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April 2018 Our Mission: To fulfill our call to be the physical presence of Jesus Christ... by worshipping God with passion, intentionally growing in faith, proclaiming the gospel with grace, and humbly serving in love.

Contents: Page 1:

Weddington Foundation

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Monthly Reflection

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Missions and Outreach

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Pastoral Care

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Pastoral Care

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

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WCP & Youth

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WCA & Children

Page 10: Music & Arts Page 11: Announcements Page 12: Church Information

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WEDDINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Foundation

It doesn't take long watching the news these days to wonder what will our next generation look like. Are we just surviving in the present? Is there anything we can do to improve and equip the next generation for a better future? The very same questions can be asked of believers regarding the faith of future generations.

Weddington United Methodist Church has established a Foundation which aims to answer these exact questions in a variety of ways. The goal is to support missions beyond our local communities, invest in capital improvements, as well as aid in unbudgeted special needs of church facilities and ministries.

We all desire to leave our children and grandchildren a strong "faith inheritance," which includes sound ministries to not only practice and grow in our faith, but to help others do the same.

What type of "faith inheritance" will we leave for the future generation? Perhaps you would consider supporting the Foundation through special one-time donations or through your planned giving. To learn more about the Foundation or donation options, contact the church office.

WELCOME TO WEDDINGTON UMC The Weddington UMC family is a vibrant and growing congregation, and we invite you to become a part of this exciting and dynamic church, as we seek to serve as the Body of Christ in our world. God is doing great things in and through this church. We offer a variety of worship styles and ministry opportunities.

We would love to have you join us for worship, ministry, and service. As the church, we are a family. To learn more about WUMC, attend a Meet Weddington session to get to know the staff and learn more about the church. For more information on Meet Weddington see page 11.

Monthly Reflections - Rev. Dr. Terry L. Moore Risen, Yet Wounded I tend to think of odd questions. It used to drive my Sunday School teachers crazy. They never knew what to expect.

For example: Jesus did so many miracles in the Bible. He healed a man with a withered hand (Mark 3). The man’s hand was completely restored. He healed lepers (Luke 17:11ff). Their blemished bodies were completely restored.

Jesus healed the soldier’s ear that Peter had cut off when He was being arrested (Luke 22:51). The ear was completely restored. The stories go on and on. Jesus was able to completely heal.

So, this leads to the question: If Jesus could completely heal, removing any sign of the disease or injury, when He rose from the dead, why did He still have scars from the crucifixion? Why didn’t He heal them and restore his own skin?

John 20:24-29 (NRSV) But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe."

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A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you."

27 Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." 28 Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" 26

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Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe."

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Scars are reminders. I have a scar in my hand from trying to make a bank out of an old metal Band-Aid box. My mother had gone outside when I had the bright idea to take a sharp kitchen knife and cut the coin opening in the top of the box.

It was going to take some force. I reared back and drove the knife onto the box. The knife bounced off the metal lid and right into my hand. I still remember it. The wound no longer hurts, but the scar is a reminder.

The scars in Jesus' hand are reminders of His amazing love for us. The scars are reminders of the ultimate sacrifice.

When Jesus stretches out His hands to receive us, the scars testify to us of Jesus’ willingness to die on a cross so that we can be forgiven. The scars remind of the cost of our salvation. The scars are a sign of God’s commitment to the new covenant. Jesus chose to keep the scars.

Jesus is risen, yet wounded. Risen, proclaiming victory over both sin and death. Wounded, as a constant reminder of His sacrificial love for you and for me.

Happy Easter!

Rev. Dr. Terry L. Moore, Senior Pastor

Local Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

Missions

Foreign Mission Chairperson .

