SPECIAL EVENTS

Cockman Family in Concert, November 1, during Worship Service beginning at 10am. Covered dish meal to follow in Fellowship Hall.

Operation Christmas Child. Shoeboxes due November 15th. Information folder in Narthex.

"Country Craft Day," November 7th, 8am to Noon, in Fellowship Hall. 

"Booths" are following:

     Mountain Crafts, Christmas Crafts, Country Cupboard, Attic Treasures, God's Country Books, Country Kids, Country Sweets, Mt. Hebron Biscuits

Calendar for the Event:

     Starting October 25 - Handmade crafts, jams and jellies, Attic Treasures and inspirational books may be taken to Fellowship Hall.

     Wednesday, November 4, 8pm - Set up tables in Fellowship Hall

     Thursday, November 5, 1pm to 5pm AND 7pm to 9pm, Fellowship Hall - Final delivery of ALL handmade crafts, canned goods, Attic Treasures and inspirational books. It will be helpful if Donors will put on their items what they think the prices could be so the info can be used for the final pricing. Also putting on the labels of the canned goods a list of ingredients will be useful for those with allergies.

     Friday, November 6, 1pm to 5pm AND 7pm to 10pm, Fellowship Hall - ALL dessert items should be delivered by 10pm.

     Saturday, November 7, 7:30 am, Fellowship Hall. Workers need to arrive.

     Sunday, November 8, 5pm, Fellowship Hall. Country Craft Day Afterglow. Items left from Saturday will be for sale at same prices. After snacks the donors may take home the items they have made or given. OR items may be left for a community sale or items left may be donated to Shoe Boxes or Library. (Other ideas are welcome.)

Other Events:

November 15 - Veteran's Day Service

November 15 - Collection Day for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

November 24, 7pm - Community Thanksgiving Service

December 5, 5pm, Fellowship Hall - Christmas Party for Bible Classes 1 & 2

December 11, 6pm - S.W.A.T. Christmas Party at Parsonage

     

Events:

• It is busy October with festivals, reunions and especially time for final preparations for the "Country Craft Day" to be held November 7, from 8am to Noon, in Fellowship Hall. Many people are working on crafts at home and have been attending workshops at Church. There are two workshops left and they will be October 6th and October 24th. See calendar for more details. 
• The Local Board of Administration is working hard to make plans for projects and to help with the "Country Craft Day." They have a meeting October 4th following Church. 
• Start shopping for the boxes for Operation Christmas Child which are due November 15th.
• Choir practice is being held after Worship Services from now until performance in December.

Special Note:

Blankets for twin beds and size 5 Pampers are being collected for Hephzibah Children's Home. Also don't forget to save those labels and give to Brenda.

Calendar:

October 4, following Worship - Local Board of Administration meeting

October 6, 6:30pm to 8pm - Workshop in Fellowship Hall. Jeannie is leading the making of ornaments

October 9 to 11 - Camp Wesley REFRESH Weekend for S.W.A.T. Group 

October 10 - Morning Glory Festival in Marion

October 11, 2pm to 4pm, Old Fort Depot - Viola Souther's 95th Birthday Party, Drop in to wish her a very happy year ahead

October 16 to 18 - Gene Moffitt Memorial Camping Trip. See Shea if you plan to attend

October 24, 10am to Noon - Worshop in Fellowship Hall. Taylor and Amy leading the making of mesh wreaths. See one of them to learn what you need to bring

November 1, Worship Service with Cockman Family in Concert. A Covered Dish Meal will follow.

November 7, 8am to Noon, Fellowship Hall - Country Craft Day. All sorts of hand made crafts for sale, as well as home made jams and jellies, etc.. Attic Treasures will be for sale, as well as individual servings of desserts plus whole pies and cakes. Mt. Hebron Biscuits and Gravy will be available for donations. Books and Bibles will be given away. And children can make an ornament while their parents are shopping.

November 15 - Veteran's Day Service

November 15 - Collection Day for Operation Christmas Child 

December 5, 5pm, Fellowship Hall - Bible Class 1 and 2 Christmas Party

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September 14, 2015

Updates on Events

"Country Craft Day" on November 7th is now scheduled to start at 8am and will continue until Noon. It is to be held in Fellowship Hall of the Church. Crafts will be for sale, children can make ornaments, individual desserts will be available for donations, whole desserts will be for sale and "Mt. Hebron Biscuits and Gravy" starting at 8am will be available for donations. 

