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The Well and The Chosen

The Well and The Chosen

The Well and The Chosen

 When I say we went through a lot of names I'm not really communicating the full extent of what we went through. For months I had sticky notes plastered on one section of my desk with different name ideas. I talked with a couple pastors I knew, a friend who had been through something similar before, marketing experts, and formed a focus group within the church. Late at night I'd look at Katie and ask "what do you think about this name?" I think she was more ready than anyone for us to make a choice. 

We wanted something that said who we are as a community, what our values were, and exhibited our hearts for service. We wanted it to exclaim how much we loved Jesus and one another. When the name "The Well" was proposed all the boxes were seemingly checked. What Biblical story could be more appropriate to describe who we were than that of the Samaritan woman at the well meeting Jesus. The book of John describes this event in a way that lets the reader know that all are welcome to meet Jesus. He explains throughout the narrative that our value is only found in Him, not who our other relationships or in what people say about us. Finally, we can seek spiritual renewal by coming to Him and serving others. All are welcome at the well, our value is in Him, and we are called to serve Him and one another no matter our 

past circumstances.  

The Well and The Chosen

The Well and The Chosen

Around this same time someone mentioned how much they were enjoying "The Chosen", a series based on the life of Jesus. I started the series and after we had chosen the name watched the episode of the women at the well. Now, the show is not exactly how the Bible depicts it and rightfully so. There is so much about their daily lives that we do not know. The details are elaborated on and exaggerated just a little to add to the content of the show. But when it gets to the important parts, like this story, the Biblical context seems to come to life. I watched the two interact and thought about how many times I've read the story. She really was welcomed by Jesus, she found herself in a new way that day, and she was spiritually renewed for the rest of her life. I wept. 

Jesus changed lives that day. He met a woman at a small well and in unprecedented circumstances. I wept because my prayer is that people will experience this for themselves at our Well. Watching the show brought about hopes of lives changed by Jesus where they are not defined by who others say they are but who they are in Jesus and where they find spiritual renewal. It came to life and I could see we were so close to seeing the same at our own Well. I know Jesus can do it and after watching you all go through this process with so much love and hope I know you can too. He has left us in this world to be His hands and feet so that when someone comes to The Well at Centerville seeking His living waters they will be welcomed with open arms. I've only watched three seasons so far but I'm excited about the fourth season of The Chosen. However, I couldn't be more proud and excited about our own new season of Ministry with you at The Well. Keep the Faith, Pastor Tommy 


Bible Reading Plan Week of May 21st

Sunday......... 1 Corinthians 9 

Monday…................ 1 Cor 10 

Tuesday…………… 1 Cor 11 

Wednesday……….. 1 Cor 12 

Thursday...………… 1 Cor 13 

Friday……………… 1 Cor 14 

Saturday……………1 Cor 15 

Worship Services: 08:30 & 10:30 am. All ages Sunday School 9:30am

ONLY ONE SERVICE - 10:30 AM MAY 21ST & JUNE 11TH


Copies of Order of Worship are available in all entrance doors, or download here.


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Food Pantry 2 & 4th Wednesdays 11:00am

    OPEN DOOR CLOTHES CLOSET OPEN EVERY TUESDAY 9A-12N

    Our Open Door Clothes Closet is open every Tuesday 9a-noon. Items needed: clothes for everyone, shoes for everyone, men’s tennis shoes, underwear for everyone, purses/wallets and jewelry.
    Donations accepted Monday-Thursdays, 08:30am-12:30pm.

    Saturday, March 25, 9a-12noon


    The Clothes Closet will be open on Saturday, March 25, 9a-12noon, this is to give people a chance to shop who can’t make it 

    on a weekday. 

      outreach programs

      United Women of Faith

      Men at the Well (aka UMM)

      United Women of Faith

      Miss Terry’s Circle- first Tuesday of the month at 6:30p in the Pilgrims classroom.


      Lynn-Pritchett Circle- second Thursday of the month at 10a in the Issues and Answers classroom. 


      Friendship Circle- third Wednesday of the month at 11:30a in the Issues and Answers classroom. 

      If you have never been to a meeting, you are welcome to attend any

      Miss Terry’s Circle- first Tuesday of the month at 6:30p in the Pilgrims classroom.


      Lynn-Pritchett Circle- second Thursday of the month at 10a in the Issues and Answers classroom. 


      Friendship Circle- third Wednesday of the month at 11:30a in the Issues and Answers classroom. 

      If you have never been to a meeting, you are welcome to attend any of the circles. We’d be so happy to have you visit! Contact: Nancy Hudson, President, 478-952-0671 or Elaine Shierling, Secretary, 478-919-7845

      OTHER SMALL GROUPS

      Men at the Well (aka UMM)

      United Women of Faith

      CHANCEL CHOIR

      Wednesday 6:30 pm in the Choir Room.  Choir sings during the 08:30 worship service, and the Call to Worship on the 10:30 am service
       

      HANDBELLS CHOIR

      Thursday 6:30pm in Choir Room


      FAITH IS THE WEIGH--Still losing weight sensibly, and now  doing it in a way that is faith-based.  Fridays 10am


      MOVIN' n GROOVIN' 

      Tuesdays & Thursdays

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      CHANCEL CHOIR

      Wednesday 6:30 pm in the Choir Room.  Choir sings during the 08:30 worship service, and the Call to Worship on the 10:30 am service
       

      HANDBELLS CHOIR

      Thursday 6:30pm in Choir Room


      FAITH IS THE WEIGH--Still losing weight sensibly, and now  doing it in a way that is faith-based.  Fridays 10am


      MOVIN' n GROOVIN' 

      Tuesdays & Thursdays

      9:15a-9:45a. 


      YOGA

      Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00am


      NARCOTICS ANNONYMOUS

      Virtually: Sunday, 7:30 pm

      Call-in meeting 1-774-220-4000, Access code 112690


      PARTNERS IN PRAYER
      Tuesdays 9:30am


      QUILTERS

      1st & 3rd Mondays at 10:00am




      Men at the Well (aka UMM)

      Men at the Well (aka UMM)

      Men at the Well (aka UMM)

      • Meets first Monday at 6:30pm
      • Men's Prayer Breakfast at IHOP every Wednesday at 8:00am


      Sunday School Programs

      Ed Logue's Memorial Class

      Studying  the Gospel of Matthew.   Contact  Katie Odum for more information.

      New Beginnings

      Studying Parables. Contact Nancy Hudson for more information.

      Pilgrim Class

      Studying The Gospel Comparisons for Major Events in Jesus' Life.  Contact Kathy Blanchard for more information.

      Seekers

      Contact Kathy Rutke  for more information.

      Christian Heritage/Wesley Fellowship

      Studying  Difficult Subjects. Contact Don Schall or Charles Williams for more information. 

      Additional Programs--check with leaders for date & time

      Quilting Ministry

      “Made with loving hands, praying that God’s love will cover and comfort you like a quilt”


      We meet 1st & 3rd Mondays at 10:00am 

      Meet Our Staff

      Pastor Tommy and Katie Odum

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