Announcements for January 8, 2023

Weekly Announcements:

• Art Cosper: Please keep Art Cosper and his family in prayer. His mother passed away on Wednesday evening.  Cards of encouragement can be sent to Art at 7208 Marlbrook Dr. Charlotte, NC 28212.

• Denise Brown: Please pray for Denice Brown's mother, Jill Frazier, as she has been placed under hospice care. Cards of encouragement can be sent to Denise at 4280-D Woodstone Dr. Charlotte, NC 28269.

• Mike Dames: Please pray for our brother Mike Dames & his loving wife Anne - their hearts are heavy as Mike's mom passed this morning after a short time in the hospital here as she had been staying with them for several weeks.  May God continue to comfort them as no one else can.  Cards if encouragement may be sent to 7500 Chasewater Drive Harrisburg, NC 28075

• The Wiechs: Let's welcome Mark and Alicia Wiech who have recently moved from Chicago to Charlotte. Mark & Alicia are expecting their first child.

• Weekly Budget (2023)...................................................$23,000.00
• November Weekly Average...........................................$21,874.31
• December Weekly Average...........................................$32,061.64
• January Weekly Average (to date)................................$5,913.00
• Missions Contribution Collected for 2022......................$118,654.67
• Missions Contribution Collected for 2023......................$177.13

• LEADERS' MEETINGS and WORKSHOPS for 2023: ALL Leaders whether family group, HOPE, Worship or other, please join us Saturday, January 7th from 9:00am to 12:00pm in the sanctuary as we share the theme for 2023 Faith, Hope and Love and how we have incorporated your input from the October 1st leaders' workshop. There will also be an introduction to the training material we will be using going forward to build and strengthen family groups. We ask you to invite others in your family group who you may be raising up or training to join us.
  • January 7th (Saturday) - Leader's Workshop 9am-12pm at The Charlotte Church IN PERSON ONLY
  • February 5th - 12:30pm-2:00pm
  • March 5th - 12:30pm-2:00pm
  • April 22nd (Saturday)- Leader's Workshop 9am-12pm at The Charlotte Church
  • May 7th - 12:30pm-2:00pm
  • June 4th - 12:30pm-2:00pm
  • June 24th (Saturday)- Silent Retreat (limited capacity, sign up info to come)
  • July 2nd - 12:30pm-2:00pm
  • August 6th - 12:30pm-2:00pm
  • September 10th - 12:30pm-2:00pm
  • September 30th (Saturday)- Leader's Workshop 9am-12pm at The Charlotte Church
  • October 22nd - 12:30pm-2:00pm
  • November 5th - 12:30pm-2:00pm
  • December 2nd End of the Year Celebration on Saturday evening

• Faith, Hope, & Love Apparel: 2023 is the year for TCC to focus on Faith, Hope, and Love as our theme. As we celebrate, honor, and engage with these tenants of the Bible, we would like to provide an opportunity for you to purchase clothing items showcasing Faith Hope and Love. Please click the link below to check out all the cool apparel items. All orders placed between today (01/06/2023) and 01/31/2023 will be available for pick up after church outside the fellowship hall on Sunday, February 19, 2023.                                                                
  • Link To Order: https://thecharlottechurchshop.squarespace.com/
  • Any Questions: Contact Melissa Cole at mcole@thecharlottechurch.org

• Bible Teachers Conference: The Bible Teachers in our fellowship are hosting their annual conference, the 2023 Teleios Society Conference. The theme will be “Gen Z: The Ongoing Conversation.” This conference is not just for bible scholars, but for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the scriptures, from campus students to empty nesters. The conference is Feb 23-25th at Oklahoma Christian University. Early Registration is $150 and Virtual Registration is $125. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Crystal Mbanuzue for more details. Register at: teleiosconference.com

• Grief Journey Facilitator Training:

Any mature disciple who could potentially facilitate or co-facilitate an 8-week support group in the future is invited to join the Piedmont Triad Church for a two-part training session on the Grief Journey book. Grief Journey was written by Tim Sumerlin, PhD and an elder in The Denver Church, for the purpose of providing spiritually focused comfort and support in the face of loss.

