Williamsons Wednesday Dinner
Wed, 1/13/2010  5:00 PM
Location: A109
Contact: Church Office
(704) 766-3680

The serving line is open from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Old Fellowship Hall, A109. Cost is $6 per plate. We cater from I-Bambini, Joels Asian Grill, Lancasters BBQ, KFC, and Salsaritas. Check the bulletin for the weekly menu. Make reservation online by Monday noon at www.williamsonschapel.org under Event Registration. If you need to cancel a reservation, please either call the church office at 704-664-3680 or email info@williamsonschapel.org by noon on Monday.

Pastors Forums
Tue, 2/16/2010  7:00 PM
Location: Members Homes
Contact: Helen McNamara
(704) 664-3680

During the next couple of months Pastor Rob will be spending as much time as possible meeting with Williamsons Chapel members and friends in homes as part of our Vision Committee process in discerning where God is calling us to go as a church. This includes hearing from the congregation in a number of different formats. Some of that has already been taking place beginning with the 07 Survey and more recently with the Reveal Survey. Now we want to get even more information about what members see as strengths, concerns, and hopes for our church. Most of all we want to get everyone reflecting on one critical question: If God fulfilled Gods biggest dream for our church, what would that look like? We hope you will sign up to attend a Pastors Forum Group. Groups are listed on the registration form, please choose the group that best fits your needs and register now! These groups will meet for an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes. We will make sure people who need to leave by that time can do so, but as much as possible Rob will make himself available for continued conversation if needed. These gatherings will give Rob a chance to get to know people better and allow everyone in the church to give input to what they see as needs and dreams for our congregation. Again, be in prayer and reflection upon that very important question, What does God want for us? Rob can not wait to hear your answers.

Parenting: Running The Rapids
Wed, 2/24/2010  5:45 PM
Location: Room A201
Contact: Susan Fuquay
(704) 664-3680

Parenting: Running the Rapids by Kevin Leman 5:45-7:00 pm, Room A201 Led by Kim Thomsen Strap on your life preserver and join Dr. Leman as he guides you through guiding your teenager the turbulent waters of adolescence.

Game Plan For Life
Wed, 2/24/2010  6:00 PM
Location: Chapel
Contact: Susan Fuquay
(704) 664-3680

For Men Only! Game Plan for Life by Joe Gibbs 6:00-7:00 pm, 6 weeks, in the Chapel A Super Bowl and NASCAR champion, Gibbs diagrams an average Joes guide to what the Bible has to say about God, creation, temptation, salvation, relationships, finances, work, health, purpose, and heaven.

Marriage Built to Last PM
Wed, 2/24/2010  6:00 PM
Location: B201
Cost: $8
Contact: Susan Fuquay
(704) 664-3680

Money, In-Laws, Sex, Arguments... we all want a healthy, loving marriage, but there are so many real issues that can stand in the way. Marriage: Built to Last is not your typical marriage study. Throughout the series, you will watch 24 real life couples from across the country share candidly about their struggles in communication, finances, sexual intimacy, expectations, and more. In the study, you will hear the story of Dave Ramsey and his wife Sharon as they recovered from financial stress and hardship. You will hear the story of Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda share candidly about expectations, trust issues, and adjusting to a blended family. All are welcome. Led by Rev. Scott Ireland. Book in bookstore, Cost $8.

My Myself and Lies
Wed, 2/24/2010  6:00 PM
Location: A204
Contact: Susan Fuquay
(704) 664-3680

For Women Only! Me, Myself and Lies 6:00-7:00 PM Room A204 Book $15 Ever wonder what you should say when you talk to yourself? Me, Myself, and Lies deals with our destructive, unrealistic, self-talk.

