Pastor Bill’s Babbling Brook
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Weekly Edition of Church News & Notes: 5.11.2025
Honoring All Ladies This Sunday
Ladies play such a crucial role in families, churches and all of our lives. Some are spiritual leaders, mentors, heads of households, cooks, time managers and so much more. This year, we wanted to honor all the ladies who make a difference in our lives in some way. Think of that special someone who has influenced your life and say a prayer of gratitude this weekend. Or, maybe you know of a lady who is struggling and would love a phone call to let them know you are thinking of them and will be praying for them. Whatever the deed, let’s make our ladies feel special this Sunday. There will be a flower bar in the foyer and ladies are encouraged to make and take a flower bouquet as thanks from West Columbia First Church of the Nazarene
Membership Sunday: May 18
Each year, we give the opportunity for believers to join our church. There are many benefits to membership like voting on who will serve on our church board. There will be a membership class on Saturday, May 17 at 10 AM for anyone who is interested. For more information, please see Pastor Bill or Pastor Regina.
Annual Meeting, Sunday, May 18 at 6 PM
It is time to reflect on how wonderful God has been to us during our 2024-2025 year. He has moved in a variety of ways. We do this at our annual meeting which normally turns into a praise service. Our focus has been on “Gifts” and many have used their talents to honor God and serve others. The pastor will introduce a new theme for 2025-2026 and we will vote on our church board while also receiving reports from our different ministry leaders and our treasurer. We hope all of our members will be able to attend.
Vacation Bible School-Magnified!
Monday, June 9-Friday, June 13 6:00-8:00pm
Monday, June 9-Friday, June 13 6:00-8:00pm
As the school year winds down, it brings the excitement of Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme is Magnified! During VBS, a meal is served nightly, there is craft time, music time, bible lesson time and game time. If you would like to volunteer to help with this program, please see Regina. There will be a link for all children to preregister.
Summer Camps For Kids
One of the best opportunities for our children and teens to give their hearts to God is at Summer Camp. As they worship with other peers, the Lord moves in a special way. Some of our kids might even be called into full time ministry. We would like for all our children and teens to go to camp, but some parents don’t have the money. Would you please consider providing a $200 scholarship? You can give it to either Pastor Bill or Pastor Regina or earmark it on the check and place it in the offering. Thank you for your generosity. Camp registration is due by June 1st. We believe we will have 8 kids and teens who will need assistance.
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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,
Happy Mother's Day weekend! I hope this is a special weekend for you. At the church, we are going to honor all of our ladies because of the significant roles they have played in our spiritual development. Pray that God will make this a significant time together. As far as prayer requests, please remember Ray Brazier Sr. who is in ICU at Providence hospital. May God perform a miracle. Please remember Curtis Martin, Don Freeman, Terry Hook, Brenda Yon and her daughter Donna Gail, Jackson Lowrimore, Tim Pilgrim (who had knee surgery on Tuesday), Mrs. Melveline Moore and all of our shut-ins. Thank you for being part of our church family.
God Bless,
Pastor Bill
