Midweek News June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

Announcements and Items of Interest

Celebrating God’s Creation Outdoor Service, Sunday, June 29, 2025. Choir Rehearsal, 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary, Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. in the conference room, Worship, 11:00 a.m. Nina Fischesser and her student staff from the May Wildlife Center, Lees-McRae College, will be returning with their animal ambassadors to worship with us in God’s natural cathedral under the canopy of trees in the upper church parking lot area. Please bring your own lawn chair. You can come early and meet the staff and animal ambassadors around 10:15 a.m.

Sunday School has returned on Sundays at 10 a.m.! Mary Noble is leading our Sunday School class in the conference room in the fellowship hall. Mary is using the book, Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit: Tending the Wild Garden by Eugenia Anne Gamble. The class with be reading and discussing the fruit of the Spirit: Love, joy, peace patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. It is okay to miss a class or two, since each chapter is its own lesson. A great time to learn about how the Spirit is working within you and in our world!

Our Summer Bible study continues today, Wednesday, June 25, 3-4 p.m. We will be sharing in the practice of Lectio Divina, an ancient way of immersing ourselves in the biblical stories and passages. This process allows for a deeper understanding of scripture and how it relates to our lives today. This study will go through July 9. Everyone is invited to participate.

The Craft Group welcomes all who want to work on a craft or just share in fellowship to join in on Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., in the fellowship hall. They are creating new Chrismons for our Chrismon Tree.

This Thursday, June 26, 4-6 p.m., Women’s Gathering at Jane Sowder’s home, Please carpool and bring your own beverage and something sweet or salty to share. Jane is sharing her home and gardens when the daylilies are in full bloom.

The next event in our Summer Series will be Tuesday July 8, at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Dr, Tim Silver, professor emeritus of history at Appalachian State, will talk about his recent book Death in Briar Bottom: The True Story of Hippies, Mountain Lawmen, and the Search for Justice in the Early 1970s.   With a mix of true crime, southern history, and personal storytelling, Dr. Silver will explore the real story behind the killing of Stanley Altland in Yancey County in 1971.

Bobby Taylor and the Jazz Kings played as part of our Summer Series Program of Speakers and Music yesterday evening. There were around 100 in attendance and Bobby and the Kings and Maggie Lauterer were at their best. Thank you Bobby for Making this happen every year.

Last Saturday evening, June 21, our church hosted the Rolling Academy Symposium in our fellowship hall. Students from Avery High School who are part of Mountain Alliance were on a leadership trip in Canada. They gave a wonderful community presentation on their trip experience. We covered the cost of their passports. They wanted us to see the difference our donation has made in making this life-changing trip possible.

Our Sanctuary Roof Project is moving forward. Most of the exterior scaffolding has gone up and soon the old roof cement tiles will be coming down. We are now raising the final $100,000 for the roof project; the cost of supplies has greatly increased due to Hurricane Helene. To date, we have received donations/pledges in the amount of $44,000! We only need $56,000 to meet our goal. Every gift, big or small, helps. If you did not receive a capital campaign letter, please call the church office (828-733-1939) and we will send you a copy.

The CPC Hurricane Relief and Recovery Fund total income = $146,730.62; total expenses = $134,620.23; Balance = $12,110.30. (We will be receiving around $35,000 from Covenant Presbyterian Church to cover 50% of our hurricane fund expenses over the past few months- these funds will go back into our CPC hurricane fund). Covenant Presbyterian Church is also extending Bobbie Willard’s position as the CPC hurricane relief/recovery projects coordinator for three more months. What an amazing gift! Thanks to everyone who has contributed in funds and volunteer support. It has been eight months since Hurricane Helene devastated our mountain communities- much has been accomplished with more yet to do. A report on the current projects we have funded will be shared soon.

