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February 2019 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:

Confirmation 2019

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Monthly Reflection

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Missions

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

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Pastoral Care

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Youth & Children

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WCA & WCP

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

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Confirmation 2019 Confirmation is a time of intentional preparation that gives youth the opportunity to reflect on the most basic elements of our faith. It is a special time to begin a journey of faith that nurtures and challenges youth to think about the nature of God, the life of Christ, and learn about United Methodist beliefs. The classes are offered annually starting in February to youth, 6th grade and above.

On February 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center Multipurpose Room prospective confirmation students and their parents are invited to an Introduction to Confirmation class where we will explain the process of confirmation and have a special time to get to know our pastors and church staff.

Those who plan to attend confirmation are encouraged to mark their calendars! We have made every effort to be respectful of busy schedules and we would very much appreciate those participating to make that participation, and attendance, a priority.

Please note: Students who have participated in the classes will be offered the opportunity to join the church through a special service on Palm Sunday. Students who cannot attend the Palm Sunday service will be able to make their Confirmation at any Sunday morning service they choose. We will make these arrangements at our first meeting.

For a full list of class dates, times, and topics, and to register, please visit the website at www.weddingtonchurch.org/confirmation.

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 Created to Be in Relationship February is sometimes known as the month of love.

Valentine’s Day often reminds us of the special people and relationships in our lives. We are meant to be in relationship.

Despite this, he chose twelve apostles to be a group with whom he would share his life and ministry. And there were three, Peter, James, and John, with whom Jesus shared his deepest experiences.

According to the Genesis story, when God created Adam, the human being, something was missing. “Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone’” (Genesis 2:18 NRSV). God then created the animals of the field, the birds of the air, and other living creatures and brought them to Adam. But there was still something missing. So, God created another human being, Eve. And Adam replied, “At last.”

Relationship is not being in the proximity of others, it is sharing our lives with them. Who are the special people in your life? Give thanks to God for them, tell them you are grateful to God for them, and spend time together. Who do you know that is alone or lonely? Be that special person in their lives. Investing in the life of another is a great investment.

We need other people in our lives. We were created to be in relationship and to be in community. We need family.

We need friends. We were not meant to be alone.

Finally, we are meant to be in relationship with God. “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in you” (Augustine, Confessions). It is a relationship that must be intentional.

But relationships take work. They do not just happen.

One of the things I share with all couples when we do the premarital work before the wedding is to keep dating.

You must be intentional. Otherwise, life will get busy, the relationship will be pushed to the side, and soon, there is a feeling of distance or brokenness. Dating does not have to be expensive. A date can be at home. But it is vital! Relationships must be nurtured. We date to start the relationship and we must date to maintain it.

Relationships do not just happen. They take effort. Our relationship with God and our relationships with others are vital to who we are and who we were created to be. Perhaps this is why Jesus said that loving God and loving each other were the most important commandments. Take time to invest in the relationships that matter: your relationship with God and relationships with those whom God has placed in your lives.

We are also called to be in relationship with other Christians. We need each other. We cannot be the people God called us to be alone. Jesus had multitudes following him.

Rev. Dr. Terry Moore Senior Pastor

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Missions Local Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

Local Missions Hygiene Item Donation Drive February 10 & 17 Blessings, church family. Winter has hit hard with freezing weather, especially for communities living in the Midwest and North of our nation. Let us join in prayer for them. Furthermore, cold weather is being pushed down towards us, making nights dangerous, especially for the homeless in our community. In partnership with Urban Ministries and Room In The Inn, we welcome homeless neighbors with a warm meal and bed. In addition, Operation Sandwich has been preparing 1,000 sandwiches monthly and delivering them to Urban Ministries in Uptown Charlotte. We thank all of our servant volunteers who make these ministries happen.

With the extra freeze that has arrived, we are having a Hygiene Item Drive on two Sundays, February 10 and 17, to help our homeless neighbors. Please refer to the list below for items requested. Donations can be dropped in the bins against the window wall in the Family Life Center gym, as well as in bins in Helms Hall and at the Bonds Grove campus. –Rev. Rocio • Hand & Feet Warmers • Shampoo & Conditioner • Bar Soap & Body Wash • Disposable Razors & Shaving Cream

• Hairbrushes & Combs • Deodorant • Toothbrushes: Singles, Family Packs • Toothpaste

• Lotion • Wet Wipes • Women's Pads/Tampons • Ibuprofen, Tylenol, BandAids

If you are interested in learning more about the ways you can be a part of serving in local missions, please go to our website or contact Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez through the church office.

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 April and July 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.

