The Mountaineer

Thomas Wolfe once wrote, “You can’t go home again.”  I am discovering the truth of this statement.

Mom died only 10 months ago, and yet I find myself still looking for her and replaying all the old conversations, both good and bad and even though Dad is still here, for some reason it’s not quite home anymore.

I remember the day I received salvation, the day when I fell in love, the days when my children were born and the day my marriage ended. These days represent those moments of no turning back, both good and bad, but one day that really stands out is the day I decided to leave another of my homes.

Fairview Baptist singing Nov. 22

Fairview Missionary Baptist Church on Plott Creek will have a singing at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, with the joyful sounds of praise and worship music by Mountain Joy. 

Maggie Valley United Methodist Church will hold the following on-going programs:

Christian Writers Fellowship has been growing since its first meeting in January. The writing bug began to bite several people in this area, and we prayed.

‘Spirituality and Healing’ seminar

The Intentional Growth Center will offer a seminar in “Spirituality and Healing” Nov. 13 through 15. Attendees will discover and experience practices with potential to progress healing and wholeness. 

The Catholic Women’s Circle of Saint John’s Catholic Church will hold its annual fall festival from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the new church fellowship hall. 

Women from more than 10 tribes from Maryland to Florida traveled to Lake Junaluska to make history by attending the first Native American Women’s Conference Oct. 16 through 18.  The notable gathering was hosted by the Southeastern Jurisdictional Association for Native American Ministries (SEJANAM) and Lake Junaluska. 

Canton First United Methodist Church will host a poor man’s supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday,  Nov. 14.

The dinner includes pinto beans, soupy potatoes, slaw, cornbread and trimmings.  Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 4 to 7.

Take-outs are available.  Everyone is welcome.

Confirmation offered at Intentional Growth Center

Retreat is the last of the year

The Intentional Growth Center at Lake Junaluska is offering the last confirmation weekend of the year Nov. 6 through 8.

The Intentional Growth Center at Lake Junaluska will host two seminars on experiencing the world of the Bible with Dr. James Fleming:

Members of Hazelwood Baptist Church have completed several days reaching out and caring for beloved church members. Inspired by leader Harris Pryor, a much needed handicap ramp was built for a lady to enable her to leave and enter her home.

Fall festival Oct. 23
Providence Church will host a neighborhood Fall Festival from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.  All neighbors are invited for a free hot dog supper and games for all ages.