And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luke 18:27
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Deep Creek Friends Meeting
August, 2015
Don’t Explode
Alfred Nobel was born in 1833 in Sweden. He had an early fascination with explosives as he worked in his
father’s munitions factory. As Alfred grew up, he became an inventor, and he put his curiosity and passion to work.
Through his pursuits he discovered dynamite. His intention was to offer such explosives for the purposes of
construction and land moving. However, his most frequent customers were national armies. The military began to
use his invention to blow up people instead of rocks. Alfred became wealthy, but over time, the uses of his greatest
invention became a source of depression and regret. When Alfred’s brother Ludvig passed away, a French
newspaper mistakenly thought it was Alfred who had died. They printed this headline: “The merchant of death is
dead”. One of the lines in that article read, “Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became rich by finding ways to kill more people
faster than ever before, died yesterday.” In his later life he pondered the legacy he would leave, and with the
influence of a lady friend, he changed his will. He bequeathed the majority of his fortune to those in the field of the
sciences whose discoveries expanded the presence of peace in the world. Today we call it The Nobel Peace Prize.
Nobel’s invention is a stark illustration of what can happen when a person develops that which destroys, and
how such ventures can never be recalled or erased. It is like this with our words and actions. What we invent in our
minds, and deliver with our tongues and actions, can destroy others. In the book of James we find vivid language to
describe this travesty: “…the tongue is a small thing, but what enormous damage it can do. A tiny spark can set a
great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is full of wickedness that can ruin your whole life. It can turn
the entire course of your life into a blazing flame of destruction, for it is set on fire by hell itself”.
One thing about James, he never beat around the bush. We cannot undo what we do, we cannot respeak
what we speak, and we cannot unhurt those we hurt. We may know this from what we have done, or what has been
done to us. Sadly, probably each of us has stories in both categories. Someone once put it this way, “You can’t put
toothpaste back in the tube”. That’s a pretty messy illustration, but worse messes are made in people’s lives when
explosive speech is detonated.
As I look back on my life, there are things I would love to take back…but I can’t. Maybe you have some
similar memories burned in your mind. We can rejoice at the pervasiveness of God’s grace, which is greater than all
our sin! But grace does not reverse the past, it forgives it. The consequences remain of what we do and say.
Scientists speak today of an “ecological footprint”. This is a way to measure human demand on the Earth’s
ecosystems. I won’t weigh in on this debate, but again, here is a picture worth many words. Our lives leave a
“footprint”. This footprint can be the culmination of the harm we generate through our dispositions, actions, and
words. Some people leave such an enormous footprint of selfishness and insensitivity on their family and peers that
can never be fully “regenerated”. Some people consume others, much like a fire consumes a house.
The message of Jesus was not about the consumption of others, but the blessing of others. The Jesus-life is a
gift to the world, not a drain on it. It is a life that leaves others better than we found them, that lifts up others, and
builds them up.
A British Airways plane gave an announcement a few years ago that caused havoc on that flight. A voice
came over the loudspeaker that said they were going to crash, and for passengers to prepare themselves for the
worst. What came to be realized though, was that the pilot had pressed the wrong automated message from the
system. It seems a switch that proclaimed the pending doom of the passengers, was right beside a switch that
conveyed that the flight was going smoothly. One wrong click put the crew and passengers in great distress.
Every day we have choices. We can press buttons that bring stress, discouragement, and anger into the lives
and situations of others. Or we can press the button of encouragement, hope, and truth saturated with grace.
For all the good that Albert Nobel produced through his peace prize, he could never take back one life
destroyed by his invention. As we live our lives, let’s be aware of what we are creating around us, and what we are
leaving behind us. Let’s ask the Lord to guide us so that we make our choices well, because we can’t take them back.
Randy
August 1 – 9:00-12:00 AM
NCYM Ministry and Counsel
At Holly Spring Friends Meeting
August 1 – 1:00 PM - Called Representative
Body Session will also be held at Holly Spring
Special Music for Worship Services – August
2nd
Bill Terrell
9th
Charles & Elaine Quate
16th
Phyllis Shore
23rd
Deep Creek Choir
30th
The Farlows (Fifth Sunday Sing)
Submitted by Vickie Warden
August 2 at 9:00 AM
Monthly Meeting will meet in the
Greeting the People – August
2nd
Jimmy & Vickie Warden
9th
James Smith
16th
Louis & Libby Shore
23rd
Leon & Janet Robbins
30th
Jay & Angie Brendle
Submitted by Teresa Welborn
Fellowship Hall
Come participate in the business of the meeting.
Breakfast refreshments will be provided with
Ministry and Counsel member Vicki Shore as host.
August 2 – Worship Service at 11:00 AM
Missions Sunday - Summer Missions and Quaker
Lake participants will have the sermon time.
Impact Yadkin participants should wear your shirts.
Quaker Lake Offering
The annual offering for Quaker Lake will be
taken at this time. Mark your check or envelope
for Quaker Lake.
Thanks for your participation in Yadkin Valley Quarterly Meeting
July 19. 17 of our members attended Quarterly Meeting
Business Sessions and the amount of food prepared for the
meal was amazing. Thank you all.
Walter Shore, Clerk
August 23 – Sunday School Promotion Day
See next page for information for Students and
Teachers from the Sunday School superintendent.
Ministry and Counsel will meet Sunday,
August, 23 - 6:00 PM with Vicki Shore as host.
August 30 – 11:00 AM Missions Offering
Fifth Sundays are designated for missions. Mark
you check or envelope for missions.
