Midweek News July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025
Announcements and Items of Interest
Communion Sunday, August 3, 2025, Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room, Worship at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Birthday cake, coffee and lemonade to celebrate August birthdays following worship in the fellowship hall.
We are moving to the fellowship hall for worship for the foreseeable future. Progress on the roof has reach the point where keeping the sanctuary set up for worship is not possible.
We are continuing to collect groceries and checks for our July Mission Project this Sunday. We are collecting food for the Minneapolis Food Pantry. Perishable groceries are also needed- you can write a check to Crossnore Presbyterian Church, designate it for food, and it will be used to buy cheese, butter, eggs, breakfast sausage, and hot dogs. The groceries and financial donations will be taken to the Minneapolis Food Pantry and distributed to so many in need.
The Church Choir is returning to Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. for practice in the sanctuary. If you enjoy singing, please consider being part of the choir.
Mary Noble is leading Sunday School, 10 a.m., in the conference room in the fellowship hall. She is using the book, Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit: Tending the Wild Garden by Eugenia Anne Gamble. All are invited to attend.
The Craft Group welcomes all who want to work on a craft or just share in fellowship to join in on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., in the fellowship hall. They are creating new Chrismons for our Chrismon Tree. The Chrismons that are already finished are on display in the fellowship hall. The group hopes to have all new Chrismons on the Chrismon Tree this December.
The Summer Bible study will meet this Wednesday, July 30, 3-4 p.m. We are sharing in the practice of Lectio Divina, an ancient way of immersing ourselves in the biblical stories and passages. Everyone is invited to participate. Our study will focus on Mary Magdalene.
Our next program in the Summer Series of Speakers and Music will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Dr. Curt Ryan will be discussing “Understanding the Lines of Conflict in the Middle East.” From the Gulf wars to the war in Gaza, the Middle East has been ravaged by wars, undermining the stability of the entire region. In this presentation, Dr. Curtis Ryan (Department of Political Science, Appalachian State) will explain the key actors and interests driving current conflicts, with a view to finding the prospects for peace.
Roof Update: The old tile has been removed. New plywood is being installed with lots of pounding and banging and dust in the air. It is great to see the progress. You can take an old roof tile (located to the left of the lower parking lot) and you can sign a new roof tile (located in the fellowship hall). Donations for the old tiles are appreciated! We are continuing to receive donations for the second phase of our Roof Capital Campaign. We only have $26,500 left to raise! Every gift- large or small- matters! Thanks to everyone who has already contributed! As the construction continues, please be extremely careful, particularly during the week, when driving into the church. The driveway across the front of the church into the upper parking lot may be blocked off. It is best to avoid that area and park in the lower lot as we don’t always know what they will be doing. Be extremely careful driving or walking through that area and avoid it, if at all possible. There is the possibility of falling debris, etc.
Beginning August 6th and continuing through September 3rd, from 3-4 p.m., our Wednesday afternoon Bible Study led by Pastor Jim Taylor will be based on a new book by Adam Hamilton called “The Message of Jesus: Words that changed the world.” In his introduction, Hamilton says, “Jesus’ words were consequential, and if you want to follow Jesus today, it is not enough to know that he died and rose again. You are meant to know what he taught about God and God’s will for humanity. We’re not only meant to embrace these words, but to seek to live them.” You are invited to join in this wonderful journey as we listen again to those wonderful words of life! If you would like to reserve a book ($10), please contact Pastor Kathy, 828-260-2512 or
CPC Men’s Breakfast group will meet this Friday, August 1, 8:30 a.m., at Kayes’ Down by the River Restaurant. All men are invited to attend for a wonderful time of good food and fellowship.
This past Tuesday’s Summer Series: The Rule of Law: A Panel Discussion- Larry Coleman, Luther Munford, Karl Campbell, was well attended with over 100 people in the audience. The presentation was informative and well received. Thank you to Larry, Luther, and Karl for preparing and presenting this complex and difficult topic during these times.
Our August t luncheon will be our annual church picnic at the Pointe in Land Harbor, on Sunday, August 17.
Our Daily Change Offering collected on Sunday, June 29th, totaled $243.19. Thanks to all who contributed! Our monthly daily change offerings go to the Presbyterian Hunger Program which provides grants to help feed people and alleviate hunger in our local, regional, national, and global communities.
Volunteers are also needed to help with the Back to School Bash, 4-8 p.m. at Avery High School, on July 31. If you would like to volunteer, please let Pastor Kathy know as soon as possible (828-260-2512).
