There will be no Family News next week in observation of the July 4 holiday. | |
We had the best afternoon at our annual Senior Adult Summer Picnic! Thank you to the Women of the Church for their hard work at putting this special day together for our seniors. | | |
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In this week's Family News (Scroll to Learn More):
- Summer Worship Series Continues
- Global Missions Offering
- Happy Birthday!
- Buddies on the Bench
- On the Way for July
- In-Town Mission Immersion Trip August 10-13
- Parents Night Out in August
- Save the Date for Children and Youth Families Fall Picnic
- RISE Against Hunger in September
- Prayer List, Sympathy, Thanks, and Celebrations
- Financial Update
- Minister On Call Schedule
- Staff Contact Info
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A Summer of Worship Continues with St. John’s
This summer, our worship continues to explore practical applications of Jesus' example of love, with our ministry staff offering messages on how we can emulate this model today. On Sunday, Rev. Lee Gray will offer our message.
See this summer's preaching schedule below.
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June 30 – A Church that Loves in Truth, by Rev. Lee Gray
July 7 – A Church that Models Interdependence, by Dr. Dennis Foust
July 14 – A Church Where Failure is Accepted, by Dr. Dennis Foust
July 21 – A Church that Lifts Up People, by Rev. Lee Gray
July 28 – A Church that Weaves New Clothes, by Dr. Dennis Foust
August 4 – A Church that Embraces Differences, by Dr. Steve Harmon
August 11 – A Church that Really Notices People, by Rev. Lee Gray
August 18 – A Church that Moves the World Forward, by Dr. Dennis Foust
August 25 – A Church that Shapes a People for God, by Dr. Dennis Foust
September 1 – A Church of Beautiful Grace in Action, by Rev. Haley Blackwell
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2024 Global Missions Offering
Nyarweng Primary School
We hope you will contribute to our annual Global Missions Offering!
All contributions received will again go to support the Nyarweng Primary School in South Sudan. This is the 11th year of the school’s existence, something that should make us proud. An entire village owes its increasing literacy and hope to the faithful support of this congregation. More details will be shared throughout the summer. Be sure to peruse the books in the narthex which tell the story of the school’s origin and SJ’s part in that in bringing the dream to life.
To contribute, please click the link below and choose Global Missions in the drop down or write a check to St. John's Baptist Church with "Global Missions" in the memo line. Your generosity can help transform lives and communities in South Sudan.
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Happy Birthday!
We wish a happy birthday on July 2 to Aaron Carney, son of Amber and Ryan.
Please wish him a happy birthday when you see him next!
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“B.O.B.” (Buddies on the Bench): A Summer Music Ministry
Children, rising 1st graders and up, have you ever wanted to know what makes the organ “sing?” Here is your chance!
Kayleigh Mac started us off this past Sunday as our first buddy and she shares her thoughts below:
| This summer you are invited to be a B.O.B., or one of Noel’s Buddies on the Bench. To join Noel at the organ in worship this summer, please ask a parent to contact Kheresa. |
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Got tech questions? Join us for July On the Way!
Interactive Tech Class with the Shepherd Center
For the month of July, we will have an introductory tech class led by our residential partners from the Shepherd Center on Tuesday, July 16 from 10:30-11:30 am in the church lounge (after all the sandwiches are made).
During this interactive Tech Q&A Session, you'll have the opportunity to get real-time solutions to your tech-related queries. Whether you're struggling with your smartphone, confused by your computer, or perplexed by your tablet, our knowledgeable instructor will be on hand to provide clear, easy-to-understand answers. All are welcome!
We will then go to Hawthorne’s for lunch at 11:30 am.
Please email Lee at LGray@sjcharlotte.org as soon as possible to help ensure we have the right amount of people to provide hands on help for our tech class.
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Youth In-Town Mission Immersion Trip
Our youth will participate in the annual In-Town Mission Immersion Trip August 10-13 where we will serve others are various places around town.
We need adults to volunteer as chaperones throughout our time together during both daytime and overnights. Contact Haley to help!
Registration is open in Realm for youth. Price is $100/youth.
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Wet 'n' Wild Parents' Night Out
Saturday, August 10
Parents, drop your kids off at church at 5:00pm on Saturday, August 10. Our SJBC youth, Haley, and Kheresa will slip, and slide, and splash, and giggle, with children 3 years of age through 5th grade.
Childcare for babies - two years of age will be provided by Mon Aye and Zebb Young, two of our WDS teachers. They will be accompanied by SJBC youth as a part of their In-Town Mission Immersion Trip.
The cost of the event is $10 per child, which will help cover the costs associated with dinner, snacks, and supplies.
We’ll dry off and be ready to meet parents at 8:00pm.
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Save the date for the Children and Youth Families Fall Picnic on Saturday, September 7 at the home of Liz and Jordan Benton. More details to come. |
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Rise Against Hunger Packing Event This Fall
Help us pack 20,000 meals on September 29
Please plan on joining us for our Rise Against Hunger Packing Event on Sunday, September 29, immediately after worship! We will be packaging 20,000 meals on site for those in need.
Rise Against Hunger is a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives, and responding to emergencies. It’s an international humanitarian non-profit founded in NC over 25 years ago by Christian clergy.
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Prayers, Thanks, and Celebrations
Current Prayer Concerns: Jack Crymes, Charles Gordon, Carolyn Hall, Jean Hutson, Arnold Philemon
Continuing Prayer Concerns: Shirley Ballard, Tom Bryson, Mary Rickenbaker
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Staff On-Call Rotation
- June 24-30: Lee
- July 1-7: Russell
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Financial Update
2024 Full Year Budget $1,211,000
Income received through June 23: $530,881
Through May 2024
- Budgeted Income: $504,583 (42%)
- Actual Income Received: $433,259 (36%)
- Income Over (Under) Budget: ($71,324)
- Actual Expenses Paid: $479,412 (40%)
- Income/Expense Surplus (Deficit): ($46,153)
2024 Community & State Mission Offering Goal: $5,000
Income received through June 18: $7,680
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Staff Contact Information
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Rev. Haley Blackwell, Minister for Youth & Young Adults - 704-333,5428, ext. 2013; 620-515-3558 (cell)
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Rev. Dennis Foust, PhD, Senior Minister - 704-359-7234 (cell); 704-333-5428, ext. 2012
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Rev. Lee Gray, Minister for Congregational Care - 704-333-5428, ext. 2015; 704-451-1309 (cell)
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Rev. Kheresa Harmon, Minister for Children & their Families - 704-333-5428, ext. 2018; 910-890-3392 (cell)
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Russell Nelson, Minister for Worship & Music - (980) 228-6244 (cell)
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Mallory Brown, Media Coordinator - 704-477-3349 (cell)
- Chloe Hall, Children's Choir Director
- Noel Lance, Organist
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Amanda Morrison, Church Administrator - 704-333-5428, ext. 0
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Lydia Olmsted, Weekday School Director - 704-333-5428, ext. 2039
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