News (Page 51)

Sunday, Oct. 23, will have a specific focus at Deep River Friends. We are calling it “Vision Sunday” and an ad hoc Vision Committee is planning a day in which we give intentional focus to the vision and future of Deep River Friends Meeting. There will be a special emphasis during worship and then following worship there will be a carry-in lunch. During this lunch we will be inviting folks to give input regarding their hopes, dreams and desire for…

Saturday, Oct. 22 will be a work day at Deep River Friends to help spruce up the grounds and do repairs on the inside. If you have time that day to lend a hand, it will be much appreciated.

A big “thanks” to everyone who helped with the Fall BBQ. It takes many folks participating to make it a success. Thanks to all who helped in a variety of ways.

Deep River Friends Meeting is pleased to announce the launch of our newly-redesigned website, deepriverfriends.com. This website refresh aimed to better meet the needs of our members, attenders and visitors.

This weekend, Oct. 9-11, Scott will be in Iowa as the speaker/leader for the Iowa Yearly Meeting Pastor’s Retreat. He will be back Tuesday evening, Oct. 11. Next Sunday, Sara Beth Terrell will bring the prepared message during Meeting for Worship.

Feeding Lisa’s Kids is a grassroots movement started by Lisa Hawley, owner of Southern Roots. She and her team of volunteers feed children and families in High Point who would otherwise go without. 1 cheese loaf (Velveeta type cheese) 2 package tortillas 12 assorted 15 oz. cans pasta (spaghettios, spaghetti and meatballs, etc.) 6 cans soup 8 cans chicken breast 2 large jars spaghetti sauce 12 cans beef stew 20 oz. 2 boxes spaghetti noodles 32 oz. 1 creamy peanut butter 32…

Don’t forget, we now have e-giving/online giving capabilities through our website. Go to deepriverfriends.com/giving. You can make a one-time gift through e-giving or you can set it up for recurring payments as an automatic withdrawal.

The Deep River Fall BBQ is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. Tickets are now available for sale. Please see Keith Dillon if you are able to sell tickets.

The 33rd Annual High Point CROP Walk will be Sunday, Sept. 25. Registration begins at 3 p.m. and the walk will begin at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be immediately following the walk. The walk will begin and end at First Baptist Church in High Point (405 North Main Street). The purpose of the walk is to raise awareness for hunger in our community as well as funds to help alleviate hunger. If you would like to walk, please see Susie…

A Fall Yard Sale at Deep River Friends Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1 beginning at 7 a.m. Please see Susie Jones for more information, or if you would like to participate.