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December 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:

Christmas at Weddington

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Monthly Reflection

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Missions

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Church Directory

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

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Pastoral Care

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Youth & Children

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WCA & WCP

Page 10: Music & Arts Page 11: Announcements Page 12: Church Information

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Christmas at Weddington Join us this Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Christmas Concerts December 8 Praise & Worship Christmas Concert in the Family Life Center December 16 The Many Moods of Christmas Concert in the Weddington campus Sanctuary See page 10 for details.

Candlelight Christmas Eve Services 1:00 PM Praise & Worship in the Family Life Center with the Praise and Worship Bands* 2:30 PM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary with Chancel Choir, Children’s Choir, Brass and

Percussion Ensemble* 5:00 PM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary with Chancel Choir, Children’s Choir, Brass and

Percussion Ensemble* 6:00 PM Bilingual Worship at the Monroe Campus 7:00 PM Praise & Worship in the Family Life Center with the Praise and Worship Bands* 9:00 PM Traditional Worship at the Bonds Grove Campus 11:00 PM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary *Childcare available for children ages 4 and under in the nursery wing.

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 Getting Ready for Christmas Our daughter and son-in-law moved into their first home this year. It is an exciting time in their lives. On Thanksgiving, they hosted family for the traditional Thanksgiving meal. It was a special time to share their new home with family. They had worked on the yard during the fall. They had new chairs on the front porch. Everything in the house was immaculately cleaned.

Advent is also about getting ready for the return of Christ.

We live in the “in-between” times. We are between the first coming of Christ, Christmas, and the second coming, the return of Christ. If Jesus was to return today, would we be excited or terrified? Are there things we would want to get right before He returned? If so, this is the season to reflect, to change, and to prepare.

The meal was prepared. We fried the turkey together. It was perfect. All the sides were prepared. What a feast!

The home was decorated for the event. It was an important day. Family was coming to share Thanksgiving. To give thanks to God for all the blessings we have received.

I invite you to enter this sacred season of Advent. A time of preparing to celebrate once again God’s amazing gift to the world. I invite you to get ready for Christmas, the Christ-mass, the celebration of the Christ child. I invite you to get ready for the return of Christ, the fulfillment of the Kingdom of God. Our God so loves us that He came to live among us. Our God so loves us that He will return again to receive all who believe to himself so that we may live with God forever.

It takes a lot of work to prepare for a special event. But in the end, it is worth it.

Advent is about getting ready for a special event. God so loved us, that God chose to come and live among us in the flesh. In Advent, we get ready to celebrate God’s coming to us again. We prepare for Christmas. But it is not simply about decorating the house, preparing a meal, and buying presents. It is about preparing our hearts and our lives.

Advent is about checking in with our souls to see what may need to be cleaned, reorganized, or forgiven. Is there someone we need to forgive? Is there something that is interfering with our relationship with God? Where do we need to make room for the Christ-child in our lives? It is about preparing to receive once again this special gift of God’s grace.

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It takes a lot of work to prepare for a special event. But in the end, it is worth it.

Merry Christmas, Terry Rev. Dr. Terry Moore Senior Pastor

Missions Local Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

Local Mission Opportunities for Service

Foreign Mission Chairperson .

Bob Consoli

Room In the Inn In partnership with Urban Ministries, we welcome neighbors from the Mecklenburg area to our Hemby House where we offer a comfortable space and a bed to sleep in, accompanied by a warm and delicious meal. We need your help! There are many ways you and your family can serve. You can set up beds, cook and serve meals, welcome and sit with folks, or be part of the overnight team. For further information please call the church office.

The dates are: December 14-15, December 21-22, January 11-12, January 25-26, February 1-2, February 15-16, March 1-2, and March 15-16. Volunteers are still needed for January through March.

Angel Tree Ministries Drop Off Information The final drop off date is Monday, December 10 in Helms Hall and the Bonds Grove campus or any time at the church office during office hours before December 10.

Operation Sandwich In partnership with Urban Ministries, you can help prepare sandwiches on Saturday, December 8 in the Weddington campus Fellowship Hall.

