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August 2019

ADULT FALL MINISTRY FAIR August 18 - September 1 in Helms Hall

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:

Fall Ministry Fair

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Monthly Reflection

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Missions

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

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Kings & Queens

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Pastoral Care

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Youth & WCA

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Children's Ministry & WCP

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

Life Groups

Disciple Bible Study

Support Groups

Bible Studies

Intentionally Growing in Faith

Men's Ministry

Special Events

Women's Ministry Retreats

One of our key values at Weddington Church is being intentional about growing in faith and nurturing our relationships with God. This is something that may look a bit different from one person to the next... and so for that reason we are purposeful in creating a variety of different offerings and resources to meet you where you are and to help you know and follow Jesus.

The Adult Discipleship Fall Ministry Fair is designed to help you find ways to grow in faith and get involved at Weddington. You will find ministry displays designed to help you learn more about Life Groups, Bible Studies, Sunday programming, Support Groups, special events, and more. Be sure to stop in Helms Hall to preview study materials, ask questions, and discern how God is calling you to grow in faith in the weeks ahead.

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 Moore Would You Like to Join Us? “Sunday afternoon sounds great. We will grab lunch after church and then we will meet up with you guys. Hey, why don’t you join us for church?” It’s that easy. The thought of inviting someone to church seems so overwhelming. But it is really very easy. George Morris and Eddie Fox share in their book and materials on Faith-Sharing, that each of us have an opportunity everyday to share our faith or invite someone to a faith journey.

“That was a great game. We are off to get the kids to Youth Group. Hey, would Joey like to go with our kids to youth?”

A few things happened in that short statement: You acknowledged that you are a Christian, that your and your kids are active in church, and an invitation was made to participate.

“Lunch on Wednesday sounds great. I have Bible Study Wednesday morning and can meet you by 12:15. Why don’t you come to Bible Study with me and we can go from there?

You will love it. It is a great group of women and the leader is awesome.”

The word evangelism scares us. We are afraid we will sound judgmental or we are afraid that if we get in a faith conversation we will be asked questions that we cannot answer. Some of us are hesitant to talk about the deeper things in our lives. So, we avoid it. Evangelism simply means sharing “good news.” It is a great word. It is a vital word. That is a word for another day. Let’s just start with the word, “invitation.”

An invitation. People like being invited to things. “We are going to a movie. Would you like to join us?” Even if we Page 2

cannot go, we were honored by the invitation. Someone valued us enough to invite us. We were invited to a wedding.

Wow, that means we were valued by the couple and family enough that they invited us to share in their sacred day.

Invitations honor people. It says, “You are important to me.”

An invitation to worship, to Bible Study, to Life Group, Youth Group, to Vacation Bible Camp, or to make sandwiches for missions, is an invitation to join you in something that is important in your life. That is not judgmental. An invitation is honoring someone enough to invite them to participate with you.

We send out invites all the time. There are even apps and programs that will send invitations and track responses. We are already very good at invitations. So let’s invite our family, friends, and neighbors to this vital part of our lives, our relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.

Morris and Fox remind us that we have so many opportunities. The challenge, they remind us, is being aware of them and acting on them. So many people are searching.

So many people desire to be a part of a church but visiting one the first time can be intimidating. An invitation is a gift. We are inviting someone to join our church family. To become one of us. To belong. To be in relationship with Jesus Christ.

My prayer is that “invitation” becomes part of our church’s DNA. I invite you to join me in inviting others to join our church family. This invitation honors them and definitely honors God. In ministry together, Rev. Dr. Terry Moore, Senior Pastor

Missions

Local Missions . Rev. Rocío Ávila-Ramírez

Each year Weddington UMC celebrates the Great Week of Service, where we focus on a variety of service opportunities concentrated in one week. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved and learn more about the missions that Weddington UMC supports throughout the year. We invite you to join us August 11-18, 2019!

