Missions Ministry at Sardis Presbyterian

May 2023

Current Opportunities

Sardis Serves Together

Changing Lives

Spring Food & Clothing Drive A Success

Rama Road Homework Helpers Make an Impact

The Backpack Ministry Feeds Rama Families

What's Coming Up?

Join the CROP Walk Planning Team

Mission Ministry News

Hungry for Change?

New Sardis Serves Shirts

We have new Sardis Serves t-shirts this year! You can pick up your shirt on Sunday, June 4 or Sunday, June 11!

Sardis Serves Together with Rise Against Hunger

A day of education, worship, and mission for ALL ages, children, youth, and adults. We are partnering with Rise Against Hunger to pack 20,000 meals to lend a hand to people facing hunger across the globe. Join us on Sunday, June 11:

9:00 a.m. Sunday School: All ages are invited to gather in the Education Hall for an engaging Sunday School opportunity with Rise Against Hunger. We will have the opportunity to learn more about the work Rise Against Hunger does and gain a broader understanding of the hunger crisis around the world.
10:00 a.m. Worship: One worship service in the Sanctuary with guest preacher, Rev. British Hyrams, Associate Chaplain at Presbyterian College.
11:00 a.m. Lunch & Meal Packing: Lunch in the Education Hall and Meal Packing in the Fellowship Hall.

We also need volunteers to help with set-up on Saturday, June 10 and clean-up on Sunday, June 11. Please indicate you'd like to volunteer as you register. Click here to register!

If you would like to contribute to the cost of supplies used to make the Rise Against Hunger food packing event possible, you can click here to make an online donation.

Changing Lives

Spring Food and Clothing Drive a Success!

Thank you to all who supported our sprig food and clothing drive with your donations. We collected 92 bags of clothing and goods for Crisis Assistance Ministry and 422 pounds of food for Loaves & Fishes. All donations have been delivered and our neighbors are so thankful for the support.

Rama Road Elementary Homework Helpers Make an Impact

The Sardis Tutoring Program at Rama Road wrapped up on Thursday, May 11th. It was a great year — we had 15 Homework Helpers and 3 substitutes who worked with 8 students on Tuesdays and 7 students on Thursdays, learning from each other and improving our reading, writing and math skills. Look for how you can join in the fun in September!

The Backpack Ministry Feeds Rama Families

From October, 2022 – May, 2023, 846 food backpacks have been delivered to Rama Road Elementary School by these faithful committed Sardis friends:

Mary Andrews
Kathy and Gerald Cathey
Sue Docherty
Marilyn and Bill Taylor
David & Mary Leonard
Carol and Dave Lyke

On one occasion, the School Social Worker shared that when she offered the backpacks to a Rama parent, she replied that “I don’t want to take from someone else who has a need.”

When this Rama Staff shared that she would not be taking away from anyone and that the backpacks were here to help families weekly. Mom gratefully said, “I have no words how much this means to me, thank you.”

Coming Up...

Join the CROP Walk Planning Team

For the past couple of years, as we were working to revitalize Sardis’ interest and participation in the CROP Hunger Walk, we've had a team of two leading the efforts. We are hoping to have a larger team this year and are reaching out to see who might be interested in joining the CROP Walk Planning Team. We would love new, creative ideas as well as help with the normal logistical areas. Our church family has generously supported the “walk” financially. Our goal is to get members actively involved as well.

We will be returning the walk to our Sardis campus this year, which will be held on Sunday, November 12.

Some of the areas where help would be appreciated are:

Publicity/Marketing
Managing and encouraging sign-ups
Music management for the day of walk
Lunch organization
Educational components (from the 3 local organizations who receive funding from CROP or other hunger focused non-profits Sardis supports)
Activities the day of the walk (fun activities for children)
Possible service projects along with the walk (for those who are unable to walk or prefer to participate in other ways)
Preschool connection
Earth Care Team connection

Please let Vicky Hovis or Brenda McKay know if you would like to join our team or if you have any questions. It’s much fun and a great cause. Knowing that the work you are doing will make significant differences in the lives of our neighbors, near and far, is truly rewarding.

Are You Hungry For Change?

Are you hungry? Start a habit this summer and continue all year long! Find a new place to eat with your family or Sardis small group at Community Culinary School of Charlotte or Community Matters Cafe. Go support and enjoy your Sardis Mission Grants changing lives in action.

Community Culinary School of Charlotte

9315-D Monroe Road

Monday-Friday 9am-2pm

Cafe at 9am, Lunch at 10:30am

Takeout 704-375-4500

Visit their website

Community Matters Cafe

(Charlotte Rescue Mission)

821 W 1st Street

Monday-Friday 7am-2pm

Takeout 980-237-2147

Visit their website

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