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September 2017
Wednesdays @ Weddington Resumes September 6 Wednesdays @ Weddington
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:
W@W & Fall Bible Studies
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Monthly Reflection
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Missions and Outreach
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Missions & 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 & Youth Ministries
Page 10: Announcements Page 11: Announcements Page 12: Church Information
Fall is just around the corner which means Wednesdays @ Weddington is ready to kick off once again! W@W is a church-wide fellowship meal that begins at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. This is a time to gather for fellowship and simply share a wonderful, home-cooked meal together as one congregation. Dinner is followed by various Bible studies, youth and children’s programming, and support groups. Meals are served from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Cost is $5 per person, $20 max for families. No reservations are necessary and all are welcome! We are in need of volunteers to help set up, serve and /or clean-up for the Wednesday night dinners. God calls us all to humbly serve in love, and we are in hopes that you would be willing to volunteer with this important ministry here at Weddington. Visit our website to sign up to volunteer today. September Menu • Sept. 6- Roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, and oven roasted green beans, and roll • Sept. 13- BBQ plate or sandwich, potato salad, cole slaw, and baked beans • Sept. 20- Chicken spaghetti, bread stick, and salad bar • Sept. 27- Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, broccoli salad, and roll
Fall 2017 Bible Studies Registration Now Open! We encourage everyone to connect to other members and worshipers at WUMC through Bible Studies. New Bible Studies and Disciple Bible Studies are beginning this fall! To see a full list of studies, please see page 7 or go to www.weddingtonchurch.org/adults.
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 Images Over the past several weeks we have seen a variety of images exposing the human condition. We have seen images of hate and violence among people who did not even know each other. We have seen images and heard rhetoric of division and brokenness. We have seen images that have broken the heart of God.
The flood waters will recede. Homes will be repaired. Life will slowly return to normal. My prayer is that we can create a new normal. A new normal where the images of hate and violence are replaced with continued images of neighbor helping neighbor and stranger helping stranger. A new normal where the first thing we notice in someone else is the image of God.
This past week, we witnessed images of a powerful hurricane as it made landfall in Texas. There were images of powerful winds and torrential rains. The flooding in Texas and Louisiana has been devastating. People were stranded. Lives were lost.
“Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed him mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." Luke 10:36-37 (NRSV)
But there were other images. There were images of neighbor helping neighbor. Images of strangers helping strangers. Images of people taking off from work and leaving the safety of their own homes, to take their boats to flooded communities to help people they did not even know. We saw images of people helping others without regard to race, social status, culture, or political affiliation. We saw human beings seeing other human beings as human beings in need and doing something about it. We witnessed people being carried by others whom they had never met. It did not matter. We witnessed furniture stores opening their doors to become an emergency shelter. Someone needed help and that is all the Good Samaritans needed to know.
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To learn more about ways you can support our brothers and sisters in Christ effected by Hurricane Harvey through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), please see page 10. In ministry together, Rev. Dr. Terry L. Moore Senior Pastor
Missions
Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez. Foreign Mission Chairperson . Bob Consoli
Through God’s grace, during our Great Week of Service, many in our church family shared their time, talents, and the calling in their hearts to be the hands and feet of Jesus. This year we offered a few more service opportunities than in the past and we still had an abundance of volunteers to fill each need. Our week began with over 50 people coming together to package boxes with much needed items for our troops in Afghanistan and with hygiene products for Operation Reach Out to distribute to children in need. Hands were hard at work making hundreds of sandwiches which were then driven to Urban Ministry by additional volunteers, who also helped prepare a nice meal and greeted each guest with a hello! The children at our Monroe Campus and volunteers, alike, spent three evenings together in fellowship playing games, roasting hotdogs, enjoying a ride on an inflatable water slide, and sharing in the true meaning of Christian brotherhood. Children even had their feet washed by some of our volunteers as Sole 4 Souls handed out a new pair of sneakers to each child. Our church mini bus was filled with volunteers to help give a hand at Samaritan’s Feet Warehouse, which isn’t an easy feat on a hot day! In the middle of the week, food was dropped off at our Bonds Grove Campus where people came together to organize, package, and deliver items to Loaves and Fishes of Union County. Our volunteers were not afraid to get their hands dirty and show a little muscle as they tilled dirt and planted vegetables in a community garden to help feed the hungry. An overwhelming number of children’s blankets and stuffed animals were donated. Volunteers added ribbon around the blankets and delivered everything to Turning Point, as well as took a tour of this facility which assists women and