Bob Consoli April Local Missions Spotlight - Fixing It For Christ and Habitat for Humanity During the month of April, as part of our Great Year of Service, we are highlighting serving God with our hands, remembering Jesus, who was also a carpenter. Fixing It For Christ is a ministry built of church volunteers who work together to discover families in need within the Waxhaw area; families that have been part of the area for generations and some who struggle to maintain repair on the aging homes. Fixing It For Christ is dedicated to sharing the love of Christ through presence and tangible support. Let us read some words from one of our church members, Tammy McGee, who is part of this ministry: “Fixing It For Christ is an annual, local four-day long Christian community service project in the month of June that is based in the greater Waxhaw area. Volunteers work to make much needed improvements on homes in the community such as: trimming shrubs at the home of an elderly shut-in, roof replacement and repair, painting, and electrical and plumbing repair." If this is of interest to you or anyone you know, please contact Tammy McGee for further information at tmillsmcgee@gmail.com.”

Another avenue for us to serve God with our hands this month is through Habitat for Humanity. One of our church members, Loyd Briggs, shares some words about their mission: “Habitat’s mission is to build safe, affordable housing with people in the United States and around the world that come from a desire to put God’s love into action. No experience is necessary to volunteer. Habitat will teach you everything you need to know and there are a variety of both indoor and outdoor tasks to participate in requiring all levels of skill and ability. Time and time again, the community has demonstrated its generosity through countless hours of volunteering. Through this collective effort, families have been able to move into their very own homes.”

Let’s come together as Weddington UMC, and help build a Habitat Home for a family in Monroe! Weddington United Methodist Church has offered to help from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (you must do a minimum of four hours per volunteer day) on Saturday, April 14 and Saturday, April 21. Volunteers must sign a waiver and be a minimum of 16 years of age. Please email our Missions Coordinator, Lisa Keeler to sign-up and receive the address of the home.

Foreign Missions - Romania A Letter From Pastor Cristian Istrate "Last year a project was on my heart that was

much needed: we needed a space that can be used for us daily for discipleship. We obtained a rental space and then with the help of Weddington UMC, we started to buy furniture, buy a professional coffee machine, and a beautiful LCD screen TV. This space is called "The Light House." In March, we started a project for teenagers from a maternity house. They need to hear the Gospel and be attached to God's family. This is a project we did with our partner church and we are so happy for making this possible. This was a pretty big investment but now, we are looking the first signs of harvest and we are very excited.

In this new space, we will hold regular small groups meetings, women's groups meetings, and everything is needed in terms of fellowship. We believe that this space is very good to connect with people and grow in Christ. In a time when many churches don't know how to address the Gospel or refuse to preach the gospel, we believe it is necessary to remind once again our Methodist heritage that is so much spoken in the words of John Wesley: 'Lastly, as a Methodist has time, they 'do good unto all people,' unto neighbors and strangers, friends and enemies: and that in every possible kind; not only their bodies, by 'feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting those that are sick or in prison'; but much more do they labor to do good to their souls, as of the ability that God gives . . . The Methodist is willing to 'Spend and be spent herein,' even 'to be offered up on the sacrifice and service of their faith,' so that they may 'all come unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.' We are called to do good in our social work but much more, to the point of sacrifice to preach the Gospel, to offer Christ with the goal that every person will grow in His stature. Many blessings, Rev. Cristian Istrate" Page 3

Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs Meet Tony Gibson, our new Weddington Christian Counseling Counselor Tony Gibson, MA, LMFT, has been ministering in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy for twenty years. He received his Masters at the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut. Tony’s prior work experience includes a wide range of clinical servicing, from outpatient to acute-level residential care. He is currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist by the state of North Carolina Licensure Board and the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Tony operated a church-based private practice from 1997, serving a network of churches and ministries in the Greater Hartford region, until his move to Charlotte in December. Tony provides individual, marital/couples, family and group therapy. He has extensive training and knowledge on challenges faced by adolescents/young adults, single adults, married couples, and families. He has received advanced training in Trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral therapy intervention. He also possesses experience working with clients challenged with Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disability. Tony is designated as an Approved Supervisor for the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists. He is credentialed as a Military Support Therapist, Casey Life Skills Educator, and is certified in Non-violent Crisis Intervention. He attended the Behavioral Health Leadership Program at Yale University, as well as the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention program at Cornell University.

Tony also has experience initiating, establishing, and building clinical programs to include outpatient clinics, group homes, and other community-based programming. He formerly served at the executive-level as Chief Operating Officer of a regional, behavioral-developmental agency. His roles have included provision of clinical and administrative supervision, and program expansion.

