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I’m sure there is some truth, in every organization, to the old “80/20 rule” (80% of the work gets done by 20% of the people), and we get that this is this case – but it would be nice if more people had “their thing” to do for their church.

What’s your thing?

There are elected Leadership and Committee positions and volunteer Team opportunities in our leadership structure, which includes:

Ministry Council

• Deacon Chair/Vice Chair
• 5 Ministry Area Coordinators
• 3 Leadership Committee Representatives
• Staff

Each of our 5 Ministry Areas have multiple Action Teams

• Resources
• Spiritual Development
• Worship
• Education
• Missions
• Park Road Community
• Communications
• In-reach
• Outreach

Equally important to these positions are all the smaller things. Here’s a smattering of them:



• Volunteering in the church office
• Building a fire before worship
• Maintaining the church library
• Organizing the garden
• Working at the multimedia desk (audio and livestream) on Sunday
• Collecting the money for Wednesday night supper
• Singing in the choir
• Helping with Room in the Inn (various opportunities)
• Helping to maintain one of our gardens (Prayer, Sculpture, Legacy, Columbarium)
• Assisting in the nursery on Sunday
• Leading a connection group
• Working in the columbarium
• Going to Cuba
• Helping with Men’s Shelter Lunches
• A Tu Lada (Join the team that provides support for the Perez Family.)
• Helping with the annual book drive
• Counting money each Sunday
• Chaperoning a youth event
• Organizing a landscaping project
• Working with the Tiny House project

What’s “your thing” that you do for your church?

If you don’t have one, let us know. There are plenty of places for you to be involved, in ways big or small – and they all make a difference.



What’s “your thing?”

-Russ

Each First Wednesday of the month we meet for a meal together. Tam Gordon, our Church Cook, always provides a nice menu – at $8 for supper, dessert, and beverages… it’s the best deal in town! Supper begins at 5:30p and from 6-6:50p we have a time of “vespers” together. These moments blend some elements of worship with time for discussion around the table, maybe a little music. It’s a wonderful mid-week refresher if you can make it work. All are welcome. Please call the church office (704-523-5717) by TUESDAY NOON in order to make a dinner reservation.

We are so grateful to our Sanctuary Choir for their beautiful efforts for each Sunday. We are trying to give a few more folks a chance to enjoy this experience. Maybe you can’t make a weekly choir rehearsal work but would enjoy a chance to sing occasionally? If so, why don’t you put the Third Sunday of each month on your calendar. Bob Pritchard will plan anthems that can be taught and sung on the same day. Plan to meet in the Choir Room each Third Sunday at 9:30a. We are looking forward to adding a few new voices! 

It’s become a grand tradition, this once-a-month meal together. All are welcome as we explore some of Charlotte’s interesting eateries. On February 24, we can sample the variety of eating options at Optimist Hall (A little walking is required.) but will assemble together to share lots of fun and laughter. This is a great way to get to know folks and enjoy a good meal. You can meet in the back parking lot at 11a to ride together on the bus or meet us at 1115 N. Brevard Street at 11:30a – either way, please call the office to let us know you are coming. 

Our next Thirsty Third Thursday is tomorrow night, February 16, at 6p at Vintner Wine Market, located at 8128 Providence Road, Suite 500 (in the Arboretum Shopping Center). All are welcome; if you do not drink wine that is perfectly fine, you can still come and enjoy the fellowship!

Needed: Used Washing Machine in Good Condition

The Perez family needs to replace the used washing machine that came with the house but is no longer working. If you have ever had to do laundry for a family with three small children, you know how necessary a functioning clothes washer is! Please call the office or contact Dan McClintock if you can help.

Transportation Help Needed for Perez Family

There are several upcoming doctor appointments’, including Thursday and Friday of this week, for which we could use help with transportation. Check the sign-up genius for dates and times and contact Dan (704-661-3385) for more information.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0945aca92da2fd0-transportation#/

Search for Minister for Children and Youth

Continue to remember our Search Committee, led by Gina Helt, in your prayers. We had an on-campus interview this week and have two more interviews scheduled. These candidates are all qualified and come with strong recommendations. We are trusting this process and looking forward to being able to make an announcement soon.

Youth Superbowl Party

Thanks to the Brittains for hosting a great Super Bowl party for our youth! The room was divided between Chiefs and Eagles but mostly Don’t Cares. The halftime show was the highlight of the evening. The youth always have fun when they hang out together.  

Amy’s Two Opportunities

For those looking for a short and easy journey of 40 days, Amy will post a short Scripture reading accompanied by a prayer or poem to guide your thoughts for the day. You can find these short readings at “Beyond Chocolate” Facebook group. (If you do not already follow this group on Facebook, simply request to be a member, by clicking here, and you will receive notifications of the daily new posts which will begin on Ash Wednesday.) These daily readings and prayers coincide with the daily entries of the more intensive study described below.

For those wanting a little more, Amy’s weekly discussion group is based on Kate Bowler’s new book The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days. (The release date for this book is February 14.) There is a free online daily guide accessible by clicking here. The daily readings are designed to be completed in about 20 minutes. On the Sundays of Lent Amy will lead an in-person discussion from 4-5p at the church (February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, and April 2). You do not have to buy the book to participate in this study, though it does seem that the experience will be richer with the book. Of course, you can download Bowler’s free guide and do it on your own if you do not want to commit to a more intensive group experience. If you would like to be a part of this in-person Sunday Lenten discussion group, please sign up with Amy.

Holy Week Study: The Last Week

Russ will lead a discussion of The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in, by John Dominic Crossan and Marcus J. Borg. The book chronicles the last week of Jesus’ life, and we will trace “the passion” this year by meeting during the lunch hour, each day of Holy Week (Monday, April 3 – Friday, April 7). Participants are invited to meet Russ in Helt Hall from 12-1p each day. If you care to have lunch, please bring your own. Russ asks that all participants make a commitment to read each chapter prior to the day’s discussion. Copies of the book are available in the church office, for $5.00 each. Call to reserve your copy. (704-523-5717).

Lunch with the Pastors of Park Road

Last year we enjoyed sharing lunch, each Wednesday of Lent with the Park Road clergy, group, and some members of these churches. Again, this year we will rotate churches, and one of the pastors will share a brief devotional thought. You are invited to bring your own lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided. We will meet at noon each Wednesday of Lent, beginning March 1. No sign up is necessary.

The schedule is as follows:



• March 1 – Sedgefield United Methodist Church – Russ and Amy Jacks Dean
• March 8 – Park Road Baptist Church - Jonathan Coppedge-Henley
• March 15 – Holy Comforter Episcopal - Jim Ewing
• March 22 – Avondale Presbyterian Church - TBD
• March 29 - Woodlawn Community Fellowship - Tom Stinson-Wesley

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Sympathy is extended to the Walker Family in the passing of Marjorie Walker.

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We list an individual each week that we call our “Friends at Home” with their contact information.

Drop a card or give a call to check-in. Even if you do not know someone personally, a contact from someone from their church is always an encouragement.

Coming Up at Park Road

Sunday Worship

Facebook Live and In-Person

11a

First Wednesday

First Wednesday of Each Month 

5:30p

Mid-Week Meetup (via Facebook)

Third Wednesday of Each Month 

6p

Tuesday and Thursdays

Flexercise

(In-person in the Community Center)

9a

Park Road Baptist Church 

 3900 Park Road | Charlotte NC | 28209

Tel (704) 523-5717 

Fax (704) 523-8481

info@parkroadbaptist.org 

 www.parkroadbaptist.org