Spirit of Joy

LCMC Meeting at SOJ

2012-02-27T13:27:00.001-05:00

Spirit of Joy is a member of

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ.

And the leader of our denomination,

Pastor Mark Vander Tuig,

is coming to Spirit of Joy!!!

A group of Lutherans from across the South are converging on Spirit of Joy. Be here to welcome them and Pastor Vander Tuig.

Join us anytime

This Saturday, March 3

10am - 4pm!

(but email a reservation if you'd like lunch)

Note: Pastor Mark is not really a bishop! In fact, Lutheran's never had "bishops" until we simply changed the title about 30 years ago. Our fast growing Lutheran denomination has gone back to a more traditional Lutheran model that all but a few of us adults grew up with. Pastor Mark simply and wonderfully fosters connections and facilitates ministry in 779 Lutheran congregations in 11 different countries! We're honored to have him here with us.

Bible in a Year - December Readings

2011-11-28T01:27:00.002-05:00

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are December's readings in case you miss any classes.

2 Corinthians 2:5-6:18

2 Corinthians 7:1-11:15

2 Corinthians 11:16-13:14

Romans 1:1-32

Romans 2:1-4:25

Romans 5:1-8:17

Romans 8:18-11:10

Romans 11:11-14:23

Romans 15:1-16:27;

Acts 20:7-38

Acts 21:1-23:11

Acts 23:12-25:22

Acts 25:23-28:10

Acts 28:11-31;

Ephesians 1:1-3:21

Ephesians 4:1-6:24

Colossians 1:1-4:18

Philemon 1:1-25;

Philippians 1:1-2:30

Philippians 3:1-4:23;

1 Timothy 1:1-2:15

1 Timothy 3:1-6:21

Titus 1:1-3:15;

1 Peter 1:1-2:12

1 Peter 2:13-5:14;

Jude 1:1-16

Jude 1:17-25;

2 Peter 1:1-3:18;

2 Timothy 1:1-18

2 Timothy 2:1-4:22;

Hebrews 1:1-14

Hebrews 2:1-6:20

Hebrews 7:1-10:18

Hebrews 10:19-12:29

Hebrews 13:1-25;

1 John 1:1-3:24

1 John 4:1-5:21;

2 John 1:1-13;

3 John 1:1-14;

Revelation 1:1-20

Revelation 2:1-5:14

Revelation 6:1-10:11

Revelation 11:1-14:20

Revelation 15:1-18:24

Revelation 19:1-22.21

Bible in a Year - November Readings

2011-10-28T01:20:00.005-04:00

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are November's readings in case you miss any classes.

Matthew 25:31-46;

John 12:20-50;

Mark 14:1-11;

Matthew 26:1-16;

Luke 22:1-6;

John 12:1-11

Mark 14:12-17;

Matthew 26:17-20;

Luke 22:7-14;

John 13:1-20;

Mark 14:18-21;

Matthew 26:21-25;

Luke 22:21-23;

John 13:21-30;

Luke 22:24-30;

Mark 14:22-26;

Matthew 26:26-29;

Luke 22:15-20;

John 13:31-35;

Mark 14:27-31;

Matthew 26:30-35;

Luke 22:31-38;

John 13:36-38;

John 14:1-15:17

John 15:18-17:26;

Mark 14:32-42;

Matthew 26:36-46;

Luke 22:39-46

Mark 14:43-52;

Matthew 26:47-56;

Luke 22:47-53;

John 18:1-11;

Mark 14:53-72;

Matthew 26:57-75;

Luke 22:54-71;

John 18:12-27

Matthew 27:1-10;

Luke 23:1-12;

Mark 15:1-5;

Matthew 27:11-14;

John 18:28-38

Mark 15:6-15;

Matthew 27:15-26;

Luke 23:13-25;

John 18:39-19:16;

Mark 15:16-20a;

Matthew 27:27-31;

Luke 23:26-32;

Mark 15:20b-21;

Matthew 27:32;

John 19:17a

Mark 15:22-41;

Matthew 27:33-56;

Luke 23:33-49;

John 19:17b-37

Mark 15:42-47;

Matthew 27:57-61;

Luke 23:50-56;

John 19:38-42;

Matthew 27:62-66;

Mark 16:1-8;

Matthew 28:1-8;

Luke 24:1-12;

John 20:1-13;

Matthew 28:9-10;

John 20:14-18

Matthew 28:11-15;

Luke 24:13-35;

Luke 24:36-43;

John 20:19-31;

Matthew 28:16-20;

John 21:1-25;

Luke 24:44-53

Mark 16:9-20;

Acts 1:1-11;

Acts 1:12-2:47

Acts 3:1-5:16

Acts 5:17-7:53

Acts 7:54-9:31

Acts 9:32-11:18

James 1:1-3:18

James 4:1-5:20;

Acts 11:19-12:25

Acts 13:1-14:28

Galatians 1:1-4:7

Galatians 4:8-6:18

Acts 15:1-16:40

Acts 17:1-18;

1Thessalonians 1:1-2:16

1Thessalonians 2:17-5:28;

2Thessalonians 1:1-12

2Thessalonians 2:1-3:18;

Acts 18:18-19:41

1 Corinthians 1:1-4:21

1 Corinthians 5:1-7:40

1 Corinthians 8:1-11:1

1 Corinthians 11:2-13:13

1 Corinthians 14:1-15:34

1 Corinthians 15:35-16:24;

Acts 20:1-6;

2 Corinthians 1:1-2:4

Oct 9 - Announcements

2011-10-06T20:20:00.000-04:00

Deeper Faith

Congregational Study Not in a small group but interested in reading & reflecting on the topics Pastor Ed is speaking about each Sunday? Get a copy of the study Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy to do on your own! See Kristen Sigmon or fill out a sheet on the Narthex bulletin board.

Adult Sunday School for Fall 2011 Attend any class you'd like. Classes in Family Life Center.

Christ in Culture Examine today's culture & challenges Christians face in light of God's Word.
Forgiving & Overcoming Learn how to forgive and overcome anger & resentment from book Bait of Satan by John Bevere.
Gospel of John Look in-depth at Jesus' life & ministry through the eyes of his disciple, John.
New Testament [Bible in a Year] Writings of Jesus' apostles & their relevance for us today.

Joyful Community

Fish, Feast, Fun & Fellowship Fundraiser, October 15, 5-9pm Halibut flown in from Alaska, plus an auction (please donate items to auction). Benefits Belize trip. Accepting payments and reservations — suggested donation $10+ per adult. Hot dogs for kids; child care provided. Craig or Michele Bender, 704-882-7806 for information.

Trunk or Treat, October 29, 6-7:30pm - hosted by the Student Leadership Team. Join us for a wholesome night of fun for kids of all ages. Come out and be a part of a fun family event, prizes awarded for the best costume and best trunk! Everyone meets in the Family Life Center. If you are a youth and are interested in helping out, grab a Student Leader and ask how you can help!

Youth Party, Appetizer Potluck and Lock-in, October 29, 8pm to October 30, 8am - Last names starting with A-L bring a salty appetizer and a drink to share, M-Z bring a sweet appetizer or dessert and a drink to share. Bring your sleeping bag.

Reaching More

Flu Shot Clinic Sunday, Oct 9 - 11:30am-12:30pm in the Family Life Center, $25/person.

Coats & Sweaters Missions is collecting new and gently used coats & sweaters throughout the month of October. Please consider donating one to those less fortunate.

Breaking News!!!!

2011-10-06T20:15:00.000-04:00

A contingent went to Washington DC to plea Pastor Ed's case!

Unfortunately, they were told that due to recent budget cuts, they would not be able to help. It will be up to Pastor Ed's church family to raise his bail to release him from jail.

So, Spirit of Joy family, we are relying on YOU to come out Saturday night and help raise the bail we need to free Pastor Ed. The monies will go to help get our mission team to Belize to build a house for a family who is currently does not have a roof over their head!

Fall Fiesta

2011-10-04T17:18:00.000-04:00

Bail Pastor Ed Out!!!

Join us this Saturday Evening for a Tex-Mex flavored potluck.

Corn Hole Games + Country Music + Bake Walk

Best West Dress + Best Cowboy Hat + Face Painting

And to support missions, help "bail out" Pastor Ed

5-8pm at the church

NEWS ALERT!!!

2011-10-03T15:48:00.000-04:00

Pastor Ed Thomas being escorted out in handcuffs.

Officer Hyland arresting Pastor Ed Thomas in front of his congregation.

Pastor Ed Thomas covering his head in shame. What are the charges? What is he guilty of?

Alert!!! Pator Ed Thomas was arrested Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Weddington, NC. Charges are not known at this time. However, rumor has it that the missions team is collecting money for bail and one representative is in Washington DC to get this overturned. We will post updates as they come available!

