August 2018 Newsletter

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August 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:

Meet Patsy Sorrell

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Monthly Reflection

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Missions and Outreach

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Pastoral Care

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

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WCA & Youth

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Children's Ministry & WCP

Page 10: Announcements Page 11: Announcements Page 12: Church Information

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Meet Patsy Sorrell, WUMC's New Director of Adult Discipleship This month at Weddington United Methodist Church, we are thrilled to welcome our new Director of Adult Discipleship, Patsy Sorrell.

Patsy was born in Columbus, Ohio and grew up in Naperville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. After high school she attended the College of DuPage and Iowa State University.

Patsy comes to Weddington with more than fifteen years of experience serving in the local church. She served as the Director of Adult Discipleship at Wheatland Salem United Methodist Church in Naperville, IL from 2003-2008. Upon completing her theological training and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) she graduated from Northern Seminary in 2008 with a Master of Divinity. She then served as the Pastor of Care Ministries & Discipleship at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, IL from 2008-2015. The areas of ministry she provided leadership to included care ministries, adult discipleship, church communications, leadership development and support, pastoral care and hospital visitation, small group development, large group events, children’s ministry, preaching, worship leadership and planning, and more.

Patsy is excited to begin her work at Weddington UMC and feels a deep passion for Adult Discipleship. “I love to hear people's stories and how God is at work in their lives. I have always had a heart for connecting people to others and have a real passion for encouraging folks to grow in their relationship with God. Weddington UMC is such a vibrant church with so many different ways to connect, grow, and serve. I'm excited to see God at work in and through Weddington UMC and to consider new ways God is leading us to grow personally and make a difference in our communities and day-to-day lives.” (continued on page 5)

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 To the Least of These And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ Matthew 25:40 (NRSV) 40

In August, we will be sharing in the Great Week of Service. Why do we do this? The two great commandments are that we love God and that we love our neighbor (Matthew 22:36-40). A student of the biblical law asked Jesus to identify the “neighbor” (Luke 10:29). Following the parable of the Good Samaritan, the lawyer discerned it was the “one who showed mercy.” Jesus told him to “Go and do likewise.” The scripture is clear. A real element of the Christian life is our love for our neighbor. This love is to be love in action, not merely in words.

One of the things that is important for me is that my children love each other and be there for each other.

I pray that if one of them was in need and the other one had more than enough, that they would help each other. God wants the same thing for His children.

Some of our brothers and sisters are struggling. How can we help them? What does loving them look like?

During the Great Week of Service, opportunities are given to express our love for our neighbors, to our brothers and sisters. We can sign up to participate in various local missions without a commitment to be long-term in that particular ministry.

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It gives us a chance to see where we feel called to service and where we can make the most difference.

Paul called the church the “body of Christ” (1 Corinthians 12:27). The thing that sets the church apart in service and love to our neighbor is that we do so in the name of and on behalf of our Lord Jesus Christ. When we love through ministry and service, we become the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in our world today.

I invite you to consider how you and your family can love our neighbors in the name of and on behalf of our Lord Jesus Christ. Not only will our neighbor be blessed, Jesus is blessed. Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’

In ministry together, Rev. Dr. Terry L. Moore, Senior Pastor

Local Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

Missions

Foreign Mission Chairperson .

Bob Consoli

We invite you to participate in this year’s Great Week of Service, August 12-19. Each year Weddington UMC celebrates the Great Week of Service by focusing on a variety of service opportunities concentrated in one week. We look forward to this Great Week as we serve God by serving our neighbor together!

MONDAY, AUGUST 13

Monroe Campus Children’s Sole2Soul Summer Fun Evening: 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Support our Troops with Care Boxes: 2:00-4:00 Monroe Campus Fellowship Hall. Volunteer p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Support our troops to help with the fun! Sole2Soul will provide with care boxes by filling them with coffee beans, an opportunity for the kids in our Monroe Campus community to receive new shoes. snacks, soap, detergent, etc.

We’ll also have outside games and dinner.

Operation Reach Out Hygiene Kits: 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Put together hygiene House of Pearls: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Engage in fellowship and an activity with the residents kits with toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, of this Christian transitional halfway house, shampoo, conditioner, etc. to assist children in poverty-stricken schools to feel clean and ready which helps women rebuild their lives after being homeless or previously incarcerated. to start their day.

