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June 2019 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:

VBC 2019

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Monthly Reflection

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Missions

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

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Pastoral Care

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Youth & WCA

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Children's Ministry

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

ROAR! Life is Wild, God is Good! Vacation Bible Camp This year we will ROAR! Life is Wild, God is Good! Registration is now open. VBC will take place Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. Children must turn 5 years old by August 31, 2019 and entering into Kindergarten through rising 5th grade.

Registration and volunteer forms are available on the church website as well as the KidCheck Station and church office. Crew Leaders are available to take your registrations at the KidCheck Station and Family Life Center each Sunday morning or forms can be dropped off at the church office during the week.

We are also gearing up to ROAR! into VBC at our Monroe Campus on Monday, July 22 through Thursday, July 25 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lots of wonderful team members are needed to serve this week. Join us for our VBC Orientation on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall on the Monroe Campus. Visit the website or stop by the KidCheck Station for a volunteer form. Come and join us for a really great week as we minister to the children of the neighborhood. It really is a blast!

For more information on VBC assignment pick ups, decorating days, and volunteer training, please see page 9.

WELCOME TO WEDDINGTON UMC The Weddington UMC family is a vibrant and growing congregation, and we invite you to become a part of this exciting and dynamic church, as we seek to serve as the Body of Christ in our world. God is doing great things in and through this church. We offer a variety of worship styles and ministry opportunities.

We would love to have you join us for worship, ministry, and service. As the church, we are a family. To learn more about WUMC, attend a Meet Weddington session to get to know the staff and learn more about the church. For more information on Meet Weddington see page 11.

Monthly Reflections - Rev. Dr. Terry Moore Dear Dad,

came into the room or gave you a call. It was like it made your day to be with us. We knew you always loved us.

As I think about Father’s Day this year, so many of the lessons you taught me come to mind. You were a great father and example for us. I hope that I will pass on to my children many of the things you taught me.

You taught us a work ethic. You taught us that, “if a job is worth doing, it is worth doing right.” You taught us that our work has “our name on it” and that should mean something. You taught us integrity and that if we gave our word, then that was a commitment not to be broken.

You taught me that one’s past does not have to dictate one’s future. When I heard the stories of the things you experienced as a kid, it was hard for me to imagine. I remember you sharing that when some speak of, “The good ole days,” that you never wanted to go back there. Life was hard for you when you were a kid. You worked so hard to provide for your brothers and sisters when you were just a kid yourself. You worked hard to break a cycle of poverty, alcoholism, and abuse. You succeeded.

You made sure we never experienced any of those things. I remember how hard you worked to provide for your family so that we “would not be made fun of like you were.” I remember how when we woke up on Sunday mornings, you had always polished our shoes so we would look nice when we went to church. “Wearing good clothes with dirty shoes is like washing your car but not the wheels.” You were so proud of us and taught us that dignity was not attached to income. We were taught to be confident but never arrogant.

You taught of love of family. Even though things were rough for you, you never turned your back on your family. One of my very first memories was standing on the pew beside you at Grandpa’s funeral. You cried. When I heard the stories later in my life of what you experienced, I was amazed at how much you loved him anyway.

You always worked so hard and such long hours to provide for us.

I remember you sharing later how it hurt you to miss so many of our events but that you wanted us to have a better life than you did growing up. You made it up with your grandchildren. They became your pride and joy. You would always light up as any of us Page 2

You taught us to take care of what we had. You grew up with nothing and you taught us to cherish and take care of the blessings we received. You taught us how to keep our cars clean and serviced. We may not have had new cars, but what we had was taken care of. My tools and cables are always in my car just like you taught us. I am the son of a mechanic.

You taught us what loving our neighbor was all about. You understood the 2nd Great Commandment better than anyone I have ever known. We would often get frustrated that you were always stopping to help someone. We remember the Statesville newspaper referring to you as, “The Good Samaritan” who rides Highway 115. You always reminded us that we could be the ones needing someone to help us some day. You never took money for helping a neighbor, you always encouraged them just to help someone else. At your receiving and funeral, the stories of your “neighbors” were endless. You touched so many lives.

