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November 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:

Celebration Sunday 2018

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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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WCA & Children's Ministry

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Youth Ministry & WCP

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

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Celebration Sunday - November 11 Celebrating the difference God has made in our lives and the difference we can make in the lives of others on God’s behalf.

Weddington United Methodist Church is vitally active in ministry on our campuses, in our community, and around the world. There are examples of faithful members serving by leading, teaching, praying, helping, and expressing mercy through ministries serving all ages and circumstances. Whether with children or adults, here on one of our campuses or across the ocean, there is a place for you to serve others by using the spiritual gifts God has given you.

Our Biblical understanding of Christian financial stewardship expresses giving as a sign of gratitude and faithfulness to God and to whom we have been called to be. Every financial gift given to Weddington Church supports our many ministries and missions. We are thankful for your support and are committed to the faithful stewardship of your generosity.

“Everything comes from You; all we’re doing is giving back what we’ve been given from your generous hand.”

1 CHRONICLES 29:14

November 11, 2018 has been set aside as Celebration Sunday. This month you will receive a packet of information celebrating the many ministries and missions of Weddington United Methodist Church. Please take the opportunity to explore the stories that are shared and to prayerfully consider how you will respond through your offerings of service and financial support during the coming year. If you have any questions about the ministries and missions of Weddington UMC or financial stewardship, please don’t hesitate to contact JoAnn Horstman, Executive Director of Operations, at 704-846-1032 or joann.horstman@weddingtonchurch.org.

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 I Thank God for You I thank my God every time I remember you.

(Philippians 1:3 NRSV) 3

Thanksgiving is coming soon. We will travel to be with family and friends. We will share a meal together. We will tell stories. We will laugh.

This year will be different for our family. My father will not be at the table. Thanksgiving will be different for many in our church family this year. It will be a time of sharing memories. It will be a reminder that life is precious and to invest in precious relationships.

Over the past several months, I had a lot of special time with my father. My younger brother and I took him to most of his doctor appointments at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. We would go to breakfast, lunch, or dinner together on these visits. We would tell stories. We would laugh. We journeyed through this stage of his life together.

We actually had fun in the waiting rooms. We created memories. I am so grateful for the memories. His birthday was just a couple of days before he died. Nancy and I took chicken wings for the family to enjoy. Dad loved wings. He ate the wings, including the last one on the table. We told stories, we laughed. We created memories.

Thanksgiving is about relationships. It is not about the material things we own or the shopping being planned.

It is about taking time to give thanks to God for what is important in our lives; for who is important in our lives. Relationships. Our relationship with God and our relationship with one another.

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On Thanksgiving, take a moment and reflect on your blessings. The blessings of relationships. Who are the people God has placed in your lives that you give thanks for?

Have we thanked God for them? Have we told them we are grateful to God for them?

Paul told his brothers and sisters at the church at Philippi, “I thank my God every time I remember you.�

What a statement!

On Thanksgiving, make that statement to the people you love. Tell you family. Tell your friends. And above all, give thanks to God for loving you and for the special people God has placed in your lives.

Weddington, I thank my God every time I remember you!

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

Missions Local Missions . Rev. Rocio Ávila-Ramírez.

Foreign Mission Chairperson .

Bob Consoli

Local Mission Opportunities for Service Room In The Inn In partnership with Urban Ministries, we welcome neighbors from the Mecklenburg area to our Hemby House in which we offer a comfortable space and 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.

Room In The Inn Dates: 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.

Angel Tree Ministries In partnership with the Union County Christmas Bureau, you can share gifts with children that would otherwise have little to no Christmas gifts this year. It is an opportunity to share the joy and love of Christ this Christmas.

We encourage you to pick up an angel from one of the Angel Trees on the Weddington campus in Helms Hall or the Family Life Center, or from the Bonds Grove campus. Gifts can be dropped off at church office or placed under the Angel Trees.

Operation Christmas Child In partnership with Samaritan’s Purse, you can pick up an Operation Christmas Child box and fill it with gifts for a child in need. The gifts are distributed by churches around the world providing families not just a material gift but also the gift of the Gospel. You can learn more about the journey of your gift as well as gift ideas and specifications for your box by going to Samaritan's Purse's website at www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child.

