September 2012 Wednesday Schedule

September 2012
Building God’s Kingdom Through Worship ● Service ● Fellowship ● Evangelism ● Discipleship
Wednesday Schedule
Adults: Dinner, 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ~ Program, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
LOGOS for Children: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Dinner time varies by age group.)
Sabbath for Middle School: 5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Dinner served in the Youth Room.)
Preschoolers will have childcare and age-appropriate activities to fill their time together.
Elementary students (K-5) will enjoy the return of LOGOS. The LOGOS Program is a structured
“retreat every week,” that provides all the dynamics of a good camp/conference program, but is
experienced in the context of the life of the congregation. Music is included in the curriculum through the
Primary and Junior Choirs. Download registration form at www.Sardis.org.
Middle School students grow closer to God through quiet reflection and prayer with the return of
“Sabbath.” Contact Jason Robbins, [email protected]/704-366-1854 for details.
High School students will participate in small group ministry.
Contact Jason Robbins/[email protected]/704-366-1854 for details.
Adults enjoy a variety of guest speakers covering a wide range of topics, including
a five-week study of Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, by Robert Schnase.
See the Fall 2012 Growing in Grace booklet for our many
Christian Education offerings.
Our Regular Sunday Schedule Has Resumed:
9:00 a.m. - Worship Blended with Contemporary Music
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship & Music
Sardis Presbyterian Church · 6100 Sardis Road · Charlotte, NC 28270 · 704.366.1854 · www.Sardis.org
Ministry is about life in Christ which affects everything we do.
Women’s Circles at Sardis
Busy studying, working, welcoming!
Circle #2
Contact: Rosemary Helms
Meets twice per month in homes, September through April.
Study Leader - Dean Bowen Study Topic - The Acts of the Apostles and the Journeys of Paul
Projects for the year included providing supplies and monetary support for classrooms at Steele Creek Elementary, a
monetary donation to Claire Lucas for musical instruments for children in Haiti, and providing meals for Room In
The Inn and Family Promise.
Circle #3
Contact: Lorinna Lowrance
Meets: First Tuesday of each month, September through May, in the Dining Room.
Study Leaders: Peggy White and Jan Rosser Study Topic: The Beatitudes
Projects for the year included Allegro, books for Rama Road Elementary, Duke Energy's "Share The Warmth",
Salvation Army, Second Harvest Food Bank, Crisis Assistance Ministry, and Family Promise. Two gifts were given
to the church library as memorials to deceased members. A covered dish luncheon was held in December to which
church staff members were invited.
Circle #4
Contact: Cora Richards
Meets: First Tuesday of the month, September through June, in the Dining Room.
Study Leaders: Individual Members Study Topic: Presbyterian Women’s Horizons Bible study.
Projects for the year included Urban Ministries’ Soup Kitchen, Christmas gifts for a family through Matthews Help
Center, preparing meals for Room In The Inn and Family Promise. The circle’s monetary contributions each month
are given to such organizations The Urban Ministry, The Men’s Shelter, Hospitality House, Planting Seeds of Hope
and many others. In December and June, the meeting also features a covered dish dinner, with food prepared by
circle members.
Circle #8
Contact: Mary Ellen Thomas and Betty Pharr
Meets: Second Tuesday of the month, September through May, in the Dining Room
Study Leader: Renda Brinson Study Topic: Paul’s letter to Philippians.
Projects for the year included writing to Sardis members and children of members in the military to tell them how
proud we are of their service to our country and telling them of Sardis‘s love and prayers for them, writing our "at
home" members, Family Promise, giving books to the library in memory of members, giving money at the end of the
year to the Crossnore School for their needs. Circle #8 plans to serve a meal this fall at Urban Ministries’ Soup
Kitchen.
Diaconate Highlights, August 2012
Discussions were held regarding volunteer opportunities at Rama Road Elementary and to serve in the Sardis Nursery.
Community Service
Announced that the July blood drive at Sardis was successful with 30 pints of blood being donated.
Announced the successful completion of Camp Holiday during the week of July 30.
Planning is underway for the 2012 CROP Hunger Walk which is scheduled for October 14.
Fellowship
Provided an update on the upcoming Luau event scheduled for August 25.
Expressed appreciation to all committees that assisted in serving refreshments after the worship services
Complete minutes for recent meetings are at www.Sardis.org, and also available along with archived minutes in the Library.
