Weekly Calendar Sunday, Nov 23 Monday, Nov 24
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Weekly Calendar Sunday, Nov 23 Monday, Nov 24
Weekly Calendar Sunday, Nov 23 November 23, 2014 Welcome It’s a delight to be worshipping with you today. May you find at Spirit of Joy a rich sense of fellowship, caring and worship. You are warmly invited to take part in any of our upcoming activities. We’re glad you’re here! If you are a First Time Visitor please take a Welcome Bag! Bags in Narthex left of sanctuary exit. Nursery Preschoolers and little ones are welcome to join our nursery staff Monique Farb and her volunteers! Down the hall, first door on the left. Communion All who are hungry for the presence of Christ are invited to the feast. Come via center aisle. Return via side. Dip Bread into Wine. Grape Juice (as an alter native) is in the cup nearest choir chairs. Gluten Free Alternative on table near Pastor s. Take wafer and cup. Hold them for the server to bless. Partake at altar rail or in seat. Children may r eceive communion (hold out hands) or a blessing. Prayer Staff or Stephen Minister s will be at the altar during communion to pray with you. Deeper Faith Sunday School, 9:50am! All ages Pr e-K - Adult, See map in Narthex near hallway doors. Filled Thanksgiving Bags due 8:30 & 11:00am WORSHIP 9:50am Sunday School 1:00pm Youth Praise Band 3:00pm Youth Group Game Night 5:00pm Evening Prayer Service Monday, Nov 24 7:30pm Stephen Ministry Tuesday, Nov 25 Wednesday, Nov 26 8:30am Prayer Group 7:00pm Thanksgiving Eve Worship Thursday, Nov 27 Church office Closed Thanksgiving Day Adult Sunday School Classes: Apostles’ Creed, Effective Parenting in a Defective World, Frugal Living & Coupon Clipping, Genesis: Beginnings and Foundations, Inquirer’s Class Friday, Nov 28 Wednesdays Together-Something for Everyone, Dinner starts 5pm, Activities 6-7:30pm AWANA, 3 yrs-5th Gr (ENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2014-2015); Youth Group, 6th-12th gr; SOJ University Classes & LifeGroups for Adults Saturday, Nov 29 Joyful Community Thanksgiving Bags: Filled bags due TODAY ! Reaching More Operation Christmas Child Come be a par t of something gr eat and r epr esent Spir it of Joy! We have 3 processing center shifts for SOJ volunteers: Nov 29, 9am-3pm; Dec 3, 6-10pm; Dec 13, 10am-4pm. Space is limited! Contact Chris Bovi, cbovi@carolina.rr.com or 704-989-9427 to sign-up or with questions. Packing a shoebox? Drop it off at SOJ in the Narthex (by the lit wreath) anytime thru Dec 12. Food Pantry for Members: Thank you for helping us keep our food pantr y stocked. Items needed: Tuna Helper, soup starters, saltine soup crackers, bouillon, bags/cans of soup, seasonings, spices, and applesauce. Freezer items: 1 lb. meats & frozen items. Items that are always needed: laundry and dish soap. Church office Closed 8:30am LifeGroup 7:00am LifeGroup Sunday, Nov 30 8:30 & 11:00am WORSHIP 9:50am Sunday School 1:00pm Youth Praise Band 3:00pm Youth Group Game Night 5:00pm Evening Prayer Service Order for Worship Call to Worship Jesus Christ, You are the Light Song of Praise Joyous Light of Heavenly Glory Confession, Forgiveness Kyrie Prayers, Peace Children’s Sermon First Lesson 2 Kings 4 Second Lesson Psalm 50 Gospel Matthew 19 Offering/Gospel Song Crown Him Red 855, v. 1,2,3,4 Message Pastor Nate Wolcott Commitment Time Anthem Special M