Announcements for February 19, 2023

Weekly Announcements:

Prayer Request:

• LaTia Edwards: Please keep our sister, LaTia Edwards, in your prayers. She has recently been diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. Cards of encouragement can be sent to LaTia at: 3107 Brockhampton Ct Charlotte NC 28269

• Ericka Torres: An update from the Torres family: Thank you family for all for your prayers! Ericka is doing well, the surgery was a success; they were able to remove the tumors, to God's glory! Continued prayers will be greatly appreciated for no Blood Clogs or Infections. As we start this journey as a family with either Chemo, Hormone Therapy or Radiation, we ask for continued prayers and God guidance https://mealtrain.com/4r03zm

• Jennifer Fuller: Brothers and Sisters, please be in prayer for Jennifer and her family as her father Sidney Avesian passed away Wednesday afternoon in North Atlanta. Her sisters Amie and Emalie, and her father's brother Paul and sister Betty would greatly appreciate prayers of comfort in their loss.

• Ashlee Brooks: Ashlee Brooks is recovering from gallbladder surgery. While praying for her healing, please also pray for her peace in God’s provision and comfort. She will be unable to work her Amazon delivery job during recovery and she lost a dear friend this week. Please use the Meal Train below to serve her by providing a healthy meal or making a donation. Thank you in advance! Meal Train for Ashlee Brooks: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/lyzlo4

• Deb Frost: Deb Frost’s mother passed away in Florida on Jan 22. Please pray for Deb, her sisters Danita and Donna, and their father. 

Thank you!

• Donna Jenkins: Dear church family and friends. Thank you so much for all the love and support that was so lavishly poured out to me and my family during this difficult time. Keith and I have been truly encouraged by your example of God's love. 1John 3:11 For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. Love, Donna Jackson and daughter Rachel Arrington

• Mike Dames: Dear Brothers and Sisters, we'd like to thank you for your many gestures of love and kindness as I mourned the loss of my mother.  Thank you for the meals, calls, cards, flowers, visits, and text messages.  Your prayers have sustained us. Love you, Brother in Christ, Mike Dames

• Ron Ford: Ron came home last Friday after being in the hospital/rehab for two months with a leg injury. He and Cheryl are extremely grateful to be home and are thankful for all the encouragement they received through prayers, cards, calls and visits. Please keep them in prayer for Ron's continued healing.

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
• December Weekly Average...........................................$32,061.64
• January Weekly Average...............................................$16,506.79
• February Weekly Average (to date)...............................$24,973.74
• Missions Contribution Collected for 2023......................$11,008.02

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)
  • March 5th - 12:00pm-1:30pm
  • April 22nd (Saturday)- Leader's Workshop 9am-12pm at The Charlotte Church
  • 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

Community Announcement

• Do Justice Webinar: As members of the newly formed Christians Seeking Justice (CSJ) ministry (CSJ), we're happy to invite you to a special webinar called Do Justice, which we are co-sponsoring with Seminary Now. Please see the graphic below for details, save the date, click this link to sign up https://seminarynow.co/do-justice-webinar, and invite whomever the Spirit prompts you to invite. Thanks for your consideration.

Church Announcements

• Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Event: Brothers and Sisters, we will not be holding a Father/ Daughter & Mother/ Son event on March 11th. There were not enough participants to ensure the budget for this event. While we will not have this event, we encourage you to still do something special with your child on March 11th. It could be as simple as dressing up for a backyard picnic or a round of basketball H-O-R-S-E and ice-cream. The biggest gift is intentional time with one another. Those that have paid will receive a FULL refund. If you have any questions, please contact the office. Thank you for being understanding!

• SISTERS AND FRIENDS: On Wednesday March 1st, we will be having a women’s midweek in the fellowship hall to celebrate International Women’s Day. The theme for our family of churches is “Seen and Heard” from Genesis 16:13. Join us for tea, coffee, and treats as several sisters share how they have been “Seen and Heard”. We will also use this opportunity to write cards of encouragement to other sisters in our church. 

• Faith Hope & Love Apparel: Pick up of your Faith Hope & Love apparel will be this Sunday (02/19/2023) after church downstairs outside the Fellowship Hall entrance.  