October Birthdays and Anniversaries

2011-09-29T15:29:00.000-04:00

October 1

Travis Chambers

Peter Griffith

October 2

none

October 3

Lynne Lerch

Karen Thomas

Tom & Tammy Zielke

October 4

Tyler Beamesderfer

Regina Nole

Marissa Perrell

Linda Richardson

Clay & Tracy Baker

October 5

Peter & Bobbi Griffith

October 6

Sarah Daugherty

Shawn & Tracy Charrette

Werner & Ursula Fick

October 7

Ryan Bragg

October 8

Scott McIntyre Sr

Will Tomsovic

October 9

Scott Kramer

Noah Sharpe

October 10

Todd Matson

Dennis & Cinnamon Long

October 11

Mariana Bustamante

Nancy Ries

Eric & Stacey Grein

October 12

Toni Merritt

Bill & Robin Brandhorst

Curtis & Marna Pawl

Chris & Melissa Sharpe

October 13

John & Kris Wiruth

October 14

Chris & Rhonda Mauney

October 15

none

October 16

Eileen Drehs

Stuart Kerkhoff

Amy Thiemann

October 17

Natalia Fay

Dwayne Helms

Shauna Miess

Bill Richardson

Jacob Skrutowski

October 18

Bill Brandhorst

Eric Kindberg

Jose Pina

Joel & Toni Merritt

October 19

Morgan Carlson

Steven Tower

Gary & Lois Stansell

October 20

Emily Tomsovic

B.J. & Eunice Howes

October 21

Becky Chambers

Stuart Gaskins

Olivia Lauf

October 22

Laura Wright

Scott & Kathy Sharman

Stephen & Tara Spence

Bob Thomas

October 23

Tracy Baker

October 24

Don Deacon

Marc & Lori Harder

October 25

Michele Bender

Gretchen Carter

Norm & Mary Cleveland

October 26

Tom & Linda Gaye

October 27

Eva Happel

Bob & Shauna Miess

October 28

Marla Lauf

Alexa Roseman

October 29

none

October 30

none

October 31

Cis Morford

Harvey & Cis Morford

October 2 - Announcements

2011-09-28T16:05:00.000-04:00

General Fund

Avg. Weekly Need: $9,575
Giving Last Week: $8,522
Avg. Giving This Year: $8,766

Deeper Faith

Congregational Study ~ Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy A couple groups still have space available, including a Sunday morning group ... it’s not too late to join in! OR do the study on your own! See Kristen Sigmon or fill out the sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

Adult Sunday School for Fall 2011 Attend any class you'd like. Classes in Family Life Center. Christ in Culture
Examine today's culture & challenges Christians face in light of God's Word.
Forgiving & Overcoming
Learn how to forgive and overcome anger & resentment from book Bait of Satan by John Bevere.
Gospel of John
Look in-depth at Jesus' life & ministry through the eyes of his disciple, John.
New Testament [Bible in a Year] Read the writings of Jesus' apostles & discover their relevance for us today.

Joyful Community

College Addresses Please give your updated addresses to the church office.

Wednesday Night Congregation Dinner Reviving an old tradition. Please join us: 5:15-5:55pm, Adults $4, Kids $2.50, Family max $12. If you have not yet responded, please let the church office know how many will attend so that we can plan accordingly.

Fall Fiesta Saturday, October 8, 5-8pm Everyone invited! Come enjoy a Southwest Potluck, (bring your favorite southwestern dish, main, salad, or dessert). Drinks provided. Fun activities for all ages, including a bake walk, corn toss, face painting, hair painting, and other SURPRISES!! Rumor even has it that Pastor Ed is going to jail and we might have to help bail him out ...

Fish, Feast, Fun & Fellowship Fundraiser, October 15, 5-9pm Halibut flown in from Alaska, plus an auction. Great fun & fellowship. Benefits Belize trip. Suggested donation $10+ per adult. Hot dogs for kids; child care provided. Contact Craig or Michele Bender, 704-882-7806 for more information.

Reaching More

Loaves and Fishes Help those in need, our October collection is Sunday, October 9. Please see
the list of needs in the Narthex in the brochure rack (no glass containers).

Flu Shot Clinic Sunday, Oct. 9, Family Life Center, 11:30am-12:30pm, $25/person. Medicare part B recipients only will be filed. Other insurances require payment & receipt will be given to obtain reimbursement. Bring insurance cards (Medicare, Supplemental). Pregnant women must bring approval note from doctor. Wear a short sleeve shirt. More info., call 704-296-0909. Sign-up is on the Narthex Bulletin Board.

COATS & SWEATERS Missions will be collecting new and gently used coats & sweaters throughout October. Please consider donating one to those less fortunate.

Bible in a Year - October Readings

2011-09-28T01:11:00.003-04:00

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are October's readings in case you miss any classes.

John 1:19-28;

Mark 1:9-11;

Matthew 3:13-17;

Luke 3:21-22;

John 1:29-34;

Mark 1:12-13;

Matthew 4:1-11;

Luke 4:1-13;

John 1:35-51;

Mark 1:16-20;

Matthew 4:18-22;

Luke 5:1-11;

John 2:1-4:26

John 4:27-42;

Mark 1:14-15;

Matthew 4:12-17;

Luke 4:14-15;

John 4:43-46a;

Luke 4:16-30;

Mark 1:21-28;

Luke 4:31-37;

Mark 1:29-39;

Matthew 8:14-17;

Luke 4:38-44;

Mark 1:40-45;

Matthew 8:1-4;

Luke 5:12-16

Mark 2:1-12;

Matthew 9:1-8;

Luke 5:17-26;

Mark 2:13-17;

Matthew 9:9-13;

Luke 5:27-32;

Mark 2:18-22;

Matthew 9:14-17;

Luke 5:33-39;

Mark 2:23-28;

Matthew 12:1-8;

Luke 6:1-5

Mark 3:1-6;

Matthew 12:9-14;

Luke 6:6-11;

Mark 3:7-12;

Matthew 12:15-21;

Mark 3:13-19;

Luke 6:12-16;

Matthew 4:23-5:20

Matthew 5:21-7:29

Luke 6:17:49;

Luke 7:1-10;

Matthew 8:5-13;

John 4:46b-54;

Luke 7:11-17

Luke 7:18-35;

Matthew 11:1-19;

Luke 7:36-50;

Luke 8:1-3;

Mark 3:20-30;

Matthew 12:22-45;

Luke 11:14-26

Mark 3:31-35;

Matthew 12:46-50;

Luke 8:19-21;

Mark 4:1-20;

Matthew 13:1-23;

Luke 8:4-18;

Mark 4:21-29

Mark 4:30-34;

Matthew 13:31-35;

Luke 13:18-21;

Matthew 13:24-30;

Matthew 13:36-52;

Mark 4:35-41;

Matthew 8:23-27;

Luke 8:22-25;

Mark 5:1-20;

Matthew 8:28-34;

Luke 8:26-39

Mark 5:21-43;

Matthew 9:18-26;

Luke 8:40-56;

Matthew 9:27-34;

Mark 6:1-6a;

Matthew 13:53-58;

John 5:1-15

John 5:16-47;

Mark 6:6b-11;

Matthew 9:35-10:42;

Luke 9:1-5

Mark 6:14-29;

Matthew 14:1-12;

Luke 9:7-9;

Mark 6:12-13;

Luke 9:6;

Mark 6:30-44;

Matthew 14:13-21;

Luke 9:10-17;

John 6:1-15

Mark 6:45-56;

Matthew 14:22-36;

John 6:16-24;

John 6:25-59

Mark 7:1-23;

Matthew 15:1-20;

Mark 7:24-30;

Matthew 15:21-28;

Mark 7:31-37;

Matthew 15:29-31;

Mark 8:1-10;

Matthew 15:32-39

Mark 8:11-13;

Matthew 16:1-4;

Mark 8:14-21;

Matthew 16:5-12;

Mark 8:22-26;

Mark 8:27-30;

Matthew 16:13-20;

Luke 9:18-21;

John 6:60-71;

Mark 8:31-9:1;

Matthew 16:21-28;

Luke 9:22-27

Mark 9:2-13;

Matthew 17:1-13;

Luke 9:28-36;

Mark 9:14-32;

Matthew 17:14-23;

Luke 9:37-45;

Mark 9:33-37;

Matthew 18:1-5;

Luke 9:46-48

Matthew 17:24-27;

Mark 9:38-41;

Luke 9:49-50;

Mark 9:42-50;

Matthew 18:6-9;

Matthew 18:10-35;

Mark 10:1;

Matthew 19:1-2;

Luke 9:51-62;

Matthew 8:18-22;

Luke 10:1-20;

Matthew 11:20-24

Luke 10:21-24;

Matthew 11:25-27;

Matthew 11:28-30;

Luke 10:38-11:13;

Luke 11:27-12:21

Luke 12:22-13:17;

Luke 13:22-14:24

Luke 14:25-16:17;

Luke 16:19-17:19

Luke 17:20-18:14;

John 7:1-52

John 7:53-9:34

John 9:35-10:21;

Mark 10:2-12;

Matthew 19:3-12;

Luke 16:18;

Mark 10:13-16;

Matthew 19:13-15;

Luke 18:15-17;

Mark 10:17-22;

Matthew 19:16-22;

Luke 18:18-23

Mark 10:23-31;

Matthew 19:23-30;

Luke 18:24-30;

Matthew 20:1-16;

John 10:22-11:16

John 11:17-57;

Mark 10:32-45;

Matthew 20:17-28;

Luke 18:31-34;

Mark 10:46-52;

Matthew 20:29-34;

Luke 18:35-43

Luke 19:1-10;

Mark 11:1-11;

Matthew 21:1-11;

Luke 19:28-44;

John 12:12-19;

Mark 11:12-26;

Matthew 21:12-22;

Luke 19:45-48

Mark 11:27-33;

Matthew 21:23-27;

Luke 20:1-8;

Matthew 21:28-32;

Mark 12:1-12;

Matthew 21:33-46;

Luke 20:9-19;

Matthew 22:1-14;

Mark 12:13-17;

Matthew 22:15-22;

Luke 20:20-26

Mark 12:18-27;

Matthew 22:23-33;

Luke 20:27-40;

Mark 12:28-34;

Matthew 22:34-40;

Luke 10:25-37;

Mark 12:35-37a;

Matthew 22:41-46;

Luke 20:41-44;

Matthew 23:1-36;

Mark 12:37b-40;

Luke 20:45-47

Matthew 23:37-39;

Mark 12:41-44;

Luke 21:1-4;

Mark 13:1-23;

Matthew 24:1-28;

Luke 21:5-24

Mark 13:24-31;

Matthew 24:29-35;

Luke 21:25-38;

Mark 13:32-37;

Matthew 24:36-51;

Matthew 25:1-30;

Luke 19:11-27

September 25 - Weekly Announcements

2011-09-23T15:29:00.000-04:00

General Fund
Avg. Weekly Need: $9,575
Giving Last Week: $5,852
Avg. Giving This Year: $8,766

Deeper Faith

Congregational Study ~ Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy A couple groups still have space available, including a Sunday morning group ... it’s not too late to join in! OR do the study on your own! See Kristen Sigmon or fill out the sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

Adult Sunday School for Fall 2011 Attend any class you'd like. Classes in Family Life Center.

