Weekly Update, May 10th, 2024
Hi church,
This past week our denomination (SBC) passed on some very good news. In 2023, SBC churches as a whole enjoyed growth in both baptisms (26%) and church attendance (6%) from the previous year. I praise God that churches are rebounding from the pandemic and regaining traction for the Great Commission. I encourage you to thank God for this news and let's keep pressing forward here at Weems Creek Church. We have a mission to accomplish for the glory of God! Here is a link with this information - Lifeway Research
Discovering Weems Creek/New Members Class
If you would like to know more about Weems Creek, what we believe, our ministries, how to get connected… Join us next Sunday, May 19 after the service in the multipurpose room. Pastor Bryan will lead this informational session. Lunch and childcare (if needed) will be provided. Please sign up at the Connect Center or in the Church Center app.
Outreach Brainstorming Session
Join us on Sunday, June 2nd at 6pm as we brainstorm and pray about how our church can expand our outreach ministry in the community and beyond. We will discuss our current outreach as well as new ideas.
Parenting Class
Join us Sunday, June 9th from 6-7:30pm as Pastor Bryan leads a discussion on pointing our children to becoming Christians as well as subsequent spiritual growth. We will cover some valuable biblical principles as well as helpful resources.
SonShiners to National Arboretum
The SonShiners (55 ) will be touring the National Arboretum (free) on Thur. May 16. Please meet at the church at 9am to ride the minibus or to follow. The bus will leave at 9:15am. After the tour, they will eat lunch at Glory Days in Edgewater at 1pm. Everyone will pay for their own lunch. Please sign up at the Connect Center, even if you are only meeting for lunch. Sarina has reserved a special room.
Business Meeting
Our next business meeting will be Wednesday, May 15 at 6pm. We will vote in new members, review financial reports, and hear ministry updates.
Knitting/Crafting
Bring your latest craft project and hang out with other crafters. We will meet on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30pm. Instructions and supplies will be provided for anyone wanting to learn how to knit.
MomCo (formerly known as MOPS)
Weems Creek MomCo is building its 2024-2025 leadership team to begin in September! We need 6-8 women to help coordinate, plan, and organize meetings as well as 3-4 mentor moms and 6-8 childcare workers. MomCo will meet twice a month in the mornings from September through May. Please email Melissa Gardner (melissa@weemscreek.com ) by May 31st if you are interested in serving in one of these roles.
Vacation Bible School – please register!
VBS preparations are in full swing, and we need to know how many will be attending so that we are well prepared. If you have not registered, please do so using this link weemscreek.com/vbs2024 or you can register at the VBS table in the atrium after the service on Sunday. All volunteers and participants need to register. Classes will be available for Pre-K 4’s through 6th grade students (based on the year just completed). Nursery through 3-year-old classes will be available for volunteers’ children only.
Men’s Cookout - Postponed
The Men’s Cookout scheduled for May 17 has been postponed until later this summer. More details to come.
Blessings!
Pastor Bryan