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July 2018 Our Mission: To fulfill our call to be the physical presence of Jesus Christ... by worshipping God with passion, intentionally growing in faith, proclaiming the gospel with grace, and humbly serving in love.

Contents: Page 1:

Great Week of Service

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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 & Youth

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Children's Ministry

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

August 12-19, 2018 Each year Weddington UMC celebrates the Great Week of Service, where we focus on a variety of service opportunities concentrated in one week. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved and learn more about the missions that Weddington UMC supports throughout the year. We invite you to join us August 12-19, 2018!

Throughout the Great Week of Service, you will have the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the local community with a variety of projects and events. Service opportunities will include making sandwiches to feed the hungry, processing and preparing shoes to be distributed around the world with Samaritan’s Feet, serving the children of the Monroe Campus community with fun activities, fellowship, and a meal, and many more!

The Great Week of Service will begin on Sunday, August 12, with a prayer of blessing during worship, followed by a week of serving together as church family and neighbor, and close in worship with a prayer of thanksgiving and gratitude on Sunday, August 19.

Several of our service projects will require donated items. Even if you can’t make time to serve in person during the Great Week of Service, participating by making a donation of items is a much needed avenue of service. We will collect donations on two Sunday mornings, July 29 and August 5. Drop off will be in both Helms Hall and in the Family Life Center gym.

Coming soon: a complete schedule of mission opportunities, a list of items to donate, and how to sign up to participate. Keep up with our weekly eNews or check the church website for updates. Turn to Page 3 for a partial list of opportunities to look forward to during Great Week of Service.

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 Jesus Loves the Little Children I love the sounds of children. When a child is laughing, I cannot help but smile or laugh myself. The sound of children playing and enjoying life is such a gift. To hear children singing the songs of our faith touches our hearts. I love to hear children asking questions about God. I love to see the look on a child’s face as they hear someone telling them about Jesus Christ.

Children are such a gift from God. Jesus loved the children too.

Mark 10:13-16 (NRSV) 13 People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. 15 Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.

This week, we have had the privilege of hearing these sounds and seeing these faces. Vacation Bible Camp is such a great experience. We will be doing it again in Monroe. When we are in ministry with children, we allow them to feel the arms of Jesus wrap around them and to be blessed by Him.

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Jesus was serious about the children. Mark said Jesus became “indignant” when people tried to prevent the children from coming to Him. Later, Jesus said that when we welcome a child in His name, we welcome Him. And, he warned us against causing a child to stumble.

Matthew 18:5-6 (NRSV) 5 Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. 6 “If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were fastened around your neck and you were drowned in the depth of the sea.

It is a privilege to be in ministry with children. When we do, we receive Christ Himself. We fulfill the commitment we make each time we baptize a child.

Thank you to all who serve in ministry with the children. If you would like to join in ministry with children, we would love to hear from you. You will be blessed!

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

Local Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

Missions

Foreign Mission Chairperson .

Bob Consoli

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

Service opportunities to look forward to: Support our Troops with Care Boxes: 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 13 in the Fellowship Hall.

Help support our troops with care boxes by filling them with coffee beans, snacks, soap, detergent, etc.

Operation Reach Out Hygiene Kits: 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 13 in the Fellowship Hall.

Put together hygiene kits with toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc. to assist children in poverty stricken schools to feel clean and ready to start their day.

Crisis Assistance Food Pantry: 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Augusts 14 in the Fellowship Hall.

Prepare food boxes to help Crisis Assistance in offering an assortment of items from their food pantry to those in need.

Monroe Campus Children’s Summer Fun Evenings: 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Monroe Campus Fellowship Hall/Dates TBA. Evenings of activities for the children in our Monroe Campus community. Participate in making crafts, sharing fellowship, and serving dinner.

Samaritan’s Feet: Wednesday, August 15, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Process and prepare shoes that will be distributed around the world in an effort of creating a world with “zero” shoeless children.

Operation Reach Out School Uniform Shirt Collection: Day/Time TBD. Help clothe children in poverty stricken schools by providing the shirt for their school uniform, available for $5 from a local store.

