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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 828-260-2512. She can meet with you separately if you are not able to make the classes.

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.

 

Midweek News Aug 14, 2024

Aug 14, 2024

 

Announcements and Items of Interest

 

Sunday, August 18, 2024. Worship is at 11:00 am. Followed by a potluck luncheon in the fellowship hall. More information is below. Please come and join us.

Our August Potluck Luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall following worship this Sunday, August 18. Fried Chicken and Iced Tea will be provided. Please bring a side dish- veggies, salad, or dessert to share. Folks are needed to help clean up afterward. Just ask Gayle Culbreath or Cheryl Lewis how you can help.

Gayle Culbreath would like to send a special thank you out to her Fellowship Committee team for all their support and hard work: - Cheryl Lewis, Jo Riddle, Mary Louise Aldridge, Beth Gacek, Melanie Dunn, Gaye Meade, Diane Kehoe, Daryl Storm, Linda Drivas, Janis Kenyon, Lynn O’Meara, Bill Hassett, John Kehoe, Dwight Butner. 

Next CPC Women’s Gathering will be held in Linville Land Harbor hosted by Candy Butner on 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 offer a New Member Classes on Sunday, August 25, and 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 828-260-2512. She can meet with you separately if you are not able to make the classes.  

On Sunday, August 25, 11 a.m., Church Sanctuary Ulysses Long returns to lead our congregation along with Pastor Kathy in a Service of Word & Music. Ulysses is a professional singer and pianist and has performed for decades across North Carolina and the South. He made it to the quarter finals of “America’s Got Talent” and continues to share his gift of music at various venues. He loves sacred music and is looking forward to returning to our church!

The Church Choir meets at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday in the sanctuary for practice before worship. All are welcome to join!

This past Tuesday, Lynn Church and his son, Eli Church with Walker Boone stepping in for Ethan Church who was ill, returned to CPC to share with us an evening of mountain music and storytelling. As always it was a fantastic concert with 150 people in attendance.

The new CPC Wednesday Bible Study began this Wednesday, August 14, 3- 4:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall and will continue on August 21, August 28, and September 4. It is not to late to join in! Barbara Stuart, a seasoned Bible study teacher, will lead this study using the book, Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today, by Adam Hamilton. This book is for those who love the Bible and find meaning and purpose in it for their lives and it is also a study for people who are willing to wrestle with portions of the Bible about which they have questions. Books are $10 each. Bring your Bible with you.

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 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 donate 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    

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. In July, our offerings 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

 

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Midweek News Aug 7, 2024

Aug 7, 2024

 

Announcements and Items of Interest

 

Midweek News; August 7, 2024

Sunday, August 11, 2024. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Please join us in the fellowship hall for cookies and coffee following worship.

Lynn Church and his sons, Eli and Ethan Church, are returning for “An Evening of Appalachian Music and Stories.” as our next Summer Series program on Tuesday, August 13, 7p.m. in the church sanctuary. Join us for an evening of mountain music and storytelling performed by the Church family. Lynn grew up listening to the music his uncles and family members played and sang many tunes were created right here in Avery County. Lynn is the owner of Three Nails Hardware and he and his sons perform concerts across the High Country. They share their music to praise and honor God.

Would you like to become an Active Member or an Affiliate Member of Crossnore Presbyterian Church? Pastor Kathy will be offering New Member Classes on Sunday, August 25, and 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 828-260-2512. She can meet with you separately if you are not able to make the classes.

The Church Choir meets at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday in the sanctuary for practice before worship. All are welcome to join!

The Knitting and Crocheting Group meets in the fellowship hall on Wednesdays from 1- 3 p.m. Come and join in!

Our Wednesday Bible Study Group is canceled this week, Wednesday, August 7, at 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Rev. Maggie Lauterer is finishing a seven week study on John Philip Newell book, The Rebirthing of God: Christianity’s Struggle for New Beginnings.

Our August Potluck Luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall following worship on Sunday, August 18. Fried Chicken and Iced Tea will be provided. Please bring a side dish; veggies, salad, or dessert to share.

Next CPC Women’s Gathering will be held in Land Harbor hosted by Candy Butner on Thursday, August 22, 4-5:30 p.m. More information to come.