Hams for Monroe This year, we've been blessed once more with the anonymous gift of 200 family size, fully cooked Boar's Head hams to share with our Monroe neighbors. We will be sharing these for a meal at Union County Shelter, Turning Point, Thompson Orphanage, House of Pearls, Crisis Assistance, and 75 for door-to-door delivery in the community surrounding our Monroe campus.

Operation Christmas Child "On behalf of Operation Christmas Child, I want to thank everyone for their support with donations and gift boxes. It’s an awfully exciting thought just to imagine the face and excitement of the child who opens YOUR box! But it’s even more exciting to imagine their heart as they learn of the great love God has for them!

This is the 8th year that Weddington UMC has had the privilege of serving as a Drop-Off Center, and my hope is that there will be many more. The community total this 2018 was 1,333 boxes with 552 of those from Weddington UMC! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!" - Betsy Wollner, Operation Christmas Child Leader

Betsy Wollner with the Operation Christmas Child boxes

Foreign Missions Donation Items Needed Kenya Mission Donations Needed Our Kenya Mission Team is looking for donations to take to Nyahururu, Kenya: 1. Smartphones and Tablets - Apple or other brands that have been wiped clean of personal information and are UNLOCKED. These phones/tablets will be given to Pastors to help with their ministries. *If you don’t know how to “wipe” your phone or tablet, we will work with a trusted IT person to make sure it is completed before taken to Kenya.

2. Reading Glasses - Reading glasses in strengths from +1.00 to +3.50. We will be testing the eyes of the GGFAN Staff, Pastors and their church members, as well as villagers.

Please turn in your donations on Sundays at the Information Centers in the Sanctuary and FLC. We will be collecting each Sunday throughout the year as we are planning to send teams in early December 2018, April 2019, and summer 2019. You may also drop these items off at the church office throughout the week. If questions, please contact Bradd Blocker at gbblocker@gmail.com or Paula Burnett at paulab5@outlook.com.

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Church Directory It's time for a new Church Directory

... and it will not be complete without you!

Photograph Dates:

Fri, Nov 30

Sat, Dec 1

Mon, Dec 3

Tues, Dec 4

Wed, Dec 5

Fri, Dec 7

2:00 - 8:30 10:30 - 4:00 2:00 - 8:30 2:00 - 8:30 2:00 - 8:30 2:00 - 8:30

Sat, Dec 8 Sun, Dec 9

10:30 - 4:00 1:00 - 6:00

Wed, Jan 2 Fri, Jan 4 Sat, Jan 5

2:00 - 8:30 2:00 - 8:30 10:30 - 4:00

Online Scheduling Available!

Sign-up online Monday-Friday or at the Welcome Center or Children's Check-in Counter on Sundays mornings.

• To schedule your appointment online, simply go to www.ucdir.com.

• Click on “Photography Appointment Scheduling” on the right side.

• Enter NC180 in Church Code field and WUMC the password field.

• Follow the prompts to schedule your family’s appointment time.

• If you have 6 or more in your family please use 2 consecutive time slots.

As part of the Weddington Church Family, it's important to us that you and your family are included. The picture directory is a wonderful resource that enables all of us to stay connected with one another and helps to connect names and faces with those who may worship and study at different times. Make your appointment today!

Opportunities to Serve Coffee Servers Sunday morning beverage service is something that is enjoyed by many and only happens due to a wonderful team of servant volunteers. In order to continue this ministry of hospitality, additional servers are needed to join this rotating team.

Not only is it a much appreciated ministry, it's a great way to get to know others. Please contact Ron Kraft through the church office for more information.

Community Shelter of Union County If you're interested in planning, preparing and/or serving meals in 2019, please contact Pam Runkel through the church office.

WUMC Welcome Center Do you have the gift of hospitality? We are in need of volunteers to serve on rotation at our Welcome Centers in the Sanctuary and FLC before and after worship. Please contact Rev. Amy Hutchison for more information.

