October Communicator

The Communicator Published monthly by Sardis Presbyterian Church 6100 Sardis Road Charlotte, NC 28270

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October 2013

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Building God’s Kingdom Through Worship ● Service ● Fellowship ● Evangelism ● Discipleship Sardis Presbyterian Church · 6100 Sardis Road · Charlotte, NC 28270 · 704.366.1854 · www.sardis.org

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

The theme for

“Let the little children come unto me.”

LOGOS has started the year with visits from various first responders: Fire, K-9 Police and EMTs, and a puppet show by Drew Allison and the Grey Seal Puppets... And that is just the first two weeks! There is still room if you want to join us.

Stewardship 2014 is “I’m In!” We face the coming year grateful for the grace that has brought us this far, and excited for the journey ahead. The images on the front of this issue of the Communicator show many of the ways Sardis changed lives in 2013. In 2014, with your generous support, we will:

All children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited. Bring your friends!

The first semester ends December 11 with the children singing at the annual Christmas Dinner. Contact Renda Brinson to sign up at renda.brinson@sardis.org.

Consider Writing an Advent Devotional

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Call an Associate Pastor for Families

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Make investments in people and equipment to create transformational worship experiences

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Strengthen our commitment to mission and service.

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Continue to serve, worship, and reach out in Christian love wherever God leads us.

Advent Devotional

This year the theme is: Making Room for Jesus: In Advent and Always. Respond to the verse: “She gave birth to her first born son…and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7) by considering one of these prompts: 1. When I read “there was no place for them in the inn” I feel_____ because__________. or, 2. The way I/my family make room for Jesus is__________________________. or, 3. It is good news to me/to humankind that Jesus was born in a stable because________.

Send submissions to the church office by October 21 or to Jane Fobel at jane.fobel@sardis.org.

Wednesdays Sardis House, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. ~ Programs for All Ages

NOVEMBER 2:

Come be inspired!

Participants may bring a bag dinner, beverages will be provided. There will be no catered meal.

October 2

Psalms 137 and 139 Tom Kort, Senior Pastor, Sardis Presbyterian Church

Come hear from the Rev. Dr. Tom Long, named by Newsweek as “one of the most effective preachers in the English-speaking world,” for a weekend of grace, gratitude, and generosity, presented by the Stewardship Ministry. Dr. Long is Professor of Preaching at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology.

October 9

The Intertestamental Period Renda Brinson, Christian Education Director, Sardis Presbyterian Church

October 16

Romans 11:33-12:2 Larry James, Pastor, Grier Heights Presbyterian Church

Saturday, November 2: Congregational dinner, followed by a possible visit from Sardis’ favorite puppet, and a message from Dr. Long.

Sunday, November 3: One worship service at 10:00 a.m., with Dr. Long preaching.

October 23

Ezekiel 37 Allison Barnhill, Bible leader, BSF

October 30

Jeremiah 29 Jane Fobel, Associate Pastor, Sardis Presbyterian Church

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

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

Charlotte Family Housing

Thank you, Sardis, for supporting Charlotte Family Housing financially, as well as preparing meals, providing childcare and serving as overnight hosts. Charlotte Family Housing, the merged entity of Family Promise, WISH and Charlotte Emergency Housing, was formed in the summer of 2011 and since then has continually improved to effectively move families from homelessness to housing and overall self-sufficiency. So far this year, they have served over 248 families: 837 individuals, 561 of which were children. This is a 20% increase over the previous year. The average shelter stay per family decreased by 25% , from 141 days to 106 days (the goal is 90 days).

The best part is that 91% of the families who completed Charlotte Family Housing’s housing phase graduated within two years and successfully maintained permanent housing on their own without a rental subsidy.

Sardis will host for our last week of the year on October 27. If you are interested in being an overnight host, please contact Kristen Taylor at 704-577-2147. As an overnight host , you get to support your fellow neighbors and get a good night’s sleep at the same time!

There is a bedroom with a double bed, full bathroom, TV, and free wifi access on the first floor for the overnight host. It’s very comfortable!

