Connections - Winter 2019

Weddington United Methodist Church

Connections Winter 2019

INTENTIONALLY GROWING IN FAITH

Our mission is 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.

www.weddingtonchurch.org

Our goal for Adult Ministries at Weddington Church is to create opportunities that will allow you to intentionally grow in your faith. In addition to finding a worship service that is meaningful, we encourage everyone to find a place of connection through a small group experience.

As Weddington UMC continues to grow and remain faithful to our call of discipleship, it is important that we build personal connections through Bible Studies, Life Groups, Sunday Classes, or one of the other opportunities that we offer for spiritual growth.

This booklet is designed to help you find a group that is a good fit for you. If you would like help in finding ways to intentionally grow in your faith, please contact Patsy Sorrell, Director of Adult Discipleship.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Meet Weddington Quick View Schedule Women’s Circles/UMM Connection Cafe Connections/Sunday School Bible Study Groups Life Groups

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MEET WEDDINGTON

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Senior Adult Ministry/W@W Meals

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Support Groups/Church Directory

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Upcoming Events/Save the Date

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Worship Services/Weddington App

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Are you interested in becoming part of the Weddington Church family and want to learn more?

It will be our privilege to grow and serve together with you. We request that anyone interested in membership attend one of our monthly Meet Weddington sessions.

At Meet Weddington, you will enjoy an informal time of fellowship, meet the pastoral and ministry staff, hear an overview of the ministries and mission of the church, and get answers to any questions you may have about Weddington UMC. The next Meet Weddington session will be held on Sunday, February 24 at 5:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center. To register, please contact Rev. Amy Hutchison.

To register, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org or call 704-846-1032.

Intentionally Growing in Faith through...

SMALL GROUPS Life Groups

meet regularly to intentionally grow in faith together through friendship, study, service, and prayer.

Bible Study Groups

meet for a designated time period to intentionally grow in faith together through a specific topic or study resource.

Sunday School Groups

meet on Sunday mornings before or after worship to intentionally grow in faith together through fellowship, prayer, and a study focus.

Quick View Schedule by Category For detailed descriptions of small groups, please see the pages that follow.

CO-ED Day

Time

Sunday 9:20 a.m.

2x month Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Sunday

9:30 a.m.

Sunday

9:30 a.m.

Sunday

9:30 a.m.

Sunday

9:30 a.m.

Sunday

11:00 a.m.

Sunday

11:00 a.m.

Sunday

11:00 a.m.

Sunday

11:00 a.m.

Sunday

11:00 a.m.

Sunday

11:00 a.m.

Group Type

Location/Leader

About the Group

Sunday Life Group Connect-Serve-Grow Sunday School Group Agape Sunday School Group Foundations Sunday School Group Jay Emry Sunday School Group Shepherd’s View Sunday School Group Bonds Grove Campus Sunday School Group Light of the World Sunday School Group Closer Walk Sunday School Group Cornerstone

Sanctuary Building - Room 209 Deb Abernathy Youth Center - Main Level Mike Carver Sanctuary Building - Room 19 Barbara Bennett Main Building - Room 214/215 Don Lowder Sanctuary Building - Room 213 Marty Westover Bonds Grove Campus Patty Wallace Sanctuary Building - Room 213 Jim Lonon/ Ken Freno Main Building - Room 19 Maggie Tear Sanctuary Building - Room 214/215 Scott Wille Multipurpose Room - FLC Dean McFadden Youth Center - Room 102 Bill Mayes Youth Center - Room 204 Tom Coleman

Mostly couple’s w/children Study: Philippians Study: Isaiah, the Fifth Gospel

Sunday School Group Doers of the Word Sunday School Group Crossroads Sunday School Group Great Walk

Study: The Kingdom on Earth (Acts-Revelation) Various topics Study: The Book of Acts Study: The Early Church Study: The Purpose Driven Life Study: Psalm 119 Various topics

Various topics Study: Matthew The Bible Project Study: The Bible Project

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CO-ED continued Day

Time

Tuesday

7:00 p.m.

