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March 2017 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:

Worship at Monroe

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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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WCA & WCP

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Youth Ministry

Page 10: Children's Ministry Page 11: Announcements Page 12: Church Information

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Sunday Worship Beginning at the Monroe Campus We are excited to share that we will be launching worship at our Monroe Campus on Sunday, March 5. Sunday worship services will be at 10:00 a.m. and will be in both Spanish and English. This past Christmas season and its events were a blessing for relationship building with this community. It brought people to attend and share in Wednesday Night Prayer. The community has been asking for worship on Sundays. It is exciting for us as a church to be able to respond to the Call from Christ and the community. We are excited about this new ministry in the Monroe community and especially ask that you keep it in your prayers. You are invited to join us in worship.

If you would like to learn more about worship at our Monroe Campus, or any of our mission opportunities there, please contact Rev. Rocio Ă vila-RamĂ­rez.

Ash Wednesday Our Ash Wednesday Service will be March 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Weddington campus Sanctuary.

We invite all to join us as we begin the season of Lent together through our Ash Wednesday Service. Childcare will be available.

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 The Season of Lent On Wednesday, March 1, we will have an Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary at the Weddington campus. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a forty-day period, not counting Sundays, before Easter.

The season of Lent is a time of preparation and repentance.

Lent is a time for us to examine our lives carefully as we walk with Jesus once again into Jerusalem where he is to be crucified for our sins on Good Friday. The color for the season of Lent is purple to symbolize repentance as well as celebrate the royalty of God’s anointed one, the Messiah, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The season of Lent is a time to consider all that Jesus gave up for us: Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8 he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death-- even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:5-8 NRSV)

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To help us remember how Jesus denied himself, many people “give up” something for the season of Lent. Some give up a favorite food or beverage while others give up certain activities. Others, recognizing all that Jesus “took on” for our salvation, will take on something for the season of Lent. Some will take on a more disciplined prayer and devotional life by adding reading and prayer time to each day. Some will commit to give time to ministry or missions.

The main point is that it is a time of spiritual examination.

The season of Lent has also been the traditional time for preparing persons for church membership. This is why our confirmation classes are held during the season of Lent with those who are ready to commit their lives to Christ, doing so on Palm Sunday. As we prepare our youth to “confirm” their faith, we are all called to recommit our lives and examine our commitment to Christ and his Church. It is during this time that we are reminded that the Christian life is a life-long process of growth.

I invite you to join me during this holy season as we examine our walk with Christ and renew our commitment to Christ.

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

Missions Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

Foreign Mission Chairperson . Bob Consoli

Building Brothers Building Brothers began in the year 2000. It was an outgrowth of the Promise Keepers men’s movement of the 1990's.

Goals: 1. To create a shared experience for men out of which they would be drawn closer to God and

become more accountable to each other.

2. To encourage the men who go on the trip to trust God in both their joys and their sorrows.

3. To provide “hands on” assistance to needy people in the name of Jesus Christ.

4. To stimulate a “mission” mentality by focusing the men’s attention on situations and locations out of the ordinary.

With this year’s trip planned for April 27-30, the goals of Building Brothers remain unchanged. We will be constructing Habitat for Humanity homes on the Carolina coast. The experience is neither for the arrogant nor for the timid. It is not for the man who thinks he has it all together. It is for the man who in his own imperfections can share the grace of Jesus Christ with his brother. Men who have all the answers or who are unwilling to let others see the real man inside should not come.

Building Brothers can be described as a place and time where we labor to help others, but in reality, it is a place and time where God intervenes in the hearts of the men who go. The sense of God’s presence and His pleasure in the ordinary events are an integral part of why we go. A man’s skills may help in the building tasks, but those skills are secondary to the attitudes of his heart in building relationships.

The sign-up deadline for this year's trip is March 27. The total cost is $325 and space is limited. We will have a team meeting on Sunday, April 23 at 4:30 p.m. (Location to be determined.) For details, contact Brian King at bking@rodgersbuilders.com, or Lloyd Briggs at labinc1@aol.com.

