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.