Tuesday

7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Thursday Thursday 2nd

Friday

1st & 3rd

Friday

9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Group Type

Location/Leader

Life Group Young Adult Life Group Old Providence North Life Group Couple’s Retreat

Sweet Union Brewery (Indian Trail) Rev. Amy Hutchison Briggs Residence Lloyd Briggs Sanc. Building - Room 214/215 Jessica Alexander Family Life Center - Gym Pastor’s Bible Study Rev. Dr. Terry Moore Family Life Center - Gym Single Adults (50+) Bible Study Rev. Dr. Terry Moore Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Main Building - Room 19 through Bible Study David Myers Disciple III: Remember Who Sanctuary Building - Room 209 You Are Dick Davidson Life Group Hemby House Artist Life Group Nancy Carter Kings and Queens Multi-Purpose Room - FLC Senior Adults Sandra McKee Marvin Creek Subdivision Co-Ed Life Group Andrew & Angie Vollenweider Group Member’s Homes Monroe Campus Life Group Amalia Gamoneda

About the Group Fellowship and discussion Various topics Fellowship and discussion The Gospel of John The Gospel of John 32 week ongoing study 32 week ongoing study Centered around a love of painting for artists of all levels Fellowship, program and lunch Empty-nesters Various topics

MEN Day

Time

Group Type

Location/Leader

About the Group

Sunday

7:30 a.m.

Sunday

6:30 p.m.

Monday

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Friday

5:45 a.m.

Friday

5:45 a.m.

Friday

7:00 a.m.

Saturday

7:00 p.m.

Youth Center (FLC) Keith Long & Stuart Travis Marvin Campus - Pine Room Jeff Vawter & Bryan Lynip Hemby House Brian King Hemby House Dwight Jacobs Sanc. Building-Room 214/215 Tom Coleman Ballantyne Area Jim Dunn Hemby House Dave Bakich Gamoneda Residence Salvador Avila

Fellowship breakfast, study/ speaker, prayer and support All ages/stages, friendship, study and accountability Meets every other Monday

Tuesday

Men’s Connection Breakfast UMM (United Methodist Men) Men’s Life Group SURFACE Men’s Life Group King Men’s Life Group Jacobs Men’s Life Group Coleman Men’s Life Group Dunn Men’s Life Group Bakich Monroe Men’s Life Group

2nd & 4th

bi-weekly

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Study: 1 Corinthians Various topics Various topics Study: Overcomer Breakfast, study, prayer, service Faith Formation

WOMEN Day

Time

Group Type

Location/Leader

About the Group

Monday

9:00 a.m.

Tuesday

7:00 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study Group Firethorne Women’s Bible Study Group

God in Creation: A Study of Genesis 1: 1-11 Before Amen by Max Lucado

Tuesday

7:30 p.m.

Tuesday

6:30 p.m.

Women’s Life Group Abigail Lucy Price Circle

Wednesday

9:30 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study Group

Wednesday

6:00 p.m.

Thursday

7:00 p.m.

Friday

7:00 a.m.

Friday

9:00 a.m.

Friday

9:30 a.m.

Women’s Life Group Stampers for Life Women’s Life Group McFadden Women’s Life Group Blalock Women’s Life Group Andrews Susanna Wesley Circle

Friday

9:30 a.m.

Mary Martha Circle

Saturday

9:00 a.m.

Sew Many Blessing Life Group

Padfiled Residence Louise Padfiled Hemby House Heather Brown Assell Residence Katharine Arno Hemby House Carolyn Canzonieri Fellowship Hall Marty Cook Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall Wendy Williams McFadden Residence Sharon McFadden Stonecrest Starbuck’s Karan Blalock Hemby House Gabrielle Andrews Helms Hall Deb Abernathy Fellowship Hall Mary Revels & Tommie Craig Bonds Grove Campus Robin Turner

2nd

1st 1st 1st

1 Peter by Kyle Idleman Faith, fellowship, and service Raised Together: A Study of Colossians by Gloria Furman Fellowship and stamping Seamless by Angie Smith Professional Women Nothing to Prove: Why We Can Stop Trying So Hard by Jennie Allen Faith, fellowship, and service 20’s-40’s Faith, fellowship, and service Mission-focused projects

SPECIAL INTEREST Day

Time

Group Type

Location/Leader

About the Group

Thursday

9:30 a.m.

Art Life Group

Saturday

9:00 a.m.