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Welcome Alisha Brooks
Sardis welcomes Alisha Brooks as our Interim Director of Contemporary Music. Alisha
joins our staff part-time to lead the Celebration Singers and Band in
weekly rehearsals and performances for our 9:00 a.m. Worship Services.
Originally from Mississippi, Alisha holds a BA in Music from the University of Tampa,
and a Masters in Vocal Performance from Winthrop University. She has won several
songwriting awards and has one published song.
In addition to her duties at Sardis, she teaches piano and voice, leads Bible studies and
mentors future worship leaders.
Alisha is married to Jonathan Brooks and has three daughters, Summer, Christy, and Alexis, all of whom sing and
play piano. In addition to music, she enjoys reading and cooking.
Alisha Brooks can be reached at [email protected].
Friendship Connection Kicks Off Tuesday, September 18
The Friendship Connection is a fellowship group for retirees that meets for an 11:00 am program
and lunch on the third Tuesday of the month, September through May.
The September 18 program will welcome as its speaker, former North Carolina governor, James G.
Martin. Governor Martin is a life-long Presbyterian, who, prior to his involvement in politics, was a
chemistry professor at Davidson College, having earned a Ph.D. at Princeton University.
Governor Martin will present a program on the relationship between religion and science, based on
his manuscript, "Science and Religion: Thoughts of a Presbyterian Chemist."
Lunch, $8 per person, will follow at noon. Reservations are required for lunch and need to be made by noon, Friday,
September 14. To make a reservation, visit www.Sardis.org or call 704-926-1500.
Looking ahead to future programs:
October 16:
November 20:
December 18:
A field trip to Historic Brattonsville, a 775-acre Revolutionary War living history site in Brattonsville,
SC. Admission is $6; box lunch is $8.
Matthews Librarian, Roseanne Losee, will present an historical program on the closing decades of
the 20th Century.
A Celebration of Christmas in Story and Song.
2012 FINANCIAL RESULTS THROUGH JULY
July Actual
(7 months)
July Budget
(7 months)
Difference
TOTAL INCOME
$ 1,095,956.00
$ 1,148,785.00
$ (52,829.00)
TOTAL EXPENSES
$ 1,211,143.00
$ 1,282,460.00
$ (71,317.00)
NET
$ (115,187.00)
$ (133,675.00)
As we enter the fall season, the church thanks
everyone for keeping your pledges current.
Interested in joining Sardis?
Contact the church office at 704-366-1854.
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You haven't thought about your will lately, have you?
As your assets and family change, so should your will. Please join the Sardis Gift Trust Commission for a luncheon
on Sunday, September 30 at 12:15 p.m. (immediately following 11:00 a.m. worship,) in the Sardis House Mission Hall.
Expert speakers will answer questions such as:
How often should you revisit your will?
Sardis Gift Trust Luncheon
When is it wise to gift assets before death?
Sunday, September 30
What are some unintended consequences of giving
12:15pm
assets to your children?
(immediately following worship)
What happens if your child divorces?
Free, all are welcome.
What does the next year or two hold for estate taxes
Reserve by calling
and capital gains taxes?
704-926-1590.
Our speakers will talk about the life changes that should trigger you to
take another look at your estate plan, and the possible consequences of not attending to needed changes.
The lunch is free, and all are welcome. Please make your reservation by calling the reservation line: 704-926-1590.
Speakers:
Cynthia T. Fenninger, Partner, Orsbon & Fenninger, LLP
Cyndy’s firm specializes in estate planning and administration. She will talk about recent changes in tax laws and
how they may require changes in your will and other estate documents. Cyndy grew up and was married at
Sardis, and is the daughter of Sardis members Jim and Carolyn Thomasson.
Carl A. Brooks, CFP, Executive Vice President, Carroll Financial Associates
Carl began his career in 1976, and was a pioneer in the financial planning industry. Today he uses this wealth of
experience to help his clients make wise decisions. Carl is a respected authority on estate and retirement
distribution planning for IRA’s and 401k’s. Carl says that perhaps 90 percent of all wills and trusts need to be
rewritten as a result of the new tax laws. He will talk about the tax law changes, and what you need to know.
PRAYER GROUP
Did you know that we have a Prayer Ministry at Sardis? Do you have a friend who is struggling with a serious
illness or problem? Or do you know someone who needs strong prayer support? If so, notify our Sardis Prayer
Group so that we can lift them up in prayer regularly. We also have a special prayer note card that will be sent to
them if you request it.
