Friday, March 26, 2010

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Here are this week's 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

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

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

Regina Sedotto


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 f
orget 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.


Adult Sunday School Opportunities Sundays 9:50 am
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!

Celebrating Birthdays Next Week:

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!

Birthday Blessings this week to:

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


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 at church & take orders at your work place & we deliver!

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. We have 12 ladies signed up to attend.

The max we can hold is 40 - only 28 spots left! 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.


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 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