Working Hard to Care!

Praise God for caring hearts! In a culture that rarely notices those less fortunate it stirs your heart to see communities of faith joining together to feed the hungry. World Hunger Day earned about $34,000 before including moneys from the upc0ming Auction on Oct. 2nd. The moneys will go to feed kids in schools in Haiti and the local soup kitchen and food pantry in Huntersville. Kudos to the S.W.A.T. (students with a task) team and many others who worked very hard this past weekend "To the Glory of God"!

Mays Looking to Make the Big Play!

Congratulations, Nate, on your sports highlight in the Lake Norman News (Wed., Sept. 21 edition) and your well earned success with the Huskies this year as their senior captain. Keep up the good work!!

Sam Orr's Eagle Scout Project!!

Thanks Sam for your awesome contribution to our church community! The picnic area you created for your Eagle Scout project looks incredible. We will have to take our small groups out there soon and enjoy your handiwork; however, your contributions go much farther than this. Thanks, Dude!

BLAST'11 at CASWELL

The youth had great weather and a good bonding experience at this year's back-to-school retreat on September 9-11. They got to enjoyed Fort Caswell's beautiful setting and it left it's mark on the hearts of many of them! The theme was "I Smell....Good" which focused on how they should be the Aroma of Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14-17) as they geared up for the new school/church year on their various campuses. They enjoyed various "scratch-n-sniff" activities over the course of the weekend determining how a Christian should smell to God, to other believers and to the world around them. The challenge: that everyone may smell the presence of God in our lives!

High School Senior Scholarship Opportunity

High school seniors interested in a career in human services can apply for the fourth annual Debbie Antshel Memorial Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) scholarship. The winner of the scholarship will be awarded full tuition for their freshman year at CPCC.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
* Attend CPCC this fall and major in human services or a related field
* Show commitment to community service through volunteer experience
* Once awarded, maintain good academic standing at CPCC (not on probation and actively enrolled for consecutive semesters).

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Thursday, March 24, 2011. The application can be downloaded by clicking here http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/News/Pages/FourthannualDebbieAntshelCPCC.aspx.

Send completed application package by March 24 to: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Foundation Att: Debbie Antshel Memorial CPCC Scholarship 600 East Fourth Street, 5th Floor Charlotte, NC 28202

Or, scan all documents to a PDF file and email to Samantha.evans@cms.k12.nc.us

Photos - Day Trip to Sugar Mountain

Sunday's Youth Activity Schedule - Feb. 6

This Sunday’s Youth Activity Schedule
9:00am Worship (sanctuary)
10:15am SMC (exchange)
11:35am Souper Bowl fellowship (gym)
3:00pm “No” Drama Team practice this Sunday
3:00pm Adv. Handbells (special practice for festival)
3:00pm Middle School Praise Band (exchange) first planning meeting
4:00pm InJoy Youth – Creative Ministry Workshops (ed building/last session)
5:00pm One Voice Choir (sanctuary)
7:00pm Watch Packers win Super Bowl (at home)

Faith & Family Night with the Charlotte Bobcats - March 11

Join the Charlotte Bobcats for Faith & Family Night on March 11 at 7 pm with a post-game event with Will Graham and Todd Agnew!

Come out with family and friends for a fun-filled evening with fellow churches from around the Carolinas at Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte. This is a great way to reach out to families not currently involved in the church.

Faith & Family Night includes:
+ Free admission to a special post-game concert by Todd Agnew
+ Post-game faith testimonial with Will Graham of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
+ Church welcome on the Bobcats scoreboard
+ Block seating for your church

For more information and to order tickets, contact:
Seth Roberts of the Bobcats
704.688.8903; sroberts@bobcats.com

Youth Activities this Sunday, Jan.16

worship - 9:00am (sanctuary)
sunday morning celebration - 10:15am (exchange)
bible study groups - 10:35am (discipleship center)
drama - 3:00pm (ed building - rm#201)
injoy youth workshops - 4:00pm (ed building) videography, drawing, prayer journaling, praise dance, & banners
one voice choir - 5:00pm (sanctuary)
advance handbells - 6:30pm (sanctuary)

There is a PLACE for YOU!!

Inclement Weather Reminder

Due to icy road conditions there will not be any regular youth activities this evening (Wednesday). As a reminder when C.M.S. schools are closed due to inclement weather on Wednesdays, there are no evening church activities. Small Groups will kickoff next Wednesday (Jan. 19) following our regular large group activity/game & announcements.