2013 Fall Semester

A personal message from Pastor Jerry Sims

Welcome to our Fall Connecting Points 2013!  I’m excited about the possibilities CP’s will bring to Weatherly this Fall.  If there is anything we do that promotes this year’s theme, “Ingathering,” it is CP’s.  Connecting Points are designed to help us do three things God has called us to do as His people. Those three things are: 

Gather to Him,Gather to one another,

Gather for Him. Within these pages are names and descriptions of small groups to be held during the Fall that will help you be the in-gatherer God has called you to be. Some CP’s focus on God’s Word, enabling us to know Him and know what He wants of us.  There are CP’s that help us put key concepts of Christian living into everyday life, other CP’s are simply fun!  They are designed to help us become more involved with one another and to reach into our community. Thank you for taking time not only to look through this Fall semester’s CP’s, but for getting involved and becoming the in-gatherer God has called all of us to be.

God’s love and grace,Pastor Jerry

Bible Study With LarryAge: Seniors +Leader: Larry WilliamsLocation: Redstone VillageDates and Times: Tuesdays at 10am Wednesdays at 9amSynopsis: This group studies God’s word and teaches that no matter your age, you should continue to serve Him and demonstrate His love to everyone. There is no retirement from serving Him.

Ladies Bible StudyAge: AdultLeader: Beth HurstLocation: Fellowship HallTime: 10am – 12 noonDates: TuesdaysSynopsis: The Fall Semester will feature the Beth Moore DVD study, Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy. Come and join the ladies as they strengthen their knowledge and understanding of God’s word.

How To Study The BibleAge: All (Readers)Leader: John CummingsLocation: Church Time: 9:30amDates: SundaysSynopsis: Methods of study will be presented; methods that will allow you to better understand God and His ways by learning to mine God’s word for truth.

Aviva LadiesAge: WomenLeader: Vanesa De Rubeis, Rachel Patterson and Yolanda MartinezLocation: At different homes. (TBA)Time: 6:00pmDates: Every other Friday, Beginning Aug. 30Synopsis: We'll be studying the book The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren and sharing the word of God. We will also cook food of our countries, as we have Latin ladies from Colombia, Honduras, Panama, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Peru, Mexico and Argentina.

High School ClassAge: 9th - 12th gradeLeader: Pastor NickLocation West Room #10 Time: 9:30amDate: SundaysSynopsis: Join Pastor Nick’s class as they go through the 6 week series, “The Blessed Life”.

Jr. High Class: GPH QuarterlyAge: 6th - 8th GradeLeader: Beth HurstLocation West Room #12Time: 9:30 AM Date: SundaysSynopsis: This Bible class is for young teens 6-8th grades. Join Beth Hurst for a study of God’s Word.

Middlers: GPH QuarterlyAge: 8-10Leader: Ruth Ann WilliamsLocation: West Room #11Time: 9:30amDates: SundaysSynopsis: Join Ruth Ann Williams as she teaches the Word of God to girls and boys ages 8-12.

Kool Kids: GPH Quarterly Age: 6-7Leader: George and Josie BurfordLocation: East Room #3Time: 9:30amDates: SundaysSynopsis: Join George & Josie in Kool Kids Sunday School as they learn exciting Bible stories.

Coffee With The PastorAge: MenLeader: Pastor JerryLocation Edith Ann’s 11243 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35803Time: 6:30amDate: ThursdaysCost: BreakfastSynopsis: Join Pastor Jerry for some good breakfast, coffee and fellowship.

Little Lambs: GPH Quarterly Age: 4-5Leader: Valerie McClureLocation: East Room #4 Time: 9:30amDates: SundaysSynopsis: Our desire is to plant seeds in the hearts of little ones that will grow into love for God and His Word.

Nursery KidsAge: 0-2Leader: Valerie McClureLocation: NurseryTime: 9:30am - 12:00pm SundaysSynopsis: Providing a safe place for babies to be cared for while their families attend services.

Wednesday Night Bible StudyAge: AdultLeader: Pastor Jerry Sims and Pastor NickLocation: Sanctuary Time: 7:00pmDates: WednesdaysSynopsis: Our goal is to unfold biblical truths in such a manner that we are able to apply a deeper understanding of Who God is in our lives.

