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May 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:

Counseling Center

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Monthly Reflection

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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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Missions

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Youth & Children

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WCA & WCP

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

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Celebrating One Year of our Weddington Christian Counseling Center Can you believe our Weddington Christian Counseling Center with counselor Tony Gibson is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its opening in April? God has so blessed this counseling ministry! Countless people through Tony’s guidance and support have experienced encouragement and support leading to greater hope and healing.

We are going to celebrate what God is doing and our one-year anniversary by having a Birthday Bash with Tony Gibson between services on Sunday, May 5, during the following times: Helms Hall: 10:30-11:00 a.m., Family Life Center: 11:15-11:45 a.m., and Helms Hall: 12:00-12:30 p.m. Come join us for cake and celebration!

We invite you to read a powerful testimony on page 3 written by Tony on the Weddington Christian Counseling Center and the impact it has had on his life and the lives of others.

Tony Gibson is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. The Weddington Christian Counseling Center is located at Weddington Church's Marvin Campus, 9914 New Town Road. The Center now accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance and is listed on the Psychology Today website. We are members of the North Carolina Christian Counselors Association and the Greater Charlotte Care Pastors Network.

For more information on the Weddington Christian Counseling Center, please visit the website or call (704) 814-4220 or email tgibson.wcc@weddingtonchurch.org.

Tony Gibson, LMFT

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 Dating Some of the best advice I ever received was to “Spend your time with the people who will cry at your funeral.” These are wise words. Sometimes we get so busy with other things and trying to please other people that we neglect spending quality time with the people who mean the most to us. God has blessed us by placing special people in our lives. This is a gift to be cherished.

Dating is so important. Not only with a romantic interest, but with anyone who is special in our lives. When we are dating, we put energy into the relationship. We make plans and look forward to being together. With time, we often begin to take each other for granted. When working with couples, I sometimes hear that they “try” to date, but just cannot find the time with the responsibility for the kids, work, etc. I challenge them, however, that if they were single and just met someone they were interested in, they would find the time. They would talk and work the calendars to find someway to spend a little time together.

We have time. The challenge is how we prioritize our use of it. So couples, you need to date – at least once a month.

When our children were little we had “Daddy Dates” or “Mom Dates.” Each of us tried to have some one-to-one time with each of our children. My daughter recently sent me an image from Chick-fil-A of a father and young daughter having a “Daddy Date.” She asked, “Am I too old for this?” with a smiley face emoji. I replied that she would never be too old for a “Daddy Date.” One-to-one time with the significant people in our lives is vital no matter what the age.

So parents, you need to have a “Daddy Date” or a “Mom Date.”

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Some of the most sacred times I had with my father before he died were trips together to the doctor. Time alone in the car gave great time for sharing stories and memories. We would stop for breakfast or lunch and just talk. I cried at his funeral and am so grateful to God for the time we shared together.

May is the month of Mother’s Day. June is the month of Father’s Day. Two months in a row to establish the habit of dating - spending time with the people who will cry at your funeral. Relationships are sacred gifts. Cherish them.

Nurture them.

Action Item: ___ Plan quality one-to-one time with the people I love and who love me.

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

God is faithful in providing support to us, even in our most trying times...

This month, one year ago, I sat in a small empty Sanctuary. I admired the dark-polished wood of the railing encircling the altar, the soft, yet brilliant, amber light streaming through the stained-glass windows. I listened to the mockingbird singing in the courtyard just outside those windows. I considered the history of this place – a small Methodist Church built in 1874 in the village of Marvin, North Carolina. Even now, looking much the same as that very first day the doors were opened. Horses and carriages would have lined the country road out front, dropping off children who were, no doubt, dreading the hard, wooden pews and a long-winded sermon. Women wearing the fashionable dresses of that day folding their parasols as they stepped inside, men sporting their dark suits, ties, and top hats, music from the pipe organ drifting outside and the church bell ringing, welcoming all to worship.

For 145 years this tiny Sanctuary served as a place of worship for its congregants, some of whom are buried in the cemetery among the azaleas and dogwoods behind the church. At present, this small church could never contain the scores of congregants who call Weddington United Methodist their church home, those who now instead attend several other much larger campuses. But what of this little country church, still stately, dignified, and beautiful? What did God have in mind for this special haven? How might He continue to work here in promoting love, care, and concern for His people?

