Midweek News February 25, 2024

February 25, 2024

 

Announcements and Items of Interest

 

Sunday, February 25, 2024 worship in the fellowship hall at 11:00 a.m. followed by fellowship time with coffee and cookies.

 

We will be placing an order for more of the Crossnore Presbyterian prints by David Haynes. They are $40.00 each with $15.00 going to the roof fund. They can be delivered to the church for pick up or mailed to you. We will be placing the order on March 6. Send your check designated Haynes Print to Crossnore Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 386, Crossnore, NC 28616. You may also call the church office to place the order and send the check afterward.

 

At the Congregational Meeting last Sunday, Pastor Kathy’s Terms of Call for 2024 were approved and the Class of 2026 Elders were elected. The 2024 Budget was presented as approved by the Session. Mary Louise Aldridge was elected as an elder. Linda Drivas and Gene Hodges were reelected for 2nd terms as elders. Congratulations! Thank you for agreeing to serve our church family in this way.

 

The casserole potluck following worship and the Congregational Meeting last Sunday was delicious and a wonderful time of fellowship. Thank you to Gayle and the Fellowship Committee for organizing, setting up, and cleaning up! Thank you to all who brought food to share.

 

The Knitting and Crocheting Group is meeting in the fellowship hall on Wednesdays from 1 - 3 p.m. this winter. Please call the church office (828-733-1939) before coming—inclement weather interfere. 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 will begin today, Wednesday, February 21, 3-4:30 p.m., and will run through Wednesday, March 20. Pastor Kathy will be 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. Lectio Divina refers to the ancient practice of divine reading that dates back to the early mothers and fathers of the Christian faith. It involves the slow, meditative reading of a passage from Scripture that focuses on listening and responding to God's word. Please let Pastor Kathy know if you would like to participate: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 828-260-2512

 

Do everything in love. ~ Corinthians 16:14

 

Click Gallery on the menu of our new church website at www.crossnorepresbyterianchurch.org to view a walkthrough video of our church and a drone video. It was produced and donated to the church by North Cove Visuals, northcovevisuals.com. What a beautiful gift to our church!

 

Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers to help distribute food on Wednesdays. Please check out their volunteer page https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/.

Volunteers are also needed at Reaching Avery Ministry (Ram’s Rack) next to the Dollar General in Newland. They really 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.

A Thank You Note: Thank you so much for the large blessings you have given to Volunteer Avery Food Pantry at Minneapolis. You have really blessed many people in our area and your kindness is truly appreciated. With Love and Prayers, We Thank You, Minneapolis Food Pantry Team.

 

A Lent Prayer of Repentence “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your holy spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit." - Psalm 51:10-12

 

Dear Lord, if there is anything within me — any thoughts, affections, or desires that are not from You — I lay them down at Your feet. Restore me in Your delight and righteousness. I confidently draw near to Your throne of grace and accept the work You want to do in my spirit. Create in me a clean heart that is aligned with Your plans and purposes. In Jesus’ name, amen.

 

https://scripture-lullabies.com/scriptures-for-lent/

 

February Birthdays
 Suzy Martin Crouch — February 9
 Greg Gacek — February 18
 Charlie Sims — February 19
 Juanita Paul — February 21

 

Prayer Requests
 Beverly Wait & Family
 Daryl Storm & Family
 Boyd Barrier & Family
 Eric & Jane Sowder & Family
 Robert & Melanie Dunn & Family
 Jill Sanders
 Owen, Bill and Laura Lind’s Grandson
 Gary Aldridge
 Melissa Church

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Midweek News February 14, 2024

February 14, 2024

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Sunday, February 18, 2024. Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. There will be a congregational meeting after worship this Sunday followed by a casserole potluck luncheon. Please bring your favorite casserole, salad, or dessert to share.

During the congregational meeting this Sunday, the Nominating Committee will be recommending a slate of Elders for the Class of 2026, followed by a vote on those nominated. The Finance Committee will be presenting the 2024 Budget and the 2024 Pastor’s Terms of Call, with a vote on the Pastor’s Terms of Call.

We will begin the Lenten Season with an Ash Wednesday Service today, Wednesday, February 14, 3 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

The Knitting and Crocheting Group is meeting in the fellowship hall on Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. this winter. Please call the church office (828-733-1939) before coming—inclement weather may prevent the group from gathering. 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 CPC Women’s Gathering will meet at Kaye’s Kitchen this Thursday, February 15, 12 noon. Please contact Bonnie Vuolo so we can get a count for a table reservation, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are invited to participate in a community-wide, ecumenical worship service held this Sunday, February 18, at 4 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Spruce Pine. This service is an opportunity to share in Christian unity in our area, drawing on a diverse array of churches from across Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties.

The Lenten Bible Study will begin on Wednesday, February 21, 3-4:30 p.m., and run through Wednesday, March 20. Pastor Kathy will be 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. Lectio Divina refers to the ancient practice of divine reading that dates to the early mothers and fathers of the Christian faith. It involves the slow, meditative reading of a passage from Scripture that focuses on listening and responding to God's word. Please let Pastor Kathy know if you would like to take part: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 828-260-2512.

Thanks to our volunteers, Skip Carlson, Bobbi Hassett, Lynn O’Meara, Bonnie Vuolo, and Emmy Zobel, for stuffing 250 envelopes with our Lenten devotion and information about our Lenten programs and mission project. Skip also provided pizza for everyone! If you do not receive your copy by this Friday, February 16, please call the church office and we will mail you a copy (828-733-1939).

Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers to help distribute food on Wednesdays. Please check out their volunteer page: https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/. Volunteers are also needed at Reaching Avery Ministry (Ram’s Rack) next to the Dollar General in Newland. They really 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.

