Pastor Bill’s Babbling Brook
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Weekly Edition of Church News & Notes: 12.26.2025
Highlights For 2025 at WCFN
The Many Who Came To The Altar To Seek God
Our church exists to bring people to a personal relationship with the Lord. Throughout 2025, individuals sought the Lord, especially during the invitation. We are so thankful for the harvest God has given.
The Continual Growth of Our Discipleship Programs Especially on Wednesday Night
Jesus commands us to go and make disciples. Our different Bible Study opportunities help us fulfill the Great Commission. Wednesday nights continue to grow in number and spirit averaging over 60 people each week. We are also delighted to see how the young adult Life Group and our Bible Fellowship class on Sundays have seen new people join their groups. God is good!
The Movement of the Holy Spirit During Our Worship Services
Praising the Lord is essential to the Christian walk with God. Fortunately, it has been very easy to express our love and gratitude to the Almighty each week as the Spirit moves among us. Some of us like to raise our hands while others just enjoy the moments, but all sense the Lord’s Presence. We are grateful.
Five Individuals Were Baptized
Publicly proclaiming our faith in Jesus is God’s will for every believer. Something spiritually significant often occurs as we are baptized. For the church, it is always another opportunity to be encouraged and blessed.
Children’s Christmas Play
“He Knows My Name” was just one of the songs that conveyed the message of Christmas to us. The story about Gloria and her classmates warmed our hearts and challenged our minds. Thirty children participated in the play with over 225 gathering on that Sunday to experience the true meaning of Christmas.
Refresh Your Zest With Dr. Eddie & Diane Estep
Our spring revival renewed our hearts and brought several new people to our congregation. Dr. Eddie Estep powerfully spoke about how God can move in our lives. Mrs. Diane ministered to a packed family life center as ladies from all over South Carolina gathered. The Healing service was also very meaningful.
Food Pantry & Thanksgiving Giveaways
Each month, our community was blessed to receive needed groceries because of the generosity of our church and the hard work of Anne Shaw and her volunteers. We gave out 50 turkeys for Thanksgiving along with all of the sides for a delicious meal. Often our food pantry team would stop to pray for those who came in for assistance. God is at work.
Vacation Bible School
Our kids learned how to “Magnify’ God in everything they do and say. There were plenty of laughs and good times experienced by children and adults alike. Of course, the highlight was the many who gave their hearts to Jesus.
Church New Year’s Eve Party: Wednesday from 9-12:30
Join us as we gather to play board games and have a fun filled cornhole tournament. The highlight of the evening is when we gather to praise the Lord and pray as the clock strikes midnight.
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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,
Merry Christmas! I hope your day was full of wonderful memories with family and friends. We had an inspiring Christmas Eve service with our largest crowd we have ever had. Thank you for coming out. As far as prayer requests, please remember Scott Rabon. His mother, Betty, passed away on Monday. Jim Lowrimore had a stroke on Tuesday night, and he is recovering at Richland hospital. Robert Shaw was released from the Lexington Medical Center today. Others we are lifting up to the Lord are Cindy Moody, Curtis Martin, Elma Hendricks, Terry Hook, Hope Addison, Beverly Knight and all of our shut-ins. On Sunday, we will talk about God's family secret. I hope you will join us.
God Bless,
Pastor Bill