Christ in Culture Examine today's culture & challenges Christians face in light of God's Word.
Forgiving & Overcoming Learn how to forgive and overcome anger & resentment from book Bait of Satan by John Bevere.
Gospel of John Look in-depth at Jesus' life & ministry through the eyes of his disciple, John.
New Testament [Bible in a Year] Read the writings of Jesus' apostles & discover their relevance for us today.

Joyful Community

College Addresses Please give your updated addresses to the church office.

Wednesday Night Congregation Dinner Reviving an old tradition. Please join us: 5:15-5:55pm, Adults $4, Kids $2.50, Family max $12. If you have not yet responded, please let the church office know how many will attend so that we can plan accordingly.

Fall Fiesta Everyone invited! Saturday, October 8, 5-8pm. Come enjoy a Southwest Potluck, (bring your favorite southwestern dish, main, salad, or dessert). Drinks provided. Fun activities for all ages, including a bake walk, corn toss, face painting, hair painting, and other SURPRISES!! Rumor even has it that Pastor Ed is going to jail and we might have to help bail him out ...

Reaching More

Flu Shot Clinic Sunday, Oct. 9, Family Life Center, 11:30am-12:30pm, $25/person. Medicare part B recipients only will be filed. Other insurances require payment & receipt will be given to obtain reimbursement. Bring insurance cards (Medicare, Supplemental). Pregnant women must bring approval note from doctor. Wear a short sleeve shirt. More info., call 704-296-0909. Sign-up is on the Narthex Bulletin Board.

2011 National Christian College Fair Save the date! Monday, September 26, Charlotte Christian School, 6:30-8:30 pm. To view the list of colleges and universities, visit www.nccf.us.

Ballet Magnificat A professional ballet company specializing in Christian-themed ballet productions will be performing in Mocksville, NC on October 1 at 7pm at the Brock Performing Arts Center. General admission tickets are $25, sold by First UMC of Mocksville, 336-751-2503. See the youtube video for this performance at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHbUa0Zkw60&feature=related

Mission Team Fish Fry & Auction Benefit for Belize Trip
Saturday, October 15, 5-9pm
Suggested donation: $10+/plate Hot dogs for kids. Childcare provided during auction. Watch for more details!

Week of September 4 - Announcements

2011-09-02T22:38:00.000-04:00

Deeper Faith

Small Group & Adult Sunday School Sign Ups
Happening Now! Many great opportunities. Check out the board in the narthex for options and times. Sign up now to get your first choice! Sunday School begins on Sunday, September 11!

Music Amnesty Month
September is Music Amnesty Month. We ask all folks who are in choir, or who have been in choir in the past to look into your sheet music library and bring back your choir anthems, Praise and Worship books and supplements and any commercial cantata cds that you may still have. There is a lot of music missing and our supplies are pretty depleted. We are blessed this year with a great group in choir and would like to have enough supplies for all. We have to remember that we need to be good stewards of the materials that God has given us and that we do not want to repurchase something of which we should have plenty. So, please look around at home - if you find you have a P&W book collection---it is TIME to bring these items back to church. Thank you.

Annual Choir Retreat September 9-11. Please pray for choir while on their retreat.

AWANA starts September 7 at 6pm. Registration packets will be available on Sunday.

Joyful Community

Summer Fellowship Sunday, 9/4
after the outdoor service join us for Ice Cream Sunday.

College Addresses
Please give your updated addresses to the office so we can mail newsletters and send encouraging notes.

Name Tags
help our new members & those of us with better forgetters than rememberers. Please, wear your name tag! Need a name tag: Sign up on Karen’s desk in the office or 704-821-8494.

Reaching More

COTA Golf Tournament for Sandra Cook
at The Divide Sept 10. Contact Sharon Eichler

2011 Habitat for Humanity Project: Lutherans & Thrivent
Several Lutheran Churches are building a house this year with building dates scheduled through October 29. Assistance with labor & funding are needed. More information and the building schedule is on the Narthex Bulletin Board. Minimum age is 16.

Flu Shot Clinic
Sunday, October 9, in the Family Life Center from 11:30am-12:30pm.
Get vaccinated, before the flu knocks you flat! $25/person. They will file for Medicare part B recipients only. All other insurances will require payment & receipt will be given to obtain reimbursement. Bring insurance cards (Medicare, Supplemental, etc). Wear a short sleeve shirt. Pregnant women must bring approval note from doctor. More information, call 704-296-0909.

Time & Talent Commitment Forms
If you have forgotten to turn in your form(s) there are extra on Karen’s desk in the office. Simply fill one out and leave on Karen’s desk.

Bible in a Year - September Readings

2011-08-28T01:07:00.006-04:00

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are September's readings in case you miss any classes.

Ezekiel 47:1-48:35;

Ezekiel 29:17-30:19

Daniel 4:1-37;

2 Kings 25:27-30;

Jeremiah 52:31-34;

Daniel 7:1-28

Daniel 8:1-27;

Daniel 5:1-31;

2 Chronicles 36:22-23;

Daniel 9:1-27

Ezra1:1-4;

Daniel 6:1-28;

Ezra 1:5-2:20;

Nehemiah 7:4-25

Ezra 2:21-70;

Nehemiah 7:26-73a

Ezra 3:1-13;

Psalm 92:1-15;

Psalm 126:1-6;

Daniel 10:1-11:35

Daniel 11:36-12:13;

Psalm 93:1-96:13

Psalm 97:1-100:5;

Ezra 4:1-5;

Ezra 4:24;

Haggai 1:1-23

Zechariah 1:1-6:15

Zechariah 7:1-8:23;

Ezra 5:1-6:18

Psalm 118:1-29;

Psalm 129:1-8;

Psalm 148:1-150:6;

Ezra 6:19-22;

Zechariah 9:1-17

Zechariah 10:1-14:21

Esther 1:1-4:17

Esther 5:1-9:17

Esther 9:18-10:3;

Ezra 4:6-23;

Psalm 105:1-45

Psalm 106:1-48;

Ezra 7:1-8:14

Ezra 8:15-10:44;

1 Chronicles 3:17-24

Nehemiah 1:1-4:23

Nehemiah 5:1-7:3;

Psalm 1:1-6;

Psalm 107:1-43

Psalm 111:1-112:10;

Psalm 117:1-2;

Psalm 119:1-72

Psalm 119:73-176

Psalm 121:1-123:4;

Psalm 128:1-6;

Psalm 130:1-8;

Psalm 134:1-136:26

Psalm 146:1-147:20;

Nehemiah 7:73b-9:37

Nehemiah 9:38-11:36

1 Chronicles 9:1b-34;

Nehemiah 12:1-47

Nehemiah 13:1-31;

Joel 1:1-2:32

Joel 3:1-21;

Malachi 1:1-4:6

Luke 1:1-80

Matthew 1:18-25;

Luke 2:1-20;

Matthew 1:1-17;

Luke 3:23-38;

Luke 2:21-40

Matthew 2:1-23;

Luke 2:41-52;

Mark 1:1-8;

Matthew 3:1-12;

Luke 3:1-20;

John 1:1-18

July 31 - Announcements

2011-08-01T17:59:00.001-04:00

Deeper Faith

Summer Sunday School for Youth & Adults

Meets 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 9:50am (through August); all classes in Family Life Center

Bible in a Year - A journey through the greatest book ever written. (Location: FLC, P1/P2)
Radical - A journey in authentic discipleship. (Location: FLC, P3)

Vacation Bible School Aug 1-5, 6:15-8:15pm, pre-K-5th .

Annual Choir Retreat September 9-11 (Friday pm - Sunday am) Please join us to kick off our choir season and to begin preparation of our Christmas Cantata. There will be worship, food, fun, fellowship and SINGING! Taking deposits now. Contact Rhonda Mauney, mauney03@aol.com or John Wiruth, jpwiruth@yahoo.com.

Coming this Fall Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy! Whole Congregation Study Join us for this 8-week congregational study as we learn from Jesus profound and personal principles of faith and discipleship. This is a study you will not want to miss!

Joyful Community

Co-ed Softball Next games, Tues, Aug. 2 , 7:50pm & Thurs, Aug. 4, 9pm at Siler Presbyterian

Women’s Conference Registration deadline: tomorrow, Mon, Aug. 1 contact Chris Kramer misscfbf@yahoo.com. Women of Faith: Sept. 23-34, Time Warner Arena.

Summer Fellowship August 7, 9:50am in the FLC for Salad Sunday. Bring a salad to share.

