WRAF Ministry of the Week: The Barnes Academy

The WRAF Ministry of the Week is The Barnes Academy.

The Barnes Academy is a private Christian-based school with grades K-12. The mission of Barnes Academy is to educate the whole student within a Christian context of spiritual, social, mental and physical development. As a ministry of God, they exist to help students cultivate a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, to discover and encourage their gifts and to inspire each student to realize his or her full potential in serving God in spirit and in truth. Barnes Academy builds up, encourages and to equips each student to become educated Christian leaders, both in present living and in future vocations. The Barnes Academy is a school that promotes high academic and moral standards where creativity is valued, positive faith is practiced, positive attitudes developed and where Christian values are nurtured. It is a school where presentation skills are emphasized along with the arts, both visual and performing. It is also a school where every teacher, staff member, volunteer and student practices positive Christian morals. Barnes Academy is a school where love abounds, self-esteem is nurtured, grace is found and where Jesus Christ is honored as Lord and Savior. They're not just a school, They're a ministry to students and their families.

The Barnes Academy is located at 154 Hart Service Road in Hartwell, Ga.  They can be reached at 706-377-3856.

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WRAF Ministry of the Week: Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center

The WRAF Ministry of the Week is the Smoky Mountain Prenancy Care Center.

The Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center is a Christian non-profit organization ministering to women and men who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. They have two medical clinics that offer free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds. They strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who are making decisions that will affect them for the rest of their lives. Their life-affirming belief is that all life is precious and given by God. They have clinics in Franklin and Cullowhee, staffed daily by nurses. Volunteers from the community are a huge part of this ministry and its ten year success. A board of directors and a medical director complete this ministry to Western North Carolina and North Georgia.

To nominate a worthy ministry to be the next WRAF Ministry of the Week, simply fill out this form.

American Red Cross

The beginning of every year there's a shortage of blood. Blood banks use up much of their supplies because of the holidays. Patients in our area and throughout the country are counting on your help to be sure that blood is available when it's needed. The need is constant.

The next several days are critical.

If you can give blood, OR if you can host a blood drive, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or log onto www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or learn more today.

Blood Donation Centers

Anderson County:
AnMed Health Blood Center
60 North Fant Street
Anderson, SC
864-512-1135

Stephens County
The Blood Connection
1308 Sandifer Blvd.
Seneca, SC
864-882-8364

White County
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
311 Jesse Jewel Pkwy., SW
Suite 102
Gainesville, GA
800-448-3543

Win 10 Tickets To The Gaither Concert In Dulth, GA

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Click the "Share" button associated with this posting about the Gaither Jubilate Concert and you will be instantly registered in the contest. The winner, to be determined by a random drawing, wins 10 tickets to the concert.

Imagine how much fun it will be to bring in 2012 with all your friends and family. Drawing to be held on Thursday, December 22.

To learn more about the concert -- click here.

Atlanta Welcomes Return Of Gaither New Year’s Eve Spectacular

Atlanta, GA - For two decades, during the ‘80s, ‘90s and the first five years of the new millenium, ASCAP Songwriters of the Century, Bill & Gloria Gaither presented the Jubilaté New Year’s Eve music spectular. The event, which was enjoyed by literally thousands, via a live, national television audience and sold-out crowds, was hosted by numerous cities, including Atlanta, Charlotte and Phoenix.

This year, the event returns to the city where it all began, as the Gaithers bring this year’s New Year's Eve celebration, to the Gwinnett Center in Atlanta (Duluth) on Saturday, December 31, 2011.

For nearly half a century, multiple Grammy and Dove award winners, Bill & Gloria Gaither have been musical trailblazers. Their reputation as songwriters and mentors for newly discovered singers and musicians is known worldwide. Their beloved Homecoming series continues to top national music and video sales charts. Fans who have loved and followed Gaither music for years are thrilled with the return of the Jubilaté New Year’s Eve concert. “The Holidays can be a very sad and lonely time for some, yet very exciting and festive for others,” Bill Gaither states. “Regardless, it’s a time that should be spent among friends, and what better way to spend it than with thousands of people, enjoying great music, ringing in the new year.”

Guests of Jubilaté will usher in the New Year with special music, comedy and many surprises. Past events have included a balloon drop and fireworks at midnight. Jubilaté will feature a cavalcade of singers and musicians, whose collective talents have been honored with countless awards. Joining the Gaithers and their multi-award winning Gaither Vocal Band, featuring Mark Lowry, David Phelps, Michael English and Wes Hampton, include Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, The Martins, The Isaacs, Taranda Greene, Gene McDonald, Gordon Mote, Karen Peck & New River, Lynda Randle and Kevin Williams (all artists subject to change).

Tickets for the December 31 event at the Gwinnett Center are available at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets may be purchased by phone by calling 1-800-745-3000. Group rates are available by calling 770-813-5733. Complete information may be obtained online at www.premierproductions.com or www.gaither.com or by calling 770-813-7600.

Thank You For Your Help!

We want to thanks the following friends of the ministry for their help with the Gospel For Asia Christmas Catalog Campaign:

Rebecca from Cleveland, GA $22.00 - Chickens
Sharon from Murrayville, GA $140.00 - Goats
Rebecca from Pisgah Forest, NC $42.00 – Bibles $30.00 - BioSand Water Filters $11.00 - Chickens
Karen from Auburn, GA $60.00 - BioSand Water Filters $22.00 – Chickens $21.00 - Bibles
Jerry from Eastanollee, GA $70.00 – Goats $44.00 - Chickens
Jesse from Bamberg, SC $70.00 - Goats
Joseph from Bradley, SC $70.00 - Goats
Bryan from Toccoa, GA $11.00 - Chickens

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