Weekly Update - October 27th, 2023

Hi church,

Hope you are well and enjoying the warm weather and fall colors. Just a reminder about our Clothing Drive Saturday morning. If you are able to help, please arrive at the church by 9:20am. Also, this Sunday I will preach about the gospel. Invite a friend and pray for God to open hearts so that people understand and believe the glorious, good news of salvation.

National Shoebox Collection Week

Weems Creek Church is a national drop-off site for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. We will be collecting from Monday, Nov. 13-20. There are several volunteer positions available for each time slot:

  • Greeters (cheerful greeting, invite donor to learn more, offer to pray with them for the child that will receive the shoebox, sincere “thank you”)

  • Unloaders/Documenters (unload shoeboxes, count and document boxes received)

  • Cartonizers (load shoeboxes into cartons and seal)

  • Hospitality (bring snacks, drinks, crafts, simple games to offer donors that come inside).

How can you help? There are morning and evening time slots available. We also need a few people to take the filled cartons to MAC Church in Gambrills as we run out of storage space. Signup is at the Connect Center.

New Wednesday Night Classes beginning Nov. 8th

Join us for one of our new adult Bible studies on Wednesday nights.

MEN – Philippians led by Dan Mason in room 106

WOMEN – The Wonder of Advent led by Sarina Lynham in room 111

MIXED ADULTS – Seven Deadly Sins led by Pastor Bryan in room 102

The new women’s Bible study will also meet on Tuesdays starting Nov. 7 (10-11:30am) and Saturdays starting Nov. 11 (9:30-11am).

Women’s Ministry Creativity Workshop

Join us on Nov. 14 from 6:30-8pm in the multipurpose room as Julie Golihew leads us through the steps to create our own Christmas decor piece. Please sign up at the Connect Center or in the Church Center app. A sample of the project is located at the Connect Center. Cost of the project is $10 (at the event).

Veterans Day Video

We are updating our video tribute to the service men and women of our church. If you serve or have served in the military, please email a photo (in uniform, if possible) to Sandy McCarthy (sandygramms@gmail.com) by this Sunday, Oct. 29th.

Luncheon for Pastor B.J. & JoAnn

Please join us on Sunday, November 12th for a pot-luck luncheon to thank Pastor B.J. for his faithful service to our church. He has truly blessed our church with his love for God and his people. The luncheon will be held after Sunday service in the multi-purpose room. The church will provide the main dishes. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

SonShiners

On Nov. 18, the SonShiners will be going to hear the National Christian Choir Christmas Concert in Frederick, MD. Tickets are $25/person, and you must sign up by Nov. 5th (all tickets are non-refundable). We will eat at the Golden Corral after the show. Please sign up at the Connect Center. Checks may be made out to Weems Creek Church with “SonShiners” in the memo line.

Looking Ahead – Mark your calendars!

  • Nov. 11 – SonShiners and Students will celebrate Friendsgiving together, 2-4pm

  • Dec. 3 – Christmas Caroling

  • Dec. 9 – Women’s Ministry Cookies & Cocoa, 2-4pm

  • Dec. 17 – Christmas Program

  • Dec. 24 – Candlelight Service, 6pm

See you Sunday!

Pastor Bryan

Bryan Sims