Week of October 31 - Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays

October 31

Denise Mosely

November 1
Patrick Graham

November 2
Nicholas Rice

November 3
Heather Curran

November 4
Gretchen Lingo
Tilissa Roseman
Mary Louise Thomas

November 6
Michael Cogar
Brian Ries

Anniversaries
November 1
John & Marianne Ripper

November 4
John & Cleo Levan

October 31 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,333

Last Week’s Giving: $8,323

Avg Giving This Year: $6,999

Reformation Sunday - October 31, 2010

Announcements  

Up                    Deeper Faith

NEW Inquirer’s Class Starting Nov. 7!

Sunday Nov. 7, 10:00 am; In Pastor Ed’s Office. Interested in learning more about Spirit of Joy? Want to know more about Lutherans? Considering joining the church?

Bible In a Year

Starting Jan 1st,2011;  During Sunday School; Look for notices regarding an informational meeting - coming soon. 

Susan Weil  704-849-7302

In                     Joyful Community

New Directories Coming Soon

Check your complete family information posted on Narthex Wall. Update information on the sheet. Place a check by your name once you have proofed the info.

AWANA Store Donations

For the month of November we are collecting items for the Christmas AWANA store.  The clubbers will be buying these for their friends & family so please donate inexpensive items (i.e. candles, ornaments, etc.)  Collection box is in the office.  

Questions: Janie Owens, 704.843.1280

Sandra’s Second Wind

Thurs, Nov 4, 6:30-9:30pm; $20 per ticket. Silent Auction & Outback Dinner in honor of Sandra Cook. Come have fun & shop from a wide selection of fun & unique items, from dinner gift certificates to all-inclusive vacations! (Babysitting will not be available, no children please.) For tickets, or for a Sandra's Second Wind tye-dye T-shirts, contact 

Angela Carlson  704.957.6259 or carlson5@windstream.net

SOJ Young Adults
Saturday, Nov. 6, Renaissance Festival!!
http://www.royalfaires.com/carolina ; 

Leave SOJ at 10 am, carpool or drive separately. 

Questions: Kristen Sigmon 704-635-0381

Christmas Cantata

Performances are Sun, Dec 12th @ 7pm and Sun, Dec 19th @ 11am.

Sat. rehearsals (choir, instruments, narrators, sound): Nov. 6 & 20; 10-12am, lunch will be provided. Also, another Tues. practice on Tues. Dec. 7 instead of Thurs. the 9th.

Choir Rehearsal Changes

Choir rehearsal moved from Nov. 4 to Tues, Nov. 2 & Dec. 9 to Tues, Dec. 7.

Out                   Reaching More

VOTE! Whoever you are, whatever you believe, just vote!

G.U.Y.S. Lutheridge Fall 2010 Project

Volunteer workers needed @ Lutheridge Nov 5 &/or Nov 6 for Maintenance Facility lighting & shelving upgrade projects.  Please see sign-up sheet on G.U.Y.S. bulletin. Donations for materials will be accepted. 

Contact Dan Owens (704) 843-1280 or Dave Hiza (704) 882-3480. 

Operation Christmas Child

Sun, Nov. 14 Shoe Boxes Due back in the Narthex.

·       Give children in other countries a box with gifts. Use empty shoe box (standard size)/ small plastic container. Fill with gifts for boy/girl, age category 2-4, 5-9, 10-14

·       Put $7 in envelope for-shipping, tape to box lid. Envelopes available on table in Narthex.

Your gift of love may be the door God uses to open a child’s heart to Jesus Christ.

Volunteer at Processing Center

Help check boxes

Sat, Nov 27, 1-6 pm (6 volunteers)

Arrive @ church 12pm for car pool

Tues, Dec 2, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

Tues, Dec 7, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

(*Arrive @ church 6pm for carpool.) 

Contact mikerockel@carolina.rr.com

Coat Drive

Collecting coats, sweaters, sweatshirts for less fortunate.