House of Pearls: 7:00-9:00 p.m./Day TBD. Engage in fellowship and an activity with the residents of this Christian transitional halfway house, which helps women rebuild their lives after being homeless or previously incarcerated.

Watch for other great service opportunities with Turning Point, Ground 40, Loaves and Fishes, and a few surprises!

Monroe Summer Slime Days This summer our children from the Monroe campus are enjoying a different type of Bible Study. The prop is SLIME! As you can imagine, they are having fun learning about Christ. Our Monroe Slime Days will continue through July.

To learn more, please contact Rev. Rocio Ávila-

Ramírez.

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Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs The Warning Signs of Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Due to the recent suicides of two celebrities, depression and suicide have been more in the forefront. The following information from WebMd is a good article on discerning the signs of severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Please read this article so that we may be more proactive in getting people the help they need.

Symptoms of Severe Depression • Insomnia or excessive sleeping • Irritability • Loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable • Hopelessness • Persistent thoughts of something bad happening

• Thoughts of death or suicide or suicide attempts • In very severe cases, psychotic symptoms (such as hallucinations or delusions) • Inability to take care of oneself, such as eating, bathing, or fulfilling family or work responsibilities

Although you might feel that there's no hope, talk to your doctor about treatment options. Even severe depression symptoms can be treated.

Risk Factors for Suicide Not all people with risk factors will be suicidal. In addition to depression or other mental illness, risk factors for suicide include: • Firearms in the home • Current or past history of substance abuse • Incarceration • Past history of suicide attempt • Feelings of hopelessness • Family history of suicide • Family history of mental illness or substance abuse If you are severely depressed or have suicidal thoughts, tell your primary care doctor, psychiatrist, or therapist. Or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline anytime at (800) 273-TALK. If you feel that you can't control the urge to harm yourself, or if you've already taken steps to harm yourself, call 911 or go to the emergency room without delay. You may need to be hospitalized for supervised treatment to reduce the risk of suicide.

Source: WebMD.com

WUMC Support Groups NA Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2 Contact: CJ, coytjr@gmail.com or 704-207-9430

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Marvin Campus Fellowship Hall Contact: Rev. Ed Briggs Fridays, 10:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2 Contact: John, slashtwentyfore@gmail.com or 252-643-3551 Saturdays, 8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Contact: Heather, hfhicks13@yahoo.com or 704-290-4290

NA 1st Saturday monthly, 3:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Contact: Wayne, jrstillson@msn.com or 704-458-6090 Page 4

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

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

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

Contact: Sarah N. (704) 654-8529; sjn2003@gmail.com or Chris R. (704) 904-6849; cgr1057@aol.com

ACA, Adult Children of Alcoholics Fridays,

6:30 p.m., Room 209. Contact: suzanne.rakoczy@gmail.com

Food Addiction Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2, Contact: Joyce, 704-606-4061

Adult Ministries Pastoral Care Ministry Opportunities Stephen Minister Referrals It is exciting to know that three of our ten new Stephen Ministers have been assigned a care receiver. They are already making a difference in the lives of others who are hurting. There are many more people who need our caring touch. If you or someone you know needs the support of a Stephen Minister, please contact our referral coordinator, Beverly Watkins, at 704-562-5040 or Rev. Ed Briggs at the church office.

Stephen Ministry Testimony "I believe it is a person searching for help because they have become wounded. With our help, grace, listening, support, prayers, and God’s help… they will find peace and happiness. At times the road and scenario along the way may be rocky or smooth as their story unfolds, but the goal remains the same! We are here to be the Care Giver so God can help them smile again! Thank you again for this experience. It means so much to me!"

Waltonwood and Providence Meadows Did you know we have two retirement living residences where we have weekly Bible studies and Sunday afternoon worship services? Seniors from both Waltonwood and Providence Meadows are experiencing care, support, and spiritual nourishment during our time with them. It is a blessing to see how the residents are so open to us and how appreciative they are for our outreach. Various individuals have shared how their lives are being touched by God and encouraged through our ministry. Keep these wonderful people in your prayers as we seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus at both Waltonwood and Providence Meadows.

