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We are a community of Christians called by God to be the Body of Christ
in the world: to worship God, to proclaim the Gospel, and to minister
to the needs of those in our community and in the world.
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Friday July 30, 2010 at WCUMC |
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Children
BAPTISMAL CLASS
September 26 at 11:00 in Room A203
If you are interested in having your child baptized, please plan on attending. Nursery is provided for your child and the class typically lasts from 30-45 minutes.
See Rev. Scott Ireland if you have any questions.
Please contact Joan Finn in the church office if you would like to schedule your childs baptism.
Childrens Summer Sunday School
August 1
Habitat for Humanity
Guest Speaker: Wally Miles
CHILDRENS SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
We have some open volunteer opportunities at the 9:30 am and 11:00 am services that need to be filled in August. We would love to have your help. You can select which Sunday you are able to volunteer on the website.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Rebecca Guest at RebeccaGuest@williamsonschapel.org.
SIGN UP ONLINE NOW FOR SUMMER SUNDAYS
Congregational Care
PRAYER SHAWL GROUP
The Sunday evening Prayer Shawl group is only meeting once each month for July, and August.
The dates are July 18 and August 15 at 5:30 pm.
Discipleship
At WCUMC we want all adults to be connected
in a small group of some kind! We offer a variety of topics such as Bible Studies, parenting classes, single support groups, Christian financial classes, book studies, marriage enrichment, GriefShare etc. Getting involved in a class or small group will help you get connected to other people in the church family and encourage your spiritual growth. We offer free childcare for many of our classes.
CHRIST CONNECTION SMALL GROUPS
Get Connected this year in a Small Group!
This fall we are starting several NEW Christ Connection Small Groups. We encourage you to take time from your busy schedule to reward yourself by getting involved in a Christ Connection Small Group. You will have a life changing experience by: developing 8 to 10 close church friends, growing in Biblical Knowledge and Prayer, using your spiritual gifts to serve others, and sharing Gods word with others. The groups usually meet weekly or twice a month. Some meet in homes, some at church. You can gather a group of friends and we will help you get going or we can help you find a group in your similar age and stage of life. This might just be what you are looking for!
We also are looking for Small Group Leaders (Hosts) for the new groups. The primary job of a leader/host is to organize and host the meetings. We will have a short training session to help you understand how easy it is to host a Small Group. Most study materials used will be DVD programs lead by experts with questions relating to the subjects for the group to discuss. So, if you like people and can facilitate a meeting, PLEASE CALL GENE ENGLE at 704-799-9635, glengle@aol.com or SUSAN FUQUAY at 704-664-3680, susanfuquay@williamsonschapel.org and become a Small Group member or host.
EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE
Plan to attend the
EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, August 29
Free pancakes all morning.
Learn about adult classes.
View materials. Meet teachers.
NAN WILLIAMS CIRCLE MEETING
Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Hostess: Carolyn Hartsell,
148 Shoreline Loop
Ladies Welcome!
NEW TWO WEEK SUNDAY CLASS
5 Ws About the Bible and Bible Study
August 15 and 22 at 9:30 and 11:00
Room A203
Learn facts about the Bible and how it came to be; as well as ideas on how to study the Bible.
Something for both experienced and novice students. Good pre-Disciple information.
All welcome - no registration required!
WCUMC LIBRARY
Checkout some great books for fun summer reading for the whole family!
Stop by Crossroads Bookstore and Library any Sunday morning to get books.
You might be surprised at our great selection of both Adult and Childrens books.
Williamsons Wednesdays for Women (WWW)
Invites all women
A Summer Get Together of Inspiration
Wednesday, August 11th
10:30-12:00 noon
WCUMC Fellowship Hall
Bring yourself, a brunch item to share & conversation!
Childcare provided by registration online.
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR A SUMMER GET TOGETHER OF INSPIRATION
Miscellaneous
CHURCH GARDEN NEWS
The Williamsons Chapel Church Garden is up and growing! A cooperative effort of the Youth Ministry and a group of adult volunteers, this organic garden is composed of 11 raised beds that contain a variety of plants from tomatoes and squash to marigolds and herbs being raised without artificial chemicals.
