Announcements August 12, 2018
PRAYER REQUEST
Daniel & Erika welcomed their new baby girl, Nora, on July 17th! Please pray for Baby Nora's continued recovery from surgery. Cards can be sent to: 843 Juanita Dr. SW, Concord North Carolina 28027.
NEHEMIAH GROUP FACILITY UPDATE
As of August 7, the interior painting on the second floor of the building is complete, and the painting in the sanctuary is approximately 75% complete. Painting on the first floor and Kids Kingdom classrooms has been delayed, but should begin next week on or about Monday, August 13.
The first phase of shrubbery and tree removal/trimming has been completed on the church grounds. The second phase of trimming will commence after sufficient regrowth has occurred.
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions; please email Eric Sifford at eric.sifford@hushmail.com or call at 910-797-4157.
TRANSLATION
Our church services can be translated in Spanish. Translation is in the balcony. Ask for Bernardo or Minerva Caceres to receive a headphone.
CHURCH EVENTS
CONGREGATIONAL SERVICE & GUEST SPEAKER
Sunday Aug 26th was originally a house church meeting date but has been changed to a congregational service as Rick Maule will be here to preach! Please mark your calendars and invite your friends.
FOR THE MEN
For all men in the church please go to this website:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CQZ85YT to complete a short survey to give us your insights on a men's day we are planning for the first quarter of 2019.
WOMEN'S DAY: ENOUGH
WOMEN'S DAY CANVASSING
Saturday, September 22, 2018, we will be canvassing the Ashley Road neighborhood to reach out to the women in our church community and invite them to our upcoming Women's Day October 13th. Anyone who is interested helping out, please contact Cheryl Mimy via email at mimy2@live.com to sign up. We are looking for as many volunteers so we can canvas the community. This canvass event is open to men, campus, and teens as well. Meeting location: Church Building, Time: 1-3pm
AUDITIONS
Auditions and help for our upcoming Women's Day in October will be held in the music room at the church on August 18 from 10am-12. Needed are women of every shape, age and ethnicity. 4-5 strong singers as well as singers who move well (you don't need to be a great dancer). I need Women who don't sing or dance but would like to be a part of one of the numbers.
- A stage manager, responsible person to oversee rehearsals and coordinate communications among various coordinating teams.
- Women to help with props and costumes.
- A photographer as well as someone who can format and transfer photos from camera to projector screen.
Only those auditioning for singing roles need to audition on the 18th.
For more information Please contact Kathryn at704-763-8572. Leave your name, number and how you are interested to serve and help make this Women's Day awesome!!
DECOR
Decor Help Needed for Women's Day!
Any skill level. Flexible timeline. We need you!
Please contact Yasmeen Oyapero at 704.605.3795
YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY
(TEENS)
Parent meeting on Wednesday, August 22nd at 7:00pm while our teens are in midweek.
The parent advisory council (PAC) has some information for the fall teen activities and improving communication. Thanks! The Kriders, Blacks, Stallings and Robinsons (PAC Parents)
HOPE
The Faith Health Ministry presents "PINK Sunday"
Please wear PINK on Sunday, August 19th, to raise awareness about cancer and the importance of early screenings. After service, please join us in the fellowship hall for refreshments and a time of prayer for those affected by all types of cancers.
Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 John 1:2 (NIV)
BLOOD DRIVE
Our next Red Cross Blood Drive will be Saturday, August 18th from 8:00am to 1:00pm in the fellowship hall. Sign-ups will be after service in front of the church building under the covered porch area. Contact Mike Dames at mikedames@prodigy.net or (704)724-2362 if you have any questions.
SCHOOL TOOLS
The annual School Tools Drive starts this Sunday and will continue through August 26th. We will be collecting school supplies for all ages. All supplies will be donated to children in the church that need supplies and Classroom Central which benefits children throughout the Charlotte area. Help us help students in need get this new school year started off right.
DOVE'S NEST-4-6pm on Saturdays: Sept 8th, Nov 3rd
Sign up with Jan Pickett at 704-965-0721 or mammaj3@pinevilledsl.net
RESCUE MISSION-4-6pm on Saturdays: Oct 6th, Dec 1st
Sign up with Mike Dames at 704-724-2362 or mikedames@prodigy.net
WEEKLY 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.
August 2018
Weekly Budget...................................$21,000
August 5............................................... $16,256.90
Missions Contribution Collected for 2018 .........................$28,113.33
The Charlotte Church has set a goal of collecting $125,000 for missions in 2018. The first $75,000 collected will be used for support of the church planting in Boone, North Carolina. The next $50,000 collected will be used in support of African missions. Any additional funds collected over $125,000 will be used for domestic and/or foreign missions as determined by the evangelists, elders and Board of Directors of the Charlotte Church.
COMMON CONTACTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS-VERBAL ONLY (due 12:00 Thursday) worshipcoordinator@thecharlottechurch.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS-EMAIL ONLY (due 12:00 Thursday) Announcements@thecharlottechurch.org
BENEVOLENCE (704) 342-1099 option 2. A volunteer will return your call within 2 business days.
BUILDING Facilities@thecharlottechurch.org
CHURCH OFFICE churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org
CHURCH WEBSITEwww.thecharlottechurch.org
CONTACT INFORMATION-send your updates to churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org
ELDERS elders@theharlottechurch.org