Walk Thru the Bible Old Testament Seminar at First Presbyterian Church (30 Alabama Avenue) in July.  Registration is required by July 9, 2010.  Info:

Have you ever said or heard someone say that the Old Testament is confusing?  What if we told you that you could memorize, in just a few hours, the key characters, places, events and themes of the entire Old Testament?  Well you can by attending the Walk Thru the Bible Old Testament Seminar to be held Monday-Wednesday, July 12-14, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church.  This fun and innovative seminar will begin at 6 p.m. each night and conclude by 8 p.m.  The seminar is $10 and registration is required by Friday, July 9.  Please contact the church for registration and information at (828) 645-7344.

Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday:

The annual Weaverville Community Easter Sunrise Service will be held Sunday, April 4, 2010 at 7 a.m. in West Memorial Park (on Roberts Street off Hamburg Mountain Road).  An offering will be received for North Buncombe Samaritan Ministries.  West Funeral Home will match it up to $300.

2009 Church services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Most of this information was pulled from the church websites. If yours isn’t listed, please contact me with the information. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

Christ United Methodist Church
81 Garrison Branch Road, 645-5785
www.cumcweaverville.org
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church
63 North Main Street, 645-6720
www.firstbaptistweaverville.org
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church
30 Alabama Avenue, 645-7344
www.fpcweaverville.org
Christmas Eve Service, 6 p.m.

Reems Creek-Beech Presbyterian Church
4 Sugar Cove Road, 658-3568
www.rcbpchurch.org
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6 p.m.

St. Matthews Anglican Church
www.stmatthewsasheville.org
Christmas Eve Tradition Holy Communion Service, 7 p.m.
Christmas Day Holy Communion, 11 a.m.

Weaverville United Methodist Church
85 North Main Street, 645-6721
www.weavervilleumc.org
Christmas Eve Services, 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Hope the rain stops in time for this tonight. The walk begins at Weaverville United Methodist Church (85 North Main Street):

Community Churches Candlelight Walk
Sunday, December 13, 2009, 6 p.m.
The walk will start at Weaverville United Methodist Church, continuing to First Baptist and end at First Presbyterian. Come enjoy the music of the choirs from each church. Light refreshments will be served after the walk.

The Children’s Choir will perform Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church (63 North Main Street).

Here’s the schedule of  this year’s Christmas/Advent events at Christ United Methodist Church (81 Garrison Branch Road):

Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December 5:  Adult Choir’s Christmas Musical entitled “Child of Wonder”.  Musical will begin at 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, December 6:  Adult Choir’s Christmas Musical Matinee of “Child of Wonder” at 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 13:  The Jammin’ Lambs Children’s Choir will present “The Best Christmas Present Ever” at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 17:  Christ Love Preschool will present their Christmas Program at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 20:  “Bring a Friend Sunday”.  Come and enjoy fellowship and light snacks after the worship service.

Thursday, December 24:  Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7 p.m.

The annual Weaverville Community Thanksgiving Worship Service will be held this Sunday, November 22, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church (30 Alabama Avenue). All members of the community are invited to attend:

Weaverville Community Thanksgiving Worship Service
Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 7 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
The Thanksgiving offering will support 3 local ministries:  Weaverville Senior Meal Site, English as a Second Language and North Buncombe Samaritan Ministries.  A canned food collection will also be taken.

St. Matthews Anglican Church (812 Reems Creek Road )  is hosting a “Hot Dog Saturday” open house event on Saturday, August 8, 2009. It will take place 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the church. Members of the community can enjoy free hot dogs, drinks, and cookies, meet Fr. Don Sackeet and his family, take a tour of the Church to see what improvements have been made, and hear about future plans.

Christ United Methodist Church (81 Garrison Branch Road ) is hosting an Alpha course beginning August 4, 2009. Deadline to register is Wednesday, July 29. Details:

Fall 2009 Alpha Course
The Alpha course is for individuals wanting to investigate Christianity, new Christians, newcomers to the church and those who want to brush up on the basics.

Tuesday Evenings, August 4 through October 13, 2009
Time:  5:45-8:30 p.m.
Location: Christ United Methodist Church, Weaverville
Dinner, Speaker & Small Group Time

Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 29, 2009
For more information, directions or to register call Linda Signorini at 231-2753

The Weaverville Community Easter Sunrise Service will be held 7 a.m. Sunday, April 12, at West Memorial Park (on Roberts Street off Hamburg Mountain Road).  Area pastors will serve as worship leaders and Mission Hospitals’ chaplain Hank Jackson will deliver the Easter message.  An offering will be received for North Buncombe Samaritan Ministries, with West Family Funeral Services matching each dollar up to $300.

The Land of the Sky Cowboy Church has added a Sunday Service in Weaverville.  They now meet at the Weekday Building (119 Monticello Road ) on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Christmas Services and Special Events taking place on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.  These are the ones I’ve been made aware of, so if your church has a special service or event planned, please contact me and I’ll include it.

