LCMC Meeting at SOJ

Spirit of Joy is a member of

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ.

And the leader of our denomination,

Pastor Mark Vander Tuig,

is coming to Spirit of Joy!!!

A group of Lutherans from across the South are converging on Spirit of Joy. Be here to welcome them and Pastor Vander Tuig.

Join us anytime

This Saturday, March 3

10am - 4pm!

(but email a reservation if you'd like lunch)

Note: Pastor Mark is not really a bishop! In fact, Lutheran's never had "bishops" until we simply changed the title about 30 years ago. Our fast growing Lutheran denomination has gone back to a more traditional Lutheran model that all but a few of us adults grew up with. Pastor Mark simply and wonderfully fosters connections and facilitates ministry in 779 Lutheran congregations in 11 different countries! We're honored to have him here with us.

Bible in a Year - December Readings

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are December's readings in case you miss any classes.

1 

2 Corinthians 2:5-6:18 

2 

2 Corinthians 7:1-11:15 

3 

2 Corinthians 11:16-13:14 

Romans 1:1-32 

4 

Romans 2:1-4:25 

5 

Romans 5:1-8:17 

6 

Romans 8:18-11:10 

7 

Romans 11:11-14:23 

8 

Romans 15:1-16:27; 

Acts 20:7-38 

9 

Acts 21:1-23:11 

10 

Acts 23:12-25:22 

11 

Acts 25:23-28:10 

12 

Acts 28:11-31; 

Ephesians 1:1-3:21 

13

Ephesians 4:1-6:24 

14 

Colossians 1:1-4:18 

15 

Philemon 1:1-25; 

Philippians 1:1-2:30 

16 

Philippians 3:1-4:23; 

1 Timothy 1:1-2:15 

17 

1 Timothy 3:1-6:21 

18 

Titus 1:1-3:15; 

1 Peter 1:1-2:12 

19 

1 Peter 2:13-5:14; 

Jude 1:1-16 

20 

Jude 1:17-25; 

2 Peter 1:1-3:18; 

2 Timothy 1:1-18 

21 

2 Timothy 2:1-4:22; 

Hebrews 1:1-14 

22 

Hebrews 2:1-6:20 

23 

Hebrews 7:1-10:18 

24 

Hebrews 10:19-12:29 

25 

Hebrews 13:1-25; 

1 John 1:1-3:24 

26 

1 John 4:1-5:21; 

2 John 1:1-13; 

3 John 1:1-14; 

Revelation 1:1-20 

27 

Revelation 2:1-5:14 

28 

Revelation 6:1-10:11 

29 

Revelation 11:1-14:20 

30 

Revelation 15:1-18:24 

31 

Revelation 19:1-22.21 

Bible in a Year - November Readings

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are November's readings in case you miss any classes.

1 

Matthew 25:31-46; 

John 12:20-50; 

Mark 14:1-11; 

Matthew 26:1-16; 

Luke 22:1-6; 

John 12:1-11 

2 

Mark 14:12-17; 

Matthew 26:17-20; 

Luke 22:7-14; 

John 13:1-20; 

Mark 14:18-21; 

Matthew 26:21-25; 

Luke 22:21-23; 

John 13:21-30; 

Luke 22:24-30; 

3 

Mark 14:22-26; 

Matthew 26:26-29; 

Luke 22:15-20; 

John 13:31-35; 

Mark 14:27-31; 

Matthew 26:30-35; 

Luke 22:31-38; 

John 13:36-38; 

John 14:1-15:17 

4 

John 15:18-17:26; 

Mark 14:32-42; 

Matthew 26:36-46; 

Luke 22:39-46 

5 

Mark 14:43-52; 

Matthew 26:47-56; 

Luke 22:47-53; 

John 18:1-11; 

Mark 14:53-72; 

Matthew 26:57-75; 

Luke 22:54-71; 

John 18:12-27 

6 

Matthew 27:1-10; 

Luke 23:1-12; 

Mark 15:1-5; 

Matthew 27:11-14; 

John 18:28-38 

7 

Mark 15:6-15; 

Matthew 27:15-26; 

Luke 23:13-25; 

John 18:39-19:16; 

Mark 15:16-20a; 

Matthew 27:27-31; 

Luke 23:26-32; 

Mark 15:20b-21; 

Matthew 27:32; 

John 19:17a 

8 

Mark 15:22-41; 

Matthew 27:33-56; 

Luke 23:33-49; 

