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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Sardis Presbyterian Church is proud to sponsor our next blood drive with the American Red Cross on April 30, 2023 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 click here to book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross and Sardis.
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Get Connected with Opportunities That Match Your Gifts & Interests
There are so many ways to make an impact through the opportunities at Sardis. Help us help you get connected with the opportunities that match up with your gifts and passions.
Just fill out the Sardis Engagement Form to let us know about your talents and interests. Filling out the form does not mean you've made a commitment. When you turn in your form your selections will be entered into our database and you will be contacted when an opportunity that matches your talents and interests comes up! Let's fulfill the mission of Sardis by connecting you with opportunities to praise, learn, love, serve, share, and witness.
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Families Forward Charlotte Childcare Volunteers
Want to have some fun? Join other Sardis members on Tuesday, May 23, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM, at the Families Forward Charlotte Program Center. While parents attend an educational workshop we will provide “child watch”. We will work under the supervision of a childcare professional. There is a one-time $19 fee for a background check. It’s a great opportunity to connect with delightful children! Contact Vicky Hovis for more information. Click here to sign up.
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Bayonnais, Haiti Student Sponsorship Thank You | |
"Sardis, you are the best! Because of you, 7 students now have sponsors that will provide for their education. You are making a real difference in these children's lives. We at EWO are incredibly thankful to each and every one of you for your heart for Haiti and your desire to truly partner with this incredible community in Bayonnais. We sincerely hope your relationship with your student will blossom - we find it personally so fulfilling! As a small token of appreciation, your newly sponsored students had a few things they wanted to say to you...check it out here." ~Melissa Hoffmann, Executive Director at EWO~ | |
Earth Care Weekend at Sardis Was an Outstanding Success! | |
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The Saturday Earth Day Festival attracted approximately 200 people from the congregation and community to enjoy live music, games, reflections, and a delicious food truck. Kids made pinecone bird feeders to take home, decorated reusable shopping bags, and participated in building a mosaic portrait of the earth. An illustrative book walk for small children taught them about caring for earth. For older kids and adults there was an educational scavenger hunt. The prayer station invited us to reflect upon and tie ribbons to note our prayers for the Earth and its care. Art from the elementary Sunday school class showed their vision of the Creation story. And of course, the yard games were a hit for all.
Our Sunday morning worship services praised God and expressed gratitude for God’s good creation. We were invited to use all five senses to enjoy the beautiful artwork on the bulletin, the foraged flowers on the communion table, and voices lifted in song. The sermon delivered by Jonathan Lee, our resident environmental theologian, was both educational and challenging. Weekend events concluded with a Sunday afternoon work project to clean up the sidewalk in front of the South Lawn that had overgrown and obstructed walkers. It looks great now as a small example of how Sardis can take care of the Earth. Stop by and see it!
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Charlotte Rescue Mission Meets with Salty Fish Fellowship & JAVA Sunday School Classes
In April, the Salty Fish Sunday School class hosted staff from Charlotte Rescue Mission (CRM), one of Sardis’ mission partners. Jeff Glenn from CRM shared about the impact CRM has on the lives of those who go through their program and here is how that impacted our Sardis members…
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“The rescue Mission was formed in 1938 by Billy Graham's father. Its purpose is to provide a holistic approach to addiction recovery. For many, it is the last resort after trying other behavior modification programs. Currently they have about 153 men, 78 women, and 8 children. They get no support from United Way or the city, so their budget is based on donations from business and individuals. The program fosters healing based on their relationship with God and Jesus. The success rate is 74% versus only 17% for other programs. I think it's important to note that this program transforms lives. It makes people feel worthy again and reminds them that God is there to help them if they will open their hearts to his grace and mercy. Mercy is always there no matter their prior personal decisions. The fact the program has existed so long is a testimony to its success and the many lives it has saved." - Tom Bolling -
If your class or group would like to host someone from any of our mission partners (local or global), please reach out to Rev. Allysen Schaaf and she will help connect you with that partner!
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Mother's Day Card Making for Local Non-Profits | |
Members who attended the 9:00 worship service along with the 3rd - 5th grade Sunday School classes made Mother's Day cards for the moms supported by Families Forward Charlotte and Charlotte Family Housing. | |
Sardis Serves Together with Rise Against Hunger | |
Join us on Sunday, June 11 for Sardis Serves Together with Rise Against Hunger to pack 20,000 meals! There will be Sunday School at 9:00 a.m., one worship service in the Sanctuary at 10:00 a.m., and lunch, education, and meal packing project from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Education Hall and Fellowship Hall. All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Click here to register and fill out the waiver. In addition to, or in place of hands-on participation, this year we are asking if you would like to contribute to the cost of supplies used to make the Rise Against Hunger food packing event possible. You can donate as an individual, or as part of your MSG, Sunday School Class, Circle, etc. The cost to ‘Sponsor a Box’ is $85 (One box = 216 meals), but any amount will be a blessing. Click here to make an online donation. | |
Rama Road Elementary Recognizes Planting Seeds of Hope Volunteers
Many Sardis members attended the volunteer appreciation luncheon held at the school on April 20. Church Volunteers from Heart math, Sardis tutoring and Planting Seeds of Hope were thanked for all their contributions to the students at Rama. We were treated to a music performance from the children and creative fiesta decorations and food that was appreciated by all.
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Did You Know?
Friendship Trays meets in Sardis' parking lot weekly to distribute meals to delivery drivers. They also check Sardis' Mission Corner each week for food donations and deliver them to Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays.
Consider signing up to be a volunteer driver! You can learn more and sign up by clicking here.
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Mission Corner Reminders
The Mission Corner in the Gathering Place is the donation site for mission ministry sanctioned donation collections like clothing drives, food drives, Angel Tree gifts, and Reverse Advent Calendar items.
We are always collecting non-perishable food donations of any kind for Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays as long as they are not in a glass container or expired. We do encourage you to check out the priority needs list and consider healthy food options.
We are unable to receive any other donations outside of items for Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays or for the specific drive we have going on at the time. Before leaving a donation item on the shelf, please pause: Has your donation item been requested by Sardis and our mission partners? No? Please contact the mission ministry before placing items in the Mission Corner or deliver your donation directly to an organization receiving such donations.
Thank you for your generosity, thoughtfulness, and support of God’s mission.
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