John R. Bender Worship Center

01/09/2026

This is the project we donate to each year. It is worth the read

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12/14/2025

Another great ministry we support. As I stated in a previous post JBWC is not strong enough to support our own missionary outreach, so we partner with other established ministries.
This week we are highlighting a ministry from Denton First Baptist Church called Project Santa. You can read the attached letter to see what they provide. Each family is vetted to make sure FBC is meeting real needs. They target families that get no help from other agencies. What a blessing to watch these families receive such unexpected gifts that they have not asked for and that meet also what we consider necessities.
We are so privileged to be able to do this due to your generosity during our summer months. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

11/30/2025

Thanks to generous giving during our summer weeks at the JBWC, we are blessed to be able to bless other ministeries. We do not have the funds to have our own missionary outreaches, so we partner with ministries who are already doing great work reaching people’s needs. We choose ministries within a 50 mile radius of Badin Lake. We chose 3 ministries to bless
Today we are highlighting North Ridge Church in Asheboro. They have a ministry—Psalm 82 Project that furnishes supplies for children going into foster care in Randolph County.

Please read the letter from Pastor Dean that better explains the purpose of Project 82 and how the project is fulfilling the charge in Psalm 82.

10/26/2025

The extended pulpit/platform area is painted and complete. It looks great and so much safer for us folks who sometimes stumble. Thanks Jerry Kiser for tackling this task. It will be perfect for our littles to stand on when they sing for us at the end of the service. Or a great place to put greenery. Can’t wait to see what ideas you come up with next summer. It will be here before we know it. Have a great fall/winter.

10/15/2025

The restrooms are done!! As many of you know the trustees have worked hard this year to update (spruce up) the facilities at JBWC. This summer they took on the restrooms. There is new paint, new commodes, new wall hangings and new floors.
We want to thank each of you who had a part in this. I couldn’t possibly name names, because of those anonymous people involved. You know who you are. There was some actual hands on work, but mostly it was accomplished through your generous giving that allowed us to hire someone that could get the job done. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
See pictures below. It was hard to take pictures in such a small space, so to get the full effect, you’ll just have to see next summer.

09/22/2025

Yes church as ended for the summer. But things still happen in the off season. Our trustees and “willing workers” still are on a mission to make things better. The pews have been cinched up for the winter and construction is going on in the pulpit area. There was a flaw in the concrete floor that had the potential of being an accident hazard, so Jerry, one of our willing workers, extended the platform to cover that area. Us old folks were a little afraid it could cause a fall. We are not as steady on our feet as we once were. lol
I’ll send updates as the platform is finished. To God be the glory

09/02/2025

It was a great day yesterday—our last day at the John Bender Worship Center for the summer. Great message from Larry to sum up the series on the “the Fruits of the Spirit” from Galatians 5. How do we grow these fruits in our lives? Connect with Jesus and read his Word— his love letter to us. We were also blessed with special music from Kesley Nance and a cookout from our trustees.
A special thanks to the trustees and everyone who contributed to our success this summer—you know who you are. A special shout out to our Sunday School teachers and our great children’s program. They ended the year with a bang—-literally— a huge piñata!!!!
We look forward to seeing you Memorial Day 2026.

08/28/2025

Sunday is our last day for worship for the year. Come enjoy as Larry raps up our summer series on the fruits of the spirit from Galatians 5. The trustees are cooking hotdogs and hamburgers for us all. You can bring a side or dessert—or not. We will have plenty. Stay and eat and enjoy good food and fellowship.

08/27/2025

More pictures from Sunday with the North Ridge Youth Group.

08/25/2025

What a great day at church. Jordon Stover brought a great message on what it means to exhibit the fruit of the spirit in our daily lives. But spiritual fruit will not grow in our lives if we do not have a life that has strong roots. And those strong roots must come from Jesus.
The North Ridge youth group brought the music ( sorry I was excited and forgot to get a picture). Then afterwards we had great food and time on the lake.
See you next week for our final week. Come with a big appetite. Yes, free hot dogs, hamburgers, sides and desserts will be served after church.

08/19/2025

Sunday we were treated to a special message from our local deputy Jimmy Wells. He challenged us to examine our faith and to share with everyone. It’s good to know that he uses his faith on the job as he works with some tough situations. He also sang for us. A great treat all the way around.
We were also treated to special music from the Gross family. Very talented.
Can’t wait to see you next week. Music from North Ridge youth group and message from their pastor Jordon Stover.

08/16/2025

ALERT!!!!!
The restrooms at the JBWC will not be operating Sunday August 17. We are under construction!! So sorry for the inconvenience.