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Brick Power Team Fundraising for NHBC’s Night to Shine

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There’s a weightlifting fundraiser coming up Saturday, Sept. 19 at The Brick, located beside Freedom Life Church, 1001 Martin Creek Rd. Henderson.

Proceeds from the event will go to North Henderson Baptist Church’s Night to Shine, which is a prom-style event for individuals with special needs 14 years and older. Harry Orr is organizing the fundraiser, and he said he’s happy to try to help another church with a worthwhile project.

“We feel like it’s a good thing to do,” Orr said. We try to reach out and help ones that need a little help – we do the best we can with what we have.”

The entry fee for this “touch and go” rules event is $50 for adults and $40 for teens, Orr said. There’s a Friday weigh-in from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and another one on Saturday morning from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Participants can choose whichever time is more convenient.

The rules review begins at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday and the meet begins at 10 a.m. sharp.

There will be time for weightlifters to warm up before the competition begins, Orr said.

Call Orr at 252.432.4196 to register.

The Brick Power Team Ministry is just one of the church’s ministries. “We’ve got the ability to do it, God blessed us to be able to do it, and people have gotten behind us,” Orr said.

Trophies will be given for 1st and 2nd place winners in the different weightlifting categories.

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North Henderson Baptist Church Hosts “Hot Wheels” Stock Car Races May 16th; 10 a.m. For All Ages

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North Henderson Baptist Church is getting into stock car racing.

It’s called AMAZING gRACE, and it’s all about who’s got the fastest Hot Wheels! and Matchbox cars.

It’s also about getting young people to church, said Pastor Eddie Nutt.

Young people – and adults – will race these miniature cars on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

There will be a free hotdog lunch, too, Nutt said on Monday’s TownTalk.

The children will compete by age category, Nutt said, and there will be one adult category.

The races will be conducted on a 14-foot long track that’s complete with stock car racing’s signature “countdown” lights. There’s a remote-controlled gate to ensure clean, easy starts.

The drop gate has lights just like a drag strip, Nutt said. And the clock can measure to the hundredth of a second for those “too-close-to-call” races.

Children who don’t have their own stash of collectible miniatures needn’t fret – come anyway and choose from among a variety that will be available at the church.

The cars can’t be altered in any way, Nutt said, but they can have a little graphite for lubrication purposes.

The plan is to have races each quarter, he said, and the church has plans for additional race events upcoming in July, November and February.

North Henderson Baptist Church is located at 1211 North Garnett Street in Henderson.

 

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TownTalk: North Henderson Baptist Church Collection Site For ‘Operation Christmas Child’

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North Henderson Baptist Church is the drop-off site for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. Pastor Eddie Nutt said there will be someone at the church at various times now through Monday, Nov. 24 to receive the boxes, destined for distribution across the globe.

Drop off the filled boxes at the church, located at 1211 N. Garnett St., during the following times:

  • Thursday, Nov. 20 – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 21 – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 22 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 23 – 12 noon to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 24 – 10 a.m. to 12 noon

 

Nutt said volunteers will pack the boxes into larger cartons and load them onto a truck for delivery to Wake Forest, the central collection site for this area. From there, they’ll head to Charlotte, where they’ll get sorted and sent all over the world.

For anyone unfamiliar with the project, it simply involves filling a shoe box with small toys and hygiene items that children across the world can enjoy, use and appreciate.

Nutt says no war-related toys should be included in the boxes, and also no liquid items – no toothpaste, shampoo, for example.

However, toothbrushes, wash cloths and combs or brushes would be perfect to pack.

Find details at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

 

Being a collection site for the Operation Christmas Child shoebox project is just one of a number of things that the church is gearing up for as the holidays approach.

There’s a Brunswick stew sale on Saturday, Dec. 13, Nutt said. The stew will be ready for pickup by 11 a.m. No pre-orders needed – just swing by the church and get as many quarts as you’d like. Nutt says there will be plenty. The price is $10 a quart.

All proceeds will go to the church’s third annual “Night to Shine” event, which will be held this year on Feb. 13.

“This year we’ll be hosting it at Kerr Lake Country Club,” Nutt said. “We’ve outgrown our fellowship hall.” The Night to Shine is a prom for individuals 14 years and older with special needs.

Nutt said he’s busy planning for the prom, which as become quite popular in just a couple of years.

But between now and then, the community is welcome to attend the church’s Thanksgiving service, which will take place Sunday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m., the Nov. 30 Chrismon service at 5 p.m. and the Sunday, Dec. 7 Christmas Cantata at 5 p.m.

Visit https://www.nhbcnc.org/ to learn more.

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The Local Skinny! Live Nativity At North Henderson Baptist Church

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Pastor Eddie Nutt invites the community to a live nativity presentation at North Henderson Baptist Church on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7.