The idea for a cooperative church garden was born during Earth Day festivities. Despite being a relatively last-minute effort, the plots are thriving under the watchful eye of members Lorena Hobart, Nancy Lindsey, Desi Willoughby, Carol Dorset, and Don and Julie Higgie, who take turns watering and nurturing the crops while the Youth are off on summer mission trips.
Garden Ministry leader Julie Higgie says that plans are being formulated to enlarge and improve the gardening area this fall and winter. Anyone who would like to be put on the waiting list for a plot can contact Julie at jchiggie@yahoo.com or call her at 704-877-4788.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Parking Lot Entrance Changes
Beginning June 11, the entrance on Williamson Road between the Chapel and the cemetery will be permanently closed.
The Brawley School Road entrance will be closed every day until 4:30 PM except Sunday when it will be open all day. However, it will not be paved, it will be gravel, so please be aware of this when entering and exiting the parking lot.
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: August 5-6
All adults are invited to attend The Global Leadership Summit with the Church staff. August 5 and 6 in Charlotte. Speakers include: Jim Collins, Jack Welch, Andy Stanley, Tony Dungy, Terri Kelly, and Adam Hamilton. Great for all leaders in the church and the business world. Tickets are $135. Contact Terri Pruett in the church office if interested. Only 5 tickets left!
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
August 19, 2:00-7:30 PM
Fellowship Hall
Appointments are not necessary, but if you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Frankie Howard at 704-664-5158.
Missions
BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH!
We would like to offer a huge Thank You to everyone that has touched the Back To School Bash in some way. We have more than 2500 kids registered and almost 400 volunteers!
Please join with us in praying for the families that attend that they feel the love of God when they visit our campus on August 7th.
Monthly Mission Offering for August: MOORESVILLE CHRISTIAN MISSION
Mooresville Christian Mission, located at 266 N Broad Street, Mooresville is our local organization dedicated to serving multiple needs of those who are living in poverty in our community. Clients are pre-qualified based on income and then allowed to use services as necessary. Services include clothing, furniture, food pantry, and temporary help with electric or medical bills.
NEEDED: USED SUITCASES
The mission team is looking for donations of used suitcases with wheels for Solace for the Children and the Jamaica Mission trip. Please drop them off in the mission room anytime before July 30th.
Sponsor A Child Through Compassion
Be a part of our sister church in Kolkata, India, "Christ Mission" by sponsoring a child through Compassion.
When you sponsor a child, you are joining in a relationship with a particular child who will know your name, write to you, and treasure the thought that you care. You will pray for one another and be linked together through a connection that is far greater than just money.
Here at Williamsons Chapel we have the unique opportunity to sponsor children through Compassion at the Rose Merry Child Development Center. This center is connected to our sister church Christ Mission in India.
Your tax-deductible contribution of just $38 a month allows the staff at Compassion and our sister church to provide your sponsored child with
* Food and clean water
* Medical care
* Educational opportunities and materials
* Important life-skills training
* Cultural programs
Most important of all, your sponsored child will hear about Jesus Christ and be encouraged to develop a lifelong relationship with God.
Andrea Smith and Kathy Warner were able to experience how this works first hand when they visited India in March!
Children truly come to know Jesus through being a sponsored child. It makes ALL the difference in the world!
Contact Kathy Warner at kathwarner@mi-connection.com or 704-500-2544 for more information on child sponsorship and our ongoing India church-to-church mission.
Music
JOYFUL NOTES CHOIR TO ARBOR ACRES AUGUST 3
There is still room on the bus if you would like to sign with us or just come along. To sign up, contact John Francis or Terri Pruett, cost is $5.00
The Joyful Notes Choir will be presenting two performances at Arbor Acres on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community is a full-service, accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community in Winston-Salem. At 10:30 AM the choir will sing at the Health Center and at 1:30 they will sing at the Retirement Center. In between the performances, the choir members will tour the facilities, be hosted for a luncheon and hear a presentation on Arbor Acres. The bus will leave Williamsons Chapel UMC at 8:30 Tuesday morning and return by 4:00 PM.
Senior Adults
EVER READYS: SENIOR ADULTS
Ever Readys is a group of Senior Adults who are Ever Ready for fun and fellowship. All Seniors welcome. The Ever Readys next meeting will be on Tuesday August 10th, 10:30-1:00 pm. It will be catered, please bring $5.00. Our Mission for the day is barium Springs Home for Children: Bring school supplies, ie: backpacks, paper, pencils, glue, crayons etc.