If you would like to provide a meal or part of a meal, please contact Jill Smith, 704-362-3292 or jillsternsmith@gmail.com.

SOUP KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The 2013 CROP Walk

Sardis provides support to the Soup Kitchen at the Urban Ministry Center every fourth Saturday. We are in need of volunteers for November 23 (the Saturday before Thanksgiving). If you or your group would like to support this very worthwhile ministry, please contact Sarah Tatum at st204fairwinds@aol.com or 434-251-9198.

will be held on Sunday, October 13. A sign-up/donation table will be in the Gathering Place on October 6 and 13. Those interested can donate or join a team at www.charlottecropwalk.org. Look for further details at www.sardis.org.

Gearing Up For a New Season This December, we begin our new Room in the Inn season. Room in the Inn is a Charlotte Urban Ministry program that provides shelter and meals for our homeless neighbors from December through March. Sardis has been participating in this ministry for many years. Beginning around 6:00 p.m. each Sunday and Wednesday night, we host up to thirteen of our homeless neighbors at the church, serving them dinner, enjoying social time, and providing them with a safe, warm, comfortable place in Sardis House to spend the night. In the morning, we provide breakfast and a bagged lunch and then transport them to the uptown bus depot. Each Sunday 10

and Wednesday, we need the participation of 15 to 20 people to support this ministry. We are currently recruiting volunteers for a multitude of opportunities to serve, including driving the church bus, providing and serving meals, serving as greeters when our neighbors arrive, participating in the social time after dinner, spending the night (owls), and serving breakfast (roosters). We are also recruiting to fill a couple of vacancies for Team Leaders who coordinate the activities for the night. Each Team Leader is responsible for up to three nights during the season.

Many of our volunteers from past years have once again agreed to help, but we certainly need more, and there is ample opportunity for everyone who wants to participate to do so. If you are interested, please email Les Ingles at lingles@hgi-fire.com or call 704-654-1888.

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October 13, 6:00 p.m.

Sardis Chapel Taizé services follow the worship style of the Taizé Community in France. The Taizé Community was founded as an ecumenical monastery where worshippers

gather in silence, followed by a time of singing uncomplicated songs, “allowing the mystery of God to become tangible through the beauty of simplicity.”

Sardis Presbyterian Church joins with Sardis Baptist Church and St. Stephen United Methodist Church to offer Taizé Worship services on the second Sunday of each month. The services last approximately 40 minutes.

Questions? Contact Dr. Jane Fobel or Rev. Alice Johnson at 704-366-1854.

Join Power Up, a prayer group that meets monthly to pray over our Sardis Youth program and the children and adults involved. Beginning October 4, we will meet the first Friday of each month at 10:00 am in the parlor. If you are interested in uplifting our youth program with prayer, we welcome you to join us. Questions? Contact Lyn Sutterlin at lynjs@bellsouth.net.

Our Church Family Our Christian Sympathy: to Beverly Berling in the death of her mother Marilyn Giles; Suzanne Weston in death of her uncle Everette Ellington; Loretta Grimes in the death of her sister Una Sutton; Paige Carroll in the death of her grandfather Edwin Cheek; John Waller in the death of his step-father Jim Meyer; Patricia Rush in the death of her husband Robert Rush; and to Irene Hubbard in the death of her father, James W. Alexander.

Congratulations: to Ben and Laura Martin on the birth of their son, Silas Andrew Martin.

World Communion Sunday: October 6

On Sunday, October 27, Sardis Church will observe All Saints’ Day. In the Reformed tradition, a “saint” is not a select individual, but rather anyone who has tried to live a Christ-like life. During both morning worship services, the Sardis members who died between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013 will be remembered by name.

“We believe that Jesus died and rose again; and so it will be for those who have died in Christ.

God will raise them to be with the Lord forever. Comfort one another with these words.”

