Weekly Update, September 12th, 2025

Hi Church, 

Look forward to seeing you on Sunday as we kick off the new sermon series on the Nicene Creed. Also, we will enjoy our annual church picnic immediately after the Sunday
service. The weather forecast looks amazing so make sure to stay around. Thank you, Fellowship Team for putting it all together!

Church Picnic

The church picnic is this Sunday! There will be great food, fun, and fellowship on the hill behind the church after the service. The church will provide pulled pork, sliced turkey, and drinks. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and a blanket or chair to sit on. There will be tables and chairs set up on the blacktop for those who are not comfortable walking up the hill.

We will be hosting our third annual cornhole tournament! If you would like to participate in the tournament, find a partner, and sign up using this link Cornhole Tournament or in the church app. If you have a cornhole set we could borrow, please contact the church office (office@weemscreek.com).

Wellspring Walk and 5K Run for Life

Our church is Running with Endurance this year as part of Wellspring Life Ministry’s Walk and 5K Run for Life next Saturday, Sept. 20, at Mid-Atlantic Community Church in Gambrills. We invite you to join our team and help raise funds to support women, men, and their families in our community who are facing crisis pregnancies. Together, we are serving women, saving babies, and sharing the hope of Jesus! All funds go toward providing free medical services and counseling. Sign up or donate at www.walkandrun.org or by contacting our team captain, Melissa Emert.

Next Level Class

To grow as a Christian, it is crucial to develop the spiritual disciplines of Bible reading and prayer. This class will discuss these disciplines and implement them by reading through Psalm 23, the Gospel of Luke, and Romans together as a class. Also, we will read a short book about essential Christian beliefs. We need to know the foundational truths of the faith. You can sign up for the class and the book ($10) using this link Next Level Class, in the church app or at the Connect Center. Books are available for pickup (if paid for online) or purchase at the Connect Center. This class will meet on Sunday evenings for 8 weeks starting Sept. 21 at 6pm in the multipurpose room. Let’s go to the Next Level of discipleship!  

LIFE Groups

LIFE Groups will begin Sept. 22 and 23. There are two groups to choose from. Class size is limited so be sure to sign up.

Christianity, Cults & Religions: This 6-week study is perfect for those who want to know what Christianity teaches, what Christians believe and why, and the different beliefs of cults and world religions. This class meets on Mondays at 7pm at the Spurgeon’s home, near the church. Pastor Alex Streitmater will be leading. Register here: LIFE Group #1

Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: In this 6 week study, Pastor Louie Giglio unpacks Psalm 23 to offer insight into how to overcome the enemy’s lies and find peace and spiritual security in any circumstance or situation. We’ve all been in circumstances that cause our minds to spin with thoughts that are unproductive, destructive, and harmful. We need to recognize these thoughts are not from God, but from an enemy lurking who wants to seize every opportunity to lie his way into our minds. This class meets on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at the Wilson’s home in Annapolis. Shawn & Jenn Wilson will be leading. Register here: LIFE Group #2

New Members Class

Are you interested in learning more about Weems Creek? Join us for this informational meeting on Sunday, Sept. 28 after the service in room 111. Pastor Bryan will share what we believe, our vision and our ministries. There is no commitment to membership. Lunch and childcare (if needed) will be provided. Please sign up using this link: New Member's Class, in the church app, or at the Connect Center.

GriefShare

GriefShare is a biblically based, Christian grief recovery support group where you can find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one. Our next session will begin Sept. 21 and meet Sunday afternoons from 3pm-4:15pm in room 111.  B.J. Hallmark will be leading this group. Participants may register online at griefshare.org. If you are unable to sign up online, you may sign up at the Connect Center.

SonShiners Sight & Sound Trip

The SonShiners (55 ) will be going to Sight & Sound Theaters in Ronks, PA to see the production of Noah on Oct. 21st. Tickets are $84.55, and you must sign up and pay by THIS Sunday. They will also stop for lunch in Lancaster after the show. If you would like to ride the minibus, it will leave church at 8am and return at approximately 5:30pm. You may register and pay using this link Sight & Sound - Noah, at the Connect Center or in the church app.

SonShiners Lunch and Operation Christmas Child Presentation

SonShiners (55 ), join us on Friday, Sept. 19 at 12pm for lunch and the Operation Christmas Child presentation. The church will provide sandwiches, drinks, and desserts. Please bring a side dish to share. Sign up using this link: SonShiners Lunch and OCC Presentation, in the church app or at the Connect Center.

Students Tailgate Party

Join us for an evening of fun, food, and faith at our School Spirit Tailgate! – Sept. 20 from 5-7pm at church. All youth are invited to wear their school colors or jerseys and enjoy tailgate-style games, dinner, and a short devotion. It’s the perfect way to show school spirit and connect with friends as we head into fall. Main thought: It doesn’t matter what school you go to – we are all one community!

Students Corn Maze

This may be corny but… the Student Ministry is going to have an aMAZEing time at Montpellier Farms on Saturday, Oct. 4. Join us for a night of corn maze, food, and fall activities. Cost is $15. Sign up and pay using this link: Corn Maze, in the church app, or speak to Pastor Alex.

Mid-week Bible Studies and Activities

There’s still time to join any of the Bible studies, Awana, and Student Ministry.

The Women’s Bible Study is using the book Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer. There are three options to join this study: Tuesday mornings at 10:00am (Register for Tuesday Mornings), Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm (Register for Wednesday Evenings), or  Saturday mornings at 9:30am (Register for Saturday Mornings). You may also sign up at the Connect Center or in the church app. Books are available at the Connect Center for $10 or they can be purchased when you register online.

Men’s Bible Study will be working their way through the book of Romans on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm, led by B.J. Hallmark. They meet in room 112. Because they are not purchasing books, there is no need to sign up.

Mixed Adult Study – We are excited to announce a new class designated to help parents and grandparents confidently answer your children’s questions about the Bible and Christianity. Gospel-Centered Parenting: Biblical Wisdom for Kids’ Toughest Questions meets on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in room 102 (next to the church office) and will equip you with the tools to address those challenging questions your children might have. Pastor Scott is leading this class. If you would like to submit a question your child has about God, faith, or the Bible you can email the question(s) to Pastor Scott at scott@weemscreek.com.

AWANA – For children 3yrs old – 5th grade. They meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-8pm beginning Sept. 10. Please register your child using this link AWANA Registration or visit our website at www.weemscreek.com/awana.

Student Ministry – For students in 6th-12th grades. They meet on Wednesday nights from 6pm-8pm.

Childcare (birth – 2 years old) is available for all activities on Wednesday nights.

Blessings!

Pastor Bryan