Midweek News Sept 11, 2024

Sept 11, 2024

Announcements and Items of Interest

Sunday, September 15, 2024, Worship at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will not meet outside because there is rain predicted as the remains of Hurricane Francine pass through our area. Please join us in the fellowship hall, following worship, for cookies and coffee fellowship.

Today’s Bible Study Wednesday, September 11, 3- 4:30 p.m., completes the study led by Barbara Stuart, a seasoned Bible study teacher. Barbara has been using the book, Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today, written by Adam Hamilton. Plans are in the works for the next Bible study. More information will be provided soon

Our Final Event for the 2024 Summer Series will be Tuesday, September 17, 7 p.m., in the Church Sanctuary. The Shelby Rae Moore Band features Shelby Rae Moore along with her uncles Brent and Chet Palmer on guitars; Devon Burch plays drums. Having grown up in a musical family, Shelby has the uncommon ability to move effortlessly between genres including blues, soul, and Americana. She has an undeniable connection with every song she performs. Brent Palmer creates most of the harmonic texture with his acoustic guitar arrangements while Chet colors the ensemble with tasteful fills and brilliant lead guitar playing. Devon drives the rhythm on drums and always plays with just the right feel for each style of music. The concert is free, donations will be accepted.

The next CPC Women’s Gathering will be held Thursday, September 19, 4-5:30 p.m., at the Point in Land Harbor (where we have our church’s annual picnic). Please bring your beverage of choice and something salty or sweet to share.

Our September Potluck Luncheon will be on September 22 following worship. The menu is chili and soup as well as vegetables, cornbread, and dessert. Please let Gayle Culbreath know if you can bring chili or soup. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Our September Mission Project is growing the principal for the Crossnore Presbyterian Church Children’s Endowment Fund.  An anonymous donor started the endowment with $150,000, which is being invested along with the donations that have already come in. We hope to provide an annual grant that will pay for an extra tutor for disadvantaged children at Crossnore Elementary School.  Donations can be made to Crossnore Presbyterian Church and designated for CPC Children’s Fund. P.O. Box 386, Crossnore, NC 28616. The first grant will be awarded to the school this fall.

The Church Choir meets at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday in the sanctuary for practice before worship. All are welcome to join!

The Knitting and Crocheting Group meets in the fellowship hall on Wednesdays from 1- 3 p.m. Come and join in!

A Special Program will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 7-8:30 pm, in the church fellowship hall. Devon Wilkinson, a middle school teacher at Avery Middle School, spent the past two summers teaching underprivileged children. In 2023, she taught at a Muslim school just outside of the West Bank and in 2024, she taught at a Jewish school just outside of Haifa. Her story is inspiring and worth sharing in a time when the Middle East is so divided. These teaching opportunities are provided by TALMA, the Israel Program for Excellence in English, an English immersion program for low-income Israeli elementary schoolchildren and a Fellowship for international teacher-leaders in the movement for educational equity. Check out their website: https://www.talmaisrael.com/

Charlotte Davila no longer has a landline home phone. She is using her cell phone exclusively. That number is not in the church directory. If you need her cell number, you can call the church at 828-733-1919.

Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers on Wednesdays and Fridays- look at their Facebook page for details.

Ram’s Rack needs volunteers Monday- Friday to help in the thrift store or pack groceries. Their phone number is 828-733-5095.

Midweek News Sept 4, 2024

Sept 4, 2024

Announcements and Items of Interest

Sunday, September 8, 2024. Worship – 11:00 a.m. Please join us for coffee and cookies, following worship, in the fellowship hall.

We had planned to worship outside this Sunday, September 8, but due to the weather prediction of a very cold morning we will be meeting in the sanctuary. If the weather is good, we will worship outside on Sunday, September 15.

