Weekly Update, November 7th, 2025
Hi Church,
Next week we begin a new round of LIFE Groups! If you have not done so already, I encourage you to participate in one of these groups as they are a great opportunity to make deeper connections and tackle some interesting topics. Please see the info below. It is easy to sign up and also lets the group leaders plan ahead.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
Shoeboxes filled by Weems Creek folks are due back this Sunday. This is a week before the National Collection Week. There is a cart in the atrium for filled shoeboxes.
Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week
Weems Creek Church is a national drop-off site for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. We will be collecting from Nov. 17-24. There are several volunteer positions available for each time slot:
· Greeters (cheerful greeting, invite donor to learn more, offer to pray with them for the child that will receive the shoebox, sincere “Thank you”)
· Unloaders/Documenters (unload shoeboxes, count and document boxes received)
· Cartonizers (load shoeboxes into cartons and seal)
· Hospitality (bring snacks, drinks, crafts, simple games to offer donors that come inside).
There are morning and evening time slots available. How can you help? Please sign up at the Connect Center.
Mixed Adult Wednesday Night Bible Study
Join Pastor Scott on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in room 102 (next to the church office) for a study of several Minor Prophets. These short books are often overlooked, yet many familiar New Testament verses come directly from their pages. As we explore prophets like Habakkuk, Nahum, and Haggai, you’ll see them not as distant voices from the past, but as fellow believers who show us how to process grief and suffering, stand for justice in challenging times, and hold on to hope for the future.
New LIFE Groups – Begin this week!
The next set of LIFE Groups will begin Nov. 10. Both classes will meet for 6 weeks on Monday evenings at 7pm. Both classes are also very close to the church. Be sure to sign up as space is limited.
Weird Stuff: Old Testament – Giants. Talking snakes. Nephilim. Lake of Fire. Plagues. On the surface, it appears that the Old Testament is filled with some weird stuff. Dr. Jeff Voth and Hebrew scholar, Dr. Nathan French, discuss and make sense of some of the weird stuff in the Bible to ultimately point us back to the needed redemption of Jesus Christ. This class will be hosted and led by Jody & Courtney Smotherman. Register here: Weird Stuff
The Cost of Control – We often claim to have everything under control – whether it’s our hectic family schedules, deadlines at work, or unexpected problems that throw us off track – but are we, really? Control can trick us into thinking we can gain comfort, security, and peace through our own efforts. But even though we might think we have a handle on our lives, God is the only one fully in control. In this study, Bible teacher and author Sharon Hodde Miller discusses the way control can cost us a lot more than we could ever imagine – and how we can walk in faith knowing God is in complete control. Pastor Alex will be leading this class at the home of Nick & Chloe Spurgeon. Register here: The Cost of Control
Children’s Choir
Does your child love to sing? We would love to invite your PreK through 12 year olds to join our Children's Christmas Choir! We will be practicing on Sundays after service for 15 minutes (approximately 12:15-12:30pm) in the multipurpose room on November 23rd, November 30th, and December 7th. The choir will perform during Worship on Sunday December 14th! Please email Melissa Gardner at melissa@weemscreek.com if you would like more information or just plan to show up to the first practice on Sunday the 23rd!
SonShiners (55 ) Movie
The SonShiners will be enjoying a time of fellowship and then watching the movie I Heard the Bells, the true story behind the beloved Christmas carol written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Join us on Nov. 21 at 12:30pm in the multipurpose room. Please bring a snack or dessert to share. Sign up at the Connect Center.
Business Meeting
Our next business meeting will be Nov. 19 at 6pm in room 102. We will review financial reports, vote in new members, and hear ministry updates. Members, please try to attend, if possible.
Prayer for Revival
The Lord is doing a great work of revival in our nation. Join us as we continue to pray for that. We will meet on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 11am in the Student Room and pray for one hour.
Upcoming Events
Christmas Decorating – 11/23 (Sunday, 12:30- 2pm) and 11/29 (Saturday, 9:30-11am)
Truth Rising Movie – 11/23 (Sunday, 6pm)
Christmas Caroling - 12//5 (Friday, 6:30pm)
Students & SonShiners 12 Games of Christmas – 12/6 (Saturday, 12pm)
Cookies & Cocoa Women’s Ministry Event – 12/13 (Saturday, 2-4pm)
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 12/24 (6pm)
Blessings!
Pastor Bryan