Announcements for April 20, 2025
Weekly Announcements for April 20, 2025
Please feel free to visit the church calendar for details on upcoming services and events.
Sunday Services and Congregational Midweek for April:
- 04/20/2025: Congregational Service at the building (10 AM)
- 04/24/2025: Steve Young will be hosting an Online Zoom Midweek lesson series for the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
- 04/27/2025: House Church Sunday
2025 Quarterly Leader's Meetings and Celebrations:
- Leader's meetings will be held both in person (Fellowship Hall) and online (Zoom Meeting ID: 847 3079 6218, Passcode: 842219)
- July 20th - 12:00pm-1:30pm
- October 19th - 12:00pm-1:30pm
- December 21st End of the Year Celebration
- Thank you: To My Church Family, On April 20th, I celebrate Jesus’s resurrection and also two years of breast cancer survivorship — a testimony not of my strength alone, but of God’s faithfulness, healing power, and unshakable grace. I want to sincerely thank each of you for your prayers, encouragement, and unwavering support throughout this journey. Your love uplifted me in moments of fear, gave me strength when I felt weak, and reminded me that I was never walking alone. Through every appointment, every treatment, every tear, and every moment of hope — God was present. And so were you. Whether it was a kind word, a thoughtful gesture, a meal, donation, or simply standing in the gap with prayer, you were a reflection of Christ’s love to me. This milestone is more than a date on the calendar — it is a declaration of victory, healing, and purpose. I give all glory to God for carrying me through, and I remain committed to encouraging others walking through their own valleys. Thank you for being part of my healing journey and for being the hands and heart of Christ in my life. With love and gratitude, LaTia Edwards 2-Year Breast Cancer Survivor
- Update on Sylvia Yanez: Hello brothers and sisters, I want to thank everyone for the visits, cards, prayers and support during my mom's illness. Thank you to the leadership team for taking the time to come to pray with her as well. Sylvia tried the immunotherapy treatment but unfortunately it didn't work so she has decided to take no more treatment. Fortunately, she is feeling ok right now. We will have palliative care started in the next week or so. Please continue to pray for her to be at peace and that we can keep her comfortable. Thank you again. With Christ's love, Viviana Kesel
"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)
One way to contribute that may also provide some tax relief is through stock donation. Please email us at churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org for instructions
- Weekly Budget (2025)....................................................$17,000.00
- February 2025 weekly average......................................$18,462.71
- March 2025 weekly average..........................................$21,101.01
- April 2025 weekly average (to date)...............................$16,677.44
- Missions Contribution Collected for 2025.......................$15,364.80
- NOTE: If you need to contact Benevolence, please do so at: (704) 342-1099 option 2. A volunteer will return your call within 2 business days.
- 2025 Missions: The Charlotte Church has set a goal of collecting $108,000 for missions in 2025. The first $40,000 collected will be used for support of the Appalachian Christian Church in Boone, North Carolina. The next $68,000 collected will be used in support of East African missions. Any additional funds collected over $108,000 will be used for domestic and/or foreign missions as determined by the evangelists, elders and Board of Directors of the Charlotte Church.
- EASTER WEEKEND CELEBRATION:
- Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KkFAWYx8FnObEoUYiKZK40UWi4aRjukJ/view?usp=sharing
- On this coming Saturday, April 19th @ 3:00 PM we will have
"MESSIAH: A Musical Presentation" This musical presentation features some re-envisioned church favorites, hit songs from Michael W. Smith and Kirk Franklin, and more!! The rest of the music is mostly inspired by the hit play "HAMILTON" with lyrics that share the story of the last days of Jesus Christ, The MESSIAH. This will be a live performance ONLY in The Church Sanctuary. Doors will open at 2:30. - And on Sunday, April 20th @ 10:00 AM we will have our Easter Sunday Service, "ARISE!" We have a collection of special performances planned by our singers, musical instrumentalists and dancers! This will be an encouraging time that we hope you will extend to any and every one to join us!
- Family Game Night (Bingo): Please plan to attend "Family Game Night",
every third Friday night of the month. The first game night will be Friday, April 18, 2025, beginning at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. There will be games for children as well as Bingo for the adults. Prizes will be awarded to winners playing bingo. Light snacks will be provided. Looking forward to a fun time with friends and family. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help stock our church food pantry as your entry fee.
- Open Positions:
- Congregational Evangelist: The Charlotte Church is seeking a full-time individual to fill the role of Congregational Evangelist. Click here to view the job description. All interested and qualified individuals should email a resume and job application to churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org. This position will remain open until it's filled.
- Regional Women's Ministry Leader: The Charlotte Church is seeking a full-time individual to fill the role of Regional Women's Ministry Leader. Click here to view the job description. All interested and qualified individuals should email a resume and job application to churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org. This position will remain open until it's filled.
Children's Ministry:
- Parenting Series: The Children’s Ministry will be starting our parenting series with the book Parenting Beyond Your Capacity. We will cover the 5 family values: Widen the Circle, Imagine the End, Fight for the Heart, Create a Rhythm, and Make It Personal. Click to sign up and receive the book and further information, then join us virtually each Thursday for the month of May at 8:00pm. Contact April if you have any questions, awilliams@thecharlottechurch.org.