Contact the church office or call Cynthia Harrison at 704-846-7388 or Martha Blackley at 704-364-0391.
Sign Up Now for Basketball!
Boys & Girls, Ages 5-18
Online at www.Sardis.org or in the
Gathering Place 9/30, 10/7, & 10/14
Practice starts in November and games begin the first
weekend in December. Invite a friend and spread the
word!
Interested in coaching or have other questions?
Contact Tim Little at [email protected].
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Officer Nominees Presented to Congregation
The Church Officer Nominating Committee is pleased to present biographical sketches of this year’s
nominees for the Session and Diaconate of Sardis Presbyterian Church. There will be a Congregational
Meeting Sunday, October 7 immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service to vote on the nominees.
Nominees for Elder
Lissa Archer
Ashley Meeks
Lissa joined Sardis in 1977 along with her
husband, Dave. Lissa currently serves on the
Mission Interpretation Ministry, ushers and
volunteers in the nursery. She is a past Elder,
has chaired the Stewardship and Weekday
School Ministries, and has been involved in
many other ministries at Sardis.
Ashley and her husband, Troy, joined Sardis in
1995 and have three children. Ashley serves on
the Clerk’s Ministry and volunteers in Sunday
School and the church nursery. She has served
on several other committees, been a LOGOS
director, and a Mustard Seed Group leader.
David Blackley
Jim Monroe
David grew up attending Sardis. He and his
wife, Mary Beth, have three children. David
serves on the Cemetery Committee, is the church
liaison for the Boy Scout troops, and is a member
of the Celebration Singers. He has been a
Sunday School teacher, moderator of Deacons,
and chair of Worship and Personnel Ministries.
Jim and his wife, Norma, joined Sardis in 1996.
They have four grown sons. Jim serves on the
Property Commission, helps with the Sardis
Garden, ushers and is involved in a Mustard
Seed Group. He was ordained as a Deacon in
2009.
Cary Campbell
Beverly Naumann
Cary and his wife, Pat, joined Sardis in 1983.
They have one grown daughter. He has served
as a Deacon, High School Sunday School
teacher, Middle School youth leader, and on the
Personnel and Worship Ministries. Cary is
currently serving on the Mission Interpretation
Ministry.
Cyndy Eaker
Beverly joined Sardis in 2003 along with her
husband, Jim. They have three grown children.
“Bev” has served the church in many areas and is
currently involved in one of the women’s
Mustard Seed Groups and a Women’s Circle.
Mark Weber
Cyndy joined Sardis in 1990 and has served on
numerous ministries, assisted with CROP Walk,
and is a former moderator of the Diaconate. She
currently is a member of the Clerk’s Ministry, is
a Sunday School teacher, and volunteers for the
church nursery.
Mark and his wife, Kim, joined Sardis in 1998.
They have three children. Mark has served on
many ministries including Community Service,
Fellowship, Property, Senior Link, and currently,
Mission Interpretation. He has chaperoned two
of our High School Youth mission trips and
participates in a men’s Mustard Seed Group.
Jeanne Hammons
Frank Wilson
Jeanne and her husband, Mike, joined Sardis in
1979. They have two grown children. Jeanne is a
member of the Mission Interpretation Ministry, a
team leader for the Women’s Shelter meal
program, and ushers and volunteers in the
church nursery. She has served on many
committees in the past.
Frank and his wife, Susan, joined Sardis in 1990
and have two grown daughters. He is a member
of several Mustard Seed Groups, ushers, and
serves on a Room In The Inn team. Frank has
chaired the Finance and Stewardship Ministries
and served on several other ministries.
Max McLeod (Joining the Class of 2014 to fill a two-year unexpired term.)
Max and his wife, Cindy, are life-long members of Sardis. Max has served the church in many areas and
currently is a member of a Men’s Mustard Seed group, a mini-bus driver, coordinates the Thanksgiving
breakfast and annual Fish Fry, and is a Sunday School teacher.
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The nominees are respectfully submitted by the 2012 Officer Nominating Committee:
Steve Benton
Lucinda Myers
Wendy Solomon
Sue Chowning
Anne Shoaf
John Waller
Buster Cox
Bobby Smith
Amanda Willis
Nominees for Deacon
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Doug Banks
Sandy Myers
Doug and his wife, Paula, joined Sardis in 1994
and have two teenage children. Doug has served
on various committees and has been involved in
many areas of the youth program. He was a
chaperone on the 2012 Jamaica Mission Trip and
says it was one of his most memorable trips. He
is a High School Youth Group leader and a
basketball coach.
