December 12 - Announcements

Announcements  

+Stephen Ministers or Kristen 

will be at the altar during communion 

for anyone wanting prayer+

Up                              Deeper Faith

Bible In a Year

Starting Jan 1st, 2011;  During Sunday School;

IMPORTANT INFO MEETING:  DECEMBER 12TH  9:50

Meet in the Sanctuary. Susan Weil  704-849-7302

In                               Joyful Community

Christmas Cantata Performances

Sunday 12/12 @ 7pm (with special prelude by 1^st Decade Choir @ 6:30pm) and Sun, Dec 19th @ 11am.

Youth Group

Deeper Faith Christmas Cultural - from 5pm to 6:25pm then you can join your family for the choir performances.

Cancer Survivors & Caregivers Group

Mon, Dec 13th @ 7:00; meet at Kathi Roberts house (2007 Sugar Mill, Indian Trail)  This is a group for all of our cancer survivors and their caregivers.  See Mary Louise Thomas or Kathi Roberts for more information.

SOJ Children’s Christmas Party

Wed Dec 15, @ 6:30pm; Bring a kid friendly, no nut snack!

Secret Sister Party

Fri, Dec 17th @ 7pm at Sharon Eichler’s house!  Bring up to 3 ornaments for the ornament exchange and a snack item to share!

New Year's Eve Party at SOJ!!!
Fri., Dec. 31, 6 pm 'til 2011, Let's bring in the New Year with family & friends & lots of fun, food, fellowship, & fireworks! Bring a drink & snack to share.* Earlier countdown for children * Family-friendly & Alcohol-free * Bring friends * Kids can bring pillows & blankets *

Are you paying to have your leaves disposed of?

We’d love to have your leaves here at SOJ for our upcoming garden. Please drop off your bagged leaves in the designated area under the power lines. For further information, please call Bill Roberts @ 704-293-6650

New Flower Chart up for 2011

If you would like to give flowers in memory of or in honor of loved ones put your name on the chart and put $25 in offering mark memo “altar flowers”

Out                              Reaching More

Medical Aid For Cholera Epidemic in Haiti

The Hospital @ Eben Ezer Mission in Haiti needs supplies for the cholera epidemic & other ongoing needs. SOJ will be sending a box to them the week before Christmas. Any supplies you donate can help save lives.Please put in the box in the narthex/ give to Mary Louise Thomas. Needed supplies: water purification tablets, sterile & nonsterile gloves, Betadine & antibiotic ointment, bandaging supplies, cotton, gauze, tape.Other supplies they need that DO NOT go into the box, but need to go directly to Mary Louise/ Karen Weiner (in the office): all types of acetaminophen & anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprophen), vitamins, antibiotics (doxycyclin, etc), NaCl & KCl ampules.  If you have access to any of these please contact Mary Louise directly & do not leave in the box.

Week of December 5 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays
December 5

Chris Mauney

December 6

Beverly Irvin

Savanna Samuels

December 7

Ashley Baumbarger

Chris Carlson

Jim Jones

Jesse Perry

Glenda Williams

December 9

Will Cecil

Lauren Menendez

Zoe Purser

December 10

Hunter Carr

Brian Fisher

December 11

Eunice Howes

Anniversaries

none

December 5 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,333

Last Week’s Giving: $7,685

Avg Giving This Year: $6,999

Announcements  

+Stephen Ministers or Kristen will be at 

the altar during communion for anyone wanting prayer+

Up                              Deeper Faith

The Purpose of Christmas

New Study Starting Sunday, December 5 @ 5 pm!  Come study why we celebrate Christmas and how it can change our lives forever. Meet in H1. 

Questions?  Stephanie Bulla 704-234-0200

Service of Lament

Monday, December 6 @ 7pm; Join Pastor Fran & harpist Margaret Howell to lament our losses before the Christmas holidays. A time for tears, prayer, music, communion & hope renewed.

Bible In a Year

Starting Jan 1st, 2011;  During Sunday School;

IMPORTANT INFO MEETING:  DECEMBER 12TH  9:50

Meet in the Sanctuary. Susan Weil  704-849-7302

In                               Joyful Community

SOJ Children’s Christmas Party

Wed Dec 15, @ 6:30pm; Bring a kid friendly, no nut snack!

