Pastor Bill’s Babbling Brook
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Weekly Edition of Church News & Notes: 2.27.2026
Young Adult Game Night
Saturday at 6:30
Our Young Adult Group (20’s-40’s+) has planned an exciting night full of fun, laughter, and friendly competition! Join us for: Board games, Card games, Strategy games, and games of chance or luck. Bring your favorite finger food to share as we enjoy an evening with this fun-loving group. It’s a great time to relax, connect, and make new friends-you might just have the time of your life! Need childcare? Babysitting is available-just contact Pastor Regina at 803-622-4583 to make arrangements.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Following Morning Worship
Thank you for supporting our teens so well. Whether it is with kind words, prayers or financially, West Columbia First has always made youth a priority. This Sunday, enjoy a delicious Spaghetti dinner following morning worship and give a donation that will assist our teens in going to the Regional Top Nazarene Talent competition in Nashville. The kids who are going on this trip will be our waiters and waitresses. The meal will include a healthy salad and a delicious dessert made by several of our ladies in the church. There is no charge for the meal. A full menu can be found on the last page of this newsletter. Thank you for supporting our teens.
Final District Quiz For Children and Teen Bible
Saturday, March 7 at Central Nazarene
Kids from across the state will compete in the final District Bible Quiz. For our children, this quiz determines who will advance to the Regional Quiz in Atlanta. For the teens, the winning team will keep the prestigious travelling trophy at their church until next season. Our teens finished second in February. Please consider coming out to encourage our group.
Keenagers Off To Lancaster For Irish Feast
Saturday, March 21st from 10-2
The over 50 crowd are travelling north to enjoy a fun filled day with other Nazarenes from around South Carolina. Lancaster SonLight Nazarene church will host this event. Doug Hudson will provide the music while Pastor Richard Coleman from Lexington Shepherd will bring a short message. The lunch will have an Irish flavor while the games will keep everyone laughing. See Cat Elks for more details.
Kids Talent Festival
Saturday, March 21st from 9:15- 4 PM
Using our gifts for God’s glory is something we want all of our children to learn. The SC district Talent Festival helps make that possible. Kids may compete in musical and arts categories. New this year are sports categories like Basketball and Cornhole. See Pastor Regina or Martha Romanstine for information.
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The Church Want Ads:
Crisis Care Kits
When disaster strikes-whether from floods, fires, storms, or even war-many families are left with nothing.
Through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, we have the opportunity to bring hope by assembling Crisis Care Kits. These care packages, filled with essential personal and hygiene items, are delivered to people in crisis situations around the world. For those who have lost everything, these bags bring comfort and relief. Each month we will focus on specific items needed for the kits. Please note that certain items must meet size, quantity and expiration guidelines, which will be clearly marked. Your generosity makes a difference. Thank you for sharing.
ASSISTANCE NEEDED!
We have several seniors in our church family who could use help getting to their doctor’s appointments.
Would you be willing to assist occasionally with transportation? This is an important ministry
and a meaningful way to serve those in our community.If you’re interested,
please see Pastor Regina to sign up.You’ll be a blessing to others—and you’ll be blessed in return.
Free Piano Available
We have a piano that is free to a good home. It would be great for someone who is learning to play
or for anyone who simply enjoys playing at home.
If you are interested, please let Pastor Bill or Pastor Regina know.
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,
March is here and hopefully spring as well. With Easter right around the corner, we are looking forward to reaching many of our friends and neighbors through a variety of services and activities. Tonight the young adults (20-40 year olds) will gather for a fun night of games. Pray that this group will bond and become the leaders we need in our church. Tomorrow during our Morning Worship, we will receive communion. After the service, we are having a spaghetti fundraiser for the teens going to TNT in Nashville. As far as prayer requests, Cindy Moody came home from the hospital on Wednesday. May God continue to touch. Pam Yandle's brother and Theresa Zeman's daughter-in-law are in Lexington Medical Center. May the Lord move in a powerful way. James and Cat Elks' friend Randy Jaymes is in Prisma Richland. Others we are lifting up to God are: Jim Lowrimore, Curtis Martin, Terry Hook, Hope Addison, Harold Finley, Linda Dent, Darrell Jenkins, John and Adam Lowrimore, Doug Yandle's mother and all of our shut-ins. Thank you for being a part of our church family.
God Bless,
Pastor Bill
