Current Serving Opportunities::
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Current Series:: Niche
What’s your passion...what invigorates you? What do you think you were cut out to do? If everyone’s a “10” at something, what’s your “something”, and what are you doing about it? Does your current routine bore & frustrate you? Recent polls reveal that less than two out of ten people say they spend the majority of their day “playing to their strengths”. Does the prospect of discovering your niche & unlocking your potential intrigue you? There’s more to life than being a number or just making ends meet. Make your unique mark; live distinctively.
News::
upcoming series :: Present Tense :: begins December 5th
We’re a community who believes that the best way to celebrate the birth of a King who embodied love and kindness is to allow that same beautiful justice and mercy to be born in us in the present. At the very core of all the celebration, shopping, decorating, and traditions of Christmas is an ancient echo beckoning each of us to embrace humility and bring joy. The shopping malls are swallowing our souls; take some time out this December to reignite your heart with a meaningful and soul-deepening celebration of the core of Christmas.
cookie exchange for Byers staff :: December 11th
Join the Prime Time and Her Blocs in baking cookies for the Byers staff! Bring homebaked cookies on Dec 11th and we’ll spend time wrapping them up for the teachers and administration. The cookies do not have to be “Christmas” cookies, but they do need to be homemade. The PrimeTime and Her:Grow Blocs will be meeting at 4:00pm to wrap the cookies for the staff, but if you can’t make it, the Her:Gather Bloc will be meeting earlier that day at 11:30am. Contact one of the Bloc leaders to let them know if you’ll make it! When: 11:30am Where: 2700 Flintridge Dr Contact: Rachael Shaughnessy - krehfish79@aol.com / 434.851.9640 When: 4:00pm Where: 4458 Antelope Ln Contact: Pam Watson - granypam@carolina.rr.com / 704.599.9087
Girls On The Run :: running buddies needed for Jingle Jog 5K (Dec 11th)
Our Girls On The Run team has spaces open for Running Buddies for the 5K on December 11th. A “running buddy” is a someone who runs alongside one of our Girls On The Run girls to help encourage them through the race. We have 6 spaces open for ladies that would like to run with and support our girls - contact Rachael Shaughnessy (krehfish79@aol.com / 434.851.9640) or circle the icon on your connection card if you have questions or would like to get more information!
Water for Christmas :: returning this holiday season
Stores are already putting up Christmas decorations, Starbucks is switching to red cups, and before long the holiday shopping craze will be back again. It’s easy to get caught up in the part of the holidays that appeals to our desire to have the latest gadgets and fashions, but what if we reinvented our holiday traditions and adopted a new element of giving that helped to radically transform communities in need? Look for more details in the coming days on how your family can help give the gift of clean water where it’s needed the most.
next Baptism :: December 12th
Baptism is an ancient ritual of identifying yourself with Jesus Christ by symbolically re-enacting what Jesus has done for us. Baptism isn’t about committing to live life perfectly, but rather about being so thankful for Jesus that you are willing to be known as someone committed to following him. Come join us December 12th to celebrate as members of our community take part in this ancient practice of affirming their new life with Christ. If you are interested in being baptized, contact us at info@watershedcharlotte.com.
New Watershed shirts
New Watershed kids shirts are here! Our new blue kids shirts are for sale in the cafe area, along with the adult sizes in both blue and cranberry as well. Kids shirts are $8, and all other styles are $10. (to pay for any shirts, just drop it one of the Transit boxes in the cafe)
Blocs::
Greenhouse Our Greenhouse volunteers help to make Greenhouse organic environment in which kids can grow, learn, and connect with God and others. Serving in Greenhouse can consist of anything from silly games and fun songs to interactive stories and fun-filled art projects. Team leader: Kayla George - kayla@watershedcharlotte.com / 980.613.5739 Cafe Team The Cafe team is the key to creating the atmosphere at Center Stage for Transit. The team meets on Sunday mornings before Transit starts and helps set up the coffee, snacks and signage in the lobby. Volunteers serve roughly once a month. Team leader: Ashley Grammatico - ashleygrammatico@yahoo.com / 704.582.2355 Tech Team The Tech team is the group that is responsible for making Transit happen. From the audio production and video to the lighting and stage setup, this team provides the technical savvy that allows the creative elements to shine. Team leader: Ryan Grammatico - grammatico1@gmail.com / 803.524.1816 Setup Team The Setup team is a vital part of the Sunday morning experience. The team meets before Transit to set up the stage, cafe, and the signs outside Center Stage. Team members help to pack up after Transit and return the gear to the Greenhouse area. Team leader: Tracy Barlow - tracy.barlow@fmc.com / 704.604.2662
Current Justice Opportunities:: The Catapult Project :: investing in Byers Elementary
The Catapult Project is our program that is investing in Byers Elementary school. Last year was an exciting time of getting to know the school and students, and figuring out how best to help out and support the parents, students, and teachers; this year we’ve been able to build on our success and help the school even more. There are still plenty of opportunities for you to jump in! Circle the icons on your connection card if you’d like to sign up, or contact Scott Miller to see if there are more ways that you can help.