John 19:17b-37 

9 

Mark 15:42-47; 

Matthew 27:57-61; 

Luke 23:50-56; 

John 19:38-42; 

Matthew 27:62-66; 

Mark 16:1-8; 

Matthew 28:1-8; 

Luke 24:1-12; 

John 20:1-13; 

Matthew 28:9-10; 

John 20:14-18 

10 

Matthew 28:11-15; 

Luke 24:13-35; 

Luke 24:36-43; 

John 20:19-31; 

Matthew 28:16-20; 

John 21:1-25; 

Luke 24:44-53 

11 

Mark 16:9-20; 

Acts 1:1-11; 

Acts 1:12-2:47 

12 

Acts 3:1-5:16 

13 

Acts 5:17-7:53 

14 

Acts 7:54-9:31 

15 

Acts 9:32-11:18 

16 

James 1:1-3:18 

17 

James 4:1-5:20; 

Acts 11:19-12:25 

18 

Acts 13:1-14:28 

19 

Galatians 1:1-4:7 

20 

Galatians 4:8-6:18 

21 

Acts 15:1-16:40 

22 

Acts 17:1-18; 

1Thessalonians 1:1-2:16 

23 

1Thessalonians 2:17-5:28; 

2Thessalonians 1:1-12 

24 

2Thessalonians 2:1-3:18; 

Acts 18:18-19:41 

25 

1 Corinthians 1:1-4:21 

26 

1 Corinthians 5:1-7:40 

27 

1 Corinthians 8:1-11:1 

28 

1 Corinthians 11:2-13:13 

29 

1 Corinthians 14:1-15:34 

30 

1 Corinthians 15:35-16:24; 

Acts 20:1-6; 

2 Corinthians 1:1-2:4 

Oct 9 - Announcements

Deeper Faith

Congregational Study Not in a small group but interested in reading & reflecting on the topics Pastor Ed is speaking about each Sunday? Get a copy of the study Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy to do on your own! See Kristen Sigmon or fill out a sheet on the Narthex bulletin board.


Adult Sunday School for Fall 2011 Attend any class you'd like. Classes in Family Life Center. 

• Christ in Culture Examine today's culture & challenges Christians face in light of God's Word.
• Forgiving & Overcoming Learn how to forgive and overcome anger & resentment from book Bait of Satan by John Bevere.
• Gospel of John Look in-depth at Jesus' life & ministry through the eyes of his disciple, John. 
• New Testament [Bible in a Year] Writings of Jesus' apostles & their relevance for us today.

Joyful Community

Fish, Feast, Fun & Fellowship Fundraiser, October 15, 5-9pm Halibut flown in from Alaska, plus an auction (please donate items to auction). Benefits Belize trip. Accepting payments and reservations — suggested donation $10+ per adult. Hot dogs for kids; child care provided. Craig or Michele Bender, 704-882-7806 for information.


Trunk or Treat, October 29, 6-7:30pm - hosted by the Student Leadership Team. Join us for a wholesome night of fun for kids of all ages. Come out and be a part of a fun family event, prizes awarded for the best costume and best trunk! Everyone meets in the Family Life Center. If you are a youth and are interested in helping out, grab a Student Leader and ask how you can help!


Youth Party, Appetizer Potluck and Lock-in, October 29, 8pm to October 30, 8am - Last names starting with A-L bring a salty appetizer and a drink to share, M-Z bring a sweet appetizer or dessert and a drink to share. Bring your sleeping bag.

Reaching More

Flu Shot Clinic Sunday, Oct 9 - 11:30am-12:30pm in the Family Life Center, $25/person.


Coats & Sweaters Missions is collecting new and gently used coats & sweaters throughout the month of October. Please consider donating one to those less fortunate. 

Breaking News!!!!

A contingent went to Washington DC to plea Pastor Ed's case!  

Unfortunately, they were told that due to recent budget cuts, they would not be able to help. It will be up to Pastor Ed's church family to raise his bail to release him from jail.  

So, Spirit of Joy family, we are relying on YOU to come out Saturday night and help raise the bail we need to free Pastor Ed.  The monies will go to help get our mission team to Belize to build a house for a family who is currently does not have a roof over their head!  

Fall Fiesta

Bail Pastor Ed Out!!!

Join us this Saturday Evening for a Tex-Mex flavored potluck.

Corn Hole Games + Country Music + Bake Walk

Best West Dress + Best Cowboy Hat + Face Painting 

And to support missions, help "bail out" Pastor Ed

5-8pm at the church

NEWS ALERT!!!