The Lord answered these questions on April 11, 2018, when the first client of a newly-established Weddington Christian Counseling Center walked through those same Sanctuary doors. On that day, a vision of the WUMC Lead Pastoral staff came to fruition after many months of prayer and intentional consideration. Our Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Terry Moore, along with our Minister of Pastoral Care, Rev. Ed Briggs, held a long-time desire to build and establish a counseling ministry that would provide professional behavioral health care and emotional support to the WUMC church body, as well as to serve as an outreach to other churches, ministries, and the community-at-large.

The Weddington Christian Counseling Center officially opened its doors on Resurrection Sunday, April 1, 2018. In the months since, the Center has provided over 700 session hours to those in need of therapeutic counsel and supportive intervention.

The center has served a broad range of ages over the year, from as young as 9 to as young (yes, young!) as 77 years. The center is actively providing professional therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and families working through many of life’s challenges, sorrows, and transitions. In addition to our congregants here at Weddington, we are also serving clients from twenty other churches and ministries, coming from eleven towns surrounding Marvin in North and South Carolina. In addition to professional counsel, we have a trained entourage of Stephen Ministers who assist in covering the center’s day-to-day needs and who provide additional supportive help and counsel as requested.

Each day I walk through the doors of the Marvin campus, I marvel at how the Lord has answered those questions of a year ago. Many emotions have been expressed, tears have been shed, joys have been shared, relationships healed, and renewal of faith established. A century-and-a-half after laying the first cornerstone, God knew that this small country parish would someday become a place of therapeutic counsel and spiritual healing. It has not lost its significance in this modern day and contemporary society.

I am grateful to be a part of the ministry at Weddington United Methodist Church. I remain humbled that the Lord allows me to work here each day. I hold such an affinity for all with whom I am privileged to walk, even if only for a short time, along their incredible life journey. - Tony Gibson, LMFT

Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs Dealing with Everyday Stress and Anxiety Seminar Everyday life can sometimes feel as if we are on a treadmill going way too fast. Just keeping up seems to be overwhelming.

Do you ever wonder if there is a way to live differently? Is there hope for the person who is stretched too thin. Jennifer Dean, from Vine Counseling will be with us on Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to give us guidance on how to better deal with everyday stress and anxiety. Jennifer is a licensed professional Christian counselor who has been counseling for many years. Her insights will be so helpful. Plan on joining us as we seek to live healthier lives emotionally and spiritually.

For more information, please contact Rev. Ed Briggs.

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Adult Ministries Adult Ministries . Patsy Sorrell New Adult Bible Study Living With A Holy God - Begins May 1 Time: Location: Begins: Leader:

Wednesday Evenings, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Family Life Center Multipurpose Room May 1 - June 19 Ann White

How often do you like to enjoy soaking up the sun? On an early Spring day, we enjoy just being outside and in the warmth of the sun. Imagine yourself in the tabernacle that Moses erected in the wilderness – it’s all dark inside except for the lampstand with its seven lights set so that they are shining forward. Imagine yourself enjoying the light of the lamps. The light represents the presence of God, so by sitting there enjoying that light you are in a sense “basking in the presence of God.” But how do we get to enter into that situation? How do we get that close to God? Exodus ends with the comment that even Moses wasn’t able to go into that presence. The Psalmist tells us that the one who has clean hands and a pure heart can come in. The book of Leviticus is all about God graciously making a way for the Israelites to come into His presence. It is about a Holy God living in the midst of the people. Leader Ann White, a seasoned Bible translator, shares how her interest in Leviticus was piqued by a question from a fellow Bible translator who didn’t want to title the book “About Levi” in his language. So, he asked for suggestions – the consensus was this: “Living with a Holy God.” Come and learn what Leviticus has to tell us. We will also set those instructions into the larger context of salvation history.

God graciously invited the Israelites to enjoy His presence, just as he graciously invites us to live with Him. To register for this or any of our current Bible studies, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/bible-studies or contact Patsy Sorrell at the church office.

Single Adult Ministry

Opportunities to Serve

If you are a single adult interested in growing in faith, building friendships, and serving others, please join us. Upcoming plans include:

Sunday Morning Connectors Would you like to meet

Wednesday Evening Bible Study Free of Me by Sharon Hodde Miller 6:30 p.m. at Hemby House, Room 1 May 5 Lunch at Chili's in Blakeney at 12:15 p.m.

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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new people and help them find ways to get connected at Weddington Church. The Discipleship Team is looking for new members who have the gift of hospitality and helping others find ways to get involved, make new friends, and grow in faith.

Bible Study Leader Operation Reach Out is looking for

volunteers to lead Bible Study during the summer months.

