2016 June Communicator

The Communicator ~ June 2016

Church Life

Ministry is about life in Christ which affects everything we do.

Providence Day School to Rent Parking Spots

Our neighbor, Providence Day School, will begin construction on a new parking deck this summer. Sardis Presbyterian Church will be renting 130 of our parking spaces during school hours to PDS during the construction phase, which will last for roughly 16 months. The spaces to be rented are behind the cemetery and along the Francis property. Of course, in the event of a large funeral, they would vacate the spaces to allow for Sardis parking.

The dollars we are receiving from the agreement will be used for capital property projects with 10% of the proceeds going toward missions. As those projects are completed, we will let you know what wonderful things are being done at Sardis through these dollars. We are thankful for this opportunity to partner with Providence Day School.

Sardis Care Connection Needs You

The Sardis Care Connection Ministry is seeking people who would reach out to church members who have experienced the death of an immediate family member or a birth. The Sardis Care Connection reaches out through phone calls, visits, or a written note. It is another way in which we attempt to “share one another’s burdens” and joys. If you are interested, contact Rev. Alice Johnson at 704.366.1854 or alice.johnson@sardis.org.

Come Sing in the Summer Choir!

Young Adult Ministry

Summer Activities

This summer, we will be continuing our worship schedule offering two different styles of worship. At 9 a.m., come and worship in the Fellowship Hall with our praise band. At 11 a.m., come and worship in the Sanctuary, and sing with the organ and piano. (July 3 will be a combined worship at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary.)

Calling all 20 – 30 somethings, college students, married or single, with no children! There is a place for you at Sardis! This summer we will get together for fellowship times off campus.

Activities planned for the summer include:

Beginning June 19, the singing in our 11 a.m. worship service

hiking, grilling‐out, Carowinds waterpark, and

will be led by a “summer choir.” Those who would like to

volunteer activities.

sing on a given Sunday are invited to come and rehearse at 10

a.m. The music will be easy and fun to sing, with songs such as “On Eagles Wings”, “Fairest Lord Jesus”, and “His Eye is

Our next outing: June 3 – Knight’s Baseball Game at 7:05 p.m.

on the Sparrow”. There is no commitment necessary; just

Email Kaitlyn to get connected

come when you would like.

on the Facebook group at

kaitlyn.davros@sardis.org.

Please contact Jared if you have any questions at jared.daugherty@sardis.org.

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Let’s Talk About Religion and Politics!

While it has been said that you shouldn’t discuss religion and politics in polite company, there is much in the Bible and the legacy of the Church that suggests otherwise. As a Christian people, flavored with the Reformed Tradition of the Presbyterian Church, we have affirmed the sovereignty of God, and we have declared that there is no arena within human life that is outside the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

In this political season, if you are seeking a time for thoughtful reflection on the intersection of religion and politics, plan to be part of four evening discussions this June titled, “Let’s Talk About Religion and Politics!” We will meet in room 211/212 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

The proposed schedule will be: June 8:

How Does the Bible Talk About Religion and Politics?

June 15:

How Has the Church Talked About Religion and Politics?

June 22:

How Do We Talk to Each Other About Religion and Politics?

June 29:

How Does Talk About Religion Transform Politics?

No time to eat before class? We will order sandwich boxes (sandwich, chips and cookie) or salads from Panera Bread. The menu will be listed in the bulletin on the Sunday before and on the Sardis website. Reservations for a boxed meal must be made by noon on the Monday before the class on Wednesday on the Sardis website or by emailing Rev. Dr. Jane Fobel, jane.fobel@sardis.org. The cost for the meal is $8.50 and may be paid online or on Wednesday evening. Questions? Contact Jane Fobel at jane.fobel@sardis.org or 704.366.1854.

Elementary Summer Sunday School will meet in Room 205/206. We will be exploring the parable of Jesus using the Holy Moly curriculum, which includes videos and exciting activities.

Adult Summer Sunday School

Sunday School will continue to be offered for children, youth and adults during the summer.

There will be one adult class offered at 10 a.m. in room 211 ‐212. This 45‐minute class will be refreshing! The leadership will include the Sardis pastors, Sheri Joseph, Director of Transformative Operations at CMC, Linda McKechnie, and Rev. Dr. Leighton Ford, President of Leighton Ford Ministries. Topics will vary.

Please plan to join us as we learn about different topics that affect us in our world today as Christians.

The summer Sunday School schedule begins June 12.

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Lay Ministry

The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve.

Five Books of My Own!

Rama Road Elementary students each received five new books to read this summer, thanks to your generous donations!

Spaghetti Sauce Sundays

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Last month you donated 80 pounds of spaghetti

Are you looking for an easy service project to participate in at

sauce to our neighbors at Loaves & Fishes!

Sardis? Have you considered donating blood? The American

Please share the gift of food by

Red Cross is always in need, particularly during the summer season when more Americans are traveling.

bringing an extra jar or two of

spaghetti sauce to the Narthex

Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 24 (8 a.m. ‐ 12:30 p.m.)

or

this

and stop by the Education Hall to donate a pint,

Sunday, and every Sunday in

enjoy some sweet treats and fellowship with other

June. Thank you!

Sardis donors afterwards. Your single donation

Gathering

Place

helps save three lives!

Save the Dates!

Lemonade on the Lawn will be every Sunday, June 12‐September 4 after the 11 a.m. service. Come enjoy some lemonade and cookies, and converse with friends. We hope to see you there!

Session Highlights can be found at www.sardis.org under the News & Events tab.