Sew Many Blessing Life Group

Centered around a love of painting for artists of all levels Mission-focused projects

Saturday

Various

WUMC Riders

Hemby House Nancy Carter Bonds Grove Campus Robin Turner Various Locations Ed Krzebetkowski

1st

3rd

Enjoy motorcycle riding together

To register, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org or call 704-846-1032.

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WOMEN’S MINISTRY CIRCLES Susanna Wesley Circle Time: Location: Contact:

1st Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Sept-May) Helms Hall or Fellowship Hall Deb Abernathy or Jessica Alexander

The Susanna Wesley Circle is a great group of Godly women that gather for fellowship, to serve others, and to grow in their faith. Free childcare is available in the children’s wing (Sanctuary Building) for children 7 months and older from 9:15-11:45 a.m. We typically meet the 1st Friday of each month (Sept-May); however, please see below for the 2019 Winter/ Spring schedule. For more information, contact secretaryswc@gmail.com. We encourage you to bring a friend!

January 18 We will meet in Fellowship Hall, across the street from the Sanctuary. During our January meeting, we are excited to hear from Wendy Reeder, Academic Administrator at Weddington Christian Academy. Mrs. Reeder will share ten tips for creating ready, confident students in the classroom.

She will also explore navigating the transition to formal learning in the classroom and a parent’s important role as a team player.

February 8 Share the Love Meeting: Our focus will be missions for several organizations.

March 29 Speaker will be announced at a later date.

May 3 We will hear from Rev. Meredith Hinton.

Contact Mary Revels at revelsmary@carolina.rr.com or Tommie Craig at tommiecraig@carolina.rr.com for more information.

Lucy Price Circle Time: Location: Contact:

2nd Tuesday 6:30 p.m. (Sept-May) Hemby House Carolyn Canzonieri

The Lucy Price Circle seeks to be mission-focused and has projects, activities, and events to help House of Pearls, WUMC Monroe campus Homework Help, a family with special needs, Operation Reach Out, and other mission-oriented opportunities.

Our meetings may have a speaker, activity, and/or a meal. We enjoy eating and having social times but also want to share the love of Christ by serving others.

January 8 We have invited leaders of the Monroe campus Homework Help program to speak and we will prepare Valentine gift bags for the children in the program.

February In February we will have our traditional Valentine Luncheon, hosting the House of Pearls for a special day at a local restaurant in lieu of our regularly scheduled meeting. Details will be available soon.

We welcome all ladies to join us. For more information about the Lucy Price Circle, contact Carolyn Canzonieri at cpc.canzonieri@gmail.com.

UMM (United Methodist Men)

Mary Martha Circle Time: Location: Contact:

1st Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Sept-May) Fellowship Hall Mary Revels or Tommie Craig

The Mary Martha Circle gathers as a group of loving and caring women in fellowship - supporting each other, growing in faith, and helping to serve the needs in the church and surrounding community.

January 4 Come join us as we make fleece-fringed blankets for Turning Point/Tree House.

February 1 Rev. Ed Briggs will be our guest speaker we look forward to his visit and inspirational message.

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Men’s Connection Breakfast Time: Location: Contact:

2nd & 4th Sundays, 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Youth Center/Family Life Center (FLC) Keith Long or Stuart Travis

The United Methodist Men meet twice a month on Sunday mornings for a time of food, fellowship, and to discuss various topics and speakers. All men are welcome! Our next scheduled meetings are: January 13 Continuation of Andy Stanley’s Follow, Lesson 6 “What I Want to Want.”

January 27 Guest speaker Rev. Leroy Henry.

GET CONNECTED ON SUNDAYS

Cafe Connections Looking for a cup of coffee, good conversation, and a time of connecting 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!

Cafe Connections takes place in the: Family Life Center from 9:30-10:10 a.m. and 11:15-11:45 a.m. in the Family Life Center (Gym)

9:30 SUNDAY SCHOOL GROUPS

and a closing prayer. The group also meets once a month in groups of eight for Friendship Dinners, allowing members/guests to get to know one another on a more personal level. The group is known for their servant hearts and participation in church functions.

Jay Emry Time: Location: Contact:

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Room 214/215 Don Lowder

This Sunday School class studies various topics related to the Bible and is led by group member Don Lowder.

Each week, in addition to a time of study, they enjoy a time of fellowship and prayer.