MONDAY, AUGUST 12 - Canned and Dry Food Drive: 1:00 p.m. in the Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall

Union County Crisis Assistance provides local families in financial crisis with life’s basic needs: emergency rent and utility assistance, clothing, and food. They walk with families by giving emotional and educational support to stabilize financial health and move toward self-sufficiency. We financially support this agency as a church, but we also want to be in service by restocking their food pantry through a food drive. Be here on August 12 as we sort, bag, and deliver food donations.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 - Operation Sandwich: 1:00 p.m. in the Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall

Every second Saturday of the month WUMC volunteers make and deliver 900+ sandwiches to Urban Ministry Center and Union County Shelter to feed our homeless brothers and sisters! This Great Week of Service, we want to introduce you to this ongoing mission opportunity at our church! Join us as we make sandwiches to battle hunger.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 - Troop Care Boxes: 1:00 p.m. in the Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall

We always keep our troops in prayer. In addition to that, we want to send a simple gesture of care for all they do by sending them goodies. Please support this drive. We owe so much to their life-giving service. Let’s serve them as generously as we can this Great Week. Plan to be here to sort donations and pack bags for our troops.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 - Back to School Bash: 10:00 a.m. at Benton Heights Elementary

This is our first year celebrating a Back to School Bash with Benton Heights Elementary! We are very excited about continuing and strengthening our relationship with them. Benton is in walking distance of our Monroe campus and most of our Homework Help Ministry children are students there. Our goal is to provide Benton students with new shoes, socks, and backpacks filled with school supplies. Soles4Souls has met us halfway and donated shoes, and Weddington UMC has received a donation to provide the rest of the shoes we’ll need! For Great Week, please donate new back packs, socks, and school supplies, and give us your loving presence and service on August 17. We expect to serve no less than 300 children! We need many hands and loving hearts to welcome, wash little feet, and pray for these beautiful students as they prepare to walk a new school year. If you are interested in serving at this event, please contact Leah Primm at the church office.

Great Week Donations Over the summer we will be collecting donation items to be used for several of the Great Week service projects. Drop off days for donations will be on Sundays through August 4 during worship hours. Bins will be available in Helms Hall and in the Family Life Center on the Weddington Campus as well as at Bonds Grove and Monroe.

Troop Care Boxes • Zip lock bags (gallon size) • Bags of whole bean coffee • Tide Pods • Individually wrapped:

Jolly Ranchers

Beef jerky

Irish Spring soap bars

Cheez-It crackers

Pringles chips

Union County Crisis Assistance • Canned food • Peanut Butter/Jelly • Rice • Spaghetti noodles and sauce

Back to School Bash • Backpacks • Socks • Composition books • Spiral notebooks • Pocket folders • Markers (10 pack boxes) • Colored pencils

• Black Expo markers • No. 2 pencils (packs of 12) • Blunt scissors (kids) • Scissors (4th & 5th grade) • Nylon 3 hole pencil cases • Glue sticks • Wedge erasers • Pencil top erasers

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Adult Ministries Adult Ministries . Patsy Sorrell September is just around the corner. Soon, we will begin a new ministry season. Plans are underway for new opportunities to grow in faith and as disciples of Jesus Christ.

When we talk about our vision and what’s important for adults here at Weddington Church, the first thing that is mentioned is the importance of being involved in a small group. The reason it’s important is that in a congregation this size, small groups are a place where we experience a sense of belonging – and through Life Groups, Bible Study groups, and Sunday School groups, we get to know one another, open the Bible to dig deeper and dialogue about life and faith issues, care for one another through the joys and challenges of life, and encourage one another to stay focused on the things that are important throughout the week.

There’s a saying that many churches refer to when talking about spiritual growth - circles are better than rows. Personally, I think both are important. Rows allow us to focus on God as we worship, but the strength of our churches and our personal discipleship journey (how we intentionally grow in faith) is what happens in circles. When we get together to share our lives, pray, open the Bible, and share our thoughts and questions and doubts, it connects us in a deeper way with God, helps us to stay focused and growing in faith, and allows us to build meaningful relationships as we serve, encourage, and care for one another along the way.

As the days of summer begin to wind down, there are a few ways for you to learn more about how you can get involved in a discipleship opportunity that will help you to grow as a disciple in the weeks and months ahead…

Adult Fall Ministry Fair

Sunday, August 18 through Sunday, September 1 in Helms Hall These displays will give you an opportunity to preview the adult study materials and groups meeting this fall and learn more about opportunities 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 the months ahead.

