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October 2018 Our Mission: To fulfill our call to be the physical presence of Jesus Christ... by worshipping God with passion, intentionally growing in faith, proclaiming the gospel with grace, and humbly serving in love.

Contents: Page 1:

Campfire Worship

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Monthly Reflection

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Local Missions

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

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Pastoral Care

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WCA & Youth

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Children's Ministry & WCP

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

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Campfire Worship - October 27 Join the Weddington UMC Praise & Worship Ministry for a relaxed evening of music and fellowship by the campfire on Saturday, October 27 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the lawn behind the Family Life Center. We will have a time of fellowship with refreshments around the campfire from 6:00-7:00 p.m., with music and worship from 7:00-8:00 p.m. We will have a food truck that you can purchase food from, and s'mores for all to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets!

Childcare will be available for children age 4 and under starting at 5:45 p.m. in the nursery wing of the main Sanctuary building. All children will need to be picked up no later than 8:15 p.m. Families must reserve childcare by email to Emily Gray at emily.weddingtonchildcare@gmail.com.

Volunteers are needed to serve during this event! Visit the website to sign up to volunteer. For questions, please contact Praise & Worship Director, Justin Lineberry. *This event is weather permitting.

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 What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life Years ago Ronnie Milsap released a song entitled, “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life,” written by Archie Paul Jordan. I remember watching videos of him singing that song. Ronnie is blind, so he most often had on sunglasses as he sat at the piano and sang with incredible heart. When he sang these words, I believed him. He sang with passion.

I realized that this song could also be sung in relationship with God making a difference in our lives. I sang this song early in my ministry as part of worship. I especially love these lines:

What a change you have made in my heart What a change you have made in my heart You replaced all the broken parts Oh, what a change you have made in my heart

Love to me was just a word in a song that had been way overused But now I've joined in the singin' 'Cause you've shown me love's true meanin' That's why I want to spread the news.

God has made such a difference in our lives. God showed us love's true meaning. By God’s grace, God has replaced all the broken parts. “Oh, what a difference you’ve made in my life.”

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How do we respond to this difference? How do we respond to this grace? “That’s why I want to spread the news.” Our response to God’s grace is to praise God, to worship God, and to desire a relationship with God. We also want to “spread the news,” to share about this God with others, to lead others to a relationship with God, and to show others, “love’s true meaning.” We do this through God’s people, the church.

The church is called to be the physical presence of Jesus Christ.

As we enter into the Fall, we enter into a time of collective discernment of God’s call upon this church. We also enter into a time of individual discernment of God's call upon each of us. How is God calling us individually or as a family to participate in God’s mission? In other words, what difference will we make in the lives of others on behalf of Jesus Christ?

Will someone, some day, look toward us individually and as a church and say, “What a difference you’ve made in life” on behalf of Jesus Christ?

Our financial stewardship is also a response and an opportunity to make a difference. Through stewardship, we provide clergy to be present with loved ones on behalf of Christ or to teach the scripture; we provide ministers called

by God to work with our children, youth, adults, and others; we provide opportunities for children to be received in Jesus’ arms and be blessed; we walk with youth on their journey into Christian adulthood; we provide food and clothes to the less fortunate; we provide churches in Romania and Bulgaria; we build churches and ministries in Costa Rica; we provide a home, food, clothing, and education for children and orphans in Kenya; and the list goes on. All in the name of and on behalf of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our faithful response to what God has done in our lives makes these ministries possible. The biblical call is for tithing or 10% of our resources. I invite and encourage you to enter into a time of spiritual discernment asking, what difference has God made in our lives and what difference do we make on behalf of Jesus Christ in the lives of others.

Love to me was just a word in a song that had been way overused But now I've joined in the singin' 'Cause you've shown me love's true meanin' That's why I want to spread the news.