Secret Sister Party

Fri, Dec 17th @ 7pm at Sharon Eichler’s house!  Bring up to 3 ornaments for the ornament exchange and a snack item to share!

New Year's Eve Party at SOJ!!!
Friday evening, December 31.  More details to come!

Spirit of Joy Nominating Committee Members:

Please, give names of suggested members to run

for council to any one on the nominating committee.

Theresa Cogar, Janice Kother, Dan Owens, Fran Whelan, or Linda Whitener

Are you paying to have your leaves disposed of?

We’d love to have your leaves here at SOJ for our upcoming garden. Please drop off your bagged leaves in the designated area under the power lines. For further information, please call Bill Roberts @ 704-293-6650

Christmas Cantata Performances

Sun, Dec 12th @ 7pm (with special prelude by 1^st Decade Choir @ 6:30pm) and Sun, Dec 19th @ 11am.

Sat. rehearsals (choir, instruments, narrators, sound): Tues. practice on Tues. Dec. 7 instead of Thurs. the 9th.

Choir Rehearsal Changes

Choir rehearsal moved from Dec. 9 to Tues, Dec. 7.

Out                              Reaching More

Medical Aid For Cholera Epidemic in Haiti

The Hospital @ Eben Ezer Mission in Haiti needs supplies for the cholera epidemic & other ongoing needs. SOJ will be sending a box to them the week before Christmas. Any supplies you donate can help save lives.Please put in the box in the narthex or give to Mary Louise Thomas. Needed supplies: water purification tablets, sterile & nonsterile gloves, Betadine & antibiotic ointment, bandaging supplies, cotton, gauze, tape.  

Other supplies they need that DO NOT go into the box, but need to go directly to Mary Louise or Karen Weiner (in the office): all types of acetaminophen & anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprophen), vitamins, antibiotics (doxycyclin, etc), NaCl & KCl ampules.  If you have access to any of these please contact Mary Louise directly & do not leave in the box.

Week of November 28 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

November 28

Craig Bender

Jack Owens

Olivia Slate

November 29

Mary Cleveland

Destiny Rose

November 30

Bobby Bender

Christina Stollmack

December 1

Brady Gordon
Summer Harm

December 3
Tom Gaye
Sophia Owens

December 4
Bob Shulenberger

Anniversaries

November 28

Mike & Peg Rockel

December 1
Mike & Paula Aulisi

Week of November 21 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

November 24

Howie Barber

Wiley Daugherty

Daniel Hindes

Christa Parker

Karissa Sperduto

Brian Tomsovic

Lou Voit

Ron Whitener

November 26

Kim Hyland

November 27

Allen Blair

Marie Claire Harder

Gianna Sedotto

Andrew Tomsovic

Anniversaries

November 22

Ernesto & Jessica Bustamante

November 25

Dwayne & Erin Helms

November 21 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,333

Last Week’s Giving: $6,850

Avg Giving This Year: $6,999

Announcements  

+Stephen Ministers or Kristen will be at the altar 

during communion for anyone wanting prayer+

Up                               Deeper Faith

Service of Lament

Mon, Dec 6 @ 7pm; Join Pastor Fran & harpist Margaret Howell to lament our losses before the Christmas holidays. A time for tears, prayer, music, communion & hope renewed.

Bible In a Year

Starting Jan 1st,2011; During Sunday School; Look for notices regarding an informational meeting - coming soon. Susan Weil  704-849-7302

In                                Joyful Community

Thanksgiving Eve Worship

Nov 24, 7pm No other Wednesday Activities.

Christmas Traditions & Fun Potluck Breakfast

Sun, Nov. 28 9:50 am; Sharing Christian Christmas traditions, singing carols, playing trivia games, enjoying good food & having lots of fun! Bring your favorite Christmas breakfast dish to share!

*No Sunday School classes on Nov. 28

AWANA Store Donations

For the month of November we are collecting items for the Christmas AWANA store.  Clubbers will be buying these for their friends & family so please donate inexpensive items (i.e. candles, ornaments, etc.)  Collection box is in the office.  Questions: Janie Owens, 704.843.1280

Spirit of Joy Nominating Committee Members:

Please, give names of suggested members to run

for council to any one on the nominating committee.