Connections – Fall 2019 Our Adult Ministry guide, Connections, will be available beginning Sunday, August 18. This guidebook is designed to help you learn more about the many ways you can grow, connect, and get involved at Weddington Church. Printed copies will be available at the church or you can view it on our website www.weddingtonchurch.org/connections.

Weddington Open House & W@W Kick-Off Wednesday, September 4, 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Join us for an all-church Open House as we resume Wednesday night dinners and kick off the new ministry year!

The Open House will include ministry leaders and displays to help members and guests learn more about how to connect and get involved in the vibrant ministries of Weddington Church. We encourage everyone to attend and invite a friend to join you. It will be a wonderful opportunity to introduce your friends to Weddington and meet and greet others. Come learn more about what’s happening this fall, fellowship with staff and ministry leaders in each ministry area, and help one another get connected! Wednesday Night JAM and Youth Bible Study also resume on September 4.

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Chancel Choir Bible Studies J.A.M.

Dinner

Support Groups

Youth

Women's Ministry Women's Faith & Fellowship Event - September 20 Save the date for this fall's Women's Faith & Fellowship Night! Join us on Friday, September 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center with Rev. Meredith Hinton speaking on authenticity. Childcare will be available. Additional details will be available in the coming weeks.

Women's Fall Retreat - November 8-10 Come away, be still, and discover the freedom and transformation that only Jesus can bring about… trading brokenness for joy, comparison for contentment, and longing for peace. We’ll look to Jesus and ask Him to fill us with all that He is and has for us to live transformed lives.

Ladies, come away with us to Lake Junaluska, NC (just west of Asheville) for a time to refresh your heart, mind, and soul, and untangle yourself from the demands of everyday life. Lake Junaluska is nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains and offers a relaxing setting with spacious grounds that include a beautiful 200-acre lake, walking trails, kayak, canoe, and paddle board rentals, 16 peaceful gardens, and nearby shopping and restaurants.

Our guest speaker is Elizabeth Poplin, a passionate women’s ministry leader and co-founder of Ember CLT, a worship gathering that welcomes women throughout the Charlotte area. She will invite us to look below the surface of life and faith issues and leave with hope and a renewed sense of God’s heart. Expect to laugh. Expect to dig deep. Expect to untangle from things that tangle us up, and leave renewed… and transformed.

Early bird registration is available through July 31. Registration is open through October 1. For detailed information or to register visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/women.

Women's Circles The three Women's Ministry Circles, Mary Martha, Susanna Wesley, and Lucy Price are on break for the summer. They will resume in September. Watch the Weddington UMC UMW Facebook page, weekly eNews, and the church website for any summer events that may be added.

Learn more about our Women's Circles at www.weddingtonchurch.org/women.

Women's Ministry Bunco Night in July

Men's Ministry Men’s Connection Breakfast The United Methodist Men

meet in the Youth Center of the Family Life Center from 7:309:00 a.m. twice a month on Sunday for food, fellowship, and to discuss various topics. All men are welcome!

August Dates and Topics • August 11 - Carter Williams speaking • August 25 - a program on the Fixing it for Christ Mission that Waxhaw UMC conducts every June

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Adult Ministries Disciple Bible Study Plans are taking shape for our Disciple Bible Studies that will begin in September – details will be available mid-August. Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. We are also considering offering a Wednesday morning Disciple 1 if there is enough interest. If you are interested in taking any of the Disciple studies, please contact Patsy Sorrell at the church office. Your interest will help us to finalize plans and leadership.

Single Adult Ministry

New Discipleship Podcasts

Fall Kick-Off Join us on Friday, September 6 from

New episodes of our two podcasts, Raising Disciples and Being Disciples with Charlie and Meredith are available monthly! These podcasts, hosted by Charlie Brown and Rev. Meredith Hinton, discuss different topics all about how to be better disciples of Jesus Christ. We invite you to listen and subscribe anywhere podcasts can be found including Apple and Spotify, as well as our church website and mobile app.

6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Hemby House. Drop by for food, fellowship, and a chance to get to know fellow singles at Weddington UMC. If you are a single adult interested in growing in faith, building friendships, and serving others, and would like to learn more about upcoming events and gatherings, please contact Lisa Sweet through the church office.

Single Adult Ministry WEDDINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens Our group does not meet at the church for

monthly meetings during the summer. Instead, we travel on one-day trips during June, July, and August. Monthly meetings resume at the Family Life Center on Thursday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m.

