Wednesday, April 27, 2011

May 1 - Announcements

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National Day of Prayer - Thursday, May 5
Prayer Service--12 Noon-1 pm
Join the staff as we pray for our nation. Prayer Vigil--All Day from 6 am to 8 pm
Come when you can and pray for the needs of our country and congregation. 

Via de Cristo
Give yourself a great gift -- Via de Cristo weekends coming up! Spend 3 days bathed in Christ’s love and grace. Men’s weekend: May 12-15. Women’s: May 19-22. For more info, contact Ann Lashley at 704.846.8150.

In                              Joyful Community

Annual SOJ Picnic at Colonel Beatty Park
TODAY; 1 – 5 pm; Join us for food, fellowship & lots of fun! BRING: You, family, friends and a willingness to have fun! Lawn chairs, footballs, volleyballs, any outdoor games/toys & side dish to share. Sign-Up posted in the Narthex during April. Don’t forget to register! For more info or volunteer opportunities please contact Theresa Cogar @ 704-698-2880 or tcogar@carolina.rr.com.
Lost & Found Box.
Many items in the Narthex: Winter Coats, Jackets, umbrella, glockenspiel (Murray- in the office) Northface fleece jacket, lunch box, book bag, “M” make up bag (asthma inhaler), coffee mugs, purse with a Girl Scout 1048 vest, Garden gloves, etc. All items not claimed by May 9th will be donated.

Women’s Retreat - “What’s love got to do with it?”
May 13-15 @ Isle of Palms. Sign up on Women’s H.A.N.D.S. Bulletin Board. Spiritual weekend with some free time to go to Charleston, Rest, Beach time, Devotions, Bible Study, & Worship every day. Price varies depending on type of room less than $100/person for multiple occupancy rooms. See Sharon Eichler SEichler@carolina.rr.com 704-821-2088

Out                            Reaching More
Blood Drive
Tues, May 17, from 3 - 7pm. Sign up at the table in the Narthex. More info? Contact Pat Schell @ 704-846-3253 or pschell@carolina.rr.com 

Families for Food!
Sign up for 1 week to work in our garden & help families in our community!  We ask that you commit to spending time as needed for one week to pick, nurture & weed our garden.  It is a wonderful opportunity to help others, spend some time with your family, & share the importance of giving time & talent with your children, grandchildren, or significant other!  Sign up@ www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317 with another family or your group & enjoy the fellowship. Questions?  Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

Coins for Comfort are coming
Get your change ready. We will start collecting Sunday, May 1.
Lots of projects we would like to do soon.

Liaison for welcoming visitors
Coordinate delivering home-made jams to new visitors. Also need people to deliver.     Call Karen 704-821-8494  

Care for the Water Fountain Area
Would you like to care for our fountain area and put water in fountain?   Call Karen in the office 704-821-8494  

Care for Our Flowers
Youth, Adults or families that would like to water
flowers by both entrances on Mondays, contact the office. 

Lamp(s) Needed!
If you have a floor lamp you’d like to donate to the office (preferably regular bulb rather than halogen light bulb) contact office  704-821-8494  spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

Friday, April 22, 2011

April 24 - Announcements

No pain, no palm; 
no thorns, no throne; 
no gall, no glory; 
no cross, no crown. 
William Penn   


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No Sunday School this week! 
Instead, come join us for breakfast (by the GUYS) & an Easter Egg Hunt (toddler to 4th Grade) @ 10 am! 

Via de Cristo
Give yourself a great gift -- Via de Cristo weekends coming up! Spend 3 days bathed in Christ’s love and grace. Men’s weekend: May 12-15. Women’s: May 19-22. For more info, contact Ann Lashley at 704.846.8150.

In                                                         Joyful Community

AWANA Grand Prix
Sat, Apr 30: 10am-2pm; Everyone is invited to participate in this Family Fun Event! Car Kits $5 - Sold Sunday mornings & Wednesday evenings.

