Wellspring News
First time at Wellspring?
Thank you for visiting us this morning. Please stop by the Guest Reception and we would love to tell you more about Wellspring and our Gospel Communities. If you have any questions following your visit or would like more information, please email us at info@wspring.org.
Gospel Train
Classroom Locations:
PS - 2nd Floor
K/1st Grade - 2nd Floor
2nd/3rd Graders - 2nd Floor
4th Grade --> OFFSITE at Trinity
5th Grade --> OFFSITE at Trinity
All 4th and 5th Grade Classes will meet their teacher at dismissal and walk to Trinity. Parents pick up at Trinity at the end of service.
5th Grade Class (Labor Day Weekend) - As a part of the transition between Gospel Train and Axis, our 5th Graders will sit with their parent during Sundays involving a holiday weekend. Please note that there will be NO CLASS NEXT SUNDAY (9/6) for Labor Day weekend.
Sunday Evening Service
Evening Service continues next Sunday at 5:30pm. We explain much more in the podcast. Click the button to listen...
We will be enjoying a shared meal together after the service. So if you'd like to bring something to share so we can have dinner together, we would certainly appreciate it. Anything you bring will be delightful. If there is only one dish, then we will enjoy small bites together. =)
Women's Ministry Fall Bible Study
Wellspring Women's Ministry invites women ages 16 and up to join us this fall as we study 1 & 2 Thessalonians on Monday nights from 7-9 pm and Wednesday mornings at Wellmoms from 9:30-11:30 am. Childcare will be provided on Wednesdays for preschool-aged children and younger. We meet for 11 weeks at church from Sept. 21 to Dec. 7 for large-group teaching and in-depth discussion in small groups. This is a great place to get to know other women deeply through the study of God's Word. A commitment to personal Bible study and weekly homework is required. Please feel free to invite friends and neighbors! Registration will close on August 31st.
Go to the church website for the schedule and passages that will be covered.
Wellmoms Fall 2026
We’re excited to invite you to Wellmoms, our Wednesday morning women’s Bible study, meeting from 9:30–11:30AM with childcare provided! This season we’ll be studying 1 Thessalonians, the same study as the Monday evening Women’s Bible Study. Wellmoms is a great option for those unable to attend Monday nights or who would benefit from childcare.
We will be on the same schedule as women’s ministry. So the start date for Welllmoms will be 9/23/2026 and the end date will be 12/9/2026.
Men’s BBQ
Men of Wellspring, save the date on Saturday, September 26th, starting with BBQ lunch at 12noon at Wellspring sanctuary. We will share some of the exciting plans to come for the 2026-2027 season for Men's Ministry at Wellspring.
Sign up so that enough BBQ will be smoked and that "We have the MEATS!!!"
Men’s Bible Study
Men of Wellspring! Join us as we begin a 12 week Fall Bible study on 1 Timothy. It will be held on Sunday mornings from 9am to 11am and on Wednesday evenings from 7:30am to 9:30pm (**PLEASE NOTE: the Bible study has changed from Wed morning to Wed evenings). Both Joe and Sam will be teaching this study. The Sunday morning study is during the time of the first worship. The full schedule of the Bible study is on our website. Click the button below to see the schedule.**Please note, that the Wednesday and Sunday Bible studies are the same. You can attend either one. We do ask that you register for one, but if you cannot make a particular Wednesday or Sunday, you can attend the other day to make up the one you missed.
Paul's letter focuses on discipling Timothy, who has been called to serve the Lord in ministry. However, due to his youth and other weaknesses, Paul engages with him on some core issues of faith, doctrine, church life, and most of all, the Gospel. In this way, this letter is an apt book of the Bible for men to study who desire to grow in Christ, despite shortcomings and frailties.
This study will require homework, as we plan on going in depth into the Word of God. We hope you are able to join us in the study of God's wondrous Word.
GospelWell
GospelWell is Wellspring's foundational season of discipleship. So whether you are new to Wellspring or have been attending for years there is no better way to learn the foundation and engine of the Christian life—the gospel. Because through GospelWell, you learn not only about the Gospel and its application, but you come to understand how it impacts life in ministry here at Wellspring.
That is why it is a core requirement in order to serve in most mentoring and teaching and leadership opportunities here at Wellspring.
If you have not taken this class already, we hope you can join us in this time of Intentional Discipleship to learn and grow together, in Jesus.
The class begins on September 22 and ends on November 24. You can go to the website to see the exact class schedule. Click on the button provided to register.
CrossCon 2027
The excitement and challenge of being a young adult are all the possibilities that lie before you. But if this life is a mist, and God’s glory and purposes are eternal, how then are we to live? Answering that question is the purpose of the Cross Conference in St. Louis on December 31, 2026 to January 2, 2027. It will be a time to fix our eyes upon Jesus anew and the present and eternal reality of His gospel. The main and breakout session speakers will include trusted teachers such as David Platt, Kevin DeYoung, John Piper, and many more. And through these times of teaching and worship (with close to 15,000 other young adults), we will have the opportunity to consider our intentional choices in light of who we already are in Christ.
