Published Weekly: August 9, 2016
Volume 19 Issue No. 30
This Week at Corinth
Date Night. Thursday, August 11, 6:00pm in the Althouse Room. The deadline
has passed to reserve childcare, but it’s not too late to join Pastor Bob, Linda,
and the rest of the couples for a brief conversation. Couples will then go out on
their own dates.
Eagle Ceremony. Sunday, August 14, 12:15pm in the Sanctuary. Thomas
Bledsoe will be recognized as our newest Eagle Scout.
Pastors’ Prayer List
Millie and Jason Hefner request prayer for the safe arrival of their second
child, hopefully this week. millie725@gmail.com
Adam Cascio’s grandmother, Agnes Perry of Swartz Creek, MI, passed away
August 7. acascio@gmail.com
Glenda Bumgarner’s uncle, Melvin Mundy of Granite Falls, died August 5.
Services were held August 8. glendabumgarner4g@yahoo.com
Families of the Week
Brandon & Stephanie Roberts (Andie); Matt & Susan Robertson (Madelyn, Liza
Grace); Doc Robinson; Jean Robinson; Alex Rockett (Chloe, Kynnedi); David
Rockett (Chloe, Kynnedi); Barbara & Gary Roithner; Richelle Roithner; TiLissa
Roseman; Randy & Deborah Rosenbalm
Special Ministry Person of the Week
Kat Whitener, 203 Wildlife Club Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681
“An Evening with Three Authors”
All women are invited to an evening of dessert and fellowship on Wednesday,
August 31, 7:00pm in the Abernethy Student Center as we hear from three of our
own authors. Angie Pisel, Mary Felkins, and Jackie Perry will share about their
book-writing process and adventures.
Childcare is available for children up to 5th grade, if reserved by August 24. Email melissashuford@yahoo.com to reserve childcare.
Stephen Ministry Training
Stephen Ministers are trained lay caregivers who help others in times
of crisis or need. If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister,
contact Pastor Lori, lori@corinthtoday.org, by August 24 to sign up for the
next training, which is scheduled to begin in September.
Women’s Retreat Sign-up
Registration is now open for the “Just
Curious” women’s retreat, November 4-5 at
the Catholic Conference Center in Hickory.
Enjoy a weekend getting to know the
women of Corinth as speaker Logan Wolfram
invites you to overcome feelings and outside circumstances that inhibit growth and
rob you of hope. Pursue curiosity to enjoy the wonder of an openhanded life.
Register online at corinthtoday.org, or in the Rowe Welcome Center. The cost is
$65-115 (until September 18), depending on housing choices. Limited scholarships
are available. For more details, contact Jenny Summers, kateochip@charter.net.
Coming Up
August 28
Confirmation, 8:30am
August 29
First Day of Preschool
August 31
Back-to-School Organized
Mass Chaos (youth), 6:30pm
An Evening with Three
Authors, 7:00pm
September 7
Wednesday night
programming resumes
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Sunday, August 7
Attendance
Worship — 848
Sunday School — 219
Offerings This Week
$29,918
Needed by August 31
$149,118
Cheerful Giving
$1,856
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Sunday, August 14
Luke 14:25-33
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Overheard Sunday
“Think of the one country
that you think most needs
the Gospel. There’s a good
chance that at least one
student from that country
is currently studying at
NYU or Columbia.”
— Matt Pursley,
Corinth-supported
missionary doing campus
ministry in New York City
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Web page: www.corinthtoday.org
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Armor of God Women’s Study
A new women’s study of Priscilla
Shirer’s The Armor of God begins
August 31. The group will meet on
Wednesday mornings, 9:15-11:00am.
Free childcare is available by
reservation. Sign up at 828.328.6196
x201 or office@corinthtoday.org.
Suggested donation: $13.
First Communion & Confirmation
If you have a child entering grade 3 & up who has
not completed First Communion class, or a child
entering grade 6 & up who has not gone through
Confirmation, contact Pastor Amy, 828.455.9087 or
amy@corinthtoday.org, to register for either class.
“One in a Million”
Polished Conference
Teen girls (grades 6-12)
and moms and mentors of
teen girls are invited to the
Polished Conference,
September 17, 10:00am — 4:00pm. The cost is $35 per
person, which includes lunch and a t-shirt. For more
info, contact Angie Burnham, angie@corinthtoday.org.
Donations for Moldova
We are still collecting items to ship to our ministry
partners in Moldova. Please bring the following items to
the Rowe Welcome Center by Sunday, August 14:
NEW shoes, any size or type
NEW clothing, especially warm winter items
School supplies of all kinds
Non-perishable groceries (not expired)
Detergent, soap
Health and beauty products (no medicines)
Christianity 101 Class
Pastor Bob is starting over with his one-year
Christianity 101 Sunday school class. This class assumes
that you have no background in the Bible or the church.
The first quarter, which begins September 4, will be an
overview of the Bible. For more information or to join
the class, contact Pastor Bob, bob@corinthtoday.org.
Marriage Class
A new series of Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts
will begin in the fall. This eight-week course is for any
engaged or seriously dating couple. It is required for a
Corinth wedding. The location and dates are not yet
finalized. For more information or to join the class,
contact office@corinthtoday.org.
