LINVILLE LAND HARBOR CHAPEL
WORSHIP SERVICES
Worship With Us: Sundays at 9:00 AM in the Linville Land Harbor Recreation Building.
Prayer and worship form the basis of Linville Land Harbor Chapel. We offer a range of services and opportunities to participate. Our calendar includes time allotted for prayer, sermons, and personal reflection, as well as guided Bible study.
SUNDAY SERVICE
Worship Services will begin on June 7th, 2026, and end on September 28th, 2026. Tentatively, on September 28th, 2026 there will be a Potluck brunch; bring a dish to share and enjoy a short prayer service and a review of our yearly activities.
Address: 20 Land Harbor Plaza, Newland, NC 28657
Worship Services begin at 9 AM in the Land Harbor Recreation Building.
Among some of the local speakers are Rev. Bill Jones, Chaplain Steve Gragg, Rev. Jonathan Arnett, Rev Kathy Cambell and Rev. Dennis Aldridge.
Please join your Land Harbor neighbors for a Blessed service where Jesus is the focus of our praise and worship.
Contact us or pay us a visit to find out more about prayer requests, committee opportunities and Worship services at Linville Land Harbor Chapel.
ABOUT LINVILLE LAND HARBOR CHAPEL
Faithful Living
Land Harbor Chapel is a fellowship of Christians which purposes to assemble for worship in the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Bible is our authority and the foundation of our faith. The Chapel aspires to encourage growth in personal relationships with God while demonstrating a loving ministry and care toward all in our community. Land Harbor Chapel is interdenominational and seeks to work and worship with all Christians in the spirit of love without compromising loyalty to Jesus Christ and Biblical truth.
SUNDAY SERMONS and Activities
June 7th, 2026: Rev. Bill Jones
June 14th, 2026: Rev. Bill Jones
June 21st, 2026:
June 28th, 2026:
July 5th, 2026: Chaplain Steve Gragg
July 12th, 2026: Chaplain Steve Gragg
July 19th, 2026: Rev. Dennis Aldridge: Pastor, Linville Falls Community Church
July 26th, 2026: Rev. Dennis Aldridge: Pastor, Linville Falls Community Church.
(Sound Travelers will provide special music)
Aug 2nd 2026: TBD
Aug 9th, 2026: TBD
Aug 16th, 2026: TBD
Aug 23rd, 2026: TBD
Aug 30th, 2026: Rev. Jonathan Arnett
Sept 6th, 2026: Rev. Kathy Campbell
Sept 13th, 2025: TBD
Sept 20th, 2025: TBD
Sept 27th, 2025: TBD (Pot Luck Breakfast/Brunch)
Short prayer service followed by a Business meeting.
“No church can be prospered in which all the ministration comes from the pulpit”
Henry Ward Beecher
MISSIONS
Linville Land Harbor Chapel is a church committed to Christ and His Word. We are dedicated to sharing the love of Christ through ministry, fellowship, and worship. Our church is not just a house of worship. At its core are the members and believers who come together to practice God’s word, share His Gospel, and extend His Love to all.
Accordingly, the Land Harbor Chapel is committed to serving the needs of our Land Harbor community and those outside our neighborhoods.
Plans for Missions for 2025
Missions for 2026 is a work in progress.
We will support some of the same organizations and needs as in the last several years such as:
School supplies for Avery County
Widows/Singles Luncheon
Samaritan's Purse Shoe Boxes
Victory Junction, a camp ministry for children with special needs
Pastors in Cuba through the Masters Mission. Stay tuned for updates.
During the month of June 2025:
* Gift Baggies for children at the Golf Carat Parade to include:
a. Buy "Light Sticks" for $9 a doz.
b. collect candy and add Chapel cards.
c. Assemble after church on Jun 28th, 2026.
e. Distribute to those who will be riding in carts during the parade.
During the month of July 2025:
* "Land Harbor Cares", Neighbor helping Neighbor (Looking for projects. Recommendations needed.)
* July 4th golf cart parade "candy" with Chapel notes.
* Avery County "Backpacks for Students". Watch for bins that are available around LLH for supplies.
