Pastor Bill’s Babbling Brook
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Weekly Edition of Church News & Notes: 12.13.2024
A Big Crowd Enjoys “The Best Christmas Song Ever” Play
Our children brought the message of the season through clearly last Sunday. Those who are facing uncertain days were reminded that we do not need to be afraid. Watching our little ones dressed up as sheep made everyone smile. Then all of us will not soon forget Lili Lowrimore’s solo that encouraged us to give Jesus our hearts. A big thank you to Megan Sabin and her assistants who worked with our kids. We also appreciate everyone who came out to support our children. We had our largest crowd since our dedication service in 2008 with 234 people. The congregational singing of “It Is Well With My Soul” was especially inspiring. These are great days at WCFN. Thank you for being a part of them.
“The Promised Hope” Cantata: This Sunday at 11
This Sunday’s Morning Worship might be one of the best opportunities to worship our Savior for the Advent season. Our choir will encourage us to come and worship and the congregation will respond by singing with the choir several Christmas carols. This participatory cantata promises to inspire our hearts. Songs highlighting soloists Jeff Williams and Helen Melcher and a trio of Lisa Lewis, Kristi and Ben Harmon will be very memorable. Please join us for this special Sunday of worship.
Wedding Shower For JP Lowrimore and Khofifa Safira: Saturday at Noon
John Paul Lowrimore is one of our kids that grew up in our church and went off to college to earn his degree in Education. While at North Greenville University, he met the girl of his dreams. On Saturday, we have the opportunity to celebrate this upcoming marriage with the Lowrimores. The wedding will take place in North Carolina where Khokho currently resides, but the happy couple plan to live in our area. It is wonderful to see how God gives his children the desires of their hearts.
Church Christmas Party: Wednesday at 6:30
Many of us will attend a variety of parties this holiday season that will have good food, fun games and often a white elephant gift exchange, but very little time to remember the reason for the season. On Wednesday, we invite you to come to a gathering that will have wonderful fellowship but also spend time reading the Christmas story and singing carols to the King. Thank you ahead of time for the delicious soups and desserts that you will bring for our party.
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service: Next Tuesday at 5 PM
Throughout the Advent season, we have been highlighting the different gifts that Jesus brought when He came to this world. We are so grateful for the hope, peace, joy and love that only our Savior can bring. On Christmas Eve, we will light the Christ Candle and then allowJesus to light our hearts. We will receive communion and we will enjoy a short message. Please consider making our candlelight Christmas Eve service part of your holiday tradition.
WCFN’s New Year’s Eve Party Starting at 9 PM
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Wednesday Nights are Growing
Wednesday nights are full of excitement at WCFN.
Our children’s bible groups are growing each week.
We couldn’t be happier!
But, we could use a few helpers that love children.
If you would like to be a part of influencing a child’s life, please talk to Regina.
It’s a wonderful experience and, of course, our kids are the best!
Food Pantry Drive
Our monthly food pantry has grown to provide nourishment for
around 30-35 families. While we are grateful for everyone who is
bringing in goods, we realize there might be some who would like
to sponsor a family each month. The estimated cost
of the couple of bags of groceries is $30. We’d love to get 30 donors! Please let
Anne Shaw know if this might be your way of assisting this
important program and pick up a magnet in the foyer.
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Worship Opportunities this week:
Sunday Life Groups at 10 & Worship at 11
Worship in Spanish (In Youth Building) at 11 AM
Sunday Afternoon Parking Lot Praise Service at 4 PM
Choir Practice at 5
Wednesday Youth & Teens at 6:30 PM
Wednesday Men's Bible Study at 6:30 PM
Wednesday Ladies Bible Study at the Church or on Zoom at 6:30 PM
Adult Bible Study at 6:30 PM
Encouraged By People’s Giving
People have been giving to the Lord and the church. We can’t tell you how much this means to us. There are five ways one can give. We have resumed Sunday morning worship services at 11 am at the church so you may bring your offerings with you. Many like to use the church’s secure website (wcfn316.com) to give their tithes and offerings. A few might like to text their gift to 803-219-4288. While others will mail it to the church at 350 Wattling Rd, West Columbia SC 29170. If you would like me to pick it up or if you would like to drop it off at the church, please just call me to set up a time. Again thank you for your faithfulness.
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Letter From Pastor Bill
Hello Friends,
Christmas is almost here! We are in the middle of several special services and events. I hope you can join us. As far as prayer requests, Tina Joye is in the children's hospital. Donna Jenkins is home after a short stay in the Lexington Medical Center. Betty Hare's sister had successful surgery on Tuesday. Please continue to lift up Don Freeman, Terry Hook, Brenda Yon and her daughter, Ray Brazier, Janice Lewis, John and Jackson Lowrimore, Roxan Weed, Vickie and Darrell Jenkins and all of our shut-ins. Thank you for being part of our church.
God Bless,
Pastor Bill
