Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Birthday Blessings this Week to:

January 31^st

– Rick Moore

– Wayne Creese

February 2^nd

– Michael Minder

February 4^th

– Lauren Harder

February 5^th

– Shirley Krisle

February 6^th

– Levi Hejka

Announcements Week of January 31, 2010

Youth Souper Bowl Party
Feb 7, 6pm
Youth Souper Bowl Party @ the Roseman’s.
A-L brings a sweet
M-Z a salty
Everyone brings a drink.
Alexa Roseman 704.995.7434

Church Council Nominations
Nominate leaders of faith to represent us on this coming year’s council.
Submit to Keith Kelleher kelleherfamily@earthlink.net

Inquirers’ Class
Begins Feb 7, 10am
Interested in learning more about SOJ and Lutherans?
Thinking of joining the church? Meet with Pastor Ed on Sunday mornings throughout February.

Secret Sister Valentine’s Party
Feb 12 @ 7pm: Annual Valentine's party and unveiling of identities.
Bring your final Secret Sister gift, completed Secret Sister form & a goodie to share.
If you’ve never been a Secret Sister, come to the party to find out about us.
All ladies @ SOJ are welcome. Sharon Eichler @ (704) 821-2088.

Wave Offering
Feb 14, Donations of broken, unwanted gold & sterling silver jewelry, semi-precious & precious stones, coins, serving pieces, etc. as an offering to our Lord. They’ll be sold & funds will be used for the beautification & repair of our SOJ building-new pew pads, HVAC replacements, etc. (See pink flyer for info)

Retreat at the Beach 2010: May 14- May 16
Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms, SC
Registration forms on the Women of SOJ Board in the Narthex. Fellowship, Bible study & activities. Limited space, so sign up now!
Sharon Eichler 704.821.2088 SEichler@carolina.rr.com

Adult Sunday School Opportunities
Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)
BEGINS TODAY, Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Book by Dr. John Trent & Gary Smalley. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Crazy Love
Meets at 10:10am in the Family Life Center
LeAnn Rice 704-218-3251 LeAnn@Proverbs31.org

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Sharing Faith
Meets in the Family Life Center
Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Share a little life and a little faith, and save money!
Paula Aulisi 704-256-4484 paulisi@carolina.rr.com

Announcements Week of January 24, 2010

Church Council Nominations
Nominate leaders of faith to represent us on this coming year’s council.
Submit to Keith Kelleher kelleherfamily@earthlink.net

LYO Assembly
Feb 19-21,
Registration ends Jan 31, cost $125.
Contact Elizabeth Merritt 704.778.7869

Inquirers’ Class
10:00am Sundays
Interested in learning more about SOJ and Lutherans?
Thinking of joining the church?
Meet with Pastor Ed on Sunday mornings throughout February.

Council Meeting
Jan 25, 6:30pm, Everyone is invited.

Lost & Found

On table in Fellowship Hall

New 2010 Flower Chart- Narthex Board
Give altar flowers ($25) for a loved one. Write “altar flowers” in memo. Take flowers home.

Questions? Margaret Matlock 882-2710

Adult Sunday School Opportunities
Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

How to De-Stress Your Life
Share your stress and get practical tools to learn how to de-stress. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith
Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Share a little life and a little faith, and save money! Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484

Crazy Love

Starts at 10:10am God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Once you encounter His love, you will never be the same. LeAnn Rice leann@proverbs31.org 704.218.3251

Inquirers' Class
Begins Feb. 7 10:00 am. Interested in learning more about SOJ and Lutherans? Thinking about joining the church? Meet with Pastor Ed on Sunday mornings in February.

Announcements Week of January 17, 2010

Inquirers’ Class

10am, Interested in learning more about SOJ and Luterans? Thinking of joining the church? Meet with Pastor Ed on Sunday mornings throughout February.

The Life of King David

Jan 20, 6 pm Pastor Fran's friend Eleanor Gustafson, author of several novels, will be discussing the life of King David.

Council Meeting

Jan 25, 6:30pm, Everyone is invited.

