUDGET 1974 - 1975
I. EDUCATION AND PROMOTION:
1. Sunday School $ 50.00
2. Church Training
50.00
3. Brotherhood 50.00
4. W. M. U.
50.00
5. Church Music
25.00
6. Stewardship Promotion 25.00
7. Audio Visual
30.00
8. V. B. S.
50 00
9. Pastor's Conference (Preacher's School) ri
125.00
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$ 455.00
II. ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICE:
1. Office Equipment
50.00
2. Printing & Office Supply 600.00
3. Postage 250.00
4. Associational Calendar 150.00
5. Upkeep & Cleaning
50.00
$ 1,100.00
III. SALARIES & ALLOWANCES:
1. Superintendent Of Missions
6,235.00
2 Annuity (Retirement-Hospitalization-Life Ins.) 1,300.00
3. Car Allowance 1,950.00
4. Conventions & Conferences 500 00
5. Clerk - Treasurer 300.00
$10,285 00
IV. BUILDING & EQUIPMENT:
1. Utilities
1 220.00
2. Insurance On Associational Parsonage
100 00
3. Building Repair 200.00
4. Debt Retirement (1) Interest 400 00
(2) Principal
500.00
$ 2,420.00
V. MISCELLANEOUS:
1. Mission Projects 100.00
2. Miscellaneous 200 00
$ 300.00
Grand Total $14,560 00
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -REPORT
No. Schools Held to Date 43
No. Schools Reported to Date 42
No. Churches that have not held Schools yet 15
No. Prospective Schools to be held
5
Enrollment for 42 Schools 2,469
Average Attendance for 42 Schools
2,043
Average Percentage in Attendance
83%
Gifts to Missions and S. B. Convention, Causes:
Through Cooperative Programs (31 Schools)
$1,195.33
Foreign Missions ( 1 School) .. $ 29.55
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (1 School) .$ 47.75
Deaf-through State Baptist Conv. (1 School) 20.00
Baptist Children's Homes of N. C. (2 Schools) $ 28.25
TOTAL GIFTS
$1,320.88
Cost for 42 Schools $2,542.44
No. Pupils not in any Sunday School 218
No. Parents not in any Sunday School 303
No. Professions of Faith 14
No. Dedications
7
No. Days - 42 Schools 248
No. Hours - 42 Schools 5471%
Prospects Discovered through 1973 Schools
89
Prospects Now Enrolled in S. S. from 1973 Schools
$
38
Achievement Recognitions - 1974:
No. Distinguished Schools 1
No. Advanced Schools 2
No. Merit Schools
25
No. Schools without any Achievement Recognitions
14
Under God's authority, may we pray, for a more willing spirit of obedience toward Christ, and in doing God's Will through V. B. S .- 1975.
Respectfully submitted.
Mary Jordan
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ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
IN MEMORIAM
APPLE GROVE-Mr. Minter Miller
BEAVER CREEK-Hayden Goodman, Deacon; Mrs. Eula Goodman, Mrs. Ber- tha Darnell
BETHEL-Mr. Bob Watson, Mrs. Margaret Royal
BLUE RIDGE-Mrs. Alice Church
BRISTOL-Mrs. Ada Mullis, Mrs. Jenny Blevins, Mr. Wiley Roark
BUFFALO-Mr. Jesse Lewis, Mrs. Nellie Lewis, Mr. Willis Lewis
CLIFTON-Miss Pauline Pennington, Mrs. Flora Pennington
FRIENDSHIP-Mrs. Nereis Little
GLENDALE SPRINGS-Mr. Arthur Hudler
LAUREL KNOB-Mrs. Bulah Goodman
LONG BRANCH-Mrs. Dorothy Wyatt
MISSION HOME-Mr. Joe Miller, Mrs. Minnie Woodie
MOUNTAIN VIEW-Mr. Burlie Coldiron, Mrs. Mary Wyatt
NEW RIVER-Mr. Wiley B. Taylor, Mrs. Pearl Caldwell
NORTH BEAVER-Mrs. Fannie Sheets, Mr. Hardin Phipps, Mr. Mills Goodman, Mr. Connley Harless
OAK HILL-Mr. A. M. Lyalls, Deacon
OBIDS-Mrs. Bessie Walker, Mrs. Mae Bard, Mrs. Margaret Bare, Mr. S. A. Hamby
OLD FIELDS-Mr. Cecil Yates, Deacon
ORION-Mrs. Nettie Little, Mrs. Ella Lemons
PHOENIX-Mrs. Buryl Cunningham, Mrs. Eula Mullis
PLEASANT CHAPEL-Mrs. Dora Elliott
PLEASANT HOME-Mr. Geter Pasley
ROUND KNOB-Mr. John Gaither Severt, Deacon Chairman
THREE FORKS-Mr. Eugene Lewis, Mr. Lillard Osborne
TUCKERDALE-Mrs. Florence Jones, Mrs. Dora Gilley, Mrs. Fannie Sullivan Mrs. Beulah Powers
VALLEY HOME-Mr. Eugene Toliver, Deacon
WAGONER-Mrs. Betty Seymoure
WELCOME HOME-Mrs. Grace Shatley