Bible study will be held Monday through Friday from 12:0012:30 p.m. The ORO board is looking to create a rotating schedule of leaders. If you are interested in sharing your gifts this summer please contact Linda Hastings through the church office. For more information or to serve, please contact Patsy Sorrell at the church office.

News and Announcements Great News! Wireless Access at Hemby House There is now internet access available for groups that meet in Hemby

House. The wireless network and password information is posted on the bulletin board in the 1st floor hallway or can be obtained by contacting the church office. Groups meeting in Hemby House will now have the ability to use resources available on RightNow Media. If you do not already have a RightNow Media account, visit the church website to sign up for a free account.

Growing in Faith Celebration - Sunday, May 19 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in Helms Hall

Join us as we celebrate the many ways that we have intentionally engaged in growing in faith throughout the year! As a congregation, we encourage one another to dig deeper into God's Word, to be faithful in prayer, to fellowship, and trust God as we seek to live as faithful disciples. 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 - individually and as a church family. Let's celebrate with a time of food and fellowship! Stop in Helms Hall on Sunday, May 19 anytime between 9:00-11:00 a.m. as we celebrate Intentionally Growing in Faith!

Adult Ministry Leader Appreciation Dinner & Fellowship - Thursday, June 13 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

God is using you in amazing ways! We want to show our appreciation for the time you spend preparing, sharing, leading, praying, encouraging, and the many ways you give your time and share the gifts God has given you. Come enjoy dinner and fellowship with other Adult Discipleship leaders (Life Groups, Sunday School, Bible Study, Women's Ministry, and Men's Ministry) and a time of encouragement and visioning.

Women's 2019 Fall Retreat Date: Location: Speaker:

November 8-10, 2019 Lake Junaluska Retreat Center Elizabeth Poplin

Ladies, sneak away with us to Lake Junaluska, NC (just west of Asheville) for a time to refresh your heart, mind and soul and untangle yourself from the demands of everyday life.

Lake Junaluska is nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains and offers a relaxing setting with spacious grounds that include a beautiful 200-acre lake, walking trails, kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals, 16 peaceful gardens and nearby shopping and restaurants.

Our guest speaker, Elizabeth Poplin, is a passionate women’s ministry leader and co-founder of Ember CLT, a worship gathering that welcomes women throughout the Charlotte area. She will invite us to look below the surface of life and faith issues and leave with hope and a renewed sense of God’s heart. Expect to laugh. Expect to dig deep. Expect to untangle from things that tangle us up, and leave renewed… and transformed.

Come away, be still, and discover the freedom and transformation that only Jesus can bring about… trading brokenness for joy, comparison for contentment, and longing for peace. We’ll look to Jesus and ask Him to fill us with all that He is and has for us to live transformed lives.

Registration is open! For detailed information or to register visit:

www.weddingtonchurch.org/women Page 5

Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Mary Martha Circle gathers as a group of loving and caring women in fellowship — supporting each other, growing in faith, and helping to serve the needs in the church and surrounding community. Our May gathering will be a luncheon at Trio Restaurant on Friday, May 3, at 11:30 a.m.

We look forward to fun and fellowship!

We welcome all ladies of the church to our meetings. Contact Mary Revels at revelsmary@carolina.rr.com or Tommie Craig at tommiecraig@carolina.rr.com for more information.

Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) The Susanna Wesley Circle is a great group of Godly women who gather for fellowship, to serve others, and to grow in their faith. Free childcare is available in the children’s wing (Sanctuary Building) for children 7 months and older from 9:15-11:45 a.m. We typically meet the 1st Friday of each month (September-May).

Please join us for our next Susanna Wesley Circle on Friday, May 3, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Helms Hall. We are so excited to hear from Rev. Meredith Hinton, Youth Minister at Weddington UMC. There will be free child care for children 7 months and older.

For more information, contact secretaryswc@gmail.com.

We encourage you to bring a friend!

Lucy Price Circle invites all ladies of Weddington Church to

join our circle. Our May meeting will be a cookout and social on Tuesday evening, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Lynda McPherson. Lynda will provide burgers and others will bring side dishes. May has five Fridays, so on Friday May 31, our circle will go to House of Pearls and have a Fifth Friday Social with them. This will be a wonderful time to share our love with ladies who are working to get their lives on track.

The Lucy Price Circle is currently the only circle that normally meets in the evening. 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.