Building Brothers 2019 Mission With this annual trip planned for April 4-7, 2019, the goals of Building Brothers remain unchanged. We will be constructing Habitat for Humanity homes on the Carolina coast. Building Brothers can be described as a place and time where we labor to help others, but in reality, it is a place and time where God intervenes in the hearts of the men who go. The sense of God’s presence and His pleasure in the ordinary events are an integral part of why we go. A man’s skills may help in the building tasks, but those skills are secondary to the attitudes of his heart in building relationships. The team size is limited to 24 men and the cost is $325. The first 24 men that are paid will go – first come, first served.

For more information, contact either Brian King at Bking@rodgersbuilders.com or (704) 582-1940 or Lloyd Briggs at Labinc1@aol.com or (704) 806-6752.

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Adult Ministries 2nd Sunday Life Group Connection Are you interested in finding a small group where you can make new friends, grow in your faith, and find ways to make a difference in the lives of others?

Join us on February 10 for the next 2nd Sunday Life Group Connection at our Weddington Campus.

If you are a single adult (50+) interested in growing in faith, building friendships, and serving others, you are invited to join any of the following events:

Each month a member of our Life Group Team is available before and after each worship service to answer questions and help you find a group that may be a good fit for you.

1st Sunday Monthly Lunch Join us February 3 for lunch at Emmet's Social Table in Waxhaw at 12:15 p.m.

Monday Night Bible Study Free of Me - Why Life is Better When It's Not About You by Sharon Hodde Miller. Begins February 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Shelley deMontesquiou's house.

3rd Saturday Monthly Movie Night February 16 - contact Lisa Sweet for details.

Stop by the "Connection Table" in the narthex (just outside the Sanctuary) or in the Family Life Center (near the coffee stations).

For updated information and to learn more about monthly events, join our private Facebook group or contact Lisa Sweet through the church office to be added to the email updates.

Day-to-Day Discipleship Did you know that you have a wonderful online Christian resource available to you and your family - and there's no cost to you?

RightNow Media is a huge online Christian video library that aims to provide powerful and useful Christian 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.

Something You Should Know...

Dr. Moore's study, The Gospel According to John, will not meet on Ash Wednesday, March 6. Please plan to join us for the Ash Wednesday worship service in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

The Church Photo Directory is in the design phase and will be available to those who were photographed this spring.

Thank you to all who participated! We will let you know when your photo directory is ready for pickup from the church.

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Cafe Connections Looking for a cup of coffee, good conversation, and a time to connect with others on Sunday mornings? Join us before or after worship...

Family Life Center 9:30 - 10:10 a.m. and 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.

It’s a great way to meet new friends, connect with old friends, and find ways to get connected at Weddington Church!

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Upcoming Events Women's Bunco Night Date: Time: Location:

March 22, 2019 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Family Life Center - Weddington Campus

Join us for an evening of fun, faith, fellowship, and fabulous food! Sign up to bring an appetizer, salad, or dessert to share. We'll start the evening with a time to meet new friends and connect with old friends, be encouraged through a time of faith-filled devotions, and enjoy a fun evening of Bunco (and prizes!). This is a great opportunity to invite a friend and enjoy a night out with the ladies!

Childcare is available by reservation. Online registration will begin February 15 on the church website.

Parent's Night Out Date: March 29, 2019 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall Join us for a fun evening for both parents and the kiddos. Parents will gather in the Fellowship Hall to socialize, enjoy dinner, and have some fun, too!

Childcare is free, adults are $10.00 per person. Registration will open on March 1.

Women's Fall Retreat

Save the dates! Registration will open in March.

Date: November 8-10, 2019 Location: Lake Junaluska Retreat Center Speaker: Elizabeth Poplin We hope you will join us for the 2019 Fall Women's Retreat at Lake Junaluska. Come away, be still, and discover the freedom and transformation that only Jesus can bring about... trading brokenness for joy, comparison for contentment, and longing for peace. We'll look to Jesus and ask Him to fill us with ALL that He is and has for us to live transformed lives.

Let’s escape the noise, quiet our hearts, and meet God in a fresh new way.

Speaker Elizabeth Poplin is a passionate women’s ministry leader, daughter, sister, and friend to many. She is married to her college sweetheart and they have two boys.

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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. For our February meeting, we will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Friday, February 1, at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Ed Briggs will be our guest speaker - we look forward to his visit and inspirational message. Come join us!

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

Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) Join us for our annual 'Share the Love' meeting - a perfect time during Valentine's month of love, to do just that - share our love with others! On Friday, February 8 we will have our annual 'Mission project meeting' in Helms Hall, where we do 'hands-on' service projects during the meeting. This has become a favorite for many of the moms that wish to participate in our monthly service outings but can't because of childcare.

