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September 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.
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W@W Open House
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Monthly Reflection
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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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Missions and Outreach
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WCA, WCP, & Youth
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Children's Ministry
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Wednesdays @Weddington KICK-OFF & OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 5TH Chancel Choir
Bible Studies J.A.M.
Dinner
Support Groups
Youth
Wednesday evenings are a busy time of fellowship and ministry at Weddington Church - and there’s something for everyone! Plan to join us as we kick off the new ministry season and resume Wednesday night dinners. On September 5, we’ll have an OPEN HOUSE that will include Weddington ministry leaders and displays to help members and guests learn more about the vibrant ministries at Weddington Church. There will also be a special Wednesday evening MEET WEDDINGTON at 5:30 p.m. for those interested in learning more about membership. We encourage everyone to attend and please invite a friend to join you. It will be a wonderful opportunity to introduce your friends to Weddington, meet new people, fellowship with staff and ministry leaders, and help one another get excited about being a part of our vibrant church family!
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 Jesus: Modeling the Way of Discipleship Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28: 18-20 (NIV)
As Jesus carried out his ministry here on earth, he was essentially modeling the way of discipleship for us. Showing us how to love God, how to love one, another and how to live faithfully so that we could all experience the fullness of God’s grace and goodness for our lives. Throughout the Gospels we see Jesus moving from town to town, meeting with large groups of people as he taught and preached the Good News of God’s amazing love and grace. Then, there were times when Jesus went off by himself to spend time alone with God in prayer and discernment. We also see that Jesus was intentional in surrounding Himself with a group of people that he spent time with on a regular basis - the disciples, his friends. A small group of people that he not only invested in, but who undoubtedly grew close to one another, and supported one another through the ups and downs of all that they experienced together. And they experienced a lot together! I believe this was Jesus’ way of showing us how important relationships would be to us in matters of life and faith.
be disciples. And in His final days on earth, through what we know as The Great Commission, Jesus tells the disciples (and us) to make disciples - revealing to us that discipleship ranks as a top priority. It really matters! This is why being and making disciples is a top priority for us at Weddington Church. And for that reason, it’s important for us all to encourage one another to intentionally grow in faith and follow the examples Jesus has given us as we live our day-to-day lives. As the summer months come to an end and we enter into a new ministry season, now is a good time to connect, or reconnect, with others and be intentional in our faith life. It’s also an opportunity to invite someone to join you on the journey. After all, that is how most journeys begin - with an invitation from one person to another. And, sometimes we underestimate the power of an invitation. Thinking back on my journey of faith, I realize that just about every opportunity for growth began with an invitation - to attend a new church, to a Bible study, to become a Stephen Minister, to begin a new ministry, to join a small group, to pray for God’s will, not my own.
We live in challenging times and life is full of ups and downs. Jesus knew firsthand what that is like, what we would face, and what we would need to live an abundant life.
As we each consider how we will be intentional about growing in faith this new season, I hope you will also consider who you might invite to join you - a friend, a co-worker, the child next door, the new face you noticed in worship recently. There are many opportunities to extend an invitation. It’s okay if their calendar is too full or they aren’t quite ready but who knows, maybe it’s just the right time, and you will both be blessed by it.