Needed: Pianists for Waltonwood Assisted Living Worship People who can play the piano are needed to serve at Waltonwood Assisted Living worship on Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The commitment is to serve as a substitute for our regular pianists. Providing your talent will be a big blessing to the residents who attend our worship service. Please contact Rev. Ed Briggs at the church office if you are feeling called to be a part of our worship ministry at Waltonwood.

Drivers Needed to deliver Caring Hearts Meals. Could you volunteer an hour once a month to deliver meals to some very special people? Meals are delivered on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. If you are interested or would like more information, please email Mettie Spittle at 704-846-8356.

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

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

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

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!

Men's Connection will meet July 8 and July 22 on our regular 2nd and 4th Sundays.

July 8 - Begin the Andy Stanley video series "Follow."

July 22 - Guest Speaker Page 5

Adult Ministries Life Group Second Sunday Connection Are you interested in joining or forming a Life Group? Every second Sunday of the month, a member of our Life Group Ministry Team will be in the Sanctuary Narthex and near the coffee stations in the Family Life Center before and after each worship service to answer any questions you may have about Life Groups here at WUMC. Our “Connectors� look forward to helping you get connected!

Our upcoming Second Sunday Connection will be July 8. We look forward to helping you get connected!

Learn more about our Life Group ministry at www.weddingtonchurch.org/life-groups.

RightNow Media Testimony "RightNow Media has been a blessing for me in planning our studies for the Closer Walk Sunday School class. Although we have a wonderful DVD/Series Resource Center, it has helped to go to RightNow Media's website and search for future studies.

With a computer and hook-up to the DVD player, you will be ready to go.

Our class started with RIghtNow Media several weeks ago and initially did a John Ortberg Study, "The Me I Want to Be." We just completed a Chip Ingram study of 8 weeks, "The Invisible War." This last study was interesting, challenging, important, and equipped us to know the enemy and how he operates. If we do not know the enemy, it's easy to be deceived.

Please consider this valuable resource; you will be blessed with the options available. Please let me know if you have any questions. I'll try to help you, or find someone who can help. This was a challenge for me when we first started, but I realized it is easier than you can imagine. Sweet blessings."

- Maggie Tear To learn more about RightNow Media, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/rightnow-media.

Adult Sunday Classes and Studies

Adult Sunday Classes and Studies 9:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

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Class Agape Foundations Jay Emry Shepherds View Bonds Grove Cornerstone Closer Walk Crossroads Doers of the Word Great Walk King Life Group Light of the World Brown Life Group New Creation

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

Location Youth Center Room 19 Room 214/215 Room 213 Bonds Grove Campus Room 214/215 Room 19 Youth Center, Room 102 FLC, Multipurpose Room Youth Center, Room 101 Room 209 Helms Hall, Room 213 Room 210 Youth Center, Room 203

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

K&Q Summer Schedule 2018 July 19 - Pleasant Grove Camp Meeting & Covered Dish Lunch Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Bus will leave Fellowship Hall parking lot at 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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

Summer Golden Corral Schedule: July 11 (date change) and August 15 Top: June Golden Corral Luncheon Bottom: Gini Briggs and Nancy Hughes at Matthews Playhouse where the Kings & Queens saw the musical "South Pacific" in June

New Bible Study 31 Proverbs to Light Your Path written by Liz Curtis Higgs "Take Heart, Beloved. His Light is Shining, and Your Path is Clear."

This study examines each Proverb with care and adds a sprinkle of humor through the author's honest stories and personal examples. For each verse you will find a “One Minute, One Step” challenge and you will discover how practical and meaningful the book of Proverbs is as you apply its ancient wisdom to your thoroughly modern life. There is also a study guide included which we will discuss weekly. We will pray, savor His Word, and apply His truths to our lives together! We meet on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Hemby House. Hope you can join us.

For more information, please contact Heather Brown at august21997clarendon@gmail.com.

Women's Fall Retreat The 2018 Women’s Fall Retreat will be November 9-11 at The Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Join us as together we will refresh, renew, and break the chains that bind us!

Register by July 31 for special early bird rates on rooms. The last day to register is October 1.

Register online at www.weddingtonchurch.org/women.