WEST JEFFERSON, FIRST-Mr. William Phillips, Mrs. Lenna G. Wagoner Mrs. Bessie H. Hair?, Mr. C O. Parsons, Mr A. M. Frazier, Mr. Ben Cornett, Mr. A. B. Vannoy, Mr. George N. Oliver
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Theme: "LET CHRIST'S FREEDOM RING"
ashe Baptist association
EIGHTY - NINTH ANNUAL SESSION
Ray
Cecil A. Ray, General Secretary-Treasurer
MEETING WITH HEALING SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH
August 8, 1975 AND
NORTH BEAVER BAPTIST CHURCH
August 9, 1975
- 1976 Meetings -
August 6 Orion Baptist Church 300
August 7 Welcome Home Baptist Church
XOU CONTENTS
Page No.
Annual Program, 1975 ٤ -5
Annual Representatives of Institutions & Programs 12
Associational Committees (Appointed by Moderator) 11 Associational Directory 3
Constitution
18-22
Directory of Pastors 4
Executive Committee 14-15
Messengers to Annual Meeting 16-17
Ministers Licensed & Ordained During Year 15
Ordained Ministers not serving as Pastors 15
Organizational Officers & Trustees 12-13
Photos - Officers of Ashe Baptist Association 10
Photos - Speakers, 89th Annual Session 9
Proceedings
23-30
Proposed Budget 31
REPORTS :
American Bible Society 35
Annuity Board of the So. Baptist Convention 37
Ashe Baptist Summer Camp 33
Baptist Children's Home of N. C., Inc. 53
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Brotherhood 45
1975 Biblical Recorder 48
Christian Action League 55
Christian Literature 50
Churches & Pastors in the Annuity Program 36
Constitution of Ashe Baptist Summer Campground 56
Contributions to Associational Missions 43
Council on Christian Higher Education 57
Evangelism Report 46
Executive Committee 34
Financial Report 42
In Memoriam 60
51
N. C. Baptist Foundation
54
N. C. Baptist Homes for the Aging
39
Pastor's Conference
34
Pastor's Salary & Retirement
45
Resolution Committee
32
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
58-59
Stewardship Cooperative Program
49
Sunday School
38
Superintendent of Missions
47
Temperance & Christian Morals
32
Vacation Bible School
44
W MU
38
Statistical Tables Begin
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Mother's Day Offering -
Baptist Hospital
ASHE BAPTISTASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATIONAL DIRECTORY Associational Officers
Dir. of Assoc. Missions ( Assoc. Missionary) Rev. Wm. C. (Bill) Ballou P. O. Box 297, Jefferson, N. C. 28640 - 246-5631 Moderator Mr. George West Rt. 1, Box 154, Grassy Creek, N. C. 28631 - 384-3429
Vice-Moderator Rev. Guy Shatley Rt. 3, Box 22-A, Jefferson, N. C. 28640 - 982-2101
Clerk
Mrs. Fred McNeill
Rt. 1, Box 87, Crumpler, N. C. 28617 - 982-2242
Treasurer
Mrs. Fred McNeill
Rt. 1, Box 87, Crumpler, N. C. 28617 - 982-2242
Sunday School Director Mr. J. C. Ashley
Warrensville, N. C. 28693 - 384-3111
Training Union Director
Mr. William Scott
Todd, North Carolina 28684 - 877-4579
Brotherhood Director Mr. Don Goodman Rt. 2, Box 7, West Jefferson, N. C. 28694 - 246-9426
WMU Director Mrs. Bonnie Troutman Rt. 3, Box 279-D, West Jefferson, N. C. - 246-9090
Music Director Mr. Gerald Denny Rt. 1, Box 1-D, Jefferson, N. C. 28640 - 246-9559
Church Library Organization President
Mrs. Gail McMillian
West Jefferson, North Carolina - 246-4481
Evangelism Chairman
Rev. William (Bill) Rice
Warrensville, N. C. 28693 - 384-2518
Assoc. Executive Board Chairman Mr. Jimmy Griffin Rt. 2, Box 99-A, Fleetwood, N. C. 28626 - 877-3560
Stewardship Committee Chairman Mr. W. B. Oliver
P. O. Box 36, Jefferson, N. C. 28640 - 246-9327
Missions Committee Chairman Mr. Tommy Hardin Rt. 3, Box 56, West Jefferson, N. C. 28694 - 246-7240
Nominating Committee Chairman
Rev. Tommy Johnson
Rt. 3, Box 300-A, West Jefferson, N. C. 28694
- 246-9966
Chairman, Pastor's Conference Rev. Earl Sheets Rt. 1, Box 5, West Jefferson, N. C. 28694 - 246-9963