Our September Mission Project is growing the principal for the Crossnore Presbyterian Church Children’s Endowment Fund. An anonymous donor started the endowment with $150,000, which is being invested along with the donations that have already come in. We hope to provide an annual grant that will pay for an extra tutor for disadvantaged children at Crossnore Elementary School. Donations can be made to Crossnore Presbyterian Church and designated for CPC Children’s Fund. P.O. Box 386, Crossnore, NC 28616. The first grant will be awarded to the school this fall.  

The Knitting and Crocheting Group meets in the fellowship hall on Wednesdays from 1- 3 p.m. Come and join in!

CPC Bible Study continues this Wednesday, September 4, from 3 - 4:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall. Barbara Stuart, a seasoned Bible study teacher, is leading this study using the book, Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today, written by Adam Hamilton. Everyone is invited to attend.

The Church Choir meets at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday in the sanctuary for practice before worship. All are welcome to join!

The next Mayland Fellowship Gathering will be this Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church with Dinner at 5:30 p.m., a Business Meeting at 6:30 p.m., and the Program at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Vasco Kachipapa will be speaking. He has served as the Head of the CCAP Synod in Malawi for many years. This is the 20th anniversary of our presbytery’s partnership with a Presbyterian hospital and school in Malawi. The CCAP Synod was established in the 19th century by Scottish missionaries and includes 1.8 million members in 800 local congregations.

The Session will meet on Tuesday, September 10, 4:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

Our September Potluck Luncheon will be on September 22 following worship. We will enjoy chili and soup as well as side dishes and dessert. Please let Gayle Culbreath know if you can bring chili or soup. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

June Bagby, one of our long-time members, celebrated her 100^th birthday on Tuesday, September 3. Happy Birthday, June!

Our August CPC Mission Project, UnDue Medical Debt, was a great success. With the anonymous donation of $10,000, $1,000 from our mission committee, and your contributions of $5,235, our new total comes to $16,235. This will wipe out over 3 million dollars of medical debt and may completely cover the unpaid medical debt for those who qualify in all Avery, Mitchell, and McDowell Counties. The UnDue Medical Debt Non-Profit is also adding our mission project onto their national website. They are including a 4th county, Burke, and raising the goal to $20,000, which will raise the amount covered of unmet medical debt to over 4 million dollars. Anyone can contribute to our mission until the end of December. If you would still like to make a donation towards this mission project, please make your check out to “Crossnore Presbyterian Church” and designate for UnDue Medical Debt. The church’s mailing address is P.O. Box 386, Crossnore, NC 28616. We will find out when the recipients have received a letter that their medical debt has been paid and let you know.

Our Final Event for the 2024 Summer Series will be Tuesday, September 17, 7 p.m., in the Church Sanctuary. The Shelby Rae Moore Band features Shelby Rae Moore along with her uncles Brent and Chet Palmer on guitars; Devon Burch plays drums. Having grown up in a musical family, Shelby has the uncommon ability to move effortlessly between genres including blues, soul, and Americana. She has an undeniable connection with every song she performs. Brent Palmer creates most of the harmonic texture with his acoustic guitar arrangements while Chet colors the ensemble with tasteful fills and brilliant lead guitar playing. Devon drives the rhythm on drums and always plays with just the right feel for each style of music. The concert is free, donations will be accepted.

Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers on Wednesdays and Fridays- look at their Facebook page for details. Ram’s Rack needs volunteers Monday- Friday to help in the thrift store or pack groceries. Their phone number is 828-733-5095.

Midweek News Aug 28, 2024

Aug 28, 2024

Announcements and Items of Interest

Our September Mission Project is growing our endowment for the Crossnore Presbyterian Church Children’s Endowment Fund. An anonymous donor started the endowment with $150,000, which is being invested. We hope to provide an annual grant that will pay for an extra tutor for disadvantaged children at Crossnore Elementary School. Donations can be made to Crossnore Presbyterian Church and designated for CPC Children’s Fund. P.O. Box 386, Crossnore, NC 28616. A brochure is attached.

The Knitting and Crocheting Group meets in the fellowship hall on Wednesdays from 1- 3 p.m. Come and join in!

