Weekly Update, February 7th, 2025
Hi church,
I wanted to give an important update about Capitol Ministries (CM). I completed CM’s training in the first week of December with the aim of starting a Bible study at the State House in January. There was a delay on CM’s part but things are now moving forward. I am scheduled to meet with a Delegate next Wednesday via Zoom along with a CM representative. The Delegate has expressed interest in sponsoring a Bible study which is the first step in the process. I appreciate your prayers for the meeting.
Churchwide Bingo!
Weems Creek Bingo is not your grandma's Bingo! There is no fee to play, more than one person will be able to win, and there will certainly be time for fellowship during games Calling players of all ages to join us for a time of games, snacks, prizes, and fellowship on Saturday, February 22nd from 2-4pm in the multipurpose room. We are continuing to secure prizes from local businesses that you'll definitely want to win, including 4 tickets to a Navy game! Please sign up in the church app, at the Connect Center, or by using this link: Churchwide Bingo!
Women’s Retreat
Have you ever thought, "How do I spend time on my prayers when I am distracted with so much to do" or "How do I pray for longer than a couple minutes?" or "Why should I ask God for anything again when I have done it before, and it hasn't worked?" Many of us have thought the same things before. To get practical answers to these questions, join us for our Annual Women's Retreat, March 14-15, at Camp Wabanna. This year, our focus will be on "A Praying Life". Our speaker, Julie Courtney from SeeJesus Ministries, will help us look at Jesus' powerful yet simple teachings on prayer. We will practice our praying, patterned after Jesus' style of prayer. We will learn to ask our Father for anything, and then to wait with our eyes wide open to the story He is creating in our lives. Retreat registration is $60 and is open to all women, 9th grade and up. Register now in the church app, at the Connect Center, or by using this link: Women's Retreat
Men’s Retreat
Leadership is absolutely essential to life and to advance the kingdom of God. Simply put, God has designed our world in such a way that leadership plays a huge role! Also, leadership is something that each person will have an opportunity to display so we should seek to cultivate our own passion and skills for leadership. At our men's retreat, Mark Dooley will be speaking about leadership. Mark served as a pastor for many years and now serves as the Associate Executive Director for the Baptist Convention of Maryland and Delaware. The Men’s Retreat will be March 28-29 at Camp Wabanna in Edgewater, MD. Retreat registration is $60 and is open to all men, 9th grade and up. Signups will begin in a couple weeks.
Students Snow Tubing
The students will be going snow tubing at Liberty Mountain Resort next Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1pm-9pm. The cost is $40 plus dinner money. If paying online, use the Student Events option in the dropdown menu. Pastor Alex must know by 5pm TODAY, if you are going. Email (alex@weemscreek.com) or text him if you are going.
Prayer for Revival
Prayer for Revival will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 11am in room 112. We will pray for God to bring true revival in our community and the nation.
Widow’s Walk Luncheon
The Widow’s Walk group will be having lunch at Brenda Dillon’s home on Saturday, Feb. 15 at noon. Food will be provided. Please sign up at the Connect Center.
Blessings!
Pastor Bryan