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November 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.

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All Saints Sunday - November 3 Join us on Sunday, November 3, as we honor and remember those whom we have lost in the past year.

Special music will include the Annual All Saints Sunday Jazz Eucharist at the 11:00 a.m. worship service with music by The Chancel Choir, Jazz Ensemble, and guest artists, Pianist Joel Martin and Tenor Chauncey Packer, from the MET.

Contents: Page 1:

All Saints/Thanksgiving

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Monthly Reflections

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Humbly Serving in Love

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Adult Ministries

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Adult Ministries

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Missions

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Pastoral Care

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Youth & WCP

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Children's Ministry & WCA

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

Thanksgiving Festival Service - November 24 Join us on Sunday, November 24, as we celebrate and give thanks for all of God's blessings. The Annual Thanksgiving Festival during the 11:00 a.m. worship service will include music by The Chancel Choir and Brass Ensemble featuring music by Bach, Karg-Elert, Byars, and Vaughn-Willams.

Join us for our services as we worship God with passion!

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 Thank You Dear God, It is Thanksgiving and I want to thank you for everything.

I thank you for loving me and showing it to me every day.

I cannot find the words to say thank you for loving me enough to give your life for me.

John 15:13 (NRSV) 13 No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

Matthew 28:20 (NRSV) “And remember, I am with you always.”

Thank you for the blessings of family, of shelter, of food on the table, of clothing. Thank you for the gift of friends and friendship. Thank you for the gift of the church, the family of Christ, who love me and help me grow in my faith in you.

Without you, I am nothing. You give me life. You give me hope. And I will ever be grateful. I will worship you always.

Thank you for loving me even when I was not loving you.

Romans 5:8 (NRSV) 8 But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.

Thank you for loving me enough to forgive me. Thank you for loving me enough to invite me to live with you forever.

John 3:16 (NRSV) 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life."

Thank you for loving me enough to always be with me – in the good times and in the hard times.

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Deuteronomy 31:6 (NRSV) 6 "Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.”

In praise and thanksgiving, Terry Rev. Dr. Terry Moore, Senior Pastor

Humbly Serving in Love Humbly Serving in Love through our

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1 Peter 4:10 (ESV) As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.

Time & Talents

God calls us to humbly serve in love through our time and talents. In October, we celebrated all of the many Sunday morning volunteers who serve every week and invited everyone to complete the Humbly Serving in Love Time & Talents form.

There are so many ways to serve on Sundays and throughout the week. Below are a few of the ways in which you are being asked to serve. To learn more and to sign up to serve, we invite you to complete the Time & Talents form which is available in the Welcome Centers, on the website, and on the church mobile app. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the best ways for you to serve, please contact the church office.

WORSHIP • 10:10 Set Up Team • Altar Guild • Audio/Visual Team • Café Connections/Coffee Set Up • Communion Servers • Greeters/Connectors • Music Ministry • Ushers

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SERVE

• Adult Discipleship • Children’s Ministry • Resource Center • Wednesdays @ Weddington Meal Set Up • Youth Ministry

• Local Missions • Foreign Missions • Pastoral Care Ministries • Church Office/Communications • Photography/Videography

PROCLAIM • Evangelism/Outreach Events • Upward Sports Ministry • Welcome Team

Resource Center Opportunity for Service The WUMC Resource Center is in need of some help. We are looking for volunteers to assist members with book loans on Sunday mornings, to keep the children's nook decorated for each season, to get seasonal books from storage and update the monthly display, to add books to the library software, and other library related tasks.

If you have a passion for reading and can assist us in the WUMCRC, please contact Patsy Sorrell.

Café Connections Café Connections takes place on Sunday mornings in Helms Hall from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and in the Family Life Center from 9:45-11:30 a.m. Stop in to grab a cup of coffee, a light snack, and enjoy a time of connecting with others.

Volunteers are needed to help set up light food items for Café Connections in Helms Hall on Sunday mornings from 8:30-9:00 a.m., and clean up at 11:00 a.m. If you are interested in serving on a rotating schedule we would love to have you join this Hospitality Team. Please contact Food Services Director, Kim Veith, with questions or for details.

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Adult Ministries Women's Ministry Women's Circles Mary Martha Circle will meet on Friday, November 1 in

the Weddington Campus Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. A guest speaker from the United Service Organization (USO) of North Carolina will be present to share what the USO is and does in our area and the world.

We welcome all ladies of the church to join us for this informative program and fellowship.