Week of October 24 - Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays

October 24

Don Deacon

October 25

Michele Bender

Gretchen Carter

October 27

Eva Happel

Paul Turner

October 28

Alexa Roseman

Marla Lauf

October 29

Emily Priest

Anniversaries

October 26

Tom & Linda Gaye

October 24 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,333

Last Week’s Giving: $7,054

Avg Giving This Year: $6,999

 +Stephen Ministers will be at the altar during communion for anyone wanting prayer.+

New Directories Coming Soon

Check your complete family information posted on Narthex Wall. Update information on the sheet. Place a check by your name once you have proofed the info.

Culinary School

Sat, Oct 30 at the Community Culinary School of Charlotte. We need 6 Thrivent members. We plan to build steps, reseal a floor, build picnic tables, do yard cleanup, landscape – that is, a variety of skills needed! 

Ann Lashley 704.846.8150.

Reformation Sunday

Oct 31; Join us on one of our Lutheran High Holy Days

We will have special musical offerings & spirit-filled worship.

Sandra’s Second Wind

Thurs, Nov 4, 6:30-9:30pm; $20 per ticket. Silent Auction & Outback Dinner in honor of Sandra Cook. Come have fun & shop from a wide selection of fun & unique items, from dinner gift certificates to all-inclusive vacations! (Babysitting will not be available, no children please.) For tickets, or for a Sandra's Second Wind tye-dye T-shirts, 

contact Angela Carlson  704.957.6259 or carlson5@windstream.net

G.U.Y.S. Lutheridge Fall 2010 Project

Volunteer workers needed @ Lutheridge Nov 5 &/or Nov 6 for Maintenance Facility lighting & shelving upgrade projects.  Please see sign-up sheet on G.U.Y.S. bulletin. Donations for materials will be accepted. 

Contact Dan Owens (704) 843-1280 or Dave Hiza (704) 882-3480.

Operation Christmas Child

Sun, Nov. 14 Shoe Boxes Due back in the Narthex.

·       Give children in other countries a box with gifts.Use empty shoe box (standard size) or small plastic container. Fill with gifts for boy or girl, age category 2-4, 5-9, 10-14

·       Put $7 in envelop for-shipping. Tape envelope to box lid. Envelopes available on table in Narthex.

Your gift of love may be the door God uses to open a child’s heart to Jesus Christ.

Volunteer at Processing Center

Help check boxes

Sat, Nov 27, 1-6 pm (6 volunteers)

Arrive @ church 12pm for car pool

Tues, Dec 2, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

Tues, Dec 7, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

(*Arrive @ church 6pm for carpool.) 

Contact mikerockel@carolina.rr.com

Christmas Cantata

Performances are Sun, Dec 12th @ 7pm and Sun, Dec 19th @ 11am.

Sat. rehearsals (choir, instruments, narrators, sound): Nov. 6 & 20; 10-12am, lunch will be provided. Also, another Tues. practice on Tues. Dec. 7 instead of Thurs. the 9th.

Choir Rehearsal Changes

Choir rehearsal moved from Nov. 4 to Tues, Nov. 2 & Dec. 9 to Tues, Dec. 7.

Coat Drive

Collecting coats, sweaters, sweatshirts for less fortunate.

Christmas Poinsettas

Christmas Poinsettias

Deadline Nov 8 + $8 + For Christmas Eve Altar

See announcement page for order form

October 17 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,222

Last Week’s Giving: $6,142

Avg Giving This Year: $8,531

Announcements  

+Stephen Ministers will be at the altar during communion for anyone wanting prayer.+

Reformation Sunday

Oct 31; Join us one of our Lutheran High Holy Days

We will have special musical offerings & spirit-filled worship.

Sandra’s Second Wind

Thurs, Nov 4, 6:30-9:30pm; $20 per ticket. Silent Auction & Outback Dinner in honor of Sandra Cook. Come have fun & shop from a wide selection of fun & unique items, from dinner gift certificates to all-inclusive vacations! (Babysitting will not be available, no children please.) For tickets, or for a Sandra's Second Wind tye-dye T-shirts, 

contact Angela Carlson  704.957.6259 or carlson5@windstream.net

New Parents' Small Group!
TONIGHT 5 pm; Meet in H1 (1^st room on right down hallway)Join us & help decide what we'll study! If your kids are in 1st Decade Choir/youth group, spend time with other parents growing in faith, fellowship, & parenting! 

