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The Communicator ~ May 2016
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION SUNDAY, JULY 3
ONE WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary
GRILLED & FRIED CHICKEN LUNCH: 11:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall
BRING A COVERED DISH FOOD MUSIC GAMES
RSVP at www.sardis.org
A Publication of Sardis Presbyterian Church July 2016
Sardis Presbyterian Church · 6100 Sardis Road · Charlotte, NC 28270 · 704‐366‐1854 · www.sardis.org
Building God’s Kingdom Through Worship ● Service ● Fellowship ● Evangelism ● Discipleship
2 The Communicator ~ May 2016
Ministry is about life in Christ which affects everything we do. Church Life Sardis Helps Feed Bayonnais Congregation
Along with other area churches, Sardis Presbyterian Missions
Ministry contributed money to help fund a lunch for the
congregation after the church service in Bayonnais, Haiti. It is a
joy to be able to participate in this meal that was a blessing
to many.
Fall Mission Trip to
Columbia, SC
A work trip is planned for October 21‐23.
We will travel to Columbia, SC on Friday
night so that we can begin work early
Saturday morning to assist in the continuing
repair work that is needed, following the
severe flooding in the fall of 2015. We will
be assigned to a work site by Home Works
of America, the organization that is
scheduling work teams for this recovery
effort. Saturday evening will be a time of
fellowship and on Sunday morning we will
worship with a congregation in the flood
affected area. After lunch we will
return to Charlotte.
For this trip, Home Works of America
requires that workers be at least 18 years
old. Contact either Jenny Kaeppler at
[email protected], or Rob Brownlee,
at [email protected], to indicate
your interest.
A Fitting Tribute
Thank you to Peter Wasner and the Boy Scouts
for placing American flags at the graves of our
veterans over Memorial Day weekend. What a
great way to remember and recognize those who
fought for our country.
Sardis Soup for the Soul
Have you been in the hospital and the day or week you
returned home you receive the gift of a specially cooked meal
from someone? What a gift this is! This allows a person to focus
on resting and feeling better, and allows the family to focus on
taking care of their loved one.“ Sardis Soup for the Soul”, is a
special outreach program. It is Sardis members taking care of
Sardis members.
How can you help? So glad you asked! In order to sustain this
program we need volunteers to cook and deliver soup. Yes, this
opportunity can be as little or as much as you like. What a won‐
derful way to lift up our fellow Sardis members and let them
know we care! Questions? Contact Barbara Lansche at
704.975.1941. More information is also available at
www.sardis.org.
The Communicator ~ May 2016 3
Ministry is about life in Christ which affects everything we do. Church Life
Faith & Film Adult Study
For the four Wednesdays in July, Julius Torrence will lead the “Faith and Films” class, a time
to explore issues of faith in contemporary films. The class will meet in room 211/212 from 6:30
pm ‐ 8:00 pm.
Questions? Contact Julius Torrence at [email protected].
Visioning Update
As part of the Visioning Process, the Session held two retreats at the Sardis House. During those meetings, they
reviewed the Discovery Report results in detail and worked to discern the core values and focus areas for
Sardis. Below are the five core values that were established:
• A Family Growing in Faith Together
• Where You Never Walk Alone
• Discover and Follow Your Calling
• Appreciating Our Past; Embracing Our Future
• Serving God by Serving Others
In addition, three areas of focus were identified that could help Sardis grow to be a healthy, vibrant community of
faith:
• Engagement
• Small Groups
• Making Sardis a church where children want to bring their parents
The consultants are developing a report of these themes and will continue working with us as we transition to the
pastor nominating process. The next steps include getting approval from the Presbytery to form a Pastor
Nominating Committee, calling that committee and holding a congregational meeting to approve it. Once that
PNC has been formed, the consultants will also hold a debrief meeting with them to ensure they understand the
values and areas of focus. We are also planning a debrief meeting that will be open to you, the congregation. We
will notify you as soon as that meeting is scheduled.
Stewardship Corner Guy Chamberlain, Stewardship Ministry
ʺThe earth is the Lordʹs, and all that is in it, the world, and all who live in it.ʺ ‐ Psalm 24:1.