Monroe Campus Summer Fun Evening with BSA Troop 99: 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Monroe Campus WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Fellowship Hall. BSA Troop 99 will lead the fun Samaritan’s Feet: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for the Monroe Campus kids this night, with a Process and prepare shoes that will be cook out, games, and loads of fun. distributed around the world in an effort of creating a world with “zero” shoeless Turning Point - Sharing the Vision: 7:00-8:00 children. Please bring either a $10 donation p.m. in Helms Hall. Turning Point exists to end or a pair of new children’s athletic shoes domestic abuse, sexual assault, and child abuse and a pair of socks. Each volunteer must through safe shelter, advocacy, prevention and fill out a volunteer waiver online at www. social change. Join us Monday evening to learn samaritansfeet.org/waiver. Meet in the more about Turning Point: what it does, who it Fellowship Hall parking lot by the mini bus. serves, and how we as a church family can help. (Limit 24 people, ages 8 and above.)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 Operation Sandwich! for Urban Ministry & Salvation Army Center of Hope Shelter: 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Make sandwiches and bagged lunches for Urban Ministry and the Salvation Army Center of Hope Shelter, to help feed the hungry.

Operation Sandwich! Delivery & Tour of Urban Ministry Center: 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Deliver sandwiches and bag lunches, then take a tour of Urban Ministry to learn about the multiple ways this ministry serves the homeless. Meet in the Fellowship Hall parking lot by the mini bus. (Limit 24 people.)

Crisis Assistance Food Pantry: 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Monroe Campus Fellowship Hall. Prepare food boxes to help Crisis Assistance in offering an assortment of items from their food pantry to those in need.

Monroe Campus Children’s Pizza & Paint Night: 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Monroe Campus Fellowship Hall. Volunteer to help kids with paint projects to keep and share, have fun and fellowship, and serve pizza for dinner.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Bake and Decorate Cookies for Shut-ins: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall. Join us in baking and decorating a big batch of sugar cookies.

Operation Christmas Child’s “Christmas in August” Shoebox Packing: 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Helms Hall. A shoebox packed with fun items, hygiene products, and school supplies can bring great joy to a child in need. (cont.)

Collect items to fill a shoebox or two, and join us Thursday evening for Christmas cheer and to pack and label your boxes. Preprinted boxes and labels provided. Please bring items for your box and a $9 donation to cover shipping costs. Visit samaritanspurse. org/occ for instructions on what to include in your shoebox.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 Package and Deliver Cookies for Shutins: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Great Week of Service Community Dinner: 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center Gym. Let’s break bread together and celebrate a wonderful week of serving as the hands and feet of Jesus in the community and beyond.

Join us for dinner and a celebration of what God has used us for during our Great Week!

We will collect donation items for our service projects on two Sundays, July 29 and August 5, from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Helms Hall and the Family Life Center, as well as the Bonds Grove and Monroe campuses. Please visit www. weddingtonchurch.org/missions for a list of items needed.

REGISTRATION Register online or contact Ruth Cooley at ruth.cooley@ weddingtonchurch.org. For updated information, see our webpage at www. weddingtonchurch.org/great-week-ofservice.

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Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs Alzheimer’s and Dementia Seminar We are having a seminar on basic information regarding Alzheimer’s and dementia diseases on Wednesday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room in the Family Life Center. This event is meant to help people who are just now navigating how to best help a family member who has received a memory loss disease diagnosis. Jessica Lanier from the Alzheimer’s Association will be present to lead this seminar. We will provide a light dinner as we meet. Please contact Rev. Ed Briggs at the church office to sign up for the seminar.