Reaching More

Thomases Invite You to Wedding Shower! Our oldest son. Paul, is getting married. Come meet Meredith, 4pm, Saturday August 6, Potluck at church. No gifts. Bring favorite food & recipe. We’ll make the recipes into a cookbook!

Potluck Lunch and Presentation Sunday 7/31/11 12-2pm All are welcome, Tilissa Roseman, on of our missionaries, will be sharing her work with Campus Crusade and her mission work in SE Asia.

Nursery Volunteer Needed Kathy Blair has been caring for nursery age children during worship for several years. Periodically, she needs to miss a Sunday. No preparation or teaching of lessons, just loving the children. To volunteer: spiritofjoy@webkorner.com or drop a note in the offering

August School Supply Drive We ‘re collecting school supplies in August. When buying your supplies please consider buying extra for children less fortunate. Place in box the Narthex.

COTA Golf Tournament to benefit Sandra Cook at The Divide on Sept. 1, $100 per golfer or to sponsor a hole. See flyer on bulletin board for details. Contact Jerry or Sharon Eichler, 704-821-2088 or SEichler@carolina.rr.com with questions.

Bible in a Year - August Readings

2011-07-28T01:02:00.002-04:00

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are August's readings in case you miss any classes.

Jeremiah 7:1-8:3;

Jeremiah 11:1-17;

Jeremiah 15:10-21;

Jeremiah 22:18-23;

Jeremiah 35:1-19

2 Kings 24:1-4;

2 Chronicles 36:6-7;

Jeremiah 36:1-32;

Jeremiah 25:1-38;

Jeremiah 45:1-5

Jeremiah 46:1-28;

Daniel 1:3-21;

2 Kings 24:7;

Daniel 2:1-49

2 Kings 24:5-6;

2 Chronicles 36:8;

2 Kings 24:8-9;

2 Chronicles 36:9;

1 Chronicles 3:10-16;

Daniel 3:1-30;

Jeremiah 9:16-21;

Jeremiah 10:17-25;

Jeremiah 12:7-17;

Jeremiah 19:14-20:18

Jeremiah 22:24-23:8;

2 Kings 24:10-17;

2 Chronicles 36:10;

Jeremiah 49:1-33;

Obadiah 1:1-21

Jeremiah 14:1-15:9;

Jeremiah 18:1-19:13;

Jeremiah 24:1-10

Jeremiah 29:1-32;

2 Kings 24:18-20;

2 Chronicles 36:11-14;

Jeremiah 49:34-39;

Jeremiah 50:1-46

Jeremiah 51:1-64;

Jeremiah 11:18-12:6

Jeremiah 23:9-40;

Jeremiah 27:1-28:17

Ezekiel 1:1-3:15;

Ezekiel 3:16-4:17

Ezekiel 5:1-7:27;

Ezekiel 8:1-9:11

Ezekiel 10:1-13:23

Ezekiel 14:1-16:63

Ezekiel 17:1-19:14;

Ezekiel 20:1-29

Ezekiel 20:30-22:31

Ezekiel 23:1-49;

Jeremiah 21:1-14;

Ezekiel 24:1-27

Ezekiel 25:1-17;

Jeremiah 37:1-38:28;

Ezekiel 29:1-16;

Ezekiel 30:20-26

Ezekiel 31:1-18

Jeremiah 21:1-33:26

Jeremiah 34:1-22;

2 Kings 25:1-21;

2 Chronicles 36:15-21;

Jeremiah 39:1-18

Jeremiah 52:1-30;

Psalm 74:1-23;

Psalm 79:1-13;

Psalm 85:1-13

Psalm 102:1-28;

Psalm 120:1-7;

Psalm 137:1-9

Lamentations 1:1-2:22

Lamentations 3:1-4:22

Lamentations 5:1-22;

2 Kings 25:22-26;

Jeremiah 40:1-42:22

Jeremiah 43:1-44:30;

Psalm 71:1-24;

Psalm 116:1-19

Jeremiah 30:1-31:40;

Ezekiel 26:1-21

Ezekiel 27:1-28:26

Ezekiel 33:21-33

Ezekiel 34:1-36:38

Ezekiel 37:1-39:29

Ezekiel 32:1-16;

Ezekiel 32:17-33:20;

Ezekiel 40:1-27

Ezekiel 40:28-43:27

Ezekiel 44:1-46:24

WV Mission Trip

2011-07-19T09:17:00.000-04:00

Wonder how the mission team is doing in WV? Well ... just go to http://sojmissions.blogspot.com to find out all about the trip. There will be frequent updates and maybe even a picture or 4.

Window Clings

2011-07-14T17:11:00.000-04:00

The new SOJ Window cling. Join us this Sunday to get one for your car!

July 10 - Announcements

2011-07-08T17:29:00.000-04:00

Deeper Faith

Summer Sunday School for Youth & Adults:

Meets 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 9:50am (through August); all classes in Family Life Center

Bible in a Year - A journey through the greatest book ever written.

(Location: Family Life Center, P1/P2)

Radical: Taking Back Faith from the American Dream - A journey in authentic discipleship. (Location: FLC, P3)

(1st Sundays Congregational Potluck & 3rd Sundays Breakfast by the GUYS; No Sunday School)

Vacation Bible School

August 1-5, 6:15-8:15pm, Registration forms are in the narthex. Any donation of time or materials is greatly appreciated. The donation list is in the narthex. Please bring donated items in a plastic bag labeled “VBS”, place it near the Pandamonium display so that we know it is for VBS. Help us decorate the church, July 29-31, time to be determined. We also need a snack coordinator. Contact Eileen Palamountain, epalo@windstream.net if you can help.

Annual Choir Retreat:

September 9-11 (Friday pm - Sunday am) Please join us to kick off our choir season and to begin 1:00pm TEC Meetings preparation of our Christmas Cantata. There will be worship, food, fellowship, fun and SINGING! (lots-o-singin’) Event is at Camp Kinard, SC. Taking deposits now. Contact Rhonda Mauney, mauney03@aol.com or John Wiruth, jpwiruth@yahoo.com

Joyful Community

Co-ed Softball The season runs thru Aug. 25. Contact Doug Pierotti, dpierotti@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Summer Fellowship August 7, 9:50am in the FLC for Salad Sunday. Bring a salad to share.

Women’s Retreat Registration deadline: Friday, July 15. Please let Chris Kramer asap if you want to attend, misscfbf@yahoo.com. Women of Faith: September 23-34, Time Warner Arena

Reaching More

Loaves & Fishes – TODAY! Help those in need while the kids are home for the summer.

Help in the Garden! Help families in our community by working in garden! We still need folks to help! Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317.

Questions? Kathi Roberts, ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

McDowell Mission Trip to the Community Crossing in WV is leaving Sunday July 17, returning July 22. Please keep our team in your prayers for safe travels and their ministry.

Mark Your Calendar: Sunday, July 31, 12-2pm All are welcome to join us for a potluck lunch and presentation by Tilissa Roseman (one of our missionaries). Tilissa will be sharing her work with Campus Crusade and her mission work in SE Asia.

Bible in a Year - July Readings

2011-06-28T01:57:00.003-04:00

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are July's readings in case you miss any classes.

Hosea 5:8-7:16;

2 Kings 16:10-18;

2 Chronicles 28:22-25

2 Kings 15:30-31;

2 Kings 17:1-2;

Hosea 8:1-9:17

Hosea 10:1-12:14;

Hosea 13:1-14:9;

Micah 1:1-7

2 Kings 17:3-23;

2 Kings 18:9-12;

2 Kings 17:24-41;

Isaiah 5:1-30;

2 Kings 16:19-20;

2 Chronicles 28:26-27;

2 Kings 18:1-2;

2 Chronicles 29:1;

1 Chronicles 4:34-43

Isaiah 13:1-16:14

2 Chronicles 29:3-31:1;

Psalm 66:1-67:7

2 Chronicles 31:2-21;

Isaiah 18:1-21:17

Isaiah 22:1-23:18;

2 Kings 18:7b-8;

Micah 1:8-3:12

Micah 4:1-7:20

2 Kings 18:13-19:37;

2 Chronicles 32:1-23

Psalm 75:1-77:20;

Psalm 80:1-19

Psalm 87:1-7;

Psalm 125:1-5;

Isaiah 1:1-4:6

Isaiah 10:5-12:6;

Isaiah 28:1-29

Isaiah 29:1-32:20

Isaiah 33:1-37:13

Isaiah 37:14-38:22;

2 Kings 20:1-11;

2 Chronicles 32:24-26;

2 Kings 20:12-19;

2 Chronicles 32:27-31;

Isaiah 39:1-8

2 Kings 18:3-7a;

2 Chronicles 29:2;

2 Kings 20:20-21;

2 Chronicles 32:32-33;

Isaiah 24:1-27:13

Isaiah 40:1-42:25

Isaiah 43:1-46:13

Isaiah 47:1-50:11

Isaiah 51:1-55:13

Isaiah 56:1-60:22

Isaiah 61:1-65:25

Isaiah 66:1-24;

2 Kings 21:1-17;

2 Chronicles 33:1-9;

Psalm 82:1-8;

2 Chronicles 33:10-19;

2 Kings 21:18-26;

2 Chronicles 33:20-25;

2 Kings 22:1-2;

2 Chronicles 34:1-2;

2 Chronicles 34:3

Zephaniah 1:1-3:20;

2 Chronicles 34:4-7;

Jeremiah 1:1-19

Jeremiah 2:1-4:31

Jeremiah 5:1-6:30;

Jeremiah 13:1-27

Jeremiah 16:1-17:27;

2 Kings 22:3-20;

2 Chronicles 34:8-33

Nah 1:1-3:19;

2 Kings 23:1-28;

2 Chronicles 35:1-19

Psalm 81:1-16

Jeremiah 47:1-48:47;

2 Kings 23:29-30;

2 Chronicles 35:20-36:1

Jeremiah 22:1-17;

2 Kings 23:31-37;

2 Chronicles 36:2-5;

Habakkuk 1:1-3:19

Jeremiah 8:4-9:15;

Jeremiah 9:22-10:16;

Jeremiah 26:1-24

Garden Duties - Week of June 27

2011-06-27T20:30:00.000-04:00

Garden Duties for Volunteers

Week of June 27th

Weed between the rows of beans. This can be done by hoeing (Or a tiller). It doesn’t have to done by hand
Weed around the tomato plants where needed
Water as needed

To determine if a plant needs water, please feel the soil around the plant. If it is moist, water isn’t needed.
Often plants that are wilted actually are overwatered and have root rot
If a plant is wilted 1st thing in the morning before the sun hits it, it probably is over watered or perhaps has a borer in the stem.
The hot sun will wilt leaves as it draws water from them.
Please water 1st thing in the morning or late in the day. If watering late, please keep the water off of the foliage.
The best way to water is to take the nozzle off of the hose and apply the stream of water to the base of the plant and its roots.

