Week of January 2 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

January 2

Jessica Bustamante

January 3

Eli Kramer

Rumiko Peters

January 4

Kinsey Baldauf

January 5

Edward Drehs

Janice Kother

January 6

Robert Done

Werner Fick

Silvia Nordstrand

January 7

Abigail Pierotti

Anniversairies

January 4

Lillian Manna

Bible in a Year - January Readings

Join Susan Weil on Sunday mornings during spirit Time and read through the Bible in 2011. Below are the readings for January.  You can pick up a reading schedule in the Narthex, and they will be posted here as well just before the first of each month.

January

1  

Genesis 1:1-3:24 

2  

Genesis 4:1-5:32; 

1 Chronicles 1:1-4; 

Genesis 6:1-22 

3 

Genesis 7:1-9:29 

4 

Genesis 10:1-5; 

1 Chronicles 1:5-7; 

Genesis 10:6-20; 

1 Chronicles 1:8-16; 

Genesis 10:21-11:26; 

1 Chronicles 1:17-27 

5 

Job 1:1-3:26 

6 

Job 4:1-7:21 

7 

Job 8:1:10:22 

8 

Job 11:1-14:22 

9 

Job 15:1-18:21 

10 

Job 19:1-21:34 

11 

Job 22:1-26:14 

12 

Job 27:1-29:25 

13 

Job 30:1-31:40 

14 

Job 32:1-34:37 

15 

Job 35:1-37:24 

16 

Job 38:1-39:30 

17 

Job 40:1-42:17 

18 

Genesis 11:27-15:21 

19 

Genesis 16:1-18:33 

20 

Genesis 19:1-21:34; 

Genesis 25:12-18; 

1 Chronicles 1:28-31 

21 

Genesis 22:1-24:67 

22 

Genesis 25:1-4; 

1 Chronicles 1:32-34; 

Genesis 25:5-6; 

1 Chronicles 1:34; 

Genesis 25:19-26; 

Genesis 25:7-11; 

Genesis 25:27-26:35 

23

Genesis 27:1-28:9; 

Genesis 36:1-43; 

1 Chronicles 1:35-54 

24 

Genesis 28:10-30:43 

25 

Genesis 31:1-32:32 

26

Genesis 33:1-35:29; 

1 Chronicles 2:1-2 

27 

Genesis 37:1-39:23 

28 

Genesis 40:1-41:57 

29 

Genesis 42:1-44:34 

30 

Genesis 45:1-46:9; 

1 Chronicles 5:1-6; 

Genesis 46:10-12; 

1 Chronicles 2:18-55 

31 

1 Chronicles 4:1-23; 

Genesis 46:13; 

1 Chronicles 7:1-5; 

Genesis 46:14-18; 

1 Chronicles 7:30-40; 

Genesis 46:19-25; 

1 Chronicles 7:6-12; 

Genesis 46:26-47:12 

January 2 - Announcements

Announcements

+Stephen Ministers or Kristen will be at the altar 

during communion for anyone wanting prayer+

Up                               Deeper Faith

Bible In a Year

Starts Jan 1, 2011; During Sunday School; Want to read through the Bible in a Year? Pick up daily readings in narthex rack outside church office. Susan Weil 849-7302

In                                Joyful Community

New Directories in Narthex

New 2011 Flower Chart on Narthex Board

If you would like to give flowers in honor of loved ones, put your name on the chart. Jan 2, 16 and 30 available.

Lutheran Mixed Bowling League

Fri evenings beginning Jan 7; Organizational Meeting @ 6:30pm; Bowling begins same evening 7pm; $12 plus shoe rental. Sign up in Narthex.

Would you like to be a Flower Coordinator

For year 2011: call in flowers to flower shop on Monday, make reminder call to folks who signed up for flowers.

New Year's Eve Party at SOJ!!!
Fri., Dec. 31, 6 pm 'til 2011, Bring in the New Year with family & friends.Lots of fun, food, fellowship, & fireworks! Bring drink & snack to share.* Earlier countdown for children * Family-friendly & Alcohol-free * Bring friends * Kids can bring pillows & blankets * Want to help with the party? Contact Kristen Sigmon.

Identity Theft Seminar
Sunday, Jan. 2, 9:50 am. Free seminar by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in Family Life Center. Questions? Theresa Cogar 704-698-2880; tcogar@carolina.rr.com.