The Watauga-Avery-Mitchell-Yancy (WAMY) Community Action Program is sponsoring a BINGO fundraiser at the Land Harbor Recreation Center this Saturday, June 28^th . Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for hotdogs and socializing, games begin at 7:00 p.m.. Bingo cards are 3 for $10 and there are some excellent prizes donated by generous community businesses. There will also be raffle and 50/50 drawings and snacks and drinks for purchase. Bring family and friends to support this agency whose mission is to partner with communities and families to provide disadvantaged families the support and tools they need to become self-sufficient.

Midweek News June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

Announcements and Items of Interest

Sunday, June 25, 2025, Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., Worship - 11:00 a.m., Fellowship following worship with cookies and coffee.

Sunday School has returned on Sundays at 10 a.m.! Mary Noble is leading our Sunday School class in the conference room in the fellowship hall. Mary is using the book, Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit: Tending the Wild Garden by Eugenia Anne Gamble. The class with be reading and discussing the fruit of the Spirit:  Love, joy, peace patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. It is okay to miss a class or two, since each chapter is its own lesson. A great time to learn about how the Spirit is working within you and in our world!

Our Summer Bible study continues this Wednesday, June 11, 3-4 p.m. We will be sharing in the practice of Lectio Divina, an ancient way of immersing ourselves in the biblical stories and passages. This process allows for a deeper understanding of scripture and how it relates to our lives today. This study will go through July 9. Everyone is invited to participate.

The Craft Group welcomes all who want to work on a craft or just share in fellowship to join in on Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., in the fellowship hall. They are creating new Chrismons for our Chrismon Tree.

The Church Choir meets for practice on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. If you enjoy singing, please consider being part of the choir.

This Saturday, June 21, 4-6 p.m., in our church fellowship hall, we will be hosting the Rolling Academy Symposium. Students from Avery High School who are part of Mountain Alliance are on a leadership trip in Canada. They will be giving a community presentation on their trip experience at our church. We covered the cost of their passports. They want us to see the difference our donation has made in making this life-changing trip possible. Refreshments will be provided. Please plan to attend and support these amazing students.

Our next Summer Series Program will be held on Tuesday, June 24. Bobby Taylor and the Jazz Kings invite you to an evening jam session. They will be performing standards from the Great American SongBook and requests from the audience will also be taken. Joining these world class musicians will be special guest Maggie
Lauterer from Crossnore, who will add vocals to the session. Donations will be accepted.

Thursday, June 26, 4-6 p.m., Women’s Gathering at Jane Sowder’s home, Thistledown Farm, 815 Old Montezuma Road, Montezuma, NC. Please carpool and bring your own beverage and something sweet or salty to share. Jane is sharing her home and gardens when the daylilies are in full bloom.

Sunday, June 29, 11 a.m., Celebrating God’s Creation Outdoor Service - Nina Fischesser and her student staff from the May Wildlife Center, Lees-McRae College, will be returning with their animal ambassadors to worship with us in God’s natural cathedral under the canopy of trees in the upper church parking lot area. Please bring your own lawn chair. You can come early and meet the staff and animal ambassadors around 10:15 a.m.

Our Sanctuary Roof Project is moving forward. The exterior scaffolding is going up and soon the old roof cement tiles will be coming down. We are now raising the final $100,000 for the roof project; the cost of supplies has greatly increased due to Hurricane Helene. To date, we have received donations/pledges in the amount of $41,500! We only need $58,400 to meet our goal. Every gift, big or small, helps. If you did not receive a capital campaign letter, please call the church office (828-733-1939) and we will send you a copy.

The CPC Hurricane Relief and Recovery Fund total income = $146,730.62; total expenses = $134,620.23; Balance = $12,110.30. (We will be receiving around $35,000 from Covenant Presbyterian Church to cover 50% of our hurricane fund expenses over the past few months- these funds will go back into our CPC hurricane fund). Covenant Presbyterian Church is also extending Bobbie Willard’s position as the CPC hurricane relief/recovery projects coordinator for three more months. What an amazing gift! Thanks to everyone who has contributed in funds and volunteer support. It has been eight months since Hurricane Helene devastated our mountain communities- much has been accomplished with more yet to do. A report on the current projects we have funded will be shared soon.