I invite and encourage all of us to join in the “singin’” because we have experienced “love’s true meanin’.” Nancy and I will join you in this discernment and journey. We commit to be faithful in our personal and financial response to God’s grace. We share our financial commitment with the Staff-Parish Relations Committee for personal accountability as well as a testimony to God’s grace in our lives and our belief in the ministry and mission of this church on behalf of Jesus Christ.

What a difference God has made in our lives. Now, on behalf of God, let us make a difference in the lives of others.

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

Missions Local Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

Foreign Mission Chairperson .

Bob Consoli

UMCOR Disaster Relief Training We will be hosting an Early Response Team (ERT) training for Disaster Response Teams to be able to respond to crises such as the recent hurricane. The training will be held on Saturday, October 13, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at our Bonds Grove Campus. This training is by the United Methodist Committee for Relief (UMCOR) through our Conference. Those who complete the training will receive a badge recognized by FEMA and disaster response organizations. The training costs $30 plus $12 for a background check. To learn more and to register, please click visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/ert or www.wnccumc.org.

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 and selecting "UMCOR Disaster Relief" Fund. As a church, we encourage your response in these tangible ways, but also through prayer.

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Adult Ministries Adult Discipleship Ministry . Patsy Sorrell Connection Opportunities “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” John 15:5 The Christian faith is an ongoing journey that calls each of us to lean into Jesus every day. Some days are easier than others. Something that has proven itself over time, is that when we join with others on the journey, we tend to grow deeper, are more likely to stay the course, and as a result bear fruit along the way.

If you’re not already connected to a “smaller batch” of people here at Weddington, consider taking that step this month.

There are many different types of groups and spiritual growth opportunities available and our adult Connections booklet is designed to help you find a good fit for you and your lifestyle. Pick up a copy at the church or view Connections online at www.weddingtonchurch/adult/connections. Another way to get connected is to talk with one of our “Connectors” during our 2nd Sunday Life Group Connection on October 14.

Life Group 2nd Sunday Connection Life Groups are a great way to meet new people and grow in faith here at Weddington Church. There are several different kinds of groups to choose from: Co-Ed, Men’s, Women’s, and special interests like EmptyNesters, Artists, Weight Loss, Sewing, Study/Walking, etc.

The 2nd Sunday of each month a member of our Life Group Ministry Team is available in the narthex and near the coffee stations in the Family Life Center (FLC) before and after each worship service to answer question and help you find a group that will be a good fit.

The next 2nd Sunday Connection will be October 14. Our “Connectors” look forward to helping you get connected here at Weddington Church! In addition to our 2nd Sunday Connection, Patsy Sorrell, our Director of Adult Discipleship is also available throughout the week to answer questions and help you find ways to grow and connect.

NEW! Single Adult (50+) Meet & Greet Luncheon Date: Sunday, October 21 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Hemby House We’re kicking off a new Life Group for Single Adults ages 50+ who are interested in building friendships, gathering for social events, growing in faith together, and serving others in meaningful ways. Come for lunch and fellowship on Sunday, October 21 anytime between 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to connect with others and discuss future plans for faith, fun, and fellowship. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Patsy Sorrell through the church office.

New! Foundations of the Faith Date: Wednesday, October 3 for 6 weeks Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Leader: Rev. Amy Hutchison Simply put: Adult Confirmation. If you've wanted a refresher on your confirmation classes or never took them in the first place, this class is for you! Come to all six or just select individual classes. This class will be interactive and address the major topics of doctrine and faith elements as well as how Weddington fits into the picture. The topics to be covered include: • History and Mission of Weddington UMC • Worship Elements: Creeds, Christian Calendar • Sin and Salvation: Am I really forgiven?

• Sacraments: Baptism and Communion • Wesley vs. Calvin: Are you predestined?

• Common Questions, plus any you have.

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Resources Did You Know?…

At Weddington Church there are many excellent Christian resources available and designed to help nurture individuals, families, and leaders on their faith journey.