This year we will help organizations such as Bright Blessings, Levine's Children's Hospital, WUMC Children's ministry, the Monroe Campus, Matthews Help Center, and Letters to Solders.

We will have childcare onsite as we always do for meetings.

Children 7 months and older may be dropped off for childcare at 9:15 a.m. in the nursery wing. We ask that you please RSVP

by Wednesday, February 6 and write in the comments the name and age of your child so we can plan for the appropriate number of children.

Lucy Price Circle Lucy Price Circle will host a Valentine's

luncheon for the House of Pearls ladies at 701 Main Restaurant in Waxhaw on Saturday, February 9 at Noon. This will be in lieu of our regular Tuesday evening meeting. Ladies of the church are welcome to join us as we share the love of Christ with these ladies with this special event. If you would like more information about attending or helping with this event, contact Carolyn Canzonieri.

The Lucy Price Circle is currently the only circle that normally meets in the evening. Our circle has projects, activities, and events to help House of Pearls (a Christian transition home), our WUMC Monroe Campus Homework Help children, a family with special needs, and other mission oriented opportunities. Our meetings may have a speaker, an activity, and/or a meal. We enjoy eating and having social times, but also want to share the love of Christ by serving others.

The Lucy Price Circle normally meets on the second Tuesday evening from September through May. For more information, contact Carolyn Canzonieri at cpc.canzonieri@gmail.com.

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!

February Dates and Topics • February 10 - Curtis Hayes with Union County Habitat for Humanity • February 24 - Continuation of Andy Stanley's "Follow" with video and discussion on Unit 6: "I Want What I Want"

Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens Our next meeting will be on February 14 at

10:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Join us for fellowship, lunch, bingo, and by popular demand... Jeff Keener returns as Elvis!

Golden Corral Luncheon Wednesday, February 20 at 11:30 a.m. We will leave the Fellowship Hall back parking lot at 11:00 a.m. Contact Sandra at the church office if you would like to ride with us.

Senior Celebration at The Cove Please note the date has been changed to August 12-14. Guest speaker is Pete Briscoe. A deposit of $100 reserves your spot.

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George DeMonte singing tunes from the good old days at the K&Q January meeting.

Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs News and Announcements Weddington Christian Counseling Center Valentine’s Day is soon approaching. For some couples, this day is a day anticipated with excitement. Other couples may think differently, especially if there are problems in their relationship. The great news of counseling is that a good relationship can be made even better, and a relationship that is struggling can begin to experience healing. Couples on either end of the spectrum can benefit by seeing Tony Gibson at our Weddington Christian Counseling Center, located at our Marvin Campus. Feel free to call Tony to make an appointment at 704-814-4220 or email him at tgibson.wcc@weddingtonchurch.org for someone who can be of help to you.

TLC Seminar on Taking Care of the Chronically Ill Taking care of a chronically ill loved one can be very wearing. The physical, emotional, and spiritual strain can take a toll. The TLC team is offering a seminar for caregivers on Tuesday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the FLC Multipurpose Room. Ashley Brooks is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in supporting people who care for the chronically ill. She will be presenting ways a caregiver can better take care of oneself. A heavy appetizer dinner will be provided at no expense. Please contact Sandra McKee at the church office if you are interested in signing up for this event.

Life Line Screening will be in our community on Friday, February 15 in the Fellowship Hall. Ultrasound screenings to identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease include: Carotid Artery, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Arterial Disease, a Heart Rhythm Screening, and an Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for men and women. Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address problems early. Register online at www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle and receive your “Community Circle” discount and your Preferred Appointment! To register or for more information call 1-888-653-6441 or text the word "circle" to 797979.

Answering the Call - Stephen Ministry Have you ever felt the “tug?" The one you know can only come from God? I have, and how many times in my life have I ignored it or put it off? How many times have I dismissed it and said, “that can’t be God talking to me?” Then, I look at the disciples and Paul and the many other examples in the Bible, where men and women answered God’s call without hesitation.

They felt the tug and left everything behind.

Paul reminds us that "each one has his own gift from God” (1 Corinthians 7:7) to be used here on earth to glorify Him. So the tiny tug I felt back in 1999 was God preparing me to step out, in His time, to be a Stephen Minister. Fast forward to 2015, and God’s tug was now a push. There was no question in my mind, God was ready for me to step up and step out in faith. His assurance, and my many answered prayers, provided the confidence and encouragement I needed. We are all called to be the hands and feet of Christ. So, compelled to do just that, I accepted the call and- wow- what a call; what a blessing; what a joy and tremendous journey God put in front of me, a journey with Jesus between my care receiver (let’s call him “Rocky”) and myself.