Christ United Methodist Church
81 Garrison Branch Road, 645-5785
www.cumcweaverville.org
Christmas Eve: Candlelight Service, 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church
63 North Main Street, 645-6720
www.firstbaptistweaverville.org
Christmas Eve: Community Moravian Love Feast, 6-7 p.m.
Christmas Eve: “Songs around the Manger” and Candlelight Communion service, 7 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church
30 Alabama Avenue, 645-7344
www.fpcweaverville.org
Christmas Eve: Christmas Eve Service, 6 p.m.

St. Matthew’s Anglican Church
812 Reems Creek Road, 877-3708
www.stmatthewsasheville.org
Christmas Eve: Congregational Carol Singing in the Church, 4:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve: Traditional Christmas Eve Eucharist, 5 p.m.

Weaverville United Methodist Church
85 North Main Street, 645-6721
www.weavervilleumc.org
Christmas Eve: Early Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m.
Christmas Eve: Christmas Eve Service, 9 p.m.

Christ United Methodist Church (81 Garrison Branch Road ) is hosting an Adult Choir Christmas Musical and Dinner on December 12 and 13.  Details:

Christ United Methodist Church is presenting “Finding the Joy”, the 7th Annual Adult Choir Christmas Musical and dinner on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13.  Tickets are required to attend the dinner at 6:30 p.m., while admission is free to attend the Christmas musical at 7:15 p.m.  Tickets for the dinner cost $9 per adult and $6 per child (ages 12 and under).  Tickets can be purchased by calling the Church Office at 645-5785 during regular office hours (Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Received this list of events and holiday services coming up at First Baptist Church (63 North Main Street ) over the next few months. I’ll provide more information about each as they make it available:

Fall Festival
Sunday, October 26, beginning at 5 p.m.
Games, cakewalk, hot dog supper and treat bags for children.

Community Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m.

Messiah “Sing-a-Long”
Sunday, December 7, 4 p.m.

Community Church Candlelight Walk
Sunday, December 14, starting at 6 p.m.
We will gather together at one of the three Weaverville churches for beautiful music and choir singing, then walk to the other two churches ending with refreshments at the last church. Call 645-6720 in November to get more details about the starting point.

Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service
Wednesday, December 24, 7 p.m.

Christ United Methodist Church (81 Garrison Branch Road ) will host a healing prayer service 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 4. Everyone is invited to come to the church for the full hour, or any time during the hour, for a time of prayer and healing.  For information contact 645-5785.

Bill Inman is the special guest Thursday, September 18 at the Cowboy Land of the Sky Church (119 Monticello Road ). Inman will “share his stories as he uncovers America from Oregon to North Carolina atop his horse Blackie”.

Cowboy Church is dedicated to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Cowboy and the Cowboy at heart. Whether working here in the mountains, or traveling to rodeos, equestrian events, cowboy action, we go anywhere a cowboy church is welcome. A pot luck dinner and service is held every Thursday at the Weekday Building on the corner of 25/70 and Monticello Road.  Dinner begins at 6 p.m., with the service immediately following at 7 p.m.

Kids for Christ, an after-school program at the First Baptist Church, begins again on Wednesday:

Who: Children grades 1-6 who attend Weaverville Elementary, Weaverville Primary or North Windy Ridge Schools

Where: First Baptist Church, 63 North Main Street, Weaverville

When: Every Wednesday after school. Ride the bus to 63 North Main Street and we’ll meet you at the front door!

What: Come enjoy snacks, recreation, study hall (tutoring is available), Bible Drill, Children’s Choir, and more! Activities end at 7:15 pm with supper at 5:45 pm (cost $2 – we need your reservations or cancellations by Monday). Children must be picked up at the church at 7:15 pm.

All activities are fully supervised by church staff and volunteers. Parents, a medical information form must be filled out before your child can attend KFC. Please call the church office to receive a form. Also, please send a note to your child’s teacher giving them permission to ride the bus to First Baptist, 63 North Main Street on Wednesdays.

Call the church office at 645-6720 with any questions.

Christ United Methodist Church (81 Garrison Branch Road) is hosting a Saturday Healing Prayer 7:30-8:30 p.m. tonight (Saturday, July 5):

You are invited to come to Christ United Methodist Church for a time of prayer and healing on Saturday, July 5th from 7:30-8:30PM. You may come for the full hour or come at any time during this hour.

Christ United Methodist Church will host a time of prayer and healing 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. Everyone is invited, and may come out for the full hour or any time during the hour. For information call the church office at 645-5785. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 81 Garrison Branch Road.

Weaverville First Baptist Church hosts “In Vision”, a team composed of five college students from around the state. The students are a summer mission team sponsored by Student Ministries of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. This group has auditioned and trained as a performance group in Mime, Drama, Interpretive Movement, and Music. They will participate in the June 15 morning worship at First Baptist and lead a church-wide fellowship at 7 p.m. that evening on the lawn between First Baptist and Weaverville United Methodist Church.

Weaverville First Baptist Church (63 North Main Street) hosts their Vacation Bible School, “Power Lab – Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” June 16-20 from 6-8:45 p.m. each day. It’s open to children from 3 years old to sixth graders and will feature crafts, music, games, Bible stories and more. To register contact the church office at 645-6720, or register online at https://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/FBCW2008.