The Watauga-Avery-Mitchell-Yancy (WAMY) Community Action Program is sponsoring a BINGO fundraiser at the Land Harbor Recreation Center on Saturday, June 28 th . Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for hotdogs and socializing, games begin at 7:00 p.m.. Bingo cards are 3 for $10 and there are some excellent prizes donated by generous community businesses. There will also be raffle and 50/50 drawings and snacks and drinks for purchase. Bring family and friends to support this agency whose mission is to partner with communities and families to provide disadvantaged families the support and tools they need to become self-sufficient.

Midweek News June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

Announcements and Items of Interest

Sunday, June 15, 2025. Sunday school, 10:00 a.m., Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Our June Potluck Luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall this Sunday, June 15, following worship. Please bring an Italian main dish, veggie, salad, or dessert to share. Cheryl Lewis can always use volunteers to come early and set up or to stay after and help with clean up. You can email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mary Noble is leading our Sunday School class which began last Sunday morning in the conference room in the fellowship hall. The class starts with fellowship time from 10 – 10:15 a.m. and begins the lesson at 10:15 a.m., so choir members can participate. Mary is using the book, Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit: Tending the Wild Garden by Eugenia Anne Gamble. The class with be reading and discussing the fruits of the Spirit:  Love, joy, peace patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. It is okay to miss a class or two, since each chapter is its own lesson. A great time to learn about how the Spirit is working within you and in our world! Everyone is invited!

Our Summer Bible study will begin today Wednesday, June 11, 3-4 p.m. We will be sharing in the practice of Lectio Divina, an ancient way of immersing ourselves in the biblical stories and passages. This process allows for a deeper understanding of scripture and how it relates to our lives today. This study will go through July 2. Everyone is invited to participate.

The Session will meet on Tuesday, June 17, at 3 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

The Craft Group welcomes all who want to work on a craft or just share in fellowship to join in on Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., in the fellowship hall. They are creating new Chrismons for our Chrismon Tree.  Everyone is invited to participate.

The Church Choir meets for practice on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. If you enjoy singing, please consider being part of the choir.

On Saturday, June 21, from 4-6 p.m., in our church fellowship hall, we will host the Rolling Academy Symposium. Students from Avery High School who are part of Mountain Alliance are on a leadership trip in Canada. They will be giving a presentation on their trip experience at our church because we covered the cost of their passports. They want us to see the difference our donation has made in making this life changing trip possible. Refreshments will be provided. Please plan to attend and support these amazing students.

Tuesday, June 24, 7 p.m.- our church sanctuary: Bobby Taylor and the Jazz Kings invite you to an evening jam session. They will be performing standards from the Great American SongBook and requests from the audience will also be taken.  Joining these world class musicians will be special guest Maggie Lauterer from Crossnore, who will add vocals to the session. This event is open to the public and donations will be accepted.

Thursday, June 26, 4-6 p.m., Women’s Gathering at Jane Sowder’s home, Thistledown Farm, 815 Old Montezuma Road, Montezuma, NC. Please carpool and bring your own beverage and something sweet or salty to share. Jane is sharing her home and gardens when the daylilies are in full bloom.

Sunday, June 29, 11 a.m., Celebrating God’s Creation Outdoor Service Nina Fischesser and her student staff from the May Wildlife Center, Lees-McRae College, will be returning with their animal ambassadors to worship with us in God’s natural cathedral under the canopy of trees in the upper church parking lot area. Please bring your own lawn chair. You can come early and meet the staff and animal ambassadors around 10:15 a.m.