Contact Mary Revels at revelsmary@carolina.rr.com or Tommie Craig at tommiecraig@carolina.rr.com for more information.

Lucy Price Circle invites all ladies of WUMC to our

November meeting on Tuesday evening, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hemby House. Delois Carpenter, Director of The House of Pearls, will be our speaker and will be accompanied by the ladies who reside at the House of Pearls.

Come, meet these ladies, and hear how God is working in this wonderful ministry whose mission is to provide a safe place for women to heal, restore, and rebuild their lives, embracing and representing the love of Jesus Christ.

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.

Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) Please join us for the third

Susanna Wesley Circle (SWC) meeting of the season on Friday, November 1 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Helms Hall.

In our November meeting, we will hear from Pastor Rocío Ávila-Ramírez on the topic of what the Bible says about serving others. As the Missions Pastor at Weddington UMC and a mom of two young boys, Pastor Rocío will use the word of God to show us that God has called us to be ministers and servants to others. By serving others, this not only demonstrates our love for God, but also shares the love of Christ to all that we serve.

Calling all shoppers! Once again we will partner with the Union County Christmas Bureau to adopt two families. We begin in November by shopping one morning, then complete the mission together in our December meeting when we wrap each gift. We need lots of shoppers one morning mid-month. We’ll go as teams for each family.

Please contact Ashley Nearby at ashleynearby@yahoo.com and Stephanie Lester at stephanieerin27@yahoo.com if you are interested and dates/times will be coordinated. Detailed wish lists and funds are provided for each recipient. This is another example of our consignment sale proceeds at work!

Childcare is available for children 7 months and older in the nursery wing from 9:15-11:45 a.m. If you have never attended SWC, please come and bring a friend! If you have any questions or you are not receiving email communications, please contact secretaryswc@gmail.com. We hope to see you soon!

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!

November Date Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, Men's Connection will meet only on the second Sunday of the month, November 10.

Men’s Connection BBQ Sale Thank you to everyone who purchased

BBQ and made the 5th Annual Men's BBQ Sale a success! The weather was great and we had super participation from the people bringing their children to the Upward Basketball evaluations. We sold out on everything and even shut down early. All proceeds will go to missions!

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RightNow Media 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.

Single Adult Ministry

20's/30's Sunday Morning Life Group

If you are a single adult interested in growing in faith, building friendships, and serving others, please join us for one or more of our gatherings.

Time: Sunday, schedule below Location: Room 202 – Sanctuary Building Leaders: Jay & Bailey Bedford

1st Sunday Lunch The group meets for lunch the 1st Sunday of every month.

Our next Sunday lunch will be on November 3 at Hickory Tavern at Waverly at 12:15 p.m.

Are you a young adult looking to join others on Sunday morning to grow in faith and fellowship? There is a new 20/30’s group meeting on Sunday mornings. In order to accommodate different worship times, the group will alternate the schedule in order to attend the same worship service and meet for a time of study, prayer, and fellowship before or after. Here is the upcoming schedule:

For updated information, join our private Facebook Group or contact Lisa Sweet through the church Single Adult Ministry office to be added to email updates.

WEDDINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

November 10 November 24

Worship 11:00 10:10

Life Group 10:00-11:00 11:20-12:15

Kings & Queens . Sandra McKee The Kings & Queens will meet on Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Join us for fellowship, lunch, and bingo. Wood carver and exhibitor, Bob Warner, will speak at our meeting and display many of his award-winning pieces of wood art.

Golden Corral Luncheon Wednesday, November 20 at 11:30 a.m.

We will leave the Fellowship Hall back parking lot at 11:00 a.m.

Contact Sandra McKee by November 14 if you would like to ride with the group.

Annual Christmas Beach Trip will be December 3-5. Contact Sandra McKee at the church office for details.

The Kings & Queens enjoyed snacks and watching the Gaithers's Homecoming Celebration video during the October meeting.

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Missions Local Missions . Rev. Rocío Ávila-Ramírez Room In The Inn As winter approaches, we prepare to host our homeless neighbors in partnership with Urban Ministry Center. We welcome them to our Hemby House in which we provide warm meals and safe space for rest. On three weekends each month we host a Friday night dinner, Friday night stay, Saturday breakfast, and provide our neighbors with a bagged lunch to take with them.

There are many ways you and your family can serve: prepping the space with beds, cooking and serving meals, driving the church van, or clean-up. For more information please contact Leah Primm at the church office.

