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.