Announcements Week of July 25th

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,222

Last Week’s Giving: $6,937

Avg Giving This Year: $8,531

Pray for Our Country
Mon Nights 6:30pm-7:30pm; starting July 19. Anyone who wants to pray for America is welcome. Please bring your Bible. Week 1 will focus on Ps. 51, personal preparation to become prayer warriors. We will gather @ Jan & Bob Smith’s: 4301 Wesley Chapel Rd. Questions? Call Jan Smith 704-651-7812

Journey to Freedom
Pastor Fran & Chet will be leading another Journey to Freedom class. It is co-ed & will begin the 2nd or 3rd week in Sept. Cost of materials is $85, payment plans can be arranged. Please let Pastor Fran know as soon as possible. It is a wonderful way to grow & heal past hurts.

Hope Sunday
4 of the 10 World Vision children have been sponsored. If you would like to sponsor one of the remaining children please contact me within the next week @ SEichler@carolina.rr.com.

New Bible Study- When God's People Pray
Fri 8:30 - 10 am; Mixed group (men & women). Snacks provided. Location: Church (P1 & P2)For more info, Contact Dave Drehs 704-806-8316

Congregation Work Day
Saturday, July 31, Join us for our next congregation work day. Watch for the Task List, which will be posted a couple of weeks prior. If you have suggestions, please send them to Scheduling@webkorner.com

Summer Fellowship
August 1, 9:50am, join us in Family Life Center for Salad Sunday. Bring a Salad to share!

Water the Flowers – Care for Water Fountain
Youth, Adults or families that would like to help us water the flowers, landscaped area and put water in the water fountain, call office 704-821-8494.(4 volunteers each water once a week)

Coins for Cooling
Bring coins. Jar in Narthex. Money goes to fix air conditioning.

Stephen Ministry Applications
We are now accepting applications (in the Narthex) for anyone interested in serving the Lord in a 1-on-1 caring ministry. There is 50 hrs of training; classes will begin in the fall. Questions? Contact Michele Bender 704-231-2815.

Vacation Bible School

Aug 2-6, 9-11:30am; For Preschool to rising 5th graders. Bible stories, games, dance & drama

Old Fashioned "Tent" Revival

Wed Night Aug 4;Family Potluck 6-6:30pm

Revival in Family Life Center 6:30-8pm

Pastor Reggie from Living Water Lutheran Church will be a preaching. The VBS children will perform a song and dance! Gospel music.

REGISTRATION HELPS US PLAN!

Email the information below to: thececils270@yahoo.com

· Child’s Name & Grade

· Parent’s Name & Phone Number

· Any Allergies

· How Many Will Attend the Potluck

Announcements Week of July 18th

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,222

Last Week’s Giving: $5,828

Avg Giving This Year: $8,531

Breakfast by the GUYS
TODAY, 9:50am, Family Life Center. Our men’s group makes a fantastic breakfast!(Free will offering for breakfast) Guests and visitors welcome!

Pray for Our Country
Mon Nights 6:30pm-7:30pm; starting July 19. Anyone who wants to pray for America is welcome. Please bring your Bible. Week 1 will focus on Ps. 51, personal preparation to become prayer warriors. We will gather @ Jan & Bob Smith’s: 4301 Wesley Chapel Rd. Questions? Call Jan Smith 704-651-7812

Hope Sunday
4 of the 10 World Vision children have been sponsored. If you would like to sponsor one of the remaining children please contact me within the next week @ SEichler@carolina.rr.com.

New Bible Study- When God's People Pray
Starting Jul 16, Fri 8:30 - 10 am; Mixed group (men & women). Snacks provided. Location: Church (P1 & P2)For more info, Contact Dave Drehs 704-806-8316

Congregation Work Day
Saturday, July 31
Join us for our next congregation work day. Watch for the Task List, which will be posted a couple of weeks prior. If you have suggestions, please send them to Scheduling@webkorner.com

Summer Fellowship
August 1, 9:50am, join us in Family Life Center for Salad Sunday. Bring a Salad to share!

Vacation Bible School
August 2-6, 9am-11:30am
First Call is for Volunteers!
Before we sign up kids and to make this happen, we must have the following coordinators (and assistants):
Music for VBS
Music for revival night
Bible story
Preschool
Games/Drama/Dance
If you would like to coordinate any of the above, contract Mary Hejka at 704/846-4426 or hejka@aol.com

Water the Flowers – Care for Water Fountain
Youth, Adults or families that would like to help us water the flowers, landscaped area and put water in the water fountain, call office 704-821-8494.(4 volunteers each water once a week)

Coins for Cooling
Bring coins. Jar in Narthex. Money goes to fix air conditioning.

Stephen Ministry Applications
We are now accepting applications (in the Narthex) for anyone interested in serving the Lord in a 1-on-1 caring ministry. There is 50 hrs of training; classes will begin in the fall. Questions? Contact Michele Bender 704-231-2815.

Announcements Week of July 4th

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,222

Last Week’s Giving: $4,933

Avg Giving This Year: $8,531

VBS August 2-6

9am-11:30am

First Call is for Volunteers

Before we sign up kids and to make this happen, we must have the following coordinators (and assistants):

Music for VBS

Music for revival night

Bible story

Preschool

Games/Drama/Dance

If you would like to coordinate any of the above, contract Mary Hejka at 704/846-4426 or hejka@aol.com

Fourth of July + Knights Game/Fireworks

TONIGHT!! 7:15pm Game Time.

Whole church family’s invited for baseball & Fireworks - Sky Show following the game. Get your tickets now! $10 per person. We must purchase tickets soon, so email your reservation: spiritofjoy@webkorner.com or call church office 704-821-8494

Water the Flowers – Care for Water Fountain

Youth, Adults or families that would like to help us water the flowers, landscaped area and put water in the water fountain, call office 704-821-8494.(4 volunteers each water once a week)

Coins for Cooling

Bring coins. Jar in Narthex. Money goes to fix air conditioning.

Council Meeting

July 12, Everyone is invited.

Loaves & Fishes

July 11, Help us feed those in need.

Stephen Ministry Applications

We are now accepting applications (in the Narthex) for anyone interested in serving the Lord in a one-on-one caring ministry. There is 50 hrs of training; classes will begin in the fall. If you have any questions contact Michele Bender 704-231-2815.

Mission Trip to West Virginia July 8-16

Please, pray for those planning and preparing for the Mission Trip. Also, pray for those who will be served on this trip. If you have questions call Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

20s & 30s Coffee and Conversation
Meet at 10:00 am in Kristen's office. Get to know other 20s & 30s @ SOJ and grow in faith!
Kristen 704.635.0381, Kristen.sigmon@gmail.com