usic Offertory Red 232 Words of Institution The Lord’s Prayer Communion Songs Give Thanks Blue 170 He Is Exalted Blue 66 All Hail the Power Red 634, v. 1,2,4,5 Above All Closing Hymn How Great Is Our God/How Great Thou Art Prayers For Healing, Comfort, Hope TODAY - 8:30am - Nov 23 Denise Broome (Messer), Deborah Caufman (Schroeder), Sandra Cook, John DeBlasio, Carole Jacobs (Schroeder), Kathryn Ladd, Carol McGowan (Helms), Annette Pierotti, Kathi Roberts, Georgia Schrader (Mauney), Kenza Shoemaker, Steve Tower & family, Gene & Fran White, Robert Wilber, Mabel Woodside (Mauney) Altar Guild: Pat War e, Debor ah Glasser Comm. Asst.: J anie Owens, J im & Mar ilyn Peterson, Kathi Roberts Acolyte: Sophie Owens Greeters: Paul & Lisa Kaper onis Reader: Paul Closius Ushers: Michael Cogar , Zachar y Glasser , Kim Hyland Captain: Cr aig Bender , 704-882-7806 Sound: Chr is Kr amer Projection: J ack Owens Prayer Assistant: Melissa Happel World: for Christian Martyrs; for our nation and leaders; for our economy and the unemployed; for Israel and peace in the Middle East Armed Forces: Abby Baumbarger, Kristina Belcourt, Jesse Minick, Mark Rhoades, Jeremy Sykora, Jay Thomas, Matthew Tijerina Missionaries: Paul & Grace Closius, Bruno & Becky Keller, Eric & Mary Lynn Kindberg, Chet & Fran Matheson, Mike & Rebecca Navratil Seminary Students: Conda Lashley Stephen Ministers: and the people they care for Birthdays: Nov 24 - Wiley Daugherty, Financials General Fund Avg. weekly need 2014: $10,717 Avg. weekly giving 2013: $8,996 Death Donna Stahlman Mother of Susan Lindholm More info at: www.spiritofjoy.us Serving in Worship Daniel Hindes, Christa Parker, Kerri Sperduto, Ron Whitener; Nov 26 - Kim Hyland, Michael Monro; Nov 27 - Marie Claire Harder, Gianna Sedotto; Nov 28 - Craig Bender, Rachel Burris, Lisa Fay, Jackson Owens; Nov 29 - Destiny Rose TODAY - 11:00am - Nov 23 Altar Guild: Kay Koos Comm. Asst.: Mar tha Duncan, Chr is & Melissa Sharpe, Barbara Sims Acolyte: Chr istian Shar pe Greeters: David Gr aham, Emily Gr aham Reader: Nancy Ries Ushers: Paul Dr ehs, Doug Pier otti, Mike & Barbara White Captain: Doug Pier otti, 704-243-3267 Sound: Chr is Kr amer Projection: J ack Owens Prayer Assistant: Kr isten Sigmon Tellers: Conda Lashley, Chris Kramer Council Person of the Month 8:30am Paul Kaperonis 11:00am Chris Thiemann Contact Us Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church 8600 Potter Rd., Weddington, NC 28104 704-821-8494, www.spiritofjoy.us Pastor Ed Thomas, 704-218-6099, pastored@spiritofjoy.us Pastor Nate Wolcott, 818-383-6575, Anniversaries: Nov 25 - Dwayne & pastornate@spiritofjoy.us Erin Helms; Nov 28 - Jacob & Marissa Pastor Emeritus Fr an Matheson, Hejka, Mike & Heather O’Brien, 704-843-5712, fran_matheson@wycliffe.org Michael & Peg Rockel; Nov 29 - Cis & Director of Faith & Counseling Kr isten Sigmon, Harvey Morford 704-821-8494, kristen@spiritofjoy.us Director of Music Rhonda Mauney, 704-588-3710, mauney03@aol.com Accompanist Ian Fair es, ian.faires@ucps.k12.nc.us Visitation & Volunteers Kar en Weiner , Prayer requests remain in Bulletin for 704-821-8494, karen@spiritofjoy.us 2 weeks; please call the office to extend. Bookkeeping Vickie Cecil, 704-254-4726, Email Prayer Chain: Pat Ware, thececils270@yahoo.com patriciaware6@aol.com Office Mngr Tr acy Welch, 704-821-8494, Alternate Email: desireeware5@aol.com office@spiritofjoy.us