Friday, March 26, 2010
Birthdays and Anniversaries!
Birthdays:
March 28th:
Sharon Eichler
March 29th:
Adam Stevens
Elizabeth Johnson
Adriana Quadrini
Lauren Vanerstrom
Kaitlyn Kirkland
March 30th:
Laurie Halvorson
Joe Minder
Alec Mock
Connor Charrette
April 1st:
Dottie Owczarzak
Christian Sharpe
April 2nd:
Jacqueline Mauney
Christian Pawl
April 3rd:
Ryan Eklund
Liz Ries
Dennis Long
Anniversaries:
April 2nd:
Ed and Susan Harrison-Gates
Announcements Week of March 28, 2010
Maundy Thursday, Apr 1
7:00pm Worship & First Communion
Healing Service
At the conclusion of Maundy Thursday Service
For those who would like prayers.
Good Friday, Apr 2
7:00pm Tennebrae Worship Service
Easter Sunday, Apr 4
8:30am + 11:00am Worship
9:50 Church Breakfast
10:00 Easter Egg Hunt
AWANA Grand Prix Construction Workshop
Sat Apr 10 9am-11am, A table saw & GUYS volunteers will be available to assist with the cutting out of pinewood derby cars! Contact Janie Owens 704.843.1280 for any questions.
AWANA Grand Prix
Apr 24 10am-2pm, Registration may occur on Wednesday nights before or after club & on Sunday mornings between services. Pinewood Derby car kits will also be available @ the registration tables for $5 each. This event is open to all who wish to participate!
Western North Carolina Via de Cristo
Bathed in grace, a weekend to start/renew/deepen your personal relationship with Christ. 2010 Spring Weekends: Men’s: Apr 22-25, Women’s : May 13-16. The cost of a weekend is $25/person. Questions? Ann Lashley 704-846-8150
Retreat at the Beach 2010: May 14 - May 16
Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms, SC
We have ONE room left (two double beds). Rebecca Kelleher has a room with two double beds & is looking for a roommate. If you'd like to room with Rebecca or would like to reserve the remaining room, get your registration form to Sharon Eichler
Mission Trip to West Virginia + July 2010
If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.
Adult Sunday School Opportunities
The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)
Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Book by Dr. John Trent & Gary Smalley. 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
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
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Announcements Week of March 21, 2010
Mar 21, After 11:00 Service, Bring soup or sandwiches to share for your family & another. Sponsored by Fellowship Team. Contact Fran Matheson if you have a story you are willing to share about a time when you have seen God working in your life. Fran_matheson@jaars.org or 704-843-5712
Annual Barbecue
Fri March 26, 11:00AM - 7PM & Sat the 27th, 10AM – to 2pm. Eat @ church & take orders @ your work place & we deliver!
Council Meeting
Mon March 22, EVERYONE is invited.
Technical Presentation Team + Volunteers Needed
Operate the sound system & worship display projectors during worship. Training provided by our expert crew already performing these duties. Sign-up sheet on the systems room door. Contact Tom Zielke for info.
Palm Sunday, Mar 28
8:30am + 11:00am Worship
Maundy Thursday, Apr 1
7:00pm Worship & First Communion
Good Friday, Apr 2
7:00pm Tennebrae Worship Service
Easter Sunday, Apr 4
8:30am + 11:00am Worship
9:50 Church Breakfast
10:00 Easter Egg Hunt
First Communion Class + if your child’s ready
Thurs, Mar 25, 6:30pm + families come with your K – 6. Twice a year Pastor Ed leads a class. Come when your child is ready.
Class: Mar 25. First Communion: Maundy Thurs, Apr 1.
Healing Service
At the conclusion of Maundy Thursday Service
For those who would like prayers.
Thanks: Mary Cleveland, Bill Roberts, & John Hejka
for generously coordinating LifeLine Health Screening & the Poverty Simulation even though both had to be canceled.!
Annual Reports + Available on table in Narthex
AWANA Grand Prix Construction Workshop
Sat Apr 10 9am-11am, A table saw & GUYS volunteers will be available to assist with the cutting out of pinewood derby cars! Contact Janie Owens 704.843.1280 for any questions.
AWANA Grand Prix
Apr 24 10am-2pm, Registration may occur on Wednesday nights before or after club & on Sunday mornings between services. Pinewood Derby car kits will also be available @ the registration tables for $5 each. This event is open to all who wish to participate!