The next craft workshop for "Country Craft Day" will be September 26, when Jeannie will lead the making of tree ornaments. The last workshop will be October 24, when Taylor and Amy will lead the finishing of mesh wreaths already started and a few new ones will also be made.

Special Event

On September 13th, a number of members attended Sunday Evening Worship with Carter and Faye. There was lots of singing led by Freddie, accompanied by Woody, Wallace and the dulcimer players-Kathleen, Helen, Bob, Ann, and Brenda who led them. There were times of reminiscing about the faithfulness of Carter and Faye to God and Mt. Hebron Wesleyan Church. There was laughter and tears when expressions were given about the acts of kindness and dedication the couple had given. Some of their youth group were there to testify about the impact Carter and Faye made on their lives back in the 1960's. 

Events to Come

September 26 - Christian Music Day at Carowinds (S.W.A.T. Youth to attend)

September 26 - 10am to Noon, Fellowship Hall - Craft workshop

September 26 - 6pm. Gospel Music at Crooked Creek Fire Department. Sandwiches and drinks will be offered. This is not a fundraiser but a time for the community to worship together.

October 3 - Octoberfest, Old Fort

October 3 - Allison Reunion starting at 2pm

October 4, 4:30pm, Fellowship Hall - Local Board of Administration Meeting

October 10 - Mountain Glory Festival, Marion

October 9 - 11 - Camp Wesley REFRESH weekend (S.W.A.T. Youth to attend)

October 16 - 18 - Gene Moffitt Memorial Camping Trip

November 1, 10am, Sanctuary - Cockman Family in Concert with Covered Dish Meal to follow

November 7, 8am to Noon - "Country Craft Day" with Mt. Hebron biscuits and gravy also served

November 8, 6pm - Final sale of crafts and items left may be picked up by those who made them, Snacks or possibly desserts made for "Country Craft Day"

November 15, 10am, Sanctuary - Veteran's Day Service 

September 1, 2015

Events to Come:

Hephzibah Children's Home Needs: Blankets for twin beds and Pampers, Size 5. Take to Church as soon as possible.

S.W.A.T. Yard Sale. Please gather yard sale items. You may take them to the Youth Room, upstairs of Fellowship Hall or contact Becky if you need items picked up. The date is September 12 and the location is to be in front of the closed restaurant on Bat Cave Road near McDonald's. 

"Country Craft Day." Plans are coming along for the November 7th fund raising event. Workshops have been held and a number of items for the sale have been made such as sand dollars made into ornaments; silk scarves have been or are being decorated with colors from fruits, veggies and herbs; mesh wreaths for fall and Christmas; angels of raffia and burlap have been made, stars have been made using music pages and candle holders have been decorated. Workshops coming will be: another one to finish mesh wreaths, to make more mesh ones and to make different ones; cork reindeer ornaments, other ornaments and decorations. If YOU are available we NEED YOU at the workshops. There has been good attendance at previous workshops and the help has been much appreciated. We also need all the crafty and artistic people of church to be working on their own projects to have items ready for the big day. Just a little over two months until then. There was a donation of crocheted items made by someone that attended Mt. Hebron Wesleyan Church when she was younger. She learned about the "Country Craft Day" from Dee mentioning the day to her. Thanks Dee.

The Choir and Special Singers had a meeting with Pastor Todd to set our thoughts towards Christmas music and other music to add to worship services. More details will come.   

Remember: 

Fall is approaching fast. If you have a date that needs to be on the Church Calendar, see Pastor Todd with your dates and details. 

Calendar:

S.W.A.T. Youth meet Sunday evenings at 6:00 and Wednesday evenings at 7:00.

"Unshakeable" Praise Band practice on Sundays at 4:30 and Wednesdays at 5:45

Sunday School is at 9:00am

Sunday Morning Worship is at 10:00am

Sunday evening Bible Study is at 7:00pm

Wednesday evening Bible Study is at 7:00pm

September 12 - S.W.A.T. Yard Sale

September 12, 10am to Noon - Workshop for making cork reindeer ornaments for Country Craft Day

September 26 - S.W.A.T. trip to Carowinds for Christian Music Day

September 26 - 10am to Noon - Workshop for making ornaments for Country Craft Day

October 9 to 11 - Camp Wesley REFRESH Weekend (S.W.A.T.)

November 7, 1:00 to 4:00 - Country Craft Day

November 13 to 15 - Gene Moffitt Memorial Camping Trip

August 11, 2015

Previous Happenings:

Vacation Bible School was a success with Jeannie as the leader. Many volunteers helped including a number of youth. The trip to Australia was enjoyable for all who attended. 

