Midweek News October 11, 2023

 

October 11, 2023 Announcements and Items of Interest:

Sunday, October 15, worship will be at 11:00 a.m. Please bring a dish and join us in the fellowship hall following worship for a fried chicken pot-luck. Fried Chicken, tea, coffee, and water will be served. Please bring a side dish to share salad, vegetables, or dessert. If you can help set up, serve, or clean up, please contact Gayle Culbreath: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our October & November Mission Project is collecting funds to prepare and deliver twenty Thanksgiving bags for those who are in financial need this Thanksgiving.  Cindy Lindecamp, Director of Volunteer Avery County, selects the individuals and families who will be the recipients. The bags include a $100.00 Ingles grocery card, socks, a lap blanket, holiday decorations, toiletries, goodies, and an Advent devotional. If you would like to help, please make out your check to Crossnore Presbyterian Church and designate it for “Thanksgiving Bags.” Thank you for caring and sharing! If you would like to help deliver, please contact Carroll Berkley, mission chair, at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our church pantry is running low on caffeinated coffee and cookies. You can drop off your donations in the church kitchen

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

Reaching Avery Ministry (Ram’s Rack) next to the Dollar General Store in Newland needs volunteers to help pack food boxes and 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.

Do everything in love. ~ Corinthians 16:14:

Thanks to Barbara Stuart for hosting the CPC Women’s Gathering last Thursday, October 5, at her lovely home in Land Harbor. The weather was perfect to be out on the deck and everyone brought delicious food to share. What a fun afternoon of fellowship and the beginning of new friendships.

And this from the Rector/President of the Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A):
"The bloodshed has come once again in the latest clash between Israelis and Palestinians with declarations of war. As hundreds lay dead and thousands injured, we grieve. We stand in shock that this long, battle-scarred conflict has taken yet another deadly turn. We pray for those who have died, are dying, and wounded. We ask the Holy Spirit to intervene to bring calm and reason when vengeance and hatred appear to take control.

We pray for our mission coworkers who must navigate this ever-changing landscape and for our partners who have placed their own safety online, seeking solutions to the ongoing crisis in the region, and at the hospitals that are overwhelmed with the dead and injured. We pray that leaders on both sides can step back and consider a peaceful and just solution that benefits all.

While these events continue to unfold, we come to you, O Lord, for your calm voice and guiding hand. Even in the midst of fire, destruction, and the cries of pain from both sides of this horrific scene, we know you are in the midst. May your Spirit dwell among them and guide them to a peaceful outcome for all."

[Amen]

October 11, 2023

Birthdays
Linda Hughes—October 1
Eric Sowder—October 1
Tommie Tennant—October 3
Rob Martin—October 4
Sue Ehmig—October 6
Sara Grant—October 9
Leslie Jordan—October 17
Nancy Coleman—October 27
JoAnn Harllee—October 27
Cheryl Hires—October 27
Terry Kidder—October 29

Prayer Requests
Jayne Spangler
Hannah Acton
Megan Armstrong
Paul & Jane Lyon
Kurt Kuenzel
Owen Lind
Kay Hodges
John Neel
Debbie Pucket
Lu Ann Barrier
Pat Silver
Dan Leahy
Andy Cappola
Marie Cook
Tasha Reid

Midweek News October 4, 2023

Sunday, October 8, worship at 11:00 a.m. with coffee and cookies following worship in the fellowship hall.  Our September Mission Project was raising $3,000 for Crossnore Elementary School. Crossnore Elementary School has 200 students enrolled this year with 63% living below the poverty line. Principal Matthew Bentley brags about the students, teachers, and staff who make up a fantastic learning environment. Our donation will go to help pay for tutors and for scholarships for 5th graders who cannot afford to go on the annual spring trip to Charleston, SC. The funds were donated by our congregation along with First Baptist Church of Crossnore, Fellowship Presbyterian Church, and Fletcher Presbyterian Church - an ecumenical mission project! The CES Facebook page is inspiring! We didn’t need to ask for contributions this time because the donations many have already made to the Mission budget covered the $2,000 that we contributed. What a blessing!

You will find the Distribution List Here for our congregation’s outreach to the local and global community for the summer, from May through September 2023.  We were able to distribute $12,281 to 11 non-profit organizations. Please take time to read about these amazing organizations and the good work they are doing. Thanks to everyone who contributes to our general fund, who donates to our mission projects, and who volunteers time and talent here and in the other communities where you live. Thanks for caring and sharing in such important ways!

Our Fall Bible Study continues this Wednesday, October 4, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall and runs through October. We are studying Rachel Held Evans’ book: Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church. Everyone is invited to participate!

