Announcements Week of September 27, 2009

Sunday, September 27

8:30 AM - WORSHIP

9:45 AM - Sunday School

11:00 AM - WORSHIP

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Choir

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Choir Parents Bible Study

5:00 PM - Truth Project-Couples

5:00 PM - Youth Group

5:00 PM - Youth Group Parents Potluck & Truth Project

Monday, September 28

6:30 PM - Council Meeting

7:00 PM - Gideon’s Army (Teen Drama)

Tuesday, September 29

10:00 AM - Mother’s Group

Wednesday, September 30

6:00 PM - AWANA

6:00 PM - Bible Study

6:00 PM - Youth Praise Band

7:00 PM - Youth Bible Study

7:30 PM - Worship

Thursday, October 1

6:00 PM - Praise Band

7:00 PM - Truth Project-Full Session

7:00 PM - Worship Choir

Friday, October 2

8:30 AM - Friday Morning Bible Study

10:00 AM - Bulletin folding

10:00 AM - Truth Project - Cecil

Saturday, October 3

8:00 AM - WELCA

Sunday, October 4

8:30 AM - WORSHIP

9:45 AM - Sunday School

11:00 AM - WORSHIP

12:30 PM - First Sunday-WELCA

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Choir

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Choir Parents Bible Study

5:00 PM - Student Leadership Team

5:00 PM - Truth Project - Sharp

5:00 PM - Truth Project-Couples

40 days of faith

Starts week of Sept 20. Launching our small group ministry!

We invite you to be a part of a small group this Fall to connect more deeply with God and with your brothers and sisters at SOJ. Lasts 6 weeks for 1 hour each week; no homework. Many options for days and times. Narthex sign up. Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, x106 or Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

top theologian to speak at Spirit of Joy

Norman Geisler , Tuesday, Sept 29, 7pm

Join the homeschooling community that meets at SOJ as they welcome renowned scholar and apologist Norman Geisler

do you like to hike?

Oct 24, 10am

Let’s meet at the church. We will all carpool to Crowder’s Mountain State Park for a 2-3 mile hike. Bring your own water. For more info contact Dawn Theurer 704-698-0379 or dmtheurer@msn.com.

health fair + free

Saturday, Oct 10, 8am-12pm. For ages 12 to adult

Health specialists: dentist, pharmacy student, Health Quest of Monroe.Small fee for Chol Test & flu vaccine. Sign up sheet & more info in Narthex. Ages 12 & under @ Siler Presbyterian. Sponsored by Women of ELCA/more info contact Mary Cleveland 291-9988

german group vacation

Dawn Theurer invites you to see the sites of Luther’s ministry and the once-a-decade Oberammergau passion play. Call her and be in on the shaping of next summer’s dates and details! This is a Faith Building Vacation, Open to All, No Church Fundraising. Dawn Theurer at 704-698-0379 or dmtheurer@msn.com.

spirit of joy t-shirts, polo shirts & hats

You can wear clothing with our new Spirit of Joy Logo! Available in various colors. T-Shirts $12, Polo Shirts $18, Hats $15. Contact LeAnn Rice 704-218-3251 Leann@proverbs31.org

Wednesdays

Kids Youth Adults

5:30pm Dinner Dinner Dinner

6:00pm AWANA Praise Band Bible Study w/ Pastor

Awana Volunteer

7:10pm AWANA Bible Study w/ Pastor Prayer

7:30pm Worship Worship Worship

youth group parents potluck

Sun, Sept 27, 5pm during youth group

Come for fellowship and after potluck stay for “The Truth Project” Study. Please, bring a dish to share.

sunday school + join a class + 9:50am

awana + fun, fellowship, & God’s Word!

Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm , Awana begins September 9

For preschool age through 5th graders. Volunteers are needed!

For more info Janie Owens 704-843-1280 or owensj@usa.redcross.or

via de cristo + reserve a weekend this fall

Mixed - Nov 5-8

Best gift you can ever give yourself. Grow closer to our Lord. Spend 3 days bathed in His grace. Ann or Conda Lashley 704.846.8150

coupons for the military

Military families can use expired coupons (up to 6 months past). Please, put coupons in Paula Aulisi’s mailbox 209 for mailing.

need address updates + for newsletters/pkgs

We still need address information for your collge-age child!

