These are questions we hear all the time, particularly from those who come from smaller churches—and they are very good questions! Although it can be exciting in many ways to be part of a larger church, there is also the ever-present problem of making this large church seem small, so people can know and be known by one another and by the church staff and leadership. We try hard to make this happen.

Here are some opportunities available to you to help you “make connections” here.

Welcome Center - Our Welcome Center, located in the church foyer, is a great place to gather information about church ministries and services. It is staffed each Sunday morning before and after the services.

Welcome Card - Please take a moment in the service to fill out a Welcome Card—the white card in your worship folder—and place it in the offering plate, or turn it in at the Welcome Center. Filling out this card tells the church staff that you want to be known and welcomed to the church. Filling out the card commits you to nothing, except to receive our warm welcome.

Meet the Pastor - After each morning service, Pastor Daryl spends some time greeting parishioners at the front doors. Then he quickly makes his way to the Library, just off the foyer, to meet the guests among us. Please take a moment following your visit to stop in the Library for this greeting time.

Connections Class - This class is held on the first Sunday of each month at 9:40 a.m. in the church library. A member of the pastoral staff leads this time of introduction to the church ministries, staff, theology, and vision. There is plenty of opportunity for your questions as well. Please come!

Membership Class - This class is held bi-monthly, sometimes on Sunday mornings, sometimes in a Saturday Seminar format, and is a great way to explore the church’s doctrine and ministries in depth. Attending the class does not commit you to be coming a member.

Adult Bible Fellowships - Each Sunday at 9:40 a.m. a variety of ABF’s meet together for Bible study and fellowship. Some are small, some are large. Some are discussion-oriented, some use a more traditional format. Some are age-graded while others are intergenerational. These groups allow people to know and be known by others, as well as provide a means of pastoral care in smaller groups.

Church Socials - A great way to get to know people is to participate in church socials. Fellowship times with various themes happen monthly. Watch the worship folder each Sunday for details.

Prayer Meeting - Each Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m., our church meets to share our joys and struggles and to pray for one another. This time truly reflects the heartbeat of the church. If you want to truly connect with the life of WFMC, prayer meeting is a must.

Specialty Groups - Groups like Mom 2 Mom, Sister to Sister, Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Student Prayer Breakfast, Missions Prayer Meeting and many others provide time for connections and making friendships. A variety of small groups exist. Call the church office, or check the announcements in the worship folder, for current details.

Special Events - A variety of ladies’, mens’, students’, and other events fill the church schedule, including retreats, work days, seminars, and many more. Again, check the worship folder for details.

Service - There are approximately 100 different areas and places to serve in our church body, and we’re always adding more! Not only are all Christians called to serve, but serving alongside other Christians - sharing purpose and mission - builds community unlike any other experience. Pick up a “Serving Joyfully” brochure at the Welcome Center, fill it out, and drop it in the offering plate. Many opportunities exist for you to use your talents and gifts for the Lord.