children of domestic abuse. We had a nice turnout at Operation Reach Out, where volunteers made delicious, home-cooked meals and shared in fellowship with 25 of the hungry from the surrounding area. Collected canned and dried food was organized and boxed in our Monroe Campus Fellowship Hall as families came together to help restock the pantry at Union County Crisis Assistance. Our last service project took place in the surrounding neighborhood of our Monroe Campus. Volunteers were grouped together, both English speaking and Spanish speaking, and sent out to walk the streets picking up trash and knocking on doors to see if any neighbors needed help cleaning up their yards. This was also an opportunity to introduce residents to our church. There were water stations set up to keep not only our volunteers hydrated, but anyone who drove or walked by and needed a cold drink on a very warm day. We pray that everyone who participated in our Great Week of Service was inspired to continue their support in assisting in similar and new opportunities which will take place throughout the year. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.
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Missions and Pastoral Care Foreign Missions 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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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.
Kenyan Mission Team Potluck Luncheon Sunday, September 17 in the Family Life Center after the 11:00 service.
We encourage all to attend to hear how God is working in Kenya. Members of the mission team will share photos, videos, and stories from this year's trip. Please bring a dish to share. You can drop off your dish anytime that morning in the Family Life Center kitchen. To sign up to bring a dish, go to the Events tab on the website and click on the SignUp Genius link.
Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs News and Announcements DivorceCare begins on Tuesday, September 12 in the Youth Center There is such shame and guilt when separation or divorce happens in a couples’ life. The feeling of loss is very apparent as well. Caring DivorceCare facilitators seek to walk with the participants in such a way that brings comfort and healing with whatever feelings a person might be having. There are thirteen session that provide a video on topics pertinent to separation or divorce. After viewing the video, there is a time for discussion. If you or someone you know would like support during a separation or divorce, please sign up for DivorceCare by contacting Sandra McKee at the church office. GriefShare begins on Wednesday, September 6 in the Hemby House It is never easy when a loved one dies. The pain and heartache can be intense. GriefShare offers support during whatever stage a grieving person finds him or herself. GriefShare facilitators have experienced their own losses. Their compassion combined with a thirteen week video series on topics related to grief have proven to be very comforting. If you or someone you know would like to experience the care of GriefShare, please contact Sandra McKee at the church office. “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. Page 4
Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Lucy Price Circle invites all ladies of WUMC to our kickoff meeting for the 2017-2018 season. The meeting will be Tuesday evening, September 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall, where we will be serving heavy hors d'oeuvres. This will be a great opportunity for you to come and learn more about what the Lucy Price Circle is all about and what our plans are for the coming year. 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 have a problem with meeting during the day. Our circle strives 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 show our love and share the love of Christ by serving others. The Lucy Price Circle meets on the second Tuesday evening of every month, September through May. For more information, contact Carolyn Canzonieri at cpc.canzonieri@gmail.com.
Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens will resume their monthly
meetings on September 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center. Detective Brad Mosley and Detective Megan Kimball of the Union County Sheriff’s Office will present a program on fraud awareness.
Upcoming Events and Trips:
Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) will hold our first meeting of the year on Friday, September 22, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Helms Hall at Weddington UMC. If you never have attended SWC, please come! This is the perfect opportunity to meet new women who wish to grow in their faith, experience great fellowship, and serve Christ through various ministries. In the first meeting, we will have fun socializing, playing games, and putting together 'Love 2 Learn' school supply sets for disadvantaged children through Bright Blessings. Childcare is FREE and available in the nursery wing from 9:15-11:45 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME! Also, feel free to bring a friend to share in the great fellowship that SWC has to offer. Again, we look forward to seeing many of you there! If you have any questions, please contact secretaryswc@gmail.com. Mary Martha Circle will meet on Friday, September 1, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will be starting a new Bible Study entitled Broken and Blessed by Jessica LaGrone. Circle members are asked to bring any of the following school supplies for the Homework Help at our Monroe Campus: composition notebooks (black and white, wide-ruled), pencils, and 24-pack crayons. These items will help students be ready for a new school year. 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
• Golden Corral Luncheon: Wednesday, September 20 • 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. A $200 deposit is due to complete your registration. Contact Sandra McKee for additional information. • Myrtle Beach Trip: Dec. 5-7 (details to follow)
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 September 10 and 24.
