GreenhouseOur Greenhouse volunteers help to make Greenhouse organic environment in which kids can grow, learn, and connect with God and others. Serving in Greenhouse can consist of anything from silly games and fun songs to interactive stories and fun-filled art projects. Team leader: Kayla George - kayla@watershedcharlotte.com / 980.613.5739

Cafe TeamThe Cafe team is the key to creating the atmosphere at Center Stage for Transit. The team meets on Sunday mornings before Transit starts and helps set up the coffee, snacks and signage in the lobby. Volunteers serve roughly once a month.Team leader: Ashley Grammatico - ashleygrammatico@yahoo.com / 704.582.2355

Tech TeamThe Tech team is the group that is responsible for making Transit happen. From the audio production and video to the lighting and stage setup, this team provides the technical savvy that allows the creative elements to shine.Team leader: Ryan Grammatico - grammatico1@gmail.com / 803.524.1816

Setup TeamThe Setup team is a vital part of the Sunday morning experience. The team meets before Transit to set up the stage, cafe, and the signs outside Center Stage. Team members help to pack up after Transit and return the gear to the Greenhouse area.Team leader: Tracy Barlow - tracy.barlow@fmc.com / 704.604.2662

The Catapult Project :: investing in Byers ElementaryThe Catapult Project is our program that is investing in Byers Elementary school. Last year was an exciting time of getting to know the school and students, and figuring out how best to help out and support the parents, students, and teachers; this year we’ve been able to build on our success and help the school even more. There are still plenty of opportunities for you to jump in! Circle the icons on your connection card if you’d like to sign up, or contact Scott Miller to see if there are more ways that you can help.

The Christmas Village Toy StoreThe Christmas Village Toy Store is a program that allows families with limited resources to purchase toys for their kids at a reduced cost, while funneling the proceeds back into the community. This year, we’ve set a goal of providing 200 toys that can be sold in the store - if you would like to help, bring a new, unwrapped toy (leave the price tags on) to Transit on December 12th or sign up to help by circling the icon on your Connection Card. If you bring your Christmas Village postcard (the one in your Weekly today) to Target and present it at checkout when buying gifts for the store, they’ll give you a 10% discount as well (but only at the uptown, Pineville, Blakeny, and Rock Hill Target stores)! Visit www.christmasvillagetoystore.com for more info.

Water for ChristmasWater for Christmas is a program that helps people to direct their holiday resources in a rewarding fashion. Rather than spending all of the gift budget on things that friends and family may not need (or even want), Water for Christmas allows people to direct those funds toward clean-water projects in other areas of the world. Look for more info in the coming days, or get a jump on things by visiting www.equitas.cc/christmas to sign your family up for the program and start contributing.

What’s your passion...what invigorates you? What do you think you were cut out to do? If everyone’s a “10” at something, what’s your “something”, and what are you doing about it? Does your current routine bore & frustrate you? Recent polls reveal that less than two out of ten people say they spend the majority of their day “playing to their strengths”. Does the prospect of discovering your niche & unlocking your potential intrigue you? There’s more to life than being a number or just making ends meet. Make your unique mark; live distinctively.

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We believe that our children are our biggest investment, and our best hope for the future, and so we dedicate much of our time and energy to providing an environment where kids can grow, play, make new friends and develop a spritual foundation for their lives. Our Greenhouse space is just on the other side of the wall, and provides kids with a safe, fun place to spend their morning. To

learn more about Greenhouse or to learn how you can get involved, contact Kayla George (kayla@watershedcharlotte.com)

PARENTS:if your child is seated with you in transit, please sit in one of the back rows so that you can exit if they cry.

next Baptism :: December 12thBaptism is an ancient ritual of identifying yourself with Jesus Christ by symbolically re-enacting what Jesus has done for us. Baptism isn’t about committing to live life perfectly, but rather about being so thankful for Jesus that you are willing to be known as someone committed to following him. Come join us December 12th to celebrate as members of our community take part in this ancient practice of affirming their new life with Christ. If you are interested in being baptized, contact us at info@watershedcharlotte.com.

