Sunday, December 27, 2009
Birthdays and Anniversaries!
December 27
Kevin Johnson
Rebekah Kelleher
December 28
Julie Voit
Stephanie Sutton
December 29
Samantha Morrison
Deborah Fisher
Andrew Fisher
Martina Nordstrand
Dylan Curran
December 30
Kyle Deacon
Ron Leonard
December 31
Michelle Peters
Danielle Martin
Anniversary Blessings this week to:
December 30
Tod and Jeanette Sagmore
John and Lynne Lerch
December 31
Howie and Beth Barber
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Birthdays and Anniversaries!
December 20th:
Justin Eichler
Sarah Sharman
December 21st:
Kale Whetstone
Joy Stevens
December 22nd:
Bob Delmater
Zach Cecil
Suzanne Lineberger
Hannah Turner
Angela Quadrini
Cheryl Nelson
December 23rd:
Bobbi Griffith
December 25th:
Bonnie Lazo
Austin Freeze
December 26th:
Nick Sedotto
Angela Carlson
Celebrating Anniversaries this week:
December 22nd:
Joel and Kimberly Trimberger
William and Kathy Roberts
December 26th:
Dell and Pat Schell
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Birthdays and Anniversaries!
December 13:
Ken Morrison
Ashley Burris
December 15:
Mary Grace Cole
December 16:
Deames Huffman
Erin Helms
Lauren Owczarzak
December 17:
Brandy Baumbarger
Kelly Bovi
December 18:
Pat Ware
Holly Tomsovic
Raul Menendez
December 19:
Donna Webb
Ainsly Mock
Aubrey Martin
Anniversaries
December 13:
Adam and Elizabeth Batten
Lyall and Corinne Schroeder
Announcements Week of December 13, 2009
White Gift Kids Sign-up
To volunteer for reading/playing music see the Bulletin Board in the Narthex.
Staff Appreciation
This season is a great time to say “Thanks” to our staff. We will be accepting offerings to give them each a gift. Please mark your envelope with “Staff Gift” to ensure the giving of a special gift. Your council president, Ann Lashley
Can You Help Serve Christmas Eve & Morn?
To volunteer please see Bulletin Board in Narthex.
AWANA Store collecting small items (under $5)
Leave donations (clearly labeled) in the office.
Susan Weil 704-849-7302 or Hwfog@carolina.rr.com
Christmas at the Library Volunteers needed (16 & up)
3 shifts in Dec for Live Nativity Craig Bender 704.882.7806
Secret Sister Party at Sharon Eichler's house
Sat, Dec 19,
Loaves and Fishes + 2nd Sunday of every month
Dec 13, You can help the less fortunate by donating food items.
Christmas Festivities
Dec 13:
Dec 18:
Dec 20: 5pm, Caroling
Dec 24:
Dec 25: 10am, Christmas Morn Service
Dec 27: 10am Worship Service
Adult Christmas Cantata
Dec 13,
Children’s White Gift Service Dec 24,
Children bring gift wrapped in white paper (donated to Battered Women's Shelter) Needed: diapers (all sizes), girls pajamas 0-18 yrs. & boys 0-14, toothbrushes-toothpaste, socks, brushes-combs, onesies, underclothes, T-shirts
Worship Service
Sun Dec 27, 10am One service over Christmas Break.
Adult Sunday School Opportunities
A Christ-Filled Christmas
Women’s Sunday School class, in the Library.
LeAnn Rice 704.218.3251 LeAnn@proverbs31.org
How to De-Stress Your Life
Adult Sunday School Class. Karen Matson 704.238.0772
Just Walk Across the Room
Sunday School Learn how to share your faith in a new way.
Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith
Sunday,
Friday, December 4, 2009
Christmas Festivities Clarification!
The Adult Christmas Cantata "Only Love" will be during the 11:00am service on Sunday, December 13th
The Live Nativity at Spirit of Joy will take place on December 18th at 6:30pm and at 8:00pm.
On Sunday, December 20th, join us for Christmas Caroling at 5:00pm.
Christmas Eve Services on December 24th:
4:00pm White Gift Service (bring a gift wrapped in white paper - gifts will be donated to the battered women's shelter. Needs: diapers, girls pajamas 0-18 years and boys 0-14, toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, brushes, combs, onesies, underclothes, T-shirts)
6:30pm Candle Light Service
8:30pm Candle Light Service
Christmas Morning Service will be at 10:00am on December 25th
Blessings for a warm, Joy-filled, Christmas... may Jesus be the heart of your celebration!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Birthdays and Anniversaries!
