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Church Columbarium Coming Soon
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.
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Church Columbarium
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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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WCP & Children
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WCA & Youth
Page 10: Announcements Page 11: Announcements Page 12: Church Information
The Church Council, Board of Trustees, and Finance Committee have approved the addition of a columbarium to be located at the east end of our Weddington graveyard. Columbarium Designs from Buford, Georgia was engaged to develop a plan (depicted above). Construction has been approved by the town of Weddington and we are now in the final stages of deciding on materials and agreeing on a start date. Our hope is that the project will be complete by the end of summer. The columbarium will have 336 niches. Each niche will hold two urns. Members of Weddington can purchase niches for themselves and their family members. The purchase price for each niche will be $2,000. Funds will be used for construction. Remaining funds beyond construction costs will be held in perpetuity for the care of the columbarium and our graveyards. Anyone interested in purchasing a niche or who might like additional information please contact our Administrator, JoAnn Horstman at the church office. To view more pictures of the construction plans, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/ columbarium.
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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 Walk with Me Jesus invites us on a journey. He invites us to walk with him. To follow him. I love walking with Jesus. All along the way He teaches. He tells us about this God who loves us. He sees a sower sowing seed and shares how that reminds Him of God sowing God’s seed and how different soils receive it differently. And the miracles! It is amazing to watch as Jesus touches people all along the way. A man who was born blind receives his sight for the first time. Wow! There was one day when there were so many people following and listening to Jesus. It was time to eat. There was a little boy there who had five barley loaves and two fish. Jesus took them, blessed them, and then fed over 5,000 people. We couldn’t believe it. Then, Jesus turned to go to Jerusalem. We were not sure we wanted to follow him there. The last time he was there, the crowds wanted to kill him. To follow him to Jerusalem was to follow him to his death. I love following Jesus and watching him perform miracles. Following Jesus to the cross is not as glamorous, not as exciting. It is difficult. And yet, to follow Jesus means to follow him in the good times and the difficult times. It means to follow him around the beautiful sea of Galilee and to follow him on the via dolorosa, the way of the cross.
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February 14 is Valentine’s Day, but it is also Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a 40 day period, not counting Sundays, when we walk with Jesus to Jerusalem. We walk into town with Jesus on Palm Sunday as the people shout, “Hosanna!” We walk with Jesus to the Upper Room and share that Last Supper. We walk with Jesus into the court where the people will shout, “Crucify.” We walk with Jesus as he carries his cross. We walk with him to the hill of Golgotha. And we kneel before him as he dies for us and for our salvation. It is a journey. A powerful journey. We walk with a God who so loves the world that he came to walk with us – and to die for us. Now, he looks to us, holds out his hand, and invites, “Walk with me.” Love in Christ, Rev. Dr. Terry L. Moore, Senior Pastor
Local Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez. From Great Week to Great Year of Service
Missions
Foreign Mission Chairperson . Bob Consoli
Great Week of Service in 2017 was such an inspiring blessing. We were able to witness God’s love as we humbly and joyfully served our neighbor as we served God. For this reason, we look forward to extending the Great Week to a Great Year of Service. Every month, we will highlight and offer mission opportunities for you and your family to serve through. Although most missional agencies in our community operate year round, we would like to offer you information of mission opportunities by the month. Below, you will find a schedule for the year. We will provide specific volunteer opportunities as each month approaches. March: Prison Ministry • House Of Pearls • Restoration House • Safer Communities Ministry • Epiphany
July: Great Week of Service Sign-Ups
August: The Great Week of Service • Soldier Care Packages • Monroe Campus Children Activities • Turning Point April: Building • Monroe Campus Neighborhood Clean-Up • Building Brothers • Union County Shelter Meal • Fix It For Christ • Samaritan’s Feet • Habitat For Humanity • House Of Pearls • Restoration House May: Help Those In Need • Crisis Assistance • Operation Reach Out Campus Ministries • Urban Ministries • Fan Drive • Loaves & Fishes • Community Lunch • Operation Reach Out June: Help Those In Need • Union County Crisis Assistance • Canned Food Drive • Fix It For Christ • Building Projects
