Famous Missionaries
A Biblical character who was known as the "apostle to the gentiles."
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Founded by a member of First Baptist in 2011, this ministry provides footwear for students in Ashe County. The largest number given away at one time was 1200 during the Back to School Bash in 2024.
Who is Shoes for kids?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, ____ percent of people in Ashe County live below the poverty line.
What is 14?
A female missionary to China from the 1800's. She is known for his founding of the Woman's Missionary Union. There is famous Christmas offering in her name each year.
Who is Lottie Moon?
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
Acts 1:8
A local organization whose mission is "Leading the fight to end hunger in our community by acquiring and distributing food to those who seek aid."
Who is the Ashe Food Pantry?
This percentage of people, under eighteen, in Ashe County are under the poverty line.
What is 18 percent?
A baptist missionary from England in the 18th century (1700s). Is known as the "Father of Modern Missions."
Who is William Carey?
“Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.
What is Genesis 12:1-3
Located in Riverview Community Center. They host a monthly fish fry. They provide food to those in need. Their motto is "Giving Food, Feeding Hope."
This percentage of people in Ashe County have a physical disability.
Known as "Apostle to the Indians." This famous missionary was a Puritan from Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1600s.
Who is John Eliot?
All the ends of the earth shall remember
and turn to the Lord;
and all the families of the nations
shall worship before him.
For dominion belongs to the Lord,
and he rules over the nations.
What is Psalm 22:27-28
They help provide quality homes for lower income families. They also have a resale store.
Who is Habitat for Humanity?
This percentage of people in Ashe County do not have healthcare coverage?
What is 11?
A missionary couple who were the first to serve in Burma (Myanmar) from America. One of them ended up in a Burmese prison. They both helped to translate the bible into Burmese. Was important in the founding of the American Baptist Missionary Union.
Who are Adoniram and Ann Judson?
After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands.
What is Revelation 7:9?
The sole provider of services to survivors of intimate partner violence & sexual assault, and their loved ones, in Ashe County, NC. A safe and confidential place for victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
Who is A Safe Home for Everyone (A.S.H.E.)?
This number is 49,176 among Ashe county residents.
What is median household income?