Week of March 27 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

 March 27

Dylan Baldauf

Kennedy Kaperonis

March 28

Sharon Eichler

March 29

Elizabeth Johnson

Adriana Quadrini

Adam Stevens

Lauren Vanerstrom

March 30

Connor Charrette

Laurie Halvorson

Joe Minder

Alexa Olsen

April 1

Dottie Owczarzak
Christian Sharpe

April 2
Jacqueline Mauney
Christian Pawl

April 3
Ryan Eklund
Dennis Long
Liz Ries

Anniversaries

March 27

Ed & Jennifer Olsen

April 2
Ed & Susan Harrison-Gates

March 27 - Announcements

Up               Deeper Faith

God & Family Faith Emblems

For 4th & 5th grade boy/girls scouts interested in earning their God & Family Faith Emblem. Bobbie Griffith has picked up the counselor manual & would be willing to take a group through the God & Family program. It is an intro meeting & 6 sessions. 

If you are interested contact Bobbi Griffith: bgriffith@carolina.rr.com; 704.849.9220

Vio de Cristo

Give yourself a great gift --  Via de Cristo weekends coming up! Spend 3 days bathed in Christ’s love and grace. Men’s weekend: May 12-15. Women’s: May 19-22. 

For more info, contact Ann Lashley at 704.846.8150.

Special Worship Services

Lenten  Worship

7:30pm, Wednesday evenings. 

Join us for a short devotion and praise!

Palm Sunday, April 17

8:30am + 11:00am Worship

Maundy Thursday, April 21

7:00pm Worship & First Communion

Healing Service

At the conclusion of Maundy Thursday Service

For those who would like prayers.

Good Friday, April 22

7:00pm Tennebrae Worship Service

Easter Sunday, Apr 24

8:30am + 11:00am Worship

9:50am Church Breakfast by the GUYS

10:00am Easter Egg Hunt

In                Joyful Community

AWANA Grand Prix

Sat, Apr 30: 10am-2pm;Everyone is invited to participate in this Family Fun Event! Car Kits $5 - Sold Sunday mornings & Wednesday evenings.

No saw?  No skill?  No problem!

AWANA Grand Prix Construction Workshop

Sat, Apr 9: 9am-11am Compliments of the GUYS

Out              Reaching More

Welcome our Brother in Christ from Haiti

Sat, Apr 9 @ 6pm, Potluck Program on Haiti

Pastors Michel Morisset & Josue Jean, are coming to SOJ! We are proud to partner with Pastor Michel & Eben-Ezer Mission. Join us for dinner, & hear how SOJ can be Christ’s hands, feet, & heart in a land not far away. Sign up in Narthex. Bring side dish or dessert.  Missions will provide main dish.

West Virginia Mission Trip

Sunday, March 27, immediately after 11am worship service. Brief meeting discussing trip & BBQ Fundraiser. If you can’t attend, you can still take orders for BBQ &/or volunteer to help during BBQ. 

Questions? Contact Gary Roseman 704.778.1500

Mission BBQ

April 29 & 30- Chicken & pork.$7/plate or $9/pound. 

Eat in, take out or we deliver to where you work, your

neighborhood, your group, etc. You can order ahead of time. 

If you would like to volunteer contact Gary Roseman 704.778.1500

March 20 - Announcements

Up                           Deeper Faith

Magazine for preschool children up to grade 6

“Spark Family” is replacing Davey & Goliath devotions in Narthex Rack. Includes Bible stories highlighting Biblical characters, places, puzzles, activities & prayers.

God & Family Faith Emblems

For 4th & 5th grade boy/girls scouts interested in earning their God & Family Faith Emblem. Bobbie Griffith has picked up the counselor manual & would be willing to take a group through the God & Family program. It is an intro meeting & 6 sessions. 

If you are interested contact Bobbi Griffith: bgriffith@carolina.rr.com; 704.849.9220

In                              Joyful Community

Welcome our Brother in Christ from Haiti

Sat, Apr 9 @ 6pm, Potluck Program on Haiti

Pastors Michel Morisset & Josue Jean, are coming to SOJ! We are proud to partner with Pastor Michel & Eben-Ezer Mission. Join us for dinner, & hear how SOJ can be Christ’s hands, feet, & heart in a land not far away. Sign up in Narthex. Bring side dish or dessert.  Missions will provide main dish.

AWANA Grand Prix

Sat, Apr 30: 10am-2pm;Everyone is invited to participate in this Family Fun Event! Car Kits $5 - Sold Sunday mornings & Wednesday evenings.

No saw?  No skill?  No problem!

AWANA Grand Prix Construction Workshop

Sat, Apr 9: 9am-11am Compliments of the GUYS

Out                          Reaching More

Gideons International Dinner meeting

Monday, March 21, The Gideons have invited men of the congregation (especially businessmen/professionals) to free dinner/meeting. Contact the office 704-821-8494

West Virginia Mission Trip

March 27, immediately after 11am worship service. Brief meeting discussing trip & BBQ Fundraiser. If you can’t attend, you can still take orders for BBQ &/or volunteer to help during BBQ.

Mission BBQ

April 29 & 30- Chicken & pork.$7/plate or $9/pound.Eat in, take out or we deliver to where you work, your

neighborhood, your group, etc. You can order ahead of time. 