Lost & Found

On table in Fellowship Hall

New 2010 Flower Chart- Narthex Board
Give altar flowers ($25) for a loved one. Write “altar flowers” in memo. Take flowers home. Questions? Margaret Matlock 882-2710

Stephen Ministry Workshop

Sat, March 20, Register at 8am, Workshop 9am-1pm Minister to those experiencing grief. Introduction to Stephen Ministry. $15/person or $50 (4 or more) Register @ Stephen Ministry www.stephenministry.org/workshop or call 314-428-2600

Adult Sunday School Opportunities
Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

How to De-Stress Your Life
Share your stress and get practical tools to learn how to de-stress. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith
Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Share a little life and a little faith, and save money! Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484

Crazy Love
New class! God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Once you encounter His love, you will never be the same. LeAnn Rice leann@proverbs31.org 704.218.3251

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Birthday Blessings to:

January 2
Jessica Bustamente

January 3
Rumiko Peters

January 5
Edward Drehs
Janice Kother
Jason Mock

January 6
Robert Done
Werner Fick
Silvia Nordstrand

January 7
Abigail Pierotti

January 9
Deb Harm
LeAnn Rice

January 10
Todd Biegger
John Hejka

January 11
Joel Trimberger

January 12
Rhonda Mauney

January 14
John Wiruth
Stephen Lingo

January 15
Greg Underwood
Trevor Harm
Loan Ladd

January 16
Adam Batten

Anniversary Blessings to:

January 4
Antonio and Lillian Manna

January 11
Paul and Lisa Kaperonis

January 13
Mark and Silvia Nordstrand

January 15
Dave and Dottie Owcarzak

Announcements Week of January 10, 2010

Loaves and Fishes
2nd Sunday of every month
TODAY Help the less fortunate by donating food items.

All Commitees Night
Jan 11, 6:30pm Everyone is encouraged to be part of a committee.
Worship 1st- then split into committees.

Fishes and Loaves Performance in Pineville
Sat, Jan 23, 12pm includes fish dinner. $15.22/person. Give to Fran Matheson or office. Make check out to Spirit of Joy no later than Wed, Jan 13. More info on Sign up in Narthex.

Lost & Found on table in Fellowship hall
Glasses, books children’s coats, shirts, pants, pacifiers, earrings

New 2010 Flower Chart- Narthex Board
Give altar flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one. Flowers $25. Write “altar flowers” in memo. Take flowers home in coffee can. Questions? Margaret Matlock 882-2710

Stephen Ministry Workshop
Sat, March 20, Register at 8am, Workshop 9am-1pm Minister to those experiencing grief. Introduction to Stephen Ministry. $15/person or $50 (4 or more) Register @ Stephen Ministry www.stephenministry.org/workshop or call 314-428-2600

Adult Sunday School Opportunities
Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

How to De-Stress Your Life
Share your stress and get practical tools to learn how to de-stress.
Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith
Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Share a little life and a little faith, and save money!
Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484

Crazy Love
New class! God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Once you encounter His love, you will never be the same.
LeAnn Rice leann@proverbs31.org 704.218.3251

Small Group Opportunities

Truth Project:
Fridays 8:30 am, Mixed Group, Begins Jan. 8. Dave Drehs 704.806.8316
Saturdays 7:00 am, Men's Group, Begins Jan. 2. Dell Schell 704.846.3253

Shepherding a Child's Heart:
Sundays 5:00-5:45 pm, Begins Jan. 10. Bobbi Griffith 704.849.9220

Journey to Freedom Women's Group:
Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm, Begins Jan. 27. Registration required. Pastor Fran 704.843.5712

Wednesday Night Bible Studies:
Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm, Begin Jan. 6.

Singles’ Small Group:
Sundays 1:30 pm, begins Jan. 24 @ Dawn Theurer’s, 3013 Brook Valley Run, Monroe.
Studying 1 Thessalonians. Contact Dawn Theurer 704.698.0379.