GriefShare Testimony "My weekly meetings with GriefShare have truly been a blessing for me. I have gotten to meet new friends, and the opportunity to share the loss of those who were and are still dearly loved by friends in the group as well as my own loss in a Christ centered group. Sometimes I believe we don't fully understand what someone is going through until we walk down that road ourselves and at GriefShare we are all experiencing the pain and hurt from losing someone we love. Being with others and hearing their stories, their comforting and encouraging words, their hugs, and just being together has helped in so many ways. We have shared prayers and Bible verses together, laughed and even cried, all the time knowing God is present with us. The facilitators and speakers have been wonderful because they also have been down this road before. I do hope if you have experienced a loss of someone you love, you will attend GriefShare. It is a very uplifting and meaningful series of meetings and sharing for those going through a difficult time in their life." -Janet Hutchison Stephen Ministry Testimony "It is indeed an honor to serve God as a Stephen Minister. There are so many people hurting as a result of a job loss, a death in the family, medical issues, financial issues; the list is long of difficult events and problems. It is very trying for most people to shoulder their burdens alone. Often, our brothers and sisters in need can benefit from spending time with a loving and dedicated Christian who will listen to them, pray for and with them, all in confidence and in a safe place. As a Stephen Minster, I care and I wait on God to cure." -David Pierce, Stephen Minister NA Testimony "Hello, my name is Kasei and I am a recovering addict through the 12 step program of NA. I am so very grateful for this divinely ordered program of NA! Before recovery, I had lost EVERYTHING due to the progression of the disease of addiction, including my connection to God. I'm thankful that I kept going to meetings where I heard stories like mine, was greeted with love and empathy, and found a sponsor; someone who understood all the feelings and struggles of addiction, yet had managed to stay clean for years! This relationship gave me the hope I needed to go on. I gained a new understanding of a loving God. Together we work the 12 steps to deal with the things the disease - or the enemy- place in our path. My life is the complete opposite of what it was. And that is a true miracle. Thank you for allowing NA to meet in your church! Today, I have over five years clean and sponsor newcomers to the program."

Women's Ministry The Women's Ministry Circles are on break for the summer and will resume in the fall. Any summer plans may come in circle email, on Facebook pages, or in the weekly church eNews.

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.

Mary Martha Circle We welcome all ladies of the church to join us the first Friday of every month September through May for fellowship. Contact Mary Revels at revelsmary@carolina.rr.com or Tommie Craig at tommiecraig@carolina.rr.com for more information.

Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) meets for a regular meeting once a month on a Friday morning. Childcare is available. We would love for you to join us! SWC Mission: “Growing spiritually together as sisters in Christ by fostering Godly friendships and nurturing relationships with the Lord through missions and community outreach.” If you have any questions, please contact secretaryswc@gmail.com.

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Adult Ministries Adult Ministries . Patsy Sorrell Meet Patsy Sorrell (cont.)

Patsy’s vision for Adult Discipleship at Weddington is to create opportunities for everyone to be nurtured and encouraged to grow in their faith and experience God's grace and goodness.

“I'm a firm believer in practical, faith-filled living. As we invite God into our lives, God shows up in amazing and meaningful ways. My hope is that in creating different types of opportunities for adults to connect, grow, and ponder their relationship with God, it will enable us all to keep our hearts and spirits refreshed and open to God at work in and through us. I also have a soft spot in my heart for leaders and an appreciation for the time, effort, and passion God has given them to share their gifts. God has given me a heart for helping and supporting leaders in their ministry so that they, too, are encouraged and feel equipped to be their best and follow God's lead in their ministry.”

Patsy's family

Patsy and her husband, Bob, moved to the Charlotte area in 2016, where her parents also live. Bob runs their printing business near Lake Norman and is an avid tennis player. They have a blended family of five adult children, Kelli (28), Bobby (27), Kevin (23), Jackson (27) and Noah (21). Weddington United Methodist Church looks forward to welcoming Patsy, Bob, and their family into our community of faith as we seek to fulfill our call to be the physical presence of Jesus Christ. Her official start date was July 16, 2018.

Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens are on break for the summer and will resume their meetings at the Family Life Center on September 13.

K&Q Summer Schedule 2018 Saturday, August 11 - NarroWay Productions showing "Sampson" $34 - includes lunch and transportation. Leave Fellowship Hall parking lot at 11:15 a.m. - Show is at 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 23 - Billy Graham Library $13 - includes lunch and transportation.

Leave Fellowship Hall parking lot at 9:15 a.m.

Summer Golden Corral Schedule: August 15

Celebrating Bill Lowe's birthday at Pleasant Grove Camp meeting in July

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!

We will be meeting on regular scheduled dates of August 12 and August 26. We will have a guest speaker on August 12 and we will continue the Andy Stanley Series "Follow" with session two on the 26th.

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Adult Ministries New This Fall: Weddington Connections & Fall Ministry Fair Fall is just around the corner and a wonderful time to get connected or re-connected as we seek to intentionally grow in faith together at Weddington Church. Because there are many different ways to connect, this fall we are creating a new publication, Weddington Connections, a resource that will help you preview all the various adult studies, Life Groups, and ministries that are available for adults to participate in this fall. We’ll launch the Fall 2018 Weddington Connections on Sunday, August 19. It will be available in print format, as well as online on the website.

