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November 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.

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Stewardship 2017

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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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Children and Youth

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

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Stewardship - Growing Our Faith Through Generosity Service to Others on Behalf of Jesus Christ Weddington United Methodist Church is vitally active in ministry on our campuses, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful in our community, and around the world. stewards of God’s grace in all its forms.”

There are examples of faithful members 1 Peter 4:10 serving by leading, teaching, praying, helping, and expressing mercy through ministries serving all ages and circumstances. Whether with children or adults, here on one of our campuses or across the ocean, there is a place for you to serve others by using the spiritual gifts God has given you.

Generosity Our Biblical understanding of Christian financial stewardship expresses giving as a sign of gratitude and faithfulness to God and to whom we have been called to be. Every financial gift given to Weddington Church supports our many ministries and missions. We are thankful for your support and are committed to the faithful stewardship of your generosity.

November 12, 2017 has been set aside as Celebration Sunday. This month you will receive a packet of information celebrating the many ministries and missions of Weddington United Methodist Church. Please take the opportunity to explore the stories that are shared and to prayerfully consider how you will respond through your offerings of service and financial support during the coming year. If you have any questions about the ministries and missions of Weddington UMC or financial stewardship, please don’t hesitate to contact JoAnn Horstman, Church Administrator, at 704-846-1032 or joann.horstman@weddingtonchurch.org.

“But, who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you; all we are doing is returning to you that which we have received from your generous hand.”

1 Chronicles 29:14

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 Make a Difference I want to make a difference. I want to have an impact on our world. I want to do something that will make this world a better place. I want to be involved in something that changes people’s lives. I want to do something for the kingdom of God. Something that will offer Jesus Christ to a hurting world.

You do! Every time we are faithful in our tithes and offerings, we make a difference. Lives are changed.

Hundreds of children gather in classrooms and learn about Jesus Christ. Through your faithfulness, you provide the room, the Bible, and the material. A teenager who is struggling with temptation sits with a youth minister that you provide for them with each offering you make.

Someone who has been diagnosed is terrified by the news and you provide a pastor to pray with them and remind them of the presence of God in their lives. A young man has been looking for answers. He finds a Life Group meeting in a facility your offerings make possible and shares his struggles.

He is led to faith in Jesus Christ and experiences the joy of God’s grace. His life is changed. Thanks be to God. You do! Children who had been living on the streets terrified at every sound in the night and searching the landfill for food during the day now have a home in Kenya where food is on their table and where they lie down in a bed knowing that someone is there to protect and love them. In Bulgaria, the poorest country in the European Union, you provide a church and a pastor to care for people in a community struggling to survive. In Romania, you provide one of only three United Methodist Pastors in the country to share the good news of Jesus Christ and establish a church. In Costa Rica, you provide a building team and materials to build facilities and relationships on behalf of Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God. Page 2

You do! A woman has been beaten by her husband, her children are in tears, and they flee for safety. They arrive at Turning Point, a ministry supported by the offerings you make to your church, and they are protected, loved, and receive help to start a new life. A single mother is doing everything she can do but it is not enough. She goes in tears to Crisis Assistance. She is embraced and coached by loving people who help her create a plan for survival. She leaves with food provided by your offerings and the knowledge that her kids will not be hungry. Thanks be to God. You do! The stories go on and on. You do make a difference! By God’s grace and your faithful response in your tithes and offerings, lives are changed.

There are many more people out there who need to encounter Christ through our ministry. God is at work. But God needs us to be faithful to our call with the blessings we have received and in an act of worship and gratitude, offer our tithes and offerings so the church, the body of Christ, can continue to make that difference. My fear? Who is the person whose life will not be changed if we don’t? What difference will that make?

I invite you to prayerfully consider making a difference in the name of and on behalf of Jesus Christ. God calls us to offer our tithe in worship and thanksgiving so that lives can be changed by His grace. God has blessed us in so many ways.

In faithful response, let’s make a difference. Thanks be to God. In ministry together, Rev. Dr. Terry L. Moore, Senior Pastor

Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

Missions

Foreign Mission Chairperson .

Bob Consoli

Local Mission Opportunities Thanksgiving Feast at Monroe Campus We are looking forward to sitting at the table with Christ this Thanksgiving. We will once again celebrate a Thanksgiving Feast with our Monroe Campus children on November 16 at 3:30 p.m. Last year, around 30 local children smiled with joy as they ate turkey, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and corn, abundantly! For some of the children, it was their very first Thanksgiving dinner as they and their families adapt to our American celebrations. This year, we expect twice as many children! A special thank you to the Sunday school classes that provide for this feast.

