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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:

Fall Fun Fest

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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's Ministries

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

FALL FUN FEST

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 Five Expectations of Discipleship Years ago when I was pastoring the Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, I would be regularly invited to the Rotary Club in Greensboro as a guest. I found it interesting how clearly they laid out the expectations of a Rotarian. As I was driving home from one of the events I was struck by how unashamedly they defined their expectations for membership and how hesitant the church would often be to name the expectations of membership and discipleship. In each church I have served since, we have discussed the expectations for discipleship. What does it mean to be a member of God’s church, the Body of Christ? What are the expectations?

We have named five expectations of discipleship or membership. We share these at our monthly orientation meetings, known as Meet Weddington. It is helpful for each of us to be reminded periodically.

1. Worship – When in town and healthy, we worship God together.

Worship is a part of who we are as Christians. The people of God join together in the house of God to worship and honor God (Psalm 150). Worship is about community: the Christian community gathers to worship, to pray together, and to grow in our faith.

2. Grow – We become a part of a Life Group, Bible study, class, or group to grow in faith and our walk with Jesus Christ. Jesus went to the synagogue “as was His custom” (Luke 4:16). Synagogue was the place where the scripture would be read and discussed. It was a place of learning, discerning, and growing in the knowledge and love of God and neighbor. We join with other Christians to grow together.

3. Mission – We are called to love our neighbors. We encourage every Christian to be involved in some mission emphasis at least annually. Jesus had a special place in His heart for the poor, marginalized, outcast, and lost.

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We are called to be the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus Christ in our world. We offer so many opportunities to love and serve others and believe this is vital in our Christian walk.

4. Talents and Abilities – All of us have talents and abilities that can be used for the glory of God. Some have the gift of teaching or leading. Others have the gift of administration. Some are gifted in finance and can help the church to be faithful stewards of the gifts offered for ministry and mission. Some have the gift of compassion. Some are gifted in human resources and help us care for our ministry teams. Some love to send cards to those who are sick. Some feel called to reach out to the unchurched. Some have the gift of hospitality. The list goes on.

All of us, yes all of us, have some God-given gift, talent, or ability that we can use for the glory of God. 5. Proportional Giving with the Goal of Tithing – Stewardship is a spiritual discipline and an act of worship. Our offering is a recognition that everything we have and are is a gift to us from God. We are so blessed. We are called by God to offer our first-fruits and our tithe to God for the work of His kingdom (Leviticus 27:30-33; Deuteronomy 14:22-29). Our offering is an act of gratitude, an act of obedience, and an act of covenant with God. The church is then called to be faithful stewards of that offering, using it in ministry and mission in the name of and on behalf of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I encourage each of us to reflect on these five expectations. Are we living the life of Christian discipleship? God loves us so much and proved that by giving His only begotten Son to live among us to teach of God’s love and kingdom, to die that we might be forgiven, and to rise that we may have eternal life. God has promised to always be with us. Discipleship is our faithful response to this God who “so loves the world” (John 3:16).

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

Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

News and Announcements August was an inspirational month. I had the opportunity to witness the amount of love and service that we as a Body in Christ are capable of providing. The Great Week of Service was an exciting reflection of that. However, September, with its natural disasters, has been a month of escalating devastation. Millions of people are anguished with unthinkable loss. We ask that you continually pray. We also thank you for your response to service through UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief. As the month of September continued, so did the natural disasters. The need and work effort will be a journey and so we invite all to keep supporting UMCOR. Please know that 100% of your contributions through UMCOR go directly to relief.

Homework Help has launched with a great response. On September 19 we had 36 children! It is wonderful to have the opportunity to be in relationship with those we serve.

The children are appreciative and so sweet.

Operation Sandwich continues to make 900 sandwiches every 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. through partnership with Urban Ministry Center. Sandwiches go to our neighbors in need in the Charlotte area. If you are looking for a service opportunity for the entire family, this is a wonderful one! Learn more at www.urbanministrycenter.org.

Missions

Foreign Mission Chairperson .

Bob Consoli 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.

