Thursday, March 4, 2010

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



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