On Sunday, February 12 we will have our Souper Bowl of Caring offering during both worship services. The Confirmation class considered several Sardis mission ministry partners who are involved in hunger related ministries and selected Families Forward Charlotte to receive the Souper Bowl of Caring offering. The offering will specifically support meals offered for families during the educational workshops offered by Families Forward and the weekend food packs for children. You can give online anytime!

Joe B. will lead us as we explore Paul's theology in his Letter to the Romans. This class is offered on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in Room 210 and via Zoom. Also on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. with the Robert Pharr Sunday School class in Room 212.

• Click here to join the Wednesday session on Zoom or use Meeting ID: 881 2720 1311 and Passcode: Sardis
• Click here to join the Thursday session on Zoom or use Meeting ID: 891 6468 1585 and Passcode: Sardis



Missed week 5? You can watch it here!

The 28th annual Troop 33 barbecue will be Super Bowl weekend at the Scout Hut. The barbecue is cooked in traditional NC style, over oak and hickory coals, and topped with Tropp 33's homemade Lexington sauce to produce the most delicious barbecue in town! They will also have their hearty Brunswick Stew and all of the fixings. For more information and to order, please see their online platform. Pick up will be Friday, February 10 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 11 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thank you for supporting Troop 33!

Let's join together on Sunday, February 12 from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. to decorate the Sardis House for a Super Bowl Party for our Room In The Inn neighbors. We will make the beds and lunches for our neighbors, and have an opportunity to learn more about how we partner with Roof Above to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness and how to advocate for affordable housing in Charlotte. All ages are welcome. We especially encourage families with children and youth, newer members, or those who have not volunteered with RITI before to come and join us. Invite a friend! Sign up to join RITI Volunteer Day here.

This class meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in room 210 and via Zoom. We are covering the Sermon on the Mount through the Great Commission. To register (must register to receive the Zoom link) or for more information, please contact Renda Brinson (704.458.0366).

Did you know that Sardis serves lunch at Roof Above on the 4th Saturday of every month!? This involves a time commitment of 2 1/2 hours to make and serve soup and bag lunches to our neighbors. At 12:15 the line closes, and the Roof Above staff cleans up! Brent Scott (aka Souper) and I are there most months. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Brenda McKay for more details. 

If you would like to join our talented

usher pool and help when you’re available,

please sign up or contact Coddy Coddington. Average assistance in 2022 was twice per volunteer.

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. 

Our Sympathy: to Dan Norman upon the death of his great-aunt, Elaine Johnson.

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 your healing.

Friendship Connection is our fellowship group for retirees and older adults. You are invited to join us in the Sardis House at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21 as we welcome Lynn Ivey, CEO and Founder of The Ivey. Her topic is Brain Health Matters. She will help us understand the importance of building brain healthy routines to keep our brains sharp as we age. Lunch is $11.50 per person. Register for lunch online or by contacting Sue Chowning (704.366.1854 ext. 208) by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16.

Worship with Sardis on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary or live on Facebook and YouTube. We will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. If you are joining us from home, please feel free to set up a table with communion elements to join us in breaking bread.

You are invited to join our friends at Trinity Presbyterian on Saturday evening, February 25 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will be serving beer and wine (cash bar) from Heist Brewery, plus appetizers and desserts.

Guest speaker, Rev. Aisha Brooks-Johnson from the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, will present the topic, “Flourishing in An Unpredictable World” in a conversation with Senior Minister, Steve Lindsley, followed by a question-and-answer session with the participating audience. More information can be found here.

Sardis is a sponsor of this event and has 4 tickets available for members to attend. If you are interested in receiving one of these tickets, please contact Brenda McKay.

Join us for Friends Empowering Haiti's 30 year celebration on Thursday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. at Carmel Country Club with delicious food, drinks, a silent auction, and Actionnel Fleurisma, as the guest speaker.

To learn more about the event, purchase your own ticket, or make a donation click here.

On March 12 Sardis will host a Student Sponsorship Drive for the OFCB School in Bayonnais, Haiti. Melissa Hoffman, Executive Director of EWO, will be in the Gathering Place after the 9:00 service and near the Sanctuary exit after the 11:00 service, to share information about available students and discuss the importance of student sponsorship. $40 a month will directly connect you with a student through letters interpreted by EWO employees in Bayonnais, and help support the education and lunch for students at the school. Actionnel Fleurisma, one of the founding members of OFCB, is also planning to be at Sardis that day to participate in worship. During the Sunday School hour Actionnel and Melissa will be in the Dining Room for an informal chat about the OFCB School and Student Sponsorship. 2023 is the 30th Anniversary of OFCB-come hear all the good things that have happened in Bayonnais! 

The Montreat Youth Conference will be July 23 - 29. This is the classic Youth Group experience. Young people from all over the country gather in the mountains for a week of fellowship, worship, and recreation. Read about it here! Registration is now open for rising 9th grade - graduated 12th grade students. Register online here through March 1.

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 .