Announcements for April 16, 2023
Weekly Announcements:
Prayer Request
- Delores Whittington: Please pray for the Ward/Whittington family with the passing of Momma Dee (Delores Whittington), Monday April 10th. A memorial service will be held on April 22nd at 11am here at the charlotte Church. Thank you all for all of the support given and prayers during this challenging time! Cards can be sent to the Wards home at 939 Stebbins Dr Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Meal Train: A meal train has been created to help encourage the family, please feel free to select a day to bring over a meal - Sign Up
- Tonya Moore: Please be in prayer for our sister Tonya Moore. She recently had surgery that revealed she has cancer. She will be unable to work for several months due to treatment so any help or encouragement would be greatly appreciated. In lieu of a meal train (she is on a VERY restrictive diet) she could use Walmart or Visa gift cards to help purchase the special Ensure products that she has to drink. Cards and gift cards can be mailed to: Tonya Moore 12418 Hennigan Place Ln Charlotte, NC 28214. Any questions can be texted to Allison Esquilin at 757-639-5264.
- Ebony Washington: On Wednesday, April 5 Ebony Washington had surgery. Her surgery was a success and she is recovering at her aunt's house. Cards of encouragement can be sent to: 4314 Clymer Ct, Charlotte, NC 28269
- LaTia Edwards: An update from LaTia Edwards: Thank you all for your prayers, cards, visits and words of encouragement for myself as well as my son Kelson, who is 7 years old. LaTia is scheduled to have a double mastectomy on April 20th with a TBD date for reconstruction surgery. Through this journey of multiple surgeries and the possibility of radiation treatment, we ask for continued prayers and God's guidance. She will be unable to work her job as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist for Atriume Health during recovery. Please use the Meal Train Link and GoFundMe Link below to help serve her by providing a healthy meal or a donation. Thank you in advance!!!
- Fred Gutermuth & Allison Esquilin Update: My younger sister is much better. She lost the fingers and thumb on her dominant hand but by God’s glory is doing well and the surgeon believe that they got all the infection. Thank you for all your prayers. THEY DO WORK!
- Tony Scott: Please continue to be in prayer for our brother Tony Scott and his family. After having his second surgery to fight glioblastoma, and having a shunt put in, to remove swelling off his brain. Tony has been in the hospital for the last month. You may continue to support the Scott family with your continued prayers, cards, or other expressions of love you may want to provide for them. Tony is at Atrium Northeast in Concord Room 3450. Please reach out to Jackie if you would like to visit or ask her about what the family needs at this time. Jackie Scott Cell# (704) 305-4673
Thank You!
- James Edgar: Thank you very much to everyone who reached out to us after the loss of my mother. Your prayers, cards, and acts of service have brought much comfort. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
- Susan Bookhart: Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during the loss of my mother. Thank you for your words of comfort, your cards and text messages. They meant a lot to me and my family.
- Denise Brown: Dear Family, thank you so much for the outpouring of love and support that I received from you during the loss of my mom. Thanks for all the texts, calls, cards, and prayers. Denise Brown
- Bernadette Matthews-Wells: Thank you so very much for your support during the loss of my mother. Bless you for the little things you did in thoughtful ways, Bless you for the way you’ve brightened up so many days, Bless you for your giving heart, as kind as it can be, Bless you in a thousand ways for truly blessing me. Thank you for your: Prayers, Sympathy and Empathy, Advice, Kind Words, Hugs and Cards. Your support meant a lot to me and gave me so much STRENGTH. Love Your Sister in Christ, Bernadette Matthews-Wells
Contribution Update:
"Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor 9:8"
Please remember that contribution can be submitted online at: https://thecharlottechurch.org/Give or via mail. Send all mailed contributions to: The Charlotte Church 1800 Camden Road, Suite 107-275 Charlotte, NC 28203. Contact the office if you have any questions (churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org)
- Weekly Budget (2023)...................................................$23,000.00
- February Weekly Average.............................................$23,325.10