1 Thessalonians 4

Richard Cromie Julia Freeland

Monty Reed

James Hetherington

Bennie Jo Reel

Christopher Hood

Katherine Rukasuwan

Anne Howell

Robert Sherrill

Chris Koch

Robert Simon

Frances McLaughlin

Gladys Wooden

Betty McLeod

Billy Woosely

Beverly Moss

Michael Youmans

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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST SARDIS MEMBERS! These new Sardis members were recognized in the 11 am worship service on

September 29, 2013.

Lo and Bill Simon

Libby Jackson

William and Lois join as affiliate members. Bill is retired from National Belting Service, Inc. and Lo works as an artist/designer represented by Red Sky Gallery.

Libby joins by letter of transfer. She is retired from BB&T Insurance Agency, and has two grown daughters.

Karla Roberts

Garrett and Kristen Botirius

Karla joins by letter of transfer. She is the mother of Sarah and Taylor, both Sardis members through Confirmation.

Garrett and Kristen join by reaffirmation of faith. They have a son, Michael.

Chris and Julia Lueck Chris and Julia join today by reaffirmation of faith. They have three children, Caroline, Elena and Owen.

John and Mary Hasty-Millen John and Mary join today by letter of transfer. They have two children, William and Elliott.

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HAITI MISSION TRIP MARCH 2014 your questions. If you can’t be there on the 27th and are interested in going, please contact either Pressly Gilbert or Sam Coleman.

The Mission Interpretation Ministry has plans for an adult mission trip to Bayonnais, Haiti March 19 to 25, 2014. We have scheduled an informational meeting on Sunday October 27 at 5:00pm in the Sardis House.

As with our last trip, the main activity will be English as a second language instruction for the middle and high school students (training provided), but the impact of your presence in this community will go far beyond teaching English. You will befriend and encourage the future leaders of Haiti and witness the fruits of two decades of their dedication and work in education, community development, healthcare

and agronomy. You will worship God with the participants one of the liveliest services you have ever attended.

On October 27 we will have a presentation about the history of OFCB (Organization of the Christian Force of Bayonnais), cost projections, health requirements, and answer all

All of the following went on our 2012 trip; please stop and ask the participants if it was meaningful and worth the investment: Jane Fobel Pressley Gilbert Steve Harmon Claire Lucas John Lucas Cindy McLeod Brenda McKay Kay Taylor

Martina and Jeff Koehler Jeff and Martina join by letter of transfer. They have two children, Lindsey and Michael.

The next New Member Class begins November 3.

Contact Rev. Alice Johnson if you would like information about joining Sardis at 704-366-1854 or alice.johnson@Sardis.org.

Sign up at www.sardis.org or in the Gathering Place 10/6 & 10/13

If you have one hour per week, you can make a difference in the lives of the children at Rama. The Rama staff appreciates everything Sardis has done for them. Every year, students look forward to seeing their tutor, lunch buddy or classroom helper return to support them. Tutoring will begin in mid-October.

Please consider giving one hour per week in one of the following ways: Lunch buddy Classroom tutor Office assistant Room representative

After-school tutor Library assistant Classroom assistant Sardis tutoring

If you can help, please contact Susan Hudson at 704-366-4825 or sue24shaw@gmail.com .

Practice starts November 1 and games begin the first weekend in December.

We played in the “Playbook for Life” basketball league with over 30 churches and 300 teams last year. Invite a friend and spread the word! Interested in coaching or have other questions? Contact Tim Little at timlittle3@gmail.com.

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Did you know that every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and that one donation can save up to three lives? Your donation can truly make a difference! Sardis has been a strong supporter of the American Red Cross for many years. Let’s continue that track record—Our goal this The third quarter Sardis Blood Drive quarter is 35 donations. Signups will be available at www.sardis.org or by is October 20 from 8:00 to 12:30. email at mike.bowen@baml.com.

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Session Highlights, September, 2013 

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Approved the following membership status changes: Martha Anne McKnight from Affiliate Member to Member.

Kevin & Leslie Brackman to be placed on inactive roll as they have moved out of town.

Approved the baptism of Janie Parker, daughter of Scott and Carrie Warwick Parker on December 1, 2013 at the 9:00 am service.