Additional voluntary ministry work includes service trips to the Dominican Republic with the Dominican Republic Mission Team out of Wallingford, Connecticut in the provision of medical clinics, children’s ministry, and distribution of food in the rural sugar cane bateyes, as well as construction work and door-to-door evangelism in the city of San Pedro de Marcoris.

Tony has volunteered with Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child for many years as well as events sponsored by World Vision and Food for the Hungry. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, is an avid reader, and loves the outdoors, enjoying hiking, camping, canoeing, and is currently learning rock climbing.

Tony is excited to join the Weddington UMC Christian Counseling Center as he recently relocated his family from Windsor, Connecticut to the Greater Charlotte area.

Tony will begin counseling on Monday, April 2. He can be contacted at tgibson.wcc@weddingtonchurch.org or by calling the church office to schedule an appointment.

Christian Counseling Center Open House Great News! We are having an Open House for Tony Gibson, our new counselor at our Weddington Christian Counseling Center on Sunday, April 22 at 3:00 p.m. at our Marvin Campus. During this time, you will get to know Tony and see the facilities where our counseling ministry will take place. Please keep Tony and our Counseling Center in your prayers as we begin this exciting journey of bringing hope and healing to hurting people.

For more information, please contact Rev. Ed Briggs.

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News and Announcements Caring Hearts Ministry Do you know of someone who physically cannot get out of their homes as much or lives in an assisted living facility? We want to grow our outreach to these people. Our desire is to assign them a Caring Heart Visitor so we can offer them love and support. Please call Rev. Ed Briggs at the church office to give him names and contact information of those who would benefit from having the care of a Caring Heart.

Personal Safety Information Seminar Wednesdays @ Weddington will be offering a National Crime Prevention seminar on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 19 of the Sanctuary Building. Come and learn to identify and prevent potentially dangerous situations before they occur – at home, in the mall, while driving, wherever you are. Seminar participants are presented with a variety of crime prevention and personal safety strategies and devices you may integrate into your daily life.

Called "Refuse To Be A Victim," the program provides participants with the knowledge to develop personal safety plans that fit their individual lifestyles, age, capabilities and needs, so as to increase the chances to avoid a criminal confrontation.

The certified instructor for this program is Bill Jackson. He and his wife Peggy moved to the area five years ago after a career in sales, marketing, and operations management, primarily in the technical glass industry. While "Refuse To Be A Victim" does not deal with firearms in any way, Bill is also a certified instructor for Rifle, Pistol, Home Firearm Safety, as well as being a Chief Range Safety Officer.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) Testimony "When I got to the rooms of ACA I was a drowning in my control, fear, and anger. I had become negative, irritable, and unreasonable. I thought I knew what was best for everyone else. Why couldn’t my family see that I see what was best for their lives? My relationships were a mess. I was miserable.

The ACA meetings became my life preserver. I listened and learned from what was shared by other fellow travelers. I attended six meetings in a row, as was suggested. I kept coming back until I got the program, or maybe the program got me!

I first admitted I was “powerless” over other people and my life had become unmanageable. I wanted to please everyone around me, but how was that possible? I couldn't even please myself. I began to put a loving God first, to trust, and to work the 12 steps. As I kept coming back to meetings, I heard the experience, strength, and hope of others, which gave me hope. I started doing service work, talking to newcomers, and offering them the hope I had been given.

I learned about boundaries, something that was not modeled in my family of origin. I learned what is mine and what is not. I found freedom in taking responsibility for my own life, while allowing my loved ones to live the life of their choosing. I worked on how to listen to the child within me, how to repair myself with gentleness, humor, love, and respect. I am more aware of what triggers my negative emotions. I continue to learn and feel my true feelings. I’ve torn down walls that kept me a prisoner.

I am learning how to “act” rather than “react” to life situations. I ask myself, “what do I think, need, and feel?"

Today, I communicate with love and respect for myself and others. I am more loving, intimate, supportive, and accepting of my family members and friends.

