Wednesday's Word
Keeping Sabbath doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does take intentionality. It’s about setting apart one day each week to stop, rest, and remember that your life belongs to God. Here are a few simple ways to begin:
Stop working. Put away the laptop, close the planner, and resist the urge to catch up on chores. Trust that the world will keep spinning without you.
Rest your body and mind. Take a nap, go for a walk, sit quietly with Scripture, or enjoy creation. Let yourself breathe.
Worship. Gather with God’s people, sing, pray, and read his Word. Sabbath is not just about stopping—it’s about turning our attention back to the One who made us.
Delight. Enjoy the good gifts God has given—family, friends, food, laughter, beauty. The Sabbath is a weekly reminder that God’s creation is good.
Reflect. Remember that your worth doesn’t come from what you produce but from who you are in Christ.
Sabbath is a gift, not a burden. When we slow down, rest, and give God our time, we discover freedom from the tyranny of busyness and a renewed sense of joy.
Take one day this week and try it. Stop. Rest. Worship. Delight. You may just find that Sabbath makes you more alive than all your striving ever could.
Pastor Matt
EQUIPPED TO DISCIPLE
UPCOMING EVENTS
- See you tonight for Wellspring Wednesday!
- Adults: Revelation Bible Study with Pastor Matt (6-7:15 pm, sanctuary)
- Youth: Youth Group (6-7:15, youth room)
- Kids: Wellspring Wednesdays Kid’s Club! (6-7:15 pm, ages 1-10)
- October 1, Wellspring Cookbook deadline! Drop recipes in the basket in the foyer, or email them to Wellspringcookbook@gmail.com, and include your name and source of recipe, if applicable. Text Melinda with questions (601) 668-3710.
- October 5th, Turn in those Pledge Cards!
- October 6, Equipped to Disciple Session ONE, 6 PM. Session 1, Biblical Theology of Discipleship, explores the foundation of discipleship as revealed throughout Scripture—from God’s call to follow Him in the Old Testament to Jesus’ command to make disciples in the New. This session grounds participants in a robust, biblical vision of discipleship as a lifelong journey of transformation, obedience, and mission. If you are teaching a class, study or small group, if you may one day be willing to, or if you just want to go deeper, come on!
October 7th, Madcaap fundraiser “Food for Thought”…We need your help! contact Robin Merrill or Sharon Wooten for more details and to volunteer!
October 12, Chrismon ornament making, Sunday afternoons from 2-4 pm in the Yahweh Room.
October 11-13, Student Ministry Beach Retreat!
October 15th, Silver Linings, 12-1pm, Yahweh Room
October 19th, the Mustard Seed bell choir will be performing during worship!
October 20th, 6:30 PM, Ground Zero Book Club! We are now reading and will be discussing “Hearing God” by Dallas Willard. Join us for study and discussion on the 20th!
October 22nd, Sew Blessed, 1-2:30 pm, Yahweh Room
October 23rd, Golf Tournament @ Whisper Lake at 12:30. Grab a brochure for our Missions Golf Tournament! We need teams and sponsors. See John Moore for information.
HELP!
- Wellspring officially has a directory! Access it by downloading the app, Instant Church Directory, or in your web browser at http://members.instantchurchdirectory.com. Put in your email, and you will be sent a security code to that email. Once you have logged in, you will be able to modify your profile and information. Want a pdf version to print? Having trouble logging in? Not sure what email you have on file? Contact Chelsea Turner at 601-720-2443 for any questions or issues!
- We are looking for healthcare workers to volunteer for the Medical Response Team. Contact Rob at (601) 668-4574
- Parking. As we continue to grow, please leave prime parking spots for those who need them most! Thank you!
- A big “thank you!” to Suzanne Hart for serving as our historian for the past two years! If you are interested in taking over this position, or if you have questions, please contact Kim @ (601) 594-6740.
- Kairos volunteers are needed, see here for details. Talk to Jenny Watson if you’re interested!
- There is ONE open Office Angel spots to fill if you are interested in volunteering weekly in the church office! We need help Friday afternoon 12-3. Contact Laura Leon (601) 218-3685.
- If you have prayer requests, updates or praises for the Wellspring Weekly Prayer Guide (attached below!) please share with Ann White (601) 506-4364. Monday’s weekly prayer meeting lifts up these items for prayer, as do the Prayer Team (join the prayer team by texting Stacey A, 601-397-7400) and many others throughout the week! “Coincidences occur much more frequently when we pray” Archbishop William Temple.
- Our Wellspring Kids need you! Please contact Stacey Ayars (601) 397-7400 with questions or if you are interested in investing in our Wellspring Kids once a month!
- To subscribe to the latest information from the GMC, you can subscribe through their website, under “Stay Connected”
GET INVOLVED
- Host, or Lead a Growth Group
Scott (601) 441-5840 - Worship Team
Stacy (601) 506-1056 - Meal Ministry Team
Ann (601) 506-4364 - Visitation Ministry
Ann (601) 506-4364
- Wellspring Kids
Stacey (601) 397-7400 - Student Ministry
Miranda (601) 498-4672 - Prayer Team
Stacey (601) 397-7400 - Altar Flowers
Stacy (601) 506-1056
- Hearing Assistance
Jeff (601) 946-5872 - Reserve a Room
Office (769) 300-3114 - Golf Group
Wade (662) 312-9213 - Sew Blessed
Ann (601) 506-4364 - Special Needs Assistance
Stacey (601) 397-7400
STUDENT MINISTRY
6th–12th graders
- Sundays @ 9 am Join us in the youth room for Sunday school
- Wednesdays @ 6 pm Join us in the youth room for Bible study and fun
- October 11-13, Student Ministry Beach Retreat! Register your 6th-12th graders now through THIS WEEK for this GMC Retreat at Laguna Beach Resort Center in Panama City. Find out more and register here!