The Christmas Village Toy Store
The Christmas Village Toy Store is a program that allows families with limited resources to purchase toys for their kids at a reduced cost, while funneling the proceeds back into the community. This year, we’ve set a goal of providing 200 toys that can be sold in the store - if you would like to help, bring a new, unwrapped toy (leave the price tags on) to Transit on December 12th or sign up to help by circling the icon on your Connection Card. If you bring your Christmas Village postcard (the one in your Weekly today) to Target and present it at checkout when buying gifts for the store, they’ll give you a 10% discount as well (but only at the uptown, Pineville, Blakeny, and Rock Hill Target stores)! Visit www.christmasvillagetoystore.com for more info.
Water for Christmas
Water for Christmas is a program that helps people to direct their holiday resources in a rewarding fashion. Rather than spending all of the gift budget on things that friends and family may not need, Water for Christmas allows people to direct those funds toward clean-water projects in other areas of the world. Look for more info in the coming days, or get a jump on things by visiting www.equitas.cc/christmas to sign your family up for the program and start contributing. Start a group for your family, or join the Watershed group and help us work together to bring clean water to those in need overseas.
The Catapult Project:: supporting a neighborhood school so that it can soar Lunch Buddy The Lunch Buddy program provides an easy but powerful way to have a lasting impact on a kid’s life through a mentoring friendship. Lunch buddies come to school once a week to talk, play games, read or have lunch with their buddy. Time slots are from 10:30-10:55am, 11:15-11:40am and 11:30-11:55am. Contact: Rachael Shaughnessy - krehfish79@aol.com / 434.851.9640 Reading Tutor One of the biggest needs at Byers Elementary this year is for reading tutors. Reading tutors come to Byers once a week for roughly 45 minutes, and spend time helping to tutor either one or a group of students in reading. Time slots are available between 8:00am and 1:30pm Contact: Scott Miller - scottm@watershedcharlotte.com / 704.302.4592
(see back for meeting times/contact info)
Staff Appreciation A large part of The Catapult Project has been investing in the teachers at Byers, so that they can in turn pour into the students. We periodically have opportunitites to help show appreciation to the staff (bringing snacks for the teacher work room, providing food/drinks for staff meetings, and much more) Contact: Pam Watson - granypam@carolina.rr.com / 704.599.9087
If all you know of our community is the Sunday morning experience, you are only getting part of the picture of what goes on here. Our community is made up of smaller groups (called “Blocs”) that meet at various times/locations during the week. Our Blocs are listed on the back of the Weekly - if you see a one that sparks your interest, contact one of the Bloc Leaders (see back for contact info), or circle the icon on your connection card and one of the leaders will contact you to fill you in on the details.
Girls On The Run Girls On The Run is a character development program for girls in grade 3-8 that uses running to teach values and a sense of self. The program combines training for a non-competitive 5k with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts and community service. Contact: Rachael Shaughnessy - krehfish79@aol.com / 434.851.9640
Blocs :: micro-communities that meet during the week
GreenHouse ::
We believe that our children are our biggest investment, and our best hope for the future, and so we dedicate much of our time and energy to providing an environment where kids can grow, play, make new friends and develop a spritual foundation for their lives. Our Greenhouse space is just on the other side of the wall, and provides kids with a safe, fun place to spend their morning. To learn more about Greenhouse or to learn how you can get involved, contact Kayla George (kayla@watershedcharlotte.com)
PARENTS:
if your child is seated with you in Transit, please sit in one of the back rows so that you can exit if they cry.
Right Moves For Youth Right Moves is a program that helps kids build a sense of belonging and self-esteem, while providing them the encouragement, support and resources they need to build a successful foundation for life. The program meets on Tuesdays from 12:45-1:30pm. Contact: Ryan Grammatico - grammatico1@gmail.com / 803.524.1816
Giving :: weekly need: $7,899 last week: $11,866