This Month's Topics
• September 10: Guest speaker James Sessoms of Operation Reach Out • September 24: Bradd Blocker and the Kenya Mission team on their recent trip
BBQ Sale Save the Date! October 21 will be the 3rd annual Flat Rock Playhouse Trip
Men's Connection BBQ sale. Tickets will go on sale beginning September 17 before and after all services. The cost is $12 for one pound container and $10 for dine in or take out. Orders can be picked up from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21.
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Adult Ministries . Rev. Mark Curtis Resource Center : Great Books! Staff Recommendation - Emily Campbell The Tale of Three Trees by Amanda Elwell-Hunt and The Blessings of a Skinned Knee by Dr. Wendy Mogel The Tale of Three Trees is an American folktale retold by Amanda Elwell-Hunt. This beautiful story tells of the lives of three sentient trees growing on a hillside. Just like all of us, the trees dream of their bright futures and, just like many of us, the world intervenes, destroying hopes. Finally, each tree is called upon to play an important role in the life of Jesus Christ. They sense that they have been touched by God. Each knows that even their sapling dreams pale in comparison to the brilliance, honor, and joy of serving Him. Children will relate to the tender emotions evoked by this tale and I challenge any adult to reach the end with dry eyes. Dr. Wendy Mogel’s best selling book, The Blessings of a Skinned Knee, is a must read for anyone who loves a child. In chapter 2, The Blessing of Acceptance, Dr. Mogel shares, "A key concept in Hasidic thought expresses the idea of balance: ‘Keep two pieces of paper in your pockets at all times. On one write, ‘I am a speck of dust.’ On the other, ‘The world was created for me.’ The divine and the ordinary merge in Judaism, …". Dr. Mogel’s common-sense style, combined with the wisdom of ancient Judaism, provides an invaluable guide in raising emotionally healthy children. The very parenting principles that Mary and Joseph applied to raise the Son of God, Jesus the Christ, are woven into modern day parenting scenarios. I wish I had read this book BEFORE my own children were grown! You can check out a copy of these Great Books! 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 Fall 2017 Bible Studies Registration Now Open! New Bible Studies are beginning this fall! Below is a list of our upcoming studies. To register for any of these classes and for updated information, please visit the website. - Come Thirsty: Receive What Your Soul Longs For Women’s Bible Study, Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. beginning on September 11 in the Hemby House with leader Heather Brown. This is a six week Bible study/video series. - Think Differently Women’s Bible Study, Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m.-Noon with leader Marty Cook. Childcare available. - Lillies Women’s Bible Study, Wednesday mornings 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the Hemby House with leader Susan Stephenson. - The Nicene Creed Bible Study, Wednesday mornings 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., beginning September 6 at the Bonds Grove Campus Fellowship Hall with leader Rev. Mark Curtis. - Bible 101: Where do I start? Bible Study, Wednesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., with leader Rev. Mark Curtis. Starts September 6 in the Fellowship Hall. - Abigail Study Women's Bible Study, Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. with leader Katherine Arno. - The Reason for God Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. beginning September 20 in Room 19 in the Sanctuary building with teacher Rev. Amy Hutchison. Registration meeting on September 6. Cost is $18 for two books. - Firethorne Bible Study: First Corinthians - Living Love When We Disagree by Melissa Spoelstra. Monday mornings 9:00-11:00 a.m. beginning September 11 at Louise Padfield's home. Visit our website or contact the church office for more information and for registration: www.weddingtonchurch.org/bible-studies.