The New CPC Wednesday Bible Study begins August 14, 3-4:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall and will be leading this study using the book, Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today, written by Adam Hamilton. This book is for those who love the Bible and find meaning and purpose in it for their lives and it is also a study for people who are willing to wrestle with portions of the Bible about which they have questions.
The book is divided into two parts. The first part addresses some foundational questions: What is the Bible exactly? In what sense is the Bible God’s word and in what sense is it human reflections on God? What do we mean when we say “inspired?” The second section digs into troubling questions and issues, such as historical accuracy, violence, and end times. The book concludes by looking at various ways to read the Bible with the aim being to listen for God’s voice through its pages and find its words to be life changing and life giving. If you would like to participate in this Bible Study, please email Pastor Kathy:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; books are $10 each. For those participating, think ahead about one thing in the Bible that has perplexed, troubled or confused you.

If you 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Update on the CPC Mission Project: UnDue Medical Debt: So far, our donations for the final $4,000 have come to $845. 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 less than $3,155 left to raise before the end of 2024. 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.

Feeding Avery Families needs volunteers on Wednesdays and Fridays. Look at their website https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/ for details.

Ram’s Rack needs volunteers Monday-Friday to help in the thrift store or pack groceries.

 

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Midweek News July 31, 2024

July 31, 2024

 

Announcements and Items of Interest

 

Communion Sunday, August 4, 2024. Worship at 11:00 p.m. Please join us for following worship for Birthday cake and coffee to celebrate August Birthdays.

Our July Mission Project was to collect People and Pet Food donations that will be delivered to the Minneapolis Food Pantry and hygiene products and toiletries that will go to Feeding Avery Families. A big thank you to Carroll and Linda Berkely for delivering the supplies this week. Thank you to everyone who donated to our July Mission Project. Over 80 bags filled the front of the sanctuary last Sunday!! Considering that each bag contained at least 5 items and most items were $2.00 or more, we contributed well over $1,000 to help those in need in our county. Thanks to all who participated!

Lynn Church and his sons, Eli and Ethan Church, are returning for “An Evening of Appalachian Music and Stories.” as our next Summer Series program on Tuesday, August 13, 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Join us for an evening of mountain music and storytelling performed by the Church family. Lynn grew up listening to the music his uncles and family members played and sang—many tunes were created right here in Avery County. Lynn is the owner of Three Nails Hardware and he and his sons perform concerts across the High Country. They share their music to praise and honor God.

This past Tuesday’s Summer Series program “Divided America: History, Stories, and Music of the 1960s” presented by Dr. Karl Campbell, Professor of History, ASU, and Jackie Rullman, 2023 ASU Graduate, was absolutely fantastic! Dr. Karl Campbell shared an overview of the 60s with great stories and historical interpretations. Jackie Rullman sang some of the iconic songs from the 60s and accompanied herself on the electric guitar. There were over 150 people in attendance. Thank you, Karl and Jackie!

The Church Choir meets at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday in the sanctuary for practice before worship. All are welcome to join!

The Knitting and Crocheting Group meets in the fellowship hall on Wednesdays from 1- 3 p.m. Come and join in!

New CPC Wednesday Bible Study begins August 14, 3- 4:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall and continues on August 21, August 28, and September 4. 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. This book is for those who love the Bible and find meaning and purpose in it for their lives and it is also a study for people who are willing to wrestle with portions of the Bible about which they have questions. The book is divided into two parts. The first part addresses some foundational questions: What is the Bible exactly? In what sense is the Bible God’s word and in what sense is it human reflections on God? What do we mean when we say “inspired?” The second section digs into troubling questions and issues, such as historical accuracy, violence, and end times. The book concludes by looking at various ways to read the Bible with the aim being to listen for God’s voice through its pages and find its words to be life changing and life giving. If you would like to participate in this Bible Study, please email Pastor Kathy: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Books are $10 each. For those participating, think ahead about one thing in the Bible that has perplexed, troubled or confused you.

Would you like to become an Active Member or an Affiliate Member of Crossnore Presbyterian Church? Pastor Kathy will be offering New Member Classes on Sunday, August 25, and 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 828-260-2512. She can meet with you separately if you are not able to make the classes.

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. If you are interested, Jason DeWitt contact Jason DeWitt at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828-413-2482,

Update on the CPC Mission Project: UnDue Medical Debt: So far, our donations for the final $4,000 have come to $845. 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 less than $3,155 left to raise before the end of 2024. 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.

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.

 

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