Friday, January 29, 2010

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Birthday Blessings this Week to:

January 31st

Rick Moore

Wayne Creese

February 2nd

Michael Minder

February 4th

Lauren Harder

February 5th

Shirley Krisle

February 6th

Levi Hejka

Announcements Week of January 31, 2010

Youth Souper Bowl Party
Feb 7, 6pm
Youth Souper Bowl Party @ the Roseman’s.
A-L brings a sweet
M-Z a salty
Everyone brings a drink.
Alexa Roseman 704.995.7434


Church Council Nominations
Nominate leaders of faith to represent us on this coming year’s council.
Submit to Keith Kelleher kelleherfamily@earthlink.net


Inquirers’ Class
Begins Feb 7, 10am
Interested in learning more about SOJ and Lutherans?
Thinking of joining the church? Meet with Pastor Ed on Sunday mornings throughout February.


Secret Sister Valentine’s Party

Feb 12 @ 7pm: Annual Valentine's party and unveiling of identities.
Bring your final Secret Sister gift, completed Secret Sister form & a goodie to share.
If you’ve never been a Secret Sister, come to the party to find out about us.
All ladies @ SOJ are welcome. Sharon Eichler @ (704) 821-2088.


Wave Offering

Feb 14, Donations of broken, unwanted gold & sterling silver jewelry, semi-precious & precious stones, coins, serving pieces, etc. as an offering to our Lord. They’ll be sold & funds will be used for the beautification & repair of our SOJ building-new pew pads, HVAC replacements, etc. (See pink flyer for info)

Retreat at the Beach 2010: May 14- May 16
Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms, SC
Registration forms on the Women of SOJ Board in the Narthex. Fellowship, Bible study & activities. Limited space, so sign up now!
Sharon Eichler 704.821.2088 SEichler@carolina.rr.com

Adult Sunday School Opportunities
Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)
BEGINS TODAY, Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Book by Dr. John Trent & Gary Smalley. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Crazy Love
Meets at 10:10am in the Family Life Center
LeAnn Rice 704-218-3251 LeAnn@Proverbs31.org

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Sharing Faith
Meets in the Family Life Center
Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Share a little life and a little faith, and save money!
Paula Aulisi 704-256-4484 paulisi@carolina.rr.com

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Announcements Week of January 24, 2010

Church Council Nominations
Nominate leaders of faith to represent us on this coming year’s council.
Submit to Keith Kelleher kelleherfamily@earthlink.net

LYO Assembly
Feb 19-21,
Registration ends Jan 31, cost $125.
Contact Elizabeth Merritt 704.778.7869

Inquirers’ Class
10:00am Sundays
Interested in learning more about SOJ and Lutherans?
Thinking of joining the church?
Meet with Pastor Ed on Sunday mornings throughout February.

Council Meeting
Jan 25, 6:30pm, Everyone is invited.


Lost & Found

On table in Fellowship Hall


New 2010 Flower Chart- Narthex Board
Give altar flowers ($25) for a loved one. Write “altar flowers” in memo. Take flowers home.

Questions? Margaret Matlock 882-2710


Adult Sunday School Opportunities
Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center


How to De-Stress Your Life
Share your stress and get practical tools to learn how to de-stress. Karen Matson 704.238.0772


Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith
Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Share a little life and a little faith, and save money! Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484


Crazy Love

Starts at 10:10am God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Once you encounter His love, you will never be the same. LeAnn Rice leann@proverbs31.org 704.218.3251


Inquirers' Class
Begins Feb. 7 10:00 am. Interested in learning more about SOJ and Lutherans? Thinking about joining the church? Meet with Pastor Ed on Sunday mornings in February.


Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Announcements Week of January 17, 2010

Inquirers’ Class

10am, Interested in learning more about SOJ and Luterans? Thinking of joining the church? Meet with Pastor Ed on Sunday mornings throughout February.

The Life of King David

Jan 20, 6 pm Pastor Fran's friend Eleanor Gustafson, author of several novels, will be discussing the life of King David.

