Midweek News Aug 7, 2024
Aug 7, 2024
Announcements and Items of Interest
Midweek News; August 7, 2024
Sunday, August 11, 2024. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Please join us in the fellowship hall for cookies and coffee following worship.
Lynn Church and his sons, Eli and Ethan Church, are returning for “An Evening of Appalachian Music and Stories.” as our next Summer Series program on Tuesday, August 13, 7p.m. in the church sanctuary. Join us for an evening of mountain music and storytelling performed by the Church family. Lynn grew up listening to the music his uncles and family members played and sang many tunes were created right here in Avery County. Lynn is the owner of Three Nails Hardware and he and his sons perform concerts across the High Country. They share their music to praise and honor God.
Would you like to become an Active Member or an Affiliate Member of Crossnore Presbyterian Church? Pastor Kathy will be offering New Member Classes on Sunday, August 25, and 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:
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!
Our Wednesday Bible Study Group is canceled this week, Wednesday, August 7, at 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Rev. Maggie Lauterer is finishing a seven week study on John Philip Newell book, The Rebirthing of God: Christianity’s Struggle for New Beginnings.
Our August Potluck Luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall following worship on Sunday, August 18. Fried Chicken and Iced Tea will be provided. Please bring a side dish; veggies, salad, or dessert to share.
Next CPC Women’s Gathering will be held in Land Harbor hosted by Candy Butner on Thursday, August 22, 4-5:30 p.m. More information to come.
The New CPC Wednesday Bible Study begins August 14, 3-4:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall and will be leading this study using the book, Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today, written by Adam Hamilton. This book is for those who love the Bible and find meaning and purpose in it for their lives and it is also a study for people who are willing to wrestle with portions of the Bible about which they have questions.
The book is divided into two parts. The first part addresses some foundational questions: What is the Bible exactly? In what sense is the Bible God’s word and in what sense is it human reflections on God? What do we mean when we say “inspired?” The second section digs into troubling questions and issues, such as historical accuracy, violence, and end times. The book concludes by looking at various ways to read the Bible with the aim being to listen for God’s voice through its pages and find its words to be life changing and life giving. If you would like to participate in this Bible Study, please email Pastor Kathy:
If you 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:
Update on the CPC Mission Project: UnDue Medical Debt: So far, our donations for the final $4,000 have come to $845. 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 less than $3,155 left to raise before the end of 2024. 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.
Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers on Wednesdays and Fridays. Look at their website https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/ for details.
Ram’s Rack needs volunteers Monday-Friday to help in the thrift store or pack groceries.
