Friday, February 25, 2011

Week of February 27 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
February 27
Lindsey Gallagher
Charles Messer

February 29
Tim Freeze
 Alexis Sutton 

March 1
Haley Matson

March 2
Karen McElveen

March 3
Barbara Kukor
Jody Pallanti
Jimmy Parker
Lyall Schroeder

March 4
David Voit

March 5
J. Clay Baker

Anniversaries
March 1
Bill Kite

March 2
Clark Harm

Thursday, February 24, 2011

February 27 - Announcements

General Fund Financials
Avg Weekly Need: $8,724
Giving Last Week: $7,336
Avg Giving This Year: $8,493

Up                                                                  Deeper Faith
Confirmation
Classes start: TODAY, 3:30pm
Families with kids in 7th - 9th grade (or a little older or younger) are invited to a confirmation
Paul's Prison Letters - Adult Sunday School Class
Come join Bill Byrd's class as they continue their study of the apostle Paul's letters to believers written from prison. They just finished Ephesians, & are now continuing with Philemon, Colossians, and Philippians. Join in with the study of Philemon starting TODAY at 9:50 am!
Monthly Prayer Time
THIS Saturday, March 5
Come anytime 7:30am-Noon to pray!
Offering Envelopes
Are available in the Narthex.
  
In                                                               Joyful Community
2011 Flower Chart
If you would like to give flowers in honor of loved ones, put your name on the chart in Narthex. Mar 13, 20, 27 and April 3 & 17 are still available. $25.00. Thank you, Kris Wiruth for volunteering to be our new flower coordinator. Questions call Kris at 704-941-9843
Shrove Tuesday
Tues, March 8th: Pancake Dinner- sponsored by the GUYS @ 6pm
Talent Show- sponsored by the choir- OPEN TO EVERYONE @ 7pm
See choir room door for skit/talent/comedy act sign-ups, or email Rhonda Mauney mauney03@aol.com.
Secret Sisters
If you would like to sign up for Secret Sisters for this year complete a form in the Narthex Rack and put in Sharon Eichler’s family mail box. If you want any add info call Sharon Eichler at 704-821-2088.   
Order Easter Flowers
If you would like to order flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one fill out form on the back of bulletin

Out                                                                Reaching More
Union County Community Shelter
Spirit of Joy provides a meal the 3rd Sunday of each month. A thank you letter from the shelter & a report of the increased needs in 2010 is on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Week of February 20 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
February 20
Matthew Carney

February 21
Kendall Palamountain

February 23
Christian Grein
Nathaniel Hindes
Joyce Lake

February 24
Alison Carlson
Allison Kerkhoff
Allison Long
Christine Skrutowski

February 25
Chris Bovi
Codie Carlson

February 26  
Logan Samuels
Bill Wright


Anniversaries
February 24
Gerald & Donna Webb


February 26
Mary Tymann

February 20 - Announcements


General Fund Financials
Avg Weekly Need: $8,724
Giving Last Week: $5,836
Avg Giving This Year: $8,493


Up                              Deeper Faith

Confirmation
Classes start: Sunday, February 20, 3:30pm
Families with kids in 7th - 9th grade (or a little older or younger) are invited to a confirmation class

Apologetics Speaker
Mon, Feb 21, 7-9pm; Shanan Presents: Dean Hardy (apologetics & Bible teacher @ Charlotte Christian) will be speaking on the basic importance of apologetics & how to incorporate it in a homeschool family.  Non-homeschoolers ARE welcome!

In                                Joyful Community

2011 Flower Chart
If you would like to give flowers in honor of loved ones, put your name on the chart in Narthex. Mar 13, 20, 27 and April 3 & 17 are still available. $25.00. Thank you, Kris Wiruth for volunteering to be our new flower coordinator. Questions call Kris at 704-941-9843

Social Security Seminar
Feb 23, 9:30am @ Living Savior & a 4:00 pm session @ Messiah.  Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is hosting, with guest speaker & Social Security Expert James Caulder. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered about social security, Medicare, & the changes that are coming for ages 55 & up. Call 704-525-2657 to reserve your seat.

Shrove Tuesday
Tues, March 8th: Pancake Dinner- sponsored by the GUYS @ 6pm
Talent Show- sponsored by the choir- OPEN TO EVERYONE @ 7pm
See choir room door for skit/talent/comedy act sign-ups, or email Rhonda Mauney mauney03@aol.com.

Secret Sisters
If you would like to sign up for Secret Sisters for this year complete a form in the Narthex Rack and put in Sharon Eichler’s family mail box. If you want any add info call Sharon Eichler at 704-821-2088.   

Order Easter Flowers
If you would like to order flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one fill out form on the back of bulletin

Out                             Reaching More

Friday, February 11, 2011

February 13 - Announcements


General Fund Financials
Avg Weekly Need: $8,724
Giving Last Week: $10,473
Avg Giving This Year: $8,493


Up                              Deeper Faith
Confirmation Information Meeting 2011
Classes start: Sun, Feb 20, 3:30pm
Families with kids in 7th - 9th grade (or a little older or younger) are invited to a confirmation information meeting with Pastor Ed.