You taught us that our faith and church was vital. Worship and Sunday School were never options for us. You had a quiet faith, but your life testified to it loudly. Your faith was your foundation. You built a legacy on it.

You were always so proud of me. But I promise, not nearly as proud as I am of you. I am Curtis Moore’s son. And that says something.

Love, Terry

Missions

Local Missions . Rev. Rocío Ávila-Ramírez Save the Date! The Great Week of Service: August 11-18!

Each year Weddington UMC celebrates the Great Week of Service by focusing on a variety of service opportunities concentrated in one week. For this year's Great Week of Service, we are focusing on four areas of service: • Ministry with Homelessness: Operation Sandwich • Ministry with our Troops: Care boxes • Ministry with Hunger: Canned and dry food collection for Union County Crisis Assistance • Ministry with Education Support: Back to School at Benton Heights Elementary School

Great Week of Service Mission Schedule • Sunday, August 11 - Prayer of Blessing • Monday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m. - Union County Crisis Assistance Delivery • Tuesday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m. - Operation Sandwich • Wednesday, August 14 at 10:00 a.m. - Troop Care Boxes • Saturday, August 17 at 10:00 a.m. - Benton Heights Back to School Bash • Sunday, August 18 - Prayer of Celebration

Great Week Donations Over the summer we will be collecting donation items to be used for several of the Great Week service projects. Drop off days for donations will be on Sundays, July 21, July 28, and August 4 during worship hours. Bins will be available in Helms Hall and in the Family Life Center on the Weddington Campus as well as at Bonds Grove and Monroe.

Troop Items Needed: • Zip lock bags (gallon size) • Bags of whole bean coffee • Tide Pods Individually wrapped: • Jolly Ranchers • Beef jerky • Irish Spring soap bars • Cheez-It crackers • Pringles chips

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

Back to School Bash at Benton Heights Elementary

Back to School Bash: • Backpacks • Socks • Composition books • Spiral notebooks • Pocket folders • Markers (10 pack boxes) • Colored pencils • Black Expo markers • No. 2 pencils (packs of 12) • Blunt scissors (kids) • Scissors (4th & 5th grade) • Nylon 3 hole pencil cases • Glue sticks • Wedge erasers • Pencil top erasers

We need MANY volunteers especially for this grand service project. Benton Heights Elementary is three blocks from our Monroe campus. Most of our Homework Help children are students at Benton. The school has welcomed us to offer prayer and support for the students. Our goal is to provide 700 children with new shoes, socks, and backpacks filled with school materials. We will be able to wash their little feet and bless them as they prepare for a new school year! We will need many hands and loving hearts to pray for and wash the feet of these beautiful students. Soles4Souls has already donated 350 pairs of shoes! We can do the rest!

For updated information and to learn more, please visit the website or contact the church office. Registration will open in July.

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Adult Ministries Adult Ministries . Patsy Sorrell Congratulations Disciples!

Disciple Bible Study is a discipleship program that is designed to help participants grow in love, knowledge, and faith in God. Each study in the 4-part series is a 32-week journey designed to build a strong Biblical foundation and meaningful relationships within the study group. Congratulations to the Disciple 1 and Disciple 3 groups that recently completed their year-long discipleship journey together!

Disciple 1 Gina Baker Beverly Byers Holly Curell Ken Curell Rob Hussey Wendy Hussey Megann Marsalis David Myers - Leader

Disciple 3 Doris Anderson Ashley Goodner Linda Hastings Sharon McFadden Eric Mindel Heather Mindel Tom Vineyard Dick Davidson - Leader

Congratulations! May you continue to grow in your love, faith, and service to God and others.

Church Directories Church Directories are here! Directories are now available for pick up by those who had their picture taken for the directory.

Stop in the room just off the Narthex in the Sanctuary Building before or after worship on June 2 or June 9, or drop by the church office during the week. Once directories have been distributed to those photographed, additional copies will be made available to those interested.

Life Group Ministry New Life Groups Forming This Summer!