Annual SOJ Picnic at Colonel Beatty Park
Sun, May 1; 1 – 5 pm; Join us for food, fellowship & lots of fun! BRING: You, family, friends and a willingness to have fun! Lawn chairs, footballs, volleyballs, any outdoor games/toys & side dish to share. Sign-Up posted in the Narthex during April. Don’t forget to register! For more info or volunteer opportunities please contact Theresa Cogar @ 704-698-2880 or tcogar@carolina.rr.com.

Women’s Retreat - “What’s love got to do with it?”
May 13-15 @ Isle of Palms. Sign up on Women’s H.A.N.D.S. Bulletin Board. Spiritual weekend with some free time to go to Charleston, Rest, Beach time, Devotions, Bible Study, & Worship every day. Price varies depending on type of room less than $100/person for multiple occupancy rooms. See Sharon Eichler SEichler@carolina.rr.com 704-821-2088

Out                                                     Reaching More

Mission BBQ
April 29 & 30- Chicken & pork.$7/plate or $9/pound. Eat in, take out or we deliver to where you work, your neighborhood, your group, etc. You can order ahead of time. If you would like to volunteer contact Gary Roseman 704.778.1500

Families for Food!
Sign up for 1 week to work in our garden & help families in our community!  We ask that you commit to spending time as needed for one week to pick, nurture & weed our garden.  It is a wonderful opportunity to help others, spend some time with your family, & share the importance of giving time & talent with your children, grandchildren, or significant other!  Sign up@ www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317 with another family or your group & enjoy the fellowship. Questions?  Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

Coins for Comfort are coming
Get your change ready. We will start collecting May 1. Lots of projects we would like to do soon.

Liaison for welcoming visitors
Coordinate delivering home-made jams to new visitors. Also need people to deliver.     Call Karen 704-821-8494  

Care for the Water Fountain Area
Would you like to care for our fountain area and put water in fountain?   Call Karen in the office 704-821-8494  

Care for Our Flowers
Youth, Adults or families that would like to water flowers by both entrances on Mondays, contact the office. 

Lamp(s) Needed!
If you have a floor lamp you’d like to donate to the office (preferably regular bulb rather than halogen light bulb) contact office  704-821-8494  spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

Week of April 24 - Birthdays and Anniversaries


Birthdays
April 24
Austin Chambers
Liam Rolfe
Katrina Webb

April 25
Jake Sagmoe 

April 26
Jacob Fay
Jennifer Gaskins
Ed Olsen 

April 27
Reiley Baker
Anna Bulla
Mickey Byrd 
Dell Schell

April 28
Judith Ayala
Nathan Carlson
Sloan Hyland
Annette Pierotti

April 30
Brianna Efird 
Doris Huffman
Lissa Roseman 
Stuart Samuels 

Anniversaries
April 24
John & Kenza Shoemaker 

April 26
David & Jodi Osborn

April 28
Scott & Chris Kramer
Neal & Karen McElveen

April 29
Dean & Melissa Kite

April 30
Robert & Carol Beatty


Friday, April 15, 2011

Week of April 17 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
April 18
Mary Doll  
Ursula Fick 
Conda Lashley
Ellie Messer
Tom Nesbitt 

April 19
Jan Durr
Jack Purser
Joseph White

April 20
Theresa Cogar

April 21
Alexander Moro
Richard Robison 
 
April 22
E.F. (Gene) White

Anniversaries
April 19
Robert & Linda Wilber

April 21
Mike & Gretchen Carter
Chris & Fran Whelan

April 23
Stephen & Virginia Lingo

April 17 - Announcements

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Easter Prayer Vigil
Sat, Apr 23 Noon through Sun, Apr 24 Noon
Meditate on the Stations of the Cross as you pray!
Our goal is to have someone praying throughout the entire 24 hours. Sign up for a time with Lissa Roseman 704-778-1511

Pray
Please pray for God's anointing on 12 week ALPHA program, in Hillcrest neighborhood, Waxhaw. Facilitators: Dean & Carol Jordan, Paul & Grace Closius. Pray God will send those of His choosing. You are welcome also.

Via de Cristo
Give yourself a great gift -- Via de Cristo weekends coming up! Spend 3 days bathed in Christ’s love and grace. Men’s weekend: May 12-15. Women’s: May 19-22. For more info, contact Ann Lashley at 704.846.8150.