Baptist Camp Director Mr. David Blackburn Rt. 1, Box 4, N. C. 28617 - 982-2373
VRS Director 302 Miss Mary Jordan
ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
DIRECTORY OF PASTORS
gene Adams - Deep Gap, N. C. 28618 877-4083
e Blevins - Route 2, Box 84, Lansing, N. C. 28643 982-3599
. T. Brackette - Warrensville, N. C. 28693 384-3852
. E. Burchette - Route 3, Box 104, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694 246-2226 rchie Clawson - Route 2, Box 74, Boone, N. C. 28607 264-8070
ed Davis - Lansing, N. C. 28643 384-2633
loyd Day - Route 3, Box 385, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694 246-7384
alter Day - Route 3, Box 384, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694 246-9538
sse Denny - Warrensville, N. C. 28693 384-2321
arner Eller - Crumpler, N. C. 28617 982-2838
hnny Goodman - Glendale Springs, N. C. 28629
982-3524
ermit Goodman - Deep Gap, N. C. 28618
877-4446
lijah Greer, Todd, N. C. 28684
385-5635
arl Hagga - White Ton, .a. 24292 amet Halsey - Volney, Va. 24379 ouglas Halsey - Volney, Va. 24379
arl Hartzog - Route 2, Box 125, Fleetwood, N. C. 28626 982-2546
oss Harless - Fleetwood, N. C. 28626 877-4737
ommy Johnson - Route 3, Box 300-A, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694 246-9966
red Jennings - Independence, Va. 24348 773-7535 orth Kimberlin - Todd, N. C. 28684 877-4861
arry Lefler - P. O. Box 65, Jefferson, N. C. 28640 (Ch.) 246-9642 (Res.) 246-9513
oward Moss - Crumpler, N. C. 28617
982-3356
ack Miller - Route 3, Box 76, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694 246-5361
arvin Miller - Route 2, Box 120, Lansing, N. C. 28643 982-2112
enneth Morris - P. O. Box 180, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694 (Ch.) 246-5141 (Res.) 246-5131
E. Owens - Route 1, Box 17, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694
246-7584
ouglas Parsons - Todd, N. C. 28684
877-4694
aul Phipps - Route 1, Box 1-A, Jefferson, N. C. 28640 246-9206
usty Reedy - Route 1, Box 279, Grassy Creek, N. C. 28631
illiam Rice - Warrensville, N. C. 28693
384-2518
ill Rose - Route 3, Box 363, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694 ommy Salmons - Route 2, Box 148, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694 982-3297 J. M. Sexton - Lansing, N. C. 28643 384-2402
arson Staley - P. O. Box 703, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694 246-7866 arl Sheets - Route 1, Box 5, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694 246-9963
ruce South - Mountain City, Tenn. 37683 727-5073
avid Testerman - Route 1, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694 877-4570
red Troutman - Route 3, Box 279-D, W. Jefferson, N. C. 28694 246-9090
rank Tucker - Warrensville, N. C. 28693 385-3247
lenn Woodie - 305 Hamilton Dr., Jefferson, N. C. 28640 246-9081 ussell Wyatt - Grayson, N. C. 28632 385-4053
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ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
SPEAKERS FOR THE 89th SESSION
REV. FRANK TUCKER
REV. WARNER ELLER
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REV. DAVID TESTERMAN
REV. JOE BLEVINS
ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS OF THE ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Moderator - MR. GEORGE WEST
Vice-Moderator - REV. GUY SHATI
Director Of Missions REV. WILLIAM C. (BILL) BALLOU
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Clerk - Treasurer MRS. JEANIE MCNEILL
ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
The world's population reached an estimated total of four billion people in 1974 - most of them without ready access to the Word of God. These people constitute the challenge confronting the churches, dedicated to the proclaiming of the Gospel, and the Bible Societies, dedicated to the translation, publication and distribution of God's Word.