Summer Schedule • Flat Rock Playhouse: All Shook Up - Wednesday, July 31, 9:30 a.m.

• The Cove - Monday-Wednesday, August 12-14, 9:30 a.m.

• Golden Corral - Wednesday, August 21 at 11:30 a.m.

• Movie and lunch - Thursday, August 29, 11:00 a.m.

Contact Sandra McKee at the church office for additional information.

The K&Q at Camp Meeting in July Page 6

Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs Fall GriefShare and DivorceCare The loss of a loved one through death or

divorce can be devastating as the pain of grief takes over. We are blessed to have support groups for people trying to cope with this loss. Fall GriefShare will begin on Wednesday, September 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hemby House Room 1. Fall DivorceCare will begin on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 20, downstairs in the Sanctuary building. These ministries provide compassionate support to people who have lost a loved one to either death or separation/divorce. Please make note of these dates either for yourself or for someone else you know who would benefit from being involved in one of these groups. For more information, please contact Sandra McKee at the church office.

Shining a Light on Domestic Violence Our community has a wonderful faith-based ministry focused on supporting

women impacted by abuse. Although we often think of domestic violence as only physical abuse, verbal, emotional, and spiritual abuse is just as hurtful and dangerous. Physical, as well as spiritual, emotional, and mental safety is just as important to God. He cares for His children, sees their tears, and hears their prayers. This ministry hosts weekly support meetings and can provide referrals to other helpful resources.

When asked, "How has the group helped you?" one of the women responded by saying: "Understanding that my situation wasn’t unique and other women have been through similar situations and have come out stronger, overcome the struggles, and are living life again. The support and acceptance showed me that I will be OK and joyous days are ahead."

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to Shine a Light on Domestic Violence Ministry to receive safe, non-judgmental support at www.shinealightondv.org, by phone at 727-452-7007, or by email at shinealightondv@yahoo.com.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) Testimony "When I came to Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional

Families (ACA) I had a lot of shame and reacted to life in inappropriate ways. Gradually, as I attended meetings and worked the 12 steps, I learned to love myself and to fully accept God’s love. This, in turn, freed me to think and interact in new and healthy ways. All glory goes to God for the salvation I have though Jesus Christ, for bringing me into the ACA fellowship and, through it, showing me a healthy way to live. It is my hope that all people who are wounded from dysfunction will come to have this freedom." -Anonymous

WUMC Support Groups NA Fridays, 10:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2

AA Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2

Saturdays, 11:00 a.m., Monroe Campus Fellowship Hall Contact: Kasei, kaseidelpezzo@gmail.com

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

Contact: Nina, nina_michelle7@yahoo.com or 704-499-2564

Saturdays, 8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Contact: Nina, nina_michelle7@yahoo.com or 704-499-2564 1st Saturday monthly, 3:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Contact: Nina, nina_michelle7@yahoo.com or 704-499-2564

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

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

NAMI Family Support Group 2nd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Room 214, John and Evann Duncan, 704-292-2287

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Youth Ministry 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. Come early this summer from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for dodgeball/ultimate frisbee!

We cannot believe it’s August. However - we are super glad to welcome a new month. Our Youth Ministry has had an incredible summer and we are looking forward to the remaining summer plans we have. The first weekend this month we are having our SERVE mission trip here at the church for the rising 6th graders. We are so excited to welcome them into our community and to help expose them to what it means to serve on a mission trip with our church.

We’ve been all over the place this summer with missions: Florida, Guatemala, parts of North Carolina…. it’s been an adventure with God. Thank you to everyone who has helped support our Youth Ministry. We are looking forward to the fall with our awesome team of adults and youth. God is faithful to us.

-Rev. Meredith Hinton

Fall Retreat Registration

#BeTheLight 2019

News and Announcements The 2019 – 2020 WCA school year is ready to begin!

Back To School Information: • Monday, August 12 – Student Drop In/New Parent Orientation • Tuesday, August 13 – First Day of School for all students • Thursday, August 22 – Back to School Picnic 2019 – 2020 School Theme: #BeTheLight; Matthew 5:16 Page 8

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Weddington Christian Academy Adell Keen, Principal

Guatemala & Coastal Carolina Missions in July

WCA

Join us for a great retreat at Look Up Lodge in Travelers Rest, S.C. This retreat for all 6th-12th graders is always a blast. There will be worship sessions, free time activities, field games, zip line, and the big swing. The cost is $130 per person. Visit the website to register.