The WUMC Resource Center, aka, Church Library, is open on Sunday mornings from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Resource Center is overflowing with adult fiction and non-fiction books from popular Christian authors, Biblical study and reference materials, family-friendly movies, and favorite children's books from toddler to teen. The library is located in the Main Sanctuary Building in Room 212. A library membership is required in order to check out books and other resources. Forms are available on the church website or in the Resource Center. This is a wonderful resource for everyone at Weddington Church and we'd love to see families, individuals, and leaders take advantage of this great resource as we intentionally grow in faith.

In addition to the Resource Center, we also have a Curriculum Library located in the church office that is available for Adult Discipleship leaders to utilize for their group studies. Feel free to call or stop in during church office hours to preview the resources available.

RightNow Media If you haven’t yet created a RightNow Media account – now is the time! RightNow Media is a free resource available to everyone at Weddington Church. It is a huge online Christian video library that provides wonderful resources for ALL ages! The videos can be viewed at home on your mobile devices and computers, and serve as a wonderful resource for small groups and Sunday classes. Weddington Church has invested in RightNow Media to encourage everyone in the congregation to dig a little deeper as we grow in faith together. To create your free account, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/rightnow-media.

Sunday Morning Classes Class 9:20 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

Connect-Grow-Serve Agape Foundations Jay Emry Shepherd’s View Bonds Grove campus 11:00 a.m. Light of the World Closer Walk Cornerstone Doers of the Word Crossroads Great Walk 11:15 a.m. The Good Life New Creation

Current Study

Location

Philippians: To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain Sermon on the Mount: The Jesus Manifesto Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians Various topics Crossing the Waters Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet The Purpose Driven Life

Main Building - Room 209 Youth Center - Main Level Main Building - Room 19 Main Building - Room 214/215 Main Building - Room 213 Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall Main Building - Room 213

Various topics

Main Building - Room 19

Various topics Various topics The Gospel of Matthew The Bible Project Various topics Discussion group, various topics

Main Building - Room 214/215 Multipurpose Room - FLC Youth Center - Room 102 Youth Center - Room 101 Main Building - Room 210 Youth Center - Room 202 Page 5

Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Mary Martha Circle will meet on Friday, October 5 at 9:30 a.m. in the Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall. Our program this month will be a video presentation by Ray Vander Laan.

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

Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) Please join us for the second Susanna Wesley Circle meeting of the 2018-19 program on Friday, October 5, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Helms Hall. We are very excited to hear from Dr. Jennifer Potter, Ph.D., ABPP, Board Certified Clinical Pediatric Neuropsychologist. She works primarily with children and evaluates how neurologic and developmental disorders (e.g., seizures, ADHD, concussion/head injuries, cancer treatment, etc.) affect a child’s thinking, behavior, and emotional well being. She will be speaking about some of the major effects on the child’s brain including sleep, parent-child relationships, spirituality, and screen time, and will offer actions parents can take in each of these categories to foster good mental health in children.

Childcare is available in the Nursery wing from 9:15-11:45 a.m. Feel free to bring a friend to share in the great fellowship that SWC has to offer. We look forward to seeing many of you here! If you have any questions, please contact secretaryswc@gmail.com. If childcare is needed, please note name and age of each child within the SWC evite.

Lucy Price Circle invites all ladies of WUMC to our October meeting on Tuesday evening, October 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hemby House. Patsy Sorrell, our new Director of Adult Discipleship, will be with us. This will be a wonderful time to get to know her as we hear her testimony and whatever else she has on her heart to share with us.

On October 13, the ladies of the circle will attend JAARS Day together at the JAARS headquarters in Waxhaw. This year, JAARS is celebrating 70 years of providing transportation, technology, and training solutions to Bible translation partners worldwide. This day of fun, familyfriendly activities will be a great opportunity to see how JAARS supports Bible translation partners to share God’s Word with every tribe, tongue, and nation. Learn more and sign up at the October meeting.

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, Operation Reachout, 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.

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! We will meet in October on the 2nd and 4th Sunday, October 14 and 28.

