Announcements Week of October 11, 2009

This Week’s Calendar

Sun, October 11 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- Youth Group 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe 5:00pm- Truth Project: Couples Mon, October 12 6:30pm- Children/Family Ministry Committee Meeting 6:30pm- Committee Meetings 6:30pm- Fellowship Team 6:30pm- Property Team 6:30pm- Stewardship Team 7:00pm- Gideon’s Army 7:00pm- Mission Trip Tue, October 13 Wed, October 14 6:00pm- AWANA 6:00pm- Adult Bible Study 6:00pm- Youth Praise Band 7:00pm- Youth Bible Study 7:30pm- Worship

Thu, October 15 6:00pm- Praise Band 7:00pm- Truth Project Fri, October 16 Sat, October 17 5:30pm- Parent’s Night Out Sun, October 18 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 1:00pm- Soup Kitchen Prep 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- First Decade Parents Bible Study 5:00pm- Student Leaders 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe 5:00pm- Truth Project: Couples

Announcements

How to De-Stress Your Life

New Adult Sunday School Class. Get more information today; begins Oct 11. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

40 Days of Faith + launching our small group ministry

Not too late to join! Connect more deeply with God & your SOJ family. 5 weeks, 1 hour; no homework. Narthex signup. Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

Christmas Poinsettias

Time to order for Christmas Eve. Form on back.

All Committee Night + join a committee

Mon, Oct 12, 6:30pm. Everyone encouraged to be a part of a committee. Worship 1^st – then split into committees.

Check Out Pastor Fran’s New Blog

It’s for everyone, devotional thoughts from my kayak journeys.

http://franmatheson.blogspot.com/

Health Fair + correction for ages 11 and under

Sat, Oct 17, 10am-2pm, ages 11 & under, at Siler Presbyterian. Small fee for cholesterol test & flu vaccine. Narthex signup. WELCA, Mary Cleveland 704.291.9988

Parents Night Out + youth outreach

Sat, Oct 17, 6-9pm. Benefits Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. For kids 12 & under. $20 donation includes pizza, Disney movies, games, popcorn & more! Ashley Burris 704.698.0488

Do You Like to Hike?

Oct 24, 10am. Let’s meet at the church & carpool to Crowder’s Mountain State Park for a 2-3 mile hike. Bring your own water. Dawn Theurer 704.698.0379, dmtheurer@msn.com.

Women’s Bible Study

Wed evenings, starting Oct 14 @ 6pm. Join Pastor Fran for a study of “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.” Pastor Fran 704.843.5712, fran_matheson@sil.org

Trunk-or-Treat

Oct 28, 6-7:30pm. Kids dress up. Each car brings candy. Decorate your trunk. Have fun and be creative, avoiding evil and scary themes.

Need Address Updates + for newsletters/packages

We still need address information for your college-age child!

Karen Weiner 704.821.8494, spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

Altar Flowers

To give flowers in memory or in honor of someone, sign Flower Chart in Narthex. 2009 Sundays still open: Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20 & 27. Cost $25. Margaret Matlock 704.882.2710

Announcements Week of October 4, 2009

how to de-stress your life
New Adult Sunday School Class. Get more information today; begins Oct 11. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

40 days of faith + launching our small group ministry
Not too late to join! Connect more deeply with God & your SOJ family. 5 weeks, 1 hour; no homework. Narthex signup. Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

loaves and fishes + 2nd Sunday each month Sun, Oct 11. Help the less fortunate by donating food items. See list in narthex for needed items.

all committee night + join a committee Mon, Oct 12, 6:30pm. Everyone encouraged to be a part of a committee. Worship 1st – then split into committees.

