Midweek News November 11, 2023

November 11, 2023 Announcements and Items of Interest

Sunday, November 12, 2023.
We Welcome Pastor Kathy back to the pulpit! Please come and join us in the fellowship hall for cookies and coffee following worship.

Our October & November Mission Project is collecting funds to prepare and deliver 20 Thanksgiving bags for those who are in financial need this Thanksgiving. There has been $1695.00 collected for this year’s bags. Cindy Lindecamp, Director of Volunteer Avery County, selects the individuals and families who will be the recipients. The bags include:
A $100 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!

As part of our Thanksgiving bag mission project, several people in the congregation volunteer to deliver baskets. It has been a meaningful opportunity for service for those who volunteer. If you would like to help deliver, please call or text Carroll Berkley, mission chair, at (828) 263-3170.

Our Knitting & Crocheting Group has decided to continue to meet this winter on Wednesdays from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. They welcome anyone to come and join the fun, and conversation. Please come and work on your crafts, knitting, and crocheting, or just come for the fellowship. You can still knit and crochet hats and scarves for the homeless if you wish but they wanted to invite all crafters to come this winter. In the winter people need to get out and about. The group will restart knitting and crocheting hats and scarves for the homeless in the spring as more people come back.
Contact Janis Kenyon for more information: 828-898-3339, cell 828-387-0309, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The session will meet on Tuesday, November 14, at 4:00 p.m.
There will be a Worship Committee meeting on Wednesday, November 15 at 3:00 p.m.

Our Thanksgiving potluck luncheon is on November 19 following worship. Please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share. Gayle Culbreath is buying 3 frozen turkeys, and they will be in the church freezer. If you can pick one up next Sunday along with a pan, then cook and slice it, and bring it back on the 19th by 10:30
a.m., contact Gayle Culbreath at 828-733-5407. Having it already sliced helps Gayle out tremendously. Also, if you can bring dressing, green beans, or mashed potatoes, please contact Gayle at 828-828-733-5407

Birthdays

 Charlie Stuart — November 5
 Eunice Heilig — November 9
 Caroline Jones — November 10
 Michael Richardson - November 10
 Gabe Vuolo - November 11
 Wayne Matlosz - November 14
 Barbara Ross — November 17
 Megan Tennant — November 19
 Gayle Culbreath — November 20
 Trish Winger — November 20
 Alan Winger — November 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

Do everything in love. ~ Corinthians 16:14:

November 8, 2023
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 need help from volunteers to 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.

November 8, 2023
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 need help from volunteers to 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.

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