UMM BBQ Sale Saturday, October 20 will be the 4th annual Men's

Connection BBQ Sale. Men's Connection will be pre-selling BBQ tickets before worship services through October 14. You may also purchase tickets through a UMM member or online at www.weddingtonchurch.org/bbq. BBQ will be available for pickup on October 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in front of the Family Life Center. Prices are $12 for one pound of pulled pork and $10 for a dine in or take out meal (including slaw and baked beans). Sides of slaw and baked beans will be available for $4 per pint container. All proceeds go to support local missions.

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Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs News and Announcements Advanced Directives Seminar on Sunday, October 14 at 12:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center. How well prepared are you for the future regarding end of life planning? Do you have someone who is your Power of Attorney? Is there someone who is your Health Care Power of Attorney? Do you have a Living Will? If you have made plans, have you had conversations with your loved ones about these plans? The TLC Team is sponsoring an Advanced Directives Seminar led by Catherine Hall, a social worker/educator from Carolinas Healthcare System to help you with being ready for the future. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Sandra McKee at the church office to make a reservation for this very helpful event!

Weddington Christian Counseling Center The Weddington Christian Counseling Center is now taking appointments at the Marvin Campus location. To learn more or to book an appointment, please visit the website or contact counselor Tony Gibson at (704)-814-4220 or tgibson.wcc@weddingtonchurch.org.

Providence Meadows Ministry Weddington UMC has a significant presence of service and ministry at Providence Meadows, a new senior retirement residence facility near Charlotte Latin School. They offer a Sunday worship service on Sunday afternoons and a Bible Study on Thursday afternoons. Both are held in a small but lovely Chapel at Providence Meadows and are the only "live" non-televised, except for a Catholic Mass, services available. Those attending are enthusiastic about these opportunities to grow in intimacy with our Lord Jesus Christ and in Christian community especially since it is hard for many to travel to their local churches. Please keep this ministry and these precious persons at Providence Meadows in your prayers! If you would like to learn more, please contact Rev. Ed Briggs.

Waltonwood Ministry Testimony "As I sit here in my home protected from the weather-related storms of late, I am reminded of the purposes I have as a Christian while here on earth.

The English evangelist, George Ferdinand Muller (1805-1898), said it best...

A Christian is a mind through which Christ thinks, A Heart through which Christ loves, A Voice through which Christ speaks, A Hand through which Christ helps.

I try to put his words into action each day as God leads me daily in meeting the needs of others.

Over the past 3+ years, I've had the privilege of leading a Bible Study at Waltonwood retirement community on Providence Road. Mostly attended by 10 - 15 ladies, we meet weekly on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the 1st floor craft room on the Independent Living side of the facility. Praying for one another and studying God's word are our focus. Over these past three years, we've studied many books of the Bible and each Wednesday, I come away from our time together with my cup overflowing. Each lady blesses my heart. You see, we are a community of believers who care for one another. We are known as the Bible bunch by other residents and we love the designation.

I am grateful that this Bible Study is part of WUMC ministry at Waltonwood and am thankful for the support of Pastor Ed and the church staff. Lord willing, I will continue being a part of this amazing ministry as the Lord leads.

You are welcome to join us. So come and be blessed!"

In His Service, Barbara Bennett Page 7

Children's Ministries Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal News and Announcements Annual PTF Talent Show & Bake Sale When: Friday, October 19 Where: FLC Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Annual Fall Scholastic Book Fair October 19 – October 24 Open daily from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Congratulations to WCA student and WUMC church member, Lauren Hobart! Lauren’s picture was chosen by the National Down Syndrome Society to be displayed in their annual video on a jumbotron in Times Square in New York City. This was in celebration of the annual NYC Buddy Walk in Central Park. Lauren was one of the 300 chosen from over 3,000 submissions from around the country!

School Theme: #GodYouMe Luke 10:27 www.weddingtonchristianacademy.org

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.

