Sunday, March 29, 2026
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE & BREAKFAST
We will be having a “Sunrise” service on Sunday, April 5th at 8am. 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.
SENIOR ADULTS - GOING TO THE MOVIES
The Senior Adults are going to see the movie "A Great Awakening" by Sights & Sound at the AMC theaters on Tuesday, April 7th. You will be leaving the church at 12:15pm or you can meet us there by 12:45pm. The cost is $5.00 per seniors and $18.00 non-senior, non-member. Please sign up at the Welcome Center and you can place your money in an envelopes in the Church Ministry Box located at the Welcome Center. Limited spaces available.
SENIOR ADULTS 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.
SENIORS HAMRICKS SHOPPING TRIP
The Senior Adults will be going to shopping at Hamrick’s in Gaffney, SC on Tuesday, April 21st. You will be leaving the church at 8:30am. Lunch will be on your own. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so we will know how many to plan for.
SENIOR ADULTS - SELLING VIDALIA ONIONS
The Senior Adults are selling 10-lb bags of Vidalia Onions for $10.00. If you would like to place an order, please fill out a Vidalia Order Form located at the Welcome Center. All order forms and money must be turned in by Thursday, April 30th.
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.
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.
LADIES FALL RETREAT & BIBLE STUDY AT RIDGECREST
Just a reminder! If you are attending the Ladies Fall Retreat & Bible study on October 2nd -4th your $35 deposit/payment toward balance will be required to be paid TODAY 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. If you have any questions, please see Kim Deal or Liz Rowe.
TRIPLE C’S A DAY IN THE MOUNTAINS
Triple C’s will be taking a trip to the mountains! Join us to see Pretty Place Chapel and hike the beautiful Issaqueena Falls on Saturday, April 25th. We plan to leave the church at 5:30am. Families are welcome to join!! Sign up online through the events page on Winkler's Grove website or you can use this QR code. We will have a meeting April 12th with all the needed details. Be sure to do your best to attend!
TRIPLE C’S - BRYSON CITY TRAIN MEETING
All Triple C members! If you are interested in joining us on an adventure on the Bryson City Train please join us for an informative meeting Sunday April 26th right after morning service. The event will be Friday, September 18th and Saturday September 19th.
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.
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.
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.
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!
BABY SHOWER
A new Silly Goose is about to be on the loose. Join us to celebrate Sarah & Jed’s baby shower on Sunday, April 12th from 1pm - 3pm in the upper fellowship hall. They are registered at babylist.com under Sarah & Jedidiah Comstock. “In place of a card, we have a special request-Please bring a favorite children’s book, new or gently loved and write a special note or scripture inside to bless this sweet baby for years to come.”
Church Workday Volunteers Needed!
We need your helping hands! Join us for a Church Workday on Saturday, April 25th from 8am - 2pm. Whether you can lend a hand for a few hours, every effort makes a difference! Let’s serve the Lord and our church family together. All skill levels welcome! Please sign up at the welcome center. Any questions, please see Eddie Fulbright or Christie Brown.
THANK YOU
I would like to say Thank you to my church family for all the cards, phone calls, food and visits during my recent hip surgery. Please keep me in your prayers. Love & God bless - Willie Mae Wall
CARE TEAM & MRS. KIM
Thank you for the lovely card. I am looking forward to warmer weather and beautiful flower with sweet smells. I pray our wonderful God will spread His blessings all over the church. May each of you have a great week. ~Deane Eckard
THANK YOU
Thank you so much for making me feel so very special during Pastor's Wife Appreciation Month. I am truly overwhelmed by the many thoughtful gifts, sweet cards, and the kind encouraging words you shared with me. I am the one who feels blessed to be a part of such a caring and loving church family! Thank you for loving me, and allowing me the privilege to serve alongside you. I love and appreciate each of you more than you know! ~ Mrs. Kim
IN HONOR OF
A donation has been made to the Care Ministry in Honor of Sister Kim & Sister Frances and the love and hard work and support for our church and helping their husbands, our dear Pastors for Pastor’s Wives Appreciation month. Love, Kay Summerlin
We will be having a “Sunrise” service on Sunday, April 5th at 8am. 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.