Our Sanctuary Roof Project is moving forward. George Riggsbee has created a display of the beautiful new roof tiles in the upper parking lot near the back door entrance. We are now raising the final $100,000 for the roof project; the cost of supplies has greatly increased due to Hurricane Helene. To date, we have received donations/pledges in the amount of $40,500! We only need $59,500 to meet our goal. Every gift, big or small, helps. If you did not receive a capital campaign letter, please call the church office (828-733-1939) and we will send you a copy.

The CPC Hurricane Relief and Recovery Fund total income = $146,730.62; total expenses = $134,620.23; Balance = $12,110.30. (We will be receiving around $35,000 from Covenant Presbyterian Church to cover 50% of our hurricane fund expenses over the past few months - these funds will go back into our CPC hurricane fund). Covenant Presbyterian Church is also extending Bobbie Willard’s position as the CPC hurricane relief/recovery projects coordinator for three more months. What an amazing gift! Thanks to everyone who has contributed in funds and volunteer support. It has been eight months since Hurricane Helene devastated our mountain communities- much has been accomplished with more yet to do.

 

Midweek News June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Announcements and Items of Interest

Sunday, June 8, 2025. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school fellowship time 10-10:15 a.m. with lessonbeginning at 10:15 a.m. Coffee, cookies and fellowship following worship in the fellowship hall.

Sunday School is returning! Mary Noble will lead our Sunday School class beginning this Sunday, June 8, at 10 a.m. in the conference room in the fellowship hall. She will be using the book, Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit: Tending the Wild Garden by Eugenia Anne Gamble. The class with be reading and discussing the fruit of the Spirit: Love, joy, peace patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. The books will be handed out on June 8. Cost per book = $5.00. The class will start with fellowship time from 10 – 10:15 a.m. and begin the lesson at 10:15 a.m., so choir members can participate. It is okay to miss a class or two, since each chapter is its own lesson. A great time to learn about how the Spirit is working within you and in our world! 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.

The CPC Summer Series of Speakers and Music will begin on Tuesday, June 10, 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary, with a presentation on “North Carolina in the Great Depression.” Between the stock market crash of 1929 and the outbreak of WWII in 1939, the Great Depression profoundly changed both the United States and the Tar Heel State. Dr. Karl Campbell, professor of history at ASU, will explore the economic causes, government reactions, life experiences, and lessons learned from the worst economic crisis in American History.

Our Summer Bible study will begin on Wednesday, June 11, 3-4 p.m. We will be sharing in the practice of Lectio Divina, an ancient way of immersing ourselves in the biblical stories and passages. This process allows for a deeper understanding of scripture and how it relates to our lives today. This study will go through July 2. Everyone is invited to participate.

The Session will meet on Tuesday, June 17, at 3 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

The Craft Group welcomes all who want to work on a craft or just share in fellowship to join in on Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., in the fellowship hall. They are creating new Chrismons for our Chrismon Tree. Everyone is invited to participate.

The Church Choir meets for practice on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. If you enjoy singing, please consider being part of the choir.

The Congregational Fellowship committee is asking for donations of regular coffee and cookies for fellowship time after worship. It is the time of year when our numbers swell. We would love to have some gluten free options also, so bring your favorite goodies and leave them in the kitchen. We also need folks to volunteer to host coffee hour- please talk to Cheryl Lewis about signing up: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our Sanctuary Roof Project is moving forward. George Riggsbee has created a display of the beautiful new roof files in the upper parking lot near the back door entrance. We are now raising the final $100,000 for the roof project; the cost of supplies has greatly increased due to Hurricane Helene. To date, we have received donations/pledges in the amount of $40,500! We only need $59,500 to meet our goal. Every gift, big or small, helps. If you did not receive a capital campaign letter, please call the church office (828-733-1939) and we will send you a copy.