There will be three presentations offered between 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. both nights – lasting just about a half hour each.

Most of the characters will be portrayed by children, Nutt said on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! A narrator will read from the Gospels as the children act out the story of Jesus’s birth in Bethlehem.

This is the first time in several generations that the church has put on a live nativity. The idea was born when several church members had a desire to do something new for the community, Nutt said, “a different type of outreach to remind people of the true meaning of what Christmas is all about.”

There will be refreshments served – including fresh popcorn from a brand-new popcorn machine – and folks can come inside to shake off any winter chill in the air.

Nutt said it’s special to see church members who are willing to give their time to create a production like a live nativity. It shows they care for their community and they want to share the love of Jesus Christ, he added.

He admitted his relief that a real live donkey has been secured to take part in the live nativity.

“Because I was the closest thing they had until they got a real one,” he joked.

North Henderson Baptist Church is located at 1211 N. Garnett St.

 

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North Henderson Baptist Church In 20th Year Of Support For Operation Christmas Child

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North Henderson Baptist Church is celebrating 20 years of being a local drop-off site for the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox ministry.

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, which send the showbox-sized packages to children across the globe each Christmas.

Church members began collecting the packed boxes on Monday when the Naitonal Collection Week began, and they’ll continue through Monday, Nov. 25.

North Henderson Baptist Church is located at 1121 N. Garnett St.

  • Wednesday, Nov. 20 – 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 21 – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 22 – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 23 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 24 – 12 noon to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 25 – 10 a.m. to 12 noon

There are more than 4,700 drop-off locations open around the country.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for more than three decades. In 2024, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 12 million children. The project of Samaritan’s Purse partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need. Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage.

Participants can use the online lookup tool to find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. It is searchable by city or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop off.

 

For more information, call 704.583.1463, or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ. Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanspurse.org/buildonline to select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement.

 

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 220 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.

TownTalk: North Henderson Baptist Church One-Day VBS, Backpack Giveaway Aug. 3, 4

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North Henderson Baptist Church has planned two special events next weekend and Pastor Eddie Nutt invites the community to come out and participate.

Nutt joked that he’s trying to keep members of his congregation at church all weekend long, not just in the pews on Sunday but also as volunteers for the one-day Vacation Bible School on Saturday, Aug. 3 and then for the “back to school party” complete with backpack giveaways and a hotdog supper.

The VBS is designed for special-needs individuals and Nutt explained that it’s for all ages. There is no cost to attend the 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. activity, which will include crafts, music, Bingo and, of course, a Bible lesson. The morning will conclude with a meal, he said on Tuesday’s segment of TownTalk.

It’s the first time the church has had a VBS for those with special needs, and it’s an extension of the weekly 9 a.m. service for this population from the community, which Nutt said is “holding steady” with attendance.

“We’ll have plenty of hands-on (from volunteers) to help with crafts, Bingo with prizes for everyone as they learn about God’s love,” Nutt said.

Then, on Sunday afternoon, the church fellowship hall will be abuzz with activity for the back-to-school party, which begins at 5 p.m.

“We’ve had back to school parties for years,” Nutt said, and this year marks the third year for the backpack giveaways. Last year, they gave away more than they had available, but they created a wait list and were able to distribute additional backpacks after making a second run to purchase bookbags and supplies to go in them.

“This year, hopefully we’re prepared for a bigger crowd,” he said.

He does ask that the children who receive backpacks be present at the Aug. 4 event, so Nutt and his church volunteers can share “face to face” the Good News that Jesus loves them.

And be on the listen-out for next year’s “Night To Shine Prom” for special-needs individuals.

It was the first time that the church had hosted the event, so Nutt said they didn’t know how many to expect.

But with between 65 and 70 prom-goers in attendance, along with caregivers and family members who came and stayed for the festivities, Nutt said he was pleasantly surprised at the turnout.

The church applied for, and was accepted, as a site for the February 2025 event, which is traditionally held the Friday night before Valentine’s Day.

North Henderson Baptist Church is located at 1211 N. Garnett St.

 

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TownTalk: Special “Night to Shine” Prom Slated For North Henderson Baptist Church Feb. 9

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North Henderson Baptist Church is looking forward to being a part of what arguably may be considered the biggest prom night in the world. The church is one of more than 700 locations across the globe that will be hosting “A Night to Shine” on Friday, Feb. 9 and the Rev. Eddie Nutt said prom attendees should expect to get “the absolute royal treatment.”

Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, “A Night to Shine” is in its 10th year of providing a prom experience for individuals with special needs, Nutt said on Tuesday’s TownTalk – a segment of society often overlooked when it comes to fun stuff like proms and such.