Pastor Ed Thomas being escorted out in handcuffs. 

Officer Hyland arresting Pastor Ed Thomas in front of his congregation.

Pastor Ed Thomas covering his head in shame. What are the charges? What is he guilty of?  

Alert!!! Pator Ed Thomas was arrested Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Weddington, NC.  Charges are not known at this time.  However, rumor has it that the missions team is collecting money for bail and one representative is in Washington DC to get this overturned.  We will post updates as they come available!

October Birthdays and Anniversaries

October 1

Travis Chambers 

Peter Griffith 

October 2

none

October 3

Lynne Lerch 

Karen Thomas 

Tom & Tammy Zielke

October 4

Tyler Beamesderfer 

Regina Nole 

Marissa Perrell 

Linda Richardson 

Clay & Tracy Baker

October 5

Peter & Bobbi Griffith 

October 6

Sarah Daugherty 

Shawn & Tracy Charrette

Werner & Ursula Fick 

October 7

Ryan Bragg 

October 8

Scott McIntyre Sr 

Will Tomsovic 

October 9

Scott Kramer 

Noah Sharpe 

October 10

Todd Matson

Dennis & Cinnamon Long 

October 11

Mariana Bustamante 

Nancy Ries 

Eric & Stacey Grein 

October 12

Toni Merritt 

Bill & Robin Brandhorst 

Curtis & Marna Pawl 

Chris & Melissa Sharpe 

October 13

John & Kris Wiruth

October 14

Chris & Rhonda Mauney

October 15

none

October 16

Eileen Drehs 

Stuart Kerkhoff 

Amy Thiemann 

October 17

Natalia Fay 

Dwayne Helms 

Shauna Miess 

Bill Richardson 

Jacob Skrutowski 

October 18

Bill Brandhorst 

Eric Kindberg 

Jose Pina 

Joel & Toni Merritt 

October 19

Morgan Carlson 

Steven Tower 

Gary & Lois Stansell 

October 20

Emily Tomsovic 

B.J. & Eunice Howes 

October 21

Becky Chambers 

Stuart Gaskins 

Olivia Lauf 

October 22

Laura Wright 

Scott & Kathy Sharman 

Stephen & Tara Spence 

Bob Thomas 

October 23

Tracy Baker 

October 24

Don Deacon 

Marc & Lori Harder 

October 25

Michele Bender 

Gretchen Carter

Norm & Mary Cleveland 

October 26

Tom & Linda Gaye 

October 27

Eva Happel 

Bob & Shauna Miess 

October 28

Marla Lauf 

Alexa Roseman

 

October 29

none

October 30

none

October 31

 Cis Morford 

Harvey & Cis Morford 

   

October 2 - Announcements

General Fund

Avg. Weekly Need: $9,575 
Giving Last Week: $8,522 
Avg. Giving This Year: $8,766 

Deeper Faith

Congregational Study ~ Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy A couple groups still have space available, including a Sunday morning group ... it’s not too late to join in! OR do the study on your own! See Kristen Sigmon or fill out the sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex.


Adult Sunday School for Fall 2011 Attend any class you'd like. Classes in Family Life Center. Christ in Culture 
Examine today's culture & challenges Christians face in light of God's Word.
Forgiving & Overcoming 
Learn how to forgive and overcome anger & resentment from book Bait of Satan by John Bevere.
Gospel of John 
Look in-depth at Jesus' life & ministry through the eyes of his disciple, John. 
New Testament [Bible in a Year] Read the writings of Jesus' apostles & discover their relevance for us today.

Joyful Community

College Addresses Please give your updated addresses to the church office.


Wednesday Night Congregation Dinner Reviving an old tradition. Please join us: 5:15-5:55pm, Adults $4, Kids $2.50, Family max $12. If you have not yet responded, please let the church office know how many will attend so that we can plan accordingly.


Fall Fiesta Saturday, October 8, 5-8pm Everyone invited! Come enjoy a Southwest Potluck, (bring your favorite southwestern dish, main, salad, or dessert). Drinks provided. Fun activities for all ages, including a bake walk, corn toss, face painting, hair painting, and other SURPRISES!! Rumor even has it that Pastor Ed is going to jail and we might have to help bail him out ...


Fish, Feast, Fun & Fellowship Fundraiser, October 15, 5-9pm Halibut flown in from Alaska, plus an auction. Great fun & fellowship. Benefits Belize trip. Suggested donation $10+ per adult. Hot dogs for kids; child care provided. Contact Craig or Michele Bender, 704-882-7806 for more information.

