Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of NC
Deluxe E-Newsletter
September 7, 2011
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Good News for Pastor Hector!
Thirty-three people packed the Charlotte Immigration Court to attend Hector Villanueva's deportation hearing. Hector, a CBFNC pastor, testified before Judge Pettinato that he had been arrested and was threatened to be deported because he had applied for citizenship. He was notified that because he had a fifteen-year-old felony for cashing a bad check when he was homeless, even though he served time, he could be deported.
Hector spoke passionately about transforming his life and starting to serve God while in prison, and later becoming ordained into ministry. Hector stated that he was the father of four biological children and two adopted children, one of which has a disability and needs full-time parental assistance. He shared news about his church, Iglesia Bautista la Roca in Siler City, and his ministry in the community.
While five people were lined up to testify to Hector's good character, including CBFNC Missions Coordinator Linda Jones, Judge Pettinato said there was no need for their statements and noted the crowd of friends gathered in Hector's support. He ceased proceedings at the end of Hector's testimony, called in Hector's wife Martha and their six children, and told them that their father would be staying in the United States.
Hector and his family were elated to have a resolution and know for certain that their family will not be forced apart. Those present gave the judge a round of applause and excitedly gathered to hug or shake Hector's hand. After the proceedings, we gathered to pray and give thanks for this blessed day. Hector's cancellation of removal will allow him to stay indefinitely in the U.S. as a legal resident, but current immigration law dictates he can never be a citizen because of the prior felony.
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina worked hard to get ministers and laity to stand in support with Hector, calling local ministers and putting announcements in all of our communication channels. We want to thank those who attended in support of Hector, as well as those who followed his story and prayed for Hector, his family, and his congregation.
Hector may be safe, but our work is not finished. We need to learn more about the problems our Hispanic churches are facing and work with those who our government considers to be "the least of these" who we see as the face of Christ.
Grace and peace,
Coordinators and Staff of the CBFNC
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Our work continues on immigration. Please join us at one of these three immigration documentary screenings to learn about and discuss issues facing our CBFNC Hispanic Network.
 Monday, September 19, 2011
10am-12pm
First Baptist, Greensboro
(Please register by Sept. 15)
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
10am-12pm
Providence, Charlotte
(Please register by Sept. 15)
Monday, October 3, 2011
10am-12pm
First Baptist, Raleigh
(Please register by Sept. 29)
Screenings and discussions are open to pastors and lay leaders, and are free. Click here to register.
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Clergy Lunch on Immigration
You're invited! This year, the NC Council of Churches is continuing its successful statewide series of "Clergy Lunches" on immigration in Winston-Salem. These events are geared towards busy religious professionals and faith leaders, and they provide an overview of immigration issues in the context of a great networking event (and free lunch!). Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Thursday, October 13 11:00-12:30pm Lower Auditorium Wake Forest Divinity School Winston-Salem, NC Speaker: Dr. Jill Crainshaw, Wake Forest Divinity School
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Elevating Preaching
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Elevating Preaching Conference
September 26, 2011 9:30-5, registration at 9AM Campbell University Divinity School Click here to register! $25 registration fee payable at the door.
The Elevating Preaching Conference is co-sponsored by Campbell University Divinity School and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina. Three noted preachers with three distinct styles will inspire you with their messages and then dialogue with you about their sermons. Following lunch, you will have opportunities to hear more from them and other outstanding preachers in Personal Interest Groups (listed below) concerning preaching resources and styles. Each interest group session will be repeated so you will be able to attend two of those offered. A closing service of worship will feature the Campbell University Choir. This conference will be held the day before the Reavis Ministry Lectures. We hope you can join us for both! Click here to read a Letter to Preachers from Dr. Dan Day, Associate Professor of Christian Preaching and Worship.
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Healing Communities conference
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 Healing Communities: Conversations Toward Shalom
September 30, 2011, 8:30 AM - 3 PM
Wake Forest School of Divinity, Winston-Salem
Join other people of faith to explore how our understandings and practices of "shalom" - the all-embracing health, wholeness and salvation God intends for human beings and all creation-may contribute to the healing of our communities. Drawing on a variety of disciplines and informed by scripture and theology, our presenters, panelists, and table conversations will provide motivation and models for communication, collaboration and action.
