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October—Collection for Move-in Kits

To help provide for the needs of our friends who are no longer unhoused and now able to move into apartments, we would like to provide move-in kits including:

Personal care items: deodorant, toothpaste, body soap, shampoo, toilet paper; and,

Household basics: bucket, broom and dustpan, kitchen trash bags, paper towels, laundry detergent, hangers, swiffer refills, cleaning soaps & sprays, kitchen sponges, dish soap, light bulbs, oven mitt, etc.

Collection bins are in the back of the Sanctuary.

October 29—Caring Friends Ministry

October 29, 6:30pm—Note the new date! Learn how you can help care for the needs of one another in the church. Please join us for training in visitation ministry. At the home of Cheryl Hill 9916 Chiles, St. Louis 63126.

October 30—Men's Ministry Axe Throwing Night
Thursday, October 30, 6-8pm—The Wellspring Band of Brothers are hosting a night of friendly axe-throwing at the Axe House St. Louis. This is the ultimate adventure for those of you looking to step at least a toe outside of your comfort zone.

Hurl axes in lanes towards wooden targets and try to hit the bulls eye. There are many games to play once you get the hang of sinking the axe into the wood.

Join us us at the Axe House in Valley Park, MO. See Bob Upton for more information. For more information visit theaxehousestl.com.

CLICK HERE to register.

November 1—Young Adults 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, November 1—Join us for competition, food, and fellowship! Compete for a chance to win a pair of Josiah Queen or St. Louis Blues tickets! Registration will open on October 14th, and you can register as an individual, a team, or a spectator!

The tournament will start at 2 pm, but participants are welcome to gather and warm up starting at 1 pm.

Click here to register!

November 2—Celebrating Mike Priest and 30 Years of Ministry
Sunday, November 2, 12:15pm—On October 5th, Mike Priest observed his 30th year of ministry; recently at Wellspring Family Church and previously at Christ Community Church. He is now one of the longest tenured pastors in our district. This is a cause for great celebration and we want to give honor where it is due! Join us for a lunch and reception in his honor after worship in the Multipurpose Room at Wellspring. We will celebrate God’s faithfulness and Mike’s obedience and service. Meal will be provided, sign up to bring a dessert to share coming soon. Please plan to join us that day!
November 7—Youth Movie Magic
Friday, November 7, 6:30-10pm—Join us for a fun night of fellowship for youth and their families!

November 8—Friendship Dinners

Saturday, November 9, 6pm—Mark your calendars for fun and casual get-togethers in home settings for 6-8 adults. Sorry, no child care provided. Sign-up to host, or to attend and bring a dish to share. (Hosts need not always host!)

To register, CLICK HERE.

November 15—WOW—Sweater Weather Get-together
Saturday, November 15, 6:30-8:30pm—The Women of Wellspring and their guests are invited to a Sweater Weather Get Together. Join us for a light supper, table activity, discussion and panel of speakers. See Robin Connelly or Cheryl Kelley for details.
November 16—Operation Christmas Child Boxes Due

November 16—Boxes due! Can you help fill ordinary shoeboxes with toys and other fun items? Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with a message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

You can be part of giving boys and girls what may be their first gift ever! Each box bursting with items such as a soccer ball, doll, or stuffed animal becomes a tangible expression of God’s love to the child, their family, and their community.

Please include $10 for shipping and handling. Make checks out to Samaritan’s Purse with OCC in the memo line. For the Youth packing event, write a check to Wellspring with OCC in the memo line.

CLICK HERE to give.

November 22—SOS—Women's Sewing Ministry
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9am-1pm—Join us as we serve those who are unhoused in St. Louis by finishing quilts and weaving mats. No sewing experience needed. This is a great time to fellowship and get to know the women of our church. Contact Christy Hageman or 636-795-2467 with questions.
November 23—Congregational Meeting

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 9:30am—Join us for our Congregational Meeting to vote on our Elder Slate for 2026, as well as hear building and ministry updates in the Sanctuary. No first hour classes for Adults and Youth. Youth are encouraged to attend.