check out pastor fran’s new blog It’s for everyone, devotional thoughts from my kayak journeys. www.franmatheson.blogspot.com

health fair + free
Sat, Oct 10, 8am-12pm, ages 12 to adult. Health specialists: dentist, pharmacy, Health Quest of Monroe. Small fee for cholesterol test & flu vaccine. Narthex signup. 12 & under @ Siler Presbyterian. WELCA, Mary Cleveland 704.291.9988

parents night out + youth outreach Sat, Oct 17, 6-9pm. Benefits Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. For kids 12 & under. $20 donation includes pizza, Disney movies, games, popcorn & more! Ashley Burris 704.698.0488

do you like to hike? Oct 24, 10am. Let’s meet at the church & carpool to Crowder’s Mountain State Park for a 2-3 mile hike. Bring your own water. Dawn Theurer 704.698.0379, dmtheurer@msn.com.

women’s bible study
Wed evenings, starting Oct 14 @ 6pm. Join Pastor Fran for a study of “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.” Pastor Fran 704.843.5712, fran_matheson@sil.org

spirit of joy t-shirts, polo shirts & hats You can wear clothing with our new Spirit of Joy Logo! Available in various colors. T-Shirts $12, Polo Shirts $18, Hats $15. LeAnn Rice 704.218.3251, Leann@proverbs31.org

german group vacation + open to all Join Dawn Theurer next summer on a faith-building vacation to see Luther’s ministry sites & the once-a-decade Oberammergau Passion Play. Contact Dawn to help plan dates and details! No church fundraising. Dawn Theurer 704.698.0379, dmtheurer@msn.com

coupons for the military
Military families can use expired coupons up to 6 months past date. Please put coupons in Paula Aulisi’s mailbox 209.

need address updates + for newsletters/packages We still need address information for your college-age child! Karen Weiner 704.821.8494, spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

flowers for the altar
To give flowers in memory or in honor of someone, sign Flower Chart in Narthex. 2009 Sundays still open: Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20 & 27. Cost $25. Margaret Matlock 704.882.2710

concert + "The Youngest Shepherd" Oct 4, 4pm by Deborah & Richard Rosser at JAARS, Townsend Building, 7405 Davis Road, Waxhaw.

This Week’s Calendar

Sun, October 4 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- Student Leaders 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe 5:00pm- Truth Project: Couples Mon, October 5 7:00pm- Gideon’s Army Tue, October 6 Wed, October 7 5:00pm- Dinner 6:00pm- AWANA 6:00pm- Adult Bible Study 6:00pm- Youth Praise Band 7:00pm- Youth Bible Study 7:30pm- Worship

Thu, October 8 6:00pm- Praise Band 7:00pm- Truth Project 8:00pm- Worship Choir Fri, October 9 10:00am- Truth Project: Cecil Sat, October 10 8:00am- GUYS 9:00am- Health Fair 7:00pm- TEC Community Event Sun, October 11 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- Youth Group 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe 5:00pm- Truth Project: Couples

Announcements Week of September 27, 2009

Sunday, September 27

8:30 AM - WORSHIP

9:45 AM - Sunday School

11:00 AM - WORSHIP

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Choir

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Choir Parents Bible Study

5:00 PM - Truth Project-Couples

5:00 PM - Youth Group

5:00 PM - Youth Group Parents Potluck & Truth Project

Monday, September 28

6:30 PM - Council Meeting

7:00 PM - Gideon’s Army (Teen Drama)

Tuesday, September 29

10:00 AM - Mother’s Group

Wednesday, September 30

6:00 PM - AWANA

6:00 PM - Bible Study

6:00 PM - Youth Praise Band

7:00 PM - Youth Bible Study

7:30 PM - Worship

Thursday, October 1

6:00 PM - Praise Band

7:00 PM - Truth Project-Full Session

7:00 PM - Worship Choir

Friday, October 2

8:30 AM - Friday Morning Bible Study

10:00 AM - Bulletin folding

10:00 AM - Truth Project - Cecil

Saturday, October 3

8:00 AM - WELCA

Sunday, October 4

8:30 AM - WORSHIP

9:45 AM - Sunday School

11:00 AM - WORSHIP

12:30 PM - First Sunday-WELCA

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Choir

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Choir Parents Bible Study

5:00 PM - Student Leadership Team

5:00 PM - Truth Project - Sharp

5:00 PM - Truth Project-Couples

40 days of faith

Starts week of Sept 20. Launching our small group ministry!