Approved these motions from Ministries: Christian Education: To have age-appropriate Sunday School classes for children, youth, and adults for the summer of 2014.

Worship Ministry: To move the Contemporary Service from the Fellowship Hall to the Sanctuary on Sunday, March 2 to allow for the Youth Auction to be held in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2. Not to have the Thanksgiving Day service and breakfast this year due to diminished attendance in the most recent years.

Approved allowing the Charlotte Secondary School to use our fellowship hall/gymnasium for their practices.

A congregational meeting will be held October 13 following the 11:00 am service for the election of Elders and Deacons for the Class of 2016.

Continued its study of the book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, Chapter One, Radical Hospitality.

Four suggestions from the August meeting were assigned to Session members to develop plans for implementation. The study continued with a case study and a tour of the campus from the perspective of a first time visitor, a child, a teenager, a mother with a baby and a person with a disability.

The Diaconate did not meet in September.

Complete minutes are available along with archived minutes in the Library.

Be a Part of Changing Lives at Sardis in 2014 The Clerk’s Ministry has begun its work of selecting new ministry members for 2014.

Be a part of guiding Sardis on its journey next year by serving on one of our ministry teams (they are all listed at right). It’s the number one way to meet other Sardis members and to truly be a part of the church and its mission.

To indicate your interest or learn more: 1. Contact Curtis Williams, Clerk of Session at ctimes3@carolina.rr.com or 704-847-3892 OR 2. Fill out the form below and return in the offering plate or submit to the church office.

Your Name: Ministries you would like to be considered to serve on (in order of preference):

Sardis Ministries Capital Repair and Replacement

Mission Interpretation

Cemetery/Columbarium

Personnel

Christian Education

Property

Clerk’s

Recreation and Sports

Community Service

Sardis Gift Trust

Communications

Sardis Weekday School

Congregational Life and Care

Senior Link

Finance Food Service

Stewardship Worship

Fellowship

Youth

Membership

Our annual Halloween event is Saturday; a different day this year— but the same FUN! Bring the family and enjoy an evening of ghoulish games, Trunk or Treating, bounce house, Mr. Twister-balloon artist, cupcake walk and much more.

Ballerinas, pirates, superheroes too, the costume contest could be all about you! Don’t miss this spectacular event.

You are invited to attend!

Sardis Weekday School will host a production by the Tarradiddle Players, a touring company of the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, on Wednesday, October 30 at 9:30 in Fellowship Hall. (Sponsored by the Consignment Sale )Ministry.)

Trunk Or Treat: Come show your creative side—open your hatchback, trunk, or tailgate, decorate it, and hand out your candy to adorable trick or treaters. Don’t forget to decorate yourselves toocostumes are optional but encouraged. The most festive vehicle wins a prize! For more information and to register a vehicle, email Elaine@peterson1.com.

Save the Date Sardis Annual Christmas Dinner “Rejoice Emmanuel” December 11, 6:00 -7:30 pm Join us for a processional musical pageantry presented by our very own Sardis members. Registration for the dinner will begin in November.

Breakfast with Mary & Joseph Saturday, December 7 Join us for a light breakfast, Advent crafts, and a special visit with some characters from the Christmas story - including Mary and Joseph! Registration begins in November.

Financial Results Through August 2013 MTD Actual

MTD Expected

YTD Actual

YTD Expected

Pledges, gifts, and other revenue

$177,703.65

$152,624.17

$1,224,585.84

$1,241,520.00

Expenses

$197,605.20

$179,730.03

$1,359,280.17

$1,377,065.24

Net Total

($19,901.55)

($27,105.86)

($134,694.33)

($135,545,24)

Annual Budget: $2,062,250 1.

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Saturday, October 26 5:00-6:30 PM

Friendship Connection, a fellowship group for retirees, meets October 15 for a trip to Korner’s Folly in Kernersville to see the ‘Strangest House in the World.’

