Wednesday's Word
Watching that first “hope” candle burn throughout the service Sunday was such a powerful visual! When my own hold on hope begins to flicker, I often realize that I’m coming at Christmas with expectations more than with expectancy.
Expectations leave me weary and discontent. They get me thinking I deserve more, or better! They leave me unsatisfied, always, and wondering if God is truly out for my good. And hope doesn’t come from lowering our expectations or even from having realistic expectations!
Hope holds steady when we come into Christmas expectant. Expecting to find Jesus, we are led in hope…just like those wise men led by the star! Expectancy believes that God is who He says He is, and waits upon Him to do what He says He’s doing. Expectancy is looking for God’s promises rather than pursuing all that cannot satisfy. I can guarantee you this this Christmas: you will NEVER be disappointed when your expectations are on Him.
What He promises, He WILL do. Expect THAT this Christmas, and hold onto His hope!
Pastor Matt
UPCOMING EVENTS
- See you tonight for Wellspring Wednesday! Join us tonight from 6-7:15 for adult Bible study, Kid’s Club and Youth Group!
- Service for Jane Tubb, December 5th. Natchez Trace Funeral Home, 12-2 visitation, 2 pm service.
- Manger Mission Monetary Donations due Dec. 7! You can adopt a child and/or donate money for food cards and family items. All money needs donated by Dec. 7th, gifts need wrapped and placed in the family box Dec. 15-17. All items will be delivered to Madcap Dec. 19th!
- Madison Christmas Parade (12.6) Park in the St. Matthew’s parking lot no later than 8:15 am. Parade starts at 9 at Ridgecrest, float number 22. Please text Chelsea at (601) 720-2443 for a confirmed head count and to get your Wellspring shirt!
- Gluckstadt Christmas Parade (12.13) If you’re interested in helping prepare or walking in the parade to give out flyers, candy and represent Wellspring, contact Chelsea Turner (601) 720-2443.
- Wellspring Cookbook available Dec. 14th! $25 cash or check only, available every day in the office 9-3 pm and on Sundays and December events! What a wonderful Christmas gift idea!
- Service for Harry Easley, December 14th. Wellspring Church, visitation 1:30, service at 2 PM.
- Blue Christmas – December 14, 6PM.
- Christmas Carols, Cocoa and Cookies – December 17th – 6PM
- Christmas Eve Services – 4PM and 6PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Visitation Team. If you’re interested in making phone or physical visits to congregation members, let Ann know you’d like to be part of the Congregational Care Ministry Team!
- Pledge Cards. You can still submit your pledge cards for 2026! Grab one from the cradenza in the foyer and drop in the offering plate.
- Homebound Communion Help. If you’d like to help serve homebound communion the week following the first Sunday of each month, contact Ann (601) 506-4364.
- Sew Blessed is NOT meeting in November or December!
- Devoted Ladies Bible Study is independently reading “The Gospel Comes with a House Key” followed by a book discussion in January.
Church Directory. Wellspring officially has a directory! Access it by downloading the app, Instant Church Directory, or in your web browser at http://members.instantchurchdirectory.com. Contact Chelsea Turner at 601-720-2443 for any questions or issues!
Emergency Response Team. We now have an active Emergency Response Team in place to help ensure everyone’s safety. Contact Rob at (601) 668-4574 to help or with questions!
Parking. As we continue to grow, please leave prime parking spots for those who need them most! Thank you!
We Need a Church Historian. If you are interested in becoming the Church Historian, or if you have questions, please contact Kim @ (601) 594-6740.
Office Angel. 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.
Prayer Requests and Prayer Team. If you have prayer requests, updates or praises for the Wellspring Weekly Prayer Guide, 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, 601-397-7400) and many others throughout the week!
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!
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Sunday's Sermon
Next Week's Service
UPCOMING SERMON
WORSHIP SETLIST
- Ode to Joy
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- A Christmas Alleluia
- The First Noel
CALENDAR
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
- Special needs assistance with kiddos IS available during the worship service! Text Stacey, (601) 397-7400
- Wellspring Kids! will be singing a special song during the service on December 21st. Bring your little ones for practice every Sunday from 9:45-10 am.
- Our annual Happy Birthday Jesus! party for our Wellspring Kids will be held during the Sunday school hour, December 21st.
STUDENT MINISTRY
6th–12th Graders
- Sundays @ 9 am – Join us in the youth room for Sunday school
- December 10 : Eat at Canes then shop for Manger Mission! Bring Money for food…
- Christmas Party, December 21st at 5 pm. Bring a $20 gift to exchange, and something yummy to share.
- TOGETHER WEEKEND is coming up January 30-February 1st! Keep an eye out for signups and details.
