Announcements for February 26, 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
Thank you!
- Jeremy Cervantes and Xóchitl Sanchez would like to thank everyone for the prayers and generous donations for their daughter, Catalina, who was born on November 16th and is still in the NICU. They were overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and love for their family.
Baptisms & Move Ins:
- Baptisms: On Saturday February 25, at 5:00pm Joseph Hogue and Courtney Duggins will be baptized at the church building. They would love for you to be there! Congrats in advance Joseph and Courtney! Welcome to the Kingdom!!
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)...............................$21,755.04
- Missions Contribution Collected for 2023......................$11,750.02
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
Church Announcements
- Mom's Connection: Hey Momma! Are you looking for other mothers to connect and share experiences with? If yes, please scan the QR code below for a brief survey! Please complete the survey by 3/10/23Thank you for your interest and participation
- AV Team Assistance: The AV Team is in need of assistance. We are looking to add a few people to the AV Team who are willing to help with running the Computer, the Cameras, and the Livestream used for the congregation and for all of those who participate in worship remotely. We have all of the equipment and are able to train. Just bring your eagerness and willingness. It is a great way to serve our Family. Should you have interest, please text Chip Tanner at 704-277-8317 or email him at bluechipnc@gmail.com.
- 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.
Ministry Announcements:
Y&F:
- Girls Book Club: GIRLS BIBLE STUDY starting on March 5 on Sundays from 6:30pm-8:00pm. High School and Middle School girls are invited to join us as we dive into the book "Lies Young Women Believe" in this 5-week book club. If you are interested or have more questions, reach out to Kendra Asiamah (646-895-1744).
- 2023 Prom: ~SAVE THE DATE~PROM Weekend 2023: Picture Perfect Hosted by the Charlotte Church
- Date: Saturday May 6th at 6:00pm
- Cost: $85/person
- All 9th-12th grades are invited
- Online Registration opens March 18th – April 18th
- Check out the church website for more information by CLICKING HERE.
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.
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 19, 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.
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
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