Operation Christmas Child and Angel Tree Ministries As Christmas nears, the need in our community and around the world becomes a little greater as families try to have a little something for their children to celebrate in the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Of course, as Christians, we must help our brothers and sisters throughout the year. However, let us reach a little deeper during this holy season. Maybe take one more angel off the Angel Tree than you did last year. The Union County Christmas Bureau does an amazing job of making the process of getting the gifts that those in our church donate, to those in need in our community, very simple. If you would like to offer your generosity to children in need at the global level, pick up an Operation Christmas Child box or two, and put a smile on the face of a child in a place far, far away.

Room In The Inn One of the most caring ways to help during this season of giving is through the experience of walking with our brothers and sisters as they journey the precarious path of homelessness. At Room In The Inn, which is offered at our Hemby House twice a month during the months of December through March, we house and feed some of the homeless from Mecklenburg County. You can prepare and serve a meal, help set-up/clean-up, bring breakfast, and, most importantly, share fellowship so that you may bear witness to the Parable of the Good Samaritan in which Jesus teaches us that anyone in need is our brother. As we prepare our Hemby House to host a warm bed and meal for our homeless neighbors through Urban Ministry, we extend to you the need for travel size men and women’s deodorants, toothbrushes, and toothpastes. If you are able to participate and cook dinner or breakfast, be part of the clean-up crew, or welcome folks as they stay, please contact Lisa Keeler.

Please keep an eye out in the church bulletins and eNews to find detailed information about each of these ministries. For questions or to volunteer with any of our local missions, please contact Lisa Keeler, Missions Coordinator, at the church office.

Keith Long with the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes as part of "Bikers with Boxes" on October 21, 2017. 6,200 boxes were dropped off at the Billy Graham Library by the bikers.

Costa Rica Mission Trip 2018 The WUMC Costa Rica Building Team will be going to Belen, Costa Rica to build an addition onto the church school. The 1st Team will leave on Friday, January 19, 2018 and return on the 26th. The 2nd Team will leave on January 26, 2018 and return on February 2. The cost of the trip is $1,200 which includes airfare, transportation, breakfast & lunch, and hotel accommodations.

No building experience is necessary. Please call Bob Consoli at 704-968-2300 if you are interested in joining the team.

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Missions and Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs Upcoming Events GriefShare Surviving the Holidays: Sunday November 12 at 4:00 p.m.

Holidays can be very difficult for someone who is grieving the death of a loved one. Traditions once celebrated with this person no longer 2 November 14th occur. This reality can lead one to dread Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year. GriefShare Surviving the Holidays is on Sunday, November 12 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This event will be an uplifting worship service with music and communion for the purpose of bringing comfort and hope for all who attend. Maria Grady, a therapist from Southeast Psych is our guest speaker. She will be sharing ways the holidays can be better navigated for people who are grieving. If you would like more information about this event or are interested in attending, please contact Sandra McKee at the church office. Please note child care will be provided.

DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays Going through separation and divorce any time of year is difficult. The holidays because of family dynamics can make things even more challenging. Because of this reality, we are offering a DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. This event will offer constructive ways to better deal with the holidays. Plan on being with us for a night of care and support. Child care will be provided. Please contact Sandra McKee at the church office if you want more information or would like to be a part of our Surviving the Holidays.

News and Announcements Volunteer Transportation Services VTS is operated by Centralina Connection, Inc. through a network of volunteers. Their mission is to help residents (older adults, veterans, and adults with disabilities) in our area who are in need of nonemergency transportation. If you would like to volunteer to be a driver or are in need of transportation, please contact Elisa Gregorich at 704-348-2726.

Prayer Shawl Ministry We are in need of volunteers to make prayer shawls and lap quilts for our TLC Team to deliver to members of our congregation and community going through illnesses. These are a special gift of love to the receiver. The maker prays for the recipient throughout the making of them. If you knit, crochet, or quilt and would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Sandra McKee at the church office.

NAMI Family to Family Class NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family to Family is an educational course for family, caregivers, and friends of individuals living with mental illness. This course will be taught starting January 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. The course meets for 12 sessions, 2.5 hours each and is free. It is designed for families and caregivers (over 18) of individuals living with mental illness. The trained teachers are family members who volunteer to lead the classes and have relatives living with mental illness. A combination of presentations, discussions, and exercises will include information on the brain and brain disorders; medication and treatments; skills for crisis management, problem solving, and effective communication; caregiver self care; and information on local support and services. For more information on mental illnesses and Family to Family visit www.nami.org.

To register for the class contact John and Evann Duncan, class teachers at 704-292-2287 or evannduncan@yahoo.com.

