Sunday, June 21, 2026
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
We would like to wish all the Fathers here today a “Happy Father’s Day” . During our morning worship service today we will be honoring :*The Oldest Father
*The Father with the youngest baby.
SENIOR ADULT VISITATION
The Senior Adults will be going to visit several of our shut-in’s on Tuesday, June 23rd. We meet at the church office at 10:30am.
SENIOR HICKORY AVIATION MUSEUM TOUR
The Senior Adults we be going on a tour of the new Hickory Aviation Museum on Thursday, June 25th. You will be leaving the church at 9:40am. Following you will be eating lunch at King Fish & Oyster Bar in Hickory. Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you plan to attend.
GIRLS FOR JESUS
The Girls for Jesus are going to “The Green’s Nursing Home” on Thursday, June 25th during their worship service. We will be singing and visiting with the residents. If you would like to attend, please sign up at the Welcome Center. We will be leaving the church at 4:15pm and returning by 6:30pm. Please see Jada for any questions.
LADIES FALL RETREAT PAYMENTS
Just a reminder! If are attending the Ladies Fall Retreat on October 2nd – 4th - half of your balance will need to be paid A.S.A.P. Balance must be PAID in full by August 30th. Plan ahead and make payments monthly by placing your payments in the Church Ministry box at the Welcome Center. If you need to know your balance, please contact Paula at the church office M-F/8-4pm. Also, if you have not filled out an Adult Trip Form for 2026, please pick one up at the Welcome Center area and complete it and place it in the Church Ministry Box.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES
For June, the suggested items for your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are: Quality Toys. Try to find a “Wow!” item with which to bless a child!
SENIOR STARS BEACH TRIP
It’s time to sign up for the Senior Stars Beach Trip. It will be Monday, September 21st - 25th. The cost will be $465.00 per person for Senior Adults. If you are not a Senior Adult (62+) or not a member, the cost will be $600.00. Your $100.00 deposit will be due on Sunday, June 28th. Your final payment will be due Sunday, August 23rd. Please sign up at the Welcome Center. Please put your money in an envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box.
PARENT CONSENT FORMS NEEDED FOR SUMMER EVENTS
If your child will be attending any of the summer “Kingdom Crew” Events, please make sure we have a parental consent form and also, summer drop-in forms that are located at the Welcome Center. Please complete and turn them in to the Church Ministry Box A.S.A.P.. Thank you!
ATTENTION CHILDREN, YOUTH WORKERS & SECURITY TEAM
If you help with our children and/or youth in anyway including the nursery - we are in the process of updating our records and we need an updated background check for anyone that works with children 17 and under. We have new forms located at the Welcome Center that need to be filled out. There is a 1 hour video that is required to be completed in order to work with our children and youth in our church. Also, if you never received our Child Safety Policies Booklet, please contact the church office to receive a copy or we can email you a copy. Please fill the new form out and return it to the Church Ministry Box by A.S.A.P. If you have any questions, please see Paula Farr or Christie Brown. Thank you!
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING DRIVE FOR OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS
Below is a list of what is needed for the Children’s Clothing Drive.
∙Biggest need is Underwear (both genders and all sizes).
∙Bottoms that have elastic (shorts, leggings, sweat pants) in all sizes. (Some kids with special needs are still in pull ups so this makes it easier for them to get changed)
∙T-shirts all sizes
If you are able to help with the children’s clothing drive for children, please place these items at the Welcome Center or you can drop them by the church office during office hours. Thank you!
BRYSON CITY TRAIN RIDE WITH TRIPLE C'S:
Join us for a fun weekend away to ride the Bryson City Train. Bryson City Train Ride: Friday September 18th and Saturday September 19th
Pricing:1 Person Per Room $265.00 Per Person
2 People Per Room $198.00 Per Person
3 People Per Room $179.00 Per Person
4 People Per Room $ $169.00 Per Person
Prices includes train ticket, parking, hotel stay for Friday night, breakfast and lunch Saturday. Please place a non-refundable 50% deposit no later than June 28th to secure your ticket. You can pay online with the QR-Code or you can place your money in an envelope and place in the Ministry Box located at the Welcome Center.
THE KINGDOM CREW AT THE GROVE
Get in the Groove.......With the“Grove Youth Summer Fun Events”
All youth ages 8 and up are invited to come join the fun. Mark your calendar & sign up today at the Welcome Center. We will be meeting for these events in the lower fellowship hall.
Fri., June 26th - 6pm -8:30pm:
Luau night! Games, dinner and fun.
Thurs., July 9th - 9am - 5pm:
Mission-Popsicles in the Park & Water Day. Lunch & snacks will
be provided.
Fri., July 24th - 6pm - 8:30pm: TBA (To Be Announced)
Sat. Aug. 22nd - 10am - 2pm: - The Kingdom Crew Family Finale.
We can’t wait to see you there! If you have any questions, see Jada Kistler or Kim Deal.
ITEMS NEEDED
The Care Team has a container in the library to collect snacks for families in ICU waiting rooms, Cancer and Hospice facilities. If you would like to contribute snacks it would be greatly appreciated. The Care Team will take care of delivering them. Ideas are: Little Debbie's, individually wrapped chips, crackers, snack bar, water bottles, and etc. Please NO expired snacks.
EMAIL ADDRESSES NEEDED
The church office is needing your email address. If you don’t mind to go by the Welcome Center and write down you most current email address or you can email your address to wgbc@winklersgrove.org so we can have it on file. Thanks
MEMBER’S CANCER LIST
Please continue to lift up our “Church Member’s Cancer List” in prayer. They are: Rick Abee, Barbara Abernathy, Faye Brittain, Ralph Davis, Jewel Fields, Barbara Huffman, Bill Kistler, Jeff Myers, Terry Petty, Wayne Price, Steve Roberts, Jerry Richardson, Sharon Spears, Connie Stephens, Harold Wright Sr.,and Charlotte Young.
Mark Your Calendars:
Our Guest Speakers for Patriot’s Month will be as follows:
Sunday, July 19th -
Dr. David Gibbs 10am & 4pm
Sunday, July 28th:
The Honorable Mark Walker - 10am