Council Meeting

Jan 25, 6:30pm, Everyone is invited.


Lost & Found

On table in Fellowship Hall


New 2010 Flower Chart- Narthex Board
Give altar flowers ($25) for a loved one. Write “altar flowers” in memo. Take flowers home. Questions? Margaret Matlock 882-2710


Stephen Ministry Workshop

Sat, March 20, Register at 8am, Workshop 9am-1pm Minister to those experiencing grief. Introduction to Stephen Ministry. $15/person or $50 (4 or more) Register @ Stephen Ministry www.stephenministry.org/workshop or call 314-428-2600


Adult Sunday School Opportunities
Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center


How to De-Stress Your Life

Share your stress and get practical tools to learn how to de-stress. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith

Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Share a little life and a little faith, and save money! Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484

Crazy Love

New class! God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Once you encounter His love, you will never be the same. LeAnn Rice leann@proverbs31.org 704.218.3251


Saturday, January 9, 2010

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Birthday Blessings to:

January 2
Jessica Bustamente

January 3
Rumiko Peters

January 5
Edward Drehs
Janice Kother
Jason Mock

January 6
Robert Done
Werner Fick
Silvia Nordstrand

January 7
Abigail Pierotti

January 9
Deb Harm
LeAnn Rice

January 10
Todd Biegger
John Hejka

January 11
Joel Trimberger

January 12
Rhonda Mauney

January 14
John Wiruth
Stephen Lingo

January 15
Greg Underwood
Trevor Harm
Loan Ladd

January 16
Adam Batten

Anniversary Blessings to:

January 4
Antonio and Lillian Manna

January 11
Paul and Lisa Kaperonis

January 13
Mark and Silvia Nordstrand

January 15
Dave and Dottie Owcarzak

Announcements Week of January 10, 2010

Loaves and Fishes
2nd Sunday of every month
TODAY Help the less fortunate by donating food items.

All Commitees Night
Jan 11, 6:30pm Everyone is encouraged to be part of a committee.
Worship 1st- then split into committees.

Fishes and Loaves Performance in Pineville
Sat, Jan 23, 12pm includes fish dinner. $15.22/person. Give to Fran Matheson or office. Make check out to Spirit of Joy no later than Wed, Jan 13. More info on Sign up in Narthex.

Lost & Found on table in Fellowship hall
Glasses, books children’s coats, shirts, pants, pacifiers, earrings

New 2010 Flower Chart- Narthex Board
Give altar flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one. Flowers $25. Write “altar flowers” in memo. Take flowers home in coffee can. Questions? Margaret Matlock 882-2710

Stephen Ministry Workshop
Sat, March 20, Register at 8am, Workshop 9am-1pm Minister to those experiencing grief. Introduction to Stephen Ministry. $15/person or $50 (4 or more) Register @ Stephen Ministry www.stephenministry.org/workshop or call 314-428-2600

Adult Sunday School Opportunities
Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

How to De-Stress Your Life
Share your stress and get practical tools to learn how to de-stress.
Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith
Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Share a little life and a little faith, and save money!
Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484

Crazy Love
New class! God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Once you encounter His love, you will never be the same.
LeAnn Rice leann@proverbs31.org 704.218.3251

Small Group Opportunities

Truth Project:
Fridays 8:30 am, Mixed Group, Begins Jan. 8. Dave Drehs 704.806.8316
Saturdays 7:00 am, Men's Group, Begins Jan. 2. Dell Schell 704.846.3253

Shepherding a Child's Heart:
Sundays 5:00-5:45 pm, Begins Jan. 10. Bobbi Griffith 704.849.9220

Journey to Freedom Women's Group:
Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm, Begins Jan. 27. Registration required. Pastor Fran 704.843.5712

Wednesday Night Bible Studies:
Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm, Begin Jan. 6.

Singles’ Small Group:
Sundays 1:30 pm, begins Jan. 24 @ Dawn Theurer’s, 3013 Brook Valley Run, Monroe.
Studying 1 Thessalonians. Contact Dawn Theurer 704.698.0379.