Pastor Todd and Becky have enjoyed wonderful times with their family including a beach trip and times at Lake Lure.

Many members have been out and about this summer. Some went to Canada fishing and also got to see some of God's fantastic scenery.

Ongoing Events:

Sunday Mornings: Sunday School at 9:00; Worship at 10:00; Praise Band (Unshakeable) Practice at 4:30; Evening Worship at 6:00; S. W. A. T. (Seeking Wisdom and Truth) Youth at 6:00

Wednesday Evenings: Praise Band Practice at 5:45; S. W. A. T. at 7:00; Bible Study at 7:00

Greta's Sunday School class on "Why I Still Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist" a book by Dr. Frank Turek.

Collecting of Soup Labels for Hephzibah Children's Home. See Brenda for questions and to give your collections.

Upcoming Events:

Youth Yard Sale and Fundraiser will be coming soon. Clean your closets and garages to help yourselves and the Youth. Items may be brought to the Youth Room, upstairs of Fellowship Hall.

For All Ministry Leaders and Sunday School Teachers - Begin planning now for the Fall through Christmas seasons. Dates are already being filled on the calendar. See Pastor Todd with the dates you need and details of your plans.

"Country Craft Day" is tentatively set to be held in Fellowship Hall on November 7, 1pm to 4pm. This fundraiser for the church is to help with construction projects that the Church is planning to do. You are needed to make crafts and Country Cupboard jellies, jams, pickles, etc.. You are also needed to be in charge of a booth; collect your Attic Treasures and God's Country Books.

August 15, Saturday, 10 to Noon, Fellowship Hall - Country Craft Day Workshop - Dyeing silk scarves

August 15, Saturday - S. W. A. T. Hickory Crawdads Baseball game with Concert to follow

August 16, Sunday, 4:30, Fellowship Hall - Local Board of Administration meeting 

August 21, Friday - S. W. A. T. Camp Out at the Parsonage. New Date. You will need your tents and pillows. Then on Saturday, we will be going to Lake Lure swimming.

August 29, Saturday, 10 to Noon, Fellowship Hall - Country Craft Day Workshop - Completing projects needing glue and scissors

August 30, Sunday, During Morning Worship - Back-to-School Sunday to honor our children, youth and teachers as they prepare to go back to school.

July 16, 2015

Events to Remember:

Vacation Church School is coming Wednesday, July 22, to Friday, July 24th, with Commencement Service on Sunday, July 26. Dinner will be at 6PM with activities following. Bring your children, your neighbors' children, and your grandchildren.

Come Alive @8:55 Sunday School Class study in progress is Dr. Frank Turek's book "Why I Still Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist." See Greta

Soup Labels collecting is an ongoing activity for all to help Hephzibah Children's Home. If there are questions, see Brenda

While you are collecting things, search your closets and cupboards for items for the Youth Yard Sale and Fundraiser. Watch for the date of the event to be announced soon.

S.W.A.T. Summer Activities for Youth:

July 19 - "Unshakeable" leading worship

August 15 - Hickory Crawdads Baseball Game with Concert to follow

August 21 - Camp Out at the Parsonage. The next day will be a trip to Lake Lure to swim. Bring tents, pillows, beach items, and $10.

"Country Craft Day" is coming to Mount Hebron Wesleyan Church. The tentative date is November 7, 1pm to 4pm in Fellowship Hall.

The Booths (tables), displaying crafts and more:

Mountain Crafts - handmade items of any type such as bird houses, kitchen hand towels, quilted items, crocheted items, knitted items, wood items, pottery items, etc.

Christmas Gifts - handmade items with Christmas theme such as ornaments, advent calendars, Christmas tree skirts, decorating items, etc.

Country Cupboard - homemade jellies, jams, pickles, etc.

Attic Treasures - small nice second hand items of glass, china, or wood, small tools, decorating items, etc.

God's Country Books - Bibles, study books, inspirational books (ALL TO BE GIVEN OUT AT NO CHARGE).

Country Sweets - desserts to be served with coffee and tea for a monetary donation.

Country Kids - a place where children could make a Christmas ornament while parents are shopping.

Your help is needed NOW in these ways:

1. Volunteer to be in charge of a booth

2. Volunteer to host a workshop to make items for the sale

3. Make items at home for: Mountain Crafts, Christmas Gifts and Country Cupboard.

4. Collect items for: Attic Treasures, and God's Country Books

5. Help with workshop and advertising expenses by giving a donation if you are unable to participate in workshops or in making items for sale.

