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In this week's Family News (Scroll to Learn More):
- Pulpit Guest This Sunday: The Rev. Dr. Patrick DeVane
- Retirement Luncheon for Rev. Dennis W. Foust
- Love Offering for The Fousts
- Pride Volunteers Needed!
- Nursery Volunteers Needed
- Architecture Camp Photos
- Make a Joyful Noise - Rehearsals Resume July 30!
- Softball Announcement
- On the Way!
- Fall Churchwide 2025 Save the Dates
- Fall Children & Their Families 2025 Save the Dates
- Prayer List, Sympathy, Thanks, and Celebrations
- Financial Update
- Minister On Call Schedule
- Staff Contact Info
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Pulpit Guest This Sunday: The Rev. Dr. Patrick DeVane | | | | Dennis looks forward to introducing our guest proclaimer this Sunday. Through the decades, Dennis has been able to mentor several young ministers. One of these is The Rev. Dr. Patrick DeVane, Senior Pastor of Georgetown Baptist Church in Georgetown, Kentucky. A native of Georgia, Patrick attended Samford University in Birmingham where he became acquainted with Dr. Foust. Following his graduation from Samford, Patrick graduated from Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta where he | | earned his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees. He has served churches in Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina prior to moving to Kentucky. He is married to Sara Rudolph DeVane and is the father of Piper and Andy. He loves to read, play board games, and watch the Atlanta Braves. Patrick’s sermon is entitled, “The Opposite of Distraction,” speaking to how our intentional attentiveness to our life in Christ calms worry and opens awareness. His message will be based on Luke 10:38-42. | | Retirement Luncheon for Rev. Dennis W. Foust | | |
Please join us for a catered lunch in Broach Hall immediately following worship service on Sunday, August 24, to honor the ministry of Dennis and Paula Foust.
There will be no charge for your meal, but YOU MUST REGISTER IN ORDER TO ATTEND!
Only register children if they will be eating with you in Broach Hall.
Otherwise, childcare will be available for free, starting at 11:30 AM, and includes a child-friendly lunch. YOU MUST answer YES to childcare and provide your child’s/children’s name(s) and age(s) when registering yourself.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
Register by clicking HERE!
You are encouraged to write a note to the Fousts and either mail it to the church, leave it in the church office, or drop it in a basket provided at the luncheon.
| | Love Offering for The Fousts | | While planning continues for the 8/24 special service and lunch to celebrate Dennis' final service as our Senior Minister, we are also providing another way to give the Fousts a loving sendoff from St. John's. A special Love Offering fund has been set up as a tangible indication of our best wishes for Dennis and Paula from the St. John's family. If you would like to make a donation, just follow the special link below to give online, selecting the "Love Offering" option (the last one in the list of options). While this is the easiest and preferred method to donate, you can also put a check or cash in a separate envelope marked "Foust Love Offering" and drop it in the collection plate. Love offering donations are direct personal gifts and are not considered tax deductible donations to the church. To give online, click here. | | |
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Charlotte Pride 2025 is Saturday and Sunday, August 16 & 17, First Ward Park and surrounding streets in Uptown Charlotte. On Sunday, August 17th, join us to shout, "GOD LOVES EVERYONE!" along the Charlotte Pride parade route. Can’t walk, but want to still show your support, volunteers are needed to cover the booth both on Saturday and Sunday. Booth Volunteer slots are for 2 hours each.
We need volunteers to cover the booth:
- Saturday, August 16, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Sunday, August 17, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
If you have any questions please contact Amanda Morrison at amorrison@sjcharlotte.org
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2 Nursery Volunteers Needed | 2 adults volunteers are needed to serve on the 4th Sunday of each month with our nursery for fall 2025-spring 2026 (September – May). Without 2 adult volunteers, we will be unable to fully staff our nursery on the 4th Sunday of each month. Please contact Kheresa as soon as possible to serve. |
The Kids Architecture Camp was a blueprint for fun! Campers put on their hard hats and learned all about the world of architecture with artist and architect John Komisin—exploring tools like scale rulers, French curves, and adjustable triangles! They even designed their own homes and brought them to life with 3D models. Huge thanks to SJBC deacon James Laney for being an awesome camp chaperone! |
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Make a Joyful Noise – Rehearsals Resume July 30!