“No two doorways or windows are exactly alike; there are 15 different fireplaces, and ceiling heights range from 5 ½ feet to 25 feet...cubbyholes and trap doors exemplify Victorian Strangest House in the ingenuity.” The group will travel by church bus and World gather in the Boy Scout parking lot at 8:00 a.m., returning at 3:00 p.m. Admission is $10; reservations are required by October 11 by calling 704-926-1590 or www.sardis.org.

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August was a strong month financially, in part due to several families who paid their pledge for the year in full, but also due to broad overall generous support of our ministries. Expenses have continued to be responsibly managed by ministry leaders and staff, and are under budget. You can make a gift to Sardis at www.sardis.org under the “give” tab or in the MySardis area, a link to which is at the bottom right of the web page.

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Officer Nominees Presented to Congregation The Church Officer Nominating Committee is pleased to present biographical sketches of this year’s nominees for the Session and Diaconate of Sardis Presbyterian Church. There will be a Congregational Meeting Sunday, October 13 immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service to vote on the nominees.

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

The nominees are respectfully submitted by the 2013 Officer Nominating Committee: Ann Wenzl, Beth Kazer, Steve Hoots, Sallie Crossley, Wendy Solomon, Chad Tilley, Anna Tucker, Larry Tucker, Stephanie Vanderford.

Nominees for Deacon

Nominees for Elder

Simone Acqué Simone loves to explore Steve Benton Steve treasures family time, golfing and fishing. He currently serves at Sardis as Usher, on Fellowship and RITI, and participates in MSG. He has previously served as Deacon, on the Officer Nominating Committee and as Sunday school teacher.

Louie and treasures memories of a family trip last year to a farmhouse in Virginia. Jenny currently serves at Sardis on the Worship Committee and on the Music Ministry Director Selection.

Previously, she served as Deacon, VBS Director, on Servant Ministry, Membership , 2nd Saturday Coordinator and as MSG leader.

Rob Brownlee Rob enjoys the outdoors

Pam McLean Pam grew up in the Outer

during all seasons, especially Clemson football season! Rob currently serves at Sardis on Fellowship, FRIENDS, RITI, as Sunday school teacher, and nursery assistant. Robert has previously served at Sardis as Deacon, VC and Chair of Sports and Rec., RITI leader, Sunday school teacher and basketball coach.

Banks and enjoys sewing, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Pam served as Deacon, Elder, Chair of Community Service and Chair of Mission Interpretation, and on Peru mission trips. She currently serves at Sardis on Personnel Ministry, and with the Rama Road Elementary School program “Planting Seeds of Hope.”

George Gallaher For generations,

Lucinda Myers Lucinda enjoys shopping,

George and his family have enjoyed visiting the Great Lakes of Canada, where they hike, fish, and go kayaking. George has previously served at Sardis as both Deacon and Elder, with Community Service and Mission, Middle School Youth, Room in the Inn, and currently serves on the Stewardship and Gift Trust Commission.

Sue Chowning Sue has served at Sardis as Deacon, Elder, Usher, Moderator of the Diaconate, LOGOs Chair, Sunday school teacher, nursery assistant, member of Christian Ed., Clerk and Officer Nominating Committees, Fellowship, Food Service, Community Service, VBS and Women’s Shelter volunteer. Sue currently serves as Usher, Nursery Worker and Women’s Shelter volunteer.

Pressly Gilbert Pressly enjoys spending time with his wife, at their Charlotte home. Besides fishing and enjoying Shakespeare, Pressly currently devotes his time to Sardis Mission Interpretation, Gift Trust Committee, Mustard Seed Group and Java Sunday School Class. He has traveled to Kenya, Costa Rica, and Haiti for Sardis Mission Trips, and served as Usher and Elder.

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Jenny Kaeppler Jenny enjoys riding her horse

reading, gardening, and old movies. She has served at Sardis as Confirmation teacher, Youth Ministry Chair, member of Christian Ed., Sardis Weekday School, Sardis House Committee, Worship, Personnel, Clerk’s Committee, Officer Nominating Committee, LOGOS and VBS teacher. She currently serves on SWDS Ministry, VBS, RITI and as Consignment Sale volunteer.

