Join us in worship this Sunday, November 23, 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

Luke 22: 33-43

The Reign of a Humble Christ

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 begins November 30! 

Link to Devotional E-Book (print copies will be available at church)

Advent study:

Mondays @ 7:00pm via ZOOM 

December 1, 8, 15 & 22 

Facilitated by Pastor Jessica

Register and learn more: https://forms.gle/kbJhyJxb7BTSdU1F8

Luke’s Gospel begins the story of Jesus with this opening line: “In the time of Herod…” This detail may seem minor to modern readers; however, it reveals layers of information about the fearful world Jesus entered, one filled with rampant oppression, economic disparity, uncertainty, and instability. A world not so unlike our own. And yet, throughout the stories of Christ’s birth, we hear the whispers of angels delivering a surprising message: “Do not fear.” When Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the magi are each called into God’s redemptive story, they do not deny their fears—they move through them. They ask questions, hold fast to courage, trust in good news, and say, “Here I am, Lord.” When we find ourselves in fearful times, can we acknowledge our fears while also insisting on hope?

As you journey through this season, may your hope become gritty and resilient. May you remember: hope that trembles is still hope. This season, let us insist on hope and trust that good news is greater than fear.

United Methodist Student Day Offering – Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders

This Sunday, Wellspring has the opportunity to join churches across our denomination in supporting the next generation of Christian leaders. This special offering directly funds scholarships and loans for United Methodist students pursuing higher education—including those preparing for ministry in colleges, universities, and seminaries around the world.

For many young adults, the call to follow Christ leads them into vocation, service, and leadership that shape the Church and the world. Your generosity helps remove financial barriers so that students can respond fully to God’s call on their lives. Whether they are preparing to become pastors, social workers, teachers, counselors, chaplains, or community leaders, your gift empowers their journey.

Wellspring is a congregation deeply committed to nurturing and equipping disciples of all ages. By giving to the United Methodist Student Day Offering, you extend that commitment beyond our walls and invest in a future filled with faithful, compassionate leaders.

We invite you to give generously and prayerfully as we celebrate United Methodist Student Day. Together, let’s continue supporting students who are saying “yes” to God’s call.

Sarah Stowell, Director of Finance

I grew up in Austin, and for the past six years I’ve been living in Georgetown, just a short drive from where I was raised. I’ve been married for 13 years, and my spouse and I have three wonderful kids, ages 21, 18 and 7, who keep my life busy, fun, and incredibly meaningful.

Outside of work, I love writing, playing chess, dancing, and finding ways to serve my community. Right now, I’m working on a financial literacy program for youth because I believe financial education should start early and be accessible to everyone.

Over the years, I’ve owned five successful businesses—and have worked through a much longer list of businesses that have failed. Those failures taught me more than the successes ever could, shaping my resilience and giving me a clearer sense of purpose.

I really value what Wellspring brings to our community, and I’m genuinely grateful for the warm welcome I’ve received. I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone better and finding ways we can make a positive impact together.

-Sarah

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS, Nov 23, 10am, Sunday
(zoom options available, contact individual classes) 

Journey with Joy, Rm 204 (Chapel), 2nd Floor 
“Matthew: The Gospel of Promised Blessings”
The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus and his message as full of tender compassion and urgent warning. Over the course of this six-week study, we’ll look at blessing and comfort, judgment and retribution, the meaning of discipleship, Jesus’ vision for the Church and world, conflicts and complaints, and how the Gospel of Matthew speaks to believers today. Contact Dolly Shubert (dollyshubert@yahoo.com)

Hearts Transformed Class, Rm 203, 2nd Floor
This class studies the weekly worship sermon... “The Reign of a Humble Christ”
Luke 23:33-43
We live in a world where we often think of power the way the Roman soldiers (or even the first soldier) thought of power, but Jesus comes not to reign with a sword but by submitting and being slain and humiliated by those powers. And in doing so, he begins to dismantle those systems.
Contact Neal Baumwart (nbaumwart@hotmail.com) or Ronna Keagle (rrkeagle@gmail.com)

Chapel Dwellers, Rm 112, 1st Floor 
Adult Bible Studies: Struggle, Perseverance, Hope “Pray with Confidence"
1 John 5:13-21 
This week we will seek to manifest a greater confidence in prayer and the power of God to transform hearts and lives.
Contact Nancy Foster (ngfoster51@gmail.com) or Cliff Barkley (cobycliffordb@gmail.com)

Open Circle, Office Suite, 2nd Floor 
“On Purpose: Finding God’s Voice in Your Passion”
We are hungry for a sense of purpose, direction and calling in our lives.  We want to be part of something bigger than ourselves. This study helps us to see God’s purpose and how to open ourselves to God’s voice and to follow God’s call. Contact Beverly Smythia, bsmythia@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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