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

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Back to School Blessing During Both Worship Service this Sunday

All students and education staff are invited to bring their backpacks, briefcases, tote bags, or toolbelts to worship at 9:00 or 11:00 on Sunday, August 28 for a special blessing to surround the new school year in prayer.
This Week at Sardis
Sunday 9:00 Worship Playlist
9:00 Worship All Time Playlist
August 27: Choir Retreat
All ages are invited to come explore choir opportunities at Sardis! We'll enjoy community building activities, games, and learn about what we have planned for the fall and Advent seasons. Even if you are only interested in singing a few weeks in the fall, we hope you'll join us on August 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.! Click here to register online ›› through August 26.
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:
 

This Sunday at 10:00 a.m.: Intergenerational Sunday School

All children, youth, and adults will gather in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 a.m. for an intergenerational Sunday School class. Together we’ll dig into the Lord’s Prayer using art, storytelling, and the creation of tools to explore the Lord’s Prayer at home.

August 28: Contemporary Worship Band Retreat
Calling all vocalists and musicians! 
Have you ever wanted to sing or play in a band, or maybe do both? Do you like to pick around on your instrument but have never had the opportunity to play with someone else? Well, THIS is your opportunity! You are invited, no matter your age or skill level, to come to the Contemporary Worship Band Retreat, Sunday afternoon, August 28, from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Attending this retreat DOES NOT commit you to Sunday mornings.
This is a laid-back opportunity to play, sing, and fellowship with other musicians to see if the Contemporary Worship Band might be a fit for you. We will eat lunch, fellowship, and run through some of the songs that we will be programmed for the Fall services. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Williams (704.517.9386). Also, if you plan to attend, please click here to RSVP ›› so Beth can send you videos and music charts that we will run that afternoon.
Opportunities to Serve

9:00 Worship AV Volunteer Sign-ups Open

We are looking for volunteers to join the AV and tech team for our 9:00 Contemporary Worship service. We need one volunteer each Sunday to help advance slides and assist with other easy AV and tech support tasks. Our Technical Arts Coordinator, John Nipe, will provide instructions and training. Click here to sign-up for a Sunday (or two)! 

Join a Families Forward Charlotte Volunteer Interest Meeting
You can change the life of a family right here in Charlotte! There are several upcoming virtual (zoom) Interest Meetings where you can learn more about the Family Success Program and ways to get involved! Sign Up Here ››
Don't miss out...the next Family Liaison mentor training session will be held this month!
Your Heart, Their Math
Support a child at Rama Road Elementary during the 2022/23 school year with only one hour per week! Heart Math Tutoring trains and supports volunteers as tutors to work one-on-one with a student who needs foundational math skills and confidence! With the support of an on-site coordinator, volunteers use an easy-to-follow, proven curriculum featuring hands-on activities and games. Volunteers work with the same student(s) all year building a relationship and strengthening skills. Sign up to volunteer ›› and select your day and time for Rama. Current volunteers Nancy Finlayson, Vic Lisciani, Ed Shoaf, and Cile Woodliff would be happy to answer any questions. 
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 ››. 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

Contemporary Worship Moving Back into the Fellowship Hall

The Contemporary Worship Reimagining Team and Rev. Allysen Schaaf are excited to update you on Contemporary Worship updates and space enhancements. Beginning on Sunday, September 11, the Contemporary Worship service will be at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Fellowship Hall is being equipped with LED, energy efficient, and dimmable lighting, stage lighting, new window treatments, liturgical stage designs, and updated technology to allow for live-streaming and enhanced sound.

The decision to move back to the Fellowship Hall and all of these enhancements were carefully considered as the Contemporary Worship Team discerned how the new vision statement would best come to life and engage the Sardis community in contemporary worship. We envision the reimagined Contemporary Worship Service to be an experience that allows us to connect with one another, be challenged by God’s word and be equipped to put our faith into action in the world through an inspiring, welcoming, interactive, joyful and relaxed worship service.

Attention College Students and Parents!

Sardis supports our college-age students near and far! We match students with secret Church Mice who send anonymous care packages and uplifting notes throughout the school year. All college students are eligible and all Sardis members are invited to become a Church Mouse! If you'd like be matched with a Church Mouse or you'd like to become a Church Mouse, please contact Georgia Pressly (704.364.9299).

Our Church Family

Our Sympathy: to the family of Elizabeth "Liz" Connery.


We Remember in Prayer: Jim Pressly, having an outpatient procedure. 


Congratulations: to Sarah and David Luzum upon the birth of their son, Henry David Luzum.

Coming Soon

One Worship Service on September 4


We will have one worship service on Sunday, September 4 in the Sanctuary and on Facebook & YouTube. There will be no Sunday School. 

Save the Date for our Fall Kick Off Celebration Weekend!

We have a weekend of fun, food, and worship planned and we hope you will join us, and invite your friends and neighbors to do the same! Saturday, September 10 is our Treble Trot 5k Fun Run & Kid's Dash - we will also have outdoor games, a community picnic, a community art project, and live music from our Contemporary Worship Band! Click here to register for the Treble Trot.(which supports our Children's and Youth music programs) or just come as a spectator and enjoy the time of fellowship.

Sunday, September 11 we will kick-off a new programing year! There will be donuts and coffee in the Gathering Place. Join us at 9:00 in the Fellowship Hall for our reimagined Contemporary Worship Service! 10:00 we have Sunday School classes for all ages. Worship in the Sanctuary at 11:00. There will also be exciting evening programing for youth and children starting at 3:30.
September 10: 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. More information and registration ››
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 to the Support the Ministry of Sardis
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
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