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Adult Ministries Adult Discipleship Ministry . Patsy Sorrell Making Connections Here at Weddington Church, we talk a lot about the importance of being intentional about growing in faith and the importance of our church “family.” Relationships are important – they give us a sense of belonging, enable us to enjoy good times together, and care for one another when life gets bumpy. But they don’t just happen without effort and a time and place to connect with others. If you’re looking to meet new people and find ways to connect with others in life and faith, here are a few ways to consider for taking that next step: Come early or hang around after worship on Sunday morning and share a cup of coffee and other light refreshments in Helms Hall and/or the Family Life Center.

Pick up a copy of Connections, our Adult Ministry guidebook that is designed to help you find a small group and other ways you can grow in faith and friendship.

Consider serving on a ministry team (making sandwiches, setting up for worship, singing in the choir, cuddling babies in the nursery, etc.) where you’ll share your gifts, make a difference, and meet new friends along the way.

Join us for an upcoming special event (Christmas concerts, Men’s Connection Breakfast, Parent’s Night Out, etc.)

Join us on Wednesday evening for our W@W fellowship meal, and stay afterward for an Advent Bible study.

Reach out to Patsy Sorrell! It brings me joy to help others find their place… to connect, to grow, and to make a difference.

Not only will you be blessed, but others will be blessed because you’re part of their “family.”

Advent Study

Life Group News

Faithful: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Date: November 28 - December 19 Location: Multi-Purpose Room (in the Family Life Center) Leader: Andrew Vollenweider

Single Adults (50+) met in October for a "Meet & Greet" Luncheon to discuss future plans for social events, study, and serving others. Plan to join us...

From his beginnings as a humble carpenter to his important role as the earthly father of Jesus Christ, Joseph's place in the nativity story is sometimes overlooked but contains valuable lessons for all of us. Through this study, Adam Hamilton helps us to examine Christmas through the eyes of Joseph. Absent from much of the biblical narrative, Joseph never spoke a word, but his courageous actions were crucial to the birth of Christ and God's salvation plan for humanity. Through this study we will come to understand how Joseph's story is much like our own. In life, we encounter circumstances that we would never have chosen for ourselves. At times it can be tempting just to walk away. Joseph provides us a great example of humbly obeying God even when we don't understand, and faithfully moving forward in the strength that God provides. Exchange your doubt for courage this Advent and Christmas season. Learn to accept and glorify God's will even when circumstances make it difficult to do so.

Wednesdays, November 28 - December 19 Wednesdays @ Weddington: Meet for fellowship and dinner anytime between 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Advent Study: 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center Not a Silent Night: Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem by Adam Hamilton.

Plans are taking shape for service and social gatherings. If you are interested, contact Patsy Sorrell at the church office for updated information.

2nd Sunday Life Group Connection 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 questions and help you find a group that will be a good fit. The next 2nd Sunday Connection will be held on December 9.

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Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Mary Martha Circle gathers as a group of loving and

caring women in fellowship - supporting each other, growing in faith, and helping to serve the needs in the church and surrounding community. In place of our regular meeting in December, please join us on Friday, December 7 as we enjoy a Christmas Luncheon at Walhorn Restaurant at 11:45 a.m.

We welcome all ladies of the church to join us. Contact Mary Revels at revelsmary@carolina.rr.com or Tommie Craig at tommiecraig@carolina.rr.com for more information.

Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) The Susanna Wesley Circle is

a group of women who wish to grow in faith, experience fellowship and friendship with Godly women, and serve Christ through various ministries and community outreach. The group consists mostly of women in their 20’s-40’s, many with children – everyone is welcome!

Please join us for the Holiday Cookie Exchange on Friday, December 7 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Helms Hall. This meeting will be a time of fellowship, fun, and giving back to those in need. We will exchange Christmas cookies and wrap presents for the two families we have sponsored from the Christmas Bureau. Childcare is provided in the nursery wing for children 7 months and older from 9:15-11:45 a.m. Contact secretaryswc@gmail.com for more information.

Lucy Price Circle seeks to be mission-focused and has

projects, activities, and events to help House of Pearls, our WUMC Monroe Campus Homework Help program, a family with special needs, Operation Reach Out, and other mission-oriented opportunities.

Our meetings may have a speaker, activity, and/or a meal.

We enjoy eating and having social times but also want to share the love of Christ by serving others.