Was I equipped? I can’t say that I was, but Rocky and I walked through the hills and valleys of our journey together with God by our side. I use the word journey to describe our time together because during that time we were both care receiver and caregiver, and there was very little distinction between them. What Rocky needed, God gave through me and what I needed, God gave through Rocky. What a blessing it was! We experienced new heights in our faith and spiritual growth. We experienced His grace and mercy and most of all, His love. That love we held tight to during our time together. We are all called to be the hands and feet of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12:27 Paul writes, “All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.” From my personal experience being His hands and feet have brought indescribable joy, peace, love, and happiness to me.

Do you feel that “tug” or “push?” It just might be time for you to reach out and be the hands and feet for Christ. As we begin a new year, I want to encourage you to pray about 2019 and where God is calling you. Stephen Ministry may be your calling. It was for me, and I am forever blessed and grateful that God gave me that “tug.” - Barry Partee, Stephen Minister Page 7

Children's Ministries 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.

We’ve had an excellent start to 2019. We are grateful for the many opportunities we have had to grow in our faith. We are continuing to study the book of Romans at our Wednesday night Bible study. Our conversations are rich and full of questions. We will continue into February with this study.

Sunday night has been focused on following Christ, committing to our relationship with Christ, and making disciples. This month we look forward to diving deeper in our faith.

February looks hope filled for us and we anticipate an awesome Senior High beach retreat. Keep us in your prayers.

We desire for hearts to be transformed and for our youth to help lead the way for our church.

Retreats and Missions Trip Registration Now Open In addition to weekly activities, the youth participate in several retreats and mission trips throughout the year. All of our retreats are discipleship based and all youth have the opportunity to attend at least one mission trip during the summer and two retreats throughout the year. Our church helps to offset the cost for all of these trips and the participant cost to attend all of them is less than $600 annually. To view a full list of our 2019 mission trips and retreats, please visit www.weddingtonchurch.org/youth.

Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson News and Announcements Calling all Ark servants! We want to say thank you for serving in Children’s Ministry.

Come and enjoy donuts, coffee, and fellowship with other Ark volunteers on Sunday, February 10 in Room 202. Drop in anytime from 8:45 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Come and be blessed!

Family Movie Night Join us for Family Movie Night on Friday, February 15 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Helms Hall. We will be watching Disney's Aladdin! Doors open at 6:30 for fellowship and fun. Movie starts at 7:00 p.m. Bring the kids, grandkids, and your friends along to enjoy a fun night of fellowship, a family-friendly movie, and popcorn at Weddington Church as we hang out and have fun together. Bring your blanket or sleeping bag. Pajamas are welcome.

Are you collecting your coins? Keep working hard so we can send all of our loose change to the children at Home of the Good Shepherd in Kenya. Coins are due by February 10 and can be delivered to KidCheck or your classroom.

Vacation Bible Camp 2019 - ROAR! Life is Wild, God is good! Mark your calendars for this year's VBC coming Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28 from 9:00 - 12 Noon.

Children age 5 (by August 31, 2019) through rising 5th grade are invited to attend.

Registration will begin on Sunday, April 7. Watch for more details.

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Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal News and Announcements Registration for the 2019 – 2020 School Year is currently open. If you would like to register a new student, please visit the school website and click on the admissions tab. If you would like to schedule a private tour to visit our school, please email the school at admissions@weddingtonchristianacademy.org or call 704-846-1039. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Congratulations to our Jr. Boys, Middle School Boys and Middle School Girls Basketball teams on a great season! You represented WCA very well. A huge thank you to Mr. Bill Maslin and Mrs. Kimberly Maslin for coaching our teams!

Left to right: Junior boys, Middle School boys, and Middle School girls basketball teams.

Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director WCP salutes community helpers! February is Community Helper month at WCP, and we would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you who serve this community with your gifts and time.

“We should use whatever gift we have received to serve one another.” 1 Peter 4:10 WCP Registration WCP is in the process of confirming registration for the 2019-2020 School Year.

Registration confirmations for church members have been emailed. Please contact WCP or WCP Bonds Grove Campus to check on additional openings for this school year, or for the 2019-2020 school year.

WCP February Mission is "Coins for Kids" to benefit the children at the "Home of the Good Shepherd" Orphanage in Niyahururu, Kenya. WCP will place coin jugs at the children's Noah's Ark entrance to collect loose change through February. All coins and cash collected will be wired straight to the orphanage and Pastor Simon Mwaura. We will be looking for volunteers to count and wrap coins on March 4.