August 30 – 11:00 AM Worship
5th Sunday Sing with the Farlows (see next pg.)
AND
Coverd Dish Lunch in the Fellowship Hall
(Sponsored by the Music Committee)
Bring a covered dish and share food and
fellowship together. Donations for the Music
Committee will be appreciated. Funds will be set
aside for a new Sound System. Due to
techinicalogical advances our present sound system
cannot be reparied and will need to be replaced when
we have a problem.
Vickie Warden
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Children’s Church Assistants – August
nd
2
NO Children’s Church
th
16
Avery Buelin
Submitted by Angie Brendle
Nursery Workers for Worship – August
2nd
Roger Holt and Audra holt
9th
Michael & Sarah Ray
16th
Mike & Vicki Shore
23rd
Tracy Ray and Alli Jones
30th
Mark & Teresa Welborn
Submitted by Vickie Warden
Sanctuary Flowers – August
Whittier Sunday School Class
This month, contact Angie Brendle
to place flowers for a special occasion.
Submitted by Donna Hutchins
Presiders for Worship – August
2nd
Don Steelman
9th
Amie Brendle
16st
Ruby Brendle
23rd
Wiley Shore
30th
Randy Quate
Submitted by Ministry and Counsel
Worship Message with the Children – August
9th
Will Watson
rd
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Lacey Smitherman
Submitted by Ministry and Counsel
August Choir:
August 16 – 5:00 PM
Shore Family Reunion – August 23
The family will gather in the sanctuary after worship
for family updates and business meeting, then move
to the Fellowship Hall for lunch and more visiting.
Looking Ahead:
Mark your Calendar
Ice Cream Social is postponed to
September 13 – 5:00 PM
November 14 - Church Auction with Robert Hudler, Auctioneer and Soup Meal
Keep working on your items for sale! Plan for the FUN
11:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship
from Randy:
from Vickie Warden
Sermon Series
Unseen Realities
The Biblical Places and Realms that Exist Today
and How They Should Affect Our Lives.
In July and August, Randy is preaching a series
entitled “Unseen Realities”. This series is about the
places, realms, and entities that exist in the world and
beyond, but that cannot be seen with the human eye.
Using Paul’s admonition in II Corinthians 4:18 to “fix
our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen”,
we will be exploring the topics of Heaven, Hell, The
Kingdom, and The Church. Come prepared each
Sunday to get a faith glimpse at what exists beyond
the gaze of your earthly sight, and how that
understanding can change how you look at your life
forever!
7:00 PM - Wednesday Nights
Bible Study Come, Enjoy…
Our study in the book of Ephesians
continues…
Learn more about church "bodybuilding" and
what can happen here at Deep Creek Friends.
Visiting Musicians
August 9 – Charles & Elaine Quate have sung for
us before. Randy’s dad is a great singer and
experienced in Gospel music.
August 30 – The Farlows shared with us a while
back. They play for benefits and Church services and
say “We are very blessed and honored to be able to
give back our gifts of music to others as we perform. It
is our goal to glorify God and reach the hearts of others
as we sing and play. We are looking forward to
spending time in fellowship with Deep Creek Friends.”
Place your donations for them in the basket at the back of the church as you go out.
In 1977 Jeannie Absher was playing guitar and singing in a dorm
laundry room so she would not bother her roommate. Lynn Farlow
came to do her laundry and the rest is history. Lynn sang and
played guitar. As their music grew, Jeannie met her future husband,
Mark Farlow (Lynn’s brother) in 1978, who played banjo. Another
brother, David Farlow soon learned the mandolin. Paul Farlow
taught himself standup bass. Mark and Jeannie’s son, Nathan
Farlow plays Dobro. Occasionally, Daniel Greeson or Mark
Peterson join in with the fiddle. The Farlow Family enjoys singing
close harmony. They and Mark Peterson are Quakers. Daniel
Greeson has a Methodist heritage. Nathan Farlow attends Triad
Community Church and plays Guitar, Drums, and Dobro in the
Praise and Worship band.
Their vocations include Jeannie, a retired Social Worker; Mark,
employed by Thomas Buses; David, a school teacher; Paul, a
maintenance man for Cook Out & travels over the South East;
Nathan drives a box truck for Ferguson Heating and Cooling.
10:00 AM Sunday School
Sunday, August 23, any students moving to a new Sunday School Class will do so on this Sunday morning at
10:00 AM. Check the following list according to grade in school.
Students entering:
7th Grade – Move to Youth Class
4th Grade – Move to the George Fox Sunday School Class/ DOGS
1st Grade – Move to Middler Class
Pre K - Kindergarten will be in Beginners Class.
Any teacher who doesn't feel led to teach Sunday School this year, please let Jay Brendle know as soon as
possible. Also, if you are feeling led to be a Sunday School teacher, we would love to have your help. We need a
teacher for an Adult Class. If you are interested, please let me know as soon as possible. Also, be aware that we
often need fill in teachers when someone is out or away.
We are thankful for all the volunteers who serve in leading our Sunday School. Please remember that
Sunday School Class starts at 10:00 AM. Your superintendent along with Christian Education Committee would
like for teachers to be in class no later than 10:00 to be sure we are prepared and available for visitors, as well as
our own members. It is important that the children have their teachers in class when they arrive. If you are unable
to be there please notify a fill-in a few days before Sunday to give them time to prepare. We are also aware that
emergencies and sickness do sometimes happen.
Sunday School is a wonderful time of coming together to prepare our hearts and minds for worship and
joining with others to study scripture, share personal testimonies, struggles and prayer. All of these are necessary
for the spiritual growth for each of us.