Western North Carolina Via de Cristo
A well-thought-out weekend for renewing the faith of individuals. 2010 Spring Weekends: Men’s: Apr 22-25, Women’s : May 13-16. The cost of a weekend is $25 per person. Questions? Call the office 704-821-8494
Women's Retreat at the Beach 2010: May 14 - May 16
Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms, SC
We have ONE room left (two double beds). Rebecca Kelleher has a room with two double beds & is looking for a roommate. If you'd like to room with Rebecca or would like to reserve the remaining room, get your registration form to Sharon Eichler
Mission Trip to West Virginia + July 2010
If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.
Birthdays and Anniversaries!
Celebrating Birthdays Next Week:
March 21st
Karla Wright
March 22nd
Mike Carter
Adam Stansell
March 23rd
John Kiker
March 24th
David Graham
Joseph Bulla
Margaret Matlock
Elizabeth Merritt
March 25th
Simon Freeze
Timothy Lauf
Carla Quadrini
Michael Skrutowski
March 26th
Marc Chouteau
Noah Burris
Lisa King
Charles Kirkland
March 27th
Kennedy Kaperonis
Celebrating Anniversaries Next Week:
March 22nd
David & Donna Hiza
March 23rd
Jack & Tracy Purser
March 26th
Keith & Rebecca Kelleher
Christopher & Danielle Martin
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Announcements Week of March 14, 2010
Loaves and Fishes THIS SUNDAY!
Bring food for less fortunate
Poverty Simulation TODAY, 5-7pm
Could you survive a month in poverty? Assume a role in a family. More info in the Narthex.
RSVP by March 1 Mary & John Hejka 704-846-4426 or Bill Roberts 704-821-1894
Technical Presentation Team
Volunteers Needed Operate the sound system & worship display projectors during worship. Training provided by our expert crew already performing these duties.
Sign-up sheet on the systems room door. Contact Tom Zielke for info.
Annual Reports + Available on table in Narthex
Community Health Screening
Fri March 19 @ SOJ - Pre-registration is required.
Ultrasound tests conducted by Life Line Screening will be held to determine risk of stroke (due to carotid artery blockage), abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease, & atrial fibrillation & osteoporosis. Call 1-888-653-6441 to set your required appointment. Individual tests: $45 Carotid, AAA, PAD, & AFib: All 4 tests $139 Contact Mary Cleveland 704-291-9988
POT of gold LUCK of the Irish- Youth Lock-in
Sat Mar 20-21, 7pm
Bring a dish to share potluck style, a drink, pillow, sleeping bag & friends for fun & fellowship. Don’t forget to wear your GREEN. To RSVP email Katareena Done: kdone2010@windstream.net
Stephen Ministry Workshop
Sat, Mar 20, Register at 8am, Workshop 9am-1pm
Minister to those experiencing grief.
Free for Spirit of Joy members.
To register contact Michele Bender 704-882-7806 or michelebender@carolina.rr.com
Congregational Potluck + A Story Feast
Mar 21, After 11:00 Service
Bring soup or sandwiches to share for your family & another.
Sponsored by Fellowship Team.
Contact Fran Matheson if you have a story you are willing to share about a time when you have seen God working in your life.
Fran_matheson@jaars.org or 704-843-5712
First Communion Class
if your child’s ready Thurs, Mar 25, 6:30pm
families come with your K – 6. Twice a year Pastor Ed leads a class.
Come when your child is ready.
Class: Mar 25.
First Communion: Maundy Thurs, Apr 1.
Annual Barbecue
Fri March 26, 11:00AM - 7PM & Sat the 27th, 10AM – to 2pm.
Eat @ church & take orders @ your work place & we deliver!
Council Meeting Mar 29, 6:30pm, Everyone is invited.
Western North Carolina Via de Cristo
A well-thought-out weekend for renewing the faith of individuals. 2010 Spring Weekends: Men’s: Apr 22-25, Women’s : May 13-16. The cost of a weekend is $25 per person. Questions? Call the office 704-821-8494
Retreat at the Beach 2010: May 14 - May 16 Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms, SC
We have just 3 rooms remaining for the upcoming Ladies' beach retreat! Each room can hold up to 4 people in either 2 double beds or 1 double bed & one set of twin bunk beds. Registration forms on H.A.N.D.S. bulletin board, located left of the flowers chart. Sharon Eichler 704.821.2088
SEichler@carolina.rr.com
Mission Trip to West Virginia
July 2010 If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.
