Welcome to The Communicator, your weekly guide to the life at Sardis.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Did You Know Our VBS Mission Partner is Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays?
This week, children participating in VBS are collecting donations for Loaves and Fishes/Friendship Trays in response to Matthew 6:11, “Give us this day our daily bread.” YOU can help them! The whole Sardis community is invited to donate as well to these two organizations that focus on delivery of groceries to food-insecure neighbors and to delivery of meals to seniors. You can view the list of items needed here. Please leave your donations in the Gathering Place through Sunday, July 17.
This Week at Sardis
It is Vacation Bible School week and this Sunday we will spend some time with a familiar prayer that our new friend, DJ Cupcake, has shared with our VBS kids this week. Join us at 9:00 & 11:00 in person and online as we explore the first story in the book of Daniel. Listen to the 9:00 playlist here.
This Sunday at 10:00 a.m. : Summer Choir for All Ages
All ages are invited to join the choir this Sunday! No weekly rehearsal commitments! No musical experience required! Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Choir Room for coffee and learning the anthem:

July 17 at 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Blood Drive
Sardis Presbyterian Church is proud to sponsor our next blood drive with the American Red Cross on July 17, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. If you are eligible, please come out to donate. Most donations take about an hour, so please book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross and Sardis. Schedule your appointment here.
This Sunday at 10:00 a.m.: Adult Summer Sunday School
The adult summer adult Sunday School class this Sunday will be lead by Rev. Katie Harrington in room 210 and via Zoom. Katie will lead us in "The Spiritual Practice of Hospitality". Click here to join the Zoom (or use Meeting ID: 845 5102 0644 and Passcode: sardis). Coming up:
  • July 24: Intergenerational Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall
  • July 31: Jonathan Lee leading
This Sunday at 10:00 a.m.: Youth & College Sunday School
All rising sixth graders through college students are invited to join together for fellowship and Bible study at 10:00 a.m. in Room 102.
This Sunday at 10:00 a.m.: Children's Sunday School
All children (preschool through 5th grade) will gather on the playground at 10:00 a.m. for a time of fellowship and learning together! If weather keeps us from outdoors, we'll meet in Room 205. We will learn about The Lord's Prayer in July and August!
July 18 at 10:00 a.m.: Youth Mission Monday
All rising 6th through graduated 12th grade youth are invited to meet at Sardis at 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for a mission project and lunch. Mission project TBD. Click here to RSVP.
Opportunities to Serve
Share your gifts to help Sardis’ Contemporary Worship Service
The Contemporary Worship Music Leader Search team and Worship Ministry were so excited to announce that Sardis has hired Beth Williams as the Contemporary Worship Music Leader in last week's email! We are excited to offer some great opportunities for people of all ages to get involved with the contemporary worship service including:
  • Singing or playing an instrument in worship
  • Helping with AV/Tech (i.e. advancing projector slides etc) during 9am worship starting this Fall
  • Assisting with liturgical art material preparations (July/August/September)

If you are interested please contact Rev. Allysen Schaaf.. 
Volunteer in the Nursery
Our nursery is open during the 9:00 a.m. worship service! We would love some volunteers to come enjoy time playing and sharing God's love with our youngest disciples. Sign-up to volunteer here. If you are new to volunteering with children and youth, please take a moment to complete our Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection training. Questions? Please contact Sarah Dianne Jones.
Church Life News & Announcements
Food Truck VBS: On A Roll With God
We are half way through our week of VBS at Sardis, and it has been a blast! It takes a lot of helping hands to make VBS happen and we've had amazing volunteers helping with decorations, story telling, leading craft projects, leading recreational activities, shepherding classes, preparing food for snacks, and so much more. Thank you to all of our adult and youth volunteers!
Sardis Church Mouse: Ministering to Sardis College Students
The Church Mouse ministry is designed to help college students continue to feel part of the Sardis family while they are away living on college campuses. Collegians interested in having a ʺmouseʺ apply, and members of the congregation volunteer to be ʺmice.ʺ The mice then "anony-mouse‐ly" send cards and inexpensive items to their collegian several times during the year. To become a church mouse, or request a church mouse please contact Georgia Pressly (704.364.9299).
Our Church Family
We Remember in Prayer: Stephanie Carlson in Novant Main.

Coming Soon
August 8 - 12 at 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Sardis Music & Arts Summer Hoopla
Rising 2nd - rising 6th grade children are invited to bring a friend or a few! We'll be bringing back a musical this year and our days will be filled with theater, art, music, and games.
 
Students must provide their own lunch and water bottles. Volunteers needed and appreciated! Register online by July 24.
September 10 at 9:00 a.m.: Treble Trot 5k Fun Run & Kid's Dash
Our 5K Fun Run and Kid's Dash will help support all the Children and Youth involved in the growing Music Program at Sardis Presbyterian Church. Be sure to bring the family. Runners and walkers of all fitness levels welcome!! There will be door prizes and games before and after the run. 
T-shirts are guaranteed to runners that register by August 31. Price will increase on August 31. For more information and to register, click 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
Three 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 here
  • Text: Sardis + Amount to 73256
  • Mail:6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270
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