Apologetics Speaker
Mon, Feb 21 7-9pm; Shanan Presents: Dean Hardy (apologetics & Bible teacher @ Charlotte Christian) will be speaking on the basic importance of apologetics & how to incorporate it in a homeschool family.  Non-homeschoolers ARE welcome!

In                                Joyful Community
2011 Flower Chart
If you would like to give flowers in honor of loved ones, put your name on the chart in Narthex. Feb 20 & 17, Mar 13, 20 & 27 still available. $25.00. Thank you, Kris Wiruth for volunteering to be our new flower coordinator. Questions call Kris at 704-941-9843

Social Security Seminar
Feb 23, 9:30am @ Living Savior & a 4:00 pm session @ Messiah.  Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is hosting, with guest speaker & Social Security Expert James Caulder. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered about social security, Medicare, & the changes that are coming for ages 55 & up. Call 704-525-2657 to reserve your seat.

Shrove Tuesday
Tues, March 8th: Pancake Dinner- sponsored by the GUYS @ 6pm
Talent Show- sponsored by the choir- OPEN TO EVERYONE @ 7pm
See choir room door for skit/talent/comedy act sign-ups, or email Rhonda Mauney mauney03@aol.com.

Out                                Reaching More

Week of February 13 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
February 13
Janie Owens
Gabriella Sperduto

February 14
Thomas Burris

February 15
Jennevieve Flanigan
Emily Olsen

February 16
Michael Bovi
Sherri Bruckner 

February 17
Ernesto Bustamente
Mary Tymann

February 18
David Casper

Anniversaries
February 14
Bill & Sandy Wright

February 16
Ken & Tawny Morrison 

Friday, February 4, 2011

Week of February 6 - Birtrhdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
February 6

Levi Hejka



February 8
Kalyn Hardee


William Ladd


Zachary Leonard


February 9
Lamar Chambers

Marcelino Pallanti

February 10
Doug Pierotti


February 11


Brian Gaffrey

February 12

Jordan Freeze

Anniversaries
February 8
Jim & MarilynPeterson

February 9
Ed & Tammy Vanerstrom
February 10
Rick & Rachel Moore

February 6 - Announcements


General Fund Financials
Avg Weekly Need: $8,724
Giving Last Week: $9,835
Avg Giving This Year: $8,493


Up                               Deeper Faith

In                                Joyful Community
Confirmation Information Meeting 2011
Sun, Feb 6, 10am
Classes start: Sun, Feb 20, 3:30pm
Families with kids in 7th - 9th grade (or a little older or younger) are invited to a confirmation information meeting with Pastor Ed.

Youth Super Bowl Party!
Sunday, Feb. 6 @ Carlson Residence @ 6:30-11:00pm (530 Dovefield Drive) A-L bring a salty snack & a drink to share, M-Z bring a sweet snack/dessert & a drink to share. 

Annual Congregational Meeting
TODAY; Pre-Meeting -- details/questions -- 10:00am
Potluck -- promptly @ 12:22pm
Annual Meeting -- promptly @ 1:00pm
Bring your Annual Report, 2010 Treasurer's Report, & 2011 Budget.
(Posted on website by Jan 24.) 
Ask the church office if you'd prefer for us to make you a copy.

Change in Choir/Praise Band Schedule
Thurs, Feb 10 practices will be moved to Tues, Feb 8 @ regular times

Silent Auction & Valentine’s Dinner
Thurs, Feb 10 @ 6pm : to benefit COTA in honor of Sandra Cook with dinner provided by Texas Roadhouse.  Purchase tickets for $20/person, volunteer to bake a dessert/donate an item for the silent auction or volunteer to help with the event.  
Volunteers contact Sharon Eichler at 704-821-2088 or SEichler@carolina.rr.com.  
Tickets purchased through Sharon or Sandra Cook & Margaret Matlock at 704-882-1818.  
Items or services, Angela Carlson at 704-234-6409 or Sharon.

Secret Sister Valentine’s Party
Fri, Feb 11 @ 7pm @ Sharon Eichler’s home.  Bring something to share, your final Secret Sister gift & your completed Profile (in Narthex rack outside office).  Make sure your gift is here even if you aren’t.  
Call Sharon @ 704-821-2088 if you have any questions.

2011 GUYS Valentine’s Sweetheart Dinner
Sat, Feb 12, @ 6:00pm…Please join us for food, fellowship, & an open-mike for poems/music. Sign-up in narthex on GUYS bulletin board. 
Questions? Contact Dan Owens @ dowens1969@carolina.rr.com/704-779-4415

Flowers for the Altar
Mar 13, 20 & 27 still available. $25.00. Thank you, Kris Wiruth. 
Questions call Kris at 704-941-9843

Social Security Seminar
Feb 23, 9:30am @ Living Savior & a 4:00 pm session @ Messiah.  Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is hosting, with guest speaker & Social Security Expert James Caulder. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered about social security, Medicare, & the changes that are coming for ages 55 & up. Call 704-525-2657 to reserve your seat.

Out                                                                Reaching More