Join us in worship this Sunday, September 1, 2024

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

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

John 4:7-26

Witness from the Well

Pastor Jessica preaching

LiveStream Link: https://www.facebook.com/wellumc/live

Wellspring is looking for one more adult (18yrs & up) Nursery Worker. 

8:45am-12:15pm, on two Sundays per month (7 hrs per month).

If interested, contact Frank Jacks Jr (Director of Discipleship), jacksf@wellumc.org

The sound-media team is looking for volunteers to help with slides at 9:00 worship.  No special skills required beyond a desire to help enhance the worship experience.  Talk to Frank Jacks, Jr (jacksf@wellumc.org) for more information.

A new grief support group lead by Pastor Jeff and Marj Sipple will be forming on Wednesday, September 4 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Those who have experienced the loss of a loved one during the last 12-18 months are invited to join us. The specific focus of this group is to help those who perhaps are facing feelings of dread at going through the holidays without their loved one. The group will meet each Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM in September and October, and then will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday mornings in November and December. If you need support and strategies for coping with your grief during the upcoming holiday season, this group is for you! Please contact Marj Sippel at marjsip@aol.com or 541-771-4637 or Beverly Smythia at bsmythia@gmail.com or 409-351-8332 for more information.

Rosalyn Carter once said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.” Caregiving is a life responsibility that the majority of us will be called upon to fulfill, yet there is very little opportunity for preparing for this role or to learn how to physically and emotionally cope with this time in our lives in healthy ways. Our workshop will focus on resources available for caregiving, as well as preparing for the psychological stress of caregiving, and for the time that we will need care from others. Please plan to join us for this important workshop. 

Speakers for the event:

Bonnie How of Age of Central Texas - Resources for Giving

Andy David, M.A., L.P.C. - The Psychology of Caregiving and Care Receiving

No Registration Required – All Visitors are Welcome!

More info and resources at our welcome table after each service!

For more information contact Beverly Smythia at bsmythia@gmail.com or at 409-351-8332

The Open Circle Sunday School Class is starting a new study this week, Sept 1. “The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics," by Curtis Chang, Nancy French, David French, & Russell Moore. This 6 week video-based class promotes a Christ centered political identity amidst the current toxic polarization. This study focuses on the “how” of engagement through the example of Jesus Christ instead of the “what” of specific parties, policies, or politicians. An “Us vs. Them” mentality opposes the “mind of Christ” that is rooted in the truth that Christ has created only an “Us” gathered around the cross. Class meets at 10:00 in the church office suite.

10am, Sundays (zoom options available, contact individual classes) 

Journey with Joy, Rm 204 (Chapel), 2nd Floor 
Not meeting this weekend (labor day holiday).
Contact Dolly (dollyshubert@yahoo.com) or Linda (mileslm75@gmail.com) 

Chapel Dwellers, Rm 112, 1st Floor
Adult Bible Studies: Claiming Identity
“When the Storms of Life are Raging” 
Esther 4:1-9; Psalm 6:2-4, 9
This week we will look at affirming God’s continuing presence and mercy amid times of grief.
Contact Nancy Foster (ngfoster51@gmail.com) or Cliff Barkley (cobycliffordb@gmail.com)

Hearts Transformed Class, Rm 203, 2nd Floor 
"This class studies the weekly worship sermon... 
“Witness from the Well”
Scripture Passages: John 4:7-26
As we look at Jesus' ministry, we notice He spent a lot of time with women with complicated stories. He made room for them. He held up a mirror for them to see who they truly were, not what society said about them.
In the case of the woman at the well, she became an evangelist and a witness to Jesus’ radically inclusive ministry.
Contact Neal Baumwart(nbaumwart@hotmail.com) or Ronna Keagle (rrkeagle@gmail.com)  

Open Circle, Office Suite, 2nd Floor
“The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics”
This study promotes a Christ centered political identity amidst the current toxic polarization and focuses on the “how” of engagement through the example of Jesus Christ instead of the “what” of specific parties, policies, or politicians.
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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