Pastor Bill’s Babbling Brook
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Weekly Edition of Church News & Notes: 10.25.2024
Fall Festival: Saturday from 5-7
Games, Trunk or Treat, candy and Inflatables equal an amazing evening of fun for all of our children. We want to encourage everyone to invite friends and family members to come out as well. We believe that God will use this outreach event to draw someone closer to Him and it might be the main reason someone begins to attend our church. We could still use several more people to hand out candy and oversee our games. We are also accepting candy to give out as well. The meal will last from 5-6:30 and the “trick or treat” portion will be from 5:30-7. Please see Pastor Regina if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions. Our hope is that everyone will sense our love for the Lord and they will want what we have.
A Special Baptismal Service: Sunday at 11 AM
We are grateful that Pastor Ullyises Garcia holds a Spanish service in our youth building each Sunday while we gather in our sanctuary. God has been blessing this work and this Sunday his congregation will join us for worship. Please welcome our brothers and sisters in Christ even if we don’t speak the same language. At the end of the service, Pastor Garcia will baptize several people who have given their lives to Christ. If you are interested in being baptized, please let Pastor Bill know. This has the potential to be a very powerful time.
Brotherhood And Sisterhood Breakfast: Tuesday at 9 AM
Our monthly gathering will return to Lizard’s Thicket in Oak Grove. The renovations are complete, and we look forward to a delicious meal and wonderful fellowship. All ladies and men are welcomed. At the conclusion of the meeting we have a wonderful time of prayer.
John Wesley's Rules for Voting:
1. Vote for the person you judge worthy.
2. Speak no evil of the person you voted against.
3. Take care your spirits are not sharpened
against those that voted on the other side.
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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,
At the church, we are gearing up for the Fall Festival which takes place tomorrow from 5-7. It is our hope to provide children a fun evening of treats and games. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help out. On Sunday, we will baptize believers and our Spanish congregation will join us for worship. As far as prayer requests, please remember Brenda Yon and her daughter Donna, who had cancer surgery this week. Jean Jeffords is in Lexington hospital and Don Freeman begins his chemotherapy treatments in the near future. Linda Hagins will have a heart procedure on Monday. Others we are lifting up are Hope Addison, Ray Brazier, Bobby and Marie Mahaffey, Jackson Lowrimore, Rodney Bayne's mother and all of our shut-ins. Thanks for your love and support.
God Bless,
Pastor Bill