Midweek News May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

 

Announcements and Items of Interest

 

Please join us for worship this Sunday, May 5, at 11 a.m. in the historic rock sanctuary.  We will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper.  Following worship, come and enjoy May birthday cake and coffee in the fellowship hall. 

Men’s Breakfast Group will meet at Kaye’s Kitchen (now called Kaye’s by the River), this Friday, May 3, 8:30 a.m.  Please contact Carroll Berkley if you need a ride:  828-263-3170. 

Jane Johnson’s Celebration of Life will be held this Saturday, May 4, 4 p.m. at the Crossnore Town Hall- time to share the wonderful legacy that Jane left behind as a lifelong member of our church and the Crossnore community.  Refreshments will be served.

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 enjoy some great fellowship and make winter hats and scarves for the homeless in our area.  You can also bring any craft to work on. Contact Janis Kenyon for more information. (828) 898-3339.

Our May Bible Study Group continues this Wednesday, May 1, 3-4:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. We are using the Lectio Divina process for a deep reflection on Bible stories from the Old and New Testament.  Our story this coming Wednesday will be the Adulterous Woman. Hope you can join us!

Session will meet on Thursday, May 16, 4 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

Our next Potluck Luncheon will be held on Sunday, May 19, following worship.  Tacos and a Nacho Bar will be served along with a Mexican dish, veggie, or dessert you would like to bring. 

The Habitat for Humanity Road Trip Crazies are coming to Avery County, this Saturday and Sunday, May 4 & 5! 100 volunteers will be building a house from the foundation to the roof in two days. The work site is near the Gilmer Community Center at 151 Friendship Lane, Elk Park, NC. Our congregation is providing lunch on Saturday.

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. 

 

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Midweek News April 25, 2024

April 25, 2024

 

Announcements and Items of Interest

 

Sunday, April 28, Worship at 11:00 a.m. Please bring your Food for People & Pets & Daily Change donations. Join us for coffee and cookies in the fellowship hall following worship.

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

Ashlyn is having knee replacement surgery on Monday, April 29, and will be out of the office next week and the next. She will return as her knee heals and she progresses in physical therapy. Please call and leave a message at the office, 828-733-1936, or call Pastor Kathy if you need something, 828-260-2512.

The Knitting and Crocheting Group meets in the fellowship hall on Wednesdays from 1- 3 p.m. Contact Janis Kenyon for more information. (828) 898-3339.

Our May Bible Study Group will continue using the Lectio Divina process to deeply reflect on Old and New Testament Bible stories. Please join us every Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 3-4:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall.  Our first story will be The Prodigal Son. 

The Men’s Group will meet on Friday, May 3, at 8:30 a.m., at Kaye’s by the River (was Kaye’s Kitchen) for breakfast and fellowship.

A Big Thank You to our volunteers who spruced up the church grounds and spread mulch this past Saturday--Gene Hodges, Skip Carlson, Kevan and Lillie Bloomgren, and John and Diane Kehoe.

Last Sunday’s potluck was great! The pulled pork and short ribs were perfect. The sides were delectable. Thank you to all who helped with the food, set up, and clean up.

Pastor Kathy returned from her two-week trip to Florida on Tuesday, April 16. She traveled 2,240 miles and visited 50 members of our church family. She enjoyed wonderful hospitality, delicious food, staying in beautiful homes, soaking up lots of sunshine, and most importantly, sharing in the lives of so many dear members who are a blessing to our congregation. Due to a generous donation, her trip expenses were completely covered.

The Habitat for Humanity Road Trip Crazies are coming to Avery County, 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 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. 

 

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Midweek News April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

 

Announcements and Items of Interest

 

Sunday, April 21, 2024, Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. followed by our April Potluck.  The entree will be Pulled Pork. Please bring your favorite BBQ side dish, or dessert to share.

The Grounds Cleanup Day was postponed until this Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please come and join in the fun! Bring your shovels and rakes and any other spring outdoor cleaning tools you may need.

Pastor Kathy will return to the pulpit this Sunday, April 21. She has been visiting our snowbird church family in Florida. Please contact Janis Kenyon with any church concerns: home- 828-898-3339; cell phone- 828-387-0309.

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. Contact Janis Kenyon for more information. (828) 898-3339.

Our April Pot Luck will be this Sunday, April 21, following worship. The entree will be Pulled Pork. Please bring your favorite BBQ side dish, or dessert to share.

Our May Bible Study Group will continue using the Lectio Divina process for a deep reflection on Bible stories from the Old and New Testament.  Please join us every Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 3-4:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

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, and provide building supplies, snacks, drinks/lunch, or 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. 

 

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Midweek News April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024

 

Announcements and Items of Interest

 

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. Contact Janis Kenyon for more information. (828) 898-3339.

 The Church Grounds Cleanup and Mulching Workday will be held on Saturday, April 13, 10-12 noon.  Volunteers are needed! Please contact John Kehoe if you can help:  980-297-0338.  The rain date is Saturday, April 20. 

Pastor Kathy left on April 1 to visit over 60 members of our church family who spend the winter and spring in Florida. She will return to the office on Tuesday, April 16. Please contact Janis Kenyon with any church concerns: home- 828-898-3339; cell phone- 828-387-0309. 

Our April Pot Luck will be on April 21, following worship. The entree will be Pulled Pork. Please bring your favorite BBQ side dish, or dessert to share.

Our May Bible Study Group will continue using the Lectio Divina process for a deep reflection on Bible stories from the Old and New Testament.  Please join us every Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 3-4:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

The Habitat for Humanity Road Trip Crazies are coming to Avery County, 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 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. 

 

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