Bible Study - Ephesians and Colossians
Sun, 1/8/2012  11:00 AM
Location: B-201
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Ephesians and Colossians, Led by Larry Salmon, 11:00–12:00 Noon, Room B201, Starting January 8th. Bring your Bible. Continuing the study of Paul’s letters, this comprehensive study of Ephesians and Colossians is directed toward the Christian faith and the one theme of the establishment of the Church as a single functioning body. Paul shows that in Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. The Church, the body of Christ, is to be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

Bible Study - Sunday School Adult Class
Sun, 1/8/2012  11:00 AM
Location: A-111
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Sunday School Adult Class, Led by Tom Lamondra, Room A111, Starting January 8, Book $10.00 We will begin a new study called A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller. 'The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.' Travel the shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd, Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep---and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. This beloved classic will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you. Questions please email Tom@larmondra.com.

Bible Study - Value Packed Parenting
Sun, 1/8/2012  11:00 AM
Location: A-201
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Value-Packed Parenting, Led by Brian and Susan Johnson 11:00 -12:00 Noon, Room A201, Starting January 8th, Book $8.00. This study covers the 10 best gifts you’ll ever give your kids. How to listen so kids will talk and how to talk so kids will listen. Discipline isn’t spelled P-U-N-I-S-H-M-E-N-T. 10 ways to improve your child’s self-confidence. Observing the warning signs before tempers flare. Recognize your children’s differences and turn them into advantages. Helping kids overcome the negative influence of the Internet, the Media and Technology.

Disciple I (Fast Track) Wed. AM
Wed, 1/11/2012  9:30 AM
Location: A-201
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Disciple I - This part of the study will cover the New Testament. Register online. (12 Wks) Rm. A201 Facilitator: Karen Mathiason / Book: $35.00

Disciple II (Wed AM)
Wed, 1/11/2012  9:30 AM
Location: A-203
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Disciple II - This is an in depth study on Luke, and Acts. Register online. (16 Wks) Rm. A203 Facilitator: Patsy Wilson / Book: $35.00 (In Church Bookstore)

Disciple III (Wed AM)
Wed, 1/11/2012  9:30 AM
Location: A-204
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Disciple III - This covers The Letters of Paul. Register online. (16 Weeks) Rm. A204 Facilitator: Lawrence Salmon / Book: $35.00

WWW Childcare
Wed, 1/11/2012  9:30 AM
Location: A-106
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Childcare is available for ladies in a WWW Bible Study.

WWW-Bridges Out of Poverty
Wed, 1/11/2012  9:30 AM
Location: B-202
Cost: $25
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

If you didn't grow up in poverty, you may be unaware of the "hidden rules" that govern many aspects of life for the poor. People in poverty are often in survival mode and support systems taken for granted in middle class are largely nonexistent. For those of us who have grown up and still live in the middle class, a deeper understanding of their challenges--and strengths--helps immeasurably in learning to all work together toward ending poverty in our community. Register online. Facilitators: Janet Brown & Martha Hubbell (12 Wks) Rm B202 Book: $25.00 (In Church Bookstore)

WWW-Calm My Anxious Heart
Wed, 1/11/2012  9:30 AM
Location: B-201
Cost: $10
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Women worry a lot. We worry about our children, our friends, our careers, our families, our spouses-the list goes on and on. Yes, we want to be content and trust God with our worries, but it's a struggle to let go and free ourselves from the burden of anxiety. If you're tired of worrying about all the "what-ifs" in your life and want to experience the calm and contentment promised in Scripture, this is the study for you. Filled with encouragement and practical help for overcoming anxiety. It will help you discover what the Bible says about contentment and ways to apply it to your daily life. Experience the contentment that comes from trusting God. Register online. Facilitators: Kim Yates & Suzanne Combs (12 Wks) Rm. B201 Book: $10.00 (In Church Bookstore)

WWW-Invitation To John
Wed, 1/11/2012  9:30 AM
Location: A-206
Cost: $12
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

The invitation from Christ is: "Come and see, Follow me". Experience the magnificent passages in John including the I am statements (I am the truth, the life and the way, I am the living water and more). Revisit stories only told in John's gospel including Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene and the raising of Lazarus. Participants do not have to have an in-depth knowledge of the Bible. Reading just two chapters of John a week, you will discover the life altering stories that will invite you to follow Christ as a true disciple. Register online. Facilitator: Katy Law (12 Wks) Rm. A-206 Book: $12.00 (In Church Bookstore)

WWW-Revelation
Wed, 1/11/2012  9:30 AM
Location: A-111
Cost: $9
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Explore with Beth Moore, an in-depth look at the book of Revelation. Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation varies among scholars. She teaches that God is as specific about what He does reveal as He is about what He does not reveal. Register online. Facilitators: Cindy Gunter & Kathy Chenard (12 Wks) Rm. A111 Book: $9.00 (In Church Bookstore)

Yarn Fellowship Class
Wed, 1/11/2012  5:45 PM
Location: A-201
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Led by Lorna Hobart, 5:45 - 7:00 pm, Begins January 11th, Room A-201, We are a friendly group of women who enjoy sharing our enthusiasm about knitting and crocheting. Right now we are all working on our own projects. New people are welcome -- please bring your project and join us.

