Current Justice Opportunities:: Street Soccer 945
Current Series :: Self-Sabotage and the Avoidance Thereof
4.3.11
Do you ever feel like the direction of your life is a moving target? Many of our “issues” sometimes seem to resurface even after we thought that they had been dealt with. Our habits, tendencies and inclinations can often be painfully cyclical - we sometimes find ourselves in the same boat over and over again - and at times it can get just plain frustrating, but the cycle doesn’t have to continue. Let’s head into Spring with some solid introspection, and start zeroing in on the facets of our focus that have the potential to undermine the identity God longs for us to have in relationship with Him.
News ::
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 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
GreenHouse :: volunteer opportunities
While Transit is going on at Center Stage on Sunday mornings, our kids are having an incredible experience in GreenHouse. We believe that our kids are our greatest resource and biggest investment in our future. GreenHouse is in need of a few more all-star volunteers to help fill out our team and support our kids. If you’ve been looking for a fun way to serve that can also make a huge impact in a child’s life, contact Kayla George (kayla@watershedcharlotte.com) or circle the GreenHouse icon on your connection card.
Reading Tutor
Girls On The Run 5k :: May 7th
Staff Appreciation
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.
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.
Baby Dedication :: May 8th
We believe that our kids are our best and brightest resource, and our greatest hope for the future - as such, we’d like to hold our next Baby Dedication in May (for kids from birth -2 years). We want to come together as a community to celebrate the new kids in our Watershed family, commit them to the love of Christ, and to encourage our new families to see parenting as a divine responsibility. If you would like for your family to be a part of our next Baby Dedication on May 8th, circle the icon on your connection card for more information.
Blocs ::
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
(see back for meeting times/contact info)
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.
OnRamp
OnRamp is a Bloc for those new to Watershed that would like to learn more about our community and what makes us tick. It’s a 2-week Bloc led by co-pastor Scott Hofert where you can expect to meet new friends, discover more about the history of Watershed, and learn about who we are and what we value. Circle the icon on your Connection Card to sign up - child care is available, please notify us in advance if you’ll need it. Next meeting: April 10th at 9:00a Where: Amelie’s French Bakery (2424 N. Davidson)
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
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
PrimeTime :: Saturday, April 9th
Prime Time is the bloc for those who may be young at heart, but consider themselves more mature in age and stature. While the majority of “Prime Timers” range between 50 and 70+ years of age, younger attenders would never be turned away. (As long as they think they can keep up!) Our next meeting will be Saturday, April 9th at 6:00pm; we’ll be sharing dinner and some good conversation. Contact Pam/Gene if you’d like to come, we’d love to have you join us! (see back of the Weekly for contact info, or circle the icon on your connection card)
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)
Giving :: weekly need: $8,167 last week: $6,638
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 / 704.299.0557 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 of 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 / 704.302.4592
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 / 704.299.0557
PG:Parental Guidance an 8 week conversation with parents from all walks of life. Parents are invited to join us as we dialogue, laugh, cry and dream about how to unleash our kids’ greatest potential. When: Sunday afternoons from 3:00pm-5:00pm Where: 3407 Steel Yard Ct
Matt Weisner - weisner79@yahoo.com / 919.280.6920 Jennifer Weisner - jennifer_weisner@yahoo.com / 704.619.4305
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: Saturday, April 9th at 6:00pm Location: 4458 Antelope Lane
Pam and Gene Watson - granypam@carolina.rr.com / 704.599.9087
Coffee Break takes 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: April 10th Where: Amelie’s (2424 N. Davidson St)
Scott Hofert - scott@watershedcharlotte.com / 704.258.8672
Rove a monthly gig of leaving the plush environment of the city and embracing friends, nature, and the freshness of the outdoors. Next excursion: April 16th-17th Where: South Mountain( Camping/Hiking)
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