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.
June Bagby, one of our long-time members, celebrated her 100th 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.