Pastor Bill’s Babbling Brook
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Weekly Edition of Church News & Notes: 1.9.2025
Shepherd’s Program Being Revitalized
Several years ago, our church launched the Shepherd’s Program, a ministry focused on care and connection. This weekend, groups of leaders are gathering to renew and strengthen this important ministry. In the program, “shepherds” are assigned a group of “sheep” to care for, encourage, and nurture. Our desire is for every person in the church to have a shepherd. Through this, we hope you will build meaningful relationships, grow in friendship, and find prayer partners along the way. We believe this renewed ministry will help our church care for one another in fresh and life-giving ways.
Baptismal Service: Sunday, January 11th
On Sunday, we will experience the joy of baptism. There is something spiritual that often occurs when the person goes under the water and then comes back up. This physical act symbolically represents a believer dying to sin and being raised with Christ as a new creation. It is also inspirational to hear the candidates affirm that they have asked Jesus into their hearts, that they know that He saves them, and that they plan to live for Jesus the rest of their lives. Please see Pastor Bill if you are interested in being baptized at the end of our worship service on Sunday.
Top Nazarene Talent Competition for Teens
Friday- Saturday, January 23rd-24th
Our teens are encouraged to use their gifts for God’s glory at our annual youth competition at Midland Valley. Our kids can choose to enter a piece of art, sing a song, play an instrument, preach a sermon, or compete in a variety of sports including pickleball. The cost for the weekend is $45- including Saturday’s breakfast and lunch. We will leave the church at 5:30 on Friday, January 23, and return around 6 PM on Saturday. Registration is online at southcarolinanazarene.com and is due by Sunday, January 18.
Young Adult Council Meeting
Monday, January 19
Our young adults are a vital part of the future of West Columbia First Church of the Nazarene, and we are truly blessed with an incredible group. We are planning a dinner and conversation time to listen to your ideas, passions, and hopes as we look toward the future and explore new ways to grow together. If you are between the ages of 20 and 40, we invite you to join us in the Family Life Center as we dream and plan for 2026 to be unlike anything we’ve seen before. See Pastor Bill or Pastor Regina for more information.
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The Church Want Ads
Ice Maker Repair Person
Ice Maker Repair Person
Our ice maker in the Family Life Center is no longer working. If you have the ability to fix such a machine,
please see Pastor Bill or MG Black who oversees the maintenance items at the church.
please see Pastor Bill or MG Black who oversees the maintenance items at the church.
A Used Washer
Mrs. Edie McAdams is a precious lady who is unable to attend church because of physical afflictions. This
week, her washer quit on her and she is looking for a replacement. Her funds are limited. Please see Pastor
Bill or Pastor Regina if you know of one that might be available.
Lawn Care Specialist
week, her washer quit on her and she is looking for a replacement. Her funds are limited. Please see Pastor
Bill or Pastor Regina if you know of one that might be available.
Lawn Care Specialist
The church is grateful to those who cut our grass. A nice kept lawn speaks to our community about how
much we value our church. If you would like to give a couple of hours to mowing our lawn, please sign up in
the foyer at the church. We have all the necessary equipment needed.
much we value our church. If you would like to give a couple of hours to mowing our lawn, please sign up in
the foyer at the church. We have all the necessary equipment needed.
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,
It is such a great weekend at WCFN. There is a teen quiz on Saturday in Simpsonville, a group of leaders are meeting on Saturday and Sunday to revitalize our Shepherd's Program and then on Sunday, we will have a baptism at the end of the worship service. What a blessing these days are to us and our community. We have some prayer requests to ask to lift up: Jim Lowrimore remains in serious condition at LMC, our cancer warriors, shut ins and so many who have personal burdens. Invite someone to worship with you on Sunday and be in prayer for the Holy Spirit to be present in the service in just the way needed. Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.
God Bless,
Pastor Bill
