Weekly Update, September 6th, 2024
Hi church,
We are excited to begin our small groups ministry that we are calling "LIFE Groups." These are small group settings where you can grow deeper in your faith and also in your friendships with others. They are casual discussion groups relating to a given topic of study. The goal is the development of healthy relationships where you can be loved, encouraged, challenged, and motivated for life in Christ. Indeed, “LIFE” stands for Learning, Intercession, Fellowship, and Encouragement.
All groups meet weekly. They will begin the week of September 22nd and will meet 6 times. We will start a second round of 6-week LIFE Groups the week of November 3rd. People are free to try different groups. Ideally, we hope to develop group continuity over time while allowing for new people to join the groups. For the curriculum, we will use the RightNow Media videos that our church subscribed to. If you have not done so, pass on your email to the church office and we can give you free access to the RightNow library of over 20,000 videos! If you are interested in participating in a LIFE group, please sign up at the Connect Center or the Church Center app. You may also access all or our registrations using this link: weemscreek.churchcenter.com/registrations Hope you join in!
Church Picnic
September means Church Picnic time! Please join us on Sunday, Sept. 15th at 12:30pm for our annual church picnic. The church will provide fried chicken, pork, ice cream and drinks. Please bring a side dish to share and a blanket or chair to sit on. We will have a bounce house and will be hosting our second annual corn hole tournament! If you would like to participate in the tournament, find a partner, and sign up at the Connect Center. If you have a corn hole set we could borrow, or if you are able to help set up and/or clean up, please sign up at the Connect Center.
Wednesday Night Activities resume this coming week!
We are looking forward to Wednesday night activities resuming this coming week! Awana and Adult Bible Studies will meet from 6:30-8pm. The youth will continue to meet from 6pm-8pm. If you have not registered your children for Awana (3 yrs. – 5th grade), please do so using this link: www.weemscreek.com/awana. The Men’s Class will be studying the book of James, led by Clarence Klakring.
In the Mixed Adult Class, Pastor Bryan will be leading a class called “Deeper Discipleship.” Are you wanting to truly grow as a Christian? It is crucial to develop spiritual disciplines of prayer and Bible reading. This class will discuss these disciplines and implement them by reading through the Gospel of Luke and Romans. Also, we will read a short book about essential Christian beliefs. Let’s go to the next level of discipleship! Cost of the book is $10 but don’t let that stop you!
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. The cost of the book is $10, but not mandatory. Please sign up in the Church Center app or at the Connect Center.
The books for the Mixed Adult class and the Women’s Bible study may be picked up at the Connect Center on Sunday.
Discovering Weems Creek (New Members Class)
Are you interested in learning more about Weems Creek? Join us for this informational meeting on Sunday, Sept. 22 after the service in the multipurpose room. Pastor Bryan will share what we believe, our vision and our ministries. There is no commitment to membership. Lunch and childcare will be provided (if needed). Please sign up at the Connect Center or in the Church Center app using this link: New Members Class
SonShiners (55 ) Lunch and OCC Kickoff
On Thursday, Sept. 19, the SonShiners will kick-off Operation Christmas Child with lunch and a guest speaker. Debbie Guidry will share her personal experience delivering shoeboxes to Uganda. Marge Loomis and Carol Dakin will also present updates and hand out shoeboxes. Join us at 12pm in the multipurpose room. Lunch will be provided, and a $5 donation is welcome. Please sign up at the Connect Center.
Wellspring Walk and Run for Life
This is a fun, family-friendly event to raise money for Wellspring Life Ministry to support, strengthen, and share the love of Jesus with women and families facing unexpected pregnancies, giving them the hope they need to choose life. Open to all ages and abilities! The Walk and Run for Life is Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8am-12pm at Mid Atlantic Community Church in Gambrills. For more information or to register, use this link: https://www.walkandrun.org/ This week we received the total amount that Weems Creek Church gave to Wellspring Life Ministry through the Baby Bottle Campaign. There was $1,064.59 in coins and a grand total of $3,270.59! Wellspring is VERY appreciative!
Widow’s Walk Luncheon
The Widow’s Walk group will have a luncheon after church on Sept. 29 in room 111 (downstairs). Lunch will be provided. Please sign up at the Connect Center so we know how many to prepare for.
Prayer for Revival
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 11am as we pray for God to bring true revival to our community, state and nation. We meet in room 112 and pray for an hour.
Upcoming Events
Harvest Fest – 10/12
Mama Bear Apologetics Conference – 10/25-26
Blessings!
Pastor Bryan