The CPC Hurricane Relief and Recovery Fund total income = $146,730.62; total expenses = $134,620.23; Balance = $12,110.30. (We will be receiving around $35,000 from Covenant Presbyterian Church to cover 50% of our hurricane fund expenses over the past few months- these funds will go back into our CPC
hurricane fund). Covenant Presbyterian Church is also extending Bobbie Willard’s position as the CPC hurricane relief/recovery projects coordinator for three more months. What an amazing gift! Thanks to everyone who has contributed in funds and volunteer support. It has been eight months since Hurricane
Helene devastated our mountain communities- much has been accomplished with more yet to do.

Volunteer Opportunities at this time: Reaching Avery Ministry- next to Dollar General in Newland- Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.- help with food boxes and clothing distribution; Feeding Avery Families- look at their Facebook for details.

Midweek News May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

Announcements and Items of Interest

Communion Sunday, June 1, 2025. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Please join us to celebrate June birthdays with birthday cake in the fellowship hall following worship.

Sunday School is returning! Mary Noble will lead our Sunday School class beginning on Sunday, June 8, at 10 a.m. in the conference room. She will be using the book, Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit: Tending the Wild Garden by Eugenia Anne Gamble. The class with be reading and discussing the fruit of the Spirit: Love, joy, peace patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The books will be handed out on June 8. Cost per book = $5.00. The class will start with fellowship time from 10 – 10:15 a.m. and begin the lesson at 10:15 a.m., so choir members can participate. It is okay to miss a class or two, since each chapter is its own lesson. A great time to learn about how the Spirit is working within you and in our world! 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.

The CPC Summer Series of Speakers and Music will begin on Tuesday, June 10, 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary, with a presentation on “North Carolina in the Great Depression.” Between the stock market crash of 1929 and the outbreak of WWII in 1939, the Great Depression profoundly changed both the United States and the Tar Heel State. Dr. Karl Campbell, a history professor at ASU, will explore the economic causes, government reactions, life experiences, and lessons learned from the worst economic crisis in American History.

Our Summer Bible study will begin on Wednesday, June 11, 3-4 p.m. We will be sharing in the practice of Lectio Divina, an ancient way of immersing ourselves in the biblical stories and passages. This process allows for a deeper understanding of scripture and how it relates to our lives today. This study will go through July 2. Everyone is invited to participate.

Last Sunday, May 25, 2025, we had six new members join the church. We are very pleased to welcome Mike and Anita Ingalls, Time and Pam Johnson, and Duane and Betti Kirkman.

The Craft Group welcomes all who want to work on a craft or just share in fellowship to join in on Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

The Church Choir meets for practice on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. If you enjoy singing, please consider being part of the choir.

Thank you to Cheryl Lewis and the Congregational Fellowship Committee for organizing, setting up and cleaning up for the May potluck last Sunday. Also, thanks to all those who brought the wonderful food to share.

The Congregational Fellowship committee is asking for donations of regular coffee and cookies for fellowship time We need folks to volunteer to host coffee hour- please talk to Cheryl Lewis about signing up: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our Sanctuary Roof Project is moving forward. George Riggsbee has created a display of the beautiful new roof files in the upper parking lot near the back door entrance. We are now raising the final $100,000 for the roof project; the cost of supplies has greatly increased due to Hurricane Helene. To date, we have received donations/pledges in the amount of $30,000. We still have $70,000 to meet our goal. If you did not receive a capital campaign letter, please call the church office (828-733-1939) and we will send you a copy.

The CPC Hurricane Relief and Recovery Fund total income = $146,730.62; total expenses = $134,620.23; Balance = $12,110.30. (We will be receiving around $35,000 from Covenant Presbyterian Church to cover 50% of our hurricane fund expenses over the past few months- these funds will go back into our CPC hurricane fund). Covenant Presbyterian Church is also extending Bobbie Willard’s position as the CPC hurricane relief/recovery projects coordinator for three more months. What an amazing gift! Thanks to everyone who has contributed funds and volunteer support. It has been eight months since Hurricane Helene devastated our mountain communities- much has been accomplished with more yet to do.

