Oct 9 - Announcements

Deeper Faith

Congregational Study Not in a small group but interested in reading & reflecting on the topics Pastor Ed is speaking about each Sunday? Get a copy of the study Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy to do on your own! See Kristen Sigmon or fill out a sheet on the Narthex bulletin board.


Adult Sunday School for Fall 2011 Attend any class you'd like. Classes in Family Life Center. 

• Christ in Culture Examine today's culture & challenges Christians face in light of God's Word.
• Forgiving & Overcoming Learn how to forgive and overcome anger & resentment from book Bait of Satan by John Bevere.
• Gospel of John Look in-depth at Jesus' life & ministry through the eyes of his disciple, John. 
• New Testament [Bible in a Year] Writings of Jesus' apostles & their relevance for us today.

Joyful Community

Fish, Feast, Fun & Fellowship Fundraiser, October 15, 5-9pm Halibut flown in from Alaska, plus an auction (please donate items to auction). Benefits Belize trip. Accepting payments and reservations — suggested donation $10+ per adult. Hot dogs for kids; child care provided. Craig or Michele Bender, 704-882-7806 for information.


Trunk or Treat, October 29, 6-7:30pm - hosted by the Student Leadership Team. Join us for a wholesome night of fun for kids of all ages. Come out and be a part of a fun family event, prizes awarded for the best costume and best trunk! Everyone meets in the Family Life Center. If you are a youth and are interested in helping out, grab a Student Leader and ask how you can help!


Youth Party, Appetizer Potluck and Lock-in, October 29, 8pm to October 30, 8am - Last names starting with A-L bring a salty appetizer and a drink to share, M-Z bring a sweet appetizer or dessert and a drink to share. Bring your sleeping bag.

Reaching More

Flu Shot Clinic Sunday, Oct 9 - 11:30am-12:30pm in the Family Life Center, $25/person.


Coats & Sweaters Missions is collecting new and gently used coats & sweaters throughout the month of October. Please consider donating one to those less fortunate. 

October 2 - Announcements

General Fund

Avg. Weekly Need: $9,575 
Giving Last Week: $8,522 
Avg. Giving This Year: $8,766 

Deeper Faith

Congregational Study ~ Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy A couple groups still have space available, including a Sunday morning group ... it’s not too late to join in! OR do the study on your own! See Kristen Sigmon or fill out the sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex.


Adult Sunday School for Fall 2011 Attend any class you'd like. Classes in Family Life Center. Christ in Culture 
Examine today's culture & challenges Christians face in light of God's Word.
Forgiving & Overcoming 
Learn how to forgive and overcome anger & resentment from book Bait of Satan by John Bevere.
Gospel of John 
Look in-depth at Jesus' life & ministry through the eyes of his disciple, John. 
New Testament [Bible in a Year] Read the writings of Jesus' apostles & discover their relevance for us today.

Joyful Community

College Addresses Please give your updated addresses to the church office.


Wednesday Night Congregation Dinner Reviving an old tradition. Please join us: 5:15-5:55pm, Adults $4, Kids $2.50, Family max $12. If you have not yet responded, please let the church office know how many will attend so that we can plan accordingly.


Fall Fiesta Saturday, October 8, 5-8pm Everyone invited! Come enjoy a Southwest Potluck, (bring your favorite southwestern dish, main, salad, or dessert). Drinks provided. Fun activities for all ages, including a bake walk, corn toss, face painting, hair painting, and other SURPRISES!! Rumor even has it that Pastor Ed is going to jail and we might have to help bail him out ...


Fish, Feast, Fun & Fellowship Fundraiser, October 15, 5-9pm Halibut flown in from Alaska, plus an auction. Great fun & fellowship. Benefits Belize trip. Suggested donation $10+ per adult. Hot dogs for kids; child care provided. Contact Craig or Michele Bender, 704-882-7806 for more information.

Reaching More

Loaves and Fishes Help those in need, our October collection is Sunday, October 9. Please see
the list of needs in the Narthex in the brochure rack (no glass containers).


