CHURCH BULLETIN
Sunday | October 25, 2026
Inspiration
Devotional Message: Arise and Re-Dig the Wells of Revival
Daniel’s life stood out because he made a decision in his heart to honor God before the pressure came. In a foreign land,
Genesis 26:15 tells us that the Philistines had stopped up the wells that Abraham’s servants had dug. These wells represented provision, survival, inheritance, and the evidence of God’s faithfulness to a previous generation. Instead of allowing those wells to remain buried, Isaac arose and re-dug them. He refused to let opposition, jealousy, or the passing of time erase what God had already established.
There are wells in our own lives that may need to be re-dug. Perhaps it is the well of prayer that has become neglected, the well of faith that has been covered by disappointment, the well of purpose hidden by fear, or the well of unity, service, and love that has been weakened by hardship. Life can place dirt over the things God once spoke to us. Pain, failure, distractions, delays, and opposition may try to convince us that it is too late to begin again. But God is calling us to arise.
Re-digging a well takes effort. It requires us to return to God’s Word, rebuild our prayer life, forgive where we have been hurt, and trust God again in areas where we have become discouraged. We cannot remain satisfied with dry ground when God has already given us access to living water. What God placed within you has not disappeared; it may simply need to be uncovered again.
Be encouraged today: the enemy may have stopped up a well, but he cannot cancel God’s purpose over your life. Arise with faith. Re-dig the wells of your calling, your family, your church, your gifts, and your relationship with God. The same God who provided before is able to provide again. As you seek Him faithfully, He will bring fresh water, renewed strength, and new life to the places that once felt dry.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the wells of blessing, purpose, faith, and promise You have placed in our lives. Forgive us for the areas where we have allowed discouragement, fear, distraction, or pain to cover what You have given us. Give us strength to arise and re-dig the wells of prayer, obedience, faith, and love. Restore every dry place and renew our desire to seek You. Let fresh living water flow in our hearts, homes, families, and church. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Order of Service
Opening Prayer
Call to Worship: Psalm 95:1-3
Praise
Announcements & Recognition of Visitors
Birthday
Abigail N (Oct 25), Rev John Wesonga (Oct 26) Taraji S (Oct 26) Emma L (Oct 29)
Scripture Reading: Bro Mark
Verses: Genesis 28:18; John 7:38-39; Revelation 2:4-5; Habakkuk 3:2
IFOM Choir
Tithes & Offering: CLICK HERE TO GIVE
Prayer Needs Bro Nehemiah Maxwell
Worship
Sermon: Arise and Re-Dig the Wells of Our Lives
Text: Genesis 26:15
Speaker: Dr. Ann Kagunda
Benediction: Rev John Wesonga
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MONTHLY BUILDING PROJECT FUNDRAISER
Our Monthly Building Project Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, led by the Couples Ministry.
We sincerely appreciate your continued generosity and support as we work together toward completing our church building project. Our 2026 Building Fund Goal:
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Annual Goal: $70,000.00
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Total Raised: $54,136.93
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Remaining Balance: $15,863.07
Let us continue to pray, give sacrificially, and work together in faith to reach our goal before the end of the year.
We also encourage everyone to remain faithful in fulfilling their Building Fund pledges as we move closer to completing our church building. For more information, please contact Brother Hastings.
CHURCH BUILDING PROJECT FUNDRAISER
FOOD SALES & RAFFLE TICKETS – EVERY SUNDAY!
Join us in supporting our Church Building Project through our weekly food sales and raffles!
TODAY – Sunday, October 25th
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Beef Patties: 3 for $10
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Chapati: 3 for $10
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Beef Liver and rice: $15 per plate (Adults) $10 per plate (Kids)
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Chicken wings and potatoes $15 per plate (Adults) $10 per plate (kids)
RAFFLE TICKETS
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1 Ticket – $1
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7 Tickets – $10
We sincerely appreciate your continued generosity and support. Every contribution brings us one step closer to completing our Church Building Project. May God bless you for your faithful giving!
MIDTERM ELECTIONS – November 3rd
The midterm elections will take place on November 3rd. If you are an eligible American citizen, please prayerfully consider the issues and make your voice heard by voting. If you are not eligible to vote, please do not attempt to do so.
Let us also pray that God will raise up the right leaders—men and women who fear Him, lead with wisdom and integrity, and serve the people faithfully.
MUSIC LAUNCH – Sunday, November 1st
We are excited to announce that Sis. Irene will officially launch her music ministry with the release of her first gospel song on Sunday, November 1st.
This release marks the beginning of a journey through which she will share the message of the Gospel and glorify God through music. We look forward to the songs, ministry, and blessings that God will bring through her.
The official launch and song release will take place immediately following service. Everyone is kindly asked to remain briefly afterward to celebrate this special occasion and show their support.
BOARD MEETING
We will have a board meeting on November 1st at 3:00 PM.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CCFI ANNUAL MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT
Theme: Growing Together / Leading Together
Join us for a special time of fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth at the CCFI Annual Ministry Engagement.
Guest Speakers:
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Pastor Jonathan & Verna Del Turco
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Pastor Mark Moder
Event Details:
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Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
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Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Location: 105 Princeton Blvd, Lowell, MA
Lunch will be provided, and childcare will be available. Registration details will be shared soon.
For questions or additional information, please contact Pastor Alice Wesonga.
Announcements
Prayer Needs
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Pray against the violence and shootings occurring in our schools and communities. Ask the Lord to intervene, protect our children and families, comfort those affected, and bring peace to our neighborhoods.
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Thank God for the Women’s Seminar, which went well according to His purpose. Pray that its impact will continue to encourage, strengthen, and bless every woman who attended.
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Pray for the upcoming midterm elections. Ask God to guide the electoral process and raise up leaders who fear Him, uphold righteousness, lead with wisdom and integrity, and sincerely serve the people.
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Pray for the next phase of our Church Building Project. Ask the Lord to provide every necessary resource—including finances, favor, wisdom, skilled labor, and faithful support—as we continue building a house of worship for His glory and the advancement of His Kingdom.
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Pray for Sis. Rechel, who was involved in a car accident. We thank God for preserving her life; ask Him for a quick and full recovery. Also pray for her husband, who is admitted at Boston Medical Center following surgery for cancer treatment. Ask the Lord for complete healing, peace, strength, and provision for their family, in Jesus’ name.
Prayer Needs
Call to Worship
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.
Psalms 95:1-3