Registration for the class is necessary in order for enough materials and space to be available.

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Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Lucy Price Circle invites all ladies of WUMC to our November meeting which will be Tuesday evening, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall. We will have a social time beginning at 6:30 with the meeting starting at 7:00. Karen Mayes will be with us as our guest speaker.

Karen is the mother of a special needs child with Fragile X Syndrome. Karen is extremely knowledgeable about Fragile X as well as being a wonderful communicator. Come and hear what she has to share about experiences she and her husband have had in raising a special needs child, about Fragile X in particular, and the importance of her faith in this journey. She has spoken to our circle in the past as well as many other groups and always has a very informative and inspiring message.

Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) Please join the Susanna Wesley Circle on Friday, November 17, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Helms Hall. Free childcare is available in the Nursery wing, beginning at 9:15 a.m.

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.

Mary Martha Circle will meet on Friday, November 3, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will continue with the Bible Series entitled Broken and Blessed by Jessica LaGrone.

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.

We are so excited to hear from Kristina Franklin, a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Professional Counselor at Carolinas Counseling Group. She speaks regularly regarding the 5 Love Languages for children and has found the concepts to significantly improve relationships. We can’t wait to hear from Kristina.

If you are interested in learning more, please email us at secretaryswc@gmail.com.

We will start collecting warm hats and gloves for the WUMC Monroe Campus Homework Help Kids (K-5th graders). We are also signing up for our Christmas Luncheon at Bravo Restaurant on December 1.

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

November Meeting UMM will only meet once in November, on the 12th, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be discussing 2018 election of officers.

BBQ Sale Thank you to everyone for their support for the Third Annual Fundraiser. We sold over 400 pounds of BBQ and generated about $2,000 for missions the Men's Connection supports.

Men's Connection BBQ Sale on October 21

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Adult Ministries . Rev. Mark Curtis Resource Center : Great Books! Staff Recommendation - Dr. Reginald Houze The Me I Want to Be by John Ortberg I was first introduced to John Ortberg's book The Me I Want to Be - Becoming God's Best Version of You during a sermon I heard at Germantown United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. The book has seen several re-printings, including a teen edition with curriculum resources. In the book, Ortberg seeks to answer the question of why spiritual growth seems difficult in the face of the idea that God has a perfect vision for our lives. Ortberg aligns the ideas of spiritual growth and becoming more "you." Often, we see these concepts as being at odds with one another... that is, our inherent sinful natures keep us from becoming more like Christ. Indeed, Ortberg seeks to show how God’s perfect vision for us starts with His promise. All those who trust in God “will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit” (Jeremiah 17:7-8).

The book further asserts that our individual lives are not our project to make and perfect, but our lives are God's project.

Ortberg urges us to recognize our brokenness, allow God to be the project manager, and follow His directions. In the opening chapters, Ortberg explores such topics as why God made us and then gives thoughts on discovering how we grow as individuals. Later chapters explore the avoidance of temptation, the development of deeper relationships, and how we might honor God in our daily work. Ortberg's summation is that "When you flourish, you become more you. You become more that person God had in mind when he thought you up. You don't just become holier. You become you-ier... God wants to redeem you, not exchange you." - Dr. Reginald M. Houze 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 and Studies

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Adult Ministries Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens will meet on Thursday, November 9 at 10:00 a.m. in the

Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center. The Harmony Road Quartet is returning to do a program for us. Come and enjoy the music, fellowship, Bingo, and a delicious home cooked meal. All are invited.

Upcoming Events and Trips: • Golden Corral Luncheon: Wednesday, November 15 at 11:30 a.m.

• Myrtle Beach Trip: December 5-7 Shows and entertainment include: Alabama Theatre, Legends in Concert, and Hollywood Wax Museum.

The balance for the trip is due on November 9.

Contact Sandra McKee for additional information at the church office.

Right Top: Program by Ken Freno and Karl Wollner Right Bottom: Kim Veith preparing dessert for K&Q lunch

Upcoming Bible Studies and Advent Studies Upcoming Bible Studies Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet by Adam Hamilton. Begins November 1, led by Rev. Mark Curtis. Wednesday morning 9:30 a.m. in the Bonds Grove Campus Fellowship Hall and Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall. Books available through Amazon, CBD, and Cokesbury.