Room In The Inn Dates:

• December 6-7, 13-14, and 20-21 • January 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25 • February 7-8, 21-22, and 28-29 • March 6-7 and 13-14

Angel Tree Ministries In partnership with the Union County Christmas Bureau and the Angel Tree Ministry, you can share gifts with children that would otherwise have little to no Christmas gifts this year. This is a wonderful opportunity to share the joy and love of Christ this Christmas. Please look for further details to come at a later date. For more information, please contact the church office.

Monroe Campus News Health Fair – Matthews Free Clinic/Novant Health Matthews We thank Matthews Free Clinic for their

leadership in organizing a free Health Fair at our Monroe Campus. Novant Health Matthews, Wingate University, and local vendors were also in partnership. Neighbors from the community were able to receive medical testing for diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure; flu shots, and health/nutrition education. Local vendors provided refreshments.

We had a constant flow of families including teenagers who were able to receive flu shots. Many people were helped and applied to become patients at Matthews Free Clinic for continual care. Amongst all the blessings, two stories were clearly God’s hand moving. That day, two adults were able to get assistance for alarming health issues they were unaware of!

Furthermore, they were able to schedule doctors appointments at Matthews Free Clinic for the following Monday.

Homework Help Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 3:30-5:00, we welcome 25

children to the Fellowship Hall at our Monroe Campus. This semester we have many new children enrolled. From those, many are younger, at 6-8 years old. We are excited about this detail because we look forward to walking alongside them as they grow. With more children, we now have opportunity for more volunteers to become an influence in their lives. We need more volunteers! Our goal is to be one-on-one with each child as they work on homework and reading. If you are able or know of someone who is able, please contact Leah Primm at the church office.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Great news! We have added another ESL class. We now have three levels offered at our Monroe Campus every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m! Thank you for your support.

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Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry . Rev. Ed Briggs New Support Group for Parents of Addicted Loved Ones

As attention is drawn toward the horrific battle our country is fighting against addiction, there’s a group of victims in the shadows who are unwillingly on the front lines. The parents and family members of addicts are collateral damage – their lives are turned upside down by financial and emotional hardship as they struggle to help their addicted loved one, marriages are destroyed, and many times, hope is lost. There’s an organization here at Weddington UMC that is coming alongside families to bring healing and hope.

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) helps families deal with the issues surrounding a teen or an adult child struggling with addiction by providing free education, fellowship, and most important, hope. PAL addresses both the “head” and the “heart” of issues surrounding a loved one with addiction. Each meeting provides:

• An evidence-based curriculum of addiction education dealing with critical issues ranging from healthy helping vs. enabling to delayed emotional growth, created by professionals in the treatment and recovery industry, helping parents to set healthy boundaries.

• Peer-to-peer support with other parents on the same journey, where they can share what has and hasn’t worked for them, and where they can openly share their stories without fear of judgement.

• Faith based to help participants reinforce the role a relationship with God can make in the struggle with loved ones living with addiction.

Why is it so successful? Because it works. Parents discover the tools they need to handle their child’s addiction in healthy ways, and they gain the support they want from other parents experiencing the same challenges.

The free weekly groups are led by trained volunteer facilitators who have experienced the issues first-hand, and are open to not just parents, but spouses, grandparents, siblings, and close friends, as long as they are 18 and older and not actively addicted themselves.

The weekly meetings are Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. beginning on November 3 at the Hemby House. For more information, please contact the PAL facilitator, Jennifer Wyatt, at palweddingtonnc@gmail.com.

Surviving the Holidays for DivorceCare and GriefShare The holidays can be difficult for anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one through death or divorce. That’s why there will be Surviving the Holidays events for GriefShare and DivorceCare participants.

The GriefShare Surviving the Holidays will be on Sunday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This time together will consist of special music, a speaker on the subject of holidays and grief, and communion.

The DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays event will be on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 20. A video will be shown with discussion following on the topic of separation/divorce and the holidays. Communion will follow.

Please note you do not need to be involved in GriefShare or DivorceCare to attend Surviving the Holidays. Contact Rev. Ed Briggs at the church office for more information.

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Youth Ministry Youth Ministry . 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.

Wow was October fast! How is it that we are already approaching Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas so quickly?

I am not sure about you, but we are certainly ready for all the glories of this busy season in our church calendar.

Our youth will be heading to Look Up Lodge in November for our Big Fall Retreat. Please join me in keeping the youth, leaders, speaker, and camp in your prayers. We have hope in the visible and invisible work of God and are looking forward to the transformation that'll occur over this powerful retreat.