Costa Rica Golf Tournament Fundraiser On

Monday, October 16, 2017 the Costa Rica Building Team will have its annual Golf Outing Fundraiser at Firethorne Country Club. The event starts at 11:00 a.m. with a tee time at noon. The cost is $125 per player. All proceeds from the outing are used to purchase building materials and supplies for the upcoming Building Mission Trip in January 2018.

Please call Bob Consoli at 704-968-2300 if you are interested in playing.

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UMCOR Disaster Relief As the church, we are reaching out to our brothers and sisters in the devastated areas in the name of and on behalf of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) works to assist communities in basic needs and recovery during a crisis. Because administrative cost are covered through the denomination, 100% of all funds sent through UMCOR for a relief effort go to the effort.

If you desire to make a monetary donation, this can be done in several ways. You can make out a check to Weddington United Methodist Church and note in the memo line “UMCOR - Hurricane Relief.” These can be dropped in the offering plates during worship, mailed to the church, or brought by the church office during office hours. Funds can also be sent to UMCOR through our church Giving page on the website by entering the desired amount in the “Disaster Relief” box.

As of the first of October, Weddington UMC, combined with the efforts by WCA students, have raised over $27,300 for UMCOR. Thank you to all who have donated.

As a church, we encourage your response in these tangible ways, but also through prayer.

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Missions and Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs News and Announcements “Not My Child" Event on Sunday, October 1 Have you ever said these words about your child or grandchild regarding the use of drugs? Maybe you have heard someone else say this phrase. It is very easy for us to miss the signs of drug usage or addiction. The problem of opiates usage and addiction has become epidemic. You might be wondering, “How can we make a difference in the fight against this blight in our society?” Awareness is the first step in the battle on drugs and drug addiction. We are going to host a “Not My Child Event” on Sunday, October 1 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room in the Family Life Center. This gathering will have various presenters to share about drug addiction. We will have a professional therapist, a representative from the Dilworth Center for Chemical Dependency, the parent of a child who has struggled with addiction, and someone who has had victory over his addiction.

There will be time for discussion and questions. If you would like more information about this event or if you are interested in attending, please contact Rev. Ed Briggs at the church office.

NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Family Members Support Group meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Room 214 of the main Sanctuary Building. The next meeting will be October 5. The group is designed for adults who have a family member with a mental illness diagnosis. The group is led by two NAMI members who are trained support group facilitators. Contact the Duncans at 704-292-2287 or e-mail evannduncan@yahoo.com for more information.

Safe Community Support Group Weddington UMC is sponsoring a Safe Community Support Group for adult women experiencing relational abuse. This group will run for six weeks beginning Wednesday, October 11, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Cathy DeLoach Lewis, MA, LPC, BCPCC, from Christian Therapy Services, LLC will be leading this group. She facilitated the group we’ve held before and because of the heartwarming and inspiring comments the participants expressed from having this Safe Community Support Group, we decided to continuing offering this group for women in abusive relationships. Cathy has a passion for helping women who are living in relational violence and brings with her 18 years of experience counseling women who are abused. Her experience and knowledge will benefit the women who will be participating.

Space is limited to fifteen women. The nominal fee of $40.00 and registration deadline is Monday, October 9. Scholarships are available and childcare will be provided. Please contact Cathy at 704-370-0334 or by email at cathy@christiantherapyservices.com if you or someone you know needs the support of this group.

Caregiver Support Seminar Rev. Carol Lawler from Hospice will be with us on Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. to lead a seminar on “Supporting the Caregiver.” It can be very difficult for the person who is taking care of someone who has longterm health challenges. Exhaustion and hopelessness may be where the caregiver finds himself or herself. Because of this predicament, we want to offer this seminar to walk alongside of the caregiver. If you are a caregiver or you know a caregiver who would benefit from this time with Rev. Lawler, please join us in the Fellowship Hall for an evening of information and inspiration!

