Announcements Week of April 25, 2010

Announcements

Coins for Cooling

Bring your coins on Sundays, place them in “Coins for Cooling Jar” in Narthex. Money will go towards air conditioning.

Graduate’s Name & School

Please, give the office your graduate’s name & name of high school or college. spiritofjoy@webkorner.com 704-821-8494

Single's Bible Study & Dinner

Sunday's 5pm @ Dawn Theurer’s home. A Bible study called Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado. For info/directions: Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com

Western North Carolina Via de Cristo

Bathed in grace, a weekend to start/renew/deepen your personal relationship with Christ. 2010 Spring Weekends: Women’s : May 13-16. The cost of a weekend is $25/person. Questions? Ann Lashley 704-846-8150

Retreat at the Beach 2010: May 14 - May 16

Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms, SC

We have ONE room left (two double beds). Rebecca Kelleher has a room with two double beds & is looking for a roommate. If you'd like to room with Rebecca or would like to reserve the remaining room, get your registration form to Sharon Eichler

Mission Trip to West Virginia + July 2010

If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

Higher Love (Marriage study)

STARTS TODAY! Helps spell out strategies for dealing with the biggest threats couples face today - including anger, depression, sexual issues, & financial troubles.

Michele Bender michelebender@carolina.rr.com

Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl

Is talking to God just another thing to check off on your to-do list? Enjoy special time with God, discover Scripture's life-changing words, learn how God uses disappointments for good, & embrace the joy of the Lord.

LeAnn Rice leann@proverbs31.org or 704.218.3251

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith
Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Share a little life and a little faith, and save money! Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484

The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)

Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Book by Dr. John Trent & Gary Smalley. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Announcements Week of April 18, 2010

AWANA Grand Prix

Apr 24 10am-2pm, Registration may occur on Wednesday nights before or after club & on Sunday mornings between services. Pinewood Derby car kits will also be available @ the registration tables for $5 each. This event is open to all who wish to participate!

Western North Carolina Via de Cristo

Bathed in grace, a weekend to start/renew/deepen your personal relationship with Christ. 2010 Spring Weekends: Men’s: Apr 22-25, Women’s : May 13-16. The cost of a weekend is $25/person. Questions? Ann Lashley 704-846-8150

Single's Bible Study & Dinner

Sunday's 5pm @ Dawn Theurer’s home. A Bible study called Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado. For info/directions: Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com

Trailblazer's Hike
Sat, April 24. Meeting @ SOJ @ 10am & carpooling to the US National Whitewater Center. The cost is $5 per car. We will plan to stop for lunch on the way back. Bring your own water & snacks if needed. For more info:

Dawn Theurer. dmtheurer@msn.com

Retreat at the Beach 2010: May 14 - May 16

Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms, SC

We have ONE room left (two double beds). Rebecca Kelleher has a room with two double beds & is looking for a roommate. If you'd like to room with Rebecca or would like to reserve the remaining room, get your registration form to Sharon Eichler

Mission Trip to West Virginia + July 2010

If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

Current Events and Christian Response

Pastor Ed is leading a class for the next 2 weeks based on the 4th largest news magazine in America -- which gives a Christian perspective to culture and events in our world.

Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl

Is talking to God just another thing to check off on your to-do list? Enjoy special time with God, discover Scripture's life-changing words, learn how God uses disappointments for good, & embrace the joy of the Lord.

LeAnn Rice leann@proverbs31.org or 704.218.3251

Coupon Clippers:

Saving Money, Saving Faith
Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Share a little life and a little faith, and save money! Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484

The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)

Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Book by Dr. John Trent & Gary Smalley. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Coming Soon! : Higher Love (Marriage study)

Helps spell out strategies for dealing with the biggest threats couples face today - including anger, depression, sexual issues, & financial troubles.

Michele Bender michelebender@carolina.rr.com

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Here are this week's birthdays and anniversaries!

Birthdays

April 18th:
Conda Lashley
Stephanie White
Carl Turner
Ellie Messer
Ursula Fick

April 19th:
Jan Durr
Jack Purser
Joseph White

April 20th:
Theresa Cogar

April 21st:
Richard Robinson
Alexander Moro

April 22nd:
E.F. White

April 24th:
Liam Rolfe
Katrina Webb
Austin Chambers

Anniversaries

April 19th:
Robert and Linda Wilber

April 21st:
Mike and Gretchen Carter
Chris and Fran Whelan

April 23rd:
Stephen and Virginia Lingo

April 24th:
John and Kenza Shoemaker

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

This week's Birthdays:

April 12th:
Kienan Whetstone
Kim Sedotto
Marna Pawl

April 13th:
Linda Gaye
Abigail Happel

April 14th:
Karen Weiner
Andy Stollmack
Chris Whelan
Mike Aulisi

April 15th:
Venita Cronk

April 16th:
Ann Lashley
Sandy Wright

Celebrating Anniversaries This Week:

April 11th:
Jerry and Sandra Woodrow

April 12th:
Bob and Jenny Shulenberger
Kurt and Connie Beamesderfer

Announcements Week of April 11, 2010

Loaves and Fishes+ 2nd Sunday of every month

TODAY Help the less fortunate by donating food items.

