April2018
EASTER SUNDAY
THANK YOU!
Thank you for joining us as we celebrate our risen Savior, Jesus Christ! We are honored you are here & we invite you to join us again. If you would like to know more about Sharon or how to get involved, please complete today’s Connection Card, text “welcome” to 678.671.5440 or meet us in The Gathering Place following the 11 am Worship Service to meet Dr. Rohm!
Thank you, church family for your candy donations! And thank you to the many volunteers who made our Easter Egg hunt a success! We appreciate you!
PRESCHOOL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
We will be offering VBS for 3 & 4 year old children who attend Sharon or SCA. Contact Natalie ([email protected]) to register your child.
SPRING CRAFT EVENT
FUNDRAISER LUNCH
Please join us on April 14 from 10 am-2 pm in the Warehouse where we will have 29 different vendors, many with handmade crafts. This is a free event; BBQ Plates & Fudge will be available to purchase. MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Men 13 years + are invited to join us as we discuss Tim Tebow’s Shaken Bible Study, Sundays at 5 pm in Room 118, beginning on April 15.
Make plans to stay for lunch on April 15. Proceeds from the meal will benefit the ‘Guat’s Up?’ fundraising efforts of our Guatemala Missions Team. There are two options for lunch: a hamburger or two hotdogs, chips, water & dessert for $5 per plate suggested donation. Please reserve your plates at sharonchurch.com by April 11.
SHARON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
SCA is now enrolling! Drop in during our Open House on April 17, 6-7:30 pm. SCA is a wonderful place for your child to grow academically as well as spiritually. We offer 2K, 3K & 4K classes as well as Mom’s Morning out. Call 770.954.0500 or visit sharonchristianacademy.org or for more information.
MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8) GIRLS’ MOVIE NIGHT
Middle School girls, join us for movie night on Friday, April 20 from 8-11 pm at the Eno Park. This is a free event; please bring snacks & 2-liter drinks to share.**
THE EGG OLYMPICS 2018
Come to the Middle School brick house at 6:30 pm on April 27 to take part in the 2018 Egg Olympics! You will face off against your fellow church friends in a series of games, all of which contain vast amounts of raw eggs! Be prepared to get messy and have a blast! This event is free; please bring 2 cartons of raw eggs & money for snacks.**
HOMEWORK BURNING
Watch your homework go up in flames on May 26 from 6-9 pm! We’ll also be hosting a scavenger event! This event is free; bring extra money for drinks, a grocery bag with random items for the hunt & your old homework! Pizza will be served.**
X-FUGE (COMPLETED 6-12 GRADES BY MAY 2018) X-Fuge on Mission is a combination of summer camp & a mission trip, June 11-16 at North Greenville University, SC. Cost: $303. The first payment of $103 is due now & is required to hold a spot; space is limited!!** **Pick up a flier near the Café or in the Brick House, or visit sharonstudents.com for more details. 1 8:45am Chapel Service No Small Groups 11am Auditorium Service
Happy Easter! 8
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April2018 9
Women’s Groups 15 8:45am Chapel Service
10am: JOY Ministry Bible Study
11am Auditorium Service 5pm Men’s & Women’s Groups 22 8:45am Chapel Service
6pm SCA open house 23
11am Auditorium Service 5pm Men’s &
29 8:45am Chapel Service 9:45am Small Groups 11am Auditorium Service 5pm Men’s & Women’s Groups
30
Make plans to attend VBS: Shipwrecked, June 18-22, 9:00-noon, where children will get the chance to discover that we have been rescued by Jesus in a fun-filled way. This is an opportunity they will not want to miss! Please register at sharonchurch.com. Volunteers are needed for VBS! Please email Allison ([email protected]) to join in on the fun!
EXTREME SPORTS CAMP (COMPLETED K5-GRADE 5) Don't forget that we offer a Sports Camp, June 18-22 from noon-3 pm, following VBS! Your child will receive a T-shirt, lunch, and have the opportunity to enjoy various sports and games throughout the week. Cost: $100. Please sign up at playcrossover.org.
