Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:19 -0800 (PST)
From: Mary Donna Pond
Subject: Winter Arts Festival – Chapel in the Pines

All are invited to experience the talent and gifts of some wonderful artists in our community.
Each Sunday afternoon through February 26 – 4:00 p..m.
Free admission; a love offering will be received at each event.

This Sunday, January 29, pianist Adam Lefever Hughes will perform.

Adam is pursuing a DMA in Piano Performance at UNC – Greensboro, studying with Andrew Willis. He earned the MM in Piano Performance from The Longy School of Music, and the BA in Music from Valparaiso University, studying with Wayman Chin and Joseph Bognar. He has worked as an accompanist at Duke University in both the theater and vocal departments as well as local high schools and middle schools. 

Adam lives in Durham with his wife Valerie Lefever Hughes who is the Cantor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chapel Hill. Their dog Sebastian (after one J.S. Bach) ensures they receive their daily walk. Adam serves as the Pianist for Chapel in the Pines.

Chapel in the Pines is located at:

314 Great Ridge Parkway
Chapel Hill, NC 27516-4122

For more information, you may contact us at 919-960-0616 or  visit our website at www.citppc.org.

Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:23 -0500
From: Rocky River Baptist Church
Subject: The Cook Family plays Southern gospel at 3sun

The Cook Family sings free gospel concert on February 12

SILER CITY – The Cook Family, a Southern gospel group based in Denton, will perform a free public concert on February 12 as part of the =22third sundays =40 rocky river=22 series.

Sponsored by Rocky River Baptist Church, the series brings musicians and other family-oriented entertainment to western Chatham, usually on the third Sunday of every month. The Cook Family concert begins at 6 p.m. in the church fellowship building.

The Cook Family was created four decades ago by Lawrence Cook. Children and spouses jumped into the group over the years, as the family expanded, and a few others joined as well.

Doug and Stacey Stuart were adopted into the ensemble last summer after attending a concert and feeling called to expand from their bluegrass repertoire into Southern gospel. Both now perform with The Cook Family and their bluegrass group, Coyote Ridge.

=22That night, we talked after the service and shared each other’s leadings,=22 Doug recalls. =22We all realized the possibilities and left it as a matter of prayer. Later that week, we met and prayed, asking for God’s will and everyone felt peace. Our prayer was answered and so was theirs=21=22

The group now includes James Cook on guitar; Lonnie Cook on drums; Ronnie Cook on bass and vocals; Tony Cook on lead guitar; Doug Stuart on piano, guitar and vocals; and Otha Cook, Gina Cook and Stacey Stuart on vocals.

Others get their turns in the spotlight. Tonya Cook joins the band for one song on vocals =97=A0along with son, Daniel, on drums. Candice Cook performs vocals on another number.

With nearly a dozen members taking the stage at some point during the evening, The Cook Family brings plenty of talent to audiences throughout Virginia and the Carolinas. Doug says the group travels throughout the region most weekends with as many as five families packed onto the bus.

=22In all my years of traveling and playing music,=22 he says, =22this is the most enjoyable group I have ever had the privilege to travel with.=22

The Cook Family concert will be held in the Rocky River Baptist Church fellowship building, located behind the main facility at 4436 Siler City-Snow Camp Road, about three miles north of Siler City. A love offering will be taken to help cover the band’s travel expenses and CDs will be on sale.

More-intimate concerts like these are what motivate the band to keep music flowing. =22Unlike some other groups out there, we’re not about making a name for ourselves,=22 he says. =22Our prayer is that we are used to minister through our music and testimony =97 and that souls will be saved.=22

Directions and information about the church are available at rockyriverbaptist.org and more about The Cook Family is available at Facebook.com/TheCookFamilyGospelSingers. Regular announcements and breaking news about the =22t=
hird sundays=22 series are provided at Facebook.com/RockyRiverBaptist.
Contact
Pastor Greg Burriss
919.742.5571
pastor=40rockyriverbaptist.org

Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:27:15 -0800 (PST)
From: BOB and KATHRYN ROYSTER
Subject: Keith Henderson Concert

Chapel Hill native, Keith Henderson, is performing another concert at Mount Carmel Baptist Church
to benefit our Fellowship Hall Building Fund.  (see details below)
Call us (Bob or Kathryn – 919-933-0768), if you would like to purchase tickets for this event.