The tomato plants may need to tied off again. String is hanging on a tomato stake near the front of the garden. There is also a very large spool of twine in the plastic picking tub that you can cut from.
The tomatoes with the short stakes need to have a longer stake placed. I have left stakes on the garden site.
The 2 rows of climbing beans need to have 2 or 3 more stakes inserted in the row.
The climbing beans need to have additional rows of string strung. The beans would like some vertical strings to be tied off and hung down from the horizontal ones.
Please place any produce picked from the garden in the church kitchen. I will pick it up 1st thing in the morning on Tuesday and again on Friday. It does NOT need to be in the fridge.

Thank you for your help

June 26 - Announcements

2011-06-26T19:28:00.000-04:00

Deeper Faith

Summer Sunday School:

Classes meet 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 9:50am (June through August)

Bible in a Year - A journey through the greatest book ever written.

(Location: Family Life Center, P1/P2)

Radical: Taking Back Faith from the American Dream - A journey in authentic discipleship. (Location: FLC, P3)

(1st Sundays Congregational Potluck & 3rd Sundays Breakfast by the GUYS; No Sunday School)

Summer Small Groups:

Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference?

Fridays 8:30-10am, through the summer. Dave Drehs, 704-806-8316

(Location: FLC, P1/P2)

When God’s Spirit Moves: Life-Changing Power of the Holy Spirit

Wednesdays 6-7:15pm, through July 20. Bill Ladd, 704-289-2081

(Location: FLC, P1/P2)

Annual Choir Retreat:

September 9-11 (Friday pm - Sunday am) Please join us to kick off our choir season and to begin preparation of our Christmas Cantata. There will be worship, food, fellowship, fun and SINGING! (lots-o-singin’) Event is at Camp Kinard, SC. Taking deposits now. Contact Rhonda Mauney, mauney03@aol.com or John Wiruth, jpwiruth@yahoo.com

Joyful Community Sunday, July 3rd

Red, White and Blue Sunday. Bring your favorite Red, White or Blue food or your favorite Red, White or Blue container for Fellowship between services.

Reaching More Generosity Committee Meets 2nd Monday of the month, 6:30pm in FLC

Help in the Garden! Help families in our community by working in garden! We still need folks to help! Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317.

Questions? Kathi Roberts, ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

Week of June 26 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

2011-06-24T19:13:00.024-04:00

Birthdays

June 26
Bob Miess
David Palamountain

June 27
David Cole
Kelsey Kukor
Kyle Miess
Allyson Pallanti

June 28
Joe Weil

June 29
Brett Barber

June 30
Corey Baldauf
Susan Lindholm

Anniversaries
June 27
Spencer & Catherine Bensch

June 30
William & Joan Ladd

Garden Duties - Week of June 20

2011-06-22T23:37:00.000-04:00

[We will post weekly garden duties here for the SOJ garden. Please sign up using sign-up genius for your time - click here ]

Garden Duties for volunteers for the week of June 20th

Weed between the rows of beans. This can be done by hoeing (Or a tiller). It doesn’t have to done by hand.
Weed around the tomato plants where needed
Water as needed

To determine if a plant needs water, please feel the soil around the plant. If it is moist, water isn’t needed.
Often plants that are wilted actually are overwatered and have root rot
If a plant is wilted 1st thing in the morning before the sun hits it, it probably is over watered or perhaps has a borer in the stem.
The hot sun will wilt leaves as it draws water from them.
Please water 1st thing in the morning or late in the day. If watering late, please keep the water off of the foliage.
The best way to water is to take the nozzle off of the hose and apply the stream of water to the base of the plant and its roots.

The tomato plants need to be watered Monday morning if possible as they have just been fertilized. Please water with the nozzle off as described above
The tomato plants may need to tied off again. String is hanging on a tomato stake near the front of the garden
The climbing beans need to have additional rows of string strung

Please place any produce picked from the garden in the church kitchen. Someone will pick it up 1st thing in the morning on Tuesday and again on Friday.

Thank you for your help

June 19 - Announcements

2011-06-18T11:19:00.000-04:00

Deeper Faith

Summer Sunday School for Youth & Adults:

Meets 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 9:50am (June through August); all classes in Family Life Center

Bible in a Year - A journey through the greatest book ever written. (Location: P1/P2)

Radical: Taking Back Faith from the American Dream - A journey in authentic discipleship. (Location: P3)

Summer Small Groups:

Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference?

(Location: Family Life Center, P1/P2) Fridays 8:30-10am, all invited, through the summer.

Contact Dave Drehs, 704-806-8316

When God’s Spirit Moves: Life-Changing Power of the Holy Spirit (Location: FLC, P1/P2) Wednesdays 6-7:15pm, all invited, through July 20. Contact Bill Ladd, 704-289-2081

Annual Choir Retreat Sept. 9-11 (Friday pm - Sunday am) Please join us to kick off our choir season and to begin preparation of our Christmas Cantata. There will be worship, food, fellowship, fun and SINGING! (lots-o-singin’) Event is at Camp Kinard, SC. Taking deposits now. Contact Rhonda Mauney, mauney03@aol.com or John Wiruth, jpwiruth@yahoo.com

Joyful Community

Youth Event: Faith, Family & Freedom Festival, Saturday, June 25 Concert and fireworks featuring Brit Nicole, Kutless, Caleb and others. Tickets are free, but limited. Sign-up outside of Kristen’s office. Meet at SOJ at 3pm, will return approx. 11pm. (Will need money for food/ drinks). Call Pastor Ed at church or Chris Kramer, 704-500-5738 with any questions.

Sunday, July 3rd Red, White and Blue Sunday. Bring your favorite Red, White or Blue food or your favorite Red, White or Blue container for Fellowship between services.

Reaching More

Generosity Committee Meets 2nd Monday of the month, 6:30pm in FLC

Help in the Garden! Help families in our community by working in garden! We still need folks to help! Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317. Questions? Kathi Roberts, ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

Week of June 19 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

2011-06-17T07:02:00.043-04:00

Birthdays

June 19
Janet Curtis
Alex Untz

June 20
Todd Sagmoe

June 21
Kathleen Enterline
Jeff Welch

June 22
Beau Brandhorst
Victor Hejka
Tom Rose

June 23
Cassandra Skrutowski

June 24
Karl Eklund

June 25
Peggy Jane Stollmack
Daniel Tomsovic

Anniversaries

June 20
Rick & Katherine Kukor
Ed & Mary Louise Thomas

June 21
Clyde & Jan Durr

June 22
Tom & Stephanie Bulla
Christopher & Beverly Irvin

June 24
E.F. (Gene) & Fran White

June 25
Kenneth & Katherine Blair
Lamar & Becky Chambers
Jerry & Sharon Eichler

June 12 - Announcements

2011-06-12T16:23:00.000-04:00

To Think About … Today is Pentecost, the anniversary of the Spirit coming to the disciples, and the birth (day) of the Christian Church. The 20th century theologian, Karl Barth, spoke about the Greek word for Spirit, saying, “Pneuma means wind -- from Christ to man. He breathed on them: ‘Receive ye the Holy Ghost!’ Christians are those breathed upon by Christ.”

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,575

Giving Last Week: $8,203

Avg Giving This Year: $8,766

Up - Deeper Faith

Summer Sunday School for Youth & Adults:

Starts Sunday, June 12 - 9:50am!

Meets 2^nd, 4^th and 5^th Sundays 9:50am (June - August)

Bible in a Year Family Life Center, P1/P2

A journey through the greatest book ever written.

Radical: Taking Back Faith from American Dream

A journey in authentic discipleship. Library, F3

1^st & 3^rd Sundays join the congregation for special potlucks (1^st Sundays) & Breakfasts by the GUYS (3^rd Sundays)

Summer Small Groups:

Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference?

Fridays 8:30-10am, Starting June 3, all invited, Family Life Center, P1/P2

Is God listening to my prayers? What’s the point? Can prayer be more satisfying? Come & find answers. Contact Dave Drehs 704-806-8316

When God’s Spirit Moves: The Life-Changing Power of the Holy Spirit

Wednesdays 6-7:15pm, Starting June 15, F3 (Library)

Learn more about the Holy Spirit & gain a fresh sense of His power in your life & church. *Sign up by Kristen’s door by TODAY to get a participant’s guide.