Upcoming Events: December 4 at 5:00 p.m. ladies from our circle will meet House of Pearls at the Billy Graham Library to enjoy Christmas at the Library. This is a very special time when the Billy Graham Library is decorated for Christmas, has a live nativity scene, horse-drawn carriage rides, and Christmas Carolers in addition to the Journey of Faith tour which is always available.

December 11 at 6:30 p.m. At our December meeting we will enjoy food and fellowship with a covered dish meal and a fun small gift exchange. We also share our love of Jesus with a family that needs some help to make their Christmas brighter by providing the family with gifts.

We welcome all ladies to join us. For more information about the Lucy Price Circle, contact Carolyn Canzonieri at cpc.canzonieri@gmail.com.

Men's Ministry 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 once in December on December 9.

Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens Our next meeting will be on Thursday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room of

the Family Life Center. Come and get in the Christmas spirit with a wonderful program of Christmas music by our Director of Praise & Worship, Justin Lineberry. Also, enjoy a time of fellowship and a delicious home cooked meal prepared by our Food Service Director, Kim Veith, and Peggy Autry.

Golden Corral Luncheon Wednesday, December 19 at 11:30 a.m. We will leave the church office parking lot at 11:00 a.m.

Kings & Queens Christmas Beach Trip The Kings & Queens will leave for their Myrtle Beach trip on December 4. *Please note we will depart from the lower parking lot at the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m.

May 13-15, 2019 Senior Celebration: Finishing Strong by Serving Well with Rev. Jimmy Draper at The Cove – Cost is $285 per person. A deposit of $100 is due this month.

Please contact Sandra McKee for additional information.

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WCA 5th grade Student Council serving lunch for K&Q

Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs News and Announcements The TLC (Tender Loving Care) Team seeks to offer love and support for people who are going through a difficult time. They have a card ministry headed up by one of their team members. This person sends cards periodically to people in need of care be they locals or not. If you have a loved one you would like to have a card sent, please send Rev. Ed Briggs the name of this person and his or her address.

DivorceCare Save the Date Winter Session begins on Wednesday, January 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Building.

GriefShare Save the Date Winter Session begins on Wednesday, January 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Hemby House.

Coping with Grief During Holidays - Tips for Handling the Holidays 1. Decide what you can handle comfortably and let family and friends know. Can I handle the responsibility of the family dinner, etc. or shall I ask someone else to do it? Do I want to talk about my loved one or not? Shall I stay home for the holidays or go to a completely different environment?

2. Make some changes if they feel comfortable for you. Open presents Christmas Eve instead of Christmas morning. Vary the timing of gift giving. Have dinner at a different time or place. Let the children take over decorating the house and the tree, baking and food preparation, etc.

3. Re-examine your priorities: greeting cards, holiday baking, decorating, putting up a tree, family dinner, etc. Do I really enjoy doing this? Is this a task that can be shared?

4. Consider doing something special for someone else. Donate a gift in the memory of your loved one. Donate money you would have spent on your loved one as a gift to charity. Adopt a needy family for the holidays. Invite a guest (foreign student, senior citizen) to share festivities.

5. Recognize your loved ones's presence in the family. Burn a special candle to quietly include your loved one. Hang a stocking for your loved one in which people can put notes with their thoughts or feelings. Listen to music especially liked by the deceased. Look at photographs.

6. If you do holiday shopping, make a list ahead of time and keep it handy for a good day, or shop through a catalog.

7. Observe the holidays in ways which are comfortable for you. There is no right or wrong way of handling holidays. Once you've decided how to observe the time, let others know.

8. Try to get enough rest -- holidays can be emotionally and physically draining.

9. Allow yourself to express your feelings. Holidays often magnify feelings of loss. It is natural to feel sadness. Share concerns, apprehensions, and feelings with a friend. The need for support is often greater during holidays.

10. Keep in mind that the experience of many bereaved persons is that they do come to enjoy holidays again. There will be other holiday seasons to celebrate.

11. Don't be afraid to have fun. Laughter and joy are not disrespectful. Give yourself and your family members permission to celebrate and take pleasure in the holidays. *Source: www.griefnet.org

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Children's Ministries Youth Ministry . Charlie Brown & Rev. Meredith Hinton November Reflections November was a month full of exciting blessings for us.

