Announcements Week of June 27, 2010

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,222

Last Week’s Giving: $4,933

Avg Giving This Year: $8,531

VBS

August 2-6

9am-11:30am

First Call is for Volunteers

Before we sign up kids and to make this happen, we must have the following coordinators (and assistants):

Music for VBS

Music for revival night

Bible story

Preschool

Games/Drama/Dance

If you would like to coordinate any of the above, contract Mary Hejka at 704/846-4426 or hejka@aol.com

Fourth of July + Knights Game/Fireworks

7:15pm Game Time.

Whole church family’s invited for baseball & Fireworks - Sky Show following the game. Get your tickets now! $10 per person. We must purchase tickets soon, so email your reservation: spiritofjoy@webkorner.com or call church office 704-821-8494

Congregational Breakfast

TODAY- in between services. Hosted by the Mission Team. Come & help us send them off to West Virginia.

Hope Sunday

TODAY, a life-changing opportunity from World Vision. You'll get the chance to build a relationship with a child in a developing country & make a lasting impact in his/her life. Sign-up table in the Narthex on June 27

contact Sharon Eichler 704-821-2088 for more info.

Coins for Cooling

Bring coins. Jar in Narthex. Money goes to fix air conditioning.

Council Meeting

July 12, Everyone is invited.

Loaves & Fishes

July 11, Help us feed those in need.

All Committees Night

July 12, Everyone is invited.

Stephen Ministry Applications

We are now accepting applications (in the Narthex) for anyone interested in serving the Lord in a one-on-one caring ministry. There is 50 hrs of training; classes will begin in the fall. If you have any questions contact Michele Bender 704-231-2815.

Mission Trip to West Virginia July 8-16

Please, pray for those planning and preparing for the Mission Trip. Also, pray for those who will be served on this trip. If you have questions call Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

20s & 30s Coffee and Conversation Meet at 10:00 am in Kristen's office. Get to know other 20s & 30s @ SOJ and grow in faith! Kristen 704.635.0381, Kristen.sigmon@gmail.com.

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Here are the birthdays and anniversaries for the week of June 20-26!

Birthdays:

June 20th:
Todd Sagmoe

June 21st:
Kathleen Enterline

June 22nd:
Victor Hejka
Beau Brandhorst
Tom Rose

June 23rd:
Cassandra Skrutowski

June 24th:
Karl Eklund
Jessica Sedotto

June 25th:
Daniel Tomsovic
PeggyJane Stollmack

June 26th:
Bob Miess

Anniversaries:

June 20th:
Edward and Mary Lousie Thomas
Rick and Katherine Kukor

June 21st:
Clyde and Jan Durr

June 22nd:
Tom and Stephanie Bulla
Christopher Sr and Beverly Irvin

June 24th:
Gene and Fran White

June 25th:
Jerry and Sharon Eichler
Kenneth and Katherine Blair

Announcements Week of June 20, 2010

General Fund Financials

Avg Weekly Need: $9,222

Last Week’s Giving: $6,312

Avg Giving This Year: $8,531

Fourth of July + Knights Game/Fireworks

7:15pm Game Time.

Whole church family’s invited for baseball & Fireworks - Sky Show following the game. Get your tickets now! $10 per person. We must purchase tickets soon, so email your reservation: spiritofjoy@webkorner.com or call church office 704-821-8494

Third Sunday Breakfast by the GUYS

TODAY, 9:50am

Come enjoy a great breakfast prepared by our GUYS. (Free Will Offering) Come join us in the Family Life Center!

Coins for Cooling

Bring coins. Jar in Narthex. Money goes to fix air conditioning.

End-of-Year Party for Middle & High School Youth

Fri, June 25

Youth End of Year Party & Senior High Lock-in (overnight)

Contact your student leaders for more information!

Congregational Breakfast

Sun, Jun 27- in between services. Hosted by the Mission Team. Come & help us send them off to West Virginia.

Hope Sunday

Sun, Jun 27, a life-changing opportunity from World Vision. You'll get the chance to build a relationship with a child in a developing country & make a lasting impact in his/her life. Sign-up table in the Narthex on June 27

contact Sharon Eichler 704-821-2088 for more info.

