January 9 - Announcements

Announcements                         

+Stephen Ministers or Kristen will be at the altar during communion for anyone wanting prayer+

Up                               Deeper Faith

Adult Sunday School Options:

Bible in a Year [Susan Weil, P1/P2]  

Grace, Relationships, and Calling: The Book of Ephesians [Bill Byrd, P3]

Men’s Class: Wild at Heart [Chris Carlson, F1]

Parenting Class [Mary Louise Thomas, F3]

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith [Paula Aulisi, F4]

Dive (18 to mid 20s) [Katareena Done, Katareena’s office near narthex]

Can't make it to the Bible in a Year Sunday School class but still want to read through the Bible in a year?  Pick up a daily reading schedule in the narthex on the wall outside the church office.

New Women's Bible Study Starting

Tuesday, January 18, 7-9 pm; Developing a Faith That Works - Journey through the book of James and gain wisdom, encouragement and practical instruction to help you put your faith in Christ to work. Meets Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm starting Jan. 18. Home of Barb McIntyre, Matthews. Barb McIntyre 704-564-1996

In                                Joyful Community

Chili Challenge

Sunday, January 23rd from 5:00 - 7:00; 

Several committees are cooking their best pot of Chili. Come and sample and vote for your favorite. If you or your group would like to join the challenge with your recipe, contact Pat Schell @ 704-846-325 or pschell@carolina.rr.com

New 2011 Flower Chart on Narthex Board

If you would like to give flowers in honor of loved ones, put your name on the chart. Jan 16 and 30 available.

Would you like to be a Flower Coordinator

For year 2011: call in flowers to flower shop on Monday, make reminder call to folks who signed up for flowers.

Annual Congregational Meeting

Sunday, February 6, 2011; 

Pre-Meeting -- details/questions -- 10:00am; 

Potluck -- promptly at 12:22pm; 

Annual Meeting -- promptly at 1:00pm; 

Bring your Annual Report, 2010 Treasurer's Report, and 2011 Budget to the meeting. It should be posted at www.spiritofjoy.us by January 24. Ask the church office if you'd prefer for us to make you a copy.

Out                              Reaching More

Mission Outreach Meeting

Mon, Jan 17 @ 7PM. Join us & help plan 2011. There is much need in the world & in our own area; maybe you know of a ministry that God wants us to help with. Or, maybe you want to experience the joy of serving the needy in His name. Ann Lashley 704.846.8150