• Missions Contribution: The Charlotte Church has set a goal of collecting $120,000 for missions in 2023. The first $60,000 collected will be used for support of the Appalachian Christian Church in Boone, North Carolina. The next $60,000 collected will be used in support of African missions. Any additional funds collected over $120,000 will be used for domestic and/or foreign missions as determined by the evangelists, elders and Board of Directors of the Charlotte Church.

• Douglas Jacoby Weekend in Fayetteville: The Fayetteville Church Presents the Carolinas and East Georgia Weekend with Dr. Douglas Jacoby March 25th and 26th, 2023! Come join us for insightful classes, fellowship fun, a lunch for singles and a 70's themed dance party! Registration is $10 and each person must find their own accommodations. 
  • Register Here: https://www.thefayettevillechurch.org/event-details/the-carolinas-and-east-georgia-singles-weekend-with-dr-douglas-jacoby

Ministry Announcements:

Marrieds Ministry:

• Reconnect Weekend: Hosted by Triangle Church of Christ with Owen & Lauren Mitchell 
  • Date: Friday, March 17, 2023 This is a multiday event starting on 03/17/2023 at 5:00pm and ending on 03/18/2023 at 1:00pm
  • For Details: https://www.trianglechurch.org/

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 via Zoom each Thursday for the month of March at 8:00pm. Contact April if you have any questions, awilliams@thecharlottechurch.org.

• Children's Ministry: is still in need of teachers for the Infant & Toddler class this February-July rotation. You would teach every other month. Click the link sign up to serve: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44abaa23a6f4c61-childrens?useFullSite=true#/

HOPE:

• Blood Drive: Our next Red Cross Blood Drive will be Saturday, February 18th (8AM-1PM) Charlotte Church Fellowship Hall, 2200 Ashley Road. One of the ways that you can serve is by being a blood donor. When you donate, you are giving the gift of life. We are in need of blood donors and volunteers to man the drive. Please contact Mike Dames mikedames@prodigy.net or (704)724-2363 to schedule your appointment. To volunteer to man the drive please click here. Please check out this video to see the importance of your service.

• 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 slow down 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.

MMOG Ministries:

• MMOG EVENT: SAVE THE DATE: MMOG XV- "Tear It Down"
  • Yes, we are gearing up and making plans for our 15th MMOG event and we want as many Fathers & Sons that can come to not just come yourselves but BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS TOO!!
  • MMOG XV: TWO Night Sign Up *We hope everyone can participate in the early Saturday Morning Service Project (TBA). Arrive by 8 am Sat!
  • When: April 21-23, 2023
  • Who: 6th - 12th grade Sons & Fathers (Big Brothers, Uncles, Grandpas!)
  • Where: Camp Walter Johnson, 918 Walter Johnson Rd, Denton, NC 27239
  • Cost: $75 Per Person Tents/Hammocks ; $96 Bunk Cabin (Dads Only) ; $40 Returning Champions/Volunteers Financial Assistance available!! No one gets left behind!
  • FULL DETAILS & REGISTRATION: https://www.mmogministries.org/mmog-xv-father-son-event

• SCM SERVE DAYS: ARTS & CRAFTS: Ok!! Wow!! Thank you so much to Sister Katherine Stallings for coming up with the Arts & Crafts area for our SCM Serve Days and to the fabulous Carlisa Sanders for helping to bring it to life!! If you have been thinking about coming out and serving and have a talent in Art of any type, we now have a sign-up genius specific to this area as it not only takes PEOPLE, but also on/going SUPPLIES!! Please, check it out and let the Arts & Crafts ladies know how you can help!! https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0448acac2e5-arts

• SCM: "STOCK THE SHELVES": Our Love In Action hotel Campus partners have given us a storage room and we are also helping to set up a Food/Clothing/Supply Pantry for our community ministry and we need supplies!! Here is our updated Amazon wish list that has a wide variety of supplies that is needed as we are growing in the numbers of folks we are serving!! Remember that your supplies receipts are now tax deductible too!! :) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2F0YJE2EQHZ4K?ref_=wl_share

• SCM SERVE DAYS , 1st & 3rd Saturdays: Still growing and still plenty of Community to be Built & Neighbors to be Loved!! Sign Up To Serve: https://www.mmogministries.org/serving-events Continue to contribute: https://www.mmogministries.org/contribute

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