Weekly Update, September 5th, 2025

Hi Church, 

This Sunday we wrap up our series on the book of Proverbs. Next Sunday, September 14, we will begin a short series on the Nicene Creed, the only statement of faith that is universally recognized by all three branches of Christianity. It is an extremely important and helpful summary of Christian belief that we should know and embrace. This year is the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea.  

Mid-week Bible Studies and Activities begin this week!

Women’s Bible Study – An unseen conflict is constantly happening around you. A cunning, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you. In Ephesians 6:10-19, the apostle Paul teaches us how to “put on the full armor of God.” This scripture will be examined using Priscilla Shirer’s study book, The Armor of God. This is more than just a description of a believer’s inventory. It is an action plan for putting on your armor and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory against the enemy. Come and join one of our three women’s Bible studies this fall:

Tuesday mornings at 10:00am (begins 9/9) -  Register for Tuesday Mornings

Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm (begins 9/10) - Register for Wednesday Evenings

Saturday mornings at 9:30am (begins 9/13) - 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 – The men will be studying the book of Romans on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm, led by B.J. Hallmark. They will meet in room 112, beginning Sept. 10. 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 will begin Sept. 10 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 will guide the class through the Bible, using questions submitted by your children as a starting point, to explore how to provide thoughtful and biblical answers. 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. Please register using this link Gospel Centered Parenting: Biblical Wisdom for Kids' Toughest Questions. You can also sign up in the church app or at the Connect Center.

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.

Church Picnic

September means Church Picnic time! Please join us on Sunday, Sept. 14th at 12:30pm for our annual church picnic. 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. 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, in the church app or at the Connect Center. If you have a cornhole set we could borrow, please sign up for that as well or contact the church office (office@weemscreek.com / 410-266-5527).

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 don’t delay in signing 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

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.

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 on 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 (443-223-9245).

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 Sept. 14th. 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.

Children’s Bibles

Weems Creek Children's Ministry has recently updated all of our classroom Bibles. We now have 20 gently used Children's Bibles to give away. If you know of a child who may not have a Bible at home or you would like to take one or two for your family, they will be at the Child Check-In Desk in the atrium for you to take. We pray these Bibles will be used to spread the Gospel in our community and to impact the lives of children for Christ.

Blessings!

Pastor Bryan