Announcements Week of August 29, 2910

Youth Group 2010

5-7 pm; Grades 6 – 12. Every Sunday except holidays.

Kids Rally Day KICK-OFF!

Pre-school - H.S.

TODAY!, 9:45-11am; Sign-up for : Sunday School, AWANA, 1st Decade Choir, Praise Band, Acolyte, Usher, Sound & Projection, etc. SNACKS, GAMES, BALLOONS, & PRIZES!

Fantasy Football

Draft: Sunday, TODAY, 12:45pm in Pastor's Office. Bring a snack to share. Email your interest to pastored@webkorner.com

Blessing of Animals

8:30am, Sun. Sept 5. Bring your animals for our Labor Day tradition – outdoor worship and animal blessing.

Ice Cream Sunday
Sept 5, after the outdoor service & "Blessing of the Animals"

AWANA – Teaching our children to Know, Love & Serve the Lord Jesus Christ!

Open to all kids ages PreK-5th grade. Club begins meeting on Wed, Sept 8^th ; 6pm-7:30pm. Please contact Janie Owens 704-843-1280.

Adult Rally Dinner
Sat, Sept 11, 6-8 pm;Family Life Center. Free Dinner, Free Child Care and Great Fellowship Opportunities to step up for service. A Thrivent Sponsored evening with a guest speaker! Reservations needed. * On back

School Supply Drive

This Missions Committee is once again sponsoring a school supply drive in August. Please consider buying a little extra for those less fortunate.

Needed: T.V.'s (19-25"), DVD players, & VCR's

All for our many kids', youth, & adult activities, Sunday School & small groups. Don't have to be new but working. Contact the office if you’d like to donate.

Address Update: College-Age Young Adults

Submit new addresses to receive newsletters & a care package. spiritofjoy@webkorner.com, 704-821-8494.

Interested in Starting a Small Group?

We're looking for leaders for women, men, single parents, & to lead studies on topics like forgiveness, anger, stress, prayer, etc. kristen.sigmon@gmail.com.

Pray for Our Country

Mon Nights 6:30pm-7:30pm; We will gather @ Jan & Bob Smith’s: 4301 Wesley Chapel Rd. Questions? Call Jan Smith 704-651-7812; 8/30 Pray for God to help America during our current financial crisis, Deuteronomy 8:18

Journey to Freedom

Pastor Fran & Chet will be leading another Journey to Freedom class. It is co-ed & will begin the 2nd or 3rd week in Sept. Cost of materials is $85, payment plans can be arranged. Please let Pastor Fran know asap. It is a wonderful way to grow & heal past hurts.

When God's People Pray
Fri 8:30 - 10 am; Mixed group (men & women). Snacks @ church (P1 & P2)For more info, Dave Drehs 806-8316

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

20s & 30s Coffee and Conversation Meet at 10:00 am in Kristen's office. Get to know other 20s & 30s @ SOJ and grow in faith! Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays during summer. High school grads join us!Kristen 704.635.0381, Kristen.sigmon@gmail.com.

Fall Sunday School begins again September 12^th

Announcements Week of August 22, 2010

Youth Group 2010
Starting August 22, 5-7 pm
Grades 6 – 12. Every Sunday except holidays grades 6 - 12
Parents Meeting too! Aug 22, 5pm
We want to explain the year & significant improvements to an already strong program.

Kids 2010 Rally Day KICK-OFF! Pre-school - H.S.
Aug 29, 9:45-11am; Sign-up for : Sunday School, AWANA, 1st Decade Choir, Praise Band, Acolyte, Usher, Sound & Projection, etc. SNACKS, GAMES, BALLOONS, & PRIZES!

Blessing of Animals
8:30am, Sun. Sept 5. Bring your animals for our Labor Day tradition – outdoor worship and animal blessing.

Ice Cream Sunday
Sept 5, after the outdoor service & "Blessing of the Animals"

AWANA – Teaching our children to Know, Love & Serve the Lord Jesus Christ!
Clubber registration begins TODAY. Open to all kids ages PreK-5th grade. Club begins meeting on Wed, Sept 8th ; 6pm-7:30pm. Please contact Janie Owens 704-843-1280.

Adult Rally Dinner
Sat, Sept 11, 6-8 pm; Family Life Center. Free Dinner, Free Child Care and Great Fellowship Opportunities to step up for service. A Thrivent Sponsored evening with a guest speaker! Reservations needed.