Reaching More

Loaves and Fishes Help those in need, our October collection is Sunday, October 9. Please see
the list of needs in the Narthex in the brochure rack (no glass containers).


Flu Shot Clinic Sunday, Oct. 9, Family Life Center, 11:30am-12:30pm, $25/person. Medicare part B recipients only will be filed. Other insurances require payment & receipt will be given to obtain reimbursement. Bring insurance cards (Medicare, Supplemental). Pregnant women must bring approval note from doctor. Wear a short sleeve shirt. More info., call 704-296-0909. Sign-up is on the Narthex Bulletin Board. 

COATS & SWEATERS Missions will be collecting new and gently used coats & sweaters throughout October. Please consider donating one to those less fortunate. 

Bible in a Year - October Readings

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are October's readings in case you miss any classes.

1 

John 1:19-28; 

Mark 1:9-11; 

Matthew 3:13-17; 

Luke 3:21-22; 

John 1:29-34; 

Mark 1:12-13; 

Matthew 4:1-11; 

Luke 4:1-13; 

John 1:35-51; 

Mark 1:16-20; 

Matthew 4:18-22; 

Luke 5:1-11; 

2 

John 2:1-4:26 

3 

John 4:27-42; 

Mark 1:14-15; 

Matthew 4:12-17; 

Luke 4:14-15; 

John 4:43-46a; 

Luke 4:16-30; 

Mark 1:21-28; 

Luke 4:31-37; 

Mark 1:29-39; 

Matthew 8:14-17; 

Luke 4:38-44; 

Mark 1:40-45; 

Matthew 8:1-4; 

Luke 5:12-16 

4 

Mark 2:1-12; 

Matthew 9:1-8; 

Luke 5:17-26; 

Mark 2:13-17; 

Matthew 9:9-13; 

Luke 5:27-32; 

Mark 2:18-22; 

Matthew 9:14-17; 

Luke 5:33-39; 

Mark 2:23-28; 

Matthew 12:1-8; 

Luke 6:1-5 

5 

Mark 3:1-6; 

Matthew 12:9-14; 

Luke 6:6-11; 

Mark 3:7-12; 

Matthew 12:15-21; 

Mark 3:13-19; 

Luke 6:12-16; 

Matthew 4:23-5:20 

6 

Matthew 5:21-7:29 

7 

Luke 6:17:49; 

Luke 7:1-10; 

Matthew 8:5-13; 

John 4:46b-54; 

Luke 7:11-17 

8 

Luke 7:18-35; 

Matthew 11:1-19; 

Luke 7:36-50; 

Luke 8:1-3; 

Mark 3:20-30; 

Matthew 12:22-45; 

Luke 11:14-26 

9 

Mark 3:31-35; 

Matthew 12:46-50; 

Luke 8:19-21; 

Mark 4:1-20; 

Matthew 13:1-23; 

Luke 8:4-18; 

Mark 4:21-29 

10 

Mark 4:30-34; 

Matthew 13:31-35; 

Luke 13:18-21; 

Matthew 13:24-30; 

Matthew 13:36-52; 

Mark 4:35-41; 

Matthew 8:23-27; 

Luke 8:22-25; 

Mark 5:1-20; 

Matthew 8:28-34; 

Luke 8:26-39 

11 

Mark 5:21-43; 

Matthew 9:18-26; 

Luke 8:40-56; 

Matthew 9:27-34; 

Mark 6:1-6a; 

Matthew 13:53-58; 

John 5:1-15 

12 

John 5:16-47; 

Mark 6:6b-11; 

Matthew 9:35-10:42; 

Luke 9:1-5 

13 

Mark 6:14-29; 

Matthew 14:1-12; 

Luke 9:7-9; 

Mark 6:12-13; 

Luke 9:6; 

Mark 6:30-44; 

Matthew 14:13-21; 

Luke 9:10-17; 

John 6:1-15 

14 

Mark 6:45-56; 

Matthew 14:22-36; 

John 6:16-24; 

John 6:25-59 

15 

Mark 7:1-23; 

Matthew 15:1-20; 

Mark 7:24-30; 

Matthew 15:21-28; 

Mark 7:31-37; 

Matthew 15:29-31; 

Mark 8:1-10; 

Matthew 15:32-39 

16 

Mark 8:11-13; 