To learn more: Check out the website at www.crosscon.com or speak with Thomas at thomaskim@wspring.org.
To say, “I’m in!”: Please register on our form found HERE and not on their website (we get a better rate this way).
We truly hope you’ll be able to join our Wellspring group this year. Our church will cover your Registration Fee with Meal Plan ONLY if you indicate a commitment through our sign-up list by September 31st. All attendees will need to plan and pay for their flight, lodging, and any other miscellaneous arrangements.
We’re praying for you all and excited for what the Lord will do at CrossCon 2027!
Baptism
In baptism we proclaim that God alone saves sinners and profess His saving work in us through Christ who is our Lord. If this is your desire but have not been baptized, this class is for you to learn more about what baptism means and why we are to make this public profession. Please sign up HERE to attend a 2 hour class (no childcare provided), indicating the date you’d like to participate.
September 24 (Thursday) at 7:00pm, Sanctuary
October 15 (Thursday) at 7:00pm, Sanctuary
December 10 (Thursday) at 7:00pm, Sanctuary
For any questions or for more information, please contact Thomas Kim (thomaskim@wspring.org).
Membership Class
In Acts 2 we see the Church devoted to the Apostles’ teachings, fellowship, breaking of bread, and to prayer. And in that devotion to the Lord, they were joyfully and sacrificially devoted to each other. Membership is an expression of that covenant we have with each other that overflows from God’s covenant love for us through His Son. And we believe it is God’s gracious means by which we and our families grow more richly in the Gospel. We invite you to consider membership at Wellspring by learning more about it through one of our upcoming classes. Attending a session carries no obligation to continue with the membership process, but will be important as you prayerfully consider joining Wellspring your church family.
Please sign up HERE to attend a 2.5 hour class (no childcare provided), indicating the date you’d like to participate:
- October 18 (Sunday) at 1:30pm, Sanctuary
- December 3 (Thursday) at 7:00pm, Sanctuary
For any questions or for more information, please contact Thomas Kim (thomaskim@wspring.org).
Church Retreat
Still Available lodging: 5 Standard rooms in Frontier Lodge, a 5 minute drive from Worship Center.
We Retreat Nov 20-22, 2026 at Mission Springs Conference Center in Santa Cruz. Looking forward to worshiping God together, being reminded by the cross, backgrounded by redwoods.
The speaker is Joel E. Kim who is currently the President of Westminster Seminary, CA and Assistant Professor of New Testament.
This year's retreat will be such a blessing and we hope we can all come together to experience the joy of the Gospel together.
Here’s a video to prompt your consideration.
Stay updated with all retreat information and updates on Whats App!
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Axis
It's that time of the year! A new AXIS year is right around the corner.
First, Hillary Wong will be stepping away from AXIS after two years of faithfully serving as our admin. Thank you Hillary for your diligent and loving service to Christ and Wellspring's youth. Hillary passes the baton over to Margaret Chiang. We are excited to see how the Lord will use her energy, creativity and love for youth ministry to bless AXIS.
Here are some key dates and requests.
9/4 Friday - First AXIS meeting - HELP NEEDED FOR AXIS HS on 9/4
ATTENTION HS PARENTS! INTERESTED IN JOINING JEN LIN AND THE AXIS HIGH SCHOOL FUN TEAM? EMAIL JEN @ Jenlintchoi@gmail.com
Parents, please use the link below to register your child(ren) for the coming school year.
Thank you for your prayers and support!
King’s Cross
King's Cross, a GC for Young Adults (singles and married, for the (18s are welcome too, 20s and 30s). King's Cross' vision is to focus on our King, Jesus Christ, at the center of our lives in what often is deemed to be a critical crossroad into one's life, the years of young adulthood.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact Sam (samshin@wspring.org) or Linda (lindayuen@wspring.org) for more information.
ServeWell
Sponsor Neil Kwon or join him at Hope680's Annual Walk-a-thon Fundraiser on Saturday, September 12th at 9am at the Lafayette Reservoir.
The link for more information & to register: Events & Fundraising Opportunities | Hope680 — Hope 680
In addition to supporting their twice-monthly homeless outreaches, Hope 680 is also raising money to maintain their mobile RV, where they hold Bible studies with those who want to go deeper, as well as provide hot showers and clean clothes. Their goal is to purchase a second RV to further their impact.
In other exciting Hope680 news, they have officially started homeless outreaches in Livermore! Reach out to Neil Kwon (nskwon@gmail.com) for more information and updates.
Events & Fundraising Opportunities | Hope680 — Hope 680
Walk with Hope680 to share gospel hope with the homeless. Register, fundraise, or sponsor a walker and help transform lives through Christ.
Men’s Integrity Group
True biblical integrity isn’t about just trying harder or managing your image; it is the overflow of a transformed heart.