April Financial Highlights

April

April Expected

This year so far

This year so far expected

Pledges, gifts, and other revenue

$154,326.91

$156,233.99

$661,590.50

$700,521.54

Expenses

$179,762.28

$178,272.29

$709,887.90

$713,399.74

Net Total

($25,435.37)

($22,038.30)

($48,297.40)

($12,878.20)

Annual Budget: $2,241,000

Our Church Family Our Christian Sympathy: to Beth Parrish upon the death of her brother‐in‐law, Paul Ziegler; to the family of Jane James; and to Andrea Kepley upon the death of her mother, Rose Sledge.

Congratulations: to Elaine and Ryan Thompson upon the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Marie Thompson, and to the grandparents, Lissa and Dave Archer.

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Welcome,

New Sardis Members!

Church Life

Spiritual Seasons

Spiritual Seasons is an opportunity for senior Sardis members to join a small group study which allows for its members to reflect on the

spirituality of aging. This group is sponsored by Shining Stars.

When: 2nd Tuesday of each month Where: Sardis Presbyterian Church, Room 216 Time: 11:30 a.m.‐1:00 p.m.

Coffee and dessert will be provided; bring your own sandwich. For additional information contact Suzanne Bach at 704.335.0253.

Stewardship Corner

Laura & Drew Dayton

“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.”

– Sir Winston Churchill

Summer is upon us! School has dismissed for the year. We are actively planning summer vacations and are looking forward to time spent with friends and family. The memories that will be created from the time spent with others and the new and exciting experiences that we will encounter over the summer will be countless.

Just as countless are the opportunities that exist at Sardis to touch and enrich the lives of others this summer. Whether it be through your personal experience in receiving special messages and inspiration through worship and music at our Sunday services, during youth mission trips, Sardis Weekday School camps, childrenʹs music camps, Lynne Hester

Vacation Bible School, Camp Holiday, and other summer programs, Sardis will continue to impact the lives of many people this summer.

All of these programs and activities could not be accomplished without our talented staff and the many volunteers that continue to tirelessly give of their time and talents. Another very important aspect of the success and breadth of the programs that we are able to offer is your continued financial support throughout the summer months. We ask that you keep your financial commitment to Sardis current during summer.

It is because of your continued financial support that we can continue to make a difference in the lives of others in our community and the Pam Stirling

world!

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Youth ministry

“…set an example for the believers… 1 Timothy 4:12.”

Sardis Presbyterian Church Fall 2015 & Spring 2016 Graduates

College Graduates

Matthew Bowen Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication · University of South Carolina

Laura Vivian Carroll Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies and Psychology · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Sarah Duyck Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education · Auburn University

Emily Gibbons Bachelor of Arts in Communications: Public Relations · North Carolina State University

Maggie Kincaid Master of Education in Counseling and Development · Winthrop University

Caroline Weber Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education · University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Guy Woodliff Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration · Guilford College

High School Graduates Seniors listed below will be recognized with their parents at the Blanket Ceremony at the 11 a.m. service on June 5.

Jake Montgomery Browne Reid Davis

Jane Catherine Harris

Alexander James McCoy

Sophia Grace Riddell

David Leeman Holmes II Madison Hamer Moore

Sarah Megan Roberts

Madeline Noel DeCramer

Ryan Hughes

Taylor Harkey

Will McCarty

Madeline Lori Muldoon Cassandra Ann Rowell Elijah James Packer

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David Clayton Sellers

“Let the little children come unto me.”

Kids: Would you like to be a Summer SMASH

Organist Assistant?

Registration has opened for SMASH, Sardis Music

& Arts Summer Hoopla August 1 – 5, from 9:00 a.m.

If you are a rising 3rd grader or older, then you have the

– 1:00 p.m. Rising 2nd – 6th grade children will

opportunity to become a Sardis Summer Organist

meet all week preparing a musical for 11:00 worship

Assistant. The SOA will need to sign‐up in advance for

on August 7. The day will consist of activities,

one of the following dates: June 19, July 3, July 17, July 24,

creating art and props, and fun musical rehearsals.

July 31, August 7, August 14, and August 21. On your

date, you will arrive by 10:45 a.m., sit on the organ bench

Contact Kaitlyn at kaitlyn.davros@sardis.org if

and assist Kaitlyn during worship. Parents are also

you are interested in volunteering or have any

encouraged to join their SOA in the choir loft during the

questions. Registration will close July 17 for t‐shirts.

service. At the conclusion of worship, the SOA will have a

The cost is $40 per child ($60/family max). Register

chance to learn about and play the organ.

online at sardis.org.

For more information and to sign‐up, email Kaitlyn at kaitlyn.davros@sardis.org.

Sardis Weekday School News Registration for our SWS Summer Camps is now open! We are so excited for all of the programs being offered this summer. Dates and themes are as follows:

June 14‐16: June 21‐23: June 28‐30: July 5‐7:

Soccer Shots Art Camp Play Spanish Storytelling/Dramatics

July 19‐21: July 26‐28: August 2‐4:

Musikgarten Atomz Lab Amazing Athletes

The camps run Tuesday‐Thursday, 9:30 a.m.‐ 1:00 p.m. There is a non‐refundable registration fee of $35 per child for the summer. Each session is $85 per student. For more information, please contact Louise Lippi at 704.366.9681 or louise.lippi@sardis.org, as soon as possible to guarantee placement in your desired week(s) and to get due dates for payments.

Come learn with us! Registration

for the Sardis Weekday School

Four Year Old

2016/2017

school

year

is

ongoing. Please contact Louise Lippi,

Preschool

Director,

at

Graduation is on Thursday, June 9.

louise.lippi@sardis.org or by phone

Congrats to our

at 704.366.9681 for information

graduates!

and tours.

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