GREAT IDEA FOR AN EVENING OUT WITH THE SPECIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE
FOR VALENTINE’S DAY.

           CONCERT DETAILS:
Who:  Chapel Hill Native, Keith Henderson
What:  ”Illusions of the King” Concert
Where:  Mount Carmel Baptist Church
            2016 Mount Carmel Church Road
            Chapel Hill, NC 27517
When:  Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time:  Dessert & Fellowship:  6:30 pm
         Showtime:  7:30 pm
Concert Theme:  Music made popular and in the style of Elvis Presley
                                [1/2 Elvis Tribute and 1/2 Gospel Music]
Also Featuring:  Al Zaranka at the Piano
                       Lauren Henderson Miller
                       Mount Carmel Men’s Quartet
Tickets:  $25 per person
Benefit:  100% of proceeds to benefit the Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Fellowship
Hall Building Fund

For Tickets or Further Information:  Call Bob or Kathryn Royster – 919-933-0768

Thanks!
Bob and Kathryn Royster
58 White Oak Trail
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:04:41 -0500
From: Karen Ladd
Subject: Interplay workshop

Ginny Goings and Tom Henderson will be presenting an Interplay workshop at St. Bartholomew’s Church in downtown Pittsboro on Saturday,January 28 from 9-3.

Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages are provided.
 Suggested donation: $25.
Interplay is a body of knowledge and system leading to greater ease in life. It incorporates play, movement, expression and collaboration. Interplay practice develops individual ability to collaborate and lead with others, be more creative, manage change and uncertainty, expand awareness and confidence, and enhance creativity. 
No experience is necessary, For more information, or for registration, please email to the above address.
 Karen Ladd
 Lay Pastoral Leader
 St. Bartholomew’s Church
542-5679
204 W. Salisbury St.
 Pittsboro, NC
Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.
 Rumi

Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:03:13 -0500
From: Mary Millard
Subject: St Bartholomews Church Services

St. Barts invites all to our Christmas Services.

**Saturday December 24th ( Christmas Eve)*:

 4:30 pm Family Service with a Christmas Pageant
10:30 pm Christmas Carol sing along with an 11:00pm Mass start time

**Sunday December 25th ( Christmas Day)*

10:30 am regular Mass
followed by coffee and refreshments

Please join us in celebrating our Advent season!
Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year to all!

Any questions about times or service please call our Church office at  542-5679

St Bartholomews Episcopal Church
204 West Salisbury Street
Pittsboro  27312

Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:55:17 -0500
From: Kathy Zinn
Subject: The Compassionate Friends

The Compassionate Friends of the Chapel Hill Area will hold its monthly meeting on  the 3rd Monday, November 21, 2011, from 7 – 8″30 pm at the Evergreen United Methodist Church, 11098 Hwy 15/501, 1/4 mile south of Cole Park Plaza.

The Compassionate Friends is a nonprofit, self-help support organization, offering understanding and hope to parents, grandparents and siblings dealing with the loss of a child of any age, from any condition, regardless of how long ago.

Call 919-595-1010 for basic information, or Kathy at 540-727-5424, for personal contact.

Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:31:51 -0500
From: Thornton, Rebecca
Subject: Fundraiser

Chicken Tender Fundraiser sponsored by Meroney United Methodist Church

Friday, December 2, 2011
at
Goldston Fire Department
486 South Church St, Goldston
Rain or Shine
Food Served from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
(Chicken Tenders, Green Beans, Slaw, Bread, Dessert & Drink)
$7.00 a plate (eat in or take out)
If you would like to place an order for your company, email cubspack900@hotmail.com

Proceeds from fundraiser will go to support Cub Scout Pack 900  at Meroney United Methodist Church

Make checks payable to:  Pack 900
Anyone with questions contact:  cubspack900@hotmail.com

CHICKEN TENDER FUNDRAISER FOR
CUB SCOUT PACK 900
ON DECEMBER 2, 2011 @ GOLDSTON FIRE DEPT.
(DELIVERY ORDERS NEED TO BE PLACED BY NOON ON DECEMBER 1, 2011)

