Midweek News March 13, 2024

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March 13, 2024

 

Announcements and Items of Interest

Fifth Sunday of Lent, Sunday, March 17, 2024. Worship at 11:00 a.m., followed by our March potluck in the fellowship hall. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we are invited to bring an Irish dish, soup, bread, vegetable, or dessert to share. But all food, Irish or not, is welcome!

The Church Choir meets at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday 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. Please call the church office (828-733-1939) before coming—in case of inclement weather. A great time to get out of the house and join in any craft you want to work on. Call Janis Kenyon for more information: 828-898-3339.

The Lenten Bible Study continues this Wednesday, March 13, 3-4:30 p.m., and will run through Wednesday, March 20. Pastor Kathy is teaching participants a different way to study scripture. Lectio Divina is an approach to Bible study that sets us up to listen for the word of God spoken to us in the present moment. Everyone is invited to participate!

A Big Thank You to our volunteers, Beth and Greg Gacek, Gene Hodges, and Daryl Storm, who polished the wood, vacuumed the carpet, and cleaned the windows in our beautiful sanctuary. Our sanctuary is ready for us to return to worship on Easter morning!

The Lenten Mission Project is our annual Guatemala Educational Scholarship Fund which allows us to serve others beyond our local community. We hope to raise $3,500, of which $500 will be used for emergency food supplies and $3,000 to keep 30 students from Los Cerros, Guatemala, in school. We are in our eleventh year of partnership with El Libano Presbyterian Church, the administrator of the food and scholarships. Please keep the students, teachers, church, and community in your prayers, and prayerfully consider donating. Checks should be made out to Crossnore Presbyterian Church, designated for Guatemala, and mailed to P.O. Box 386, Crossnore, NC 28616.

The Habitat for Humanity Road Trip Crazies are coming to Avery County, on May 4 & 5!! We need volunteers! It’s going to be an exciting weekend. Building a house from the foundation to the roof in two days. The work site will be near the Gilmer Community Center at 151 Friendship Lane, Elk Park, NC. Register to volunteer as an individual or group, provide building supplies, snacks, drinks/lunch, or make monetary donations. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., call: 828-733-1909. Over 100 volunteers are needed!

Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers to help distribute food on Wednesdays. Please check out their volunteer page: www.feedingaveryfamilies.org. Volunteers are also needed at Reaching Avery Ministry (Ram’s Rack) next to the Dollar General in Newland. They need help from volunteers to assist in the thrift store. You can show up and they will put you to work! Mon-Fri: 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

CROSSNORE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday Worship Service- March 24, 11 a.m., fellowship hall.

Maundy Thursday Meal and Worship Service- March 28, 5:30 p.m., fellowship hall. A simple meal will be served, followed by a communion service around the table. Members of the Fletcher Presbyterian Church will be joining us.

Easter Brunch, Sunday, March 31, 9:30 a.m., fellowship hall. Please bring a breakfast casserole, coffee cake, or fruit to share. Coffee and juice will be provided.

Easter Worship Service: A Joyful Celebration of the Resurrection- Sunday, March 31, 11 a.m. in the church sanctuary.

MAYLAND FELLOWSHIP GATHERING HOLY WEEK SERVICES

All at Spruce Pine First Presbyterian Church, 970 Greenwood Road - Spruce Pine, NC, Rev. Michael Poulos, Pastor -- Telephone: 828-765-4036

Sunday, March 24, 2024 - 5:30 p.m. - Meal 6:30 p.m. - Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Rev. Maggie Lauterer Retired Presbyterian Minister

Monday, March 25, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - Rev. Deacon Cynthia Nash Trinity Episcopal Church

Tues., March 26, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - Mr. Roger Wise, CRE Fletcher Presbyterian Church

Wed., March 27, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. - Rev. Dr. Judith Weger Retired Presbyterian Minister (Light refreshments following services on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.)

 

March Birthdays
 Susan Hartley — March 1
 Jon Kidder — March 4
 Linda Drivas — March 8
 David Ehmig — March 10
 Jim Harllee — March 14
 Bob Hardee — March 16
 Heather Jordan — March 16
 Betty Redman France — March 18
 Linda Berkley — March 21
 Mary Noble — March 28
 Leslie Richardson — March 29
 Bobby Taylor — March 29

Prayer Requests
 Mary Noble
 Jim Harllee
 Harry Dall
 Wayne Pnter
 Marylin Gascho
 Betti Kirkman
 Dick Larson
 Larry & Frances Brown