Contact Bill Ladd, 704-289-2081

Mission Team Fundraiser

Sat, June 18, 6pm – 8pm in Family Community Center Join us for a delicious meal, entertainment provided by our own talented members & a live auction after dinner! Help our mission team raise money for W Virginia and Belize trips. RSVP www.signupgenius.com/go/mission 30 by July 15. Cost: Adults - $8, Children $4

Annual Choir Retreat

Sept. 9-11 (Friday pm -Sunday am)

Join us to kick off choir season and begin preparation of our Christmas Cantata. There will be worship, food, fellowship, fun and SINGING!!!!! (Lots-o-singin')

Taking deposits now. Rhonda, mauney03@aol.com or

(choir president) John Wiruth, jpwiruth@yahoo.com

In - Joyful Community

Youth End of Year Party, Today, Sunday, June 12

4 -7:30pm, Carlson Residence, 530 Dovefield Drive

A-L bring a salty snack and drink, M-Z bring a sweet snack and a drink from

roundabout, go up Indian Trail-Waxhaw toward Indian Trail, take first left (Hunter’s Point), take first right (Dovefield), halfway down on right.

To our church family of SOJ

You are cordially invited to Brandyn Zielke’s High School Graduation Open House. Tuesday, June 14, 4pm – 9pm 4542 O’Connell St, Indian Trail, 704-635-8596

New Pictorial Directory

June 16-18; Thurs-Fri 2pm-9:20pm; Sat. 9:30am-5:10pm

Call for appointments 1-800-866-2263.

Out - Reaching More

Help community families by working in Garden

Questions? Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

Week of June 12 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

2011-06-10T06:52:00.000-04:00

Birthdays

June 12

Hailey Harrison

Mary Lichtman

Tara Little

Michele Sperduto

June 13

Cecil Gaskins

Louis Johnson

June 16

Jason Lazo

Chris Thiemann

Sandra Woodrow

June 17

Garland Purser

John Ripper

June 18

Katareena Done

Ricky Moore III

Ingrid Pina

Anniversaries

June 12
Karl & Tami Eklund

June 13
Jesse & Sandra Perry

June 15
Joe & Susan Weil

June 16
Christopher & Heather Curran

June 17
Chris & Kelly Bovi

Week of June 5 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

2011-06-03T06:36:00.002-04:00

Birthdays

June 6
Mark Carlson
Kailee Cleveland
Margaret Doll

June 8
Dave Curtis
Casey Deacon
Ruth Salhoff
Dawn Theurer

June 9
Elizabeth Baumbarger
Spencer Bensch
Aubrey McIntosh

June 10
Cleo Levan

June 11
Carolyn Menendez
Richard Fay

Anniversaries
June 6
Bill & Joyce Lake

June 7
Tom & Lynn Helmer
Eric & Mary Kindberg

June 8
Chet & Matheson

June 10
Don & Mary Deacon
Paul & Melissa Happel
Charles & Jill Messer

June 5 - Announcements

2011-06-03T00:23:00.001-04:00

Up - Deeper Faith

Summer Sunday School for Youth & Adults:

Meets 2^nd, 4^th and 5^th Sundays 9:50am

(June through August), Starting June 12

Bible in a Year [Location: P1/P2]

A journey through the greatest book ever written.

Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream [Location: F3]

A journey in authentic discipleship.

**1^st & 3^rd Sundays join the congregation for special potlucks (1^st Sundays) & Breakfasts by the GUYS (3^rd Sundays)

Summer Small Groups:

Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference?

Fridays 8:30-10am, Starting June 3

Is God listening to my prayers? What’s the point? Can prayer be more satisfying? Come & find answers.

Co-ed group. [Location: P1/P2]

Contact Dave Drehs 704-806-8316

When God’s Spirit Moves: The Life-Changing Power of the Holy Spirit

Wednesdays 6-7:15pm, starting June 15

Learn more about the Holy Spirit and gain a fresh sense of His power in your life and church.

Co-ed group. [Location: F3 (Library)]

Contact Bill Ladd

Annual Choir Retreat

Sept. 9-11 (Friday pm -Sunday am)

Please join us to kick off our choir season and to begin preparation of our Christmas Cantata. There will be worship, food, fellowship, fun and SINGING!!!!!

(Lots-o-singin') Taking deposits now. For more information contact:

Music Director: Rhonda Mauney, mauney03@aol.com or

Choir President: John Wiruth at jpwiruth@yahoo.com

In - Joyful Community

Summer Fellowship

Sunday, June 5 - Chocolate Sunday

Mother-Daughter Tea

Sunday, June 5 at 2pm in the Fellowship Hall.

New Pictorial Directory

Dates for Photography and portrait viewing:

Tues.-Thurs., June 7-9; Thurs.-Sat., June 16-18

Tuesday-Friday 2pm-9:20pm; Sat. 9:30am-5:10pm

Please, participate! Come to church once for photography and portrait viewing. Appointments may still be made by calling, 1-800-866-2263.

Out - Reaching More

Generosity Committee

Meets 2^nd Monday of the month, 6:30pm in FLC

Families for Food!

Help families in our community by working in garden! We still need folks to help! Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317

Questions? Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

Coins for Comfort

Get your change ready. Coin Jar is located in Narthex.

Lots of projects we would like to do soon.

Bible in a Year - June Readings

2011-05-28T01:51:00.004-04:00

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are June's readings in case you miss any classes.

Proverbs 16:1-18:24

Proverbs 19:1-21:31

Proverbs 22:1-24:22

Proverbs 24:23-27:27

Proverbs 28:1-30:33

Proverbs 31:1-31;

1 Kings 4:20-28

1 Kings 10:14-21;

2 Chronicles 9:13-20;

1 Kings 10:23-25;

2 Chronicles 9:22-24;

1 Kings 10:26-29

2 Chronicles 1:14-17;

2 Chronicles 9:25-28

1 Kings 11:1-40;

Ecclesiastes 1:1-2:26

Ecclesiastes 3:1-6:12

Ecclesiastes 7:1-10:20

Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:14;

Psalm 73:1-28;

Psalm 88:1-18;

1 Kings 11:41-43;

2 Chronicles 9:29-31;

1 Kings 14:21;

2 Chronicles 12:13-14

1 Kings 12:1-19;

2 Chronicles 10:1-19;

1 Kings 12:20-24;

2 Chronicles 11:1-4;

1 Kings 12:25-31;

2 Chronicles 11:13-17;

1 Kings 12:32-13:34

1 Kings 14:1-8;

2 Chronicles 11:5-12;

2 Chronicles 11:18-23;

1 Kings 14:22-28;

2 Chronicles 12:1-12;

Psalm 89:1-52

1 Kings 14:29-31;

2 Chronicles 12:15-16;

1 Kings 15:1-8;

2 Chronicles 13:1-20a;

2 Chronicles 13:21-14:1a;

1 Kings 15:9-11;

2 Chronicles 14:1b-7;

1 Kings 14:19-20;

2 Chronicles 13:20b;

1 Kings 15:25-31;

2 Chronicles 14:8-15:7;

1 Kings 15:12-15;

2 Chronicles 15:8-19

1 Kings 15:33-34;

1 Kings 15:16;

1 Kings 15:32;

1 Kings 15:17-22;

2 Chronicles 16:1-10;

1 Kings 16:1-33;

1 Kings 15:23-24;

2 Chronicles 16:11-14;

1 Kings 22:41-46;

2 Chronicles 20:31-34;

2 Chronicles 17:1-18:1;

1 Kings 16:34

1 Kings 17:1-19:21

Psalm 104:1-35;

Psalm 114:1-115:18;

1 Kings 20:1-43

1 Kings 21:1-29;

1 Kings 22:51-53;

1 Kings 22:1-35;

2 Chronicles 18:2-34

1 Kings 22:36-40;

2 Chronicles 19:1-4a;

2 Kings 1:1;

2 Chronicles 19:4b-20:30;

Psalm 46:1-48:14

Psalm 49:1-20;

Psalm 83:1-18;

Psalm 91:1-16;

1 Kings 22:47-49;

2 Chronicles 20:35-37;

2 Kings 1:2-18;

2 Kings 3:1-3

2 Kings 2:1-25;

2 Kings 3:4-27;

1 Kings 22:50;

2 Chronicles 21:1-3;

2 Kings 8:16-25;

2 Chronicles 21:4-20;

2 Chronicles 22:1-6;

2 Kings 8:26-29

2 Kings 9:1-37;

2 Chronicles 22:7-9;

2 Kings 10:1-27;

2 Kings 11:1-3;

2 Chronicles 22:10-12

2 Kings 11:4-21;

2 Chronicles 23:1-21;

2 Kings 12:1-16;

2 Chronicles 24:1-16;

2 Kings 10:28-36;

2 Kings 13:1-3;

2 Kings 13:22-23

2 Chronicles 24:17-25a;

2 Kings 12:17-18;

2 Kings 4:1-44;

2 Kings 13:4-8;

2 Kings 8:1-6;

2 Kings 13:9-11;

2 Kings 12:19-21;

2 Chronicles 24:25b-27;

2 Kings 14:1-6;

2 Chronicles 25:1-10

2 Kings 14:7-14

2 Chronicles 25:11-24;

2 Kings 5:1-7:2

2 Kings 7:3-20;

2 Kings 8:7-15;

2 Kings 13:14-21

2 Kings 13:24-25;

2 Kings 13:12-13;

2 Kings 14:15-16;

2 Kings 14:23;

2 Kings 14:17-20;

2 Chronicles 25:25-28;

2 Kings 14:21-22;

2 Kings 15:1-5;

2 Chronicles 26:1-21;

Amos 1:1-15

Amos 2:1-6:14

Amos 7:1-9:15

Hosea 1:1-3:5

Hosea 4:1-5:7;