BUSINESS NAME:     ____________________________________

LOCATION:                 ____________________________________

CONTACT PERSON:  ____________________________________
TELEPHONE:              ____________________________________

Email address if available for contact person:___________________

NUMBER OF PLATES  __________    Delivery Time  ______________

Collect/Paid   ____________

Plates Include: Fried Chicken Tenders, Green Beans, Slaw, Bread, &
Dessert  for $7.00 (Delivery Available)

Anyone with questions contact:  cubspack900@hotmail.com

Rebecca Thornton | Relationship Banker
RBC Bank | P. 919-663-4178 | F. 919-663-4165
100 North Second Ave. Siler City, NC 27344

Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:23:04 -0700
From: Donna Bianco
Subject: Free Christmas Eve Dinner

We are gearing up for our 5th Annual Free Christmas Eve Dinner, Saturday, December 24th, serving from 4:30-6:30 or until the food runs out.

Over the past 4 years we have fed a total of almost 800 people on Christmas Eve.  If you would like to volunteer to help cook, decorate, serve, clean-up or deliver give me a call or e-mail me.  

It has come into my heart to offer delivery services to Chatham County residents who are homebound and cannot get out.  If you would like a meal, e-mail or call me with your name, address, phone number and I’m certain we can get you a wonderful meal delivered to your door.

Al’s Diner and the Subway by Food Lion are two of the local businesses who have jumped on board to help with this event.  Any other businesses or community members who would like to donate food or services just give me a call.

New Salem Baptist Church and Chatham Community Church will be donating time and energy to this event as well.  Chatham Community Church will be holding their Christmas Eve service again this year at the General Store Cafe at 7:00 p.m.   Sounds like a perfect night out: Food, Fellowship and Worship.  Sounds like a wonderful plan for Christmas Eve.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Donna Bianco
Bella Donna Italian Restaurant
87 Thompson Street
Pittsboro, NC 27312

919-545-0900 Pizzeria/School

Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:32:25 -0800 (PST)
From: Mary Donna Pond
Subject: A great way to give – and give back.

Holiday Gift Market

Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church and Evergreen United Methodist Church are jointly hosting Simple Gifts: Alternative Gift and Fair Trade Market, this Friday, November 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 19, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Evergreen UMC (11098 US 15-501 North, Chapel Hill).

Honor the special people in your life with donations to causes that fit friends’ and family members’ values while raising funds for local and global nonprofits.  A holiday card and gift description will be provided with each donation.
 
Participating organizations: Carolina Tiger Rescue, Chatham County Literacy Council, Chatham County Together, Chatham Habitat for Humanity, Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services, Fiberactive Organics, Francisco Coll School in Guatemala, One World Market, Take and Eat Food Pantry, Take and Read Book Club, UMCOR, Unique Batik, and more.
 
A bake sale will also be hosted to help defray the cost of the market with any additional proceeds from the bake sale going to the Take and Eat Food Pantry.

Contact simplegiftsmarket@gmail.com for more information.

Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:59:05 -0500
From: Karen Ladd
Subject: Community thanksgiving

St. Bartholomew’s Church and the Community Lunch at St. Bartholomew’s invite you to spend Thanksgiving with us. We will begin the day with a Community Communion Service at 10:30 AM, followed by Community Lunch from 12 noon until 2 PM. All are invited. Volunteers welcome.

Our turkeys are provided thanks to Lilly Den Farm, and the sweet potatoes thanks to Piedmont Biofarm and the Community Lunch sweet potato pickers. Thanks to all the farmers (and baker!) at the Chatham Marketplace Saturday Farmers Market  and the Farmers Food Share program, as well as all our farmer and food vendor friends  who provide the Community Lunch with delicious food . We are so thankful for you all! Thanks to all who attend  or volunteer at our Community Lunch on Thursdays. You are helping to build a stronger community a meal at a time.

Please email the above address for more information or to volunteer.

Karen Ladd
Lay Pastoral Leader
 St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
 204 W. Salisbury St.
 
Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.
Rumi