Jay Brendle, Sunday School Superintendent
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Food for the Hungry
I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for Me." Matthew 25:40
Dear Friends,
Finding goodies in the Yadkin Chistrian Ministries chest to take to the ministry is always
exciting. Thank you for your continued faithfulness. Again this month there is a great need
for canned meat - especially the larger size.
Sincerely,
Phyllis Barnes
…………………
Circle # 1
Will not meet in August.
Phyllis Barnes
NC USFW Annual Gathering
August 15 at Holly Spring Friends Meeting in
Ramseur
9:00: Registration and Book Store with light
morning refreshments.
10:00: Business and Program
Quaker Young Women will meet
August 17 - 7:00 PM in the church lounge.
Hostesses are Janet Robbins and Ginger Holt.
Please bring feminine hygiene products for
Sparrows House.
Rhonda Moran
Pat Cheadle will be speaking about her volunteer
work at MOWA and the impact on people’s lives
that the presence of NCYM in Alabama has made.
The MADE staff will also have a short video made
while in Sanktown this summer. Wess Daniels, new
director of Friends Center, will share news.
Deep Creek Quaker Men
Will meet August 9 – 7:30 AM
In the Fellowship Hall
All men in the meeting are welcome to come, enjoy
Breakfast, Fellowship and Business.
12:00: Luncheon
Opportunity for Mission
¢hange for Turkana
There are 16 Friends churches in Turkana with more being
added each year. Some have buildings while others meet in
the open. Even a little bit of shade helps.
Be
prepared to help our
children help others by
bringing your change (and
bills too) on second and
fourth Sundays during
worship.
(Our Children count your change. They are excited
to only need $150.00 to reach their goal of $500.00 for this year.
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Thank You)
September 4 - 7, NCYM 318th ANNUAL SESSIONS
At Black Mountain Blue Ridge Assembly
THE WILL OF GOD:
Desiring, Discerning, Doing
Romans 12:1 and 2
Speakers, Workshops, Worship, Business
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 21, 2015 – Check on line for more
information.
A trip to Snow Camp Outdoor Theater is sponsored by
NCYM Creative Aging Committee. However, any age can go on
August 15, 2015, now called Quaker Night. The group will also have dinner
at Ye Olde Country Kitchen at 6:00 PM, after which we will go next door to
the Snow Camp Theatre for an 8:15 PM showing of ‘American Patriots’.
The cost will be $10 for dinner and $15 for the play. Dinner should be paid for
on-site and details on how to pre-purchase tickets to the play are below.
‘American Patriots’, based on the Sword of Peace, enlightens the audience
about the struggles the peaceful Quakers faced in a time of war. General
Nathanael Green, 2nd in command under General George Washington, is
about to meet Lord Cornwallis, Commander of the British Forces in America,
at the battle of Guilford Courthouse. Simon Dixon, a Quaker miller, is faced
with an important decision like that of his neighbors; take up arms and fight,
or remain true to his faith. Simon and other historical characters reveal their
heart-torn decisions as you witness this exciting, action-packed dramatic
tribute to the Quakers.
The theatre will have a golf cart to help people get to the amphitheater. The
theatre has a handicapped seating area, as well as a rain shelter. For more information visit:
SnowCampTheatre.com or call 800-726-5115.
How to Get Special Pricing:
You may also go at other times on your
Go to SnowCampTheatre.com/tickets
own by checking the above address for a
Click on “Click Here to Buy Tickets for American Patriots
calendar of events.
From the Dropdown Menu, choose Sat. Aug. 15
Enter ‘FRIENDS’ for Password or Discount Code
Purchase Tickets for the Show
Yadkinville July 4th Parade
Rules to Live By: The Queries from North Carolina Yearly Meeting Faith and Practice
Spiritual Gifts – Do you endeavor to recognize and develop your special talents and abilities
for service in the meeting and do you pray for divine guidance in their use?
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Another Summer at the Ball Park!!!!
Deep Creek had a good season this year playing in the East Bend Recreational League. We placed third in the
regular season and came in third after Enon and South Oak Ridge for the post season tournament. We really
had fun this year and we added some new players to the team. Each year we are getting better and improving as
a team.
We did enjoy fellowship with the other teams in the league as well, with some of our players helping
others out when they were short or some of their players helping us out when we were short. Sometimes it can
be hard to remember to be like Jesus when playing a competitive sport, but I am really proud of our team for
being who they are and showing good sportsmanship.
Thank you to all of those who played this year:
Alli Jones (left field, short stop)
Taylor Jones (right field, catcher)
Lamar Russell (left center)
Trevor Collins (right center, third base)
Jacob Brendle (right center)
Skyler Raines (right field)
Lacey Smitherman (left field, first base)
Ricky Moran (third base)
Angel Couch (short stop)
Danielle Brown (second base, first base)
Kandi Ledford (second base)
Jay Brendle (first base, pitcher, right center)
Rhonda Moran (catcher)
Kristy Davis (second base)
Matt Smitherman (pitcher, short stop, third base).
Thank you to all of our fans who supported us at each game!!!!
See you next year,
Lacey
*Thanks to Lacey Smitherman
for serving as our coach again this year!
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CHILDREN
From Angie:
Children’s Church at 11:00 AM
August 2 – *** We will NOT have children's church.
Children will stay in the worship service to hear
testimonies from our mission teams and
Quaker Lake Camp.