Matthew 16:1-4; 

Mark 8:14-21; 

Matthew 16:5-12; 

Mark 8:22-26; 

Mark 8:27-30; 

Matthew 16:13-20; 

Luke 9:18-21; 

John 6:60-71; 

Mark 8:31-9:1; 

Matthew 16:21-28; 

Luke 9:22-27 

17 

Mark 9:2-13; 

Matthew 17:1-13; 

Luke 9:28-36; 

Mark 9:14-32; 

Matthew 17:14-23; 

Luke 9:37-45; 

Mark 9:33-37; 

Matthew 18:1-5; 

Luke 9:46-48 

18 

Matthew 17:24-27; 

Mark 9:38-41; 

Luke 9:49-50; 

Mark 9:42-50; 

Matthew 18:6-9; 

Matthew 18:10-35; 

Mark 10:1; 

Matthew 19:1-2; 

Luke 9:51-62; 

Matthew 8:18-22; 

Luke 10:1-20; 

Matthew 11:20-24 

19 

Luke 10:21-24; 

Matthew 11:25-27; 

Matthew 11:28-30; 

Luke 10:38-11:13; 

Luke 11:27-12:21 

20 

Luke 12:22-13:17; 

Luke 13:22-14:24 

21 

Luke 14:25-16:17; 

Luke 16:19-17:19 

22 

Luke 17:20-18:14; 

John 7:1-52 

23 

John 7:53-9:34 

24 

John 9:35-10:21; 

Mark 10:2-12; 

Matthew 19:3-12; 

Luke 16:18; 

Mark 10:13-16; 

Matthew 19:13-15; 

Luke 18:15-17; 

Mark 10:17-22; 

Matthew 19:16-22; 

Luke 18:18-23 

25 

Mark 10:23-31; 

Matthew 19:23-30; 

Luke 18:24-30; 

Matthew 20:1-16; 

John 10:22-11:16 

26 

John 11:17-57; 

Mark 10:32-45; 

Matthew 20:17-28; 

Luke 18:31-34; 

Mark 10:46-52; 

Matthew 20:29-34; 

Luke 18:35-43 

27 

Luke 19:1-10; 

Mark 11:1-11; 

Matthew 21:1-11; 

Luke 19:28-44; 

John 12:12-19; 

Mark 11:12-26; 

Matthew 21:12-22; 

Luke 19:45-48 

28 

Mark 11:27-33; 

Matthew 21:23-27; 

Luke 20:1-8; 

Matthew 21:28-32; 

Mark 12:1-12; 

Matthew 21:33-46; 

Luke 20:9-19; 

Matthew 22:1-14; 

Mark 12:13-17; 

Matthew 22:15-22; 

Luke 20:20-26 

29 

Mark 12:18-27; 

Matthew 22:23-33; 

Luke 20:27-40; 

Mark 12:28-34; 

Matthew 22:34-40; 

Luke 10:25-37; 

Mark 12:35-37a; 

Matthew 22:41-46; 

Luke 20:41-44; 

Matthew 23:1-36; 

Mark 12:37b-40; 

Luke 20:45-47 

30 

Matthew 23:37-39; 

Mark 12:41-44; 

Luke 21:1-4; 

Mark 13:1-23; 

Matthew 24:1-28; 

Luke 21:5-24 

31 

Mark 13:24-31; 

Matthew 24:29-35; 

Luke 21:25-38; 

Mark 13:32-37; 

Matthew 24:36-51; 

Matthew 25:1-30; 

Luke 19:11-27 

September 25 - Weekly Announcements

General Fund
Avg. Weekly Need: $9,575 
Giving Last Week: $5,852 
Avg. Giving This Year: $8,766 

Deeper Faith

Congregational Study ~ Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy A couple groups still have space available, including a Sunday morning group ... it’s not too late to join in! OR do the study on your own! See Kristen Sigmon or fill out the sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

Adult Sunday School for Fall 2011 Attend any class you'd like. Classes in Family Life Center. 

• Christ in Culture Examine today's culture & challenges Christians face in light of God's Word.
• Forgiving & Overcoming Learn how to forgive and overcome anger & resentment from book Bait of Satan by John Bevere.
• Gospel of John Look in-depth at Jesus' life & ministry through the eyes of his disciple, John. 
• New Testament [Bible in a Year] Read the writings of Jesus' apostles & discover their relevance for us today.

Joyful Community

College Addresses Please give your updated addresses to the church office.