Through His life, Jesus taught the disciples (and us) how to
- Patsy Sorrell, Director of Adult Discipleship
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Adult Ministries . Patsy Sorrell
Adult Ministries
Fall 2018 Bible Studies Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer Mondays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. beginning September 10 at the Padfield residence in Marvin with leader Louise Padfield. Discover how humble obedience is the root to clear and daily communications with God. Learn how surrender unlocks His many blessings intended for us, centers us in His will, and helps us discern His voice in everyday life. Please purchase your own workbook in advance of the first session. God of Creation: A Study of Genesis 1-11 by Jen Wilkin Wednesdays from 9:30-Noon beginning September 12 in the Fellowship Hall with leader Marty Cook. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Where did everything come from? In its first 11 chapters, the book of Genesis addresses our deepest questions, declaring to us a transcendent God and shaping our understanding of the Bible as a whole. Join us as we walk through Genesis 1-11, searching these familiar passages for their larger meaning in the story of Scripture and in the life of every believer. We are going to cultivate a worshipful understanding of our holy, Creator God; explore Genesis as the place where the story of redemption begins; trace the themes of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. Childcare is available. Revelation Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. beginning September 12 in the Fellowship Hall with leader Rev. Dr. Terry Moore. Join Dr. Terry Moore for a 9-week walk through the powerful book of Revelation. This amazing book of the Bible is often misread, misunderstood, and misused. When read carefully, however, this vision of John offers a message of hope and a glimpse of God’s ultimate victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Foundations of the Faith Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. beginning October 3 in the Multipurpose Room with 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. Experiencing God by Henry/Richard Blackaby & Claude King Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. beginning September 3 in the Hemby House with leader Heather Brown. This Women’s Bible Study group meets each week to savor God’s Word, pray for one another, and support one another as beautiful sisters-in-Christ. Through this video-led Bible study, God is inviting you to experience Him in an intimate love relationship through which he reveals to you His will, His ways, and His work. Through the biblical principles in this course, God can teach you how to know when God is speaking to you, recognize His activity around you, and adjust your life to Him and His ways.
Disciple Bible Study We are offering Disciple Bible Study I, II, and III on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. To lean more and to register, please visit the website.
To register for any of our Fall Bible Studies, please visit the website: www.weddingtonchurch.org/adults. Page 3
Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Mary Martha Circle will have our first meeting of the year on Friday, September 7 at 9:30 a.m. in the Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall. We welcome our guest speaker, Paula Burnett, who will share with us about this summer’s Kenya Mission trip. We’re continuing to collect composition notebooks for the Homework Help Kids in Monroe. It will be good to see everyone and share summer news! Mark your calendars for September 7! 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 first meeting of the year on Friday, September 7, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Helms Hall. We will have delicious food and fellowship! For this meeting, we thought it would be great to hear from organizations in the area that offer many ways to serve our community. We will briefly hear from Sandra Conway, Executive Director at Matthews Help Center, and Cameron Hunter, Development and Communications Director from The Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, on how you and your family can help serve their organizations. If you never have attended SWC, please come! This is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, serve others, and have fun. We would love to have you. Childcare is available for children 7 months and older 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. Again, we look forward to seeing many of you there! If you have any questions, please contact secretaryswc@gmail.com.
Lucy Price Circle invites all ladies of WUMC to our September meeting, which will be Tuesday evening, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hemby House. We will have a potluck dinner for our 2018-2019 kickoff meeting. Come, bring a dish to share, enjoy a social together, and learn about our plans 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 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 afterschool children, a family with special needs, Operation Reach Out (collecting food), 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.
Women's Fall Retreat The 2018 Women’s Fall Retreat will be November 9-11 at The Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Join us as together we will refresh, renew, and break the chains that bind us! The last day to register is October 1. Register online at www.weddingtonchurch.org/ women.
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! Men's Connection will meet on September 9 with Andy Stanley session 3 of the series "Follow". On September 23 we will have Director of Adult Discipleship, Patsy Sorrell speak to us. Page 4
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 Bible Project 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
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 Empty-Nesters, 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 September 9. 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.
RightNow Media RightNow Media is a huge online Christian video library that aims to provide powerful and useful Biblical resources for every age! These videos can be used at home with your family, or in your small groups and classes. Our hope is that this resource will help every member of our congregation learn and grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. Learn more about RightNow Media and create your FREE account today at www.weddingtonchurch.org/rightnow-media. Once you have made a profile, we invite you to check out our Weddington UMC library filled with recommended content from our pastors and staff. We also encourage you to download the RightNow Media app on your smart phone, tablet, and smart TV for access on the go.