The publication of the Word of God requires technical skill, scholarly exper- tise, and selfless devotion to the communication of the sacred text. The Bible Societies of the world have assumed this task, providing Scriptures in whatever languages, formats and varieties that are required. The task is enormous. The number of Bibles, Testaments, Portions and Selections distributed annually throughout the world exceeds 250,000,000.
During 1974, 252,956,174 Scriptures were distributed throughout the world by the United Bible Societies. Of these, 87,102,185 were distributed in the United States. The subsidy required to make distribution programs possible came from the United Bible Societies' World Service Budget of $11,000,000. Half of this amount is underwritten by the American Bible Society through contributions from dedicated individuals and churches.
In June, 1974, the American Bible Society announced a special program called "GOOD NEWS AMERICA". The program is designed to bring a part of God's Word to every man, woman and child in the U. S. A. during the bicentennial celebration.
The challenge of hundreds of millions of people hungry for God's Word con- fronts the Southern Baptist Convention and the American Bible Society with unprecedented responsibilities and opportunities. Working together, we can be faithful to the high calling to which we are committed.
Respectfully submitted, Rev. Bruce South
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CHURCHES AND PASTORS IN THE ANNUITY PROGRAM
Church
Pastor
Plan A Plan B Plan C
Total
Bald Mountain
J. E. Owens
20.00
10.09
20.00
Big Flatts
P. J. Phipps
16.68
16.68
Buffalo
Bruce South
13.00
13.00
Calvary
Carson Staley
10.00
10.00
Clifton
Warner Eller
15.00
15.00
Friendly Grove
Openfield
33.34
7.86
41.20
Friendship
Tommy Johnson
33.34
31.66
65.00
Healing Springs
Howard Moss
33.34
33.34
Fletcher Memorial
Larry Lefler
33.34
33.34
Laurel Knob
Archie Clawson
33.34
33.34
Midway
Fred Troutman
33.34
19.09
52.43
Mission Home
Jack Miller
20.00
20.00
Mount Olive
Earl Sheets
12.00
12.00
New River
Fred Jennings
16.67
16.66
33.33
Old Fields
Gene Adams
16.67
16.67
Orion
W. E. Burchette
16.67
16.67
Pleasant Home
Wade Bare
33.34
33.34
W. Jefferson First
Ken Morris
33.34
33.34
Wagoner
Worth Kimberlin
20.00
20.00
Warrensville
Bill Rice
33.34
8.54
41.88
Ashe Baptist Assoc.
Bill Ballou
33.34
16.66
50.00
Statistical Highlights, 1974
Retirement Plans
Total Members
Insurance
Total Members
Plan A (Churches - Agencies)
26,390
Health Insurance
14,449
Plan B (Churches - Agencies)
18,301
Group Life (Churches)
8,035
Plan C (Churches - Agencies)
5,730
Group Life (Agencies)
12,704
Total Benefits Paid (retiremnt)
$15,452,446
Life Benefit Plan
3,664
Relief Benefits
$216,513
Relief Recipients
409
In North Carolina 2,134 churches and associations and 2,616 staff members are currently participating in the Southern Baptist Protection Program.
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ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
BROTHERHOOD REPORT
This has been a very good year for our Brotherhood organizations in the different churches. Several churches have very active groups. These men's groups also help and work with the Royal Ambassadors.
Our annual Brotherhood Workshop was well attended. Brother Edd Bullock of the State Brotherhood Commission led the workshop. Some of the activities this past year were the RA DAY FOOTBALL GAMES at the Baptist colleges. Several groups attended the meeting and the football game at Wake Forest. Brotherhood and RA groups also hold camp-outs at our Baptist Summer Camp.
It is our sincere wish that other churches of our association would see the advantages of organizing groups within their church. Groups of men enjoy fellow- ship while working on church buildings and grounds, conducting church census and visitation programs.
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