Freed Up Financial PM
Wed, 2/24/2010  6:15 PM
Location: Room A203
Cost: $15
Contact: Susan Fuquay
(704) 664-3680

Freed Up Financial 6:15-7:30 PM Room A203 Led by Jeff Smith Book in bookstore, Cost $15 The Participants Workbook is where you will find Pre-Work forms, all the valuable information, illustrations, recommendations, tips and scripture verses needed to ground you in a biblical understanding of a proper relationship to money and possessions, and worksheets to develop a biblically based Spending Plan. No personal financial information is shared. Great for couples or singles.

Youth: Dealing with Divorce
Sun, 2/28/2010  11:00 AM
Location: God Cave
Cost: $10
Contact: kevin j ward
(704) 664-3680

The Dealing with Divorce for Youth class will start Sunday February 28th, 2010!

There is a cost of $10.00 for the book, but DO NOT let this keep you from taking the class! Someone has bought extra books to just give to those that need them!

The class will be flexible in length and will be determined by conversation!

Please let me know if you know of someone that needs this class!!!

Wi Fi Break Out Group - ARK
Sun, 3/7/2010  5:00 PM
Location: Dinner in Fellowship Hall First
Contact: Kevin J. Ward
(704) 664-3680

The ARK Group (Acts of Random Kindness) will be going out into the community to do service work!

This group is a lot of fun and a great way to get in service hours while having fun!

Wi Fi Break Out Group - Song Writing
Sun, 3/7/2010  5:00 PM
Location: Dinner in Fellowship Hall First
Contact: Kevin J. Ward
(704) 664-3680

This group will learn the basics to writing a song, and write a song together as a group! We are going to try to write a theme song for the Mission trip!

Wi Fi Break Out Group - Video Making
Sun, 3/7/2010  5:00 PM
Location: Dinner in Fellowship Hall First
Contact: Kevin J. Ward
(704) 664-3680

This group will be creating commercials to be used in worship, on the website and at youth events!

You will be making videos for the mission trips, White Water Rafting Trip, End of School Year Quarry Party and more!

Wi Fi Break Out Group - Wii @ Nursing Homes
Sun, 3/7/2010  5:00 PM
Location: Dinner in Fellowship Hall First
Contact: Kevin J. Ward
(704) 664-3680

We will be going to Nursing Homes to play on the Wii with the residents! We will also play cards and do other things to hang out with them!

This group is a lot of fun and a great way to get in service hours while having fun!

Build Hope Park
Thu, 3/11/2010  5:30 PM
Location: Lowes YMCA
Contact: Luanne Gatlin

Thursday, March 11 from 5:30-8:00 pm is our Williamsons Chapel Build Day! We hope YOU will come join us! They need LOTS of volunteers and we want to help make it happen! Dinner is FREE and is served at 5pm - it is catered by local restaurants. Childcare is provided by the YMCA. NO prior skills necessary for the build! EVERYONE can be used! Lets show our support to the community by turning out and being the hands and feet of Christ as Williamsons Chapel! This is going to be GREAT fun! Meet at Williamsons Chapel and we will travel to the Y together, childcare is provided at the Y. Register online now. No skills required.

Parables from the Back Side
Sun, 3/14/2010  11:00 AM
Location: B202
Contact: Susan Fuquay
(704) 664-3680

NEW! Parables from the Back Side by Kalas Room B202, Led by Mary McNelly Begins March 14 Get book in class, no cost. Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus parables by entering them through the back side through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character.

8th Grade Girls Small Group
Wed, 3/17/2010  6:45 PM
Location: The God Cave
Contact: Kevin J. Ward
(704) 664-3680

Wednesday nights – Begins March 17

Join us 6:45-7:45 at the God Cave!

We will be studying the book of Philippians where we will learn how to be content - regardless of what’s going on; and how God can help us stay focused on what’s most important!

If you are not already connected to a small group, this is a great way to get connected!
8th Grade Girls only!

If you want to be connected more, or in a small group, contact Kevin about either joining a small group or starting a small group!