CPC Bible Study continues today, Wednesday, August 28, 3- 4:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall. Barbara Stuart, a seasoned Bible study teacher, is leading this study using the book, Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today, written by Adam Hamilton. Everyone is invited to attend.  

The Church Choir meets at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday in the sanctuary for practice before worship. All are welcome to join!  

Our August CPC Mission Project has surpassed our target of $4,000 for UnDue Medical Debt! We have raised $5,235! With the August Mission Project donations, the $10,000 from an anonymous donor, a $1,000 from our Session, we have surpassed the $15,000 target set by the Session. This will wipe out over 3 million dollars of medical debt and may completely cover the unpaid medical debt for those who qualify in all three counties.

A big thank you to Dr. Karl Campbell for his difficult but important presentation and discussion on the 2024 presidential election. Over 180 people attended. This was his third and final lecture for the summer.

Our final event for the 2024 Summer Series will be Tuesday, September 17, 7 p.m., in the Church Sanctuary. The Shelby Rae Moore Band features Shelby Rae Moore along with her uncles Brent and Chet Palmer on guitars; Devon Burch plays drums. Having grown up in a musical family, Shelby has the uncommon ability to move effortlessly between genres including blues, soul, and Americana. She has an undeniable connection with every song she performs. Brent Palmer creates most of the harmonic texture with his acoustic guitar arrangements while Chet colors the ensemble with tasteful fills and brilliant lead guitar playing. Devon drives the rhythm on drums and always plays with just the right feel for each style of music. The concert is free, donations will be accepted.

Are you interested in becoming a church docent to showcase the unique history, architecture, and design of our church?   Becoming a docent can be a rewarding experience for those who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for the church with others. Training will be offered for those wanting to be a church docent for 2 hours per month or more. Contact Jason DeWitt if you would like more information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    

The Finance Committee wants to thank everyone who contributes to the church’s General Fund with regular and special offerings. It takes $18,000 each month to cover our church’s bills and salaries. In July, our offerings for the General Fund came to $17,328. We are close and hopefully, we will meet the budget goal for August.  

The Men’s Breakfast Group will meet at Kaye’s by the River on Friday, September 6 at 8:30 a.m.

The next Mayland Fellowship Gathering will be on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church with Dinner at 5:30 p.m., a Business Meeting at 6:30 p.m., and the Program at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Vasco Kachipapa will be speaking. He has served as the Head of the CCAP Synod in Malawi for many years.    

Dick Larson, the Executive Director for Feeding Avery Families passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. His memorial service will be held at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. Many in our congregation knew him. He was much loved and respected for his dedication, work and care for our community through his work for Feeding Avery Families.

Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers on Wednesdays and Fridays- look at their Facebook page for details. Ram’s Rack needs volunteers Monday- Friday to help in the thrift store or pack groceries. Their phone number is 828-733-5095.

Midweek News August 21, 2024

August 21, 2024

Announcements and Items of Interest

Coming this Tuesday, August 27, at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary: Dr. Karl Campbell, Professor of History at ASU, will present “Policy, Politics, and Patriotism: The Election of 2024 in Historical Perspective.” In recent elections, sensational media coverage of scandals, gaffs, personalities, and the constant focus on political polling has tended to obscure significant policy debates. While some elections offered little real difference between the platforms of the major parties, the election of 2024 presents stark contrasts in approaches to issues such as the economy, U.S. foreign policy, environmental regulation, civil rights and liberties, the role and structure of government, religious freedom, and the meaning of democracy. Dr. Karl Campbell will offer a nonpartisan review of these policy debates from a historical perspective. The goal of the program is not to suggest how citizens should vote but to help delineate and understand the choices we face this November.

Sunday, August 25th, Ulysses Long will be returning to share in a Worship Service of Word and Music with Pastor Kathy. This is always a special treat for our congregation to have such a professional singer and pianist come and share his gift of music in our worship service. Ulysses has performed across NC and the South for decades in concerts, dinner clubs, schools, retirement communities and was a runner-up in the semi-finals for America’s Got Talent.