Costa Rica Mission Trip In January we sent a missionary team of 25 to serve a congregation in Belen, Costa Rica. This was a church that Weddington missionary teams built almost 15 years ago. Even though there were many new faces, it was really cool to reconnect our two congregations. Our 2017 team spent two weeks serving in Belen and, in that time, were able to almost complete new bathrooms for the children's Sunday School classes. These bathrooms included showers so that in the future the church will be able to host teams on site as well as provide shelter for people in need. Although the bathrooms were the main project, we were also able to help build, sand, and stain several new church pews for the growing congregation!

Our missionaries also spent a significant amount of time with the people in the community, building relationships and sharing Christ with one another. Each morning and evening members of our team would share testimony during devotional time, which really helped to strengthen relationships with God and each other.

Weddington UMC provides yearly opportunities for foreign missions, and if you are someone who feels a "nudge" we encourage you to embrace joining the team next year! It will be an experience that will indescribably draw you closer to God and help you mature as a disciple of Christ! For more information on any missions opportunities, please contact Lisa Keeler or Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

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Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs Stephen Ministry Testimony - "My Dear Friend" by Bobby Clark "It’s been three years since I was diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehreg’s Disease. My wife and I searched for several years to find the right church to feed our spiritual needs. Our neighbors, Rick & Teri Bunch, invited us to join them one Sunday morning for the 9:30 service. We listened to the Praise Team and Rev. Dr. Moore’s sermon. It was that Sunday morning that we both knew we had found our church home.

We have been members of Weddington United Methodist Church since February 14, 2016. My wife, Beverly, had heard about Stephen’s Ministry and contacted Rev. Ed Briggs, who’s responsible for Pastoral Care and Stephen’s Ministry, to request someone to visit. I started receiving phone messages and calls from volunteer Barry Partee. At first, I wasn’t ready to meet him because I didn’t feel like I needed this service. Barry didn’t give up and kept attempting to schedule time, but each time I would call to cancel or make excuses.

Then one day, Barry called and left a message saying I was the first person he had volunteered for and that 'this wasn’t the way this was supposed to work.' When I heard his message, I was struggling with guilt because I felt I was wasting his time.

So finally, I agreed to meet with my dear friend, Barry Partee.

Once we met, we found that we had so much in common, starting with living in same neighborhood as kids and attending the same Jr. and Sr. High School. Barry only attended the Sr. High School one year before moving to Tennessee. Over the last few months we have developed a strong relationship and he’s like a brother to me now. We tell each other that we love each other every time we talk. Barry has told me that our relationship has benefited him as much as it has me. I feel so blessed to have him in my life.

This experience has drawn me closer to others within the church and increased my faith with God. I’m even attempting to read the entire Bible from start to finish. Barry and I talk about anything that comes to mind, from the Bible to his wife’s favorite candy. We sit on the front porch in rocking chairs watching the birds which is so peaceful. He stays 1 - 3 hours depending on our schedules that day. It always seems like the best timing for his visit especially after one of my quarterly doctor visits. My wife’s inquiry to Stephen’s Ministry and Barry’s persistence to meet has turned out to be the best thing that could have happened to me.

I thank God every day for the love and the relationships I’ve developed at Weddington UMC, including my “family” in Light of the World Sunday School class. Stephen’s Ministry has truly been a blessing in my life." -Bobby Clark, Stephen Ministry Recipient If you or someone you know would benefit from having a Stephen Minister, please contact Beverly Watkins, the Stephen referral coordinator, at 704-562-5040 or Rev. Ed Briggs.

Food Addiction Support Group Testimony "My bondage to food ended in 2010, through Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous (FA), the Twelve Steps and my Higher Power. I have lost 150 pounds and kept it off for seven years, but more importantly, the tools of FA have given me support and a community to help me put food in its proper place in my life."

For more info go to www.foodaddicts.org.

-Joyce M.

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Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Susanna Wesley Circle Will not have a March meeting due to the Weddington Kids Consignment Sale on March 10 and 11.

The Susanna Wesley Circle typically 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.

Lucy Price Circle We invite all ladies of the church to join us for the Lucy Price Circle meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14 at Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall beginning with a social time at 6:30. The meeting start at 7:00. Wendy Williams will share her talent and lead us in making greeting cards. If you have ever wanted to be able to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind greeting cards, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to do that and have a fun evening.

Join us for a special time on Friday evening, March 31, when we will visit the House of Pearls and enjoy a meal and games with the residents. Plans will be finalized at the March meeting.