Karen Weiner 704.821.8494 or spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

youth group tonight

5-7pm + 2nd & 4th Sundays of Month

Announcements Week of September 20, 2009

Sunday, September 20

Adult Choir Retreat

Soup Kitchen Moms Group

8:30 AM - WORSHIP

9:45 AM - Sunday School

11:00 AM - WORSHIP

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Choir

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Parents Potluck & Truth Project

5:00 PM - Potluck & Fellowship for Empty Nesters, Singles, Retirees

Monday, September 21

7:00 PM - Gideon’s Army - Teen Drama

Tuesday, September 22

Wednesday, September 23

6:00 PM - AWANA

6:00 PM - Bible Study

6:00 PM - Youth Praise Band

7:00 PM - Youth Bible Study

7:30 PM - Worship

Thursday, September 24

6:00 PM - Praise Band

7:00 PM - Worship Choir

Friday, September 25

FLC Carpet Cleaning

8:30 AM - Friday Morning Bible Study

10:00 AM - Bulletin folding

Saturday, September 26

Sunday, September 27

8:30 AM - WORSHIP

9:45 AM - Sunday School

11:00 AM - WORSHIP

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Choir

5:00 PM - Youth Group

5:00 PM - Youth Group Parents Potluck & Truth Project

40 days of faith

Starts week of Sept 20. Launching our small group ministry!

We invite you to be a part of a small group this Fall to connect more deeply with God and with your brothers and sisters at SOJ. Lasts 6 weeks for 1 hour each week; no homework. Many options for days and times. Narthex sign up.

Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, x106 or Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

empty nesters and retirees potluck + today

Sun, Sept 20, 5pm Family Life Center

Come for fellowship and after potluck stay for “The Truth Project” Study. Bring a dish to share!

monday’s council meeting + thank you

Many thanks to all who attended the open council meeting on Monday to discuss the recent ELCA votes. Your love of our Lord and our church family was apparent in your comments and in the ways you expressed them. + Immediate steps: + Council is actively exploring options and will make a proposal for action in 90 days. + Pastor Ed and John Hejka will attend a Lutheran Core meeting in Indianapolis at the end September to join with other Lutheran who are exploring options. + We will put a hold on benevolence payments to the ELCA, awaiting further direction from council and congregation.

top theologian to speak at Spirit of Joy

Norman Geisler , Tuesday, Sept 29, 7pm

Join the homeschooling community that meets at SOJ as they welcome renowned scholar and apologist Norman Geisler

first decade choir parents

Sun, Sept 20, 5pm

Come for fellowship, bring an appetizer and enjoy the introduction to “The Truth Project” Study

spirit of joy t-shirts, polo shirts & hats

You can wear clothing with our new Spirit of Joy Logo! Available in various colors. T-Shirts $12, Polo Shirts $18, Hats $15.

Contact LeAnn Rice 704-218-3251 LeAnn@Proverbs31.org

health fair + free

Saturday, Oct 10, 8am-12pm. For ages 12 to adult

Health specialists: dentist, pharmacy student, Health Quest of Monroe.Small fee for Chol Test & flu vaccine. Sign up sheet & more info in Narthex. Ages 12 & under @ Siler Presbyterian. Sponsored by Women of ELCA/more info contact Mary Cleveland 291-9988

Wednesdays

Kids Youth Adults

5:30pm Dinner Dinner Dinner

6:00pm AWANA Praise Band Bible Study w/ Pastor

Awana Volunteer

7:10pm AWANA Bible Study w/ Pastor Prayer

7:30pm Worship Worship Worship

youth group

Sept 27

5-7pm + 2nd & 4th Sundays of Month

youth group parents potluck

Sun, Sept 27, 5pm during youth group

Come for fellowship and after potluck stay for “The Truth Project” Study. Please, bring a dish to share.

sunday school + join a class + 9:50am

awana + fun, fellowship, & God’s Word!

Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm , Awana begins September 9

For preschool age through 5th graders. Volunteers are needed!

For more info Janie Owens 704-843-1280 or owensj@usa.redcross.org

teen drama: gideon’s army

Mondays 7pm-830pm for Junior High Students

Enjoy drama? Come join our Teen drama group!

contact Peg Rockel 704-238-1710 pegrockel@carolina.rr.com

college age + need address updates

Please send new address information for your collge-age child

Karen Weiner 704.821.8494 or spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

via de cristo + reserve a weekend this fall

Men’s - Sep 17-20 Women’s - Sep 24-27 Mixed - Nov 5-8

Best gift you can ever give yourself. Grow closer to our Lord. Spend 3 days bathed in His grace. Ann or Conda Lashley 704.846.8150

spirited sassy sisters red hat club

Fall Kick Off -- Ladies 50+ -- Sat, Sept 26, 10am

Meet at pedestrian RR bridge on Main Street, Waxhaw. Explore Waxhaw’s antique/gift shops; Lunch at Rippingtons. RSVP Linda Richardson lrichardson38@carolina.rr.com or Doris Motte 704-843-2713

coupons for the military

Military families can use expired coupons (up to 6 months past). Please, put coupons in Paula Aulisi’s mailbox 209 for mailing.

choir retreat: Pray for those at retreat this weekend

help! new directory coming soon

Please, check your complete family information posted in the narthex. If we have the wrong info, please update on the sheet.

