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March 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:

Holy Week and Easter

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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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WCA & Children

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

Join Weddington United Methodist Church this Holy Week and Easter Sunday, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

We begin our celebration of Holy Week on Palm Sunday (March 25) at regular Sunday worship times, with a procession to commemorate Christ’s entry into Jerusalem at the Weddington Campus. Holy Thursday (March 29) and Good Friday (March 30) services will be held in the Weddington Campus Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. In addition to our regular worship times on Easter morning, we will celebrate with a Sunrise Service at 7:00 a.m. at the cemetery entrance on Providence Road. We will also have Easter Sunday services at our Bonds Grove and Monroe campuses at regular Sunday worship times.

We invite you to bring flowers on Easter Sunday to adorn the crosses sponsored by the members of the Lucy Price Circle. For more information on our Easter celebrations, see page 10.

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 Holy Week and Easter March holds one of the most sacred weeks of the Christian Year. The week prior to Easter is known as Holy Week. This is the week where the tremendous working of God through Jesus Christ reaches its climax.

It is during Holy Week that many of the key tenets of our faith were firmly established and ratified.

On Palm Sunday, we will ride once again with Jesus into Jerusalem. Many tried to warn Jesus that this was a suicide ride. The crowds shouted, “Hosanna!” By the end of the week, we hear the crowd shout, “crucify him!”

On Holy Thursday, we will join with Jesus and the disciples in the Upper Room and witness the sharing of the Lord’s Supper following the celebration of the Passover meal. We will witness the confusion of the disciples as they hear Jesus speak of his impending death.

Over the next 24 hours, we will witness the betrayal of Jesus by one of his own disciples, Judas. We will witness the denial of Jesus by Peter who vowed never to forsake him. We will hear the sounds of a slap across the face of Jesus. We will hear the sounds of the whip going repeatedly across his back. We will witness the pathetic look of a beaten man with a crown of thorns placed mockingly upon His head.

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We will hear the crowds shout that they had rather have a murderer released than Jesus as they demand that He be crucified. We will watch the heart of a mother break as she kneels before the cross holding her dying Son. We will stand amazed as we hear Jesus, while dying on the cross, beg God to forgive those who are killing him since they do not know what they are doing. Our stomachs will turn when we hear Jesus proclaim that “it is finished” and die. We will swallow hard when we hear a soldier remark, “Surely this was the Son of God.” We will feel lost and hopeless when we hear the sound of the stone being rolled across the entrance of His tomb. On Saturday, we will mourn.

Thank God, however, for Easter Sunday. On Easter Sunday we will visit the tomb only to find it empty.

We will hear rumors and reports that Jesus has risen.

We will then encounter the risen Christ for ourselves.

We will witness the resurrection. We will hear God proclaim ultimate victory over evil, sin, and death.

This is the week that makes all the difference in the world. This is the week that makes a difference for all eternity.

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

Local Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

Missions

Foreign Mission Chairperson .

Bob Consoli

March Local Missions Spotlight - Prison Ministries As we announced last month, throughout the year we will be offering monthly service opportunities that build on what we offer, in partnership with several agencies, during our Great Week of Service. Below, you will find our March opportunities.

Safer Communities Ministry Our Lord Jesus calls all of us to go make disciples. A great opportunity exists at Union County Jail. Weekly Bible Studies are organized by Safer Communities Ministry: Eagles Fellowship. Men and women are needed to volunteer to serve and there is a critical need for Spanish speakers. The next orientation for Eagles Fellowship will be at the Union County Jail, Thursday March 15 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Magistrate's Conference Room. No prior preparation is required, only a willingness to go through orientation and a background check. Assignments for volunteers will happen after the orientation and background check are completed. Registration can take place by calling 704-283-3573 or emailing safercommunitiesministry@gmail.com. For questions, contact Chaplain Rev. Vic Weaver at vic.l.weaver@gmail.com or Bill Mayes at mayesbd@gmail.com.

House of Pearls is a Christian transitional home in Union County, N.C., nestled in the center of a 100+ acre farm. It is a safe environment for women to heal, restore, and rebuild their lives, embracing and representing the love of Jesus Christ. "The Pearls" learn life skills such as becoming a better communicator, budgeting money, applying for a job, sewing, cooking, etc.