With the understanding, love, and support of fellow travelers in ACA, I continue to learn, grow, and change into the “real” authentic person God created me to be. ACA is a spiritual program coming from love. The results of working the program of ACA are worth the effort. It works, if you work it! I am worth it and so are you." -Anonymous Page 5

Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Lucy Price Circle invites all ladies of WUMC to our April meeting, which will be Tuesday evening, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hemby House. We will have a social time from 6:307:00 and then the meeting will begin at 7:00. The Director of the House of Pearls, Joni Jones Mangum, will be our guest speaker. The House of Pearls is a Christian transition house dedicated to helping women rebuild their lives in a safe environment. Lucy Price ministers to the House of Pearls in several ways throughout the year The Lucy Price Circle is currently the only circle that meets in the evening, so join us and meet with other women, many who work away from the home and are not able to meet during the day. Our circle tries to be mission focused and has projects, activities, and events to help House of Pearls, our WUMC Monroe Campus Homework Help children, a family with special needs, and other mission oriented opportunities.

Our meetings may have a speaker, an activity, and/or a meal.

We enjoy eating and having social times, but also want to share the love of Christ by serving others.

The Lucy Price Circle normally meets on the second Tuesday evening from September through May. For more information, contact Carolyn Canzonieri at cpc.canzonieri@gmail.com.

Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) Please join the Susanna Wesley Circle to be held on Friday, April 13 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Helms Hall. Free childcare is available in the Nursery wing, beginning at 9:15 a.m. for children 7 months and older.

We are so excited to announce that we will hear from Rev. Dr. Terry Moore, Senior Pastor at Weddington UMC. Dr. Moore will be sharing with us information on how to purposely parent our children and how to pray for our husbands, children, and our families. For example: What does the Bible say about fear, faith, and parenting? How can we be more intentional in our parenting? How do we go pray for our families? And how do we incorporate scripture into our prayers?

Thank you again for being part of this ministry. We are in continuous prayer that our theme and message in every meeting will lead many to Jesus Christ our Savior. If you are interested in learning more, please email us at secretaryswc@gmail.com.

Mary Martha Circle will meet on Friday, April 6, at 9:30 a.m. in the Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall. We will continue the Bible Series entitled Broken and Blessed by Jessica LaGrone. It would be helpful to read Genesis 29-30 about Rachel and Leah in preparation.

We welcome all ladies to join us for fellowship and spiritual growth. Contact Mary Revels at revelsmary@carolina.rr.com or Tommie Craig at tommiecraig@carolina.rr.com for more information.

Adult Sunday Classes and Studies Adult Sunday Classes and Studies 9:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

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Class Agape Foundations Jay Emry Shepherds View Bonds Grove Cornerstone Closer Walk Crossroads Doers of the Word Great Walk King Life Group Light of the World Brown Life Group New Creation

Current Study A Study of Acts Preparation & Foundation of the Church, Led by Larry Mills Adult Comprehensive Bible Study, by David Cook Book of James Biblical Prophecy, Led by Rob Ramsey Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus, Led by Rob Ramsey Christian, by Andy Stanley Isaiah 2 Corinthians The Bible Project Experiencing God, by Henry Blackabye The Class Meeting, by Kevin Watson Crazy Love, by Francis Chan

Location Youth Center Room 19 Room 214/215 Room 213 Bonds Grove Campus Room 214/215 Room 19 Youth Center, Room 102 FLC, Multipurpose Room Youth Center, Room 101 Room 209 Helms Hall, Room 213 Room 210 Youth Center, Room 203

Ladies Night Out Saturday, April 28 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center Calling all ladies — it’s our annual Ladies Night Out at Weddington UMC! We invite you to join us for a fun evening of fellowship, dinner, and raffle prizes.

We’ll also have some laughs with Christian comedian Michelle Miller, who’s done stand-up on the NickMom Night Out TV show!

Tickets are $25 and ALL proceeds go to fund scholarships for our Women’s Fall Retreat (November 9-11) in Wrightsville Beach.

Free childcare will be available for this event with RSVP. Tickets can be purchased and childcare reserved on the church website: www.weddingtonchurch.org/ladies-night-out.