Stephen Ministry Applications

We are now accepting applications (in the Narthex) for anyone interested in serving the Lord in a one-on-one caring ministry. There is 50 hrs of training; classes will begin in the fall. If you have any questions contact Michele Bender 704-231-2815.

Mission Trip to West Virginia July 8-16

Please, pray for those planning and preparing for the Mission Trip. Also, pray for those who will be served on this trip. If you have questions call Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Sundays 9:50 am

20s & 30s Coffee and Conversation Meet at 10:00 am in Kristen's office. Get to know other 20s & 30s @ SOJ and grow in faith! Kristen 704.635.0381, Kristen.sigmon@gmail.com.

The Blessing (A Parents’ Study) Last class TODAY. Meeting in F3 (Library). Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Here are this weeks birthdays:

June 13th
Louis Johnson

June 16th
Sandra Woodrow
Jason Lazo
Chris Thiemann

June 17th
John Ripper
Garland Purser

June 18th:
Ricky Moore III
Katareena Done

June 19th:
Janet Curtis
Alex Untz

And this weeks anniversaries:

June 13th:
Jesse and Sandra Perry

June 15th:
Joe and Susan Weil

June 16th:
Christopher and Heather Curran

June 17th:
Chris and Kelly Bovi

Announcements Week of June 13, 2010

Fourth of July
Knights Game/Fireworks
7:15 Game Time.
Whole church family’s invited. $10 per person.
Fireworks Skyshow following the game. Get your tickets now!
We must purchase tickets soon, so email your reservation:spiritofjoy@webkorner.com or church office 704-821-8494

Coins for Cooling
Bring coins. Jar in narthex. Money goes to fix air conditioning.

Loaves & Fishes
TODAY, Help us feed those in need.

All Committees Night
Mon, Jun 14, Everyone is invited.

Hope Sunday
Sun, Jun 27, a life-changing opportunity from World Vision. You'll get the chance to build a relationship with a child in a developing country & make a lasting impact in his/her life. Sign-up table in the Narthex on June 27/ contact Sharon Eichler for more info.

Stephen Ministry Applications
We are now accepting applications (in the Narthax) for anyone interested in serving the Lord in a one-on-one caring ministry. There is 50 hrs of training; classes will begin in the fall. If you have any questions contact Michele Bender 704-231-2815.

Mission Trip to West Virginia July 8-16
If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

20s & 30s Coffee and Conversation
Meet at 10:00 am in Kristen's office.
Get to know other 20s & 30s @ SOJ and grow in faith!
Kristen 704.635.0381, Kristen.sigmon@gmail.com.

Handle With Care (Marriage study)
Strategies for dealing with threats couples face today - including anger, depression, sexual issues, & financial woes. michelebender@carolina.rr.com

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith Bring scissors.
Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484

The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)
Last class TODAY. Meeting in F3 (Library).
Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance.
Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Interested in Sunday School During the Summer? Come TODAY @ 9:50. Meet in the Family Life Center.

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Celebrating Birthdays This Week:

June 1st
Eric Wright

June 2nd
Susan-Harrison Gates
Allison Jones
Nathan Freeze
Hunter Bovi

June 3rd
Mike Motte

June 4th
Jamie Miess
Mac McElveen

June 6th
Kailee Cleveland

June 8th
Ruth Salhoff
Dave Curtis
Casey Deacon
Dawn Theurer

June 9th
Elizabeth Baumbarger
Spencer Bensch
Aubrey McIntosh

June 10th
Cleo Levan

June 11th
Carolyn Menendez

June 12th
Hailey Harrison
Mary Lichtman
Michele Sperduto
Tara Little

Celebrating Anniversaries This Week:

June 6th
Bill & Joyce Lake

June 7th
Eric & Mary Kindberg

June 8th
Chet & Fran Matheson

June 10th
Charles & Jill Messer
Don & Mary Deacon
Paul & Melissa Happel

June 12th
Karl & Tami Eklund

Announcements Week of June 6, 2010

This Sunday, June 6th:

Outdoor Worship 8:30am In garden. Bring lawn chairs

1st Decade Performance 9:30am in the sanctuary.
Join our children’s choir for their final program. They’ll offer an inspiring look at God’s answers to life’s sticky issues!

“Volunteer Thank You” 10:00am - Sanctuary
We get to say thank you to our amazing volunteers! If you have volunteered this year please come so we can honor you!

