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

This Lent, the Salty Fish Fellowship will be discussing the book, Embracing the Uncertain by Magrey R. deVega. All are invited to join this group in Room 210 and on Zoom each Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Our Sardis mission team along with partners at Trinity Presbyterian Church are busy on their mission trip to Calvert City, KY this week! Along with opportunities to worship and fellowship, the team is taking care of cooking for the others who are going to the work site, as well as helping finish a new construct for an elderly couple in nearby Benton, KY who lost everything the evening of December 10, 2021, when the tornadoes ravaged the area. Keep this team in your prayers as they continue their work this week.

We meet each Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. in Room 213 through March 27 to study "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan. We will explore a man's progress through life in search of salvation and the trials and temptations he experiences on his journey. The book will be provided. All are invited to join. Questions? Contact Paul Green.

Can you help our Room In The Inn neighbors on Wednesday, March 13? We need "Owls" for the 9:45 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. shift. The owls are available if the neighbors need anything through the night and help get breakfast started. Can you help? No experience needed!

Contact Kay Taylor or sign up here.

A Book of My Own provides books for Rama students for summer reading. Students have worked hard during the school year to improve their reading skills. Your donation helps Sardis purchase books to encourage and continue the development of these critical skills. Please consider donating to this important program. Make a gift online here!

Rama Road Elementary School will hold their annual Beautification Day on Saturday, March 23. Volunteers are needed 8:30 a.m. - noon to help spruce up the campus. Sardis volunteers will work beside Rama families. Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves, rakes, and other yard equipment.

Nursery Volunteers are needed! While we have SitterTree covering care in our nursery, it is still very important and needed to have Sardis members volunteer to assist them in the nursery while offering a familiar face and helping provide visitors with a warm welcome and helpful information. We hope you'll look at your calendar and visit our SignUpGenius to sign-up for any dates and times you can give to be a welcoming face in the nursery. Questions or need assistance signing up? Contact Amanda Hooks (704.787.5353).

Purchase flowers in honor of or in memory of friends and loved ones this Easter. The flowers will adorn the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall during our Easter Sunday services. The flower options are Begonia, Calla Lily, and Kalanchoe. Each 6" potted plant is $22.50. Please complete your order and payment by noon on Wednesday, March 20. Order online here.

The (3) doors on the South side of the Sanctuary Building are being refinished. You will notice plywood has been put up temporarily until the doors are re-installed.

Entry is still possible at these locations.

Calling all families, friends, small groups, and individuals! Help us communicate to the Lord and community our excitement of His coming and the celebration of Easter by ringing the church bell each day during Lent. Click here to sign up for a date and time that works for you! Can't make it in person to ring the bell? Let us know! We will ring the bell with you in spirit! Questions? Contact Paul Green (704.634.3587).

The two arrangements of flowers that grace our sanctuary for worship service are provided by Roseland Floral Company at a cost of either $120 or $170 to the donor. The flowers you donate may be designated in honor or in memory of loved ones or to mark a special occasion. If you would like to place flowers in our Sanctuary, please contact Sheila Duyck (704.364.4637).

The Del Barnhill Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Del Barnhill, III, who was a beloved member of the Sardis Youth Group for many years. Del cherished his time with his friends, was an active participant in Sunday School and Youth Group, participated in Youth Basketball, and attended the Montreat Youth Conference every summer. The Del Barnhill Memorial Scholarship provides one $2,000 scholarship each year to any high school senior who is active in the Youth Ministry at Sardis Presbyterian Church. Criteria includes Character, Christian Commitment, and Church Involvement. 

The application is available here and will be open until March 31. Applications will be reviewed by the Barnhill Family, Youth Ministry, and Director of Youth Ministry.

The Service of Ordination and Installation for Sara Martin will be on Sunday, March 17 at 4:00 p.m. at Edgewood Presbyterian Church. All are invited to attend in person or watch on their Facebook page at a later time.

We Remember in Prayer:  Kay Taylor

in Novant Ortho; and Betty Harner, mother of staff member, Amy Lynn Claprood.



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.

Starting on Wednesday & Thursday, March 13 & 14 join us in room 210 or on Zoom as Joe B. leads us through a study of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. We'll dig into Jesus' roughly 20-minute message-packed sermon in its original context and try to discover how it can provide a guide for life in our own context. The same class will be taught each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

• Palm Sunday: March 24 - worship at 9:00 in the Fellowship Hall and 11:00 in the Sanctuary.
• Maundy Thursday: March 28 - worship at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
• Good Friday: March 29 - worship at noon at St. Stephen UMC.
• Easter Sunday: March 31 - worship at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Bring flowers for the Easter cross!

On Sunday, March 31, all preschool - 5th grade children are invited to bring your Easter basket and meet in the Gathering Place at 9:50 a.m. for story time followed by an egg hunt and snacks on the playground.

The whole community is invited to come enjoy Sardis’ second annual Earth Day Festival! Come enjoy live music, kids’ activities, crafts, food, nature education, and more! Invite your neighbors and friends to join you at Sardis on Saturday, April 21 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Sardis Presbyterian Fellowship Hall. Bring your own refillable water bottle and receive a free Earth Day sticker!

 All of Camp Grier's Summer Camps are open for registration. Check out the link below to see all the amazing camps offered. There's something for everyone, especially in the specialty camps, which range from farming to equestrian and mountain biking. There's even a camp for those who want to practice their leadership skills and learn more about the outdoor industry. We can't wait to make amazing summer memories with you! Register here.

3-year-olds (potty-trained) through rising 5th grade children are invited to join us for our 2024 Vacation Bible School: Camp Firelight! Through music, art, and games, we’ll be learning about people in the Bible who experienced the gift of a trusting relationship with God. In addition, we will learn to trust that God will go with us, lead the way, share wisdom, give us peace, and spark joy as we celebrate the good news of Jesus in our own lives and in the lives of others. We have new opportunities for rising 4th & 5th graders this year! Learn More & Register Here.

During the week, rising 2nd – 6th graders will learn a musical to present on Sunday morning, August 11th at the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Each day will be filled with music, movement, drama, and art as participants work on props and their lines. A dress rehearsal run through will be offered Friday, August 9th at 12:30 p.m. This camp provides an opportunity for kids to explore music and worship through the arts in a hands-on and accessible way. Register online.

Volunteers are needed! If you can volunteer during the week of August 26-30, even for just one day, please contact Amanda Hooks.

Preschoolers going into 3s, 4s, and TK are invited to join us for a preschool specific Compassion Camp! We’ll learn about compassion and how we can share God’s compassion with the world through music, art, and games! Register online.

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