Sandy grew up in Charlotte and along with her
husband, Darrell, joined Sardis in 1988. They have
two grown children. Sandy has served on several
ministries and is currently involved with the Sardis
Weekday School’s Consignment Sale.
Lynne Ellison
Mary Saclarides
Lynne joined Sardis in 1991 with her husband,
Jim. Lynne has been involved with a Women’s
Circle, the Coventry Ringers, served as a Sunday
School teacher, and co-chair of CROP Walk.
Currently she is a volunteer for Room in the Inn
and Family Promise, is a member of the
Celebration Singers, and the Community Service
Ministry.
Mary joined Sardis in 2000 with husband, John,
and two children, now both grown. She has been a
member of Youth Ministry and most of her
involvement has been with the youth program.
Mary has been on four international mission trips
with our High School Youth, which she says
proved to be some of the most meaningful
experiences she has ever had.
Bill Kronenwetter
Christa Sumwalt
Bill joined Sardis in 1996. He and his wife,
Penny, have three grown children. Bill has
served on the Mission Interpretation, Recreation
and Sports, and Property Ministries. He has also
served as a Deacon. Bill is one of the church’s
mini-bus drivers and an usher.
Christa and her husband, Vernon, joined Sardis in
2003. They have two young boys. Christa helps
with teaching her Sunday School class occasionally,
has taught the toddler class, and the 5-year-olds
during VBS. She has been a Stephen Minister since
2008 and a member of a Mustard Seed Group.
Chuck McKay
Bill Taylor
Chuck and his wife, Brenda, joined Sardis in
2007. They have one grown daughter. Chuck is
a Sunday School teacher, a member of a Mustard
Seed Group, participates as an usher and in the
Room in the Inn program.
Bill and his wife, Marilyn, joined Sardis in 1990 and
have three grown children. Bill participates in the
Room In the Inn program and has served on several ministries. He has also been a Sunday School
teacher, worked with the girls’ softball and basketball teams, and went on the 2012 Jamaica Mission
Trip.
Scott Miller
Linda Tucker
Scott grew up in Charlotte and joined Sardis in
1986. He has a 3-year-old daughter whom he
loves spending time with. Scott has participated
in the youth programs in the past and currently
volunteers in the church nursery on Sundays.
Linda and her husband, Bo, have two grown sons.
She has been a member of Sardis since 1970 and
involved in many areas of the church. She
currently serves as Women’s Retreat Co-chair,
M&M’s planner/coordinator, and is a member of
the Food Service Ministry, Sardis Weekday School
Ministry and a Mustard Seed Group.
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The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve.
On August 16, the Planting Seeds of Hope committee hosted about ninety members of the
Rama Road faculty and staff at their orientation meeting. The meeting was held in the Sardis
House, and breakfast and lunch were prepared and served by the Planting Seeds of Hope
committee. Below is a letter of appreciation from Rama Road Elementary’s Principal,
Patricia Denny:
As the teachers and staff of Rama Road Elementary work to begin a new and successful year for every student, the
entire staff had the chance to spend time together in fellowship at the Sardis Presbyterian Mission House on Thursday,
August 16th. Teachers and staff thoroughly enjoyed breakfast and lunch thanks to the amazing efforts of the Planting
Seeds of Hope Committee. The opportunity to work together away from school in such a cozy and welcoming
environment gave everyone the chance to bond with new team members and leave feeling refreshed and focused on
building a Rama Proud, College Bound culture for our students this new school year.
Mere words are not enough to express the appreciation we have for the total support we feel from the entire Sardis
Presbyterian congregation. Thank you for standing with us and 'hugging' us with your support. Trust that it never
goes unnoticed, not even for one day. Together we are changing lives!
Rama Proud,
Patricia M. Denny, Principal
Rama Road Elementary
Join In the Journey
Be a part of guiding Sardis on its journey in 2013 by serving on a ministry! It’s the number one way to meet other
Sardis members and to truly be a part of the church and its mission.
The Clerk’s Ministry will soon begin selecting new ministry members for 2013. We hope you will consider serving in
this important role.