Out                               Reaching More

Mission Outreach Meeting

Mon, Jan 17 @ 7PM. Join us & help plan 2011. There is much need in the world & in our own area; maybe you know of a ministry that God wants us to help with. Or, maybe you want to experience the joy of serving the needy in His name. Ann Lashley 704.846.8150

Medical Aid For Cholera Epidemic in Haiti

Hospital @ Eben Ezer Mission needs supplies. Supplies donated can help save lives. Please put in box in narthex/give to Mary Louise Thomas. Needed supplies: water purification tablets, sterile & nonsterile gloves, Betadine & antibiotic ointment, bandaging supplies, cotton, gauze, tape. Supplies that DO NOT go into the box, but go directly to Mary Louise/Karen Weiner (in the office & contact Mary Louise): all types of acetaminophen & anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprophen), vitamins, antibiotics (doxycyclin, etc), NaCl & KCl ampules.

December 26 - announcements

Announcements

+Stephen Ministers or Kristen will be at the altar 

during communion for anyone wanting prayer+

Up                               Deeper Faith

Bible In a Year

Starts Jan 1, 2011; During Sunday School; Want to read through the Bible in a Year? Pick up daily readings in narthex rack outside church office. Susan Weil 849-7302

In                                Joyful Community

New 2011 Flower Chart on Narthex Board

If you would like to give flowers in honor of loved ones, put your name on the chart. Jan 2, 16 and 30 available.

Lutheran Mixed Bowling League

Fri evenings beginning Jan 7; Organizational Meeting @ 6:30pm; Bowling begins same evening 7pm; $12 plus shoe rental. Sign up in Narthex.

Would you like to be a Flower Coordinator

For year 2011: call in flowers to flower shop on Monday, make reminder call to folks who signed up for flowers.

New Year's Eve Party at SOJ!!!
Fri., Dec. 31, 6 pm 'til 2011, Bring in the New Year with family & friends.Lots of fun, food, fellowship, & fireworks! Bring drink & snack to share.* Earlier countdown for children * Family-friendly & Alcohol-free * Bring friends * Kids can bring pillows & blankets * Want to help with the party? Contact Kristen Sigmon.

Identity Theft Seminar
Sunday, Jan. 2, 9:50 am. Free seminar by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in Family Life Center. Questions? Theresa Cogar 704-698-2880; tcogar@carolina.rr.com.

Out                              Reaching More

Mission Outreach Meeting

Mon, Jan 17 @ 7PM. Join us & help plan 2011. There is much need in the world & in our own area; maybe you know of a ministry that God wants us to help with. Or, maybe you want to experience the joy of serving the needy in His name. Ann Lashley 704.846.8150

Medical Aid For Cholera Epidemic in Haiti

Hospital @ Eben Ezer Mission needs supplies. Supplies donated can help save lives. Please put in box in narthex/give to Mary Louise Thomas. Needed supplies: water purification tablets, sterile & nonsterile gloves, Betadine & antibiotic ointment, bandaging supplies, cotton, gauze, tape. Supplies that DO NOT go into the box, but go directly to Mary Louise/Karen Weiner (in the office & contact Mary Louise): all types of acetaminophen & anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprophen), vitamins, antibiotics (doxycyclin, etc), NaCl & KCl ampules.

Week of December 26 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

December 26

Angela Carlson

December 27

Kevin Johnson

Rebekah Kelleher

December 28

David Hodge

Stephanie Sutton

Julie Voit

December 29

David Collins

Dylan Curran

Deborah Fisher

Andrew Fisher

Samantha Morrison

Martina Nordstrand

December 30

Kyle Deacon

Ron Leonard

December 31

Danielle Martin

Michelle Peters

Anniversaries

December 26

Dell & Pat Schell

December 30

John & Lynne Lerch

Todd & Jeanette Sagmoe

December 31

Howie & Barber

Week of December 19 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

December19

Aubrey Martin

Donna Webb

December 20

Justin Eichler

Sarah Sharman

December 21

Joy Stevens

Kale Whetstone

December 22

Zach Cecil

Robert Delmater

Suzanne Lineberger

Cheryl Nelson

Angela Quadrini

December 23
Craig Baldauf

Bobbi Griffith

December 25

Jesus

Shawn Charrette

Austin Freeze

Bonnie Lazo

Anniversaries

December 22

William & Kathi Roberts

Joel & Kimberly Trimberger

December 19 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $8,724

Last Week’s Giving: $9,453

Avg Giving This Year: $8,493

Announcements  

+Stephen Ministers or Kristen will be at 

the altar during communion for anyone wanting prayer+

Up                                Deeper Faith

Bible In a Year

Starting Jan 1st, 2011; During Sunday School;

Did you miss the info meeting last Sunday but still want to read through the Bible in a Year? 