Volunteer Opportunities at this time: Reaching Avery Ministry- next to Dollar General in Newland- Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.- help with food boxes and clothing distribution; Feeding Avery Families- look at their Facebook for details.

Midweek News May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Announcements and Items of Interest

New Member Sunday, May 25, 2025 - Worship at 11:00 a.m.
We have 6 people joining the church during worship this Sunday. We will also be collecting donations for Food for People and Pets as well as Daily Change. Please join us to welcome the new members following worship in the fellowship hall. We will have cookies and coffee.

A new Bible study will begin on Wednesday, June 11, 3-4 p.m. We will be sharing in the practice of Lectio Divina, an ancient way of immersing ourselves in the biblical stories and passages. This process allows for a deeper understanding of scripture and how it relates to our lives today. This study will go through July 2. Everyone is invited to participate.

The Craft Group welcomes all who want to work on a craft or just share in fellowship to join in on Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

The Church Choir meets for practice on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. If you enjoy singing, please consider being part of the choir.

A Big Thank You to Jonathan, Liam, and Luke McKenzie and John Kehoe for digging out the huge trunk and root system of the ancient tree that fell in the memorial garden during Hurricane Helene. John has replaced the soil and the garden will be ready for planting this summer.

Thank you to Cheryl Lewis and the Congregational Fellowship committee for organizing, setting up and cleaning up for the May potluck last Sunday. Also thanks to all those who brought the wonderful food to share.

We are in need of folks to volunteer to host coffee hour- please talk to Cheryl Lewis about signing up!

The CPC Hurricane Relief and Recovery Fund total income = $146,730.62; total expenses = $101,620.23; Balance = $45,110.39. Thanks to everyone who has contributed in funds and volunteer support. Covenant Presbyterian Church is extending Bobbie Willard’s position as the CPC hurricane relief/recovery projects coordinator for three more months and are still sending us 50% on every dollar we spend from our balance. What a great blessing! It has been over seven months since Hurricane Helene devastated our mountain communities- much has been accomplished with more yet to do.

The 2025 CPC Summer Series of Speakers and Music will begin on Tuesday, June 10, 7 p.m., in the sanctuary. The series schedule is attached. This summer series promises to be inspiring and informative! More information about each event is coming soon.

Volunteer Opportunities at this time: Reaching Avery Ministry- next to Dollar General in Newland- Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.- help with food boxes and clothing distribution; Feeding Avery Families- look at their Facebook for details.

Midweek News May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Announcements and Items of Interest

Sunday, May 18, 2025. Worship at 11:00 a.m. followed by our May potluck luncheon in the fellowship hall.

Fried chicken, water, tea and lemonade will be provided.
Please bring a side dish, salad or desert to share.
Bobbie Willard, our hurricane relief/recovery coordinator, will be sharing in worship with us!

A new Bible study will begin on Wednesday, June 11, 3-4 p.m.  We will be sharing in the practice of Lectio Divina, an ancient way of immersing ourselves in the biblical stories and passages.  This process allows for a deeper understanding of scripture and how it relates to our lives today.  This study will go through July 2.  Everyone is invited to participate.

The Congregational Fellowship committee is asking for donations of regular coffee and cookies for fellowship time after worship. It is the time of year when our numbers swell. We would love to have some gluten free options also, so bring your favorite goodies and leave them in the kitchen.

The Craft Group welcomes all who want to work on a craft or just share in fellowship to join in on Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

Our Sanctuary Roof Project is moving forward. The roof tiles have been delivered! George Riggsbee has created a display of the beautiful new roof files in the upper parking lot near the back door entrance. The scaffolding is up in the sanctuary! Take a look! We are now raising the final $100,000 for the roof project; the cost of supplies has greatly increased due to Hurricane Helene. To date, we have received donations/pledges in the amount of $21,000 and we still need $79,000 to meet our goal. If you did not receive a capital campaign letter, please call the church office (828-733-1939) and we will send you a copy.

