Pastor Bill’s Babbling Brook
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Weekly Edition of Church News & Notes: 7.25.2025
Vacationing In the Psalms One Last Time: Sunday at 11
This summer our sermons have dealt with passages in the Bible that hopefully have helped us not have so
many blow-ups with our families and have enabled us to encounter God in significant ways. This Sunday, we
will look at how we should respond when someone asks “How much farther?” Sometimes we forget what a
golden opportunity the drive to our special destination can be. Psalm 138 certainly gives some suggestions
about what we could talk about to our inquiring passengers. Recently we made a video that advertises our
sermon series on Facebook. It is our hope that this might attract others to attend our church. Please
consider clicking “like” on our posts and sharing them on social media. The services, especially the singing,
have been powerful encounters with God and we would love for others to experience it as well. If you
would like to view a service from the past, they are on our youtube.com page at “West Columbia First
Nazarene”.
many blow-ups with our families and have enabled us to encounter God in significant ways. This Sunday, we
will look at how we should respond when someone asks “How much farther?” Sometimes we forget what a
golden opportunity the drive to our special destination can be. Psalm 138 certainly gives some suggestions
about what we could talk about to our inquiring passengers. Recently we made a video that advertises our
sermon series on Facebook. It is our hope that this might attract others to attend our church. Please
consider clicking “like” on our posts and sharing them on social media. The services, especially the singing,
have been powerful encounters with God and we would love for others to experience it as well. If you
would like to view a service from the past, they are on our youtube.com page at “West Columbia First
Nazarene”.
Ministry Fair Coming In August
God has gifted each of us with talents and abilities that can be used for His glory and to serve others. But
sometimes we need an organization to provide us with those opportunities. On Sunday evening August 24,
we will encourage those interested in volunteering for certain ministries to join us in the Family Life Center.
Just like a fair, there will be different tables set up where the leaders can answer any questions you might
have about their ministry. May God begin to show each of us where we can be most effective.
sometimes we need an organization to provide us with those opportunities. On Sunday evening August 24,
we will encourage those interested in volunteering for certain ministries to join us in the Family Life Center.
Just like a fair, there will be different tables set up where the leaders can answer any questions you might
have about their ministry. May God begin to show each of us where we can be most effective.
Ladies Getaway Registration
It is our desire that all of our women would attend this magnificent retreat at Myrtle Beach. The services
are powerful and the fellowship brings us together as a family. The speaker for this year is Bethany Jack.
She is a dynamic speaker that you will not want to miss. The accommodations vary: one can choose a
normal hotel room or to stay in an apartment style room that has a living area. The dates for the getaway
are Friday, November 15 through Sunday, November 17.
are powerful and the fellowship brings us together as a family. The speaker for this year is Bethany Jack.
She is a dynamic speaker that you will not want to miss. The accommodations vary: one can choose a
normal hotel room or to stay in an apartment style room that has a living area. The dates for the getaway
are Friday, November 15 through Sunday, November 17.
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.
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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!
Grass Cutting Ministry
If you would be willing to donate an hour or so to mow
and help maintain the church’s lawn,
please give pastor Regina a call.
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,
Happy Fourth of July! We are so blessed to live in the USA. I hope each of us have the opportunity to thank God for His goodness to our nation. I am still rejoicing in the powerful worship experience we had last Sunday. God's Presence was so real that it helped me get through this week. (I needed it: I took the teens to Carowinds). Looking forward to another hallelujah Sunday. As far as prayer requests, David Leiter and Reba Watkins are in the hospital. David is in Aiken and Reba is in Lexington. Roxan Weed remains in the rehabilitation facility in Cayce. Others we are lifting up to the Lord are: Curtis Martin, Don Freeman, Hope Addison, Terry Hook, Ronnie Aguilar and all of our shut-ins. Thank you for your support.
God Bless,
Pastor Bill