August 16 – "Influences" From the book of Esther
Volunteer: Avery Buelin
FOJ Meetings:
August 9th 5:00-6:00 pm – “Making Choices"
Esau and Jacob make choices
Snacks: Sarah Ray
August 23rd - FOJ will NOT meet.
Take the afternoon to spend time with families and
prepare for the first day of school on Monday.
Friends Of Jesus,
FOJ - Friday, August 21 - 6:00-10:00 PM
SUMMER FUN and MOVIE NIGHT
Meet in the Fellowship Hall for an evening of
Dinner, Games and a Movie!
Please take note of some changes in schedules for the month
of August.
I pray many blessings to each of you as you move to a new
grade in school, a new Sunday School Class or for some of
you a move to DOGS group. For the rest of FOJ I look
forward to the growth we will do together during the next
year.
Love and Prayers, Angie
“Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them” Matthew 18:20
Camp Creek 2015…….
The past two months, every other Tuesday, different ages have gathered for
Camp Creek 2015 for fellowship, prayer, devotions, crafts, games, and a
fabulous lunch. This year we learned about being kind to one another,
lifting each other up, treating our meetinghouse respectfully, respecting all
things that God gives us, and how to stay in love with God and serve him.
During our last meeting for this summer we welcomed our neighboring
church, Charity Baptist. Travis Painter shared a devotion with us on
looking at others and the world with a worldly view and what it means to
put God first and see as he sees. After our time of devotions and prayer we
enjoyed some water games outside and then ate lunch together
I am thankful to God for the vision he gave me a few years ago and to
be a part of his plan in this summer ministry opportunity. Through this
ministry we not only keep our own youth and adults from DC
connected but also reach to others in the community. I pray that this
is a ministry that Deep Creek family will support, pray for and be a
part of and that
we can build this
summer ministry
to come together
with other believers in worship and to reach more and more folks
who are lost and share Christ with them. This is truly what Deep
Creek’s mission statement is all about……. “ A Community of Friends
growing in God’s word, reaching all generations and serving others
in Christ love.” So for 2016, I ask that we as a meeting be in prayer
for Camp Creek and how each of us can be a part of growing this ministry in our community.
All Glory given to God for his mighty work in us and through us,
Angie
I give thanks to God for these volunteers who gave their time and shared their gifts to help make Camp Creek possible:
Donna Raines, Rhonda Moran, Gwyn Shore, Sara Ray. Youth volunteers: Skyler Raines, Jacob Brendle, Noel Hutchins, Destiny Ray.
Thanks to Tracy Ray and Steve & Sarah Hutchins for donating food. To all the DOGS and FOJ for attending and to CE Committee for
their support. I love you all more than I can ever express!
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From Jared
YOUTH & JR.YOUTH
Upcoming Events...
Graduated High School Senior's Retreat at the New River: 7/31 - 8/1 Meet at the church at 6:00 PM
Mission Trip and Quaker Lake Sunday - 8/2 During the worship hour 11:00 AM.
Everyone wear your Impact Yadkin shirts.
Carowinds Trip: 8/8 - Meet at the church at 8:30 AM and plan to be gone all day!
*** Jared needs to know right away if you plan on going.
Dogs Meeting: 8/9 @ 5:00
Dogs Meeting: 8/23 @ 5:00
Youth Meeting: 8/23 @ 6:30
Youth Meeting: 8/9 @ 6:30
Youth and Families Retreat: September 4 - 7 at the beach! See Jared for details or if you are interested.
ummer months are always wonderful at Deep Creek. July has been a great month in
youth ministry and I am once again blessed by the wonderful young people that God has
brought me to shepherd. I think back over our time together this summer and see so many
of our young people attending Camp Creek, Quaker Lake, Impact Yadkin and other
summer missions and camps. They are seeking the face of God by giving their summer
weeks to learn more about Him.
We have continued our study through God's redemptive work and find ourselves at the preservation of God's people through Queen
Esther. Previously, we observed the splitting of the nation of Israel and the captivity by the Assyrians and Babylonians. We studied some
of the cultural pieces that came with the captivity. Next, we landed at the installment of Esther as Queen and how God used her and her
role to preserve His nation. Esther had many admirable leadership qualities. She was faithful, loyal, brave and above all, willing to
sacrifice. She used her position to allow God to accomplish a piece of his redemptive work. We too can use the places God has installed
us to accomplish his will. We are to be the faithful ministers of the gospel wherever we are in our daily lives. Who knows, we may have
been placed in our roles for "such a time as this!"
We also studied a lesson on the relationship between children and parents. This is the commandment with a promise and one of
significance. Through this commandment, God teaches us to observe the rules of our parents, but also to learn to submit to authority. It
also teaches us to view our relationship with him as a parent-child relationship. We are to submit to His authority out of the love we
have for him and because of the love he had for us through Christ.
DOGS and the Youth have enjoyed
regular meetings with some ice
cream outings of course. The DOGS
also spent time at the Yadkin
Memorial Park with a picnic lunch
and playing on the "extreme"
playground. I'm always enlightened
and renewed by these young people.
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As we look toward the beginning of school, my heart
is anxious for our children/youth. They will be
starting a new year and a new chapter of their lives.
As I pray for them, it is my hope that all will join in
steady prayer for our students as they go to be lights
in an ever darkening world! They are surely well on
their way to becoming the lighthouses that Christ has
called us to be!
Blessings,
Jared
Blessings,
School Begins for Our Students and Teachers
According to School Calendars:
Yadkin County Schools begin for students August 24 - Teachers – 17 - 19
Surry County Schools begin August 24 - Teachers – August 18
Some Forsyth County Schools begin August 6 – Teachers have already begun.