This gospel-centered men's group offers a safe harbor of grace and truth. We equip men to walk in lasting freedom, mutual accountability, and Christ-like character, breaking the chains of shame, secret struggles, pornography and sexual sin, through the power of Jesus Christ and the Gospel.
If interested please contact Michael Ochoa or Sam Shin.
We are migrating from our church Forum to a WhatsApp community as a means of connection and online community. To find out what type of WhatsApp groups there are for Wellspring, contact info@wspring.org to find out more info to join our community.
Gospel Community
ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR GOSPEL COMMUNITY
HALF WAY THROUGH THE CYCLE
**As intentional discipleship feeds the gospel (as carried out in GospelWell), Christians are then called to feed one another the gospel. This is Gospel Community. Serving one another with the gospel is how the church carries out the mission of making disciples.**
Signing up to be part of a Gospel Community includes a commitment, that is, the intent of the heart to be present in-person.
Gospel Communities are formed for a two year cycle. They are halfway through. All Gospel Communities sunset as a group in May 2027 (and begun anew September 2027). Sunsetting at the same time will allow for new groups to be formed. (Some rationale for sunsetting: Sunsetting groups guards against stagnation or ingrownness. A two year cycle rather than one year lowers the work of starting up by GC leaders each year. Two years rather than a year provides more time for a larger group to grow closer.)
Registration for MEMBERS will start on 8pm, Tuesday, August 25th. If there is space, registration for NON-MEMBERS will open 8pm, Thursday, August 27th.
Below are GC openings for your consideration.
Stephen Jo and Peter Choi are co-leading a new GC--1st Saturday of the month (first meeting Sept 5); single-gender meetings per month; meets in Danville, Walnut Creek, and in other GC homes: 12 adults (and accompanying children).
The ROM 15:2 (Wong) GC--2nd and 4th wednesdays; meets in San Ramon: 4 adults (and accompanying children).
The 2 COR 12:9 (Nycz) GC--one Saturday a month, 5pm, meets at church: 2 women; 2 men; GC is maxed out of space for children.
The GREAT EXCHANGE (Stroud) GC--1st Thursday of month, 7pm, in Orinda (Paik's house): 10 adults (and accompanying children).
The GAL 2:20 (Chang) GC: those who join would have to have taken both GospelWell and GospelSpring; per month 1 large GC meeting and 2 social/outreaches; location varies. The men and the women are strongly encouraged sign up for the Bible studies.
If registering for GC, and if you are married, and if both spouses intend to participate, BOTH persons should register individually. That is, there is no drop-down menu to add a spouse.
For example, when Fuji is registering (speaking about myself in the third person), he may not register Lisa assuming that Lisa will automatically be added. This is a faux pas, a fail. The limit to each GC is set to the number of adults. If one of the spouses registers and then the GC limit is reached, adding the other spouse would then require de-registering those who registered later--a negative ripple through the system.
Kings Cross GC (20s and 30s) is always open.
To register, use the Church Center App or online. Using the App (scroll down to "Find a Group" >> choose "Gospel Communities".
To register online, use the following link:
https://wspring.churchcenter.com/groups
If the above does not work, email fujikim@wspring.org
When registering, your request will be sent to the GC Leader who will accept as long as the group size limit is not reached. If a GC is closed and no other GC fits your timeframe, please contact me (fujikim@wspring.org; 2157761010) rather than the GC Leader.
Please register based on what appears on Church Center (app or online) rather than waiting on new GCs. If a GC was mentioned but does not appear as an option or enrollment is closed, that is because the limit to the number of adults for that GC has been reached.
ASIDES
The King's Cross (20s and 30s; based on lifestage) will NOT be closed. Those new to this GC should register.
GC composition will reviewed by elders to see if adjustments are needed, Thursday Aug 27.
GC Leaders will contact those who have registered in the last week of August to introduce and prepare for the first meeting.
First GC meetings begin Sept 1 or thereafter.
Audio/Sound Help Needed
We really need help in sound/audio, media/slides, and camera/lighting. If you are experienced, or willing to be trained, we could really use your help. Please contact us at sound@wspring.org.
Prayer Meeting
Weekly and Monthly
Every Wednesday we meet for BOTH morning (8am-9) and evening (8pm-9) prayer. We gather in the Sanctuary to pray for the concerns of Wellspring.
We gather also on the First Sunday of the month, 10:30am, in Third Grade Room.
Library
Please come by and browse through the books in our new church library on the second floor of our building. For a quick tour and to learn how to borrow books using the self-serve kiosk, check out the video below. But you’ll need to have your email in our system in order to do so. If your email is not recognized, please contact us at info@wspring.org or library@wspring.org and we’ll get you set up.
Watch this video by Thomas who explains how to use the library.
We are thankful that many of you have visited our library to take out books. However, please make sure to return your books in a timely fashion so others can benefit from them.
Offerings
If you wish to give your tithes and offerings, you can do so either in the wood boxes in the entryway of the Sanctuary next to the doors, or you can give online HERE.