The Shepherd’s View Time: Location: Contact:

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Room 213 Marty Westover

This group welcomes new folks to join them as they journey together in fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.

Throughout the year there are a variety of studies designed to encourage one another to intentionally grow in faith. The study focus this winter is The Book of Acts. This study will help us to grow in our understanding of who Jesus is and His purpose and plan for our lives.

Agape Time: Location: Contact:

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Youth Center, Main Level Mike Carver

The Agape group meets weekly and is facilitated by a team of leaders who each have a unique style that helps keep the lessons fresh and interesting. A variety of Bible-based, contemporary issues and topical studies offer balanced and interesting opportunities for spiritual growth. This winter the study focus will be Isaiah, the Fifth Gospel. The group gathers for coffee/snacks prior to beginning promptly at 9:30 a.m.

At the end of the lesson, choir members and 10:10 attendees are excused. The remaining class time is spent with praise/prayer concerns, announcements,

Foundations Time: Location: Contact:

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Sanctuary Bldg., Lower Level - Room 19 Barbara Bennett

Sometimes you may feel lost in a large congregation; however, our class is a great way to make new friends and learn more about the Bible. If you are interested in participating in weekly Bible study with discussion and have the added benefit of making new friends, join us.

This winter the group’s focus is The Kingdom on Earth (Acts-Revelation). This study will help you realize that God’s plan of redemption culminates not in an ending, but a new beginning - a new creation where God will live forever with His people.

To register, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org or call 704-846-1032.

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Bonds Grove

Cornerstone

Time: Location: Contact:

Time: Location: Contact:

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall Patty Wallace

Join this welcoming group at the Bonds Grove campus on Sunday mornings for fellowship, prayer, and Bible study.

11:00 SUNDAY SCHOOL GROUPS

Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Room 214/215 Scott Wille

This Sunday School group studies various topics related to the Bible. In January the focus will be vital truths essential to understanding Christianity. Scott Wille facilitates and Glenn Saliga is the primary teacher. In addition to a time of study, each week the group enjoys a time of fellowship and prayer.

Doers of the Word Light of the World Time: Location: Contact:

Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Room 213 Jim Lonon/Ken Freno

This group meets for weekly study, fellowship, prayer, and also is very active in supporting many projects including the Monroe Mission, Monroe Homeless Shelter, Samaritan’s Purse, and a variety of other causes/ministries as the need arises. The group is discussion-based and uses various resources that are facilitated by different leaders each week, and enjoys very active discussion. This winter the group will continue studying The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. Please stop in and join us!

Closer Walk Time: Location: Contact:

Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Sanctuary Bldg., Lower Level - Room 19 Maggie Tear

This is an inviting group of 50’s-70’s that come together each week to support one another, pray together, and grow in faith through study and service.

The group studies a variety of faith topics and appreciates open and honest discussion. In January the study focus for the group will be Psalm 119 by Matt Chandler.

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Time: Location: Contact:

Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Multi-Purpose Room, Family Life Ctr Dean & Sharon McFadden

This group meets weekly to study together, share in life’s joys and challenges, and serve in meaningful ways. In fact, the group’s name is based upon not just being hearers of the Word, but also doers of the Word. Join the group as they dig into studying straight from the Bible each week and enjoy the blessings of community.

Crossroads Time: Location: Contact:

Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Youth Center, Room 102 Bill Mayes

This Sunday School group meets weekly for a time of study, fellowship, and prayer. The group delves into various Biblical and topical studies and enjoys lively conversation as they grow in faith together. The group welcomes people of all ages and stages to join them on the journey. They are currently studying the Book of Matthew and The Bible Project.

Great Walk Time: Location: Contact:

Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Youth Center, Room 204 Tom Coleman

If you’re looking for a group that enjoys studying a variety of different faith topics, stop in to visit. The group meets weekly and in January will be studying a series from The Bible Project, focusing on the complex identity of the God of the Bible.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS Women’s Bible Study Time: Begins: Location: Leader:

God in Creation

Mondays, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

January 14 Padfield Residence - Marvin Louise Padfield

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Where did everything come from? In the first 11 chapters, the book of Genesis addresses our deepest questions, declaring to us the transcendent God and shaping our understanding of the Bible as a whole. Join us as we study God in Creation, an 11 week study. We will walk through Genesis 1-11, tracing the themes of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. The group meets at Louise Padfield’s home in Marvin (Firethorne subdivision) and will begin on January 14. Member workbooks will be available at the first meeting.