December 1
- David Hiza
- Summer Harm
- Brady Gordon
December 3
- Tom Gaye
- Sophia Owens
December 4
- Bob Shulenberger
December 5
- Chris Mauney
December 6
- Savanna Samuels
- Beverly Irvin
December 7
- Ashley Baumbarger
- Jim Jones
- Glenda Williams
- Jesse Perry
- Chris
December 9
- Will Cecil
- Lauren Menendez
- Zoe Purser
December 10
- Chris Tenny
- Hunter Carr
- Brian Fisher
December 11
- Eunice Howes
December 12
- Barbara Efird
- Josie McElveen
Celebrating Anniversaries This Week
December 1
- Mike and Paula Aulisi
Announcements Week of December 6, 2009
AWANA Store
collecting small items (under $5)
Leave donations (clearly labeled) in the office.
Susan Weil 704-849-7302 or Hwfog@carolina.rr.com
Christmas at the Library
Volunteers needed (16 & up)
3 shifts in Dec for Live Nativity
Craig Bender 704.882.7806
Secret Sister Party
at Sharon Eichler's house Sat, Dec 19, 7:30pm
Bring a dessert to share and your secret sister gift.
We do not reveal ourselves until February
Loaves and Fishes + 2nd Sunday of every month Dec 13
You can help the less fortunate by donating food items.
All Commitees Night Dec 14, 6:30pm
Everyone is encouraged to be part of a committee.
Worship 1st- then split into committees.
Christmas Festivities
Dec 6: 12pm,
1st Decade Choir “On Our Way to Bethlehem”
Dec 13: 11am, Adult Christmas Cantata
“Only Love” Dec 18: 6:30pm & 8pm
Live Nativity at Spirit Of Joy
Dec 20: 5pm, Caroling Dec 24: 4pm,
White Gift Service
6:30pm & 8:30pm
Candle Light Services Dec 25:
10am, Christmas Morn Service
Adult Christmas Cantata
Dec 13, 11am
Join us during the 11am Service
“Only Love”
Children’s White Gift Service Dec 24, 4pm
Children bring gift wrapped in white paper (donated to Battered Women's Shelter)
Needed: diapers (all sizes), girls pajamas 0-18 yrs. & boys 0-14, toothbrushes-toothpaste, socks,brushes-combs, onesies, underclothes, T-shirts
65 Thanksgiving Meals delivered
Thank you!
Adult Sunday School Opportunities
A Christ-Filled Christmas
Women’s Sunday School class, in the Library.
LeAnn Rice 704.218.3251 LeAnn@proverbs31.org
How to De-Stress Your Life
Adult Sunday School Class.
Karen Matson 704.238.0772
Just Walk Across the Room Sunday School
Learn how to share your faith in a new way.
Nancy Ries 704.998.1381
Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith Sunday
9:50am in fellowship hall.
Bring Sunday Paper, scissors, share a little life and a little faith, and save money!
Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704-256-4484
Monday, November 30, 2009
Birthdays and Anniversaries!
Mary Cleveland, November 29th
Destiny Rose, November 29th
Bobby Bender, November 30th
Christina Stollmack, November 30th
Celebrating an anniversary this week:
John and Cleo Levan, December 4th
Announcements Week of November 29, 2009
AWANA Store collecting small items (under $5)
Gives the students an opportunity to buy presents for friends & family. Leave donations (clearly labeled) in the office. Susan Weil (704-849-7302 or Hwfog@carolina.rr.com
Christmas at the Library
Volunteers needed (16 & up)
3 shifts in Dec for Live Nativity Craig Bender 704.882.7806 Loaves and Fishes + 2nd Sunday of every month
Sun, Dec 13, Help the less fortunate by donating food items. See list in narthex for needed items.
Volunteers needed (16 & up)
3 shifts in Dec for Live Nativity Craig Bender 704.882.7806
Christmas Festivities
Dec 6: 12pm, 1st Decade Choir- “On Our Way to Bethlehem”
Dec 13: 11am, Adult Christmas Cantata- “Only Love”
Dec 18: 6:30pm & 8pm, Live Nativity at SOJ
Dec 20: 5pm, Caroling
Dec 24: 4pm, White Gift 6:30pm & 8:30pm, Candles
Dec 25: 10am, Christmas Morn Service
Adult Christmas Cantata
Dec 13, 11am Join us during the 11am Service- “Only Love”
Children’s White Gift Service Dec 24, 4pm
Children bring gift wrapped in white paper( donated to Battered Women's Shelter) Needed: diapers (all sizes), girls pajamas 0-18 yrs. & boys 0-14, toothbrushes & toothpaste, socks, brushes, combs, hair-bows, onesies, T-shirts, undershirts, underwear, etc.