The October Women’s Gathering will be held at Barbara Stuart’s home in Land Harbor (157 Rhododendron Loop) this Thursday, October 5, at 4 p.m.  Please carpool and bring sweet or salty to share and your choice of beverage. Contact Bonnie Vuolo for more information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The next Men’s Breakfast Group will be held at Kaye’s Kitchen in Newland, this Friday, October 6, 8:30 a.m. Last Sunday, October 1, was World Communion Sunday. It was a special time to remember that all the congregations across the world are the Body of Christ on earth. The worship service ended with lighting candles and offering prayers for peace across the globe

Do everything in love. ~ Corinthians 16:14

Our church pantry is running low on caffeinated coffee and cookies. If you would like to help, just drop off your items in the church kitchen. Our ninth and final event in our 2023 Summer Speaker and Music series, “Old Fashioned Hymn Sing”, was held last night, Tuesday, October 3. Kathy Hutcheson prepared the booklets and played beautifully while Maggie Lauterer led the audience in singing some great hymns which many grew up with. Thank you to Kathy and Maggie.

Mayland Fellowship Gathering will be held this Sunday, October 8, at Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church with dinner at 5:30 p.m. a business meeting at 6:30 p.m., and the program at 7:30 p.m. The program will be “History of Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church and Arbor Dale’s Contribution to the Community”. Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church is located at 6619 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604.

Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers to help distribute food on Wednesdays. Please check out their volunteer page: https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/volunteer. Reaching Avery Ministry (Ram’s Rack) next to the Dollar General Store in Newland needs volunteers to help pack food boxes and 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

Experience Taizé’: A Service of Prayer, Song, and Contemplation by Candlelight, the first Sunday of each month, 6 p.m., at Sloop Chapel on the campus of Crossnore Communities for Caring. Contact Rev. Brent Nidiffer for more information: 423-707-4514

October 4, 2023

Birthdays

Linda Hughes—October 1
Eric Sowder—October 1
Tommie Tennant—October 3
Rob Martin—October 4
Sue Ehmig—October 6
Sara Grant—October 9
Leslie Jordan—October 17
Nancy Coleman—October 27
JoAnn Harllee—October 27
Cheryl Hires—October 27
Terry Kidder—October 29

Prayer Requests

Jayne Spangler
Hannah Acton
Megan Armstrong
Paul & Jane Lyon
Kurt Kuenzel
Owen Lind
Kay Hodges
John Neel
Debbie Pucket
Lu Ann Barrier
Pat Silver
Dan Leahy
Andy Cappola
Marie Cook
Tasha Reid

Midweek News September 27, 2023

Announcements and Items of Interest

October 1, 2023 - Worship at 11:00 a.m. Please join us for coffee, cookies, and conversation in the fellowship hall after worship

Two new members of the church were welcomed last Sunday during worship.

Shirley Laffrey joined as an Active Member: I was born in Quebec, Canada, and lived there until I graduated from High School. I was raised in the Catholic Church. My husband, David, and I were married in 1968 and I became a U.S. citizen in 1993. My professional life was in nursing. After several years in acute care and community health nursing, I earned Master's and Phd degrees and joined the faculty of universities in Michigan, San Francisco, and Austin. In these positions, I combined teaching, practice, and research. My research was the study of the effects of physical exercise in older Mexican-American women. After retirement, I lived in Florida and most recently in Macon Georgia. My interests include gardening, crafts, hiking, and reading. Shirley’s email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Jackie Rullman joined as an Affiliate Member: I grew up in Shelby, North Carolina, where I attended Aldersgate United Methodist Church and was an active member of the youth group. In high school, I played volleyball and tennis. In 2020 I was accepted into Appalachian State but could not attend in person due to COVID. The following year I came to Boone where I majored in history and pledged Sigma Alpha Omega sorority. I have played guitar since I was eight and have always enjoyed playing in church. I will graduate summa cum laude in December with university and departmental honors and have accepted a job working in a law office in Boone. I hope to attend law school next fall. Jackie’s email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our Fall Bible Study continues this Wednesday, Sept. 27, 3 - 4:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall and runs through October. We are studying Rachel Held Evans’ book: Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church. Everyone is invited to take part!

Our ninth and final event in our 2023 Summer Speaker and Music series will be held this Tuesday, October 3, 7 p.m., in the sanctuary. Join us for an “Old Fashioned Hymn Sing” led by Kathy Hutcheson, Director of Music, at Crossnore Presbyterian Church. Enjoy singing old hymns you remember and some old hymns that may be new to you.

The October Women’s Gathering will be held at Barbara Stuart’s home in Land Harbor (157 Rhododendron Loop) on Thursday, October 5, at 4 p.m. Please carpool and bring something sweet or salty to share and your choice of beverage. Contact Bonnie Vuolo for more information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Do everything in love. ~ Corinthians 16:14:

The next Men’s Breakfast Group will be held at Kaye’s Kitchen in Newland, on Friday, October 6, 8:30 a.m.

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

Reaching Avery Ministry (Ram’s Rack) next to the Dollar General Store in Newland needs volunteers to help pack food boxes and 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.

Did you notice the beautiful new autumn quilted pulpit parament? Diane Kehoe is making a quilted pulpit parament for each season of the liturgical year.

