Weekly Calendar Sunday, Jan 25 Youth Sunday January 25, 2015 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, 9:50 am All ages Pr eK - Adult. See map in Narthex near hallway doors. Adult Sunday School Classes: Effective Parenting in a Defective World Raising children is a challenge today. Learn how to apply godly principles, practical lessons, and teach kids simple biblical truths they can hold on to. 8:30 & 11:00am WORSHIP 9:50am Sunday School 1:00pm Youth Praise Band 4:00pm First Decade Choir Monday, Jan 26 9:45am Women’s LifeGroup 7:30pm Stephen Ministry Tuesday, Jan 27 6:00pm UCM Wednesday, Jan 28 8:30am 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm Prayer Group Family Dinner Youth Group AWANA LifeGroups Thursday, Jan 29 5:45pm Hand bells 6:00pm Praise Band(s) 8:00pm Worship Choir Genesis: The Journey Continues--From Abram to Israel We've exper ienced Cr eation, Fall, Flood & Dispersion. Now, we’re following the story of God's covenant with His chosen man, Abram, & its effect upon his family & us today. Friday, Jan 30 New Members' Class J oin us as we journey thr ough Pastor Ed's Thr ive study. Saturday, Jan 31 New Class starting soon! Marriage: A Biblical Perspective - More details to come. Wednesdays Together-Something for Everyone, Dinner starts 5pm, Activities 6-7:30pm New Class w/ Pastor Ed! Basics of Theology, as told by The Lion King, Wed 6pm Pastor Ed is convinced this is the best Christian movie. Come discover the true basics in a fun way. Watch a few minutes of the movie, discover God’s story! Confirmation Classes begin Feb 8 with Pastor Ed 10 sessions for 7-9 graders. Parent & Youth info meetings either Sat, Jan 31 at 9am or Sat, Feb 7 at 3pm followed by a Youth Bible-buying trip. Joyful Community Needed: Donations for Awana Store, DUE: Feb 8 Leave in box in Nar thex. Ideas: small toys, necklaces, $1 items. Kids "purchase" these from the store with reward bucks to give as gifts to family & friends, or for themselves. Annual Congregation Meeting Sunday, Feb 8 beginning with a luncheon at 12:30pm Beginner Bells Thur sdays, 5:45-7pm Choir Room, please join us if you would like to learn how to play hand bells. Prior instrument experience not necessary, being able to read some music is helpful. All ages welcome, it’s a fun way to praise the Lord! Linda Wilber, 704-562-2648. Reaching More Food Pantry for our Members: Our shelves ar e low! Please donate: cooking oil & olive oil, Skillet Dinners, variety of Uncle Ben’s & Zatarain’s rice, Suddenly Pasta Salad, cans of soup & crackers, mayonnaise, cereals, spice packets for chili, gravy, etc. FREEZER: 1 lb meats & frozen family meals Amazon’s Charitable Program-AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of the pr ice of eligible pur chases to the charitable organization of your choice. Spirit of Joy is a registered organization using the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1715307 8:30am LifeGroup 7:00am LifeGroup Sunday, Feb 1 8:30am WORSHIP 10:00am Celebration WORSHIP 11:15am Anniversary Lunch & Reception 1:00pm Youth Praise Band 4:00pm First Decade Choir Order for Worship Call to Worship Build Your Kingdom Here Forever Reign Prayers Confession, Forgiveness Peace Children’s Sermon First Lesson J onah 3 Second Lesson Psalm 62 Gospel Mar k 1 Message Chr is Thiemann Song of the Day Amen Offering Oceans Offertory Words of Institution The Lord’s Prayer Communion Songs Cornerstone Our God Lord, I Need You Closing Hymn White Flag Prayers Serving in Worship For Healing, Comfort, Hope TODAY - 8:30am - Jan 25 Denise Broome (Messer), Norm Cleveland, Sandra Cook, John DeBlasio, Pastor Richard Graf, Carole Jacobs (Schroeder), Kathryn Ladd, Tara Little, Carol McGowan (Helms), Ruby Patterson (Gordon), Annette Pierotti, Kathi Roberts, Ginnie Seitz (Sharpe), Kenza Shoemaker, Steve Tower & family, Gene & Fran White, Robert Wilber Altar Guild: J odi Hindes Comm. Asst.: Jim & Mar ilyn Peter son, LeAnn Rice, Mary Louise Thomas Acolyte: Thomas Whelan Greeters: Eva Happel, Sophie Owens, 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, Adam Thiemann, Jay Thomas, Matthew Tierney, Matthew Tijerina Missionaries: Paul & Grace Closius, Bruno & Becky Keller, Eric & Mary Lynn Kindberg, Chet & Fran Matheson, Mike & Rebecca Navratil, Kurt & Margaret Storck Seminary Students: Conda Lashley Stephen Ministers: and the people they care for Jodi Osborne, Christina Stollmack Reader: Abby Happel, Desi Ware Children’s Sermon: Eva Rose Cole, Mary Grace Cole, Carole King Ushers: Hunter Bovi, Michael Bovi, Stewart Bovi, Kennedy Kaperonis, Michele Bender, Dave Drehs, Lisa Kaperonis, Mary Tymann Captain: Cr aig Bender , 704-882-7806 Sound: Theresa Cogar Projection: Har r ison Kaper onis Prayer Assistant: Melissa Happel TODAY - 11:00am - Jan 25 Altar Guild: Melissa Shar pe Comm. Asst.: Mar tha Duncan, J ohn Hejka, Melissa Sharpe, Barbara Sims Acolyte: Taylor Tower Greeters: Annabel Car lson, J ohn Dygowski, David Graham, Emily Graham Reader: Eva Happel, Linda Whitener Children’s Sermon: Eva Rose Cole, Mary Grace Cole, Carole King Ushers: J oseph Bensch, Chr istian Shar pe, Scotty Sharpe, Nick Tower, Doug Pierotti, Chris Sharpe Financials General Fund Avg. weekly need 2014: $10,717 Last week giving: $7,472 Avg. weekly giving 2013: $8,996 More info at: www.spiritofjoy.us Birthdays: Jan 25 - Katia Keller, Daniel Lindholm, Nathan Lindholm, Susan Martin, Hannah Parnell, Kristin Root; Jan 26 - Jodi Hindes; Jan 27 Kathi Roberts; Jan 28 - Brian Gaye, Jenny Shulenberger, Thomas Whelan; Jan 29 - Kara Done, Jake Miess, Karen Moro; Jan 30 - Jerry Eichler, Curtis Pawl, Kurt Storck; Jan 31 - Rick Moore, Peter Rolfe, Jon Root, Grant Weiner Captain: Doug Pier otti, 704-243-3267 Sound: Theresa Cogar Projection: Mike Tower Prayer Assistant: Kristen Sigmon Tellers: Susan Weil, Linda Mull Council Person of the Month 8:30am Kurt Beamesderfer, Jamison Pawl 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, [email protected] Pastor Nate Wolcott, 818-383-6575, [email protected] Pastor Emeritus Fr an Matheson, 704-843-5712, [email protected] Director of Faith & Counseling Kr isten Sigmon, 704-821-8494, [email protected] Prayer requests remain in Bulletin for Director of Music Rhonda Mauney, 2 weeks; please call the office to extend. 704-588-3710, [email protected] Email Prayer Chain: Pat Ware, Accompanist Ian Fair es, [email protected] [email protected] Alternate Email: [email protected] Visitation & Volunteers Kar en Weiner ,