WELCOME VISITORS If you are worshiping here for the first time today, welcome! We are glad to have you with us. Please fill out a visitor information card, located on the right as you enter the chapel, and place it in the offering plate.
OFFERING Plates are available just inside the doors to the chapel as you enter and exit. Our gifts take many forms: open-hearted presence here, voices lifted in song, the prayers that rise in us, the material gifts we share with neighbors, and our willingness to live in a world as allies and advocates for those whose needs are overlooked. The monies we bring symbolize the offering of our lives in all circumstances. A separate labeled basket is available each week to receive Our Daily Change offerings, formerly known as Five Cents a Meal hunger offering.
COMMUNITY JOYS AND CONCERNS: If you would like to add or update a prayer request, please contact the church office.
We celebrate: with our students, the end of the Warren Wilson school year⸰ Olivia Crescitelli and her three years of service on the Chapel Work Crew ⸰ Our Confirmation Class: Cadence, Evva, Hythe, Steven, and Izzy
We remember in prayer: Tommy Eller now doing well at daughter’s home after a stay at the hospital this past week ⸰ The Hamilton family on the death David Hamilton (brother-in-law and uncle) ⸰ Olivia Crescitelli on the death of her grandmother ⸰ Joanne Lincoln with hospiceat Highland Farms Healthcare Center ⸰Arden Starnes, her family, and her caregivers ⸰ all who continue to be affected by loss caused by recent storms. In our congregation, we remember especially Andrew Tripp, Cindy and Dennis Riley, Jackie Wintle, Joyce Cucinella, and Bob, the father of Natalie’s partner Jeff ⸰ Susan Laney, receiving therapy at home ⸰ Ongoing prayers for the extended Lytle family ⸰ Mary Craig ⸰ Jackie Ligon Cole ⸰ Pat Crumpler ⸰ Martha Dugger ⸰ Rick Garrison ⸰ 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
ICE CREAM SOCIAL After today’s service we are having an Ice Cream Social in the Fellowship Hall and on the porch. Come for fun and to say Happy Summer to our college students! Toppings, cookies, and ice cream provided by the Congregational Life Ministry Team. All are welcome!
OLIVIA CRESCITELLI – THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS!! Today at the beginning of worship, we will recognize our Chapel Crew member, Olivia Crescitelli, who has been with us at Warren Wilson Presbyterian for the past 3 years. Olivia will be graduating on May 10th with a Bachelor’s in Archaeology. Her capstone research is on an archaeological site called Boyd Cabin and focused on the children that lived in the household. Boyd Cabin is an African American heritage site and Olivia stated, “I am honored to work on the site for the living descendants of Mr. Boyd.” After graduation, Oliva plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Museum Studies to pursue her passion for artifact conservation. Make sure to take a moment today before, during, or following worship to thank Olivia and wish her well.
PHOTO REQUEST For the centennial celebration, we want your old pictures of the church. The older the better! Please find any photos of the church or church activities in the current chapel, Williams building, Sunderland, or before and give them to Kay Stockdale. We can scan and print them if you’d like to keep the original. Please put your name and any info on the back of the photo.
TOGATHER We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month through May at 1:30 PM in the chapel parlor. This is a time where all are welcome to build and strengthen relationships, spend time in quiet reflection and prayer, learn and practice calming and relaxation skills, and share resources. This is an open group; feel free to come whenever you are able. Contact Beth Meriwether (828)777-2867 for more information.
CONFIRMATION CLASS Our Confirmation Class will meet from
9:30 – 10:30 on May 18 and June 1 with Pastor Laurie. They are also meeting with their mentors along the way.
ADULT EDUCATION CLASS In May we will read and discuss, Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians, by Austen Hartke. All are welcome any time, even if you haven’t read the book. Contact Beth Meriwether at bethmeriwether@gmail.com for more information.
PNC TRAINING The Pastor Nominating Committee Training will be held after worship on Sunday, May 18.
TINY HOUSE DEDICATION Please join Warren Wilson College for a dedication of their student-built, energy efficient tiny home. This event is happening on May 5 at 1:00 at the Farm.