Current Justice Opportunities:: Street Soccer 945
Current Series :: Self-Sabotage and the Avoidance Thereof
4.24.11
We’re so glad you’ve joined us for our annual Easter gathering. Easter at Watershed is a patentleather and pageantry-free morning with a thought-provoking discussion on life resurrected, an exciting children’s environment, and friendly, down-to-earth conversation. We’ll celebrate the resurrection that happened many years ago, but also celebrate the resurrection that happens through life in Jesus. Share the collective joy and be ready to have your soul stirred.
News ::
Upcoming Series :: #WINNING :: May 1st-29th
Our status - we state it when we’re asked “How are you?” We type it in a 140 characters or less. We portray an image of ourselves that we want others to see...but if authenticity was a currency, would we all be broke? Success isn’t bad; we’ve chased it since the beginning of time...the forbidden fruit, a new land, a stronger empire, a more beautiful reflection, a better business. But when our version of success is un-centered, are we humble or vulnerable enough to reevaluate, recalibrate, re-center? Join us May 1 as we begin a new series #WINNING: a rumination on our long-time love affair with self-reliance and misguided renditions of success.
Movies In The Park :: returning May 13th
Summer is still a few months away, but Movies In The Park returns next month! It’s the summer’s best (and cheapest!) way to enjoy a movie under the stars with friends and family. All movies will take place at the Freedom Park amphitheater on the second Friday night of the month from May - August. Visit our website for movie titles and more info, and make plans to join us on May 13th to kick off the Summer series. Interested in volunteering? Email matt@watershedcharlotte.com - we’d love to have you as part of the team!
Connection Card :: your key to community
Whether this is your first Transit or your fiftieth, we’re glad you joined us this morning. Transit is only a small part of what makes up Watershed - we have Blocs that meet during the week, justice opportunities, and lots of other fun and exciting ways to get involved. If you would like to connect more deeply with our community, fill out the Connection Card and circle any Blocs or volunteer opportunities you might be interested in. We’d love the chance to get to know you and help you find the best place to get plugged in.
Ten Minute Huddle :: right after Transit
If you have a question, would like to speak to someone personally, or would like to have someone pray with you, consider attending the “Ten Minute Huddle” at the close of Transit this morning. It’s hosted by our Watershed leadership community and is located to the left side of the stage just in front of the screen. It would be our privilege to speak with with you and lift up your concern in prayer.
West Virginia trip :: August 3rd-7th
Watershed will be returning to West Virginia this Summer! From August 3rd-7th, Watershed will again be partnering with Habitat for Humanity in Parkersburg, WV to repair a home for a family in need. The group will work on the house during the day, and at night we’ll camp out at Mountainwood park to play games and enjoy dinner by the campfire. The cost of the trip will be $165 - if you’re interested in learning more or joining this year’s trip, contact Dan Bailey at jdbailey704@gmail.com, or circle the icon on the connection card.
Girls On The Run 5k :: May 7th
Girls on the Run, part of Watershed’s Catapult Project, is a character development program for girls in grades 3 through 8 that uses running to teach values and a sense of self as the girls train for a 5k race at the end of the school year. The next race, a 5K, is on on May 7 at Independence Park. Volunteers are needed to help staff the event and encourage the girls along the race. Sign up in the lobby after Transit if you’re interested, or circle the icon on your connection card for more information.
Watershed Podcast :: keep up with the discussion
Visit the “Podcast” page on our site or search “Watershed” in the iTunes store to download our Podcast. It’s a great way to keep up with the discussion by catching up on weeks you may have missed, or by revisiting a talk that resonated with you. iTunes users can “subscribe” to our podcast to download automatically; Windows Media users can download the files straight from our website in mp3 format.
Blocs :: micro-communities that meet during the week Our community is made up of smaller groups (called “Blocs”) that meet at various times/locations during the week. Some Blocs meet periodically; others meet regularly and require a small commitment. All current Blocs are listed on the back of the Weekly - if you see 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 give you more details and let you know how you can jump in.
