God is Love ... and Love Lives Here ...

God is Love ... and Love Lives Here ...
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Studying the Gospel of Matthew. Contact Katie Odum for more information.
Studying Parables. Contact Nancy Hudson for more information.
Studying The Gospel Comparisons for Major Events in Jesus' Life. Contact Kathy Blanchard for more information.
Contact Kathy Rutke for more information.
Studying Difficult Subjects. Contact Don Schall or Charles Williams for more information.
“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
Pastor Tommy and Katie Odum
Open today | 08:30 am – 12:30 pm |