SardisPresbyterianChurchisaninclusivecongregationcalled toequipdisciplesofJesusChristtoimpacttheworldby: PRAISINGGODOURCREATOR,REDEEMER,ANDSUSTAINER
LEARNINGABOUTGOD’SWILLFOROURLIVES LOVINGONEANOTHERUNCONDITIONALLY SERVINGNEIGHBORSNEARANDFAR
SHARINGTHEGIFTSWITHWHICHWEHAVEBEENBLESSED
WITNESSINGTOTHEGOODNEWSOFJESUSCHRISTTO PROVIDEHOPEFORTHEWORLD
This summer, join us as we come together as one community. We'll gather in fellowship and faith, alternatingworshipservicesbetweentheFellowship HallandSanctuarythroughoutthesummermonths. All are welcome to come be part of our spiritual familyasweconnect,celebrate,andgrowcloser.
MAY24:SANCTUARY
MAY31:FELLOWSHIPHALL
(INVITEAFRIENDDAY&CONGREGATIONALPICNIC)
JUNE7:SANCTUARY
JUNE14:FELLOWSHIPHALL
JUNE21:SANCTUARY
JUNE28:FELLOWSHIPHALL
JULY5:SANCTUARY
JULY12:FELLOWSHIPHALL(VBSSUNDAY)
JULY19:SANCTUARY
JULY26:FELLOWSHIPHALL
AUGUST2:SANCTUARY (PULPITEXCHANGEWITHPROVIDENCEPRESBYTERIAN)
AUGUST9:FELLOWSHIPHALL
AUGUST16:SANCTUARY
AUGUST23:FELLOWSHIPHALL(BACKTOSCHOOLBLESSINGS)
AUGUST30:FELLOWSHIPHALL(BISCUITSANDBLUEGRASS)
SEPTEMBER6:SANCTUARY
Followingeachservice,we'llgatherjust outsidethatSunday'sworshipspacefor refreshmentsandfellowship!Allages areinvitedtoconnect!Signupto volunteertoserverefreshmentshere
(NoSundaySchool:May24,May31,July5,andSeptember6)
Thissummer,adultsandyouthwilljoinfor SundaySchoolinRoom210at9:00a.m. We’llbeledinconversationbyguest speakersonavarietyoffreshtopics. Comecurious,comeasyouare.
Atdawnheappearedagaininthetemple courts,whereallthepeoplegatheredaround him,andhesatdowntoteachthem.(John8:2)
JUNE7
JUNE14-28
PrincipalJaimiePeterson-Rama RoadElementary:“TheBlessingsWe AllReceiveFromOurPartnership”
Rev.Dr.WilliamPender:“Battle HymnsThroughoutChurchHistory”
DavidBlackley:“HistoryofSardis Presbyterian&ThingsYouMayNot Know” JULY12 JULY19Aug.2
MelissaSmithwick:“Spiritual Disciplines-TheSpiritualPractices ThatShapeourHearts,Minds, & LivesinChrist”
August9
August16
RendaBrinson:“HowtoUsethe BibleEffectively-Reading,Stuyding, &ApplyingLessonstoLife”
BrettHarris,TedMueller,AricBeals: “TheScouts&TheirCommunity Outreach”
August23
August30
MaryWhittaker“NavigatingLife ChangesAsWeAge”
GenieRichards:“TheFutureofthe Church:YoungAdultRetentionin PC(USA)&WhatDoesYouthMinistry HavetodoWithIt?”
JUNE7,JULY19,AUGUST16 9:00AM INTHEYOUTHROOM
TheNurserywillbeopenfrom9:4511:15 a.m., May 24 - September 6 for agesbirth-5yearsold.
While children’s Sunday School will not meet this summer, Children's Church continues every Sunday beginning Memorial Day weekend (May 24)! Children ages 4 through 2nd grade are invited to join us during the sermon portion of our 10:00 a.m. worship service, where they engage in age-appropriate activities that prepare them for congregational worship. This summer we are launching a new unit on the Lord's Prayer a great time for any child to jump in. Questions? Contact Amanda Hooks atamanda.hooks@sardis.org
REGISTERAT: sardis.org/events
July6-10 9am-12pm
Potty-trained3-year-oldsthroughrising 5thgraders getreadyforMagnified VBS!Kidswillmakefriends,exploreBible stories,andhaveablastwithmusic,art, games,andmore.AllVBSparticipants willleadworshiponSunday,July12!
Aug.24-28 9am-1pm
Preschoolersgoinginto3s,4s,andTK— Throughstories,music,andplay,little oneswilldiscoverwhatcompassion meansandhowtheycanshareGod's lovewiththeworld.Aweekfullofjoy, friendship,andadventureawaits!
Keepourrising6thgradersthrough graduatedhighschoolseniorsinyour prayersthissummerasthey participateinmissionworkaround Charlotteandexploretheirfaithat retreats: YOUTHSUMMERRETREATS
CampLife:June15-17
WorshipandMusicConference: June21-26
MassanettaMiddleSchool Conference:July14-17
MontreatYouthConference:
July26-August1
MissionMadnessWeek: August3-6
QuestionsAboutYouthatSardis? ContactGenieRichards: genie.richards@sardis.org
Kick off summer with your church family and neighbors!Bringafriendtoworshipwithyouat 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, then stay for ourCongregationalPotluckontheSouthLawn. Chicken will be provided. Pack a side dish or dessert to share, bring a blanket or chairs, and invite someone new all are welcome. We can'twaittocelebratetheseasonwithyou!
Calling all students, teachers, and school workers!Joinusforaspecialworshipserviceat 10:00a.m.intheFellowshipHall,wherewe'llpray over every age and stage heading back to school. You will be sent off with a sticker a littlereminder that your Sardisfamilylovesyou andGodgoeswithyouwhereveryougo!
Joinusforaspecialsummerworshipexperience combining toe-tapping bluegrass music with deliciousbreakfastinourFellowshipHallat10:00 a.m.FeaturinglivemusicbySardismusicleaders and talented guest musicians, this beloved service offers a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere perfect for connecting with the community.Breakfastincludesbiscuits,fruit,and beverages.ALLarewelcome!
JUNE JULY AUGUST
NourishUpreportsthattheirfoodneedsaregreatestduringthesummer.With schoolnotinsession,foodchallengesforfamiliesincrease,whiledonations decrease Tohelpmeetthisneed,Sardiswillbecollectingcannedandboxed goodsthroughoutthesummer.Priorityneedsinclude:
Drop-offdonationsontheblueshelvesintheMissionsCorner intheGatheringPlace.Wecannotacceptfooditemsthatare unsealed,expired,loosewithoutlistedingredients,unlabeled, oringlasscontainers.Pleasedonatewithcare.
JULY12-AUGUST9
We'recollectingschoolsuppliesforRamaRoad Elementary.Donationscanbeplacedinthecollection poolthatwillbelocatedintheGatheringPlace.
Sunday,August2 8:00a.m.-12:30p.m.
WeareproudtohostanAmericanRed CrossBloodDrive.Yourdonationcan saveuptothreelives Bookyour appointmentandrollupyoursleeve! bitly/sardisblooddrive
