Announcements Week of November 1

Loaves and Fishes
2nd Sunday of every month
Sun, Nov 8
Help the less fortunate by donating food items.
See list in narthex for needed items.

Adult Sunday School Offerings

Just Walk Across the Room
Nov 8, Sunday School
Learn how to share your faith in a new way.
Kristen Sigmon 704-821-8494, kristen.sigmon@gmail.com

How to De-Stress Your Life
Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Secret Service
Women's Sunday School
Meeting in the Library
LeAnn Rice 704-218-3251, LeAnn@Proverbs31.org

40 Days of Faith + small group ministry
Not too late to join!
Connect more deeply with God & your SOJ family.
5 weeks, 1 hour; no homework.
Narthex signup.
Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

Christmas Poinsettias
Time to order for Christmas Eve.

Check Out Pastor Fran’s New Blog
It’s for everyone, devotional thoughts from my kayak journeys.http://franmatheson.blogspot.com/

Operation Christmas Child
Nov 28, Working at Operation Christmas Child.
Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Christmas at the Library
Volunteers needed to work three shifts in December for Live Nativity (16 and older).
Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Need Address Updates + for newsletters/packages
We still need address information for your college-age child!
Karen Weiner 704.821.8494, spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

Altar Flowers
To give flowers in memory or in honor of someone, sign Flower Chart in Narthex.
2009 Sundays still open: Nov 15, Dec 20 & 27. Cost $25. Margaret Matlock 704.882.2710

New Directories
The new directories are finished.
Please pick up a new directory in the Narthex.

Blood Drive
Nov 8, 3:00-7:30pm In the Fellowship Hall.
Sign-up in the Narthex

All Committees Night
Nov 9, 6:30pm
Everyone is encouraged to be part of a committee.
Worship 1st- then split into committees.

Trailblazer Hike
Nov 14, 4 1/2 mile hike at the US National Whitewater Center.
Meet at SOJ at 10am, car pooling there. $5 per car, bring own snack and water.
Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com

Congregational Meeting on ELCA
Nov 22, Between services. We will discuss Spirit of Joy's response to recent ELCA decisions (& possible SOJ constitutional changes). Watch for a congregational letter & more details.

This Week’s Calendar

Sun, November 1 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- First Decade Parents Bible Study 5:00pm- Student Leadership 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe Mon, November 2 7:00pm- Gideon’s Army Tue, November 3 6:00pm- Stephen’s Ministry Wed, November 4 6:00pm- AWANA 6:00pm- Adult Bible Study 6:00pm- Youth Praise Band 7:00pm- Youth Bible Study 7:30pm- Worship

Thu, November 5 6:00pm- Praise Band 7:00pm- Truth Project 7:00pm- Worship Choir Fri, November 6 Sat, November 7 8:00am- Joyful Mowers 8:00am- Congregation Work Day 7:30pm- WELCA Sun, November 8 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- First Decade Parents Bible Study 5:00pm- Youth Group 5:00pm- Youth Group Parent’s Truth Project

Announcements Week of October 25

This Week’s Calendar

Sun, October 25 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- First Decade Parents Bible Study 5:00pm- Youth Group 5:00pm- Youth Group Parent’s Truth Project 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe 5:00pm- Truth Project: Couples Mon, October 26 6:30pm- Council Meeting 7:00pm- Gideon’s Army Tue, October 27 Wed, October 28 6:00pm- Trunk-or-Treat

Thu, October 29 6:00pm- Praise Band 7:00pm- Truth Project 7:00pm- Worship Choir Fri, October 30 Sat, October 31 7:00am- Prayer Vigil Sun, November 1 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- First Decade Parents Bible Study 5:00pm- Student Leadership 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe

Loaves and Fishes+ 2nd Sunday of every month
Sun, Nov 8, Help the less fortunate by donating food items. See list in narthex for needed items.

