Weekly Calendar
Sunday, Mar 15
March 15, 2015
Welcome
Communion All who are hungry for the
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.
Deeper Faith
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.
February 1 was a great day. We worshiped. We reunited.
The Spirit was present. And you gave $17,000 … plus the
new shed! Not only will this purchase new doors, but it
will help us with lots of other needed projects that are just
not otherwise in our budget. Thank you!
Sunday School, 9:50 am All ages Pr eK - Adult. See map in Narthex near hallway doors.
Adult Classes: Effective Par enting in a Defective Wor ld + Genesis: The Journey Continues +
Inquirer’s Class + Thrive Study (formly New Members' Class)
New! Inquirer's Class Starts TODAY , 10:00am Are you cur ious to learn mor e about Spir it
of Joy? Are you contemplating what it would mean to be a member? Join us! W ith Pastor Ed
Wednesdays: Dinner 5pm, Youth Group 5pm, Awana 6-7:30pm, Basics of Theology 6pm,
Lenten Prayer Service 7:45pm
Women’s Retreat: May 8-10 For ms & info on Nar thex bulletin board. Deadline: M ar 30.
Monday, Mar 16
7:00pm Missions Outreach Comm
Tuesday, Mar 17
6:00pm UCM
Wednesday, Mar 18
8:30am
9:45am
5:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
6:00pm
7:45pm
Prayer Group
Women’s LifeGroup
Family Dinner
Youth Group
AWANA
LifeGroups
Lenten Prayer Service
Thursday, March 19
5:45pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
Hand bells
Praise Band(s)
Worship Choir
Property Team
Friday, March 20
8:30am LifeGroup
6:30pm Family Movie Night
Saturday, March 21
Joyful Community
Family Movie Night: Fr iday, Mar ch 20 in the Fellowship Hall. Door s open at 6:30pm;
movie starts at 6:45pm. Please bring canned food to help stock the SOJ Food Pantry.
Easter Sunday, April 5: Join us for Wor ship, 8:30 or 11:00am; br eakfast, 10:00am & egg
hunt, 10:15am
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Missions Barbecue 2015
Friday March 27, 10am – 6pm & Saturday March 28, 10am - 2pm
Large orders can be delivered to the Matthews-Charlotte area or you may pick up at
8600 Potter Rd, Weddington. Tables will be available to dine-in.
Plate = BBQ, chips, slaw, dessert, bread OR 2 Sandwiches: $8.00
BBQ-Order: ___________________________________________________________
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#Drinks @ $1.00 each: ________ Slaw @ $1 cup: ________ Pint $3: ___________
Pound @ 9.00: ______________ Sauce @ $1 cup: _________ Pint $3: __________
Contact Person: __________________________________________________
Deliver to Or I will pick up: _________ Time Needed: ____________
Phone:
8:30am & 11:00am WORSHIP
9:50am Sunday School
10:00am Inquirer’s Class
1:00pm Youth Praise Band
4:00pm Confirmation Class
4:00pm First Decade Choir
__________________ Order Taken By______________________________
Return all order forms to church office no later than March 26
7:00am LifeGroup
2:00pm Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, Mar 22
8:30am & 11:00am WORSHIP
9:50am Sunday School
10:00am Inquirer’s Class
1:00pm Youth Praise Band
4:00pm Confirmation Class
4:00pm First Decade Choir
Order for Worship
Confession/Absolution
Kyrie, Prayers
Hymn of Praise
Peace
Children’s Sermon
First Lesson Number s 21
Second Lesson Ephesians 2
Gospel J ohn 3
Message Pastor Ed Thomas
Song of the Day
Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone
Offering Spl Music
Offertory
The Lord’s Prayer
Communion Songs
Wonderful, Merciful Savior Blue 214
Grace Alone
It Is Well
Red 785
Your Great Name
Closing Hymn
We Lift You Up
Prayers
For Healing, Comfort, Hope
TODAY - 8:30am - March 15
Olga Augustson, Carole Beatty, Denise
Broome (Messer), Norm Cleveland, Sandra
Cook, John DeBlasio, Ursula Fick, Pastor
Richard Graf, Odelia Hevassy (Tymann),
Kathryn Ladd, Tara Little, Carol McGowan
(Helms), Larry Neal (Cecil), Phyllis Noreen
(Tymann), Ruby Patterson (Gordon),
Annette Pierotti, Kathi Roberts, Kenza
Shoemaker, Heather Sullivan (Peterson),
Steve Tower & family, Gene & Fran White
Altar Guild: Lisa & Car ole King
Comm. Asst.: Char les & J ill Messer ,
Dave & Dottie Owczarzak
Acolyte: J ackie Mauney
Greeters: Becky Chamber s,
Zachary Glasser
Reader: Cur tis Pawl
Ushers: Ebb Buffkin, Har r ison Kaper onis,
Paul Kaperonis, Cindy Lillis
Captain: Dell Schell, 704-533-4879
Sound: Gary & Amy Thiemann
Projection: Har r ison Kaper onis
Prayer Assistant: Helen Van Blarcom
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,
Financials
General Fund
Avg. weekly need 2015: $11,860
Last week giving: $6,293
Avg. weekly giving 2014: $8,766
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
Birthdays: Mar 15 - Aslynn Halvorson,
Mar 16 - Kyler Aulisi, Tracy Charrette,
Nic Nielsen; Mar 17 - Jane Fastje,
Dave Owczarzak; Mar 19 - Jennifer
Dion, Sue Martin; Mar 21 - Samuel
Martin
More info at: www.spiritofjoy.us
Serving in Worship
TODAY - 11:00am - March 15
Altar Guild: Er in Helms
Comm. Asst.: Cather ine Bensch,
Kay Koos, Mary Louise Thomas
Acolyte: Br andon Logan
Greeters: Chip Ballentine, J anice Kother
Reader: Mar tha Duncan
Ushers: Gr ace Lingo, Stephen Lingo,
Alex Monro, Michael Monro
Captain: Linda Gaye, 704-846-7855
Sound: Gary & Amy Thiemann
Projection: Har r ison Kaper onis
Prayer Assistant: John Lerch
Tellers: Andy Stollmack, Chr is Kr amer
Council Person of the Month
8:30am Harrison Kaperonis
11:00am Linda Gaye
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]
Anniversaries: Mar 16 - Tom & Dawn Director of Faith & Counseling Kr isten Sigmon,
704-821-8494, [email protected]
Rose
Director of Music Rhonda Mauney,
704-588-3710, [email protected]
Accompanist Ian Fair es,
[email protected]
Visitation & Volunteers Kar en Weiner ,
Prayer requests remain in Bulletin for
704-821-8494, [email protected]
2 weeks; please call the office to extend. Bookkeeping Vickie Cecil, 704-254-4726,
Email Prayer Chain: Pat Ware,
[email protected]
[email protected]
Office Manager Tr acy Welch, 704-821-8494,
Alternate Email: [email protected]
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