The program is designed to help the ladies live life to the fullest as a woman of God. If you are interested in helping clean gutters at the House of Pearls, please contact Lisa Keeler for more information.

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls. When he found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all he had and bought it." Matthews 13:45-46 Ground 40 the Restoration House provides a pathway for, "upward mobility with sustainability through accountability." In December, Ground 40 received the wonderful opportunity to continue the efforts of the Restoration House by stepping in and providing a new level of structure and accountability for the men that are in transition. Over the next few weeks, they will continue their renovation process and be looking for an early March relaunch day under the new name, "Ground 40 the Restoration House." In celebration of this new beginning, please join us in taking lunch and having fellowship with the gentleman on Saturday, March 17 at noon. Please contact Lisa Keeler for more information.

Foreign Missions Kenya Missions 2018 This year God’s Grace for all Nations (GGFAN) will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary.

The ministry provides spiritual and physical support for the least reached tribes of the Kenyan Samburu and operates a Pastors School that prepares Kenyans, new to ministry, to effectively serve God and the growing number of believers throughout the country.

In honor of this milestone WUMC will be hosting Pastor Simon and several of his team, along with US and international donors at a celebration dinner and program at the Family Life Center on Saturday, May 19. Look for more details soon.

The Kenya Missions is planning a trip to Nyahururu July 28 to August 10 (dates tentative) to visit the ministries supported by our church. The team will visit with the children at Home of the Good Shepherd, put on Vacation Bible School for hundreds of local youth, feed drought stricken tribes, celebrate the 10th Anniversary of GGFAN, and experience unconditional love.

Details of the trip are available from Bradd Blocker (dblocker@carolina.rr.com) and Paula Burnett (paula@wellsfargochampionship.com).

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Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs Personal Safety Information Seminar Wednesdays @ Weddington will be offering a National Crime Prevention seminar on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 19 of the Sanctuary Building. Come and learn to identify and prevent potentially dangerous situations before they occur – at home, in the mall, while driving, wherever you are. Seminar participants are presented with a variety of crime prevention and personal safety strategies and devices you may integrate into your daily life.

Called "Refuse To Be A Victim," the program provides participants with the knowledge to develop personal safety plans that fit their individual lifestyles, age, capabilities and needs, so as to increase the chances to avoid a criminal confrontation.

The certified instructor for this program is Bill Jackson. He and his wife Peggy moved to the area five years ago after a career in sales, marketing, and operations management, primarily in the technical glass industry. While "Refuse To Be A Victim" does not deal with firearms in any way, Bill is also a certified instructor for Rifle, Pistol, Home Firearm Safety, as well as being a Chief Range Safety Officer.

Caring Heart Dinner We just had our Caring Heart dinner to thank all the volunteers who are a part of our outreach to church members and to people in our community who are homebound. Our evening together was filled with good food, fellowship, and entertainment. A big thank you to the Caring Heart Leadership team, their coordinator Roberta Thompson, and Sandra McKee for making our evening so special. Thank you also to Kim Veith who catered our meal and to Ken Freno and Karl Wolner, the Bald Eagles for their musical entertainment! We are so blessed to have such a caring group of volunteers who are making a difference in the lives of people who could easily be forgotten.

Stephen Ministers’ Training Recently 10 people from our congregation began training to become a Stephen minister. We met for a Friday evening and Saturday day retreat in the Hemby House on February 16 and 17 to start the process. It was so neat to see how these men and women become close to each other and God during our time together. I can tell you first hand that we have an amazing group of trainees who are called by God and excited about serving as a Stephen minister.

Please keep the following people in your prayers as they continue on their journey to be commissioned a Stephen minister in June: Jane Estes, Nish Hartman, Maggie Keener, Bruce Klink, Sina Lackey, Amy Moorehead, Georgia Perry, Jim Stump, Claudia Toner, and Carol Wheeler. Below is a testimony about the experience from one of our new Stephen Ministers, Carol Wheeler.

Stephen Ministry Testimony "For several years, I have been praying about how to give back to God and this church for all that has been given to me. I discussed this dilemma with my very dear friend, who is also a member here.

She suggested some very worthwhile projects, but nothing seemed right.

Doctor Moore told us that if we are searching for something, to be still and listen, and God will speak to you. Over a period of time, Stephen Ministry came up time and time again: speaking with my friend, a Ministry Moment during worship, while walking my dog, and my first thoughts when I woke up in the morning.