Aviva AlabamaLeader: Pastor Alex and Vanesa De RubeisLocation: Fellowship HallTime: 6:00pmDates: SundaysSynopsis: We are a spanish church that meets to seek God and to make Him known. Join us on Sunday nights for worship, God’s Word, and fellowship. We also have a children's ministry during our service.

Holy Spirit: An IntroductionAge: AdultLeader: Aaron CodyLocation: SanctuaryTime: 9:30amDates: SundaysSynopsis: The Holy Spirit is often portrayed as something “weird.” But the Bible makes it clear that the Spirit is not something. He is someone—a Person who has promised to never leave your side. In this interactive book, John Bevere invites you into a personal discovery of the most ignored and misunderstood Person in the Church: the Holy Spirit.

December 8, 2013, 10:30amOur Worship & Arts Ministry will present sounds

of the season as we celebrate the Christ of Christmas, joining our hearts and voices

together in worship.

Men’s MinistriesAge: Teen Boys and Adult MenLeader: Garry BillerLocation: ChurchTime: TBADates: 4th Saturday of every monthSynopsis: We are gathering together as men who desire to strengthen their knowledge and relationship with God while strengthening friendships one with another.

Territorial RendezvousAge: 12 – Adult (FCF Member Only)Leader: John Robinson / Travis HayesLocation: Ft. York, Valhermoso Springs, ALTime: 10:00amDates: Oct 17 – 19Cost: $35 for Young Bucks (Boy), $45 for Old Timer (Man)Synopsis: This is a frontiersmen camping fellowship event, reliving American life prior to the 1850’s. Experience life events on the frontier, participate in black powder shooting, tomahawk and knife throwing, bead and leather craft, and awesome services around the campfire.

Old Fashion’ Farm Day CampoutAge: 6 to AdultLeader: John Robinson / Travis HayesLocation: Ft York, Valhermoso Springs AL Time: 4:00pmDates: October 4 & 5Synopsis: Friday, Oct. 4th is a Royal Ranger camping event, preceding Old Fashion’ Farm Day on Saturday, Oct. 5th. While Friday night is for Rangers, families are invited to attend Old Fashion’ Farm Day, October 5, 10am - 3pm.

Rainbows ClubAge: 3-5 preschool boys and girlsLeader: Rebecca MartinezLocation: East Room #4Time: 7:00pm Dates: WednesdaysSynopsis: Noah’s Ark provides an exciting theme for the Bible stories, crafts, full-color activity pages, and games for this preschool club. Rainbows add colorful animal badges to their vests as they complete requirements for the achievement program.

Daises Girls ClubAge: KindergartenLeader: Tricia BrustLocation: West Room #12Time: 7:00pmDates: WednesdaysSynopsis: Darcy, Diana, and Dorie (paper dolls) help Daisies make life applications from the Bible stories and principles they learn. Daisies earn colorful badges depicting these club characters as they complete requirements for the achievement program. Four-week units allow visitors to fit in right away.

Prims Girls ClubAge: 1st and 2nd grade Leader: Dawne MaloneLocation: West Room #12 Time: 7:00pmDates: WednesdaysSynopsis: Megan, Carmen, Kim, and Tonya guide Prims through life-application stories as the girls learn biblical principles. Prims earn colorful badges depicting these club characters as they complete requirements for the achievement program.

Stars Girls ClubAge: 3rd – 5th gradeLeader: Jessica Cummings and Beth HurstLocation: East Room #3Time: 7:00pmDates: WednesdaysSynopsis: Girls make their way up the “Stairway to the Stars” achievement program as they complete units in the four worlds: The World of Truth (basic Christian doctrine), The World Around You (missions), The World About You (activities), and The World Within You (character development). Memorization, projects, and Bible reading are all a part of completing the achievement program as an Honor Star. Four-week units are supplemented with projects and Adventures.

Friends Club - Teen GirlsAge: 6th – 8th gradeLeader: Christina MosesLocation: TBD Time: 7:00pmDates: Wednesday nightsSynopsis: If you have ever known a girl in middle school, you know what a crazy time of identity shifting this can be. Many girls confide less in parents and more in peers. They crave someone with whom they can share their thoughts. Cultural values bring pressure to a girl to indulge in choices that have long-term consequences. Friends Club meets the needs that teen girls face head on.