(Collect supplies, add a note from the Chapel and deliver to Camp Linn Haven by July 20th, 2026.)
* Widows/singles luncheon July 19th. (Buy chicken, drinks and paper goods.)
During the month of August 2025:
* "Land Harbor Cares", Neighbor helping Neighbor (Looking for projects. Recommendations needed.)
* Make a contribution to pastor in Uganda.
During the month of September 2025: TBD
* "Land Harbor Cares", Neighbor helping Neighbor. (Looking for projects. Recommendations needed.)
* Christmas Shoe Boxes in connection with Samaritans Purse. See the graphic below for details. (Make a contribution; pay for postage.)
The Missions Committee Chairperson is
Diana Cope. Contact Diana at: dianacope@bellsouth.net.
Contact Diana to volunteer for this committee.
DRAFT: CHAPEL MINISTRY PROJECTS
AVERY COUNTY SCHOOL SUPPLIES
The Chapel be collecting donations for Avery County children. Watch for collection boxes in and around LLH Community for this need. Financial donations may be made through the Chapel on Sundays as well. Designate your gift for the "School supplies".
Avery County intends to support over 700 children in this ministry. Supplies will likely be placed into backpacks at the end of July.
Contact the Chairperson as needed for more information.
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VISITATION OF LAND HARBOR NEIGHBORS
Land Harbor neighbors who would like visitation for conversation and companionship.
1. Cathy: POC is Jack, Cathy's husband, at 239-851-8089.
CHRISTMAS JOY SHOEBOXES
The "Christmas Joy Shoebox" program involves the distribution of shoeboxes to children around the world. Linville Land Harbor and the Chapel are participating in this ministry in September.
Here is the list of items to include and those that should NOT be included:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHOE BOXES
Gift suggestions:
A “Wow” item
Personal care items
School supplies
Clothing and accessories
Crafts and activities,
Toys, toothpaste, gum, fruit snacks,
and drink mixes.
A personal note.
Place a label on the shoebox
indicating if the box is for a boy
or girl and age (2-4; 5-9; or 10-14).
Do NOT include :
Used or damaged items,
Scary or war-related items
Such as toy guns, knives or
military figures, chocolate
or food, seeds,
liquids or lotions; medications
or vitamins; breakable items
such as snow globes or glass
containers; aerosol cans.
LEADERSHIP AT LINVILLE LAND HARBOR CHAPEL
Sharing the Word of God
Dr. Max and Martha Gessner: Max is a
member of the steering committee and the pastoral committee, and Martha is a member of the steering committee and chairperson of the prayer committee.
Gene and Diana Cope: Gene is the President of the Chapel non-profit; is a member of the Steering Committee and the Administration Committee and is a Worship Leader. Diana is a member of the Steering Committee and is Chairperson of both the Music Committee and the Missions Committee.)
PRAYER REQUESTS
"For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer..."
(1st Peter 3:12)
Please let us know how we can be in prayer for you.
If you have a prayer request that you wish to be included in Sunday’s Chapel,
please send it to the following, by noon on Friday, if possible:
Diana Cope - dianacope@bellsouth.net
Cece Grillo – picolatagirl@comcast.net
C/C: French Harvey – fbharvey@pinevilledsl.net
Or, you can send us an email at: landharborchapel@gmail.com
Prayer Requests for 2026:
Requests will be posted here as they are they are received.
"...The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." (James 5:16)
"...Be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people." (Ephesians 6:18)
Archived Prayer Requests for 2025
June 2025
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Jack Layton is out of the hospital and is recovering at home.
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Wade Woodward, Mary Adair's son, had a fall and broke his back. He has since had a second fall.
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Joan Barbers brother, Melton has passed away.
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Chapel Missions: "Land Harbor Cares" & "Avery County Schools, Back-Packs for Students".
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Pray for US Government Leadership; for Godly Wisdom and guidance.
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David Rohrbaugh has cancer.
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Michelle Trivette's son had a motorcycle accident.
July 2025
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Jack Layton is out of the hospital and is recovering at home.
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Wade Woodward, Mary Adair's son, had a fall and broke his back. He has since had a second fall.
