May 8 - Announcements

Up ~ Deeper Faith

Happy Mother’s Day! May God Bless Our Mothers…today and always.

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.

Coins for Comfort 

Get your change ready. Coin Jar is located in Narthex. Lots of projects we would like to do soon.

In ~ Joyful Community

Sunday School Teacher/Leader Recognition

May 8, we are honoring our Teachers, Leaders and Volunteers that have helped with Sunday School this school year. Thank you, for ALL you do! Please, pick up your appreciation gifts in the Narthex!

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

May 13-15 @ Isle of Palms. Last day to Sign up-Women’s H.A.N.D.S. Bulletin Board. Spiritual weekend with free time. Sharon Eichler SEichler@carolina.rr.com 821-2088

Free Spring Concert for entire family

Wed, May 18, 7pm at St Mark’s Lutheran, Charlotte. Christian music show. Paul Todd plays 6 keyboards at once! Sponsored by Via de Cristo. Refreshments following. For info 541-7252 or lowitham@carolina.rr.com (Any donations benefit Western NC Via de Cristo)

Out ~ Reaching More

Blood Drive
Tues, May 17, 3 - 7pm. It is important so sign up in Narthex. Thank you for saving lives with the American Red Cross. Contact Pat Schell @ 704-846-3253 or pschell@carolina.rr.com 

Families for Food!

Help families in our community by working in garden! We still need folks to help! Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317 Questions?  Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

Lost & Found Box  Many items in the Narthex:  All items not claimed by May 9th will be donated.

Helpers for welcoming new visitors

Coordinate drivers who will deliver home-made jams to new visitors. We also need drivers to deliver  jams. Deliver  jam in your town. Call Karen 704-821-8494

Care for the Water Fountain Area and Flowers

Would you like to care for our fountain area and put water in fountain? We also need help with watering  flowers by both entrances. Call Karen in the office 704-821-8494