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

Kenya Mission Information Meeting The Kenya Missions team will have an informational meeting on Sunday, November 11 in Helms Hall following the 11:00 a.m. worship service. We invite those who have an interest in joining one of our upcoming mission teams: December, April, and July/August. If you have questions, please contact Bradd Blocker at gbblocker@gmail.com or Paula Burnett at paulab5@outlook.com.

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.

Each family or individual who is photographed will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and a pictorial church directory! You do not have to be a member of Weddington Church to participate.

Universal provides a complete professional portrait studio right here at Weddington Church! You’ll choose from a variety of poses, backgrounds, portrait sizes, finishes, and framing options. You will have the opportunity to purchase portraits to give to your family and friends; however, no purchase is required.

Wonderful Gift Idea! All portraits taken on or before December 9 will be delivered prior to Christmas.

Appointment Dates: Fri, Nov 30 2:00 - 8:30

Sat, Dec 1 Mon, Dec 3 Tues, Dec 4 Wed, Dec 5 Fri, Dec 7

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

Sat, Dec 8 10:30 - 4:00 Sun, Dec 9 1:00 - 6:00 Wed, Jan 2 2:00 - 8:30 Fri, Jan 4 2:00 - 8:30 Sat, Jan 5 10:30 - 4:00

Online Scheduling Available!

Online scheduling is available Monday-Friday or sign up at the Welcome Centers on Sundays at WUMC. Appointments fill up quickly, so schedule as soon as possible to secure your preferred date and time. For questions, please contact the church office.

• 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.

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Adult Ministries Adult Discipleship Ministry . Patsy Sorrell Life Group News Advent Study 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 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.

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...

Sunday, November 4 Lunch at Emmet's Socal Tablein Waxhaw at 12:15 p.m.

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.

NEW! Co-Ed Life Group (20-30's Adults) Are you interested in connecting with other couples in their 20-30's, newly married and/or starting families? Please contact Patsy Sorrell at the church office to learn more about how to get connected.

Our next 2nd Sunday Life Group Connection: November 11

Opportunities to Serve 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.

Upward Sports We are beginning our 11th year with Upward Sports at WUMC. We welcome over 500 kids and 100 volunteers each year.

Please consider joining our ministry team to help these families enjoy sports and experience Jesus. Prayer Partners, Devotion Leaders, Event Setup Leaders, Scorekeepers, Coaches, and Referees are needed. We also need volunteers to help us start an Upward Flag Football League in March 2019. Contact Nina McPherson through the church office for more information.

Pianists & Musicians Pianists and musicians are needed for various ministries at Weddington. Contact the church office if you have gifts to share.

Technical Support We are in need of volunteers to serve running worship slides on Sundays - training will be provided. Contact Bill Poteate through the church office if you are interested in serving.

Red Cross Blood Drive Our next Blood Drive will be on Saturday, November 10 from 12:00-4:30 p.m. in the Weddington campus Fellowship Hall.

Registration tables will be in Helms Hall and the Family Life Center lobby on Sundays leading up to the Blood Drive. Make an appointment online by going to www.redcrossblood.org and using the sponsor code “Weddington United Methodist Church.�

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Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Women's Retreat 2018 was scheduled to take place on

November 9-11 in Wrightsville, NC - the point of landfall of Hurricane Florence. Due to damage restoration now required at The Blockade Runner Resort, this year's retreat has been canceled. Our dedicated women's retreat leader, Gabrielle Andrews, and the women's retreat team have worked hard and are now in the process of carrying those plans forward as we look to reschedule the retreat for Fall 2019. We look forward to sharing details for this fun, faith-filled, and meaningful weekend in early 2019. Stay tuned!

NEW! Women's Ministry Team Do you have a heart for women's ministry and a passion for helping women find ways to connect with God and build relationships with other women? We looking to build a team to vision, plan, and create opportunities for women to gather, grow, and glorify God - together. If you're interested in sharing your gifts and passion, please contact Patsy Sorrell.