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Joan Barbers brother, Melton, has passed away.
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David Rohrbaugh has cancer.
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Millie Cotten is recovering at home following surgery.
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Harry Selsor had a fall & broke his arm.
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Don and Marilyn Harman has a car accident. Both have impact injuries. Healing at home.
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Donnie and Sue Chapin
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Michelle Trivette's son had a motorcycle accident.
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Peter Moss (4 Seasons group leader) needs spine surgery in July.
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Janice Tarlton: Health issues.
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David Moore: Health Issues.
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Gary McCormick's wife has long term, serious health issues.
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Max Gessner has pain in leg and back.
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Chapel Missions: "Land Harbor Cares" & "Avery County Schools, Back-Packs for Students".
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Pray for US Government Leadership: for Godly Wisdom and Guidance.
August 2025
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David Rohrbaugh, cancer.
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Donnie Abstance has passed away.
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Judd & Sue Chapin
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David Moore: Health issues
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Gary McCormick, wife has serious health issues.
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Max Gessner pain in back and leg. Sonny Gessner surgery went well
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Peter Moss, leader of 4 seasons, is doing okay after spine surgery in July.
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Linda Sandweg’s longtime friend, Betsy Woods, fell and had a seizure.
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Linda Sandweg has been suffering from an upper respiratory infection for the past two weeks.
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Bryan’s family is suffering from Covid.
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Martha Gessner is suffering from an upper respiratory infection.
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Gary Talton’s wife had surgery for cancer. Procedure went well.
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Flood victims around the world.
September 2025
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David Rohrbaugh, cancer.
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Judd & Sue Chapin
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David Moore: Health issues
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Gary McCormick's wife has serious health issues
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Peter Moss, leader of 4 seasons, is doing okay after spine surgery in July.
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Mary Jo in Florida, has Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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Melvin Smith, Pneumonia
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Family in Crisis, with 2 small children having drug & alcohol problems. Children have been removed from the home. The courts have made decision to place the children with a family member.
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Roy & Greta Baumann: Roy is suffering from late stages of Bladder Cancer and will be under the care of Hospice.
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Tricia, owner of DT’s Cafe in Spruce Pine. Her cafe was completely destroyed by the storm last fall, she has rebuilt it over the last year, is trying to reopen it through ‘MUCH tribulation’ and is suffering from a very rare blood cancer.
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Millie Cotten and Family are grieving the death of Frank Cotten.
"...The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." (James 5:16)
"...Be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people." (Ephesians 6:18)
COMMITTEES
Current Committee Assignments, Members and Volunteers:
COMMITTEES:
1a. Steering Committee Members:
Gene and Diana Cope: eugenecope@bellsouth.net
Max and Martha Gessner: mgessner0000@gmail.com
1b. Linville Land Harbor Chapel, a Non-profit Corporation:
President, Gene Cope
Vice President, Ray Grillo
Secretary, Michelle Tallon
Treasurer: Carol Storch
Gary Storch, Committees Chairman
2. Pastoral Committee Members:
Dr. Max Gessner
3. Worship Leaders: (Desire 3: Need 2 more)
Gene Cope
4. Music Committee
Diana Cope, Chairperson:
352-603-2202H 352-283-1622 C
Special Music: Brian Shrager, Pianist
5. Missions Committee Members/Volunteers
Diana Cope, Chairperson (dianacope@bellsouth.net)
Avery County Missions: John Thompson & Gary Storch
Jerry and Lisa Richburg
Missions outside Averry County: Oz and Brenda Heffner
6. Prayer Committee Members:
Martha Gessner, Chairperson
Cell: 727-215-7724
Prayer list Coordinator: French Harvey
Email: fbharvey@pinevilledsl.net
Brenda Hefner
Jackie Lofgren
Linda Weiss
Cece Grillo
7. Social Committee Members
Jo Thompson, Chairperson
Joan Barber
8a. Set-up and Clean-up Committee Volunteers:
(Need 2 or more each week).
Lucy Corning
Patti O'Brien
8b. Refreshments
Volunteers: (Need 1-2 volunteers each Week.)