Women’s Bible Study

Before Amen

Christ is, who you are in Him, and how to grow and mature in your faith. As we journey together, we will apply Christian fundamentals in sharing the Gospel with others and growing in faith together.

Pastor’s Bible Study Time: Begins: Location: Leader:

The Gospel of John

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

January 9 Family Life Center Rev. Dr. Terry Moore

Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as the synoptic Gospels. They see things the same way. John is different. John is a theologian who desperately desires for all to believe in Jesus Christ as God’s only begotten Son and Savior of the world. Join Dr. Moore on this 13 week journey through this amazing Gospel of Jesus Christ as proclaimed by John.

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

January 8 Hemby House - Room 8 Heather Brown

Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study

This women’s group meets each week to savor God’s Word, pray for one another, and support one another as beautiful sisters-in-Christ. This winter the group will study Before Amen: The Power of a Simple Prayer

by Max Lucado. Join us as we begin the new year focused on the importance of prayer and how God is with us and strengthening us in our walk with Him.

Disciple is aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, draws upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of participants, and dynamic group discussions that aid the group in Biblical understanding and spiritual growth. This study will draw you closer to God and others as you journey together.

Time: Begins: Location: Contact:

Women’s Bible Study Time: Begins: Location: Contact:

Raised Together

Wednesdays, 9:30-Noon January 30 Fellowship Hall - Weddington Marty Cook

Paul’s letter to the church at Colossae encourages believers to live out the reality of the doctrine of Christ - He is God, He is supreme, and He is sufficient.

Raised Together: A Study of Colossians is a 9 session study by Gloria Furman. Join us as we explore themes of foundational Christian doctrine and develop skills for reading and studying, as we learn more about who

Time: Begins: Location:

Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Ongoing Sanctuary Building, Room 19

Disciple III: Remember Who You Are Time: Location: Begins: Contact:

Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Sanctuary Building, Room 209 Ongoing Dick Davidson

Disciple III is an in-depth study that concentrates on the Old Testament prophets and the letters of Paul, and how they are continually calling hearers and readers back to their God and to a sense of who they are as a people “set apart.”

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LIFE GROUP MINISTRY Life Groups are a great way to meet new friends and grow in faith. There are several different types of groups to choose from: Women’s, Men’s, Co-Ed, and Special Interest groups.

2nd Sunday Connection 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 before and after each worship service to answer questions and help you find a group that will be a good fit.

2nd Sunday Connection will be held on February 10. Our “Connectors” look forward to helping you get connected here at Weddington Church!

In addition to our 2nd Sunday Connection, Patsy Sorrell, Director of Adult Discipleship is also available to answer questions and help you find ways to grow and connect.

CO-ED LIFE GROUPS Co-Ed Life Group (Connect-Grow-Serve) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Sunday, 9:20 a.m. (twice a month) Sanctuary Bldg., Room 209 Bryan & Deb Abernathy Mostly couples with young children

This group meets the second and fourth Sundays of the month and is currently studying Philippians “To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain” by Matt Chandler.

Co-Ed Life Group (The Good Life) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Sunday, 11:15 a.m.

Sanctuary Bldg., Room 210 Drew & Lisa Brown Couples 30’s-40’s

This group meets weekly and is perfect for those looking to grow in their faith together and get 10

connected at Weddington. This winter the study focus is Resolution by Andy Stanley. To register, please visit the church website.

Co-Ed Life Group (Single Adults 50+) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Various Various Lisa Sweet & Bobbie Webber Fellowship, Study & Service

If you are a single adult (50+) interested in growing in faith, building friendships, and serving others, please join us. Upcoming plans include: January 6 Lunch at Emmet’s Social Table in Waxhaw at 12:15 p.m.

W@W Fellowship Dinner & Bible Study Meet for dinner each Wednesday evening any time between 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Moore will be teaching the Gospel of John beginning January 13.

January 12 Movie Night For details please contact Lisa Sweet through the church office.

For updated information, join our private Facebook group or contact Lisa Sweet through the Church Office to be added to the email updates.