Contact Jessica Bustamante 704-882-4480

You Are God's Plan A (And There Is No Plan B)
Wed, 6:15 pm; starting Oct 20  If you have ever wondered, "How can God use me?"; or "Will my life make a difference?" then this is a study for you! God wants to fill you with Himself & make you a vital part of His Plan A! 

Contact Karen Thomas 704-340-4960

Operation Christmas Child

Sun, Nov. 14 Boxes Due back in the Narthex

Give children in other countries a Christmas Box.

Use empty shoe box (standard size) or small plastic

container. Gift for boy or girl, age category 2-4, 5-9, 10-14

Put $7 in envelope-shipping. Envelopes available soon

Christmas Cantata

Practices: Sun. Dec. 12 at 7pm and Sun. Dec. 19 at 11am

Volunteer at Processing Center

Help check boxes

Sat, Nov 27, 1-6 pm (6 volunteers)

Arrive @ church 12pm for car pool

Thurs, Dec 2, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

Thurs, Dec 9, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

(*Arrive @ church 6pm for carpool.) 

Contact mikerockel@carolina.rr.com

Coat Drive

We are collecting coats, sweaters, & sweatshirts for those less fortunate.

Culinary School

Sat, Oct 30 at the Community Culinary School of Charlotte. We need 6 Thrivent members. We plan to build steps, reseal a floor, build picnic tables, do yard cleanup, landscape – that is, a variety of skills needed! 

Ann Lashley 704.846.8150.

G.U.Y.S. Lutheridge Fall 2010 Project

Volunteer workers needed @ Lutheridge Nov 5 &/or Nov 6 for Maintenance Facility lighting & shelving upgrade projects.  Please see sign-up sheet on G.U.Y.S. bulletin. Donations for materials will be accepted. 

Contact Dan Owens (704) 843-1280 or Dave Hiza (704) 882-3480. 

Week of October 17 - Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays

October 17

Dwayne Helms

Shauna Miess

Bill Richardson

Jacob Skrutowski

October 18

Bill Brandhorst

Eric Kindberg

October 20

Emily Tomsovic

October 21

Shirley Casper

Becky Chambers

Olivia Lauf

October 22

Hannah Fisher

Laura Wright

October 23

Tracy Baker

Anniversaries

October 18

Joel & Toni Merritt

October 19

Gary & Lois Stansell

October 20

BJ & Eunice Howes

October 22

Scott & Kathy Sharman

An Invitation From Your Choir!

To gather with God’s people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the Christian life as prayer. ~ Martin Luther

Please join us on October 31st for reformation Sunday, one of our Lutheran High Holy days. In addition to our always spirit-filled worship, we will have special musical offerings and a special musical guest.

Martin Luther once said, "Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." My friends, the gift of music is a gift from the Lord. Using this treasured gift to praise His Holy Name is our gift to Him. 

Please join us on Reformation Sunday as we gather in united adoration of our Heavenly Father, and in celebration of salvation by grace through faith.

In Christ’s Love,

Rhonda Mauney

Music Ministry Director

P.S. Remember to wear red! We wear red on Reformation Sunday as a reminder that the Holy Spirit descended on Christ’s followers in tongues of fire on Pentecost. 

Week of October 10 - Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays

October 10

Todd Matson

October 11

Mariana Bustamante

Dean Kite

Derek Lanning

Nancy Ries

October 12

Toni Merritt

Jessica Perry

October 13

Georgia Jones (103!!)

October 14

John Deer

October 16

Eileen Drehs

Stuart Kerkhoff

Amy Thiemann

Anniversaries

October 10

Dennis & Cinnamon Long

October 11

Eric & Stacey Grein

October 12

Bill & Robin Brandhorst

Curtis & Marna Pawl

Chris & Melissa Sharpe

October 13

John & Kris Wiruth

October 10 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,222

Last Week’s Giving: $8,630

Avg Giving This Year: $8,531

Announcements  

Flu Shots

Sunday 10/10/10; 9:30-11:30am; Union County Health Department will be administering free flu shots!

