Sunday, March 15, 2026
MEETING WITH LADIES CREATING A TABLE OR PARTICIPATING W/KING’S TABLE
We will be having a meeting TODAY, immediately following the morning service, in the choir for any lady that is participating or would like to participate by creating a table or help in our upcoming event, "Everyone Has a Seat at the King's Table" on April 18th. Please make plans to attend to get more information.
GIRLS FOR JESUS (ages 8-16)
We invite all young ladies ages 8-16 for our Bible Study. It will be TODAY right after the morning service Sunday, March 15th -12-3:30pm in the lower fellowship hall. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you all!
PHONE CALLING SYSTEM
We are in the process of updating our Phonetree calling list. Please let us know how you would like to be contacted from the church. Do you prefer a call, a text, or an email, or all 3? We have a sign up sheet located at the Welcome Center. Please fill out and check all those that apply for you.
SENIOR ADULT VISITATION
The Senior Adults will be going to visit several of our shut-in’s on Tuesday, March 17th. We meet at the church at 10:30am.
SPAGHETTI - YOUTH FUNDRAISER
The youth will be having a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 22nd after our evening worship services. The Menu will be: Spaghetti and Meatballs, garlic bread, side salad, dessert, and drink. The cost is $15.00 per person .
KIDS & YOUTH EVENT - SKY ZONE
All children & youth - ( K-12th grades) will be going to Sky Zone in Hickory on Saturday, March 28th. We will be leaving the church at 1:30pm sharp and returning at 5pm. The cost will be $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child in the same family. Parents will need to complete the online wavier before we leave. We also will need a 2026 Parental consent form filled out if you do not have a current one on file.
REQUEST
If you or a family member has an upcoming surgery or medical procedure, please notify the church office at 828-324-7267, so we can pray for you and support you during this time. We count it a privilege to care for our church family.
SENIOR TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT – AMISH COUNTRY 2026
If you are going on the Amish Trip on May 12th –15th your final payment is due Wednesday, April 1st. You can place your money in an envelope and put it in the Church Ministry Box at the Welcome Center. Also, if you know of anyone that would like to go, we still have some available spaces.
LADIES APRIL EVENT - KING’S TABLE
All ladies are invited to gather at the “King's Table”, on Saturday, April 18 at 9:30 am in upper fellowship hall, where grace is extended & hearts are restored. Join us for a beautiful Parade of Tables with delicious food, fellowship and an encouraging word from Sevilla Garnes our guest speaker. Make sure to sign up at the Welcome Center by Wednesday, April 8th!
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE & BREAKFAST
We will be having a “Sunrise” service on Sunday, April 5th at 7am. Following we will have breakfast in the upper fellowship hall. Then we will have our 10am morning worship. There will be NO 4pm worship service that afternoon. If you plan to stay and eat breakfast, please sign up on our website or at the Welcome Center.
SHOEBOXES
Operation Christmas child shoeboxes are still available for pick-up in the Welcome Center. These boxes will help children around the world to be introduced to Jesus - their greatest Gift! REMINDER: For March, the suggested items for your O.C.C. shoeboxes are: Quality Crafts.
TRIPLE C’S A DAY IN THE MOUNTAINS
Join us to explore Issoqueena Falls and the Pretty Place Chapel in Cleveland, South Carolina on Saturday, April 25th. Bring your water, snacks and your inner wilderness explorer. You can go to our event calendar, find the event and sign up on our website. Any questions, please see Jessica Flowers.
NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY - MARK YOUR CALENDARS
We are excited to announce that we will be updating our church directory! Photography dates will be April 9–11 and April 29–May 2. Professional photographers will be here to take family photos for the directory.
You may sign up before or after services at the Welcome Center or visit the church website and click on the Directory link to schedule your appointment. Please note that there will not be a paper sign-up sheet for this event. We encourage every family to participate! When you have your picture taken, you will receive a free 8×10 portrait and a complimentary church directory. Please note that only those who have their picture taken will receive a directory and be included in it, and directories will not be available for purchase otherwise.
Also, please make sure the church office has your most current contact information, including your home address and phone number, so it can be listed correctly in the directory.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are needing volunteers to help during our up-coming church directory picture days. If you would be interested, please sign up at the Welcome Center. Thank you!