We invite you to be a part of a small group this Fall to connect more deeply with God and with your brothers and sisters at SOJ. Lasts 6 weeks for 1 hour each week; no homework. Many options for days and times. Narthex sign up. Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, x106 or Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

top theologian to speak at Spirit of Joy

Norman Geisler , Tuesday, Sept 29, 7pm

Join the homeschooling community that meets at SOJ as they welcome renowned scholar and apologist Norman Geisler

do you like to hike?

Oct 24, 10am

Let’s meet at the church. We will all carpool to Crowder’s Mountain State Park for a 2-3 mile hike. Bring your own water. For more info contact Dawn Theurer 704-698-0379 or dmtheurer@msn.com.

health fair + free

Saturday, Oct 10, 8am-12pm. For ages 12 to adult

Health specialists: dentist, pharmacy student, Health Quest of Monroe.Small fee for Chol Test & flu vaccine. Sign up sheet & more info in Narthex. Ages 12 & under @ Siler Presbyterian. Sponsored by Women of ELCA/more info contact Mary Cleveland 291-9988

german group vacation

Dawn Theurer invites you to see the sites of Luther’s ministry and the once-a-decade Oberammergau passion play. Call her and be in on the shaping of next summer’s dates and details! This is a Faith Building Vacation, Open to All, No Church Fundraising. Dawn Theurer at 704-698-0379 or dmtheurer@msn.com.

spirit of joy t-shirts, polo shirts & hats

You can wear clothing with our new Spirit of Joy Logo! Available in various colors. T-Shirts $12, Polo Shirts $18, Hats $15. Contact LeAnn Rice 704-218-3251 Leann@proverbs31.org

Wednesdays

Kids Youth Adults

5:30pm Dinner Dinner Dinner

6:00pm AWANA Praise Band Bible Study w/ Pastor

Awana Volunteer

7:10pm AWANA Bible Study w/ Pastor Prayer

7:30pm Worship Worship Worship

youth group parents potluck

Sun, Sept 27, 5pm during youth group

Come for fellowship and after potluck stay for “The Truth Project” Study. Please, bring a dish to share.

sunday school + join a class + 9:50am

awana + fun, fellowship, & God’s Word!

Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm , Awana begins September 9

For preschool age through 5th graders. Volunteers are needed!

For more info Janie Owens 704-843-1280 or owensj@usa.redcross.or

via de cristo + reserve a weekend this fall

Mixed - Nov 5-8

Best gift you can ever give yourself. Grow closer to our Lord. Spend 3 days bathed in His grace. Ann or Conda Lashley 704.846.8150

coupons for the military

Military families can use expired coupons (up to 6 months past). Please, put coupons in Paula Aulisi’s mailbox 209 for mailing.

need address updates + for newsletters/pkgs

We still need address information for your collge-age child!

Karen Weiner 704.821.8494 or spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

youth group tonight

5-7pm + 2nd & 4th Sundays of Month

Announcements Week of September 20, 2009

Sunday, September 20

Adult Choir Retreat

Soup Kitchen Moms Group

8:30 AM - WORSHIP

9:45 AM - Sunday School

11:00 AM - WORSHIP

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Choir

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Parents Potluck & Truth Project

5:00 PM - Potluck & Fellowship for Empty Nesters, Singles, Retirees

Monday, September 21

7:00 PM - Gideon’s Army - Teen Drama

Tuesday, September 22

Wednesday, September 23

6:00 PM - AWANA

6:00 PM - Bible Study

6:00 PM - Youth Praise Band

7:00 PM - Youth Bible Study

7:30 PM - Worship

Thursday, September 24

6:00 PM - Praise Band

7:00 PM - Worship Choir

Friday, September 25

FLC Carpet Cleaning

8:30 AM - Friday Morning Bible Study

10:00 AM - Bulletin folding

Saturday, September 26

Sunday, September 27

8:30 AM - WORSHIP

9:45 AM - Sunday School

11:00 AM - WORSHIP

5:00 PM - 1st Decade Choir

5:00 PM - Youth Group

5:00 PM - Youth Group Parents Potluck & Truth Project

40 days of faith

Starts week of Sept 20. Launching our small group ministry!