• • Two training sessions via Zoom: Jan 17 & 24, 7-8:30 pm
  • A final 90-minute Q&A Zoom session will be scheduled at a later time.
  • The Piedmont Triad Church will cover the cost of the training. The training is free to you.
  • Books can be purchased from Illumination Printing
  • Participants must register in order to receive the Zoom link (Register Here to Attend the Training).

If you have questions about the Grief Journey program, see https://www.inmotioncounseling.org/grief-recovery. Contact Beth Radcliff at 704.408.8440 for questions about the training. *Please note those who are actively grieving are encouraged to participate in a support group rather than in this training.

• Save the Date: All you romantics! To celebrate our love for our spouses, the gentlemen wish to lavish fine dining and service extraordinary upon our lovely ladies. Please reserve the evening of Saturday Feb 11th.
  • Multiple convenient locations TBD
  • Sign Up option coming soon
  • Estimated $40 per couple
  • No childcare provided

• 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!
  • https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44abaa23a6f4c61-childrens
  • Please contact April Williams with questions, awilliams@thecharlottechurch.org

• Thank you: HOPE ww Charlotte would like to thank everyone for their prayers and participation in the Holiday Gift Card Program and Coat drive. Your generosity has touched the lives of our brothers and sisters and our neighbors in the community. May God richly bless you for your acts of kindness and love.  

• It’s Here: Our 2023 MLK Day of Service will take place on Sat January 14th from 9AM -1PM @ the Charlotte Church. The doors will open at 8:30am. There will be a program to honor Dr. King followed by an opportunity to work on several hands-on service projects that will be conducted on site. These service projects will provide relief for many of our neighbors that are in need and help the youth in our community. The projects are suitable for 3rd graders up to adults. Please click here to register. 

• HOPE ww Community Suppers: In honor of Dr. King, during the month of January, 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.  

• Bridges Out of Poverty: workshop will be held on Sat Jan 28th from 9AM - Noon @ the Charlotte Church. If you have a passion for learning how to serve and help people who are currently living in poverty, then this workshop is for you. The workshop will be interactive and filled with activities to help make the information that will be shared adaptable and meaningful.

• MMOG EVENT: SAVE THE DATE: MMOG XV- "Tear It Down"
  • SAVE THE DATE: April 21-23 Father/Son (Uncles/Grandpas/Big Brothers!) Retreat Event
  • Ages: 6th - 12th gr
  • Location: Camp Walter Johnson
  • Registration Opening Soon!
  • We Need Volunteers & Mentors!!
  • Event Contact: Anthony Famularo 704- 968-1645
  • Video Link

• Talent Show: Church Family- We Need Your Help!!!!

Please go to the following link- We've Got Talent and sign up to participate in the 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, artwork,etc., 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 704-794-2111- Stephanie Dixon. If you need help with the fee to sign up for the show, please reach out to me. Last day for sign up is 1/22/23. Thank you in advance for your consideration and participation.

• • $25- Application Fee
  • $5- Raffle Ticket and Admission Price
  • Date: Saturday February 25, 2023
  • Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
  • Place- The Charlotte Church, 2200 Ashley Road

• SCM (Street Corner Ministries):
  • 1st & 3rd Saturdays! 10:30-2:30
  • Location: 4419 Tuckaseegee Rd
  • To Serve, Sign Up: https://www.mmogministries.org/serving-events

• MMOG Serving Committees: If you would like to help us grow and serve on one of our committees, please reach out to us and either Tim or Anthony will reach out to you! (Fund Raising, Partnership Relations, Community Outreach or MMOG Father/Son Events https://www.mmogministries.org/contact_new

• 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