ADULT EDUCATION CLASS We will resume this coming Sunday, January 5 at 9:30 in the Adult Ed room. The book that we will be focusing on for the next 6 weeks is John Pavlovitz’s Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage & Compassion When Cruelty is Trending. This book seems particularly relevant in these days in which we are living. Contact Beth Meriwether (828-777-2867) with any questions. All are welcome.
COMMUNITY JOYS AND CONCERNS: If you would like to add or update a prayer request, please contact the church office.
We celebrate: New member Dennis Riley, and his wife, Cindy, who is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church⸰encouraging results in Jon Hettrick’s most recent round of medical tests
We remember in prayer: The family of Jack and Sue Alllison, on the death of Jack’s brother Robin.⸰The family of Thurman Slone, Joyce Cucinella’s brother, following his death on December 22 ⸰ The family of Margaret (Judy) Laney, John’s sister, following her death on December 15 ⸰ The family of Carol Lee Joslin, Blake Joslin’s mother, following her death on December 10 ⸰ Salyna Morgan, recovering from surgery for a broken arm ⸰Dina Taylor, Barbara Escalante’s sister, recovering from surgery in California on December 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 ⸰ 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 FEBRUARY AND MARCH Faith partner volunteers, including 10 from our church, made great progress helping Habitat build new affordable homes in Arden last fall, and there is a new opportunity for volunteers to help from February 4-March 22. We have spaces reserved on the volunteer schedule for Fridays Feb 14 and March 7, and Saturdays Feb. 15 and March 8, and many other dates are available. No special skills or tools are needed, only a willingness to help. If you have questions about this important mission project, contact Larry Griswold (larrygris@gmail.com).
TOGATHER Beginning on Tuesday, January 14 we will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month through May at 1:30 PM in the chapel parlor. Please know that all are welcome and there are no expectations. This is a time to build and strengthen relationships, spend some time in quiet reflection and prayer, learn and practice calming and relaxation skills, and share resources. January would be a great time to begin. Contact Beth Meriwether ( 828-777-2867) for information.
BOOK GROUP The Warren Wilson Book Group will hold its first meeting of 2024 at noon on January 9 in the Church Parlor. Bring your lunch and enjoy some fellowship from 12-12:30. At 12:30 Carolyn will lead our discussion of Yankee Stranger by Elswyth Thane. So if one of your resolutions is to read more in 2025 please join us! New members are always welcome.
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.