Fall 2017 Disciple Bible Study Registration Now Open! This Fall we are offering Disciple 1, 2 and 4. To register for any of these Disciple Bible Studies, check out our webpage at www.weddingtonchurch.org/disciple. - Disciple I: Genesis to Revelation in 34 weeks Wednesdays, 6:30 -8:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room in the Family Life Center – Leader: Rev. Dr. Terry Moore - Disciple II: Into the Word Into the World, Genesis – Exodus, Luke – Acts Wednesdays, 6:30 -8:00 p.m. in Room 209 in the Sanctuary building – Leader: Dave Myers - Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life, The Writings – John – Revelation Wednesdays, 6:30 -8:00 p.m. in Room 210 in the Sanctuary building – Leader: Ann White Page 7
Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director
Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal
News and Announcements
Welcome back students and staff!
Weddington Christian Preschool is so excited to begin a brand new school year! We love for our WUMC congregation to join us at preschool events… like our TCBY Spirit Nights September 5 and 6. Please watch the newsletters for holiday programs, parent seminars, and Spirit Night events.
Upcoming Events
Spirit Filled Event The TCBY locations at Blakeney and Wesley Chapel invite you to the first Weddington Christian Preschool Spirit events of 2017-2018! What a great way to kick off the new school year, meet some preschool friends, and get a sweet treat, too! • Visit either TCBY location on the Children’s Drop-in Day, Tuesday, September 5 and/or the first day of preschool, Wednesday September 6, between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. • Please mention WCP when paying and we will benefit from a portion of the sales! • Many thanks to the MacMillan Family for their generosity and hosting us! Medical Forms Preschool families, please remember that all medical paperwork is now due. Also, tuition auto draft is a great option going forward for busy lives – please allow two weeks for activation. Medical and auto draft forms are available on the website at www.weddingtonchurch.org/wcp.
• Thursdays - Mother’s Prayer Group meets every Thursday morning after carpool (8:20 a.m.) All WCA mothers are welcome to attend. • Fridays - First Friday Fellowship. All parents are invited to attend our First Friday Fellowships that occur on the first Friday of each month at 8:30 am. Each month, a guest speaker will deliver a special message. • Monday, September 4- No School; Labor Day • Friday, September 8 – Middle School Retreat • Monday, September 25 – N.U.T.S. Day/Ice Cream Day; ‘No Uniform To School’, Students may wear casual attire. $1 suggested donation for Kenyan Orphanage; $1 for ice cream • Wednesday, September 27 – School Picture Day
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
Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson News and Announcements JAM Kick Off- Under the Stars Join us for our opening session Wednesday, September 6 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the Sanctuary building. We will gather around the campfire, sing silly songs, hear our Bible story, and end with a Treasure Hunt. Children who are age 4 by August 31 through rising 5th grade are invited to come. Please wear your sneakers! New Ministry for Families at our Monroe Campus Starting September 14 Family Storytime will take place each Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m in the Monroe campus Fellowship Hall. We are looking for a few extra hands to come and assist with the activities each week. If you love working with preschool age children and are free once, twice, or more each week on a Thursday morning, we would love to have you join us. Please reach out to Katie Bradshaw at katie.monroechildcare@gmail.com. 3rd Grade Bible Presentation Please join us Sunday, September 10, during the 11:00 a.m. worship service as your 3rd grader receives a very special Bible from the church. We ask that your child arrive no later than 10:45 a.m. and sit in the first three rows at the front of the Sanctuary. After the presentation, children will remain seated as a group for the remainder of the service. For more information, please contact Carolyn Nelson.