We'll explore the vital connections between individual and community health, between theories and theologies of salvation and practical initiatives and ministries, and between environmental and personal well-being. Click here for more information. |
Adult Sunday School Teacher Training
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 Adult Sunday School Teacher Training
CBFNC is happy to partner with the following churches to provide training for teachers of adult classes. Rick Jordan, CBFNC's Church Resources Coordinator, will lead the training, which he promises to be interactive, interesting and insightful. And, maybe entertaining. There will be solid methodology for new teachers and fresh perspectives for veterans!
Tuesday, September 20
First Baptist Church, Monroe, 6:30-8 PM
please register by September 13
Sunday, September 25
Emerywood Baptist Church, High Point, 2-4 PM
please register by September 19
Thursday, September 29
First Baptist Church, Forest City
6:00 PM meal, 6:30-8:00 PM for training
please register by September 23
There is no charge for these workshops; however, we do ask that you register to help us with planning.
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New Baptist Covenant II
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Save these Dates: November 17-19, 2011
New Baptist Covenant II
We hope you will join with us in celebrating this next phase of the New Baptist Covenant. Visit this website for more details. Specific host cities to be announced soon. CBFNC is looking for churches across the state to host the web-based broadcast, discussions and associated mission projects. Contact Laura Barclay for more information about this opportunity.
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Disaster Response
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Your prayers and financial help are needed.
Visit our website to see how you can help.
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| CBFNC | Devotional from David Stratton
One from our CBFNC family has written a devotional for the Scripture focus. Read this week's devotional from David Stratton, Senior Pastor of Woodhaven Baptist Church in Apex.
Love Wins - A review
Intrigued by all the controversy about Love Wins: A Book about Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived by Rob Bell, I delved into this book expecting some shocking revelation similar to one of the tabloids in the grocery check-out aisles (i.e. "Christ Really an Alien!"). Alas, this book is not nearly as controversial as all the media coverage made it seem, and many of the detractors didn't even read the book before condemning it due to rumors of its content before it hit bookstores. What I can say is this: If I had read this book in college after many bad experiences with churches, I wouldn't have spent several years outside the church.
... Read this post and others on our blog, http://revlaurabarclay.blogspot.com/.
New Minister's LuncheonSeptember 8, 2011
CBFNC office, Winston-Salem
Visit our website for more information.
Youth Fall RetreatSeptember 16-18, 2011
Myrtle Beach, SC
Visit our website for more information.
Immigration Documentary ScreeningSeptember 19, 2011, at First Baptist, Greensboro September 20, 2011, at Providence, Charlotte October 3, 2011, at First Baptist, Raleigh
Visit our website for more information. Adult Sunday School Teacher Training September 20, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Monroe September 25, 2011, at Emerywood Baptist Church in High Point Visit our website for more information.
Elevating Preaching Conference
September 26, 2011
Campbell Divinity School
Visit our website for more information. Deacon Training: Growing Churches in Challenging TimesOctober 1, 2011
University, Chapel Hill
Visit our website for more information. Christian Coaching Advanced Classes501 Class - Building Blocks to Christian Coaching October 10-11, 2011 Deacon Training: Growing Churches in Challenging TimesOctober 15, 2011
First, Hickory
Visit our website for more information. Creating a Culture of Call October 17, 2011 Campbell University Divinity School
Visit this website for more information. Children's Missions DaysNovember 5, 2011
Asheville and Raleigh
Visit our website for more information. New Baptist Covenant (video broadcast) November 17-19, 2011
locations to be determined Children's Missions DayNovember 19
Rockingham
Visit our website for more information. Christian Coaching Advanced Classes502 Class - Establishing a Dynamic Coaching Relationship December 5-6, 2011
Visit our website for more information.
Youth Ski RetreatJanuary 20-22, 2012
January 27-29, 2012 Winterplace Ski Resort in West Virginia
Visit our website for more information.
Christian Coaching Advanced Classes
508 Class - Coach Approach to Evangelism and Discipleship
February 6-7, 2012
Visit our website for more information.