We travelled to Traveler’s Rest, S.C. and spent a weekend retreating together in the mountains. Our theme was “Going with the God Flow” which meant we are all called to allow Christ to lead us! Each of the students had an opportunity on Saturday night to get a piece of string and one bead and tie it around their wrist. We invited them to wear it for one week and when they notice the bead has moved off center to simply move it back to center and pray for Christ to be the center of their lives. So many of our students are continuing to wear their bracelet and pray that simple prayer. Our God can work miracles through simple responses from us.

It’s awesome!

We look forward to December and Advent. We look with hope towards Christ and the good news that God is with us!

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.

December Events Girls Blanket Making Party Come and spend time with the ladies of our Youth Ministry as we sip hot chocolate, eat yummy desserts, and join in mission together! Join us on Friday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. Bring 2 pieces of fabric that are 2 yards in length (they can match or be different) to make your blanket. Be creative!

Youth Christmas Party Join us Sunday, December 9 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the FLC and Youth Center for our end of year Youth Christmas Party! We will be creating several Christmas trees and then have our very first Lighting and Running of the Christmas Trees! Wear some festive attire or come dressed like a "Who!"

Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson News and Announcements Christmas Eve Nursery Care will be available for the 1:00, 2:30, 5:00, and 7:00 p.m. services for children age 4 and under. Nursery care will also be available for the Christmas concerts on December 8 and 16.

Follow us @thearkwumc

Calling all Bakers! The Ark Children’s Ministry team is looking for individuals to donate Christmas cookies for our friends at Benton Heights Elementary School. We will bless the teachers and staff on Tuesday, December 11 with a cookie party and lunch to celebrate the season and to say thank you for teaching and leading the children in their community. If you can bake two dozen cookies, please contact Carolyn Nelson and let her know what kind you will bring. Donations need to be brought to the church office on Monday, December 10 no later than 3:00 p.m. Will you help spread Christmas cheer?

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Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal News and Announcements Open House Tours • Wednesday, December 5 at 9:15 a.m. (For families of Weddington Christian Preschool only) • Wednesday, January 19 at 9:15 a.m.

Operation Christmas Child Mission WCA would like to thank the church for allowing us to share in the Operation Christmas Child mission! Our 5th grade Student Council members delivered our boxes and prayed over them to ensure they will be a blessing to children around the world. A perfect example of this year’s theme, #GodYouMe Luke 10:27.

WCA students participating in Operation Christmas Child

Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director During this time of faith and family, may the True meaning of Christmas fill your heart with His Love and Perfect Peace. Merry Christmas from WCP! WCP Advent Program December 5 You’re invited to be blessed by our 4 and 5 year old classes as they tell us through song about the incredible Gift God gave us that first Christmas! Our Weddington Campus Program is at 11:30 a.m., and our Bonds Grove Campus Program is December 11 at 6:00 p.m.

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!

Registration for the 2019-2020 School Year will open to our church members on December 15.

Please visit our website for important dates, forms, and details. All forms due by January 24, 2019.

A WCP Weddington Campus Tour will be offered on December 5. 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 Weddington Campus 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.

Weddington Christian Academy invites all interested rising Kindergartners to an open house on Wednesday, December 5 at 9:15 a.m.

December Mission Opportunity: The Pajama Project Every child has the right to a good night. Yet, hundreds of children in our communities will go to sleep tonight and their bedtime will be missing something. They may be feeling alone and afraid, in a bed that isn’t theirs, in a shelter that isn’t a home, or with families who wish they could give them more. WCP will collect new Pajama sets and books from December 3-17, which will serve children 2 to 18 years old. The pajamas will be sent to local organizations including Title I schools, group homes, foster care, social service organizations, shelters, Head Start programs and other organizations that work with at-risk youth.

Be sure to ‘like’ WCP on Facebook and 'link' us at Harris Teeter (#5584)!

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Music & Arts Ministry .

