Pastor Bill’s Babbling Brook
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Weekly Edition of Church News & Notes: 10.10.2025
Hawaiian Luau For The Over 50 Crowd Following Morning Worship
We believe that church should be a fun place to be. Our services are upbeat and lively as we celebrate all that God has done for us. Our Passing the Peace portion of our worship always extends the allotted time because we love to connect with each other. And so it is fitting that our over 50 crowd would have a Hawaiian Luau following our Morning service. This group will have a great time as they enjoy the covered dish entrees they have made while also catching up on each other’s lives. Many will be donning their Hawaiian shirts and outfits. It is going to be a fun time together. Cat Elks always does an amazing job with these events. If you are over 50, please come and join us.
Work Day: Saturday, October 18th From 8:30- Noon
Twice a year, we have a day where we attempt to take care of some upkeep and improvements needed to our church facilities. The Fall work day will be next Saturday from 8:30-Noon. Some of the projects include trimming the trees along our driveway, cleaning out the gutters, and fixing a washout area near the steps by the youth building. There will be other smaller projects like cleaning out closets and organizing spaces. Jeff Williams serves as our special projects coordinator and will head up our workday. Please let me know if you can help us so he can plan out our day.
Sermon Series: Celebrating God’s Miracles Continues This Sunday
Pastor Regina did a wonderful job telling how the Lord protected her when she fell out of a tree stand that stood 25 feet above the ground. God used her story to speak to many of us. This week, Miranda Birchmore will talk about when the Almighty moved a powerful way in her situation. You will not want to miss the service. Also Summer Mangicaro will be back with us to lead worship. We are grateful to have this talented young lady with us. Below are the songs for this week.
Great Things Youtube Great Things
The Spirit of the Living God Youtube Spirit of the Living God
Build My Life Youtube Build My Life
Fall Festival aka Good News Goodies
Saturday, November 1 from 5-7 PM
Each year, we invite the families in our community to join us as we have an evening of games, inflatables, food and trunk or treat goodies. Our grounds are filled with children having a blast. It is our prayer that our hospitality will attract our neighbors to begin attending our church. To pull this big event off, we need many volunteers. Some can run our games while others can welcome our guests. If you are interested in assisting, please see Pastor Regina.
Homecoming with Eternal Harmony:
Sunday, October 26 at 10:30
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,
The Fair is in town and so is the cooler weather. I hope you have been able to enjoy both. On Sunday, we will continue to celebrate God's faithfulness to our church for the last 81 years. He has been so good to us. As far as prayer requests, Beverly Knight has been moved from ICU to a regular room. Please keep her in your prayers. JP and Madison Moody's daughter, Addison is now home from the hospital. Gary Self came home from the heart hospital on Wednesday. Others we are lifting up to the Lord are: Cindy Moody, Curtis Martin, Terry Hook, Hope Addison, Doug Yandle's mother, and all of our shut-ins. Thank you again for being part of our church.
God Bless,
Pastor Bill