There are several new Life Groups that are forming during the summer months. If you are interested in getting connected to a new Life Group, please contact Patsy Sorrell to learn more about these groups and how you can get connected.

Women's 20/30's Life Group This new Women's Life Group is planning a "Meet & Greet" gathering in June to get to know one another and discuss plans for the future. The coordinator for the group is Beth Smith. If you are interested, please contact Patsy Sorrell for details.

Couples 20/30's Life Group This new Couple's Life Group is planning a "Meet & Greet" lunch gathering on Saturday, June 15 at 11:00 a.m. to get to know one another and discuss future plans The coordinators of the group are Andrew & Angie Vollenweider. The group consists of couples with infants/young children. If you are interested, please contact Patsy Sorrell for details.

College Summer Life Group Calling all college students! Join us this summer for a time of faith, fun, and fellowship. Emily Meredith, who will be a Junior at Wheaton College in Illinois, will lead the group. Join Emily and others for a fun "Meet & Greet" lunch on Sunday, June 9 at 11:30 a.m. Be sure to invite a friend.

This is a great way to grow in faith and connect with others this summer! If you are interested, please contact Patsy Sorrell for details.

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COLLEGE SUMMER LIFE GROUP FAITH, FUN & FOOD Sunday, June 9, at 11:30 a.m.

New Summer Bible Studies Women Helping Women June 12 - July 24 Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Room 214/215, Sanctuary Building Leader: Kendra Wallace

The Book of Jonah June 12 - August 7 Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Room 214/215, Sanctuary Building Leaders: John & Jane Estes

Do you want to know God better and incline your heart to love Him, serve Him, and live for Him? How we spend our time, order our thoughts, and offer our attention really matters. These are the very things that keep us on track or pull us in a different direction than we intend to go. Take time this summer to join other women as we take a closer look at the character of God, and consider how the choices we make shape our own character. You’ll experience the blessing of spending time together as we encourage one another to grow, make a difference, and be intentional with our time, energy and the gifts God has given us. Childcare is available by reservation.

At the end of the day, God is less concerned with what we do for Him than who we are in Him. Few Biblical figures illustrate that truth better than Jonah. Focused on the prophet rather than his prophecy, the story of Jonah gives us a picture of a man on the run due to his own selfish desires. Instead of showing mercy to his enemies, Jonah was determined to keep God’s grace to himself rather than share it with those he considered undeserving. Join us this summer on Wednesday evenings as we take a closer look at Jonah and consider how his story may sometimes reflect our own lives.

To register for either of these new studies, please visit the website at www.weddingtonchurch.org/bible-studies or contact Patsy Sorrell.

Growing in Faith Celebration

Single Adult Ministry

On May 19 we held our Growing in Faith Celebration in Helms Hall as a way to recognize and celebrate the many ways we have individually and as a congregation been intentional in growing in faith throughout the past year. Many hours have been spent reading, praying, preparing, seeking, wrestling, and resting in God's truth and promises, and through it all we have grown as disciples of Jesus Christ. It was fun to come together for a time of food and fellowship as we celebrated Intentionally Growing in Faith!

If you are a single adult interested in growing in faith, building friendships, and serving others, please join us this summer for one of our gatherings.

1st Sunday Lunch The group will meet for lunch the 1st Sunday of every month at 12:15 p.m. at Chili's at Blakeney.

Dates are June 2, July 7, and August 4.

Summer Bible Study Join us as we study Free of Me - Why Life is Better When It's Not About You by Sharon Hodde Miller.

Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Hemby House Room 1.

For updated information, join our private Facebook Group or contact Lisa Sweet through the church office to be added to the email updates.

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Adult Ministries Women's Ministry

Men's Ministry

The three Women's Ministry Circles, Mary Martha, Susanna Wesley, and Lucy Price are on break for the summer.

They will resume in September. Watch the Weddington UMC UMW Facebook page, weekly eNews, and the church website for any summer events that may be added.

Men’s Connection Breakfast The United Methodist Men

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

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

June Dates and Topics • June 9 - Bill Mayes gives the program "Making Bible translation possible through IT Support."