In                Joyful Community

AWANA Grand Prix
Sat, Apr 30: 10am-2pm; Everyone is invited to participate in this Family Fun Event! Car Kits $5 - Sold Sunday mornings & Wednesday evenings.

Annual SOJ Picnic at Colonel Beatty Park
Sun, May 1; 1 – 5 pm; Join us for food, fellowship & lots of fun! BRING: You, family, friends and a willingness to have fun! Lawn chairs, footballs, volleyballs, any outdoor games/toys & side dish to share. Sign-Up posted in the Narthex during April. Don’t forget to register! For more info or volunteer opportunities please contact Theresa Cogar @ 704-698-2880 or tcogar@carolina.rr.com.

Women’s Retreat - “What’s love got to do with it?”
May 13-15 @ Isle of Palms. Sign up on Women’s H.A.N.D.S. Bulletin Board. Spiritual weekend with some free time to go to Charleston, Rest, Beach time, Devotions, Bible Study, & Worship every day. Price varies depending on type of room less than $100/person for multiple occupancy rooms. Deposits dueby April 15.  See Sharon Eichler SEichler@carolina.rr.com 704-821-2088

Out              Reaching More

Garden Workday 
Sat, Apr 16th: 8:30am-noon

Mission BBQ
April 29 & 30- Chicken & pork.$7/plate or $9/pound. Eat in, take out or we deliver to where you work, your neighborhood, your group, etc. You can order ahead of time. If you would like to volunteer contact Gary Roseman 704.778.1500

Care for the Water Fountain Area
Would you like to care for our fountain area and put water in fountain? Call Karen in the office 704-821-8494  

Care for Our Flowers
Youth, Adults or families that would like to water
flowers by both entrances on Mondays, contact the office. 

Families for Food!
Sign up for 1 week to work in our garden & help families in our community!  We ask that you commit to spending time as needed for one week to pick, nurture & weed our garden.  It is a wonderful opportunity to help others, spend some time with your family, & share the importance of giving time & talent with your children, grandchildren, or significant other!  Sign up @ www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317 with another family or your group & enjoy the fellowship. Questions? contact Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

SOJ is looking for an Office Technologist
Katareena Done, who currently fills that position will be leaving this Fall.  The position is responsible for the weekly PowerPoint for worship, weekly announcement page, the monthly newsletter & various communication & administrative duties. This position needs to be highly organized & proficient on the computer. If you know of family/friends that may be qualified & interested in applying please contact Karen Weiner at the church office, she will forward the information to Mutual Ministry. The deadline for all resumes is April 15. We need to fill this position by early May.

Lamp(s) Needed!
If you have a floor lamp you’d like to donate to the office (preferably regular bulb rather than halogen light bulb) contact office  704-821-8494  spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Holy Week Activities 2011


Special Worship Services

Palm Sunday, April 17
8:30am + 11:00am Worship

Wednesday Worship, April 20
7:30pm, Wednesday evening 
Join us for a short devotion, prayer time and praise!

Maundy Thursday, April 21
7:00pm Worship & First Communion

Healing Service
At the conclusion of Maundy Thursday Service
For those who would like prayers.

Good Friday, April 22
7:00pm Tennebrae Worship Service

Saturday Prayer Vigil beginning April 23
Sat, Apr 23 Noon through Sun, Apr 24 Noon
Meditate on the Stations of the Cross as you pray!
Our goal is to have someone praying throughout the entire 24 hours. 
Sign up for a time with Lissa Roseman 704-778-1511

Easter Sunday, April 24
8:30am + 11:00am Worship
9:50am Church Breakfast by the GUYS
10:00am Easter Egg Hunt


Friday, April 8, 2011

Week of April 10 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
April 10
Emily Graham 

April 12
Marna Pawl 
Kienan Whetstone 

April 13
Linda Gaye
Abigail Happel

April 14
Mike Aulisi 
Andy Stollmack
Karen Weiner 
Chris Whelan

April 15
Venita Cronk

April 16
Ann Lashley
Sandy Wright

Anniversaries
April 11
Jerry & Sandra Woodrow

April 12
Kurt & Connie Beamesderfer
Bob & Jenny Shulenberger 

Thursday, April 7, 2011

April 10 - Announcements

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Easter Prayer Vigil
Sat, Apr 23 Noon through Sun, April 24 Noon - More details to come!