All the ministries are listed below. Fill out the form below with areas where you would like to serve, and return to the
church office. You may also fill out this form at www.Sardis.org
Ministries of the Session:
Ministries of the Diaconate:
Christian Education
Clerk’s
Communications
Finance
Membership
Mission Interpretation
Personnel
Sardis Weekday School
Stewardship
Worship
Community Service
Congregational Life and Care
Evangelism
Fellowship
Food Service
Property
Recreation and Sports
Senior Link
Servant (joint ministry of Session & Diaconate)
Your Name:
Your Preferences:
Youth
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34th Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk Sunday, October 14, 2012
One child dies from hunger-related causes every five seconds. In the U.S., more than 43 million Americans don't have enough to
eat. This year, local hunger agencies are even more in need of our support. Twenty-five percent of the money raised
during the Charlotte Walk remains here to support Loaves & Fishes, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Crisis
Assistance Ministry. The balance of the money goes overseas to support the efforts of the sponsoring agency, Church
World Service, to provide disaster relief and sustainable development in over 50 countries.
Sardis members are encouraged to participate through donations and/or joining our Team at the 34th Annual
Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 14. The walk starts at 2:30 p.m. at Elizabeth Avenue between
Hawthorne Lane and Charlottetown Avenue. The walk is a 6k (3.8 miles) that takes you through the streets of
downtown Charlotte. This is a great way to enjoy a fall afternoon and make a difference in our community and the
world as we walk to raise money and awareness in the fight against hunger. We encourage Sunday School classes,
Mustard Seed Groups, Youth Groups, Choirs, and Circles to walk together and maybe even engage in some healthy
competition to see who can field the most walkers. We also encourage families to walk together, as this is a great
way to raise awareness about hunger among our youngest Sardis members. We are challenging each of our walkers
to raise $150, which is requesting only $10 from 15 people!!
Choose one of the options to join the Sardis team and/or make a donation:
www.charlottecropwalk.org
Volunteers from the Sardis Team will be in the Gathering Place from 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the following
Sundays: September 30, October 7 and 14. CROP Walk information, walker packets, and t-shirts ($5) will be
available and you can make a donation (cash or check) if you are not able to join us for the Walk. So get out
your calendar and mark down Sunday, October 14. Sign up to be a walker or grab your check book or cash and
generously sponsor walkers — or do both! Every member at Sardis has the opportunity to participate in this
event and help fight hunger.
For information about walking, sponsoring, or volunteering, please contact: Jane Tilley (704-847-0191 or
[email protected]) or Kathy Nenninger (704/366-6637, 704/576-0154, or [email protected])
Family Promise Volunteers
Sardis will be hosting families in the Family Promise program the weeks of
September 16 – 23 and October 28 – November 4. To serve as a host for dinner
and the evening, or overnight, or part of the day on Saturday or Sunday, please
contact Kristen Taylor, 704-577-2147, [email protected]. If you or
your group can provide a dinner (or part of a meal), please contact Beth Kazer at
[email protected] or call 704-814-0533.
Our Church Family
Our Christian Sympathy: to the family of LaVerne Welch; to Mary Harwood on the death of her brother, Wilson
Burch; to Paige Carroll on the death of her grandmother, Laura Harrell; to Josh Odean on the death of his
grandmother, Alice V. Odean; to June Meetze on the death of her step-mother, Helen Eudy; to Scott Harton on the
death of his father, Howard Harton; to Jeff Strack on the death of his father, Bob Strack, to Carolyn Eichenbrenner on
the death of her mother, Hope Ankeney; and to Chuck Polk on the death of his father, Daniel Polk.
Congratulations: to Tom and Carrie (Ramsey) Christian on the birth of a son, Nathan Neely Christian. Nathan’s
grandparents are Janice and Ron Abluton; to Hank and Katie Spencer of the birth of a daughter, Alexondra Jaymes
Spencer. Alexondra is the granddaughter of Pam and Ed Tucker.
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Sardis Garden
A special thank you to all the volunteers who helped to plant,
mulch, weed, water and harvest our garden this year. We had a
great summer harvest! We began harvesting our first vegetables in
June. Over the past couple of months we have harvested over 600
lbs. of tomatoes and squash. We were able to provide the fresh
produce to Loaves and Fishes, Matthews Help Center and to
Sardis's homebound members. We truly appreciate all the time
and effort from the many volunteers who helped to provide the
fresh produce to our community.
Thank you Sardis! On July 22, you
donated 30 pints of blood which met the
goal set for us by the Red Cross.