Flu Shot Clinic Sunday, Oct. 9, Family Life Center, 11:30am-12:30pm, $25/person. Medicare part B recipients only will be filed. Other insurances require payment & receipt will be given to obtain reimbursement. Bring insurance cards (Medicare, Supplemental). Pregnant women must bring approval note from doctor. Wear a short sleeve shirt. More info., call 704-296-0909. Sign-up is on the Narthex Bulletin Board. 

COATS & SWEATERS Missions will be collecting new and gently used coats & sweaters throughout October. Please consider donating one to those less fortunate. 

September 25 - Weekly Announcements

General Fund
Avg. Weekly Need: $9,575 
Giving Last Week: $5,852 
Avg. Giving This Year: $8,766 

Deeper Faith

Congregational Study ~ Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy A couple groups still have space available, including a Sunday morning group ... it’s not too late to join in! OR do the study on your own! See Kristen Sigmon or fill out the sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

Adult Sunday School for Fall 2011 Attend any class you'd like. Classes in Family Life Center. 

• Christ in Culture Examine today's culture & challenges Christians face in light of God's Word.
• Forgiving & Overcoming Learn how to forgive and overcome anger & resentment from book Bait of Satan by John Bevere.
• Gospel of John Look in-depth at Jesus' life & ministry through the eyes of his disciple, John. 
• New Testament [Bible in a Year] Read the writings of Jesus' apostles & discover their relevance for us today.

Joyful Community

College Addresses Please give your updated addresses to the church office.

Wednesday Night Congregation Dinner Reviving an old tradition. Please join us: 5:15-5:55pm, Adults $4, Kids $2.50, Family max $12. If you have not yet responded, please let the church office know how many will attend so that we can plan accordingly.

Fall Fiesta Everyone invited! Saturday, October 8, 5-8pm. Come enjoy a Southwest Potluck, (bring your favorite southwestern dish, main, salad, or dessert). Drinks provided. Fun activities for all ages, including a bake walk, corn toss, face painting, hair painting, and other SURPRISES!! Rumor even has it that Pastor Ed is going to jail and we might have to help bail him out ...

Reaching More

Flu Shot Clinic Sunday, Oct. 9, Family Life Center, 11:30am-12:30pm, $25/person. Medicare part B recipients only will be filed. Other insurances require payment & receipt will be given to obtain reimbursement. Bring insurance cards (Medicare, Supplemental). Pregnant women must bring approval note from doctor. Wear a short sleeve shirt. More info., call 704-296-0909. Sign-up is on the Narthex Bulletin Board.

2011 National Christian College Fair Save the date! Monday, September 26, Charlotte Christian School, 6:30-8:30 pm. To view the list of colleges and universities, visit www.nccf.us.

Ballet Magnificat A professional ballet company specializing in Christian-themed ballet productions will be performing in Mocksville, NC on October 1 at 7pm at the Brock Performing Arts Center. General admission tickets are $25, sold by First UMC of Mocksville, 336-751-2503. See the youtube video for this performance at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHbUa0Zkw60&feature=related 

Mission Team Fish Fry & Auction Benefit for Belize Trip 
Saturday, October 15, 5-9pm
Suggested donation: $10+/plate Hot dogs for kids. Childcare provided during auction. Watch for more details! 

Week of September 4 - Announcements

Deeper Faith

Small Group & Adult Sunday School Sign Ups 
Happening Now! Many great opportunities. Check out the board in the narthex for options and times. Sign up now to get your first choice! Sunday School begins on Sunday, September 11!


Music Amnesty Month 
September is Music Amnesty Month. We ask all folks who are in choir, or who have been in choir in the past to look into your sheet music library and bring back your choir anthems, Praise and Worship books and supplements and any commercial cantata cds that you may still have. There is a lot of music missing and our supplies are pretty depleted. We are blessed this year with a great group in choir and would like to have enough supplies for all. We have to remember that we need to be good stewards of the materials that God has given us and that we do not want to repurchase something of which we should have plenty. So, please look around at home - if you find you have a P&W book collection---it is TIME to bring these items back to church. Thank you.