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Birthday Blessings this week to:

December 27
Kevin Johnson
Rebekah Kelleher

December 28
Julie Voit
Stephanie Sutton

December 29
Samantha Morrison
Deborah Fisher
Andrew Fisher
Martina Nordstrand
Dylan Curran

December 30
Kyle Deacon
Ron Leonard


December 31
Michelle Peters
Danielle Martin

Anniversary Blessings this week to:

December 30
Tod and Jeanette Sagmore
John and Lynne Lerch

December 31
Howie and Beth Barber

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Celebrating Birthdays this week:

December 20th:
Justin Eichler
Sarah Sharman

December 21st:
Kale Whetstone
Joy Stevens

December 22nd:
Bob Delmater
Zach Cecil
Suzanne Lineberger
Hannah Turner
Angela Quadrini
Cheryl Nelson

December 23rd:
Bobbi Griffith

December 25th:
Bonnie Lazo
Austin Freeze

December 26th:
Nick Sedotto
Angela Carlson

Celebrating Anniversaries this week:

December 22nd:
Joel and Kimberly Trimberger
William and Kathy Roberts

December 26th:
Dell and Pat Schell

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Birthdays

December 13:
Ken Morrison
Ashley Burris

December 15:
Mary Grace Cole

December 16:
Deames Huffman
Erin Helms
Lauren Owczarzak

December 17:
Brandy Baumbarger
Kelly Bovi

December 18:
Pat Ware
Holly Tomsovic
Raul Menendez

December 19:
Donna Webb
Ainsly Mock
Aubrey Martin

Anniversaries
December 13:
Adam and Elizabeth Batten
Lyall and Corinne Schroeder

Announcements Week of December 13, 2009

White Gift Kids Sign-up

To volunteer for reading/playing music see the Bulletin Board in the Narthex.

Staff Appreciation

This season is a great time to say “Thanks” to our staff. We will be accepting offerings to give them each a gift. Please mark your envelope with “Staff Gift” to ensure the giving of a special gift. Your council president, Ann Lashley

Can You Help Serve Christmas Eve & Morn?

To volunteer please see Bulletin Board in Narthex.

AWANA Store collecting small items (under $5)

Leave donations (clearly labeled) in the office.

Susan Weil 704-849-7302 or Hwfog@carolina.rr.com

Christmas at the Library Volunteers needed (16 & up)

3 shifts in Dec for Live Nativity Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Secret Sister Party at Sharon Eichler's house

Sat, Dec 19, 7:30pm Bring a dessert to share and your secret sister gift. We do not reveal ourselves until February

Loaves and Fishes + 2^nd Sunday of every month

Dec 13, You can help the less fortunate by donating food items.

Christmas Festivities

Dec 13: 11am, Adult Christmas Cantata “Only Love”

Dec 18: 6:30pm & 8pm, Live Nativity at Spirit Of Joy

Dec 20: 5pm, Caroling

Dec 24: 4pm, White Gift Service

6:30pm & 8:30pm Candle Light Services

Dec 25: 10am, Christmas Morn Service

Dec 27: 10am Worship Service

Adult Christmas Cantata

Dec 13, 11am Join us during the 11am Service “Only Love”

Children’s White Gift Service Dec 24, 4pm

Children bring gift wrapped in white paper (donated to Battered Women's Shelter) Needed: diapers (all sizes), girls pajamas 0-18 yrs. & boys 0-14, toothbrushes-toothpaste, socks, brushes-combs, onesies, underclothes, T-shirts

Worship Service

Sun Dec 27, 10am One service over Christmas Break.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

A Christ-Filled Christmas

Women’s Sunday School class, in the Library.

LeAnn Rice 704.218.3251 LeAnn@proverbs31.org

How to De-Stress Your Life

Adult Sunday School Class. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Just Walk Across the Room

Sunday School Learn how to share your faith in a new way. Nancy Ries 704.998.1381

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith

Sunday, 9:50am in fellowship hall. Bring Sunday Paper, scissors, share a little life and a little faith, and save money! Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704-256-4484

Christmas Festivities Clarification!

The 1st Decade Choir will be presenting "On Our Way to Bethlehem" at 12:00pm on Sunday, December 6th

The Adult Christmas Cantata "Only Love" will be during the 11:00am service on Sunday, December 13th

The Live Nativity at Spirit of Joy will take place on December 18th at 6:30pm and at 8:00pm.

On Sunday, December 20th, join us for Christmas Caroling at 5:00pm.

Christmas Eve Services on December 24th:

4:00pm White Gift Service (bring a gift wrapped in white paper - gifts will be donated to the battered women's shelter. Needs: diapers, girls pajamas 0-18 years and boys 0-14, toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, brushes, combs, onesies, underclothes, T-shirts)

6:30pm Candle Light Service
8:30pm Candle Light Service

Christmas Morning Service will be at 10:00am on December 25th

Blessings for a warm, Joy-filled, Christmas... may Jesus be the heart of your celebration!

