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

We will meet for the last time today at 12:00 p.m. in Room 213 to study "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan. All are invited to join. Questions? Contact Paul Green.

Join us on Thursday, March 28 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 (for ages 5 and under). We will also stream the service on Facebook & YouTube.

Join us on Friday, March 29 at noon at St. Stephen United Methodist Church as the Sardis Road Community of Churches hosts a joint Good Friday service. Neighbors are welcome to join members and guests of St. Stephen United Methodist, Sardis Baptist, and Sardis Presbyterian Churches for this community service. Rev. Dr. Allysen Schaaf will be peaching. The service will be streamed on St. Stephen's Facebook page, YouTube channel, and website.

Join the Sardis tradition of adding fresh-cut flowers to the flower cross! Bring flowers to adorn the cross on Easter morning and take your family photo in front of the cross!

The One Great Hour of Sharing special offering will be received during both services this Sunday. This is the largest way that Presbyterians come together every year to work for justice, resilience, and sustainability. It relieves hunger, promotes development, and assists disaster recovery. If you'd like to see the impact that giving to One Great Hour of Sharing can make, click here to learn more. Please prayerfully consider how you can make an impact through this special offering. You may give anytime online here or by using a One Great Hour of Sharing envelope during worship.

On Sunday, March 31, all preschool - 5th grade children are invited to bring their Easter basket and meet in the Gathering Place at 9:50 a.m. for story time followed by an egg hunt and snacks on the playground.

Help with VBS (July 8-12), SMASH (August 5-9), and Compassion Camp (August 26-30) this summer! Volunteers are needed to help with storytelling, art, activities, shepherding classes, preparing snacks, and more! If you can volunteer during any of the programming weeks, even for just one day, please contact Amanda Hooks.

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).

The two arrangements of flowers that grace our sanctuary for worship service are provided by Roseland Floral Company at a cost of either $120 or $170 to the donor. The flowers you donate may be designated in honor or in memory of loved ones or to mark a special occasion. If you would like to place flowers in our Sanctuary, please contact Sheila Duyck (704.364.4637).

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. 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. 

The application is available here and will be open until March 31. Applications will be reviewed by the Barnhill Family, Youth Ministry, and Director of Youth Ministry.

We Remember in Prayer: Marilyn Burchett, mother of Louise Chamberlain, in Atrium Mercy; Pat Bell at Atrium Main; and Nancy Finlayson in Matthews Health and Rehab.

Our Sympathy: to Bryan Carroll upon the death of his brother, David Carroll.

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.

On Thursday, April 18, the Sardis Youth Choir (with other local choirs) will be the opening act for "The Impossible Dream", with Broadway Star, Aaron Lazar. This event supports the Joe Martin ALS Foundation. The event is from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Halton Theater. More information and ticket purchases can be found here.

The whole community is invited to come enjoy Sardis’ second annual Earth Day Festival! Come enjoy live music, kids’ activities, crafts, food, nature education, and more! Invite your neighbors and friends to join you at Sardis on Sunday, April 21 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bring your own refillable water bottle and receive a free Earth Day sticker!

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, give us peace, and spark joy as we celebrate the good news of Jesus in our own lives and in the lives of others. We have new opportunities for rising 4th & 5th graders this year! Learn More & Register Here.

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. Register online.

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