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

Beginning today we will meet each Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. in Room 211 through March 27 to study "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan. We will explore a man's progress through life in search of salvation and the trials and temptations he experiences on his journey. Please click here to RSVP to the class. The book will be provided. Questions? Contact Paul Green.

Worship with us on February 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and online. The service will include the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes. If you are joining us from home, please feel free to set up a table with communion elements to join us in breaking bread.

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. Click here to sign up for a date and time that works for you! Questions? Contact Paul Green (704.634.3587).

• Palm Sunday: March 24 - worship at 9:00 in the Fellowship Hall and 11:00 in the Sanctuary.
• Maundy Thursday: March 28 - worship at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
• Good Friday: March 29 - worship at noon at St. Stephen UMC.
• Easter Sunday: March 31 - worship at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Bring flowers for the Easter cross!

On Sunday, March 31, all preschool - 5th grade children are invited to bring your Easter basket and meet in the Gathering Place immediately following the 9:00 worship service for story time followed by an egg hunt and snacks on the playground.

This Lent, the Salty Fish Fellowship will be discussing the book, Embracing the Uncertain by Magrey R. deVega. Beginning February 18, all are invited to join this group in Room 210 and on Zoom each Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

The Friendship Connection fellowship group will meet on Tuesday, February 20 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sardis House to hear from special guest speaker, Lois Stickell, author of "200 Years in the Heart of Charlotte", a history of First Presbyterian, Charlotte. As Sardis celebrates its 234th birthday, Lois will speak about the basics of genealogy research and how to get started on a family history as well as have a look into local history sources that may have buried information about local ancestors. Lunch will be served for $12 per person. Please register online or by calling Sue Chowning at 704.366.1854 ext 208 and leaving a message. The deadline is 5:00 p.m. on February 15.

If you haven't registered for the 2024 Women's Retreat yet, now is the time! There are just a few spots left waiting for YOU and a friend. We'd love for you to join us for a weekend of fellowship, reflection, laughter, and study on February 23 - 25. Hurry! Register today!

David Bolls class will not be meeting this week. The class will pick back up next week, February 21 & 22.

Catch up on all the weeks by watching here!

Supporting deserving families in the Family Program of Families Forward Charlotte is easier than ever! Choose from one (or more) of three ways to make an impact in our Essential Basket Drive!

1. Amazon Wish List: Click here to shop on Amazon, have the items delivered to your home, and drop them off in the Mission Corner of the Gathering Place any time in February. If you need assistance with transporting items, please contact Vicky Hovis.
2. Walmart Shopping List: Purchase items from Walmart and drop them off in the Mission Corner of the Gathering Place any time in February.
3. Financial Gifts: Click here to give online or you may write a check to Sardis Presbyterian Church with Essential Baskets in the memo line.

Sardis is committed to the Roof Above Soup Kitchen at 945 North College Street the fourth Saturday of every month. Volunteers arrive at 10:00 a.m. and prepare bag lunches, help with soup bowl filling, and serve lunch bags and soup from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Volunteers must be at least 16. Youth ages 16, 17, and 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to sign up to volunteer! Contact Bill Taylor with questions or interest.

Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays is now Nourish Up! Nourish Up has an opportunity to create a time to enjoy a friend and car-talk as you deliver meals to our neighbors throughout Mecklenburg County. Pick up begins at 10:15 a.m. under the Sardis porte cochere. Plan on 60-90 minutes of time to deliver the meals while you enjoy time with a friend...and encounter new friends. Contact Ileshia Johnson to express your interest in volunteering.

March 2 -9, 2024, a combined group from Sardis and Trinity Presbyterian Churches will be traveling to assist with disaster relief work due to damage by tornados in Kentucky. Our group of adults (ages 18 years+) will be doing home repair (not new construction work) through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance with host, Calvert City Presbyterian Church. 1-2 spots will be available to those who wish to meal prep instead of participating in home repair. The cost is $125 per person. Register online by February 28 and go make an impact!

Nursery Volunteers are needed! While we have SitterTree covering care in our nursery, it is still very important and needed to have Sardis members volunteer to assist them in the nursery while offering a familiar face and helping provide visitors with a warm welcome and helpful information. We hope you'll look at your calendar and visit our SignUpGenius to sign-up for any dates and times you can give to be a welcoming face in the nursery. Questions or need assistance signing up? Contact Amanda Hooks (704.787.5353).

We Remember in Prayer: Jim Monroe in Novant Main.

Our Sympathy: to the family of Elizabeth Coleman.

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 for your healing.

There will be a Congregational Meeting held on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and on Zoom for the purpose of presenting the 2022 Annual Report and 2024 Budget.

3-year-olds (potty-trained) through rising 5th grade children are invited to join us for our 2024 Vacation Bible School: Camp Firelight! Through music, art, and games, we’ll be learning about people in the Bible who experienced the gift of a trusting relationship with God. In addition, we will learn to trust that God will go with us, lead the way, share wisdom, to give us peace, and spark joy as we celebrate the good news of Jesus in our own lives and in the lives of others. Registration opens February 19. More Information

During the week, rising 2nd – 6th graders will learn a musical to present on Sunday morning, August 11th at the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Each day will be filled with music, movement, drama, and art as participants work on props and their lines. A dress rehearsal run through will be offered Friday, August 9th at 12:30 p.m. This camp provides an opportunity for kids to explore music and worship through the arts in a hands on and accessible way. Registration opens February 19. More Information

Preschoolers going into 3s, 4s, and TK are invited to join us for a preschool specific Compassion Camp! We’ll learn about compassion and how we can share God’s compassion with the world through music, art, and games! Registration opens February 19. More Information

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:

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• Text: Sardis + Amount to 73256
• Mail: 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270