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Children's Ministries Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director As we close the 2017-18 preschool year, we pause to offer thanks and praise to our Father God for His blessings and His presence. We also offer our gratitude to the faithful congregation that is Weddington United Methodist Church. We recognize that God assembled the preschool staff and families who would share this school year. We also recognize that He used each of you, and earlier church generations, to provide this space and the critical support that makes a preschool ministry a possibility.

Because of God’s power and our gifts, hundreds of children were taught that Jesus loves them, that the Bible is God’s Word, and that He will always hear their prayers. Members of the staff team were able to feel the satisfaction of answering God’s Call on their lives. We will, all together and forever, be a part of the preschool children’s foundations. It is an awesome responsibility. Thank you to our Father God, the amazing 2017-2018 WCP and church staff teams, and each of you for rising to the challenge.

It is time to look ahead! Please keep the 2018-2019 preschool ministry year in your prayers.

Summer reminders for rising kindergarteners: • Say your prayers every day • Stay strong by hanging from monkey bars and climbing (with a grown up nearby, of course).

• Practice using your new writing skills by making a shopping list or sending notes to grandparents, cousins, or friends • Practice using your math knowledge by setting the dinner table, evenly sharing a snack, or making a birthday cake • Make sure mom or dad read to you every day. Ask questions about new words and ideas.

• Make mistakes and learn from them.

• RUN, swing, play with friends, go swimming, roll in the grass, fly a kite, make sidewalk chalk creations, blow bubbles, and thank God for His beautiful outdoors!

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

July News and Announcements

Youth Bible Study Join us on Wednesdays from

It’s been an incredible start to our summer already. We are so full of gratitude! June was full of God moments, time together, and the celebration of the start of our summer season.

Looking Ahead

We want to give thanks to God for an incredible Color Night.

We kicked off the summer in vibrancy and joy.

To learn more about any of our trips or events, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/youth.

We also want to give thanks to God for an amazing mission trip to Virginia Beach. The 50 youth and adults who went were touched by the way God is working in that area. The youth repaired roofs, painted homes, and connected with the Holy Spirit. It was wonderful to witness relationships being built, burdens being left at the cross, and each student going deeper in their walk with 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.

• Costa Rica Mission Trip: July 1-15 • Copperhill, TN Mission Trip: July 22-28 • SERVE Mission: August 3-5 (Rising 6th graders)

We’d also like to give a shout out to Meredith for her recent ordination as a Deacon. She has worked so hard and has listened to the call of God in her life to serve in Youth Ministry. Congrats, Meredith!

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Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson News and Announcements Vacation Bible Camp 2018 What a week we had at this year’s Vacation Bible Camp!

Over 560 children learned that Jesus Rescues! The children donated a ton of food to bless Operation Reach Out in Monroe. Each day was a little different for our 5th Grade Missionaries, led by Heather Brown, Niki Leddy, Martha Hall, Sharon Nieland and four youth volunteers. Throughout the week, our campers made crafts for our friends at the Woodridge Assisted Living Center in Monroe, bookmarks for our friends at JAARS, and a special craft for our friends at the Good Shepherd Orphanage in Kenya. They visited White Oak Assisted Living in Waxhaw, where they made crafts, sang songs and enjoyed fellowship with the residents. Our 5th Grade Missionaries also visited the JAARS Center in Waxhaw, where they learned how missionaries share Jesus all around the world. On Friday, they finished off their week of service with a fun day at Sports Connection. We were so thankful to see God blessing this group throughout the week as well as the people they served. Thank you to our 5th graders and our leaders for serving in our community.

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Thank you to our over 150 youth and adult volunteers who helped make VBC such a fun week for our children! Our church is blessed to have so many people who care about the children in our community. Thank you to all who contributed by touching lives, changing hearts, and drawing kids and adults closer to the God who created them! Can’t wait for next year!

VBC Monroe Campus Monroe VBC is right around the corner!

Volunteers are needed to make this week a great one for the children in Monroe. Join us Tuesday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed for games, crafts, and crew leaders. Join the fun and share Christ with these sweet kids! To volunteer to serve, contact Carolyn Nelson.

Weddington Christian Academy .

