Welcome From the Pastor, Keith Thompson

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ!  On behalf of the Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church family, welcome to our website, which we hope you find both helpful and easy to use.

If you are ever in the area, please come join us in Glorifying God, Growing in Jesus Christ, and Giving to Others.

Grace and Peace,
Dr. Keith J. Thompson
Pastor

PENTECOST

Pentecost (from Greek pentecoste, “50th day”) is major festival in the Christian church, celebrated on the Sunday that falls on the 50th day after Easter. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples after the death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ It marks the beginning of the Christian church’s mission to the world. Red is the liturgical color for Pentecost; common symbols for Pentecost include tongues of flame, the descending dove, symbols of the church, and a downward arrow.

This year Pentecost fall on Sunday, May 19.  In addition to our Sunday morning worship services, Pentecost will also be celebrated with a special Evensong Service, followed by a Pentecost potluck dinner.

To help lead worship at the Evensong Service the choir will be presenting three selections under the direction of guest choir clinician, Dr. Bill Thomas, of Furman University.

The Church Family Fellowship Team is hosting a potluck dinner in Davidson River Hall following the Evensong Service. They will provide ham and drinks and ask the congregation to bring sides such as baked beans, sweet potato casseroles, rolls, desserts, assorted salads, green bean casseroles. Sign up posters will be placed in the hallways.  This is a very festive time to dress in bright colors such as gold, and red.

Church Chicken for Charity!

Saturday, May 25, 2013
During the White Squirrel Festival
TIME: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
BBQ chicken, beans, coleslaw, and more!
Eat on the Grounds or Take Out!
PROCEEDS GO TO B-DRPC'S HOUSE CALLS AND SHARING HOUSE MINISTRIES!

The Presbyterian men are now in the planning stages of this event.  Ways that you can help before hand are to prepare finger desserts such as cookies and brownies.  These need to be wrapped individually and brought to the church sometime near the end of the week prior to May 25.  We also need bags of ice brought to the church on the day of the event.

Of course, there will be plenty for us all to do the day of the event.  The work is split up into three shifts throughout the day: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. SHIFT LEADERS, COOKS (On the job training provided), PORK CHOPPERS, SERVERS, MANNING THE TICKET BOOTH, GOFERS, SET UP (FRIDAY May 24, 5:00 pm), CLEAN UP (6:00 pm May 25, 2013), KITCHEN HELP.

Please click here to let them know you will help!

Wednesday Break, 6:00 p.m.

The Wednesday Break mission is to provide opportunities to grow spiritually through Christian fellowship.  May will be “Mostly Music Month.”  On May 1, Gloria Sanders will describe the role of the choir, Westminster Bells, special music events, etc, in the life of our church.  On the 8^th, Bob Twomey, ranger at Dupont State Recreational Forest, will tell us about the new visitor center, as well as some of the features of this beautiful forest.  We return to music on May 15, with special guest Kathy Hardwick, who will sing and play the harp that she made from recycled materials.  Our final program of the year will once again feature our favorite musicians from Celestial Mountain Music and a program of old-time music.  Wednesday Break happens each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and consists of Fellowship, Fun, and Food. The programs are for the entire family. If you are looking for another way to meet and talk and have a good time at church, Wednesday Break is for you!

 Here is our schedule for May.  We hope you'll be able to join us!

Please be mindful to make your reservation by Monday of each week.

Click here to make your reservation!

Music in May at B-DRPC

Bach’s Lunch Series

Friday, May 3 at 12:15 pm: “Basically Baroque,” including selections by Bach, Handel, Bohm, Couperin, and Boyce. Sandra Eastman, guest musician

Friday, May 10 at 12:15 pm: “Wonderful Women,” in honor of Mother’s Day, selections composed by women or composed in honor of them. The program will include selections by Emma Lou Diemer, Gwyneth Walker, Margaret Sandresky, Dan Locklair, and Paul Sjolund. Jacolyn Campbell, guest musician.

Friday, May 24 at 12:15 pm: “Mostly Modern” featuring music composed in the 20^th or 21^st centuries. The program will include works by William Mathias, Herbert Howells, Edward Elgar, and Louis Vierne. Guest musician, Emerson Head, trumpet.

After each concert, enjoy lunch together with others by bringing your own bag (or Bach’s) lunch or reserving a lunch by Wednesday prior to each Friday event. The reserved lunch will include a sub sandwich (turkey or vegetarian, please specify), chips, pickle, and cookie. Donation: $5.00 per person. Reservations may be made in the church office or by emailing Charlie Steele at bdrpcmusic@citcom.net.

Introducing Spark Summer VBS!  We would like you to help!  Our vacation Bible School this summer is centered around placing God’s Word into children’s hands.  Children will explore the Daily Bible story in multiple ways as they meet in small groups with Shepherds, in the Large Group Gathering and workshops on art, games, science and video.  Each day also has a theme word to help children focus on a concept from each story.  Look for the theme word to be woven into the activities for the day in all sorts of ways.  Mark your calendar for June 17-20 for Spark Summer fun!  Ages pre-school through fifth grade are invited to attend.  Contact Gary at the church office to find out more.

This summer the children of our church will be growing a Children’s Garden.  Each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. starting June 9^th, the children will gather at their garden to hear and talk about one of Jesus’s nature stories and afterwards tend their garden.  This will be a “hands on” way to learn about nurturing creation, relating the Word to a real-life activity, watching the miracle of growing things, and then sharing what they produce with others.  All children ages 4 and up are invited to be a part!  If you have an interest in helping please click here to contact Gary Greene.

The cupboards are really bare at Sharing House.  Would each of you please bring in some can goods this month (anything but corn and green beans)?

Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church members and friends are caring and wonderful people!  Thank you!!!  And, please continue these outstanding efforts, our help is certainly needed.

Click here for more information on the Sharing House.

Presbyterian Weekday Preschool
A ministry of loving, growing, sharing, and caring for preschool children.

Our school year has begun!
Click below to find out more about the Presbyterian Weekday Preschool!

Session News

Here you will find the monthly edition of the Session Brief.

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