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Celebrating Birthdays This Week...

December 1
- David Hiza
- Summer Harm
- Brady Gordon

December 3
- Tom Gaye
- Sophia Owens

December 4
- Bob Shulenberger

December 5
- Chris Mauney

December 6
- Savanna Samuels
- Beverly Irvin

December 7
- Ashley Baumbarger
- Jim Jones
- Glenda Williams
- Jesse Perry
- Chris

December 9
- Will Cecil
- Lauren Menendez
- Zoe Purser

December 10
- Chris Tenny
- Hunter Carr
- Brian Fisher

December 11
- Eunice Howes

December 12
- Barbara Efird
- Josie McElveen

Celebrating Anniversaries This Week

December 1
- Mike and Paula Aulisi

Announcements Week of December 6, 2009

AWANA Store
collecting small items (under $5)
Leave donations (clearly labeled) in the office.
Susan Weil 704-849-7302 or Hwfog@carolina.rr.com

Christmas at the Library
Volunteers needed (16 & up)
3 shifts in Dec for Live Nativity
Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Secret Sister Party
at Sharon Eichler's house Sat, Dec 19, 7:30pm
Bring a dessert to share and your secret sister gift.
We do not reveal ourselves until February

Loaves and Fishes + 2nd Sunday of every month Dec 13
You can help the less fortunate by donating food items.

All Commitees Night Dec 14, 6:30pm
Everyone is encouraged to be part of a committee.
Worship 1st- then split into committees.

Christmas Festivities

Dec 6: 12pm,
1st Decade Choir “On Our Way to Bethlehem”

Dec 13: 11am, Adult Christmas Cantata
“Only Love” Dec 18: 6:30pm & 8pm

Live Nativity at Spirit Of Joy
Dec 20: 5pm, Caroling Dec 24: 4pm,

White Gift Service
6:30pm & 8:30pm

Candle Light Services Dec 25:
10am, Christmas Morn Service

Adult Christmas Cantata
Dec 13, 11am
Join us during the 11am Service
“Only Love”

Children’s White Gift Service Dec 24, 4pm
Children bring gift wrapped in white paper (donated to Battered Women's Shelter)
Needed: diapers (all sizes), girls pajamas 0-18 yrs. & boys 0-14, toothbrushes-toothpaste, socks,brushes-combs, onesies, underclothes, T-shirts

65 Thanksgiving Meals delivered
Thank you!

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

A Christ-Filled Christmas
Women’s Sunday School class, in the Library.
LeAnn Rice 704.218.3251 LeAnn@proverbs31.org

How to De-Stress Your Life
Adult Sunday School Class.
Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Just Walk Across the Room Sunday School
Learn how to share your faith in a new way.
Nancy Ries 704.998.1381

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith Sunday
9:50am in fellowship hall.
Bring Sunday Paper, scissors, share a little life and a little faith, and save money!
Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704-256-4484

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Celebrating birthdays this week:

Mary Cleveland, November 29th
Destiny Rose, November 29th
Bobby Bender, November 30th
Christina Stollmack, November 30th

Celebrating an anniversary this week:

John and Cleo Levan, December 4th

Announcements Week of November 29, 2009

Tues, Dec 1, 7pm Join Pastor Fran & harpist Margaret Howell to lament our losses before the Christmas holidays. A time for tears, prayer, music, communion & hope renewed.

AWANA Store collecting small items (under $5)
Gives the students an opportunity to buy presents for friends & family. Leave donations (clearly labeled) in the office. Susan Weil (704-849-7302 or Hwfog@carolina.rr.com

Christmas at the Library
Volunteers needed (16 & up)
3 shifts in Dec for Live Nativity Craig Bender 704.882.7806 Loaves and Fishes + 2nd Sunday of every month

Sun, Dec 13, Help the less fortunate by donating food items. See list in narthex for needed items.

