Announcements December 9, 2018

PRAYER REQUESTS
Please pray for Mijai Wallace as she undergoes partial knee replacement on Thursday Dec 6. Pray that God will grant her peace, a successful surgery, and an easy recovery. You can send cards to 1419 Beechwood Dr, Gastonia North Carolina 28052.

Veronica Grant, a sister from our Charlotte family who recently moved to Greensboro recently found out she has a rare form of lung cancer. Please keep her in your prayers as they navigate next steps.

FACILITIES UPDATE
Reminder: No food or drinks in the Sanctuary, except water.
Lost and Found: Please check the lost and found located in the stairwell leading to the balcony.Lost and Found items will be kept for one month and then will be donated to Goodwill.

November Facilities Update:
Scheduled/ In Progress:
Air Conditioner installation on the 3rd floor
Room 310 reconstruction progressing
1st and 3rd floor restrooms progressing with remodel
Boiler to be serviced and repaired for winter
(Heating system operational)

HOPE
Holiday Gift Card Program: If you would like to donate a Gift Card that will be given to an individual or family in need in the church during the Christmas season, the last day to donate is Sunday. Please stop by the HOPE table in the fellowship hall.
Winter Clothing Drive: Please help the HOPE Scouts as they collect Coats, Hats, Scarves, Gloves and Socks. Please bring your clothing to the HOPE table on Sunday December 16th.

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
YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY
TEEN BASH registration is closed! However, we are still looking for those who can serve to set up decor on Dec 31 (anytime between 10:30-5:30) and tear down Jan 1 (8:30-10:30) at the campground (918 Walter Johnston Road Denton, North Carolina). Contact Kristi Graham ‭(704) 929-3131‬ or Tonya Krider (704) 231-7301‬ if you can serve.

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.
December 2018
Weekly Budget..................................$21,000
December 2.......................................... $31,963.81
Missions Contribution Collected for 2018 .........................$55,006.97
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