Bible Study - Revelation
Wed, 1/11/2012  6:00 PM
Location: A-203
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Revelation, Led by Larry McGinnis, 6:00—7:00 pm, (12 Weeks) Room A203, Starting on January 11th, Bring your Bible. The Book of Revelation makes us nervous. Even a person who has never read a word of the Bible has heard about Revelation. We hear about various colored horses, the "Anti-Christ,” the seven seals, trumpets, bowls, and the beast. We know it is "apocalyptic," but we get nervous just the same. We will wrestle through this book but we will come away blessed with the knowledge that our Lord Jesus Christ is victorious, and we, as His faithful saints, will persevere.

Faith Journey - Singles
Wed, 1/11/2012  6:30 PM
Location: B-204
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Faith Journey: Singles Wednesday Nights Led by Henry Russ, 6:30-7:30 PM, Room B-204, Starting on January 11th, Book $10.00 Our new study will be Laugh Again: Experience Outrageous Joy by Charles R. Swindoll. “So what did Jonah say when he was swallowed by the great fish?” Okay, the Bible isn’t a joke book, and we shouldn’t pretend that the Bible is a laughing matter. However, that doesn’t mean God’s Word isn’t full of humor and joy. In fact, Chuck Swindoll points out that Philippians is one of the most joy-filled books in the Bible, and its truths can fill your life with joy. Everyone is welcome. Let’s life our spirits in 2012 and start laughing.

Women's Afternoon Study Group
Thu, 1/12/2012  1:00 PM
Location: B-201
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Women’s Afternoon Study Group, Leadership shared by all. 1:00—2:00 pm, Room B-201. Meets weekly, beginning on January 12th. Study to be determined in January.

Confirmation Class 2012
Sun, 1/15/2012  11:00 AM
Location: tba
Contact: Mark Jordan
(704) 664-3680

Confirmation is a class for 6th graders (and older) to learn more about their faith and the church. At the end of the class session, you will have the opportunity to be baptized and to join the church membership. Class held in the Old Fellowship Hall A-109. Led by Mark Jordan.

Childcare for Five Key Events Sermon Study
Sun, 1/22/2012  5:00 PM
Location: A-106
Contact: Season Batts
(704) 664-3680

Pastor Jan will be teaching on the Five Key Events Sermon Study for the next 5 weeks. Childcare is provided. Please register and indicate the dates you will be needing childcare. This begins on Jan. 22 and will be on every Sunday through Feb. 19. If you have questions, please email Season Batts at seasonbatts@williamsonschapel.org.

Women's Evening Study Group
Thu, 2/2/2012  7:00 PM
Location: A-203
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

Women’s Evening Study Group Led by Linda Ritter Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman 7:00-8:00 PM, Room A-203, Cost $21.00 Join Beth Moore in an in-depth and very personal examination of this great story of threat and deliverance. She peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story of Esther is to our lives. If you've ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is the study for you. Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther's day, it's tough today. This portion of God's Word contains treasures to aid us in our hurried, harried, and pressured lives.

Bible Study - In The Dust of the Rabbi
Sun, 2/5/2012  11:00 AM
Location: A-207
Contact: Denise Addington
(704) 664-3680

In The Dust of the Rabbi Led by Kathy Albert, Room A207, Begins February 5 - March 11, Book $10.00 'Follow the rabbi, drink in his words, and be covered with the dust of his feet,' says the ancient Jewish proverb. Disciples followed so closely that they would be covered with the dust kicked up by the rabbi's feet. Come, discover how to follow Jesus as you walk with teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan through the breathtaking terrain of Israel and Turkey and explore what it really means to be a disciple.

Meet the Pastor
Sun, 2/26/2012  12:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
Contact: Mark Pitts
(704) 664-3680

Everyone desiring to join WCUMC as members are invited to this meeting with Pastor Jan following the 11am worship service in the Fellowship Hall. A light pizza lunch and drinks will be served. Childcare is available as requested. Discussion will include what it means to be a member and will include a time for your questions about membership and ministry.

Infant Baptism Class
Sun, 2/26/2012  1:30 PM
Location: Chapel
Contact: Mark Pitts
(704) 664-3680

For anyone desiring infant baptism or for more information regarding baptism. Childcare will be provided if requested. Please register online. If you have any questions you can contact Mark Pitts.

Infant Baptism Class
Mon, 2/27/2012  6:30 PM
Location: Chapel
Contact: Mark Pitts
(704) 664-3680

For anyone desiring infant baptism or for more information regarding baptism. Childcare will be provided if requested. Please register online. If you have any questions you can contact Mark Pitts.