Friday, January 28, 2011

Week of January 30 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
January 30
Jerry Eichler
Curtis Pawl

January 31
Wayne Creese
Rick Moore
Peter Rolfe

February 1
Tom Bulla
Claire Jones

February 2
Michael Minder

February 4
Lauren Harder

February 5
Shirley Krisle

Anniversaries
**none** 

Friday, January 21, 2011

Week of January 23 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
January 23
Mattheau Aulisi
Becky Bender
 Eddie Bender
Jay Thomas

January 24
David Fairweather
Mariauxi Hejka
Marianne Ripper
Ed Vanerstrom

January 25
Lisa Gallagher

January 26
Jodi Hindes

January 27
Kathi Roberts

January 28
Kaitlyn Baumgartner
Brian Gaye
Jenny Shulenberger
Thomas Whelan

January 29
Kara Done
Jake Miess
Karen Moro

January 23 - Announcements


General Fund Financials
Avg Weekly Need: $8,724
Last Week’s Giving: $7,423
Avg Giving This Year: $8,493

Up                          Deeper Faith
No Men’s Class Sunday, January 23!!
Journey to Freedom – New Class!
Starting Jan 26, 9:30-11:30 Wed morning @ the church. Lead by Doris Motte & Pastor Fran. Please sign up asap with Pastor Fran.

In                           Joyful Community
Chili Challenge
Sunday, January 23; 5-7pm; Several committees are cooking their best pot of Chili. Come & sample & vote for your favorite. If you/your group would like to join the challenge with your recipe, contact Pat Schell @ 704-846-325/ pschell@carolina.rr.com
Youth Check Updated Youth Board!!
Experience with Commercial Doors
Do you know about fixing or buying new commercial doors? Our front doors need help! Call Dave Drehs ddrehs@carolina.rr.com
2011 GUYS Valentine’s Sweetheart Dinner
Sat, Feb 12, @ 6:00pm…Please join us for food, fellowship, & an open-mike for poems/music. Sign-up in narthex on GUYS bulletin board. Questions? Contact Dan Owens @ dowens1969@carolina.rr.com/704-779-4415
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. Feb 13, 20 & 27 available.
$25.00 if you pick up. $35.00 for delivered flowers.
Annual Congregational Meeting
Sun, Feb 6; Pre-Meeting -- details/questions -- 10:00am; Potluck -- promptly @ 12:22pm;Annual Meeting -- promptly @ 1:00pm; Bring your Annual Report, 2010 Treasurer's Report, & 2011 Budget. (Posted on website by Jan 24.) Ask the church office if you'd prefer for us to make you a copy.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Week of January 16 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
January 16
Adam Batten

January 17
Charlene Creese
Christopher Curran
Paul Happel

January 18
Robert Bruckner
Doris Motte

January 19
Joel Freeze

January 20
Nickolas Carney
Vann Gordon

January 21
Donna Sigmon
Bod Smith
Tom Zielke

January 22
Gene Lazo

Saturday, January 15, 2011

January 16 - Announcements


Up                              Deeper Faith
New Women's Bible Study Starting
Tues, Jan 18, 7-9 pm; Developing a Faith That Works - Journey through the book of James & gain wisdom, encouragement & practical instruction to help you put your faith in Christ to work. Meets Tues evenings from   7-9pm starting Jan. 18. Home of Barb McIntyre, Matthews. Barb McIntyre 704-564-1996
Journey to Freedom – New Class!
Starting Jan 26, 9:30-11:30 Wed morning @ the church. Lead by Doris Motte & Pastor Fran. Please sign up asap with Pastor Fran.

In                                Joyful Community
Chili Challenge
Sun, Jan 23; 5-7pm; Several committees are cooking their best pot of Chili. Come & sample & vote for your favorite. If you/your group would like to join the challenge with your recipe, contact Pat Schell @ 704-846-325/ pschell@carolina.rr.com
2011 GUYS Valentine’s Sweetheart Dinner
Sat, Feb 12, @ 6:00pm…Please join us for food, fellowship, & an open-mike for poems/music. Sign-up in narthex on GUYS bulletin board. Questions? Contact Dan Owens @ dowens1969@carolina.rr.com/704-779-4415
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. Feb 6, 13, 20 & 27 available.
$25.00 if you pick up. $35.00 for delivered flowers.
Annual Congregational Meeting
Sun, Feb; Pre-Meeting -- details/questions -- 10:00am; Potluck -- promptly @ 12:22pm;Annual Meeting -- promptly @ 1:00pm; Bring your Annual Report, 2010 Treasurer's Report, & 2011 Budget. (Posted on website by Jan 24.) Ask the church office if you'd prefer for us to make you a copy.

Out                              Reaching More
Mission Outreach Meeting
Monday, January 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

Friday, January 7, 2011

Week of January 9 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
January 9
Deb Hamm
LeAnn Rice

January 10
John Hejka

January 11
Joel Trimberger

January 12
Rhonda Mauney

January 14
Stephen Lingo
John Wiruth

January 15
Eric Grein
Trevor Harm
Joan Ladd
Greg Underwood

Anniversaries
January 11
Paul & Lisa Kaperonis

January 13
Mark & Silvia Nordstrand

January 15
Dave & Dottie Owczarzak

January 9 - Announcements


Announcements                         
+Stephen Ministers or Kristen will be at the altar during communion for anyone wanting prayer+
Up                               Deeper Faith
Adult Sunday School Options:
Bible in a Year [Susan Weil, P1/P2]  
Grace, Relationships, and Calling: The Book of Ephesians [Bill Byrd, P3]
Men’s Class: Wild at Heart [Chris Carlson, F1]
Parenting Class [Mary Louise Thomas, F3]
Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith [Paula Aulisi, F4]
Dive (18 to mid 20s) [Katareena Done, Katareena’s office near narthex]
Can't make it to the Bible in a Year Sunday School class 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.

New Women's Bible Study Starting
Tuesday, January 18, 7-9 pm; Developing a Faith That Works - Journey through the book of James and gain wisdom, encouragement and practical instruction to help you put your faith in Christ to work. Meets Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm starting Jan. 18. Home of Barb McIntyre, Matthews. Barb McIntyre 704-564-1996

In                                Joyful Community
Chili Challenge
Sunday, January 23rd from 5:00 - 7:00; 
Several committees are cooking their best pot of Chili. Come and sample and vote for your favorite. If you or your group would like to join the challenge with your recipe, contact Pat Schell @ 704-846-325 or pschell@carolina.rr.com
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 16 and 30 available.
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.
Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, February 6, 2011; 
Pre-Meeting -- details/questions -- 10:00am; 
Potluck -- promptly at 12:22pm; 
Annual Meeting -- promptly at 1:00pm; 
Bring your Annual Report, 2010 Treasurer's Report, and 2011 Budget to the meeting. It should be posted at www.spiritofjoy.us by January 24. Ask the church office if you'd prefer for us to make you a copy.

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