We will have our next drive on October
14 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We ask that
you consider joining the "giving team" for our next drive. Your
gift of blood will help save a life!
Thank you again for your support of the Red Cross.
Our Next Habitat House
Beginning November 3, Sardis will work with
St. Stephen UMC, Philadelphia Presbyterian,
and Carmel Baptist in a coalition effort to build
our next Habitat House at 329 Linden Street in
Matthews.
Five to seven volunteers will be needed each
week through the end of February. Watch for
details and opportunities to serve coming soon.
MISSION INTERPRETATION MINISTRY
Look what blessings Sardis is able to convey with monies that you have generously given:
As a result of your care and concern for the hungry in our community:
From the Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk Organizing Team: Your financial commitment will help offset the costs
associated with holding the October 14 Walk so that 100% of the funds raised by over 7,000 walkers will go directly
to the mission of CROP.
Thank you for partnering with the Society of St. Andrew to feed hungry children and adults. The Society of
St. Andrew provided over 84 million servings of fresh fruits and vegetables last year to people in need by delivering
over 28 million pounds of salvaged produce to hunger relief agencies. Over 30,000 people volunteered nationwide
during the year to glean and help distribute produce to the poor and hungry.
As a result of your care for other needs in our community:
From Safer Communities: Our mission is to provide spiritual witness and practical teaching to inmates,
ex-offenders, those suffering with addictions, and their families. Your contribution will help this ministry conduct
daily Life Skills classes in the Union County jail, weekly Christian discipleship training in the Union and
Mecklenburg County jails and prisons, weekly addiction classes in Monroe and four times a year, weekend
evangelistic services in 11 state prisons in Columbia, SC.
From Mecklenburg Ministries: As we celebrate 25 years of service to the
Charlotte community, we also celebrate “You” and your partnership with
this ministry. Your gift empowers us to continue strengthening our
community and reaching across religious and racial differences with
programs such as Souls of Our Neighbors, In Their Shoes, Community
Conversations and In Our Own Backyard, an interfaith youth camp.
Community Service
Reminder:
September 9 =
10 Cents A Meal &
Spaghetti Sauce Sunday
(46.6 lbs. collected in August!)
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“Let the little children come unto me.”
Wednesdays Beginning September 12
5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ~ Dinner in Fellowship Hall
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ~ Programs for All Ages
Adult Offerings for September
September 12: Sarah Armstrong and Rusty Edmonson
Peru Missionaries supported by Sardis.
September 19 - October 17: Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations
Robert Schnase, Bishop of the Missouris Conference for the United Methodist Church, has suggested that there are five
“practices”
for which people are looking in churches today. Over this five-week series, each week will introduce a key practice and
reflect on
how Sardis embodies these five practices.
September 19: Week 1 - Radical Hospitality
Dr. Jane B. Fobel, Associate Pastor, Sardis Presbyterian Church
Reaching Children Through the Church
Wednesday Evenings
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
First Semester: September 12 - December 12
(Second Semester Begins January 9, 2013)
Register NOW at www.Sardis.org!
Remember Who You Are
Tuesday Evenings 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Several themes weave their way through the study – the call to remember; the call to repentance; the need for
renewed vision; and the place of community. The prophets and Paul are continually calling hearers and readers
back to their God and to a sense of who they are as a people “set apart.”
Study materials will be available for purchase at the first class.
This 30-week study begins Tuesday, September 11 with an introductory lesson.
Exploring the Bible: Women of the Bible
Thursday Mornings 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Study materials will be available for purchase at the first class.
This 35-week study begins Thursday, September 13 with an introductory lesson.
Seekers Bible Study
If you have questions or wish to register for these studies, contact:
Remember Who You Are or Exploring the Bible
Thursday Mornings 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fall Study: The Book of Numbers
Renda Brinson, 704-926-1585/[email protected]
or
Beginning Thursday, September 13
Dr. Jane Fobel, 704-366-1854/[email protected]
Seekers
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Studies
Studies
An in-depth look at the lives of biblical women and their impact on their times. Each week we will investigate
principles from their lives and apply them to our lives today.
“Let the little children come unto me.”
Sardis: A Nut-Free Zone!
October 5 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fellowship Hall & Lawn
Join us for a night of service and
fellowship for all ages!
Giving Back Night:
Group service project.