• June 23 - Barry Partee and Leon Davis share thoughts on the post-Easter topic "He Lives."

Weddington Women's Bunco Night Date: Friday, July 19 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Family Life Center Join us for an evening of fun, faith, fellowship, and great food. Meet new friends and connect with old friends, be encouraged through a faith-filled devotion, and enjoy a fun evening of Bunco (and prizes!). No experience is necessary. Please bring an appetizer, salad, or dessert to share.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy a night out with the ladies - and be sure to invite a friend (or two)! Childcare is available by reservation. Sign up on the website!

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

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

Summer Schedule • Golden Corral - Wednesday, June 19, July 17, and August 21 at 11:30 a.m.

• NarroWay Productions: Geronimo - Saturday, June 15, 11:00 a.m.

• Pleasant Grove Camp Meeting & Covered Dish Lunch - Thursday, July 25, 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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

Contact Sandra McKee at the church office for additional information.

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Ken Freno and Karl Wollner performing as the Bald Eagles at the May meeting.

Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs News and Announcements Summer GriefShare

Grief does not take a break for the summer. That’s why we are offering a Summer GriefShare. This amazingly supportive group begins on Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Hemby House Room 3. There are six sessions. Each session has a topic relatable to the grief journey for presentation and discussion. If you or someone you know is grieving the death of a loved one and would like to be a part of Summer GriefShare, please contact Sandra McKee at the church office.

Summer Support through Our Weddington Christian Counseling Center

Summertime provides an opportunity for us to take a vacation in order to rest, relax, and renew ourselves. Taking time to do so is extremely important for our spiritual, physical, and emotional well being. God calls us to self care so that we can be more so transformed in our relationship with Him. Self care can lead us to evaluate our lives. By asking ourselves, "how well are we really doing?" we may determine that what we are going through is too much for us to handle. If so, then a professional counselor can be of help. There is no shame in reaching out to someone to walk you through your life’s hurts. It is a sign of strength for you to admit that you have a problem and are willing to do something about it. If you are at that place in life, I encourage you to call Tony Gibson at our Weddington Christian Counseling Center to make an appointment. He can be reached at 704-814-4220 or by email at tgibson.wcc@weddingtonchurch.org.

DivorceCare Testimony "The DivorceCare group at Weddington was a blessing to me at an awkward time when I didn’t know how to talk about what I was going through. The facilitators were honest and real. They opened up about their own journeys and were respectful, giving feedback but never being judgmental. They made sure everyone had a chance to talk at every meeting, but they didn’t push when someone didn’t want to share. It helped greatly to have a mixed group of men and women facilitators and participants, so we all got to hear multiple perspectives.

Video lessons were well-produced and were the core of discussion. The speakers pointed to God’s plan and not our own. For example: How do you move forward when you don’t know if you want to reconcile…or is there even a chance for that? How do you forgive when everything is still raw? Should you date again…and when? How do you overcome temptations that crop up when you’re stressed? I also made some great friends, which was an unexpected benefit. Of course, we all cried at times, but we did actually get to a point where we could laugh and joke together. I look forward to keeping in touch with my group."

- Anonymous

Stephen Ministry Testimony "About a year ago my husband was having serious physical and mental issues. When Rev. Briggs suggested I meet with a Stephen’s Minister I was a little surprised. I was not the one having “problems” and honestly I wasn’t sure I wanted to be “preached” to. Reluctantly I agreed. Meeting with my Stephen’s Minister for the first time was like meeting a friend you haven’t seen in a long time. It was a bit awkward at first. However, after a little “catching up” it was like we have known each other for years. We met at Panera for lunch. It was really casual. Over the past months we have met for breakfast at a local coffee shop. There is never an agenda. We have had very serious and life changing conversations and sometimes we just have small talk. My Stephen’s Minister keeps reminding me to stay true to myself. Sometimes with my busy schedule we cannot always meet. There are many days when I will get a text reminding me to “stay positive” or “be good to yourself.” I didn’t realize what a difference having someone there just for me would make. If you are given the opportunity to meet with a Stephen’s Minister, give it a chance. Everyone can always use another friend." - Anonymous

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

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

Youth Bible Study Join us on Wednesdays from

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. Come early this summer from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for dodgeball/ultimate frisbee!