- March Weekly Average.................................................$22,978.70
- April Weekly Average (to date)......................................$10,420.56
- Missions Contribution Collected for 2023......................$22,586.51
Upcoming Meetings:
- LEADERS' MEETINGS and WORKSHOPS for 2023: Leader's meetings will be held both in person (Fellowship Hall) and online (Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84730796218, Meeting ID: 847 3079 6218, Passcode: 842219)
- April 29th (Saturday)- Leader's Workshop 9am-12pm at The Charlotte Church - Date Change
- May 7th - 12:00pm-1:30pm
- June 4th - 12:00pm-1:30pm
- June 24th (Saturday)- Silent Retreat (limited capacity, sign up info to come)
- July 2nd - 12:00pm-1:30pm
- August 6th - 12:00pm-1:30pm
- September 10th - 12:00pm-1:30pm
- September 30th (Saturday)- Leader's Workshop 9am-12pm at The Charlotte Church
- October 22nd - 12:00pm-1:30pm
- November 5th - 12:00pm-1:30pm
- December 2nd End of the Year Celebration on Saturday evening
Ministry Announcements:
Y&F:
- PROM 2023: UPDATED……. Have questions about Prom? Come to the ZOOM Q&A session this Thursday to share your thoughts and questions with Uchenna. Parents are invited to jump on at 7:00pm and then we will have a session just for teens at 8:00pm. ZOOM Info: CLICK HERE for meeting type in Meeting ID: 610 607 2440 and Passcode: 183410. Deadline to register is April 19th!! Register Now!
Care & Compassion:
- Senior Fellowship Dinner: As the Senior Agape Coordinator of the Care and Compassion Ministry, I would like to thank all the “Silver Fox Seniors,” that came out to the Pasta Fellowship Appreciation Dinner last Saturday, we had wonderful time. We ate, danced, sang and played games. It truly was great evening of fun and fellowship and a wonderful time was had by all. A special thank you to all the volunteers that helped to serve, Michelle Jones for being my right-hand assistant and catering her Simply Extraordinary cupcakes, and last but not least the Bright Family for their support. As the Senior Agape Coordinator, I look forward to hosting future events to serve our church community, Stephanie Dixon
HOPE:
- Thank you: Special thanks to all of the volunteers and blood donors that made our February Blood Drive a success. Because of you Red Cross was able to collect 34 pints of blood. 102 lives will be impacted as a result of your sacrifice. Mark your calendars. Our next drive will be held on August 12, 2023.
- Volunteers Needed: We are in need of volunteers to serve and have our first with our neighbors in Concord NC who utilize services from Opportunity House on Thursday March 23, 2023 (6PM-8PM). Opportunity House is a unique day shelter that focuses on meeting the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of people experiencing homelessness in Cabarrus County. Please Contact Mike Dames @ 704-724-2362 or mikedames@prodigy.net to reserve your spot.
- HOPE Charlotte: Our HOPE outdoor event that is scheduled for April 23, 2023 will be changed to September 17, 2023. This change is due to a slowdown in the construction of the facility at Frank Liske Park. Details to come later in the summer. Thank you for your understanding and support.
- HOPE ww Community Suppers: In honor of Dr. King, in 2023 each month, we are asking all of our members and friends to consider hosting a meal in your home where you intentionally invite people who are different from you to break bread with you. The purpose for this activity is to help us all to become intentional at practicing radical hospitality and building relationships with people from all walks of life. Please click here for ideas on how you can achieve this.
- Please contact Mike Dames if you have questions or ideas at mikedames@prodigy.net (704)763-5733.
Common Contacts
- Prayer Request: Please send all prayer request (verbal and emailed): announcements@thecharlottechurch.org
- Verbal & Emailed Announcements: (due 12:00 pm Thursday): announcements@thecharlottechurch.org
- Elders: elders@theCharlottechurch.org
- Ministry Staff: https://thecharlottechurch.org/Ministries (click on the specific ministry name on the left side of the screen
- Benevolence: (704) 342-1099 option 2. A volunteer will return your call within 2 business days.
- Building Request: facilities@thecharlottechurch.org
- Church Office: churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org
- Church Website: www.thecharlottechurch.org
- Contact Change Request: Send your updates to churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org
***Still not sure who to contact, send your questions/inquiries to the Church Office: churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org