Wednesday Night Congregation Dinner Reviving an old tradition. Please join us: 5:15-5:55pm, Adults $4, Kids $2.50, Family max $12. If you have not yet responded, please let the church office know how many will attend so that we can plan accordingly.

Fall Fiesta Everyone invited! Saturday, October 8, 5-8pm. Come enjoy a Southwest Potluck, (bring your favorite southwestern dish, main, salad, or dessert). Drinks provided. Fun activities for all ages, including a bake walk, corn toss, face painting, hair painting, and other SURPRISES!! Rumor even has it that Pastor Ed is going to jail and we might have to help bail him out ...

Reaching More

Flu Shot Clinic Sunday, Oct. 9, Family Life Center, 11:30am-12:30pm, $25/person. Medicare part B recipients only will be filed. Other insurances require payment & receipt will be given to obtain reimbursement. Bring insurance cards (Medicare, Supplemental). Pregnant women must bring approval note from doctor. Wear a short sleeve shirt. More info., call 704-296-0909. Sign-up is on the Narthex Bulletin Board.

2011 National Christian College Fair Save the date! Monday, September 26, Charlotte Christian School, 6:30-8:30 pm. To view the list of colleges and universities, visit www.nccf.us.

Ballet Magnificat A professional ballet company specializing in Christian-themed ballet productions will be performing in Mocksville, NC on October 1 at 7pm at the Brock Performing Arts Center. General admission tickets are $25, sold by First UMC of Mocksville, 336-751-2503. See the youtube video for this performance at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHbUa0Zkw60&feature=related 

Mission Team Fish Fry & Auction Benefit for Belize Trip 
Saturday, October 15, 5-9pm
Suggested donation: $10+/plate Hot dogs for kids. Childcare provided during auction. Watch for more details! 

Week of September 4 - Announcements

Deeper Faith

Small Group & Adult Sunday School Sign Ups 
Happening Now! Many great opportunities. Check out the board in the narthex for options and times. Sign up now to get your first choice! Sunday School begins on Sunday, September 11!


Music Amnesty Month 
September is Music Amnesty Month. We ask all folks who are in choir, or who have been in choir in the past to look into your sheet music library and bring back your choir anthems, Praise and Worship books and supplements and any commercial cantata cds that you may still have. There is a lot of music missing and our supplies are pretty depleted. We are blessed this year with a great group in choir and would like to have enough supplies for all. We have to remember that we need to be good stewards of the materials that God has given us and that we do not want to repurchase something of which we should have plenty. So, please look around at home - if you find you have a P&W book collection---it is TIME to bring these items back to church. Thank you.


Annual Choir Retreat September 9-11. Please pray for choir while on their retreat. 


AWANA starts September 7 at 6pm. Registration packets will be available on Sunday.

Joyful Community

Summer Fellowship Sunday, 9/4 
after the outdoor service join us for Ice Cream Sunday.


College Addresses 
Please give your updated addresses to the office so we can mail newsletters and send encouraging notes.


Name Tags 
help our new members & those of us with better forgetters than rememberers. Please, wear your name tag! Need a name tag: Sign up on Karen’s desk in the office or 704-821-8494.

Reaching More

COTA Golf Tournament for Sandra Cook
at The Divide Sept 10. Contact Sharon Eichler


2011 Habitat for Humanity Project: Lutherans & Thrivent
Several Lutheran Churches are building a house this year with building dates scheduled through October 29. Assistance with labor & funding are needed. More information and the building schedule is on the Narthex Bulletin Board. Minimum age is 16.


Flu Shot Clinic 
Sunday, October 9, in the Family Life Center from 11:30am-12:30pm.
Get vaccinated, before the flu knocks you flat! $25/person. They will file for Medicare part B recipients only. All other insurances will require payment & receipt will be given to obtain reimbursement. Bring insurance cards (Medicare, Supplemental, etc). Wear a short sleeve shirt. Pregnant women must bring approval note from doctor. More information, call 704-296-0909.


Time & Talent Commitment Forms 
If you have forgotten to turn in your form(s) there are extra on Karen’s desk in the office. Simply fill one out and leave on Karen’s desk. 

Bible in a Year - September Readings

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are September's readings in case you miss any classes.