103^rd Birthday Party for Georgia Jones

Sat, Oct 16; 4:30-6:30pm.  Come celebrate Georgia Jones’ 103rd birthday!  Everyone is welcome! Potluck dinner.

Thursday Night Bible Study Group

Thurs, Oct. 14, 5:30 or 6pm-8pm; You are invited to our Social Night @ Donna Sigmon’s home! Visit with our small group of ladies & discover how much fun studying God’s Word together can be!  For more info contact Donna @ 704-821-5090 or donnasigmon@earthlink.net.

Sandra’s Second Wind

Thurs, Nov 4, 6:30-9:30pm;  $20 per ticket. Silent Auction & Outback Dinner in honor of Sandra Cook. Come have fun & shop from a wide selection of fun & unique items, from dinner gift certificates to all-inclusive vacations! (Babysitting will not be available, no children please.) For tickets, or for one of the great Sandra's Second Wind tye-dye T-shirts, contact Angela Carlson  704.957.6259m or carlson5@windstream.net

Operation Christmas Child

Sun, Nov. 14 Boxes Due in the Narthex

Give children in other countries a Christmas Box.

Use empty shoe box (standard size) or small plastic

container. Pray for children who will receive gift.

Labels will be available in soon.

Volunteer at Processing Center

Help check boxes

Sat, Nov 27, 1-6 pm (6 volunteers)

Arrive @ church 12pm for car pool

Thurs, Dec 2, *7-10pm (20)

Thurs, Dec 9, *7-10pm (20)

(*Arrive @ church 6pm for carpool.) 

Contact mikerockel@carolina.rr.com

Coat Drive

In the month of October, as the colder weather approaches, Missions will again be collecting coats, sweaters, & sweatshirts for those less fortunate.

Culinary School

Sat, Oct 30 at the Community Culinary School of Charlotte. We need at least 6 Thrivent members, for Thrivent to pay half of our supplies, meaning we can donate more!  We plan to build steps, reseal a floor, build picnic tables, do yard cleanup, landscape – that is, a variety of skills needed! 

Ann Lashley 704.846.8150.

Serve at U. County Soup Kitchen

2011 Sign up-Narthex Bulletin Board.

SOJ serves food 3^rd Sun of each month. If your friends/family/team would like to serve, put your name/phone # on sign-up. Questions?  

Connie Beamsderfer 843-0889; 

Regina Nole 843-7239;

Chris & Kelly Bovi 821-6108 

G.U.Y.S. Lutheridge Fall 2010 Project

Volunteer workers needed @ Lutheridge Nov 5 &/or Nov 6 for Maintenance Facility lighting & shelving upgrade projects.  Please see sign-up sheet on G.U.Y.S. bulletin. Donations for materials will be accepted. 

Contact Dan Owens (704) 843-1280 or Dave Hiza (704) 882-3480. 

Week of October 3 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

October 1^st

Travis Chambers

Peter Griffith

Valorie Slate

October 3^rd

Lynne Lerch

Karen Matson

Karen Thomas

October 4^th

Tyler Beamesderfer

Regina Nole

Marissa Perrell

Sandra Perry

Linda Richardson

October 6^th

Sarah Daugherty

Brad Ellis

October 8^th

Scott McIntyre Sr

Mikayla Sutton

Will Tomsovic

October 9^th

Scott Kramer

Noah Sharpe

Anniversaries

October 1^st

James & Kim Sedotto

October 3^rd

Tom & Tammy Zielke

October 4^th

J. Clay & Tracy Baker

October 5^th

Peter & Bobbi Griffith

October 6^th

Edwin & Venita Cronk

Shawn & Tracy Charrette

Werner & Ursula Fick 

October 3 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,222

Last Week’s Giving: $6,057

Avg Giving This Year: $8,531

Announcements  

103^rd Birthday Party for Georgia Jones

Sat, Oct 16; 4:30-6:30pm.  Come celebrate Georgia Jones’ 103rd birthday!  Everyone is welcome! Potluck dinner.