Annual Choir Retreat September 9-11. Please pray for choir while on their retreat. 


AWANA starts September 7 at 6pm. Registration packets will be available on Sunday.

Joyful Community

Summer Fellowship Sunday, 9/4 
after the outdoor service join us for Ice Cream Sunday.


College Addresses 
Please give your updated addresses to the office so we can mail newsletters and send encouraging notes.


Name Tags 
help our new members & those of us with better forgetters than rememberers. Please, wear your name tag! Need a name tag: Sign up on Karen’s desk in the office or 704-821-8494.

Reaching More

COTA Golf Tournament for Sandra Cook
at The Divide Sept 10. Contact Sharon Eichler


2011 Habitat for Humanity Project: Lutherans & Thrivent
Several Lutheran Churches are building a house this year with building dates scheduled through October 29. Assistance with labor & funding are needed. More information and the building schedule is on the Narthex Bulletin Board. Minimum age is 16.


Flu Shot Clinic 
Sunday, October 9, in the Family Life Center from 11:30am-12:30pm.
Get vaccinated, before the flu knocks you flat! $25/person. They will file for Medicare part B recipients only. All other insurances will require payment & receipt will be given to obtain reimbursement. Bring insurance cards (Medicare, Supplemental, etc). Wear a short sleeve shirt. Pregnant women must bring approval note from doctor. More information, call 704-296-0909.


Time & Talent Commitment Forms 
If you have forgotten to turn in your form(s) there are extra on Karen’s desk in the office. Simply fill one out and leave on Karen’s desk. 

July 31 - Announcements

Deeper Faith

Summer Sunday School for Youth & Adults

Meets 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 9:50am (through August); all classes in Family Life Center     

Bible in a Year - A journey through the greatest book ever written. (Location: FLC, P1/P2) 
Radical - A journey in authentic discipleship. (Location: FLC, P3)


Vacation Bible School Aug 1-5, 6:15-8:15pm, pre-K-5th . 


Annual Choir Retreat September 9-11 (Friday pm - Sunday am) Please join us to kick off our choir season and to begin preparation of our Christmas Cantata. There will be worship, food, fun, fellowship and SINGING! Taking deposits now. Contact Rhonda Mauney, mauney03@aol.com or John Wiruth, jpwiruth@yahoo.com.


Coming this Fall Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy! Whole Congregation Study Join us for this 8-week congregational study as we learn from Jesus profound and personal principles of faith and discipleship. This is a study you will not want to miss!

Joyful Community

Co-ed Softball Next games, Tues, Aug. 2 , 7:50pm & Thurs, Aug. 4, 9pm at Siler Presbyterian


Women’s Conference Registration deadline: tomorrow, Mon, Aug. 1 contact Chris Kramer misscfbf@yahoo.com. Women of Faith: Sept. 23-34, Time Warner Arena.


Summer Fellowship August 7, 9:50am in the FLC for Salad Sunday. Bring a salad to share. 

Reaching More

Thomases Invite You to Wedding Shower! Our oldest son. Paul, is getting married. Come meet Meredith, 4pm, Saturday August 6, Potluck at church. No gifts. Bring favorite food & recipe. We’ll make the recipes into a cookbook!


Potluck Lunch and Presentation Sunday 7/31/11 12-2pm All are welcome, Tilissa Roseman, on of our missionaries, will be sharing her work with Campus Crusade and her mission work in SE Asia.


Nursery Volunteer Needed Kathy Blair has been caring for nursery age children during worship for several years. Periodically, she needs to miss a Sunday. No preparation or teaching of lessons, just loving the children. To volunteer: spiritofjoy@webkorner.com or drop a note in the offering


August School Supply Drive We ‘re collecting school supplies in August. When buying your supplies please consider buying extra for children less fortunate. Place in box the Narthex.