2 Kings 14:24-28;

Jonah 1:1-4:11;

2 Kings 14:29;

2 Kings 15:8-12;

2 Kings 15:13-16

2 Kings 15:17-20;

1 Chronicles 5:23-26;

2 Kings 15:6-7;

2 Chronicles 26:22-23;

2 Kings 15:21-29;

Isaiah 6:1-13;

2 Kings 15:32-38;

2 Chronicles 27:1-9;

1 Chronicles 5:11-17;

2 Kings 16:1-9;

2 Chronicles 28:1-21

Isaiah 7:1-10:4;

Isaiah 17:1-4

Week of May 29 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

2011-05-27T22:20:00.030-04:00

Birthdays

May 29

Norm Cleveland

Cody Miess

Alexis Plyler

May 30

Dawn Beatty-Batten

Alexander Cogar

Kairsten Fay

Karen Jones

May 31

Christian Graham

John Lerch

Carlos Moro

Julia Nesbitt

June 1

Eric Wright

June 2
Hunter Bovi
Susan Harrison-Gates
Allison Jones

June 3

Mike Motte

June 4
Mac McElveen
Jamie Miess

Anniversaries

May 29
Bob & Jan Smith

Brian & Holly Tomsovic

May 30

Mark & Alison Carlson

May 31

Jamison & Holly Pawl

June 2

Gene & Bonnie Lazo

Week of May 22 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

2011-05-20T22:01:00.000-04:00

Birthdays

May 22

Nicholas Bensch

Emily Gaye

May 23

Lisa Samuels

May 24

Melissa Happel

Alan Moseley

Barbara White

May 25

Bill Kite

May 26

Derek Long

Nathan Morrison

Patty Barnette

May 28

Christine Daugherty

May 29

Norm Cleveland

Cody Miess

Alexis Plyler

Anniversaries

May 24

David & Kathryn Ladd

May 25

Gary Sperduto

May 26

Bill & Judy Richardson

May 27

Craig & Mary Baldauf

May 28

Wiley & Christine Daugherty

Stuart & Allison Kerkhoff

John & Regina Sedotto

May 29

Bob Smith

Brian & Holly Tomsovic

May 22 - Announcements

2011-05-19T00:14:00.000-04:00

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,575

Giving Last Week: $7,209

Avg Giving This Year: $8,766

Up ~ Deeper Faith

Summer Sunday School

Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream

2^nd, 4^th, and 5^th Sundays Classes in June & August. Sign up by Sunday, May 29 for book order. Take a transforming journey in authentic discipleship. Author and Pastor David Platt examines discrepancy between reality of American Christianity & the way Jesus & His followers lived. Let’s rediscover Jesus’ path together! Cost: $10/book. Sign up outside Kristen’s door.

In ~ Joyful Community

New Pictorial Directory

We’re excited to announce we’re creating a new pictorial directory of our church family. It will help us connect names with faces and capture the history of our church.

Please, participate! Come to church once for photography and portrait viewing. Every participating family / household selects a pose for directory and receives a complimentary 8 x 10 or a dozen wallets or set of proofs. You have an opportunity to order additional portraits. For the next several weeks we have a sign up in the Narthex. This is no cost to the church. Dress formally or casually.

Dates for Photography and portrait viewing:

Tuesday-Thursday, June 7-9

Thursday-Saturday June 16-18

Tuesday-Friday 2pm-9:20pm, Sat 9:30am-5:10pm

Congregation Work Day

June 4, 8am-12noon. Free hot dogs for lunch! Clean up outdoor worship area in preparation for summer outdoor services. Paint Pastor's office, outer office area & Kristen's Office.

Out ~ Reaching More

Families for Food!

Help families in our community by working in garden! We still need folks to help! Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317 Questions? Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

Coins for Comfort

Get your change ready. Coin Jar is located in Narthex. Lots of projects we would like to do soon.

Helpers for welcoming new visitors

We have a coordinator! We still need drivers to deliver jams to folks that visit Spirit of Joy. Deliver jams in your own town once a week to once a month. We have home-made jams ready to be delivered. This can be a fun family time. Call Karen in the office 704-821-8494

Care for the Water Fountain Area

Would you like to care for our fountain area and put water in fountain? This can also be fun family time this summer! Call Karen in the office 704-821-8494

Week of May 15 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

2011-05-13T21:44:00.000-04:00

Birthdays

May 15

Cali Carter

Owen Martin

May 16

Dylan Kerkhoff

Amanda Parker

May 17

Alexia Roseman

Rebecca Zielke

May 18

Neal McElveen

Christian Olsen

May 19

Thomas Nesbitt

May 21

Roger Lineberger

Hannah Slate

May 22

Nicholas Bensch

Emily Gaye

Anniversaries

May 16

Todd & Karen Matson

May 17

Wayne & Charlene Creese

May 22

Doug & Annette Pierotti

May 15 - Announcements

2011-05-12T16:00:00.000-04:00

Up ~ Deeper Faith

Via de Cristo

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

Coins for Comfort

Get your change ready. Coin Jar is located in Narthex.

Lots of projects we would like to do soon.

In ~ Joyful Community

Free Spring Concert for entire family

Wed, May 18, 7pm at St Mark’s Lutheran, Charlotte.

Christian music show. Paul Todd plays 6 keyboards at once! Sponsored by Via de Cristo. Refreshments following. For info 541-7252 or lowitham@carolina.rr.com

(Any donations benefit Western NC Via de Cristo)

Out ~ Reaching More

Blood Drive
Tues, May 17, 3 - 7pm. It is important so sign up in Narthex. Thank you for saving lives with the American Red Cross. Contact Pat Schell @ 704-846-3253 or pschell@carolina.rr.com

Families for Food!

Help families in our community by working in garden! We still need folks to help! Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317 Questions? Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

Week of May 8 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

2011-05-07T21:43:00.000-04:00

Birthdays

May 8

Robin Brandhorst

Kari Carr

May 9

Jonathan Bensch

Trey Jones

May 10

Ethan Pawl

May 11

David Carr

Kathy Sharman

May 12

Kristen Jones

Benjamin Pina

May 13

Tim Flanigan

Ed Gates

Elizabeth Whetstone

Tammy Zielke

May 14

Kathleen Taylor

Anniversaries

May 8

Deames & Doris Huffman

May 10

Cecil & Jennifer Gaskins

May 8 - Announcements

2011-05-07T21:04:00.000-04:00

Up ~ Deeper Faith

Happy Mother’s Day! May God Bless Our Mothers…today and always.

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.

Coins for Comfort

Get your change ready. Coin Jar is located in Narthex. Lots of projects we would like to do soon.

In ~ Joyful Community

Sunday School Teacher/Leader Recognition

May 8, we are honoring our Teachers, Leaders and Volunteers that have helped with Sunday School this school year. Thank you, for ALL you do! Please, pick up your appreciation gifts in the Narthex!

Women’s Retreat - “What’s love got to do with it?”

May 13-15 @ Isle of Palms. Last day to Sign up-Women’s H.A.N.D.S. Bulletin Board. Spiritual weekend with free time. Sharon Eichler SEichler@carolina.rr.com 821-2088

Free Spring Concert for entire family

Wed, May 18, 7pm at St Mark’s Lutheran, Charlotte. Christian music show. Paul Todd plays 6 keyboards at once! Sponsored by Via de Cristo. Refreshments following. For info 541-7252 or lowitham@carolina.rr.com (Any donations benefit Western NC Via de Cristo)

Out ~ Reaching More

Blood Drive
Tues, May 17, 3 - 7pm. It is important so sign up in Narthex. Thank you for saving lives with the American Red Cross. Contact Pat Schell @ 704-846-3253 or pschell@carolina.rr.com

Families for Food!

Help families in our community by working in garden! We still need folks to help! Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317 Questions? Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

Lost & Found Box Many items in the Narthex: All items not claimed by May 9th will be donated.

Helpers for welcoming new visitors

Coordinate drivers who will deliver home-made jams to new visitors. We also need drivers to deliver jams. Deliver jam in your town. Call Karen 704-821-8494

Care for the Water Fountain Area and Flowers

Would you like to care for our fountain area and put water in fountain? We also need help with watering flowers by both entrances. Call Karen in the office 704-821-8494

Week of May 1 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

2011-05-01T21:09:00.000-04:00

Birthdays

May 1

Jacob Irvin Jr

May 2

Kenneth Blair

Barbara Hodge

Zan Messer

May 3

Nathan Bolick

Timothy Haarstick

Mary Hejka

May 4

Alyssa Burris

Lisa Kaperonis

Matthew Leonard

May 5

David Ladd

Bryson McClellan

Helen Van Blarcom

Anniversaries

May 5

Tim & Jodi Hindes

Bible in a Year - May Readings

2011-04-28T01:43:00.009-04:00

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are May's readings in case you miss any classes.

