Join us in worship this Sunday, November 16, 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 21: 5-19

Transformation in the Midst of Suffering

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!

Are you interested in joining Wellspring as a member of this faith community? Come to the new member class to learn more about Wellspring, United Methodism, and next steps for joining. Please RSVP to let us know you plan to attend. 

Sunday, November 16 @ 10am

Room 107

Questions? Contact Pastor Jessica: petersenj@wellumc.org

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.

Cooper Elementary - Thanksgiving Lunch Help 

Thursday, November 20, 11am-1pm 

Cooper Elementary needs two volunteers per hour to help in the cafeteria during the school’s Thanksgiving meal. Volunteers will assist wherever needed and help welcome parents as they arrive.

If you can, find a friend to carpool with—and please let Marie Camp know if you’re able to volunteer: 512-818-5360

You Are Invited to Attend 
The Chorale from Central Methodist University Concert

The Chorale from Central Methodist University in Missouri will be in concert at The Wesleyan in the Hewlett Community Room on Wednesday, November 19, at 1:30 pm.  The performance will be followed by a cake and punch reception in the East dining room.  CMU, a United Methodist-related institution, is home to the Sweeney Conservatory of Music.  All are cordially invited to attend.

Join the Mercy & Justice Team!

If you feel called to serve in any way related to Mercy & Justice Ministries at Wellspring, this team is for you! The Mercy & Justice Leadership Team will continue to meet and lead our engagement in Mercy & Justice Ministries, but all are welcome to join the Mercy & Justice team to:

Stay “in the know” about upcoming Mercy & Justice projects, emphases, and initiatives.

Have opportunities to participate in ways that match your gifts and interests.

Help shape the direction of our shared work in mercy, compassion, and justice.

The team will meet bi-monthly beginning in 2026 (dates to be determined).

To express your interest, please fill out this form.

Recently, the lay leadership of the Texas, Rio Texas, New Mexico, and Horizon Texas conferences hosted a webinar with a panel discussion on our UMC Social Principles. If you missed it and would like to watch it (or re-watch) visit this link https://www.txcumc.org/event/19328354

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS, Nov 16  10am, Sundays 
(zoom options available, contact individual classes) 

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

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... “Transformation in the Midst of Suffering” Luke 21:5-19
Jesus encourages us to make meaning of our suffering, your grief – and not to run from it. Contact Neal Baumwart (nbaumwart@hotmail.com) or Ronna Keagle (rrkeagle@gmail.com)

Chapel Dwellers, Rm 112, 1st Floor 
Adult Bible Studies: Struggle, Perseverance, Hope “Live Faithfully” 
This week we will see to recommit ourselves to practices that build up the body of Christ and spur others on to greater love and faith.  
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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