In addition, we will also have a Fall Ministry Fair in Helms Hall Sunday, August 19 through Sunday, September 2. These displays will give you an opportunity to preview the adult study materials and groups meeting this fall and learn more about each opportunity to grow. Plan to stop by to browse and be prayerful about how and where God is calling you to grow in faith and relationship in this upcoming new season. If you’re looking for some guidance or have questions you’d like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Patsy Sorrell at the church office.

A gentle reminder to leaders: if you have not yet provided us with your group study information, please contact Patsy Sorrell

by August 8 so that it can be included in Weddington Connections and the Fall Ministry Fair.

Life Group 2nd Sunday Connection Life Groups are a great way to meet new people and grow in faith here at Weddington Church.

There are several different kinds of groups to choose from: Co-Ed, Men’s, Women’s, and special interests like Empty-Nesters, Artists, Weight Loss, Sewing, Study/Walking, etc.

The 2nd Sunday of each month a member of our Life Group Ministry Team is available in the Narthex and near the coffee stations in the Family Life Center (FLC) before and after each worship service to answer question and help you find a group that will be a good fit.

The next 2nd Sunday Connection will be August 12. Our “Connectors” look forward to helping you get connected here at Weddington Church! In addition to our 2nd Sunday Connection, Patsy Sorrell, our Director of Adult Discipleship is also available throughout the week to answer questions and help you find ways to grow and connect.

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 Death & Resurrection of the Messiah, by Ray Vander Laan Parables of Jesus, Led by Barbara Bennett Adult Comprehensive Bible Study, by David Cook Book of James Moses, In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet Various Topics, Led by Glenn Saliga and Bob Porter Christian, by Andy Stanley Isaiah - Beginning July 15, Bible Project Themes 2 Corinthians The Bible Project The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren 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

Fall Bible Study Registration Now Open Firethorne Ladies Bible Study Discerning the VOICE OF GOD by Priscilla Shirer Join us beginning Monday, September 10 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. as we travel through the revised 7-week DVD sessions with Priscilla Shirer. Discover how humble obedience is the root to clear and daily communication with God. Learn how surrender unlocks His many blessings intended for us, centers us in His will, and helps us discern His voice in everyday life.

We meet at the home of Louise Padfield, 1200 Firethorne Club Drive, Marvin, NC. Purchase your own member’s workbook in advance of the first session. For additional information, please contact Louise at lpadfield8@gmail.com or 704-618-0554.

Revelation Join Dr. Terry Moore for a 9-week walk through the powerful book of Revelation. This amazing book of the Bible is often misread, misunderstood, and misused. When read carefully, however, this vision of John offers a message of hope and a glimpse of God’s ultimate victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Beginning September 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

God of Creation – A Study of Genesis 1-11 by Jen Wilkin “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Where did everything come from? Why are we here? Why is the world so broken? How can that brokenness be made right? In its first 11 chapters, the Book of Genesis addresses our deepest questions, declaring to us a transcendent God and shaping our understanding of the Bible as a whole. God of Creation – A Study of Genesis 1-11 is an 11-session study written by Jen Wilkin. Join us as we walk through Genesis 1-11, searching these familiar passages for their larger meaning in the story of Scripture and in the life of every believer.

We are going to cultivate a worshipful understanding of our holy, Creator God; explore Genesis as the place where the story of redemption begins; trace the themes of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration.

This study will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday mornings beginning September 5 from 9:30-Noon. Childcare is available. Contact Marty Cook at marty@cookfamily.com or 704-907-0074 for more information.

Experiencing God by Henry and Richard Blackaby and Claude King Beginning on September 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hemby House, led by Heather Brown.

Through this video-led Bible Study, God is inviting you to experience Him in an intimate love relationship through which he reveals to you His will, His ways, and His work. Through the biblical principles in this course, God can teach you how to know when God is speaking to you, recognize His activity around you, and adjust your life to Him and His Ways.

We meet on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Hemby House. This is a Woman’s Bible Study/Life Group. Each week we savor His Word, pray for one another and support one another as Beautiful Sisters-in-Christ. We invite you to join us!

Visit our website or contact the church office for more information and for registration: www.weddingtonchurch.org/bible-studies.

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Children's Ministries Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal WCA opens doors to the 2018-2019 school year August 14!