November 23—Prayer for the NEXT Building Project

November 23, 12:15pm—Join us for a time of prayer for our bilding project. We will pray for the NEXT project, budget and schedule, the safety of our workers, and God’s future plas for us, our building and our communities.

November 23—Youth Event: ‘Thanks For Giving’

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 6-8pm—Youth, join us for ‘Thanks For Giving’ a Youth leader celebration. Youth will serve dinner in the Multipurpose Room, there will be a devotion and a skit. We will pause regular youth programming to give thanks to the leaders that make it all possible!

November 27—Serve Thanksgiving Dinner to Those Who are Unhoused

Thursday, November 27, 2025—Can you help prepare a dish to share or volunteer to serve those who are Unhoused in St. Louis? We will serve three shelters this year. Pans will be available with recipes for easy side-dishes. Can you help prepare a dish, serve, and be available to meet and greet? Also helpers needed organize and warm up dishes.

CLICK HERE to sign up.

November 30—Benevolent Giving Sunday

Sunday, November 30, is our fifth Sunday benevolence collection. Contributions can be marked “Benevolence” on your check memo line or choose Benevolence with online giving or use the Church Center app, select Give, amount, then choose Benevolence fund.

December 5—Youth Movie Magic

Friday, December 5, 6:30-10pm—Join us for a fun night of fellowship for youth and their families!

December 6—Cookie Challenge 2025

Sunday, December 6, 12:00pm—The Cookie Challenge has a new focus and name. Now, it’s the “Cookie Challenge 2025”

Our goal is to provide 2,025 homemade cookies for 3 events/causes:
• Refreshments for The Gingerbread Bash;
• Neighboring Outreach Mission: a ministry to the our neighbors who live nearby the Wellspring property; and
• Residents in local nursing homes that we will visit on Dec. 7.

Bring home-made cookies to church beginning November 2, and latest by December 6 at 1:30pm, in time for the Gingerbread Bash. Label with number of cookies and if there are any dietary details like “contains nuts,” “gluten-free,” etc.

Info? Contact Lynn Moeckel at 314 703 7325.

December 6—Gingerbread Bash

Saturday, December 6 at 2pm—Join us for an all new fun, interactive event for young and old alike! We will build gingerbread nativities, play games, watch a Christmas play telling about Jesus’ birth and enjoy Christmas treats. It’s truly a sweet way to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Invite friends and family—you won’t want to miss it. Cost: $5 per family.

CLICK HERE to register now!

December 7—Caroling to those Living in Nursing Homes

Sunday, December 7, 12:15pm—You are invited to join the Life Team for caroling to those living nursing homes. We will enjoy a light lunch in the Multipurpose Room after the worship service. You do not need a great singing voice, but your joy and presence will be an incredible gift, and you will show the love of Christ to those so often forgotten in our society. For more information, please contact Denise B.

December 14—Christmas Potluck Breakfast

Sunday, December 14, 9:30pm—Join us for an informal time of fellowship and a breakfast potluck in the Multipurpose Room. Please bring a dish to share. No first hour classes.

December 14—Prayer for the NEXT Building Project

December 14, 12:15pm—Join us for a time of prayer for our bilding project. We will pray for the NEXT project, budget and schedule, the safety of our workers, and God’s future plas for us, our building and our communities.

December 21—Youth Christmas Party

Sunday, December 21, 6:30-10pm—Plan on attending our holiday special event. Bring a wrapped white elephant gift for our Youth Group Christmas Party. 

December 24—Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, December 24, 6:30pm—Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The people who walk in darkness shall see a great Light—A Light that will shine on all those who live in the land of the shadow of death. Isaiah 9:2

December 24—Christmas Eve Service with Those Who are Unhoused

Sunday, December 24—Christmas Eve Service with Those who are Unhoused. More information to come.