LADIES FALL RETREAT & BIBLE STUDY AT RIDGECREST
We are planning a weekend Fall Retreat & Bible study on October 2nd -4th for all Winkler's Grove Ladies. We are going to Ridgecrest which is located in Black Mountain. Our plans are to leave on Friday, October 2nd at 3:30pm and return Sunday, October 4th by 9:30 am for Sunday services. This weekend will be filled with memory-making fun, laughter, sharing and growing together as we learn more about our Lord.
Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you are interested in attending. If you would like someone to room with you, we will help to find you a compatible roommate (let Kim know).
A $35 deposit/payment toward balance will be required to be paid by Sunday, March 29th to reserve your spot. Half of your balance will need to be paid by June 14t. Balance PAID in full by August 30th.
Plan ahead and make payments monthly by placing your payments in an event envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box at the Welcome Center.
Your room total includes breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday, as well as dinner on Saturday at Ridgecrest Cafeteria. You will need to bring money for dinner on Friday night and lunch Saturday.
1 person per room (2 queen beds)-$265 for entire weekend
2 people per room (2 queen beds)-$135 per person for entire weekend
3 people per room (2 queen beds)-$100 per person for entire weekend
4 people per room (2 queen beds)-$80 per person for entire weekend
We will meet at a later date to discuss details. If you have any questions, please see Kim Deal or Elizabeth Rowe.
MEMBER’S CANCER LIST
Please continue to lift up our “Church Member’s Cancer List” in prayer. They are: Rick Abee, Barbara Abernathy, Faye Brittain, Ralph Davis, Jewel Fields, Barbara Huffman, Bill Kistler, Jeff Myers, Terry Petty, Wayne Price, Kay Ramirez, Steve Roberts, Jerry Richardson, Sharon Spears, Connie Stephens, Harold Wright Sr.,and Charlotte Young.
PASTOR’S WIVES APPRECIATION MONTH
Don’t forget that the month of March is Pastor’s Wives Appreciation Month!!! Please be in prayer for our Pastor’s wives. Let’s show Mrs. Kim & Mrs. Frances how much we love and appreciate them throughout the month of March by sending them cards of encouragement, goodies, gift cards to restaurants, etc.!
We will be having a meeting TODAY, immediately following the morning service, in the choir for any lady that is participating or would like to participate by creating a table or help in our upcoming event, "Everyone Has a Seat at the King's Table" on April 18th. Please make plans to attend to get more information.
GIRLS FOR JESUS (ages 8-16)
We invite all young ladies ages 8-16 for our Bible Study. It will be TODAY right after the morning service Sunday, March 15th -12-3:30pm in the lower fellowship hall. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you all!
PHONE CALLING SYSTEM
We are in the process of updating our Phonetree calling list. Please let us know how you would like to be contacted from the church. Do you prefer a call, a text, or an email, or all 3? We have a sign up sheet located at the Welcome Center. Please fill out and check all those that apply for you.
SENIOR ADULT VISITATION
The Senior Adults will be going to visit several of our shut-in’s on Tuesday, March 17th. We meet at the church at 10:30am.
SPAGHETTI - YOUTH FUNDRAISER
The youth will be having a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 22nd after our evening worship services. The Menu will be: Spaghetti and Meatballs, garlic bread, side salad, dessert, and drink. The cost is $15.00 per person .
KIDS & YOUTH EVENT - SKY ZONE
All children & youth - ( K-12th grades) will be going to Sky Zone in Hickory on Saturday, March 28th. We will be leaving the church at 1:30pm sharp and returning at 5pm. The cost will be $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child in the same family. Parents will need to complete the online wavier before we leave. We also will need a 2026 Parental consent form filled out if you do not have a current one on file.
REQUEST
If you or a family member has an upcoming surgery or medical procedure, please notify the church office at 828-324-7267, so we can pray for you and support you during this time. We count it a privilege to care for our church family.
SENIOR TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT – AMISH COUNTRY 2026
If you are going on the Amish Trip on May 12th –15th your final payment is due Wednesday, April 1st. You can place your money in an envelope and put it in the Church Ministry Box at the Welcome Center. Also, if you know of anyone that would like to go, we still have some available spaces.
