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.

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