Pastor Bill’s Babbling Brook
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Weekly Edition of Church News & Notes: 10.24.2025
81st Homecoming Service With Eternal Harmony
Sunday at 10:30
Jeff Martin, Steven Craps, and Kenn Jackson make up the Southern Gospel Trio called Eternal Harmony. These men have sung for years throughout our community and area. Their love for God is evident and they have a sound that will have us praising the Lord. It’s going to be a wonderful day in the Lord’s house. We will also be celebrating our 81st year of ministry as West Columbia First. We have prepared a slideshow of the way the Lord has moved among us these last twelve months that I know you will enjoy. We have a cherished past but an even brighter future. Following the worship service, we will gather for a delicious meal. The church is providing the fried chicken and our most amazing cooks will be making their special side items and desserts. Please note that there will be no Sunday School and we will start at 10:30. Hope you can join us.
Fall Festival aka Good News Goodies
Saturday, November 1 from 5-7 PM
We are convinced that if people get to know us they will want to get to know our Lord and Savior. Next Saturday is an opportunity for us to become acquainted with families in our community. When kids see a sign for a fall festival, they will beg their parents to bring them. Please consider being a part of this outreach event. We will have inflatables for the children to play along with games and food for them to enjoy. As always, there will be a host of trunk or treat goodies for the kids to collect. Of course, we need a good many volunteers to run the games, feed the masses and welcome our guests. If you are interested, please let Pastor Regina know. Lastly, join us in praying that several families will begin their journey with the Lord because of the Fall Festival.
Nursery and Toddler Volunteers Needed
We are so thankful for the many babies the Lord has given to our church in the last couple of years. It is such a blessing to hold these precious children. But we are in need of more volunteers to watch our nursery and toddlers during the worship service. It is our hope that our workers would only have to do this once every other month. Please consider helping us in this important ministry.
Kids Quiz: Next Saturday from 10-12 at West Columbia Central
Martha Romanstine and Anne Shaw have been working with several of our children who will be having their first quiz next Saturday on the book of Genesis. Come and cheer our kids on.
EQUIP WORKSHOPS
SESSION A (10:05am-10:55am)
Full Steam Ahead: Rooted in Discipleship– Sam Barber
Synkakopatheo: Leading in Adversity – Joe McLamb
Prioritizing Mission: Revitalization Through Outreach – Jeremy Reese
Making Discipleship Engaging in Children's Hearts – Laureen Rupert
Nones and Dones: Inviting Those Who Are One Ask Away – Haydn Miller
Basic Bible Studies for New and Growing Christians – Greg Pressley
The Ministry of Music: It Ain't Just Pickin' Songs – Michael McAdory
NMI: Rooted in Best Practices – Libby Newman
Session B (11:05am-11:55AM)
Preaching to Form a Holy People – Michael Jackson
Understanding Burnout & How It Affects Pastoral Ministry – Tony Lupton
Revitalization: What Matters Most – Rod Walley
Discipling the NOW generation – David Olshine
The Disciples’ Compass – Scott Wade
Prayer: "The Heartbeat of Discipleship” – David Nixon
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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 hard to believe a year has passed since we were celebrating our 80th Homecoming with the Melodyaires. Many of us will not soon forget what a powerful service we enjoyed along with the enjoyable fellowship that followed. We are expecting another wonderful time with Eternal Harmony on Sunday. Join us in praying for this service. As far as prayer requests, Beverly Knight has been released back to Lexington Extended Care facility. May God be near. Rachael Watts had successful shoulder surgery on Tuesday. Betty Rabon is in Lexington Medical Center. Thank you for your prayers for baby Calloway and his parents Steven and Libby. Calloway was released from the hospital on Thursday night. Gary Self continues to improve from his heart surgery. Please remember Cindy Moody, Curtis Martin, Terry Hook, Hope Addison, Nancy Freeman, Vickie Jenkins and all of our shut-ins. Thank you for being a part of our church family.
God Bless,
Pastor Bill
