Vol. 79 Issue 50 | Week of December 12-19, 2021 |
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The Fourth Sunday of Advent
God's Good News Offers Love for Troubled Times
On Sunday, December 19 at 10:30am, we will worship together in the Sanctuary and online for the fourth Sunday of Advent. Dr. Foust will offer a message called, "Extravagance at Christmas" based on Luke 7:36-50. We hope you will join us for worship!
The links and worship guide for online worship will be sent out via email on Sunday morning.
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Thank you to all of our worship leaders - musicians, choirs, vocalists, readers, artists - who were a part of our Joy Sunday Worship on December 12!
It was a beautiful morning to celebrate the good news of JOY!
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Cookies, Cocoa, and Charlie Brown on December 19
Cookies, Cocoa, and Charlie Brown is returning THIS Sunday, December 19 during the Sunday School hour (9:15-10:15) in Broach Hall.
This is what all children will be doing during the Sunday school hour.
There will be regular Sunday school for adults but adult classes and individuals can choose to come to this special event.
All ages are invited to join us for some sweet treats, a viewing of the holiday classic, and time for fellowship. Everyone is required to mask unless actively eating and drinking.
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Christmas Eve Worship on Friday, December 24
As of today, you can only register you and your guests for the 6PM service.
The 4PM service has reached capacity. You can no longer register for this service.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED to attend.
Register through Realm or with the button below.
When you register from today forward, you will be registering for the 6PM service for each person in your family and any guests. Please only register those in your household or guests who do not regularly attend St. John’s. Your registration is not complete until you receive a confirmation email.
You may also contact the church office to make your reservation.
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Christmas Cards for Neighbors
Turn in cards to the boxes by December 19
Return cards to their respective boxes at the Main Entrance by THIS SUNDAY, December 19 so that Pastoral Deacons have time to deliver the cards and poinsettias to each recipient.
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Thank you for your commitments to the
2022 Financial Ministry Plan!
If you have not pledged yet, you can do so by turning in your pledge card to Jacquelyn in the office or by pledging online through Realm or by clicking below. If you have questions, please contact Jacquelyn in the church office.
Thank you!
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We are sad to announce some changes with our administrative staff. This month, Derek Henson will be moving to a full-time position with the Charlotte Legal Advocacy Center as their Operations Manager, and Mallory Brown and her family will be relocating to Shelby, NC to be closer to family in the new year. Derek’s final day was December 10 and Mallory’s is December 17.
Both Derek and Mallory will still be handling some tasks from home such as house and grounds projects (Derek) and online content/messaging and media (Mallory).
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Prayer Concerns, Thanks, Sympathy |
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Shirley Ballard, Katherine Barr, John Bragg (back surgery in December), Betty Fuller, Polly Hull, Barbara Ledford, Tish Philemon, Gene & Carol Poole, Brad Sifford, Carole Ann Simpson, Don Swofford, Elma Thomas, Dee Turner
Congratulations to Brandon and Kristen Johnson Fields on the birth of their daughter and Dale and Carol Johnson on the birth of their granddaughter, Elizabeth Fields, on Thursday, December 2.
We offer our condolences to the family of Andrew Adair, who passed on ahead of us on Monday, November 22. We pray for his wife, Pat, and his children as they grieve.
On Friday, December 17th, at 1PM, we will gather in the sanctuary to celebrate the life of Andrew Adair. To view the live stream of his service, please click here.
The service will live stream on our YouTube channel. On YouTube, search for "St. John's Baptist Church of Charlotte" and you can find the live stream at approximately 12:45PM on Friday, December 17.
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Financial Ministry Plan Report |
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Week of Nov. 30 - December 6: $19,339
Income through December 6: $984,721
Annual 2021 Ministry Plan Budget Goal: $1,175,000
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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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Giving in 2021
All allowable tax donations must be received (and checks dated) by December 31, 2021. If mailed, please ensure the envelope is postmarked 2021. If you are unsure of the remaining balance on your commitment for 2021, please contact Jacquelyn McAbee, Church Administrator, at jmcabee@sjcharlotte.org or 704-333-5428 ext. 20. Any monies received after December 2021 will count towards your 2022 pledge.
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The church offices will be closed December 27-28 and December 31 for the holidays. There will be no Family News the week of December 27-January 2. |
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Ministers On-Call Schedule
December 13-19: Allison Benfield
December 20-26: Dennis Foust
December 27-January 2: Lee Gray
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
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
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