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 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.
STEWARDSHIP Today marks the beginning of our Stewardship Season at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church. Our Stewardship Theme is:
You will be hearing from our Stewardship Team in a variety of ways through November 16 as we consider the offering of gifts of our time, talent, and treasure that makes Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church’s work vibrant and future oriented. This week, there are letters in the back for members and friends. Following worship today, please stop by the table in the back and pick up your letter. If your letter is not picked up, it will be mailed tomorrow, but picking it up will save us postage.
COMMUNITY JOYS AND CONCERNS: If you would like to add or update a prayer request, please contact the church office.
We celebrate: All that participated in the Homecoming service last week ⸰ All that helped with the Celebration of Billy Edd Wheeler’s life
We remember in prayer: Mary Craig for continued healing and strength ⸰ Warren Wilson students during their Fall Break travels
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The November/December Newsletter deadline is Monday, October 27. If you have any submissions or suggestions, please get them into the church office by then.
COMMUNITY YOGA We are hosting the Riceville Community Yoga that lost their usual meeting place to Helene. This class is open to anyone and meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:00 AM in the downstairs youth room of the Education Building
PIANO FORUM The Asheville Area Piano Forum Benefit Recital is happening in our chapel on Sunday, October 19 at 3:30. This concert features area piano teachers and performers with funds going towards scholarships for young pianists. Free tickets are available to WWPC members by signing up on the sheet in the narthex or by talking to Ted Stewart.
A WEEKEND OF LISTENING, LEARNING, & LEADING We are partnering with WWC to host Katy Schafer in a series of events. Katy and her husband, Mac Schafer, have served churches in the Raleigh area and recently moved to Doylestown, PA. They have four children, one of whom, Hunter Schafer, is a well-known actor and transgender activist. October 24 at 6:30 is a meal and Q&A entitled “Beyond Pink & Blue: Widening the Welcome” at Canon Lounge. October 25 is a breakfast and discussion entitled “Safe Space, Brave Space” in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 AM. Katy will also be preaching on October 26.
SPIRITUAL RETREAT John Philip Newell, internationally acclaimed Celtic teacher, speaker, and author, and Cami Twilling will be leading a 3-day spiritual retreat at Montreat, October 22-24. The Spiritual Nurture Team has designated some partial scholarship funds for those interested. Please call/text Beth Meriwether (828-777-2867) or bethmeriwether@gmail.com. Retreat info at montreat.org/events/ses25and for John Philip Newell www.earthandsoul.org.
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 the Togather Group, meeting the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:30 in the church parlor for a time of sharing, contemplation, and prayer. Please note Together will NOT be meeting 10/28.
PNC UPDATE The Pastor Nominating Committee continues to move through the nominating process over the past month. We completed interviews with two candidates, and have extended the offer to several others at this time. We’ve also met again with our Presbytery liaisons to share our progress so far, and gain new insights as we move further into the process. This is an exciting time and we look forward to learning more about the candidates!
TRUNK OR TREAT It’s that time of year again! On November 2nd from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, we’ll host our annual Truck or Treat. There will be a sign up sheet in the narthex for Trunks as well as space to help with refreshments and crafts! We look forward to the return Trunk or Treat!
SVCM COLLECTION The Community Engagement Ministry of WWPC has been made aware of a shortage of items that cannot be purchased with SNAP/food stamps that are needed at SVCM. Through November we are collecting toilet paper, laundry soap, paper towels, shampoo, and other general personal care items. Items will be collected in our Narthex and delivered to SVCM at the end of November.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION WWPC is turning 100!! Here are some of the ways we are celebrating:
⸰ November 9, 3:30 – Tribute of Thanks Concert by Friends of Steve Williams
⸰ November 13, 5:30 – Preservation Society Lecture in the Chapel
⸰ November 23, 12:00 – Anniversary Celebration and Reception