Big Fall Retreat November 9 - 11 Join us for a great retreat at Look Up Lodge, in Travelers Rest, SC. This retreat for all 6th-12th graders is always a blast. There will be worship sessions, free time activities, field games, zip line, and the big swing. The cost is $130 per person. Register on the website.

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October News and Announcements We are so excited for October. Now that the school year is well under way we are valuing routine and hoping for cooler weather.

We have a full fall semester and we hope you’ll get involved. Join us on a Sunday night for an energetic time of play, worship, and discussion. If you’ve never joined us for a youth Bible Study before, please consider coming this fall. Bible study is one of our favorite offerings. It is an opportunity to dive deeper into Scripture, ask questions, and get to the heart of what life as a Christian is all about. Our goal is to help youth build a foundation of faith that will last them a lifetime. Please join us!

Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson News and Announcements Trunk & Treat Our first Trunk & Treat will take place on Wednesday, October 31 from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center parking lot. All children are invited to stop by and visit all of the decorated cars and receive candy. We will have a bonfire and fun games to win even more candy. You can enjoy s'mores, a bouncy house, and a whole lot of fun! Invite your friends for a safe alternative to trick-or-treating door-to-door. But remember, children need to be with an adult to attend.

Lots of TRUNKS are needed for this event! You are asked to decorate your car in some crazy way and the award for "Best Trunk" will receive a cool prize! Specific guidelines will be given at registration. To register your car, please visit the website at www.weddingtonchurch.org/trunk-treat. In case of inclement weather, please visit our website for event update.

Halloween Candy Needed for our Trunk & Treat! Please donate individually wrapped candy to be handed out to lots of hungry kids. Boxes will be placed in Helms Hall, at the KidCheck Station, and the FLC. Candy will be collected through Sunday, October 28. Thank you for your generous donations.

Operation Christmas Child will take place on Sunday, October 21 during our Sunday morning classes. Cardboard boxes will be handed out along with registration forms. Boxes are due back to Helms Hall no later than Sunday, November 18.

Children's Ministry Workshop on Saturday, October 13, join us for tools for ministry: workshops for those who serve with kids in Children’s Ministry, from 9:00 a.m. – noon. Here’s the best part: Its’ FREE! We will serve brunch, enjoy worship together, play fun and active children’s games, and then hear from some really great individuals who also serve in Children’s Ministry and cannot wait to share their areas of expertise! Our goal is to be able to allow churches without a Children’s Ministry budget or even a small budget to attend free workshops designed specifically for each area of ministry. These workshops will give your leader and/or team members training and ideas that they can use in their classrooms come Sunday morning! Childcare will be available for those who need it. Learn more and register on the website at www.weddingtonchurch.org/children. If you should have any questions or need additional information, please contact Carolyn Nelson.

Part-Time Nursery and Childcare Workers Needed Are you looking to make a few extra dollars for this holiday season? We are currently hiring part-time nursery/childcare workers for our Weddington campus and our Monroe campus. Sunday mornings, weekday mornings/evenings are available. Ability to pass a criminal background check and provide references is required along with a desire to love the little children of our church. Contact Carolyn Nelson.

Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A October 2! Please join WCP at the Wesley Chapel Chick-fil-A on October 2 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. for food, fellowship, and fun! Mention Weddington Christian Preschool when ordering, and they will generously gift us a portion of the proceeds for our ministry. We benefit from both dine-in AND drive-thru orders. Eat more chicken!

A WCP Weddington Campus Tour will be offered on Wednesday, October 17. 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.

Please be sure to ‘Like’ us on Facebook, and ‘link’ us at Harris Teeter (#5584)!

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Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens Our next meeting will be on Thursday,

October 11 at 10:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center. Dawn Lillard will present a program on “Wellness For You and The Ones You Love.”

Golden Corral Luncheon October 17 at 11:30 a.m. We will leave the church office parking lot at 11:00 a.m.