Dinner: TBA
Cost: $4 per person
($12 per family maximum)
Reservation deadline: Wednesday, October 3
RESERVE AND PAY AT SARDIS.ORG
In order to ensure that Sardis Weekday School
and Sardis Presbyterian Church provide a fun
and safe environment for the increasing
number of students who suffer from peanut/tree
nut allergies, we have become peanut and tree
nut-free.
Food allergies, unfortunately, are on the rise.
Peanut and tree nut (pecans, walnuts, almonds,
etc.) allergies are serious conditions that affect approximately three
million Americans.
In view of the danger and risks associated with peanut allergies,
Sardis Weekday School, along with all Sardis Presbyterian Church
educational programs, will adhere to a policy that addresses hygiene,
lunches, shared items and birthdays/special celebrations.
The complete policy can be downloaded from the Sardis Weekday
School page on www.Sardis.org.
New Sunday School
Classes Have Started!
See the 2012 Growing In Grace booklet
or visit www.Sardis.org
to find your place!
Fellowship for
4th- & 5th-Graders
resumes September 23.
Visit www.Sardis.org
for details!
DOCUMENTARY FILM COMING TO SARDIS!
RACE TO NOWHERE
Sunday, September 9 ~ 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ~ Fellowship Hall
Featuring the heartbreaking stories of young people across the country who have been pushed to the brink, educators
who are burned out and worried that students aren’t developing the skills they need, and parents who are trying to
do what’s best for their kids, “Race to Nowhere” points to the silent epidemic in our
schools: cheating has become commonplace, students have become disengaged,
stress-related illness, depression and burnout are rampant, and young people arrive at
college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired.
"Race to Nowhere" is a call to mobilize families, educators, and policy makers to
challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become
healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.
Admission is free. Reserve your seat at Sardis.org.
Questions? Contact Renda Brinson, [email protected]/704.926.1585 or Louise
Lippi, [email protected]/704.366.9681.
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September 2012
FOR PARENTS OF TEENS
High School Youth Serve
at Loaves & Fishes
On August 8, thirteen of our Youth and three adults went to
serve at Loaves and Fishes warehouse. Loaves and Fishes
is a nonprofit emergency food pantry that provides a week’s
worth of groceries to people in crisis in the CharlotteMecklenburg area.
In 2011 the pantry provided food to 114,177 people, and
the organization relies on over 700 volunteers to
accomplish this amazing task! After food is delivered to the
warehouse, volunteers are needed to sort, organize and
help pull orders.
Our group performed a variety of tasks. The muscles in the
crowd were pulling pallets and loading bins of food, some
were going in and out of the freezers to pull frozen chicken
to help fill two orders, others were packing canned fruit in
bins to be shipped out with an order, and we finished our
time at Loaves and Fishes by sorting and organizing giant
containers of donated items. Kids had to actually get in the
containers to get the food out!
It was exciting when we came across the recent donations
from the Sardis Food Drive and Vacation Bible School. All
in all it was a great way to spend the morning. It is obvious
that our Youth understand that they have been blessed and
in turn they are willing to use their free time to be a blessing
to others.
Thanks for your hard work!
Welcome from Missy & Jeff
Hey Middle Schoolers! Are you ready for
some FUN?
This year we will be talking about DARES
FROM JESUS. We dare you to find out
more!
Your friends are always welcome to
come to Youth with you; no reservations
needed. Just show up (with 6 bucks for
dinner) and join us for some dares, some
games and lots of fun.
When you come, we will play some
broomball, sardines, human foosball,
launch some gourds and more. And
back by popular demand, we will eat
Zaxbys, Panda Express, Pizza,
McAllisters and have some surprise MAD
meals! But you have to come to find out.
We dare you!!!!
See you on Wednesdays and Sundays,
Missy Banks & Jeff Weston
All In!
By Jason Robbins
Throughout this year of Sardis Youth, we will be focusing on one theme - All In!
I know many of you know this phrase from playing or watching poker, but it means more to us than just
betting all your chips on one good hand of cards. What does it mean to be “All In” for Jesus and how
does that affect the way we live our lives? What does it mean to be “All In” as a community? Are we
making sure everyone is invited? How can Sardis be “All In” for its youth ministry?
All of these intriguing questions will be explored for the year. Sure, going “All In” is risky, and you could
lose everything. We may make mistakes. We may not have what we thought we needed to be the victor.
But the wonderful thing about being “All In” as a Christian is that we get dealt back into the game again
and again.