Lucy Price normally meets on the second Tuesday evening of the month from September through May. All women of the church are invited to join us. You may contact Carolyn Canzonieri at c_canzonieri@carolina.rr.com for additional information about the circle.

Mary Martha Circle will meet on Friday, March 3, at 9:30 a.m. in the WUMC Fellowship Hall. We will be continuing a video entitled Embrace Grace by Liz Curtis Higgs.

The circle delivered Valentine treats to the church staff on Valentine's Day. In March we will be providing new linens for the church kitchen.

We welcome all ladies of the church to join us the first Friday of every month from September through May for fellowship.

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

United Methodist Men (UMM) Men’s Connection Breakfast The United Methodist Men meet in the Youth Center of the Family Life Center from 7:30-9:00 a.m. twice a month on Sunday for food, fellowship, and to discuss various topics.

All men are welcome!

This Month's Breakfast Topics:

March 12: Brian Lynip - Brian's Theme for the year "NOTICE" March 26: Bob Consoli - Costa Rica Mission Trip This Month's Work Projects: March 4: Work day at Operation Reach Out at 9:00 a.m.

March 8: Set up for Consignment Sale at 3:00 p.m. at

Hemby House March 11: Tear down and take racks back to Hemby Garage

at 4:00 p.m.

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., Hemby House

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 Page 5

Adult Ministries . Rev. Mark Curtis Resource Center : Great Books! Staff Recommendation - Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez Lluvia De Oro (Rain of Gold) is a beautifully written story of a Mexican-American family. The author, Victor Villaseñor, wrote of his family’s journey during the Mexican Revolution. The story carries reader’s imagination through the moments of challenge and love. For me, it connects me with my grandparents and my roots. My grandmother oftentimes shared her own stories as a little girl during the Mexican Revolution with me.

I recommend this book as a read that speaks to the value of family and perseverance.

You can check out a copy of this Great Book! as well as many other fine Christian resources from the WUMC Resource Center located just off of Helms Hall in Room 212 or online at www.weddingtonchurch.org/resource-center.

Resource Center March Update March 1 marks the beginning of Lent. The WUMC Resource Center and Study Curriculum Library offers many books and studies to aid you and your family in the journey to the Cross. For instance, books like "Final Words from the Cross" by Adam Hamilton and "He Chose the Nails" by Max Lucado are available for adult readers and "The Parable of the Lily" by Liz Curtis Higgs and "The Easter Story" by Allia Zobel-Nolan for younger readers. Stop by Room 212 on Sunday mornings to find these resources and more.

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.

Adult Sunday School Studies 9:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

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Agape Foundations Jay Emry

The Great Prayers of the Bible Book of Joshua Adult Comprehensive Bible Study, by David Cook

Youth Center, Main Area Room 19 Room 214/215

Shepherds View

The Seven Deadliest Sins

Helms Hall Room 213

Closer Walk

Tell Someone with Greg Laurie

Room 19

Cornerstone Crossroads Great Walk Doers of the Word Light of the World

How to be Rich, by Andy Stanley Book of Job, led by Chuck Howard True Spirituality, by Chip Ingram 1&2 Thessalonians Experiencing God, by Henry Blackabye

Room 214/215 Youth Center, 102 Youth Center 101 FLC, Multi-Purpose Room Helms Hall Room 213

Revival, by Adam Hamilton Down to Earth, by Michael Slaughter

Youth Center Room 204 Youth Center 203

Journeys New Creation

New Women's Bible Study We are excited to announce our next study: "Discerning the Voice of God", written by Priscilla Shirer. The study will meet Tuesday evenings beginning March 7 at 7:00 p.m. with leader Heather Brown. All women are welcome!

If you are interested in joining this study please email Heather Brown at august297@netzero.net.

Adult Ministry Retreat - Save the Date!

Feb. 23-25, 2018 Facilitators: Rev. Mark Curtis and Rev. Kathryn McElveen St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, Stoneville N.C. Stay tuned for registration information to come!

Ladies Night Out - Save the Date!

May 6, 2017 Speaker- Elizabeth Maxon Singing- Emily Lynch Desert, fellowship and a fun night for raising scholarship money for the Women's Fall Retreat.

For more information, please contact Rev. Amy Hutchison.