We invite you to be a part of a small group this Fall to connect more deeply with God and with your brothers and sisters at SOJ. Lasts 6 weeks for 1 hour each week; no homework. Many options for days and times. Narthex sign up.

Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, x106 or Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

empty nesters and retirees potluck + today

Sun, Sept 20, 5pm Family Life Center

Come for fellowship and after potluck stay for “The Truth Project” Study. Bring a dish to share!

monday’s council meeting + thank you

Many thanks to all who attended the open council meeting on Monday to discuss the recent ELCA votes. Your love of our Lord and our church family was apparent in your comments and in the ways you expressed them. + Immediate steps: + Council is actively exploring options and will make a proposal for action in 90 days. + Pastor Ed and John Hejka will attend a Lutheran Core meeting in Indianapolis at the end September to join with other Lutheran who are exploring options. + We will put a hold on benevolence payments to the ELCA, awaiting further direction from council and congregation.

top theologian to speak at Spirit of Joy

Norman Geisler , Tuesday, Sept 29, 7pm

Join the homeschooling community that meets at SOJ as they welcome renowned scholar and apologist Norman Geisler

first decade choir parents

Sun, Sept 20, 5pm

Come for fellowship, bring an appetizer and enjoy the introduction to “The Truth Project” Study

spirit of joy t-shirts, polo shirts & hats

You can wear clothing with our new Spirit of Joy Logo! Available in various colors. T-Shirts $12, Polo Shirts $18, Hats $15.

Contact LeAnn Rice 704-218-3251 LeAnn@Proverbs31.org

health fair + free

Saturday, Oct 10, 8am-12pm. For ages 12 to adult

Health specialists: dentist, pharmacy student, Health Quest of Monroe.Small fee for Chol Test & flu vaccine. Sign up sheet & more info in Narthex. Ages 12 & under @ Siler Presbyterian. Sponsored by Women of ELCA/more info contact Mary Cleveland 291-9988

Wednesdays

Kids Youth Adults

5:30pm Dinner Dinner Dinner

6:00pm AWANA Praise Band Bible Study w/ Pastor

Awana Volunteer

7:10pm AWANA Bible Study w/ Pastor Prayer

7:30pm Worship Worship Worship

youth group

Sept 27

5-7pm + 2nd & 4th Sundays of Month

youth group parents potluck

Sun, Sept 27, 5pm during youth group

Come for fellowship and after potluck stay for “The Truth Project” Study. Please, bring a dish to share.

sunday school + join a class + 9:50am

awana + fun, fellowship, & God’s Word!

Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm , Awana begins September 9

For preschool age through 5th graders. Volunteers are needed!

For more info Janie Owens 704-843-1280 or owensj@usa.redcross.org

teen drama: gideon’s army

Mondays 7pm-830pm for Junior High Students

Enjoy drama? Come join our Teen drama group!

contact Peg Rockel 704-238-1710 pegrockel@carolina.rr.com

college age + need address updates

Please send new address information for your collge-age child

Karen Weiner 704.821.8494 or spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

via de cristo + reserve a weekend this fall

Men’s - Sep 17-20 Women’s - Sep 24-27 Mixed - Nov 5-8

Best gift you can ever give yourself. Grow closer to our Lord. Spend 3 days bathed in His grace. Ann or Conda Lashley 704.846.8150

spirited sassy sisters red hat club

Fall Kick Off -- Ladies 50+ -- Sat, Sept 26, 10am

Meet at pedestrian RR bridge on Main Street, Waxhaw. Explore Waxhaw’s antique/gift shops; Lunch at Rippingtons. RSVP Linda Richardson lrichardson38@carolina.rr.com or Doris Motte 704-843-2713

coupons for the military

Military families can use expired coupons (up to 6 months past). Please, put coupons in Paula Aulisi’s mailbox 209 for mailing.

choir retreat: Pray for those at retreat this weekend

help! new directory coming soon

Please, check your complete family information posted in the narthex. If we have the wrong info, please update on the sheet.