All Commitees Night

Mon Apr 12, 6:30pm Everyone is encouraged to be part of a committee. Worship 1st- then split into committees.

Youth High-Way Cleanup

Sat, Apr 17 10am-1pm Cleaning up SOJ’s highway. Lunch will be provided! All youth are welcome & adults can help too!

AWANA Grand Prix

Apr 24 10am-2pm, Registration may occur on Wednesday nights before or after club & on Sunday mornings between services. Pinewood Derby car kits will also be available @ the registration tables for $5 each. This event is open to all who wish to participate!

Western North Carolina Via de Cristo

Bathed in grace, a weekend to start/renew/deepen your personal relationship with Christ. 2010 Spring Weekends: Men’s: Apr 22-25, Women’s : May 13-16. The cost of a weekend is $25/person. Questions? Ann Lashley 704-846-8150

Retreat at the Beach 2010: May 14 - May 16

Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms, SC

We have ONE room left (two double beds). Rebecca Kelleher has a room with two double beds & is looking for a roommate. If you'd like to room with Rebecca or would like to reserve the remaining room, get your registration form to Sharon Eichler

Mission Trip to West Virginia + July 2010

If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Current Events and Christian Response

Pastor Ed is leading a class for the next 2 weeks based on the 4th largest news magazine in America -- which gives a Christian perspective to culture and events in our world.

Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl (Women's Sunday School class) If joining the class, please contact LeAnn Rice so she can get your book before class begins.

leann@proverbs31.org or 704.218.3251.

Coupon Clippers:

Saving Money, Saving Faith
Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Share a little life and a little faith, and save money! Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484
The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)

Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Book by Dr. John Trent & Gary Smalley. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Easter Services!

8:30am + 11:00am Worship

9:50 Church Breakfast

10:00 Easter Egg Hunt

1st Quarter Contribution Statements Available Apr 1. For those with a mailbox @ church, your statement will be in your mailbox (for those with a church box); all others who will receive their statement in the mail. Please be looking for them! If you have any questions regarding your financial statement, please contact Fran Whelan @ fea720@mindspring.com or Theresa Cogar @ tcogar@carolina.rr.com.

AWANA Grand Prix Construction Workshop

Sat Apr 10 9am-11am, A table saw & GUYS volunteers will be available to assist with the cutting out of pinewood derby cars! Contact Janie Owens 704.843.1280 for any questions.

AWANA Grand Prix

Apr 24 10am-2pm, Registration may occur on Wednesday nights before or after club & on Sunday mornings between services. Pinewood Derby car kits will also be available @ the registration tables for $5 each. This event is open to all who wish to participate!

Loaves and Fishes+ 2nd Sunday of every month Sun, Apr 11 Help the less fortunate by donating food items.

All Commitees Night
Mon Apr 12, 6:30pm Everyone is encouraged to be part of a committee. Worship 1st- then split into committees.

Western North Carolina Via de Cristo

Bathed in grace, a weekend to start/renew/deepen your personal relationship with Christ. 2010 Spring Weekends:

Men’s: Apr 22-25, Women’s : May 13-16. The cost of a weekend is $25/person. Questions? Ann Lashley 704-846-8150

Retreat at the Beach 2010: May 14 - May 16

Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms, SC

We have ONE room left (two double beds). Rebecca Kelleher has a room with two double beds & is looking for a roommate. If you'd like to room with Rebecca or would like to reserve the remaining room, get your registration form to Sharon Eichler

Mission Trip to West Virginia + July 2010

If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl (Women's Sunday School class) begins 4/11. If joining the class, please contact LeAnn Rice so she can get your books before class begins. leann@proverbs31.org or 704.218.3251.

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Celebrating Birthdays This Week:

April 5th:
Rose Anne Van Leeuwen

April 6th:
Chris Sharpe
Paula Aulisi
Katja Haarstick

April 7th:
Jasmine Voit
Paul Sharman

April 8th:
Stephanie Bulla
Kelsey Freeze
Julian Kruyne
Grace Lingo

April 9th:
Blake Barber
Brandon Eichler
Kimberly Trimberger

April 10th:
Emily Graham