Mary Martha Circle will meet on Friday, November 2, at

9:30 a.m. in the Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall. We are pleased to have Jessie Lindberg as our guest speaker. She is the Executive Director of Turning Point Services. The circle will also be making fleece blankets for Tree House Children’s Advocacy Center. We welcome all ladies to join us for fellowship and spiritual growth.

Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) Please join us on Friday,

November 2, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Helms Hall. We are very excited to hear from circle member and Registered Dietician, Stephanie Lester, MS, RD, LDN. She will be focusing on budget friendly meal planning and prep around the holidays, the

benefits of family meals, parenting styles with regard to feeding kids, and how to create a comfortable feeding environment for kids. Our mission this month will be Christmas shopping for families in need. We will share more information on how you can help at our November meeting.

Childcare is available in the Nursery wing from 9:15-11:45 a.m. Feel free to bring a friend to share in the great fellowship that SWC has to offer. Plan to join us!

Lucy Price Circle invites all ladies of WUMC to our

November meeting on Tuesday evening, November 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hemby House. We will have a time for circle members to tell about their involvement in other Christian ministries either within our church or outside our church or tell about a book they would recommend. Christian ministries could be Life Groups, Sunday School, Bible Studies, Stephen Ministry, Choir, Puppet Ministry, Retreat, Operation Christmas Child, etc. This will be a way to inform, inspire and learn from each other. Our circle will also enjoy a Fifth Friday Social at the House of Pearls on Friday, November 30. Plans will be finalized at the November meeting. The Lucy Price Circle is currently the only circle that meets in the evening, so join us and meet with other women, many who work away from the home and are not able to meet during the day. Our circle tries to be mission focused and has projects, activities and events to help House of Pearls (a Christian transition home), our WUMC Monroe Campus Homework Help children, a family with special needs, Operation 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.

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 only once in November on November 11, and once in December on December 9 due to holidays.

Men's Connection BBQ Sale Thank you to everyone who purchased BBQ for the 4th Annual Men's Connection BBQ Fundraiser on October 20! The Men had a very successful day and sold out of all of the food. ALL proceeds will go to support local missions supported by Weddington UMC.

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Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs News and Announcements DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays - November 13 Separation and Divorce are painful losses that can be intensified during the holidays. The reality of things being different regarding 8 November 13th celebrating traditions with family is difficult. We are offering DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays on Tuesday, November 13 at 6:30 3 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Center to be a support for people who are separated or divorced and struggling with the holidays. Jodi Hummer, a Divorce Coach will be present to offer participants ways to better deal with the holiday season and their former spouses.

We will have communion after Jodi shares from her heart and experience. A reception after our event. Childcare will be provided. Please contact Sandra McKee at the church office if interested in signing up for this event.

GriefShare Surviving the Holidays - November 18 Navigating the holidays can be difficult for people who have lost a loved one. Things are not the same. Traditions once cherished might be challenging. Being in a celebrative mood is often the farthest thing from someone’s mind who is grieving.

This why we are offering Surviving the Holidays on Sunday, November 18 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This event will be one of worship including communion. We will have a reception following the service. Childcare will be provided. Please RSVP to Sandra McKee at the church office if you are planning to attend. Note - We would like to include a picture of your loved one in a slide presentation before the service begins. Please send your picture to Sandra McKee. Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group - November 14 The constant care and support for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be overwhelming. Caregivers, be they family members or friends, find themselves in a very challenging role. There is a need for these caregivers to have a time to share their frustrations and concerns. We are offering such a support group once a month on the second Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 16 on the bottom floor of our Sanctuary building. Ginny Hunt, from the Alzheimer’s Association will facilitate the discussion for this group. If you or someone you know would benefit from such a group, please contact Sandra McKee at the church office.

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

November 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center.

Golden Corral Luncheon Wednesday, November 28 at 11:30 a.m. due to Thanksgiving. We will leave the church office parking lot at 11:00 a.m.

Kings & Queens Christmas Beach Trip December 4, 5, and 6. Two highlights of the trip will be attending The Alabama Theatre and Pirates Voyage.

For more details, please contact Sandra McKee at the church office.

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.

The Kings & Queens at the Golden Corral Luncheon in October

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Children's Ministries Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal News and Announcements If you or a friend are interested in learning more about WCA, please consider visiting us at one of our Open House dates!