SENIOR ADULTS - GOING TO THE MOVIES
The Senior Adults are going to see the movie "A Great Awakening" by Sights & Sound at the AMC theaters on Tuesday, April 7th. You will be leaving the church at 12:15pm or you can meet us there by 12:45pm. The cost is $5.00 per seniors and $18.00 non-senior, non-member. Please sign up at the Welcome Center and you can place your money in an envelopes in the Church Ministry Box located at the Welcome Center. Limited spaces available.
SENIOR ADULTS 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.
SENIORS HAMRICKS SHOPPING TRIP
The Senior Adults will be going to shopping at Hamrick’s in Gaffney, SC on Tuesday, April 21st. You will be leaving the church at 8:30am. Lunch will be on your own. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so we will know how many to plan for.
SENIOR ADULTS - SELLING VIDALIA ONIONS
The Senior Adults are selling 10-lb bags of Vidalia Onions for $10.00. If you would like to place an order, please fill out a Vidalia Order Form located at the Welcome Center. All order forms and money must be turned in by Thursday, April 30th.
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.
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.
LADIES FALL RETREAT & BIBLE STUDY AT RIDGECREST
Just a reminder! If you are attending the Ladies Fall Retreat & Bible study on October 2nd -4th your $35 deposit/payment toward balance will be required to be paid TODAY 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. If you have any questions, please see Kim Deal or Liz Rowe.
TRIPLE C’S A DAY IN THE MOUNTAINS
Triple C’s will be taking a trip to the mountains! Join us to see Pretty Place Chapel and hike the beautiful Issaqueena Falls on Saturday, April 25th. We plan to leave the church at 5:30am. Families are welcome to join!! Sign up online through the events page on Winkler's Grove website or you can use this QR code. We will have a meeting April 12th with all the needed details. Be sure to do your best to attend!
TRIPLE C’S - BRYSON CITY TRAIN MEETING
All Triple C members! If you are interested in joining us on an adventure on the Bryson City Train please join us for an informative meeting Sunday April 26th right after morning service. The event will be Friday, September 18th and Saturday September 19th.
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.
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.
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.
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!
BABY SHOWER
A new Silly Goose is about to be on the loose. Join us to celebrate Sarah & Jed’s baby shower on Sunday, April 12th from 1pm - 3pm in the upper fellowship hall. They are registered at babylist.com under Sarah & Jedidiah Comstock. “In place of a card, we have a special request-Please bring a favorite children’s book, new or gently loved and write a special note or scripture inside to bless this sweet baby for years to come.”
Church Workday Volunteers Needed!
We need your helping hands! Join us for a Church Workday on Saturday, April 25th from 8am - 2pm. Whether you can lend a hand for a few hours, every effort makes a difference! Let’s serve the Lord and our church family together. All skill levels welcome! Please sign up at the welcome center. Any questions, please see Eddie Fulbright or Christie Brown.
THANK YOU
I would like to say Thank you to my church family for all the cards, phone calls, food and visits during my recent hip surgery. Please keep me in your prayers. Love & God bless - Willie Mae Wall
CARE TEAM & MRS. KIM
Thank you for the lovely card. I am looking forward to warmer weather and beautiful flower with sweet smells. I pray our wonderful God will spread His blessings all over the church. May each of you have a great week. ~Deane Eckard
THANK YOU
Thank you so much for making me feel so very special during Pastor's Wife Appreciation Month. I am truly overwhelmed by the many thoughtful gifts, sweet cards, and the kind encouraging words you shared with me. I am the one who feels blessed to be a part of such a caring and loving church family! Thank you for loving me, and allowing me the privilege to serve alongside you. I love and appreciate each of you more than you know! ~ Mrs. Kim
IN HONOR OF
A donation has been made to the Care Ministry in Honor of Sister Kim & Sister Frances and the love and hard work and support for our church and helping their husbands, our dear Pastors for Pastor’s Wives Appreciation month. Love, Kay Summerlin