Co-Ed Life Group (Young Adults) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Sweet Union Brewery Rev. Amy Hutchison Fellowship and discussion

This groups meets at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday nights in south Charlotte. We study and discuss various Biblical passages, enjoy a time of fellowship, and pray for one another. The group is couples-oriented and welcomes new members. The study focus is varied.

Co-Ed Life Group (Old Providence North) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Briggs Residence - Charlotte Lloyd Briggs Various topics

To register, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org or call 704-846-1032.

Co-Ed Life Group (Couple’s Retreat)

Men’s Life Group (King)

Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Sanctuary Building, Room 214/215 Jessica Alexander Couple’s Group

Every other Monday, 7:00 p.m.

Hemby House Bryan King Men’s fellowship and study

Co-Ed Life Group (Vollenweider)

Men’s Life Group (Jacobs)

Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

1st & 3rd Friday, 7:00 p.m.

Marvin Creek Subdivision Andrew & Angie Vollenweider Mostly Empty-Nesters

This group of “empty-nesters”/older children (high school, college, and beyond) meets twice a month for fellowship and faith discussions. The group focuses on faith topics (love, hope, forgiveness, etc.), shares prayer requests and a time of fellowship, and also meets at other times for social events and serving together.

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Hemby House Dwight Jacobs 1 Corinthians

Men’s Life Group (Coleman) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Friday, 5:45 a.m.

Main Building, Room 214/215 Tom Coleman Men’s fellowship and study

Co-Ed Life Group (Monroe Campus) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Friday, 7:00 p.m.

Group Member’s Homes Amalia Gamoneda Various topics

MEN’S LIFE GROUPS Men’s Life Group (SURFACE) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Sunday, 6:30 p.m.

Marvin Campus Jeff Vawter & Bryan Lynip Men’s fellowship and study

The SURFACE group consists of a diverse group of men of all ages and life stages who gather for friendship, study, and accountability. The group name, SURFACE, comes from the verb form of the word, conveying their slogan of “Going deeper to rise above.” The group studies a variety of different topics and values three guidelines: every voice matters, everything shared is confidential, and the group is open to the Holy Spirit changing the topic and leading the way.

Men’s Life Group (Dunn) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Friday, 5:45 a.m.

Ballantyne Area Jim Dunn Men’s fellowship and study

Men’s Life Group (Hemby House) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Friday, 7:00 a.m.

Hemby House Dave Bakich Men’s fellowship and study

This men’s Life Group is a group of men seeking fellowship and study of the Word. Currently the group is studying Overcomer by Dr. David Jeremiah.

Each week, coffee and a light breakfast is usually prepared on site, and prayer requests and praises close each meeting. The group includes both working and retired members and adjourns at 8:00 a.m. to accommodate working members.

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Men’s Life Group (Monroe Campus)

Women’s Life Group (McFadden)

Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Every other Saturday, 7:00 p.m.

Gamoneda Residence Salvador Avila Men’s fellowship and faith formation

WOMEN’S LIFE GROUPS Women’s Life Group (Padfield) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Monday, 9:00 a.m. - begins January 4 Padfield Residence - Marvin Louise Padfield God of Creation: Genesis 1-11 See page 9 for details.

Women’s Life Group (Brown) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - begins January 8 Hemby House - Room 8 Heather Brown Before Amen: The Power of a Simple Prayer

See page 9 for details.

Women’s Life Group (Abigail) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. - begins January 29 Assell Residence Katharine Arno 1 Peter by Kyle Idleman

Women’s Group (Cook) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - begins January 30 Fellowship Hall Marty Cook Raised Together: A Study of Colossians

See page 9 for details.

Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

McFadden Residence Sharon McFadden Seamless by Angie Smith

Women’s Life Group (Blalock) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Friday, 7:00 a.m.

Starbucks at Stonecrest Karen Blalock Faith issues for professional women

Women’s Life Group (Andrews) Time: Location: Leader: Group Focus:

Friday, 9:00 a.m.

Hemby House Gabrielle Andrews Nothing to Prove by Jennie Allen

Are you trying your best to measure up - yet you still feel as if you’re losing ground? You are not alone.