The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler. Starting Monday, October 30 - December 4 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Louise Padfield’s home. You know you know it… but then again, maybe you don’t. Even if you go to church, it doesn’t mean that you are being exposed to the gospel explicitly. Sure, most people talk about Jesus, and about being good and avoiding bad, but the gospel message simply isn’t there—at least not in its specificity and its fullness. Inspired by the needs of both the over-churched and the unchurched, and bolstered by the common neglect of the explicit gospel within Christianity, popular pastor Matt Chandler writes to remind us what is of first and utmost importance—the gospel. Member workbooks will be available at our first meeting for $13.00 each. Contact Louise Padfield at lpadfield8@gmail.com or 704-618-0554 to register.

“I’ve always wanted to ask…” Wednesday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m. we will be addressing a list of compiled FAQ's that Christians and non-Christians have about Christ, God, and religion. If you have a question you’d like addressed anonymously, e-mail Rev. Amy Hutchison. All are invited.

Advent Studies

The Faith of a Mockingbird Beginning November 8 with a viewing of To Kill A Mockingbird, this will be a 5-week study looking at faith through the eyes of To Kill A Mockingbird. In The Faith of a Mockingbird, based on Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, pastor and author Matt Rawle uses Lee's beloved characters to explore Christian faith, theology, and ethics. Join Scout, Atticus Finch, Boo Radley, and Tom Robinson in this 5-week study considering God's world and what it all means.

New Advent Studies Available for Your Group or Class Faithful: The Life of Joseph by Adam Hamilton Christmas Gifts that Won’t Break by James Moore Sent by Jorge Avecedo The Women of Christmas by Liz Curtis Higgs Hidden Christmas by Timothy Keller

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Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director News and Announcements WCP Says Thank You! In the spirit of thanksgiving and gratitude, Weddington Christian Preschool would like to sincerely thank you, the congregation, for your love and support of this ministry serving our youngest members. We appreciate you! “Every time (we) think of you, (we) give thanks to God.” Philippians 1:3 November Ministry Our November Ministry is “The Gift of Giving”. Our Heavenly Father gave us a wonderful model in generosity when “He gave His only Son…” (John 3:16). In an effort to ensure everyone can enjoy the gift of giving, we are collecting new parent/household friendly gifts a child may give to a special adult of their choosing. (Examples: candles, pretty mugs, gloves, smell good toiletries.) The collection will be delivered to our Monroe Mission campus where the children in that community will be able to “shop” for a gift to give.

You can help spread the joy by prayer, a thoughtful gift, or volunteering on shopping day!

A WCP Weddington Campus Tour will be offered on Wednesday, November 1 and Wednesday November 8. Please R.S.V.P. to 704-849-7628 or wcp@weddingtonchurch.org to attend, and please be sure to leave a contact phone number. 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 BGCPS@weddingtonchurch.org.

2017-2018 WCP Calendar Dates are available on the website.

Connect with WCP Be sure to Like WCP on Facebook for all of the latest news, info, and more!

Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal News and Announcements Congratulations to our Cross-Country Team! They had a very impressive first year in our new sports conference. Thank you for representing WCA! The WCA students and staff will be collecting shoeboxes for the annual Operation Christmas Child campaign this month. This is one of the many service projects our students participate in throughout the year. On a monthly basis, our students collect a donation for the Good Shepherd Orphanage in Kenya. On the last Monday of each month, students have N.U.T.S. Day (no uniforms to school). On this day, they are encouraged to bring a donation for the orphanage.

This month, we will begin practices and games for our Basketball Teams. The students really enjoy representing our school through sports. We have also started various afterschool activities including basketball clinics, soccer clinics, art club and a cooking class.

On November 21, we will have our annual Thanksgiving Feast and Choral Program. We will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with our WCA families with a delicious meal prepared by Chef Kim & Mrs. Peggy. Our music teacher, Mrs. Francis, will direct the students in a choral program of holiday songs. It’s a wonderful way to start the holiday season.

2017-2018 School Year Theme:

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1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. #ManyPartsOneBody

Children's Ministries Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson News and Announcements Fall Fest at Monroe Campus Look at what we did at our Monroe Campus! On Sunday, October 15, more than 20 families had a blast at our Fall Fest. The neighborhood was invited to an afternoon of games, food, fellowship, and Bible message. We had a blast!

GLOW is coming! Mark your calendars for our next GLOW evening on Friday, December 1 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Games, fun, pizza, worship, and a Bible message all in one night!

Remember you must be in 4th or 5th grade to come. Bring a friend! Volunteers needed.

Please contact Carolyn Nelson to learn how you can come and have a blast too!

Service Opportunities Look how you can serve! Our classes depend upon our church members. Will you serve?