LADIES APRIL EVENT - KING’S TABLE
All ladies are invited to gather at the “King's Table”, on Saturday, April 18 at 9:30 am in upper fellowship hall, where grace is extended & hearts are restored. Join us for a beautiful Parade of Tables with delicious food, fellowship and an encouraging word from Sevilla Garnes our guest speaker. Make sure to sign up at the Welcome Center by Wednesday, April 8th!
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE & BREAKFAST
We will be having a “Sunrise” service on Sunday, April 5th at 7am. Following we will have breakfast in the upper fellowship hall. Then we will have our 10am morning worship. There will be NO 4pm worship service that afternoon. If you plan to stay and eat breakfast, please sign up on our website or at the Welcome Center.
SHOEBOXES
Operation Christmas child shoeboxes are still available for pick-up in the Welcome Center. These boxes will help children around the world to be introduced to Jesus - their greatest Gift! REMINDER: For March, the suggested items for your O.C.C. shoeboxes are: Quality Crafts.
TRIPLE C’S A DAY IN THE MOUNTAINS
Join us to explore Issoqueena Falls and the Pretty Place Chapel in Cleveland, South Carolina on Saturday, April 25th. Bring your water, snacks and your inner wilderness explorer. You can go to our event calendar, find the event and sign up on our website. Any questions, please see Jessica Flowers.
NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY - MARK YOUR CALENDARS
We are excited to announce that we will be updating our church directory! Photography dates will be April 9–11 and April 29–May 2. Professional photographers will be here to take family photos for the directory.
You may sign up before or after services at the Welcome Center or visit the church website and click on the Directory link to schedule your appointment. Please note that there will not be a paper sign-up sheet for this event. We encourage every family to participate! When you have your picture taken, you will receive a free 8×10 portrait and a complimentary church directory. Please note that only those who have their picture taken will receive a directory and be included in it, and directories will not be available for purchase otherwise.
Also, please make sure the church office has your most current contact information, including your home address and phone number, so it can be listed correctly in the directory.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are needing volunteers to help during our up-coming church directory picture days. If you would be interested, please sign up at the Welcome Center. Thank you!
LADIES FALL RETREAT & BIBLE STUDY AT RIDGECREST
We are planning a weekend Fall Retreat & Bible study on October 2nd -4th for all Winkler's Grove Ladies. We are going to Ridgecrest which is located in Black Mountain. Our plans are to leave on Friday, October 2nd at 3:30pm and return Sunday, October 4th by 9:30 am for Sunday services. This weekend will be filled with memory-making fun, laughter, sharing and growing together as we learn more about our Lord.
Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you are interested in attending. If you would like someone to room with you, we will help to find you a compatible roommate (let Kim know).
A $35 deposit/payment toward balance will be required to be paid by Sunday, March 29th to reserve your spot. Half of your balance will need to be paid by June 14t. Balance PAID in full by August 30th.
Plan ahead and make payments monthly by placing your payments in an event envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box at the Welcome Center.
Your room total includes breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday, as well as dinner on Saturday at Ridgecrest Cafeteria. You will need to bring money for dinner on Friday night and lunch Saturday.
1 person per room (2 queen beds)-$265 for entire weekend
2 people per room (2 queen beds)-$135 per person for entire weekend
3 people per room (2 queen beds)-$100 per person for entire weekend
4 people per room (2 queen beds)-$80 per person for entire weekend
We will meet at a later date to discuss details. If you have any questions, please see Kim Deal or Elizabeth Rowe.
MEMBER’S CANCER LIST
Please continue to lift up our “Church Member’s Cancer List” in prayer. They are: Rick Abee, Barbara Abernathy, Faye Brittain, Ralph Davis, Jewel Fields, Barbara Huffman, Bill Kistler, Jeff Myers, Terry Petty, Wayne Price, Kay Ramirez, Steve Roberts, Jerry Richardson, Sharon Spears, Connie Stephens, Harold Wright Sr.,and Charlotte Young.
PASTOR’S WIVES APPRECIATION MONTH
Don’t forget that the month of March is Pastor’s Wives Appreciation Month!!! Please be in prayer for our Pastor’s wives. Let’s show Mrs. Kim & Mrs. Frances how much we love and appreciate them throughout the month of March by sending them cards of encouragement, goodies, gift cards to restaurants, etc.!