Our Stewardship begins with a clear understanding that everything we are and everything we have are gifts from
God. It is for us to be good stewards of these gifts and be generous with our own time, talent, and money.
Louise and I are very grateful the for the time our fellow congregation members were able volunteer to provide
supervision of our autistic son, Glenn, and the opportunity for our son, John, to develop his musical talent through
the Sardis Youth Music Program. We are also grateful for the financial generosity displayed by our congregation to
support the operation and maintenance of an inspiring church. And we feel it is a privilege to be able to share our
own time, talent and money for that same purpose.
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May Financial Highlights
Our Church Family
Ministry is about life in Christ which affects everything we do. Church Life
Session Highlights can be found at www.sardis.org under the News & Events tab.
Sardis Gift Trust: McLeod Youth Fund
In 2013, the family of Betty McLeod established a fund within the Gift Trust to provide for needs of the youth
program beyond the regular budget at Sardis. We all agree that an active and engaging youth program has
countless benefits for our young people and for the whole church. Though still small, we hope this fund can grow
to enhance youth activities at Sardis in the future. Everyone is welcome to add to the principal balance of this fund
at any time. Memorials, bequests, and planned giving instruments can be designated to grow this fund. In
addition, gifts of any amounts during our lifetimes are welcome.
If you feel pulled to give to this endowment, feel free to contact Ed Shoaf, Chair of the Gift Trust, Jennifer Childers,
Director of Administration, or email [email protected]. We thank you for considering this fund as a way to leave
a legacy to Sardis.
May May Expected This year so far This year so far expected
Pledges, gifts, and
other revenue $166,463.98 $183,269.57 $828,054.48 $883,791.11
Expenses $174,500.67 $185,172.40 $884,964.60 $898,572.14
Net Total ($8,036.69) ($1,902.83) ($56,910.12) ($14,781.03)
Annual Budget: $2,241,000
A Friendly Reminder from the Food Service Ministry
All groups using the church kitchens are responsible for washing and drying any items
used and returning them to their proper place. Please help keep our kitchens clean and
ready for use. Thank you.
Our Christian Sympathy: to Kay Clifford upon the death of her father, Louis Godwin; and to the family of Missie
Weidman; and to Dan Norman upon the death of his father‐in‐law, Jim Halvorson.
Congratulations: to Phyllis Thompson upon the birth of her great‐grandson, Henry Beck Beyer.
The Communicator ~ May 2016 5
The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve. Lay Ministry May Food Drive Totals
The Loaves & Fishes May food drive was a whopping success! The total
weight of donations was 323 pounds! This was because of YOU and your
generous donations. Thanks to all who participated!
A BOOK OF MY OWN
Thanks again, Sardis, for making it possible for each of the 675
students at Rama Road Elementary to take home five books for
summer reading! Your generous contributions will help them
avoid the “summer slump” in reading ability. The children
enjoyed choosing
their own books,
as shown in these
pictures.
MSG Fills Community Link
Welcome Baskets
The Tuesday night womenʹs MSG had a
great time filling 4+ Welcome Baskets for
Community Link! Want to be a part of the
June challenge to fill 50 baskets?
Visit this website for more information!
http://communitylinknc.org/baskets/
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Need an easy service project to participate in at Sardis? Why not donate
blood? The American Red Cross is always in need, particularly during
the summer season when more Americans are traveling.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 24 (8 a.m. ‐ 12:30 p.m.) and
stop by the Education Hall to donate a pint, enjoy some sweet
treats and fellowship with other Sardis donors afterwards. Your
single donation helps save three lives!
Last month, you donated over 48
pounds of spaghetti sauce to our
hungry neighbors at Loaves &
Fishes. You may bring your extra
plastic jars of sauce or
boxes of pasta to the
narthex or gathering
place this Sunday and
every Sunday.
6 The Communicator ~ May 2016
Youth ministry “…set an example for the believers… 1 Timothy 4:12.”
