Appalachian Church

06/23/2026

BAPTISM SUNDAY IS COMING!

Join us this Sunday, June 28th at 12:30 PM at Lansing Park as we celebrate lives that have been transformed by Jesus Christ!

Baptism is an act of obedience to Christ, a testimony that we are not ashamed of the Gospel, and a picture of being buried with Christ and raised to walk in newness of life.

"We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life." — Romans 6:4

There is nothing quite like watching believers take the next step in their faith journey by following Jesus into the water. As a church family, we celebrate every person who has committed their life to Christ and is choosing to publicly identify with Him through baptism.
If you have trusted Jesus as your Lord and Savior but have never been baptized, we'd love to talk with you. Reach out to us this week!

Let's gather together to worship, celebrate, and rejoice in what God is doing in people's lives!

06/20/2026

🌍✈️ Pray for Our Eswatini Mission Team ✈️🌍

This Saturday morning, seven members of our Appalachian Church family will begin their journey to Eswatini, Africa, carrying the hope of the Gospel and serving in the name of Jesus.

Last Sunday, we had the privilege of commissioning this team and sending them out as an extension of Appalachian Church. Their mission will include Bible studies, homestead visits, hospital ministry, encouragement, discipleship, and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

As a church, we often talk about our vision of seeing 70 Sent Ones by 2036. This team is faith in action. They are not simply taking a trip—they are answering God's call to GO.

Please join us in praying for:

🙏 Safe travels and good health
🙏 Unity, wisdom, and strength for the team
🙏 Open hearts to receive the Gospel
🙏 Divine appointments and Gospel conversations
🙏 Protection from spiritual attack and discouragement
🙏 Boldness to share Christ and serve others well
🙏 Lasting Kingdom impact in Eswatini

Church family, while they go physically, we go with them through our prayers and support.

Let's cover this team in prayer over the next two weeks and ask God to do exceedingly abundantly more than we could ask or imagine.

"Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" — Isaiah 6:8

🌍❤️✝️

06/19/2026

Forward Vision Update This Sunday

Church Family,

I want to encourage you to make plans to be with us this Sunday as I share an important update regarding our Forward Vision and some significant developments that have taken place over the past few weeks.

Many of you joined us on May 31st as we prayer walked and sought the Lord's direction regarding future ministry opportunities and facilities. We prayed a simple prayer: that God would open the right doors, close the wrong doors, and make His will clear.

Since that day, we have seen exactly that happen.

Some doors that we were hopeful about have closed, while another unexpected door has opened. While the outcome may not look exactly like what we envisioned, we are grateful for the clarity, provision, and leadership of the Lord every step of the way.

This Sunday, I will share more details about where we are, what has changed, and what opportunities may be ahead for Appalachian Church. More importantly, I want to remind us that our confidence has never been in a property, a building, or a plan, it has always been in the faithfulness of God.

As we continue to see lives changed, people come to Christ, disciples being made, and others being sent out on mission, we are reminded that the mission has never changed. Our responsibility is simply to follow wherever the Lord leads.

Please be praying for wisdom, unity, and discernment as we take these next steps together. I believe God has been faithful in every season of our church's journey, and I believe He is faithfully leading us into the next one as well.

I look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday and sharing what the Lord has been doing behind the scenes.

Forward with Jesus,
Pastor Steve

06/14/2026

Join us tonight for VBS at 6:00pm!
If you haven't pre-registered your child just arrive a little early so we can get you checked in!

Our middle and high schoolers will be meeting at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church in Jefferson due to space limitations at AppChurch. All other classes will be here at 787 Ray Taylor Road.

See you tonight!

06/09/2026

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the upcoming carwash fundraiser!

06/07/2026

Today we had the honor of recognizing and praying over our 2026 graduates! We are so proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see what the future holds for each of you. We look forward to watching where the Lord leads you and how He will use your talents and gifts in the years ahead.

06/06/2026

Jesus is Enough.

Join us tomorrow at Appalachian Church as we continue our brand-new series through Colossians with Sermon #2: "Jesus Is Enough."

In a world constantly telling us we need more, God's Word reminds us that Christ is sufficient, supreme, and worthy of first place in our lives.

We'll also take time to celebrate and recognize our graduates as they step into a new season of life.

Come worship with us, invite a friend, and expect God to move!