Theresa Cogar, Janice Kother, Dan Owens, Fran Whelan, or Linda Whitener

Reindeer Project

Sat, Dec 4th, 10:00am-12:00pm, in the SOJ parking lot. 

Christmas Cantata Performances

Sun, Dec 12th @ 7pm (with special prelude by 1^st Decade Choir @ 6:30pm) and Sun, Dec 19th @ 11am.

Sat. rehearsals (choir, instruments, narrators, sound): Nov. 6 & 20; 10-12am, lunch will be provided. Also, another Tues. practice on Tues. Dec. 7 instead of Thurs. the 9th.

Choir Rehearsal Changes

Choir rehearsal moved from Dec. 9 to Tues, Dec. 7.

Out                              Reaching More

Volunteer at Operation Christmas Child Help check boxes. 

Sign-ups in Narthex

Sat, Nov 27, 1-6 pm (1 more volunteer needed)

Arrive @ church 12pm for car pool

Tues, Dec 2, *7-10pm (15 volunteers needed)

 (*Arrive @ church 6pm for carpool.) 

Contact mikerockel@carolina.rr.com

Feed the Homeless

Soup Kitchen 3rd Sunday of month.

Families or groups can cook & serve. 2011 Sign Up is posted-Narthex Bulletin Board. Open dates, Jan 16, Feb 20, Apr 17, May 15, etc. 

Questions? Kelly Bovi 821-6108

Week of November 14 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

November 14

Pat Schell

Frank Stevens

November 15

Scott McIntyre, Jr.

Judy Richardson

November 16

Vicente Bustamante

Linda Mull

November 17

Merry Hartrick

November 18

Stewart Bovi

Margaret Troxler

November 19

Clyde Durr

November 20

Marina Curran

Camille Gordon

Benjamin Graham

Rachel Moore

Dave Van Blarcom

Anniversaries

November 14

Trey & Crytal Jones

November 20

Mike & Barbara White

November 14 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,333

Last Week’s Giving: $7,410

Avg Giving This Year: $6,999

+Stephen Ministers or Kristen will be at the altar 

during communion for anyone wanting prayer+

Up                                         Deeper Faith

Bible In a Year

Starting Jan 1st,2011;  During Sunday School; Look for notices regarding an informational meeting - coming soon. Susan Weil  704-849-7302

In                                          Joyful Community

First Communion + When Your Child’s Ready

Class Thur, Nov 18, 6:30, First Communion Thanksgiving Eve Worship; When you think your child is ready bring the whole family for a time of teaching with Pastor Ed.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship

Nov 24, 7pm No other Wednesday Activities.

Christmas Traditions & Fun Potluck Breakfast

Sun, Nov. 28 9:50 am; Sharing Christian Christmas traditions, singing carols, playing trivia games, enjoying good food & having lots of fun! Bring your favorite Christmas breakfast dish to share!
*No Sunday School classes on Nov. 28*

New Directories Coming Soon

Check your complete family information posted on Narthex Wall. Update information on the sheet. Place a check by your name once you have proofed the info.

AWANA Store Donations

For the month of November we are collecting items for the Christmas AWANA store.  Clubbers will be buying these for their friends & family so please donate inexpensive items (i.e. candles, ornaments, etc.)  Collection box is in the office.  Questions: Janie Owens, 704.843.1280

Spirit of Joy Nominating Committee Members:

Please, give names of suggested members to run

for council to any one on the nominating committee.

Theresa Cogar, Janice Kother, Dan Owens, Fran Whelan, or Linda Whitener

Reindeer Project

Sat, Dec 4th, 10:00am-12:00pm, in the SOJ parking lot. 

Christmas Cantata Performances

Sun, Dec 12th @ 7pm (with special prelude by 1^st Decade Choir @ 6:30pm) and Sun, Dec 19th @ 11am.

Sat. rehearsals (choir, instruments, narrators, sound): Nov. 6 & 20; 10-12am, lunch will be provided. Also, another Tues. practice on Tues. Dec. 7 instead of Thurs. the 9th.

Choir Rehearsal Changes

Choir rehearsal moved from Dec. 9 to Tues, Dec. 7.

