Announcements May 12, 2019
PRAYER REQUESTS
Althea Matthews brother, Winston, passed away last week in Jamaica. The funeral will be May 18th. Please pray for the family.
Elizabeth Pixley was admitted to CMC-Main Monday for treatment related to her heart condition. Her physicians told her that she may need to be there for 2-3 days. Please pray for her "speedy recovery;" for her body to respond to medications for pain & fluid buildup; that she will feel rested & rejuvenated & can be discharged home soon.
Jennifer Fuller asks for prayers for her step mother, Susan. She broke her hip and is in rehab now. She was recently baptized so this is a challenge to her young faith. You can send cards of encouragement to Susan Avesian, 136 Wood Hollow Dr, Woodstock, GA 30188.
BABY ANNOUNCEMENT
Benjamin Veirkant arrived Thursday, April 25th and he is "perfect"!!! Heidi, Greg and their now 3 boys are all doing well. Cards of encouragement may be send to Greg and Heidi at 29017 Windjammer Drive, Tega Cay, SC 29708.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
It is time to sign up for the next teaching rotation for our wonderful Children's ministry! The next rotation is July - December and will consist of two teaching teams that teach every other month. Please contact Paula Chu at chuclan@bellsouth.net to sign up. Thank you for your willing hearts to serve!
LEADERS FAMILY PICNIC
For all of who serve as leaders in The Charlotte Church in any ministry or service area, please join us for a LEADERS FAMILY PICNIC on June 8 from 11-2. This is a time for the whole family. See the EVITE for details and to RSVP. Please RSVP by May 31 so we can coordinate the food. It's going to be a fun day!
WOMEN'S RETREAT
October 4th-6th 2019
Ridgecrest Conference Center
Asheville, NC
https://www.secchurches.com/
FOR THE WOMEN
Feeling stuck and in need a break through in your life? Here's a brief video reminder you have been prayed for!
HOPE ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The HOPE Charlotte advisory board would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for supporting the 2019 HOPE walk-a-thon. With your help, we've raised over $12,000. To God be the Glory!
2. Bridges out of Poverty Workshop - THERE IS ENOUGH!
Attend this powerful interactive workshop to become a partner in helping people in our community transition out of poverty. See how you can help our neighbors bridge the gaps between the resources they have and the resources they need.
Date: Saturday, May 18th Time: 9:00a - 1:00p at the Charlotte Church, 2200 Ashley Road, Charlotte, NC
Audience: Members of the Charlotte Church and Friends
To sign-up click on the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4DA8AB22A46-bridges1
Questions? Contact: Mike Dames (704)724-2362 mikedames@prodigy.net
2. DOVE'S NEST -Saturday May 18, 2019 (4pm -6pm) - We are in need of volunteers to serve and have a meal with the women and children and the Dove's Nest. To reserve your spot please Contact Jan Pickett Mammaj3@pinevilledsl.net or 704-965-0721
3. If you missed the 2019 Walkathon, it's still not too late to donate to HOPE worldwide. You can make your checks out to HOPE worldwide and add HOPE Charlotte on your memo line. Cash donations should be placed in an envelope marked HOPE worldwide / HOPE Charlotte. Please contact Mike Dames 704-724-2362 or mikedames@prodigy.net if you have questions.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
Our Middle School Graduation Celebration is scheduled for all current 5th thru 8th graders and their families on Sat. June 1st, 11:30am to 2pm in the Charlotte Church Gymnasium.
Details on how you can help with food will be sent to MS parents via the MS Shutterfly site.
TEEN VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENT
To celebrate our amazing high school seniors Gabby Brown and Tonya Krider will be filming a short video that will be shown at the Senior Banquet. All seniors and parents are encouraged to participate. Everyone will have a role in the video. Please contact Gabby at 980-833-0398 or Tonya at 704-231-7301 for details.
M30G-2 (MIGHTY MARRIED MEN OF GOD)
M3OG-2 "LORDSHIP"
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." MATTHEW 3:2
Calling ALL Married Men, no matter how many years of marriage this event is for you!
Date: Sat 10/26 (10am) - Sun 10/27 (12pm)
Cost: $45 (Tent/Hammock) or $55 (Heated Bunk Cabin)
Registration and Details: http://www.mmogcharlotte.com
Event Contact: Tim Kirk (704-699-9653) mmogministries1@gmail.com
*Please.. Invite all of your friends & Share this on your pages!
The Parents Lounge during Teen and Middle School Midweek
We would like to encourage all parents of teens and middle schoolers to meet in the parents lounge during their midweeks. It is located in the sitting area on the left hand side behind the sanctuary by the restrooms. We hope to see you there.
TRANSLATION
Our church services can be translated in Spanish. Translation is in the balcony. Ask for Bernardo or Minerva Caceres to receive a headphone.
CONTRIBUTION UPDATE
ONLINE GIVING NOW AVAILABLE
Online giving is now available by visiting the church website at www.thecharlottechurch.org, and then clicking Give. Please note that while giving by credit card is an option, the fees the church pays are lower for bank account transfers (ACH). If you have questions or run into problems with the tool, please contact the church office at churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org.
May 2019
Weekly Budget..................................$21,000
April 28.May 5...................................$26,436.40
Missions Contribution Collected for 2019 ...............$16,130.49
COMMON CONTACTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS-VERBAL ONLY (due 12:00 Thursday) worshipcoordinator@thecharlottechurch.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS-EMAIL ONLY (due 12:00 Thursday)
Announcements@thecharlottechurch.org
BENEVOLENCE (704) 342-1099 option 2. A volunteer will return your call within 2 business days.
BUILDING Facilities@thecharlottechurch.org
CHURCH OFFICE churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org
CHURCH WEBSITE www.thecharlottechurch.org
CONTACT INFORMATION-send your updates to churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org
ELDERS elders@theCharlottechurch.org