COTA Golf Tournament to benefit Sandra Cook at The Divide on Sept. 1, $100 per golfer or to sponsor a hole. See flyer on bulletin board for details. Contact Jerry or Sharon Eichler, 704-821-2088 or SEichler@carolina.rr.com with questions. 

WV Mission Trip

Wonder how the mission team is doing in WV? Well ... just go to http://sojmissions.blogspot.com to find out all about the trip.  There will be frequent updates and maybe even a picture or 4.

July 10 - Announcements

Deeper Faith 

Summer Sunday School for Youth & Adults:

Meets 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 9:50am (through August); all classes in Family Life Center 

Bible in a Year - A journey through the greatest book ever written. 

(Location: Family Life Center, P1/P2)

Radical: Taking Back Faith from the American Dream - A journey in authentic discipleship. (Location: FLC, P3)

(1st Sundays Congregational Potluck & 3rd Sundays Breakfast by the GUYS; No Sunday School)

Vacation Bible School

August 1-5, 6:15-8:15pm, Registration forms are in the narthex. Any donation of time or materials is greatly appreciated. The donation list is in the narthex. Please bring donated items in a plastic bag labeled “VBS”, place it near the Pandamonium display so that we know it is for VBS. Help us decorate the church, July 29-31, time to be determined. We also need a snack coordinator. Contact Eileen Palamountain, epalo@windstream.net if you can help.

Annual Choir Retreat:

September 9-11 (Friday pm - Sunday am) Please join us to kick off our choir season and to begin 1:00pm TEC Meetings preparation of our Christmas Cantata. There will be worship, food, fellowship, fun and SINGING! (lots-o-singin’) Event is at Camp Kinard, SC. Taking deposits now. Contact Rhonda Mauney, mauney03@aol.com or John Wiruth, jpwiruth@yahoo.com

Joyful Community

Co-ed Softball The season runs thru Aug. 25. Contact Doug Pierotti, dpierotti@ci.charlotte.nc.us. 

Summer Fellowship August 7, 9:50am in the FLC for Salad Sunday. Bring a salad to share.

Women’s Retreat Registration deadline: Friday, July 15. Please let Chris Kramer asap if you want to attend, misscfbf@yahoo.com. Women of Faith: September 23-34, Time Warner Arena

Reaching More 

Loaves & Fishes – TODAY! Help those in need while the kids are home for the summer.

Help in the Garden! 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

McDowell Mission Trip to the Community Crossing in WV is leaving Sunday July 17, returning July 22. Please keep our team in your prayers for safe travels and their ministry.

Mark Your Calendar: Sunday, July 31, 12-2pm All are welcome to join us for a potluck lunch and presentation by Tilissa Roseman (one of our missionaries). Tilissa will be sharing her work with Campus Crusade and her mission work in SE Asia.

June 26 - Announcements

Deeper Faith 

Summer Sunday School:

Classes meet 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 9:50am (June through August) 

Bible in a Year - A journey through the greatest book ever written.

(Location: Family Life Center, P1/P2)

Radical: Taking Back Faith from the American Dream - A journey in authentic discipleship. (Location: FLC, P3)

(1st Sundays Congregational Potluck & 3rd Sundays Breakfast by the GUYS; No Sunday School) 

Summer Small Groups:

Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference?

Fridays 8:30-10am, through the summer. Dave Drehs, 704-806-8316

(Location: FLC, P1/P2)

When God’s Spirit Moves: Life-Changing Power of the Holy Spirit

Wednesdays 6-7:15pm, through July 20. Bill Ladd, 704-289-2081

(Location: FLC, P1/P2) 

Annual Choir Retreat:

September 9-11 (Friday pm - Sunday am) Please join us to kick off our choir season and to begin preparation of our Christmas Cantata. There will be worship, food, fellowship, fun and SINGING! (lots-o-singin’) Event is at Camp Kinard, SC. Taking deposits now. Contact Rhonda Mauney, mauney03@aol.com or John Wiruth, jpwiruth@yahoo.com

Joyful Community Sunday, July 3rd 

Red, White and Blue Sunday. Bring your favorite Red, White or Blue food or your favorite Red, White or Blue container for Fellowship between services.

