Upcoming Events for 8-20-18 thru 8-26-18
Looking toward Sunday… Filling the pulpit in my stead this Sunday is Rev. Phil Hardy, the new Executive Director of Johns River Valley Camp. I hope you will give him a warm welcome, for he reallytook a chance having me at that camp this summer! I will be headed “Down East” taking my Dad to the annual Parker Family Reunion in Johnston County, NC. I will also be on vacation until the 26th… Megan moves back into her dorm, and…
Upcoming Events for 8-13-18 thru 8-19-18
Looking toward Sunday… Sermon Series in the Gospel of John The Bread of Life: How to Handle Picky Eaters John 6: 41-51 Special Music by Ellen Peterson “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” from the Bishop Desmond Tutu, 20th century “I don’t preach a social gospel; I preach the Gospel, period. The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is concerned for the whole person. When people were hungry, Jesus didn’t…
Upcoming Events for 8-6-18 thru 8-15-18
Looking toward Sunday… Before we get to Sunday, I hope to see you tonight at the YMCA for bowling and pizza! 5:30 – 7:30… even if you are not a bowler, come on out anyway! This Sunday, we begin a 5-week sermon series on The Bread of Life from John’s gospel. Last Sunday we saw Jesus, assisted by a young boy, feed the 5000. This Sunday we will continue in this passage, being reminded that we all are hungry in…
Upcoming Events for 7-27-18 thru 8-5-18
Sunday, July 29nd TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Looking toward Sunday… July 29 we complete our series on David. This week’s scripture comes from 2 Samuel 11: 1-15. We have seen David at his best, now we see him at his worst…Is he turning into the kind of giant God once helped him to slay? Our message is “Becoming Goliath.” 10:00 Worship in the chapel Intercessory Prayer Circle at front of Chapel THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR CHURCH THIS SUNDAY Liturgist:…
Upcoming Events for 7-20-18 thru 7-29-18
Sunday, July 22nd NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 10:00 Worship in the chapel…no Sunday school Intercessory Prayer Circle at front of Chapel 11:00 CHURCH-WIDE BRUNCH {Fellowship Hall} Hosted by the Welcoming Task Force Everyone is invited to attend! THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR CHURCH THIS SUNDAY Liturgist: Jeremy Peterson Greeters: Clifton & Harriette Murphy Ushers: Ron Hutcheson, Keri Hartle, Ashlee Snider, Rich Johnson, Edgar Miller Youth Usher: Haylee Hutcheson Plate Attendant: Walter Hoffman Sound Technician: James Gray Acolyte: Jacob Hartle Bible…
Upcoming events for 7-9-18 thru 7-15-18
REV. HORTON ON VACATION Rev. Horton will be on vacation through July 9th. Rev. Mike Hooper (336-243-2440 or 336-590-0551) or Rev. June Grubb (336-248-5668 or 336-240-2503) will be on call in case of emergencies. You may also call the church office. Our guest minister July 8 will be Reverend Lawrence (Larry) Bolick. Rev. Bolick is a retired UCC Clergy and Chaplain of Abernethy Laurels Retirement Community in Newton. He is married to Dr. Edith Bolick, Professor of Sociology at Catawba…
Upcoming Events for 6-18-18 thru 6-24-18
Looking Toward Sunday… We begin the summer worship schedule with worship in the Chapel at 10am. No Sunday School or adult discussion class. Because we will be in a smaller space together and several folks have sensitivities, please leave off your perfume/cologne or use very sparingly. In scripture, we look at 1 Samuel, where God tells Samuel to go and find the next king. Samuel looks for all the usual characteristics…strong, mighty, etc., but God tells Samuel to choose someone…
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New Family Minister
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Upcoming Events for 6-11-18 thru 6-17-18
Looking Toward Sunday… I am looking forward to being with you in the great outdoors at Wildcat Mountain on Sunday! We will worship with the trees and birds, listening as all Creation praises God! THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, June 11 11:00am Staff Meeting Wednesday, June 13 11:00am Friendship Club’s trip to All-A-Flutter Butterfly Farm in High Point and Lunch SPECIAL NOTE: The office will be closed today because the staff will be on the trip to the butterfly farm. Thursday,…
Upcoming Events for 6-4-18 thru 6-10-18
Looking Toward Sunday… Do you ever have trouble falling asleep? So did Samuel and his mentor Eli… Join me in worship as we explore just who was keeping the two of them awake in the middle of the night and why as we hear “The Call of Samuel” in 1 Samuel 3: 1-20. We will also celebrate Graduation and recognize Holt Biesecker upon his graduation from High School. At 9:45am we hold our final Discussion Class on the series about…
New Worship Center
In principio creavit Deus caelum et terram. Propterea sicut per unum hominem in hunc mundum peccatum intravit et per peccatum mors et ita in omnes homines mors pertransiit in quo omnes peccaverunt. Example Heading Let’s imagine this post’s text wrapped around an image with a caption. Let’s test an example link. Omnis enim quicumque invocaverit nomen Domini salvus erit. In principio creavit Deus caelum et terram. Omnes enim peccaverunt et egent gloriam Dei. In principio creavit Deus caelum et terram. Omnis enim…