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Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs News and Announcements Addiction Awareness Seminar: Shattering the Shame of Silence Addictions come in many different shapes and sizes, some are more socially acceptable than others. If we are honest with ourselves, we NO SHAME might be able to see things in our lives that have a strong hold. Sadly, the power of shame can keep us from getting the help we need for whatever it is that is our constant struggle. We are having an Addiction Awareness Seminar titled “Shattering the Shame of Silence.� This seminar will be on Sunday, September 23 during the Sunday School hours at 9:30 and 11:00 in Helms Hall and then after the 10:10 service in the Family Life Center. During these time frames, we will have an addiction specialist to speak on what is the root cause of addiction and its effects. Tahiyya Martin will be with us at the 9:30 and 11:00 hours. Jean Ayers will be after the 10:10 service. Each seminar will have a family from our congregation to share their experiences of having a loved one living with an addiction. Plan on being with us as we seek to shatter the shame of silence. Fall GriefShare beginning on Wednesday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hemby House. The death of a loved one is painful. Grief can be isolating, causing one to feel alone. GriefShare, during thirteen sessions, offers a loving and supportive community where attendees are not alone in their sadness. A topic pertaining to the grief journey is covered each week in a video, with discussion following. If you or someone you know would like to attend GriefShare, please contact Julie Kemp at jkemp2@carolina.rr.com. DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) will begin on Tuesday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Center. Separation and divorce of parents can be difficult for children. Mixed emotions, combined with insecurity over what life is going to look like now, can cause a child anxiety and fear. DC4K is an 11-week series that ministers to children of divorcing or divorced parents. Each session covers topics that are relatable to where these children are in life. Karen Thayer, an elementary school counselor, and Jennifer Parker are the group leaders who have a heart for helping children. Please note DC4K is for children from Kindergarten to Fifth grade. If you are interested in signing your child up for DC4K, please contact Sandra McKee at the church office. DivorceCare Beginning in January 2019 Please note, DivorceCare will begin again in January. Once a date is set, information will be available on the church website as well as in the monthly Newsletter.
Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens begin their fall meetings on Thursday,
September 13 at 10:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center. Join us for the return of the Bald Eagles (Ken Freno and Karl Wollner) for our program, a great home-cooked meal, Bingo, and a fun time of fellowship. Golden Corral Luncheon: September 19 at 11:30 a.m. We will leave the church office parking lot at 11:00 a.m. Kings & Queens trip to the Billy Graham Library in August Page 6
Missions Local Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.
Foreign Mission Chairperson . Bob Consoli
Great Week of Service 2018 Great Week of Service 2018 was a blessing. Through the leadership of Operation Sandwich, we were able to make 900 sandwiches for Urban Ministry and 400 bagged lunches for the Salvation Army's Center of Hope! The Boy and Cub Scouts also contributed to that effort by donating much of the food. We hosted fun events for the children of our Monroe Campus three nights of the week. One of those evening included our Sole2Soul event during which we blessed and washed children's feet and gave them new shoes for the school year. So many of you prayed, gave, and worked. Through that, we were able to fill vehicles of dry and canned foods for Crisis Assistance of Union County. We packed many bags of hygiene kits in partnership with Operation Reach Out. We served at Samaritan's Feet. We baked, decorated, and delivered cookies for our shut-ins. Finally, we were able to able to send nine care boxes to our wonderful U.S. Troops filled with treats and blessed love. I look forward to Great Week of Service 2019. I have faith that through the Holy Spirit, we will serve God and our neighbor even more! In addition, I encourage each of us to stay in tune with our church eNews, website, and newsletters so that we may be informed of the service opportunities throughout the year. -Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez
Costa Rica Golf Tournament Fundraiser Come one, come all to Weddington UMC’s Golf Tournament Fundraiser! This fundraiser is for the building Mission for Costa Rica and will be for construction materials and supplies for the building project for a church in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica. Join us 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. There will be a light lunch served before teeing off. The fee is $125.00 per person. We will also have: • Prizes for Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive • Mulligan’s for sale • Business Signs for $100 per hole (ask your vendors or company) • Solicit “tax deductible” donations (friends, vendors, company, etc.)