Volunteers needed (16 & up)
3 shifts in Dec for Live Nativity Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Christmas Festivities
Dec 6: 12pm, 1st Decade Choir- “On Our Way to Bethlehem”
Dec 13: 11am, Adult Christmas Cantata- “Only Love”
Dec 18: 6:30pm & 8pm, Live Nativity at SOJ
Dec 20: 5pm, Caroling
Dec 24: 4pm, White Gift 6:30pm & 8:30pm, Candles
Dec 25: 10am, Christmas Morn Service

Adult Christmas Cantata
Dec 13, 11am Join us during the 11am Service- “Only Love”

Children’s White Gift Service Dec 24, 4pm
Children bring gift wrapped in white paper( donated to Battered Women's Shelter) Needed: diapers (all sizes), girls pajamas 0-18 yrs. & boys 0-14, toothbrushes & toothpaste, socks, brushes, combs, hair-bows, onesies, T-shirts, undershirts, underwear, etc.

Oberammergau Trip
July 9-20, $1,000 deposit due Nov 22 Dawn Theurer 698.0379

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

A Christ-Filled Christmas
Women’s Sunday School class, in the Library. LeAnn Rice 704.218.3251 LeAnn@proverbs31.org

How to De-Stress Your Life
Adult Sunday School Class. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Just Walk Across the Room
Sunday School Learn how to share your faith in a new way. Nancy Ries 704.998.1381

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Sharing Faith
Sunday, 9:50am in fellowship hall. Bring Sunday Paper, scissors, share a little life and a little faith, and save money! Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704-256-4484

Announcements Week of November 22, 2009

Thanksgiving Eve Worship

Nov 25, 7pm No other Wednesday Activities. True American Thanksgiving worship with Traditional American Music

AWANA Store collecting small items (under $5)

Gives the students an opportunity to buy presents for friends & family. Leave donations (clearly labeled) in the office. Susan Weil (704-849-7302 or Hwfog@carolina.rr.com

Operation Christmas Child

Nov 28, Working at OCC. Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Christmas at the Library Volunteers needed (16 & up)

3 shifts in Dec for Live Nativity Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Congregational Fellowship & Potluck Breakfast

Nov 29, 9:50am Bring Christmas Breakfast dish to share and enjoy an Advent activity to prepare for Christmas

Christmas Festivities

Dec 6: 12pm, 1^st Decade Choir- “On Our Way to Bethlehem”

Dec 13: 11am, Adult Christmas Cantata- “Only Love”

Dec 18: 6:30pm & 8pm, Live Nativity at SOJ

Dec 20: 5pm, Caroling

Dec 24: 4pm, White Gift 6:30pm & 8:30pm, Candles

Dec 25: 10am, Christmas Morn Service

Children’s White Gift Service

Dec 24, 4pm Children bring a gift wrapped in white paper to be donated to Battered Women's Shelter. Needed: diapers (all sizes), pajamas for girls 0-18 yrs. & boys 0-14 years, toothbrushes & toothpaste, socks, brushes, combs, hair-bows, onesies, T-shirts, undershirts, underwear, etc. Sign-up below.

Oberammergau Trip

July 9-20, $1,000 deposit due Nov 22

Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com 704.698.0379

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Christmas Joy!
Women’s Sunday School class, in the Library.
LeAnn Rice 704.218.3251 / LeAnn@proverbs31.org

How to De-Stress Your Life
Adult Sunday School Class.
Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Just Walk Across the Room
Sunday School Learn how to share your faith in a new way.
Nancy Ries 704.998.1381

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith
Sunday Mornings at 9:50am in the fellowship hall.
Bring a Sunday Paper, scissors, be prepared to talk a little life and a little faith, and prepared to save money!
Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704-256-4484

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Birthdays

• November 24th

– Howie Barber

– Lou Voit

– Ron Whitener

– Daniel Hindes

– Christa Parker

– Brain Tomsovic

– Wiley Daugherty

– Karissa Sperduto

• November 26th

– Kim Hyland

• November 27th

– Marie Claire Harder

– Andrew Tomsovic

– Allen Blair

– Gianna Sedotto

• November 28th

– Craig Bender

– Jackson Owens

– Olivia Slate

• November 29th

– Mary Cleveland

– Destiny Rose

Anniversaries

• November 22nd

– Ernesto & Jessica Bustamente

• November 25th

– Dwayne & Erin Helms

• November 27th

– Todd & Susan Biegger

• November 28th

– Michael & Peg Rockel

Announcements Week of November 15, 2009

Operation Christmas Child
Nov 28, Working at Operation Christmas Child. Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Christmas at the Library
Volunteers needed to work three shifts in December for Live Nativity (16 and older). Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Need Address Updates
for newsletters/packages
We still need address information for your college-age child! Karen Weiner 704.821.8494, spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

New Directories
The new directories are finished. Please pick up a new directory in the Narthex.