CBFNC General AssemblyMarch 23-24, 2012 Trinity Baptist Church, Raleigh Visit our website for more information. Children's Choir Festival March 24, 2012
Raleigh
Visit our website for more information. Christian Coaching Advanced Classes 506 Class - Personal Coaching April 2-3, 2012
Visit our website for more information. 8th Annual Youth Choir Festival April 20-21, 2012
First, Greensboro
Visit our website for more information. Impacting Tomorrow: Traditional Churches Finding Their Future in God's Story May 18-19, 2012
Providence, Charlotte Visit our website for more information. |
CBF National
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 September Ministry Focus: Ministering to children in Ukraine
When CBF field personnel Gennady and Mina Podgaisky arrived in Kiev, Ukraine, in December 2002, they began to recognize children, as young as age 3, living on the streets. They saw a community in whose midst they could be the loving presence of Christ. The children, an estimated 17,000 to 24,000 in Kiev alone, slept in the mornings in the city's underground tunnels and wandered the streets begging for food later in the day.
The Podgaiskys wondered how they could make a difference in the lives of these children in the face of such a proliferate crisis. Now, eight years later, with the combined efforts of government entities and numerous faith partners, the number of children in Kiev living on the street is less than 3,000. The Podgaiskys helped bring together Christians, churches and para-church organizations to minister to children at risk and bring them off the streets.
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Missions Request
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Clothing Request for Victims of Trafficking
CBF Field Personnel Butch and Nell Green will be partnering informally with Mission Centers of Houston to provide clothing for women who have been taken into police custody while it is determined if they are victims of trafficking. Clothes are needed for these women and girls. Your church, small group, or you as an individual could help by packaging a new small or medium women's sweat suit, a new pair of flip flops and a few pair of new underwear. These will be delivered to the Mission Centers who then distribute them. The Mission Centers are also in need of plastic and paper bags for their extensive food distribution. Send all contributions to 1875 Ewing St, Houston, TX 77004.
Disaster Rebuilding Teams are Needed in Raleigh
Thousands of volunteers have helped all across Eastern NC following the April 16 tornadoes. We are in the rebuilding stages in Raleigh and volunteers are needed right now. In the coming weeks we will begin building new homes in Bertie county and additional volunteers will be needed there soon. For more information on how you can be involved go to the Baptists on Mission website.
Dates Set for Children's Homes September Workdays
Is your church looking for a local missions opportunity? "Friends of Children" workdays at Baptist Children's Homes' statewide locations offer opportunities for volunteers of all ages. Workdays are always scheduled on a Saturday to allow everyone the opportunity to come help. Lunch is provided. Visit their website for a list of upcoming dates and locations. Call 1-800-476-3669 for more information and to register.
Building Hope Project Ministry CommitteeThe Building Hope Project connects volunteer groups with farmworker families to build small chicken coops and greenhouses. These low-cost structures help families save money and supplement their nutrition. Each building project requires a donation of $600 and requires about 12-15 volunteers for 2 partial work days (usually Saturday-Sunday). Learn more and sign up at this website.