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

Children's Ministries Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson Monroe Campus VBC What a great VBC we had at our Monroe campus in July!

Children from the community came each day to hear all about the Israelites and how God is good even in times of trouble and fear. We played games, made rain sticks, worshipped God in the Sanctuary, and had a blast together. Thank you to our volunteers for serving each day and for sharing Jesus to little children of the world!

We Need You to… Say YES! Please join me in saying YES to serving this coming school year. More than 100 servants are needed each week to minister to the children of our church. We have opportunities to serve in Noah’s Nursery, Noah’s Preschool, Noah’s Elementary, KidCheck, HISkids, GLOW, JAM, and at our Monroe Campus. Opportunities are weekly, bi-weekly, or even monthly. Will you join our team and say YES to serving? Let Carolyn Nelson know you feel called to serve.

Come and join us!

Wednesday Night JAM (Jesus and Me) JAM is coming back! We will kick off with a wonderful night on Wednesday, September 4. 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!

We Are Hiring! If you love the little children and feel called to serve God as a paid nursery/child caregiver, please contact Susanna Denninger at susiedenninger@gmail.com. We have openings available on Sunday mornings, weekday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and other times throughout the week.

Applicants must be at least 19 years old and able to pass a criminal background check. This position is part-time and is flexible. We would love to have you join our team and welcome the little children to our church.

Monroe Campus VBC

Weddington Christian Preschool . Sherri Martinez, Director A new and promising preschool year is right around the corner! Here are some important summer dates: • August 2- Watch for an email from WCP! Please contact us if you do not receive this email.

• August 15 - Draft Authorization due (optional). See website Forms page • August 23 - Teacher notes to children should have arrived in your USPS mailbox.

• September 3 - Yellow Emergency Card due: One completed card per child • September 3 - Children Drop in and Meet the Teacher Day. See family letter for specific times.

• September 3 - Parent’s All Adult Orientation Evening - Bonds Grove: 6:00 p.m. Weddington: 7:00 p.m.

• September 4 - First Day of Classes – noon dismissal • September 5 - First Day and noon dismissal for Tuesday/Thursday classes. All other classes dismiss at 1:00 p.m.

• September 12 - Is this your child's first year attending WCP? If so, Children’s Medical Report and Immunization Records are due to WCP office.

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3. As we commit this shiny new school year to the Lord, 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 and 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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Upcoming Events Wednesdays @ Weddington Family Fun Night

Family Lunch & Fellowship

Wednesday, September 11

Sunday, August 4 at 11:30 a.m.

5:00-6:30 p.m. – Dinner: Adults $5, Child $3, Family $20 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Christian Entertainer, Mark Lippard’s

Variety Show Join us for this special evening of fun for all ages. Come for dinner and stay to enjoy guest entertainer, Mark Lippard, a Christian comedian, juggler, balloon sculptor, unicycle trickster, and more. It will be an enjoyable laughter-filled evening of faith, fellowship, and fun for all and a wonderful opportunity to invite a friend or two to join us.

Please note that J.A.M. will not meet so that families may enjoy the evening together. Nursery care is available beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Join us on Sunday, August 4 for a picnic lunch and fellowship in the Family Life Center for fun on the playground, friendship, and lunch together. All are invited! Lunch will be served from 11:30-12:30 p.m. We’ll be serving chicken salad croissants, hot dogs, pasta salad, chips, and cookies. The cost is $3/kids, $5/adults, or $20/family.

Please register by Sunday, July 28 at www.weddingtonchurch. org/family-lunch. For questions, please contact Patsy Sorrell.

Sunday Funday We invite you to join us for Sunday Funday – a church-wide celebration event which will take place on Sunday, September 15 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Family Life Center. This event is for people of all ages. Join us for food, fun, and fellowship as we celebrate the end of summer.

Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and swimsuits and towels for kids! More details to come!

Weddington Kids Consignment Fall Sale - August 9 & 10 Mark your calendars for the Weddington Kids Consignment Fall Sale on August 9 & 10. 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, & 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. Plus, volunteers will get to shop EARLY before the doors open to the public!