Men's Ministry Men’s Connection Breakfast The United Methodist

Men meet in the Youth Center of the Family Life Center from 7:30-9:00 a.m. twice a month on Sunday for food, fellowship, and to discuss various topics. All men are welcome!

Men's Connection will meet once in May on May 19 due to Mother's Day and Memorial Day. The program will be on the Costa Rica building team trip earlier this year.

Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens *Date change for May meeting, May 2.

Join the Kings & Queens for a time of fellowship, a great meal, and a musical program provided by The Bald Eagles (Karl Wollner & Ken Freno.) We will go on day trips in June, July, and August in place of our regular meetings. Details to follow.

Golden Corral Luncheon Wednesday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. We will leave the Fellowship Hall back parking lot at 11:00 a.m. Contact Sandra at the church office if you would like to ride with us.

Senior Celebration at The Cove Please note the date has been changed to August 12-14. Guest speaker is Pete Briscoe. A deposit of $100 reserves your spot. Contact Sandra McKee at the church office for additional information.

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Elaine Brown singing at the April meeting

Life Groups at WUMC Looking to join a group where you can connect with others, build friendships and intentionally grow in your faith? If so, we have good news! Life Groups at Weddington UMC are designed to help us grow in community with one another. If you would like to know more about Life Groups at Weddington UMC, please contact Patsy Sorrell, Director of Adult Discipleship at the church office.

2nd Sunday Life Group Connection The 2nd Sunday of each month a member of our Life Group Ministry Team is available in the Sanctuary Building and the Family Life Center before and after each worship service to answer questions and help you find a group that will be a good fit.

Our “Connectors” look forward to helping you find ways to get connected and involved at Weddington Church. Stop by to see us on Sunday, May 12!

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)

Local Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez Building Brothers 2019 Mission

Fixing It For Christ Mission Fixing It For Christ is an annual local four-day Christian community service project that is led by Waxhaw United Methodist Church. More than a dozen churches from around the area participate in this four-day project each June. This year’s dates are June 19-22. Volunteers will work to make much needed improvements on homes in the community, such as trimming shrubs at the home of an elderly shut-in, roof replacement and repair, painting, and electrical and plumbing repair.

The Building Brothers on their Mission Trip to Johns Island, S.C. in April.

“Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ.”

(Galatians 6:2)

The skills of the volunteers range from skilled construction workers and tradespeople, to those who love working in the kitchen to prepare meals for participants, to those who can simply show up and follow directions.

Please visit fixingitforchrist.com to learn more about this opportunity and to sign up to volunteer. You may also contact Tammy McGee at tmillsmcgee@gmail.com with questions.

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

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

Youth Bible Study Join us on Wednesdays from

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. Doors are open from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

April was a wonderful month for us! We went to Mt. Shepherd Retreat Center with our Middle School students and spent the weekend retreating! Our students aren’t allowed to bring their phones on trips with us. Our desire is for everyone to connect with God and each other without added distractions. It was a weekend full of good weather, lots of laughter, and worship. We had a blast.

We are also thankful to have celebrated our Confirmands.

Their growing faith and dedication to Christ is encouraging.

It was a pleasure to be joined by our District Superintendent, Rev. David Hockett, for the service. We are grateful for our church and for the many who support our youth.

We look forward to May - our college students leave for Costa Rica soon and will be in mission there for two weeks. Please keep them in your prayers!

Left: The Confirmation Class of 2019 Above: The Jr. High Spring Retreat

Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson News and Announcements VBC Registration is Roaring to go! This year we will ROAR! Life is Wild…God is Good!

Crew Leaders will take your registrations at the KidCheck station and Family Life Center each Sunday morning. VBC will take place Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon. Children must turn 5 years old by August 31, 2019 and entering into Kindergarten. This year we also welcome children with special needs to join us for our HISkids VBC. Questions? Please contact Carolyn Nelson. This VBC is a roaring good time!

GLOW for 5th Graders Join us Friday, May 17 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. for our last GLOW of the school year as we say goodbye to our 5th graders. We will have fun games, pizza, and worship. Charlie Brown and Rev. Meredith Hinton of our Youth Ministry will also be there to share about youth group. Children in 5th grade are invited to bring a friend, but remember they must be in 5th grade to come! Can’t wait to see you!

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Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal News and Announcements May Special Dates • Terra Nova End-of-Year Testing - Week of May 6 • Mother’s Day Event - May 10 • WCA Sports Banquet - May 13 • Field Day - May 16 • End of Year Celebrations and Graduations:

8th Grade - May 21

JK – 5th Grade - May 22 • Last Day of School - May 22

The WCA Student Council has joyfully served as lunch hostesses for the

monthly Kings & Queens visits to the Family Life Center this year. The students love serving and the Kings and Queens enjoy seeing them each month. Thank you to our 5th Grade Student Council members.

