Vol. 79 Issue 38 | Week of September 20-26, 2021 |
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Will you help St. John's build a better world?
In 1987, civil war forced 20,000 young boys from South Sudan to leave their families to escape death or induction into the northern army.
These boys became known as the Lost Boys of South Sudan. In 2001, approximately 4,000 of the Lost Boys were invited to come to the United States to become citizens.
A group of them were welcomed and nurtured by the St. John’s community. Many of them graduated high school here in Charlotte. (pictured)
Three of the Lost Boys - James "Lubo" Mijak, Ngor Kur Mayol, and James Manyror - have become inspiring ambassadors for the value of education for their home villages in Ruweng State, South Sudan. They, with the help of many, started both the Nyarweng and Gumriak primary schools in a geographic area where 90% of adults cannot read.
Today, over 800 children from kindergarten through eighth grade attend school and receive daily meals at the Nyarweng and Gumriak primary schools.
For the past several years at St. John’s, our annual Global Missions Offering has gone in part or in full to support the Nyarweng primary school in South Sudan.
Our goal for this year’s Global Missions Offering is $25,000. So far, we have raised $4,943! Thank you to all who have already contributed to this special offering.
The majority of funds raised will go to the Nyarweng primary school for teacher salaries and two remaining portions will go to:
- CBF Field Personnel who are on the ground in Haiti, Lebanon, Raleigh-Durham, Togo, and beyond to provide relief and medical support, and education to those in need
- and housing support for Afghan refugees coming to Charlotte with the Carolina Refugee Resettlement Agency.
Will you give to this year’s Global Missions Offering and help us build a better world?
Give online at the button below, by check with “Global Missions” in the memo, OR through your Realm account.
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Will you join us for a BBQ lunch this Sunday? |
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Register through Realm or contact Mallory to register today!
After worship this Sunday, September 26, we will gather for a BBQ lunch outdoors and YOU are invited! The BBQ is being prepared by M.C. Sorrell and friends and Jackie Southwell from Edible Art is providing delicious cake for dessert.
Each plate is $10/person. You can pre-pay online through Realm or pay at the door the day of the event. Please log-in to your Realm account or complete registration from the Connect App on your smart device. If you are having trouble registering or do not know how to register, please contact Mallory Brown at mbrown@sjcharlotte.org for assistance. Your registration is not complete until you receive a confirmation email.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Chancel Choir Rehearsals Starting in October!
Do you enjoy singing?
Choir rehearsals start back on October 6 at 7:15pm!
If so, the Chancel Choir at St. John’s might be a good way for you to connect!
Our choir is a group that loves singing a variety of styles of music. It is not uncommon for us to sing classical, folk, as well as spirituals, and gospel music.
We would love for you to become a part of what we are doing for the kingdom through the gift of singing. Our rehearsals start back on October 6 continue each Wednesday night from 7:15-8:45pm.
If you have interest please email Kevin at kgray@sjcharlote.org so we can make sure we are prepared to welcome you.
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Join the Handbell Choir!
If you have ever wanted to try handbells, now is a perfect time.
Rehearsals start October 7!
Our five octaves of handbells have been to the Schulmerich factory for refurbishment this summer and are on their way back to us.
Rehearsals will begin on Thursday, October 7. No experience is necessary, and you don’t even have to read music. If you are interested in joining the handbell choir, please contact Jacquelyn McAbee at jmcabee@sjcharlotte.org or 434-579-1177 for more information.
We look forward to playing and hearing our bells again in worship soon!
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Worshiping Together In-Person and Online! |
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On Sunday, Dr. Foust will offer a message called, "What Love Hears," based on Philippians 2:3-4 and 1 Corinthians 13:1-6.
We hope you will join us as we gather in-person and online as we stream the service on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10:30am. The stream and worship guide links will be sent out via email on Sunday morning.
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Are you looking for a way to serve others or join one of the many missions efforts going on at St. John's?
Right now, we have the following opportunities for you to join in and help with:
- Supplying sandwich meats and cheese for our monthly sandwich ministry
- Assist with our ongoing ministry to Highland Renaissance Academy to provide backpacks of food for students in need
- Provide housing support for Afghan refugees
Click one of the buttons to connect with the different opportunities happening now!
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Prayer Concerns, Celebrations, Thanks & Sympathy |
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Andrew Adair, Carol Drye, Betty Fuller, Polly Hull, Jean Hutson, Naomi Lamphier (sister of Amy Chilton), Tish Philemon, Gene & Carol Poole, Viorica Secere, Don Swofford, Elma Thomas
Prayers for our world, especially those living in the wake of hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, COVID-19, and global conflicts
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Financial Ministry Plan Report |
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Week of September 14-20 : $21,787
Income through September 20: $769,901
Annual 2021 Ministry Plan Budget Goal: $1,175,000
Global Missions: $4,943
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You can make contributions, view your giving history and pledge status, as well as update your pledge and giving information anytime by accessing your personal Realm profile online or via the Connect App. |
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Ministers On-Call Schedule
September 20-26: Kevin Gray
September 27-October 3: Dennis Foust
October 4-10: Nate Dove
Staff Contact Information
Dennis Foust, Senior Minister - 704-359-7234 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 12
Lee Gray, Minister for Congregational Care - 704-451-1309 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 15
Nate Dove, Minister for Youth and Young Adults - 704-662-2154 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 13
Allison Benfield, Minister for Spiritual Growth - 828-448-8412 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 18
Kevin Gray, Minister for Music and Worship - 803-524-0287 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 14
Jacquelyn McAbee, Church Administrator - 434-579-1177 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 20
Derek Henson, Administrative Assistant - 704-333-5428, ext. 10
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