FALL 2016 SMALL GROUPS
For all studies/groups, contact the office to sign up and to request childcare, office@corinthtoday.org,
328-6196, ext. 201. Parents are requested to sign up preschool and elementary children for
Wednesday nights to help our children’s leaders in their preparation. For Fall Sunday School Class
topics, see www.corinthtoday.org or SS brochures in the literature racks.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
Beginning August 31, Wednesdays, 9:15 – 11:00 am
THE ARMOR OF GOD (Priscilla Shirer Bible Study)
Facilitators: Cathy Varvaris and Jennifer Duralia
Location: Mitchell House, Sunroom Donation: $13
Beginning September 7, Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
JEREMIAH: PART I (Precept Upon Precept Bible Study)
Facilitator: Diane Camp
Location: Mitchell House, Room 106 Donation: $20.25
Beginning September 7, Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:30 pm
UNINVITED: LIVING LOVED WHEN YOU FEEL LESS THAN, LEFT OUT AND LONELY ( Lysa Terkeurst Study)
Facilitator: Pastor Lori Blocker
Location: Mitchell House, Room 104 Donation: $8
Beginning September 7, Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:30 pm
HOSEA: UNFAILING LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING (Jennifer Rothschild Bible Study)
Facilitator: Linda Thompson/Team
Location: Mitchell House, Room 106 Donation: $13
Beginning September 8, Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am
ENTRUSTED: A STUDY OF 2 TIMOTHY (Beth Moore Bible Study)
Facilitators: Martha Sowers, Heather Hancock
Location: Althouse Room
Donation: $13
Beginning October 4, Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 am
ENTRUSTED: A STUDY OF 2 TIMOTHY (Beth Moore Bible Study)
Facilitator: Angie Burnham
Location: Althouse Room
Donation: $13
MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
Beginning September 7, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
33 THE SERIES: VOLUME 1 – A MAN AND HIS DESIGN (Authentic Manhood Study)
Facilitators: Nick Carlino, Chuck Stirewalt
Location: POTS House
ONGOING SERMON SERIES STUDIES
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 am
Facilitator: Pastor Bob Thompson
Location: Althouse Room
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 am
Facilitator: Pastor Bill Howell
Location: Althouse Room
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Facilitators: Bob Menard, Scott Runyon
Location: Mitchell House, Room 206
Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:00 am
Facilitator: Pastor Bob Thompson
Location: Mitchell House, Room 106
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Donation: $15
BIBLE STUDIES FOR ALL ADULTS
ONGOING SERMON SERIES STUDY
Beginning September 7, Wednesdays, 11:00 - Noon
Facilitators: Pastors Bob Thompson, Lori Blocker Location: Mitchell House, Room 104
ONGOING SERMON SERIES STUDY
Beginning September 7, Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Facilitator: Pastor Bob Thompson
Location: Mitchell House, Sunroom, Room 101
FOYER DINNER GROUPS
Each month group members meet at one of their homes for a meal that everyone helps to prepare.
Enjoy these special times to get to know others in our church family. For more information, contact
Susan Saylor, susan.saylor@HomeInstead.com, or 828-612-7833.
DISCIPLESHIP/LIFE GROUPS
These groups of 10-14 members normally meet in homes on a regular basis for intentional Bible study,
prayer and fellowship. Meeting times vary depending on the group. To sign up for a group or for
leadership training, contact Bob Lee, leero820@gmail.com.
SUPPORT GROUPS
For information or to sign up, contact the office, office@corinthtoday.org, 828-328-6196, ext. 201.
DIVORCECARE
Beginning September 7, Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Mitchell House, Room 204
Facilitator: Pastor Bill Howell, bill@corinthtoday.org
GRIEFSHARE
Beginning September 12, Mondays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Althouse Room
Facilitators: Dr. Carl and Eugenia Welch, eugcarl@charter.net
BI-POLAR/MENTAL HEALTH
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Mitchell House
Facilitator: John Truesdale, johnctruesdale@gmail.com, 803-606-5974
FAMILIES ANONYMOUS (SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH ADDICTION)
Meets the third Thursday of every month
Location: Mitchell House , Room 207
Call the office, 328-6196 for more information.
FOCUS GROUPS
SENIOR ADULTS (65+)
Join this special group of senior adults designed for fun and fellowship. Sign up for monthly activities.
Coordinator: Lori Blocker, lori@corinthtoday.org, 328-6196, ext. 204
SINGLES (45+)
We are reorganizing this group. If you are interested in being a part of this group for fellowship and fun,
contact Linda Thompson, AMD, linda@corinthtoday.org or 328-6196, ext. 206.
MILLENNIALS (25-35)
Enjoy this group of young adults (both singles and couples) that is now organized through The Mill
Sunday School Class. Contact Holly Hall, hall.holly@me.com
YOUNG MILLENNIALS (18-25)
We are working on fresh ideas for this group to be announced soon. Contact: linda@corinthtoday.org
WILDERNESS MINISTRY
Love hiking, rafting, camping, etc.? Sign up for this adventurous , outdoor-loving group for all adults.
Coordinator: Todd Lewis, corinthwm@gmail.com