Stephen Ministry and GriefShare Testimony "No one chooses to experience deep grief, but I am certainly glad that I chose Weddington UMC as my church family as I walk through my own grief journey. The resources available through Stephen Ministry and the GriefShare Support Group are incredible ways to lift you up, help you discover joy in mourning, and find the peace of Christ. Having a Stephen Minister walk alongside me as a Christian friend and influence has been monumental in my faith and grief. It’s someone who is there, without judgement, on the good days and bad to pray with you and provide spiritual guidance. Participating in GriefShare helped me to learn that grief is not a task to simply finish and move on, but rather it’s a new element of self. This group allows you to come as you are and meets you right where you are, while providing great resources to help you through a difficult time. Both the GriefShare and Stephen Ministry programs are wonderful gifts that the church provides for people of all ages and stages of life." -Lauren Litaker

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Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Lucy Price Circle invites all ladies of WUMC to our October meeting which will be Tuesday evening, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall. We will have a social time beginning at 6:30 with the meeting starting at 7:00.

Sharon McFadden and other ladies who went on the 2017 Kenya Mission Trip will be with us as our guest speakers. We also ask members to bring books that we can give to the children that attend our church’s Monroe Mission Campus.

These children are in 1st to 5th grades. The books do not have to be new; can be some you already have. We have done this in the past and these children are so appreciative to have something they can call their own.

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 is 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) Please join the Susanna Wesley Circle on Friday, October 6th, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Childcare is available in the Nursery wing, beginning at 9:15 a.m. We are excited to share that we will be hearing from speaker Melanie Hempe from Families Managing Media. She will equip you to make healthy choices for your children’s screen use at home with easy tips you can implement right away.

Her talk covers the brain science behind screen use during development stages from toddlers to teens. You’ll learn the effects of television, video games, smart phone use, social media and the latest research, medical facts and symptoms of overuse.

Thank you again for being part of this ministry. We are in continuous prayer that our theme and message in every meeting will lead many to Jesus Christ our Savior. If you are interested in learning more, please email us at secretaryswc@gmail.com.

Mary Martha Circle will meet on Friday, October 6, at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. We are starting a new Bible Study entitled Broken and Blessed by Jessica LaGrone. It will be helpful to have reviewed the first three chapters of Genesis.

Any members not able to attend last month and that have school supplies for the Monroe Homework Help Kids, please bring them this month.

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 7:309:00 a.m. twice a month on Sunday for food, fellowship, and to discuss various topics. All men are welcome!

Our next meetings will be October 8 and 22.

This Month's Topics

• October 8: Lindsey Anderson on Kids Consignment Sale • October 22: Don Irons, President of UMM for the Metro Charlotte District, on UMM activities in the district

Men's Connection BBQ Sale October 21 will be the 3rd annual Men's Connection BBQ

sale. Last year's proceeds supported the Kenya Mission Team, Todd Jones of Wycliff Bible Translators, local Boy Scouts, Paul deMontesquieu Charity, and Harvest Center, among others.

Please help us continue supporting missions in 2018 by purchasing tickets from members of the United Methodist Men before all the services through October 15. UMM members will also have tickets available. BBQ will be available for pickup on Saturday, October 21 between 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center. Prices are $12 for one pound of pulled pork and $10 for a dine in or take out meal (includes slaw and baked beans). Sides of slaw and baked beans will be available for $4 per pint container.

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Adult Ministries . Rev. Mark Curtis Resource Center : Great Books! Staff Recommendation - JoAnn Horstman A World Waiting to be Born: Civility Rediscovered by M. Scott Peck M. Scott Peck, best known for his book The Road Less Traveled, also published A World Waiting to be Born: Civility Rediscovered. Peck’s assertion in this later book is that society is one unholy mess.

The reason for this mess, Peck cites, is the loss of “civility” defined as consciously motivated behavior focused on others. In describing his perspective Peck quotes Oscar Wilde, “A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone’s feelings unintentionally.” Framed in today’s language, an honorable person is one who never hurts another’s feelings without purpose. Though this is not a new book – published in 1993 – given the tone of today’s rhetoric and what appears to be our total disregard for those who are different from ourselves, his message seems entirely appropriate for us. Peck realizes that, indeed, there are times when we are faced with delivering a message that we know will be difficult for another to hear. However, it should never be conveyed without careful thought for the one receiving the message.