Extravagant Grace
Fri, 3/19/2010  5:45 PM
Cost: $20
Contact: Susan Fuquay
(704) 664-3680

Extravagant Grace: An Evening for Women Friday, March 19, 2010 5:45 pm-9:30 pm $20 Cost includes: Dinner, Childcare and Dinner, Starbucks Travel Mug, Davidson Chocolate Company Surprise, Professional Storyteller and Dancers Make your check out to WCUMC for $20. Schedule: 5:45-6:00 pm - Registration Building B Upstairs (the hall next to the sanctuary.) **You will want to allow time to drop off your children in childcare on the first floor- the greeters will lead you to the correct rooms. 6:00 pm- Opening Worship ~ Main Sanctuary Karen Abercrombie, Professional Storyteller 6:30 pm - Dinner ~ Fellowship Hall (Homemade Elizabeth Liotta Chicken Salad on a bed of Lettuce, Croissant, Fruit, Scrumptious Chocolate Dessert). (Children will be fed cheese pizza, fruit, and a drink.) 7:00 pm - Breakout Session Each woman will get to create her own Extravagant Grace Starbucks picture collage Travel Mug. (Everyone will need to bring to the retreat their own photos, pictures, favorite sayings or scriptures that remind them of all the amazing gifts God has given them in their life. They could be pictures of things, people, feelings, talents such as your children, family, a sunrise, inner peace, healing, possessions, joy, health, faith, love for animals, musical talent etc.) Bring 5 to 25 small pictures (works best if pictures are under 2x3 inches or less) or sayings. Make sure they are copies of pictures you can cut up! 7:45 pm - Worship (Sanctuary) Karen Abercrombie 8:30-8:45 - Personal Reflection Time 8:45-9:30 - Closing Celebration ~ Sanctuary Our own Cindy Gunter, Professional Dancer Cassandra Howley, our WCUMC youth dancers, and Karen Abercrombie. Invite a friend. Indulge in Gods Extravagant Grace! Register Online Now! The absolute deadline to register is Sunday, March 14 at midnight.

Seder Meal Sunday
Sun, 3/28/2010  6:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
Contact: Susan Fuquay
(704) 664-3680

6:00-7:30 Fellowship Hall Must make a reservation, donations only, all ages. A family experiential meal combining the meaning of the traditional Jewish Passover meal with the new meaning Jesus gave at the last supper. Taste the traditional foods on the Seder plate, learn the symbolism, enjoy a meal of chicken, rice, green beans, and experience Holy Communion. Limit of 125 per meal, so register online now! Nursery provided for young children - parents choice. All are welcome. Let us know the total number in your party in the comments box.

Seder Meal Wednesday
Wed, 3/31/2010  6:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
Contact: Susan Fuquay
(704) 664-3680

6:00-7:30 Fellowship Hall Must make a reservation, donations only, all ages. A family experiential meal combining the meaning of the traditional Jewish Passover meal with the new meaning Jesus gave at the last supper. Taste the traditional foods on the Seder plate, learn the symbolism, enjoy a meal of chicken, rice, green beans, and experience Holy Communion. Limit of 125 per meal, so register online now! Nursery provided for young children - parents choice. All are welcome. Let us know the total number in your party in the comments box.

Kaleidoscope
Fri, 4/9/2010 
Contact: Kevin Ward
(704) 664-3680

Kaleidoscope is a special weekend that gives middle school students an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. The Rev. Chris Henson will be the speaker for this years Kaleidoscope event! Many of youth will remember him from the confirmation retreat the last two years! (Yes, he was the guy in the bunny suit). Kaleidoscope is led by the Conference Council on Youth Ministry. The cost of the trip will be $110 and the registration deadline is March 17th! Registration price includes program costs, lodging, and food. T-shirts are an additional $10! REQUIRED: Signed medical release form and copy of insurance card for EACH PERSON attending the event. DOWNLOAD KALEIDOSCOPE REGISTRATION FORM NOW This trip has been a transforming event for many of our youth at this church! I know it is the tail end of many of your spring breaks, but it will be worth going to! You DO NOT want to miss this trip!

