There will be a Congregational Meeting held on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and on Zoom for the purpose of presenting the 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Budget, voting on Pastors Terms of Call, and to serve as the annual meeting of the corporation. You can review the 2022 Annual Report here.

Joe B. is leading us as we explore The Book of Exodus. 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

Did you miss week 2? You can watch it here.

We hope you will join us on Saturday, March 18 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Rama Road Elementary School. Sardis is partnering with the PTA at Rama Road Elementary School to do some light yard work projects that will help beautify the school grounds. Bring your gloves, rakes, leaf blowers, pruning shears, and if anyone has use of a power washer or two that would be hugely helpful as well. All ages welcome! Click here to sign up to volunteer!

Want to learn more about Sardis and becoming a member? Join us for a membership exploration gathering at 10:00 a.m. in the Dining Room this Sunday, March 19. Questions? Contact Rev. Allysen Schaaf.

Members of our choir will be singing in the Tom Trenney Hymn Festival at Covenant Presbyterian Church this Sunday, March 19 at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend! It will be truly glorious. Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Davros.

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 receive the Zoom link or for more information, please contact Renda Brinson (704.458.0366).

The Faith Formation Ministry invites you to the next event in their Courageous Conversations series! Join us in the Sardis House on Tuesday, March 21. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for a time of catching up over dessert, then at 7:00 p.m. we will hear from Rev. Ashley-Anne Masters on When Bad Things Happen. Rev. Masters' presentation will also be available on Zoom (Meeting ID: 840 6773 2379 and Passcode: sardis). Don't forget to invite a friend or neighbor to join you! There is no cost, but we ask you please RSVP by March 20 so we know how many to expect. Questions? Contact Anne Shoaf.

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! Use our Sign Up Genius to sign up for a day to ring the bell, February 22 - April 8, and pick a time between 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. that you'd be available to ring! If you have any questions, or need to adjust your arrival time, please contact Paul Green (704.634.3587). 

Please support A Book of My Own through a donation to help us provide books for students at Rama Road Elementary School. ABOMO provides books chosen by Rama staff so students can continue working on their reading skills over the

summer. Your gifts determine how many books we can give each child. Thank you!

Three ways to make a gift to support A Book of My Own:

• By Text: Text "Sardis Book" + Amount to 73256 (i.e. Sardis Book 20)
• By Credit Card Online: Visit sardis.org/giving to give online
• By Mail: Mail check made out to Sardis Presbyterian Church with A Book of My Own on the memo line to: 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270

On Sunday Sardis held a Student Sponsorship Drive for the ICB School in Bayonnais, Haiti. Thank you to the seven new sponsors! These students, and the 78 students already sponsored by Sardis, are so grateful for your love and support. If you are interested in learning more about the ICB School or Bayonnais, please contact Brenda McKay. If you are ready to sponsor a student, please click here. 

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. 

Purchase flowers in honor of or in memory of friends and loved ones this Easter. The flowers will adorn the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary during our Easter Sunday services at 9:00 & 11:00. The flower options are Begonia, Calla Lily, and Kalanchoe. Each 6" potted plant is $21.50. Please, complete your order and payment by noon on Thursday, March 23. Order online here.

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. 

Last Thursday more than 100 people gathered at Carmel Country Club for a Fundraiser and to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the founding of OFCB. Actionnel Fleurisma, one of the founders, was present with his wife and 4 children. To learn more about this Sardis supported ministry, or to donate, visit the Friends Empowering Haiti website. Please contact Brenda McKay if you have questions.

Thank you for your recent contributions to the Souper Bowl of Caring. The Confirmation Class chose the recipient of those funds to be Families Forward Charlotte. On Saturday, March 11, some of that funding covered the cost of the food needed to prepare lunches for adults and children in the Family Success Program. The families enjoyed a yummy lunch and were happy to take leftovers home.

Our Sympathy: to Rob (Betsy) Frazer, and Bob (April) Frazer and Mike (Beth) Jackson, upon the death of their mother and grandmother, Martha "Marty" Frazer. 

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.

Join us on Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a traditional Tenebrae service with the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The nursery will be open for this worship service.

Friday, April 7 join us on the Sardis Presbyterian South Lawn for our annual community Good Friday Service with our neighbors from Sardis Baptist Church and St. Stephen UMC. This year, we will be experiencing Good Friday outdoors with a time of prayer and singing with music led by Beth Williams and then a journey through stations that will present art, scripture, and reflection questions on Jesus' final days. Participants are encouraged to engage each station at their own pace. All ages are welcome including children, youth, and adults. Alternatives to walking will be offered for those with mobility challenges.

He is risen! Come celebrate with Sardis at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Both worship services will stream online. Don't forget to bring fresh cut flowers for our Easter cross!

Children preschool-aged through 5th grade are invited to join the fun on Easter morning! At 10:00 a.m. we will meet in the Gathering Place for story time with our Director of Faith Formation, Sarah Dianne Jones. Then we will head to the playground for an Easter egg hunt! A snack and water will be provided.

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.

Rising 5th graders - rising 8th graders are invited to participate in a week of being the hands and feet of Christ right here in our hometown July 10 - 14. Upper elementary and middle school disciples will spend the week working with mission partners across Charlotte while exploring their faith through devotionals, service, and fellowship. Youth will meet at church in the mornings, travel off-site to engage in local mission, and be picked up in the afternoon. Youth must bring their own lunch and water bottle. The cost is $100 per youth /$150 per family max. Register online!

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.

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.

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 .