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Nov 2018
Order Your Thirtieth Anniversary Christmas Ornaments

Our very own Janette Grassi has been commissioned to create a commemorative 30th anniversary Christmas ornament for Sardis. The ornaments are inspired by our worship window. We’re taking orders now: $30 for one; $25 each for two; $20 each for three or more. All proceeds will benefit the 30th anniversary fund, which helps to enhance our grounds and campus. If you would like to order an ornament(s), please email the church office at info@sardisbaptistcharlotte.org. Place your order prior to 11/15/2018 to ensure December delivery....

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11
Jun 2018
Welcome to the Sardis Experiment

I want to tell you a story about a church as it nears its thirtieth birthday. It’s a healthy church, or at least, it fits my definition of healthy. Its debts are paid. All of them. It owns its building and property outright. Its budget is met faithfully every year. Its committees have been filled with relative ease. It has five staff members, all devoted and called to its mission, and all collegial – actually better than collegial – friends who love and respect one another, and challenge one another, too. It......

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10
May 2018

On April 22, 2018, Sardis Baptist Church ordained Hilary Kearns (left) and Kathryn Kreutzer (right) as Ministers of Music and Congregational Support.  Below are the opening words read for the service of ordination:  For three decades, ours has been a congregation rooted in creative leadership: We’ve refused to be rigid in defining the ways God calls persons of faith to demonstrate their ministerial gifts. Four women have been ordained to gospel ministry by our congregation, and this past spring we established the position of Pastor Emerita. Another former pastor holds the title......

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