TODAY: 9 a.m., Traditional Worship (Sanctuary); 10 a.m., Sunday School for ALL ages (Coffee House & Education Building) 10:55 a.m. ALIVE! Praise Service (Fellowship Hall)

BIBLE STUDY: We are taking Labor Day off. Join us in the conference room at 10:00am or 7:00pm. Bible Study will resume NEXT Monday on September 9th. We will be looking at the books that were excluded from our canon that makes up the bible. We will discuss why the books were not chosen and read through many texts. If you can’t make it in person join us by Zoom via the link that you can get from Pastor Emily.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED for Labor Day on Monday September 1st.

CHURCH IN THE PARK: Our annual Church in the Park is scheduled for Sunday, September 8 at 10:00am at the Barnhardt Shelter in Frank Liske Park. We will have one service that day followed by a lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring a side to share. Put this event on your calendar now. You don’t want to miss it.

COUNCIL LISTENING SESSION: Join us THIS Wednesday, September 4th at 6:30pm in the fellowship hall. Council members will be available to answer any questions or comments on the proposed changes/amendments.

WELCA LADIES NIGHT OUT will be Sunday, September 15th at 4:00pm. We would like to invite you for an evening of good food and fellowship. We are taking a vote for where we go… Smoke House (MP)....Cracker Barrel (Concord)....Longhorn Steakhouse (Concord)...Senior Agave (Concord). Please RSVP to Laurie with your vote. Bring a friend, church member or not.

SPECIAL CONGREGATION MEETING: Sunday, September 15 at 11:00am to vote on proposed changes/amendments to the constitution and bylaws. There will only be ONE service that day at 9:30am with light snacks provided before the meeting, which will begin at 11am in the sanctuary.

HOSPITALITY TEAM: If you are looking for an area to serve in, the Hospitality team is looking for 1-3 new members to join their team. For more information contact Bonnie.

HANDBELLS: Will be taking a break for the summer and will resume practicing Aug 14th. However, we are looking for 3 additional members to join the Bellringers group.   No experience needed. If you are interested in learning more contact Luther for more information. They practice on Wednesday evenings (except the 3rd Wednesday of the month) at 6:30pm. The handbells have been a wonderful addition to our worship that we want to continue.

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS: We are looking for communion assistants to serve on Sunday mornings. Please contact Laurie for more information.

USHERS SIGN-UP for 2024:  See the sign-up sheet for ushers in 2024, to help serve at Sunday services. Clipboard is on the table in the narthex.

ALTAR GUILD: Have you ever wondered what goes on “Behind the Scenes” in this special ministry? Would you like to join us?   Please contact Patti to get more information on joining their team and sharing in this service to our Lord and Savior. 

2024 ALTAR FLOWERS CHART Please sign up to sponsor flowers for our services next year. The chart is located in the narthex. You can place flowers in honor or memory of someone. The cost per vase is $35. THE LIGHT Don’t forget to submit your commitment card to let us know you will help us support Lutheran Services Carolinas Be the Light Campaign. If you need another card, there are extra cards in the narthex and downstairs. 

LITTLE PANTRY: Our own little pantry needs some attention. If you want to donate to the little pantry, you can simply add items to it. If the pantry has plenty when you come by, feel free to leave your items in the office with Kristy. She will refill as necessary. We’re trying to keep some back stock, so if you’d like to donate to that, please take items to the office. Thanks!!

NEXT SUNDAY: 9 a.m., Traditional Worship (Sanctuary); 10 a.m., Sunday School for ALL ages (Coffee House & Education Building) 10:55 a.m. ALIVE! Praise Service (Fellowship Hall)