Announcements for April 23, 2023

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Announcements for April 23, 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

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. 

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)......................................$14,709.45
  • Missions Contribution Collected for 2023......................$23,717.51

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

Church Announcements:

  • CALLING ALL PARTY PLANNERS! As you know the Drabots will be retiring this August and we are going to send them off in style with a big party on Saturday, August 19 (yes, they know). So Jennifer & Paulette are calling all party planners to join us for the Drabot's Retirement Party Planning Zoom call on Thursday, May 4 from 7-8pm. (Zoom id: 890 0770 5756, passcode: 613139)
  • Mom Connection: Hey Ladies! We all know the saying "It takes a village to raise a child," however us Moms need our village too and we are hoping to create that with this group. Please save the date and come join us with your little ones for some play time at Reedy Creek Park (2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215), May 13, 2023, at 11am. 


 Ministry Announcements:

Y&F:

  • PROM 2023: Picture Perfect. Sunday (4/23) is the last day to register for the prom, and if you have not registered, please do so before midnight on April 23rd. If you have any questions, please reach out to Uchenna. Register Now!

    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

     

     

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