Volunteers are needed to: • Obtain door prizes • Assist with registration and coordination
For more information, call Bob Consoli at (704)-968-2300 or Brian Pontius at (803)-554-1119.
Taste of Union 2018 Operation Reach Out, a Christian nonprofit ministry in Monroe, will be holding its 10th annual food-tasting fundraiser on Saturday, September 29 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Monroe. Known as "Taste of Union," the event will feature food samples from local restaurants and caterers, a silent auction, and live music by Charlotte band Borderlyne. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, there is a special “BOGO” ticket sales promotion through September 10: Buy One ticket for $30, Get One for $20. Tickets may be purchased online at www.opreachout.org, by emailing tasteofunion@gmail.com, calling 704-289-4237, or stopping by Finders Keepers thrift store (800 Skyway Drive in Monroe) Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased through Linda Hastings. All ticket proceeds go towards supporting the ministries of Operation Reach Out, which provide help and hope for those in need in Monroe and Union County. Visit www.opreachout.org for more information. Page 7
Children's Ministries Weddington Christian Academy Adell Keen, Principal
Weddington Christian Preschool Emily Campbell, Director
We had a great first month of school in August! We welcomed 131 JK – 8th grade students!
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 and Chick-fil-A Spirit Nights. Please watch the newsletters for holiday programs, parent seminars, and Spirit Night events.
• September 7: Grandparents Day at WCA • September 28: 2nd Annual Father/Daughter Dance • FIRST LEGO teams will begin to meet • Sports: Girls Volleyball and Co-Ed Cross Country teams start to compete School Theme: #GodYouMe Luke 10:27 www.weddingtonchristianacademy.org
WCP Orientation As we accelerate towards our first day of school, we wanted to remind preschool families of the drop-in Children’s Orientation on September 4 during the school day, and our Parent Orientation that same evening. Please see our website for specific times and more information. Preschool families, please remember that all medical paperwork for new students 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. Please be sure to ‘Like’ us on Facebook for all the latest from WCP!
Youth Ministry . Charlie Brown & Rev. Meredith Hinton Sunday Night Youth begins at 6:30 p.m. There are
September News and Announcements
Youth Bible Study Join us on Wednesdays from
August was an incredible month for us as a Youth Ministry. We wrapped up summer with our 6th grade mission trip, SERVE. We spent the weekend shoveling mulch around the playgrounds at the Monroe Campus. It was wonderful being the hands and feet of Christ together.
programs for Jr. and Sr. High students, with Bible study and games. Afterward, everyone comes together for worship. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. Doors are open from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
We are anticipating a great fall semester. Our Fall Kick Off is September 9! We will have a water night from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the backyard of the Youth Center. We have so much to be thankful for and we want to celebrate! For those of you who helped make our mission trips possible, thank you. For those who continue to pour into our youth ministry- we are forever grateful. You all are a part of changing the lives of our youth. Thanks be to God!
