We celebrate: special thanks to Elizabeth Cook for the beautiful blooms outside the chapel ⸰ a shout-out to Rodney and Sharon Lytle for the generous donation of water bottles available to all in the narthex ⸰ deep gratitude to all who have been a part of the cleanup efforts: especially Jim Storey, Derron and Susan Daugherty, and Ken and Eloise Murchison ⸰ thanks to all who led in worship as we recovered from the storm: especially Ted Stewart, Cindy Riley, Beth Meriwether, Jamie Dale, and the students who organized the very first of those services on Sept. 29 (thanks to Mac Ware for being the catalyst!) ⸰ gratitude to the session and Congregational Life Team for helping us to stay connected following the storm ⸰ the wedding of Kara Nash and Katherine Harrod on September 22 ⸰ the wedding of Janice Collins and Jim Storey’s son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Kristen, on September 21
We remember in prayer: the family and friends of Billy Edd Wheeler, following his death on September 16 ⸰ Vernon Daugherty, Derron’s father, now receiving hospice care ⸰ the family and friends of Terry Torrence, Lee’s mother, following her death on Oct 2 ⸰ all who continue to be affected by damage and loss caused by recent storms. In our congregation, we are aware that the homes of Andrew Tripp, Cindy and Dennis Riley, and Jackie Wintle sustained catastrophic damage, as did Bob, the father of Natalie’s partner Jeff ⸰ Donna Eagle Joslin, who broke her wrist on Oct. 6 and had a metal plate inserted on Oct. 18. ⸰ Amanda Branscombe, as she continues to recover from spinal fusion surgery ⸰ Bill Christy, as he continues to heal following a heart transplant ⸰ Susan Laney, receiving therapy at home ⸰ Bubba Lytle, Rodney and Sharon’s son, making excellent progress recovering from a serious motorcycle accident ⸰ Thurman Slone, Joyce Cucinella’s brother, now under Hospice care ⸰ Carol Lee Joslin, Blake Joslin’s mother, suffering from Alzheimer’s ⸰ Jackie Ligon Cole ⸰ Pat Crumpler ⸰ Vernon Daugherty, Sr. (Derron’s father) ⸰ Martha Dugger ⸰ Rick Garrison ⸰ Houston Huggins (Beth Meriwether’s brother) ⸰ Erika Lytle ⸰ Salyna Morgan ⸰ Fran Roberts’ sister-in-law, Linda Briggs ⸰ Jon Hettrick and his family ⸰ Marjorie Hettrick ⸰ Shane Reece (Nancy Garrison’s son) ⸰ Pat Wilson’s son, Kell
HABITAT VOLUNTEER DAYS: NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER Volunteer work on Habitat House of Faith #4 in Arden has started and will continue through Dec. 14. Anyone willing to help is welcome and will be given tasks appropriate for them. If you have questions or would like to know more about this important mission project which our Church has supported for a very long time, please talk to Larry Griswold or contact him at larrygris@gmail.com.
TOGATHER “Come, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest,” Matthew 11:28 – Jesus invites us to come to him and to come together to share our burdens and find rest. You are invited to join Beth Meriwether for a new group, Togather, meeting Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30, in the Chapel Parlor, starting November 7, for a time of sharing, contemplation, and prayer. If interested, contact Beth at (828) 777-2867 or bethmeriwether@gmail.com.
ADULT EDUCATION CLASS Together we read books, watch videos, listen to speakers, and have lively conversations. It’s a great opportunity to get to know folks better and expand our knowledge and perspectives. All are welcome. We meet Sundays at 9:30 in the Adult Education class at the end of the hall in the administration building. Please contact Beth Meriwether at (828) 777-2867 or bethmeriwether@gmail.com if you have questions or need more information. Join us!