Announcements for November 5, 2023
Weekly Announcements for November 5th, 2023
Please feel free to visit the church calendar for details on upcoming services and events.
Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, November 5th Remember to "fall back": set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night.
Sunday Church Services for November:
- 11/05/2023: The Church Building
- 11/12/2023: The Church Building
- 11/19/2023: The Church Building
- 11/26/2023: House Church Sunday
Leader's Meetings 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)
- November 5th - 12:00pm-1:30pm - CANCELLED
- December 2nd End of the Year Celebration on Saturday evening
- John and Emmanuel Trammel: Please be in prayer for John and Emmanuel Trammel as they prepare for their first Hope Worldwide Volunteer Service trip to prayers. The trip is December 16-28. If you would like to donate, please contact John or Jessica Trammel. More importantly, thank you for your prayers.
- Patrick Allen: Please keep Patrick Allen and his family in your prayers. Patrick's sister Pamla Allen-Hall unexpectedly passed away on October 13. If you want to send some cards to the family, please send to 3009 Goble Street Gastonia, NC 28256
"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
- August Weekly Average.................................................$19,507.99
- September Weekly Average...........................................$17,666.01
- October Weekly Average................................................$16,135.77
- Missions Contribution Collected for 2023.......................$69,293.08
- Mom Connection: Hello Moms! Please come out and join us for a morning of fellowship over age-appropriate arts and crafts for your little ones. Invite your friends and try to connect with a mom you don't already know. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Also, we are looking for volunteers to help set up and clean up afterwards. If you can help, please send an email to Rachel Arrington at Rjenkins0725@gmail.com.
- Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023, 10 A.M. - Noon
- Location: The Charlotte Church (fellowship hall)
Middle School:
- Operation Christmas Child: The Middle School Ministry will be collecting various items for an organization called Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and the good news of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes. We are asking the church to donate items such as school supplies, small toys, and hygiene products (tooth brushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, lotion etc.) Be on the lookout for a large donation box near the front of the church. Collections will take place on Nov. 5 & Nov. 12!
Teens:
- Game Night: Game Time!!! Friday, November 3rd, from 6:30pm-8:30pm the teens will come together for some fun, food, fellowship and games at Steve and Tinisha Bookhart's home. Please bring a snack to share. Check the teen Band app for more details. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Robert and Davina Lausen via text or email teenevents@thecharlottechurch.org or d.polk.lausen@gmail.com.
Marrieds:
- Marrieds Friendsgiving Family Fun: Please join us for a fun family event hosted by the Marrieds Ministry. Our final event for 2023 will be November 18th from 3-6pm in the gym. This event is for couples AND their children! Get ready for family fun and fellowship! Get ready for hula hooping, jump rope, crafts and more.
Care & Compassion:
- Holiday Brunch: The Senior Agape Group of the Care and Compassion Ministry will be hosting a Holiday Brunch after church on Sunday, December 3 from 12:00-2:30 pm in the Church Fellowship Hall. (55+) There will be live holiday performances by our own Melissa Cole, Vincent Black, Jazmyn Ruby, and Marino & Nyanga Rajaonarivelo. Deadline to sign up is November 25, this will give us an accurate account of how many people will be in attendance for our “Holiday Brunch”. Please sign up on our Holiday Sign-Up Genius Brunch Link, use the QR Code, or see Stephanie Dixon to sign up. Please come out to fellowship, enjoy the holiday brunch, and bring a friend. 😊🙏🏽!
- When: Sunday, December 3 from 12-2:30pm- please come downstairs immediately after church!
- Where: Church Fellowship Hall
- Sign Up Link: https://tinyurl.com/mrxetm39
- Email: stephanie.dixon12@yahoo.com
HOPE:
- 2023 Can and Non-Perishable Dry Goods Drive: Some of our neighbors are experiencing food insecurity due to a lack of resources and rising inflation. Here is an opportunity for you and your network to make a difference. This drive starts today and ends on Sunday Nov 19th. Please bring all collected food and non-perishable items to service on the 19th and place them in the U-Haul truck that will be located in the parking lot. All items collected will be donated the Monday before Thanksgiving to The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry located on Airport Drive. This pantry serves our neighbors that live in the West corridor. For questions, contact Mike Dames at mikedames@prodigy.net.
- Holiday Gift Card Program: We will be running our holiday gift card program again this year. If you would like to donate a gift card, which will be given to an individual or family in the church, that is in need, starting November 12, you can stop by the HOPE table in lobby. All cards must be received by December 3th. The cards can be for places like grocery stores, Wal-mart, Target, etc. If you have any questions, please stop by the HOPE table after service or contact Hazel Jones hmjones08@yahoo.com or Anne Dames annedames@prodigy.net.
- Project Future Story - Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop:
Come join us on November 9th from 8:30am - 3:30pm as leaders from Concord and Kannapolis discuss how to help our neighbors that have the least develop a future story that leads them to a place of self-sufficiency. This workshop is for anyone who has interest in learning how to help people that are living in poverty break that cycle. Click here to register and for details
- HOPE Disaster Plan: We want every member to protect yourself and your loved ones, please take a moment to look at this PPT Presentation that has been provided by HOPE world wide's Disaster Team. It's simple and practical. In the event of an emergency, having a plan that you've discussed with the members of your household could make a big difference in reducing unnecessary loss of life.
- If you have any questions contact Mike Dames 704-724-2362 or mikedames@prodigy.net
- 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