Congregational Meeting on ELCA
Nov 22, Between services.
Discussing SOJ's response to recent ELCA decisions (& possible SOJ constitutional changes). Watch for a congregational letter & more details.

Live Nativity at SOJ
Dec. 18, 6:30pm & 8pm, Refreshments in Family Life Center

Oberammergau Trip
July 9-20, $1,000 deposit due Nov 22- Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Munich, & Lucerne, 9 people needed (at least). Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com 704.698.0379

This Week’s Calendar

Sun, November 15 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:30am- Congregational Meeting 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- First Decade Parents Bible Study 5:00pm- Student Leadership 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe Mon, November 16 7:00pm- Gideon’s Army Tue, November 17 6:00pm- Stephen’s Ministry 6:30pm- First Communion Class Wed, November 18 6:00pm- AWANA 6:00pm- Adult Bible Study 6:00pm- Youth Praise Band 7:00pm- Youth Bible Study 7:30pm- Worship

Thu, November 19 6:00pm- Praise Band 7:00pm- Worship Choir Fri, November 20 Sat, November 21 10:00am- Choir Cantata Practice Sun, November 22 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- First Decade Parents Bible Study 5:00pm- Youth Group 5:00pm- Youth Group Parent’s Truth Project

Announcements Week of November 8, 2009

Christmas Poinsettias
Time to order for Christmas Eve. Form on back of Sunday announcements

Check Out Pastor Fran’s New Blog
It’s for everyone, devotional thoughts from my kayak journeys. http://franmatheson.blogspot.com/

Operation Christmas Child
Nov 28, Working at Operation Christmas Child.
Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Christmas at the Library
Volunteers needed to work three shifts in December for Live Nativity
(16 and older).
Craig Bender 704.882.7806

Need Address Updates
We still need address information for your college-age child!
Karen Weiner 704.821.8494, spiritofjoy@webkorner.com

New Directories
The new directories are finished. Please pick up a new directory in the Narthex.

Blood Drive
Nov 10, 3:00-7:30pm In the Fellowship Hall.
Sign-up in the Narthex

All Commitees Night
Nov 9, 6:30pm
Everyone is encouraged to be part of a committee.
Worship 1st- then split into committees.

Trailblazer Hike
Nov 14, 4 1/2 mile hike at the US National Whitewater Center.
Meet at SOJ at 10am, car pooling there. $5 per car, bring own snack and water.
Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com

Congregational Meeting on ELCA
Nov 22, Between services.
Discussing SOJ's response to recent ELCA decisions (& possible SOJ constitutional changes). Watch for a congregational letter & more details.

Live Nativity
at SOJ Dec. 18, 6:30pm & 8pm
Refreshments in Family Life Center

Oberammergau Trip
July 9-20, $1,000 deposit due Nov 22-
Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Munich, & Lucerne, 9 people needed (at least).
Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com 704.698.0379

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Secret Service Women’s Sunday School class, in the Library.
LeAnn Rice 704.218.3251 LeAnn@proverbs31.org

How to De-Stress Your Life Adult Sunday School Class.
Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Just Walk Across the Room Sunday School Learn how to share your faith in a new way.
Nancy Ries 704.998.1381

This Week’s Calendar

Sun, November 8 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- First Decade Parents Bible Study 5:00pm- Youth Group 5:00pm- Youth Group Parent’s Truth Project Mon, November 9 6:30pm- All Committee’s Night 7:00pm- Gideon’s Army Tue, November 10 2:00pm- Blood Drive Wed, November 11 6:00pm- AWANA 6:00pm- Adult Bible Study 6:00pm- Youth Praise Band 7:00pm- Youth Bible Study 7:30pm- Worship

Thu, November 12 6:00pm- Praise Band 6:30pm- Council Meeting 7:00pm- Worship Choir Fri, November 13 Sat, November 14 Sun, November 15 8:00am- WORSHIP 9:45am- Sunday School 11:00am- WORSHIP 5:00pm- First Decade 5:00pm- First Decade Parents Bible Study 5:00pm- Student Leadership 5:00pm- Truth Project: Sharpe