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.
Giving the Jesus Way
United Christian Ministries is in need of pasta sauce, Ramen, pancake syrup, applesauce (6-pack individual cups), and laundry detergent. To donate items, please drop them off at UCM’s building at 191 Skyland Drive. Thank you!
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!
Mission Moment 2.14.24
Dianne McNary
CBF Offering for Global Missions Advocate, Arkansas
During the past year, I had some incredible emotional and spiritual lows. I was suffering burnout. I needed something, but wasn’t sure what. I wanted to read and study, but didn’t know where to start. I couldn’t pray, I couldn’t sing. My voice was strangled and cut off.
Finally, I admitted I couldn’t drag myself out of this hole. I reached out for help from my husband and CBF’s member care folks. Through guided discussions and prayer, some meds and time, I began to come out of the fog. I made the decision to spend some dedicated time restoring my relationship with God. During this process, I found “T” who agreed to be my spiritual director.
Previously, I was uncomfortable with the idea of spiritual direction. What is that? Why would I need this? But at this time in my life, I realized that I needed a little help and my experience has been nothing but positive.
I have a place to talk through my thoughts without judgment;
to cry or laugh;
to share my highs and lows;
to have someone to reflect back what I am saying;
and to ask questions that I may not have considered,
or am afraid to ask.
I’m so thankful that the suggestion was made and that God led me to a good match for me. Praise for member care and the concern they show for our field personnel daily. Pray for an accepting environment that allows Christians to seek guidance when it’s needed.
Pray. . .Give. . .Go.
Adjusted Office Hours
The office hours for Wednesday have changed
to noon to 5:00 p.m. All other days remain the same.
Dr. Yelton will be in the church office from
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. each Wednesday afternoon.
New Office Hours
Monday & Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
More Good News
Baptist Student Fellowship students at WCU of which our intern, Kaitlyn Cabaniss, is a member, have been invited to join us each first Wednesday evening of the month continuing March 6 during spring semester.
They will share our delicious potluck (5:15 – 6:00 p.m.), rich fellowship, and enlightening evening Bible Study (6:00-6:45 p.m.) led by our new interim pastor, Joe Yelton. So ... when preparing your best foods, bring extra for our guests! Spending time dining together around our tables will give us the opportunity to engage in conversation as we begin showing our love and support for these our young fellow Christians who are living and learning away from home. Let’s welcome them in a BIG way with open hearts and the warmth of Christian love.
Thank You!
Juanita Burrell, daughter, Karen, and granddaughter, Reagan, would like to send out a big “thank-you” to the church family for all the considerations, kindness, cards, calls, and most of all the prayers after the death of Randy Herron, son-in-law of Juanita.
Ladies' Winter Bible Study
The Ladies Winter Bible Study will hold its last meeting of this series on Monday, February 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Gathering Room. You will enjoy Beth Moore’s study of Philippians: The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ. Books are still available in the church office for $15. Please plan to join us!
Secret Valentine in Children's Library
On Sunday, February 11, children should visit the Library before heading home and look for a "secret valentine." While there, check out a book or video. If you find the hidden valentine, a prize awaits you! See Mrs. Cheryl in the Library to claim your prize.
1st Explorers After-School Ministry Update
1st Explorers had a lot of outside time last week, which was “fantastic,” Assistant Director Kayla Hartman says. The children played a lot of football and kickball. They also decorated their space for Valentine’s Day and a few of the older girls started cleaning and organizing the hallway area.
Other activities during the week included a dinosaur drawing contest, creation of a fun mad lib and a movie. Kayla is focusing this semester on teaching kindness, patience, and self-control and many of the Chapel services focus on this.
Below:
A sampling of the dinosaur artwork created by 1st Explorers last week.
