April 17 - Announcements

Up              Deeper Faith

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