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Children and Youth Ministries Children’s Ministry (cont.) The Ark Ministry Volunteer Training will take place on Monday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. in Helms Hall. If you are serving in Children’s Ministry either in Noah’s Nursery or Noah’s Kids, this training is required. We will discuss policies and procedures, update safe sanctuary training, meet other team members, and learn why we do what we do! Childcare is available in the nursery wing. GLOW Is Coming! Our first GLOW of the year will take place on Friday, September 22 from 6:30-9:00 in the Family Life Center. Children who are in the 4th and 5th grades are invited to come. We will play fun games, eat pizza, hear the Gospel story, and worship our Heavenly Father. Children are invited to bring a friend but remember, they must be in 4th or 5th grade to come! Planting Seeds Growing Disciples—One Child at a Time! Do you want to help our children grow in their faith? Are you looking for a meaningful place to serve? We are looking for individuals to teach and assist in our Sunday morning classes. We have 9:30, 10:10, and 11:00 classes available for children age 3 through 5th grade. Come and join our ministry team and help us grow disciples. Please contact Jamie Nader at jamie.nader@weddingtonchurch.org. KidCheck Station Volunteers Welcomed Please contact Carolyn Nelson to learn how you can serve our Children’s Ministry on Sunday mornings at our KidCheck station at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. without ANY preparation or dirty diapers. Training is provided and it really is easy. Please join us.
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.
August Reflections August has been an incredible
month for us. The first weekend we had our rising 6th grade mission trip, SERVE. We served the Monroe campus by cleaning, organizing, building book shelves, and playing with the neighborhood children. Two of our older youth spoke to the rising 6th graders and encouraged them to seek God, seek Christian community in our youth group, and continue being the hands and feet of Christ. We had a blast serving God and growing in our relationships!
We are looking forward to the fall and getting back into a routine. We are praying for everyone as they start the new school year. We are excited for all this year holds for each of our youth. We would like to encourage everyone to come to our regular Sunday night gatherings and Wednesday night Bible Study. If you or someone you know is looking for a Life Group please contact me (Rev. Meredith Hinton) as soon as you're able. We would love to get you connected to a small group. It's important to stay connected to God and to one another during the busy school season. If you're interested in being a Life Group leader, please reach out to me as well!
Charlie and I are thanking God for an overwhelmingly wonderful summer. On August 20 after Sunday Funday we closed out the summer with our "Summer Soak." We played games, laughed, and got covered in foam! It was hilarious! Page 9
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
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
Music & Arts Ministry. Dr. Reginald Houze Chancel Choir to Sing for City-Wide Service
The Chancel Choir will sing as a part of the 32nd Annual Metropolitan Music Ministries Service of Sacred Music on Sunday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church. Other choirs include: Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble, the Pfeiffer University Concert Choir, Providence Baptist Church Choir and St. John's Baptist Church Choir.
Children's Choir Registration
Children's Choir starts in October. Registration will open on September 10 and will close on September 29. Register online at www.weddingtonchurch.org/ music.
Hurricane Harvey Disaster Response As the church, we are reaching out to our brothers and sisters in the devastated areas of Texas and Louisiana 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 - Harvey.” 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. We will also be collecting items to create Hygiene and Cleaning Kits on Sunday, September 3 and Sunday, September 10 during worship hours in Helms Hall and the Family Life Center on the Weddington campus, as well as at our Bonds Grove and Monroe campuses. Items can also be dropped off in the church office through September 11 during office hours. To view a full list of requested donation items, please visit www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Relief-Supplies. On Monday, September 11 we will have a packing event to assemble the Cleaning and Hygiene Kits from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. As a church, we encourage your response in these tangible ways, but also through prayer. Page 10
Church Announcements Meet Weddington Sessions 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. 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 September 24.
Boy Scout Fertilizer Fundraiser Boy Scout Troop 99 will be holding their Fall Fundraiser on Sunday, September 17. We will be taking orders for Seed & Fertilizer after each Sunday Service in Helms Hall. Products are tax free, and cheaper, and better quality than big box stores. Thank you for supporting our Scouts!
Women's Fall Retreat - November 3-5 How deeply are you rooted in your faith? What can we do to go from a tiny seed to a mighty oak tree and help others grow their roots deeper and stronger along the way? Join us for a weekend of amazing testimonies and teachings at Montreat Conference Center to help us grow in our faith, so when the storms of life come our roots will help us stand firm in Him! "So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you being rooted and established in love..." Ephesians 3:17 All women are welcome! Registration is now open at www.weddingtonchurch.org/women.
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 Stoneville, N.C. Online registration will open mid-September 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 smallgroup 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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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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