Pick up a daily reading schedule in the narthex on the wall outside the church office. 

Starting Jan. 1, 2011!

Susan Weil 704-849-7302

In                                    Joyful Community

Last day of Sunday School for 2010 is TODAY! We'll resume on Jan. 9, 2011.

New Directories available in the Narthex

New Flower Chart up for 2011

If you would like to give flowers in memory of or in honor of loved ones put your name on the chart and put $25 in offering mark memo “altar flowers”

Christmas Cantata Performances

Sunday, Dec 19 @ 11am.

Congregational Christmas Caroling

Sunday, Dec 19 @ 5pm. Meet at Spirit of Joy

Youth Lock-In (Middle & High School)

Sunday, Dec 19, After Caroling (Bring a snack and an appropriate wrapped white elephant gift)

Questions? Contact Angela Carlson 704-957-6259 

New Year's Eve Party at SOJ!!!
Fri., Dec. 31, 6 pm 'til 2011, Let's bring in the New Year with family & friends & lots of fun, food, fellowship, & fireworks! Bring a drink & snack to share.* Earlier countdown for children * Family-friendly & Alcohol-free * Bring friends * Kids can bring pillows & blankets * Want to help with the party? Contact Kristen Sigmon.

Identity Theft Seminar
Sunday, Jan. 2, 9:50 am. A free seminar provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in the Family Life Center. Questions? Theresa Cogar 704-698-2880; tcogar@carolina.rr.com.

Are you paying to have your leaves disposed of?

We’d love to have your leaves here at SOJ for our upcoming garden. Please drop off your bagged leaves in the designated area under the power lines. For further information, please call Bill Roberts @ 704-293-6650

Out                                 Reaching More

Medical Aid For Cholera Epidemic in Haiti

For the Hospital @ Eben Ezer Mission in Haiti in need of supplies. SOJ is sending a box the week before Christmas. Any supplies donated can help save lives. Please put in the box in the narthex/give to Mary Louise Thomas. Needed supplies: water purification tablets, sterile & nonsterile gloves, Betadine & antibiotic ointment, bandaging supplies, cotton, gauze, tape. Other supplies they need that DO NOT go into the box, but directly to Mary Louise/Karen Weiner (in the office): all types of acetaminophen & anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprophen), vitamins, antibiotics (doxycyclin, etc), NaCl & KCl ampules.  If you can give any of these contact Mary Louise directly & do not leave in the box.

Week of December 12 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

December 12

Kelcy Carlson

Barbara Efird

Josie McElveen

December 13

Ashley Burris

Ken Morrison

December 15

Mary Grace Cole

December 16

Erin Helms

Deames Huffman

Lauren Owczarzak

December 17

Brandy Baumbarger

Kelly Bovi

Raul Menendez

December 18

Holly Tomsovic

Pat Ware

Anniversaries

December 13

Adam & Elizabeth Batten

December 18

Lyall & Corinne Schroeder

December 12 - Announcements

Announcements  

+Stephen Ministers or Kristen 

will be at the altar during communion 

for anyone wanting prayer+

Up                              Deeper Faith

Bible In a Year

Starting Jan 1st, 2011;  During Sunday School;

IMPORTANT INFO MEETING:  DECEMBER 12TH  9:50

Meet in the Sanctuary. Susan Weil  704-849-7302

In                               Joyful Community

Christmas Cantata Performances

Sunday 12/12 @ 7pm (with special prelude by 1^st Decade Choir @ 6:30pm) and Sun, Dec 19th @ 11am.

Youth Group

Deeper Faith Christmas Cultural - from 5pm to 6:25pm then you can join your family for the choir performances.

Cancer Survivors & Caregivers Group

Mon, Dec 13th @ 7:00; meet at Kathi Roberts house (2007 Sugar Mill, Indian Trail)  This is a group for all of our cancer survivors and their caregivers.  See Mary Louise Thomas or Kathi Roberts for more information.

SOJ Children’s Christmas Party

Wed Dec 15, @ 6:30pm; Bring a kid friendly, no nut snack!

Secret Sister Party

Fri, Dec 17th @ 7pm at Sharon Eichler’s house!  Bring up to 3 ornaments for the ornament exchange and a snack item to share!

New Year's Eve Party at SOJ!!!
Fri., Dec. 31, 6 pm 'til 2011, Let's bring in the New Year with family & friends & lots of fun, food, fellowship, & fireworks! Bring a drink & snack to share.* Earlier countdown for children * Family-friendly & Alcohol-free * Bring friends * Kids can bring pillows & blankets *

Are you paying to have your leaves disposed of?