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 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.

Cafe Connections Looking for a cup of coffee, good conversation, and a time to connect with others on Sunday mornings? Join us in Helms Hall or the Family Life Center before and after worship or Sunday School. It’s a great way to meet new friends, connect with old friends, and find ways to get connected at Weddington Church!

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. Free childcare is provided in the Sanctuary building.

Cafe Connections takes place in the:

Meet Weddington Church sessions are typically held monthly.

The next Meet Weddington will be on August 25 at 5:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center Multipurpose Room on the Weddington Campus. To learn more, contact Rev. Amy Hutchison.

Sanctuary Building 9:00-11:00 a.m. in Helms Hall Family Life Center 9:30-10:10 a.m. and 11:15-11:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center (Gym)

Evangelism Ministry . Rev. Amy Hutchison Community Evangelism and Outreach Thank you to all who have served at our Outreach events in the community so far this year! These are our chance to meet people where they are in the community and invite them to church in creative ways. Weddington Food Truck Fridays have wrapped up for the season, but we still have Jammin’ by the Tracks in Waxhaw. If you would like to serve in this way, please visit the Proclaim: Outreach Events tab on the website for dates and to sign up, or contact Rev. Amy Hutchison.

Welcome Team Celebration and Orientation If you have served or would like to learn more about serving in the Welcome Ministries of the church, we would love to invite you to this time together. We will be holding Orientation on Sunday, August 25 from 12:00-1:45 p.m. in Helms Hall.

Weddington Welcome Teams include: Ushers, Greeters, Welcome Center Attendants, Connectors, and the Parking Team.

Please RSVP to Sandra McKee at the church office.

Music & Arts Ministry The Chancel Choir The summer is an excellent time to try out the Chancel Choir.

Just come down to the Choir Room at 10:00 a.m. for a cup of coffee and to get acquainted. We have a short rehearsal at 10:30 and then sing at 11:00. All are welcome!

Bonds Grove Bluegrass Update After two years of successful ministry, our bluegrass band would like to invest more time in their home churches and have decided that Sunday, August 11 will be their last regular Bluegrass Worship Sunday. We have enjoyed having them and welcome all to come celebrate with us their last month on the Bonds Grove Campus at 11:00 a.m. with a covered dish luncheon to follow.

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Sunday Worship Times 8:15 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m. Praise and Worship (Sanctuary) 10:10 a.m. Acoustic Praise and Worship (FLC) 11:00 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary) 11:00 a.m. Traditional (Bonds Grove Campus) 6:00 p.m. Bilingual Worship (Monroe Campus) 4:00 p.m. Waltonwood Retirement Community

Weddington Church App Have you downloaded our new church app yet? This new app includes many great features to keep connected: • Sermon audio streaming • Weekly Sunday bulletins • Giving

• Special Events • The Bible • And more!

The Weddington Church app is available for download in the Apple, Google Play, and Amazon app stores. Simply search for "Weddington Church."

Rev. Dr. Terry 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

Rev. Leroy Henry Affiliated United Methodist Clergy

Alison Cardwell, Financial Administrator alison.cardwell@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

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

Leah Primm, Admin. Assistant leah.primm@weddingtonchurch.org

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

Adell Keen, WCA Principal akeen@weddingtonchristianacademy.org

Katie Bradshaw, Children’s Ministry AssociateMonroe Campus katie.monroechildcare@gmail.com

Sherri Martinez, WCP Director sherri.martinez@weddingtonchurch.org

Charlie Brown, Youth Minister charlie.brown@weddingtonchurch.org Rev. Meredith Hinton, Youth Minister meredith.hinton@weddingtonchurch.org Patsy Sorrell, Director of Adult Discipleship patsy.sorrell@weddingtonchurch.org

Jamie Edmondson, WCP Assistant Director bgcps@weddingtonchurch.org Jan Williams, Mother’s Morning Out Director jan.williams@weddingtonchurch.org Mike Carver, Facilities Manager mcar1973@earthlink.net

JoAnn Horstman, Executive Director of Operations Kim Veith, Food Service Director joann.horstman@weddingtonchurch.org kim.veith@weddingtonchurch.org

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