To Volunteer or help in any way see or call Ann

Summer is almost here. Gardens are growing. School sessions are winding down. Vacations are being planned. And Camps and Vacation Bible School are coming.

Whatever your plans for the summer hopefully God is in the middle of them. 

For Pastor Todd and the Mt. Hebron Wesleyan youth, the camps coming are in their thoughts. Camp Wesley Summer Youth Camp for 12 to 18 year olds will be June 14 to 20. The cost of all meals, accommodations and recreational activities is $85.00. The Kid's Camp for 7 to 11 year olds will be June 11 to 13 with the cost being $40.00. Camp Wesley for others is June 11 to June 21. The main speaker is Reverend Harold Bumby, pastor of High Point's Providence Wesleyan Church. The Worship leader is Scott Bryson, director of Worship Arts for First Wesleyan Church of Kannapolis. On June 16 the Missionary speaker is Reverend Mike Hofer, pastor of Freedom Hill Church in Charlotte. The Camp has trailer hookups available for those with RV's. Meals are available in the Fellowship Center and is open after the evening services for food and fellowship. For information on accommodations and pricing, contact Trent Patterson at 704-437-3060. 

Other Events:

Vacation Bible School, is scheduled for evenings of June 24th to June 26th and Sunday the 28th. To help or have questions please contact Jeannie. Invite children living near you.

District Conference is being held in Hickory from June 22 to 24th. Pastor Todd and Randy Tipton will represent Mt. Hebron.

Come Alive @8:55 Sunday School Class are working  on a book "Why I Still Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist." This is a new study so see Greta to join.

Start accumulating yard sale items as the Youth will have a Yard Sale coming. You may take your donation of "stuff" to the Youth Room upstairs above Fellowship Hall.

"Team Rylie" shirts are available for $10. Wear one to celebrate Rylie's good news and healing. See Pastor Todd or Becky.

Remember to collect soup labels, etc.for Hephzibah Children's Home. See Brenda to learn what to collect and when she wants to send them.

Notes from Sunday Worship, March 22, 2015:

Worship came in different forms this Sunday morning. The overall theme of Faith came from Him Whom we believe in and Whom we seek. First, Karen gave a testimony on her intentional seeking of her Faith. She stated that she is amazed how much her Faith in Jesus has grown because she is seeking His hope for her. She is hoping she will have Faith that amazes Jesus and that she is hoping God keeps His promises just like found in the Bible. Our hope comes from God. She followed her words with a song "Keep Making Me" with its message of asking God to keep helping us to follow Him. Holly then brought her song "What Faith Can Do" which also fit in with Karen's message of seeking Faith and finding it. Pastor Todd's message also spoke about Miracles that come our way. He presented the song "We Won't Be Shaken." Sometimes Miracles come when it  does not add up that they could happen. It is just not humanly possible for there to be a Miracle. BUT with our trust in God, Miracles can happen if we keep our Faith in God. He will do the impossible. For miracles to come: 1. We need to hear His message. 2. We need to seek Jesus. 3. We have to pray regularly. The morning service closed with many prayers being spoken around the Altar and with hands-on support of loved ones. Faith was exhibited in the outpouring of concern and love.

A Note by this blogger:

Hopefully there will now be regular postings for Mount Hebron Weslyan Church. The writer is now home and hopefully the technology grinch will cooperate in the months to come. Spring is coming, Easter is soon to be here, and God's blessings are all around us. Florida does not have Spring come like it does in the mountains. Here it has been lovely to see the spring flowers, blooming trees and the show of greening on the shrubs and trees. 

Announcements:

Mark and his band of workers have cleaned out trees, etc. along the driveway. We thank them that when we come into the back parking lot and Fellowship Hall there is now a nicer open view. 

Wednesday Night Bible Study is continuing on "Living the Christian Life."  The Book of James provided some insight into living one's faith. This is an ongoing study so please plan to attend.

Come Alive @8:55 Sunday School Class Study of the book, "24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life" begins March 8th. The book will look at the concept of rest and how we need to reclaim it. See Greta to reserve your book for this class.

There is a new list of labels and lids to collect for Hephzibah Children's Home. On April 12, Brenda will be sending your collected items to the Home. Copies of the list are on the vestibule table.