This Sunday we will also be collecting Food for People and Pets as well as for Daily Change. Join us following worship for cookies and coffee in the fellowship hall.  Come talk with Ulysses!

We are working on policies regarding our cemetery. Are you interested in Green Burials? Sara Williams plans to attend services here this Sunday August 25. She will be available to speak with anyone interested after the service of 25 August. She has served on the Board of Directors of the National Home Funeral Alliance from 2014-2017, as President of the Funeral Consumers Alliance North Carolina from 2020-2024, and is currently President of Funeral Consumers Alliance (National).

CPC Wednesday Bible Study continues this Wednesday, August 28, 3- 4:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall.  Barbara Stuart, a seasoned Bible study teacher, will be leading this study using the book, Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today, written by Adam Hamilton. Everyone is invited to attend.

The Church Choir meets at 9:30 am every Sunday in the sanctuary for practice before worship. All are welcome to join!

The next Mayland Fellowship Gathering will be on Sunday, September 8, 2024, with Dinner at 5:30 p.m. a Business Meeting at 6:30 p.m. and the Program at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Vasco Kachipapa will be speaking. He has served as the Head of the CCAP Synod in Malawi for many years.

Do everything in love. ~ Corinthians 16:14:

Our August CPC Mission Project is UnDue Medical Debt: So far, our donations for the final $4,000 have come to $2,000. We have an anonymous donor who is giving
$10,000 to help pay personal medical debt in Avery, Mitchell, and McDowell Counties. The Session has approved giving $1,000 which will come from monies already collected in the mission fund. The Session has set the goal at $15,000, which means we only have $2,000 left to raise in the month of August. This will wipe out over 3 million dollars of medical debt and may completely cover the unpaid medical debt for those who qualify in all three counties. If you would like to make a donation towards this mission project, please make your check out to “Crossnore Presbyterian Church” and designate for UnDue Medical Debt. The church’s mailing address is P.O. Box 386, Crossnore, NC 28616.

Are you interested in becoming a church docent to showcase the unique history, architecture, and design of our church? Becoming a docent can be a rewarding experience for those who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for the church with others. Training will be offered for those wanting to be a church docent for 2 hours per month or more. Contact Jason DeWitt if you would like more information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Finance Committee wants to thank everyone who contributes to the church’s General Fund with regular and special offerings. It takes $18,000 each month to cover our church’s bills and salaries.

Next CPC Women’s Gathering will be held in Linville Land Harbor hosted by Candy Butner this Thursday, August 22, 4-6 p.m. Please bring a beverage of your choice and cheese and crackers, or something salty or sweet to share. It will be held at the Landing in LLH. Directions: Turn into Linville Land Harbor from Hwy. 221 and then turn Right. Go to the first turn on the Left (after the train). There will be a large parking lot between the Pool and the Special Police Office. Park in that parking lot. Head to the grassy area behind the Special Police Office. There is a large, covered deck with tables and chairs. If it is raining, the event will be rescheduled.

Would you like to become an Active Member or an Affiliate Member of Crossnore Presbyterian Church? Pastor Kathy will be offering New Member Classes this Sunday, August 25, and the following Sunday, September 1, at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. She will be discussing Presbyterian history, beliefs, and government. If you are interested in full-time or part-time membership, please contact Pastor Kathy: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 828-260-2512. She can meet with you separately if you are not able to make the classes.

The Knitting and Crocheting Group meets in the fellowship hall on Wednesdays from 1- 3 p.m. Come and join in for the General Fund came to $17,328. We are close and hopefully we will meet the budget goal for August. Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers on Wednesdays and Fridays- look at their Facebook page for details.

Ram’s Rack needs volunteers Monday- Friday to help in the thrift store or pack groceries. Their phone number is 828-733-5095.