How to De-Stress Your Life
New Adult Sunday School Class. Get more information today; begins Oct 11. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

40 Days of Faith + launching our small group ministry
Not too late to join! Connect more deeply with God & your SOJ family. 5 weeks, 1 hour; no homework. Narthex signup. Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

Christmas Poinsettias
Time to order for Christmas Eve. Form on back.

Coat Drive
Bring coats for the less fortunate, and place on the rack outside the Narthex.

Check Out Pastor Fran’s New Blog
It’s for everyone, devotional thoughts from my kayak journeys. http://franmatheson.blogspot.com/

Trunk-or-Treat Oct 28, 6-7:30pm.
Kids dress up. Each car brings candy. Decorate your trunk. Have fun and be creative, avoiding evil and scary themes. Kid friendly potluck for dinner!

Operation Christmas Child
Nov 28, Working at Operation Christmas Child. Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Christmas at the Library
Volunteers needed to work three shifts in December for Live Nativity (16 and older). Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Need Address Updates + for newsletters/packages
We still need address information for your college-age child!
Karen Weiner 704.821.8494, spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

Altar Flowers
To give flowers in memory or in honor of someone, sign Flower Chart in Narthex.
2009 Sundays still open: Nov 15, Dec 20 & 27. Cost $25.
Margaret Matlock 704.882.2710

Council Meeting
Oct 26, 6:30pm, Everyone is invited.

New Directories
The new directories are finished.
Please pick up a new directory in the Narthex.

Announcements Week of October 11, 2009

This Week’s Calendar

Sun, October 11 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- Youth Group 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe 5:00pm- Truth Project: Couples Mon, October 12 6:30pm- Children/Family Ministry Committee Meeting 6:30pm- Committee Meetings 6:30pm- Fellowship Team 6:30pm- Property Team 6:30pm- Stewardship Team 7:00pm- Gideon’s Army 7:00pm- Mission Trip Tue, October 13 Wed, October 14 6:00pm- AWANA 6:00pm- Adult Bible Study 6:00pm- Youth Praise Band 7:00pm- Youth Bible Study 7:30pm- Worship

Thu, October 15 6:00pm- Praise Band 7:00pm- Truth Project Fri, October 16 Sat, October 17 5:30pm- Parent’s Night Out Sun, October 18 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 1:00pm- Soup Kitchen Prep 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- First Decade Parents Bible Study 5:00pm- Student Leaders 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe 5:00pm- Truth Project: Couples

Announcements

How to De-Stress Your Life

New Adult Sunday School Class. Get more information today; begins Oct 11. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

40 Days of Faith + launching our small group ministry

Not too late to join! Connect more deeply with God & your SOJ family. 5 weeks, 1 hour; no homework. Narthex signup. Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

Christmas Poinsettias

Time to order for Christmas Eve. Form on back.

All Committee Night + join a committee

Mon, Oct 12, 6:30pm. Everyone encouraged to be a part of a committee. Worship 1^st – then split into committees.

Check Out Pastor Fran’s New Blog

It’s for everyone, devotional thoughts from my kayak journeys.

http://franmatheson.blogspot.com/

Health Fair + correction for ages 11 and under

Sat, Oct 17, 10am-2pm, ages 11 & under, at Siler Presbyterian. Small fee for cholesterol test & flu vaccine. Narthex signup. WELCA, Mary Cleveland 704.291.9988

Parents Night Out + youth outreach

Sat, Oct 17, 6-9pm. Benefits Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. For kids 12 & under. $20 donation includes pizza, Disney movies, games, popcorn & more! Ashley Burris 704.698.0488

Do You Like to Hike?

Oct 24, 10am. Let’s meet at the church & carpool to Crowder’s Mountain State Park for a 2-3 mile hike. Bring your own water. Dawn Theurer 704.698.0379, dmtheurer@msn.com.

