Join us in worship this Sunday, December 7, 2025

Online or in person, we would love to have you!

 9:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship In Person & You Tube
10:00 a.m. - Christian Education
11:00 a.m. - Contemporary Worship In Person & You Tube

Matthew 11:1-11; Isaiah 43:19-21 

Advent Study: What Do You Fear Wk2

We are streaming the 9:00 (traditional) and 11:00 (contemporary) worship services live on YouTube only.  Prelude music for traditional worship will begin at 8:50 A.M.

You do not need a YouTube account in order to see and hear either service. Just go to youtube.com/@wellumc and click the live video at the top of the page.

Not able to tune in live? No problem -- video recordings will be available on the church's website wellumc.org, and on our YouTube page, so please join us any time!

Advent and Christmas Worship

Our theme for this season is "What Do You Fear? Insisting on Hope This Advent." And we have many worship experiences coming up that we hope you won't miss! Mark your calendars:

Sunday, December 14 - Christmas Cantata

We will have our usual worship schedule on Sunday morning, but will experience a musical message with Carols and special music presented by Wellspring Choir.

Sunday, December 21 - 7:00 p.m. - Longest Night Service

This is a Christmas Service for those experiencing loss and grief in the Christmas Season. Worship in person or online that Sunday evening as we light candles in remembrance of our loved ones. (This service is in addition to our usual morning services.)

Wednesday, December 24 - Three Christmas Eve Services

3:00 p.m. - Meditative Service
Quiet, contemplative worship for those who do not drive at night.

5:00 p.m. - Family and Contemporary Service
Worship in the style of 11:00 - intergenerational service that includes candlelight.

7:00 p.m. - Traditional and LiveStream Service 
Worship in the style of 9:00 - traditional worship that includes candlelight.

Note: Communion at all three Christmas Eve services.

December 28 - 10:00 a.m. Lessons and Carols Service 

We'll have a potluck brunch to follow our "Three Wise Women" worship service. Remember - just one service this day and no Sunday School!

We will resume our normal worship schedule in January!

Texas United Women in Faith invite women of faith from across Texas to the 39th annual Texas Legislative Event!

 January 25-27, 2026

We welcome all who are committed to justice, freedom, and opportunity for all people, especially women and children. Presented in partnership with Texas Impact, the event includes two days of speakers, inspiration, and workshops where you can connect with women like you, who are ready to put their faith into action. On the third day of the event, attendees will visit the Capitol and meet with lawmakers. 

Learn more and register: 
https://secure.everyaction.com/LkXaIwydxEusaSBfv-kflQ2

Advent Wreath Readings in Worship

The lighting of the Advent Wreath is a beloved tradition at Wellspring and in many churches around the world. Each week we light a candle: hope, peace, joy, love, and on Christmas Eve, the Christ candle. If you would like to participate as a reader this season, you can sign up here: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45AFA923A75-advent 

You’re welcome to sign up as an individual, a couple, or a family, and we’ll adjust the readings to fit your group. We will also have a physical sign up sheet at the Welcome Desk this Sunday.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS, Dec 7   10am, Sundays 
(zoom options available, contact individual classes) 

Advent Study: What Do You Fear Wk 2
When we’re running out of hope, God is at work. Matthew 11:1-11; Isaiah 43:19-21 

Open Circle Class, Office Suite, 2nd Floor
Contact Beverly Smythia, (bsmythia@gmail.com)
Hearts Transformed Class, Rm 203, 2nd Floor
Contact Neal Baumwart (nbaumwart@hotmail.com) or Ronna Keagle (rrkeagle@gmail.com) 

Journey with Joy, Rm 204 (Chapel), 2nd Floor 
“The Angels of Christmas:
Hearing God’s Voice in Advent”
In this study we will explore the angels’ visits to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. The messages of these angels hold meaning for listeners both then and now. Books are available now in the classroom, $17.
Contact Dolly Shubert (dollyshubert@yahoo.com)

Chapel Dwellers, Rm 112, 1st Floor 
Adult Bible Studies: Light, Life, Salvation 
”Survive or Thrive?”  John 6:25-40 
This week we will look at retraining our appetites to want Jesus, who is the Bread of Life.
Contact Nancy Foster  (ngfoster51@gmail.com) or Cliff Barkley (cobycliffordb@gmail.com)

All Are Welcome, All Are Accepted, All Are Loved, and All Means ALL
(512) 930-5959
Reverend Jeff Smith, Senior Pastor
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Wellspring - a United Methodist Community of Faith.
6200 Williams Drive | Georgetown, Texas 78633