Mark this night on your calendars to come have some fun with your church sisters - and also give to a great cause! We’re also looking for people willing to donate items for our raffle. If you have items/services to donate, please email Gabe Andrews at gandrews282@gmail.com.

Women's Fall Retreat The 2018 Women’s Fall Retreat will be November 9-11 at The Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Join us as together we will refresh, renew, and break the chains that bind us!

Register by July 31 for special early bird rates on rooms. The last day to register is October 1.

Register online at www.weddingtonchurch.org/women.

United Methodist Men (UMM) Men’s Connection Breakfast The United Methodist Men meet in the Youth Center of the Family Life Center from 7:30-9:00 a.m. twice a month on Sunday for food, fellowship, and to discuss various topics. All men are welcome!

April Meetings and Topics

April 8 - Building Brothers 2018 Mission Trip Report April 22 - Andy Stanley's video series "What makes You Happy" continues

Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens will meet on Thursday, April 12 at

10:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center.

Rev. Dr. Terry Moore will be with us for our program. Come and enjoy our program with Dr. Moore, a time of fellowship, Bingo, and a delicious home cooked meal.

Upcoming Events

• Golden Corral Luncheon: Wednesday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m.

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Children's Ministries Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director Spring has sprung! Praying your family enjoys many activities during this beautiful time of year!

“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Spring Choral Programs Please join us for the WCP Spring Choral Programs: • The Three’s Program: Tuesday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Weddington Campus Sanctuary • The Bond’s Grove Campus Program: Thursday, April 12, at 11:00 a.m. in the Bonds Grove Campus Sanctuary A WCP Weddington Campus Tour will be offered Wednesday, April 25. Please visit our website to see future tour dates. Tours will start at the main WUMC Sanctuary entrance, near the fountain, at 2:00 p.m. To respect the privacy and security of children and families enrolled at WCP, tours will be offered on the Bonds Grove Campus by appointment only. Please call 704-843-6785 or email us.

Connect with WCP Be sure to Like WCP on Facebook for all of the latest news, info. and more!

Youth Ministry . Charlie Brown & Rev. Meredith Hinton Sunday Night Youth begins at 6:30 p.m. There are

programs for Jr. and Sr. High students, with Bible study and games. Afterward, everyone comes together for worship.

Youth Bible Study Join us on Wednesdays from

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. Doors are open from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

April News and Announcements We are super pumped for April! Spring time is here and we are looking forward to spending time outside and getting some fresh air. It was a long winter and we are looking forward to all this new season has for us. A few things that we are looking forward to in April:

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Jr. High Spring Retreat: April 20-22 Please be in prayer for all those who are going. We will be heading to Camp Hanes in Winston-Salem. It's going to be a wonderful time to unplug from our regular routines and tune into all God has for us.

Bible Study We are finishing up the book of James. Join us as we draw this study to a close. We will begin Ephesians next!

You don’t want to miss the weekly opportunity for authentic discussion about Scripture, faith, and how we live!

Sunday Night Youth We just started a new series: “Who Am I?” This study pushes us to consider who it is God has called us to be. We will also delve into thinking about how our identity is the foundation for our ability. Who you think you are determines your actions! God says some cool things about who we are, which means we are called to live in a particular way. Please join us! You don’t want to miss it!

2018 Confirmands

Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal WCA Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day On Wednesday, March 21, WCA celebrated World Down Syndrome Day. Students and staff wore ‘wacky’ socks to show their support for our students and other individuals who have Down Syndrome. The students learned about Down Syndrome by watching awareness videos and having group discussions. They learned how we are ALL more alike than different.

2017-2018 School Year Theme:

1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. #ManyPartsOneBody

Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson Vacation Bible Camp Registration to begin on Sunday, April 8. This year’s VBC is SHIPWRECKED—Saved by Jesus! Join us Monday, June 25-Friday, June 29 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. where kids learn that Jesus rescues! Children who will enter kindergarten/TK and turn 5 by August 31 through rising 5th grade are welcome to come and join the fun. Cost is just $10 and CD’s with this year’s VBC music are on sale for $7.00. Many volunteers are needed—youth and adults are welcome to serve. Those entering 6th grade need to have a parent volunteering alongside them to be able to volunteer. Stop by the registration booth at the KidCheck Station and for a limited time at the 10:10 service. Forms can also be downloaded by visiting our website. Looking forward to an amazing camp!