⏰ 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM
📍 Appalachian Church

Jesus Is Enough Who is Jesus? In a world filled with competing voices, shifting values, and endless pursuits, the Apostle Paul points us to one unchanging truth: Jesus is enough. In Colossians 1:15-23, we discover that Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things,...

06/04/2026

AppChurch Northwest Update: Strengthening the Foundation

Church Family,
Over the past several months, many of you have been praying for AppChurch Northwest and the vision to reach Northwest Ashe County with the Gospel. We are grateful for your prayers, encouragement, and support.
After much prayer, discussion, and seeking the Lord's direction, the Elder Team and AppChurch Northwest Core Team have made a decision that we believe brings clarity, unity, and health to this season of ministry.
Rather than moving forward under the pressure of a specific launch timeline, we have decided to remove any anticipated launch date from the table for now and focus on strengthening the foundation that God is building.

This is not a step backward.
It is a step toward health, stability, and long-term fruitfulness.

We remain fully committed to the vision of reaching Northwest Ashe County with the Gospel and making disciples in that community. However, we believe the Lord is leading us into a season of prayer, preparation, discipleship, relationship-building, and leadership development before determining future next steps.
As a result, the AppChurch Northwest Core Team will NOT be meeting at Greene's Chapel during the months of June, July, and August.
Instead, the Core Team will gather each Wednesday at 6:00 PM at Generations in the back hallway behind the dining area.
This summer will be a season of:
• Seeking the Lord together
• Strengthening relationships and unity
• Developing leaders and disciples
• Engaging people intentionally with the Gospel
• Building a healthy culture and foundation
• Praying for wisdom and discernment regarding our campus pastor.
We believe healthy ministry is built from the ground up. Before there is a harvest, there must be healthy soil. Before there is produce, there must be preparation.
Our desire is not simply to launch something quickly, but to build something healthy, sustainable, and fruitful for the glory of God.

Looking Ahead
While our Core Team will be meeting at Generations throughout the summer, we are excited to share that beginning in September, the AppChurch Northwest Core Team will return to Greene's Chapel for their AppGroup as we continue building relationships, praying together, and engaging the community.

We are also excited to announce a special week of revival services at Greene's Chapel on Sunday, October 4 through Wednesday, October 7, beginning nightly at 6:30 PM.

This revival will feature members of the Appalachian Church preaching team preaching on different evenings throughout the week. Opening night will feature Pastor Steve Ashley, with worship led by The Calvary Reflections.

We believe God is already preparing hearts for what He desires to do in Northwest Ashe County, and we invite our entire church family and community to join us for this special week of worship, prayer, revival, and Gospel proclamation.
Mark your calendars now and begin praying with us for God to move in a powerful way.

Thank you for your continued prayers for our Elder Team, Core Team, and the future of AppChurch Northwest.
We are excited about what God is doing, and we believe the best days are still ahead.

Forward with Jesus,
Pastor Steve Ashley
Lead Pastor, Appalachian Church

06/02/2026

🔥 MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS — VBS 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! 🔥

Get ready for an unforgettable week at Teen Rainforest VBS 2026!

This isn't your typical VBS. We're talking games, challenges, worship, Bible teaching, friendships, and four nights packed with fun and opportunities to grow closer to Jesus.

📍 Location for Middle and HS Students ONLY will be held at
Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church
201 South Street, Jefferson, NC

🗓 June 14–17
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Nightly

This year, all Middle School and High School students will meet at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church, giving us more room to gather, worship, learn, and have fun together!

🎉 CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULE:

🌴 Sunday Night
• Opening Welcome
• Bible Teaching
• Scavenger Hunt
• Snack
• Closing Worship

🌴 Monday Night
• Opening Worship
• Extreme Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament
• Balloon Tag
• Snack
• Bible Teaching

🌴 Tuesday Night
• Opening Welcome
• Bible Teaching
• Blanket Race
• Snack
• Closing Worship

🌴 Wednesday Night
• Opening Worship
• Military Letters Project
• Blind Leading the Blind Challenge
• Snack
• Bible Teaching

Invite your friends, teammates, neighbors, and classmates! This event is open to ALL Middle School and High School students in our community.

We are believing for a week filled with fun, friendships, discipleship, and life-changing encounters with Jesus.

🚨 DON'T WAIT! REGISTER TODAY! 🚨

👉 REGISTER NOW: https://subsplash.com/u/-9B2PN9/forms/d/383ff817-3a04-488e-b963-7f5e56a10d57