School Supply Drive
This Missions Committee is once again sponsoring a school supply drive in August. Please consider buying a little extra for those less fortunate.

Needed: T.V.'s (19-25"), DVD players, & VCR's
All for our many kids', youth, & adult activities, Sunday School & small groups. Don't have to be new but working. Contact the office if you’d like to donate.

Address Update: College-Age Young Adults
Submit new addresses to receive newsletters & a care package. spiritofjoy@webkorner.com, 704-821-8494.

Interested in Starting a Small Group?
We're looking for leaders for women, men, single parents, & to lead studies on topics like forgiveness, anger, stress, prayer, etc. kristen.sigmon@gmail.com.

Pray for Our Country
Mon Nights 6:30pm-7:30pm; We will gather @ Jan & Bob Smith’s: 4301 Wesley Chapel Rd. Questions? Call Jan Smith 704-651-7812; 8/23 Pray for God's intervention to turn the tide in America, 2 Chronicles 7: 12-15.

Journey to Freedom
Pastor Fran & Chet will be leading another Journey to Freedom class. It is co-ed & will begin the 2nd or 3rd week in Sept. Cost of materials is $85, payment plans can be arranged. Please let Pastor Fran know asap. It is a wonderful way to grow & heal past hurts.

When God's People Pray
Fri 8:30 - 10 am; Mixed group (men & women). Snacks @ church (P1 & P2)For more info, Dave Drehs 806-8316

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

20s & 30s Coffee and Conversation Meet at 10:00 am in Kristen's office. Get to know other 20s & 30s @ SOJ and grow in faith! Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays during summer. High school grads join us! Kristen 704.635.0381, Kristen.sigmon@gmail.com.

Fall Sunday School begins again September 12^th

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Here are upcoming birthdays and anniversaries!

Birthdays:

August 8th
John Levan
Zach Martin

August 9th
Marilyn Cherry
Timmy Flanigan
Christopher Martin
Robbie Thomas

August 10th
Robert Beatty

August 11th
Jacob Hejka
Adam Lichtman

August 12th
Riley Charrette
Fredrick Hunt
Gary Roseman

August 14th
Emma Blair
Heather Eichler
Rebecca Gordon
Paul Kaperonis

August 15th
Bill Byrd
Vickie Cecil
Shelly Gordon
Victoria Ladd
Scott Sharman

August 16th
Catherine Bensch

August 17th
Marco Nordstrand

August 19th
Megan Kite
Kenza Shoemaker

August 20th
Chelsea Matson

August 21st
Lori Harder
Mary Lynn Kindberg
Joel Merritt

Anniversaries:

August 8th
David & Donna Cole

August 10th
Thomas & Ashley Burris

August 11th
David & Rebecca Gordon

August 13th
Dave & Janet Curtis

August 15th
Brain & Melissa Baumgartner
Ron & Linda Whitener

August 16th
Billy & Vickie Cecil

August 19th
Tim & Doreen Flanigan

August 20th
Roger & Suzanne Lineberger

August 21st
Ken & Patty Barnette

Announcements Week of August 15, 2010

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,222

Last Week’s Giving: $8,243

Avg Giving This Year: $8,531

Weave a Blanket: 4^th & 5^th Grade & VBS Shepherds

We had so much fun at VBS, many kids asked how to turn finger weaving into a cozy blanket. Want to join us. Call Sharon Eichler 704-821-2088 to reserve a spot next TODAY, 9:50-10:50am.

Kids 2010 Rally Day KICK-OFF!

Aug 29, 9:45-11am; Sign-up for- Spirit Time, AWANA, First Decade Choir, Praise Band, etc. SNACKS, GAMES, BALLOONS, and PRIZES!

Blessing of Animals

8:30am, Sun. Sept 5. Bring your animals for our Labor Day tradition – outdoor worship and animal blessing.

Adult Rally Dinner
Sat, Sept 11^th, 6-8 pm; (FELLOWSHIP HALL). Free Dinner, Free Child Care, Great Fellowship Opportunities to step up for service. And a Thrivent Sponsored evening with a guest speaker!

School Supply Drive

This Missions Committee is once again sponsoring a school supply drive in August. Please consider buying a little extra for those less fortunate.