Reaching More Generosity Committee Meets 2nd Monday of the month, 6:30pm in FLC

Help in the Garden! 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

June 19 - Announcements

Deeper Faith 

Summer Sunday School for Youth & Adults:

Meets 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 9:50am (June through August); all classes in Family Life Center 

Bible in a Year - A journey through the greatest book ever written. (Location: P1/P2)

Radical: Taking Back Faith from the American Dream - A journey in authentic discipleship. (Location: P3)

Summer Small Groups:

Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference?

(Location: Family Life Center, P1/P2) Fridays 8:30-10am, all invited, through the summer. 

Contact Dave Drehs, 704-806-8316

When God’s Spirit Moves: Life-Changing Power of the Holy Spirit (Location: FLC, P1/P2) Wednesdays 6-7:15pm, all invited, through July 20. Contact Bill Ladd, 704-289-2081

Annual Choir Retreat Sept. 9-11 (Friday pm - Sunday am) Please join us to kick off our choir season and to begin preparation of our Christmas Cantata. There will be worship, food, fellowship, fun and SINGING! (lots-o-singin’) Event is at Camp Kinard, SC. Taking deposits now. Contact Rhonda Mauney, mauney03@aol.com or John Wiruth, jpwiruth@yahoo.com

Joyful Community

Youth Event: Faith, Family & Freedom Festival, Saturday, June 25 Concert and fireworks featuring Brit Nicole, Kutless, Caleb and others. Tickets are free, but limited. Sign-up outside of Kristen’s office. Meet at SOJ at 3pm, will return approx. 11pm. (Will need money for food/ drinks). Call Pastor Ed at church or Chris Kramer, 704-500-5738 with any questions.

Sunday, July 3rd Red, White and Blue Sunday. Bring your favorite Red, White or Blue food or your favorite Red, White or Blue container for Fellowship between services.

Reaching More 

Generosity Committee Meets 2nd Monday of the month, 6:30pm in FLC

Help in the Garden! 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

June 12 - Announcements

To Think About … Today is Pentecost, the anniversary of the Spirit coming to the disciples, and the birth (day) of the Christian Church.  The 20th century theologian, Karl Barth, spoke about the Greek word for Spirit, saying, “Pneuma means wind -- from Christ to man. He breathed on them: ‘Receive ye the Holy Ghost!’ Christians are those breathed upon by Christ.”

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,575

Giving Last Week: $8,203

Avg Giving This Year: $8,766

Up - Deeper Faith 

Summer Sunday School for Youth & Adults:

Starts Sunday, June 12 - 9:50am!

Meets 2^nd, 4^th and 5^th Sundays 9:50am  (June - August)

Bible in a Year Family Life Center, P1/P2

A journey through the greatest book ever written.

Radical: Taking Back Faith from American Dream 

A journey in authentic discipleship. Library, F3

1^st & 3^rd Sundays join the congregation for special potlucks (1^st Sundays) & Breakfasts by the GUYS (3^rd Sundays)

Summer Small Groups:

Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference?

Fridays 8:30-10am, Starting June 3, all invited, Family Life Center, P1/P2

Is God listening to my prayers? What’s the point? Can prayer be more satisfying? Come & find answers.  Contact Dave Drehs 704-806-8316

When God’s Spirit Moves:  The Life-Changing Power of the Holy Spirit

Wednesdays 6-7:15pm, Starting June 15, F3 (Library)

Learn more about the Holy Spirit & gain a fresh sense of His power in your life & church. *Sign up by Kristen’s door by TODAY to get a participant’s guide.