I spoke with Pastor Briggs and decided to give Stephen Ministry a try. There were 12 of us for the Stephen Ministry Training Retreat, and we were all apprehensive. We dove right in with Pastor Briggs and our Lay Leader. It was awesome. We laughed, we cried, we listened to each other's stories, we role played, and yes, there was homework. By the end of the day I was so energized and excited, I didn't want to stop. There is so much to learn. I am looking forward to the next class.

I am blessed to be a part of this church and Stephen Ministry. If you are searching, be still and listen." - Carol Wheeler Page 4

Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Lucy Price Circle invites all ladies of Weddington UMC to our March meeting, which will be Tuesday evening, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hemby House. We will have a social time from 6:30 to 7:00 and then the meeting will begin at 7:00.

Rev. Amy Hutchison will be our guest speaker. She is our Evangelism Pastor and her duties include the Women’s Ministry. Come and see what she has on her heart to share with us.

The Lucy Price Circle is currently the only circle that meets in the evening, so join us and meet with other women, many who work away from the home and are not able to meet during the day. Our circle tries to be mission focused and has projects, activities and events to help House of Pearls (a Christian transition home), our WUMC Monroe Campus Homework Help children, a family with special needs, and other mission-oriented opportunities. Our meetings may have a speaker, an activity and/or a meal. We enjoy eating and having social times, but also want to share the love of Christ by serving others.

The Lucy Price Circle normally meets on the second Tuesday evening from September through May. For more information, contact Carolyn Canzonieri at cpc.canzonieri@gmail.com.

Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) will not meet in March due to the Weddington Kids Consignment Sale. We will meet again in April.

The Susanna Wesley Circle 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 us at secretaryswc@gmail.com.

Mary Martha Circle will meet on Friday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall. We will continue the Bible series entitled Broken and Blessed by Jessica LaGrone. It would be helpful to read Genesis 25, 27, and 33 about Jacob and Esau in preparation.

Members are asked to bring small items including candy, pencils, and erasers for spring treat bags to be given to the Monroe Campus Homework Help kids.

We welcome all ladies to join us for fellowship and spiritual growth. Contact Mary Revels at revelsmary@carolina.rr.com or Tommie Craig at tommiecraig@carolina.rr.com for more information.

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

March Meetings and Topics Men's Connection will meet on March 11 to continue our discussion of Andy Stanley's

What Makes You Happy?. Then on March 25, Bob Consoli and the Costa Rica Mission Team will share with the group their experience in Belen, Costa Rica in early 2018.

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

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 213. Contact: Rev. Ed Briggs

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

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Adult Ministries . Rev. Mark Curtis Resource Center : Great Books! Staff Recommendation - Rev. Mark Curtis Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis "I remember reading this book years ago in college. When I picked it up again recently, I realized that it was a much more difficult read than I remember. Lewis defies our culture of tweets, texts and sound bites. He engages the reader in a well thoughtout and reasoned approach to faith. His writing can be quite dense at times. I read a chapter, put it down and must think about what I have just read.

But the strength in his writing comes through, in the amazing word pictures he uses to break down the ideas of our faith, and in the humility with which he does so. In fact, he begins his articulation of the faith not with scripture, creed, or doctrine. Rather he uses the common everyday experience of a quarrel, an argument between two people, to explore the human condition. Having grown up an atheist himself and come to faith in Christ as an adult (while he was teaching at Oxford nonetheless) Lewis is able to relate his faith journey in a way that so many of the people outside of the church of his day and today can identify with having no or little faith.

I believe that this is precisely why this book is considered by many to be one of the greatest apologetics of our time. Lewis is not preachy or judgmental in his tone and writing. Instead he begins with reason and intellect and leads the reader on a journey to faith. There are so many ways this book is relevant to our culture today. It is not an easy read, but it is an important read. I highly recommend C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity as this months Great Book!" -Rev. Mark Curtis You can check out a copy of this Great Book! as well as many other fine Christian resources from the WUMC Resource Center located just off of Helms Hall in Room 212 in the Sanctuary Building or online at www.weddingtonchurch.org/resource-center.