It’s a black light lip sync battle! Bring your team to the gym on May 16 from 6-8:30 pm. Free pizza, 2-liter drinks & giggles for all. This is a free event, however, you must sign up by May 9. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!**
WOMEN’S MINISTRY PRISCILLA SHIRER SIMULCAST
On April 28, Sharon Church invites you to join author & Christian evangelist Priscilla Shirer for a global Bible teaching event! Check-in begins at 8:30 am; programming begins at 9 am & ends at 4:30 pm. Tickets are free, including one full day of materials. Lunch is also provided as our treat! Space is limited! Please register at sharonchurch.com.
INTO THE WILD (COMPLETED 8-12 GR. BY MAY 2018) Join our trek to Cumberland Island, Okefenokee, Wild Adventures Theme & Water Park, June 22-25. Cost: $180; after April 25 the cost rises to $195. The first 5 to register with a $75 non-refundable deposit receive a $35 discount. All monies are due by June 3.** **Pick up a flier near the Café or visit sharonstudents.com for more details.
No Wednesday night activities
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5 11am: JOY Ministry luncheon
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
A new Women’s Bible Study on Ephesians begins April 10 from 9-11 am in Room B-219. Childcare will be available.
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sharon church
sharonchurch.com 770.957.5072 536 N Ola Road McDonough, GA 30252 Find us on Facebook: Sharon Church
SHARON 101 Would you like to learn more about Sharon? Join us at Sharon 101 on April 15 & 22. Please register at sharonchurch.com or contact Jeff ([email protected]). 12
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CONNECTION CARD for April 2018 Welcome to Sharon! We are glad you are here.
14 9am JOY Ministry oil changes
Name(s)_____________________________________________
5:30pm Dinner in the Warehouse
10am Love Your Neighbor
Mobile Phone _________________________________________
6:30pm Chapel Choir
10am Craft Event 1pm: Guat’s Up?
Email _______________________________________________
tomorrow: Sharon 101
Address _____________________________________________
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20
21
❏ I/We would like to SERVE AT SHARON: ❏ Preschool Ministry ❏ Children’s Ministry (newborn-K5) (grades 1-5) ❏ Greeter or Host ❏ Good News Club
8 pm: Middle School Girls’ Movie Night
7pm Wednesday Night Activities 26
27
tomorrow: Sharon 101
❏ I/We am/are GUEST(S) visiting today.
28 8:30am: Priscilla Shirer Simulcast
❏ I/We would like to join a SMALL GROUP:
10am: Peanut Butter Jelly time 6:30pm Chapel Choir
____________________________________________________ Child’s name/age _____________________________________
6:30pm Chapel Choir
7pm Wednesday Night Activities
Women’s Groups
VBS (COMPLETED K5-GRADE 5)
BLACK LIGHT LIP SYNC
24 25 9 am: Women’s 5:30pm Dinner Bible Study in the Warehouse 10am: JOY Ministry Bible Study
9:45am Small Groups
It’s our turn to serve! Let’s make PB&J sandwiches to be delivered to the Calvary Refuge Center, April 28, 10 am-2 pm in Room B-208.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 9-12)
7pm Wednesday Night Activities 16 17 18 9 am: Women’s 5:30pm Dinner Bible Study in the Warehouse
9:45am Small Groups
PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!
in The Warehouse. Please bring 2 covered dishes to share. Our program emphasis will be heart health & infection prevention.* ★ A new 8-week Bible Study on The Book of Revelation begins April 10, 10-11:30 am meeting in the brick house. Cost: $25.* ★ FREE oil changes will be offered to Senior Adults on April 14 from 9 am-noon, adjacent to the Student Cafe. By reservation only (sign up at JOY Table). Students participating in “Guat’s Up?” will be also be providing donation-based car washes.* ★ Join us for a Spring Fish Fry & Fellowship on April 28 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Chapel Fellowship Hall. Bring a dessert or homemade ice cream to share. This event is free.* * Please sign up for these events in the Chapel, outside the Auditorium or contact Jeff Ayers at [email protected].