Graduate Sunday
On Sunday, June 5, we honored our high school graduates with a
breakfast, and during the 11:00 a.m. worship service with the
“Blanket Ceremony.” During this special ceremony, both parents
and graduates share how important each are to the other and how
they have shaped each other’s lives. The congregation also gave a
blessing to the graduates. If you have a high school graduate who
was not able to attend the worship service and would like to
receive a blanket from the church, please contact Adrian Martin
at 704.366.1854.
High School
Spontaneous Combustion
All high school students are encouraged to join us each
Sunday night this summer for our new Spontaneous
Combustion program. We will meet at 6:00 p.m. at the
church and then decide what we will do. It will be
spontaneous! Some nights we will stay at the church
playing games, and other nights we will head out for
our adventures!
For more information about these events, please contact
David Abercrombie at 336.354.3098.
Middle School Mystery Day
All middle school students are invited to participate in
a day of mystery and adventure on Saturday, August
6. Participants will be given a list of items to bring and
meet at the church at 9:00 a.m. with no idea what the
day ahead holds. It will be a wonderful way to spend
some time with our awesome middle school friends!
To sign up, please contact Adrian Martin at
704.366.1854 or [email protected].
Upcoming Dates
July 8 HS Knights Baseball Game
July 18‐20 MS Charlotte Mission Adventure
July 24‐30 HS Montreat Youth Conference
August 6 MS Mystery Adventure Day
August 16‐18 MS & HS Cooking Camp
For a complete listing of all of the summer activities,
please download our summer calendar from either the
weekly e‐letter or our website.
The Communicator ~ May 2016 7
“Let the little children come unto me.”
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Elementary Sunday School will be returning to the rotation model after a one year
hiatus and we need YOU to serve as a shepherd or teacher. Every 3‐4 weeks the
children will study a new topic, using a variety of methods (art, music, science,
cooking). For example, if you wanted to teach during the first rotation (creation) in the
art room, you would teach the story using the same lesson plan three times. All plans
and materials are furnished. If you can commit to a 3‐4 week block of time
sometime during the year or have questions, please call Katie Harrington.
Can You Help in the Nursery?
The nursery needs volunteers at
the 11:00 a.m. service for the rest
of the summer. Please contact
Heather Eddy to volunteer for a
Sunday.
VBS Volunteers Needed
VBS is July 11‐15 and we still need volunteers in Art and
Recreation. Crafts and games will be planned for you, and
you will not need to lead the games/crafts by yourself.
You may volunteer for one day, or for all five! Please
contact Heather Eddy to volunteer. Thank you for your
consideration!
Acolyting to Resume August 28
Acolyting for grades rising 2nd through rising 5th will resume on August 28. Please contact
Heather Eddy to sign up and be trained.
Summer Sunday School Reminder
Summer Sunday School for kids will meet in
Room 205‐206 at 10:00 a.m. We will be
exploring the parables of Jesus using the
Holy Moly curriculum, which includes
videos and exciting activities.
Middle and High School Summer Sunday School
will meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Youth Room. We will
be examining stories from the Bible beginning at
creation and going through the formation of the
church using Echo the Story.
Sardis Weekday School Summer Camps
Registration for our SWS Summer Camps is still open! We are so excited for all of the programs being offered this
summer. The camps run Tuesday‐Thursday, 9:30 a.m.‐ 1:00 p.m. There is a non‐refundable registration fee of $35
per child for the summer. Each session is $85 per student. For more information about available camps, please
contact Louise Lippi at 704.366.9681 or [email protected].
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INDEPENDENCE DAY Celebration SUNDAY, JULY 3 SAVE THE DATE:
BRING A COVERED DISH FOOD MUSIC GAMES
ONE WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary
GRILLED & FRIED CHICKEN LUNCH:
11:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall
S M A S H Sardis Music & Arts Summer Hoopla
A summer camp for rising 2nd through rising 6th graders!
Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5
Registration is now open: www.sardis.org
Or pick up a registration form in the Narthex, Gathering Place, or church office.
Middle and High School Youth Cook up some fun with Chef Ron from the Community Culinary School of Charlotte!
Tuesday, August 16 - Thursday, August 18 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Sardis Kitchen
Registration is now open: www.sardis.org
Or pick up a registration form in the church office.