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 provides kids with a safe, fun place to spend their morning while you can be a part of Transit. To learn more about Greenhouse or to learn how you can get involved, contact Kayla George (kayla@watershedcharlotte.com)
Street Soccer 945 is the first year-round soccer program for those struggling with homelessness and poverty in the United States. It uses healthy living, support from a community of teammates, and mentoring relationships as key ingredients to achieving life goals and overall well-being. Soccer has proven to be a remarkable tool for delivering these elements to people caught in the trap of homelessness. For more information on how to get involved. visit www.streetsoccer945.org or email Jonathan George at jgeorge@urbanministrycenter.org
Hope Teams
Hope Teams, a partnership with the W.I.S.H Program, are groups of 4-6 people within Watershed who provide mentoring friendships to a family in transition. A Hope Team provides relationships, encouragement and emotional support to families transitioning out of homelessness and moving into a more selfsufficient life. Hope Teams require a short training and a 1-year commitment from each team member. For information on initial Hope Team training dates or to learn more about the program, circle the icvon on your connection card or email Jamie McCollum at jamiemccollum@gmail.com
The 407 Book Drive We want every student at Byers to know that they are important and valued, and to have the opportunity to read at least one book this summer. To reach our goal, we’ll be collecting books that we can give to the students to take home when school ends, and we’d like to put an encouraging note to the kids in each book so that they know someone supports and believes in them. Take a card on your way out today, buy a book for the grade level listed (there are a few suggestions on the card, but other books are good too), write an inspirational note inside the front cover and bring it to Transit - we’ll collect the books each Sunday until May 22nd, and then bring them to the teachers at Byers to distribute in class. For more information, email Scott Miller at scottm@watershedcharlotte.com.
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
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
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. Volunteer spots are currently full for the Spring season, but spots are open to volunteer for the 5k race in May. Contact: Rachael Shaughnessy - krehfish79@aol.com / 434.851.9640
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
Upcoming Justice Opportunities :: Girls On The Run 5k (May 7th)
Through Girls On The Run, a select group of girls from Byers Elementary in grades 3-5 train for a non-competitive 5k at the end of the semester. Watershed helps with the race at the end of the Spring semester by providing volunteers to help staff the event and “running buddies” who run alongside the group of girls from Byers and encourage them throughout the race. Contact Rachael, the Girls On The Run coach, if you’d like more info as the event draws near. Contact: Rachael Shaughnessy - krehfish79@aol.com / 434.851.9640
West Virginia (August 3rd-7th)
In July, a group from Watershed travels to Parkersburg to help work on a home through Habitat for Humanity. The group works on the house during the day, and camps out at night to relax, play games, and enjoy dinner by the campfire. No construction experience necessary - just a desire to work hard in order to benefit a family in need. Trip leaders are Dan Bailey & Kevin Reeves, and the team will leave Wednesday, Aug 3rd and return Sunday, August 7th. Contact: Dan Bailey - jdbailey704@gmail.com / 704.363.2605
Giving :: weekly need: $8,167 last week: $15,082
Blocs are smaller communities that meet during the week, each centered around various interests. From social gatherings to spiritual discussions, service groups to outdoor adventures, there’s a Bloc for everyone! For more information, visit www.watershedcharlotte.com Immerse an 8-week exploration of life, faith and Christian spirituality. Engaging conversation, thought-provoking discussions and relational connectivity. meets at a variety of dates/times - contact the Bloc leaders for more info
Matt O’Neil - matt@watershedcharlotte.com / 704.644.0919 Andrew Lombardo - ajbardo25@hotmail.com / 704.773.8881
One.1 explores the kind of intimacy, connection and “oneness” God really wants us to have with Him and each other. For couples who have previously experienced divorce or who have been married 5 years or more. When: Saturdays from 7:00-8:30pm
Tim Abare - timabare@mac.com / 704.491.7405 Ann Abare - aabare@gmail.com / 704.681.0316 Brian Hofert - bwhofert@mac.com Gina Hofert - ginahofert@gmail.com / 704.953.5619
One:2 explores the kind of intimacy, connection and “oneness” God really wants us to have with Him and each other. For engaged couples and couples married for 4 years or less. When: Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm
Zach and Jami Fay - jami.fay@wachovia.com / 704.408.0227 Scott and Kendra Miller - scottm@watershedcharlotte.com / 704.644.0919
Her:Grow meets weekly to read, discuss, and do life together. Join together in community with other women to grow spiritually and relationally.