Registration We are still accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year! Please visit our website or call the school office to get more information.

Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director With joy for the day and bright hope for tomorrow, Weddington Christian Preschool is squeezing every bit of fun and love into our last month together with these precious children! Here are some very important dates as we wrap up our 2018-2019 school year: Graduation Celebrations Please join us in honoring the hard work of our 4 and 5 year old’s • Bonds Grove Campus - May 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the Bonds Grove Campus Sanctuary • Weddington Campus - May 22 at 11:30 a.m. in the Weddington Campus Sanctuary Please remember May 21 is an early dismissal day, WITH afternoon carpool starting at 11:50 a.m.

Our last day of school is May 22, with walk-in pick up (no carpool!).

If your child will be joining us for the 2019-2020 school year for the first time, our Children’s Medical Report form will be available after June 1st, 2019. Please visit our website for more information.

Connect with WCP Be sure to “like” WCP on Facebook for all of the latest news, and “link” us at Harris Teeter (5584)!

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Evangelism Ministry . Rev. Amy Hutchison Opportunities to Serve

Upcoming Opportunities:

Community Events Throughout the year, we partner with

Food Truck Fridays • May 3, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Weddington Town Hall • May 10, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Weddington Town Hall • May 17, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Weddington Town Hall • May 24, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Weddington Town Hall

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.

Jammin' By the Tracks • May 3, 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Downtown Waxhaw • June 7, 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Downtown Waxhaw • July 5, 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Downtown Waxhaw • August 2, 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Downtown Waxhaw • September 6, 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Downtown Waxhaw • October 4, 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Downtown Waxhaw

Emily Campbell Retirement Celebration A celebration for our Weddington Christian Preschool Director, Emily Campbell has been planned for Sunday, June 9 from noon until 1:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. We invite you to come by to offer your thanks to her for all the years of leadership she’s so graciously given to the Weddington Christian Preschool.

2019 National Day of Prayer - Thursday, May 2 The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. In 1988, the law was unanimously amended by both the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on Thursday, May 5, 1988, designating the first Thursday of May as a day of national prayer. The theme for 2019 is Love One Another and comes from the words of Jesus in John 13:34: "Love one another. Just as I have loved you."

The National Day of Prayer website shares these words of Dr. Ronnie Floyd, "There is no great movement of God that has ever occurred that does not begin with the extraordinary prayer of God's people."

Wherever you find yourself on Thursday, May 2, set aside some time to join others across the nation in praying... for our nation, for our friends and foes, for those who look, act and think like us and those who don't, and for ourselves - that we may love one another, in the same way that Jesus has shown us how to love.

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."

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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.

Fellowship meals are served from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center (September-May). The cost per meal is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children, with a maximum of $20.00 per family. Reservations are not required, and while we hope you stay to join us for a time of discipleship, that is not required either. We’re glad to come together mid-week as a church family to break bread together, support one another in life and faith, and continue to build faith-filled friendships.

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 May 19 at 5:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room due to Memorial Day weekend.

May Menu • May 1 - BBQ plate or sandwich, potato salad, slaw, baked beans, and cookies • May 8 - Beef stir fry over rice or noodles, spring rolls, and apple pie • May 15 - Fettuccine with chicken, bread stick, and cookies

Church Directory Update

* A salad bar is also available every week unless otherwise noted.

We expect to have the new Weddington Church Directory available for pick-up in May. Families and individuals who were photographed will be able to pick up their Directory on Sunday morning in Helms Hall or through the church office during the week. Many thanks to all of those who helped to make this wonderful resource available!

Church Office Closed The church office will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

May 15 will be the last W@W meal of the season. We will resume in September.

Mother's Morning Out Registration Registration for the 2019/2020 MMO school year is open. We will continue registering students until we are full. MMO registration forms are available at the church office, MMO, WCP, as well as printable online.

Learn more at www.weddingtonchurch.org/mmo.

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

Mother's Day - Sunday, May 12

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

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

Emily Campbell, WCP Director wcp@weddingtonchurch.org

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

Jamie Edmondson, WCP Assistant Director bgcps@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

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

Mike Carver, Facilities Manager mcar1973@earthlink.net

Patsy Sorrell, Director of Adult Discipleship patsy.sorrell@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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