October: Homelessness • Urban Ministry Center • Operation Sandwich • Serve Lunch November: Christmas Service • Monroe Campus Ministries • Operation Christmas Child • Room In The Inn • Angel Tree December: Christmas Service • Monroe Community Caroling • Room In The Inn • Union County Community Shelter
September: Addiction • Opioid • Alcohol
Foreign Missions Kenya Missions 2018 This year God’s Grace for all Nations (GGFAN) will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary. The ministry provides spiritual and physical support for the least reached tribes of the Kenyan Samburu and operates a Pastors School that prepares Kenyans, new to ministry, to effectively serve God and the growing number of believers throughout the country. In honor of this milestone WUMC will be hosting Pastor Simon and several of his team, along with US and international donors at a celebration dinner and program at the Family Life Center on Saturday, May 19. Look for more details soon. The Kenya Missions is planning a trip to Nyahururu July 28 to August 10 (dates tentative) to visit the ministries supported by our church. The team will visit with the children at Home of the Good Shepherd, put on Vacation Bible School for hundreds of local youth, feed drought stricken tribes, celebrate the 10th Anniversary of GGFAN, and experience unconditional love. Details of the trip are available from Bradd Blocker (dblocker@carolina.rr.com) and Paula Burnett (paula@wellsfargochampionship.com). Page 3
Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs Waltonwood Ministries You may not know it but we have a ministry with the residents of Waltonwood Providence. Waltonwood offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care for senior adults. We are so blessed to have established a relationship with these residents through weekly Bible studies in assisted living and independent living, and the Sunday afternoon worship service at 4:00 in assisted living. Several of the independent living residents ride the bus from Waltonwood to attend our 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship service at our Weddington campus. God is so at work in our ministry with these amazing seniors. Just recently, a group of teen girls from our youth group, led by Rev. Meredith Hinton, came to a Sunday afternoon assisted living worship service. The girls had made warm blankets to give to each resident who was present. I wish you could have seen the expressions on the faces of the seniors as they were given a blanket. They felt so loved by these girls and very appreciative of Weddington UMC. According to Meredith, the girls were so touched by this experience that they want to come back again at Valentine’s Day to do something special. I thank God for how lives are experiencing Him through our ministry at Waltonwood. - Rev. Ed Briggs Stephen Ministry Testimony I received the following letter from someone who had received support from a Stephen minister. "Dear Rev. Briggs, Thank you much for everything you did to help me over the last 10 months. I appreciated you meeting with me several times. I learned a lot during the DivorceCare meetings. But the best help I got was with meeting with my Stephen minister. She is so kind and understanding. Each week I looked forward to meeting with her as she helped to lift my spirit at a stressful and depressing time in my life. Thanks again." Winter Fest Health Ministry Fair The Health Ministry Team sponsored a Health Fair at our Monroe Campus on Saturday, January 13. Residents from the area around the church came to discover some of the local services offered to help them with their health like a free clinic in Monroe and lower prescription cost through a pharmacy in Marshville. We also had a nurse from Carolina Healthcare System who is a Faith Community Health Coordinator checking blood pressure. A healthy food demonstration combined with us serving a healthy breakfast made our morning with everything else a big success. A big thank you to the Health Ministry Team for all their help in orchestrating our event! Stephen Ministry Training We are looking for men and woman who have a heart and passion for wanting to make a difference in the lives of someone who is going through a difficult time. If you are this person, please prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister. The training for Stephen Ministry will begin on a retreat at the church Friday, February 15 from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, February 16 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. After the retreat, Sunday evening training sessions will begin February 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. If you are feeling called to become a Stephen Minister or want more information on what it means to be a Stephen minister, please call Rev. Ed Briggs at the church office.
WUMC Support Groups NA Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2 Contact: CJ, coytjr@gmail.com or 704-207-9430
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
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Marvin Campus Fellowship Hall Contact: Rev. Ed Briggs
Contact: Don, hanssally@aol.com or 704-243-0765
Fridays, 10:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2 Contact: John, slashtwentyfore@gmail.com or 252-643-3551
Contact: Sarah N. (704) 654-8529; sjn2003@gmail.com or Chris R. (704) 904-6849; cgr1057@aol.com
Saturdays, 8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Contact: Heather, hfhicks13@yahoo.com or 704-290-4290 Page 4
AL-ANON Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Hemby House
Food Addiction Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2, Contact: Joyce, 704-606-4061
Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Lucy Price Circle will host a Valentines luncheon for the House of Pearls ladies at 701 Main Restaurant in Waxhaw on Saturday, February 10, at 12:00 p.m. This will be in lieu of our regular Tuesday evening meeting. House of Pearls is a Christian transition home for women who want to get their lives on the right track. Ladies of the church are welcome to join us as we share the love of Christ with these ladies in a special way. If you would like to join us for the luncheon, would like to sponsor a meal for one of them, or would like to otherwise help, please let Carolyn Canzonieri know. We need to know how many will attend so appropriate arrangements can be made at the restaurant. The Lucy Price Circle is currently the only circle that normally meets in the evening, so join us and meet with other women, many who work away from the home and are not able to meet during the day. Our circle tries to be mission focused and has projects, activities, and events to help House of Pearls, our WUMC Monroe Campus Afterschool children, a family with special needs, and other mission oriented opportunities. Our meetings may have a speaker, an activity, and/or a meal. We enjoy eating and having social times, but also want to share the love of Christ by serving others. The Lucy Price Circle normally meets on the second Tuesday evening from September through May. For more information, contact Carolyn Canzonieri at cpc.canzonieri@gmail.com.
Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) On Friday, February 2, we will have our annual SWC Mission Project Meeting in Helms Hall, where we do hands-on service projects during the meeting time. This has become a favorite for many of the moms who wish to participate in our monthly service outings but can't because of childcare issues. We will have free childcare on site as we always do for meetings, to complete projects while we fellowship. This year we will decorate onesies for newborns of families staying at the Ronald McDonald House, make snack bags for the Monroe Campus Homework Help Ministry, create St. Patrick Day treat bags for Matthews HELP Center's "Bounceback Backpack" program, as well as a few other projects for local organizations. Children may be dropped off for childcare at 9:15 a.m. in the Nursery Wing. Please RSVP by Monday January 29 so we can plan for the appropriate number of children. Bring a friend! We hope you can join us! If you have any questions and to respond for childcare, please contact secretaryswc@gmail.com. Mary Martha Circle will meet on Friday, February 2, at 9:30 a.m. in the Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall. We will continue the Bible series entitled Broken and Blessed by Jessica LaGrone. It would be helpful to read Genesis 25, 27, and 33 about Jacob and Esau in preparation. Members are asked to bring warm socks for guests staying in Room In the Inn. Both men and women have this need. We welcome all ladies to join us for fellowship and spiritual growth. Contact Mary Revels at revelsmary@carolina.rr.com or Tommie Craig at tommiecraig@carolina.rr.com for more information.
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!
February Meetings and Topics Men's Connection will meet on February 11 where we will continue our study of Andy Stanley's "What Makes you Happy?" On February 25 we will have guest speaker Daryl Oliver, Executive Director of Safer Communities Ministry, share what is going on with that ministry.
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Adult Ministries . Rev. Mark Curtis Resource Center : Great Books! Staff Recommendation - Rev. Mark Curtis Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult "A woman and her husband admitted to a hospital to have a baby requests that their nurse be reassigned - they are white supremacists and don't want Ruth, who is black, to touch their baby. The hospital complies, but the baby later goes into cardiac distress when Ruth is on duty. She hesitates before rushing in to perform CPR. When her indecision ends in tragedy, Ruth finds herself on trial, represented by a white public defender who warns against bringing race into a courtroom. As the two come to develop a truer understanding of each other's lives, they begin to doubt the beliefs they each hold most dear"— I often read fiction novels for pleasure, and this certainly fit the bill. But every so often I come across a novel that is not only well written but thought provoking. The title, Small Great Things, is derived from a quote from a speech of Martin Luther King, Jr. This is the first novel I have read by Picoult and I could not put it down. The narrative led me to serious thought and reflection about the very serious issues of race and culture that our society finds itself so deeply immersed in these days. While not overtly Christian, there is much in this book for our community of faith to wrestle with in our discourse and dialog about our relationship to God and our common humanity. If you enjoy a well written novel, and are looking for something to challenge your understanding of the world around us, I highly recommend Small Great Things. -Rev. Mark Curtis You can check out a copy of this Great Book! as well as many other fine Christian resources from the WUMC Resource Center located just off of Helms Hall in Room 212 in the Sanctuary Building or online at www.weddingtonchurch.org/resource-center. The Resource Center is currently open only on Sunday mornings from 9:15 until 12:15 and is volunteer staffed. If you are interested in helping in this ministry, please contact resourcecenter@weddingtonchurch.org.
Adult Sunday Classes Adult Sunday Classes and Studies 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 Experiencing the Psalms Revelation, Led by Chuck Howard Adult Comprehensive Bible Study, by David Cook The Seven Deadliest Sins Biblical Prophecy, Led by Rob Ramsey Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus, Led by Rob Ramsey Christian, by Andy Stanley Simplify, by Bill Hybels 2 Corinthians The Bible Project Experiencing God, by Henry Blackabye The Class Meeting, by Kevin Watson Crazy Love, by Francis Chan
Location Youth Center Room 19 Room 214/215 Room 213 Bonds Grove Campus Room 214/215 Room 19 Youth Center, Room 102 FLC, Multipurpose Room Youth Center, Room 101 Room 209 Helms Hall, Room 213 Room 210 Youth Center, Room 203
Adult Ministries Upcoming Bible Study Firethorne Bible Study Thinc Diphruntly - Why So Hard to Think Differently? by James MacDonald. Starting Monday, February 5, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Louise Padfield’s home. Why do we lose our temper? Why do we tend to hurt those we care most for? How do families find themselves broken? The reason is often the way we think. Thinking determines outcome more than anything else. Your actions, attitudes, and self-awareness all flow from the way you think. This 10-week Bible study will help you face the reality that nothing is going to change until you think differently. God offers our only hope for victory over disposition, dysfunction, double-mindedness, and every other mental stronghold. With Him, we can think differently. Member workbooks will be available at our first meeting for $14.00 each. Contact Louise Padfield at lpadfield8@gmail.com or 704-618-0554 to register.
Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens will meet on Thursday, February 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center. By popular demand, Jeff Keener, better known as “Elvis” is returning to do our program. Come and enjoy the fellowship, entertainment by Elvis, Bingo, and a delicious home cooked meal. All are invited!
Upcoming Events and Trips • Golden Corral Luncheon: Wednesday, February 21 at 11:30 a.m. • Senior Celebration at The Cove: August 13-15, 2018 Plan to join us for a Celebration in the Psalms with Stuart and Jill Briscoe, with John Innes. Come celebrate God’s promises, His purposes, and our prospects. Invite Him to create a truthful heart in you, refocus your intentions, and revitalize your embrace of your senior status, privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities. Cost is $285 per person which includes lodging, meals, materials, and transportation. A deposit of $75 will hold your reservation.
Jeff Keener as "Elvis"
RightNow Media This past fall we launched our partnership with RightNow Media! RightNow Media is a huge online Christian video library that aims to provide powerful and useful Biblical resources for every age! These videos can be used at home with your family, or in your small groups and classes. Our hope is that this resource will help every member of our congregation learn and grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. Learn more about RightNow Media and create your FREE account today at www.weddingtonchurch.org/rightnow-media. Once you have made a profile, we invite you to check out our Weddington UMC library filled with recommended content from our pastors. We also encourage you to download the RightNow Media app on your smart phone, tablet, and smart TV for access on the go.
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Children's Ministries Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director News and Announcements WCP Salutes Community Helpers February is Community Helper Month at WCP, and we would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you who serve this community with your gifts and time. "We should use whatever gift we have received to serve one another." 1 Peter 4:10 WCP Registration WCP is in the process of confirming registration for the 2018-2019 School Year. Registration confirmation for church members have been emailed. Please contact WCP or WCP Bonds Grove Campus to check on additional openings for this school year, or for the 2018-2019 school year. WCP February Mission is "Coins for Kids" to benefit the children at the "Home of the Good Shepherd" Orphanage in Niyahururu, Kenya. WCP will place coin jugs at the children's Noah's Ark entrance to collect loose change through February. All coins and cash collected will be wired straight to the orphanage and Pastor Simon Mwaura. We will be looking for volunteers to count and wrap coins on March 1. A WCP Weddington Campus Tour will be offered on Tuesday, February 13. Please visit our website to see future tour dates. Tours will start at the main WUMC Sanctuary entrance near the fountain at 2:00 p.m. To respect the privacy and security of children and families enrolled at WCP, tours will be offered on the Bonds Grove campus by appointment only. Please call 704-843-6785 or email us at wcp@weddingtonchurch.org. Registration for WCP Summer Camps has begun! Registration is open to all WUMC Weekday and Sunday ministries effective February 1, 2018. Registration opens to the community effective February 15, 2018. Please visit our website for more information. Summer camp dates are June 5-7, July 10-13, August 7-10. Spirit Night! Save the date! WCP and Chipotle are teaming up for our next Spirit Night on March 1!
Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson Coins for Kenya has begun. Children, please collect your coins or dollars to bring to Sunday morning classes. All money collected through February 18 will be sent to the Home of the Good Shepherd Orphanage in Niyahururu, Kenya. There is a collection jug at the KidCheck station or bring to your classroom. Let's bless the children of this wonderful place!
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Items Needed Our Children's Ministry is looking for two bean bag chairs that are in great condition. If you have one or two that you are looking to pass on, please contact Carolyn Nelson. Join our Special Needs Ministry Team! We are looking for people who… • love and accept children just as they are. • are motivated, excited, and enthusiastic about being with and learning from these special children. • desire one-on-one relationships with children who allow us to be a part of their faith journeys. • display high energy, creativity, and patience, and who believe special needs children can love God and serve their world. • long to share God’s own heart and learn how to bring hope and healing to families who feel “left out” at church. We’ll provide the training you need to be effective and comfortable in this ministry! You provide the love! If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please contact Carolyn Nelson. Noah's Nursery is looking for a few more hands. Volunteers are needed during the 9:30 and 11:00 hours to come and rock a little baby, play with our littlest ones, and share Jesus in a sweet and fun way. If you are looking for a place to serve in 2018, please consider serving in our nurseries. Our little ones need people who care about them and can show them! Contact Emily Gray for more information. Page 8
Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal 2018-2019 Registration is open! Please go to our website for more information. Invest In a Child Our annual Invest In a Child Event will be held Thursday, March 1 at 6:00 p.m. Dad’s Breakfast and Chili Cook-Off We will hold our annual Dad’s breakfast on Friday, February 2. This is always a fun time for WCA Dads and students to fellowship over a delicious breakfast prepared by the WUMC Men’s Group. On Friday, February 9, the WCA PTA will hold our 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off from 6:00-8:00 p.m. WCA families and staff compete by preparing delicious chili recipes. It’s a fun night of fellowship and fun!
2017-2018 School Year Theme: 1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. #ManyPartsOneBody
Welcome Mrs. Upchurch! We would like to welcome our new kindergarten teacher to WCA! Mrs. Rebecca Upchurch joined WCA at the beginning of January and has already become a part of the family.
Youth Ministry . Charlie Brown & Rev. Meredith Hinton Sunday Night Youth begins at 6:30 p.m. There are
News and Announcements
Youth Bible Study Join us on Wednesdays from
In January we launched a new Confirmation class and are excited to journey with these students as they take more ownership of their faith. We are excited for this step in their faith journey and we know this is but one important step in a lifetime of devotion to Christ.
programs for Jr. and Sr. High students, with Bible study and games. Afterward, everyone comes together for worship. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. Doors are open from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Confirmation Service The Confirmation service for our confirmands and their families will be on Sunday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, with a reception to follow in Helms Hall. This service is open to the entire congregation.
2018 Retreats and Missions Our calendar of
retreats and missions for 2018 is now set and available on our website at www.weddingtonchurch.org/youth.
We are praying February will be a great month for our youth ministry. We have regular Sunday night gatherings to look forward to as well as youth Bible study. We are concluding our 4-week series on Making Good Habits and will begin a new Sunday night series on February 11. Please make sure you are signed up for our weekly youth news as well as our parent emails which announce each new series we teach. We have received a lot of positive response on our new email format and we encourage you to make sure you’re receiving them so you can be in the know with all that we have going on. Additionally, we have updated the format for online registrations for trips and retreats. We hope this platform is much easier for those who use it. 2018 has already brought small changes that amount to long term health. We are excited to continue visioning for this year and see how God is calling us to go to the next level.
Rev. Meredith Hinton and Youth girls delivering handmade blankets to Waltonwood in January Page 9
Music & Arts Ministry. Dr. Reginald Houze Upcoming Music Dates: Spirituals in Concert in Celebration of Black History Month Saturday, February 24 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Manna KnJoi, Soprano and Dr. Reginald Houze, Tenor with Dr. Gregory Thompson, Piano
Ash Wednesday Service Our Ash Wednesday service will be Wednesday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Weddington campus Sanctuary. We invite all to join us as we begin the season of Lent together through this service. Childcare will be available.
Lenten Recital Sunday, March 11 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Dr. Robert Ridgell, Organ Pentecost Sunday Concert Sunday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Exultate Jubilate and Coronation Mass by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart featuring Guest Soloists, The Chancel Choir, and Orchestra
Mother's Morning Out Registration
Building Brothers Men, it’s time to sign up for Building Brothers' 2018 trip! Our trip this year will be March 1-4. Come one, come all as we build relationships and Habitat for Humanity homes for families in need on Johns Island, SC.
Our Mother’s Morning Out (MMO) program is a program of care and education for preschoolers, age 12 months through almost 2 years old. MMO registration for the 2018/2019 school year is now open. For details, please go to the website at www.weddingtonchurch.org/mmo or contact Jan Williams, MMO Director.
The cost is $325 per man (allinclusive). The deadline to register is February 12, 2018. Sign up now! The team size is limited to 24 men and the slots will go quickly. Contact: Brian King 704-408-3170, bking@ rodgersbuilders.com or Lloyd Briggs (704-806-6752, labinc1@aol.com.
Safer Communities Ministry
Fixing It For Christ
Our Lord Jesus calls all of us to go make disciples. A great opportunity exists at Union County Jail. Weekly Bible Studies are organized by Safer Communities Ministry: Eagles Fellowship. You can join this group as a volunteer minister. Men and women are needed. There is a critical need for Spanish speakers.
Love the idea of participating in mission work, but not so crazy about the idea of traveling far from home to do so? Look no further! Fixing It For Christ is an annual local four-day long Christian community service project that is based in the greater Waxhaw area. Volunteers work to make much needed improvements on homes in the community, such as trimming shrubs at the home of an elderly shut-in, roof replacement and repair, painting, and electrical and plumbing repair.
The next orientation for Eagles Fellowship will be at the Union County Jail on Thursday, March 15 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Magistrate's Conference Room. No prior preparation is required, only a willingness to go through orientation and a background check. Assignments to volunteer minister role will happen after the orientation and background check is completed. Registration can take place by calling 704-2833573 or emailing safercommunitiesministry@gmail.com. For questions contact Chaplain Rev. Vic Weaver at vic.l.weaver@gmail.com or Bill Mayes at mayesbd@gmail.com.
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If this is of interest to you or anyone you know, please contact Tammy McGee at tmillsmcgee@gmail.com for further information. The first meeting date will be Tuesday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hemby House, Room 1.
Church Announcements Meet Weddington Sessions
Wednesdays @ Weddington
Interested in becoming a part of the Weddington UMC family? As your clergy, program staff, and fellow Christians, it will be our privilege to grow and serve together. We request that anyone interested in membership attend one of our Meet Weddington Church sessions.
Join us for a church-wide fellowship meal in the Family Life Center on Wednesdays September through May. Meals are served from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Cost is $5 per person, $20 max for families. No reservations are necessary. All are welcome!
At Meet Weddington you will enjoy an informal time of fellowship, meet the pastoral and ministry staff, hear an overview of the ministry and mission of the church, and get answers to any questions you may have about Weddington UMC. Meet Weddington Church sessions are usually held on the 4th Sunday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center Multipurpose Room. Our next meeting will be on February 25 at 5:00 p.m.
February Menu • Feb. 7 - Deconstructed chicken cordon blue over rice, roasted vegetables, roll, and cookies • Feb. 14 - Marinated flank steak, parsley, dijon smashed new potatoes, roll, and chocolate surprise • Feb. 21 - Chicken spaghetti, bread stick, salad bar, and cannoli cake • Feb. 28 - Pulled pork sandwiches or plate, cole slaw, mac & cheese, and peach cobbler
Red Cross Blood Drive The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, February 21 from 3:00 – 7:30 p.m. Make an appointment online at redcrossblood.org and enter code: "WeddingtonUnitedMethodist." Walk-ins are welcome. Information will also be available in Helms Hall or in the Family Life Center February 4, 11, and 18. Servers are needed for the snack table. Please call Laurie Primm if you can help at 704-301-2035.
Spring/Summer Kids Consignment Sale Mark your calendars for the Weddington Kids Consignment Spring/Summer Sale on March 9 and 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 and more. We need over 350 volunteer shifts filled to be able to welcome thousands of shoppers and have a successful sale. Please consider joining the fun as a helper and shopper. We can definitely find a spot for your strengths! 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! 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. Page 11
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) 4:00 p.m. Waltonwood Retirement Community Rev. Dr. Terry L. Moore, Senior Pastor terry.moore@weddingtonchurch.org
JoAnn Horstman, Business Administrator joann.horstman@weddingtonchurch.org
Rev. Mark Curtis, Teaching Pastor mark.curtis@weddingtonchurch.org
Elizabeth Mitchell, Director of Communications elizabeth.mitchell@weddingtonchurch.org
Rev. Ed Briggs, Minister of Pastoral Care ed.briggs@weddingtonchurch.org
Ruth Cooley, Executive Assistant ruth.cooley@weddingtonchurch.org
Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez, Missions Pastor rocio.avila@weddingtonchurch.org
Sandra McKee, Admin. Assistant sandra.mckee@weddingtonchurch.org
Rev. Amy Hutchison, Evangelism Pastor amy.hutchison@weddingtonchurch.org
Linda Caskey, Financial Assistant linda.caskey@weddingtonchurch.org
Dr. Reginald Houze, Director of Music & Arts reginald.houze@weddingtonchurch.org
Lisa Keeler, Admin. Assistant lisa.keeler@weddingtonchurch.org
Charlie Brown, Youth Minister charlie.brown@weddingtonchurch.org
Tonya Tapp, Admin. Assistant tonya.tapp@weddingtonchurch.org
Rev. Meredith Hinton, Youth Minister meredith.hinton@weddingtonchurch.org
Adell Keen, WCA Principal akeen@weddingtonchristianacademy.org
Carolyn Nelson, Children’s Minister carolyn.nelson@weddingtonchurch.org
Emily Campbell, WCP Director wcp@weddingtonchurch.org
Jamie Nader, Children’s Ministry Associate jamie.nader@weddingtonchurch.org
Jamie Edmondson, WCP Assistant Director bgcps@weddingtonchurch.org
Rev. Leroy Henry Affiliated United Methodist Clergy
Jan Williams, Mother’s Morning Out Director jan.williams@weddingtonchurch.org
Justin Lineberry, Director of Praise & Worship justin.lineberry@weddingtonchurch.org
Mike Carver, Facilities Manager mcar1973@earthlink.net
Dr. Robert Ridgell, Organist and Music Associate robert.ridgell@weddingtonchurch.org
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Kim Veith, Food Service Director kim.veith@weddingtonchurch.org
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