10 11 9 am: Women’s Reserve your Bible Study meal for 4/15! 10am: JOY Ministry Bible Study
9:45am Small Groups
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (GRADES 1-5)
★ Our monthly luncheon will be held April 5 from 11 am-1 pm
Sharon’s Service Times: Sundays 8:45 am & 11 am Wednesdays 7:00 pm
8:45am Chapel Service
11am Auditorium Service 5pm Men’s &
3
JOY MINISTRY (SENIOR ADULTS)
6:30 pm: Middle 4:30pm: JOY School Egg Ministry fish fry Olympics 5pm Calvary Refuge
May 1 2 3 4 5 9 am: Women’s 5:30pm Dinner LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR & CALVARY REFUGE Bible Study in the Warehouse • Each month, our Women’s Ministry goes out into our 10am: JOY local area and shows the love of Jesus by feeding & Ministry Bible providing clothing for those in need. If you can assist in Study on April 14, contact Tina Sanders at 770.361.9847. 6:30pm Chapel • A team from Sharon serves at Calvary Refuge Center Choir each month. If you can help prepare or serve meals on 7pm Wednesday April 28, please contact Ronnie Thompson at Night Activities 678.644.7446.
❏ I/We want to JOIN THE SHARON CHURCH FAMILY. ❏ 20s ❏ 30s ❏ 40s
❏ 50s ❏ 60s+ ❏ Ladies
❏ Mens ❏ College & Career
❏ I would like to join a DISCIPLESHIP GROUP. ❏ I want to learn more or have questions about BAPTISM. ❏ I/We want to talk about KNOWING GOD. ❏ I/We would like to receive Sharon’s EMAIL UPDATES: General Church Info ❏
❏ Dr. Rohm's Tip of the Week
❏ Middle School Ministry ❏ High School Ministry Please complete and place in offering bags. Weekly Budgeted Need: $22,749.37 Undesignated Giving for the week of Feb. 25: $20,135.11 Undesignated Giving for the week of Mar. 4: $29,152.23 Undesignated Giving for the week of Mar. 11: $22,809.59 Undesignated Giving for the week of Mar 18: $20,488.48 Give during our offerings, at sharonchurch.com, through your bank or by mail: 536 N Ola Rd, McDonough, GA 30252.
THANK YOU!
Thank you for joining us as we celebrate our risen Savior, Jesus Christ! We are honored you are here & we invite you to join us again. If you would like to know more about Sharon or how to get involved, please complete today’s Connection Card, text “welcome” to 678.671.5440 or meet us in The Gathering Place following the 11 am Worship Service to meet Dr. Rohm!
Thank you, church family for your candy donations! And thank you to the many volunteers who made our Easter Egg hunt a success! We appreciate you!
PRESCHOOL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
We will be offering VBS for 3 & 4 year old children who attend Sharon or SCA. Contact Natalie ([email protected]) to register your child.
SPRING CRAFT EVENT
FUNDRAISER LUNCH
Please join us on April 14 from 10 am-2 pm in the Warehouse where we will have 29 different vendors, many with handmade crafts. This is a free event; BBQ Plates & Fudge will be available to purchase. MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Men 13 years + are invited to join us as we discuss Tim Tebow’s Shaken Bible Study, Sundays at 5 pm in Room 118, beginning on April 15.
Make plans to stay for lunch on April 15. Proceeds from the meal will benefit the ‘Guat’s Up?’ fundraising efforts of our Guatemala Missions Team. There are two options for lunch: a hamburger or two hotdogs, chips, water & dessert for $5 per plate suggested donation. Please reserve your plates at sharonchurch.com by April 11.
SHARON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
SCA is now enrolling! Drop in during our Open House on April 17, 6-7:30 pm. SCA is a wonderful place for your child to grow academically as well as spiritually. We offer 2K, 3K & 4K classes as well as Mom’s Morning out. Call 770.954.0500 or visit sharonchristianacademy.org or for more information.
MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8) GIRLS’ MOVIE NIGHT
Middle School girls, join us for movie night on Friday, April 20 from 8-11 pm at the Eno Park. This is a free event; please bring snacks & 2-liter drinks to share.**
THE EGG OLYMPICS 2018
Come to the Middle School brick house at 6:30 pm on April 27 to take part in the 2018 Egg Olympics! You will face off against your fellow church friends in a series of games, all of which contain vast amounts of raw eggs! Be prepared to get messy and have a blast! This event is free; please bring 2 cartons of raw eggs & money for snacks.**
HOMEWORK BURNING
Watch your homework go up in flames on May 26 from 6-9 pm! We’ll also be hosting a scavenger event! This event is free; bring extra money for drinks, a grocery bag with random items for the hunt & your old homework! Pizza will be served.**
X-FUGE (COMPLETED 6-12 GRADES BY MAY 2018) X-Fuge on Mission is a combination of summer camp & a mission trip, June 11-16 at North Greenville University, SC. Cost: $303. The first payment of $103 is due now & is required to hold a spot; space is limited!!** **Pick up a flier near the Café or in the Brick House, or visit sharonstudents.com for more details. 1 8:45am Chapel Service No Small Groups 11am Auditorium Service
Happy Easter! 8
2
April2018 9
Women’s Groups 15 8:45am Chapel Service
10am: JOY Ministry Bible Study
11am Auditorium Service 5pm Men’s & Women’s Groups 22 8:45am Chapel Service
6pm SCA open house 23
11am Auditorium Service 5pm Men’s &
29 8:45am Chapel Service 9:45am Small Groups 11am Auditorium Service 5pm Men’s & Women’s Groups
30
Make plans to attend VBS: Shipwrecked, June 18-22, 9:00-noon, where children will get the chance to discover that we have been rescued by Jesus in a fun-filled way. This is an opportunity they will not want to miss! Please register at sharonchurch.com. Volunteers are needed for VBS! Please email Allison ([email protected]) to join in on the fun!
EXTREME SPORTS CAMP (COMPLETED K5-GRADE 5) Don't forget that we offer a Sports Camp, June 18-22 from noon-3 pm, following VBS! Your child will receive a T-shirt, lunch, and have the opportunity to enjoy various sports and games throughout the week. Cost: $100. Please sign up at playcrossover.org.
It’s a black light lip sync battle! Bring your team to the gym on May 16 from 6-8:30 pm. Free pizza, 2-liter drinks & giggles for all. This is a free event, however, you must sign up by May 9. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!**
WOMEN’S MINISTRY PRISCILLA SHIRER SIMULCAST
On April 28, Sharon Church invites you to join author & Christian evangelist Priscilla Shirer for a global Bible teaching event! Check-in begins at 8:30 am; programming begins at 9 am & ends at 4:30 pm. Tickets are free, including one full day of materials. Lunch is also provided as our treat! Space is limited! Please register at sharonchurch.com.
INTO THE WILD (COMPLETED 8-12 GR. BY MAY 2018) Join our trek to Cumberland Island, Okefenokee, Wild Adventures Theme & Water Park, June 22-25. Cost: $180; after April 25 the cost rises to $195. The first 5 to register with a $75 non-refundable deposit receive a $35 discount. All monies are due by June 3.** **Pick up a flier near the Café or visit sharonstudents.com for more details.
No Wednesday night activities
4
5 11am: JOY Ministry luncheon
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
A new Women’s Bible Study on Ephesians begins April 10 from 9-11 am in Room B-219. Childcare will be available.
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7
sharon church
sharonchurch.com 770.957.5072 536 N Ola Road McDonough, GA 30252 Find us on Facebook: Sharon Church
SHARON 101 Would you like to learn more about Sharon? Join us at Sharon 101 on April 15 & 22. Please register at sharonchurch.com or contact Jeff ([email protected]). 12
13
CONNECTION CARD for April 2018 Welcome to Sharon! We are glad you are here.
14 9am JOY Ministry oil changes
Name(s)_____________________________________________
5:30pm Dinner in the Warehouse
10am Love Your Neighbor
Mobile Phone _________________________________________
6:30pm Chapel Choir
10am Craft Event 1pm: Guat’s Up?
Email _______________________________________________
tomorrow: Sharon 101
Address _____________________________________________
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20
21
❏ I/We would like to SERVE AT SHARON: ❏ Preschool Ministry ❏ Children’s Ministry (newborn-K5) (grades 1-5) ❏ Greeter or Host ❏ Good News Club
8 pm: Middle School Girls’ Movie Night
7pm Wednesday Night Activities 26
27
tomorrow: Sharon 101
❏ I/We am/are GUEST(S) visiting today.
