April 10 - Announcements

Up                            Deeper Faith

Easter Prayer Vigil
Sat, Apr 23 Noon through Sun, April 24 Noon - More details to come!

Interested in a Summer Bible Study?
Let Kristen know! kristen.sigmon@gmail.com

Pray

Please pray for God's anointing on the ALPHA program for 12 weeks, in the Hillcrest neighborhood in Waxhaw. Pray for the facilitators: Dean & Carol Jordan, Paul & Grace Closius. Pray God will send those of His choosing. You are welcome also.

Via 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.

In                                Joyful Community

Garden Organization Meeting after 11:00 service Sunday, April 10!!

Garden Workday 

Sat,  Apr 16th: 8:30am-noon

SOJ is looking for an Office Technologist

Katareena Done, who currently fills that position will be leaving this Fall.  The position is responsible for the weekly PowerPoint for worship, weekly announcement page, the monthly newsletter & various communication & administrative duties. This position needs to be highly organized & proficient on the computer. If you know of family/friends that may be qualified & interested in applying please contact Karen Weiner at the church office, she will forward the information to Mutual Ministry. The deadline for all resumes is April 15th as we need to fill this position by early May.

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

Care for the Water Fountain Area

Youth, Adults or families that would like to help us 

care for water fountain area and put water in fountain

several times a week or take a shift (4 volunteers

each water once a week). Call office 704-821-8494 or spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

Care for Our Flowers

Youth, Adults or families that would like to water

flowers by both entrances on Monday call the office. 

Early morning or late evening in the warmer weather.

Contact Karen Weiner 704-821-8494

Lamp(s) Needed!
We need a floor lamp or 2 for the office! If you have 1 you would like to donate (preferably ones that use regular rather than halogen light bulbs), please let Karen know - spiritofjoy@webkorner.com.

Annual SOJ Picnic at Colonel Beatty Park
Sun, May 1; 1 – 5 pm; Join us for food, fellowship & lots of fun! BRING: You, family, friends and a willingness to have fun! Lawn chairs, footballs, volleyballs, any outdoor games/toys &  a side dish to share. Picnic Sign-Ups will posted in the Narthex during the month of April. Don’t forget to register! For more info or volunteer opportunities please contact Theresa Cogar @ 704-698-2880 or tcogar@carolina.rr.com.

Out                        Reaching More

Families for Food!

Sign up for 1 week to work in our garden & help families in our community!  We ask that you commit to spending time as needed for one week to pick, nurture & weed our garden.  It is a wonderful opportunity to help others, spend some time with your family, & share the importance of giving time & talent with your children, grandchildren, or significant other!  Sign up@ www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317 with another family or your group & enjoy the fellowship. Questions? contact Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

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