We’re back! Handbell and Choir rehearsals kick off Wednesday, July 30, and we’d love for you to join us in a new season of worship through music.
Handbell Rehearsal
🕔 5:45–7:00 PM | 🎯 Handbell Suite
(Previous musical experience preferred)
Choir Rehearsal
🕖 7:15–8:45 PM | 🎯 Choir Suite
(Open to all who love to sing!)
Whether you're returning or stepping in for the first time, this is your invitation to make music, build community, and glorify God in a joyful, welcoming space.
Questions? Contact Noel Lance at nlance@sjcharlotte.org or 704.287.8434.
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Upcoming Softball Games
All taking place at Providence Baptist on Randolph Road
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- Tuesday 7/22 @ 6:00pm
- Wednesday 7/23 @ 6:00pm & 7:00pm
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On the Way
Las Margaritas, Thursday, August 21
St. John’s retired adults and friends are invited to gather for lunch at Las Margaritas (4426 E. Independence Blvd.) at 11:30 am on Thursday, August 21.
Please email Lee Gray at LGray@sjcharlotte.org if you plan to attend so our reservations can be adjusted for the right number of people.
| | Fall 2025 Churchwide Save The Dates: | |
- Charlotte Pride August 16-17
- Luncheon for Foust Family Sunday, August 24
- Rise Against Hunger Sunday, September 28
- Children's Sabbath and World Communion Sunday, October 5
- Fall Festival Sunday, October 26
- NAMI Walks Saturday, November 8
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Fall 2025 Children & Their Families Save The Dates: |
- Annual Back to School Breakfast for Children and Their Families on August 24
- Fall Kickoff Cookout for Children and Their Families on September 6
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Prayer List, Sympathy, Thanks, and Celebrations | |
Current Prayer Concerns:
Pauline Funderburk (Mother of Jan Kerley), Judy Kersey, Machelle Morrison (Mother of Amanda Morrison) Richard Sealy, Anne Sutton
Continuing Prayer:
Mary Rickenbaker, Joseph Freeman
Sympathy:
Tom Bryson, passed on ahead of us on July 8. Please hold his daughters Barb and Joanna, as well as the rest of the family, in your prayers. We will gather in the Sanctuary for a service to celebrate Tom’s life and ministry on Saturday, July 19 at 2:00 pm with a reception to follow.
Elizabeth “Beth” Gray passed on ahead of us on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Please hold her brother Rev. Lee Gray, in your prayers. A memorial service will be scheduled in August. More details will be announced at a later date.
Please remember the family and friends of Eddie Morris. Eddie passed on ahead of us on Sunday, July 13. He was a former member of St. John's and is the brother of current member Jimmy Morris.
Celebration:
We rejoice with Caroline and Sam Hearn on the birth of their son, William "Will" Borden Hearn! Will was born at 9:06 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, weighing 8 pounds and 2 ounces and measuring 20 3/4 inches long. Everyone is doing well! Welcome to God's beautiful world, Will! Your church family is so thankful you are here!
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2025 Full Year Budget – $1,241,000
June Financials
Budgeted Income - $620,500
Actual Income Received - $619,253
Income over (under) budget - ($1,247)
Actual Expenses paid - $616,650
Income/Expense Surplus (Deficit) - $2,603
| | Minister On Call Schedule |
- July 14-20: Dennis
- July 21-27: Kheresa
- July 28-Aug. 3: Dennis
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Staff Contact Information
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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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Noel Lance, Interim Minister for Worship & Music and Organist
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Liza Tindall, Media Coordinator
- Chloe Hall, Children's Choir Director
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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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