The only question remains is this: Are you ALL IN?
SAVE THE DATES!
Friday, October 26
Drop off at Sardis House 6PM - Pick Up 9AM
Bring a snack to share
Bring pillow & Sleeping Bag
FRIENDS WELCOME!
MEDIA SPOTLIGHT
MAINSTREAM MUSIC
CHRISTIAN MUSIC
MOVIES
Movie: Looper
Genre: Action, Thriller
Rating: Not yet rated
LECRAE
T.I.
Background: Once called “the Jay-Z
of the South,” T.I. is a hip-hop artist,
producer, and actor. He also started
Grand Hustle Records. T.I., 31, has
had some run-ins with the police,
including probation violations and
weapons charges. He’s worked with
almost every name in hip-hop, been
nominated for Grammy Awards, and
won numerous Billboard Music
Awards—including Rap Artist and
Rap Album of the Year. He works
with the Boys and Girls Clubs and
once gave 200 bicycles to kids in
Atlanta.
Albums: Trouble Man (2012), No
Mercy (2010), King (2006)
What T.I. Says: He once talked a
man down from a ledge, where he
was threatening to kill himself. Afterward, T.I. said, “I’m not taking any
credit. … The fact of the matter is
that God put me in a position to help,
and I can’t take any credit for that.”
Explore: T.I.’s albums are available
to listen to on Spotify—including
both Clean and Explicit versions of
many of them.
Background: Hip-hop artist Lecrae,
32, was raised by his Christian
grandmother. He ran with gangs and
did drugs, using a Bible as a “goodluck charm.” After going to Bible
studies in his late teens, Lecrae realized the characters were just like
him—but had hope and love. Five
years after becoming a Christian, he
started his own label and has won
two Dove Awards. Lecrae is incredibly popular and a positive role model.
Albums: Gravity (2012), Rehab
(2010), Real Talk (2004)
What Lecrae Says: In response to
people accusing him of selling out
the gospel, Lecrae writes:
“[Christians] limit spirituality to
salvation and sanctification. … Most
Christians have no clue how to engage culture in politics, science,
economics, TV, music, or art. We
tend to leave people to their own
devices there.”
Explore: All of Lecrae’s albums are
available to listen to on Spotify.
Synopsis: In the future, when the
mob wants to get rid of someone,
they send the target 30 years into
the past, where a “looper”—a hired
gun—is waiting to mop up. Joe is a
Looper, and one day the mob decides to “close the loop,” sending
back Joe’s future self (Bruce Willis) for assassination.
Our Take: This sounds like a
Christopher Nolan movie (but isn’t). It promises to be incredibly
clever. I hope they keep it to PG13.
Movie: House at the End of the
Street
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Rating: PG-13
Synopsis: A woman and her teenage daughter move next door to a
house where terrible things happened years ago. When the girl
begins a relationship with the only
survivor of that night, things start to
go badly.
Our Take: This fall’s horror-movie
offering features Hunger Games
star Jennifer Lawrence. So it’s a
good bet that teenagers will be
interested.
For more media discussions and
ideas, go to
www.MinistryandMedia.com.
VIDEO GAMES
Ratchet & Clank—This game collects three classic Ratchet & Clank games—fully remastered—in one place.
They’re fun, clever, and mostly teen-friendly platformers. Some titles are full of innuendo: Up Your Arsenal, Going
Commando, etc. (Rated E10; PS3)
Borderlands 2—This first-person shooter has a unique cel-shaded art style, plus technology that can create thousands
of different gun combinations when you kill bad guys and loot their stuff. It also has foul language and lots of gore.
Don’t let your kids talk you into this one. (Rated M; Xbox 360, PS3)
SEPTEMBER 2012
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
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2
No Youth
Fellowship
9
3:00 p.m.
“Race to
Nowhere”
3
Labor Day
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
5:15 p.m.
13
14
15
17
18
19
5:15 p.m.
20
21
22
24
25
26
27
28
6:00 p.m.
Getting to Know
You
16
6:00 p.m.
Group Building
Games (HS)
Dares from
Jesus (MS)
23/30
Small Group
Sign-ups Begin
(HS)
6:00 p.m.
9/23: Building Up
(HS)
Dares from
Jesus (MS)
9/30: Friends
(HS)
Ice Cream Road
Trip (MS)
29
5:15 p.m.
Bible Focus
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the
way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. - I Timothy 4:12