Open House & Tour Dates • Thursday, November 1 at 9:15 a.m.

• Tuesday, November 13 at 9:15 a.m.

• Wednesday, December 5 at 9:15 a.m.

To register, please visit the school website and click on the Open House link to complete the online registration. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call the school office at 704-846-1039 or email at wca@weddingtonchristianacademy.org.

Congratulations to our Co-Ed Cross Country and Girls Volleyball Teams on a great fall season! You did a great job representing WCA! Go Hawks!

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

Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson News and Announcements The Advent Season is a great time for families to celebrate “the reason for the season”— Jesus. Join us as we start the season with a Family Advent Kick-off program on Sunday, December 2 in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. followed by a choice of crafts (Advent wreath or Advent calendar).

For those attending the 11:00 service, lunch will be served immediately following.

Reservations are required and must be sent to Carolyn Nelson by email no later than Monday, November 26 with your family name, ages of children, and choice of craft.

Reservations can also be made on our website at www.weddingtonchurch.org/events.

Operation Christmas Child is here and our children are excited to fill their shoeboxes! Drop off is in Helms Hall no later than Sunday, November 18.

Remember to fill your shoeboxes with lots of love, prayer, and wonderful goodies!

GLOW for 5th Graders will take place on Friday, November 30 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. We will enjoy lots of fun games, pizza, worship, and a fun Bible message. Bring a friend but remember they must be in 5th grade to come.

Questions? Please contact Carolyn Nelson.

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Holden and Hudson Hicks show off their homemade “Coat of Many Colors” after hearing the story of Joseph and His Brothers in Sunday morning class!

Youth Ministry . Charlie Brown & Rev. Meredith Hinton November News and Announcements We gratefully welcome November and the excitement the last two months of the year bring for us. We look forward to our annual fall retreat November 9-11. This retreat will be held at Look Up Lodge in Traveler’s Rest, South Carolina. We welcome all 6-12th grade students and we anticipate a wonderful weekend connecting with God and one another.

If you haven’t had a chance to sign up, please make sure to do so. Retreats are a fantastic way to get to know other people and form relationships that will last a lifetime. If you are unable to join us this year, please make plans to join us on either our High School or Middle School retreats in 2019.

With the spirit of thanksgiving we want to say thank you to our entire church family for all the ways you pour into the lives of our youth. We each have a calling to raise our young people in the faith so they may love God with all of their hearts, souls, minds, and strength!

If you’re interested in getting involved- please reach out to Rev. Meredith Hinton or Charlie Brown!

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 7:008:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. Doors are open from 6:308:30 p.m.

Weddington Christian Preschool . Emily Campbell, Director In the spirit of thanksgiving and gratitude, Weddington Christian Preschool would like to sincerely thank you, the congregation, for your love and support of this ministry serving our youngest members. We appreciate you!

November Missions Little children love to receive, but they love to give as well! Our goal at WCP is to provide simple mission opportunities that help children develop empathy for others and a generous spirit. We hope these early lessons will give children a lifetime of joy as they GIVE to others - just as God gives to us. Please only participate at your comfort level and always remember that prayer is the best gift to give.

• Operation Christmas Child is an international mission that has touched the lives of thousands and thousands of children, taking God's precious Word and Christmas joy around the globe. We will soon have printed shoeboxes for you but any Nike or Buster Brown shoe box will do when it is filled with love. To see shoebox packing instructions, please visit the Samaritan's Purse website. This is such a fun project to do as a family! WUMC is a local collection point and will accept shoeboxes through November 19.

• Non-perishable Food Collection WCP will also collect non-perishable food items for the Union County Shelter located right up the road in Monroe, NC. If we hear of specific food/item needs we will let you know right away but in the meantime, please consider high protein, healthy foods with extended "Use by" dates. We will finish this collection Thanksgiving week.

A WCP Weddington Campus Tour will be offered on Wednesday, November 7, and Tuesday, November 13. R.S.V.P. to 704-849-7628 or wcp@weddingtonchurch.org to attend, and please be sure to leave a contact phone number. Tours will start at the main WUMC Sanctuary entrance near the fountain at 2:00 p.m. To respect the privacy and security of children and families enrolled at WCP, tours will be offered on the Bonds Grove campus by appointment only. Please call 704-843-6785 or email BGCPS@weddingtonchurch.org.