If you would like to volunteer contact Gary Roseman 704.778.1500

Week of March 20 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

 March 21

Karla Wright

March 22

Mike Carter

Meredith Palamountain

Adam Stansell

March 23

John Kiker

March 24

Joseph Bulla

David Graham

Margaret Matlock

Elizabeth Merritt

March 25

Carla Bowden

Simon Freeze

Timothy Lauf

Regina Sedotto

Michael Skrutowski

March 26

Noah Burris

Marc Chouteau

Lisa King

Anniversaries

March 23

Jack Purser 

March 26

Keith & Rebekah Kelleher

Christopher & Danielle Martin

March 13 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $8,724

Giving Last Week: $9,796

Avg Giving This Year: $8,493

Up                Deeper Faith

Magazine for preschool children up to grade 6

“Spark Family” is replacing Davey & Goliath devotions in Narthex Rack. Includes Bible stories highlighting biblical characters, places, puzzles, activities & prayers.

In                  Joyful Community

Youth Group St Patrick’s Day Party

Sat, Mar 19, 6-10pm at Spirit of Joy. Potluck! Bring a St Patrick’s Day themed dish and dress in green.

Women’s Retreat - “What’s love got to do with it?”

May 13-15 @ Isle of Palms. Sign up on Women’s H.A.N.D.S. Bulletin Board. Spiritual weekend with some free time to go to Charleston, Rest, Beach time, Devotions, Bible Study, & Worship every day. Price varies depending on type of room less than $100/person for multiple occupancy rooms. Deposits dueby April 15.  

See Sharon Eichler SEichler@carolina.rr.com 704-821-2088

Secret Sisters

If you would like to sign up for Secret Sisters for this year complete a form in the Narthex Rack and put in Sharon Eichler’s family mail box. If you want any add info call Sharon Eichler at 704-821-2088.   

Out               Reaching More

Loaves & Fishes

Help feed those in need 2^nd Sunday of each month. Suggested item list can be found in Narthex Rack.

Gideons International Dinner meeting

Mon, March 21, The Gideons have invited men of the congregation (especially businessmen/professionals) to free dinner/meeting. Contact the office 704-821-8494

Order Easter Flowers deadline next Sunday

If you would like to order flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one fill out form on the back of bulletin

2011 Flower Chart – flowers for the Altar

Mar 20, 27 & April 17 are still available. Cost $25.00. Questions call Kris Wiruth, 704-941-9843

Week of March 13 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

 March 14

Benjamin Sagmoe

March 15

Kristen Chouteau

Aslynn Halvorson

Alex Stephenson

March 16

Kyler Aulisi

Tracy Charrette

March 17

Dave Owczarzak

Larry Williams

Anniversaries

March 16

Tom & Dawn Rose

March 18

John Gallagher

Week of March 6 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

 March 6

Eva Rose Cole

Jeff Cook

Donald Salhoff

 March 7

Daniel Kelleher

Katy Pina

Anne Rolfe

Dawn Rose

Desiree Ware

March 8

Corinne Schroeder

Pam Smith

Jim Voit

Wendy Wilson

March 11

Michael Rockel

Scotty Sharpe

John Shoemaker

Jerry Woodrow

March 12

Donna Anderson-Cole

Benjamin Eklund

Melissa Kite

Virginia Lingo

Valerie Quadrini

Brian Whetstone

Anniversaries

**None**

March 6 - Announcements

Up               Deeper Faith

Magazine for preschool children up to grade 6

“Spark Family” is replacing Davey & Goliath devotions in  Narthex Rack. Includes Bible stories highlighting biblical characters and places. Each story includes ideas, pictures, questions and more!

Paul's Prison Letters - Adult Sunday School Class
Come join Bill Byrd's class as they continue their study of the apostle Paul's letters to believers written from prison. They just finished Ephesians, & are now continuing with Philemon, Colossians, and Philippians. Join in with the study of Philemon.
In                Joyful Community

Shrove Tuesday

Tues, March 8, 6pm Pancake Dinner

sponsored by the GUYS

Talent Show  7pm sponsored by the choir

OPEN TO EVERYONE

See choir room door for skit/talent/comedy act sign-ups, or e

mail Rhonda Mauney mauney03@aol.com.

Women’s Retreat - “What’s love got to do with it?”

May 13-15 @ Isle of Palms. Sign up on Women’s H.A.N.D.S. Bulletin Board. Spiritual weekend with some free time to go to Charleston, Rest, Beach time, Devotions, Bible Study, & worship every day. Price varies depending on type of room less than $100/person for multiple occupancy rooms. Deposits due by April 15.  

See Sharon Eichler SEichler@carolina.rr.com 704-821-2088

Secret Sisters

If you would like to sign up for Secret Sisters for this year complete a form in the Narthex Rack and put in Sharon Eichler’s family mail box. If you want any add info call Sharon Eichler at 704-821-2088.   

Out              Reaching More

Gideons International Dinner meeting

Mon March 21, The Gideons have invited men of the congregation (especially businessmen/professionals) to free dinner/meeting. Contact the office 704-821-8494

Union County Community Shelter

Spirit of Joy provides meals 3rd Sunday of the month. A thank you letter from the shelter & a report of the increased needs is on the Narthex Bulletin Board. If you would like to serve there is a sign-up sheet on board. 

Order Easter Flowers

If you would like to order flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one fill out form on the back of bulletin

2011 Flower Chart

If you would like to give flowers in honor of loved ones, put your name on the chart in Narthex. Mar 20, 27 and April 17 & May 1 are still available. $25.00. Thank you, Kris Wiruth for volunteering to be our new flower coordinator. Questions call Kris at 704-941-9843