Chocolate Sunday – 10:15am Fellowship Hall
Bring your favorite chocolate treat to share between services.

Coins for Cooling
Bring coins. Jar in narthex. Money goes to fix air conditioning.

Council Meeting
Mon, Jun 7- Everyone is invited.

Loaves & Fishes
Sun, Jun 13, Help us feed those in need.

All Committees Night
Mon, Jun 14, Everyone is invited.

Stephen Ministry Applications
We are now accepting applications (in the Narthax) for anyone interested in serving the Lord in a one-on-one caring ministry. There is 50 hrs of training; classes will begin in the fall. If you have any questions contact Michele Bender 704-231-2815.

Mission Trip to West Virginia July 8-16
If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.


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

20s & 30s Coffee and Conversation Meet at 10:00 am in Kristen's office. Get to know other 20s & 30s @ SOJ and grow in faith! Kristen 704.635.0381, Kristen.sigmon@gmail.com.

Handle With Care (Marriage study) Strategies for dealing with threats couples face today - including anger, depression, sexual issues, & financial woes. michelebender@carolina.rr.com

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith Bring scissors. Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484

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

Announcements Week of May 30, 2010

June 6th Outdoor Worship 8:30am In garden. Bring lawn chairs

1st Decade Performance 9:30am in the sanctuary.

Join our children’s choir for their final program. They’ll offer an inspiring look at God’s answers to life’s sticky issues!

“Volunteer Thank You” 10:00am - Sanctuary

We get to say thank you to our amazing volunteers! If you have volunteered this year please come so we can honor you!

Chocolate Sunday – 10:15am Fellowship Hall

Bring your favorite chocolate treat to share between services.

Coins for Cooling

Bring coins. Jar in narthex. Money goes to fix air conditioning.

Council Meeting

Mon, Jun 7- Everyone is invited.

Loaves & Fishes

Sun, Jun 13, Help us feed those in need.

All Committees Night

Mon, Jun 14, Everyone is invited.

Stephen Ministry Applications

We are now accepting applications (in the Narthax) for anyone interested in serving the Lord in a one-on-one caring ministry. There is 50 hrs of training; classes will begin in the fall. If you have any questions contact Michele Bender 704-231-2815.

Mission Trip to West Virginia July 8-16

If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

20s & 30s Coffee and Conversation Meet at 10:00 am in Kristen's office. Get to know other 20s & 30s @ SOJ and grow in faith! Kristen 704.635.0381, Kristen.sigmon@gmail.com.

Handle With Care (Marriage study) Strategies for dealing with threats couples face today - including anger, depression, sexual issues, & financial woes. michelebender@carolina.rr.com

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith Bring scissors. Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484

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

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Celebrating Birthdays This Week:

May 23rd
Lisa Samuels

May 24th
Barbara White
Alan Moseley
Melissa Happel

May 25th
Bill Kite

May 26th
Nathan Morrison
Derek Long

May 28th
Mike DiFabion
Patty Barnette
Christine Daugherty

May 29th
Norm Cleveland
Alexis Plyler
Cody Miess

Celebrating Anniversaries

May 24th
David & Kathryn Ladd

May 25th
Brian & Deborah Fisher
Gary & Kerrie Sperduto

May 26th
Bill & Judy Richardson

May 29th
Bob & Jan Smith
Brian & Holly Tomosovic

Announcements Week of May 23, 2010

Congregational Picnic

Sunday, May 23rd, 1-4pm @ Colonel Beatty Park

Memorial Day Tradition

To honor our current and former military, we’ll project pictures of you, your kids, your dads, etc., in uniform (or any picture)! Give us name, rank, branch, if/which war, etc. Especially identify those killed in action. pastored@webkorner.com

Coins for Cooling

Bring your coins on Sundays, place them in “Coins for Cooling Jar” in Narthex. Money will go towards air conditioning.

June 6

Outdoor Worship

8:30am Bring your lawn chairs & worship with us in the garden

1st Decade Performance

9:30am in the sanctuary. Join our children’s choir for their final program. They’ll offer an inspiring look at God’s answers to life’s sticky issues!

“Volunteer Thank You”

10:00am- Sanctuary

Following 1st Decade Performance

We get to say thank you to our amazing volunteers! If you have volunteered this year please come so we can honor you!

