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Nov 2018
The first Sunday of Advent arrives this coming Sunday 12/2. This year’s theme at Sardis is Different Voices One of the great advantages of reading our Scriptures is that the stories introduce us to diverse characters who glimpse pieces and moments of God’s intended world. They come from all backgrounds and experiences, and yet they find commonality in God: a force that calls them, molds them, affirms them, empowers them, and uses their gifts in extraordinary ways. When we hear their stories, we learn that God can (and does, and will!) use us,......
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13
Nov 2018
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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12
Nov 2018
Every morning, I drop my little girl off for daycare. In the parking lot, there is a long, yellow curb nearly 75 feet in length. It’s her balance beam. She grabs my hand, and insists to walk the beam from start to finish. With total concentration, and with unlimited wonder, my little acrobat performs her daily ritual. And for a moment, our world slows down. It’s just me and her. The emails, and phone calls, and her breakfast can wait. This is important. She’s connecting with the world around her, and she’s......
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13
Oct 2018
The 40th Annual Charlotte CROP Walk will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 9:00 am at Independence Park (300 Hawthorne Lane). Sardis will do its part to help make this year’s walk the best one yet. For 2018, we have set a fundraising goal of $3,000 and a walk day participation goal of 30 walkers. Walkers can register for or donate to the Sardis team on our walk page. Interested parties are also encouraged to sign up for the 2018 Sardis CROP Walk Challenge....
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30
Sep 2018
Join us for four special Sunday School-hour presentations this Fall. Tim Moore will discuss topics from his soon-to-be published book Practicing Midrash: Reading the Bible’s Arguments as an Invitation to Conversation. Sessions: 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m., Sunday 9/30, 10/7, 10/21 and 10/28 Stay Tuned for more details! ...
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29
Sep 2018
Sardis Baptist Church will host a Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, September 29th at 10:00 AM. The service is an opportunity to recognize and give thanks for all of God’s creation, especially our animal friends. Pets have a special place in our lives because they model unconditional love and affection. For many people, they provide companionship that is unavailable elsewhere. The service will offer a chance for each family’s pet to receive an individual blessing, as well as a time of remembrance for departed pets. Children are encouraged to bring their......
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25
Sep 2018
This Saturday, September 29, 2018, Sardis will hold its third annual Blessing of the Animals. This is an opportunity to offer thanks for the very special animal friends in our lives — the ones that model how we should love one another. We’ll pause to pray for, celebrate, and bless these special creatures. You can learn more about the event here. During last year’s event, we had the special privilege to meet Jessica Wallace from Bullies 2 The Rescue, a Charlotte-based animal shelter that rescues English and French Bull Dogs. The Bullies crew has......
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18
Sep 2018
On Saturday, September 29, 2018, Sardis will hold its third annual Blessing of the Animals. This is an opportunity to offer thanks for the very special animal friends in our lives — the ones that model how we should love one another. We’ll pause to pray for, celebrate, and bless these special creatures. You can learn more about the event here. During last year’s event, we had the special privilege to meet Jessica Wallace from Bullies 2 The Rescue, a Charlotte-based animal shelter that rescues English and French Bull Dogs. The Bullies......
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12
Sep 2018
Join us for a special Sardis Academy on Wednesday, September 12th. We’ll celebrate our own Tim Moore, and the launch of his new book Practicing Midrash: Reading the Bible’s Arguments as an Invitation to Conversation. Tim will share snippets of the book, and have copies on hand for purchase. We’ll share a meal at 5:45 p.m. with presentation to follow at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. And remember, first-timers always eat free! Hope to see you there ...
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05
Sep 2018
Each Sunday morning at Sardis, our congregation passes the Peace of Christ. To the outside observer, this activity might look like a five-minute worship interruption: “It’s nothing but people saying ‘hellos’ they could have said if they’d gotten here on time!” Our forcefield worshippers might say, “Ugh, don’t make me do this! I just want to sit in reverent silence.” So why do we pass God’s peace with one another? At Sardis, passing the peace is a regular opportunity to acknowledge in a public way, the joy and comfort we feel in......
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