Pastor Bill’s Babbling Brook
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Weekly Edition of Church News & Notes: 4.26.2024
Annual Steak Supper Is Upon Us! This Saturday from 4-7
The ribeyes have been purchased, the chicken breasts are ready to go, and even the potatoes have been wrapped ready to be baked. We hope you are ready to enjoy a delicious meal together. Many have signed up to bring a dessert that will be the perfect ending to this delightful evening. We have bought enough items that walk ups are welcomed. The prices are $16 for the steak, $8 for the chicken dinner and $5 for a hamburger meal. A salad is included along with a sweet tea drink. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Special Sunday Emphasis Throughout the Month of May
Baby Day, May 5
God has blessed us with many new additions in the past couple of years. On this Sunday, we will honor our babies while also praying for their future.
Mother’s Day, May 12
Our ladies play such a pivotal role in our church and families that it is appropriate to recognize their impact in our lives.
Membership Day, May 19
God has brought so many wonderful people to our church in the past few years. Many of them will want to become members where they can serve on our board.
Memorial Roll Day, May 26
Each year, we remember those who have gone on to be with the Lord by making a donation in their name that will assist missionaries with their healthcare.
Special Training For All Children’s Workers: Tuesday, April 30
All kids are our most prized possessions. We want to give them a caring and loving environment to learn about the Lord. We also want to guarantee our parents that our workers have been screened and properly trained. There are several videos that will aid our learning while we will also have plenty of pertinent discussions as well. All children and youth sponsors will need to be at this training session. We will also review our discipline policies. We are very grateful for each person who works with our kids.
Membership Class
Those who would like to join our church are invited to attend a Saturday morning meeting where we will discuss our theology, our stances on social issues and our expectations for our members. This gathering will take place on
May 4th. If you can’t make this meeting, let the Pastor or Regina know and we will schedule another time to meet with you. Our Membership Sunday will be May 19. If you have any questions, please see the pastor.
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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.
SC Nazarene District Stats For 2022-2023
Worship Sunday School & Bible Studies
1. Midland Valley (833) 1. Midland Valley (724)
2. Disciples Church (246) 2. Disciples Church (245)
3. Columbia First (180) 3. Cherrydale Hispanic (202)
4. Sumter First (157) 4. Columbia First (201)
5. Cherrydale Hispanic (140) 5. Greenville First (196)
6. Greenville First (130) 6. Sumter Wise Drive (152)
7. Sumter Wise Drive (130) 7. Rock Hill Emmanuel (130)
8. Manning New Start (122) 8. Sumter First (93)
9. West Columbia First (108) 9. Charleston Calvary (91)
10. Rock Hill Grace (102) 10. Greenwood Community (86)
Conversions Baptisms
1. Disciples Church (69) 1. Disciples Church (50)
2. Reconciliation Church (50) 2. Midland Valley (27)
3. Sumter Wise Drive (25) 3. Cherrydale Hispanic(18)
4. Cherrydale Hispanic (25) 4. Rock HIll Emmanuel (12)
5. Manning New Start (23) 5. LLuvia De Vida (11)
6. Sumter Calvary (20) 6. Reconciliation Ch. (11)
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Worship Opportunities this week:
Sunday Life Groups at 10 & Worship at 11
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,
We are gearing up for a great Steak Supper on Saturday. Thank you for volunteering to help us serve and for making desserts that will be sold. We are praying that several families will be reached through this fundraiser. As far as prayer requests, thankfully Jean Jeffords, Kathy McMillon and Ray Brazier have been released from the hospital. Darrel McKinney will have throat surgery in Charleston on Monday. May God comfort Mrs. Hope Hall's family along with Miriam Williams' mother's family. Please continue to lift up to the Lord Hope Addison and Terry Hook who are battling cancer, Tina Joye and Jackson Lowrimore, Jean Jeffords' husband and my sister-in-law, Bobby and Marie Mahaffey, Alice Asbill's son-in-law and Joann Holman's daughter Heidi, Nancy Hall and Dot Livingston and all of our shut-ins. Thank you for being part of our church family.
God Bless,
Pastor Bill
