Where we worship
By Loren Metts For nearly 130 years, Clarks
Chapel United Methodist Church has been a proud part of the North Buncombe community. Despite great odds, CCUMC has remained at its current location since its origi- nal charter in 1883. In June 1989, tragedy struck Clarks Chapel when lightning completely destroyed its sanctuary. Within nine months the church was completely rebuilt, determined to continue on in min-
Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church
istry. “Te wooden cross located at our front entrance is made from the church’s burnt embers. It serves as a vivid reminder of God’s faith- fulness to this church,” Pastor Ray Kiess said. CCUMC is uniquely located off of the Monticello Road exit ramp at the end of Clarks Cha- pel Road directly across from Ken- nedy Road. “Tis is a very caring church where God’s Word is taught and preached,” Kiess explained. Kiess has been serving at
CCUMC since 2003. As a bi-voca- tional minister, Kiess works as a me- teorologist for the United States Air Force in Asheville. He has served in active and civilian military duty for over 25 years. He and his wife, Marjorie, moved to Western North Carolina in 1998. Tis couple has the unique opportunity of sharing the same call to ministry. Marjo- rie has pastored Alexander Chapel United Methodist Church since 2003 as well. Te two church con- gregations enjoy worshipping and serving together numerous times each year. CCUMC remains very commit-
Pastor Ray Keiss has been at CCUMC since 2003.
ted to the truth of God’s Word and to the call of Christian service. “In Galatians 1, we are told to seek to please God rather than men,” Kiess said. “Our heart is to love God and others while keeping God’s grace as
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our central focus. Jesus Christ is a perfect example for us all. We hold firm to His example for both bal- ance in our church and our lives as Christians.” Outreach is important to the people of CCUMC. Te church has an ongoing food pantry, stocked and ready to help commu- nity members in need. Tey also support and collect supplies for the
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North Buncombe Samaritan’s Min- istry. CCUMC hosts a senior’s lun- cheon on the first Tuesday of each month where several area churches are represented. Te church also supports mission work in Africa. As mentioned above, the church often partners with Alexander Chapel in ministry. Te two will begin host- ing a Beth Moore Bible study, “Te
Patriarchs,” for area women later this month. CCUMC offers a tra- ditional but informal style of wor- ship, meeting at 10 am on Sundays for worship and 11 am for Sunday School. Various other Bible study classes are also offered throughout the week. For more information about Clarks Chapel UMC, call 524-2357.
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