Weekly Update, July 17th, 2026
Hi Church,
Another hot week! Hope you are staying cool. This Sunday I am starting a 2-part message from Matthew 16 where Jesus asks the disciples about his identity. Perhaps no question is more important than this one. The answer to this question is the determining factor for salvation. Pray for God's word to open eyes and move the hearts of people who have never trusted Christ for salvation.
Family Devotion Night
What if you could take a night off from cooking AND be equipped to have family devotions? Join us Wednesday, July 29 at 6pm for a meal and we will show you how to have a simple family devotion that can impact your family. This event is for the whole family. Please register in the church app or at the Connect Center.
The Humility Project – Men’s Breakfast
The Men’s Ministry will host a wrap-up breakfast next Saturday, 7/25 at 9am in the multipurpose room. We will cover the rest of the Humility Project devotional. If you have fallen behind, keep plugging along. There is no final exam! Sign up in the church app or at the Connect Center.
Women’s Ministry Sip & Paint
Please join us Saturday, August 1st from 3-5pm for our first Sip & Paint! Ashley VanSant, a local artist born and raised in Kent County, MD, loves helping others learn how to experience the joy of expressing yourself through art! She will teach us how to paint a beautiful piece of art as we fellowship together. Light snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic) provided. Open to high school girls. There is a limit of 40 people, and you must sign up by Wednesday, July 29. Cost is $25 per person. Please register in the church app or at the Connect Center.
Business Meeting
Our next business meeting will be this coming Wednesday, 7/22, at 6pm. We will hear team reports, review financial reports, and vote in new members. Members, please try to attend if possible.
Germany Mission Trip
The Germany Mission Team has arrived safely. Please continue to pray for them using the prayer guide which was emailed this past Tuesday. There are also copies of the prayer guide at the Connect Center. There is still time to financially support this trip, if you are interested.
Student Summer Nights
WCS week is a week full of games, food, and lessons centered on the gospel and knowing Jesus. Students are encouraged to bring friends as each night will focus on a unique aspect of the gospel message, culminating in our need to surrender our lives to Jesus! The final day of WCS will be an all-day event at Guppy Gulch. Dates are August 10-13 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Cost for Guppy Gulch is $20 per student. Please register here or in the church app.
75th Anniversary Celebration
We're excited to celebrate our church's 75th anniversary on Sept. 12th & 13th! We plan to make different displays of our church's history. To help us, contact the church office if you can provide the following: photos of church events, church directories, contact info for former church members who may like to attend, and 5-10 volunteers for short video testimony of what the church has meant to you or special stories of God’s grace.
Upcoming Events
Students Baysox Game – July 24, 6pm
Awana – Resumes Sept. 9
Adult Bible Studies – Resume the week of Sept. 7-12
Weems Creek 75th Anniversary Celebration – Sept. 12-13
Young Adult Retreat – Oct. 16-18
2027 CentriKid – July 19-23, 2027
2027 Fuge – July 19-24, 2027
Blessings,
Pastor Bryan