Friends Club uses Bible- and discussion-based curriculum for girls in middle school that serves as a guide for the Titus 2 principle of godly women mentoring girls. Each unit is made up of six lessons which can be taught as an achievement or a non-achievement option. Projects and Adventures complement each unit and reading schedules are available to help each girl track their progress as they read the entire Bible.

Girls Only ClubAge: 9th – 12th gradeLeader: Christina MosesLocation: TBDTime: TBDDates: Once monthlySynopsis: Girls Only Club uses Bible and discussion-based curriculum for girls in high school that serves as a guide for the Titus 2 principle of godly women mentoring girls. Each unit is made up of six lessons which can be taught as an achievement or a non-achievement option. Projects and adventures complement each unit and reading schedules are available to help each girl track their progress as they read the entire Bible.

Naomi’s Daughters (Widows Support Group)Age: Widow / WidowerLeader: Billy & Myra Boozer / Pauline Slezak assistingLocation: 10312 Picadilly Ln SW Huntsville AL 35803 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pmDates: Every other Thursday. Orientation on September 12Synopsis: The goal of this group is to identify and minister to the needs of widows as they meet for support, fellowship and prayer. These ladies want to understand their value and God’s unmistakable plan for their lives.

ResonateAge: 18 – 25Leader: Nick MartinezLocation: Springville Camp & Conference CenterTime: TBADates: Oct 18-20Cost: $80 by September 29 Synopsis: Resonate is an event designed for young adults, ages 18 – 25. Often many young adults feel out of place as they transition from “youth” into “adulthood.” Resonate is a great place for these young adults to find their niche! Topics of discussion will be leadership in the church, planning for the future, and finding the will of God. It is also a great time for young adults to fellowship and connect with others of the same age.

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The whole family will enjoy a day of fall fun at Old Fashion' Farm Day, presented by Outreach Ministries of Alabama! Beginning at 10:00am and ending at 3:00pm, it’s a full day of fun for all ages. Tickets are sold at the gate for a reasonable rate and cover the whole day's activities from food to games. There will be cow-car train rides for kids, hayrides, black-powder shoot, repelling wall, upside-down tea drinking contest, egg toss, tractor pull and the Lil' Britches Rodeo to mention some of the activities that await you there. As for food there will be hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and HOMEMADE ice cream --- or you can catch a ride to the Royal Ranger camping area and enjoy fine country dining with pinto beans, turnip greens and cornbread!

Put the date on your calendar now and plan to bring the family for a day of fun. This event serves as an annual fund raiser for OMA.

Farm Day is held at Ft. York on the properties of OMA in Valhermoso Springs off highway 36. Maps/directions will be available on the foyer table at the end of September.

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Royal RangersAge: 4 - 16Leader: John RobinsonLocation: ChurchTime: 7:00pmDates: WednesdaysSynopsis: The goal of Royal Rangers is to help develop boys into Godly, Christian men. We have classes for different age groups. Our Ranger Kids is for grades K through 2, Discovery Rangers for grades 3 through 5, Adventure Rangers for grades 6 through 8, and Expedition Rangers for grades 9 through 12. By using the learning tools of camping and survival, we are able to meet our goal. Come and join the fun of the outdoors as we draw closer to God. Please see John Robinson for more information.

Worship Choir And BandLeader: Pastor JackieLocation: ChurchTime: 6:15pm Band; 7:00pm Band and ChoirDates: Thursdays Synopsis: Committed to exalting our Savior and encouraging the body of Christ.

Orchestral EnsembleAge: Middle School grade 8 through adult (2 years of school band or lessons required for teens)Leader: Pastor JackieLocation: ChurchTime: 1st Sunday each month, 4:45 pmDates: SundaysSynopsis: Exalting our Savior through the gift of instrumental music.

Usher MinistryAge: AdultLeader: Ivan MartinezLocation: ChurchTime: 10:15amDates: SundaysSynopsis: Our goal is to help meet the needs of our church during our Sunday service. We help guests to their seats; distribute communion, and much more. If you are interested in serving our church, please see Ivan Martinez for more information.