Adell Keen, Principal WCA Summer Office Hours: Monday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Closed: July 2 – July 6 for Fourth of July Holiday

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Congratulations to Rev. Amy Hutchison and Rev. Meredith Hinton Congratulations to Rev. Amy Hutchison and Rev. Meredith Hinton! This past month at Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska, Rev. Amy was commissioned as a Provisional Elder and Rev. Meredith was ordained as a Deacon.

Administrative Ministry Assistant Needed Weddington United Methodist Church is seeking a full-time Administrative Ministry Assistant to provide general administrative support as well as direct support for ministries such as local missions and music.

Responsibilities will include assisting with coordination of ministry event registrations, correspondence, volunteers, and materials. Church office reception including meeting and greeting visitors, directing calls and questions. Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.

1-3 years of experience in a general administrative role. Church or Non-profit setting preferred.

Excellent verbal, written, and organization skills. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft products. Experience with Automated Church Systems (ACS) a plus.

Full complement of benefits available. Send resume and references to JoAnn Horstman.

New Online Giving Solution

Red Cross Blood Drive

Exciting news! Effective June 25, 2018 our online giving provider is now through SubSplash Giving!

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, July 28 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org and enter code "WeddingtonUnitedMethodist." Walk-ins are welcome.

Information will also be available in Helms Hall or at the front of the Family Life Center throughout July.

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

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

Servers are needed for the snack table.

Please call Laurie Primm if you can help at 704-301-2035.

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

The Chancel Choir The summer is an excellent time to try out the Chancel Choir. On Sunday morning, come down to the Choir Room at 10:00 a.m. for a cup of coffee and to get acquainted. We have a short rehearsal at 10:30 and then sing at 11:00. For questions, please contact Dr. Reginald Houze.

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Church Announcements Meet Weddington Sessions

Wednesdays @ Weddington

Interested in becoming a part of the Weddington UMC family? As your clergy, program staff, and fellow Christians, it will be our privilege to grow and serve together. We request that anyone interested in membership attend one of our Meet Weddington Church sessions.

Join us for a church-wide fellowship meal in the Family Life Center on Wednesdays, September through May. Meals are served from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Cost is $5 per person, $20 max for families. No reservations are necessary. All are welcome!

At Meet Weddington you will enjoy an informal time of fellowship, meet the pastoral and ministry staff, hear an overview of the ministry and mission of the church, and get answers to any questions you may have about Weddington UMC. Meet Weddington Church sessions are 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 Sunday, July 22 at 5:00 p.m.

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

Church Office Closed The church office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day.

Weddington Christian Counseling Center Our Weddington Christian Counseling Center has gotten off to a great start. God is using counselor Tony Gibson to minister to numerous people who are experiencing heartache, anxiety, and depression. There is no shame in getting help. It takes a strong person to admit a need for professional help.

Please contact Tony if you are wanting to become healthier and to move further towards healing emotionally and spiritually.

Tony can be contacted at 704-814-4220 or at tgibson.wcc@weddingtonchurch.org.

RightNow Media

Sunday Funday

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.

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

Once you have made a profile, we invite you to check out our Weddington UMC library filled with recommended content from our pastors and staff. We also encourage you to download the RightNow Media app on your smart phone, tablet, and smart TV for access on the go.

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Sunday Worship Times 8:15 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m. Praise and Worship (Sanctuary) 10:00 a.m. Bilingual Worship (Monroe Campus)

Save the Date!

10:10 a.m. Acoustic Praise and Worship (FLC) 11:00 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary)

Friday, August 10 Saturday, August 11

11:00 a.m. Traditional (Bonds Grove Campus) 4:00 p.m. Waltonwood Retirement Community

www.weddingtonkidsconsignmentsale.com

Rev. Dr. Terry L. Moore, Senior Pastor terry.moore@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adell Keen, WCA Principal akeen@weddingtonchristianacademy.org

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

Emily Campbell, WCP Director wcp@weddingtonchurch.org

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

Jamie Edmondson, WCP Assistant Director bgcps@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

Rev. Leroy Henry Affiliated United Methodist Clergy Justin Lineberry, Director of Praise & Worship justin.lineberry@weddingtonchurch.org JoAnn Horstman, Executive Director of Operations joann.horstman@weddingtonchurch.org

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

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for all the latest from WUMC (@WeddingtonUMC).

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

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

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