Midweek News August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024
Announcements and Items of Interest
Coming this Tuesday, August 27, at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary: Dr. Karl Campbell, Professor of History at ASU, will present “Policy, Politics, and Patriotism: The Election of 2024 in Historical Perspective.” In recent elections, sensational media coverage of scandals, gaffs, personalities, and the constant focus on political polling has tended to obscure significant policy debates. While some elections offered little real difference between the platforms of the major parties, the election of 2024 presents stark contrasts in approaches to issues such as the economy, U.S. foreign policy, environmental regulation, civil rights and liberties, the role and structure of government, religious freedom, and the meaning of democracy. Dr. Karl Campbell will offer a nonpartisan review of these policy debates from a historical perspective. The goal of the program is not to suggest how citizens should vote but to help delineate and understand the choices we face this November.
Sunday, August 25th, Ulysses Long will be returning to share in a Worship Service of Word and Music with Pastor Kathy. This is always a special treat for our congregation to have such a professional singer and pianist come and share his gift of music in our worship service. Ulysses has performed across NC and the South for decades in concerts, dinner clubs, schools, retirement communities and was a runner-up in the semi-finals for America’s Got Talent.
This Sunday we will also be collecting Food for People and Pets as well as for Daily Change. Join us following worship for cookies and coffee in the fellowship hall. Come talk with Ulysses!
We are working on policies regarding our cemetery. Are you interested in Green Burials? Sara Williams plans to attend services here this Sunday August 25. She will be available to speak with anyone interested after the service of 25 August. She has served on the Board of Directors of the National Home Funeral Alliance from 2014-2017, as President of the Funeral Consumers Alliance North Carolina from 2020-2024, and is currently President of Funeral Consumers Alliance (National).
CPC Wednesday Bible Study continues this Wednesday, August 28, 3- 4:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall. Barbara Stuart, a seasoned Bible study teacher, will be leading this study using the book, Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today, written by Adam Hamilton. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Church Choir meets at 9:30 am every Sunday in the sanctuary for practice before worship. All are welcome to join!
The next Mayland Fellowship Gathering will be on Sunday, September 8, 2024, with Dinner at 5:30 p.m. a Business Meeting at 6:30 p.m. and the Program at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Vasco Kachipapa will be speaking. He has served as the Head of the CCAP Synod in Malawi for many years.
Do everything in love. ~ Corinthians 16:14:
Our August CPC Mission Project is UnDue Medical Debt: So far, our donations for the final $4,000 have come to $2,000. We have an anonymous donor who is giving
$10,000 to help pay personal medical debt in Avery, Mitchell, and McDowell Counties. The Session has approved giving $1,000 which will come from monies already collected in the mission fund. The Session has set the goal at $15,000, which means we only have $2,000 left to raise in the month of August. This will wipe out over 3 million dollars of medical debt and may completely cover the unpaid medical debt for those who qualify in all three counties. If you would like to make a donation towards this mission project, please make your check out to “Crossnore Presbyterian Church” and designate for UnDue Medical Debt. The church’s mailing address is P.O. Box 386, Crossnore, NC 28616.
Are you interested in becoming a church docent to showcase the unique history, architecture, and design of our church? Becoming a docent can be a rewarding experience for those who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for the church with others. Training will be offered for those wanting to be a church docent for 2 hours per month or more. Contact Jason DeWitt if you would like more information:
The Finance Committee wants to thank everyone who contributes to the church’s General Fund with regular and special offerings. It takes $18,000 each month to cover our church’s bills and salaries.
Next CPC Women’s Gathering will be held in Linville Land Harbor hosted by Candy Butner this Thursday, August 22, 4-6 p.m. Please bring a beverage of your choice and cheese and crackers, or something salty or sweet to share. It will be held at the Landing in LLH. Directions: Turn into Linville Land Harbor from Hwy. 221 and then turn Right. Go to the first turn on the Left (after the train). There will be a large parking lot between the Pool and the Special Police Office. Park in that parking lot. Head to the grassy area behind the Special Police Office. There is a large, covered deck with tables and chairs. If it is raining, the event will be rescheduled.
Would you like to become an Active Member or an Affiliate Member of Crossnore Presbyterian Church? Pastor Kathy will be offering New Member Classes this Sunday, August 25, and the following Sunday, September 1, at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. She will be discussing Presbyterian history, beliefs, and government. If you are interested in full-time or part-time membership, please contact Pastor Kathy:
The Knitting and Crocheting Group meets in the fellowship hall on Wednesdays from 1- 3 p.m. Come and join in for the General Fund came to $17,328. We are close and hopefully we will meet the budget goal for August. Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers on Wednesdays and Fridays- look at their Facebook page for details.
Ram’s Rack needs volunteers Monday- Friday to help in the thrift store or pack groceries. Their phone number is 828-733-5095.