Bruce Simpson Bruce enjoys Lexington barbecue, tennis, gardening and Sudoku. He has served at Sardis as Deacon, on the Associate Pastor Search Committee, Fellowship, Sports and Rec., Membership, Stewardship, Outreach, Education and Capital Campaigns, as Sunday school teacher, basketball and softball coach, and with RITI, Habitat, and Friendships Trays.

He currently serves on Personnel, as Usher, Sunday school teacher, and as RITI and Habitat volunteer.

Amanda Willis Amanda prizes home cooked meals and a quick hike to Crowder’s Mountain or a walk around the neighborhood.

Amanda has served the youth of Sardis in many capacities, including Middle and High School Youth Advisor, LOGOs Table Parent, Deacon and Usher, as well as member of Sports and Rec., advisor for youth mission trips and basketball and softball coach. She currently serves as Sunday school teacher and returning VBS teacher.

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Catherine Newman Catherine will

new places. She has previously served at Sardis with the Women of Sardis Committee, Senior Link and Mission Interpretation, as Stephen Minister with RAIN, as Usher, Greeter, RITI and Family Promise volunteer.

Simone currently serves the Rama Road program “Planting Seeds of Hope.”

always remember and appreciate a semester in college spent in Kenya, where she first became aware of the needs of third-world countries.

Catherine has worked with VBS, Congregational Life and Care Ministry, Sunday school, Nursery and Mustard Seed Groups. She currently serves in the Preschool Sunday School and participates in MSG.

Michael Champion Michael enjoys

Michael Oelz Mike and his wife Emily are

listening to music, playing the drums, and watching his kids play sports. He has served Sardis as a high school youth advisor and girls basketball and softball coach. Michael currently serves as part-time drummer for Sardis’ Celebration Singers band, assistant coach for the girls basketball team, and on the Recreation and Sports Ministry.

Marilyn Dougherty Marilyn enjoys reading, needlepoint, spending time with her grandchildren, and the veggies at 131 Main. Marilyn has served at Sardis as a member of the Worship Committee, Service Committee, Task Force, and as nursery assistant. She currently serves as Usher, Greeter, “Planting Seeds of Hope,“ Angel Tree, and Women’s Shelter volunteer.

Tom Kirby Tom’s enjoys contributing his musical gifts to the Sardis Celebration Singers. He has previously served at Sardis as Usher and Sunday school teacher, on Youth Council, Property Ministry, and Worship Ministry. He currently serves as RITI Team Captain and participates in the TOM Mustard Seed Group.

Brady Koesel An avid runner in marathons and triathlons, Barry also looks forward to Oktoberfest each year. He has served at Sardis as a member of Evangelism, Fellowship, and Mustard Seed Groups, as Sunday school teacher and nursery assistant, and RITI volunteer. He currently teaches Sunday school, and serves on Fellowship, Nursery, LOGOS.

fans of snowboarding, especially with extended family in Colorado. He also enjoys working with youth and serving the homeless.

He currently serves at Sardis as a Sunday school teacher and as a volunteer for Charlotte Family Housing and Room in the Inn.

Netta Turnbull Netta enjoyed a trip to Scotland in the 80’s and has a fondness for Wing Haven in Charlotte. She has served at Sardis as Sunday school teacher, member of MSG, Lenten Breakfast Assistant, and volunteer for Crisis Assistance, Florence Crittenden and Alexanders. She currently serves on Christian Ed. and participates in Bible study and the Contemporary Issues Sunday School Class.

John Waller With his wife and two sons, John enjoys getting together with friends, visiting Carowinds and family holidays. John has served at Sardis on Mission Interpretation, Personnel and Officer Nominating Committees, as Youth Advisor for Sabbath, Sunday school teacher, and LOGOS Shepherd.

He currently serves on the MSG Subcommittee and teaches Children’s Sunday school.

Lora Zalaquett Lora enjoys painting, crafts, gardening, and outdoor events. She has served at Sardis as a greeter, Vacation Bible School volunteer, nursery worker, and Sunday School teacher. She is currently a coordinator for the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope Women’s Shelter.

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