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| News from Our Higher Education Partners |
NC Baptist SchoolsCampbell University - www.campbell.eduRead the most recent Dean's letter here. "Creating a Culture of Call: A Conference for Ministers Committed to Nurturing the Next Generation of Christian Leaders." Monday, October 17, 2011, 9:30am-3pm. For more information, visit their website. Campbell University Youth Day - November 5, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $20 per person and includes tailgate lunch, football game, concert by Everember and special guest former Carolina Panther Mike Minter. Register at www.campbell.edu/youthday. For more information, contact Terry Tucker at 910-893-1547. Chowan University - www.chowan.eduGardner-Webb University - www.gardner-webb.eduMars Hill College - www.mhc.edu
Meredith College - www.meredith.eduWake Forest University - www.wfu.eduWingate University - www.wingate.eduTheological Education
Baptist House of Studies at Duke Divinity School - www.divinity.duke.edu/programs/baptisthouseCampbell University Divinity School - www.campbell.edu/divinityRead the latest edition of the Dean's letter. Reavis Ministry Lecture - Reavis Ministry Lecture with the Reverend Charles E. "Chuck" Poole at 10:40 a.m. on September 27, 2011, at Butler Chapel, Campbell University Divinity School. Come early and attend the Elevating Preaching Conference on September 26, co-sponsored by CBFNC and Campbell, and spend the night. For more information, contact Joyce Mashtare at 1-800-334-4111, ext. 1849 or visit http://divinity.campbell.edu. Campbell Divinity Visitation Days and Open Houses - Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Education Visitation Days-Sept. 13 and Nov. 22. Doctor of Ministry Open House-Nov. 4. Contact Kelly Jones Jorgenson at 800-760-9827, ext. 1865, or go to http://divinity.campbell.edu for more information. Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity
www.gardner-webb.edu/academics/graduate/divinity/index.htmlThe School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University will host a Preview Day for prospective Doctor of Ministry students on Friday, October 7, 2011. For more information, please contact Kheresa Harmon, Director of Admissions, at 704.406.3205 or kharmon@gardner-webb.edu. The School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University will host a Preview Day for prospective Master of Divinity students on Monday, October 31, 2011. For more information, please contact Kheresa Harmon, Director of Admissions, at 704.406.3205 or kharmon@gardner-webb.edu. Wake Forest University Divinity School - www.divinity.wfu.eduHealing Communities: Conversations Toward Shalom Join other people of faith on the campus of Wake Forest University, September 30, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., to explore understandings and practices of "shalom" - the all-embracing health, wholeness, and salvation God intends for human beings and all creation. Click here to register for the conference and to get more information, including a schedule and information about additional speakers and panelists. Baptist Theological Seminary of Richmond - http://scm.btsr.edu
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| News from Partners and Friends of CBFNC |
Faith Community Nurse Basic Preparation Course
The Congregational Nurse and Health Ministry Program of the Shepherd's Center of Greater Forsyth County is offering a Faith Community Nurse Basic Preparation Course at Ardmore Baptist Church, October 18-22. Faith Community Nursing is a special way of serving God and supporting the healing mission of the church. A Faith Community Nurse acts as a health counselor, educator and advocate, understanding health to be a dynamic process that embodies the spiritual, psychological, physical, and social dimensions of the person. Shalom, God's intent for harmony and wholeness, serves as a foundation for understanding health. The Faith Community Nurse Basic Prep Course will prepare a licensed RN to begin this special ministry within her own faith community. For further information about the Congregational Nurse and Health Ministry Program, click here.
2011 Women's Conference "Surviving the Real World"
This conference, featuring Leslie Nease, will take place September 30-October 1 at First Baptist Church in Hickory. For more information, visit their website or call (828) 328-2031.
The Get Real Conference
A weekend of relevant messages designed for women to challenge women. We will pay special attention to the needs of women across this area and beyond as we are challenged to go deeper. September 23-24, 2011, at Neel Road Baptist Church in Salisbury. Rev. Jane Lyon of Clarksville, VA, will be featured speaker. Click here for more information.
Worship Resource for Observing September 11
Originally released in 2005 when the Sept. 11 anniversary fell for the first time on a Sunday, EthicsDaily.com has updated this free worship resource for the tenth anniversary. The guide brings together a wide variety of church leaders to help those wishing to observe the anniversary in their worship times. This free resource includes litanies, prayers, hymns, sermon outlines and more. Click here for more information.
Together For Hope Field Personnel Available to Speak at Your Church
Paula Settle, CBF field personnel in Owsley County, Kentucky - Together For Hope - will be on off-field assignment for 6 weeks October 17 - November 28. If you would be interested in having Paula come speak at your church, contact her by e-mail or PO Box 1782 Stanton, KY. 40380, tel: 606-663-6088.
The Global Voices Summit
October 14-15, 2011, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Huntsville, AL. On the evening of the 13th, Kate Campbell will do a GW benefit concert to help us kick off our 10th anniversary celebration. For more information, visit their website, www.globalwomengo.org/ .
