Welcome to Wendell Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)!
We are now gathering online and in person and will continue to Love one another! We will welcome guests who will share the Love of Christ with us! We will see how the Spirit of Christ teaches us to be the Church in these times. Join this Great Adventure of Love we are on!
In addition to worship, we will share a time of devotion and encouragement each Wednesday at 7:30 AM. You can join us by entering our Zoom Meeting ID 9193656557 or on YouTube Live.
Learning to be together in the digital world can be challenging for those new to it. We encourage you to be patient with yourself and others as we learn. Humans have made long and dangerous journeys to be with those they love. We have the Spirit of Christ in us and we love each other. Thank you for all that you do to share the Love of Christ!
Sunday Worship Now Live on YouTube!
We are now streaming Sunday Services and Wednesday Devotions on YouTube Live. Zoom will be available as audio-only for dial-in users, and we will no longer use Facebook Live. You can also join us on Zoom (audio only), Listen in the church parking lot on FM 91.1, or YouTube Live. Click here to watch more worship videos on our YouTube channel. Click here to watch videos on our Facebook page.
Welcome Our New Pastor, Rev. Ryan Craddock!
Rev. Craddock was a member and associate pastor at Hood Memorial ChristianChurch in Dunn, NC where he had served since 2020. He also works at PRI Counseling Services as a licensed addiction counselor. Ryan served as an elder at Union Community Church in Plain View, NC from 2014-2020 and has been ordained for Christian ministry with New Millennium Ministries since 2015. He is a candidate for ordination with the Christin Church (Disciples of Christ) and is currently journeying with the Commission on Ministry. Ryan holds a Master of Divinity Degree from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC where he met his wife Meredith who is also a pastor. They enjoy playing games, gardening, going to shows and walking Tippi, their new puppy.
Christmas Poinsettias
The Worship Committee plans to order poinsettias for the Christmas season from Chris’ Greenhouse so that they will all be alike. If you would like to place a poinsettia in church for the Christmas season, please contact Ann Harris. The cost is $14.75 each. Please give Ann the name of the person you want it to be in honor of or in memory of.
Chilli Fundraiser – Saturday, November 23
The DWF is planning a Chili “Take Out Only” fundraiser on Saturday, November 23rd, 11 AM – 6 PM, $12 per quart.
Board Meeting – Sunday, November 24
There will be a board meeting in the Fellowship Hall after morning worship on Sunday, November 24th. The purpose is to approve the installation of new flooring in the parsonage and approve recommendations from a real estate firm.
Decorating for Christmas – Saturday, November 30
The Worship Committee invites you to participate in decorating the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall for the upcoming Christmas and Advent Season on Saturday morning, November 30th, at 10 AM. Everyone is invited. Taller people are especially needed to help put up the tall tree.
Annual Congregational Meeting – Sunday, December 1
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday, December 1st, at approximately 1:15 PM, following our traditional soup/sandwich lunch. The purpose is to receive and approve the Board-approved proposed Budget and Nominating Committee Reports for 2025.
Christmas Family Night – Sunday, December 15
SAVE THE DATE! Family Night Christmas Potluck Dinner will be held on December 15th at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall. It will be a true potluck, so bring a dish to share and join us for caroling, a reading of the Christmas Story, along with crafts and games. Be sure to invite your friends. The more the merrier!
Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols, 11:00 P.M.
What sweeter music can we bring,
Than a Carol, for to sing
The Birth of this our heavenly King?
Awake the Voice! Awake the String!
You are cordially invited to join us for our Annual Christmas Eve Service of Word and Song at 11:00 P.M. The prophecy and story of Jesus’ birth will be presented in word and music, including many of your favorite Christmas carols. The Service of Lessons and Carols is one of the most beautiful celebrations of the Christmas Season. You are welcome to come and join us in celebrating the Savior’s birth in this very special way.
Hospitality – First Sundays at 10:30 A.M.
Join us for hospitality and fellowship on the first Sunday of each month at 10:30 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall! Coffee and other beverages will be available as well as food items like doughnuts and muffins. All are welcome! Be a friend, bring a friend!
Your Contribution is Needed and Welcomed!
As many churches today are experiencing, our congregational giving is down from previous years. The summertime is especially tough with attendance sporadic as folks take vacations. The current economy and higher costs of everything have been affecting us all, too.
We have had to pull funds from our savings account several times to meet our current obligations. So that everyone understands, we may have an approved budget, but if the donations don’t match the spending, we do NOT spend money in categories that are not critical. For example, insurance, electricity, water, utilities, and salaries must be paid. Funds for the Pastor’s Education/Workshops, Children’s ministry items, and community assistance(such as helping others with bills, etc.), have not been used due to lack of funds. All of this money is called the “general operating budget.”
We have additional funds in a Building/Facilities fund that cannot be spent on general operating expenses. This would pay for items like the new air conditioner, or new items for the church facility.
Most of the activities this year(food activities especially) have been funded by members/participants bringing items to share. Thresa and Glenn closely monitor the budget and I sincerely appreciate their combined effort to keep things in check.
With this information/explanation, we hope you’ll understand our request for your prayerful consideration for your family giving to WCC for the remainder of 2023.
Contribute to Wendell Christian Church
Your financial support is greatly needed and appreciated. Click here to make an online contribution, or you can mail your contributions to WCC, PO Box 874, Wendell, NC 27591-0874. To download the Gively smartphone app, click here. Once installed on your phone, enter zip code 27591 for your location and search for Wendell Christian Church.
