Announcements for December 11, 2022
Weekly Announcements:
Important Message for 12/11/22: One of the boilers at the building is currently not working and we do not have heat in the Sanctuary or in the Children's Ministry classrooms. Although we are working to have it fixed as soon as possible, it will not be repaired before service this Sunday (12/11/22). We will have Children's Ministry classes on Sunday, Parents will receive a direct message from our Children's Ministry with any additional details. Please dress appropriately on Sunday for the cooler temperature.
Prayer Request:
- Paula Sutcliffe: Please be praying for Paula Sutcliffe. She checked in to an in-patient rehab center on 12/04/2022. Please pray that the doctors and staff there can help her regain some of her mobility and lessen the pain. Cards, words of encouragement etc. Can be sent to: Paula Sutcliffe 1795 Dr. Frank Gaston Blvd. Room 207A Rock Hill, SC 29732
- Phillipa Faber: Please pray for my sister Theodora Faux. She has been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
- Jeff Krider: Please be in prayer for Jeff Krider as he is struggling with a chronic medical issue. He is currently living at the Sardis Oaks Atrium Health Facility located at 5151 Sardis Road Charlotte NC 28270. He can be reached by phone at 704-304-2438.
- The Vasquez Family: Please be in prayer for the Vasquez family as Belky's mother and Lorena's grandmother recently passed away in the Dominican Republic. Jose & Belkys are there now but cards of encouragement may be sent to them here at: 1807 Cherry Road, Suite 133, Rock Hill, SC 29732
- Sheila Davis: Please keep Sheila Davis in your prayers. She has recently been diagnosed with skin cancer. Pray that she will find the best doctors to treat her cancer. Cards of encouragement can be sent to Sheila at 1000-807 Baxter Street Charlotte, NC 28204
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..............................................................$23,750.00
- October Weekly Average ..............................................$18,814.12
- November Weekly Average...........................................$21,874.31
- December Weekly Average (to date) ............................$12,809.13
- Missions Contribution Collected for 2022 ....................$75,809.15
Church Announcements
- 2022 Missions: Brothers and Sisters! As know our you, your continual support, contribution goal for 2022 that ends on December 31st is 120,000.00. This goes to support ministries in Boone, NC as well as ministries in 6 East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Let’s rally together as a church and send our gift of love. Be sure to give your contribution online at thecharlottechurch.org or send your check to: The Charlotte Church 1800 Camden Road, Suite 107-275 Charlotte, NC 28203. To be counted towards 2022 missions all checks must be post marked by December 31, 2022. Thank you for your continual support for our brothers and sisters in East Africa and Boone.
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Invite your friends and family and join us for worship on Saturday, December 24 from 6:30-7:45pm. If needed, there will be playrooms available for parents to use with your children 5 & under. The service will be showing in these rooms. All other children will be in service with their families. This time together will be in place of any formal gathering or family group worship on Sunday December 25. Of course, if you want to gather with others on Sunday morning, Amen! We look forward to a meaningful time of celebrating our Lord's arrival on Christmas Eve.
- Multi-Generational Tea Party: "I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also." 2Timothy 1:5. multi-generational relationships are vital to learning to navigate life! We all have stories from our older (and younger) relatives and friends that helped shape our lives. The Garden Tea Party is an opportunity to get together with our daughters, sisters, neighbors and friends, of all ages and stages, to sit together over a cup of tea (and a few treats and sweets!), to share some of those stories, learn from each other, maybe take home a garden tip or two, as well as some seed packets and a special little gift!
- Christmas Tea-times are available in December upon request. Please call Toni at 407-902-9413
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA8AA28A3F9CE9-intergenerational
Ministry Announcements:
Children's Ministry:
- Teachers Needed: Children's Ministry is looking for you to join us as we introduce our children to the wonder, beauty, and majesty of God through the scriptures in a loving and safe environment. Please click the link to sign up to teach for the February-July rotation!
Y&F:
- New Year's Eve Lock In: The Y&F ministry we will be hosting a New Year's Eve lock in for all the teens in high school. The event starts at 7 PM on Saturday, December 31 and will be at the church building. The cost is $25, and registration is open. Registration deadline: Sunday, December 18. Check out the website for more info.
Focus Ministry:
- That's A Wrap Party: On Dec 10th from 5-9pm the FOCUS Ministry is hosting our That's a Wrap Party to close out the year. We will be doing a service project along with sharing a meal together catered by Tacos 4 Life. Please join us in the fellowship hall and invite your friends to come for some fun, fellowship, food and service! To sign up please use the link by December 5th so that we can have an accurate head count for food.
HOPE:
- HOPE ww Charlotte 2022 Coats, Hats, Scarves, Sock Drive: Please consider donating items for this year's drive. We are looking for new or gently used items for adults and children. We will be collecting through Sunday Dec 18th. Please place your donations in the bins which will be located in the main lobby of the Charlotte Church. All items collected will be donated to Crisis Assistance Ministry Free Store. If you have questions, please contact Mike Dames. mikedames@prodigy.net
MMOG Ministries:
- SCM Christmas Toy & Clothing Drive for 12/17/2022: We are gearing up to have a special Gifting Day for the moms & their Children of the Freedom Community Outreach housing, the Moms Moving Forward program & our Ashley Park area community
- Boys, Girls (all ages): Toys, Bikes, Books, Games, Shoes & Clothing
- Deadline for drop off: Sun 12/11 at The Church!! Look for Tim & Chris
- Personal Pickup Available if a larger amount contact: Tim Kirk 704-699-9653 or, MMOG@mmogministries.org
- Talent Show: Church Family- We Need Your Help!!!! Please go to the following link- We've Got Talent and sign up to participate in Talent Show/Fundraiser. All proceeds minus cost and prizes will go to the MMOG Ministries to support their efforts. You may sign up to sing, juggle, play an instrument, etc., and you may also volunteer to help with set-up, collect tickets, or volunteer to donate needed prizes for participants. If you have any questions, please email me at stephanie.dixon12@yahoo.com or call and/or text me at 704-794-2111- Stephanie Dixon. Thank you in advance for your consideration and participation.
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