We’d love to have your leaves here at SOJ for our upcoming garden. Please drop off your bagged leaves in the designated area under the power lines. For further information, please call Bill Roberts @ 704-293-6650

New Flower Chart up for 2011

If you would like to give flowers in memory of or in honor of loved ones put your name on the chart and put $25 in offering mark memo “altar flowers”

Out                              Reaching More

Medical Aid For Cholera Epidemic in Haiti

The Hospital @ Eben Ezer Mission in Haiti needs supplies for the cholera epidemic & other ongoing needs. SOJ will be sending a box to them the week before Christmas. Any supplies you donate can help save lives.Please put in the box in the narthex/ give to Mary Louise Thomas. Needed supplies: water purification tablets, sterile & nonsterile gloves, Betadine & antibiotic ointment, bandaging supplies, cotton, gauze, tape.Other supplies they need that DO NOT go into the box, but need to go directly to Mary Louise/ Karen Weiner (in the office): all types of acetaminophen & anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprophen), vitamins, antibiotics (doxycyclin, etc), NaCl & KCl ampules.  If you have access to any of these please contact Mary Louise directly & do not leave in the box.

Week of December 5 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
December 5

Chris Mauney

December 6

Beverly Irvin

Savanna Samuels

December 7

Ashley Baumbarger

Chris Carlson

Jim Jones

Jesse Perry

Glenda Williams

December 9

Will Cecil

Lauren Menendez

Zoe Purser

December 10

Hunter Carr

Brian Fisher

December 11

Eunice Howes

Anniversaries

none

December 5 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,333

Last Week’s Giving: $7,685

Avg Giving This Year: $6,999

Announcements  

+Stephen Ministers or Kristen will be at 

the altar during communion for anyone wanting prayer+

Up                              Deeper Faith

The Purpose of Christmas

New Study Starting Sunday, December 5 @ 5 pm!  Come study why we celebrate Christmas and how it can change our lives forever. Meet in H1. 

Questions?  Stephanie Bulla 704-234-0200

Service of Lament

Monday, December 6 @ 7pm; Join Pastor Fran & harpist Margaret Howell to lament our losses before the Christmas holidays. A time for tears, prayer, music, communion & hope renewed.

Bible In a Year

Starting Jan 1st, 2011;  During Sunday School;

IMPORTANT INFO MEETING:  DECEMBER 12TH  9:50

Meet in the Sanctuary. Susan Weil  704-849-7302

In                               Joyful Community

SOJ Children’s Christmas Party

Wed Dec 15, @ 6:30pm; Bring a kid friendly, no nut snack!

Secret Sister Party

Fri, Dec 17th @ 7pm at Sharon Eichler’s house!  Bring up to 3 ornaments for the ornament exchange and a snack item to share!

New Year's Eve Party at SOJ!!!
Friday evening, December 31.  More details to come!

Spirit of Joy Nominating Committee Members:

Please, give names of suggested members to run

for council to any one on the nominating committee.

Theresa Cogar, Janice Kother, Dan Owens, Fran Whelan, or Linda Whitener

Are you paying to have your leaves disposed of?

We’d love to have your leaves here at SOJ for our upcoming garden. Please drop off your bagged leaves in the designated area under the power lines. For further information, please call Bill Roberts @ 704-293-6650

Christmas Cantata Performances

Sun, Dec 12th @ 7pm (with special prelude by 1^st Decade Choir @ 6:30pm) and Sun, Dec 19th @ 11am.

Sat. rehearsals (choir, instruments, narrators, sound): Tues. practice on Tues. Dec. 7 instead of Thurs. the 9th.

Choir Rehearsal Changes

Choir rehearsal moved from Dec. 9 to Tues, Dec. 7.

Out                              Reaching More

Medical Aid For Cholera Epidemic in Haiti

The Hospital @ Eben Ezer Mission in Haiti needs supplies for the cholera epidemic & other ongoing needs. SOJ will be sending a box to them the week before Christmas. Any supplies you donate can help save lives.Please put in the box in the narthex or give to Mary Louise Thomas. Needed supplies: water purification tablets, sterile & nonsterile gloves, Betadine & antibiotic ointment, bandaging supplies, cotton, gauze, tape.  

Other supplies they need that DO NOT go into the box, but need to go directly to Mary Louise or Karen Weiner (in the office): all types of acetaminophen & anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprophen), vitamins, antibiotics (doxycyclin, etc), NaCl & KCl ampules.  If you have access to any of these please contact Mary Louise directly & do not leave in the box.