The Resource Center is currently open only on Sunday mornings from 9:15 until 12:15 and is volunteer staffed. If you are interested in helping in this ministry, please contact resourcecenter@weddingtonchurch.org.

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

11:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

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

Current Study Experiencing the Psalms God’s Promise to Abraham, Led by Chuck Howard Adult Comprehensive Bible Study, by David Cook Topical and Biblical Book Studies Biblical Prophecy, Led by Rob Ramsey Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus, Led by Rob Ramsey Christian, by Andy Stanley Simplify, by Bill Hybels 2 Corinthians The Bible Project Experiencing God, by Henry Blackabye The Class Meeting, by Kevin Watson Crazy Love, by Francis Chan

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

Adult Ministries Upcoming Bible Studies Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World by Melissa Spoelstra Starting Tuesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hemby House. Led by Heather Brown.

This six week video/Bible study leads us through the book of Jeremiah where we find God calling out to His people with a message of hope and gives women six guidelines for intentional living to overcome fear, worry, and doubt as they surrender their wills to God’s and put their hope in God alone. We look forward to you joining us!

John - The Gospel of Light by Adam Hamilton Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Beginning Wednesday, March 14. Led by Rev. Mark Curtis The Gospel of John is the most deeply spiritual of the four gospels. This writing is filled with rich images and profound truths, but John notes that his aim in writing the gospel is that readers will not only believe in Jesus Christ, but that they “may have life in his name.”

Join us as we follow the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus through the Gospel of John and understand the context of some of the best-known verses in the New Testament. Books can be purchased through Amazon, Christianbook.com, and Cokesbury.

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.

Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens will meet on Thursday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center.

We will watch one of the Gaither Gospel Series entitled Church in the Wildwood. Come and enjoy the fellowship, video with popcorn, Bingo, and a delicious home cooked meal. Rev. Dr. Terry Moore will give our program on April 12.

Upcoming Events and Trips • Golden Corral Luncheon: Wednesday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m.

• Senior Celebration at The Cove: August 13-15, 2018 Plan to join us for a Celebration in the Psalms with Stuart and Jill Briscoe, with John Innes.

Come celebrate God’s promises, His purposes, and our prospects. Invite Him to create a truthful heart in you, refocus your intentions, and revitalize your embrace of your senior status, privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities. Cost is $285 per person which includes lodging, meals, materials, and transportation. A deposit of $75 will hold your reservation.

Pastor Julius Njugun sharing at February's program Page 7

Children's Ministries Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director Easter Blessings As we prepare our hearts for the sorrow of the cross and the elation of the empty tomb, we pray you encounter the omnipotent Father who orchestrated our salvation. May you and your family have a blessed Easter.

“He isn’t here! He has risen, just as He said!” Matthew 28:6 Candy for Caring Hearts will be our March Mission. We will collect individually wrapped treat-bag-appropriate Easter chocolates March 1 through 22 for our WUMC Caring Hearts ministry. Caring Hearts serves 25 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 Thursday, March 22. Please email us at wcp@weddingtonchurch.org or call 704-849-7628 if you would like to help!

Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A March 27! Please join WCP at the Wesley Chapel Chick-fil-A on March 27 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. for some food, fellowship, and fun! Mention Weddington Christian Preschool when ordering, and they will generously gift us a portion of the proceeds for our ministry. We benefit from both dine-in AND drive-thru orders. Eat more chicken!

A WCP Weddington Campus Tour will be offered Wednesday, March 14. 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 2018-2019 school year. Please contact WCP or WCP Bonds Grove Campus to check on additional openings for this school year, or for the 2018-2019 school year.

Registration for WCP Summer Camps has begun! Please visit our website for more information, or contact Emily Gray directly for availability, rates, and dates.

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.

Confirmation Service The Confirmation service for our confirmands and their families will be on Sunday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, with a reception to follow in Helms Hall. This service is open to the entire congregation.

Jr. High Spring Retreat: April 20-22

Join us for our Jr. High Spring Mountain Retreat. We will travel to the YMCA Camp Hanes in King, N.C. for a time of worship, devotions, and fellowship. The cost is $130 per person. Register online at www.weddingtonchurch.org/youth.

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We are looking forward to all March has in store for our Youth Ministry. In a couple of weeks we will journey to the beach for our Senior High Retreat. We are looking forward to having carved out time to unplug from the world and tune into what God has for us!

