Up And Going News
On a beautiful Thursday Morning, Sept 18th, nineteen members and guests of St. Jacob’s Up and Going gathered at Macedonia Lutheran Church (Church on the Lake) to enjoy the 4 Churches Annual Meeting hosted by the Macedonia Goldies.
Upon arrival each person signed in and received a beautiful handcrafted bulletin with a prize ticket attached. We then gathered in the Sanctuary for the Program. Sandy Bennett, president of the Goldies, warmly welcomed us to Macedonia.
She invited each of us to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Terry Hundley then opened with prayer. Pastor then gave a short program on the Blessings of Every Day with Christ. He encouraged us to enjoy each day with Christ and not worry about yesterday or tomorrow but to concentrate on our work for Christ today. He encouraged us to read the book “Win The Day” for more on this subject.
Ms. Michelle Hancock entertained with beautiful songs that she had selected to sing for our enjoyment. Her singing was so beautiful and touched our hearts. Pastor Terry then gave the Blessing for our meal. We then gathered in the Fellowship Hall for our Meal and prize drawings.
The meal was so, so delicious. There was such a selection to choose from. Much more than you could get a taste of everything …your plate just wouldn’t hold it.
After the meal, we excitedly enjoyed the drawings for prizes. Beautiful handmade items made by the Goldies members were given out as prizes. There were aloe plants potted in precious tea and coffee cups. These were for everyone to have one.
We then visited with old friends, near and dear to our hearts. This was the first time that we had met since COVID. What a pleasure to see our friends from Holy Trinity, Mount Tabor, Macedonia and St. Jacob’s gathered together for fellowship and fun.
St. Jacob’s will host the next 4 Churches Meeting in August of 2023.
The next Up and Going Meeting will be the Annual Apple Run on Thursday September 15rh. Please let Helen or Ann know by September 1st if you plan to go. We will enjoy lunch in Hendersonville, NC. Seats are limited so notify one of them soon.