Youth & Family Ministry:
- CAMP SWAMP: It's SWAMP time again!! Camp Swamp provides a week-long overnight youth camp for 6 weeks for youth ages 9yrs - 18yrs. The first week is June 1-7 and the 6th week (the last week) is July 13-19. The purpose of Camp Swamp is to help youth see God by providing a loving, faith-building, and intergenerationally connected camp environment where campers experience play, connection, community and wonder. You will be amazed how much "One Week Can Change A Life". Registration is open now. Click this link for more information: summercamp - Camp Swamp.
Teen Ministry:
- Living Loved (for GIRLS): ): Girls, girls, girls!!! Join the Charlotte Teen Ministry for a mini retreat (sleepover) on Friday, April 25th from 6:30pm until Saturday at 12 noon at the Lausens home. We want to speak God's truth over them, "you are beautiful, you are talented, you are priceless, you are loved." At the sleepover we will worship, hear God's word, connect, pray, laugh and have a BLESSED good time. Be sure to sign up no later than Wednesday, April 23rd, to let us know if you are joining us, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4AAAAF22A3F58-56382790-living.
- Teen Prom: Hey TEENS, if you missed out on the prom in Greensboro, then you still have an opportunity to dress up in your stylish outfits and get ready for some fun, fellowship, food, music and dancing. Northview Church is hosting prom on Saturday, April 26th. Their themed prom, "A Night in the Emerald City" is set to be a night of amazing fellowship, memories, dancing and a little bit of "Oz-ian magic"! Doors will open at 7pm and there will be an assortment of appetizers and drinks throughout the evening - teens are encouraged to still get dinner before the dance! The cost is $30 per attendee if paying before April 23, and $35 at the door (cash, checks, or online payments are accepted). Please click here to register and pay.
- Combined Ministry Fun: Teens come out and join our combined ministries fun event at the church building on May 3rd from 1pm - 3pm. This joint event is with AO Campus and FOCUS Young Professionals Ministries. We will host a series of sporting activities and games. Click on the link to sign up and select your event(s) of interest: https://forms.gle/g7dVczpisXKMWjbh9.
- Youth-Led Service: "Don't let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12 CSB. Join us on May 18th for an encouraging and uplifting service where you will see our youth praying, ushering, leading worship and sharing. Let's support our youth as they lift up praises to our God.
- Teen Cruise/Beach Trip: The teens will visit the beach by way of cruising. We will cruise on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas June 27-30. The teen cruise is for rising 9th graders - current 12th graders. We have over 30 teens, chaperones and parents scheduled to sail. Keep us in your prayers- pray for safe travels, the bonding and building of relationships, impactful devotions, and for us to honor God while having fun (John 17:14-16). If you have questions, please send them to teenevents@thecharlottechurch.org or contact Robert & Davina Lausen.
- Teen Ministry Calendar Events: Mark your calendars for these upcoming midweeks, devotionals and events:
- April 25: Teen Girls Sleepover @ the Lausens
- April 26: Teen Prom, A Night in the Emerald City (in Roswell, GA)
- May 3: Teen/Campus/YoPro Event
- May 18: Youth Service
- June 27-30: Teen Cruise Beach Trip
FOCUS Ministry:
HOPE:
- Group Walk: Our health ministry will be sponsoring a group walk on Saturday, April 26th. We are asking everyone who would like to participate to sign up so the coordinators will know who to expect. We have two sites. A group will be meeting in the NORTH at the Concord Mills food court. Please click here to sign up. Your NORTH point of contact is Mike Dames. A group will meet in the SOUTH at Carolina Place Mall food court in Pineville. Please click here to sign up. Your SOUTH point of contact is Lucy Ward. The malls open at 9AM. The walk begins promptly at 9:15 am. Feel free to bring a friend.
- May 3rd with Nourish up: The highest number of households experiencing food insecurity are in the west corridor. Having enough food to feed their families is a daily challenge for many of our neighbors. We have an opportunity on May 3rd with Nourish up, formerly known as Loaves and Fishes, to help these neighbors. Nourish-up is the agency that provides food for the majority of the food pantries that serve the west corridor. They have entrusted us to man their new warehouse on Saturday, May 3rdh in 2 shifts to sort donations, prepare food boxes and fill orders for the pantries that they serve. We are in need of 20 volunteers for each shift. Please click here to go to the HOPE Charlotte Volunteer Hub to register. Please note: You must create a HOPE account to participate in these service projects. After signing up on the Volunteer Hub for the Nourish-up service project your registration is complete. You will be asked to sign the Nourish-up volunteer waiver when you arrive. This is an excellent opportunity for you to invite a friend to serve along with you. This project is for volunteers 14 and older. You must wear close-toed shoes.
- Faith Health Ministry: April is Keep Moving Month. We invite all members of the church to participate in our month-long initiative focused on physical activity. Each member is encouraged to engage in 30 minutes of physical activity per day, five days per week. This can include walking, running, swimming, or any other physical activities that interest you. Please use this form to track your progress. This initiative can be an enjoyable experience for you, your family, and your friends.
- If you have any questions, please contact Mike Dames. mikedames@prodigy.net.
- Prayer Request: Please send all prayer request (verbal and emailed): announcements@thecharlottechurch.org
- Verbal & Emailed Announcements: (due 12:00 pm Thursday): announcements@thecharlottechurch.org
- Deacons: deacons@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