1 

Ezekiel 47:1-48:35; 

Ezekiel 29:17-30:19 

2 

Daniel 4:1-37; 

2 Kings 25:27-30; 

Jeremiah 52:31-34; 

Daniel 7:1-28 

3 

Daniel 8:1-27; 

Daniel 5:1-31; 

2 Chronicles 36:22-23; 

Daniel 9:1-27 

4 

Ezra1:1-4; 

Daniel 6:1-28; 

Ezra 1:5-2:20; 

Nehemiah 7:4-25 

5 

Ezra 2:21-70; 

Nehemiah 7:26-73a 

6 

Ezra 3:1-13; 

Psalm 92:1-15; 

Psalm 126:1-6; 

Daniel 10:1-11:35 

7 

Daniel 11:36-12:13; 

Psalm 93:1-96:13 

8 

Psalm 97:1-100:5; 

Ezra 4:1-5; 

Ezra 4:24; 

Haggai 1:1-23 

9 

Zechariah 1:1-6:15 

10 

Zechariah 7:1-8:23; 

Ezra 5:1-6:18 

11 

Psalm 118:1-29; 

Psalm 129:1-8; 

Psalm 148:1-150:6; 

Ezra 6:19-22; 

Zechariah 9:1-17 

12 

Zechariah 10:1-14:21 

13 

Esther 1:1-4:17 

14 

Esther 5:1-9:17 

15 

Esther 9:18-10:3; 

Ezra 4:6-23; 

Psalm 105:1-45 

16 

Psalm 106:1-48; 

Ezra 7:1-8:14 

17 

Ezra 8:15-10:44; 

1 Chronicles 3:17-24 

18 

Nehemiah 1:1-4:23 

19 

Nehemiah 5:1-7:3; 

Psalm 1:1-6; 

Psalm 107:1-43 

20 

Psalm 111:1-112:10; 

Psalm 117:1-2; 

Psalm 119:1-72 

21 

Psalm 119:73-176 

22 

Psalm 121:1-123:4; 

Psalm 128:1-6; 

Psalm 130:1-8; 

Psalm 134:1-136:26 

23 

Psalm 146:1-147:20; 

Nehemiah 7:73b-9:37 

24 

Nehemiah 9:38-11:36 

25 

1 Chronicles 9:1b-34; 

Nehemiah 12:1-47 

26 

Nehemiah 13:1-31; 

Joel 1:1-2:32 

27 

Joel 3:1-21; 

Malachi 1:1-4:6 

28 

Luke 1:1-80 

29 

Matthew 1:18-25; 

Luke 2:1-20; 

Matthew 1:1-17; 

Luke 3:23-38; 

Luke 2:21-40 

30 

Matthew 2:1-23; 

Luke 2:41-52; 

Mark 1:1-8; 

Matthew 3:1-12; 

Luke 3:1-20; 

John 1:1-18 

July 31 - Announcements

Deeper Faith

Summer Sunday School for Youth & Adults

Meets 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 9:50am (through August); all classes in Family Life Center     

Bible in a Year - A journey through the greatest book ever written. (Location: FLC, P1/P2) 
Radical - A journey in authentic discipleship. (Location: FLC, P3)


Vacation Bible School Aug 1-5, 6:15-8:15pm, pre-K-5th . 


Annual Choir Retreat September 9-11 (Friday pm - Sunday am) Please join us to kick off our choir season and to begin preparation of our Christmas Cantata. There will be worship, food, fun, fellowship and SINGING! Taking deposits now. Contact Rhonda Mauney, mauney03@aol.com or John Wiruth, jpwiruth@yahoo.com.


Coming this Fall Discovering Spirit, Uncovering Joy! Whole Congregation Study Join us for this 8-week congregational study as we learn from Jesus profound and personal principles of faith and discipleship. This is a study you will not want to miss!

Joyful Community

Co-ed Softball Next games, Tues, Aug. 2 , 7:50pm & Thurs, Aug. 4, 9pm at Siler Presbyterian


Women’s Conference Registration deadline: tomorrow, Mon, Aug. 1 contact Chris Kramer misscfbf@yahoo.com. Women of Faith: Sept. 23-34, Time Warner Arena.


Summer Fellowship August 7, 9:50am in the FLC for Salad Sunday. Bring a salad to share. 

Reaching More

Thomases Invite You to Wedding Shower! Our oldest son. Paul, is getting married. Come meet Meredith, 4pm, Saturday August 6, Potluck at church. No gifts. Bring favorite food & recipe. We’ll make the recipes into a cookbook!


Potluck Lunch and Presentation Sunday 7/31/11 12-2pm All are welcome, Tilissa Roseman, on of our missionaries, will be sharing her work with Campus Crusade and her mission work in SE Asia.


