Weekly Update, March 27th, 2026
Hi Church,
A reminder about our Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow! Last year, most attendees were visitors, which was encouraging to see such an effective outreach. Please pray for a similar response tomorrow. This Sunday is Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of the last week of Jesus' life. I will speak about "The Parable of the Vineyard" from Mark 12 that is crucial to know Jesus' mission and the conflict with the religious leaders that led to his death.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our annual community Easter Egg Hunt is tomorrow from 2-3:30pm! There will be games, face painting, food, and 2 egg hunts based on age. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family as we provide a fun Easter event for children and share the true meaning of Easter.
No Wednesday Night Activities
There will be no Wednesday night activities this coming week because of Spring Break.
Men’s Retreat
This year’s Men’s Retreat, Strengthened Together, will be a one-day event at Downs Park on April 11 from 10am-4pm. It will include fellowship, activities, lunch, and two teaching sessions led by Pastor Dan Hyun from the BCMD.
Session 1: Men anointed for greatness don’t make it alone. Friends strengthen our relationship with God and help shape us into the men He calls us to be.
Session 2: Spiritual maturity for men comes through intentionally pursuing Jesus together and becoming a healing brotherhood that points one another to God’s presence.
Cost is $40 but we never want that to prevent someone from attending. If finances are a concern, the Men’s Ministry would be glad to help support you. Contact Nick Spurgeon for a scholarship. Please register in the church app where you can also pay, or sign up at the Connect Center. Checks may also be written to Weems Creek Church and placed in the offering. Be sure to include your name and indicate it is for the Men’s Retreat.
Easter Services
The Good Friday service will start at 6:30pm. It will be a reflective service as we remember the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us.
Easter Sunday services will be at 9:30am and 11am with childcare (infants – PreK-4) available at both services. This will be a joyous celebration! There will be no Sunday School or Kids Worship that day.
Praying for Our Neighbors for Easter
Easter is a great time of year to start having spiritual conversations with our neighbors. Even those who are not very spiritual know that Easter is a big deal for Christians, so we should take advantage of that opportunity between now and April 5.
We have a tool called The Bless App that will help you start praying for your neighbors regularly. You sign up, enter your home address, and receive a daily reminder with a Bible verse to pray for 5 of your neighbors. You can adjust the number of people you pray for and the frequency of emails within the app. These regular reminders can also prompt each of us to be intentional about having Gospel conversations with people in our neighborhood.
Members at Weems Creek have adopted 1,140 neighbors for regular prayer. To join in praying for our community members by name, go to The Bless App to register. Join us in praying for the spiritual well-being of our neighbors.
One Body, Many Gifts: A Weems Creek Showcase
“One Body, Many Gifts” is a celebration of the unique talents and abilities within our church family! Whether you love to sing, bake, crochet, or paint — whether you have amazing dance moves or excel in athletics — we want to highlight the many ways God has gifted each of us.
Start thinking about how you’d like to share your gift or talent. It could be a live performance, a sweet treat to sample, a video clip to watch, an artifact to display, or something else unique! Everyone has many gifts and we want to highlight as many as possible, young and old! We can’t wait to celebrate together! Signups will begin April 19th.
Students Lock-in
Students, join us for a sleepless night of fun, games, and food ALL NIGHT! Feel free to invite a friend. We’ll begin after the Good Friday service (approx. 7:15pm). Pick up time is 7:00am on Saturday. Cost is $20 and will include Cosmic Bowling, food throughout the night, and breakfast in the morning! Any food purchased at the bowling alley will be paid by the student. Please sign up in the church app so that we have plenty of food!
Evangelism Training at Weems Creek
You are invited to participate in a FREE evangelism training hosted at Weems Creek Church from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 16. This training, led by trainers from the North American Mission Board and the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware, will equip you to better share the Gospel with those around you. Three evangelism equipping options are available: Three Circles training, Next Gen training (to reach teens and college-aged students), and Confidently Share the Gospel with Kids training.
Registration is required in advance to receive a free Chick-Fil-A sandwich or salad for lunch, but the meal and event are free. To pre-register, go to https://bcmd.org/event/evangelism-training-2/.
Next Women’s Bible Study
The Women’s ministry will be starting a new 6-week Bible study the week of April 5 and will be looking at the book of Ephesians using a study by Pastor JD Greear. Has it ever dawned on you that nothing has ever dawned on God? He knew before the world began that His people would face hardship, so He gave us His Word. The book of Ephesians is a survival manual; it equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul writes to encourage believers to live well and be lifted above the graveyard of sin calling out the Gospel into the darkened world. Prayerfully consider joining one of our three study times. Sign up using the links below, in the church app or at the Connect Center. This allows us to be better prepared with materials.
· Tuesdays, 10-11:30am – Ephesians - Tuesdays
· Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm – Ephesians - Wednesdays
· Saturdays, 9:30-11am – Ephesians - Saturdays
Weems Creek Merch
Weems Creek merch is back! There are t-shirts, long sleeve tees, sweatshirts, hoodies, sports shirts, jackets, and hats in adult and kids’ sizes. There’s something for everyone! This is a great way to share Weems Creek Church with anyone you walk past. The store link will be open through Wednesday, April 1st.
You must order using this link: https://stores.inksoft.com/_WCC/shop/home
All items will be delivered to the church and then distributed.
Vacation Bible School Training
VBS Volunteers! Learn all about the Illumination Station theme and get ideas for teaching, decorating, and lighting the way for VBS 2026. This is your all-access, hands-on training with fast-paced workshops packed with everything you need to glow with confidence this summer! This is put on by the BCMD and is April 18th, from 9am-12pm at Severna Park Baptist Church. Register here: https://bcmd.org/event/vbs-training-2/
VBS 2026 Illumination Station will be Sunday June 28th through Thursday July 2nd from 6-8:30pm for children who have completed PreK 4 – 6th grade. Please register your children in the church app or at https://www.weemscreek.com/vbs2026
Elevator
The elevator is being repaired today. Hopefully, it will be up and running on Sunday.
Upcoming Events
Church Workday – April 25
Women’s Tea – May 2, 11am-1pm
Students Terrapin Adventure – May 9
One Body, Many Gifts: A WCC Showcase – May 16, 2-4pm
Luncheon to honor Melissa Gardner – May 31, 12:30pm
Vacation Bible School – June 28 – July 2, 6-8:30pm
Weems Creek 75th Anniversary Celebration – Sept. 12-13
Young Adult Retreat – Oct. 16-18
Blessings,
Pastor Bryan