WCP Weddington Campus Tours We will be having a campus tour on February 13. You can reserve your spot by calling 704-849-7628 or by email at wcp@weddingtonchurch.org. Please visit our website to see future tour dates. Tours will start at the main WUMC sanctuary entrance near the fountain at 2:00 p.m. To respect the privacy and security of children and families enrolled at WCP, tours will be offered on the Bonds Grove campus by appointment only. Please call 704-843-6785 or email us.

Registration for WCP Summer Camps has begun! Registration is open to all WUMC Weekday and Sunday ministries effective February 1, 2019. Registration opens to the community effective February 15, 2019. Please visit our website for more information. Summer camp dates are June 4-6, July 9-12, and August 6-9.

Connect with WCP Be sure to “like” us on Facebook and “link” us at Harris Teeter (#5584)!

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Evangelism Ministry . Rev. Amy Hutchison News and Announcements Neighborhood Bags We have a tool for you to use in reaching out to your new neighbors to welcome them into the community while inviting them to church at the same time! These neighborhood bags are stuffed with information about the church, as well as a note welcoming them to the community. Feel free to add your own special gift! These bags are available at each of the Information Centers. Please make sure to let us know which neighborhood you’ll be taking them to so we can see where we are reaching! For any questions, please contact Rev. Amy Hutchison.

Silent Witness Come by the Information Center for Silent Witness items. We have discounted the suggested donation for each of these items to clear way for new items in 2019.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Mother's Morning Out Registration

Our next Blood Drive will be Saturday, February 23 from 10:00-2:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Registration tables will be in Helms Hall and the Family Life Center lobby throughout February. You can also make an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org and using the sponsor code “Weddington United Methodist Church.”

Registration for the 2019/2020 MMO school year is open. We will continue registering students until we are full. MMO registration forms are available at the church office, MMO, WCP, as well an printable online.

Stampers for LIFE Card and Bake Sale

Part-Time Kitchen Assistant Needed

The Stampers for LIFE Life Group will be holding a Card and Bake Sale on February 3 and 10 in Helms Hall. Funds raised by the Stampers for LIFE Card and Bake Sale go to postage for the Prison Ministry and supplies for cards made for various WUMC ministries.

Part-time help is needed in the Weddington Church and WCA kitchens. Summer and most holidays off. Please call or email Food Service Director, Kim Veith by email at kim.veith@weddingtonchurch.org for more details.

Learn more at www.weddingtonchurch.org/mmo.

Weddington Kids Consignment Spring/Summer Sale Spring/Summer Sale - March 8 and 9 in the FLC

• Pre-sale - $15 cash/$16 card at the door (all proceeds go to Missions) - March 8 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• Regular Sale free entry - March 9 - 8:00 a.m. - Noon • Half Price Sale - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Our sale is one of the largest in the area! We have several hundred consignors, and shoppers will usually have more than 35,000 items to choose from. You can find everything you need for newborns to teens! We offer Preemie through Youth sized clothes, shoes, and accessories. Don’t miss the full room next door dedicated to large equipment such as strollers, cribs, bikes, furniture, play kitchens, and more! There are tables and tables of toys including crafts and electronics. Shop through rows of books including homeschool selections. Our Boutique section offers high end, high quality brands. The Teen Space offers everything your teen needs to be in style. The deals are amazing! Our shoppers enjoy supporting local families and missions. Know as a consignor your efforts and a portion of your proceeds will benefit numerous organizations.

For more information, please visit www.weddingtonkidsconsignmentsale.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

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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. Free childcare is provided in the Sanctuary building.

Meet Weddington Church sessions are typically held monthly.

The next Meet Weddington will be on February 24 at 5:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

Weddington Church App Have you downloaded our new church app yet? This new app includes many great features to keep connected with Weddington Church such as: • Sermon audio streaming • Weekly Sunday bulletins • Giving

February Menu • February 6 - Spaghetti with meat sauce, bread sticks, assorted cookies • February 13 - White chicken chili with all of the fixings, cornbread, and peach dump cake • February 20 - Pot roast with potatoes and carrots, biscuit, and assorted cookies • February 27- Beef hard and soft tacos with all of the fixings, chicken fajitas, mexican rice, and churros * 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."

WUMC Support Groups NA Fridays, 10:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2

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

Saturdays, 11:00 a.m., Monroe Campus Fellowship Hall Contact: Kasei, kaseidelpezzo@gmail.com

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

Contact: Nina, nina_michelle7@yahoo.com or 704-499-2564

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

Katie Bradshaw, Children’s Ministry AssociateMonroe Campus katie.monroechildcare@gmail.com

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

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

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