Kings & Queens Christmas Beach Trip December 4,5, and 6. Two of the highlights of the trip will be attending The Alabama Theatre and Pirates Voyage. For more details, please contact Sandra McKee at the church office.

Top: WCA Fifth Grade Student Council serving K&Q’s meals Bottom: Ken Freno and Karl Wollner (The Bald Eagles) playing for K&Q program in September.

Costa Rica Mission Trip The WUMC Costa Rica Building Team will be going to Santa Cruz, Costa Rica to continue work on a church school building. The first team will leave on Friday, January 25, 2019 and return on the February 1. The second team will leave on February 1, 2019 and return on the February 8. The cost of the trip is approximately $1,200 which includes airfare, transportation, breakfast & lunch, and hotel accommodations. No building experience is necessary. Please contact Greg Smith at 704-778-5318 or gregsmith7216@gmail.com or Brian Pontius at 803-554-1119 or pontius@comporium.net if you are interested in joining the team.

Costa Rica Golf Tournament Fundraiser Come one, come all to our Golf Tournament Fundraiser for the building mission for Costa Rica on Monday, October 15 at Firethorne Country Club. Registration and practice start at 11:00 a.m. and tee time at 12:00 p.m. Light lunch provided before teeing off. The fee is $125 per person ($65 for Seniors). Proceeds will go to purchasing construction materials and supplies for the new building for the church in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica. Helpers are also needed the day of the event. For more information, please contact Greg Smith at 704-778-5318 or gregsmith7216@gmail.com or Brian Pontius at 803-554-1119 or pontius@comporium.net.

Children's Choir Registration Children's Choir for the 2018-2019 year begins on October 7 for grades 1-5. Registration is now open. Contact Dr. Reginald Houze to learn more or visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/music.

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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 (Sept-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. Meet Weddington Church sessions are held monthly. The next Meet Weddington session will be on Sunday, October 28 in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

New Online Giving Solution

October Menu • Oct. 3 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, oven roasted green beans, roll, and assorted cookies • Oct. 10 - Oven roasted chicken, potatoes and kielbasa, glazed carrots, roll, and cherry pineapple dump cake • Oct. 17 - Creamy baked penne with Italian turkey sausage, bread stick, salad bar, and tiramisu • Oct. 24 - Herb roasted pork, cheesy polenta, green bean amandine, roll, assorted cookies • Oct. 31 - Chili and baked potato, broccoli with sauce, salad bar, corn bread, and assorted cookies *A salad bar is also available every week.

Exciting news! Our online giving provider is now through SubSplash Giving! To continue with recurring giving, you'll need to set up a new profile and recurring gift information through SubSplash by visiting www.weddingtonchurch.org/giving or, you can text "wumc" to (206)-859-9405.

We are so grateful for you and your continued participation in and support of Weddington United Methodist Church. If you have any questions, please contact us.

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

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Marvin Campus Fellowship Hall Contact: Rev. Ed Briggs Fridays, 10:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2 Contact: John, slashtwentyfore@gmail.com or 252-643-3551 Saturdays, 11:00 a.m., Monroe Campus Fellowship Hall Contact: Kasei, kaseidelpezzo@gmail.com

AA Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

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

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

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

ACA, Adult Children of Alcoholics Fridays,

6:30 p.m., Room 209. Contact: suzanne.rakoczy@gmail.com

Food Addiction Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall

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

Room 2, Contact: Joyce, 704-606-4061

1st Saturday monthly, 3:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Contact: Wayne, jrstillson@msn.com or 704-458-6090

p.m., Room 214, John and Evann Duncan, 704-292-2287

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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, 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

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

Jamie Edmondson, WCP Assistant Director bgcps@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

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

Mike Carver, Facilities Manager mcar1973@earthlink.net

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

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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 Weddington Christian Counseling Center 9914 New Town Road Marvin, NC 28173 Tony Gibson, Counselor, MA, LMFT tgibson.wcc@weddingtonchurch.org Monroe Campus 520 Engleside St Monroe, NC 28110