So, how do we reframe our world today so that civility might be reclaimed? Peck’s bottom line: God and God’s unconditional love for all human beings. By God we are all exalted; our responsibility is to accept that status and live (deliver our messages) in such a way as to bring honor to God and to the other.

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.

Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens will meet on Thursday, October 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose

Room of the Family Life Center. By popular demand, the Bald Eagles (Ken Freno and Karl Wollner) are returning to do a musical program. Come and enjoy this entertaining program, great fellowship, Bingo, and a delicious home-cooked meal.

Upcoming Events and Trips: • Golden Corral Luncheon: Wednesday, October 18, 11:30 a.m.

• October 24-27: The Creation & Ark Trip Join us for a trip with Christian Tours to Kentucky to see Noah’s Ark, which is a life-sized reconstruction of Noah’s Ark built according to the dimensions given in the Bible and other sites. Contact Sandra McKee for additional information.

• Myrtle Beach Trip: December 5-7 - Shows and entertainment include: The Alabama Theatre, Legends in Concert and the Hollywood Wax Museum. A deposit of $50 is due on October 12.

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Adult Ministries Adult Sunday Classes and Studies

Adult Retreat 2018 Heart and Soul and Strength: A Formation Retreat for Adults Kathryn McElveen, Retreat Facilitator Dates: February 23-25, 2018 Location: 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.

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Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director News and Announcements Welcome to a new school year! We are excited to be off to such a wonderful start to our 2017-2018 school year! Thank you so much to the preschool families, church congregation, and community for making this year so special.

“Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.'” - Matthew 19:14 October Outreach Our preschool October Mission project is Operation Christmas Child. This is a great opportunity to fill a shoebox to be sent around the world to a child in need! WUMC will be accepting shoeboxes through October. Please visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ for more information.

A WCP Weddington Campus Tour will be offered on Wednesday, October 18. Please R.S.V.P. to 704-849-7628 or wcp@weddingtonchurch.org to attend, and 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.

Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal News and Announcements Sports This year, WCA is offering a variety of sports. Our Boys and Girls Cross Country Team has gotten off to a great start and came in 5th place in their first ever meet! They will continue with meets until mid October. We will have Boys and Girls Basketball in the fall/winter months and end the year with Co-Ed Flag Football in the spring. We are so excited to be able to show our school pride through competition with other schools. Go Hawks!

WCA Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts WCA students have raised $1500 to help with Harvey Relief Efforts. Many students brought coins that either they had saved or earned. Some students also wrote notes to accompany their coins. The donation will be sent to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).

We are so proud of our WCA students!

First Friday Celebration This month, our First Friday Celebration will be held on Friday, October 6 at 8:20 a.m. WCA Parent and Christian Psychologist, Kristina Franklin will speak to us about the “Five Love Languages of Children.” All WCA parents are welcome to attend.

Talent Show On Friday, October 20, we will hold our 4th Annual WCA Talent Show in the FLC at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. It’s always a fun and entertaining evening.

2017-2018 School Year Theme: 1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. #ManyPartsOneBody

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Children's Ministries Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson Fall Fun Fest Fall Fest is Coming! Mark your calendars to attend our Fall Fest on Saturday, October 28 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center. We will welcome in the Fall and celebrate God’s creation. There will be a preschool area, jump houses, lots of games, candy, food, Bible message and a whole lot of fun! Please join us.

Candy Needed for Fall Fest We are collecting bags of wrapped candy for this year’s Fall Festival and would love your donations! Candy may be brought to the KidCheck station, Helms Hall, and the 10:10 service and dropped in the boxes provided beginning October 1.

Lots of candy is needed!

Fall Fest Volunteers! Lots of hands needed for this year’s Fall Fest on Saturday, October 28 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Shifts are as follows: • Set up from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

• 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Clean up from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

FALL FUN FEST

Youth and families are invited to serve. There are many different areas to serve, such as food, games, welcome center, bounce house, preschool area, etc. Please contact Carolyn Nelson to sign up. More than 50 volunteers are welcomed!

