Our youth began their first garden today! They obviously had fun and are helping others in need ; a win-win for our little ones!

September 15, 2019: Join us for an Agape Feast. The Agape Feast, or Love Feast, is a communal meal shared among Christians. The Love Feast originated in the early Church and was a time of fellowship for believers. Whether we are old or young, whether we are first-time or longtime worshipers, whether we come full of doubts or confidence, joy or sorrow, we are all family. Following the model of Christ’s last meal with the disciples, in the earliest days of the Church, we will gather to share a meal, putting together our resources so that all might feast at the table and then share in the sacrament of Communion with one another.

Over time, the celebration of the Sacrament of Communion became the sole community meal. In the 16th century, a group of Christians called Moravians resurrected the practice of sharing food together in worship, sharing a simple meal with songs and prayers as a reminder of God’s goodness and their fellowship. The Agape or Love Feast is a meal that is an act of fellowship. k It is not a sacrament, nor a substitute for Communion, rather it is an opportunity for us to share and be the Bread of Christ for each other. Our worship service for this day will be incorporating the love feast into our order of worship as we share in something sweet today, which will remind us that we are God’s Beloved Children and that we are called to be Christ’s bread for others, just as Christ is our nourishment. May God’s nourishing bread provide you fulfillment this day and every day.

Service will be at 10:30 in our Fellowship Hall.

Do you or your organization participate in food fundraisers, church potlucks, or feeding large groups of people? “Cooking for Crowds” is for you! This is a FREE workshop offered by N.C. Cooperative Extension to teach you the latest best practices for food safety. This 2-3 hour workshop will give you an understanding of who is most at risk for getting food-borne illness (food poisoning), causes of food-borne illnesses, control of common food allergens, prevention of cross-contamination, planning for a safe event, implementation of food safety strategies, purchasing and preparation of foods, and most importantly, time and temperature controls for food safety. Annually, 48 million Americans experience food-borne illness. Don’t let your event be the next food-borne illness outbreak!

White Memorial Presbyterian Church will be hosting 2 sessions of this valuable training at our fellowship hall, 1459 White Memorial Church Rd, Willow Spring, NC on Friday, October 18 at 9AM and again on Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30PM. All are welcome. If you’d like further information please call 919-639-9973.

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