Oberammergau Trip
July 9-20, $1,000 deposit due Nov 22 Dawn Theurer 698.0379
Adult Sunday School Opportunities
A Christ-Filled Christmas
Women’s Sunday School class, in the Library. LeAnn Rice 704.218.3251 LeAnn@proverbs31.org
How to De-Stress Your Life
Adult Sunday School Class. Karen Matson 704.238.0772
Just Walk Across the Room
Sunday School Learn how to share your faith in a new way. Nancy Ries 704.998.1381
Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Sharing Faith
Sunday, 9:50am in fellowship hall. Bring Sunday Paper, scissors, share a little life and a little faith, and save money! Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704-256-4484
Monday, November 23, 2009
Announcements Week of November 22, 2009
Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Nov 25,
AWANA Store collecting small items (under $5)
Gives the students an opportunity to buy presents for friends & family. Leave donations (clearly labeled) in the office. Susan Weil (704-849-7302 or Hwfog@carolina.rr.com
Operation Christmas Child
Nov 28, Working at OCC. Craig Bender 704.882.7806
Christmas at the Library Volunteers needed (16 & up)
3 shifts in Dec for Live Nativity Craig Bender 704.882.7806
Congregational Fellowship & Potluck Breakfast
Nov 29,
Christmas Festivities
Dec 6:
Dec 13:
Dec 18:
Dec 20: 5pm, Caroling
Dec 24:
Dec 25: 10am, Christmas Morn Service
Children’s White Gift Service
Dec 24,
July 9-20, $1,000 deposit due Nov 22
Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com 704.698.0379
Adult Sunday School Opportunities
Christmas Joy!
Women’s Sunday School class, in the Library.
LeAnn Rice 704.218.3251 / LeAnn@proverbs31.org
How to De-Stress Your Life
Adult Sunday School Class.
Karen Matson 704.238.0772
Just Walk Across the Room
Sunday School Learn how to share your faith in a new way.
Nancy Ries 704.998.1381
Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith
Sunday Mornings at 9:50am in the fellowship hall.
Bring a Sunday Paper, scissors, be prepared to talk a little life and a little faith, and prepared to save money!
Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704-256-4484
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Birthdays and Anniversaries!
Birthdays
• November 24th
– Howie Barber
– Lou Voit
– Ron Whitener
– Daniel Hindes
– Christa Parker
– Brain Tomsovic
– Wiley Daugherty
– Karissa Sperduto
• November 26th
– Kim Hyland
• November 27th
– Marie Claire Harder
– Andrew Tomsovic
– Allen Blair
– Gianna Sedotto
• November 28th
– Craig Bender
– Jackson Owens
– Olivia Slate
• November 29th
– Mary Cleveland
– Destiny Rose
Anniversaries
• November 22nd
– Ernesto & Jessica Bustamente
• November 25th
– Dwayne &
• November 27th
– Todd & Susan Biegger
• November 28th
– Michael & Peg Rockel
Monday, November 16, 2009
Announcements Week of November 15, 2009
Nov 28, Working at Operation Christmas Child. Craig Bender 704.882.7806
Christmas at the Library
Volunteers needed to work three shifts in December for Live Nativity (16 and older). Craig Bender 704.882.7806
Need Address Updates
for newsletters/packages
We still need address information for your college-age child! Karen Weiner 704.821.8494, spiritofjoy@webkorner.com
New Directories
The new directories are finished. Please pick up a new directory in the Narthex.
Congregational Meeting on ELCA
Nov 22, Between services.
Discussing SOJ's response to recent ELCA decisions (& possible SOJ constitutional changes). Watch for a congregational letter & more details.
Live Nativity at SOJ
Dec. 18, 6:30pm & 8pm, Refreshments in Family Life Center
Oberammergau Trip
July 9-20, $1,000 deposit due Nov 22- Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Munich, & Lucerne, 9 people needed (at least). Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com 704.698.0379
This Week’s Calendar
Sun, November 15 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:30am- Congregational Meeting 11:00am- WORSHIP Mon, November 16 Tue, November 17 Wed, November 18 | Thu, November 19 Fri, November 20 Sat, November 21 10:00am- Choir Cantata Practice Sun, November 22 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP |
Monday, November 9, 2009
Announcements Week of November 8, 2009
Christmas Poinsettias
Time to order for Christmas Eve. Form on back of Sunday announcements
Check Out Pastor Fran’s New Blog
It’s for everyone, devotional thoughts from my kayak journeys. http://franmatheson.blogspot.com/
Operation Christmas Child
Nov 28, Working at Operation Christmas Child.
Craig Bender 704.882.7806
Christmas at the Library
Volunteers needed to work three shifts in December for Live Nativity
(16 and older).
Craig Bender 704.882.7806
Need Address Updates
We still need address information for your college-age child!
Karen Weiner 704.821.8494, spiritofjoy@webkorner.com
New Directories
The new directories are finished. Please pick up a new directory in the Narthex.
Blood Drive
Nov 10, 3:00-7:30pm In the Fellowship Hall.
