Welcome to The Communicator, your weekly guide to the life at Sardis.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Get Connected With Opportunities to Share Your Gifts at Sardis

How can you use your gifts to change lives through ministry at Sardis? Just fill out the Sardis Engagement Form to let us know about your talents and interests. Filling out the form does not mean you've made a commitment. When you turn in your form your selections will be entered into our database and you will be contacted when an opportunity that matches your talents and interests comes up! Let's fulfill the mission of Sardis by connecting you with opportunities to praise, learn, love, serve, share, and witness.

Happening This Week at Sardis

Congregational Covered Dish Picnic This Saturday

Gather with your Sardis family for a congregational covered dish picnic on May 21! We'll meet on the South Lawn at noon (or in the Fellowship Hall if it rains) to enjoy a covered dish picnic and outdoor games. Bring your lawn chairs and a side dish or dessert to share (please be mindful of allergies and refrain from using peanuts or tree nuts).

Opportunities to Serve

Families Forward Charlotte Childcare Volunteers

Want to have some fun? Join other Sardis members on Tuesday, May 23, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM, at the Families Forward Charlotte Program Center. While parents attend an educational workshop we will provide “child watch”. We will work under the supervision of a childcare professional. There is a one-time $19 fee for a background check. It’s a great opportunity to connect with delightful children! Contact Vicky Hovis for more information. Click here to sign up.

Volunteer in the Nursery

The nursery is open for both the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services and we need your help to keep it running smoothly! We're so excited about our new nursery location, the former Resource Room next to the Adult Library, and hope that you'll check it out! Sign up to volunteer here! Contact Sarah Dianne Jones with any questions. 

Church Life News & Announcements

Summer Sundays at Sardis

Sunday School at 9:00 a.m.:

There will be no Sunday School on Sunday, May 28 (or July 2). Starting on June 4, Sunday School for all ages will be at 9:00 a.m.

  • Adults: There will be one combined adult class in room 210
  • Youth: All 6th-12th grade youth will meet in room 102
  • Children: All children will meet on the playground (or in the Children's Library if it is raining)


Worship at 10:00 a.m.:

  • May 28 - June 25 worship will be in the Sanctuary
  • July 2 - 30 worship will be in the Fellowship Hall

We will experience music from Kaitlyn Davros and Beth Williams that supports the scripture each week.

Summer Sardis Connections

This summer while our two worship services are combined, we hope to help foster connections between members of our community!

 

May 28 - June 25 stop by the photo backdrop in the Narthex (Gathering Place in July) to have your picture made or email us a photo of yourself/your family. Photos can be emailed to Nikki Bolton.

 

Check out the photos and info sheets on display and make connections with others in the Sardis community this summer! 

Calling All 2023 College and High School Graduates

We love to celebrate all of our graduates! If you or someone you know and love is graduating from high school, college, or other advanced degree in Winter 2022 or Spring 2023, please fill out this form with the graduate’s name, school, and degree. We will include them in all of our prayers and celebrations!

2023 Summer Program Guide

Our 2023 Summer Program Guide is now available for download! You can download it here. You can also pick up a hard copy from the Narthex, Gathering Place, or church office.

Joe B.'s Midweek Bible Study

If you missed the final class of Joe B.'s spring Bible study last week, you may watch it here. If you would like to watch an earlier lesson, you can view the playlist here. Joe B.'s fall Bible Study will begin the third week of September. More details to come.

Joe B.'s Sabbatical: May 28 - July 28

Dr. Joe B. Martin will be taking the final two-thirds of his sabbatical May 28 to July 28, which will include a visit to our mission partners at Macedonia Presbyterian in Kenya with his wife, Jodi.


Rev. Allysen Schaaf will cover his Moderator/Head of Staff responsibilities and Sue Chowning, Sarah Dianne Jones, and Rev. John Todd will be helping with pastoral care coverage. If you are unsure whom to contact for something during Joe B.’s absence or want to get on Joe B.’s calendar upon his return, contact Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor, Robin Medlock.

Our Church Family

We Remember in Prayer: Barb Tanner in Atrium Pineville ICU; and Frank Bolton (father-in-law of staff member, Nikki Bolton) in Novant Mint Hill ICU. 


Your church family wants to pray for you. If you have a procedure or are in the hospital, please let the church office know so we can, as a church family, be praying for your healing.

Coming Soon

Ice Cream Social

Stay after the 10:00 worship service on Sunday, June 4 to enjoy a sweet treat and time of fellowship under the Sanctuary covered drive!

Sardis Serves Together - Rise Against Hunger: June 11

Join us on Sunday, June 11 for Sardis Serves Together with Rise Against Hunger! All ages are invited to participate! We'll have one Sunday School class for all ages at 9:00 a.m., one worship service at 10:00 a.m., and lunch and meal packing in Ed Hall & Fellowship Hall will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For more information and to get registered, click here! We also need volunteers for set-up on Saturday, June 10. When you register, please indicate if you can volunteer to set-up.

Vacation Bible School

3-year-olds (potty-trained) through rising 4th grade children are invited to join us for our 2023 Vacation Bible School: Hero Hotline on July 10 - 14! Through music, art, and games, we’ll be learning about different heroes in the Bible, what makes a hero, and how we can be heroes too! Register here.

Sardis Music & Art Summer Hoopla

Children, rising 2nd – rising 6th are invited to join us August 7 - 11 (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) for SMASH! We will work on learning a musical to present on Sunday, August 13. During each day there will be music, art, movement, and drama where participants will work on preparing props and learning their lines. Register here.

Click here to explore our church calendar and see all the meetings and events coming up at Sardis. Don't forget to add anything of interest to your calendar!

Opportunities to Share & Updates

Ways To Give

We invite you to continue to uphold our ministry with your gifts as you are able. Sardis depends on your weekly donations to keep exploring faith and changing lives through the work of our ministries. Use the giving option:

  • Give Online: From your computer or smartphone give online ››
  • Text: Sardis + Amount to 73256
  • Mail: 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270 

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