Wednesday's Word
Dear Wellspring,
Matt has one final day of teaching at West Africa Theological Seminary in Nigeria, and then he and Sofie will begin the long trek home late Thursday night. Thank you for your ongoing prayers!
When Matt first arrived in Nigeria, a student had asked if Matt would be willing to preach in his church. Matt remembered sharing with Wellspring recently that we should always be ready to pray, ready to preach and ready to die. So, he said he’d be willing if it was helpful, but never heard another word about it. Sunday morning at exactly 8 am, Matt and Sofie awoke to a pounding on their bedroom door.
“Pastor Matt? Are you ready? It is time!”
“Time for WHAT?” Matt wondered.
Turns out, Matt WAS preaching Sunday morning at the New Life Global Methodist Church in Lagos, a service that started at 8 am!
What a joy it was for he and Sofie to worship (with sleep still in their eyes 🙂 with our brothers and sisters there, and what a joy it was for us to worship with our Mustard Seed and Wellspring brothers and sisters here! He truly has the whole world in His hands, and is on the throne.
Thank you for praying on for their travels, and Matt is really looking forward to being back with us Sunday. Meanwhile, I’ll see you this Wellspring Wednesday for Bible study (with Tom Halford!), youth group and Kids Club!
By His Grace,
Stacey
UPCOMING EVENTS
See you tonight for Wellspring Wednesday, 6-7:15!
All : Bible Study, 2 Corinthians 5 (sanctuary)
Youth : Youth Group (youth room)
Kids : Wellspring Wednesdays Kid’s Club! (ages 1-10)
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.
October 29th, Fall for Jesus Family Festival, 5:30-7:30 PM. Invite the young families in your life for our “Fall for Jesus” Family Festival…with Bible-themed trunk or treat, chili and cornbread, desserts and candy, a bouncy house, corn-hole, pumpkin games, a photo booth and more! With or without kids, come enjoy a great evening of community and fun. If you can decorate a car and hand out candy, or if you have questions, let Kelsey know! (228) 697-4595.
November 2nd, All Saints Day. If you have a loved one who passed away on or after Nov 3, 2024 that you wish to have remembered, please send their name to Ann White at (601) 506-4364.
November 3rd, “Equipped to Disciple” Session 2, 6 PM
November 16th, Church-wide
Thanksgiving Potluck after the service! Stay tuned for a sign-up.
HELP!
We need FOUR more trunks for our October 29th Fall Festival! Decorations do NOT need to be elaborate, and so far we have themes like God’s Game Plan, Jonah and the Whale, the Bee-attitudes, the Armor of God and more! If you can decorate your trunk and hand out candy, please text Kelsey, (228) 697-4595.
If you haven’t gotten your pledge card in, drop it in the offering plate Sunday!
If you’d like to help serve homebound communion the week following the first Sunday of each month, contact Ann (601) 506-4364.
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
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.
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
WELLSPRING KIDS
Birth–5th Graders
If you’ve been missing Sunday school at 9 am, there is a class of peers praying for you to join them! Grades 1-5, Kid’s Room. Ages 2-5, Toddler Room. Ages 0-2, Infant’s Room
Join us for Kid’s Club EVERY Wednesday night from 6-7:15, ages 1-5th grade.
Special needs assistance IS available during the worship service! Text 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!