Join us as we read and discuss Nothing to Prove: Why We Can Stop Trying So Hard and share in life and faith issues together.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS The Art Life Group Time: Location: Contact: Group Focus:

Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

Hemby House Dining Room Nancy Carter Artistic expression and faith

The Art Life Group is centered around a love of painting for experienced artists of all levels. We meet in an environment of positive encouragement.

Our goal is to use our God-given talents as we share and grow in our skills and deepen our faith through a weekly devotion. For more information, contact Nancy Carter through the church office.

To register, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org or call 704-846-1032.

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“Stampers for Life” Life Group Time: Location: Contact: Group Focus:

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall Wendy Williams Women’s fellowship and stamping

Kings & Queens Monthly Meetings Time: Location: Contact:

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Sew Many Blessings Life Group Time: Location: Contact: Group Focus:

1st Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall Robin Turner Mission-based projects

This group is mission-based, working on projects for our community and abroad. General sewing experience is required. Projects include baby quilts for the isolets in the NICU nursery at CMC Union, personal pockets for mastectomy patients, and sending sewing machines, kits, and other necessary items to Kenya in order to teach them the art of sewing. Current projects include items for military men and women, both here and overseas, and quilts for our Pastoral Care Team to hand out to members as needs arise. We meet on a drop-in basis on the 1st Saturday of the month.

The WUMC Riders Time: Location: Contact: Group Focus:

3rd Saturday (Feb-Nov) Various Ed Krzebetkowski Enjoy motorcycle riding together

The WUMC Riders ride on the 3rd Saturday of the month (except January and December). We travel to various locations from Calabash Seafood to Wheels Through Time Museum (east/west), and Grandfather Mountain to Boone, NC to Camden, SC (north/south).

We generally ride to lunch, but sometimes in the heat of summer we ride to breakfast. In October, we participate in the Bikers with Boxes ride to Billy Graham Library. In September we plan to ride to Shatley Spring buffet. We go almost anywhere for good BBQ!

2nd Thursday, 10:00 a.m. (Sept-May) Multi-Purpose Room, Family Life Ctr Sandra McKee

The Kings & Queens meet for social time, crafts, bingo, special programs, and lunch. Topics are related to health, finances, spiritual growth, missions, and music.

The goal is to meet the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of seniors, as well as provide learning opportunities for continued growth. Visitors are always welcome. Occasionally, due to trips, meeting dates are subject to change. The upcoming schedule is as follows: January 10 George DeMontt, former lead singer of South Pacific at Matthews Playhouse January 16 Golden Corral at 11:30 a.m.

February 14 Elvis Returns program February 20 Golden Corral at 11:30 a.m. ]

WEDNESDAYS @ WEDDINGTON W@W Fellowship Meals Time: Location: Cost:

Wednesday, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Family Life Center Adults $5, Children $3, Family $20

Fellowship meals are served from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center (Sept-May). Reservations are not required, and while we hope you stay to join us for a time of discipleship, that is not required either. We’re glad to come together mid-week as a church family to break bread together, support one another in life and faith, and continue to build faith-filled relationships.

February 6 - Spaghetti with meat sauce, bread sticks, assorted cookies February 13 - White chicken chili with all of the fixings, cornbread, and peach dump cake February 20 - Pot roast with potatoes and carrots, biscuit, and assorted cookies February 27 - Beef hard and soft tacos with all of the fixings, chicken fajitas, mexican rice, and churros * A salad bar is also available every week unless noted.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Day

Time

Leader/Contact

Location

About the Group

Monday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

TOPS Divorce Care DivorceCare for Kids Alcoholics Anonymous GriefShare

Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall Sanctuary Building, Rm 20 Sanctuary Building, Rm 21 Weddington Fellowship Hall Hemby House, Rm 1

Taking Pounds Off Sensibly

Wednesday

6:30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous

Marvin Fellowship Hall Hall

2nd Wednesday Thursday 2nd Thursday Friday Friday Saturday 1st Saturday Saturday

6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

10:00 p.m 11:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Al Anon NAMI Adult Children of Alcoholics Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous

Sanctuary Building, Rm 16 Support Group for Caregivers Hemby House, Rm 1 Sanctuary Building, Rm 214/215 Loved ones with mental illness Sanctuary Building, Rm 209 Weddington Fellowship Hall, Rm 2 Monroe Campus Weddington Fellowship Hall Leader Meeting Weddington Fellowship Hall

For more information or to register, please contact Rev. Ed Briggs or Sandra McKee.