Announcements Week of September 13, 2009

40 days of faith
Starts week of Sept 20. Launching our small group ministry!
We invite you to be a part of a small group this Fall to connect more deeply with God and with your brothers and sisters at Spirit of Joy. Lasts 6 weeks for 1 hour each week; no homework. Many options for days and times. Narthex sign up.
Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, x106 or Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

open council meeting
Monday, Sept 14, 7:30PM
Join us for this important meeting as we discuss how recent ELCA votes impact us.

all committee night + join a committee
Mon, Sept 14, 6:30pm
All committees are invited. All members are encouraged. We kick off with worship. Then split for committee work.

spirit of joy t-shirts, polo shirts & hats
You can wear clothing with our new Spirit of Joy Logo!
Available in various colors. T-Shirts $12, Polo Shirts $18, Hats $15.
Contact LeAnn Rice 704-218-3251 LeAnn@Proverbs31.org

Health Fair + free
Saturday, Oct 10, 8am-12pm. For ages 12 to adult Health specialists: dentist, pharmacy student, Health Quest of Monroe.Small fee for Chol Test & flu vaccine. Sign up sheet & more info in Narthex. Ages 12 & under @ Siler Presbyterian.
Sponsored by Women of ELCA/more info contact Mary Cleveland 291-9988

awana + fun, fellowship, & God’s Word!
Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm , Awana begins September 9 For preschool age through 5th graders. Volunteers are needed!
For more info Janie Owens 704-843-1280 or owensj@usa.redcross.org

loaves and fishes + today
2nd sunday of the month
Help those less fortunate by bringing food items. List in Narthex.

choir retreat + sing + sing + sing
Sep 18-20, Camp Kinard
Join the Adult Choir or the Christmas Cantata?
Rhonda Mauney 704-588-3710

college age + need address updates
Please send new address information for your collge-age child
Karen Weiner 704.821.8494 or spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

sunday school + join a class
starts Sept 13, 9:50am

new directory coming soon
we need your help!
Please, check your complete family information posted in the narthex. If we have the wrong info, please update on the sheet.

teen drama: gideon’s army
Mondays 7pm-830pm for Junior High Students Enjoy drama? Come join our Teen drama group!
contact Peg Rockel 704-238-1710 pegrockel@carolina.rr.com

lutheran youth day + Lenoir Rhyne University
Sat, Sept 19 + register by Sept 11
For all 6th-12th grade Lutheran Youth. Food, football & fellowship. Campus tours at 3:45pm. “College Singers,” all you-can-eat buffet & football game @ 7pm! $7/person.
Contact the office or Pastor Ed: spiritofjoy@webkorner 821-8494

via de cristo + reserve a weekend this fall
Men’s - Sep 17-20 Women’s - Sep 24-27 Mixed - Nov 5-8
Best gift you can ever give yourself. Grow closer to our Lord by spending 3 days bathed in His grace. Ann or Conda Lashley 704.846.8150

spirited sassy sisters red hat club
Sat, Sept 26, 10am
Ladies 50+ join us for fall kickoff. Meet at pedestrian RR bridge on Main Street, Waxhaw. Explore Waxhaw’s antique/gift shops; then lunch at Rippingtons Restaurant. RSVP Linda Richardson lrichardson38@carolina.rr.com or Doris Motte 704-843-2713

coupons for the military
expired coupons can be used up to 6 months past expiration date and will be mailed for military families to use. Please, put these coupons in Paula Aulisi’s mailbox 209.

lost & found
please check office for lost items: Panther’s jacket, pillow, jump rope, tennis shoes, etc.

New Sermon Series + starts Sept 20 + 1 John

Congregational Bible Study

J O I N . U S

starts September 20

Do You Want Daily Devotions Like This One?

Daniel 1:20 -- In every matter of wisdom and understanding concerning which the king inquired of them, [King Nebuchadnezzer] found [Shadrach, Mesach, Abednego, and Daniel] ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.

When King Nebuchadnezzar sacked Jerusalem in about 600 AD, he took some of brightest young people home to Babylon and into his palace court. He trained them in the best of Babylonian wisdom and literature and fed them the best Babylonian food and drink. Four of these young men, however, refused the fat of Babylon. Their names, you may recall, were Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and Daniel. "17 To these four young men," it says, "God gave knowledge and skill."