Announcements Week of September 13, 2009

40 days of faith
Starts week of Sept 20. Launching our small group ministry!
We invite you to be a part of a small group this Fall to connect more deeply with God and with your brothers and sisters at Spirit of Joy. Lasts 6 weeks for 1 hour each week; no homework. Many options for days and times. Narthex sign up.
Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, x106 or Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com

open council meeting
Monday, Sept 14, 7:30PM
Join us for this important meeting as we discuss how recent ELCA votes impact us.

all committee night + join a committee
Mon, Sept 14, 6:30pm
All committees are invited. All members are encouraged. We kick off with worship. Then split for committee work.

spirit of joy t-shirts, polo shirts & hats
You can wear clothing with our new Spirit of Joy Logo!
Available in various colors. T-Shirts $12, Polo Shirts $18, Hats $15.
Contact LeAnn Rice 704-218-3251 LeAnn@Proverbs31.org

Health Fair + free
Saturday, Oct 10, 8am-12pm. For ages 12 to adult Health specialists: dentist, pharmacy student, Health Quest of Monroe.Small fee for Chol Test & flu vaccine. Sign up sheet & more info in Narthex. Ages 12 & under @ Siler Presbyterian.
Sponsored by Women of ELCA/more info contact Mary Cleveland 291-9988

awana + fun, fellowship, & God’s Word!
Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm , Awana begins September 9 For preschool age through 5th graders. Volunteers are needed!
For more info Janie Owens 704-843-1280 or owensj@usa.redcross.org

loaves and fishes + today
2nd sunday of the month
Help those less fortunate by bringing food items. List in Narthex.

choir retreat + sing + sing + sing
Sep 18-20, Camp Kinard
Join the Adult Choir or the Christmas Cantata?
Rhonda Mauney 704-588-3710

college age + need address updates
Please send new address information for your collge-age child
Karen Weiner 704.821.8494 or spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

sunday school + join a class
starts Sept 13, 9:50am

new directory coming soon
we need your help!
Please, check your complete family information posted in the narthex. If we have the wrong info, please update on the sheet.

teen drama: gideon’s army
Mondays 7pm-830pm for Junior High Students Enjoy drama? Come join our Teen drama group!
contact Peg Rockel 704-238-1710 pegrockel@carolina.rr.com

lutheran youth day + Lenoir Rhyne University
Sat, Sept 19 + register by Sept 11
For all 6th-12th grade Lutheran Youth. Food, football & fellowship. Campus tours at 3:45pm. “College Singers,” all you-can-eat buffet & football game @ 7pm! $7/person.
Contact the office or Pastor Ed: spiritofjoy@webkorner 821-8494

via de cristo + reserve a weekend this fall
Men’s - Sep 17-20 Women’s - Sep 24-27 Mixed - Nov 5-8
Best gift you can ever give yourself. Grow closer to our Lord by spending 3 days bathed in His grace. Ann or Conda Lashley 704.846.8150

spirited sassy sisters red hat club
Sat, Sept 26, 10am
Ladies 50+ join us for fall kickoff. Meet at pedestrian RR bridge on Main Street, Waxhaw. Explore Waxhaw’s antique/gift shops; then lunch at Rippingtons Restaurant. RSVP Linda Richardson lrichardson38@carolina.rr.com or Doris Motte 704-843-2713

coupons for the military
expired coupons can be used up to 6 months past expiration date and will be mailed for military families to use. Please, put these coupons in Paula Aulisi’s mailbox 209.

lost & found
please check office for lost items: Panther’s jacket, pillow, jump rope, tennis shoes, etc.