Student Leadership Conference
Sat, 4/24/2010 
Location: All Rooms Both Buildings and Youth House
Contact: Kevin Ward
(704) 664-3680

This conference is for Senior High Youth seeking to develop their leadership skills! It is open to all Senior High Youth (outside the church folks as well)!
This event is being sponsored by Tsunami Ministries and is being hosted by the Williamsons Chapel UMC Youth program!

Meet Williamsons Chapel May 23
Sun, 5/23/2010  3:00 PM
Location: A109
Contact: Scott Ireland
(704) 664-3680

Are you considering making Williamsons Chapel your new church home? If so, please join us for our new, remodeled Meet Williamsons Chapel class Music Suite, Room 114 in Building B 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. There will also be snack refreshments available for the adults and a light supper for the children. Following this class you will be given the opportunity to officially join the church at one of the upcoming weekend services.

End of School Year Party
Sun, 6/6/2010  11:15 AM
Location: Carrigan Farms Rock Quarry
Cost: $16
Contact: Kevin J. Ward
(704) 664-3680

We will be having an end of the school year party at the Carrigan Farm's Rock Quarry!

The cost is $16.00 per person and includes food, swimming and activities!

This will be a great way to kick off our summer activities!

You will not want to miss this!

The event will go from 11:15 AM until about 3:00! You will have a chance to change at the God Cave before headed over to the Rock Quarry if you would like, but YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING YOURSELF THERE!

We will start off the time at 11:15 having our usual 11:00 Sunday School at the Rock Quarry!
Lunch will follow then lots of swimming, volleyball and fun!

More Details to come later!

Youth Rafting Trip
Sat, 6/26/2010  7:00 AM
Location: Nantahala River
Contact: Kevin J. Ward
(704) 664-3680

We will be taking a Youth Rafting trip Saturday June 26th!

We will be self guiding the 8 class II rapids and the 1 class III Rapid that the Nantahala River has to offer!

Don't worry, Kevin Ward, our Youth Director, was a river guide for 4 years for Camp Tekoa and has done the Nantahala River many times! We will be plenty safe!

Cost will be determined by the number of participants, but will likely be around $25.00-$30.00 plus meal cost!

With rapids like Patton's Run, Pyramid Rock, Delebar's Rock, Quarry, Whirlpool, The Ledges, Surfing Rapid, the Bump and the class III Rapid, Nantahala Falls, we will have a great time!

This is a great trip to build trust with your friends and family, build your confidence and simply just enjoy God's creation!

There will be limited space, so sign up today!

Note: The Nantahala River is a dam fed river, but the water is drawn from the bottom of a large lake, so the water is ALWAYS cold, even in mid-summer! So dress appropriately! Email Kevin if you would like ideas on what to wear!

Youth Mission Camp Week 1
Sun, 7/4/2010  8:00 AM
Location: Wilmington, NC
Cost: $200
Contact: Kevin J. Ward
(704) 664-3680

Youth Mission Camp Week 1 - July 4th-10th, 2010

PLEASE PUT YOUR SHIRT SIZE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION AND WHETHER YOU WANT A PINK SHIRT OR SAND COLORED SHIRT

We will be going to Wilmington, NC to do basic home repair in that community!

We are NOT having a Middle School mission week and a high school mission week! Instead, there are spots for both Middle School and High School youth for each week and we will have 3 weeks of missions total!!!

Please indicate in the comment section your CURRENT grade! (for 2009/2010 school year)

There will be 50 youth spots for each week, with 20 spots being for Middle School youth and 20 Spots being for High school youth with 10 "Flex" spots that can go either way!

The earlier you sign up, the better chances you have to get the week you want!

Don't worry, you will be in a group with folks your own age!

We will be staying at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington and you will need your SINGLE sized air mattress!

Cost is $200.00 and that covers the food, the t-shirt, the lodging, and project costs!