Noah’s Nursery is looking for a few more hands! If you enjoy spending time with our littlest ones, come and join our nursery.

Youth who are 16 and older and all adults are welcome. Servants come to the nursery just once every 5-6 weeks, and can serve at the 9:30 or 11:00 hour. Please contact Emily Gray at emily.weddingtonchildcare@gmail.com.

Join our Special Needs Ministry Team! Our Children's Ministry would love to have a special buddy for a little friend of ours during the 10:10 worship service and 11:00 Sunday morning class. Those who are 16 and older can help.

We are looking for people who…

• Love and accept children just as they are.

Follow us @thearkwumc • Are motivated, excited, and enthusiastic about being with and learning from these special children.

• Desire one-on-one relationships with children who allow us to be a part of their faith journeys.

• Display high energy, creativity, and patience, and who believe special needs children can love God and serve their world.

• Long to share God’s own heart and learn how to bring hope and healing to families who feel “left out” at church.

We’ll provide the training you need to be effective and comfortable in this ministry! You provide the love! If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please contact Carolyn Nelson.

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Music & Arts Ministry.

Dr. Reginald Houze, Justin Lineberry Children's Choir Thank You! Thanks to the Children's Choir and their parent volunteers for a great season! Join us for the new season beginning in October.

Campfire Worship - April 14 Join us for an evening of music and fellowship by the campfire on Saturday, April 14 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the lawn behind the Family Life Center led by the Praise and Worship Ministry.

We will have a time of fellowship with refreshments around the campfire from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and will have music and worship from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Childcare will be available for children age 4 and under starting at 5:45 p.m. in the Nursery Wing of the main Sanctuary building. All children will need to be picked up no later than 8:15 p.m. Families must reserve their spot to Emily Gray by email no later than Thursday, April 12 if they need childcare: emily.weddingtonchildcare@gmail.com.

The rain date for this event will be the following Saturday, April 21. For questions, please contact Justin Lineberry.

Easter Sunday Worship Schedule Easter Sunday 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service in the Cemetery with Brass Quintet 8:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary with The Chancel Choir, Brass Ensemble, and Percussion 9:30 a.m. in the Weddington Sanctuary with Praise and Worship 10:00 a.m. at the Monroe Campus 10:10 a.m. in the Family Life Center with Praise and Worship 11:00 a.m. in the Weddington Sanctuary with The Chancel Choir, Brass Ensemble,

and Percussion 11:00 a.m. at the Bonds Grove Campus *Nursery care will be available for the 8:00, 9:30, 10:10, and 11:00 services on Easter Sunday at the Weddington campus.

Childcare is also available at the Bonds Grove and Monroe campuses on Easter Sunday.

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Church Announcements Meet Weddington Sessions

Wednesdays @ Weddington

Interested in becoming a part of the Weddington UMC family? As your clergy, program staff, and fellow Christians, it will be our privilege to grow and serve together. We request that anyone interested in membership attend one of our Meet Weddington Church sessions.

Join us for a church-wide fellowship meal in the Family Life Center on Wednesdays September through May. Meals are served from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Cost is $5 per person, $20 max for families. No reservations are necessary. All are welcome!

At Meet Weddington you will enjoy an informal time of fellowship, meet the pastoral and ministry staff, hear an overview of the ministry and mission of the church, and get answers to any questions you may have about Weddington UMC. Meet Weddington Church sessions are usually held on the 4th Sunday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center Multipurpose Room. Our next meeting will be on April 22 at 5:00 p.m.

April Menu • April 11 - Baked glazed ham,

potato casserole, succotash, and banana pudding • April 18 - Spaghetti, breadsticks, salad bar, and cookies • April 25 - Oven fried chicken, pasta salad, broccoli salad, strawberry trifle, and cookies *Please note: We will not have W@W on April 4.