Middle School & High School Girls Small Groups

Sunday, October 3; 12:45  informational meeting for all girls and their parents to learn more about these Bible studies.  Lunch will be provided. 

Contact Katareena Done:  704.989.3990; kdone2010@windstream.net

Sandra’s Second Wind

Thurs, Nov 4, 6:30-9:30pm;  $20 per ticket. Silent Auction & Outback Dinner in honor of Sandra Cook. Come have fun & shop from a wide selection of fun & unique items, from dinner gift certificates to all-inclusive vacations! (Babysitting will not be available, no children please.) For tickets, or for one of the great Sandra's Second Wind tye-dye T-shirts, contact Angela Carlson  704.957.6259m or carlson5@windstream.net

Christmas Cantata

Practice Thursdays @ 7pm

Praise Band

Thursdays, 6pm in the sanctuary.

Coat Drive

In the month of October, as the colder weather approaches, Missions will again be collecting coats, sweaters, & sweatshirts for those less fortunate.

Wanted: New Soup Kitchen Coordinator

SOJ is responsible for third Sunday of the month.  Coordinator only needs to make sure there is someone signed up and give a reminder call to volunteers. (If someone forgets you provide the meal) Questions?

LeAnn Rice 704-218-3251 or Vickie Cecil 704-254-4726

Culinary School

Sat, Oct 30 at the Community Culinary School of Charlotte. We need at least 6 Thrivent members, for Thrivent to pay half of our supplies, meaning we can donate more!  We plan to build steps, reseal a floor, build picnic tables, do yard cleanup, landscape – that is, a variety of skills needed! Ann Lashley 704.846.8150.

Small Groups

Small Groups have kicked off for the fall! If you're not yet in a group, grab a green handout in the narthex & check out what we have going on! See Kristen Sigmon for questions/details or contact @ 704.821.8494 or kristen.sigmon@gmail.com

Poverty Simulation

This Sunday!!, Oct 3; 5-7pm; FLC; Spirit of Joy Mission Committee is inviting you to walk a mile in the shoes of those facing poverty by participating in Crisis Assistance Ministry’s Poverty Simulation.  Services include a Bank, Food Pantry, General Employer, etc. Please sign up in the Narthex at church by Sept 27. Questions? Contact Mary or John Hejka (704) 846-4426 or Bill Roberts 704-821-1894.

Flu Shots

Sun, Oct 10; 9:30-11:30am; Union County Health Department will be administering free flu shots!

G.U.Y.S. Lutheridge Fall 2010 Project

Volunteer workers needed @ Lutheridge Nov 5 &/or Nov 6 for Maintenance Facility lighting & shelving upgrade projects.  Please see sign-up sheet on G.U.Y.S. bulletin. Donations for materials will be accepted. Contact Dan Owens (704) 843-1280 or Dave Hiza (704) 882-3480. 

Address Update: College-Age Young Adults

Submit new addresses to receive newsletters & a care package. spiritofjoy@webkorner.com, 704-821-8494.

Bible Study and Small Groups

Thursday Night Bible Study Group
Thurs, Oct. 14, 5:30 or 6pm-8pm; You are invited to our Social Night @ Donna Sigmon’s home! Visit with our small group of ladies & discover how much fun studying God’s Word together can be! For more info contact Donna @ 704-821-5090 or donnasigmon@earthlink.net.

Pray for Our Country

Mon Nights 6:30pm-7:30pm; Gather @ Jan & Bob Smith’s: 4301 Wesley Chapel Rd. Questions?  Jan Smith 651-7812

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Fall Sunday School 9:50 am

Inquirers [Pastor Ed's Office]
Marriage [P1 & P2]
Parenting [Library/F3]
What's So Amazing About Grace? [P3]
Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith [Conference Room/F4]
Dive ~ 18 to mid 20s [F1]

There are also classes for children and youth.