Sunday, August 9, 2026
CHURCH-WIDE ICE CREAM SOCIAL
We will be having a Church-wide Ice Cream Social TONIGHT following our evening worship service in the Upper Fellowship Hall. Please join us. Everyone is welcome!
FINAL CALL - CHILDREN’S CLOTHING DRIVE FOR OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS
TODAY is the last day to donate to the Children’s Clothing Drive. If you are able to help with the children’s clothing drive, please place these items at the Welcome Center by TODAY. Thank you!
BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER AT THE GROVE!
Join us for a BINGO night Friday August 14th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Upper Fellowship Hall as we raise funds for Triple C's At The Grove! We will have food and snacks available for purchase, raffle drawings, and prizes for our bingo winners! Bingo card packets are available for purchase now! Packets include 3 BINGO cards per person for 10 rounds of BINGO, they are $20 per packet. Please sign up at the Welcome Center or our events page on the Winkler's Grove Website to reserve your cards! Also, you can place your money in and envelope and place it in the church ministry box located at the Welcome Center. Seats are limited so be sure to sign up now!
GIRLS FOR JESUS (ages 8-16)
We invite all young ladies ages 8-16 for our Bible Study. We will be meeting right after the morning service Sunday, August 16th -12-3:30pm in the lower fellowship hall. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you all!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES
The suggested items for your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for August are: School Supplies. Don’t miss out on those Back-to-School sales or tax-free weekends!
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, Jessica Frye, Barbara Huffman, Bill Kistler, Jeff Myers, Terry Petty, Steve Roberts, Jerry Richardson, Sharon Spears, Connie Stephens, and Charlotte Young.
SENIOR ADULTS
The Senior Adults will be going on Tuesday, August 11th to New Beginnings Baptist Church to support Preacher Paul as he is in preaching in revival for Bro. Daniel Buchanan’s church. Please sign up at the Welcome Center. You will be leaving the church at 9:30am. Lunch will be on your own at Mayflower in Lenoir.
DESSERTS NEEDED FOR BINGO NIGHT
Any senior adult interested in making a dessert for the Bingo night, please sign up at the Welcome Center. They will need to be in the upper fellowship hall no later than Thursday, August 13th. Please NO desserts that need to be refrigerated.
SENIOR ADULTS TRAIN DAY PAYMENT DUE
Just a reminder for everyone that has signed up to go on the Bryson City Day Train Trip - Thursday, October 29th - your deposit is due on Sunday, August 16th. You can place your money in an “Event Envelope” and place it in the Church Ministry Box located at the Welcome Center. Thank you!
SENIORS BEACH TRIP FINAL PAYMENT
For everyone going on the upcoming beach trip that is September 21st -25th, your final payment is due on Sunday, August 23rd. You can place your money in an envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box. Please call the church office to find out your balance at 828-324-7267. Thank you!
CHICKEN PIES SUPPLIES
The seniors have a list of items needed to make chicken pies. If you are interested, please sign up at the Welcome Center. All frozen items need to be place in the upper fellowship on Sunday, August 16th following the morning worship service or you can drop them off at the church office - Monday thru Friday between 8am-4pm. Please make sure and place your name on the items so you can receive credit for the items donation. Thank you!
THANK YOU
I want to thank my church for the flowers and all the prayers that were sent our way. And for all the kindness you all had for us. We are so grateful for our church family. We love our Pastor Paul and we all love Preacher Dean for the way he done our sister’s service, Mildred Willis. We re so grateful to have Pastor Paul and Associate Pastor Dean Hart. Love you all,
~Joyce Winkler, Judy Willis & Pat Houston
THANK YOU
Hey Care Team, Summer is finally here. Everyone is wanting more rain to make successful gardens and keeping their lawns looking great. I am hoping temperatures don’t get too extreme. Thankfully, we have the good Lord looking after us. Thank you for the cards. May God bless you all. ~Deane Eckard
THE KINGDOM CREW AT THE GROVE
Kingdom Crew Family Finale
Get ready for an unforgettable day of FUN on Saturday, August 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
Hamburgers & Hot dogs
Inflatables
Games
Foam party will be from 12 to 2 PM. Bring a towel!
Don't miss this exciting day of food, fellowship, laughter, and fun! Invite your family and friends--we can't wait to see you! Make sure to sign up at the Welcome Center.
LADIES FALL RETREAT FINAL PAYMENT
For all the ones going on the upcoming Ladies Fall Retreat that is October 2nd - 4th, your final payment is due on Sunday, August 30th. You can place your money in an envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box. Please call the church office to find out your balance at 828-324-7267. Thank you!
LADIES RETREAT PAYMENT INFORMATION
All ladies attending the Ridgecrest Ladies Fall Retreat will need to meet Sunday, September 13th following the morning worship service to receive an itinerary and information about the retreat. Also, please fill out an Adult Trip Form, which are located at the Welcome Center. Please complete form and place in the church ministry box at the Welcome Center.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Ladies, You're Invited! Join us for our Ladies' Bible study beginning Thursday, September 17, and continuing every Thursday through October 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the Upper Fellowship Hall. We will continue this study in the spring. Together, we'll be studying Full Disclosure: Real Talk About Raw Emotions by Amy Edwards as we grow in God's Word, encourage one another, and build lasting friendships. Books are $18. If you already have a copy, there is no need to purchase another one. Please sign up at the Welcome Center and, if you're able, sign up to bring snacks or drinks for one of our evenings. Whether you've attended every Bible study or this is your first one, we'd love to have you! Invite a friend, come expecting encouragement, meaningful conversation, and a closer walk with the Lord. We can't wait to see you there!