Ongoing Events:

Sunday Nights: S.W.A.T. Praise Band Practice at 5:00
     6:00 Evening Worship
     6:00 S.W.A.T. Meetings

Wednesday Nights: Praise Band Practice at 5:45
     7:00 Bible Study
     7:00 S.W.A.T. Meetings

Upcoming Calendar:

March 29 - Praise Band singing at Night of Worship at First Baptist in Pleasant Gardens
April 2, 7:00 - Community Easter Service at Old Fort Wesleyan. Rev. Johnny Chastain of Old Fort Free Will Baptist will speak
April 4, 4:00 - S.W.A.T. Scavenger Hunt
April 5, 8:00 - Easter Sunrise Service
     8:30 - Breakfast prepared by the men of the Church. Those wanting Breakfast delivered  should contact Pastor Todd or Mark.
     9:30 - Easter Morning Worship
April 10-12 - Camp Wesley REFRESH Weekend
April 19 - District Superintendent, Rev. Jerry Lumston, will be speaking. The Local Board will meet after the service.
April 26 - Church Elections following Morning Worship
May 3 - The beginning of our Homecoming and Spring Revival. Rev. Terry Ivy has accepted our invitation to be the speaker for both. Following Morning Worship there will be a covered dish dinner.
May 16, 2 to 4 - Baby Shower for the baby boy that Adam and Jada are looking forward to joining their family.
May 24, 6:00 - Special Concert by Mr. Joe Collins, well known and accomplished dulcimer player. Following the service will be snacks and drinks. Please bring what you can to share.
June 14-20 - Camp Wesley Summer Youth Camp

Sermon Notes

Pastor Todd

January 18, 2015

"Christ's Most Bold Statement"

Of all the words found in the Bible, John 14:12 has the most bold words, I believe.

Jesus says," . . . anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works . . ."

Jesus is calling us to believe in the impossible!

The Meaning of John 14:12

In most miracles found in the Bible, there is a Human Element. This is where we come into play!

Two Examples:

Joshua 3:8 - The Priests Stepping into the Jordan River

2 Kings 5 - Naaman Dipping himself in the Jordan River

Two Hindrances to God's Miracles

Skepticism - Miracles are NOT Logical!. See John 14:25

Disappointment - Satan's Greatest Tool! see John 20:30-31

The Biblical Proof of God Working through Man

Peter's Shadow - Acts 5:15

Paul's Touch on Handkerchiefs - Acts 19:12

Are you Ready for God to Touch You and Use you?

Acts 19:19

New Posting, January 26, 2015. This posting  is coming by way of Florida by a  novice on "blogging." First, the Christmas Church Season needs to be mentioned. It started with a wonderful "Hanging of the Greens" lead by Candie. A concert by the Friendship Dulcimer Club was enjoyed as was the delicious food. An inspirational cantata was given by the hard working choir which was lead by Valerie. Though the choir had many obstacles before the performance, the words and music reminded the choir and the congregation of God's faithfulness through His Son, whose birth we celebrate. Merrell was missed but Bob stepped in to complete the task with Jeannie. The children and the youth gave a special drama of Jesus' birth. They did great!! The generosity of many donors and those making crafts for the Special Christmas Offering and Silent Auction has given over $5,800 towards the debt of several upgrading projects in process and ones that are planned. The Sanctuary level bathrooms are almost complete.

The New Year: 2015 started quickly with the Pastoral Vote held January 11. The happy results are that Pastor Todd and Becky will be with us for the coming four years. We pray for blessings upon them as our leaders along with the leadership of the Local Board. For the congregation, we are reminded that it takes all working together to make a church worthy of God's direction and blessings. All Ministries were asked to make plans as quick as possible and put their events on the calendar, outside Pastor Todd's office.

A long time missionary, Reese Hurley, came to visit and gave a wonderful program about his path of doing God's work in many places around the world.

Upcoming Events:

Sundays at 5pm - Praise Band, with a new keyboard a great addition given by an anonymous donor
Sundays at 6pm and Wednesdays at 7pm - S. W. A. T. youth gatherings

February 7, 6pm - Sweetheart Banquet by S. W. A. T. "Dinner and a Movie."
February 15, 22 - Come Alive @8:55 Sunday School Class will have "Devine Devices: Devoting your Devices to God." This class is on technology and applications to God directed lives.
March 8 - Come Alive @8:55 Sunday School Class study of the book "24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life." The book looks at the concept of rest and how we need to reclaim it.

In April the Spring Revival will be held with Reverend Terry Ivy as the leader.