Colleges are beginning the middle of the month.
Remember to pray for our students and staff. We have both students and staff in several of the Yadkin County
Schools and also surrounding counties. Circumstances are sometimes difficult or at least challenging. Pray not
only that they all do well in school and are safe, but also that they will hold on to their Christian faith in the face
of whatever situations they are in and also be an example to others. Our college students have even larger
challenges as they leave the security of home.
Next month, the congregation will do prayer pencils for partnering with all students once we get all the
addresses, schools, etc. We will also share addresses in the newsletter.
ARITHMETIC
By Carl Sandburg
Arithmetic is where numbers fly like pigeons in and out of your head.
Arithmetic tells you how many you lose or win if you know how many you had before you
lost or won.
Arithmetic is seven eleven all good children go to heaven – or five six bundle of sticks.
Arithmetic is numbers you squeeze from your head to your hand to your pencil to your
paper till you get the answer.
Arithmetic is where the answer is right and everything is nice and you can look out the
window and see the blue sky – or the answer is wrong and you have to start all over
and try again and see how it comes out this time.
GEOGRAPHY
By Eleanor Farjeon
Islands and peninsulas, continents and capes,
Dromedaries, cassowaries, elephants and apes,
Rivers, lakes and waterfalls, whirlpools and the sea,
Valley-beds and mountain-tops – are all Geography!
The capitals of Europe with so many curious names,
The North Pole and the South Pole and Vesuvius in flames,
Rice-fields, ice-fields, cotton-fields, fields of maize and tea,
The Equator and the Hemispheres – are all Geography!
The very street I live in, and the meadows where I play,
Are just as much Geography as countries far away,
Where yellow girls and coffee boys are learning about me,
The little white skinned stranger who is in Geography!
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Congratulations
Jay Brendle begins new Job
Jay Brendle will soon begin a new
job with the Yadkin County School
System. He will be teaching
Drafting at Forbush High School
where he begins with orientation
the week of August 11th and then
work August 17th. His family says
this is something he has wanted to
do for a while and God has opened
the opportunity for him and
prayers would be great as he starts
this new endeavor.
Jay worked for several years with Lowes Home Improvement
and as a contractor. After his dad, Ben died, he and his brother,
Scott updated Ben’s Store as a longtime fixture in the
community. We wish Jay much success as he begins this new
phase in his life.
Jake Shore Does Summer Internship
Jake Shore, is a rising senior
at Appalachian State
University.
Two members On County Board of Elections
Caude
Walter
Jeff
Walter Shore has been appointed by the State Board of
Elections as a new member of the Yadkin County Board of
Elections. Jeff Smith begins a second term. Claude Gray
Wiseman, who has served more than 20 years, begins another
term. After the manner of Friends, the three members affirmed
the Oath of Office July 21. It is interesting to note the
coincidence that both Walter and Jeff, members of Deep Creek
Friends, and the other member, Claude Wiseman and Clerk of
Court, Beth Holcomb, who administered the Affirmation of the
Oath of Office, are all members of Friends Meetings.
The practice of Affirmation, “their word is their bond”,
is recorded in the United Kingdom 1695 Quaker Act of English
Laws and in the 1787 original text of the Constitution of the
United States.
Over the past eleven weeks I
had the privilege of doing an
administrative internship at
Wake Forest Baptist Health.
My preceptor and I outlined
an experience consisting of
three elements we felt would
give me the most exposure to the organization in such a small amount of time. I completed a project
under the Academic Enterprise in the Dean’s Office for the Wake Forest University School of
Medicine as well as a project in the Clinical Enterprise working with one of the Vice Presidents of
Clinical Operations. The third element of my internship was a rotation with key leaders and departments within the organization.
For the Academic Enterprise I created a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) effort that serves the enterprise as a whole. The first
part of the project was designing a process of reviewing twelve standards and 104 elements set forth by the Liaison Committee of
Medical Education accreditation body on an annual basis to ensure constant compliance. The second part was a much higher-level
approach to CQI. I interviewed key stakeholders within the School of Medicine consisting of the Dean, Dean’s Office leadership,
associate and assistant deans, and departmental personnel to understand how they measure success, what metrics are available to them,
and how improvement plans are developed. I then compiled an executive summary and presented it with a proposal from my findings.
The final part of my CQI project was a deep dive into the Undergraduate Medical Education departments of Student, Faculty, and
Academic Affairs, Diversity, and Financial Aid. I arranged meetings with the leaders of each area to understand the processes of their
department and identify areas for improvement. I then created Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) models for individual processes within
each department to begin a culture of continuous quality improvement.
My second project was in the Clinical Enterprise where I launched an In-Patient Wound Care Pilot program. We hired a Nurse
Practitioner to go into in-patient settings to evaluate and treat chronic wounds during a patients stay at the hospital. At the end of the
patients stay, she would then refer the patient to the Out-Patient Wound Care Center to continue their wound treatment. We started
with one nursing floor at the beginning of my internship and I expanded the pilot program to five additional units during my time at
Wake Forest Baptist. This project gave me a deeper understanding of how it takes a large amount of people to run such a complex
health system. I got to work with a wide variety of people during this project including: administrators, physicians, nurses, Materials
Management, Information Technology, Billing, and Creative Communications.
Lastly, I set up rotations with different administrators to gain a deeper insight into the career opportunities available in the healthcare
industry and seek guidance for my next steps. I also rotated through various departments where I got to watch two Interventional
Radiology procedures (thanks to Kim Crowder, a member of our church), a hernia repair, open-heart surgery, and a live autopsy.