HospitalityAge: AdultLeader: Pastor NickLocation: ChurchTime: 10:00amDates: SundaysSynopsis Guests that visit Weatherly need to sense that they are welcomed. We have a team of people that focuses on meeting that goal. If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please see Pastor Nick.

Premiers December 15th, 10:30 am

Sergeant Joe Sabbath is charged with keeping the peace in the sleepy little town of Bethlehem, and he likes things QUIET! When word reaches him that a band of rowdy shepherds is inbound from the fields outside of town, boisterously celebrating with wild tales of angels and such, he is determined to get to the bottom of this case! Of course, what he discovers is no simple "disturbing the peace" beef. It seems he’s stumbled upon the caper that changed the world!This is an ultra-cool production that is fun, funny, but rock-solid with sound Biblical truth.If your child is interested in participating, please see Pastor Jackie, Tricia Brust, Danielle Smith, or Pam Webber.

Lunch At MandarinAge: Seniors and not so senior.Leaders: Les, Larry and GarryLocation: Mandarin House 326 Sutton Road Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763Time: 11:30amDates: ThursdaysCost: Buy your own LunchSynopsis: Great time, great food. If you love food and fellowship, you don’t want to miss this lunch.

Daddy Daughter DatesAge: Daddies with DaughtersLeader: Eric McClure / Nick MartinezLocation: TBA Time: TBADates: TBACost: TBASynopsis: Our goal is to strengthen the relationship between fathers and daughters by offering various outings designed for fellowship and relationship growing.

The Mexican Train GangAge: AdultsLeader: Donna ParkerLocation: TBATime: TBADates: TBASynopsis: Fun and fellowship playing Mexican train and other games.

Parents Night OutAge: 0-12Leader: Thomas & Pam Webber / Joseph & Christina Moses assistingLocation: Weatherly A/GTime: TBADates: TBACost: $5 per child to cover snacks & drinksSynopsis: We believe parents need a night out! This will provide an opportunity to bring your children for games and fun while you have a date night.

Scrap It! WeekendAge: AnyLeader: Jackie Smith, Jessica CummingsLocation: 116 Misty Glen Dr., MadisonTime: Friday evening, 6:00-10:00

Saturday - 10:00am – 3:30pmDates: September 27 & 28Cost: Bring your own supplies and lunch.Synopsis: Get together for a weekend of scrapbooking, sharing ideas, and getting acquainted with fellow scrapbookers…and a door prize! You can come for the entire event or any portion of it. Bring your supplies and your Saturday lunch.

Ladies’ Shopping Trip Age: AdultsLeader:Location: TBATime: 8:00am until…Dates: Saturday, November 9, 2013Cost: Money for lunch Synopsis: An annual event, this is a day for our ladies to fellowship through the avenue of SHOPPING! The ladies travel by church van to a shopping area outside of Huntsville (TBA). Some will Christmas shop, some will window shop, but all will have a great day together. There is a meeting time and place for lunch and the conversations are non-stoppable! We return to Huntsville late afternoon.

WRAGTimersAge: 50+Leader: Pauline Abercrombie, Ruth BillerLocation: VariesTime: VariesDates: VariesSynopsis: One of the most exciting ministries at Weatherly meets at least once monthly for a special activity. The friendships formed are solid and serve to encourage one another through the sharing of testimonies, studying the scriptures or praying together.

CO2 (Christian Outdoors Outreach)Age: Men 21+Leader: Curtis PutmanLocation: TBDTime: TBDDates: Continuous Synopsis: Designed for men that enjoy any aspect of outdoor life --- hunting, fishing, camping, target shooting, archery, etc. Our goal is to use common interests to strengthen our relationships with God, with each other, & to reach other men in the community.

Sunday nights at 6:00pm

Do you have an idea for a Connecting Point (small group)?  All of us have things we enjoy and participate in that can be used by God as tools to connect those outside the church to His family.  Connecting Points is one way of reaching the unchurched; building bridges for

them to cross so they can enter into God’s plan for their lives.  I encourage you to take a moment and reflect on the things you enjoy that could become a Connecting Point. If you would like to talk about it, give Pastor Nick a call at 256.883.9520.  He would love to help you

build your own “Connecting Point.”