28 8:30am: Priscilla Shirer Simulcast
❏ I/We would like to join a SMALL GROUP:
10am: Peanut Butter Jelly time 6:30pm Chapel Choir
____________________________________________________ Child’s name/age _____________________________________
6:30pm Chapel Choir
7pm Wednesday Night Activities
Women’s Groups
VBS (COMPLETED K5-GRADE 5)
BLACK LIGHT LIP SYNC
24 25 9 am: Women’s 5:30pm Dinner Bible Study in the Warehouse 10am: JOY Ministry Bible Study
9:45am Small Groups
It’s our turn to serve! Let’s make PB&J sandwiches to be delivered to the Calvary Refuge Center, April 28, 10 am-2 pm in Room B-208.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 9-12)
7pm Wednesday Night Activities 16 17 18 9 am: Women’s 5:30pm Dinner Bible Study in the Warehouse
9:45am Small Groups
PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!
in The Warehouse. Please bring 2 covered dishes to share. Our program emphasis will be heart health & infection prevention.* ★ A new 8-week Bible Study on The Book of Revelation begins April 10, 10-11:30 am meeting in the brick house. Cost: $25.* ★ FREE oil changes will be offered to Senior Adults on April 14 from 9 am-noon, adjacent to the Student Cafe. By reservation only (sign up at JOY Table). Students participating in “Guat’s Up?” will be also be providing donation-based car washes.* ★ Join us for a Spring Fish Fry & Fellowship on April 28 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Chapel Fellowship Hall. Bring a dessert or homemade ice cream to share. This event is free.* * Please sign up for these events in the Chapel, outside the Auditorium or contact Jeff Ayers at [email protected].
10 11 9 am: Women’s Reserve your Bible Study meal for 4/15! 10am: JOY Ministry Bible Study
9:45am Small Groups
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (GRADES 1-5)
★ Our monthly luncheon will be held April 5 from 11 am-1 pm
Sharon’s Service Times: Sundays 8:45 am & 11 am Wednesdays 7:00 pm
8:45am Chapel Service
11am Auditorium Service 5pm Men’s &
3
JOY MINISTRY (SENIOR ADULTS)
6:30 pm: Middle 4:30pm: JOY School Egg Ministry fish fry Olympics 5pm Calvary Refuge
May 1 2 3 4 5 9 am: Women’s 5:30pm Dinner LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR & CALVARY REFUGE Bible Study in the Warehouse • Each month, our Women’s Ministry goes out into our 10am: JOY local area and shows the love of Jesus by feeding & Ministry Bible providing clothing for those in need. If you can assist in Study on April 14, contact Tina Sanders at 770.361.9847. 6:30pm Chapel • A team from Sharon serves at Calvary Refuge Center Choir each month. If you can help prepare or serve meals on 7pm Wednesday April 28, please contact Ronnie Thompson at Night Activities 678.644.7446.
❏ I/We want to JOIN THE SHARON CHURCH FAMILY. ❏ 20s ❏ 30s ❏ 40s
❏ 50s ❏ 60s+ ❏ Ladies
❏ Mens ❏ College & Career
❏ I would like to join a DISCIPLESHIP GROUP. ❏ I want to learn more or have questions about BAPTISM. ❏ I/We want to talk about KNOWING GOD. ❏ I/We would like to receive Sharon’s EMAIL UPDATES: General Church Info ❏
❏ Dr. Rohm's Tip of the Week
❏ Middle School Ministry ❏ High School Ministry Please complete and place in offering bags. Weekly Budgeted Need: $22,749.37 Undesignated Giving for the week of Feb. 25: $20,135.11 Undesignated Giving for the week of Mar. 4: $29,152.23 Undesignated Giving for the week of Mar. 11: $22,809.59 Undesignated Giving for the week of Mar 18: $20,488.48 Give during our offerings, at sharonchurch.com, through your bank or by mail: 536 N Ola Rd, McDonough, GA 30252.