WCA is a Jr.K – 8th grade private, Christian School and a ministry of WUMC. WCA has several openings in JrK and Kindergarten.

Please see our website, email wca@weddingtonchristianacademy.org, or call 704-846-1039 for more information.

Mission Statement: WCA provides an education of highest academic excellence and Christian spiritual development in a faith community that challenges the mind, prepares the heart, and nurtures the soul; encouraging students and families to represent Christ in action and service.

Luke 10:27 "Love the Lord your God with all of your heart and with all of your soul and with all your strength and with all of your mind; and Love your neighbor as yourself.” #GodYouMe Important Dates to Remember….

• Monday, August 13: (9:00–10:00 a.m.) Meet the teacher (9:30 a.m.) New Family Orientation in Multipurpose Room with Mrs. Keen & Mrs. Reeder.

• Tuesday, August 14: First day of school!

• Wednesday, August 15: Early dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

• Thursday, August 16: (8:00 a.m.– 2:45 p.m.) First full day of school (6:00–8:00 p.m.) To celebrate the start of school, all families are invited to attend the Back to School picnic. This will be a fun filled time of fellowship with the WCA family!

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.

August News and Announcements This summer has been incredible. July has been a month full of God moments and travel.

At the beginning of July we sent a team to Costa Rica for two weeks. They repaired a parsonage and hosted a VBS for the sweet kids of Belen, Costa Rica. The Holy Spirit moved in the hearts of our youth and bonded our group together more closely than ever before. Each of the youth have shared how they felt they left a part of themselves in Costa Rica. We are truly grateful for the relationships built with the beautiful people down there.

We most recently sent a team to Tennessee to do home repairs and build relationships. We look forward to our rising 6th grade mission trip, “SERVE” here at the church and at our Monroe Campus. It’s sure to be a blast and a great introduction into what mission trips are like!

Costa Rica Mission Team

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God continues to be with us and God’s love will never fail.

Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson News and Announcements Collection for Benton Heights Elementary School Our children’s ministry is partnering with Benton Heights Elementary to support their staff and children—many of whom attend our Monroe campus. We will be collecting items through Sunday, August 19.

Here is what we are collecting: • Frisbees • Board Games for children (Twister, Chutes & Ladders, • Jump Ropes Connect Four, Jenga, Sorry, Trouble, etc.)

• Colored chalk • Footballs • Playing cards • Kickballs • Play-Doh • Soccer Balls Donations can be brought to the KidCheck station and placed in the bin marked, “Benton Heights Elementary.” Thank you for helping us bless those who serve at this school.

Questions? Please contact Carolyn Nelson.

Follow us @thearkwumc

Where are you serving this coming school year? We would love to have you join our team, The Ark. Come and be a part of helping our children grow in wisdom of who God is and how much He loves them! Sunday morning classes are available for the 9:30 and 11:00 hours for children age 3 through 5th grade. Training and curriculum is provided as well as lots of hugs, smiles, Aha moments, and the joy of serving our God. Contact Carolyn to learn how you can be a part of this ministry.

JAM is coming back! We will kick off with a wonderful night on Wednesday, September 5th. Servants are needed to lend a hand each week either in our littles class (4 years through kindergarten) or our older kids (1st-5th). We have a great time worshipping God, learning Bible stories, memorizing Scripture, and growing in wisdom and stature just like Jesus! Come and join us!

Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director A new and promising preschool year is right around the corner!

Weddington Christian Preschool Important Summer Dates: • WCP mailed informative letters to all WCP families on July 20.

• August 3 – An email will go out to all WCP families. Please watch your Inbox!

• August 23 – Each young student should have received a letter from his/her new teacher.

• September 4 – Morning ‘Meet the Teacher’ time and Evening ‘Parents Only Orientation’. Times available on the website.

• September 4 – First day of school with noon dismissal • September 5 – First day of school for Monday/Wednesday 2's & 3's. Noon dismissal for children attending 2 day per week classes. All other children dismiss at 1:00 p.m.

Please be sure to check the website for additional 2018-2019 calendar dates.

We praise God for the opportunity to serve our preschool families. We thank Him for giving each family the hearts to share their children with us at WUMC. Many thanks to the WUMC congregation for your support of the preschool ministry. You are making a difference in the lives of many families.

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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!

The last day to register is October 1. Register online at www.weddingtonchurch.org/women.

New Online Giving Solution Exciting news! Our online giving provider is now through SubSplash Giving!

