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WINTER 2009
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Wednesday Night Live! is held on Wednesdays during the fall and winter. The winter session begins January 14 and runs through April 1. (Some adult classes and youth and children’s programs continue through April and May.) Wednesday Night Live offers a catered meal, adult classes, Bible studies and small group meetings, as well as music programs for children and youth. Join us on Wednesday nights!
Information:
Schedule
Music for Children
Youth Programming
Adult Classes and Ministry Opportunities
Meals
Schedule
Wednesday Night Live! is held every Wednesday from January 14-April 1. Dinner is served in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30-6:30pm.
Ash Wednesday
The Wednesday Night Live! program will be adjusted on February 25 for the Ash Wednesday worship service at 7pm. The Jesse Camp Pancake Supper to benefit youth mission trips will be from 5-6:30pm. Some classes and programs will not meet. Click here for the calendar for February 25.
Music for children
See the Music page for more information.
Music Explorers (3 & 4 year olds) 5:30-6pm in room 103
Cherub Choir (TK & K) 5:30-6pm in room 34
Music Makers (1st & 2nd grade) 5:15-6pm in room 8/9
Young Musicians (3rd-5th grade) 5:15-6pm in the choir room
Beginning Chimes (3rd-5th grade) 6:30-7:00pm in room 7
Agape Bells (beginning youth handbells) 6-6:45pm in room 6
Youth Choir (6th-12th grade) 6:45-7:30pm in the choir room
Alleluia Bells (advanced youth handbells) 7:30-8:15pm in room 6
Children’s groups run through April. Youth handbells rehearse through April and youth choir through May. Info: contact Julia Hubbard (704) 364-1824.
Youth Programming
Youth Choir: Open to all youth in grades 6-12. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 6:45-7:30pm (September - May) in room 3 (choir room).
Agape Bells: Intermediate handbell choir for youth with musical reading experience. This group rings in worship often throughout the year. (6-6:45pm in handbell room 6)
Alleluia Bells: Advanced bell group for youth. The choir rings in worship often throughout the year, and attends the Youth Bell Festival in Richmond, VA each November. (7:30-8:15pm in handbell room 6)
Adult Classes and Ministries
- Acts - Journey Through the Bible series – Join associate pastor, Tom Schnitzlein, in an 11 week Bible study of one of his favorite books of the Bible, The Acts of the Apostles. 1st week is introductory lecture and books are $8. We’ll look at what the text says, what it meant to its first readers (including historical and cultural settings), what noted scholars have to say about it, and practical life application for us today (duplicate class offered Thursday mornings at 10:45).
- MAGI (Methodists Applying Gifts Intentionally) Workshops – sign up for one of two Wednesday evening workshops (a workshop consists of three consecutive Wednesday sessions 6-8pm) to discover your spiritual gifts, personal style and passions; then connect to the ministries that match your personalized profile! (See the MAGI page for more info)
- The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith, by Marcus J. Borg – Bill Cole continues to lead this fascinating theological reflection of Marcus Borg’s work.
- Financial Education Classes
- Budgeting 101: Would you like to own your own home, take a dream vacation, or even retire one day? Planning for this starts now, and step one is setting up your budget. Come learn the basics of setting up and managing your budget Wednesday, Jan. 28, 6:30-7:30pm.
- Credit 102: Find out about good and bad debt, and why it makes a difference. Class meets Wednesday, February 11, 6:30-7:30pm.
- Estate Planning 201: Learn about wills, trusts and estates from professionals in the business. Class will meet in March (TBA).
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- Stitch-In fellowship – meets each week year-round (6:30 - 7:30). Any form of handwork can be done during this time. Currently we’re doing both personal and charity knitting (preemie hats for Threads of Love, baby blankets for our church, and prayer shawls). Or come and learn how to crochet and/or knit. Contact Barbara Phillips at 704-362-0845 for more information.
Praise Band
The Praise Band provides instrumental and/or vocal talents for the Sunday morning modern worship service. Rehearsals are each Wednesday from 6:30-9pm. Rm 8/9
Children
Childcare for infants through 5th grade will be available after dinner, if advanced reservations are made.
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Meals
- Dinner in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30-6:45pm. Come when you can!
- No reservations or tickets required (so bring a friend or neighbor at the last minute).
- Meals cost $7 per adult and $4 per child (under 10), with a maximum charge of $25 per family.
- Stay tuned for more information on a pot luck Wednesday night!
March 4
Oven Fried Chicken
Macaroni and Cheese
Green Beans
Rolls
Dessert
March 11
Pork Loin
Rice Pilaf
Broccoli
Rolls
Dessert
March 18
Grilled Chicken
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Salad
Rolls
Dessert
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For more information please contact Tom Schnitzlein 704-364-1824
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©2008 St. Stephen UMC, Charlotte, NC
This page is maintained by Kelly Keesling.
Last updated Friday, February 20, 2009
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