Sundae Sunday

July 26, 2026, 6:00 PM

Join your WCR church family for an ice cream social and a chance to show off your ice cream-making skills! Make your own homemade ice cream and bring it to the church to let everyone enjoy your creation. We can't wait to taste everyone's handcrafted frozen desserts!

Aren't able to make ice cream? Don't worry, we will take store-bought ice cream too! You can also bring your favorite sundae toppings to share, and come spend the evening sampling all of the different flavors.

Please register so we know how many to expect.

Promotion Sunday Pancake Breakfast

August 2, 2026, 9:00 AM

WCR Kids & WCR Students and their families - Join us on Sunday, August 2 for Pancakes & Promotion Sunday! On this Sunday, all of our kids and students will be moving up to the next grade level within all of our church ministries.

Kids entering Kindergarten will move to our K-1st grade class
Kids entering 2nd grade will move to our 2nd-3rd grade class
Kids entering 4th grade will move to our 4th-5th grade class
Students entering 6th grade will move into WCR Students on Sundays and Wednesdays in the Student Suite

Come enjoy a pancake breakfast with us from 9AM-9:30AM in the ROC/gym. Each kid & student will have a chance to meet their teacher before heading to their new Bible Study class at 9:45AM. Please register for breakfast so we can plan a headcount.

We are looking forward to a great school year with you!

2026-2027 Quiet Time Journals

Order by August 9

WCR wants to offer a family-based discipleship program to assist families in having quality time in God's word together each day.

The Word of Life Quiet Time devotional guides believers in developing the habit of listening to God through daily Bible reading and application, as well as talking with God in prayer. The Quiet Time follows a 3-year reading plan that features every genre of Scripture, all the historical Bible books, and the entire New Testament. Our church will work through our Quiet Time Journals following the school program year from August through the end of July.

Olympians and Gopher Buddies children will receive their quiet time free of charge at Open House on September 2.

Purchase your Quiet Time

New Members

The following candidates are recommended by the elders for church membership. These candidates have completed the new members class, signed the membership covenant, met with the elders, and will be welcomed as members of WCR in two weeks.

Brandon & Ali Gilzean

This Sunday

Sermon

Haggai

"A Challenge to a Discouraged People"

Speaker

Dr. Randy Mann

Scripture

Haggai 2:1-9

Worship Setlist

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Upcoming Events

Baptist Children's Home Family Serve Day

August 8, 2026, 8:00 AM

We have a wonderful opportunity for our whole church to serve the children and staff at the Baptist Children's Home in Kinston, NC. We will be hosting and facilitating a family field day at the Kennedy Home, plus beautifying the campus by spreading mulch and fill dirt, and removing trees. Everyone is invited to participate!

Schedule

8:00AM - Meet at the Church to carpool to Kinston, NC
10:00AM - Field Day Games with the kids and yard work around campus
12:00PM - We will cook and serve lunch to the kids and eat with them
1:00 - 1:30PM - Clean up and Departure

Form Requirements

Everyone who is serving must fill out a form directly through the Baptist Children's Home. If a minor is coming with his/her parents, the minor may be included on the parent registration. If a minor is coming without his/her parents, then the minor must register using the link, and there is a place for parental consent. Please be on the lookout for this form to be emailed to you.

Men's Breakfast

August 8, 2026, 8:00 AM

Join the men of WCR for a Saturday morning breakfast together. We will have a short devotion, fellowship, and enjoy a meal together. Please register to let us know how many will be coming with you so we know how much food to prepare.

Campin’ and Cruzin’: A Family Tent Camping and Bike Trip

October 23 - 24

Pack up your family and your tents and join us for a fun family adventure in the beautiful mountains of southwest Virginia!

We'll depart Friday at 12:30PM and spend the evening camping together at the Creeper Trail Campground in Whitetop, VA. We will enjoy a relaxing evening under the beautiful open sky around the campsite with dinner provided. On Saturday morning, we'll eat breakfast, then head up to Damascus to rent bikes and ride the shuttle up to Abingdon, VA, to begin our ride on the famous Virginia Creeper Trail. The 16.8 mile route back to Damascus is primarily a gentle downhill ride, making it a great experience for families and riders of various skill levels who are comfortable riding on paved surfaces. When we arrive back in Damascus, we will head home!

Cost: $50 per person
The cost includes:

Van transportation for the first 30 registrants if needed
Friday dinner at the campground
Saturday breakfast at the campground
Bike Rental & Shuttle transportation from Damascus to Abingdon (A slightly cheaper option to bring your own bike is available, but you must drive yourself as we will not have room to transport bikes).

What you are responsible for:

water and snacks for your family
personal camping supplies (tent, bedding, chairs, etc.)

40 camping spots are available. 30 spots are available in the WCR Vans for transportation. Please note whether you plan to ride with us as you register. We will be towing a trailer to accommodate luggage transportation. If you plan to ride your own bike, then you must drive separately due to space limitations.

Come enjoy a weekend of outdoor adventure, family fun, and fellowship as we camp, cruise, and make memories together!

Ministry Kick-Off

We're excited to kick off the 2026–2027 program year with you this fall!

From kids and students to college, adults, men, and women, we have a great year of discipleship, fellowship, and ministry ahead. Be sure to check out the ministry opportunities below and save the date for our kick-off events. We can't wait to see you there!

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