Women’s Bible Study

Wed evenings, starting Oct 14 @ 6pm. Join Pastor Fran for a study of “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.” Pastor Fran 704.843.5712, fran_matheson@sil.org

Trunk-or-Treat

Oct 28, 6-7:30pm. Kids dress up. Each car brings candy. Decorate your trunk. Have fun and be creative, avoiding evil and scary themes.

Need Address Updates + for newsletters/packages

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

Karen Weiner 704.821.8494, spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

Altar Flowers

To give flowers in memory or in honor of someone, sign Flower Chart in Narthex. 2009 Sundays still open: Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20 & 27. Cost $25. Margaret Matlock 704.882.2710

Announcements Week of October 4, 2009

how to de-stress your life
New Adult Sunday School Class. Get more information today; begins Oct 11. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

40 days of faith + launching our small group ministry
Not too late to join! Connect more deeply with God & your SOJ family. 5 weeks, 1 hour; no homework. Narthex signup. Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

loaves and fishes + 2nd Sunday each month Sun, Oct 11. Help the less fortunate by donating food items. See list in narthex for needed items.

all committee night + join a committee Mon, Oct 12, 6:30pm. Everyone encouraged to be a part of a committee. Worship 1st – then split into committees.

check out pastor fran’s new blog It’s for everyone, devotional thoughts from my kayak journeys. www.franmatheson.blogspot.com

health fair + free
Sat, Oct 10, 8am-12pm, ages 12 to adult. Health specialists: dentist, pharmacy, Health Quest of Monroe. Small fee for cholesterol test & flu vaccine. Narthex signup. 12 & under @ Siler Presbyterian. WELCA, Mary Cleveland 704.291.9988

parents night out + youth outreach Sat, Oct 17, 6-9pm. Benefits Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. For kids 12 & under. $20 donation includes pizza, Disney movies, games, popcorn & more! Ashley Burris 704.698.0488

do you like to hike? Oct 24, 10am. Let’s meet at the church & carpool to Crowder’s Mountain State Park for a 2-3 mile hike. Bring your own water. Dawn Theurer 704.698.0379, dmtheurer@msn.com.

women’s bible study
Wed evenings, starting Oct 14 @ 6pm. Join Pastor Fran for a study of “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.” Pastor Fran 704.843.5712, fran_matheson@sil.org

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. LeAnn Rice 704.218.3251, Leann@proverbs31.org

german group vacation + open to all Join Dawn Theurer next summer on a faith-building vacation to see Luther’s ministry sites & the once-a-decade Oberammergau Passion Play. Contact Dawn to help plan dates and details! No church fundraising. Dawn Theurer 704.698.0379, dmtheurer@msn.com

coupons for the military
Military families can use expired coupons up to 6 months past date. Please put coupons in Paula Aulisi’s mailbox 209.

need address updates + for newsletters/packages We still need address information for your college-age child! Karen Weiner 704.821.8494, spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

flowers for the altar
To give flowers in memory or in honor of someone, sign Flower Chart in Narthex. 2009 Sundays still open: Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20 & 27. Cost $25. Margaret Matlock 704.882.2710

concert + "The Youngest Shepherd" Oct 4, 4pm by Deborah & Richard Rosser at JAARS, Townsend Building, 7405 Davis Road, Waxhaw.

This Week’s Calendar

Sun, October 4 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- Student Leaders 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe 5:00pm- Truth Project: Couples Mon, October 5 7:00pm- Gideon’s Army Tue, October 6 Wed, October 7 5:00pm- Dinner 6:00pm- AWANA 6:00pm- Adult Bible Study 6:00pm- Youth Praise Band 7:00pm- Youth Bible Study 7:30pm- Worship

Thu, October 8 6:00pm- Praise Band 7:00pm- Truth Project 8:00pm- Worship Choir Fri, October 9 10:00am- Truth Project: Cecil Sat, October 10 8:00am- GUYS 9:00am- Health Fair 7:00pm- TEC Community Event Sun, October 11 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- Youth Group 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe 5:00pm- Truth Project: Couples