This month in Bible Study we are working our way through the book of James. It’s a wonderful study that’s brought lovely discussion around what we are called to “do” as believers. Sunday night youth is focused for the next few weeks on a series called, “Unbelievable.” We are discussing the areas of doubt we have in our faith and what we are called to do about that. It’s a good season for our Youth Ministry. We are hopeful for God’s continued good work in the lives of our youth and adults!

February Highlights: • A visit to Waltonwood for Valentine’s Day crafts • A "Galentine’s Dinner" with our Junior and Senior High girls • Finishing the Gospel of John in Bible Study

Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal Congratulations to our New Junior Beta Club Members!

WCA officially holds a National Jr. Beta Club Charter and we have some exemplary founding members. Thank you to Molly Roth for initiating the creation of the club and to Mrs. Williams for all of the hard work she has done organizing and planning activities for the students. Our National Jr. Beta Club Inductees are: Emily Becker (7th), Tori Blackwell (8th), Cara Cole (8th), Kristen Kavana (8th), Ryan McKibben (7th), Molly Roth (7th), Annika Smith (8th).

Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson Join our Special Needs Ministry Team! Our Children's Ministry would love to have a special buddy for a little friend of ours during the 10:10 worship service and 11:00 Sunday morning class.

Those who are 16 and older can help.

We are looking for people who…

Follow us @thearkwumc • Love and accept children just as they are.

• Are motivated, excited, and enthusiastic about being with and learning from these special children.

• Desire one-on-one relationships with children who allow us to be a part of their faith journeys.

• Display high energy, creativity, and patience, and who believe special needs children can love God and serve their world.

• Long to share God’s own heart and learn how to bring hope and healing to families who feel “left out” at church.

We’ll provide the training you need to be effective and comfortable in this ministry! You provide the love! If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please contact Carolyn Nelson.

GLOW for 4th and 5th graders will meet Friday, March 16 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. We will enjoy pizza, fellowship, games, and an Easter message you don’t want to miss! Remember to bring your friends but they must be in 4th or 5th grade to come.

Palm Sunday Processional Join us on Sunday, March 25 as we commemorate Christ's entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday at the Weddington Campus. Palm Sunday Parades for children in the 4 year old class through 5th graders: • 9:15 a.m. in Helms Hall • 10:45 a.m. in Helms Hall • 9:55 a.m. in back of Family Life Center Children can be picked up after the parade or they can be taken to their Sunday Easter Eggstravaganza morning classrooms.

JESUS IS ALIVE!

Jesus is Alive Easter Eggstravaganza is coming! Children who are age 2 through 2nd grade can come and join the fun on Saturday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. We will have egg hunts for different age groups, praise and worship with our youth ministry, and fun family games to play outside. Remember to bring your Easter basket and come and have some fun!

Saturday, March 24, 10:00 a.m.

WUMC Family Life Center and Grounds For children age 2 through 2nd grade

Come be a part of the fun!

Kidz Praise Time Egg Hunts Outside Family Games

Easter Candy Needed to fill over 3,000 eggs! Individually wrapped candy can be brought to the KidCheck station, Helms Hall, or the FLC through March 18. Your donations are greatly appreciated!

Easter Crafts The Easter Message

Don’t forget your Easter basket!

Hunt starts at 10:10 a.m.

Want to help with this event?

Contact Carolyn Nelson at 704-814-1312 or at carolyn.nelson@weddingtonchurch.org

Vacation Bible Camp VBC is right around the corner. Join us Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 29 from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. as we are "Shipwrecked--Rescued by Jesus!" Children age 5 (by August 31) through rising 5th grade are invited to come. The cost is just $10 and CD’s are available for $7.00. Registration opens Sunday, April 8.

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Music & Arts Ministry.

Dr. Reginald Houze Upcoming Music Dates: Lenten Recital Sunday, March 11 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Dr. Robert Ridgell, Organ

Weddington United Methodist Church

LENT & EASTER ORGAN EVENTS featuring

Dr. Robert Ridgell Organist and Music Associate

Lenten Organ Recital Sunday, March 11 at 5:00 p.m.

