Gill Creek Baptist Church

Gill Creek Baptist Church A Place To Be Restoring Lives, Reviving Souls & Renewing Spirits. Where We R.E.L.A.T.E (Reach… Empower… Love… Accept… Teach… Excite).

A ministry dedicated to worshipping God through teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ in order to restore a proper relationship with God, with other believers, and with the community at Large.

06/02/2026

Thought: Good Morning my brother(s) and sister(s) sons and daughters of God (Yahweh). I hope each of you and your families are doing well on this new day. If for some reason this day is challenging for you, I pray this meditation will give you the strength to endure as you continue to trust in God (Yahweh). The world around us is moving fast. Headlines bring worry, and human plans often fail. I confess that I sometimes put my trust in things that can break. I acknowledge the anxiety I feel about tomorrow. Am I the only one? If so, how should we respond? We should let it surface, and then let it go. Then let’s stop leaning on shifting sand, and lift our eyes above the chaos of news and global events. Let’s remember that there is a higher truth. A truth that does not change based on what happens today. The Apostle Paul encourages us to focus on the hope promised in Romans 5:5. “5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. This hope is not a wish. It is a solid certainty. It is an anchor forged directly in God's love for you and I, this love has already been poured into our hearts through the Spirit of God. As a result you and I can be confident in the knowledge that because God's love is permanent, our hope will never disappoint us. It cannot fail. It cannot crack under pressure. You and I are secure. You and I are loved. We can rest.

Let Us Pray: Creator God (Yahweh) Thank You for anchoring our souls in a hope that never disappoints. We thank You that when human systems crack and the world feels out of control, Your love remains an unbreakable foundation. Thank You for pouring that love directly into our hearts today through your spirit. As we open our eyes and step back into the rhythm of our daily lives, help us to carry this quiet confidence with us. Guard our minds against global anxiety and steady our hearts when the headlines overwhelm us. Amen.

05/31/2026

Gill Creek Baptist Church
Pastor, James C. Woodley, MDiv.

Text: 1 Corinthians 3:6-7
Topic: But ONLY God: Moving from Division to Divine Growth

05/24/2026

Gill Creek Baptist Church
Pastor, James C. Woodley, MDiv.

Text: Acts 1:8,11
Topic: “Power With A Purpose”

First, there is danger in gazing,

Secondly, there is a purpose in the divine handoff.

Lastly, move from gazing to going

🌾🤠 Saddle up and join us for Vacation Bible School at Gill Creek Baptist Church! 🤠🌾Get ready for a fun-filled week of fa...
05/22/2026

🌾🤠 Saddle up and join us for Vacation Bible School at Gill Creek Baptist Church! 🤠🌾

Get ready for a fun-filled week of faith, fellowship, learning, and excitement as we discover how to “Care for My World” through God’s Word!

📖 Theme Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 28
📅 June 15–19, 2026
🕕 Classes: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Nightly
🍽️ Dinner Served: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

📍 Gill Creek Baptist Church
2116 Cushman Dr.
Columbia, SC 29204

💻 Join us via Zoom at 12 PM
Meeting ID: 544 440 7518
📞 Phone: 646-876-9923

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come grow with us in Christ this summer! We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

🔥🕊️ Join us this Pentecost Sunday at Gill Creek Baptist Church! 🕊️🔥Come worship with us as we celebrate the power, prese...
05/22/2026

🔥🕊️ Join us this Pentecost Sunday at Gill Creek Baptist Church! 🕊️🔥

Come worship with us as we celebrate the power, presence, and promise of the Holy Spirit. Let the flame of the Holy Spirit ignite your soul with faith, hope, and love!

🤍 White Attire Encouraged
🕘 9:00 AM Worship Service
📍 2116 Cushman Dr.
Columbia, SC 29204

We would love to worship with you and your family as we lift up the name of Jesus together!

