Christmas Pageant at Goat Lady Dairy

On Sunday, December 17th, we will be meeting at the Goat Lady Dairy farm.

If anyone needs a ride, meet at the church parking lot at 4:00 pm. on Sunday.

Hope to see you all on Sunday at Goat Lady Dairy!

Michie Dew's mother died Dec. 1st

Michie Dew’s mother, Blanna B. Harriss, died on Friday, December 1st.

Funeral will be in Sanford on Monday, Dec. 4th, at 10:30 a.m.

There will be a Memorial at 3:00 p.m., Dec. 4th, in Rocky Mt., NC at the First United Methodist Church Chapel.

Memorials can be given to:
Harriss Youth House c/o St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Sanford, or
Methodist Home for Children in Raleigh

Please keep Michie and her family in prayer.

Church of the Covenant's Celebrates 100th Anniversary

On Sunday, November 12th, join Presbyterian Church of the Covenant at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate their 100th Anniversary!

Congratulations Church of the Covenant!

Offering Stolen - October 29th

Our church offering was stolen from the kitchen on Sunday evening, October 29th. If you wrote a check, you might want to cancel it.

We are sorry for this inconvenience.

IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF HAZEL CLAWSON - 9/13/05 to 10/30/06

Hazel arrived on 9/13/1905 as the fifth of six children in the loving family created by Ed and Josie Hosler. She grew up on a farm in southern IA. As valedictorian of her class, she received a scholarship for Parsons College for two years. Hazel then alternated teaching and attending Iowa State College graduating in 1929.

After she married Charles Clawson in 1930 they lived on a 113-acre farm in Ackley, IA. Although Hazel enjoyed all of her activities, she was happiest when working with her flowers, garden and orchard. Long before it was a more common practice, Charles and Hazel practiced organic farming and gardening.

Charles and Hazel had two daughters, Barbara and Virginia. Hazel was active in the Presbyterian Church in Ackley and was the first woman elected to the session. She also served her community through a variety of volunteer activities. In 1963 she was selected as Ackley’s Mother of the Year.

After Charles’ death in 1972, Hazel struggled to find meaning in life. God responded to her struggle by calling her to mission work in Xocenpich, Mexico, a small Mayan Indian village that had formerly been a Presbyterian mission. At age 68 she began a 25-year ministry spending 2-3 months each winter in Xocenpich serving as a housemother for the student nurses, making their uniforms, sewing for the hospital, teaching sewing classes, demonstrating gardening and distributing seeds to the villagers. During the summer months Hazel raised funds for the mission. Sharing her story in her daughters’ churches in IN and NC resulted in numerous mission trips to Xocenpich. Most important, however, was her love for the students and villagers and theirs for her. In 1983 Hazel received the Outstanding Elderly Presbyterian award from the Synod of Lakes and Prairies for her work in Mexico and her active involvement in her church and community during her “retirement” years.

In 1991, after she sold her home in IA due to diminished eyesight, she spent time each year with her daughters and in Mexico. In 2000, Hazel and Barbara moved to the Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, NC where she thoroughly enjoyed her remaining years.

Hazel’s life was an example of loving God and her neighbors, near and far. Her deep faith and positive attitude made her a joy to know.

Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Clawson of Burlington, NC and Virginia Achtermann of Columbus, OH, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

JOIN US TO EXPERIENCE ADVENT

Thursday, November 30
Gather: 6:00 P.M.
Devotion: 6:15 P.M.
Theme: Waiting with Hope
Making Ornaments
Advent Activity: 6:30 P.M.
Meal: 7:00 - 7:30 P.M.

BRING FINGER FOODS

Thursday, December 7
Gather: 6:00 P.M.
Devotion: 6:15 P.M.
Theme: Giving For Hope
BRING WARM GIFTS
Advent Activity: 6:30 P.M.
Meal: 7:00 - 7:30 P.M.

BRING FINGER FOODS

Thursday, December 14
Gather: 6:00 P.M.
Devotion: 6:15 P.M.
Theme: Filling Of Hope
BRING CANNED GOODS
Advent Activity: 6:30 P.M.
Meal: 7:00 - 7:30 P.M.

BRING FINGER FOODS

Thursday, December 21
Gather: 6:00 P.M.
Devotion: 6:15 P.M.
Theme: Singing with Hope
CAROLING IN AREA
Advent Activity: 6:30 P.M.
Meal: 7:00 - 7:30 P.M.

BRING FINGER FOODS

Staying Connected with God

We are continuing our summer sermon series "What is means to follow Jesus." Last Sunday we talked about staying connected with God through prayer. This coming Sunday we are going to talk about staying connected through study, particularly through scripture.

I hope you will come prepared to share your favorite bible passage.

Frank

Pentacost Sunday

This coming Sunday is Pentacost, when we remember the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church. Everyone is encouraged to wear red. The scripture for Sunday is John 15:26-27 and 16:4-15.

How has the Holy Spirit been present in your life as a counselor?

Frank