 

Midweek News February 8, 2024

February 8, 2024

Midweek News 02-07-2024

Sunday, February 11, 2024. Worship at 11: 00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Join us for coffee and cookies in the fellowship hall following worship.

The Knitting and Crocheting Group is meeting in the fellowship hall on Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. this winter. Please call the church office (828-733-1939) before coming as inclement weather may prevent the group from gathering.

A great time to get out of the house and join in any craft you want to work on. The fellowship is wonderful and there are always goodies to munch on! Contact Janis Kenyon at 828-898-3339 for more information.

The Session will meet on Tuesday, February 13, 3 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

We will begin the Lenten Season with an Ash Wednesday Service on February 14, 3 p.m., in the fellowship hall. Imposition of Ashes will be offered.

A Lenten mailing with a daily devotion, Lenten programs, and our Lenten mission project went out today, February 8. Each page has space to write your own thoughts and reflections. If you don’t receive it by Friday, February 16, please contact the church office at 828-733-1939.

Sunday, February 18, we will be holding a brief congregational meeting following worship. The Nominating Committee will be recommending a slate of Elders for the Class of 2026, and the Finance Committee will be presenting the 2024 Church Budget.

Our February potluck will follow the congregational meeting.

The Lenten Bible Study will begin on Wednesday, February 21, 3-4:30 p.m., and will run through Wednesday, March 20Pastor Kathy will be 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. Lectio Divina refers to the ancient practice of divine reading that dates back to the early mothers and fathers of the Christian faith. It involves the slow, meditative reading of a passage from Scripture that focuses on listening and responding to God's word. Please let Pastor Kathy know if you would like to participate: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 828-260-2512.

We are invited to participate in a community-wide, ecumenical worship service that will be held on Sunday, February 18, at 4 pm, at First Presbyterian Church of Spruce Pine. This service is an opportunity to share in Christian unity in our area, drawing on a diverse array of churches from across Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties.

Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers to help distribute food on Wednesdays. Please check out their volunteer pagehttps://feedingaveryfamilies.org/. Volunteers are also needed at Reaching Avery Ministry (Ram’s Rack) next to the Dollar General in Newland. They really 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.

Midweek News February 1, 2024

February 1, 2024

 

Communion Sunday, February 4, 2024. Worship at 11: 00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Join us following worship as we celebrate February birthdays with birthday cake and coffee in the fellowship hall.

 

We will begin the Lenten Season with an Ash Wednesday Service on February 14, 3p.m., in the fellowship hall. Imposition of Ashes will be offered. A Lenten mailing with a daily devotion, Lenten programs, and our Lenten mission project will go out by February 10.

 

The Lenten Bible Study will begin on Wednesday, February 21 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. inthe fellowship hall. It will meet every Wednesday at the same time through March 20. Pastor Kathy will be leading. More information to come.

 

The Men’s Breakfast Group will meet tomorrow, Friday, February 2 at 8:00 a.m. at Kaye’s Kitchen.

 

The CPC Women’s Group will meet Thursday, February 15, at noon, at Kaye’s Kitchen in Newland. Please contact Bonnie Vuolo at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., to let her know you plan on cZoming. It is a great group of women. Please join us.

 

The Knitting and Crocheting Group will be meeting in the fellowship hall on Wednesdays from 1-3 pm. this winter. Please call the church office (828-733-1939) before coming inclement weather may prevent the group from gathering. A great time to get out of the house and join in any craft you want to work on. The fellowship is wonderful and there are always goodies to munch on! For more information, contact Janis Kenyon: 828-898-3339.

 

Our January Potluck Luncheon was held last Sunday following worship. It was a nice gathering as we shared the warmth of fellowship and a wonderful feast.

 

Last Sunday, we honored our Gene Hodges who has finished his term as a Session Member of the Class of 2023. Carroll Berkley and Linda Drivas have also completed their terms as Session Members of the Class of 2023 and will be honored whenthey return to the High Country and can be present. The Nominating Committee will bring a recommended slate for the 2026 Class of Elders and the 2024 budget will be presented when we hold a congregational meeting on Sunday, February 18.

 

Do everything in love. ~ Corinthians 16:14

We collect Food for People and Pets and Daily Change as part of our church’s mission and is collected on the last Sunday of each month. Our groceries go to the Minneapolis Food Pantry for people who are not able to get to the food pantry in Newland. Daily Change helps provide hunger grants to local and global communities. In 2023, the Presbytery Hunger Committee received six grant requests of $80,970. Only $50,000 was available to assist six agencies, which was less than needed in these times of high grocery bills. Several agencies receive food from MANNA food bank and even they have diminished food supplies and are having to buy food at retail prices. Please consider gathering food items for Food for People and Pets or making a monetary contribution to Food for People and Pets and/or Daily Change.

 

Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers to help distribute food on Wednesdays. Please check out their volunteer page: https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/. Volunteers are also needed at Reach-ing Avery Ministry (Ram’s Rack) next to the Dollar General in Newland. They really 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 pm | Sat: 9 am - 3pm

 

Jonnie and Phil McBryde celebrated the birth of their 6th great-grandchild. His name is Harmon Jack McBryde and was born on November 20, 2023

 

February Birthdays

 Suzy Martin Crouch - February 9
 Greg Gacek - February 18
 Charlie Sims - February 19
 Juanita Paul - February 21

 

Prayer Requests

 Beverly Wait & Family
 Daryl Storm & Family
 Boyd Barrier & Family
 Eric & Jane Sowder & Family
 Robert & Melanie Dunn & Family
 Jill Sanders
 Owen, Bill and Laura Lind’s Grandson
 Gary Aldridge
 Melissa Church

 

 

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