Out                                        Reaching More

Operation Christmas Child

TODAY  Shoe Boxes Due back in the Narthex.

Put $7 in envelope for-shipping, tape to box lid. Envelopes w/ instructions available on table in Narthex.

Paul Thomas’ Senior Recital

Nov 16, Tues, 8-9pm; At Furman University. You are invited! Contact Pastor Ed if you would like to go.

Coat Drive

Collecting coats, sweaters, sweatshirts for less fortunate.

Blood Drive
Tues, Nov 16 3:00-7:15.  Give the priceless gift - the gift of life. Sign up at table in Narthex. More info?
Contact Pat Schell @ 704-846-3253, pschell@carolina.rr.com

Volunteer at Operation Christmas Child Help check boxes. Sign-ups in Narthex

Sat, Nov 27, 1-6 pm (6 volunteers)

Arrive @ church 12pm for car pool

Tues, Dec 2, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

Tues, Dec 7, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

(*Arrive @ church 6pm for carpool.) Contact mikerockel@carolina.rr.com

Feed the Homeless

Soup Kitchen 3rd Sunday of month.

Families or groups can cook & serve. 2011 Sign Up is posted-Narthex Bulletin Board. Open dates, Jan 16, Feb 20, Apr 17, May 15, etc. Questions? Kelly Bovi 821-6108

Week of November 7 - Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

November 8

Tim Hindes

Lois Stansell

November 11

William Slate

November 12

Tracy Purser

Susan Weil

Anniversaries

November 12

Andy & Christina Stollmack

November 7 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,333

Last Week’s Giving: $12,353

Avg Giving This Year: $6,999

Up                              Deeper Faith

NEW Inquirer’s Class Starting Nov. 7!

TODAY, 10:00 am; In Pastor Ed’s Office. Interested in learning more about Spirit of Joy? Want to know more about Lutherans? Considering joining the church?

Bible In a Year

Starting Jan 1st,2011;  During Sunday School; Look for notices regarding an informational meeting - coming soon. 

Susan Weil  704-849-7302

In                         Joyful Community

Thanksgiving Eve Worship

Nov 24, 7pm No other Wednesday Activities. 

First Communion + When Your Child’s Ready

Class Thur, Nov 18, 6:30, First Communion Thanksgiving Eve Worship; When you think your child is ready bring the whole family for a time of teaching with Pastor Ed.

New Directories Coming Soon

Check your complete family information posted on Narthex Wall. Update information on the sheet. Place a check by your name once you have proofed the info.

AWANA Store Donations

For the month of November we are collecting items for the Christmas AWANA store.  Clubbers will be buying these for their friends & family so please donate inexpensive items (i.e. candles, ornaments, etc.)  Collection box is in the office.  

Questions: Janie Owens, 704.843.1280

Spirit of Joy Nominating Committee Members:

Please, give names of suggested members to run

for council to any one on the nominating committee.

Theresa Cogar, Janice Kother, Dan Owens, Fran Whelan, or Linda Whitener

Christmas Cantata Performances

Sun, Dec 12th @ 7pm and Sun, Dec 19th @ 11am.

Sat. rehearsals (choir, instruments, narrators, sound): Nov. 6 & 20; 10-12am, lunch will be provided. Also, another Tues. practice on Tues. Dec. 7 instead of Thurs. the 9th.

Choir Rehearsal Changes

Choir rehearsal moved from Dec. 9 to Tues, Dec. 7.

Out                         Reaching More

Paul Thomas’ Senior Recital

Nov 16, Tues, 8-9pm; At Furman University. You are invited! Contact Pastor Ed if you would like to go.

Blood Drive
Tues, Nov 16 3:00-7:15.  Give the priceless gift - the gift of life. Sign up at table in Narthex. More info?
Contact Pat Schell @ 704-846-3253, pschell@carolina.rr.com

Operation Christmas Child

Sun, Nov. 14 Shoe Boxes Due back in the Narthex.

Put $7 in envelope for-shipping, tape to box lid. Envelopes w/ instructions available on table in Narthex.

Coat Drive

Collecting coats, sweaters, sweatshirts for less fortunate.

Volunteer at Operation Christmas Child Processing Center

Help check boxes

Sat, Nov 27, 1-6 pm (6 volunteers)

Arrive @ church 12pm for car pool

Tues, Dec 2, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

Tues, Dec 7, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

(*Arrive @ church 6pm for carpool.) 

