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Wednesday's—Kids in Motion!
Kids in Motions started Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:30-8pm, for the 2026-27 school year. You won’t want to miss the fun!
Wellspring Family Church loves kids, and every Wednesday during the school year, we welcome children ages 3 through 5th grade to enjoy God’s Word and participate in fun games and activities together at Kids in Motion. This fun and active time of discipleship serves to help children grow in their love for the Lord while sharing lessons with friends.
CLICK HERE to register today!
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays—Women of Wellspring Fall Bible Study
Through the week of November 12—Join the Women of Wellspring this Fall for “The Way of Wisdom: A Study of the Book of Proverbs.” In this 8-session Bible study, teachers Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, and Courtney Doctor invite you to place your feet firmly on the path of life revealed in the book of Proverbs.
We will meet in Room 104 for all sessions. There will be 4 class options as follows:
Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30pm
Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9-10:30am
Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm (new)
November 7—Young Adult Annual Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1-6p—Join us for the 5th annual young adult cornhole tournament! The tournament is free to join, and participants can register as a team or individual. We will have free T-Shirts to give away, food, and prizes for the first and second place winning teams! Anyone is welcome to join us for the tournament, or join us as a spectator.
To register, CLICK HERE.
Contact Skylar Squires for more info.
November 13—Youth Boys Game Night
Friday, November 13, 7-10pm—6th-12th Grade Boys are invited to a game night in the Youth Room. No rsvp. Just show up and plan to have fun!
November 13—Young Adult Game Night at Sweet Tapoica
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6-9p—Board and card games … for young adults and regular adults who love them. A night of fun at Tia Fox’s Boba Shop: Sweet Tapioca, 123 Hilltown Village Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017. Bring a game. Bring a snack. Bring a friend. And buy some boba or milk tea or some other fantastic drink from the cafe to support the Foxes, who are generously sharing their cafe with us.
November 14—Women Serving in Love
Saturday, November 14, 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 14—Wellspring Serves at ComFe with inExcelsis
November 14, 2026, 8:30am-12:30pm—Each Saturday, 75–100 unhoused neighbors gather at inExcelsis Community Fellowship (ComFe), located at One Family Church, 4265 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. Guests can select clothing, play games, enjoy coffee and lunch, participate in Bible study, and use a mobile shower.
Each quarter, Wellspring Family Church sends 10–20 volunteers to support this outreach. Volunteers can help prepare lunch at Wellspring and then serve it at One Family Church, or they can go directly to One Family Church to help serve. More info? Contact Barry Garber.
November 14—Youth Thanks (For) Giving Event
November 14, 2026, 5-7pm—This event serves as a dedication to honor those that come alongside the Youth Ministry year round. Formally, it’s a dinner by invitation only.
November 15—Operation Christmas Child due
Boxes due by Sunday, November 15, 2026—It’s time for Operation Christmas Child! We would love for you to pack a box or two or ten to send to children around the world! Boxes and information are available in the lobby. See Amy Rauch for details.
November 15—Women of Wellspring Bridal Shower
November 15, 2026, 12-3pm—Women of Wellspring: Save the date for Bridal shower luncheon honoring Cheyenne Martin Whitehead. Join us in the Multipurpose Room for a time of fellowship and connection as we honor the newly-wed bride.
CLICK HERE for gift registry.
November 18—Men's Fire
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm—Join us for a monthly gathering for real connection with men … and fire. No pretenses. No judgements. Just guys who want to know Jesus and each other better. Bring a friend, a camping chair, some wood to donate to the burn, and snacks / drinks. Scheduled intentionally during Kids in Motion during the school year, so your kids can have a great time while you connect with other men.
November 22—Congregational Meeting
Sunday, November 22, 9:30-10:30am—Join us for our annual Congregational Meeting. We will hear about building and ministry updates. We will also vote on our Elder Board slate for 2027. Thank you to our faithful Elders who serve!
All are welcome to atttend. Only Wellspring Members may vote.
9:30am classes for Children as usual. No Youth Class. Youth are encouraged to attend.
November 29—Benevolent Giving Sunday
Sunday, November 29—The fifth Sunday of the month is our benevolence collection. Our gifts help with special financial needs within our church family. 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.
November 29—Life Team Meeting
Sunday, November 29, 12:15pm—Join us for a light lunch in the Conference Room and find out how Wellspring promotes life at all stages. We will have a time of prayer and discussion on current life issues. The Life Team meets when there is a fifth Sunday in the month. For more information, please contact Pastor Mike Priest.
December 4—Young Adult Game Night
Friday, December 4, 2026, 6-10pm—Young Adults: Join us for Game Night! …for young adults and regular adults who love them. Enjoy a laid back evening at the Block’s. Bring your favorite snacks to share, a favorite game, and a friend or two! Join us at 6809 Pelham Manor Drive, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Please RSVP to Skylar Squires, so we know how many to expect.
December 5—Gingerbread Bash
Saturday, December 5, 2pm—Join us for an all-new, fun, interactive event for young and old alike! We will build gingerbread nativities, play group games, and enjoy a Christmas play involving kids and youth to tell about Jesus’ birth. And of course, there will be Christmas cookies and cocoa afterwards! It’s truly a sweet way to celebrate the birth of Jesus! It’s a great event to invite friends, neighbors, relatives, etc. … you won’t want to miss it. Cost: $7 per family.
CLICK HERE to register today!
Watch for volunteer opportunities for serving and set-up.
December 5—2026 Cookie Challenge
Saturday, December 5—Bake somebody’s day! Bring your homemade cookies to church by 1:30pm in time for the Gingerbread Bash. Label with number of cookies and any dietary considerations like nuts, gluten-free, etc. Your home-baked goods will bless our guests at the Gingerbread Bash and our neighbors who are unhoused in St. Louis.
December 12—Women Serving in Love
Saturday, December 12, 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.
December 13—Christmas Potluck Breakfast
Saturday, December 13, 9:15-10:30pm—Join us as we celebrate the Christmas Season with a poluck breakfast. Bring a favorite egg casserole, baked goods, or fruit bowl to share. Drop off dish at 9:15am. Prayer at 9:30am. No Children, Youth or Adult classes.
December 16—Men's Fire
Wednesday, December 14, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm—Join us for a monthly gathering for real connection with men … and fire. No pretenses. No judgements. Just guys who want to know Jesus and each other better. Bring a friend, a camping chair, some wood to donate to the burn, and snacks / drinks. Scheduled intentionally during Kids in Motion during the school year, so your kids can have a great time while you connect with other men.
December 24—Christmas Eve Service
Thursday, December 24, 6:30pm—Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with songs and readings.
‘‘I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”
—Luke 2:10,11