My internship was a great experience and I look forward to seeing what God has in store for me as I finish up my senior year at
Appalachian State.
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REMEMBER TO PRAY – Prayer changes things!
The following information is included by request. Be specific when you pray and send notes.
This color indicates an addition or change from last month.
Among those requesting prayer:
Linda Baity: Wife of Berean Baptist pastor, Ron Baity. Linda continues to decline with Pick’s disease.
Address: 10028 N. NC Hwy 109, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Rex “Buck” Baity: Friend of several in the meeting. Buck had a stroke and continues improving at home.
Address: PO Box 326, Boonville, NC 27011
Karen Barnes: Daughter of Phyllis Barnes. Karen is having some on-going health problems. Please pray that
she and her doctor can decide on medication that will help.
Address: 14 Gay St, Apt 2A, Christiana, PA 17509-0013
Eli Billings: Son of a co-worker of Priscilla Shore. Ten year-old Eli is being tested for a tick-borne disease.
Please keep him in your prayers.
Kira Bray: Daughter of friends of Ginger Holt and Sarah Ray. Kira, in First Grade, was injured in a serious
auto accident February 26, 2014. She continues a long and difficult recovery.
Judy Church Brown: Member of East Bend Friends. Judy is doing well with her battle against throat cancer.
Tim Campbell: Husband of a co-worker of Ginger Holt. Tim has colon cancer.
Address: 2517 Campbell Rd, Boonville, NC 27011-8187
Cole Chrisley: Son of a friend of Allen Sneed. Ten year-old Cole has cancer and is improving.
Dean Cline: Cousin of Steve Hutchens. Dean continues dealing with serious health issues. Keep him in prayer.
Junior Coe: Junior had cataract surgery on his left eye July 20 and is healing well. Of course he is limited in
what he can do and is hoping to be back to normal just in time for surgery on the other eye August 20.
Address: 2532 Rockford Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Debra Cooper: Friend of Priscilla Shore. Debra’s surgery was successful and recovery is going well. She will
have four more weeks of limited activity. “I do really appreciate the prayers and know that they are helping.”
Address: 1805 Old US 52 Hwy, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Mary Cothren: Mother of Allen Cothren who works at Ben’Store. Mary has Alzheimer’s and after a
mammogram revealed a knot, more cancer was discovered. She is back home and being assisted by hospice.
Address: 2217 Country Club Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Randy Davis: Randy had aortic valve replacement surgery July 7. He is getting better every day, he will just
need a little time to heal. The family especially appreciates the support from our pastor, Randy Quate.
Address: 1200 Mead Rd, Boonville, NC 27011
Brenda Dill: Cousin of Brenda Adams. Brenda continues dealing with the ups and downs of fibromyalgia. She
expects to be released from continued follow-ups from knee surgery in September.
Address: 2605 Brenda Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Adalynne Easter: Granddaughter of a co-worker of Rhonda Moran and Priscilla Shore. Adalynne finally has a
definitive diagnosis, Dense Deposit Disease – extremely rare autoimmune disease that mainly affects kidneys.
She is now old enough to take an interest in mail and has been greatly encouraged by cards and letters.
Address: 68 Appa Villa Dr, Cana, VA 24317
Dick Evans: Ann Klett’s brother. Dick still deals with years of separation and hopes for permanent changes.
Larry Freeman: Brother of Libby Shore. Larry is cancer free. He continues to need prayers for
heart/breathing problems and other health issues.
Address: 5615 Howell School Rd, Jonesville, NC 28642
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Jerry Gibbons: Former pastor of Union Cross Friends. Jerry had a stroke this week and is in the hospital.
Address: 721 Spinning Wheel Pt, High Point, NC 27265
Mark Haslip: Client at Farm Bureau. Mark continues to have a very difficult time with ALS.
Address: 9455 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023
Don Heidt: Uncle of Steve Hutchens and brother-in-law of Gladys Adams. Don is doing well with chemo.
Franklin Hinshaw. Friend of Brenda Shore. Franklin’s cancer has returned. Following great pain, he had
emergency surgery for a pinched intestine leaving him with a permanent colostomy. His situation is critical. He
remains in ICU and will be unable to resume chemo treatments for six months while his surgery heals.
Address: 4141 Golf Course Rd, Boonville, NC 27011
Shirley Hobson: Sister of Martha Hobson. Shirley continues dialysis. She has good days and some are tough.
Address: 2608 Snider Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Alli Jones: Alli collided with a camper while working at Quaker Lake Camp. She has a broken nose and
concussion. She will not be able to work the remainder of the camping season.
Address: 1316 Nebo Rd, Boonville, NC 27011
Shirley Jones: Friend of Vickie Warden. Shirley had three by-pass heart surgery and a valve replacement. She
is home but as a diabetic, her recovery will be slow. Also pray for her husband, Shermer, as he cares for her.
Address: 5936 E Old US 421 Hwy, East Bend, NC 27108
Scarlett Layell: Works with Ginger Holt. Scarlett, a custodian at Jonesville Elementary, has Bile Duct cancer.
She is very weak and had a blood transfusion last week. More information at www.gofundme.com/jtz8ss.
Edith Lowe: Mother of Priscilla Shore. Edith will have total knee replacement August 10. Pray for her and for
the skilled medical staff who will be doing the surgery.