Thanks to Linda Berkley, Gayle Culbreath, and Mimi Sloop for preparing the Choir thank you bags that were handed out on Choir Appreciation Sunday, September 17.

Experience Taizé’: A Service of Prayer, Song, and Contemplation by Candlelight, this Sunday, October 1st (the first Sunday of each month), 6 p.m., at Sloop Chapel on the campus of Crossnore Communities for Caring. Contact Rev. Brent Nidiffer for more information: 423-707-4514.

The 2023 High Country Farm Tour, sponsored by Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, will be held on Sunday, October 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Experience the Beauty of Blue Ridge Farms, and meet the farmers who feed us. Buy a $30. You will choose 3 farms to visit as you build your farm tour. You will choose from 10 farms and 3 time slots to choose from. Tickets are $30.00 per car regardless of how many people are in the car. Go to farmtour.brwia.org to build your tour, purchase your ticket, and register your times and farms.

Mayland Fellowship Gathering will be held on Sunday, October 8 at Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church with dinner at 5:30 p.m., a business meeting at 6:30 p.m., and the program at 7:30 p.m. The program will be “History of Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church and Arbor Dale’s Contribution to the Community”. Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church, 6619 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604

 

Birthdays

June Bagby - 09/03
Karl Campbell - 09/03
Ross, Ross - 09/09
Marilyn Gascho - 09/12
Pepé Abrusci - 09/13
Yvonne Matlosz - 09/13
Zack Allen—09/16
Mary Aldridge - 09/18
Clint Wright - 09/23
Beth Gacek—09/30

Prayer Requests

Lois Donnelly and her family
Jayne Spangler
Hannah Acton
Megan Armstrong
Paul & Jane Lyon
Kurt Kuenzel
Owen Lind
Kay Hodges
John Neel
Debbie Pucket
Lu Ann Barrier
Pat Silver
Dan Leahy
Andy Cappola
Marie Cook
Tasha Reid

Midweek News September 20, 2023

Announcements and Items of Interest

- Sunday, September 24, worship service is at 11:00 a.m.
- Choir Practice from 9:00—10:15 a.m.
- Food for People and pets, please remember to gather your donations and put them by your front door so you remember to bring them. You are also          welcome to give a monetary donation

For last Sunday’s worship service, Woodie and the String Pullers, Kevin Russell, Jerry Dowd, and Jerry Kahn provided music. We are so grateful to have had such talented musicians to help us in our worship.

We also recognized the choir and Kathy Hutcheson for all their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

The potluck luncheon was delicious, and we are thankful for all the people who brought dishes to share. Again, a big thank you to the fellowship committee, all the volunteers, and Gayle Culbreath for all the work setting up, organizing, serving, and cleaning up!

“The Civil War in Appalachia: History, Stories, and Song — presented by Dr. Karl Campbell and Jackie Rullman. Last night in the sanctuary, was attended by over 150 people and was a very special event. Karl shared history and stories and Jackie shared songs from the period. Jane Sowder shared the story of the beautiful Grandfather Mountain pattern quilt she made with fabric reproductions from the era. What a great opportunity to learn more about the Civil
War in Appalachia.

Do everything in love. ~ Corinthians 16:14:

A big thank you to Gene Hodges and George Riggsbee for replacing at least 12 light bulbs in the sanctuary. We now can worship in the light

Our Fall Bible Study began yesterday, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 3-4:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall and runs through October on Wednesdays. We will be reading the late Rachel Held Evans book, "Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church”. Rachel Held Evans was a New York Times best-selling author. Hailing from Dayton, Tennessee, she wrote about faith, doubt, and life in the Bible Belt. Rachel was a person who reached for the outsider and brought their voices and perspectives into the fold. Her hope was to start more conversations than end them. So, join us as we open ourselves to perhaps new ways of thinking and being the Church. Hope to see you there

Summer Speaker & Music Series
Our ninth and final event in our 2023 Summer Speaker and Music series will be held at 7:00 p.m. on October 3 in the sanctuary. Join us for an “Old Fashioned Hymn Sing” led by Kathy Hutcheson, Director of Music, at Crossnore Presbyterian Church. Enjoy singing old hymns you remember and some old hymns that may be new to you.

Community Programs

Boone United Methodist Church is holding its annual Fall Bazaar this Friday, September 22, and this Saturday, September 23. All proceeds go to several worthy non-profits in the High Country.

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

Birthdays
June Bagby - 09/03
Karl Campbell - 09/03
Ross, Ross - 09/09
Marilyn Gascho - 09/12
Pepé Abrusci - 09/13
Yvonne Matlosz - 09/13
Mary Aldridge - 09/18
Clint Wright - 09/23

Prayer Requests
Lois Donnelly and her family
Jayne Spangler
Hannah Acton
Megan Armstrong
Paul & Jane Lyon
Kurt Kuenzel
Owen Lind
Kay Hodges
John Neel
Debbie Pucket
Lu Ann Barrier
Pat Silver
Dan Leahy
Andy Cappola
Marie Cook
Tasha Reid