Weekly Update, April 24th, 2026

Hi Church,

Visitors often comment positively on our building's appearance. We know that does not just happen; it requires the work of many people! This Saturday, we have our big Spring Workday to help beautify our place. Our Building and Grounds team has drafted an excellent list of chores (see below). Let us be good stewards of our property so that God can use it to welcome church visitors and as we host various events involving our community and other churches.  

Also, just a reminder about our vote this Sunday regarding Elaine Bachhuber as our Interim Children's Ministry Director. After the 11am worship service ends, we will take about 5 minutes for a members-only vote. The votes will be counted and announced to those still present and to the whole church via email.  

Ladies’ Tea

Next Saturday! Join us May 2nd for our annual Women’s Tea! This year we will be hosting an afternoon tea with delicate finger foods, delicious sweets, and classic savory staples, all while enjoying some fellowship with one another! Ages elementary and up are welcome. The tea will be in the Multipurpose room from 3-5pm. Please sign up in the church app or at the Connect Center.

Church Workday

We would love your assistance for our Church Workday tomorrow from 9am-12pm! We are seeking volunteers with specific skills to help with a variety of projects around the property, including repairing a leaking windowsill, spraying pesticide, washing the church bus, and completing door repairs such as replacing door closers, installing new door stoppers and seals, and painting an exterior door. Additional tasks include cutting down a tree, cleaning classrooms, replacing commercial light bulbs, cleaning the baptism, removing sticks in stormwater management areas, as well as assisting with setting up for the lunch that will be provided. Your time and talents would be greatly appreciated as we work together to care for and improve our shared space.

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. 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! To participate, you must sign up by Wednesday, May 6th. Please sign up in the church app or at the Connect Center.

Everyone, please join us on Saturday, May 16th from 2-4pm as we celebrate these gifts! Displays and performances will be in the multipurpose room.

National Day of Prayer

On May 7, join hundreds of area Christians for a time of prayer and worship in downtown Annapolis at Lawyers Mall, an open-air plaza directly in front of the Maryland State House, adjacent to State Circle and College Avenue. Free parking available two blocks away after 6 pm at the Calvert Street Garage, 19 St. Johns Street. You can drop off your party curbside at Lawyers Mall, park, and then make the short walk back. Meeting is 6:30 - 8:00 PM.

SonShiners Brunch

The SonShiners (55+) will be meeting at Double T Diner in Annapolis on Friday, May 15th at 10:30am for brunch. This will be a great time of fellowship. Please sign up in the church app or at the Connect Center so we can give the restaurant a headcount.

SonShiners River Cruise

The SonShiners will also be cruising down the Choptank River and enjoying lunch aboard on Thursday, June 4th. Tickets are $59 per person which includes lunch. You must sign up and pay by Sunday, May 17th. The cruise is from 12-2pm and originates in Hurlock, MD. If you would like to ride the church minibus, please indicate that when you sign up/register and meet at church by 10am. Please sign up in the church app or at the Connect Center.

Vacation Bible School Registration

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

Upcoming Events

Students Terrapin Adventure – May 9

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