Weddington Riders Life Group

Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee

Weddington Riders is a Life Group of co-ed motorcycle

DATE CHANGE FOR MARCH MEETING We will meet Thursday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. For our program, we will watch the Bill & Gloria Gaither video entitled “Amazing Grace.” Join us for fellowship, bingo, a delicious meal, and a Gaither video of the “Great Hymns!”

enthusiasts. We currently ride the third Saturday of each month. Over the course of the year, we also host safety meetings with ride demonstrations and have held a Bikers with Boxes charity event. We would love for anyone interested to become a part of this Life Group. For more information contact Ed Krzebetkowski at ekrzebet@gmail.com.

Future ride dates and locations: • March 18 - Battle field run • April 22 - Shultz BBQ • May 20 - Calabash • June 17 - Maggie Valley • July 15 - Little Switzerland • August 19 - Shatley Springs • September 16 - Veterans Memorial • October 21 - Bikers with Boxes • November 18 - Spartanburg (Beacon Restaurant)

March 15: Friendship Luncheon at Golden Corral in Monroe.

For transportation, we will meet at the Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall at 11:00 a.m., or you can meet us at Golden Corral at 11:30 a.m.

Two trips are in the planning stages: Senior Adult Celebration at The Cove and a trip with Christian Tours to Kentucky to see Noah’s Ark, which is a life-sized reconstruction of Noah’s Ark built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. A deposit of $100 is due now for The Cove. More details to follow.

Ride to Shuler's BBQ in Sellers, S.C. on Feb. 18.

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Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal Challenging the mind, preparing the heart, nurturing the soul.

News and Announcements Cyber Safety Workshop We invite you to join us for Kids' Brains & Screens - a workshop by Families Managing Media hosted by Weddington Christian Academy on Thursday, March 30, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Helms Hall. The cost is $10. Childcare is FREE and is available (Infant - 5th Grade) but pre-registration IS required. To purchase tickets and to pre-register for childcare, please visit weddingtonkbs-mar2017.eventbrite.com.

The WCA Middle School Boys Basketball Team is having a wonderful season! They have played several private schools and Upward basketball teams. After winning in the tournament on February 18, they moved up to play in the championship on Saturday, February 25. We are so proud of the boys and coaches and appreciate the way they represented our school. Go Hawks!

Chili Cook-off Event On Friday, February 10, the PTF sponsored a Chili Cook-off Event for the families and staff of WCA. Parents and teachers submitted their best chili recipes and everyone was invited to vote on the 'best' one. The children enjoyed free time to play in the gym and to watch a movie. It was a wonderful time of fellowship with our WCA families!

Our annual 'Invest in a Child' Campaign Kick-Off Event will be held Thursday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gym. The WCA students in grades K- 8 will be singing and performing. The 'Invest in a Child' giving campaign is held to help further the mission and ministry of WCA. All donations enhance our students' education experience. Donations can be made by cash or check at the WCA front office. To donate by credit card, please go to the school website www.weddingtonchristianacademy.org.

Registration applications are still being accepted. To get more information about our school or about the registration process, please call 704-846-1039 or visit our website: www.weddingtonchristianacademy.org.

Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director News and Announcements WCP Weddington Campus Tour Will be offered Wednesday, March 15. Please visit our website to see future tour dates. Tours will start at the main WUMC Sanctuary entrance near the fountain at 2:00 p.m. To respect the privacy and security of children and families enrolled at WCP, tours will be offered on the Bonds Grove campus by appointment only. Please call 704-843-6785 or email us.

WCP Registration WCP has completed confirming placement for the 2017-2018 school year for church members and returning families. Please contact WCP or WCP Bonds Grove Campus to check on additional openings for this school year, or for the 2017-2018 school year.

Registration for WCP Summer Camps has begun! Camp dates are June 6-8, July 11-14, and August 8-11. Please visit our website for more information.

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Children and Youth Ministries Weddington Christian Preschool (cont.)

Candy for Caring Hearts will be our March Mission. We will collect individually wrapped Easter chocolates or mints March 1-30 for our WUMC Caring Hearts ministry. Caring Hearts serves 26 of God’s grown up children who are home-bound or in the care of nursing facilities by sharing love and celebrations. In addition to our collection, we will be looking for volunteers to fill treat bags on Tuesday, April 4. Please email us at wcp@weddingtonchurch.org or call 704-849-7628 if you would like to help!

