Thank you to everyone who donated warm winter items for our most recent “Share the Warmth” donation drive for North Buncombe Middle School. We collected over two extra-large trash bags full of socks, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, and blankets.
Now we have been asked to collect more needed items for students at the school. Their snack closet is running low and they are seeking donations of small bags of popcorn, Gold Fish, and other chips as well as fruit snacks etc. (We've been told they do have plenty of Pop-Tarts and do not need more of those). Other quick and easy donations like gum, candy, and even Arizona Iced Teas are also welcome additions. A bin will be outside the elevator on the first floor at the Fellowship Hall for your donations. Thank you so much for your continued love and support for the children in our community.
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It's that time of year again, and AARP Tax-Aide will be offering free tax assistance for seniors. Every Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, February 8 - April 11. This year appointments will be completed on site that day. To participate:
1. Email your interest and ask for documents you need to send using AARPTaxesWeaverville@gmail.com.
2. They will send documents to fill out and a link to a website to make an appointment.
3. During the week you may get a phone call from the tax preparer with questions and to confirm your scheduled appointment.
To help teachers and students have all they need for the new school year, we are collecting school supplies through Wednesday, Aug 23. Supplies can be placed in marked boxes in the Fellowship Hall, Connector, and front foyer. Some needed items are: pencils, crayons, glue sticks, plastic folders, loose leaf paper, notebooks, colored pencils, backpacks, wired earbuds/headphones, tissues, and dry erase markers.
Seniors Adults can receive $50 worth of vouchers to buy produce at local farmers markets. To do so, stop by the Council on Aging of Buncombe County table in the Fellowship Hall on Tue, July 11 from 10:15-11:15 am.
If you have any questions, contact Emily Benson at 828-277-8288
Certified Markets
Black Mountain Tailgate Market - 130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain
River Arts District Farmers Market - 350 Riverside Dr
North Asheville Tailgate Market - 3300 University Heights
West Asheville Tailgate Market - 718 Haywood Rd
Supplement your diet with healthy, locally grown produce, and support local farmers.
From July 1 to Sept 30, eligible lower-income older adults in participating NC counties may receive coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at certified farmers' markets. The program is designed to improve the nutrition of older adults and increase business for local farmers. Only fresh fruits and vegetables may be purchased with the coupons. (Coupons cannot be used for baked goods, crafts, cooked foods, honey, eggs, plants, or other non-food items.)
Eligibility: age 60+ with self-declared household income of no more than $2,248/month for a one-person household, or $3,041/month for a two-person household.
As food prices continue to skyrocket, we are getting more and more requests for food.....AND the children are out of school! In school kids receive breakfast and lunch. We are expecting a large number of families from Weaverville, Woodfin, Leicester, Alexander and Barnardsville. Please pray for food to come in!
Urgent needs: Canned chicken, beef stew, chef boyardee, adult cereal, canned vegetables, hearty soups, dry pinto beans, canned fruit
Bring donations and place them in the container in the Fellowship Hall.
Each month we will list a few needs and suggested donation items for ABCCM North (Asheville Buncombe Christian Ministries). All donations can be placed in the basket right outside the Fellowship Hall. Please consider picking up a few of these extra items each week as you shop for your family. Thank you for your continued support for folks in our community.
Needed Items for June: Self-rising Flour, Jelly, Toothbrushes
Bring donations and place them in the container in the Fellowship Hall.
Each month we will list a few needs and suggested donation items for ABCCM North (Asheville Buncombe Christian Ministries). All donations can be placed in the basket right outside the Fellowship Hall. Please consider picking up a few of these extra items each week as you shop for your family. Thank you for your continued support for folks in our community.
Needed Items for May: Vegetable Oil, Peanut Butter, & Toothpaste
Bring donations and place them in the container in the Fellowship Hall.
It's that time of year again, and AARP Tax-Aide will be offering free tax assistance for seniors. They will be here every Thursday morning from 9:00 am to 12:40 pm, beginning February 2 through April 6 (the last day to take information) in our drive-thru Connector area. They will gather your tax information and have your prepared tax document ready for pick-up the following week.
Imagine how difficult your life would be without a car. Working Wheels repairs and recycles donated vehicles, transforming them into working wheels for working families. The process is simple, the donation is tax-deductible, and the impact is real. To donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit www.workingwheelswnc.org or call 828-633-6888.
“I’ve been working on getting back on my feet after an abusive relationship. This car makes my employment and housing possible. I can’t thank Working Wheels enough for their help with making sure my kids and I have a safe vehicle. Also, to the donor who selflessly donated this vehicle, you’ve touched our hearts and helped my sons and I so much! Thank you!”
-- Brittney, referred by Helpmate
The Crisis Ministry program through Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) is in need of food for their pantry to help families in the upcoming months with everyday staple items and things for the holidays. The lists below are some of their top needs. Donations can be dropped of at any of their crisis center locations (addresses and hours of operation can be found here). There is also a donation basket in the Fellowship Hall. Any donations there will be taken to the North Samaritan Crisis Center that serves our area of the county. Thank you for supporting this very important ministry.