Jo Thompson, Chairperson
Patti O'Brien
Bob & Doris Yost
9. Greeters and Ushers Committee
GREETERS:
Lucy Corning, Chairperson
Brenda Hefner
Patti O'Brien
USHERS:
Gene Barber, Chairman
10. Advertising Committee Members:
Robert Sandweg (lmsandweg@aol.com)
11. Administration of the Chapel Committee Members:
Gene Cope (eugenecope@bellsouth.net
If you are interested in volunteering for any of these Committees, contact the committee chairperson, email us, or sign up in person on Sunday during our Worship service.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
As members of Linville Land Harbor Chapel, we are constantly pursuing the calling to be fully devoted followers of Christ. The Bible is our authority and the foundation of our faith. To build a true Heaven on Earth, we live life based on the teachings of the Bible, are passionate about prayer and are grounded in spiritual accountability. We are committed to serve our Land Harbor community by sharing God's love to those in need. If you are interested in joining our Church, please reach out. We would love for you to visit.
SET UP AND CLEAN UP THE SANCTUARY
Need 4 or more each Sunday. Arrive at 8:30 AM
If you are interested in assisting with the setup and clean-up of the Sanctuary, arrive at about 0830 and provide help as needed to include:
a. Set up chairs, put out hymnals, move the piano and the podium.
b. Ensure the chairs and hymnals are put away after the service.
c. Put away the piano and the podium.
d. Sweep the floor as necessary.
It is not necessary to sign up. Just show up and be Blessed.
Volunteers signed up for every week: French and Julie Harvey
Additional Volunteers by week:
June 7th: John Thompson
June 14th: Dennis and Myrtle Decker
June 21st: Debbie and Mark Nixon
June 28th:
July 5th:
July 12th: Rick and Diane Cunningham, Debbie and Mark Nixon
July 19th:
July 26th:
Aug 2nd:
Aug 9th:
Aug 16th:
Aug 23rd:
Aug 30th: Bill and Michelle Tallon
Sept 6th:
Sept 13th:
Sept 20th:
REFRESHMENTS
We need 2-4 volunteers each week to provide pastries and to prepare coffee
and set up the refreshments table before the Worship Service.
Please arrive 30 minutes before Worship. Coffee pots and supplies are provided in the Recreation building.
June 7th, 2026: Jo Thompson 863-698-2580
June 14th, 2026: Myrtle Decker 321-431-3131
June 21st, 2026: Debbie Nixon 813-504-3870
June 28th, 2026:
July 5th, 2026: Julie Harvey 704-451-2224
July 12th, 2026: Diane Cunningham 352-895-2491
July 19th, 2026: Elaine Johnson 828-320-7009
July 26th, 2026:
Aug 2nd, 2026: Rita Roberts 407-376-1623
Aug 9th, 2026: Linda Sandweg 757-407-2256
Aug 16th, 2026:
Aug 23rd, 2026:
Aug 30th, 2026: Michelle Tallon 925-918-2755
Sept 6th, 2026:
Sept 13th, 2026:
Sept 20th, 2026:
Sept 27th, 2026: Pot Luck Brunch
Greeters and Ushers
Arrive by 8:45 AM. Stand by the doors and greet worshipers. Hand out the Bulletins and assist with name tags as necessary. Ushers and Greeters will also be utilizes to collect the offering at the appropriate time. Ushers and Greeters can determine who among them will perform this task. Typically, we will need three (3) volunteers each week to act as Ushers and Greeters.
June 7th: French and Julie Harvey
June 14th: French and Julie Harvey & Dennis and Myrtle Decker
June 21st: French and Julie Harvey
June 28th: French and Julie Harvey
July 5th: French and Julie Harvey
July 12th: French and Julie Harvey
July 19th: French and Julie Harvey
July 26th: French and Julie Harvey
Aug 2nd: French and Julie Harvey
Aug 9th: French and Julie Harvey
Aug 16th: French and Julie Harvey
Aug 23rd: French and Julie Harvey
Aug 30th: French and Julie Harvey & Bill and Michelle Tallon
Sept 6th: Dan and Rita Roberts
Sept 13th:
Sept 20th:
