July 2016 Newsletter

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July 2016 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:

Great Week of Service

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Monthly Reflections

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Missions and Outreach

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Evangelism and Outreach

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Pastoral Care

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WCA, WCP, and Children

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Youth Ministry

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

August 9 - 13, 2016 TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

Make Lunches: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Make bagged lunches for Crisis Assistance Ministries in the Fellowship Hall. All ages.

Kids Consignment Sale Help at the Weddington Kids Consignment Sale in 3 hour shifts afternoon and evening.

Lunch Deliveries: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Deliver bagged lunched to Crisis Assistance Ministries. Ages 5+ with parents. The group will meet at the Fellowship Hall to ride a bus.

House of Pearls: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Craft and fellowship at the House of Pearls.

Carpool will meet at 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Warehouse Volunteer: 9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Volunteer at the Samaritan’s Feet Warehouse in Charlotte. Meet at the church parking lot at 9:00 a.m. 20 volunteers/ages 8+ with parents. Please bring a $10 donation or a pair of new children’s athletic shoes and socks.

Page 10: Music and Arts

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11

Page 11: Announcements

Kids Consignment Sale Help at the Weddington Kids Consignment Sale in 3 hour shifts all day.

Page 12: Church Information

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 JAARS Day: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Learn more about Bible translation while visiting the JAARS campus in Waxhaw.

Operation Sandwich: Time TBD Help make 900+ sandwiches for our homeless neighbors at the Fellowship Hall. All ages.

Register online with the SignUp Genius link.

Nursing Home Worship: Time TBD Help lead worship at White Oak Nursing Home.

All ages welcome with parents.

Kids Consignment Sale Help at the Weddington Kids Consignment Sale in 3 hour shifts all day.

REGISTRATION Tables will be in Helms Hall and the Family Life Center on Sundays July 10 - July 31. Also, register online or contact Lisa Keeler at lisa.keeler@weddingtonchurch.org.

For updated information, see our webpage at www.weddingtonchurch.org/great-week-ofservice.

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 . Reverend Dr. Terry L. Moore Vacation Memories Vacation at the beach was one of the highlights of our lives when we were kids. We had a “pop-up� camper and would go to the beach with our cousins and some family friends who also had campers. We would get three camp sites, set up in a block with the interior yard shared by the three families. We would enjoy the water, fish off of the pier, have a campfire each evening, and ride our bikes throughout the campground.

Most summers we would go to the same campground so we knew it well. Since camping was inexpensive in those days, we would stay a couple of weeks. I have great memories of spending time with my family. One of my cousins died when he was only 19. I cherish my memories of growing up together.

Another vacation memory was worship. We were reminded that we were Christians. Just because we were not near our home church did not mean we did not worship on Sundays.

In the campground there would be a worship service often led by a seminary student or ministers from a campground ministry. One of the United Methodist Ministers in our conference served as the minister to our campground. I saw him again this year at our Annual Conference and my memories of sitting on a log bench at the outdoor chapel came flooding back in my mind. I have always looked up to him. It began on summer vacation.

Sometimes we would go to the mountains or other locations.

We would find a church on Sunday mornings. Some of them were a little boring. Some of them were a little more exciting than I was comfortable with. All of them lead to family conversation later. I was reminded in each service that we were part of a faith that was much larger than my home church. There were Christians worshipping wherever we were.

There were some Sundays when we would simply all gather around and have worship just with our family and friends.

My mother was a Sunday School teacher. She knew the Bible pretty well. She would read something from the Bible, we would talk about it for a few minutes, and we would have a prayer. Our time did not last for an hour, but we paused to worship. Wherever we were, we were reminded that we are Christians and we worship God. These memories helped to shape me. They remind me that being a Christian is not what we do when we are home, but is who we are no matter where we are. As you travel and enjoy sacred time with your families and friends, create these memories for your family. Even a 10 minute devotional on a Sunday morning is a reminder of who we are.

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

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Missions Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

Foreign Mission Chairperson . Bob Consoli

Missions News and Opportunities Operation Sandwich will be July 9 at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Join us as we make approximately 900 sandwiches to help feed our homeless neighbors in Charlotte. Everyone is welcome to take part in this great mission. Donations of meat and cheese are appreciated.

You can sign up to bring something on our Sign Up Genius page, found on our website.

humbly

serving in

love

Monroe Campus VBS Our VBS at the Monroe campus will take place Tuesday, July 12 - Thursday, July 14 from 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and is for those children who live in the neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods of the Monroe campus. A big thank you to our volunteers for believing in this ministry and for allowing God to use them in a mighty way!

Meet Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez- WUMC’s Missions Pastor This month at Weddington United Methodist Church, we are thrilled to welcome our new Missions Pastor, Reverend Rocio Ávila-Ramírez. Rev. Ávila-Ramírez will begin her new role in July and will have her first Sunday at the Weddington campus on July 10.

Rev. Rocio was born in Durango, Mexico but grew up in Chicago, Illinois along with her two older brothers. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. Rocio received her call to ministry at the age of 17 when she felt a need to serve in missions.

After graduating from high school, Rocio began her work in ministry as the Youth Director for Centro La Paz United Methodist Church in Chicago. She then became a commissioned Mission Intern by the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) in 2000. During this time, she was also a missionary at the Iglesia Metodista Unda (United Methodist Church) in Cochabamba, Bolivia, and as the Director of UNIDOS of the UMC, a partnership between 5 Methodist churches in Chicago that focused on community service. In 2004, Rocio then attended Pfeiffer University where she studied Youth Ministry.

During this time, she also served in Monroe, North Carolina for four years as the Youth Director of Centro Cristiano Hosanna UMC. After graduating from college in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry, Rocio became the Christian Education Director at Mt. Olivet UMC in Concord, North Carolina. After marrying her husband, Salvador, the two moved to Charlotte in 2012, where Rocio became the Family Ministry Director at Mouzon UMC. In 2015, she became a Certified Deacon Candidate and in 2016, a Licensed Local Pastor.

Rocio is currently working on her Master’s degree in Practical Theology with a concentration in Pastoral Psychotherapy from Pfeiffer. She is also working toward her certifications in Youth Ministry and Christian Education, which she will complete in 2017.

Rev. Rocio has a deep passion for missions in the church. “I am in love with God and in awe about God’s unconditional and complete love for all of us. Ministry is living that love out.

Throughout the journey, I have discovered how broad God’s arms of love extend. Missions Salvador, Rocio, and their children and evangelism are manifestations of that love. In this particular phase of my life and Emmanuel (3) and Moises (1) ministry, I have the privilege of offering myself in love as an American, as a Latina, and as a Minister to serve the Weddington/Monroe community. Together, I hope we envision us serving in holistic ministry attending to the spiritual, social, physical, and psychological needs of all the people surrounding us. That makes my spirit, heart, and mind praise God in excitement!”

Weddington United Methodist Church looks forward to welcoming Rev. Rocio, her husband Salvador, and her two young boys, Emmanuel and Moises, into our community of faith as we seek to Worship God with Passion. Her official start date is July 1, 2016.

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Evangelism Evangelism . Rev. Amy Hutchison

Meet Rev. Amy Hutchison- WUMC’s Evangelism Pastor This month at Weddington United Methodist Church, we are thrilled to welcome our new Evangelism Pastor, Reverend Amy Hutchison. Rev. Hutchison will begin her new role in July and will have her first Sunday on July 10.

Having been born and raised in upstate South Carolina along with her two sisters, Amy has always considered the Charlotte area to be “home.” After graduating from high school, she attended the University of South Carolina and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with a minor in Business in 2004. After college, Amy worked for seven years in marketing and fundraising, first for a country club as their Membership Director and then with non-profits in resource development.

Rev. Amy credits her passion for evangelism and serving the un-churched to her own personal struggles with evangelism during her time in college. That all changed when a couple of Amy’s sorority sisters invited her to a Bible Study. “Despite my combative nature, they listened to me, were kind, didn’t lecture, didn’t pray for my salvation, but just let me talk. Several years later, I still wasn’t following Christ but had started attending a church in town. A guy in our young adult group sat and listened to my story and shared his as well, and shortly after that I had my ‘prodigal son (in my case, daughter)’ moment and accepted the grace of Christ.”

Before her time in seminary, Amy also struggled with her call to ministry. “Like many others, I fought (my calling) for a long time. When I started working at the Bethlehem Center, I knew God was up to something. I spent my time there speaking to United Methodist Churches in the Charlotte area and I knew it was God’s way of calling me back to the local church. Still, it wasn’t until one particular night when I was serving at a young adult ministry, CharlotteONE, that my call became clear. It was the first time I realized that God had both designed and equipped me for ministry specifically with those who had been hurt and confused by the church. Over the past several years, God has put people in my life who have some of the same questions I had or even bigger ones, and I am grateful to have been able to enter those spaces and I always pray I am able to reflect even a small bit of the grace and love shown to me.”

After accepting the call into ministry, Amy attended seminary at Emory University and the Candler School of Theology where she graduated with her Master of Divinity in 2013. During her time in seminary, Amy did two internships where she worked with young people—first at the United Methodist Children’s Home with the young adults who lived on site and then at Buckhead Church with their college ministry. She then served St. John UMC in Atlanta as the Youth Director before taking her first appointment as the solo Pastor of the Friendship-Browns Summit Charge in Browns Summit, North Carolina.

Rev. Amy is looking forward to her time at Weddington and returning “home” to the Charlotte area. “I am most excited about this opportunity to live into my call in the way God has equipped me and all of the ways God has affirmed that call.” She is also looking forward to making personal connections with each member of Weddington’s congregation and hearing stories of how Christ has changed their lives. “The beauty of the Kingdom is that each one of us is designed in unique ways that allow us to be in community with unique persons. If I accomplish nothing else, it would be to equip, empower, and inspire those at Weddington to see their unique position in the community to love others in the name of Christ.”

Weddington United Methodist Church looks forward to welcoming Amy into our community of faith as we seek to Worship God with Passion. Her official start date is July 1, 2016.

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Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs

Stephen Ministry Testimony “My journey to Weddington United Methodist Church and Stephen Ministry began in December, 2014. I was living in North Florida with my mother and husband. My mother died unexpectedly on December 4 and four days later my husband died after a brief battle with cancer. I was all alone, no family and more importantly, no church family (after 12 years of searching). My daughter and son wanted me to move closer to them so in May 2015 I moved to Waxhaw and started to attend Weddington UMC. I joined in February 2016 and a few days later Pastor Briggs called and told me about the Stephen Ministry and he thought a Stephen Minister could help me with this very difficult time in my life.

What a blessing this ministry has been. I meet weekly with my Stephen Minister. She is there for me 24/7; we pray together, we talk for hours, we take walks, have lunch or breakfast together and she is a source of comfort and strength for me. I feel blessed to have a Stephen Minister and Weddington United Methodist Church in my life.”

Al-Anon Testimony “When I walked into the rooms of Al-Anon almost 2 years ago, I was an angry, isolated and hopeless person. I was so broken that most times I could not even bring myself to talk to God, in whom I’ve believed in my whole life. In the rooms of Al-anon I was immediately welcomed with the love and support of people who really understood me. I found friendship and hope and have come to know my God in a way I don’t think I ever really knew him. I am so grateful.”

WUMC Support Groups NA Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2

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

Fridays, 10:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2 Contact: John, slashtwentyfore@gmail.com or 252-643-3551

AL-ANON Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2

Saturdays, 8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Contact: Heather, hfhicks13@yahoo.com or 704-290-4290

Food Addiction Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall

Contact: CJ, coytjr@gmail.com or 704-207-9430

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

Contact: Joyce, jbain914@gmail.com or 704-256-7026

Room 2, Contact: Joyce, 704-606-4061

1st Saturday monthly, 3:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Contact: Wayne, jrstillson@msn.com or 704-458-6090

Kings and Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings and Queens will not meet in the Family Life Center June through August,

but will be going on one-day trips during the summer. We will resume our regular meetings on September 8.

Summer Schedule:

• July 14: Lunch and movie (details to follow) • July 20: 11:30 a.m.: Friendship luncheon at Golden Corral in Monroe • July 21: Pleasant Grove Camp Meeting- Attend 10 a.m. worship and covered dish lunch.

• August 17, 11:30 a.m.: Friendship luncheon at Golden Corral in Monroe • August 18-20: Opryland Hotel Christian Tours Trip – Price $459 (double room) For additional information, please contact Sandra McKee at 704-846-1032.

Harmony Road Quartetcoming September 8!

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Weddington Christian Academy Adell Keen, Principal

Weddington Christian Preschool Emily Campbell, Director

WCA wishes all a happy summer!

News and Announcements

WCA would like to wish a happy summer break to all of our students and teachers! Our first day back to school will be Tuesday, August 16, with 11:30 dismissal. Our first full day of school is August 18.

Please watch the WCP web pages for summer news.

Summer Camp information is available on our webpage.

Stay up-to-date on all of the exciting news and events from WCA! Be sure to ‘Like’ us on Facebook and visit our website at www.weddingtonchristianacademy.org.

Looking Ahead: • The first day of the 2016-2017 school year is

September 7.

• Orientation Days and time will be posted soon on

the website.

• 2016-2017 Children’s Medical Reports and Draft • Authorization Forms may also be printed from the website.

Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson

Cave Quest VBS 2016 VBS was awesome this year! We had over 430 children and a record number of 148 volunteers—both youth and adults! The children donated 248 pairs of sneakers and socks to Samaritan’s Feet so that children and adults could have a brand new pair of shoes. Our 5th graders went out into the community sharing the love of Jesus with many different people. They had a blast making friendship mugs for the residents at White Oak, necklaces for our friends in Bulgaria, and Blessing Lunches for the people at Operation Reachout! A big thank you for every person who contributed in some way to this amazing week. Jesus is the light of the world and we are blessed that we were able to share His light to others.

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

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

Youth Bible Study Join us on Wednesdays from 7:00 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. Doors are open from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Summer Dodgeball Each Wednesday through the

summer we will be playing dodge ball from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the FLC prior to Bible Study. Bring a friend!

Ultimate Frisbee Join us Mondays from 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. at the soccer fields in Francis Beatty Park.

Summer 2016 Mission Trips International Mission – Guatemala: July 2 – July 16 Our international mission trip this summer will be to Guatemala. The trip is open to ages 16 and up. Registration for this trip is now closed. We are looking forward to how God will work in and through our team and we covet your prayers.

West Virginia Mission Trip Last month 38 youth and volunteers went on a mission trip to Mount Hope, West Virginia. The team was split and served two households in North Beckley. They began roofing projects at both homes, did some extensive landscaping and cleaning, and footed and framed a wheelchair ramp. They got quite a bit of work done but the most important accomplishment on the work sites was building relationships and sharing God with the homeowners, their families, and each other. Worship each evening centered around the theme for the week, “Pray As You Go.” Youth Minister Charlie Brown said, “It was truly an amazing week and the highlight for us was witnessing the ‘Body’ in action as Christ was presented to us, through us.

We are thankful for a congregation who both supports and recognizes the importance of short term mission experiences and we are really looking forward to Guatemala, Atlanta, and our local mission which all still lie ahead!”

Atlanta, Georgia Mission: July 24 – 30 We will spend the week in a beautiful Christian retreat center.

The week will include morning devotions, great worksites, and worship each evening. There will be free time options that may include fun experiences unique to Atlanta. This trip is with TeamEffort Missions and costs $220 per person.

Please note: additional cost possible for “High Adventure” options. Registration is still open.

SERVE Mission: August 5 – August 7 This mission trip is for rising 6th graders that moved up in June 2016. SERVE will be held at Weddington UMC! The cost is $40 per person.

West Virginia Mission Team 2016

For more information and registration, please visit our webpage at www.weddingtonchurch.org/youth.

Kicking off summer in a fun and colorful way at Color Night!

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Adult Ministries . Rev. Mark Curtis United Methodist Women (UMW)

United Methodist Men (UMM)

UMW Summer Schedule

Men’s Connection Breakfast

All UMW Circles are off for the summer and will resume regular meetings in September.

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 invited!

For more information, please visit our webpage at www.weddingtonchurch.org/umw.

July breakfast dates and topics: July 10: Gary Fitzer “Experiencing God” July 24: Topic TBD

Disciple Bible Study Classes Coming Soon Disciple I: Genesis to Revelation: This 34-week study moves through the biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem.

The principal Scripture for each session follows the chronological movement of the biblical study. Required before proceeding to other Disciple or Jesus in the Gospel studies. Day, time, and leader to be announced.

Disciple II: Genesis to Exodus and Luke to Acts are the focus of this 32 week study prepared for graduates of Disciple I. This study emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately. Day, time, and leader to be announced.

Disciple III: Remember your roots, consider your past, and renew your vision for the future. This study confronts persistent questions like “What are my priorities?” and “How can I be a part of the obedient community?” Come and study with Paul and the Prophets. This is a 32-week course. Day, time, and leader to be announced.

Disciple IV: The word under in the title is meant to convey a welcoming invitation to shelter, security, and rest in God’s love.

Come and rest in the words of John, The Writings and Revelation while we study the mystery and wonder these books have to offer. This is a 32-week course. Day, time, and leader to be announced.

Jesus in the Gospels: This second generation Disciple study invites believers to look at Jesus in each of the four Gospels and ask the question, “Who is the Jesus that you see?” This study looks at the way each Gospel writer presents events and teachings and at the picture of Jesus that emerges in each of the Gospels. Day, time, and leader to be announced.

Christian Believer: This Disciple study emphasizes the relationship of worship, belief and daily life. The beliefs of the Christian community, taught within the Christian community, equip the Christian community for living faithfully and for passing on the faith entrusted to it. Day, time, and leader to be announced.

Visit weddingtonchurch.org/disciple for more information and a link to registration.

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Adult Ministries UMW’s Fall Retreat

WUMC UMW 2016 Women’s Fall Retreat Oct. 14-16, 2016

Litchfield Beach Resort Pawleys Island, SC Register now: www.weddingtonchurch.org/ladies-fall-retreat-2016 Guest speaker: Susan Rollins, Deacon, from Forrest Hill Church Register by August 15th Foundations Sunday School

Waltonwood Bible Study

From July 10 through August 7, please join the Foundations class for a five-week study of Job, the oldest book of the Bible but still relevant today. Looking at Job’s explanation for his suffering, his friends explanation... were either right?

Dealing with that age old question, why do the good suffer and the evil prosper? Learn why ancient Hebrews didn’t believe in a Satan. Part of Handel’s Messiah is from a time when Job was at a very low point in his suffering. This is a fascinating book to study. Class meets in Room 19 below the Sanctuary from 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Sunday. The study will be led by Chuck Howard.

From July 7 through August 4, a five-week Bible study entitled Walk as Jesus Walked will be presented to the residents and guests of Waltonwood Senior Living Center each Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Independent Living Theater room. Led by Barbara Bennett, the DVD lessons will take us to Israel and the surrounding area where Jesus walked. You are welcome to join us for this enlightening study as we learn more about Jesus and what it means to be a disciple.

Adult Sunday School Studies Agape Foundations Jay Emry

Minor Prophets of the Bible Book of Job study, led by Chuck Howard Adult Comprehensive Bible Study, by David Cook

Youth Center, Main Area Room 19 Room 214/215

Shepherds View

The Seven Deadliest Sins

Room 209

10:45 a.m.

Faith in Action

The Me I Want To Be, by John Ortberg

Room 210

11:00 a.m.

Closer Walk Cornerstone Crossroads Great Walk Doers of the Word

Who Is This Man?, by John Ortberg Apologetics, by Devin Tellew 2nd Corinthians True Spirituality, by Chip Ingram Book of James

Room 19 Room 214/215 Youth Center, 102 Youth Center 101 Helms Hall, Room 213

Light of the World

Where I Am, by Billy Graham

Room 209

Journeys New Creation

The Revival, by Adam Hamilton When God’s Spirit Moves, by Jim Cymbala

FLC, Multipurpose Room Youth Center 203

9:30 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

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Music & Arts Ministry . Dr. Reginald Houze Thank you to everyone who submitted a “favorite hymn” form. Dr. Houze has already selected several of the hymns that were mentioned and we’ve begun singing them. Be sure to come to the 8:15 and 11:00 services; you never know when your favorite might be sung!

To learn more about our Music and Arts Ministry, please visit our web page at www.weddingtonchurch.org/music-ministry.

Summer 2016 Upward Sports

Fall/Winter Kids Consignment Sale

Upward is now hosting two weeks of amazing Summer Camp! Spots are still available for the afternoon camp the week of Monday, July 11, through Friday, July 15 for rising 4th through 6th graders and will run from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our second camp will be for rising 1st through 8th grade boys and girls and will be held Monday, July 25, through Friday, July 29.

Camp for rising 1st through 4th graders will run from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Camp for rising 5th through 8th graders will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Save the date for the Fall/Winter Weddington Kids Consignment sale on August 12/13.

Registration for consignors and volunteers opens June 11 at 8:00 a.m.

Visit our website for more details and to register: www.weddingtonkidsconsignmentsale.com.

Learn more and register at www.weddingtonchurch.org/ sports-scouting, register at the church office or email Nina McPherson, Upward Administrator, at upward.wumc@gmail.com, for the registration form.

Upward is also sponsoring a series of FREE basketball clinics for rising 5th grade through rising 8th grade boys and girls.

• July 9 – 9:00-10:30 a.m. – Offense • August 6 – 9:00-10:30 a.m. – Defense • September 10 – 9:00-10:30 a.m. – Christ Likeness • October 1 – 9:00-10:30 a.m. – Gratitude We’re also looking forward to our 2016-2017 Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Season! Registration begins in September – email Nina for more information at upward.wumc@gmail.com.

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Volunteers Needed We need many more smiling faces to welcome shoppers and help the sale be a success! Register on our website, or email us for ways to get involved. Proceeds benefit many missions and ministries of the church.

Volunteers shop the pre-sale first for the best deals!

Scouting News • Kudos to Cub Scout Pack 99! Since January, Scouts have met once a month to make sandwiches for local shelter. They have prepared 3,400 sandwiches!

• 12 Boy Scouts and 12 leaders from Troop 99 participated in a Seabase High Adventure Trip in June to the Florida Keys.

• This month, 31 Scouts and six leaders from Troop 99 will enjoy and be challenged by their time at Camp Daniel Boone in Canton, North Carolina.

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.

W@W is a church-wide fellowship meal that begins at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Dinner is followed by various Bible studies, youth and children’s programming and support groups. Reservations are not required. The estimated cost per meal is $5.00 with a family maximum of $20. All dinners come with bread and dessert.

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.

Wednesdays @ Weddington will resume meeting on September 7. Mark your calendars!

Meet Weddington Church sessions are usually held on the 4th Sunday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center Multipurpose Room. The next meeting will be Sunday, July 24.

Health Ministry Update

Resource Center

Fact of the Month: Don’t let a tick make you sick! It’s a good idea to take preventable measures all year round, but be extra vigilant in warmer months when ticks are most active.

Whether it’s family movie night, bedtime story time, mom or dad’s time to unwind or time for some Christian inspiration, the Resource Center has something special for you. The WUMC RC is located in Room 212 in the Sanctuary Building. It is currently open only on Sunday mornings from 9:15 until 12:15. The Resource Center is volunteer staffed. If you are interested in helping in this ministry, please contact resourcecenter@weddingtonchurch.org.

• Use repellents that contain 20-30% DEET • Conduct a full body tick check after being in the woods • Tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high for 10 minutes after coming indoors to kill ticks.

Lifeline Screening on July 15 in the WUMC Fellowship Hall.

Includes Screening for Carotid Artery/Plaque, Heart Rhythm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Arterial Disease and Osteoporosis. Pre-registration is required. Call 888-653-6450 or visit www.LifeLineScreening.com/community-partners.

Front Office Volunteers Needed We are in need of volunteers to help periodically in the church office and to assist with attendance tracking on Monday afternoons or Tuesday mornings/afternoons.

Technical experience is not required.

This Month in the Resource Center This month, stop by the WUMC Resource Center, located in Room 212, and pick up a Summer Reading Bingo form.

Prizes will be earned for each form completed - across, down or horizontal! No limit to the number of sheets completed.

Sheets are available for early readers, chapter book readers and our more mature readers. Yes, even adults can win prizes this summer!

To volunteer, please contact Lisa Keeler at the church office at lisa.keeler@weddingtonchurch.org.

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Sunday Worship Times 8:15 a.m.

Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m.

Praise and Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m.

Traditional (Marvin Campus) 10:10 a.m.

Acoustic Praise and Worship (FLC) 11:00 a.m.

Traditional (Sanctuary) 11:00 a.m.

Traditional (Bonds Grove Campus)

Weddington Christian Counseling Center Weddington Christian Counseling Center is a place of healing and growth for members of Weddington United Methodist Church, as well as the community.

The Center is located at the Marvin Campus of WUMC. Call (704) 814-4220 or email mmaskewcounseling@gmail.com for appointments.

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

Derrick Byars, Organist and Music Assistant derrick.byars@weddingtonchurch.org

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

Cory Dover, Director of Praise & Worship Music cory.dover@weddingtonchurch.org

Adell Keen, WCA Principal akeen@weddingtonchristianacademy.org

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

Emily Campbell, WCP Director wcp@weddingtonchurch.org

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

Jamie Edmondson, WCP Assistant Director bgcps@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

Rev. Leroy Henry Affiliated United Methodist Clergy Justin Lineberry, 10:10 Worship Leader

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