Have you ever wondered how our church’s Thanksgiving tradition began? “All is safely gathered in, now let the winter storms begin” words to a familiar Hymn has set the tone for 83 years the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Bernhard Laursen, a Dane who had immigrated to Boston and became a citizen, came to teach and work …
Volunteering in Our Community We got our hands in the dirt for a good cause on June 11th. The children and adults teamed up together to harvest, turn compost, weed, plant, capture bugs and play at the spring Service project. The Swannanoa Community Garden contributes to the Bounty and Soul organization. They help assist families and individuals …
Children help with Pentecost Sunday June 4, 2017 The children helped “chime” in our Pentecost service up in the choir loft with Ms Vivian. After a lesson with Ms Sandy on what a special day this is for the church, they frolicked through the sanctuary with rings of red, ribbon “fire” during the first hymn. They were enacting the …
“God Within Us” The children’s Sunday school class went on a painting journey together to discover the season of Lent. We read Bible stories that followed the lectionary and discussed how Lent can help us focus on being the best versions of ourselves. Our painting reflects how God’s love lives in all of us, even …
Every Christmas the Presbytery of Western North Carolina offers “gifts that give twice” that both honor your family members and friends and help those with specific needs. There are options for both adults and children so everyone can be involved! By supporting the mission programs of our Presbytery, you are, in fact, honoring the birth …
November 20, 2016 at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church (Submitted by Corise Gambrell) The annual harvest display began outside the doors of the Chapel with bales of hay, farm tools, and pumpkins. A split-rail fence bordered the front of the Chancel. The Chancel display included evergreen branches, corn stalks, and leaves. A farm kitchen was set …
November 13, 2016 at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church (Submitted by Corise Gambrell) Steve welcomed the congregation. He reminded us to bring food for SVCM next week as the harvest display will be in place. Church members can sign up to help with the display. Just For Fun is December 2, and there is a signup sheet for …
November 6, 2016 at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church All Saints Sunday (Submitted by Corise Gambrell) Steve welcomed everyone to All Saints Sunday. He also noted the proximity to Election Day. At tonight’s Back Porch Session, Matt Hoffman will tell stories about fear. Phil Jamison’s band will be the featured music. There will be two prayer services at the …
October 30, 2016 at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church (Submitted by Corise Gambrell) Steve welcomed everyone with a special welcome for guests. He reminded the congregation of the Trunk or Treat tonight from 5 to 7, and of the opportunities for prayer services on Monday, November 7. Sally invited everyone to coffee after worship, with a special focus …
October 23, 2016 at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church (Submitted by Corise Gambrell) Beth welcomed everyone with a special welcome for visitors, and she encouraged visitors to sign the register of attendance. She reminded the congregation that the October Just For Fun will be Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot next Sunday, October 30, from 5:00 to …