Rachael Cook - rachaelcook@me.com / 704.258.8910 Kayla Jones - kaylamjones@gmail.com / 828.260.0419 Lauren Grabill - lauren.grabill@gmail.com / 704.615.4723
Soccer The Soccer Bloc (better known as FC Watershed) is a great opportunity to brush up on your skills, build relationships and help in our continued partnership with Street Soccer 945.
Heidi Snyderburn - FCWatershed@yahoo.com / 704.226.5443 Matt Sharp - FCWatershed@yahoo.com / 603.540.0902 Rachelle Chreiten - FCWatershed@yahoo.com
Intersect:North an 8 to 10-week experience of connecting with others over good drink, thoughtful conversation, and new friendships. Families with children - please contact the bloc leader to discuss child care alternatives. When: TBD
Greg and Kelly Geers - kellygeers1@gmail.com / 704.237.4217 Jon and Amy Ray - jonandamyray@att.net / 980.355.1962
Relationality an 8-week exploration into the mysterious dynamics of dating and marriage. Centerpiece of discussion is the book The Seven Desires of Every Heart by Debra and Mark Laaser meets at a variety of dates/times - contact Bloc leader for more info
Matt O’Neil - matt@watershedcharlotte.com / 704.644.0919 Scott Hofert - scott@watershedcharlotte.com / 704.644.0919
The Man Show invites guys into a substantial conversation about the struggles and the victories unique to being a guy.
Dan Bailey - jdbailey704@gmail.com / 704.975.1723 Kevin Snyder - kevin.snyder11@gmail.com / 704.780.3404
When: Saturdays at 2:00pm Her:Gather meets once a month, open to all women of Watershed. Gatherings include everything from fun social events “out on the town” to friendly casual get-togethers. Next meeting: TBD
Ashley Grammatico - ashleygrammatico@yahoo.com / 704.582.2355 Rachael Shaughnessy - krehfish79@aol.com / 434.851.9640
PrimeTime Prime Time is the bloc for those who may be young at heart, but mature in age and stature. Meets once a month at various locations around Charlotte to share a meal and have a good time getting to know each other. Next meeting: Sunday, May 15th Where: Lunch after Transit, then the Double Door Inn at 2:00pm
Pam and Gene Watson - granypam@carolina.rr.com / 704.599.9087
Coffee Break take a time-out from the hustle and stress of everday life, sit down for a while and relax with other moms who know what you’re dealing with. When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9:30am-12:00pm Where: 14205 Northridge Dr
Naomi Hofert - nchofert@cccountertops.com / 704.968.3754
OnRamp 2-week Bloc open to anyone new to Watershed that would like to meet new friends and learn more about our community. Topics include our mission and values, and how to connect beyond just Transit. Next Meeting: TBD Where: Amelie’s (2424 N. Davidson St)
Scott Hofert - scott@watershedcharlotte.com / 704.644.0919
Rove a monthly gig of leaving the plush environment of the city and embracing friends, nature, and the freshness of the outdoors. Next excursion: May 28th-30th (Memorial Day weekend) Where: Lake James (camping)
Adam Desautels - WatershedRove@gmail.com / 336.392.9695 Rachel Desautels - WatershedRove@gmail.com / 704.689.7671
PO Box 12749 Charlotte NC 28209 704.644.0919 info@WatershedCharlotte.com
Scott Hofert (co-pastor) - scott@watershedcharlotte.com Matt O’Neil (co-pastor) - matt@watershedcharlotte.com Matt Shaughnessy (music/tech/creativity) - mattS@watershedcharlotte.com Scott Miller (justice/leadership) - scottM@watershedcharlotte.com Taryn Hofert (music/creativity) - taryn@watershedcharlotte.com Kayla George (Greenhouse) - kayla@watershedcharlotte.com Donna O’Neil (administration) - donna@watershedcharlotte.com