News and Announcements The Ark Mission Focus for October is Operation Christmas Child. On Sunday, October 22, our children will hear all about Operation Christmas Child and how they can bless a child somewhere in this world. They will receive a shoe box and a pamphlet that outlines the steps families need to take to prepare the shoe box. Shoe Boxes will be collected until Sunday, November 19 in Helms Hall and the KidCheck station. Our goal is 400 shoeboxes!

The Ark Volunteer Training has been rescheduled for Monday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. in Helms Hall. Please plan on coming if you are serving in Children’s Ministry in any way.

Childcare is provided in the nursery wing. Questions? Please contact Carolyn Nelson.

JAM (Jesus and Me) meets every Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and is for children age 4 (by August 31) through 5th grade. This year we are focusing on building Godly character traits so we can grow to be the person God created us to be. We use our Bibles every week so please bring one! You can register at the start of each class.

KidCheck Greeters Help New Families Feel Welcome! Our greeter team would love to have you join us! This is an easy way to volunteer and you serve just once per month for one worship service! To learn more about this important ministry opportunity, please contact Jamie Nader.

New Ministry starting at Monroe Campus! Family Story Time will kick off on Thursday, October 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of our Monroe Campus. This ministry is an outreach to the neighborhood and will be a way to share our love for reading. We will provide story time, Bible message, music, craft and snack. If you have a passion or desire to minister to nursery/preschool age children and would like to serve in this ministry alongside one of our Children’s Ministry staff members, please contact Carolyn Nelson. We would love to have you once a month, twice a month or even weekly.

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

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

Youth Bible Study Join us on Wednesdays from 7:00 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. Doors are open from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

September Reflections This past month we dove head

first into all that our fall semester has to offer us. We started meeting again for Bible Study, and our Life Groups have started back up, as well as our regular Sunday night gatherings.

We'd like to encourage all of our youth to take hold of the opportunities before them, to join us weekly so we can grow in faith together, and to make plans to be at our Fall Retreat.

We will be returning to Look Up Lodge and are excited for a weekend in the mountains with God and one another. If you're interested in joining us, please sign up today through our church website.

If you're interested in serving with the Youth Ministry, please contact Charlie or myself.

-Rev. Meredith Hinton

Charlie and I have been praying for all this fall has in store for our youth. We are both looking forward to the great opportunity everyone has to grow in their faith.

Youth Fall Kick-Off

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!

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. The next meeting will be October 22.

Music & Arts Ministry.

Dr. Reginald Houze Sunday, November 5 we celebrate All Saints Sunday with our annual Jazz Eucharist during the 11:00 a.m. worship service.

Highlights include jazz, gospel and spirituals by Duke Ellington and others.

October Menu • Oct. 4- Fried chicken, mac and cheese, broccoli salad, biscuit, and apple cobbler • Oct. 11- Baked cheesy penne pasta, salad bar, breadsticks, and cannoli • Oct. 18- Chicken Marbella, cheesy polenta, oven roasted green beans, roll, and cookies • Oct. 25- Roasted herb crusted pork, parsley dijon smashed new potatoes, glazed carrots, roll, and pumpkin bars

Prayer Ministry We are reaching out to anyone who wants to receive prayer for their family or ministry.

Y​ ou are invited to come to pray every Wednesday from 6:307:30 p.m. in Room 18 below the Sanctuary. ​Please contact Bill and Dorie Mayes for the Prayer Ministry at 704-243-5431 or mayesBD@gmail.com.

Campfire Worship - October 29 Join us for an evening of music and fellowship by the campfire on Sunday, October 29 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the lawn behind the Family Life Center led by the Praise and Worship Ministry.

RightNow Media Coming Soon! We are pleased to announce our partnership with RightNow Media - a free video Bible Study library that aims to provide powerful and useful resources for every age!

Invitations will be sent by email on October 15. Email info@weddingtonchurch.org to add your email to the list.

We will have a time of fellowship with refreshments around the campfire from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and will have music and worship from 7:00-8:00 p.m. For questions, please contact Justin Lineberry.

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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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