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January 2 2:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Hemby House January 4 2:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Hemby House January 5 10:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Hemby House January 19 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Helms Hall January 20 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Helms Hall Please note the location for the date you choose.

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To schedule your appointment online: Go to www.ucdir.com.

Click “Photography Appointment Scheduling”.

Enter NC180 in Church Code field.

Enter WUMC the password field.

Follow the prompts to schedule your appointment time.

If you have 6 or more in your family please use 2 consecutive time slots.

UPCOMING EVENTS Parent’s Night Out

Date: Friday, January 25 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Weddington Fellowship Hall (Adults) Ready for an evening out with friends? Great news! We have planned a fun evening for both parents and the kids! Feed the kiddos at home, then drop them off in the Children’s Wing. Adults will gather in Weddington Fellowship Hall to socialize, enjoy a nice dinner, and some fun too! Childcare is free, adults are $10/person.

RSVP is required and space is limited. Register online or by contacting Tonya Tapp at 704-814-1314.

Ash Wednesday Service

Date: Wednesday, March 6 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Weddington Campus Sanctuary Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the season of Lent, a forty-day period, not counting Sundays, before Easter.

Lent is a time for us to examine our lives carefully as we walk with Jesus once again into Jerusalem where he was crucified for our sins on Good Friday.

Weddington Kids Consignment Sale

Registration: January 16, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sale Dates: March 8-9 Location: Family Life Center The Weddington Spring/Summer Kids Consignment Family Movie Night Sale is one of the largest in the area. We offer premie Date: Friday, February 15 through youth sized clothes, shoes, strollers, cribs, Time: 7:00 p.m. bikes, books, furniture, toys, a boutique section, and Location: Helms Hall more! The deals are amazing! Our shoppers support Bring the kids, grandkids, and your friends along to enjoy local families and missions. Know as a consignor your a fun night of fellowship, a family-friendly movie, and efforts and a portion of the proceeds will benefit popcorn at Weddington Church as we hang out and have numerous organizations. All sales are final. Cash and fun together. credit cards are accepted. No strollers allowed.

Women’s 2019 Retreat Date: November 8-10, 2019 Details to follow in March Location: Lake Junaluska Retreat Center Speaker: Elizabeth Poplin

Save the Date!

As a woman, your life revolves around your deepest needs and greatest treasures. Home. Relationships.

Security. Family. These desires are healthy, but if you’re not careful, they can become the places you look to find fulfillment and identity, often leaving you disappointed, empty, and weary.

At our 2019 Fall Women’s Retreat, you are invited to come away, be still, and discover the true freedom and satisfaction that only Jesus can bring - to trade brokenness for joy, comparison for contentment, and longing for peace. Let’s sit with Jesus and ask Him to fill us with ALL He is. Let’s escape the noise, quiet our hearts, and meet God in a fresh, new way. He has so much to say to us.

Speaker Elizabeth Poplin is a passionate women’s ministry leader and co-founder of Ember CLT, a worship gathering that welcomes thousands of women throughout the Charlotte area. Her passion is teaching the Bible and walking with women as they pursue and discover Jesus. She is a daughter, sister, and friend to many. She is married to her college sweetheart and they have two boys.

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SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES 8:15 a.m. Traditional - Weddington Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Praise and Worship - Weddington Sanctuary 10:10 a.m. Praise and Worship - Family Life Center 11:00 a.m. Traditional - Weddington Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Traditional - Bonds Grove Campus 4:00 p.m. Waltonwood Retirement Community 6:00 p.m. Bilingual Worship - Monroe Campus

Campuses Weddington Campus 13901 Providence Road Weddington, NC 28104 Sanctuary Building and Family Life Center 704.846.1032 Bonds Grove Campus 8215 Bonds Grove Church Road 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 Street Monroe, NC 28110

For updated information or to register, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org or contact: Patsy Sorrell, Director of Adult Discipleship patsy.sorrell@weddingtonchurch.org 704-814-1308

Tonya Tapp, Administrative Assistant for Discipleship tonya.tapp@weddingtonchurch.org 704-814-1314

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