STEWARDSHIP Stewardship season is underway. Materials are in the narthex. We are grateful for all the ways you show your support and love in this place.
ADULT EDUCATION CLASS All are welcome. We meet Sundays at 9:30 in the Adult Education class. Join us!
COMMUNITY JOYS AND CONCERNS: If you would like to add or update a prayer request, please contact the church office.
We celebrate: Aidan Saunders and the farm crew for creating last week’s harvest display. ⸰ a beautiful new piano in the Chapel thanks to the diligent work of Beth Meriwether, Ken Murchison, Brent Roberts, Wayne Smith, and most especially, Ted Stewart. We remember gratefully Steven Williams, beloved organist and choir director for more than 30 years, whose bequest made the purchase possible.
We remember in prayer: The family of Vernon Daugherty, Derron’s father, following his death on November 17⸰ Dina Taylor, Barbara Escalante’s sister, having surgery in California on Monday, Dec 2, for a brain bleed. ⸰ Wynee Bullerdick, daughter of Rodney and Sharon Lytle as she collaborates with her doctor to determine the cause of her illness. ⸰ 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 ⸰ Donna Eagle Joslin, healing from wrist surgery. ⸰ 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 ⸰ Martha Dugger ⸰ Rick Garrison ⸰ Houston Huggins (Beth Meriwether’s brother) ⸰ Erika Lytle ⸰ 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 IN DECEMBER Volunteer work on Habitat House of Faith #4 in Arden will continue through Dec. 14. For more information, please talk to Larry Griswold or contact him at larrygris@gmail.com.
TOGATHER You are invited to join the Togather group which will meet on December 5 and 19 at 6:30 in the Chapel Parlor, for a time of sharing, contemplation, and prayer. Contact Beth at bethmeriwether@gmail.com.
A/V TRAINING We are building a team of folks who are available to run the soundboard and live stream for our Sunday morning services. If you’re curious to know whether that might be a fit for you, training will be offered for 30-45 minutes after worship on December 15.
AN INVITATION TO SINGERS Singers are invited to sing with the WWPC Chapel Choir during Advent and Christmas Season. No auditions. Just show up at choir rehearsals on Wednesdays 7:00-8:20 PM in the Choir Loft. (Sunday Morning Warm-up is 10:15-10:45 AM) Contact Director Ted Stewart, (816) 305-1038, stewart.smith@att.net with questions.
HURRICANE RELIEF Session has set up a fund to provide aid to neighbors most affected by Hurricane Helene. There are handouts in the narthex explaining these giving opportunities.
CHRISTMAS DECORATING We are decorating the Chapel on December 6, starting at 11:00 AM. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Please contact either Rachel Sparling (248) 762-0858 or Vicki Collins (828) 712-0251 if you will be helping.
WASSAIL Come enjoy Wassail on Dec. 8th and meet Rev. Dr. Laurie Furr-Vancini, our new Transitional Pastor (as of January 1). Bring finger foods (h’ors d’oeuvres) to share, Congregational Life will be serving the Wassail punch. All are welcome!
COOKIES AND CAROLS On December 15 at 4:00 we will celebrate a festive holiday tradition: Cookies and Carols! Enjoy delicious Christmas treats and join in singing some favorite Christmas songs with the Warren Wilson Community.
FAITH COMMUNITIES ORGANIZING FOR SANCTUARY is re-forming to stand in solidarity with immigrant neighbors as challenges emerge in the coming months. If you would like to be part of this leadership team, contact Reverend Sara Wilcox at sara@landoftheskychurch.org. See Jamie Dale for more information.
CALLING CONGREGATIONAL MEETING The session has called a congregational meeting immediately following worship on December 15, 2024, for the purposes of electing two elders (class of 2027), and for electing officers.