Chocolate Sunday- Fellowship Hall

Following “Volunteer Thank’ You. Enjoy our summer fellowship on Chocolate Sunday. Bring your favorite chocolate treat to share between services.

Council Meeting

Mon Jun 7- Everyone is invited.

Mission Trip to West Virginia July 8-16

If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

20s & 30s Coffee and Conversation
Meet at 10:00 am in Kristen's office. Get to know other 20s & 30s @ SOJ and grow in faith! Kristen Sigmon 704.635.0381, Kristen.sigmon@gmail.com.

Handle With Care (Marriage study)

Helps spell out strategies for dealing with the biggest threats couples face today - including anger, depression, sexual issues, & financial troubles. michelebender@carolina.rr.com

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith
Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484

The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)

Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Book by Dr. John Trent & Gary Smalley. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Celebrating Birthdays This Week:

May 16th:
Amanda Parker
Dylan Kerkhoff

May 17th:
Rebecca Zielke
Alexia Rose

May 18th:
Neal McElveen

May 21st:
Roger Lineberger
Hannah Slate

May 22nd:
Nicholas Bensch
Emily Gaye

Celebrating Anniversaries This Week:

May 16th:
Todd and Karen Matson

May 17th:
Wayne and Charlene Creese

May 18th:
Jack and Jacklyn Kruyne

May 22nd:
Doug and Annette Pierotti

Announcements Week of May 16, 2010

Congregational Picnic

Next Sun, 1-4pm @ Colonel Beatty Park

Blood Drive This Tues, May 18 3:00pm-7:30pm

Give the priceless gift. Sign up in the Narthex. More info? Contact Pat Schell 704-846-3253 or pschell@carolina.rr.com

YOUTH SUNDAY NEXT SUN

Interested youth need to see a Student Leader, Kristen Sigmon, or Angela Carlson to sign-up. Youth needed for BOTH services.

Memorial Day Tradition

To honor our current and former military, we’ll project pictures of you, your kids, your dads, etc., in uniform (or any picture)! Give us name, rank, branch, if/which war, etc. Especially identify those killed in action. pastored@webkorner.com

Graduate’s Name & School

Please, give the office your graduate’s name and name of high school or college. spiritofjoy@webkorner.com 704-821-8494

Coins for Cooling

Bring your coins on Sundays, place them in “Coins for Cooling Jar” in Narthex. Money will go towards air conditioning.

1st Decade Performance Jun 6, 9:30am

Please join our children’s choir for their final program. They’ll offer an inspiring look at God’s answers to life’s sticky issues!

Volunteer “Thank you”

Jun 6, 10am in sanctuary following 1st Decade Performance

We get to say thank you to our amazing volunteers!

Mission Trip to West Virginia July 8-16

If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

New Sunday School Opportunity! 20s & 30s Class
Starts TODAY 5/16 10:00 am @ The Coffee Table (Shoppes @ Wesley Chapel, 5945 Weddington Rd, 704.821.0533 ~ just 2 miles from SOJ down Waxhaw-Indian Trail Rd). Get to know other 20s & 30s @ SOJ & grow in faith! (Future weeks meet in Kristen's office) Kristen Sigmon 704.635.0381, kristen.sigmon@gmail.com.

Handle With Care (Marriage study)

Helps spell out strategies for dealing with the biggest threats couples face today - including anger, depression, sexual issues, & financial troubles. michelebender@carolina.rr.com

Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl

Learn how God uses disappointments for good, how to spend joyful time with God, and how to embrace the joy of the Lord. LeAnn Rice leann@proverbs31.org or 704.218.3251

Coupon Clippers: Saving Money, Saving Faith
Bring scissors and Sunday paper (optional). Paula Aulisi paulisi@carolina.rr.com 704.256.4484

The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)

Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Book by Dr. John Trent & Gary Smalley. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Birthday Blessings this Week for:

May 9th:
Jonathan Bensch
Trey Jones

May 10th:
Ingrid Turner

May 11th:
David Carr
Kathy Sharman

May 12th:
Kristen Jones

May 13th:
Tim Flanigan
Elizabeth Whetstone
Ed Gates
Tammy Zielke

May 14th:
Tyler Buffie
David Buffie
Kathleen Taylor
Wendy Freeze

May 15th:
Owen Martin
Cali Carter

Announcements Week of May 9, 2010

Memorial Day Tradition

On Memorial Day, SOJ has a tradition of honoring current & former servicemen & women. This year with our new projection capabilities, we'd like to show pictures of you, your kids, your dads, etc., in uniform! (If picture in uniform not available, send any picture.) Give us name, rank, branch of service, if in war, which one ... etc. & if any were killed in action. Send it to: pastored@webkorner.com

Coins for Cooling

Bring your coins on Sundays, place them in “Coins for Cooling Jar” in Narthex. Money will go towards air conditioning.