Notice the pattern here: Avoid the fat and temptations of the world -- for godly reasons -- and God will pour knowledge and blessing into your life.

On a personal level, don't we all want God's blessing?

But there's still a more important reason for undertaking this course. When we avoid the world's fat and temptations, that's often the first step we can take in helping transform our culture!

Therefore, notice the fuller pattern: 1) Avoid the fat and temptations of the world -- for godly reasons -- and 2) God will pour knowledge and blessing into your life. 3) Others will notice the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness -- "20 [King Nebuchadnezzar, for example] found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom" -- and 4) they'll begin to place their trust in you. And that's where the transformation of culture begins!

Lord, I want to help influence the hurting culture around me. Therefore, help me turn from fat and temptation and turn toward you.

If you'd like to receive regular devotions like this one, go to http://www.sojpastored.blogspot.com/

Announcements Week of September 6, 2009

blessing of the animals + ice cream sunday

Sun, Sept 6, 8:30am Outdoor Worship today

You are welcome to bring your animals for a blessing at the outdoor worship. Between services join us in the Family Life Center for Ice Cream Sunday. Please, bring a topping for ice cream (syrup, nuts, fruit, sprinkles, etc.)

awana + fun, fellowship, & God’s Word!

Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm , Awana begins September 9

For preschool age through 5th graders. Volunteers are needed!

For more info Janie Owens 704-843-1280 or owensj@usa.redcross.org

spirit of joy t-shirts, polo shirts & hats

Available now!

You can wear clothing with our new Spirit of Joy Logo! Available in various colors. T-Shirts $12, Polo Shirts $18, Hats $15.

Contact LeAnn Rice 704-218-3251 Leann@proverbs31.org

new directory coming soon

we need your help!

Please, check your complete family information posted in the narthex. If we have the wrong information, please update on the sheet.

40 days of faith + an awesome journey

Launching our small group ministry!

We invite you to be a part of a small group this Fall to connect more deeply with God & with your brothers & sisters at SOJ. Lasts 6 weeks for 1 hour each week; no homework. Starts week of Sept 20 with many options for days & times. Narthex sign up.

Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, x106 or Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

loaves and fishes

2nd sunday of the month -- Sept 13

Help those less fortunate by bringing food items. List in Narthex.

choir retreat + sing + sing + sing

Sep 18-20, Camp Kinard

Interested in joining the Adult Choir or being a part of the Christmas Cantata? Sing to God’s glory all weekend plus fellowship, devotions, & food!

Rhonda Mauney 704-588-3710

college age + need address updates

Parents, please send new address information for your collge-age child to the church office.

Karen Weiner 704.821.8494 or spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

sunday school begins next week

starts Sept 13, 950am

youth groups 2nd and 4th sunday

beginning Sept 13, 5pm

Teen Drama: Gideon’s Army

Mondays 7pm-830pm for Junior High Students

Enjoy drama? Come join our Teen drama group!

contact Peg Rockel 704-238-1710 pegrockel@carolina.rr.com

lutheran youth day + Lenoir Rhyne University

Sat, Sept 19

All 6th-12th grade Lutheran Youth and Advisors are welcome to come for good food, great football and plenty of fun and fellowship. Register and Campus tours at 3:45pm. “College Singers” will perform, all you-can-eat buffet, and football game at 7pm! $7/person. Register by September 11.

Contact the office or Pastor Ed: spiritofjoy@webkorner 821-8494

via de cristo + reserve a weekend this fall

Men’s - Sep 17-20 Women’s - Sep 24-27 Mixed - Nov 5-8

Best gift you can ever give yourself. Grow closer to our Lord by spending 3 days bathed in His grace.

Ann or Conda Lashley 704.846.8150

spirited sassy sisters red hat club

Sat, Sept 26, 10am

Ladies 50 and over please join us for fall kickoff. Meet at pedestrian railroad bridge on Main Street, Waxhaw. Explore Waxhaw’s antique and gift shops and then lunch at Rippingtons Restaurant. RSVP

Linda Richardson lrichardson38@carolina.rr.com or Doris Motte 704-843-2713

coupons for the military

expired coupons can be used up to 6 months past expiration date and will be mailed for military families to use. Please, put these coupons in Paula Aulisi’s mailbox 209.

lost & found

please check office for lost items: Panthers jacket, pillow, jump rope, tennis shoes, etc.

Wednesday Night Schedule

Beginning Sept 9

6pm AWANA

6pm Praise Band

7pm Youth Bible Study

730pm Worship