To continue with recurring giving, you'll need to set up a new profile and recurring gift information through SubSplash by visiting www.weddingtonchurch.org/giving or, you can text "wumc" to (206)-859-9405.

We are so grateful for you and your continued participation in and support of Weddington United Methodist Church. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Something else to be looking for - our very own Weddington Church App!

Fall/Winter Kids Consignment Sale Mark your calendars for the Weddington Kids Consignment Fall/Winter sale on August 10 and 11. The sale is 100% volunteer run and is not possible without WUMC member support. Registration is now open to VOLUNTEERS! Our Family Life Center and Youth Center will be packed with more than 30,000 gently used items for a fraction of the retail price from several hundred consignors. The sale ranges from newborns to teens and you will find name-brand clothes, furniture, books, toys, bikes, equipment and more.

We need over 350 volunteer shifts filled to be able to welcome thousands of shoppers and have a successful sale. Please consider helping out for 1 or 2 shifts. If you have a teen that needs to get volunteer hours, this is a great opportunity to serve.

We can definitely find a spot for your strengths and always have lots of food and fellowship too! We need strong muscles for heavy lifting and warm friendly faces for greeting and talking to our shoppers all while serving our mission of being the hands and feet of Jesus. The exciting news is that if you volunteer, you will get to shop EARLY before the doors open to the public!

Visit our website for more details.

For more information please visit our website www.weddingtonkidsconsignmentsale.com, watch our Facebook page, or reach out to us at weddingtonkidsconsignment@hotmail.com. The bi-annual Kids Consignment sale raises money that supports the church and local missions. Union County charities such as Operation Reach-Out, Turning Point, House of Pearls, Camp Lurecrest, Matthews Help Center, UC Crisis Assistance, UC Community Shelter, The Closet of Southbrook Church, Dressed for Success and Help Crisis Pregnancy Center are examples of organizations that benefit from the success of the Weddington Kids Consignment Sale through monetary gifts and unsold item donations from generous consignors. Within the church, money is allocated to the general budget, scholarships for youth mission trips, a youth college scholarship, children’s ministries, Weddington Christian Preschool, Weddington Christian Academy, and to United Methodist Women outreach programs to name a few.

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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 held monthly.

Information on our next session will be available soon.

JAARS Ministry Events JAARS Day is August 12, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at 7405 JAARS Rd., Waxhaw, NC. You are invited to spend the day at the JAARS headquarters. Ride in a missionary aircraft, visit museums, and learn how missionaries help others in remote parts of the world.

Check-IT-Out August 5-10. Do you love technology? Do you ever wonder how it’s used on the mission field? Then expand your worldview by attending a Check-IT-Out conference.

See how technology connects people to knowledge of God’s Word and reaps eternal significance. Learn more at www.jaars.org.

*W@W is now on break for the summer and will resume on September 5.

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 209. 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) 11:00 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary) 11:00 a.m. Traditional (Bonds Grove Campus)

Sunday Funday

Save the date! Our next Sunday Funday will be Sunday, September 30!

4:00 p.m. Waltonwood Retirement Community Rev. Dr. Terry L. Moore, Senior Pastor terry.moore@weddingtonchurch.org

JoAnn Horstman, Executive Director of Operations joann.horstman@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patsy Sorrell, Director of Adult Discipleship patsy.sorrell@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

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

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

Adell Keen, WCA Principal akeen@weddingtonchristianacademy.org

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

Emily Campbell, WCP Director wcp@weddingtonchurch.org

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

Jamie Edmondson, WCP Assistant Director bgcps@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

Rev. Leroy Henry Affiliated United Methodist Clergy Justin Lineberry, Director of Praise & Worship justin.lineberry@weddingtonchurch.org

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Mike Carver, Facilities Manager mcar1973@earthlink.net Kim Veith, Food Service Director kim.veith@weddingtonchurch.org

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Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 - 12:00 p.m.

704-846-1032 Campuses Weddington Campus 13901 Providence Road Weddington, NC 28104 Sanctuary Building and Family Life Center (FLC) Bonds Grove Campus 8215 Bonds Grove Church Rd Waxhaw, NC 28173 Weddington Christian Counseling Center 9914 New Town Road Marvin, NC 28173 Tony Gibson, Counselor, MA, LMFT tgibson.wcc@weddingtonchurch.org Monroe Campus 520 Engleside St Monroe, NC 28110