Contact Bill Ladd, 704-289-2081          

Mission Team Fundraiser 

Sat, June 18, 6pm – 8pm in Family Community Center Join us for a delicious meal, entertainment provided by our own talented members & a live auction after dinner!  Help our mission team raise money for W Virginia and Belize trips.  RSVP www.signupgenius.com/go/mission 30  by July 15.  Cost: Adults - $8, Children $4

Annual Choir Retreat 

Sept. 9-11 (Friday pm -Sunday am) 

Join us to kick off choir season and begin preparation of our Christmas Cantata.  There will be worship, food, fellowship, fun and SINGING!!!!! (Lots-o-singin')

Taking deposits now.  Rhonda, mauney03@aol.com or

(choir president)  John Wiruth, jpwiruth@yahoo.com  

                                   

In - Joyful Community

Youth End of Year Party, Today, Sunday, June 12                                                

4 -7:30pm, Carlson Residence, 530 Dovefield Drive 

A-L bring a salty snack and drink, M-Z bring a sweet snack and a drink from

roundabout, go up Indian Trail-Waxhaw toward Indian Trail, take first left (Hunter’s Point), take first right (Dovefield), halfway down on right.

To our church family of SOJ

You are cordially invited to Brandyn Zielke’s High School Graduation Open House.  Tuesday, June 14, 4pm – 9pm  4542 O’Connell St, Indian Trail, 704-635-8596

New Pictorial Directory 

June 16-18; Thurs-Fri 2pm-9:20pm; Sat. 9:30am-5:10pm

Call for appointments 1-800-866-2263. 

Out - Reaching More

Help community families by working in Garden

Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/family318/893317 

Questions?  Kathi Roberts; ardgteach@carolina.rr.com

June 5 - Announcements

Up - Deeper Faith

Summer Sunday School for Youth & Adults:

Meets 2^nd, 4^th and 5^th Sundays 9:50am 

(June through August), Starting June 12

Bible in a Year [Location: P1/P2]

A journey through the greatest book ever written.

Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream [Location: F3]

A journey in authentic discipleship.

**1^st & 3^rd Sundays join the congregation for special potlucks (1^st Sundays) & Breakfasts by the GUYS (3^rd Sundays)

Summer Small Groups:

Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference?

Fridays 8:30-10am, Starting June 3 

Is God listening to my prayers? What’s the point? Can prayer be more satisfying? Come & find answers.

Co-ed group. [Location: P1/P2]

Contact Dave Drehs 704-806-8316

When God’s Spirit Moves:  The Life-Changing Power of the Holy Spirit

Wednesdays 6-7:15pm, starting June 15

Learn more about the Holy Spirit and gain a fresh sense of His power in your life and church.

Co-ed group. [Location: F3 (Library)]

Contact Bill Ladd      

Annual Choir Retreat 

Sept. 9-11 (Friday pm -Sunday am) 

Please join us to kick off our choir season and to begin preparation of our Christmas Cantata.  There will be worship, food, fellowship, fun and SINGING!!!!! 

(Lots-o-singin') Taking deposits now.  For more information contact:

Music Director:  Rhonda Mauney, mauney03@aol.com or

Choir President:  John Wiruth at jpwiruth@yahoo.com                                     

In - Joyful Community

Summer Fellowship

Sunday, June 5 - Chocolate Sunday

Mother-Daughter Tea  

Sunday, June 5 at 2pm in the Fellowship Hall.

New Pictorial Directory

Dates for Photography and portrait viewing:

Tues.-Thurs., June 7-9; Thurs.-Sat., June 16-18

Tuesday-Friday 2pm-9:20pm; Sat. 9:30am-5:10pm

Please, participate! Come to church once for photography and portrait viewing.  Appointments may still be made by calling, 1-800-866-2263. 

Out - Reaching More

Generosity Committee

Meets 2^nd Monday of the month, 6:30pm in FLC

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

Coins for Comfort 

Get your change ready. Coin Jar is located in Narthex.

Lots of projects we would like to do soon.