Weekly Update - November 3rd, 2023

Hi church,

The holiday season is upon us! Thanksgiving is less than 3 weeks away! I wanted to mention our Wednesday night classes at 6:30pm. We have a new round of classes starting this Wednesday, November 8th. We would love for you to participate in one of the classes. It is a great opportunity to grow in the knowledge of Scripture and deepen our fellowship. See below for more information about the classes.

Just a reminder that the time changes this weekend. Be sure to turn your clocks back so you don’t miss Sunday School!

New Wednesday Night Classes start this coming week.

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).

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.

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).

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 this Sunday (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.

The SonShiners will also be joining the Students for Friendsgiving on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 2-4pm. Students, please will bring a dessert. SonShiners, please bring a Thanksgiving side dish.

What is The Gospel? Book

There is no greater news than the gospel! Here is a biblical and brief book (a little over 100 pages) that unpacks the gospel. If this is something you want for yourself or to give to someone else, the costs is $10 and we will order it for you. There is a sign-up sheet on the Connect Center.

Children’s Choir

We will once again have the children sing during our Christmas Coffee House this year! We will practice after service from 12:15-12:30pm in the multipurpose room on Nov. 19th, 26th, Dec. 3rd, and 10th and then perform our song on Sunday evening December 17th. If your child loves to sing and is interested in participating, please join us for our first rehearsal on the 19th and email Melissa Gardner at melissa@weemscreek.com if you have any questions!

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.

Looking Ahead – Mark your calendars!

  • 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