• 3 year old class at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Classroom Teacher and Classroom

Assistant (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly) • Kindergarten class at 9:30 and 11:00 am. Classroom teacher and assistant

(every other week) • 1st grade class at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Classroom teacher and assistant (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) • 2nd grade class at 11:00 a.m. Classroom teacher and assistant (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) • 3rd grade at 11:00 a.m. Classroom teacher and assistant (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) • 4th grade class at 9:30 a.m. Classroom teacher and assistant (bi-weekly or monthly) • 5th grade class at 9:30 a.m. Classroom teacher and assistant (bi-weekly or monthly) If you feel God calling you to serve as a classroom teacher or classroom assistant, please contact Carolyn Nelson. We will work with your schedule, train you, and provide easy to use lessons. God will do the rest!

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.

October Reflections Life is good in Youth Ministry these days! We’ve been very pleased by the number of new folks who have started to become regulars at our Sunday night gatherings. It’s been great to watch some of the students who are more integrated into our ministry reach out to the new folks and invite them to be a part of all the wonderful things we offer. At Bible Study, we’ve been working our way through the Gospel of John and it’s been amazing to take a deeper look into Jesus’ life. Our students are full of questions, full of wonder, and are definitely seeking God.

October was a month of journeying deeper in our faith.

Charlie and I are grateful for the support of this church, for the ways God is moving in the lives of our youth, and for all that is to come in the last two months of this year. We look forward to our Fall Retreat November 10-12 at Look Up Lodge. Please join us in praying for this retreat and for the youth and adults who are going!

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Adult Formation Retreat Heart, Soul, and Strength: A Formation Retreat for Adults Kathryn McElveen, Retreat Facilitator February 23-25, 2018 St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville, N.C. Online registration now open at www.weddingtonchurch.org/adult-retreat Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 This Circle of Trust® retreat offers you a rare, focused and reflective space in the company of other adults to explore your own faith journey and what it means to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. You’ll learn principles and practices for deeper listening, wholehearted decision-making, joining “soul” and “role,” and building trustworthy relationships. Together, we will engage in large and small-group conversations and have space for solitude, reflection and sabbath. We will make use of stories, forms of creative expression, and the beauty of St. Francis Springs Prayer Center to deepen our understanding of the relationships between who we are, whose we are, and what we do.

More information about the Circle of Trust® Approach can be found in Parker Palmer’s book, A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life, or online at www.couragerenewal.org.

Kathryn McElveen is a Courage & Renewal facilitator, professional leadership coach, and ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. One of the joys of her work is helping leaders from a wide variety of professions live and lead from places of greater integrity and authenticity. She is the co-author of Faith Coaching: A Conversational Approach to Helping Others Move Forward in Faith and The Faith Coaching Toolkit. Kathryn lives in Travelers Rest, SC with her husband and their four young and very adventurous children.

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

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

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Marvin Campus Fellowship Hall Contact: Rev. Ed Briggs

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

Fridays, 10:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2 Contact: John, slashtwentyfore@gmail.com or 252-643-3551

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

Saturdays, 8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Contact: Heather, hfhicks13@yahoo.com or 704-290-4290 Page 10

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

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

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!

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 Sunday, November 19 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

November Menu • Nov. 1- Chili, baked potato and salad bar, broccoli with cheddar sauce, and assorted cookies • Nov. 8 - Pot roast with potatoes, carrots, and onions, oven roasted green beans, roll, and peach cobbler • Nov. 15 - Roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, broccoli casserole, rolls, and pumpkin pie • Nov. 29 - Spaghetti, salad bar, bread sticks, and tiramisu

Music & Arts Ministry.

Dr. Reginald Houze

Young Professionals Ministry.

Rev. Amy Hutchison

Thanksgiving Festival Service Come and worship

Upcoming Events

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.

with us on November 19 at 11:00 a.m. for a Thanksgiving Service with special music featuring the Chancel Choir with Brass and Percussion Ensemble. This will be a special service as we celebrate Thanksgiving.

November 7 - CharlotteONE: is sponsoring "Drinks and Discussion" at Hickory Tavern on Providence Road at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Amy will be leading a discussion on “When bad Christians happen to good people”. For more information, go to charlotteone.org/events or contact Rev. Amy. November 10 - Join us for our next outing to Aw Shucks Farm. We will meet for dinner and then head over to enjoy activities at Aw Shucks. For more details, contact Rev. Amy or see the WUMC Young Professionals Facebook Group.

RightNow Media This past month we launched our partnership with RightNow Media! RightNow Media is a huge online Christian video library that aims to provide powerful and useful Biblical resources for every age! These videos can be used at home with your family, or in your small groups and classes. Our hope is that this resource will help every member of our congregation learn and grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. Learn more about RightNow Media and create your FREE account today at www.weddingtonchurch.org/rightnow-media.

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

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