Weekly Update, August 16th, 2024
Hi church,
I enjoyed a really nice vacation and recharged my batteries as we look forward to an exciting Fall season of serving the Lord. Make sure that you look over this email to see what is happening. This Sunday I will preach about True Unity. Church unity is so valuable to God and to us! On Sunday we will discuss the reasons for unity and next week we’ll focus on the barriers to unity and work through the major challenges.
Backpacks for Germantown Elem.
We have been given the opportunity to provide backpacks filled with school supplies for children at a local elementary school. If you would like to participate, you can purchase items from this Amazon Wish List. There are only a few items left! All items will be shipped directly to the church. Please be sure the items will arrive by Thursday, 8/22. We will be stuffing backpacks on Friday, 8/23 at 9:30am. We’d love some help!
Serve Team Fair
Join us this Sunday evening at 6pm for our Serve Team Fair! Each serve team will have a booth set up describing their purpose and responsibilities. There will be interactive activities at each booth, games, food, and raffles! Come check it out!
Baptism Next Steps
If you are interested in following through with baptism, Pastor Bryan will be available in the multipurpose room on Sept. 1 after the service. He will go over the basics of baptism and practical questions about next steps.
Ladies Tea
The WCC annual Ladies Tea is Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11am-1pm. Join us for a scrumptious brunch, delicious beverages, fun fellowship, and a chance to hear Angela Sims’ testimony and to get to know her better. This event is always a memorable time! Please sign up in the Church Center app or at the Connect Center.
Wednesday Night Activities resume Sept. 11
We are looking forward to Wednesday night activities resuming on Sept. 11! Awana and Adult Bible Studies will meet from 6:30-8pm. The youth will continue to meet from 6pm-8pm.
The women will be working through the book Meeting the Spirit by Douglas Connelly. Who is the Holy Spirit? How does he change our lives? How does he work in the world? The Spirit of God is eager to work in your life and draw you to God. If you are unable to attend on Wednesday nights, this study will also be offered on Tuesday mornings (beginning 9/10) from 10am-11:30am and Saturday mornings (beginning 9/14) from 9:30am-11am. Please sign up in the Church Center app or at the Connect Center.
The men will be studying the book of James, and the mixed adult class is still to be determined.
Capitol Ministries
Matt Goodsell, Director for North America, will share information about the ministry during the service on Aug. 25. After the service, he will share more about the ministry in MD, for those who are interested.
New Worship Guide Coming Soon!
Starting Sept. 8, our worship guide will be more streamlined and we will use our church website to post information under the Events tab.
Upcoming Events
Student Ministry Annual Meeting – 9/8, 12:15pm
Prayer for Revival – 9/12, 11am-12pm
Church Picnic – 9/15, 12:30pm
Wellspring Walk and Run for Life – 9/21 (morning)
New Members Class – 9/22, 12:15pm
Harvest Fest – 10/12
Mama Bear Apologetics Conference – 10/25-26
Blessings!
Pastor Bryan