cookie exchange for Byers staffJoin the Prime Time and Her Blocs in baking cookies for the Byers staff! Bring homebaked cookies on Dec 11th and we’ll spend time wrapping them up for the teachers and administration. The cookies do not have to be “Christmas” cookies, but they do need to be homemade. If you can’t come but would still like to help, you can bake the cookies beforehand and get them to us that day - we’ll still be glad to wrap them up. Help us show the staff at Byers that they are appreciated (and possibly get a few cookies for yourself too!)When: Dec 11th at 4:00pm Where: 4458 Antelope Ln Contact: Pam Watson - granypam@carolina.rr.com / 704.599.9087

Water for Christmas :: returning this holiday seasonStores are already putting up Christmas decorations, Starbucks is switching to red cups, and before long the holiday shopping craze will be back again. It’s easy to get caught up in the part of the holidays that appeals to our desire to have the latest gadgets and fashions, but what if we reinvented our holiday traditions and adopted a new element of giving that helped to radically transform communities in need? Look for more details in the coming days on how your family can help give the gift of clean water where it’s needed the most.

upcoming series :: Present TenseWe’re a community who believes that the best way to celebrate the birth of a King who embodied love and kindness is to allow that same beautiful justice and mercy to be born in us in the present. At the very core of all the celebration, shopping, decorating, and traditions of Christmas is an ancient echo beckoning each of us to embrace humility and bring joy. The shopping malls are swallowing our souls; take some time out this December to reignite your heart with a meaningful and soul-deepening celebration of the core of Christmas.

weekly need: $7,899 last week: $7,109

Lunch BuddyThe Lunch Buddy program provides an easy but powerful way to have a lasting impact on a kid’s life through a mentoring friendship. Lunch buddies come to school once a week to talk, play games, read or have lunch with their buddy. Time slots are from 10:30-10:55am, 11:15-11:40am and 11:30-11:55am.Contact: Rachael Shaughnessy - krehfish79@aol.com / 434.851.9640

Reading TutorOne of the biggest needs at Byers Elementary this year is for reading tutors. Reading tutors come to Byers once a week for roughly 45 minutes, and spend time helping to tutor either one or a group of students in reading. Time slots are available between 8:00am and 1:30pmContact: Scott Miller - scottm@watershedcharlotte.com / 704.302.4592

Staff AppreciationA large part of The Catapult Project has been investing in the teachers at Byers, so that they can in turn pour into the students. We periodically have opportunitites to help show appreciation to the staff (bringing snacks for the teacher work room, providing food/drinks for staff meetings, and much more)Contact: Pam Watson - granypam@carolina.rr.com / 704.599.9087

Girls On The RunGirls On The Run is a character development program for girls in grade 3-8 that uses running to teach values and a sense of self. The program combines training for a non-competitive 5k with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts and community service. Contact: Rachael Shaughnessy - krehfish79@aol.com / 434.851.9640

Right Moves For YouthRight Moves is a program that helps kids build a sense of belonging and self-esteem, while providing them the encouragement, support and resources they need to build a successful foundation for life. The program meets on Tuesdays from 12:45-1:30pm.Contact: Ryan Grammatico - grammatico1@gmail.com / 803.524.1816

Blocs :: micro-communities that meet during the weekIf all you know of our community is the Sunday morning experience, you are only getting part of the picture of what goes on here. Our com-munity is made up of smaller groups (called “Blocs”) that meet at various times/locations during the week. Our Blocs are listed on the back of the Weekly - if you see a one that sparks your interest, contact one of the Bloc Leaders (see back for contact info), or circle the icon on your connection card and one of the leaders will contact you to fill you in on the details.

PrimeTimePrime Time is the bloc for those who may be young at heart, but consider themselves more mature in age and stature. While the majority of “Prime Timers” range between 50 and 70+ years of age, younger attenders would never be turned away. (As long as they think they can keep up!) Our next meeting will be on Saturday, December 11th at 4:00pm at Pam and Gene’s home. Contact us if you’d like to get more information, or to join us for our next meeting - we’d love to have you! (see back for contact info)

Watershed CafeFeel free to grab some Panera goodies and some coffee from the Watershed Cafe before you head into Transit! The coffee we brew on Sundays comes from Land of a Thousand Hills, a group that is working to help rebuild Rwanda through microfinance loans and local partnerships. To learn more about Land of a Thousand Hills, visit their website at www.landofa1000hills.com