2 Samuel 23:8-12;

1 Chronicles 11:10-14;

2 Samuel 21:19-22;

1 Chronicles 20:5-8;

2 Samuel 10:1-19;

1 Chronicles 19:1-19;

Psalm33:1-22;

2 Samuel 11:1;

1 Chronicles 20:1a

2 Samuel 11:2-12:24a;

Psalm6:1-10;

Psalm32:1-11;

Psalm38:1-22

Psalm 51:1-19;

Psalm 103: 1-22;

2 Samuel 12:26-31;

1 Chronicles 20: 1b-3;

Psalm 21:1-13;

2 Samuel 12:24b-25;

2 Samuel 8:2;

1 Chronicles 18:2;

2 Samuel 23:20a;

1 Chronicles 11:22a;

2 Samuel 8:3-4;

1 Chronicles 18:3-4;

2 Samuel 8:7-8;

I Chronicles 18:7-8;

2 Samuel 8:5-6;

1 Chronicles 18:5-6

Psalm 124:1-8;

Psalm 108:1-13;

Psalm 60:1-12;

2 Samuel 8:9-14;

1 Chronicles 18:9-13

Psalm 44:1-26;

Psalm 20:1-9;

2 Samuel 23:18-19;

1 Chronicles 11:20-21

2 Samuel 23:20b-39;

1 Chronicles 11:22b-47;

2 Samuel 8:15-18;

1 Chronicles 18:14-17;

2 Samuel 7:1-29;

1 Chronicles 17:1-27

Psalm 138:1-8;

Psalm 139:1-24;

Psalm 145:1-21;

2 Samuel 21:1-14;

2 Samuel 9:1-13;

Psalm 8:1-9

2 Samuel 5:13-16;

1 Chronicles 14:3-7;

1 Chronicles 3:4b-9;

2 Samuel 13:1-15:6

2 Samuel 24:1-15;

1 Chronicles 21:1-30;

2 Samuel 15:7-36

Psalm 3:1-4:8;

Psalm 11:1-7;

Psalm 23:1-6

Psalm 26:1-12;

2 Samuel 16:1-14;

Psalm 12:1-8;

Psalm 36:1-12

Psalm 37:1-40;

Psalm 9:1-10:18;

2 Samuel 15:37;

2 Samuel 16:15;

Psalm27:1-14

Psalm 18:1-9;

Psalm 39:1-13;

Psalm 41:1-43:5;

2 Samuel 16:16-17:23

Psalm 55:1-23;

Psalm 58:1-11;

Psalm 61:1-63:11;

2 Samuel 17:24-26;

1 Chronicles 2:17;

2 Samuel 17:27-18.8

2 Samuel 18:19-33;

Psalm 64:1-10;

Psalm 70:1-5;

Psalm 84:1-12;

Psalm 141:1-10;

Psalm 143:1-12;

2 Samuel 19:1-43

2 Samuel 20:1-26;

Psalm 140:1-13;

1 Chr:22:1-19;

Psalm 29:1-30:12

1 Chronicles 23:1-23;

1 Chronicles 6:16-30

1 Chronicles 23:24-24:31

1 Chronicles 25:1-31;

1 Chronicles 6:31-53;

1 Chronicles 26:1-32

1 Chronicles 27:1-29:22;

1 Kings 1:1-27

1 Kings 1:28-40;

Psalm 25:1-22;

1 Kings 1:41-2:9;

2 Samuel 23:1-7;

1 Kings 2:10-11;

1 Chronicles 29:26-30;

1 Kings 2:12;

1 Chronicles 29:23-25

1 Kings 2:13-3:15;

2 Chronicles 1:1-13;

1 Kings 3:16-28;

Psalm 72:1-20

Psalm 50:1-23;

Song of Songs 1:1-4:16

Song of Songs 5:1-8:14;

Psalm 45:1-17;

1 Kings 5:1-12;

2 Chronicles 2:1;

2 Chronicles 2:3-16

1 Kings 5:13-18;

2 Chronicles 2:2;

2 Chronicles 2:17-18

1 Kings 9:15-16;

1 Kings 9:20-23;

2 Chronicles 8:7-10;

1 Kings 6:1-38;

2 Chronicles 3:1-17;

Psalm 127:1-5;

1 Kings 7:1-12

1 Kings 7:13-51;

2 Chronicles 4:1-5:1;

1 Kings 8:1-21;

2 Chronicles 5:2-14

2 Chronicles 6:1-11;

1 Kings 8:22-61;

2 Chronicles 6:12-7:3

1 Kings 8:62-66;

2 Chronicles 7:4-10;

Psalm 132:1-18;

1 Kings 9:1-9;

2 Chronicles 7:11-22;

1 Kings 9:10-14;

2 Chronicles 8:1-3;

1 Kings 9:24;

2 Chronicles 8:11;

1 Kings 9:25;

2 Chronicles 8:12-16;

1 Kings 9:17-19;

2 Chronicles 8:4-6;

1 Kings 9:26-28;

2 Chronicles 8:17-18;

1 Kings 10:22;

2 Chronicles 9:21

1 Kings 10:1-13;

2 Chronicles 9:1-12;

1 Kings 4:1-19;

1 Kings 4:29-34;

Proverbs 1:1-33

Proverbs 2:1-4-27

Proverbs 5:1-7:27

Proverbs 8:1-10:32

Proverbs 11:1-13:25

Proverbs 14:1-15:33

May 1 - Announcements

2011-04-27T22:45:00.000-04:00

Up Deeper Faith

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

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

April 24 - Announcements

2011-04-22T22:45:00.000-04:00

No pain, no palm;

no thorns, no throne;

no gall, no glory;

no cross, no crown.

William Penn

Up Deeper Faith

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

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?”

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!

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

2011-04-22T01:35:00.001-04:00

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

Week of April 17 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

2011-04-15T01:27:00.001-04:00

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

2011-04-15T01:04:00.000-04:00

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

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.

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

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

Holy Week Activities 2011

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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.

Easter Sunday, April 24

8:30am + 11:00am Worship

9:50am Church Breakfast by the GUYS

10:00am Easter Egg Hunt

Week of April 10 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

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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

April 10 - Announcements

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Up Deeper Faith

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

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

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!

Mission BBQ

Week of April 3 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

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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

Bible in a Year - April Readings

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Join Susan Weil on Sunday mornings during Spirit Time to read the bible through this year. If you can't make it, here are this months readings:

Judges 1:1-3:6;

Judges 17:1-13

Judges 18:1-31;

Judges 3:7-4:24

Judges 5:1-7:25

Judges 8:1-9:57

Judges 10:1-13:25

Judges 19:1-20:48

Judges 21:1-25;

1 Chronicles 6:4b-15;

Ruth 1:1-2:23

Ruth 3:1-4:22;

1 Chronicles 2:3-16;

1 Samuel 1:1-28

1 Samuel 2:1-10;

Psalm 113:1-9;

1 Samuel 2:11-21;

Judges 14:1-16:22

Judges 16:23-31;

1 Samuel 2:22-5:12

1 Samuel 6:1-7:17;

1 Samuel 8:1-9:27

1 Samuel 10:1-13:22

1 Samuel 13:23-14:52;

1 Chronicles 8:1-9:1a

1 Chronicles 9:35-44;

1 Chronicles 5:7-10;

1 Chronicles 5:18-22;

1 Samuel 15:1-16:23

1 Samuel 17:1-58;

Psalm 144:1-15

1 Samuel 18:1-20:42

Psalm 5:1-12;

Psalm 59:1-17;

Psalm 133:1-3;

1 Samuel 21:1-15;

Psalm 34:1-22;

1 Samuel 22:1-5;

1 Chronicles 12:8-18

1 Samuel 22:6-23;

Psalm 52:1-9;

Psalm 109:1-31;

1 Samuel 23:1-29

Psalm 13:1-6;

Psalm 17:1-15;

Psalm 22:1-31;

Psalm 54:1-7;

1 Samuel 24:1-22

Psalm 7:1-17;

Psalm 35:1-28;

Psalm 57:1-11;

Psalm 142:1-7

1 Samuel 25:1-44;

Psalm 18:1-50

2 Samuel 22:1-51;

Psalm 14:1-7;

Psalm 53:1-6;

1 Samuel 26:1-25

Psalm 31:1-24;

1 Samuel 27:1-12;

1 Chronicles 12:1-7;

Psalm 56:1-13;

1 Samuel 28:1-2;

1 Samuel 29:1-11;

1 Chronicles 12:19-22;

Psalm 40:1-17

Psalm 69:1-36;

Psalm 86:1-17;

Psalm 131:1-3;

1 Samuel 28:3-25

1 Samuel 30:1-31:13;

1 Chronicles 10:1-14;

2 Samuel 4:4;

2 Samuel 1:1-27

2 Samuel 2:1-3:5;

1 Chronicles 3:1-4a;

2 Samuel 3:6-4:3;

2 Samuel 4:5-5:5;

1 Chronicles 11:1-3

1 Chronicles 12:23-40;

Psalm 2:1-12;

Psalm 78:1-72

Psalm 16:1-11;

2 Samuel 5:6-10;

1 Chronicles 11:4-9;

2 Samuel 5:17-21;

1 Chronicles 14:8-12;

2 Samuel 23:13-17;

1 Chronicles 11:15-19;

2 Samuel 5:22-25;

1 Chronicles 14:13-17;

2 Samuel 5:11-12;

1 Chronicles 14:1-2;

1 Chronicles 13:1-14;

2 Samuel 6:1-11;

Psalm 101:1-8

2 Samuel 6:12-23;

1 Chronicles 15:1-16:43;

Psalm 15:1-5

Psalm 24:1-10;

Psalm 65:1-13;

Psalm 68:1-35;

Psalm 110:1-7;

Psalm 19:1-14;

2 Samuel 8:1;

1 Chronicles 18:1;

2 Samuel 21:15-18;

1 Chronicles 20:4