Book Sale

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Please join our own Karen Monteith in The Fellowship Center on Sunday, November 19 from Noon - 2:00pm for a Book Signing Party!
Just in time for CHRISTmas gift giving, Karen will be happy to sign and dedicate her book which is perfect for your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and those special children in your life.
Karen is generously donating all proceeds to 1st Explores.
CHRISTmas Treats to Eat will be provided by The Dorothy Edwards Circle.

1st Explorers November Updates

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, you’re invited to remember the things in your life that you’re most thankful for. Personally, I’m most thankful that God led my journey to Western North Carolina and that I get to learn, share and grow with children and their families in 1st Explorers! 

During the month of November we have several exciting activities going on! We will provide extra information about these activities via our weekly newsletter and/or in the parent pick-up line. Sherrie Peeler from the Jackson County Cooperative Extension will be teaching our children about etiquette. Pastor Jeff will be leading a baptism seminar for the kids and we will have a Charlie Brown themed Thanksgiving Celebration on Monday, November 20th! 

Additionally, we will have several fundraisers during the month of November. Local photographer, Heather Kindy, will be providing an affordable option for holiday family photos on November 12th and 18th. See the weekly newsletter for details on how to sign-up. On November 19th, following worship, local author and church member Karen Monteith will be having a sale and signing for her book “Redrick Raccoon and the Christmas Mystery” and all proceeds that day will go to support our 1st Explorers Programs! 

I’m thankful for the many opportunities 1st Explorers is able to provide for our children! 

With a thankful heart!  
Kelly   
 

1st Explorers Staff Spotlight

Get to know our 1st Explorers staff as we highlight a different staff member every week!

 

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Meet Sarah Krueger

Where are you from?
I’m originally from Pendleton, South Carolina but my family recently moved to Cleveland, Tennessee.

Where are you in school? What year are you? What’s your major?
I am a junior at Western Carolina University double majoring in Criminal Justice and Political Science with a minor in Religion.

When you were in Kindergarten, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was in Kindergarten, I wanted to be a horse-riding instructor when I grew up or an olympic level horse-jumper

Now, today, what kind of career do you want to have?
I have no idea what career I want to have! I think I’d like to work in the area of social justice, perhaps for a Non-Governmental Organisation, but the possibilities are endless!

Favorite Bible verse or story? Why?
My favourite Bible story is the story of Job. I love it because Job’s struggle is so authentic and it resonates with some of my own struggles with being a Christian.

“I spend a lot of my free time doing…”
I spend a lot of my free time outside, I love most outdoor activities including hiking, camping, riding horses, and canoeing

One thing I love about living in Western North Carolina is…
One thing I love about living in Western North Carolina is the wealth of outdoor opportunities and the small town atmosphere

One thing I want to do before graduating is…
One thing I want to do before graduating is to go sky diving

1st Explorers Staff Spotlight

Get to know our 1st Explorers staff as we highlight a different staff member every week!

 

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MEET CHELSIE HUFFMAN

Where are you from?
Morganton, NC

Where are you in school? What year are you? What’s your major?
Junior, criminal justice major

When you were in Kindergarten, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a pediatrician

Now, today, what kind of career do you want to have?
I want to be a juvenile probation officer.

Favorite Bible verse or story? Why?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego because to me no matter what troubles in life you have God will protect you if you shine his light to others. 

“I spend a lot of my free time doing…”
Fishing and kayaking

One thing I love about living in Western North Carolina is…
I love living in western North Carolina because of the fresh mountain air.

One thing I want to do before graduating is…
One thing I want to do before graduating is travel to at least one more country.

1st Explorers Staff Spotlight

Get to know our 1st Explorers staff as we highlight a different staff member every week!

 

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MEET HEAVEN LEMUS

Where are you from?
My momma. Kidding. 
Globe, Arizona
Statesville, North Carolina  

Where are you in school? What year are you? What’s your major?
I am a Junior at Western Carolina University where I am working on my Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship with a cognate in Art. 

When you were in Kindergarten, what did you want to be when you grew up?
In kindergarten, I wanted to be a doctor and fix people. 

Now, today, what kind of career do you want to have?
For my career, I would like to start my own School, Art Center or Business.

Favorite Bible verse or story? Why?
1 Corinthians 13:4-8. 
This is my favorite verse because, I believe love is the strongest thing on earth. It has the ability to change people, can cure hatred, and can be shared with anyone.

“I spend a lot of my free time doing…”
Things on my phone: looking up crafts for Art, searching wedding ideas, talking to friends/family.

One thing I love about living in Western North Carolina is…
the scenery and the many colors nature has to offer. 

One thing I want to do before graduating is…
to take a moment to reflect on college life. To look back and see how what has happened and where I’m going is making me into the person God intended me to be.

1st Explorers Staff Spotlight

Get to know our 1st Explorers staff as we highlight a different staff member every week!

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Meet Alexis Dills

-Where are you from?
I'm from sylva

-Where are you in school? What year are you? What's your major?
I am in my first year of college, I want to major in physical education

-When you were in Kindergarten, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was in kindergarten when I grew up I wanted to be a mechanic and work with my dad

-Now, today, what kind of a career do you want to have?
Now today I want to be a PE coach

-Favorite Bible verse or story (and why?): 
My favorite bible verse is "I can do all things through a Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 that's my favorite verse because I know I can do anything I set my mind to because God is always with me no matter what!

-"I spend a lot of my free time doing..."
"I spend a lot of my free time with my family and friends, going to church and going fishing with my papaw"

-One thing I love about living in Western North Carolina is...
One thing I love about Western North Carolina is there's so many places to go on adventures and go hiking and it's beautiful here.

-One thing I want to do before graduating is...
-One thing I want to do before graduating is lead at least one person in the direction of knowing Jesus.

1E Staff Appreciation

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I’m most grateful for the wonderful and dedicated staff that we have who serve our students and their families in numerous ways each day. Our college student staff come prepared each day to share God's love with our 1st Explorers. Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting a different staff member each week so that you might get to know them better. I invite you to stop by during Wee Explorers or After School and get to know our staff!

- Kelly