Sign-up in the Narthex
All Commitees Night
Nov 9, 6:30pm
Everyone is encouraged to be part of a committee.
Worship 1st- then split into committees.
Trailblazer Hike
Nov 14, 4 1/2 mile hike at the US National Whitewater Center.
Meet at SOJ at 10am, car pooling there. $5 per car, bring own snack and water.
Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com
Congregational Meeting on ELCA
Nov 22, Between services.
Discussing SOJ's response to recent ELCA decisions (& possible SOJ constitutional changes). Watch for a congregational letter & more details.
Live Nativity
at SOJ Dec. 18, 6:30pm & 8pm
Refreshments in Family Life Center
Oberammergau Trip
July 9-20, $1,000 deposit due Nov 22-
Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Munich, & Lucerne, 9 people needed (at least).
Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com 704.698.0379
Adult Sunday School Opportunities
Secret Service Women’s Sunday School class, in the Library.
LeAnn Rice 704.218.3251 LeAnn@proverbs31.org
How to De-Stress Your Life Adult Sunday School Class.
Karen Matson 704.238.0772
Just Walk Across the Room Sunday School Learn how to share your faith in a new way.
Nancy Ries 704.998.1381
This Week’s Calendar
Sun, November 8 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP Mon, November 9 Tue, November 10 Wed, November 11 | Thu, November 12 Fri, November 13 Sat, November 14 Sun, November 15 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP |
Friday, October 30, 2009
Announcements Week of November 1
Loaves and Fishes
2nd Sunday of every month
Sun, Nov 8
Help the less fortunate by donating food items.
See list in narthex for needed items.
Adult Sunday School Offerings
Just Walk Across the Room
Nov 8, Sunday School
Learn how to share your faith in a new way.
Kristen Sigmon 704-821-8494, kristen.sigmon@gmail.com
How to De-Stress Your Life
Karen Matson 704.238.0772
Secret Service
Women's Sunday School
Meeting in the Library
LeAnn Rice 704-218-3251, LeAnn@Proverbs31.org
40 Days of Faith + 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.
Check Out Pastor Fran’s New Blog
It’s for everyone, devotional thoughts from my kayak journeys.http://franmatheson.blogspot.com/
Operation Christmas Child
Nov 28, Working at Operation Christmas Child.
Craig Bender 704.882.7806
Christmas at the Library
Volunteers needed to work three shifts in December for Live Nativity (16 and older).
Craig Bender 704.882.7806
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: Nov 15, Dec 20 & 27. Cost $25. Margaret Matlock 704.882.2710
New Directories
The new directories are finished.
Please pick up a new directory in the Narthex.
Blood Drive
Nov 8, 3:00-7:30pm In the Fellowship Hall.
Sign-up in the Narthex
All Committees Night
Nov 9, 6:30pm
Everyone is encouraged to be part of a committee.
Worship 1st- then split into committees.
Trailblazer Hike
Nov 14, 4 1/2 mile hike at the US National Whitewater Center.
Meet at SOJ at 10am, car pooling there. $5 per car, bring own snack and water.
Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com
Congregational Meeting on ELCA
Nov 22, Between services. We will discuss Spirit of Joy's response to recent ELCA decisions (& possible SOJ constitutional changes). Watch for a congregational letter & more details.
This Week’s Calendar
Sun, November 1 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP Mon, November 2 Tue, November 3 Wed, November 4 | Thu, November 5 Fri, November 6 Sat, November 7 8:00am- Joyful Mowers Sun, November 8 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP |
Friday, October 23, 2009
Announcements Week of October 25
This Week’s Calendar
Sun, October 25 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP Mon, October 26 Tue, October 27 Wed, October 28 6:00pm- Trunk-or-Treat | Thu, October 29 Fri, October 30 Sat, October 31 7:00am- Prayer Vigil Sun, November 1 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP |
Loaves and Fishes+ 2nd Sunday of every month
Sun, Nov 8, Help the less fortunate by donating food items. See list in narthex for needed items.
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.
Coat Drive
Bring coats for the less fortunate, and place on the rack outside the Narthex.
Check Out Pastor Fran’s New Blog
It’s for everyone, devotional thoughts from my kayak journeys. http://franmatheson.blogspot.com/
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. Kid friendly potluck for dinner!
Operation Christmas Child
Nov 28, Working at Operation Christmas Child. Craig Bender 704.882.7806
Christmas at the Library
Volunteers needed to work three shifts in December for Live Nativity (16 and older). Craig Bender 704.882.7806
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: Nov 15, Dec 20 & 27. Cost $25.
Margaret Matlock 704.882.2710
Council Meeting
Oct 26, 6:30pm, Everyone is invited.
New Directories
The new directories are finished.
Please pick up a new directory in the Narthex.