Announcements for March 12, 2023
Weekly Announcements:
Daylight Savings Time Begins on Sunday, March 12. Remember to "spring forward": set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night. Also remember to check the calendar on the website for upcoming services and events: www.thecharlottechurch.org/calendar.
Prayer Request:
- Bernadette Matthews -Wells: Please be in prayer for Bernadette Matthews -Wells and her family. Her mom passed on Monday morning (3/6/23). Bernadette has been going back & forth to NY for the last few months to visit & love up on her mom, she's truly grateful she's had this time with her. Cards may be sent to her at 15326 Carrington Ridge Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078
- Maritza Torres: Please be in prayer for Maritza Torres and her family. Her brother was tragically killed in an accident this week. The family is heartbroken. Cards of encouragement can be sent to Martiza at 4015 Wild Nursery Ct, Charlotte, NC 28215
- Thomas Williams: Please be in prayer for Thomas Williams and his family as he lost his father February 7, 2023 - "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3. Cards can be sent to Thomas @ Address: 9618 Brookmere Ln Charlotte, NC 28214-8811
- Delores Whittington: Please keep Mama Dee (Delores Whittington) in your prayers. She's been admitted to Atrium hospital due to a recent fall. It was discovered that more cancer lesions were found on her brain and she will have to undergo more radiation treatments. She has been experiencing vision problems and daily headaches. After treatments, she may have to either go to a nursing facility, or stay with her daughter, Lucy Ward. Please pray for peace, and discernment to know what's best. Ms. Dee is at Atrium hospital off Blythe Road and can have visitors. She will be in the hospital throughout her treatment, so at least through March 9th approximately. She’s in room 5926. Cards of encouragement can be mailed to her daughter (Lucy Ward) at: 939 Stebbins Dr Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Tracey Beaty: Please keep Tracey and family in your prayers as Tracey's mom passed away early last week after a long battle with liver and pancreatic cancer. Please pray for comfort and healing for their family.
Thank you!
- Ashlee Brooks: Dear Church family, on behalf of myself and my family (especially my parents) we would like to thank everyone for their love, generosity and prayers since going through and recovering from surgery. It's been overwhelming in a good way, and I appreciate everybody who has been able to rally behind and motivate me as I have been slowly getting back on my feet and back to work. Love you guys! 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
- Hazel Jones: Dear family, we are truly grateful for all of the love and support shown to us during the loss of my beloved grandmom. Your prayers have strengthened and comforted us. We thank you for all of the text messages, calls, cards and prayers, every gesture has meant so much. 1Corin.12:26.
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
- January Weekly Average...............................................$16,506.79
- February Weekly Average.............................................$23,325.10
- March Weekly Average (to date)...................................$12,065.23
- Missions Contribution Collected for 2023......................$14,674.02
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)
- 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
- Church-Wide Fast: The Elders and Staff are calling a church-wide fast for all those who are willing and able, starting with a meal on March 25th and then ending it with that meal on Sunday, March 26th. For instance, breakfast to breakfast, lunch to lunch, or dinner to dinner. We are fasting as a church to deepen our relationship with God, each other, our communities we live in, and to deepen our convictions against any attacks from Satan.
- Here are some examples of group fasting in the scriptures: Ezra 8:21-23, Esther 4:15-16, Acts 13:2-3, the heart that God looks for in our fast can be found in Isaiah 58:3-9. We look forward to hearing and seeing what the Holy Spirit does through our prayer and fast together as God’s church!
Ministry Announcements:
Care & Compassion:
- Senior Fellowship inner: The Senior Agape Program of the Care and Compassion Ministry will be hosting a Pasta Fellowship Dinner at the Charlotte Church in the dining hall on March 25, 2023, from 4:00-6:00 pm. All seniors, 60 or older are welcome. Please sign up in person outside in front of the church with Stephanie Dixon, Senior Agape Coordinator, by March 19, so that we may get an accurate count of those that will be in attendance. You may also sign up to have your meal delivered, if you cannot be in attendance by emailing Stephanie at Stephanie.dixon12@yahoo.com. If you are not able to sign-up in person - please sign up via our Service Opportunities event: Serving Opportunity Details | The Charlotte Church
Y&F:
- 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.
Children's Ministry:
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