Trips: Tuesday, August 17th
Billy Graham Training Center – Asheville
Seniorsalt Day – Hymn Sing
Contact Lisa Poore at 704-677-4150 with any questions.
Witness
MEET WILLIAMSONS CHAPEL CLASS
Sunday, September 12, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
We will offer a more in-depth understanding of the purpose and mission of our church, what it means to be a United Methodist, how to get more involved and plugged into this community of faith, and what is expected of a member. Childcare will be provided for this class, if you need it.
Following this class you will be given the opportunity to officially join the church at one of the upcoming weekend services.
If you are interested in joining Williamsons Chapel or would just like more information about our church, please join us!
Register on our website or call the church office at 704-664-3680.
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR MEET WILLIAMSONS CHAPEL
PLEASE COME AND JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP TIME
You are invited to join us for a few minutes before or after your service to say hello to your church friends and to meet new friends of the church. Coffee, juice, bagels and pastries are provided in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays from 8:15 AM until 11:00 AM. We look forward to seeing you.
SAY "HELLO" TO SOMEONE YOU DO NOT KNOW
The Witness Team asks that you reach out each Sunday and say hello to at least one person you do not know at the close of the service. Spend a few minutes and get to know that person. As we have grown and continue to grow, this will help us to know each other better and to greet visitors.
Worship
SERMONS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Did you know you can watch the weekly sermon online? Go to the church website and click on worship from the gray menu on the left.
CLICK HERE FOR WEEKLY SERMONS
SUMMER WORSHIP
We are well into our series on "Faith" that continues into August. Do not miss the next two weeks when we will have guest speakers sharing personal stories about exercising faith in a crisis.
On July 25 Dave Sanderson, a United Methodist from Charlotte, will share about his experience aboard the flight that landed on the Hudson River. He has been on several national programs.
On August 1, Mrs. Pam Carter, wife of Dr. Ken Carter, senior pastor of Providence UMC, Charlotte, will share her experience of being in the Haiti earthquake and also talk about her return mission trips to help rebuild.
WORDS FROM WEST
WAYS YOU CAN BE INVOLVED:
Prayer Vigil: 12:00-1:00 PM
Every Tuesday beginning June 1
Williamsons Chapel Sanctuary
Follow Blog http://p4west.blogspot.com/
Subscribe to West News: www.headingwest.org
24 hour prayer vigil: 9/11/10 beginning at 10am, Lake Norman High School.
Youth
STAY INFORMED OF YOUTH HAPPENINGS
Sign up for our Email Network. Log onto our website www.williamsonschapel.org, click on Email Network, fill out the information and be sure to check youth, then click add.
SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL NETWORK NOW
We also have text alerts for youth, go to youth page and click on the link.
SIGN UP FOR YOUTH TEXT ALERTS NOW
WILLIAMSONS CHAPEL SCHOLARSHIP
Williamson's Chapel United Methodist Church is committed to encouraging the young people who are part of our congregation in the pursuit of higher education. A family in the church has created an endowment fund, the earnings of which are used to provide a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior high school student to be applied to the tuition at a college of their choice. In order to be considered for the scholarship, the student must be a regular attendee or member of Williamson's Chapel UMC, complete an application and submit an essay. The application form and the essay requirements may be obtained at the desk in the narthex, from the church office, or on the Williamson's Chapel web site. Applications must be submitted by August 1.
(Note: Anyone may add to the endowment fund by simply designating it on your contribution envelope or check. If the fund grows sufficiently, it will be possible to provide more than one scholarship for deserving students. Granting of the scholarship is not based on need, but on the commitment of the student as demonstrated in the essay.)
APPLY FOR THE WCUMC SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE NOW
YOUTH BASKETBALL
Morrows Chapel and Williamsons Chapel are partnering for Summer Sundays Outdoor Youth Basketball
6:30-8:30 pm SUNDAYS
1536 Brawley School Road (corner of Brawley and Chuckwood)
BRING A WATER BOTTLE!
YOUTH HOUSE PARTY
August 29, 5:00-8:00 PM
Parents meeting at 6:30 PM
Prizes, great food, music, inflatables, climbing wall, bungee trampoline and more! Learn lots of information on youth programs and how to get involved!
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575 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 Church:
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