Contact mikerockel@carolina.rr.com

Feed the Homeless

Soup Kitchen 3rd Sunday of month.

Families or groups can cook & serve. 2011 Sign Up is posted-Narthex Bulletin Board. Open dates, Jan 16, Feb 20, Apr 17, May 15, etc. 

Questions? Kelly Bovi 821-6108

Week of October 31 - Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays

October 31

Denise Mosely

November 1
Patrick Graham

November 2
Nicholas Rice

November 3
Heather Curran

November 4
Gretchen Lingo
Tilissa Roseman
Mary Louise Thomas

November 6
Michael Cogar
Brian Ries

Anniversaries
November 1
John & Marianne Ripper

November 4
John & Cleo Levan

October 31 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,333

Last Week’s Giving: $8,323

Avg Giving This Year: $6,999

Reformation Sunday - October 31, 2010

Announcements  

Up                    Deeper Faith

NEW Inquirer’s Class Starting Nov. 7!

Sunday Nov. 7, 10:00 am; In Pastor Ed’s Office. Interested in learning more about Spirit of Joy? Want to know more about Lutherans? Considering joining the church?

Bible In a Year

Starting Jan 1st,2011;  During Sunday School; Look for notices regarding an informational meeting - coming soon. 

Susan Weil  704-849-7302

In                     Joyful Community

New Directories Coming Soon

Check your complete family information posted on Narthex Wall. Update information on the sheet. Place a check by your name once you have proofed the info.

AWANA Store Donations

For the month of November we are collecting items for the Christmas AWANA store.  The clubbers will be buying these for their friends & family so please donate inexpensive items (i.e. candles, ornaments, etc.)  Collection box is in the office.  

Questions: Janie Owens, 704.843.1280

Sandra’s Second Wind

Thurs, Nov 4, 6:30-9:30pm; $20 per ticket. Silent Auction & Outback Dinner in honor of Sandra Cook. Come have fun & shop from a wide selection of fun & unique items, from dinner gift certificates to all-inclusive vacations! (Babysitting will not be available, no children please.) For tickets, or for a Sandra's Second Wind tye-dye T-shirts, contact 

Angela Carlson  704.957.6259 or carlson5@windstream.net

SOJ Young Adults
Saturday, Nov. 6, Renaissance Festival!!
http://www.royalfaires.com/carolina ; 

Leave SOJ at 10 am, carpool or drive separately. 

Questions: Kristen Sigmon 704-635-0381

Christmas Cantata

Performances are Sun, Dec 12th @ 7pm and Sun, Dec 19th @ 11am.

Sat. rehearsals (choir, instruments, narrators, sound): Nov. 6 & 20; 10-12am, lunch will be provided. Also, another Tues. practice on Tues. Dec. 7 instead of Thurs. the 9th.

Choir Rehearsal Changes

Choir rehearsal moved from Nov. 4 to Tues, Nov. 2 & Dec. 9 to Tues, Dec. 7.

Out                   Reaching More

VOTE! Whoever you are, whatever you believe, just vote!

G.U.Y.S. Lutheridge Fall 2010 Project

Volunteer workers needed @ Lutheridge Nov 5 &/or Nov 6 for Maintenance Facility lighting & shelving upgrade projects.  Please see sign-up sheet on G.U.Y.S. bulletin. Donations for materials will be accepted. 

Contact Dan Owens (704) 843-1280 or Dave Hiza (704) 882-3480. 

Operation Christmas Child

Sun, Nov. 14 Shoe Boxes Due back in the Narthex.

·       Give children in other countries a box with gifts. Use empty shoe box (standard size)/ small plastic container. Fill with gifts for boy/girl, age category 2-4, 5-9, 10-14

·       Put $7 in envelope for-shipping, tape to box lid. Envelopes available on table in Narthex.

Your gift of love may be the door God uses to open a child’s heart to Jesus Christ.

Volunteer at Processing Center

Help check boxes

Sat, Nov 27, 1-6 pm (6 volunteers)

Arrive @ church 12pm for car pool

Tues, Dec 2, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

Tues, Dec 7, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

(*Arrive @ church 6pm for carpool.) 