Address: 1153 Old US 52S, Mt Airy, NC 27030
Mark Lowe: Cousin of Priscilla Shore. Mark had a hernia of the brain requiring very serious surgery. He is
some better but says he can still use all the prayer he can get.
Address: 4531 Walpole Rd, High Point, NC 27265
Danny Mathis: Brother of Bobby Mathis. Danny was in an auto accident a few years ago and continues to deal
with the after effects. He thanks everyone for their prayer support.
Address: 1021 Water Ln, Jonesville, NC 28642
Jimmy Mathis: Brother of Bobby Mathis. Jimmy had several severe breaks in his wrist in a mid-September
accident when a lawn mower turned over. He still has limited use of his wrist and is unable to return to work.
He continues to appreciate prayer support.
Teaskhea Mathis: Jason Ball’s mother. Teaskhea has been having therapy related to issues of domestic
violence. Her daughter, Brenda, is in therapy as well, but thankfully the nightmares are fewer. Pray for
continued healing and also for the continued issues being addressed by the court system. Be also in prayer for
Jason while he spends time working on the farm with his Uncle Bobby Lee as he heals from the loss of his wife.
Address: 3349 Plum Ln, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Brock Moran: Brock will see a specialist about a possible cyst on his foot that is interfering with his walking.
Brock will be entering Kindergarten this year.
Address: 3404 Rockford Rd, Boonville, NC 27011
Lisa Moran: Youth Pastor at Centre Friends. Continue in prayer for Lisa. She has pancreatic cancer and
continues to handle each day as it comes.
Address: 1115 Monticello St, Greensboro, NC 27410
Edith Morefield: Friend of Vickie Warden. Edith has Lupus and arthritis and continues medication for pain.
Address: 1812 Richmond Hill Church Rd, Boonville, NC 27011
Betty Nance: Sister-in-law of Brenda Adams. Betty had knee replacement July 27.
Address: 2436 Courtney/Huntsville Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Shelia Newman: Sister of Charles Soots, Yadkinville Farm Bureau. Shelia received a new kidney that is not
working properly. She is optimistic that she can get a live kidney.
Address: 197 Holly Hill Dr, Elkin, NC 28621
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Johnny and Sue North: Attend Union Cross Meeting. Johnny continues his slow recovery. Sue continues to
cope with ALS.
Address: 1800 Taylor Rd, East Bend, NC 27018
Ron Osborn: Volunteer with NC FDS. Ron had a farming accident March 13. He continues a slow and
difficult recovery after extensive injuries.
Address: 6731 Hunt Rd, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
Hewey & Joetta Parrish: Former pastors of Branon Friends. Hewey and Joetta are in declining health. They
love calls, cards and especially prayers.
Address: 216 Church St, Kernersville, NC 27284 or [email protected]
Avon Redmond: Mother of Vickie Warden’s friend. Avon continues recovery at Yadkin Nursing Center.
Address: PO Box 879, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Jim Saffer: Brother-in-law of Phyllis Barnes. Jim had surgery to remove a brain tumor. He is taking a rest
from chemo this month.
Address: 7431 South Timberlane Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Brenda Shore: Brenda had some serious health issues. After many tests, a tumor was found on the pituitary
gland. She is waiting for a date for surgery.
Address: 3300 Round Hill Rd, Boonville, NC 27011
Heather Smith: Heather has stomach cancer. She continues dealing with her situation. More information can
be found at www.gofundme.com/ss25g88
Address: PO Box 244, Boonville, NC 27011
Imogene Stroud: Relative of Ginger Holt. Imogene had difficulties during surgery as had to have CPR. Ribs
were fractured on both sides causing more damage. She was in CCU and is on dialysis. She is doing a little
better but has a long way to go.
Address: 1495 E Memorial Hwy, Harmony, NC 28634
Donna Terrell: Donna had a mastectomy on one side and implant removal on the other side June 3. She
continues to heal but is battling lymphedema and occasional cellulitis. She is going to physical therapy and just
climbing over these bumps in the road.
Address: 2333 Shore Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Caleb Vestal: Son of a friend of Seth Wagoner. Caleb continues treatments for Leukemia.
Perry Wall: Husband of a secretary at Farm Bureau. Perry continues to deal with heart problems.
Address: 793 Brookfall Dairy Rd, Elkin, NC 28621
Beulah Warden: Beulah fell and broke her ankle May 20. She was healing at Yadkin Nursing Center when she
fell and broke the opposite hip early last month. She is healing well and is determined to get better.
Address: PO Box 879, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Will Watson-Brendle: Last weekend Will had swelling and thankfully tested negative for blood clots. His
symptoms are being treated with medication and he is being monitored closely – expecting good results.
Address: 3208 Smithtown Rd, East Bend, NC 27018
Beth Welborn: Daughter of Marion and Jewell Welborn. Beth had a blood clot which required surgery and
caused some of the leg muscle to die. She is able to put her foot down and is walking some.
Address: 520 E Main St, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Miriam Wheeler: Friend of Ann Klett. Miriam continues as a medical missionary in Ukraine ministering to the
displaced, homeless, and those who have had abortions.
Betsy Fletcher White: Friend of Ginger Holt. Betsy has ovarian cancer and has completed treatments.
Paul Willard: Friend of Tony Reece. Paul continues to deal with effects of a bleeding stroke a few years ago.
Address: PO Box 421, Boonville, NC 27011
Randy Willard: Lives in the community and son of Phillip Willard. Randy has Leukemia and Wegener's
granulomatosis, a rare kidney disease. He has had four rounds of chemo and things are getting back to normal.
He is feeling much better and doctors think that the chemo will take care of both issues.