Family Life Center
The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)
Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Book by Dr. John Trent & Gary Smalley. Karen Matson 704.238.0772
Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Sharing 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
God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Once you encounter His love, you will never be the same. Meets at 10:10am in the Family Life Center
LeAnn Rice leann@proverbs31.org 704.218.3251
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Birthdays and Anniversaries!
March 14th:
Benjamin Sagmoe
March 15th:
Kristen Chouteau
Aslynn Halvorson
Alex Stephenson
March 16th:
Kyler Aulisi
Shawn Charrette
March 17th:
Dave Owczarzak
Larry Williams
Sheila Larsen
March 18th:
Ashley Priest
Craig Young
Celebrating an Anniversary Next Week:
March 16th:
Tom and Dawn Rose
March 18th:
John and Lisa Gallagher
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Birthdays and Anniversaries!
March 7th:
Daniel Kelleher
Desiree Ware
Anne Rolfe
Dawn Rose
March 8th:
Wendy Wilson
Jim Voit
Corinne Schroeder
Pam Smith
March 9th:
Donna Hiza
March 10th:
Bradley Tenny
March 11th:
Jerry Woodrow
John Shoemaker
Michael Rockel
Ruth Letke
Scotty Sharpe
March 12th:
Donna Anderson-Cole
Benjamin Eklund
Brian Whetstone
Melissa Kite
Valerie Quadrini
Virginia Lingo
Anniversary Blessings this week to:
March 7th:
Mike and Della Tenny
Announcements Week of March 7, 2010
General Fund Financials
Avg Weekly Need: $9,333
Last Week’s Giving: $8,757
Avg Giving This Year: $6,999
Our average weekly giving is more than $2000 LESS than our weekly need for just the basics (mortgage, lights, salaries). Please prayerfully consider increasing your giving.
Technical Presentation Team
Volunteers Needed Operate the sound system & worship display projectors during worship. Training provided by our expert crew already performing these duties.
Sign-up sheet on the systems room door.
Contact Tom Zielke for info.
Annual Reports + Available on table in Narthex
Loaves and Fishes
March 14, Bring food for less fortunate
Poverty Simulation Sunday
March 14, 5-7pm
Could you survive a month in poverty?
Assume a role in a family. More info in the Narthex.
RSVP by March 1
Mary & John Hejka 704-846-4426 or Bill Roberts 704-821-1894
All Committees Night
March 15, 6:30pm Everyone is encouraged to be part of a committee.
Worship 1st- then split into committees.
Community Health Screening
Fri March 19 @ SOJ-Pre-registration is required. Ultrasound tests conducted by Life Line Screening will be held to determine risk of stroke (due to carotid artery blockage), abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease, & atrial fibrillation & osteoporosis. Call 1-888-653-6441 to set your required appointment. Individual tests: $45 Carotid, AAA, PAD, & AFib: All 4 tests $139 Contact Mary Cleveland 704-291-9988
Sat, Mar 20, Register at 8am, Workshop 9am-1pm
Minister to those experiencing grief.
Free for Spirit of Joy members.
To register contact Michele Bender 704-882-7806 or michelebender@carolina.rr.com
Congregational Potluck
A Story Feast Mar 21, After 11:00 Service
Bring soup or sandwiches to share for your family & another. Sponsored by Fellowship Team. Contact Fran Matheson if you have a story you are willing to share about a time when you have seen God working in your life. Fran_matheson@jaars.org or 704-843-5712
First Communion Class
if your child’s ready Thurs, Mar 25, 6:30pm + families come with your K – 6.
Twice a year Pastor Ed leads a class. Come when your child is ready.
Class: Mar 25. First Communion: Maundy Thurs, Apr 1.
Annual Barbecue
Fri March 26, 11:00AM - 7PM & Sat the 27th, 10AM – to 2pm
Eat at church & take orders at your work place & we deliver!
Retreat at the Beach 2010: May 14 - May 16
Coastal
Registration forms on the Women of SOJ Board in the Narthex.
Fellowship, Bible study & activities. We have 12 ladies signed up to attend.
The max we can hold is 40 - only 28 spots left!
Mission Trip to
If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.
Adult Sunday School Opportunities
The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)
Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Book by Dr. John Trent & Gary Smalley. 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
Crazy Love
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