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 […]
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Advent I’ve always understood this special season conceptually. We take time to prepare room in our hearts and minds and lives to receive a fresh infusion of the Divine, a fresh burst of God’s Light in the winter darkness. But to a certain extent my understanding of Advent has been more theoretical than practical, more
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
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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
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Dear friends, More than any time in my memory, yesterday felt less like an election day and more like a referendum on the kind of country we want to be – a feeling that was widely shared by people all across the country and all across the political spectrum, in red states and in blue.
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
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I have written in this column before that, ordinarily, this is by far my favorite time of year. Outside, fall continues to dazzle like a living tapestry. Pumpkins and apples fill the fruit and vegetable stands, and shorts and t-shirts have long since given way to jeans and sweatshirts. Inside, we trade iced tea for
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
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Church Buddies is an upcoming opportunity for adults to be paired individually with children in the church in an ongoing friendship. This connection could be a very simple one, but could grow into a very important one. It might include sending birthday wishes in the mail to the child, sitting near your church buddy at a fellowship event,
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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
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