Wednesday, April 27, 2011

May 1 - Announcements

Up                             Deeper Faith

National Day of Prayer - Thursday, May 5
Prayer Service--12 Noon-1 pm
Join the staff as we pray for our nation. Prayer Vigil--All Day from 6 am to 8 pm
Come when you can and pray for the needs of our country and congregation. 

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

Annual SOJ Picnic at Colonel Beatty Park
TODAY; 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 & side dish to share. Sign-Up posted in the Narthex during April. Don’t forget to register! For more info or volunteer opportunities please contact Theresa Cogar @ 704-698-2880 or tcogar@carolina.rr.com.
Lost & Found Box.
Many items in the Narthex: Winter Coats, Jackets, umbrella, glockenspiel (Murray- in the office) Northface fleece jacket, lunch box, book bag, “M” make up bag (asthma inhaler), coffee mugs, purse with a Girl Scout 1048 vest, Garden gloves, etc. All items not claimed by May 9th will be donated.

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

Out                            Reaching More
Blood Drive
Tues, May 17, from 3 - 7pm. Sign up at the table in the Narthex. More info? Contact Pat Schell @ 704-846-3253 or pschell@carolina.rr.com 

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?  Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

Coins for Comfort are coming
Get your change ready. We will start collecting Sunday, May 1.
Lots of projects we would like to do soon.

Liaison for welcoming visitors
Coordinate delivering home-made jams to new visitors. Also need people to deliver.     Call Karen 704-821-8494  

Care for the Water Fountain Area
Would you like to care for our fountain area and put water in fountain?   Call Karen in the office 704-821-8494  

Care for Our Flowers
Youth, Adults or families that would like to water
flowers by both entrances on Mondays, contact the office. 

Lamp(s) Needed!
If you have a floor lamp you’d like to donate to the office (preferably regular bulb rather than halogen light bulb) contact office  704-821-8494  spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

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