St. Stephen United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC

WINTER 2010

Wednesday Night Live! is held on Wednesdays during the fall and winter. The winter session kicks runs from January 13 through March 24. Join us on Wednesday evenings for a catered meal, adult classes, Bible studies and small group meetings, as well as music programs for children and youth.

Information:
Schedule
Music for Children
Youth Programming
Adult Classes and Ministry Opportunities
Meals

Schedule
Wednesday Night Live! is held every Wednesday from January 13 through March 24. Dinner is served in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30-6:30pm.

On Wednesday, February 17, our schedule will be adjusted for the Annual Jesse Camp Pancake Supper at 5:30 (adult classes will not meet) and Ash Wednesday worship service at 7pm.

Music for children
See the Music page for more information.

Music Explorers (3 & 4 year olds) 5:30-6pm in room 36
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

Children’s groups run through April. 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)

Info about youth music programs: contact Julia Hubbard (704) 364-1824.

WRAP Up!: Youth are invited to gather in the Youth Café for Wednesday Rest & Play! Bring your homework, grab a snack, check out the wireless internet, TV, video games, etc. The Café is open from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Youth Cafe (Rm 202)

Adult Classes and Ministries

MAGI Workshop January 13, 20, 27)
MAGI (Methodists Applying Gifts Intentionally) is a program that helps you discover your spiritual gifts, personal style and passions. Learn what true spiritual fulfillment is! (See the MAGI page for more info) 6:15-8:15 in Room 31

Prayer and Personality
Rev. Tom Latimer facilitates this exploration of how spirituality and personality traits nurture one other. This study will include Myers Briggs personality tests and an examination of at least four different types of prayer as we journey into the Lenten season. The length of the course will be at least six weeks (through February) and may continue depending on participants’ interest and the leading of the Spirit. 6:30-7:30 in Room 33

Zumba Fitness
Achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in an exhilarating hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements that fuse Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Led by Jennie Latimer. Fee is $5 per session and proceeds will go to missions. 6:30-7:30 in the Fireside Room

Nooma
Please bring your Bible and come watch a concise, powerful 10- to 14-minute video clip that takes an edgy look at our world today through the teachings of Jesus. Then join in meaningful discussion that makes Biblical truths vivid and relevant for today’s generation. Facilitated by Rev. Tom Schnitzlein. 6:30-7:30 in Room 29 (Also offered Thursday mornings 10:45-11:45)

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 7:30-9pm when WNL is in session. Rm 8/9

Children
Childcare for infants through 5th grade is provided every week in Room 47 from 6:30-7:30 (or until 8:15 for those registered in MAGI workshops).

Meals

A catered dinner buffet is served in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30–6:30pm. Come when you can! Dinner is $7 for adults and $4 for children under 10. Maximum cost per family is $25/week.

Beginning with the January 20 meal, we request that you make reservations for dinner so we can get an accurate count for the caterer.

To reserve a meal, please call the reservation line, 704-364-3260 x 3, by Sunday night at 9pm. You can also make a standing reservation for the winter session.

If you do not have a reservation, there will be extra food (so please don’t stay home just because you forgot to make your reservation that week!). It will be first-come first-served after those with reservations.

MENU
January 13 - Zaxby's Chicken

NOTE: There will be a limited amount of macaroni and cheese available for small children – just ask at the kitchen.

For more information please contact Tom Schnitzlein 704-364-1824