Announcements August 26, 2018
KID KINGDOM CHANGES FOR THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 26TH
Due to the continuous improvement projects for the building, including painting, we will not have any classrooms for the children this Sunday during service. Please be prepared to have your children in service and thank you for your understanding and support!
PRAYER REQUEST
Niceie Dunlap lost her mother earlier this year and since then has been living in Columbia, SC helping with other family needs. Though she is connected with the body there, she misses her Charlotte Church family and looks forward to returning. In the meantime, she asks for our prayers and welcomes cards of encouragement which can be sent to her at 100 Perry Oak Lane, Columbia, SC 29229.
Jacqueline Summers ask prayer for her mom, Bertera Taylor, 79, who has been admitted to the hospital. She is not eating or talking and is dehydrated.
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
INVITATIONS
Hi Sisters, if anyone has invitations for this Women's Day that you won't be using, please give them to Susan Raye at any midweek or Sunday service. We would like to use them in canvassing the neighborhood. The goal is to put every invitation to use.
QUIET TIMES FOR "TO SHOW" - There are printed quiet time guides on the quarter theme of "To Show" on the table in the church foyer. Please stop by and pick up a copy if you did not receive an emailed copy. For a digital copy of the women's quiet times, visit the church website at www.thecharlottechurch.org/Resources, then click "Study Guides for Women.
YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY- MIDDLE SCHOOL
Saturday, September 8, 2018 - It is that time of year for the Middle School Ministry to enjoy Kablaam in Raleigh, NC. The kids always enjoy this field trip and building friendships with other youth around the South East. Registration is thru August 21, 2018. http://www.kablaam.net/
Registration Costs:
Early Registration (August 1 - August 21)
· $30, first child
· $25, each additional child
Late Registration (August 22 - September 3)
· $35, first child
· $30, each additional child
· Housing Request Closes: August 31
Parent volunteers are needed to drive the kids to and from Raleigh for the event. Please contact Carla Weyrick - carla.weyrick@allentate.com - 704-564-5585
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
SCHOOL TOOLS
The annual School Tools Drive ends Sunday - August 26th. We are collecting school supplies for all ages. The collection barrel is in the lobby. 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............................................ $18,224.90
August 12...........................................$22,870.01
August 19...........................................$15,831.54
Missions Contribution Collected for 2018 .........................$32,058.56
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 WEBSITE www.thecharlottechurch.org
CONTACT INFORMATION-send your updates to churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org
ELDERS elders@theCharlottechurch.org