Thanksgiving & Christmas Food Box Needs
Butter, Eggs and Milk, Sweet Potatoes (canned), Green Beans (canned), Instant Mashed Potatoes, Corn (canned), and Box Cake
Top Pantry Needs for November & December
Butter, Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Jelly, Dry Beans, Mac & Cheese, Peanut Butter, Rice, Vegetables (canned), and Hearty Soups
School Supplies Needed
The first day of school for students in Buncombe County is Monday, August 29th. We are collecting school supplies for children in our community who need help. Boxes labeled "School Supplies" are in the Fellowship Hall and Vestibule. We will collect them until Sunday, August 21. Thank you for supporting this ministry to help our kids!
Below is a list of needs:
tissue boxes
large glue sticks
8 pack crayons
markers
pencils
pink erasers
antibacterial wipes
With mass shootings happening so frequently in our country, and a tragic war going on over-seas, it’s hard to know how to talk with children about such difficult topics. The links below will open online guides that offer guidance on what kids might be thinking and feeling, and what you can do to help them:
We’re glad that our Sunday Transportation Ministry can start back again after a two-year hiatus. So now we can offer rides again to anyone who needs help getting to and from church on Sundays. If someone has the desire to be at church but can't make it, then it’s our job to help them get here. So if you or someone you know needs a ride on Sundays, call or e-mail the church office.
There is free tax assistance for seniors, made possible through AARP Tax-Aide. Every Thursday morning there will be tax preparers in our Connector area, and assistance is open to anyone. To participate:
E-mail your interest and ask for documents you need, at AARPTaxesWeaverville@gmail.com
They will send you documents to fill out and a link to a website to make an appointment.
When scheduled, drop off your tax documents with the tax helpers at the Connector drive-thru without getting out of your car.
During the week you may get phone calls from the tax preparer with questions. Then next Thursday, come back to pick up and sign your tax return.
In-person Covid testing opportunities have now opened on the campus of UNC Asheville on Fridays from 1–8 pm, and Saturday/Sundays from 9 am–5 pm at the Blue Ridge Room in the Highsmith Student Union (2500 University Heights). And more resources for testing are listed at ncdhhs.gov/GetTested, including information about the Harrah’s Cherokee Center testing site (87 Haywood St., Asheville), open 10 am–2 pm Monday to Friday.
Every household in the country can now order 4 free at-home kits through the newly created www.covidtests.gov website. (Expected delivery is 7–12 days.) And the NC Department of Health & Human Services also offers at-home test kits that are delivered at no cost and returned to the lab for processing. Request those here.
The church is now using the Venmo payment app, which can be used easily by anyone else with the app. You can find the church by searching for First Baptist Weaverville or with our username @FBCWVL. Using Venmo might be easier on the spot for people when it comes to things like purchasing cookbooks, giving offerings, or chipping in on a project. Scan the QR code on the right to test it out!
The first day of school for students in Buncombe County is Monday, August 23rd. We are collecting school supplies for children who need help in our community. Boxes labeled "School Supplies" are in the Fellowship Hall and Vestibule. We will collect supplies until Sunday, August 15. Thank you for supporting this ministry to help our kids!
Here is a list of needs:
ziplock type bags (any size)
tissue boxes
crayons
colored pencils
highlighters
glue sticks
Readers of Jan Karon’s Mitford series will love this local author’s tale of “women and friendship, families and love, laughing through the tears, thinking with the head and the heart.” Joan Medlicott was a gifted writer living in Barnardsville who no doubt was inspired by the beauty and culture of our magnificent mountains.
Come by the Church Library or the Library Table in the Fellowship Hall and check out The Gardens of Covington, along with many other interesting books!
Two of the manufacturing plants in Weaverville are interest in people seeking a steady career to join their teams. If you have family or community members who are seeking employment or looking for an opportunity, feel free to share this information with them:
ABB – We are currently hiring qualified Machinist and Packaging/Assembly workers. Interested parties should go to ABB.com\careers and search for the Asheville location (even though the plant is in Weaverville).
70 Reems Creek Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787
828-645-1706
Thermo Fisher – We are hiring for entry level and experienced workers with an interest in manufacturing and working with their hands. For information on specific openings, click HERE for a list and to participate in their Virtual Job Fair.
220 Merrimon Ave, Weaverville, NC 28787
(937) 203-1501 – hiring manager
Do you see yourself as a friend of Jesus? Picture yourself as a guest in God’s house. Or a traveler. If you are a Christ follower, you are all of these and more. Using 10 images from the New Testament, I Have Called You Friends invites us to grasp the unique dimensions of our identity as believers. Author Fisher Humphreys has written this important book for Christians who are interested in understanding themselves and the life God is calling them to live. Presented in an easy-to-read format, this book will draw you into the depths of what it means to be a disciple of Christ. Highly recommended!
Come by the Fellowship Hall weekdays 8am-3pm to check out this book or any of the other good reads we have available!