Parents of children in this age group: Using the theme "God's Wonderful World," please work with your little one to draw, paint, or craft something that we can display on a bulletin board at church through October. They could use handprints or footprints, recycled materials, natural materials (leaves, etc.), or any other ideas you have. All who participate will be recognized. Please check with Cheryl Beck for more details.
Flowers for Sanctuary
If you would like to provide flowers in the sanctuary for Sunday morning services, please contact Gwen Messer at 828-506-8370, or Janice in the church office to be placed on the calendar.
Hands on Jackson
Hands On Jackson will be on Thursday, October 10. We had very good participation last year and are hoping to do as well—or even better—this year! Please contact Team Leader Harold Messer at 828-506-2344 and leave a message if you are willing to volunteer your time to do some landscaping or general clean-up for neighbors in our community. You may also call the church office at 828-586-2095, and Janice can take your information. Thank you!
Send Us Your Prayer List Updates
Add this email address to your contacts list on your devices so that our staff and Pastoral Care Team can learn of your prayer requests as quickly as possible. And yes, you may still contact the church office directly at 828-586-2095 to share your prayer concerns, as well.
Recipes Appreciated!
Each week we include a recipe in the Church Chimes and we hope that you are enjoying reading and trying them. You can add your favorite recipes to the Chimes by sending them to Cheryl Beck at cabeck@ncsu.edu. This is an ongoing WMU project.
Thanks for participating!
Thank You
A special thanks goes out to Gwen Messer for her wonderful decorating talents. She handmade the two large wreaths on either side of the baptistry. Plus, she made our whole sanctuary look beautiful for fall. We appreciate you, Gwen!
Church Homecoming
Join us on Sunday, October 13, for our homecoming celebration and worship. More information to come!
Church Potluck
Join together for a “Welcome Back” potluck meal on Wednesday, September 18.
Congregation-Wide Conversation
The Pastor Search Committee is asking our church family to put Sunday, September 15 on our calendars and to make every effort to be in attendance that day. Before we begin taking resumes, we would like to give you one more opportunity to talk about what you want in a pastor and to do so in small intimate groups that are not rushed and are quieter and more private.
So, please plan to attend this important meeting. A hot dog and chips lunch in the MFC following the worship service will be provided by the Kitchen Team and helpers. Following the meal, we will break up into small groups that will be led by members of the Pastor Search Committee. —Ann Melton
Passportkids and Passport Youth 2025
It isn't too early to start making plans for next year's Passport experiences. In fact, the church has to register by October 1! If you are interested in attending Passportkids (completed grade 3 through 6th grade) or Passport Youth (7th through 12th grades), please let Cheryl Beck know by September 25.