King of Kings (1927) Silent Film with LIVE organ accompaniment by Dr. Robert Ridgell April 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Pentecost Sunday Concert Sunday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Exultate Jubilate and Coronation Mass by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart featuring Guest Soloists, The Chancel Choir, and Orchestra

King of Kings (1927) Silent Movie with LIVE Organ accompaniment Sunday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Both Events are FREE in the Weddington Campus Sanctuary 13901 Providence Road Weddington, NC 28104

JAARS Day Saturday, March 10, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at the JAARS Center: 7405 Jaars Rd. in Waxhaw.

This year, JAARS is celebrating 70 years of providing transportation, technology, and training solutions to Bible translation partners worldwide. JAARS provides the airplanes, 4-wheel drive vehicles, motorbikes, power systems, and computer equipment that help transform lives by God’s word. The job is to ensure transportation and technology barriers don’t hinder Bible translation and language workers in the remote off-the-grid areas where they serve.

JAARS has many informative events for the entire family. Visit the Museum of the Alphabet and the Mexico-Cárdenas Museum and learn how you can be involved in transforming lives with God’s Word. For more information please call 704.843.6130 or visit www.jaars.org/jaars-day.

Holy Week Worship Schedule Palm Sunday Regular service times with a procession to commemorate Christ’s entry into Jerusalem at the Weddington campus Holy Thursday 7:00 p.m. in the Weddington campus Sanctuary Good Friday 7:00 p.m. in the Weddington campus Sanctuary Easter Sunday 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service in the Cemetery with Brass Quintet 8:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary with The Chancel Choir, Brass Ensemble, and Percussion 9:30 a.m. in the Weddington Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. at the Monroe Campus 10:10 a.m. in the Family Life Center 11:00 a.m. in the Weddington Sanctuary with The Chancel Choir, Brass Ensemble, and Percussion 11:00 a.m. at the Bonds Grove Campus *Nursery care will be available for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the 8:00, 9:30, 10:10, and 11:00 services on Easter Sunday at the Weddington campus. Childcare is also available at the Bonds Grove and Monroe campuses on Easter Sunday.

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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 March 25 at 4:00 p.m.

March Menu • March 7 - Beef stew, potatoes au gratin, biscuits, and cookies • March 14 - Chicken fried rice, spring rolls, egg drop soup, and brownies • March 21 - Fettuccini alfredo with chicken, breadsticks, salad bar, and cookies • March 28 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green bean amandine, peach cobbler, and strawberry shortcake

Upward Sports Thanks to all who made this Upward basketball season a phenomenal one! This year we had 483 players and cheerleaders and 85 volunteer coaches who made this all happen. If you would like to coach, referee, or play, we would love to have you!

Upward is year-round including travel ball and sports camps over the summer. For more information on how you can get involved, contact upward.wumc@gmail.com.

Spring/Summer Kids Consignment Sale Join us for the Weddington Kids Consignment Spring/Summer Sale on March 9 and 10. The sale is 100% volunteer run and is not possible without WUMC member support. Registration is now open to volunteers! Our Family Life Center and Youth Center will be packed with more than 30,000 gently used items for a fraction of the retail price from several hundred consignors. The sale ranges from newborns to teens and you will find name-brand clothes, furniture, books, toys, bikes, equipment, and more.

For more information please visit our website www.weddingtonkidsconsignmentsale.com, watch our Facebook page, or reach out to us at weddingtonkidsconsignment@hotmail.com.

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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)

We invite you to bring flowers on Easter Sunday to adorn the crosses sponsored by the members of the Lucy Price Circle.

10:10 a.m. Acoustic Praise and Worship (FLC) 11:00 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary) 11:00 a.m. Traditional (Bonds Grove Campus) 4:00 p.m. Waltonwood Retirement Community Rev. Dr. Terry L. Moore, Senior Pastor terry.moore@weddingtonchurch.org

JoAnn Horstman, Business Administrator joann.horstman@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lisa Keeler, Admin. Assistant lisa.keeler@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

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

Adell Keen, WCA Principal akeen@weddingtonchristianacademy.org

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

Emily Campbell, WCP Director wcp@weddingtonchurch.org

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

Jamie Edmondson, WCP Assistant Director bgcps@weddingtonchurch.org

Rev. Leroy Henry Affiliated United Methodist Clergy

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

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

Mike Carver, Facilities Manager mcar1973@earthlink.net

Dr. Robert Ridgell, Organist and Music Associate robert.ridgell@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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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