Address Update: College-Age Young Adults

Give the office your young adults’ updated address so they can receive newsletters & a care package. spiritofjoy@webkorner.com, 704-821-8494

Altar Flowers

There are many dates available: Aug 29, Sept 5, Oct 24 Cost is $25. Please, return vases as we are down to 1 vase.(Vases are to be left at church-take flowers home in cans)

Pray for Our Country

Mon Nights 6:30pm-7:30pm; We will gather @ Jan & Bob Smith’s: 4301 Wesley Chapel Rd. Questions? Call Jan Smith 704-651-7812; 8/16 Pray for revival and spiritual awakening, Ps.85: 6-13

Journey to Freedom

Pastor Fran & Chet will be leading another Journey to Freedom class. It is co-ed & will begin the 2nd or 3rd week in Sept. Cost of materials is $85, payment plans can be arranged. Please let Pastor Fran know as soon as possible. It is a wonderful way to grow & heal past hurts.

New Bible Study- When God's People Pray
Fri 8:30 - 10 am; Mixed group (men & women). Snacks provided. Location: Church (P1 & P2)For more info, Contact Dave Drehs 704-806-8316

Stephen Ministry Applications

We are now accepting applications (in the Narthex) for anyone interested in serving the Lord in a 1-on-1 caring ministry. There is 50 hrs of training; classes will begin in the fall. Questions? Contact Michele Bender 704-231-2815.

Announcements Week of August 8, 2010

School Supply Drive

This Missions Committee is once again sponsoring a school supply
drive in August. Please consider buying a little extra for those less
fortunate.

Kids 2010 Rally Day KICK-OFF!

Aug 29, 9:45-11am; Sign-up for- Spirit Time, AWANA, First Decade Choir, Praise Band, etc. SNACKS, GAMES, BALLOONS, and PRIZES!

Altar Flowers

There are many dates available: Aug 22, 29. Sept 5, Oct 24 Cost is $25. Please, return vases as we are down to 1 vase.(Vases are to be left at church-take flowers home in cans)

Pray for Our Country

Mon Nights 6:30pm-7:30pm; starting July 19. Anyone who wants to pray for America is welcome. Please bring your Bible. Week 1 will focus on Ps. 51, personal preparation to become prayer warriors. We will gather @ Jan & Bob Smith’s: 4301 Wesley Chapel Rd. Questions? Call Jan Smith 704-651-7812; 8/9 Pray for God to open the eyes of our fellow Americans, Ps. 73

Journey to Freedom

Pastor Fran & Chet will be leading another Journey to Freedom class. It is co-ed & will begin the 2nd or 3rd week in Sept. Cost of materials is $85, payment plans can be arranged. Please let Pastor Fran know as soon as possible. It is a wonderful way to grow & heal past hurts.

Hope Sunday

4 of the 10 World Vision children have been sponsored. If you would like to sponsor one of the remaining children please contact me within the next week @ SEichler@carolina.rr.com.

New Bible Study- When God's People Pray
Fri 8:30 - 10 am; Mixed group (men & women). Snacks provided. Location: Church (P1 & P2)For more info, Contact Dave Drehs 704-806-8316

Water the Flowers – Care for Water Fountain

Youth, Adults or families that would like to help us water the flowers, landscaped area and put water in the water fountain, call office 704-821-8494.(4 volunteers each water once a week)

Coins for Cooling

Bring coins. Jar in Narthex. Money goes to fix air conditioning.

Stephen Ministry Applications

We are now accepting applications (in the Narthex) for anyone interested in serving the Lord in a 1-on-1 caring ministry. There is 50 hrs of training; classes will begin in the fall. Questions? Contact Michele Bender 704-231-2815.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

20s & 30s Coffee and Conversation Meet at 10:00 am in Kristen's office. Get to know other 20s & 30s @ SOJ and grow in faith! Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays during summer. High school grads join us!Kristen 704.635.0381, Kristen.sigmon@gmail.com.

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Celebrating Birthdays this week:

August 2nd:
Kim Ries
Tara Vanerstrom
Tom Wilson

August 3rd:
Jonathan Baumbarger
Lindsey Cook
Christine Kindberg

August 4th:
David Gordon
Madison Pierotti

August 5th:
Gary Stansell

August 6th:
Bret Beamesderfer
Tami Eklund

August 7th:
Connie Beamesderfer
Clark Harm
Whitney Harrison
Katherine Kukor

Celebrating Anniversaries

August 4th:
Jimmy & Kim Parker
Stuart & Lisa Samuels

August 7th:
David & Kari Carr
Daniel & Janie Owens