Dr. Reginald Houze, Justin Lineberry Praise & Worship Christmas Concert Join the Praise & Worship Ministry for an evening of Christmas music and worship in the Family Life Center on Saturday, December 8. We will have Christmas music and worship from 6:00-7:00 p.m. then stay for fellowship and refreshments from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Invite your friends and neighbors!

The Many Moods of Christmas Concert The Chancel Choir and Orchestra will present the annual Christmas Concert featuring The Many Moods of Christmas and selections from Handel’s Messiah on Sunday night, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Make plans to attend! Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Year End Giving

Christmas Post Office

What a wonderful year 2018 has been! As the year end approaches some of you may be considering special end of year gifts to the church. All 2018 donations must be paid online, postmarked or delivered to the church office prior to December 31. Any 2018 donation received prior to January 1, 2019 will be deposited and posted to 2018 and will appear on your 2018 giving record for tax purposes. If you wish to contribute early for 2019, please mark your donation clearly as 2019. If you have any questions about your 2018 giving, please contact JoAnn Horstman at the church office.

The Christmas Post Office is in Helms Hall. Bring alphabetically sorted Christmas cards for friends at WUMC. Volunteers are needed to file the cards weekly. Stop by before or after services if you would like to help. Check the folders weekly to see if “you’ve got mail.”

Advent Evangelism Opportunities for Service

Thank you for your generous support of the many ministries at Weddington United Methodist Church. Through your generosity Christ is made known in our community and around the world!

In this season of Advent, we expect to see an influx of people that are new to our church community. If you feel called to serve those who are new, we have opportunities throughout this season at our Christmas Concerts and Christmas Eve services as greeters and Welcome Center attendants. For more information or to sign up to serve, please contact Rev. Amy Hutchison.

Habitat for Humanity

Donations Needed

Volunteers Needed at "Habitat for Humanity"

Used PC Donations Needed at "Love In the Name of Christ"

Union County Habitat for Humanity (HFH) needs construction volunteers. No skills are required. If interested, contact Curtis Hayes at (704) 296-9414 0r chayes@unionhabitat.org. Curtis is the HFH Volunteer Coordinator.

The computer ministry of "Love In the Name of Christ" (LoveINC) refurbishes used and donated PCs. After thorough clearing and cleaning, the PCs are distributed with new software to needy/qualified recipients. More than 300 units are processed annually. Currently, their supply of donated PCs is running low. To donate your old machine, contact Lloyd Briggs at 704-806-6752 or lloydbriggs.loveinc@gmail.com.

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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 typically held monthly.

The next Meet Weddington will be in January 2019.

New Church App We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Weddington Church app! This new app includes many great features to keep connected with Weddington Church such as: • Sermon audio streaming • Weekly Sunday bulletins • Giving

December Menu • December 5 - Spaghetti, breadsticks, salad bar, and tiramisu • December 12 - Chicken & dumplings, corn bread, salad bar, and assorted cookies • December 19 - Beef medallions with au jus, oven roasted rosemary new potatoes, green bean amandine, rolls, and peppermint cheesecake bars * We will not have W@W dinner on December 26. A salad bar is also available every week unless otherwise noted.

• Special Events • The Bible • And more!

The Weddington Church app is available for download in the Apple, Google Play, and Amazon app stores. Simply search for "Weddington Church." We encourage you to allow notifications in order to receive important updates and notices.

WUMC Support Groups NA Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Marvin Campus Fellowship Hall

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

Fridays, 10:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2 Contact: Nina, nina_michelle7@yahoo.com or 704-499-2564

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

Contact: Rev. Ed Briggs

Saturdays, 11:00 a.m., Monroe Campus Fellowship Hall Contact: Kasei, kaseidelpezzo@gmail.com Saturdays, 8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Contact: Nina, nina_michelle7@yahoo.com or 704-499-2564 1st Saturday monthly, 3:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Contact: Nina, nina_michelle7@yahoo.com or 704-499-2564

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

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

NAMI Family Support Group 2nd Thursdays, 7:00 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) 10:10 a.m. Acoustic Praise and Worship (FLC) 11:00 a.m. Traditional (Sanctuary) 11:00 a.m. Traditional (Bonds Grove Campus) 6:00 p.m. Bilingual Worship (Monroe 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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