Vol. 79 Issue 49 | Week of December 6-12, 2021 |
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Joy Sunday on December 12 |
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On Sunday, December 12 at 10:30am, we will celebrate Joy Sunday with special music including: chamber orchestra, choir anthems, handbells, guests soloists Jessica Borgnis and Dawn Anthony, as well as the children's tone chime choir.
There will also be readings, live visual art, and the baby dedication of Joy Christine Follis during worship!
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Is the WDAV Lessons & Carols happening this year?
In short, no. There will be no in-person service for the WDAV Lessons and Carols this year.
HOWEVER, WDAV will be re-broadcasting the 10th-Anniversary service on both December 19 from 4-6PM and December 25 from 1-3PM. Tune in and listen on either day!
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Christmas Eve Worship: Have you registered?
Friday, December 24 at 4PM & 6PM
St. John’s will offer two Christmas Eve worship services this Advent season.
Identical services will be held at 4PM and 6PM on Friday, December 24 in the Sanctuary and pre-registration will be required as seating will be limited for each service.
So far, there are 143 people registered for the 4PM service and 14 registered for the 6PM service. If you want a seat, please register today!
Register through Realm or with the button below.
When you register, you will select a service time 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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Advent Yoga and Meditation on December 14
Need some space to breathe and relax during this often busy season?
All are invited to a special Advent Yoga and Meditation led by Sara Vavra on Tuesday, December 14 at 7PM via Zoom.
Participants can choose to move through the yoga and meditation on a yoga mat or can do everything while seated in a chair.
This is a time to create space to quiet your mind and follow Sara as she leads you along a pathway of stillness and reflection as you prepare your heart for the birth of the child Jesus, God with us.
The Zoom link can be found on Realm in your events list AND it will be sent out via email on December 14 for any and all who want to join.
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Cookies, Cocoa, and Charlie Brown on December 19
Cookies, Cocoa, and Charlie Brown is returning on Sunday, December 19 during the Sunday School hour (9:15-10:15) in Broach Hall. All ages are invited to join us Broach Hall for some sweet treats, a viewing of the holiday classic, and time for fellowship.
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Christmas Cards for Neighbors Are Back!
Turn in cards to the boxes by December 19!
Our special Christmas card boxes are set up in the Main Entrance now!
Please take a list from the table or click below for the list and write notes with an encouraging message to any or all on the list. There are lots of cards for you to use on the table!
Once complete, return your cards to their respective boxes at the Main Entrance by December 19 so that Pastoral Deacons have time to deliver the cards and poinsettias to each recipient.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Advent!
The Sanctuary is decorated for Advent and Christmastide!
Thank you to ALL of the St. John's women and staff who came to help us make the space beautiful for the season.
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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.
As of December 6, we have received 129 commitments and have a total of $788,391 pledged.
Thank you!
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Campus Repairs and Improvements
In the month of December, we have begun to make improvements and repairs on our campus as part of the ongoing stewardship of our spaces.
We replaced the hot water heater in the Hawthorne Place housing area, made repairs to our hot water heating system, and have undertaken engineering and planning for the replacement of the HVAC for the gymnasium.
This week we have had Phipps Masonry on-site to complete much-needed repairs to the stairway into the 1952 chapel building. The stairway that has been unstable and leaking for quite some time is being regrouted, deep cleaned, and sealed. This will return use of this entrance to the chapel from 5th Street.
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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 will be December 10 and Mallory’s will be December 17. |
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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, Johnathan (J.R.) Mullins (grandson of Betty Mullins)
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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Ministers On-Call Schedule
December 6-12: Dennis Foust
December 13-20: Allison Benfield
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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