Summer Kick-Off: Color Night Sunday, June 2, from

6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center is Color Night! We are so excited to kick off the summer and welcome our rising 6th graders with a night of fun, fellowship, and worship!

Please come dressed in clothes that can get messed up, and please bring a towel and/or garbage bag with you to keep your car clean on the ride home. We are looking forward to a vibrant night! Bring a friend!

It’s been a wonderfully full month for us all! I’ve heard several people refer to the month of May as “Maycember!” It makes me laugh because yes, May is full of gift giving to teachers, mentors, and graduates! Whew! What an expense!

There is so much to celebrate. Our college students spent two weeks in Costa Rica putting in drop ceiling in the sanctuary of the church built several years ago. It’s our first college mission trip and it was super fruitful!

We look forward to all June has in store for us: Color Night Summer Kick Off, promotion of rising 6th graders, a mission trip to Florida, Bible study, Sunday nights, and our awesome new Summer Youth Intern, Andy Horne!

Please make sure to introduce yourself to Andy! He is discerning a call to ministry and will serve alongside of us this summer. He is a student at UNC Chapel Hill and already has a great reputation among our youth - they love him!

We are so blessed as a ministry. God is faithful, God is good, and we are excited!

-Rev. Meredith Hinton

2019 College Costa Rica Mission Team

Andy Horne, Youth Intern

Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal News and Announcements

WCA Graduations

Summer Office Hours: • Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Fridays – Closed • Closed the week of June 24 for VBC • Closed the week of July 1 for July 4 holiday

Congratulations to all of our WCA graduates. We are so proud of you!

Summer Library Hours: • Tuesdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m. beginning June 4 • No library hours week of June 24 or July 1 Page 8

Pictured on the right: Kindergarten, 5th Grade, and 8th Grade WCA graduating classes.

Children's Ministries Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson VBC Assignment Pick Ups Every child registered for VBC needs to come and pick up their classroom assignment, VBC newsletter, and iron-on transfer. To receive your child’s VBC assignment, please stop by on one of these dates: • Thursday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 in Helms Hall • Wednesday, June 19 from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 AND

• Sunday, June 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 at KidCheck 3:00-5:00 p.m. in Helms Hall • Monday, June 17 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 • Thursday, June 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Helms Hall AND 1:00-3:00 p.m. in Helms Hall • Sunday, June 23 from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 at KidCheck • Tuesday, June 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 in Helms Hall Decorating Days for VBC are coming! Join us for a morning of preparation as we get ready for VBC. We will meet in Helms Hall. Childcare is provided in the nursery wing.

Let’s get ready to go on a Safari!

• Wednesday, June 12 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Thursday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Monday, June 17 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, June 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Thursday, June 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

ROAR! VBC Training will be held Monday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Helms Hall. Every person serving at our VBC on the Weddington campus is required to attend one of these trainings. Childcare is provided in the nursery wing.

Come and meet your team members, experience the theme for this year, eat some really good food, and get ready to ROAR with excitement.

News and Announcements It’s time to move on UP! Sunday, June 2 is Promotion Sunday which means children who turn age 3 by August 31 through rising 5th graders move to their new classroom. In order to move to our 3 year old class, children must also be potty trained.

Children must turn age 4 by August 31 in order to move to our 4 year old classroom. Children who are in TK for the next school year are asked to go ahead and move to the Kindergarten class. All other grades can move on up according to what grade they will be in this coming fall. Question? Please contact Carolyn Nelson.

Serve this summer! Come and join The Ark team as a Sunday morning class leader or assistant. Servants are needed in the 3’s class through the 5th Grade classes at the 9:30/10:10 and 11:00 hours. All we need are 2 or 3 dates you are available (JuneAugust) and what time you want to serve. It’s that easy! You are given an easy lesson and the fun begins the moment your first child arrives! What can be any better than that? Contact Carolyn Nelson to learn where you can serve.

