April Report
“....in days of famine, they will enjoy plenty.” - Psalm 37:19
By James Gunter
April was a very busy month here at CCC. The first Sunday in April found us at Groometown Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC, as we began our four-week workshop Teaching a Bible Lesson. Pastor Phelps and the congregation made us feel right at home from the very first words spoken. He had told us in a previous meeting that his people were anxious to learn more about teaching, and it was obvious from the very start. We had to skip the 8th due to Easter, but finished up on the 29th. The most we had in class at any given time was 15, but we had a consistent 11 each week. Pastor Phelps has plans to use us for some deacon training in the near future.
On April 16th, we conducted a two-hour conference at Holly Hill Baptist Church in Burlington, NC, on behalf of the Mt. Zion Baptist Association and the BSCNC. We had 8 people in attendance, representing 3 area churches. This was our first event as “Specialists” for the BSCNC, and also our first opportunity to spring our little “surprise” box on everyone. Watch for it soon, coming to a church near you.
April 19th found us heading into the mountains of western North Carolina. We had been summoned to the Bat Cave (Bat Cave Baptist Church in Bat Cave, NC, that is). Unfortunately, due to severe weather, the bat cave was out of power and the conference had to be re-located to Fruitland Baptist Church. We had 11 folks in attendance here representing 7 area churches. A couple of gentlemen stated that this was the“best workshop they had ever attended,” and asked when we would be returning to their area. We have their answer - August of 2007 in association with the BSCNC.
On April 21st, we had the pleasure of working in association with the Johnston Baptist Association in leading a four-hour workshop titled Essentials for Growth at Hoods Grove Baptist Church in Newton Grove, NC. This is an absolutely beautiful little white country church with a unique 100-year history. We had 9 folks in attendance, with one of those being a pastor - representing 4 area churches.
On the 24th, we took a gigantic leap of faith by meeting with two couples from our home church (Tom & Brenda Lancaster and Darin & Tami Carr) to discuss plans for a fall leadership conference that we plan to host. Our senior pastor, Jake Thornhill, Jr., and our Pastor of Assimilation, Jesse Wilson, have also committed to work with us on this conference, so it should really be a big hit with all who attend!
We had the pleasure of conducting a four-hour workshop on Teaching a Bible Lesson for Clifton Road Baptist Church of Greensboro, NC on the 28th in our home church. Pastor Don Rumple (Education Minister) and his 9 teachers really seemed to enjoy themselves. I know we did!