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Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson News and Announcements Say "YES!" Will you say YES to serving in Children’s Ministry? Say YES to Noah’s Nursery, Preschool classes, Elementary classes, Wednesday night JAM, KidCheck Greeter, or a special buddy for HISkids. Visit the volunteer boards located at the KidCheck station and at the FLC between services or reach out to Carolyn Nelson. Opportunities to serve are weekly, bi-weekly, or even monthly. Say YES to the little children and help us to lay that spiritual foundation they really need! Look Who Said "YES!" These wonderful ladies and gentlemen said YES to serving in Children’s Ministry. Stop them and give them a high five because they care about YOUR kids! Molly & Brad Hicks, Jackie Myers, Kate Myers, Amelia Myers, Alex Doyle, Jackie
Doyle, Heather Burch, Rhonda Tucker, Suzannah & Jared Hopkins, Stephanie Lester, Kimmy Dreyfus, Ashley Miller, Megann & Michael Marsalis, Kristin Leitch, Jeff Smith, Amber & Michael Morris, Kelly & Nick Brewer, Gabe & Neil Andrews, Sarah Weihmiller, Rebekah Page, Debbie & Michael Geraci, Alicia & Corey Glass, Michelle Meaux, Deb & Brian Abernathy, Caroine Rooks, Jeff Smith, Ashley Nearby, Heather Burch, Julie Curran, Laurie Harper, Leslye & Mike Black, Ken & Angela Berger, Susan & Bob Vandergrift, Anna & Matt Spurlin, Ashley Goodner, Elizabeth Johnson, Anne Lovell, Niki & John Leddy, Donna MacMillan, Mary Pegram, Reagan Rand, Paula Burnett, Kelly Duck, Virginia Addis, Alyssa Rockwell, Peyton Reed, Patty Myers, Elizabeth Addis, Molly Hefner, Linda Hastings, Robin VanBergen, Martha Hall, Betsy Wollner, Joyce Harkey, Sharon Sperling, Cassandra Hilligoss, Michelle Cachine, Glenda Starkey, Angie Vollenweider, Patty Dellinger, Heather Chizmadia, Emily McLaurin, Amanda Smith, Tonia Bolt, Emily Gray, Kathy Campbell, Susan & Elizabeth Nowak, Laura Livingston, Emily Campbell, Judy Edwards, Brannon Howie, Billie Rice, Heather & Ainsley Brown, Kalea & Angela Pace, Wendy Williams, Anna Donlan, Jessica Diller, Jan Harris, Kristen Assell, TC Yost, Amy Hester, Misty Baratta
J.A.M. Kick Off! Wednesday, September 5 Children who are age 4 by August 31 through 5th grade are invited to come and join us for our Wednesday night program from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. We will kick off with a Campout Under the Stars! Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes since we will be outside in the grass (wear long pants if the mosquitos or ants bother you). We will enjoy s’mores, games, and worship around the campfire. Registrations are available on our website or at the KidCheck station. The bus will pick up at the FLC at 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday nights. The Ark Volunteer Training will take place on Monday, September 17 from 6:30– 8:00 p.m. If you are serving in Children’s Ministry, please plan on joining us for updates, new ideas to use in the classroom, safe sanctuary review, and fellowship! Coming in October! Tools for Ministry: Children’s Ministry Training All of our Ark volunteers are encouraged to come to this fun and exciting training and join other Children’s Ministry servants from the area. This is a half day practical training that focuses on giving you the “tools” to help take your Sunday morning class to the next level. All adult and youth volunteers will benefit from this training. Registration is FREE and we will enjoy a light brunch, worship, and four different workshops that you can choose from! Childcare is provided free of charge for those needing care. Registration forms will be mailed out to those serving or you can register on the website. The first ten Ark volunteers from our church will receive a special prize for registering! Questions? Contact Carolyn Nelson. New this year at GLOW! There are SO many kids who love GLOW that now we have separate events for 4th and 5th graders. Our first GLOW will take place on Friday, September 21 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the FLC for those children WHO ARE IN 4TH GRADE ONLY! Our next GLOW in November will be for 5th Graders only. Please bring a friend but remember that your friend must be in 4th grade! For questions, please email Carolyn Nelson. Childcare Workers Needed Are you looking to make a few extra bucks? Do you love to work with the little children and would enjoy spending time with them? There are paid positions open at our Monroe campus for childcare workers. Opportunities are available for Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday mornings. Employees must be 19 years old or older and able to pass a background check. Please contact Katie Bradshaw at katie.monroechildcare@gmail.com. Page 9
Bluegrass Worship
A Note from Rev. Dr. Terry Moore
We are excited to have bluegrass worship once again at the 9:30 a.m. service in the Weddington campus Sanctuary on Sunday, September 16. Join us as we worship God with passion through bluegrass!