RightNow Media This past fall we launched our partnership with RightNow Media! RightNow Media is a huge online Christian video library that aims to provide powerful and useful Biblical resources for every age! These videos can be used at home with your family, or in your small groups and classes. Our hope is that this resource will help every member of our congregation learn and grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. Learn more about RightNow Media and create your FREE account today at www.weddingtonchurch.org/rightnow-media.

Once you have made a profile, we invite you to check out our Weddington UMC library filled with recommended content from our pastors and staff. We also encourage you to download the RightNow Media app on your smart phone, tablet, and smart TV for access on the go.

WUMC Support Groups NA Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2 Contact: CJ, coytjr@gmail.com or 704-207-9430

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Marvin Campus Fellowship Hall Contact: Rev. Ed Briggs Fridays, 10:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2 Contact: John, slashtwentyfore@gmail.com or 252-643-3551 Saturdays, 8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Contact: Heather, hfhicks13@yahoo.com or 704-290-4290

NA 1st Saturday monthly, 3:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Contact: Wayne, jrstillson@msn.com or 704-458-6090

AA Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Contact: Don, hanssally@aol.com or 704-243-0765

AL-ANON Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Hemby House

Contact: Sarah N. (704) 654-8529; sjn2003@gmail.com or Chris R. (704) 904-6849; cgr1057@aol.com

ACA, Adult Children of Alcoholics Fridays,

6:30 p.m., Room 213. Contact: suzanne.rakoczy@gmail.com

Food Addiction Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2, Contact: Joyce, 704-606-4061

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Sunday Worship Times 8:15 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m. Praise and Worship (Sanctuary) 10:00 a.m. Bilingual Worship (Monroe Campus) 10:10 a.m. Acoustic Praise and Worship (FLC)

Easter Office Hours The church office will be closed on Monday, April 2 for the Easter holiday.

11:00 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary) 11:00 a.m. Traditional (Bonds Grove Campus) 4:00 p.m. Waltonwood Retirement Community Rev. Dr. Terry L. Moore, Senior Pastor terry.moore@weddingtonchurch.org

Elizabeth Mitchell, Director of Communications elizabeth.mitchell@weddingtonchurch.org

Rev. Ed Briggs, Minister of Pastoral Care ed.briggs@weddingtonchurch.org

Ruth Cooley, Executive Assistant ruth.cooley@weddingtonchurch.org

Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez, Missions Pastor rocio.avila@weddingtonchurch.org

Sandra McKee, Admin. Assistant sandra.mckee@weddingtonchurch.org

Rev. Amy Hutchison, Evangelism Pastor amy.hutchison@weddingtonchurch.org

Linda Caskey, Financial Assistant linda.caskey@weddingtonchurch.org

Dr. Reginald Houze, Director of Music & Arts reginald.houze@weddingtonchurch.org

Lisa Keeler, Admin. Assistant lisa.keeler@weddingtonchurch.org

Charlie Brown, Youth Minister charlie.brown@weddingtonchurch.org

Tonya Tapp, Admin. Assistant tonya.tapp@weddingtonchurch.org

Rev. Meredith Hinton, Youth Minister meredith.hinton@weddingtonchurch.org

Adell Keen, WCA Principal akeen@weddingtonchristianacademy.org

Carolyn Nelson, Children’s Minister carolyn.nelson@weddingtonchurch.org

Emily Campbell, WCP Director wcp@weddingtonchurch.org

Jamie Nader, Children’s Ministry Associate jamie.nader@weddingtonchurch.org

Jamie Edmondson, WCP Assistant Director bgcps@weddingtonchurch.org

Rev. Leroy Henry Affiliated United Methodist Clergy

Jan Williams, Mother’s Morning Out Director jan.williams@weddingtonchurch.org

Justin Lineberry, Director of Praise & Worship justin.lineberry@weddingtonchurch.org

Mike Carver, Facilities Manager mcar1973@earthlink.net

JoAnn Horstman, Business Administrator joann.horstman@weddingtonchurch.org

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Kim Veith, Food Service Director kim.veith@weddingtonchurch.org

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