Nursery Volunteer Needed Kathy Blair has been caring for nursery age children during worship for several years. Periodically, she needs to miss a Sunday. No preparation or teaching of lessons, just loving the children. To volunteer: spiritofjoy@webkorner.com or drop a note in the offering


August School Supply Drive We ‘re collecting school supplies in August. When buying your supplies please consider buying extra for children less fortunate. Place in box the Narthex.


COTA Golf Tournament to benefit Sandra Cook at The Divide on Sept. 1, $100 per golfer or to sponsor a hole. See flyer on bulletin board for details. Contact Jerry or Sharon Eichler, 704-821-2088 or SEichler@carolina.rr.com with questions. 

Bible in a Year - August Readings

Join Susan Weil during Spirit Time on Sunday mornings as she reads the bible in a year. Here are August's readings in case you miss any classes.

1 

Jeremiah 7:1-8:3; 

Jeremiah 11:1-17; 

Jeremiah 15:10-21; 

Jeremiah 22:18-23; 

Jeremiah 35:1-19 

2 

2 Kings 24:1-4; 

2 Chronicles 36:6-7; 

Jeremiah 36:1-32; 

Jeremiah 25:1-38; 

Jeremiah 45:1-5 

3 

Jeremiah 46:1-28; 

Daniel 1:3-21; 

2 Kings 24:7; 

Daniel 2:1-49 

4 

2 Kings 24:5-6; 

2 Chronicles 36:8; 

2 Kings 24:8-9; 

2 Chronicles 36:9; 

1 Chronicles 3:10-16; 

Daniel 3:1-30; 

Jeremiah 9:16-21; 

Jeremiah 10:17-25; 

Jeremiah 12:7-17; 

Jeremiah 19:14-20:18 

5 

Jeremiah 22:24-23:8; 

2 Kings 24:10-17; 

2 Chronicles 36:10; 

Jeremiah 49:1-33; 

Obadiah 1:1-21 

6 

Jeremiah 14:1-15:9; 

Jeremiah 18:1-19:13; 

Jeremiah 24:1-10 

7 

Jeremiah 29:1-32; 

2 Kings 24:18-20; 

2 Chronicles 36:11-14; 

Jeremiah 49:34-39; 

Jeremiah 50:1-46 

8 

Jeremiah 51:1-64; 

Jeremiah 11:18-12:6 

9 

Jeremiah 23:9-40; 

Jeremiah 27:1-28:17 

10 

Ezekiel 1:1-3:15; 

Ezekiel 3:16-4:17 

11 

Ezekiel 5:1-7:27; 

Ezekiel 8:1-9:11 

12 

Ezekiel 10:1-13:23 

13 

Ezekiel 14:1-16:63 

14 

Ezekiel 17:1-19:14; 

Ezekiel 20:1-29 

15 

Ezekiel 20:30-22:31 

16 

Ezekiel 23:1-49; 

Jeremiah 21:1-14; 

Ezekiel 24:1-27 

17 

Ezekiel 25:1-17; 

Jeremiah 37:1-38:28; 

Ezekiel 29:1-16; 

Ezekiel 30:20-26 

18 

Ezekiel 31:1-18 

Jeremiah 21:1-33:26 

19 

Jeremiah 34:1-22; 

2 Kings 25:1-21; 

2 Chronicles 36:15-21; 

Jeremiah 39:1-18 

20 

Jeremiah 52:1-30; 

Psalm 74:1-23; 

Psalm 79:1-13; 

Psalm 85:1-13 

21 

Psalm 102:1-28; 

Psalm 120:1-7; 

Psalm 137:1-9 

Lamentations 1:1-2:22 

22 

Lamentations 3:1-4:22 

23 

Lamentations 5:1-22; 

2 Kings 25:22-26; 

Jeremiah 40:1-42:22 

24 

Jeremiah 43:1-44:30; 

Psalm 71:1-24; 

Psalm 116:1-19 

25 

Jeremiah 30:1-31:40; 

Ezekiel 26:1-21 

26 

Ezekiel 27:1-28:26 

Ezekiel 33:21-33 

27 

Ezekiel 34:1-36:38 

28 

Ezekiel 37:1-39:29 

29 

Ezekiel 32:1-16; 

Ezekiel 32:17-33:20; 

Ezekiel 40:1-27 

30 

Ezekiel 40:28-43:27 

31 

Ezekiel 44:1-46:24