Address: 1805 Bluegrass Hill Dr, Boonville, NC 27011
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Alice Wishon: Alice continues to improve and is getting along very well.
Address: 2929 Country Club Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
These friends passed away:
Winford Clifton: Former pastor of Deep Creek. Winford died at Randolph Hospice House on July 16.
Address for son, Bill Clifton: 1222 Jennings Rd, Randleman, NC 27317-7536
Beirne Harding: Friend of Donna Terrell. Beirne had been getting much weaker from dealing with cancer but
was able to spend time with her sisters. She was able to visit with the grandchildren over the 4th of July weekend
which she absolutely loved. She died July 23.
Address: 5436 Courtney-Huntsville Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Adrain Haynes: Friend of Larry and Ann Klett. Adrian had liver failure and died June 29.
Nellie Caudle Vestal: Nell had been in the nursing home for several years and died July 11. She always loved
Deep Creek and was thrilled when visitors came.
Address for daughter, Linda Pinnix: 2941 Rockford Rd, Boonville, NC 27011
Address for daughter, Karen Reece: 2804 Round Hill Rd, Boonville, NC 27011
Jack Wiles: Friend of Allen Sneed. Jack dealt with cancer for a long time and died July 14.
Prayers of Praise and Thanksgiving:
Keep praying!
Mary Frances Adams: Member of East Bend Friends Meeting. Mary Frances is doing well at Magnolia
Apartments of Yadkin Nursing Center. She loves to receive cards from her friends.
Address: 903 W Main St, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Jeff Barnes: Son of Phyllis Barnes. Jeff continues recovering from knee replacement and has finished therapy.
Address: 1439 Trailwood Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284
Heath Freeman: Nephew of Libby Shore. Heath was serving in Iraq. He got home to the USA
Monday July 20! Praise The Lord he is home safe!!
Chris Groce: Well known in the community. Chris was shot multiple times when going to check on a rental
property. He is at home and slowly recovering.
Address: PO Box 26, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Gilbert Nance: Brother of Brenda Adams. Gilbert had prostate cancer and has completed treatments. His July
reports were good and he is now anticipating the next good report in November.
Address: 5608 Bethel Church Rd, Jonesville, NC 28642
Brian Ray: Brian had an abscess on his elbow that had to be lanced, He is doing much better.
Address: 1316 Nebo Rd, Boonville, NC 27011
Anita Shore: Anita had a lumpectomy June 29. Results showed no cancer, Praise God! She will be taking
tamoxifen for five years. Continue to pray that she remains cancer free.
Address: 2402 Shore Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Diane Stanley: Special friend of Teaskhea Mathis. Diane had strokes and heart attacks. She has rehab at home.
Violet Reece Stanley: Grew up at Deep Creek and now member of East Bend Friends. Violet has been a
resident at Piedmont Village for almost a year and would love to receive cards from her Deep Creek friends.
Address: 409 Harrison St, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Richard Terrell: Brother of Bill Terrell. Richard had surgery to repair a dislocated shoulder and torn rotator
cuff is doing very well.
Address: 3789 Hoover Hill Rd, Trinity, NC 27370
Samantha Welborn: At an ASU track meet in early May, Samantha fell while throwing the javelin and broke
her left ring finger. She is doing great.
Address: 3141 Rockford Rd, Boonville, NC 27011
Danny Widener: Friend of Donna Terrell. Danny had a heart attack, had stints put in and is now home and
able to drive. He had a great report.
Betty York: Friend of Wilma Sneed. Betty previously had cancer which had returned. Thankfully she showed
remarkable improvement in a short time and is doing well.
Address: 250 Baity Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028
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Additional Shut-ins in Our Membership:
Blanche Adams: Universal Health Care/King, 115 White Rd, King, NC 27021
Audrey Bavender: PO Box 879, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Herbert & Lois Brendle: 2928 Country Club Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Laura Bullin: Ruby Brendle’s sister. 613 Hwy 67 E, Boonville, NC 27011
Jerry & Francis Sneed: Brother of the late Helen Wooten. 9420 N NC Hwy 150, Clemmons, NC 27012
Changing Your World
A young woman lived in a home where she was very unhappy. She often complained to her friends
and told them how difficult it was for her to stay there. She blamed her parents and the other members
of her family for her discontent and threatened to move out as soon as she could afford to be on her
own.
One day, though, her face was graced with a happy smile. Gone was her usual glum expression.
Her eyes were sparkling. There was a spring in her step.
When a friend noticed the difference, she exclaimed, “Things must have improved at home. I’m
so glad!”
“No,” the young woman responded, “I’m the one who’s different!”
That young woman’s outlook was brighter and her relationships with others were transformed. It
wasn’t because her circumstances had improved, but because she had experienced a change in her
heart.
The next time you feel like GOD can't use YOU, just remember...
Noah was a drunk
Abraham was too old
Isaac was a daydreamer
Jacob was a liar
Leah was ugly
Joseph was abused
Moses had a stuttering problem
Gideon was afraid
Sampson had long hair and was a womanizer
Rahab was a prostitute
Jeremiah and Timothy were too young
David had an affair and was a murderer
Elijah was suicidal
Isaiah preached naked
Jonah ran from God
Naomi was a widow
Job went bankrupt
John the Baptist ate bugs
Peter denied Christ
The Disciples fell asleep while praying
Martha worried about everything
The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once
Zacchaeus was too small
Paul was too religious
Timothy had an ulcer...AND
Lazarus was dead!
When you stop changing, you stop growing.
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