Community News ‘n Notes
May 17, 2026
Washington Free Methodist Church
NURSERY CARE & PRE-K CLASS
For children newborn through Pre-K. The nursery is located on the north end of the Foyer.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
For children 5 years old through the 5th grade. Children will be dismissed prior to the sermon.
Authentic Faith in Listening
Scripture: James 1:19-21, Proverbs 18:13, Proverbs 12:15
Authentic faith is humble to listen before speaking or responding.
We must learn to listen. And listening requires humility.
Seek first to understand, then to be understood.- Stephen Covey
Pride interrupts. Pride assumes. Pride reacts. Humility listens. Not just to people – but to God.
Some of our greatest relational and spiritual problems do not begin with hatred, they begin with prideful hurry.
Authentic faith slows down long enough to listen carefully, learn humbly, understand deeply, and respond wisely.
Authentic faith listens before speaking, it understands before reacting, and humbly receives the truth.
PRAY: God, teach me what I cannot yet see. Lord, correct what I do not yet understand. Holy Spirit, help me listen before I react. Amen
OUR PRAYER LIST
Missionary of the Week: Chris Wilkins & Yuko-Cambodia
Military Person of the Week: Josh Thombleson
Students of the Week: Makiah Grow-JR/SR; Elaina Grow-ELEM
Church of the Week: Swahili CCP, Amani Kaluda-Lexington KY
Foundations Teacher/Staff of the Week: Alice Holt
Read The New Testament In A Year
This Week’s Reading: Acts 7-11
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
9:15 a.m.– Community Group Bible Study (in Asbury)
9:30 a.m.–High School Discipleship Meeting
6:00 p.m.– Kid’s Sunday Night Program (K-grade 5)
6:00 p.m.–Teens (6th – 12th grade)
6:00 p.m.– Koinonia Gathering
MONDAY:
6:00 p.m.-All Church Gathering
TUESDAY:
5:30 p.m. - MLT
7:00 p.m. - BOA
WEDNESDAY:
10:30 a.m. - Community Group Bible Study
THURSDAY:
6:00 p.m. – Foundations Preschool Graduation/Reception
GRADUATION CAKE RECEPTION
Celebrate our graduates May 31, 2026 immediately following morning worship with a cake reception. Stop by and show our graduates encouragement as they transition into the next steps of Life.
THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
17 -Jackson Hinderliter
19 -Wilma Smuda
20- Judy Spradlin
22- Michael Conder
23-Korbin McWilliams
HAPPENING SOON
May
24-Pentecost Sunday/NO Evening Ministries
25-Memorial Day/Church Office Closed
28-Senior Time-6:00 pm
30-Conder/Hobson Wedding
31-Graduation Cake Reception after worship
Sunday, 10:30 am : Online Worship Gathering
Church Office Email: winfmc@gmail.com
Pastor’s Email: adam_conder@yahoo.com
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
GREETERS
Steve Belcher & Doug
NURSERY
Jaylynn Allen & Maddie Wilson
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Kim Conder
BUS DRIVER & ATTENDANT
Dave Hooten & Ron Ray
SUNDAY NIGHT MEAL
NO EVENING SERVICES
SUNDAY'S WORSHIP SETLIST
My Country , 'Tis of Thee
Americia, The Beautiful
Build Your Kingdom Here
Build My Life
Heart of Worship
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
READ THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT IN 2026
Join us as we continue reading through the entire New Testament together in 2026!
Our church family is following a simple plan of five chapters each week. You can join us through the Bible App or pick up a printed copy of the reading plan at the Welcome Center. Let’s grow together in God’s Word as we seek Jesus throughout the year!