Announcements for March 19, 2023
Weekly Announcements:
Prayer Request
- Denise Brown: Please pray for our sister, Denise Brown. Her mother, Jill Frazier, passed away on, Tuesday, March 14. Cards of encouragement can be sent to Denise at her home. Her address is 4820-D Woodstone Dr. Charlotte NC 28269
- Jenny Kailbourne: Please keep Jenny Kailbourne and her family in your prayers as her mom, Julie Taylor, passed away unexpectedly this past Tuesday due to a heart attack. She leaves behind her husband, Billy, her daughters and many grandchildren. Cards of comfort can be sent the Kailbourne Family at 2100 Greenleaf Dr. Gastonia NC 28054.
- James Edgar: Please be in prayer for James as his mother passed away on March 12th. Cards may be sent to his home at 6517 Yateswood Drive, Apt K Charlotte, NC 28212
- Steve Bookhart: Please be in prayer for the family of Kathryn Benson, grandmother of Steve Bookhart and mother of “Grandma Sue” Bookhart Kathryn died on March 10th at the age of 98.
- 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
- Happy Retirement: It is with great joy that we would like to wish Martin Peele a Happy Retirement!! Martin has served the Charlotte Church as the Facility Manager for the last two years and has done an amazing job. Martin’s last day of employment with the church was on March 15th. We wish Martin great success in his next endeavors. Congratulations again Martin!!
Thank you!
- Ericka Torres: On behalf of my family and myself I want to thank the church for all the donations, meals, encouraging cards and texts, and especially the prayers. I feel so loved and am truly grateful. I am healing nicely from the surgery and ask for continued encouragement and prayers as I start chemo on 3/22. We serve a powerful God and my faith is bigger than my fear.
- Delores Whittington: Thank you all for your cards, visits with mom, calls and texts in your support of mom and I. Momma Dee has been moved to a nursing care facility to receive rehab. At this time there’s still a question on whether it will be short or long term. She’s able to have visits and visiting hours are from 8a-8p daily. She’s at the Pavilion at Brightmore in Ballentyne. 10011 Providence Road W, Room 313, Charlotte NC 28277
- 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
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)...................................$17,375.70
- Missions Contribution Collected for 2023......................$16,394.71
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:
Y&F:
- Parent Midweek: The Y&F Parent Midweek is next Friday (in two weeks) on March 31st. We will have a guest speaker, Katherine Lanore, come share with us about Love and Logic Parenting, how to help our kids make their own decisions with wisdom and maturity. Katherine has a Masters in social work, specializes in adolescents, and has 5 children of her own, ranging from 36-18 years old. There are a lot of decisions our kids have to make in middle school and high school. This will help us be more equipped as parents to teach our children how to make those decisions. Parent Midweek will be here at the building at 7:00pm and it will be livestreamed.
- Prom 2023 Registration: Prom registration is now open, please go ahead and start registering your teens before the deadline Click HERE to register. Call Uchenna Mbanuzue 704-941-0037 if you have any question
Care & Compassion:
- Senior Fellowship Dinner: Small Group Leaders, feel free to help sign up your members on the church website: https://www.thecharlottechurch.org/page/881?Event=25
- 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
- We don't want anyone to miss this great time of Food & Fellowship ❤️
- Please note: Any senior disciples with spouses that are not a part of our church are also welcome to attend.
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