Contact mikerockel@carolina.rr.com

Coat Drive

Collecting coats, sweaters, sweatshirts for less fortunate.

Week of October 24 - Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays

October 24

Don Deacon

October 25

Michele Bender

Gretchen Carter

October 27

Eva Happel

Paul Turner

October 28

Alexa Roseman

Marla Lauf

October 29

Emily Priest

Anniversaries

October 26

Tom & Linda Gaye

October 24 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,333

Last Week’s Giving: $7,054

Avg Giving This Year: $6,999

 +Stephen Ministers will be at the altar during communion for anyone wanting prayer.+

New Directories Coming Soon

Check your complete family information posted on Narthex Wall. Update information on the sheet. Place a check by your name once you have proofed the info.

Culinary School

Sat, Oct 30 at the Community Culinary School of Charlotte. We need 6 Thrivent members. We plan to build steps, reseal a floor, build picnic tables, do yard cleanup, landscape – that is, a variety of skills needed! 

Ann Lashley 704.846.8150.

Reformation Sunday

Oct 31; Join us on one of our Lutheran High Holy Days

We will have special musical offerings & spirit-filled worship.

Sandra’s Second Wind

Thurs, Nov 4, 6:30-9:30pm; $20 per ticket. Silent Auction & Outback Dinner in honor of Sandra Cook. Come have fun & shop from a wide selection of fun & unique items, from dinner gift certificates to all-inclusive vacations! (Babysitting will not be available, no children please.) For tickets, or for a Sandra's Second Wind tye-dye T-shirts, 

contact Angela Carlson  704.957.6259 or carlson5@windstream.net

G.U.Y.S. Lutheridge Fall 2010 Project

Volunteer workers needed @ Lutheridge Nov 5 &/or Nov 6 for Maintenance Facility lighting & shelving upgrade projects.  Please see sign-up sheet on G.U.Y.S. bulletin. Donations for materials will be accepted. 

Contact Dan Owens (704) 843-1280 or Dave Hiza (704) 882-3480.

Operation Christmas Child

Sun, Nov. 14 Shoe Boxes Due back in the Narthex.

·       Give children in other countries a box with gifts.Use empty shoe box (standard size) or small plastic container. Fill with gifts for boy or girl, age category 2-4, 5-9, 10-14

·       Put $7 in envelop for-shipping. Tape envelope to box lid. Envelopes available on table in Narthex.

Your gift of love may be the door God uses to open a child’s heart to Jesus Christ.

Volunteer at Processing Center

Help check boxes

Sat, Nov 27, 1-6 pm (6 volunteers)

Arrive @ church 12pm for car pool

Tues, Dec 2, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

Tues, Dec 7, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

(*Arrive @ church 6pm for carpool.) 

Contact mikerockel@carolina.rr.com

Christmas Cantata

Performances are Sun, Dec 12th @ 7pm and Sun, Dec 19th @ 11am.

Sat. rehearsals (choir, instruments, narrators, sound): Nov. 6 & 20; 10-12am, lunch will be provided. Also, another Tues. practice on Tues. Dec. 7 instead of Thurs. the 9th.

Choir Rehearsal Changes

Choir rehearsal moved from Nov. 4 to Tues, Nov. 2 & Dec. 9 to Tues, Dec. 7.

Coat Drive

Collecting coats, sweaters, sweatshirts for less fortunate.

Christmas Poinsettas

Christmas Poinsettias

Deadline Nov 8 + $8 + For Christmas Eve Altar

See announcement page for order form

October 17 - Announcements

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,222

Last Week’s Giving: $6,142

Avg Giving This Year: $8,531

Announcements  

+Stephen Ministers will be at the altar during communion for anyone wanting prayer.+

Reformation Sunday

Oct 31; Join us one of our Lutheran High Holy Days

We will have special musical offerings & spirit-filled worship.