We are a fast paced and intentional Youth Ministry. If you are curious about serving or want to know how to get involved, please reach out to me! My life is forever different because of young people. God speaks to me so clearly through them.

And, each of us have the opportunity to share wisdom and hope with our youth! Please contact me for more information.

Youth Fall Festival night in October

- Rev. Meredith Hinton

Weddington Christian Preschool . Sherri Martinez, 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 Mission 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.

• Parkwood Food Pantry WCP is partnering with Parkwood High School to collect non-perishable food items. These food items are for backpacks of individual students in need of food for the weekends. Some suggestions include: canned meats, canned vegetables, soups, snack foods, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, chili, ramen noodles, fruit cups, oatmeal packs, mac 'n cheese, cornbread mix, and anything Chef Boyardee. Thank you in advance for whatever you are able 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. Packing instructions are available online. This is such a fun project to do as a family! WUMC is a local collection point and will accept shoeboxes through November 25.

A WCP Weddington Campus Tour will be offered on Tuesday, November 12, and Wednesday, November 20. 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 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.

Please be sure to ‘Like’ us on Facebook for all the latest from WCP! Page 8

Children's Ministries Children’s Ministry . Carolyn Nelson Third Grade Bible Sunday On Sunday, October 27, our church was able to

continue the United Methodist tradition of presenting 34 Bibles to our 3rd grade students. We are excited to celebrate this milestone with these children and their families. Thank you to our church for believing in these children and giving them God’s Word so they can grow in wisdom and knowledge, just like Jesus!

News and Announcements Kids' Brains & Screens Seminar Parents, please join us on Sunday, November 17 in the Family Life Center for an evening that is sure to open your eyes to the use of smart phones and social media with our kids.

We will have real solutions that can help you reclaim your kids and family. Dinner will be served from 5:00-5:30 p.m. followed by a presentation from Dawn Poulterer Woods from Screen Strong until 7:00 p.m.

Childcare is provided and children are asked to eat dinner with their family. After dinner, our childcare workers will walk the children to the nursery wing. Families must pre-register by Wednesday, November 13 on the website. For more information, please email Carolyn Nelson.

GLOW (5th Grade) GLOW for 5th graders will be held on Friday, November 22 from 6:309:00 p.m. in the FLC. We will enjoy pizza, worship, games, and a message. Children can bring a friend, but they must be in 5th grade to attend.

Save the Date! Journey to the Star—A Family Event will take place on Friday, December 6 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Let’s gather to welcome in the Advent season with an evening full of fun. We will enjoy a simple dinner together then create Advent crafts as a family. Next we will watch the movie, The Star, in Helms Hall. You’ll want to bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Pajamas are welcome! Reservations are required no later than Tuesday, December 3 through the website.

Weddington Christian Academy . Adell Keen, Principal News and Announcements We would like to thank our Cross-Country and Girls’ Volleyball Teams on a great season! The students did an excellent job representing WCA and showing Christ-like sportsmanship. Our basketball season will begin very soon!

Open House Dates Tuesday, November 5 at 9:30 a.m. and Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. This is a great way to learn about everything the Academy has to offer! If you would like to attend, please call the school office to RSVP. Operation Christmas Child We kicked-off our annual Operation Christmas Child event In October. We will collect shoeboxes from October 30 through November 21.

November Special Dates Monday, Nov. 11 – No School; Veteran’s Day Tuesday, Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving Day Feast (early dismissal at 11:30 a.m.)

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Upcoming Events Music & Arts Ministry . Dr. Reginald Houze November Special Guest Artists This November, we are happy to welcome two guest artists on Sunday, November 3 for All Saints Sunday at the 11:00 worship service, Pianist Joel Martin and Tenor Chauncey Packer from the Metropolitan Opera.

Pianist Joel A. Martin is the creator of Jazzical®, a marriage of classical, jazz, and more. He has collaborated with and/or written music for Grammy® Award-winners Alan Menken, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jaimoe of the Allman Brothers, and many others. Joel collaborates and tours the US with multiple Grammy-winning MET opera soprano Kathleen Battle in her production "The Underground Railroad: A Spiritual Journey." As a composer, his first opera “HIPOPERA” is currently underway.

Tenor Chauncey Packer has garnered rave reviews for his stage and concert work with orchestras and opera companies around the world. He is a particular favorite for his portrayal of “Sportin’ Life” in The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. He received critical acclaim for San Francisco Opera’s DVD release of the production that was broadcast nationally on PBS and he made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera this season.