Spirit Night at Panera! Please join WCP at the Panera in Waverly on November 6 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. for food, fellowship, and fun! Present the flyer (or an electronic version from our “Forms” tab) when ordering, and they will generously gift us a portion of the proceeds for our ministry. We benefit from both dine-in AND to go orders. Enjoy “food as it should be!”

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

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November Special Services All Saints Sunday - November 4 Join us on All Saints Sunday as we honor those whom we have lost in the past year. We will have a reception following the 11:00 a.m. worship service in Helms Hall and the Bonds Grove Fellowship Hall.

The Annual All Saints Sunday Jazz Eucharist at the 11:00 a.m. worship service will feature special music by The Chancel Choir, Jazz Ensemble, and Guest Artist Pianist, Joel Martin. At the 10:10 a.m. service we will offer a special bluegrass worship experience.

Celebration Sunday - November 11 Celebration Sunday will be Sunday, November 11. On this special Sunday we will be celebrating the difference God has made in our lives and the difference we can make in the lives of others on God’s behalf. You should be receiving a packet in the mail with information regarding stewardship for 2019. We invite you to review this information and return your Estimate of Giving and Time & Talents forms through the mail or bring to worship on November 11. Forms are also available on the website on the Giving page.

Thanksgiving Festival Service - November 18 Join The Chancel Choir and Brass Ensemble for the Annual Thanksgiving Festival during the 11:00 a.m. worship service featuring music by Bach, Rossini, Mendelssohn, Karg-Elert, Byars, and Vaughn-Willams.

Music & Arts Ministry . Dr. Reginald Houze November Special Guest Artist Pianist/producer/composer/arranger Joel A. Martin is the creator of Jazzical®, a marriage of classical of jazz, and more. He has collaborated with and/or written music for Grammy® Award-winners Alan Menken, Kathleen Battle, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, cellist Eugene Friesen of the Paul Winter Consort, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jaimoe of the Allman Brothers. Joel is currently collaborating and touring the US with multiple Grammy-winning MET opera soprano Kathleen Battle in her production "The Underground Railroad: A Spiritual Journey." As a composer, he is currently writing his first opera, “HIPOPERA” inspired by the movie “Black Panther.”

Joel A. Martin

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

• 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.

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Church Announcements Meet Weddington Sessions

Wednesdays @ Weddington

Interested in becoming a part of the Weddington UMC family? As your clergy, program staff, and fellow Christians, it will be our privilege to grow and serve together. We request that anyone interested in membership attend one of our Meet Weddington Church sessions.

Fellowship meals are served from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center (Sept-May). The cost per meal is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children, with a maximum of $20.00 per family.

Reservations are not required, and while we hope you stay to join us for a time of discipleship, that is not required either.

We’re glad to come together mid-week as a church family to break bread together, support one another in life and faith, and continue to build faith-filled friendships.

At Meet Weddington you will enjoy an informal time of fellowship, meet the pastoral and ministry staff, hear an overview of the ministry and mission of the church, and get answers to any questions you may have about Weddington UMC. Meet Weddington Church sessions are held monthly. The next Meet Weddington session will be on Sunday, November 18 in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Union Symphony Concert

November Menu • Nov. 7 - Fettuccini Alfredo with chicken, salad bar, breadstick, and assorted cookies • Nov. 14 - Roasted turkey breast, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, roll, and pumpkin cheesecake bars. *No salad bar.

• Nov. 28 - Chili and baked potato bar, broccoli with cheese sauce, cornbread and Fritos, and assorted cookies * We will not have W@W dinner on November 21. A salad bar is also available every week unless otherwise noted.

Join us for the Union Symphony Orchestra Concert "Just Enough Notes" with Artistic Director and Conductor Richard Rosenberg on Saturday, November 10 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Limited complimentary tickets are available.

Please contact the church office for more information or visit the Union Symphony website at www.unionsymphony.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACA, Adult Children of Alcoholics Fridays,

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAMI Family Support Group 2nd Thursdays, 7:00

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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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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