Photo Credit: Bonnie Cole
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A weekly snapshot of what's happening at Christmount
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Welcome to Mountain Time!
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Time seems to be a little bit different when you're at Christmount. The stressful tick-tock of the clock is replaced by the dancing shadows of the trees; days are not measured in hours, but in experiences; and no matter the time of year, beauty is always in season.
This. Is. Mountain Time.
"Mountain Time" is also a weekly snapshot of what is happening here at Christmount. We send snippets of info, pictures, and blurbs about events. It's fun, informative, and keeps you connected. Take a deep breath and e
njoy!
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Appalachian Advent Awesome!
We had a great week at Appalachian Advent this year! We kicked off the event with a hammered dulcimer concert by Joshua Messick, with his wife Stephanie on the harp. We also enjoyed music during the week by Willie Huston on the guitar and banjo and by Cliff Johnson on the accordion!
We toured the Biltmore Estate, ate at Tupelo Honey Cafe and French Broad Chocolates, made Christmas Cookies, went Christmas Caroling at Givens Highland Farms Health Center, made ornaments, decorated the Chrismon Tree, hung lights on the balcony, had an Ugly Sweater contest, and more.
Each day began with a devotional and each day ended with a fireside vespers service. Many thanks to all who attended and who helped make this such a memorable event. Hope to see YOU next year!
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Willie & Cliff pickin' and grinnin' and accordianin'...
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My house. Or the Biltmore. They look so much alike.
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Twins for the win! Jelly Beans on Christmas Cookies!
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I'll Huff and I'll Puff...
We had a tremendous wind-storm this past week here at Christmount. Either that, or the big, bad wolf was roaming the neighborhood looking for little pigs.
We think he must have spied one in the Dining Hall and tried to blow his house down. Luckily, the Dining Hall was not built with straw or sticks, so the only thing he blew off was a few rows of shingles on the back of the building.
Don't worry - we've already called Piggly Wiggly Insurance Company. They're coming to look at it very soon.
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What's in the Boxes?
Congratulations to Sandra Jakeway who correctly guessed that the boxes contain PIZZAS!
Just kidding. She correctly guessed that the boxes contain new Carpet Tile that will be used to carpet the offices in the Guest House!
Thank you to the Women For Christmount for providing the funds to help make this dream a reality.
Maybe the next stack of boxes will be pizzas...
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LED Lighting!
Speaking of "Thanking the Women for Christmount," we want to thank WFC for providing the funding to help us replace old T8 lighting with new energy-efficient LED lighting.
So far, we have replaced 240 four-foot T8 bulbs with 120 LED lightbulbs for a total energy savings of approximately 80%.
The LED lifespan is double the lifespan of a T8 bulb, meaning that the workload for our Maintenance crew just got a little ... lighter.
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Great Mercedes Raffle!
Only 3 more weeks!
Better hurry and get your tickets soon! We will be drawing a winner on January 1, 2020!
A raffle ticket would make a great Stocking Stuffer. Let us know if you'd like a Raffle Ticket to put in someone's stocking for Christmas this year.
You can
click here
or on the picture of the car to go to a secure online donation page to get your ticket(s). One ticket for $50 or 10 tickets for $400.
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Camp Lakey Gap Christmas Tree!
Look at this amazing tree that Jon Blalock decorated for the "Deck the Trees" event sponsored by the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministries. The trees are on display at the Monte Vista Hotel in Black Mountain for the next several weeks and are used as a fundraiser for the SVCM Fuel Fund.
The theme for this year's event is "Go Tell It On the Mountain" so Jon used a slot-car track to wrap around the tree, with the final destination as Black Mountain at the top of the tree. There are also about 35 miniature houses made of Lego's - all constructed by Jon and his mom over the Thanksgiving holiday.
If you're in town, go by and vote for the Camp Lakey Gap tree!
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Plan Your Summer 2020 Trip to Christmount!
We have lots of opportunities for you and your group to come to Christmount next summer! Begin planning now as spaces fill up quickly.
Here are a few ideas and options for you to consider:
* Summer Mission Weeks
- attend a Christmount Work Week or an Asheville Youth Mission experience at Christmount
* Volunteer at Camp Sunshine
as a counselor or helper
* Work at Camp Lakey Gap
as a counselor
* Work at Christmount
as a Summer Intern
* Organize a Family Reunion
* Attend Music Workshop
* Bring a group to the Ecology & Justice Mission Camp
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All I Want For Christmas...
Thank you to all who have purchased Golden Shovels so far!
Folks are certainly excited about the good things in store for the future of Christmount!
The capital projects will result in new facilities that are accessible to all, usable year-round, and will increase our ability to accommodate more groups and events here at Christmount.
When you purchase a shovel, you will be one of our honored guests helping us break ground on the new structures when the time comes. Only 6 shovels remain to be sold at cost of $5,000 per shovel. This is a small investment in a big future. We hope you will dig in and make a lasting difference for generations to come.
Let me know if you are willing to invest in a shovel or two of your own. Or
get a group together
to raise the funds. A church, a group, a class, a family, a region, a company! Claim yours today with either a full or partial payment. You can pay for a Golden Shovel with payments over the next 2-3 years...
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Who-Who-Who's at Christmount?
Want to know who's coming to Christmount this week?
Owl
tell you...
- RV Volunteers
- Appalachian Advent
- Kiwanis Meeting & Meal
- Firefighter Appreciation Dinner
- Gingerbread House Making for Kids and Adults
- Christmount Staff Appreciation Lunch
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Click here
to check the website for upcoming events
and to book YOUR event soon!
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The Mountains Are Calling...
When will we see you at Christmount? Sign up for one of the upcoming events by clicking the link(s) below, or contact us to book your own event!
Dec 21 --------- Holiday Cookie Exchange
(link coming soon)
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Clergy Book-Writing Workshop Coming
Hey clergy folks!
I've been wanting to write a book for about 15-20 years now and I need your help to make it happen. The book is called "Crazy Church Stories" and will be a compilation of "you-can't-make-this-stuff-up" stories about real-life events that have happened in your experience as a pastor of a local congregation.
We all have stories to share and whether or not anyone actually buys the book, I think it would be fun to write. The book will include chapters on baptisms, weddings, funerals, potlucks, pastoral visits,
Let me know if you would be up for a weekend writing retreat at Christmount during the weekend of Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2020.
I am compiling a list of possible participants with the hopes that we can get together at least once more in 2020. Send along your name as well as anyone else whom you think would be interested.
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Christmount |
rob@christmount.org | 828-669-8977 |
The mountains are calling...
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