Interested in a Summer Bible Study?
Let Kristen know! kristen.sigmon@gmail.com

Pray
Please pray for God's anointing on the ALPHA program for 12 weeks, in the Hillcrest neighborhood in Waxhaw. Pray for the facilitators: Dean & Carol Jordan, Paul & Grace Closius. Pray God will send those of His choosing. You are welcome also.

Via de Cristo
Give yourself a great gift -- Via de Cristo weekends coming up! Spend 3 days bathed in Christ’s love and grace. Men’s weekend: May 12-15. Women’s: May 19-22. For more info, contact Ann Lashley at 704.846.8150.

In                                Joyful Community

Garden Organization Meeting after 11:00 service Sunday, April 10!!

Garden Workday 
Sat,  Apr 16th: 8:30am-noon

SOJ is looking for an Office Technologist
Katareena Done, who currently fills that position will be leaving this Fall.  The position is responsible for the weekly PowerPoint for worship, weekly announcement page, the monthly newsletter & various communication & administrative duties. This position needs to be highly organized & proficient on the computer. If you know of family/friends that may be qualified & interested in applying please contact Karen Weiner at the church office, she will forward the information to Mutual Ministry. The deadline for all resumes is April 15th as we need to fill this position by early May.

AWANA Grand Prix
Sat, Apr 30: 10am-2pm; Everyone is invited to participate in this Family Fun Event! Car Kits $5 - Sold Sunday mornings & Wednesday evenings.

No saw?  No skill?  No problem!
AWANA Grand Prix Construction Workshop
Sat, Apr 9: 9am-11am Compliments of the GUYS

Care for the Water Fountain Area
Youth, Adults or families that would like to help us 
care for water fountain area and put water in fountain
several times a week or take a shift (4 volunteers
each water once a week). Call office 704-821-8494 or spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

Care for Our Flowers
Youth, Adults or families that would like to water
flowers by both entrances on Monday call the office. 
Early morning or late evening in the warmer weather.
Contact Karen Weiner 704-821-8494

Lamp(s) Needed!
We need a floor lamp or 2 for the office! If you have 1 you would like to donate (preferably ones that use regular rather than halogen light bulbs), please let Karen know - spiritofjoy@webkorner.com.

Annual SOJ Picnic at Colonel Beatty Park
Sun, May 1; 1 – 5 pm; Join us for food, fellowship & lots of fun! BRING: You, family, friends and a willingness to have fun! Lawn chairs, footballs, volleyballs, any outdoor games/toys &  a side dish to share. Picnic Sign-Ups will posted in the Narthex during the month of April. Don’t forget to register! For more info or volunteer opportunities please contact Theresa Cogar @ 704-698-2880 or tcogar@carolina.rr.com.

Out                        Reaching More

Families for Food!
Sign up for 1 week to work in our garden & help families in our community!  We ask that you commit to spending time as needed for one week to pick, nurture & weed our garden.  It is a wonderful opportunity to help others, spend some time with your family, & share the importance of giving time & talent with your children, grandchildren, or significant other!  Sign up@ www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317 with another family or your group & enjoy the fellowship. Questions? contact Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

Mission BBQ
April 29 & 30- Chicken & pork.$7/plate or $9/pound. Eat in, take out or we deliver to where you work, your neighborhood, your group, etc. You can order ahead of time. If you would like to volunteer contact Gary Roseman 704.778.1500

Friday, April 1, 2011

Week of April 3 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
April 3
Ryan Eklund
Dennis Long
Liz Ries

April 5
Rose Anne Van Leeuwen
 
April 6
Paula Aulisi 
Katja Haarstick
Chris Sharpe

April 7
Paul Sharman
Jasmine Voit 

April 8
Stephanie Bulla 
Grace Lingo 

April 9
Blake Barber 
Brandon Eichler 
Abby Palamountain 
Kimberly Trimberger 

Anniversaries
April 8
Katy Pina