Evangelism Resources In September, we invited our whole church family to focus on how we as individuals, families, and small groups can share Christ with others in our community. Sometimes evangelism is a scary word but we like to talk about it as farming: farmers plant seeds and nature takes over and the seed becomes a fruitful plant. Christians plant seeds and God takes over.

We have a video and discussion guide that all small groups can use to generate vibrant conversation about building our community of faith here at Weddington. These resources are available under the Proclaim tab on the website.

Weddington Christian Counseling Center The holidays can be a challenging time for individuals and families for many reasons. Professional help can give guidance on how to have an emotionally heathier holiday experience.

If you or someone you know could use this kind of input, please contact Tony Gibson, a licensed professional counselor whose office is at our Weddington Christian Counseling Center on the Marvin Campus. He can be reached at 704-814-4220 or tgibson.wcc@weddingtonchurch.org.

Christmas Eve Worship Times Mark your calendars for Christmas at Weddington! We invite you and your family to join us at our Christmas Eve services as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

• 1:00 p.m. Praise & Worship in the Weddington Campus Sanctuary, led by 9:30 Service Praise Band • 2:30 p.m. in the Weddington Campus Sanctuary with Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Organ, Brass, and Percussion • 4:00 p.m. at Waltonwood Retirement Community • 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary with Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Organ, Brass and Percussion • 7:00 p.m. Praise & Worship in the Family Life Center, led by 10:10 Service Praise Band • 9:00 p.m. at the Bonds Grove Campus • 11:00 p.m. in the the Weddington Campus Sanctuary with Soloists, Organ, Brass, and Percussion Page 10

Church Announcements Wednesdays @ Weddington Wednesdays evenings are a wonderful time of fellowship and ministry at Weddington Church, and there’s something for everyone!

Fellowship meals are served from 5:00-6:45 p.m. in the Family Life Center (September-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.

November Menu

Meet Weddington Sessions

• Nov. 6 - Baked chicken spaghetti, breadsticks, and banana pudding • Nov. 13 - Pot roast with potatoes, carrots, and onions, green bean amandine, roll, and assorted cookies • Nov. 20 - Roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, dressing, and pumpkin cheesecake bars

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.

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday we will not have W@W dinner on November 27.

Opportunity for Service Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to serve?

We are in need of volunteers to help set up, serve and/or clean-up for the Wednesday night dinners. God calls us all to humbly serve in love, and we are in hopes that you would be willing to volunteer with this important ministry here at Weddington. Please contact our Food Services Director, Kim Veith, by email for more information.

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

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

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 November 24 at 5:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Family Life Center on the Weddington Campus. To learn more, contact Rev. Amy Hutchison.

AA Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Room 2 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

NAMI Family Support Group 2nd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Room 214, John and Evann Duncan, 980-313-8712

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group 3rd Mondays, 7:30-9:00 p.m, Room 214 Contact: namiunionco@gmail.com

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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 Moore, Senior Pastor terry.moore@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. Ed Briggs, Minister of Pastoral Care ed.briggs@weddingtonchurch.org

Sandra McKee, Admin. Assistant sandra.mckee@weddingtonchurch.org

Rev. Meredith Hinton, Youth Minister meredith.hinton@weddingtonchurch.org

Linda Caskey, Financial Assistant linda.caskey@weddingtonchurch.org

Rev. Amy Hutchison, Evangelism Pastor amy.hutchison@weddingtonchurch.org

Alison Cardwell, Financial Administrator alison.cardwell@weddingtonchurch.org

Rev. Leroy Henry Affiliated United Methodist Clergy

Tonya Tapp, Admin. Assistant tonya.tapp@weddingtonchurch.org

Dr. Reginald Houze, Director of Music & Arts reginald.houze@weddingtonchurch.org

Leah Primm, Admin. Assistant leah.primm@weddingtonchurch.org

Justin Lineberry, Director of Praise & Worship justin.lineberry@weddingtonchurch.org

Adell Keen, WCA Principal akeen@weddingtonchristianacademy.org

Carolyn Nelson, Children’s Minister carolyn.nelson@weddingtonchurch.org

Sherri Martinez, WCP Director sherri.martinez@weddingtonchurch.org

Ashley Goodner, Children’s Ministry Associate ashley.goodner@weddingtonchurch.org

Jamie Edmondson, WCP Assistant Director bgcps@weddingtonchurch.org

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

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

JoAnn Horstman, Executive Director of Operations Kim Veith, Food Service Director joann.horstman@weddingtonchurch.org 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