We will be having a Church-wide Ice Cream Social TONIGHT following our evening worship service in the Upper Fellowship Hall. Please join us. Everyone is welcome!
FINAL CALL - CHILDREN’S CLOTHING DRIVE FOR OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS
TODAY is the last day to donate to the Children’s Clothing Drive. If you are able to help with the children’s clothing drive, please place these items at the Welcome Center by TODAY. Thank you!
BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER AT THE GROVE!
Join us for a BINGO night Friday August 14th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Upper Fellowship Hall as we raise funds for Triple C's At The Grove! We will have food and snacks available for purchase, raffle drawings, and prizes for our bingo winners! Bingo card packets are available for purchase now! Packets include 3 BINGO cards per person for 10 rounds of BINGO, they are $20 per packet. Please sign up at the Welcome Center or our events page on the Winkler's Grove Website to reserve your cards! Also, you can place your money in and envelope and place it in the church ministry box located at the Welcome Center. Seats are limited so be sure to sign up now!
GIRLS FOR JESUS (ages 8-16)
We invite all young ladies ages 8-16 for our Bible Study. We will be meeting right after the morning service Sunday, August 16th -12-3:30pm in the lower fellowship hall. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you all!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES
The suggested items for your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for August are: School Supplies. Don’t miss out on those Back-to-School sales or tax-free weekends!
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, Jessica Frye, Barbara Huffman, Bill Kistler, Jeff Myers, Terry Petty, Steve Roberts, Jerry Richardson, Sharon Spears, Connie Stephens, and Charlotte Young.
SENIOR ADULTS
The Senior Adults will be going on Tuesday, August 11th to New Beginnings Baptist Church to support Preacher Paul as he is in preaching in revival for Bro. Daniel Buchanan’s church. Please sign up at the Welcome Center. You will be leaving the church at 9:30am. Lunch will be on your own at Mayflower in Lenoir.
DESSERTS NEEDED FOR BINGO NIGHT
Any senior adult interested in making a dessert for the Bingo night, please sign up at the Welcome Center. They will need to be in the upper fellowship hall no later than Thursday, August 13th. Please NO desserts that need to be refrigerated.
SENIOR ADULTS TRAIN DAY PAYMENT DUE
Just a reminder for everyone that has signed up to go on the Bryson City Day Train Trip - Thursday, October 29th - your deposit is due on Sunday, August 16th. You can place your money in an “Event Envelope” and place it in the Church Ministry Box located at the Welcome Center. Thank you!
SENIORS BEACH TRIP FINAL PAYMENT
For everyone going on the upcoming beach trip that is September 21st -25th, your final payment is due on Sunday, August 23rd. You can place your money in an envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box. Please call the church office to find out your balance at 828-324-7267. Thank you!
CHICKEN PIES SUPPLIES
The seniors have a list of items needed to make chicken pies. If you are interested, please sign up at the Welcome Center. All frozen items need to be place in the upper fellowship on Sunday, August 16th following the morning worship service or you can drop them off at the church office - Monday thru Friday between 8am-4pm. Please make sure and place your name on the items so you can receive credit for the items donation. Thank you!
THANK YOU
I want to thank my church for the flowers and all the prayers that were sent our way. And for all the kindness you all had for us. We are so grateful for our church family. We love our Pastor Paul and we all love Preacher Dean for the way he done our sister’s service, Mildred Willis. We re so grateful to have Pastor Paul and Associate Pastor Dean Hart. Love you all,
~Joyce Winkler, Judy Willis & Pat Houston
THANK YOU
Hey Care Team, Summer is finally here. Everyone is wanting more rain to make successful gardens and keeping their lawns looking great. I am hoping temperatures don’t get too extreme. Thankfully, we have the good Lord looking after us. Thank you for the cards. May God bless you all. ~Deane Eckard
THE KINGDOM CREW AT THE GROVE
Kingdom Crew Family Finale
Get ready for an unforgettable day of FUN on Saturday, August 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
Hamburgers & Hot dogs
Inflatables
Games
Foam party will be from 12 to 2 PM. Bring a towel!
Don't miss this exciting day of food, fellowship, laughter, and fun! Invite your family and friends--we can't wait to see you! Make sure to sign up at the Welcome Center.
LADIES FALL RETREAT FINAL PAYMENT
For all the ones going on the upcoming Ladies Fall Retreat that is October 2nd - 4th, your final payment is due on Sunday, August 30th. You can place your money in an envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box. Please call the church office to find out your balance at 828-324-7267. Thank you!
LADIES RETREAT PAYMENT INFORMATION
All ladies attending the Ridgecrest Ladies Fall Retreat will need to meet Sunday, September 13th following the morning worship service to receive an itinerary and information about the retreat. Also, please fill out an Adult Trip Form, which are located at the Welcome Center. Please complete form and place in the church ministry box at the Welcome Center.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Ladies, You're Invited! Join us for our Ladies' Bible study beginning Thursday, September 17, and continuing every Thursday through October 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the Upper Fellowship Hall. We will continue this study in the spring. Together, we'll be studying Full Disclosure: Real Talk About Raw Emotions by Amy Edwards as we grow in God's Word, encourage one another, and build lasting friendships. Books are $18. If you already have a copy, there is no need to purchase another one. Please sign up at the Welcome Center and, if you're able, sign up to bring snacks or drinks for one of our evenings. Whether you've attended every Bible study or this is your first one, we'd love to have you! Invite a friend, come expecting encouragement, meaningful conversation, and a closer walk with the Lord. We can't wait to see you there!