WCA 2019 Graduates

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Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director Emily Campbell Graduation Celebration As we send our four and five year olds on to their next big adventure, we have one last graduate to celebrate. Please join the WUMC and WCP staff, as well as the WCP Board and VIPs on June 9 to celebrate Mrs. Emily Campbell! After investing 25 years to the preschool ministry, she is ready to graduate! Please drop in Sunday, June 9 in the Family Life Center anytime between 12:00 and 1:30 p.m. for a Graduation Celebration. We are so grateful for all she has done, and wish her the best in her new adventures!

Graduation Celebrations Many thanks to the WUMC congregation for supporting the Weddington Christian Preschool

Ministry. The preschool year is officially over as we graduated almost 140 four and five year old’s during May. These children will be feeding into 29 different programs… what a joy to know these children will carry Jesus’ love right along with them!

News and Announcements Please watch the WCP web pages for summer news.

Looking ahead: • The first day of the 2019-2020 school year is Wednesday, September 4.

• Orientation days and times will be posted soon on our website.

• 2019-2020 Children’s Medical Reports and Draft Authorization forms may be printed from the website effective June 1. All medical forms are due back by August 15 if this is the first year of enrollment.

Evangelism Ministry . Rev. Amy Hutchison Opportunities to Serve

Upcoming Opportunities:

Community Events Throughout the year, we partner with

Jammin' By the Tracks in Downtown Waxhaw • June 7, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

• July 5, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

• August 2, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

• September 6, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

• October 4, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

various community organizations to be present and add value at community events. The purpose of our presence is to build awareness of Weddington UMC and to build relationships with the community. We have found this to be a great opportunity for small groups to bond together while serving. We will provide you with everything you need: a shirt, giveaways, and the tent. You will provide us with hands and feet and smiling faces!

To learn more or to sign up to serve, please contact Rev. Amy Hutchison or visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/proclaim.

Weddington Columbarium The columbarium added to the west end of our Weddington graveyard is complete! The columbarium has 336 niches. Members can purchase niches for themselves and their family members. The purchase price for each niche will be $2,000. The dimensions of a niche are 12"x12"x12'' and can hold two urns. Memorial plaques and engraved pavers for those who would like to memorialize family members who may be interred elsewhere are also available. The cost of a memorial plaque or paver is $300. Funds received for niches or plaques will first cover construction costs. 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 the church office at (704)846-1032.

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

At Meet Weddington you will enjoy an informal time of fellowship, meet the pastoral and ministry staff, hear an overview of the ministry and mission of the church, and get answers to any questions you may have about Weddington UMC. Free childcare is provided in the Sanctuary building.

Meet Weddington Church sessions are typically held monthly.

The next Meet Weddington will be on June 23 at 5:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center Multipurpose Room on the Weddington Campus. To learn more, contact Rev. Amy Hutchison.

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

Cafe Connections takes place in the: Sanctuary Building 9:00-11:00 a.m. in Helms Hall Family Life Center 9:45-10:10 a.m. and 11:15-11:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center (Gym)

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

• Special Events • The Bible • And more!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACA, Adult Children of Alcoholics Fridays,

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

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

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Sunday Worship Times 8:15 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m. Praise and Worship (Sanctuary) 10:10 a.m. Acoustic Praise and Worship (FLC)

Father's Day Sunday, June 16

11:00 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary) 11:00 a.m. Traditional (Bonds Grove Campus) 6:00 p.m. Bilingual Worship (Monroe Campus) 4:00 p.m. Waltonwood Retirement Community Rev. Dr. Terry Moore, Senior Pastor terry.moore@weddingtonchurch.org

JoAnn Horstman, Executive Director of Operations joann.horstman@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rev. Leroy Henry Affiliated United Methodist Clergy

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

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

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

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

Adell Keen, WCA Principal akeen@weddingtonchristianacademy.org

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

Emily Campbell, WCP Director wcp@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

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