Golf Tournament Got the winter blues? Ready to go outside? Want to help your favorite preschool? Weddington Christian Preschool is having its 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament sponsored by the Charlotte Motor Speedway! The format of a four-person Captain’s Choice will be held at the Ballantyne Resort golf club on Monday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $100 per person, or $400 per team. Drinks and snacks are provided along with dinner after the round. There will be prizes for the winning team, longest drive, and closest to the pin!

Also, hole sponsorship can be purchased for $150. Hole sponsorship forms are available by email. The registration form for this event will be sent home in backpacks, or you may also register and pay online on the church website. For more information, please call/text Corey Glass at (704) 301-9202. This event will benefit both of the Weddington Christian Preschool campuses, so please join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship on March 27!

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.

News and Announcements February was an awesome month full of discipleship. From the launch of Confirmation, to Sunday night youth, to Bible study and Life Groups, we have had a full month of growth!

A highlight for us has been youth Bible Study on Wednesday evenings. We have been working through the book of Micah and have had extremely deep weekly conversations. We have asked big questions and have searched Scripture together. It’s been one of the most exciting Bible studies Charlie and I have been a part of. We’d like to invite anyone who is interested in going deeper to join us on Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center.

As we look towards March we anticipate a wonderful Senior High Beach Retreat. We will be heading to Topsail Beach on March 9 and will return on March 12. We intend to truly retreat, seek God first, and grow in our relationships with one another. We will have wonderful worship, deep conversations, and time to play and relax. There is still space and we welcome any who wish to come!

Also, please join us for Sunday night youth from 6:30-8:00 p.m. each week. Over the next few weeks we will turn our focus to Lent. We hope to intentionally grow in our faith during this special time so we may be the physical presence of Christ in our world.

2016 Senior High Retreat

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Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson News and Announcements Childcare Coordinator: Monroe Campus Weddington United Methodist Church is searching for a part-time Childcare Coordinator for our Monroe campus. Duties will include providing nursery/ childcare during the week including Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and Sunday mornings and/or evenings. The primary role will be to recruit, train, schedule, and supervise staff for children from birth through 5th grade. Applicant must consent to a criminal background check, have experience working in a church setting, and have the desire to care for our littlest ones with Christ-like love and lots of patience. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Carolyn Nelson.

Part-time Childcare Positions are available for individuals who are 19 and older. Openings include Sunday mornings, Tuesday evenings, and Wednesday evenings with other days and times as needed. Those interested in applying should contact Emily Gray to schedule an interview. All employees will need to pass a criminal background check.

GLOW is coming! 4th and 5th graders are invited to GLOW on Friday, March 3 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Bring a friend but remember they must be in 4th or 5th grade to attend. This month we will have the Florence Baptist GLOW group with us. You won’t want to miss them!

GLOW

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE A Fun Event for 4th & 5th Graders Games, food, worship & the Gospel message shared in a really neat way!

Bring a friend in 4th or 5th grade!

Created by God: Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25 The deadline to register for this human sexuality workshop for 5th graders and their families is Monday, March 13.

For registration forms or additional information, please visit our website.

May 13th 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Family Life Center

For more information contact Carolyn Nelson at carolyn.nelson@weddingtonchurch.org

Maker Fun Factory: Created By God, Built for a Purpose! Vacation Bible Camp registration will begin on Sunday, March 19 between services and at the KidCheck station. Children who will turn age 5

by August 31 through rising 5th graders are invited to attend. VBC will be held on Monday, June 26- Friday, June 30 from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. Cost is $10 per child and includes an iron-on transfer for a t-shirt. Music CD’s can be purchased for an additional $7.00. Our church will be buzzing with excitement as curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they are lovingly crafted by God. Many volunteers needed too—both adults and youth. Questions, please contact Carolyn Nelson.

Justin Flom Live

Charge Conference - March 27

We are excited to announce we will be hosting Justin Flom for his Make Magic/Share Joy tour on April 21 in the Family Life Center at 7:00 p.m. Please join us for an evening of family fun and entertainment guaranteed to make all ages smile. This is a great opportunity to invite our friends and neighbors who do not regularly attend Weddington. We have a limited number of tickets available for members and regular attendees of Weddington at $10. These must be purchased through the Information Centers for the discount to apply.

