Announcements Week of August 30, 2009

Fall Kick-Off / Rally Day!
Sun, Aug 30, 9:50 & 12:15
All are welcome! Dress casual. Food, music, games, water games! Learn about the many groups and ministries at Spirit of Joy, including the new website. Great time to plug into the JOY of serving -- Spirit Time (Sunday School), small groups and committees.



school supplies + start school year right
Month of August
Please help area needy school children by donating school supplies. Box in narthex. Sponsored by Missions Committee.


awana + fun, fellowship, & God’s Word!
Wed, Sept 2, 6pm P arent/Guardian Information Session and register your children
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


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


blessing of the animals + ice cream sunday
Sun, Sept 6, 8:30am Outdoor Worship
You are welcome to bring your animals for a blessing at the outdoor worship. Between services join us in the Family Life Center for Ice Cream Sunday. Please, bring a topping for ice cream (syrup, nuts, fruit, sprinkles, etc.)


40 days of faith + an awesome journey
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 & sisters at SOJ. Signups start today at AHHHH!
Kristen Sigmon, 704.821.8494, x106 or Kristen.Sigmon@gmail.com


choir retreat + sing + sing + sing
Sep 18-20, Camp Kinard
Interested in joining the Adult Choir or being a part of the Christmas Cantata? Sing to God’s glory all weekend plus fellowship, devotions, & food!
Rhonda Mauney 704-588-3710


sunday school starts Sept 13, 950am


youth groups 2nd and 4th sunday
beginning Sept 13, 5pm


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


wed night schedule beginning Sept 9
6pm AWANA
6pm Praise Band
7pm Youth Bible Study
730pm Worship


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


lutheran youth day + Lenoir Rhyne University
Sat, Sept 19
All 6th-12th grade Lutheran Youth and Advisors are welcome to come for good food, great football and plenty of fun and fellowship. Register and Campus tours at 3:45pm. “College Singers” will perform, all you-can-eat buffet, and football game at 7pm! $7/person. Register by September 11.
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