The prom is for individuals 14 and older with special needs, Nutt explained. They’ll walk the red carpet, get a limo ride around the block and enjoy an evening filled with food, music and dancing – with photographers and videographers on hand to capture those special moments. The prom will begin at 6 p.m. and will end about 9 p.m.

And all this is “to show them the love of Christ,” Nutt said, “that they are loved and they do have value.”

The goal is to have 75 folks attend the prom, and Nutt said there will be a respite room for parents or other caregivers who may want to stay close while their loved ones enjoy a few hours of music and dancing.

Please register by Friday, Feb. 2 so organizers can plan to have enough food and nametags – not to mention crowns and tiaras.

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That’s part of the “royal treatment” Nutt referred to – each prom goer will get a crown or tiara to proclaim them kings and queens of the prom.

“They will get the absolute royal treatment – it’ll be an event that they’ll remember for the rest of their lives,” Nutt said.

Register on the church website www.nhbcnc.org or phone 252.438.8012. Find the registration here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdl_ZNpdQs-TSeAmAuu49azr-n5WhnejlHKKhrZRHBJhhNXTA/viewform

North Henderson Baptist Church is located at 1211 N. Garnett St. in Henderson.

Nutt has been pastor at North Henderson Baptist Church for about three years, but he’s been thinking about how to minister and reach out to individuals with special needs for more than 10 years.

Each time he’d pray about it, read up on it or talk to others at the Baptist State Convention, he said God would speak to him and say “not now.”

But over the past few months, “God has flipped the green light, indicating the time is now,” Nutt explained.

He got a nudge from a woman back in the summer who asked if her special-needs granddaughter could attend the church’s Vacation Bible School.

Her question, specifically, was: Would her granddaughter be welcomed?

That set the wheels in motion for not only the Night to Shine prom, but also a new ministry called Jesus’ Buddies. The half-hour service is at 9 a.m. on Sundays and is specifically designed for special needs youth and their families.

The program uses puppets and lots of visuals to help youngsters with learning challenges “grasp the message and understand the love of Christ,” Nutt said. How many pastors use a flannel board and moveable biblical figures to reinforce their message? Nutt does.

During Tuesday’s program, a caller had nothing but high praise for the Jesus’ Buddies service and said her grandchild is looking forward to attending the Night to Shine prom next month.

“What a blessing North Henderson Baptist and the congregation have been to me and my special needs granddaughter. Rev. Nutt and his wife and the congregation are so friendly…they are such a blessing.”

‘Operation Christmas Child’ Sends Shoeboxes Of Gifts To Children Across The Globe

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The Samaritan’s Purse ‘Operation Christmas Child’ collection week runs through Nov. 20, and there are several local drop-off spots that will be collecting boxes filled with gifts that will be distributed throughout the world for Christmas. This year’s goal is to reach 11 million children with the traditional “shoeboxes.”

North Henderson Baptist Church is the drop-off location in Henderson, according to information from Dolores Brown with Samaritan’s Purse.

Shoebox gifts prepared by generous donors and filled with toys, personal care items and school supplies may be dropped off now during National Collection Week, which began today and continues for the next week.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for three decades. In 2023, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children. This season, there’s still time for individuals, families, and groups to transform empty shoeboxes into fun gifts. The project of Samaritan’s Purse partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need. Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage.

“This season, children around the world need a tangible reminder that there is hope and that God loves them,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “Through these shoebox gifts packed with special items, children also receive the opportunity to hear about the eternal hope found in Jesus Christ.”

Participants can use the online lookup tool to find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. It is searchable by city or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop off.

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 209 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.

North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St., will accept shoeboxes at the following drop-off times:

  • Tuesday, Nov. 14: 12 noon  –  2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 15:  3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 16: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 17:  2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 18: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
  • Sunday, Nov 19: 12 noon – 5 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 20: 10 a.m. to 12 noon
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North Henderson Baptist Hosts VBS July 16-19

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Youngsters of all ages are invited to attend North Henderson Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School.

The VBS will begin July 16 and continue through July 19, according to information from Pastor Eddie Nutt. Classes are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and there will be classes for each age group.

A meal is provided each evening as well.

North Henderson Baptist Church is located at 1211 N. Garnett St. in Henderson.

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North Henderson Baptist Hosts Fall Festival Oct. 29

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North Henderson Baptist Church will host a fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 29, featuring hay rides, a stew sale and fun games for all ages.

The stew is $10 a quart and will be available for purchase during the festival, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, located at 1211 N. Garnett St.

In addition to hay rides and games, there will be a cake walk and bingo, handcrafted Christmas items and much more – come join in the fun!

The Rev. Eddie Nutt, pastor of North Henderson Baptist Church, said there also will be a coat giveaway to any adult or child who comes to the festival and needs a coat for the upcoming winter.