Hurricane Relief/Recovery Projects from February to Early May are attached.  The CPC Hurricane Fund total income = $146,730.62; total expenses = $101,620.23; Balance = $45,110.39.  Thanks to everyone who has contributed in funds and volunteer support.  Covenant Presbyterian Church is extending Bobbie Willard’s position as the CPC hurricane relief/recovery projects coordinator for three more months and are still sending us 50% on every dollar we spend.  What a great blessing! 

The 2025 CPC Summer Series of Speakers and Music will begin on Tuesday, June 10, 7 p.m., in the sanctuary. The entire series is included as an attachment.  This summer series promises to be inspiring and informative!

Volunteer Opportunities at this time: Reaching Avery Ministry- next to Dollar General in Newland- Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.- help with food boxes and clothing distribution; Feeding Avery Families- look at their Facebook for details.

Ashlyn DeWitt

Midweek News May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

Announcements and Items of Interest

A new Bible study will begin in June. More information will be coming.

The Congregational Fellowship committee is asking for donations of regular coffee and cookies for fellowship time after worship. It is the time of year when our numbers swell. We would love to have some gluten free options also, so bring your favorite goodies and leave them in the kitchen.

The Craft Group welcomes all who want to work on a craft or just share in fellowship to join in on Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

There will be a Session meeting in the fellowship hall on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Our May potluck luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall on May 18, following worship. Fried chicken, water, tea, and lemonade will be provided. Please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share.

Our Sanctuary Roof Project is moving forward. The roof tiles have been delivered! George Riggsbee has created a display of the beautiful new roof files in the upper parking lot near the back door entrance. The scaffolding is up in the sanctuary! Take a look! We are now raising the final $100,000 for the roof project; the cost of supplies has greatly increased due to Hurricane Helene. To date, we have received donations/pledges for $18,027. We still have $81,973 to meet our goal. If you did not receive a capital campaign letter, please call the church office (828-733-1939), and we will send you a copy.

An update on our Hurricane Relief/Recovery projects from February through April 2025, the funds we have dispersed, and the remaining funds will be reported soon. It has been over seven months since Hurricane Helene devastated our mountain communities- much has been accomplished, with more yet to do.

Volunteer Opportunities at this time: Reaching Avery Ministry- next to Dollar General in Newland- Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.- help with food boxes and clothing distribution; Feeding Avery Families- look at their Facebook for details.

Midweek News April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Announcements and Items of Interest

Communion Sunday, May 4, 2025. Worship in the sanctuary at 11:00 a.m. followed by birthday cake and coffee to celebrate May birthdays in the fellowship hall. Please join us.

We ordained and installed our Elders for the Class of 2027 during Worship on this past Sunday, April 27, 2025. Marie Cook was installed. Cheryl Lewis and Lynn O’Meara were ordained and installed. Congratulations to our new elders.

The Craft Group welcomes all who want to work on a craft or just share in fellowship to join in on Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

A new Bible study will begin in June. More information will be coming.

The Women’s Gathering at Charlotte Davila’s home this past Thursday was a great time of food and fellowship- sharing goodies, stories, and lots of laughter. Thank you, Charlotte!

The Fellowship committee is asking for donations of regular coffee and cookies for fellowship time after worship. It is the time of year when our numbers swell. We would love to have some gluten free options also, so bring your favorite goodies and leave them in the kitchen.

Our church grounds look beautiful after the hard work last Saturday morning from the volunteers who did all the mulching. Thanks to the volunteers and John Kehoe who organized the workday.