Graduate’s Name & School

Please, give the office your graduate’s name & name of high school or college. spiritofjoy@webkorner.com 704-821-8494

Blood Drive

Tues, May 18 3:00pm-7:30pm. Give the priceless gift. Sign up at the table in the Narthex. More info? Contact Pat Schell @

704-846-3253 or pschell@carolina.rr.com

Single's Bible Study & Dinner

Sunday's 5pm @ Dawn Theurer’s home. A Bible study called Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado. For info/directions: Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com

Western North Carolina Via de Cristo

Bathed in grace, a weekend to start/renew/deepen your personal relationship with Christ. 2010 Spring Weekends: Women’s : May 13-16. The cost of a weekend is $25/person. Questions? Ann Lashley 704-846-8150

Retreat at the Beach 2010: May 14 - May 16

Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms, SC

We have ONE room left (two double beds). Rebecca Kelleher has a room with two double beds & is looking for a roommate. If you'd like to room with Rebecca or would like to reserve the remaining room, get your registration form to Sharon Eichler

Mission Trip to West Virginia + July 2010

If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

Handle With Care (Marriage study)

Helps spell out strategies for dealing with the biggest threats couples face today - including anger, depression, sexual issues, & financial troubles.

Michele Bender michelebender@carolina.rr.com

Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl

Is talking to God just another thing to check off on your to-do list? Enjoy special time with God, discover Scripture's life-changing words, learn how God uses disappointments for good, & embrace the joy of the Lord.

LeAnn Rice leann@proverbs31.org or 704.218.3251

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

The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)

Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Book by Dr. John Trent & Gary Smalley. Karen Matson 704.238.0772

Announcements Week of May 3, 2010

Coins for Cooling

Bring your coins on Sundays, place them in “Coins for Cooling Jar” in Narthex. Money will go towards air conditioning.

Graduate’s Name & School

Please, give the office your graduate’s name & name of high school or college. spiritofjoy@webkorner.com 704-821-8494

Blood Drive

Tues, May 18 3:00pm-7:30pm. Give the priceless gift. Sign up at the table in the Narthex. More info? Contact Pat Schell @

704-846-3253 or pschell@carolina.rr.com

Single's Bible Study & Dinner

Sunday's 5pm @ Dawn Theurer’s home. A Bible study called Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado. For info/directions: Dawn Theurer dmtheurer@msn.com

Western North Carolina Via de Cristo

Bathed in grace, a weekend to start/renew/deepen your personal relationship with Christ. 2010 Spring Weekends: Women’s : May 13-16. The cost of a weekend is $25/person. Questions? Ann Lashley 704-846-8150

Retreat at the Beach 2010: May 14 - May 16

Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms, SC

We have ONE room left (two double beds). Rebecca Kelleher has a room with two double beds & is looking for a roommate. If you'd like to room with Rebecca or would like to reserve the remaining room, get your registration form to Sharon Eichler

Mission Trip to West Virginia + July 2010

If you are interested in going please contact Gary & Lissa Roseman, 704.849.0699 or Dan & Janie Owens 704.843.1280.

Adult Sunday School Opportunities

Sundays 9:50 am, Family Life Center

Handle With Care (Marriage study)

Helps spell out strategies for dealing with the biggest threats couples face today - including anger, depression, sexual issues, & financial troubles.

Michele Bender michelebender@carolina.rr.com

Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl

Is talking to God just another thing to check off on your to-do list? Enjoy special time with God, discover Scripture's life-changing words, learn how God uses disappointments for good, & embrace the joy of the Lord.

LeAnn Rice leann@proverbs31.org or 704.218.3251

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

The Blessing (A Parents’ Study)

Learn how to give your children the gift of unconditional love & acceptance. Book by Dr. John Trent & Gary Smalley. Karen Matson 704.238.0772