On behalf of the entire Curtis Moore family, Nancy and I would like to thank you all for the love and support we have received during my father’s recent illness, death and reception into the Kingdom of Heaven. The cards, calls, visits, texts, and offerings of love you have shared in the name of and on behalf of Jesus Christ have been a blessing to all of us. We are grateful to God that you are our church family through a time like this.
Children's Choir Registration Children's Choir for the 2018-2019 year begins in October for grades 1-5. Registration will be open soon. Contact Dr. Reginald Houze to learn more or visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/music.
-Rev. Dr. Terry Moore
Columbarium Update The addition of a columbarium at the west end of our Weddington Church graveyard, which was approved by the Church Council, Board of Trustees, and Finance Committee, is truly underway! Construction was approved by the town of Weddington and Union County. Materials have been selected and Columbarium Designs from Buford, Georgia began work on August 14. The estimated completion date is mid to late October. The columbarium will have 336 niches. Each niche can hold two urns. Members of Weddington Church can purchase niches for themselves and their family members. The purchase price for each niche will be $2,000. Also, available will be memorial plaques and engraved pavers for those who would like to memorialize family members who may be interred elsewhere. Funds received will be used to cover construction costs. Remaining funds beyond construction costs will be held in perpetuity for the care of the columbarium and our graveyards. Anyone interested in purchasing a niche or who might like additional information please contact our Exacutive Director of Operations, JoAnn Horstman at the church office. To view more pictures of the construction plans, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/columbarium.
Sunday Funday We invite you to join us for Sunday Funday – a church-wide celebration event which will take place on Sunday, September 30 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Family Life Center. This event is for people of all ages. Join us for food, fun, and fellowship as we celebrate the end of summer. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and swimsuits and towels for kids! Activities will include: food trucks, water games for children, inflatables, yard games, music, indoor games, cake walk, pick-up sports, and more! For more information, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/sunday-funday.
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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 during our Wednesdays @ Weddington Open House on Wednesday, September 5 in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Boy Scout Fertilizer Sale Boy Scout Troop 99 will be conducting their annual Fall Seed & Fertilizer Sale on Sunday, September 9. The Seed & Fertilizer sale is the Troop’s primary fundraiser and they need your help. They sell top brand seed and fertilizer at a discounted price (less than Lowes or Home Depot) and deliver them to your door! Scouts will be in Helms Hall before and after worship and in the FLC after the 10:10 service to assist you with any questions and the order process. As always, thank you for your continued support of our Troop. If you have any questions, please call or email Wendy Rollins at 704.254.8700 or gwerollin@gmail.com.
September Menu • September 5 - Chicken Marbella, parsley dijon smashed new potatoes, roll, salad bar, and chocolate eclair dessert. Cookies and pizza will be available for kids. • September 12 - Spaghetti with meat sauce, bread sticks, salad bar, and cookies • September 19 - BBQ sandwich or plate, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, and peach cobbler • September 26 - Oven fried chicken, potato casserole, broccoli salad, and cookies New to W@W Dinners: A salad bar will be available every week.
New Online Giving Solution 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, 8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Contact: Heather, hfhicks13@yahoo.com or 704-290-4290
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
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 Room 2, Contact: Joyce, 704-606-4061
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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
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
Charlie Brown, Youth Minister charlie.brown@weddingtonchurch.org
Jan Williams, Mother’s Morning Out Director jan.williams@weddingtonchurch.org
Rev. Meredith Hinton, Youth Minister meredith.hinton@weddingtonchurch.org
Mike Carver, Facilities Manager mcar1973@earthlink.net
Patsy Sorrell, Director of Adult Discipleship patsy.sorrell@weddingtonchurch.org
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Kim Veith, Food Service Director kim.veith@weddingtonchurch.org
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for all the latest from WUMC (@WeddingtonUMC). Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 - 12:00 p.m. 704-846-1032 Campuses Weddington Campus 13901 Providence Road Weddington, NC 28104 Sanctuary Building and Family Life Center (FLC) Bonds Grove Campus 8215 Bonds Grove Church Rd Waxhaw, NC 28173 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