Weekly Update, September 25th, 2026
Hi church,
This Sunday after our worship service we are hosting our Discovering Weems Creek class for those interested in joining our church. Taking the class does not commit you to membership but it is simply a way to learn more about our church's beliefs, mission, and ministries. Lunch and childcare are provided. If you can attend, please sign up using the link below.
New Sermon Series – The Parables of Jesus: Stories about the Kingdom of God
Please join us for the new series on The Parables of Jesus – the greatest stories by the greatest storyteller! The series will last several months. To make the most out of the series, try to read all the parables, especially the particular parable covered in the sermon schedule.
Parables Devotion Book
Parents, we have a solid resource for you to incorporate into your family devotions during the sermon series on the parables of Jesus. This book, Listen Up, provides a unique opportunity for children to listen up and hear the Gospel as Jesus himself shared it. The book is geared toward 5-11 year-olds and cost $15. Please sign up for the book at the Connect Center or in the church app and we will place the order on Sept. 28. There is a copy of the book at the Connect Center if you would like to take a look.
Sunday Evening Class
Join us as I lead a fascinating 6-week video study, Person of Interest by J. Warner Wallace, a famous cold-case detective. Wallace makes the compelling case that powerful evidence exists, even apart from the Bible itself, that Jesus (God incarnate) ministered among us. The class meets at 6pm on Sundays beginning October 4th. There is an optional book for $10. Sign up in the church app or at the Connect Center.
Cooking with Jenny
The women’s ministry will be doing an always popular Cooking with Jenny on Oct. 3 from 3-5pm. Jenny will teach the ladies how to make a couple easy dishes. Class size is limited to 40 people so don’t delay in registering. You can sign up in the church app or at the Connect Center.
My New Life Class
A new short-term discipleship class begins October 18. It is essential for Christians to establish a firm foundation of faith that leads to a lifetime of spiritual growth! The study includes topics like knowing the Gospel, the character of God, spiritual disciplines, evangelism, and much more. This 6-week class will meet at 10am on Sunday in room 105. Kurt Russell will lead the class. You can register for the class on the church app or at the Connect Center.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a support group where people find direction and help after a loved one’s death. Each week you watch a video on a grief related topic. Then the group will discuss the content and how it applies to your life.
To sign up for GriefShare: go to griefshare.org in your computer’s browser.
Look for at the top of the page for the heading, “Find A Group” and click on it.
Click on the GriefShare group for Weems Creek Baptist Church. Look at the information on the page, then click “Register for this group.”
Follow the prompts to register.
If you have any questions, please call Pastor B.J. Hallmark at 406-899-3875.
Harvest Fest
Harvest Fest is Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11am-1pm and is free for everyone! We will have a petting zoo, games, and food. We will also be collecting canned items for a local food pantry.
To make this a success we need lots of volunteers!
Pre-event volunteers: hay bale maze creator, Chili Cook-off organizer(s), Chili Cook-off judges (3), Chili Cook-off participants, donate baked good for the “Cake Walk,” prepare welcome bags for guests
Set-up crew: 9am-11am
Event volunteers: Welcome/registration table, facepainting (2-6 volunteers), food volunteers (hand out popcorn, hot dogs and drinks), game booth volunteers, hot dog griller (start at 10:30am)
Tear down/clean up (1pm-3pm)
Sign up in the church app or at the Connect Center.
LIFE Groups Begin This Week!
We have 3 new LIFE Groups beginning the week of Sept. 20th. LIFE Groups are small group settings where you can grow deeper in your faith and also in your friendships with others. They are casual discussion groups relating to a given topic of study. The goal is the development of healthy relationships where you can be loved, encouraged, challenged, and motivated for life in Christ. All classes are within 3 miles of the church. Please sign up in the church app, at the Connect Center, or by clicking on the name of the group.
Group 1: The Parables of Jesus
Begins Sept. 22 and meets on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at the home of Shawn & Jenn Wilson. Class size is limited to 20 people.
Description: The group will discuss the recent sermons from Pastor Bryan. The parables are so incredibly rich and meaningful so it will be enjoyable to understand and apply them further in our lives.
Group 2: Weird Stuff: New Testament
Begins Sept. 22 and meets on Tuesdays at 7:30pm at the home of Jody & Courtney Smotherman. Class size is limited to 12 people.
Description: Genealogy. Demons. Miracles. Rapture. Lake of Fire. On the surface, the New Testament contains some seemingly weird things. But what if we told you the point isn't the “weird”? In this six-part series, Dr. Jeff Voth and Hebrew scholar, Dr. Nathan French, discuss and make sense of some of the weird stuff in the Bible to ultimately point us back to the needed redemption of Jesus Christ.
Group 3: The Book of Revelation
Begins Sept. 21 and meets on Monday nights at 6:30pm at the home of Nick & Chloe Spurgeon. Class size is limited to 15 people.
Description: Revelation is the last book of the Bible and remains one of the most fascinating and challenging books. The group will study Revelation for twelve sessions.
Staff Office Hours
Just a reminder of the staff OFFICE hours in case you would like to make an appointment or stop by the church. These are not their work hours, just their office hours.
Pastor Bryan – Tuesday – Friday, 9am-1pm
Pastor Scott – Mon. – Thur., 9am-2:30pm
Pastor Alex – Mon, Tue, Thur, 10am-5pm and Wed, 12pm-5pm
Tracey – Monday – Friday, 9am-1pm
Upcoming Events
Harvest Fest – Oct. 17, 11am-1pm
Cookies & Cocoa (Women’s Ministry) – Dec. 5, 2pm
Christmas Caroling – Dec. 11
Christmas Program – Dec. 20
Blessings,
Pastor Bryan