Our Sanctuary Roof Project is moving forward [Read More]. The roof tiles have been delivered! Scaffolding has been installed and some of the pews have been moved but worship continues in the sanctuary. George Riggsbee has created a display of the beautiful new roof files in the upper parking lot near the back door entrance. Take a look! We are now raising the final $100,000 for the roof project; the cost of supplies has greatly increased due to Hurricane Helene. If you did not receive a capital campaign letter, please call the church office (828-733-1939) and we will send you a copy.

Below is an update on the CPC Crossnore Children’s Fund - Crossnore Elementary School for the Quarter ending March 31, 2025. We continue to accept donations to this fund. The interest is distributed through an annual grant to the school and the principle continues to be invested. Currently the school is considering using this year’s monies for a summer school tutor.

	Principal	Interest	Total
Beginning Balance Jan. 1, 2025	$159,930.00	$9,119.22	$169,049.22
January – Dividends Received		545.81	545.81
February – Dividends Received		503.77	503.77
March – Additions-(Contributions) Dividends Received	500.00	574.14	500.00 574.14
Ending Balance March 31, 2025	$160,430.00	$10,742.94	$171,172.94

Volunteer Opportunities at this time: Reaching Avery Ministry- next to Dollar General in Newland- Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.- help with food boxes and clothing distribution; Feeding Avery Families- look at their Facebook for details.

Midweek News April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

Announcements and Items of Interest

Sunday, April 27, Worship at 11:00 a.m. We are ordaining and installing our Elders for the Class of 2025 during worship. Worship will be followed by a brief congregational meeting to approve the 2025 Terms of Call for Pastor Kathy and to present the 2025 Budget. There will be a reception afterwards in the fellowship hall to welcome our new Session members.

The Craft Group welcomes all who want to work on a craft or just share in fellowship to join in on Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

The final Lenten Bible Study was held this past Wednesday, April 23. It was a wonderful bible study. Thank you, Daniel Coffey, for all your hard work and the great leadership you provided the participants.

Our Spring Women’s Gathering will be held at Charlotte Davila’s home today, Thursday, April 24, 4-6 p.m. Contact the church office for directions. Bring your beverage of choice and something sweet or salty to share. Please carpool.

There will be a Church Grounds Workday this Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Mulch has been delivered and needs to be spread. Here is a great volunteer opportunity! Please bring gloves, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other helpful tools. Contact John Kehoe for more information: 980-297-0338.

Our Sanctuary Roof Project is moving forward. The roof tiles have been delivered! George Riggsbee has created a display of the beautiful new roof files in the upper parking lot near the back door entrance. Take a look! We are now raising the final $100,000 for the roof project; the cost of supplies has greatly increased due to Hurricane Helene. If you did not receive a capital campaign letter, please call the church office (828-733-1939) and we will send you a copy.

Thank you to the Congregational Fellowship Committee and all who brought food for the Maundy Thursday Meal. 28 people participated in the meal and communion service including our friends from Fletcher Presbyterian Church.

Easter Sunday was extra special this year. We returned to the sanctuary after spending the winter worshiping in the fellowship hall and had a beautiful Celebration of the Resurrection Service. In addition, we had the joy of having three young men baptized - Aiden Akelewiz and Liam and Luke McKenzie- and Jonathan and Katie McKenzie joined the church! Their photos and bios are included.

A Big Thank You to the Congregational Fellowship Committee and all who brought their breakfast goodies to make our Easter Breakfast Brunch a delicious and delightful time of fellowship.

Our Lenten Global Mission Offering: For over 70 years, One Great Hour of Sharing has provided Presbyterians a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need around the world. The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing are the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and the Self-Development of People program. Each works in a different way to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope. This is an opportunity for us to spread Christ’s love around the globe and be a part of the universal Body of Christ. The Session has approved $2,000 from our mission budget to go towards this offering realizing the abundance our church family has already given to mission in the past six months.

Volunteer Opportunities at this time: Reaching Avery Ministry- next to Dollar General in Newland- Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.- help with food boxes and clothing distribution; Feeding Avery Families- look at their Facebook for details.