Announcements September 23, 2018

SOUTH LADIES BRUNCH CANCELLATION
The South Ladies Brunch scheduled for September 22 has been CANCELLED, due to storm damage and cleanup efforts at the home of the hostess. The brunch will be rescheduled at a future date.

ALL NATIONS SERVICE THIS SUNDAY
This Sunday September 23 we will be celebrating our diversity in our worship with scripture reading and prayers in many languages. We have 39 different countries represented in our church! Please bring your friends and let's worship God together celebrating our diversity, unity and love for God and each other.

CARE AND COMPASSION MINISTRY
1. Care and Compassion Ministry : Leadership Needs
Though the Care & Compassion Ministry was 1st announced in August 2017, just prior to the passing of William Scurry - We still think it's worthwhile and want it to move forward - but need your help. We are in need of couples and/or individuals interested in taking a leadership role of the various teams we first announced for the ministry: Encouragement, Prayers, Visitation, Events, Helping Hands, and Card Teams. Not all of these will be launched at the same time but as we have adequate support we can roll out pieces. We would also like to have a couple willing to take on the overall lead as this is more than Margo feels she can shoulder by herself at this time. If you have interest in leading any part of the ministry - please call Margo Scurry (704.277.5605) and/or reach out to our shepherding elder Don Hall.

2. Care and Compassion Ministry : Memorial Box
"We light a candle in remembrance of Our Loved Ones" - As announced on Sept 2., Margo Scurry has created and donated the Memorial box that will reside on the table in the lobby area of the church. The intent is to allow members to memorialize or remember a loved one with a picture on the anniversary of their passing or another special date (ie birthdate). If you would like to have your loved ones picture displayed during the week of that special date - please contact Margo at 704.277.5605. Additionally, parents - the box is glass and fragile so please be mindful of your children and make sure they do not lean on the table or place any other objects on it. Thank you.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
"The Children's ministry apologizes for all of the changes and we thank you for all of your flexibility and positive attitude! Your children have done a great job in service! Due to all of the moving parts of the building we will have classes behind the sanctuary until we announce returning to our typical set up. On Sundays we will have classes for infants to 3 year olds and on Midweeks we will have infants through 5 year olds. We will have packets available for the older children. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we make our building great!"

LOST AND FOUND & FACILITIES UPDATE
Lost and Found
Please check the lost and found located in the stairwell leading to the balcony (ushers can help you locate it). L & F has several items including water bottles, bibles, & notebooks.
Going forward, lost and found items will be kept for one month and then will be donated to Goodwill.

September Facilities Update
Completed:
Painting by 360 Painting
2nd Floor bathrooms remodeled
2nd floor air conditioner replaced
Gym air conditioner repaired
Scheduled/ In Progress:
Air Conditioner replacement on the 3rd floor
Room 310 reconstruction
1st and 3rd floor restrooms remodel
Baptistery repair
1st floor windows repair
Providence Day School donated desks, chairs, & file cabinets to the children's ministry.

TRANSLATION
Our church services can be translated in Spanish. Translation is in the balcony. Ask for Bernardo or Minerva Caceres to receive a headphone.

CHURCH EVENTS
FOR THE MEN
For all men in the church please go to this website:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CQZ85YT to complete a short survey to give us your insights on a men's day we are planning for the first quarter of 2019.

NORTH NEW MEMBER WELCOME
If you are new member of the Charlotte Church and live on the north side, please join us on Saturday, September 29 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM for a new member welcome lunch. We will meet at the home of Eric and Paulette Sifford. An evite has been sent out with an RSVP date of September 22. If you have not received the evite, please notify Paulette at 910-797-2798 or psifford@thecharlottechurch.org.

SOUTH NEW MEMBER WELCOME
If you are new to the Charlotte Church and live on the south side, please join us on Saturday, September 29 from 7-9pm for a new member welcome. We will meet at Rodney & Jennifer Fuller's home. Rsvp to Bonnie Fisher for the address fbonnie89@yahoo.com.

YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY
Youth & Family Event: Laser Tag - Saturday, Sept. 29th @ 1:00 PM
We are inviting all of the Youth & Family Members to our rescheduled "Epic Laser Tag Battle Game" on Saturday, September 29th at 1 pm! The cost is $15 per Teen Member and $17 per Adult/guests, and includes 2 Games, Pizza, and a Private Room! This will be held at Laser Quest located at 10403 Park Road Unit J Charlotte, NC 28210. We ask that everyone arrive between 12:20 and 12:50 pm so we can start our game promptly. We need a minimum of 10 participants to get this rate, so RSVP is required, and money will need to be collected this Sunday, September 23, and Wednesday, Sept. 26th. Any other questions, please see Uchenna and/or Crystal, and Tonya Krider who can collect the money on these dates. Thanks!

SAVE THE DATE
MS and Y&F Event
Saturday, October 20th
Corn Maze at Country Daze Corn Maze
Time: 6-10pm
Bonfire, petting zoo, food trucks, games, CORN MAZE*
*tickets to corn maze are $6/person per group rate
www.countrydayscornmaze.com/

WOMEN'S DAY: ENOUGH
Hello Brothers and Sisters!
We have invested a lot of time, energy, and resources into this year's Women's Day and are truly grateful, but more importantly we want God to be glorified. We are faithful that this event will lead people to knowing Jesus as their Lord, Savior, and so much more.
The Women's Day committee is actively planning and organizing the many aspects to make Women's Day great! But we need your help. In an effort to connect the servants of Christ with an area to serve, we have created a sign up genius that will cover all areas of the event.
Please help make it great!
Please go to this website:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EABAB2BA2FD0-womens/

WOMEN'S MINISTRY: LUNCH & LAUGH
If you want some encouragement and "girl time" during the week (regardless of what "ministry" you're in), come on by between 12-1:30! Even if you're lunch break is limited, stay as long or as little as you can.
Thursday, September 20 Indian Trail: Panera Bread 14035 E Independence Expy, Indian Trail, NC 28079
Thursday, September 27 South Park: Whole Foods at 6610 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210

WOMEN'S ZUMBA OUTREACH
Saturday, September 29th, Women's Zumba Dance Community outreach in the Fellowship Hall from 11:00am- 12:00pm. For more information please contact Cheryl Mimy, 908-418-2695 or email:mimy2@live.com.

HOPE
HOPE Charlotte will be partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a family in our area. We need volunteers to help build the home. The build site is in Matthews, NC. There are two build dates Saturday, October 6th and Saturday, November 17th. Each build day has two work slots: 8:30am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Volunteers can sign-up for either work slot on either day. Volunteers must be at least 17 years old. Be a part of helping a local family build strength, stability, self-reliance and a home. If you are interested contact Mike Dames at mikedames@prodigy.net to receive registration details.
DOVE'S NEST-Saturday, Nov 3rd
Sign up with Jan Pickett at 704-965-0721 or mammaj3@pinevilledsl.net
RESCUE MISSION-4-6pm on Saturdays: Oct 6th, Dec 1st
Sign up with Mike Dames at 704-724-2362 or mikedames@prodigy.net

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.

September 2018
Weekly Budget......................... .........$21,000
September 2.......................................$19,949.67
September 9.......................................$22,440.54
September 16.....................................$9,439.36
Missions Contribution Collected for 2018 .........................$34,524.56
The Charlotte Church has set a goal of collecting $125,000 for missions in 2018. The first $75,000 collected will be used for support of the church planting in Boone, North Carolina. The next $50,000 collected will be used in support of African missions. Any additional funds collected over $125,000 will be used for domestic and/or foreign missions as determined by the evangelists, elders and Board of Directors of the Charlotte Church.

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