Conference Celebrates Children's Homes Ministry in Western NC
The 52nd annual Western Area Conference will be at 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 8, at Broyhill Home, Baptist Children's Homes' campus located in the mountains of Clyde (near Waynesville). Join children and staff for an afternoon of gospel singing, children's testimonies, and a free barbecue meal. Baptist Children's Homes president Michael C. Blackwell will be speaking. The theme for this year's event is "Sharing God's Love." Make your reservations by calling 828-627-9254 or email Nancy.
The Mother's Day Offering: God's Love at Work
Thank you for your gifts to the Mother's Day Offering! God is at work through your generosity, changing fear into hope for patients and families in need at North Carolina Baptist Hospital (a part of Wake Forest Baptist Health). Your gifts lift the burden of hospital bills for patients suffering from serious illness and the distressing hardships of financial need. Visit www.mothersdayoffering.org. Please pray for this ministry. Please give as God leads you. Contact Rev. Paul Mullen for more information, (336) 716-3027.
"Unhindered" Sisters Who Care Women's ConferenceNovember 12, 2011, from 9am-3:30pm at Wakefield Family Church in Wake Forest. Sponsored by WMU NC. Visit their website for more information or contact Margaret Harding at 1-866-210-8602x209 with questions. WMU NC Missions Blitz Work Teams at Camp Mundo Vista in Asheboro, NC March 26-31, 2012. Visit their website for more information or contact Margaret Harding at 1-866-210-8602x209 with questions.
Plunge-2-Poverty an intensive poverty simulation experience February 24-25, 2012. Visit their website for more information or contact Margaret Harding at 1-866-210-8602x209 with questions.
Make a Difference at WMU's Women BuildOctober 22-29, 2011, at a Habitat for Humanity site in Greenville. You do not need to have construction experience or tools! Contact Margaret Harding at 1-866-210-8602x209 with questions or to sign up. Visit their website for more information.
On Butterfly Wings -- Women on Mission RetreatJoin WMU on retreat, September 30-October 1, 2011, at Caswell Baptist Assembly. Cost is $75 for lodging, meals and registration. Visit their website for more information and registration or contact Margaret Harding at 1-866-210-8602x209 with questions.
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Personnel Requests
| Frequently CBFNC receives requests from churches about placing an ad for filling church positions or staff. While we do not have a place for these ads in our newsletter, The Gathering, we are willing to publish positions in our e-newsletter. These ads are for non-ministerial staff positions only. However, we do offer a Reference and Referral service with our Ministerial Resources Coordinator, Jack Causey for staff positions. Please visit our website to learn more about staff placement through CBFNC. If you would like to place an ad for a non-ministerial staff position in our enewsletter, please contact Sarah Mitchell at SMitchell@cbfnc.org or (888) 822-1944.
Are You Looking for a Place in Ministry?
Call today to meet with Jack Causey, Ministerial Resources Coordinator, on a confidential basis about your ministry pilgrimage. Contact Jim Hylton, 888-822-1944, to schedule an appointment. Learn more about the CBFNC Reference and Referral Ministry
Administrative Assistant PositionPeace Haven Baptist Church of Winston-Salem is seeking applicants for the position of part-time administrative assistant. Please send resume to Nick Zegrea.
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CBFNC's latest resources
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Resources from CBFNC's 2011 General AssemblyVisit our website for audio recordings and documents from our General Assembly, "The Heart of Jesus: Living Justice and Mercy," that took place March 25-26 at First, Asheville.
Graham Convocation RecordingsVisit our website for audio recordings and documents from the recent "Joining God in the World - A Fresh Look at Missions and Evangelism" convocation that took place on February 1st at First Baptist, Graham.
Catch up on Hopeful Imagination
Videos, audio recordings and speaker handouts from CBFNC's recent "Hopeful Imagination" conference are now available for download. Visit the Hopeful Imagination webpage for more details.
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Supported by Lowes Grove Baptist Church in Durham
CBFNC's headquarters are not in an office suite in Winston-Salem, but in congregations from the Atlantic in the east to the Appalachians in the west. Congregations like Lowes Grove Baptist Church in Durham make up who we are. Thank you for your partnership!
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