Announcements September 1, 2019
PRAYER REQUESTS
Matthew Brownings: Please pray for Matthew's eyesight to be restored, that he stops losing weight, that the doctors find the right meds, and to increase his appetite. Matthew is Diane Work's Nephew.
Meals for Delores Whittington: A new, simpler site for meal signups has been created. If you signed up on the other calendar, please redo it on this site. Also please bring meals in containers that can be tossed easily. Thank you to everyone who's helped so far. - Lucy Ward https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0b48aca82eaa8-meals
UPCOMING EVENT REMINDERS:
Leaders Meeting in Fellowship Hall (All Leaders, Coordinators, Lead Ushers, etc.)
Sunday, September 8
Time: 12:00 - 2:30*
Lunch will be provided. No Childcare.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 3rd so we can order the appropriate amount of lunches.
HOPE Announcements for Sunday September 1, 2019
1. Once again this year we will be sponsoring a Schools Tools Drive to support students in need through Classroom Central. We need your help. Please drop off your schools supplies beginning Sunday, 7-21-19 through 9-1-19. Look for the collection barrels in the front lobby of the church and in front of the Fellowship Hall downstairs. Also, if you're interested in hosting a drive at your workplace please contact me for assistance. Mike Dames - 704-724-2362 or mikedames@prodigy.net
2. Our next Doves Nest project will be on Saturday September 7, 2019 (4 PM -6 PM). We need volunteers to serve and have a meal with the women from Doves Nest. If you would like to serve please contact Jan Pickett @ 704-965-0721, or Mamaj3@pinevilledsl.net
Y&F - Teen Event September 7th
Steven and Rosalind Williams have invited all the teens to their home on Sat Sept 7th from 5:00-8:00pm for food, fun, and games. Address: 413 Garston Court, Stallings NC 28104. For more info and what to bring call Rosalind at 646-765-9529.
MS Announcement
Kablaam! is one week away! Please make sure you register your middle schooler today at www.kablaam.net. Early registration ends Sat, 8/31, while online registration and all housing requests close on Tues, 9/3. Please see one of the Middle School leaders if you have any questions.
Family Devotional Fun Night!
In just 5 weeks, is our Church Family event and it is for ALL DISCIPLES! Families with kids, Teens, Campus, Singles, Empty Nesters.....Everyone!! Oh yeah, and your friends!!! It will be an evening of Faith, Fun & Fellowship and is designed to mix & mingle the younger with the older and help us to break down the age barriers and build unity through relationships.
When: Friday Sept 20th, 7-8:30
Where: In the Gym
Note: Light snacks provided, so please have dinner before coming!
*We could use a few more event minded, creative, energetic and fun folks to serve in this!!
DJ Needed- someone to set up for some good party, background music!
Contact: Tim Kirk, tim.kirksales@gmail.com 704-699-9653
Financial Workshop
There will be a financial workshop, "God and Money" on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the fellowship hall. Lunch will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. at draye@carolina.rr.com
New Members Lunch
Welcome new faces! If you are new to the church, the staff and elders would like to invite you to lunch October 20th in the fellowship hall. Please mark your calendars. More details to come.
Care & Compassion Ministry Announcement
The Care & Compassion Ministry would like to invite anyone with a need to meet for a Prayer and Encouragement Time the 2nd Sunday of every month, starting in September. The location is the Library room to the right of the stage behind the door that says Office Area Door. Please notify us in an email at ministrycareandcompassion@gmail.com. Thank you, Care and Compassion Team
CONFERENCES & RETREATS:
Y&F Southeast Teen Rally: "Rise" 2019
The Southeast churches will have a Teen Rally in Marietta GA, hosted by The Atlanta churches on the weekend of Sept 20-22nd, 2019 . It's a two-day conference themed "Rise" Isaiah 40:30-31 . Guests from out of town will be able to stay with church families in the Atlanta area! Cost is $50. Deadline to register is Sept 6th. Registration site: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/716948
If you have any questions, contact Uchenna Mbanuzue 704-941-0037
2019 Women's Retreat
We're so excited to see everyone at the Women's Retreat in October! Over 400 women have registered! You can still get a spot for this time of retreat and renewal with God. To register: https://www.secchurches.com/register
M3OG- Married Men Spiritual Retreat!
Calling all Married Men...."Lordship"!
What does it mean to you?
Mighty Married Men Of God, don't miss it! Bring yourself & Find someone who needs Jesus Christ's salvation and help them out of the darkness! Endorsed by The Charlotte Church, we would like to invite all our Brothers & Friends from the Carolina churches to add this to your calendars and get prepared for a life impacting weekend!! Even experience highland style field games of strength & strategy! Kilts are welcomed!!
*We have added Friday Night for drive time of some!*
Dates: Oct 25-26 (*Fri Night is optional)
1 N- (Sat) $45 (Tent/Hammock) or $55 (Bunk Cabins)
2 N- (F/S) $60 (tent/hammock) or $80 ( bunk Cabins)
Where: Camp Walter Johnson, Denton NC
Updated Registration Link: https://mmogcharlotte.photobiz.com/form/m3og-2-married-men-retreat
Event Contact: Tim Kirk mmogministries1@gmail.com 704-699-9653
2020 WORLD DISCIPLESHIP SUMMIT
Join disciples from around the world sharing God's vision to bring the love of Jesus to as many as possible.
Thursday, July 2 through Sunday, July 5th, 2020
Orlando, Florida
https://www.wds2020.net
The Carolina Churches of Christ Present: Prepared - A College Prep Weekend (1 Peter 3:15) POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
TRANSLATION
Our church services can be translated in Spanish. Translation is in the balcony. Ask for Bernardo or Minerva Caceres to receive headphones.
CONTRIBUTION UPDATE
ONLINE GIVING NOW AVAILABLE
Online giving is now available by visiting the church website at www.thecharlottechurch.org, and then clicking Give. Please note that while giving by credit card is an option, the fees the church pays are lower for bank account transfers (ACH). If you have questions or run into problems with the tool, please contact the church office at churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org.
September 2019
- Weekly Budget..................................................... $21,000.00
- August 25..............................................................$10,045.25
- Missions Contribution Collected for 2019 ............$27,893.24
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