Sandra’s Second Wind

Thurs, Nov 4, 6:30-9:30pm; $20 per ticket. Silent Auction & Outback Dinner in honor of Sandra Cook. Come have fun & shop from a wide selection of fun & unique items, from dinner gift certificates to all-inclusive vacations! (Babysitting will not be available, no children please.) For tickets, or for a Sandra's Second Wind tye-dye T-shirts, 

contact Angela Carlson  704.957.6259 or carlson5@windstream.net

New Parents' Small Group!
TONIGHT 5 pm; Meet in H1 (1^st room on right down hallway)Join us & help decide what we'll study! If your kids are in 1st Decade Choir/youth group, spend time with other parents growing in faith, fellowship, & parenting! 

Contact Jessica Bustamante 704-882-4480

You Are God's Plan A (And There Is No Plan B)
Wed, 6:15 pm; starting Oct 20  If you have ever wondered, "How can God use me?"; or "Will my life make a difference?" then this is a study for you! God wants to fill you with Himself & make you a vital part of His Plan A! 

Contact Karen Thomas 704-340-4960

Operation Christmas Child

Sun, Nov. 14 Boxes Due back in the Narthex

Give children in other countries a Christmas Box.

Use empty shoe box (standard size) or small plastic

container. Gift for boy or girl, age category 2-4, 5-9, 10-14

Put $7 in envelope-shipping. Envelopes available soon

Christmas Cantata

Practices: Sun. Dec. 12 at 7pm and Sun. Dec. 19 at 11am

Volunteer at Processing Center

Help check boxes

Sat, Nov 27, 1-6 pm (6 volunteers)

Arrive @ church 12pm for car pool

Thurs, Dec 2, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

Thurs, Dec 9, *7-10pm (20 volunteers)

(*Arrive @ church 6pm for carpool.) 

Contact mikerockel@carolina.rr.com

Coat Drive

We are collecting coats, sweaters, & sweatshirts for those less fortunate.

Culinary School

Sat, Oct 30 at the Community Culinary School of Charlotte. We need 6 Thrivent members. We plan to build steps, reseal a floor, build picnic tables, do yard cleanup, landscape – that is, a variety of skills needed! 

Ann Lashley 704.846.8150.

G.U.Y.S. Lutheridge Fall 2010 Project

Volunteer workers needed @ Lutheridge Nov 5 &/or Nov 6 for Maintenance Facility lighting & shelving upgrade projects.  Please see sign-up sheet on G.U.Y.S. bulletin. Donations for materials will be accepted. 

Contact Dan Owens (704) 843-1280 or Dave Hiza (704) 882-3480. 

Week of October 17 - Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays

October 17

Dwayne Helms

Shauna Miess

Bill Richardson

Jacob Skrutowski

October 18

Bill Brandhorst

Eric Kindberg

October 20

Emily Tomsovic

October 21

Shirley Casper

Becky Chambers

Olivia Lauf

October 22

Hannah Fisher

Laura Wright

October 23

Tracy Baker

Anniversaries

October 18

Joel & Toni Merritt

October 19

Gary & Lois Stansell

October 20

BJ & Eunice Howes

October 22

Scott & Kathy Sharman

An Invitation From Your Choir!

To gather with God’s people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the Christian life as prayer. ~ Martin Luther

Please join us on October 31st for reformation Sunday, one of our Lutheran High Holy days. In addition to our always spirit-filled worship, we will have special musical offerings and a special musical guest.

Martin Luther once said, "Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." My friends, the gift of music is a gift from the Lord. Using this treasured gift to praise His Holy Name is our gift to Him. 

Please join us on Reformation Sunday as we gather in united adoration of our Heavenly Father, and in celebration of salvation by grace through faith.

In Christ’s Love,

Rhonda Mauney

Music Ministry Director

P.S. Remember to wear red! We wear red on Reformation Sunday as a reminder that the Holy Spirit descended on Christ’s followers in tongues of fire on Pentecost. 

Week of October 10 - Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays

October 10

Todd Matson

October 11

Mariana Bustamante

Dean Kite

Derek Lanning

Nancy Ries

October 12

Toni Merritt

Jessica Perry

October 13

Georgia Jones (103!!)

October 14

John Deer

October 16

Eileen Drehs

Stuart Kerkhoff

Amy Thiemann

Anniversaries

October 10

Dennis & Cinnamon Long

October 11

Eric & Stacey Grein

October 12

Bill & Robin Brandhorst

Curtis & Marna Pawl

Chris & Melissa Sharpe

October 13

John & Kris Wiruth