You will be responsible for lunch on the way down, lunch on the way back and a meal on the day off (as well as day off activities)!

This should be a great summer mission trip! Come have a great "WEEK IN THE SON"!!!

Youth Mission Camp Week 2
Sun, 7/11/2010  8:00 AM
Location: Wilmington, NC
Cost: $200
Contact: Kevin J. Ward
(704) 664-3680

Youth Mission Camp Week 2 - July 11th-17th, 2010

PLEASE PUT YOUR SHIRT SIZE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION AND WHETHER YOU WANT A PINK SHIRT OR SAND COLORED SHIRT

We will be going to Wilmington, NC to do basic home repair in that community!

We are NOT having a Middle School mission week and a high school mission week! Instead, there are spots for both Middle School and High School youth for each week and we will have 3 weeks of missions total!!!

Please indicate in the comment section your CURRENT grade! (for 2009/2010 school year)

There will be 50 youth spots for each week, with 20 spots being for Middle School youth and 20 Spots being for High school youth with 10 "Flex" spots that can go either way!

The earlier you sign up, the better chances you have to get the week you want!

Don't worry, you will be in a group with folks your own age!

We will be staying at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington and you will need your SINGLE sized air mattress!

Cost is $200.00 and that covers the food, the t-shirt, the lodging, and project costs!

You will be responsible for lunch on the way down, lunch on the way back and a meal on the day off (as well as day off activities)!

This should be a great summer mission trip! Come have a great "WEEK IN THE SON"!!!

Youth Mission Camp Week 3
Sun, 7/18/2010  8:00 AM
Location: Wilmington, NC
Cost: $200
Contact: Kevin J. Ward
(704) 664-3680

Youth Mission Camp Week 3 - July 18th-24th, 2010

PLEASE PUT YOUR SHIRT SIZE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION AND WHETHER YOU WANT A PINK SHIRT OR SAND COLORED SHIRT

We will be going to Wilmington, NC to do basic home repair in that community!

We are NOT having a Middle School mission week and a high school mission week! Instead, there are spots for both Middle School and High School youth for each week and we will have 3 weeks of missions total!!!

Please indicate in the comment section your CURRENT grade! (for 2009/2010 school year)

There will be 50 youth spots for each week, with 20 spots being for Middle School youth and 20 Spots being for High school youth with 10 "Flex" spots that can go either way!

The earlier you sign up, the better chances you have to get the week you want!

Don't worry, you will be in a group with folks your own age!

We will be staying at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington and you will need your SINGLE sized air mattress!

Cost is $200.00 and that covers the food, the t-shirt, the lodging, and project costs!

You will be responsible for lunch on the way down, lunch on the way back and a meal on the day off (as well as day off activities)!

This should be a great summer mission trip! Come have a great "WEEK IN THE SON"!!!

Williamsons Chapel Family Retreat
Fri, 10/22/2010  6:00 PM
Location: United Methodist Camp Tekoa
Contact: Kevin J. Ward
(704) 664-3680

WHEN YOU REGISTER, PLEASE PUT HOW MANY WILL BE ATTENDING FROM YOUR FAMILY AND THE GENDER BREAK DOWN!

This will be our 3rd annual family retreat to the United Methodist Camp Tekoa!

This has been a great youth event for the last 2 years, but will be open to the whole church this year!

Cost is $50.00 per person, for the first 4 people in the family and then $40.00 per person after that!

2 person family = $100.00
3 person family = $150.00
4 person family = $200.00
5 person family = $240.00
7 person family = $280.00
Etc.

The cabins and the water are heated!
However, you will be staying with family members of the same gender only! (so guys are staying with guys from other families and girls with girls from other families)

There will be 3 worship times focused on faith and family, free time where the Climbing tower, zipline, boating and other camp activities will be open, and a chance in the morning to do the challenge course as a family (along with another family or two)!

DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS POWERFUL FAMILY EXPERIENCE!!!

More Details to come in the Summer! 3 person family = $320.00