Tickets are also for sale via the Premier Productions website: www.premiereproductions.com. For more information or with questions, contact Rev. Amy Hutchison.

Called Charge Conference to Establish a Church Endowment We will have a Called Charge Conference Monday, March 27, immediately following the regular Church Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Helms Hall.

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The purpose of the Called Charge Conference is the establishment of the Weddington United Methodist Foundation and the adoption of the articles of incorporation and bi-laws for the Foundation. The endowment will be a permanent fund established to support ministries, missions, and capital improvements for the Weddington United Methodist Church that are beyond the operating budget.

Members of the Church Council are the voting members of the Charge Conference.

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. 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.

• March 1 - BBQ country style pork ribs, egg noodles, broccoli salad, Texas toast and cherry pineapple dump cake • March 8 - Oven fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, spinach gratin, biscuits and assorted cookies • March 15 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes , green beans, roll and chocolate cake • March 22 - Baked ziti, salad bar, breadsticks and tiramisu cake • March 29 - BBQ plate or sandwich, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans and assorted cookies.

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. The next meeting will be March 26.

Evangelism . Rev. Amy Hutchison Young Adults Young Adults Third Sunday Lunch Join us for lunch after worship each third Sunday for food and fellowship! Our next outing will be on March 19. We will meet at 12:15 in the main Sanctuary Information Center and carpool to lunch. For more information, please contact Rev. Amy Hutchison.

Silent Witness Items Available We still have Silent Witness items available in our Information Centers and online! Be sure to pick up your favorite items and represent Weddington UMC with pride! Head to www.weddingtonchurch.org/silentwitness to shop our online catalog.

AV Update to Sanctuary Weddington UMC is excited to announce that this month we will begin updating the AV system in the Weddington campus Sanctuary. The project is a complete replacement of the current audio, video and lighting systems. Work is tentatively set to begin on March 6. Our hope is that it can be completed

by Easter.

March Menu

Music & Arts Ministry.

Dr. Reginald Houze Welcome Dr. Robert Ridgell This past month, we were pleased to welcome Dr. Robert Ridgell, our new Organist and Music Associate. A Charlotte native, Dr. Ridgell holds degrees in Organ Performance from Indiana University, Westminster Choir College, and Rutgers University. His previous appointments include serving as Associate Director of Music and Organist at Trinity Church Wall Street, New York City and as Director of Music and Organist at Christ Church, Charlotte. He can be heard as the organist in the 2008 film “Doubt.”

"I'm grateful to join the music ministry at Weddington United Methodist and to work with a great colleague, Dr. Houze alongside the generous and talented bands, choirs, and singing congregation!"

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Dr. Ridgell, his wife, Soo-Jin, and their three sons John, Joseph, and Jacob, into our community of faith.

We’ll be posting information on our website about the project as the work progresses. Or, for questions, please contact JoAnn Horstman.

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Hence I cannot be silent, and indeed I ought not to be, about the many blessings and the great grace which the Lord has designed to bestow upon me.

SAINT PATRICK

Sunday Worship Times 8:15 a.m.

Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m.

Praise and Worship (Sanctuary) 10:00 a.m.

Bilingual Worship (Monroe Campus) 10:10 a.m.

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

Traditional (Sanctuary) 11:00 a.m.

Traditional (Bonds Grove Campus)

Weddington Kids Consignment Sale The Spring/Summer sale will be March 10-11!

Visit our website and Like us on Facebook for shopping tips and details: www.weddingtonkidsconsignmentsale.com.

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

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

Rev. Mark Curtis, Teaching Pastor mark.curtis@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lisa Keeler, Admin. Assistant lisa.keeler@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

Rev. Leroy Henry Affiliated United Methodist Clergy

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

Justin Lineberry, 10:10 Worship Leader

Mike Carver, Facilities Manager mcar1973@earthlink.net

Dr. Robert Ridgell, Organist and Music Associate robert.ridgell@weddingtonchurch.org JoAnn Horstman, Business Administrator joann.horstman@weddingtonchurch.org

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Kim Veith, Food Service Director kim.veith@weddingtonchurch.org

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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 Marvin Campus 9914 New Town Rd Marvin, NC 28173 Monroe Campus 520 Engleside St Monroe, NC 28110