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05/19/2026

Thought: Good morning, my brothers and sisters. How are each of you doing today? I trust this day has greeted you and your family well, and you are reminded of the love God has for you as His daughters and sons.
As we open our hearts to today’s devotional, I want us to look honestly at the world around us. It is so easy to find ourselves completely consumed by the heavy realities of our times. We get caught up in the chaotic political plight, the heavy weight of economic challenges, the daily demands of familial obligations, and the painful sting of personal conflicts.
Before we know it, these weights paralyze us. They trap us in a state of spiritual "gazing"—staring helplessly at our problems, frozen by uncertainty, and waiting for perfect conditions before we move.
In Acts 1:11, the angels gave a sharp wake-up call to the disciples who were frozen, staring into the sky: "Why do you stand looking into heaven?"
Just three verses earlier, in Acts 1:8, Jesus promised that a supernatural power would be bestowed upon them. That power wasn't given for them to sit still; it was given to fuel their obedience to witness, even in dangerous times.
When we allow the chaos of our culture to keep us stuck in "gazing," we walk away from the very power the Savior promised to give us. Spiritual power is unlocked through active, obedient movement, not passive waiting. Jim Elliot put it best - He (she) is no fool who gives what he/she cannot keep to gain that which he/she cannot lose.
So, as you read this devotional today, ask yourself: What cultural noise, personal conflict, or heavy burden has you stuck gazing? What is holding you back from moving forward in the powerful direction and plan God has for you?

Pray with Me: Creator God, I come before You today acknowledging the heavy burdens of the world around me. Forgive me for the times I've allowed political chaos, economic anxiety, and personal conflicts to paralyze me into a state of passive "gazing." Forgive me for my inaction, for hiding behind the excuse of waiting for perfect conditions, and for hoarding the comfort of Your presence while withholding the witness of Your power. Today, I choose to look down from the mountain and step directly into the work You have assigned to me. Amen

05/17/2026

Gill Creek Baptist Church
Pastor, James C. Woodley, MDiv.
We apologize for all the techical issues. They have been corrected.

Text: Matthew 28:20b
Topic: The Unshakable Presence of the Lord

Elements of the text:
First, focus on God’s being NOT His doing,
Secondly, look for God in the shift,
Lastly, surrender completely to your own weaknesses, and let God handle it!

05/17/2026

Gill Creek Baptist Church
Pastor, James C. Woodley, MDiv.

Text: Matthew 28:20b
Topic: The Unshakable Presence of the Lord

Elements of the text:
First, focus on God’s being NOT His doing,
Secondly, look for God in the shift,
Lastly, surrender completely to your own weaknesses, and let God handle it!

05/12/2026

Thought: Good Afternoon sister(s) and brother(s), all beloved children of God (Yahweh). I hope this message finds each of you well and your families well today; if not, I hope this will give you confidence in the knowledge that God (Yahweh) is the God who will always be there for you especially in moments of uncertainty and anxiety. Matthew 28:20b - "And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." In the wake of this season of uncertainty and anxiety, God (Yahweh) does not merely offer a promise of assistance; He reveals His eternal nature. As a beloved child of Yahweh, your peace is not found in what God is doing, but in who He is; His Being The Eternal "I AM": Following the insights of Dr. Nathaniel D. West, we shift our focus from what God is doing to who He is. Through His son, Yeshua:Jesus, God:Yahweh speaks in the eternal present tense. He does not say "I was" or "I will be." He is the unshakeable I AM—the very reality of His existence that lives within your "now." Your current anxiety or uncertainty cannot change His essence. Because His Being is constant, His presence isn't a reaction to your problems; it is the solid truth beneath them. He is present not because of your situation, but because of His very nature. Be encouraged and look to God who is always with you!
Pray with me,
God, our Eternal Creator, we stand in awe of Your unshakeable nature, we intentionally shift our gaze away from our own anxieties and even from our requests for what You can do for us. Instead, we fix our eyes on who You are. Yeshua:Jesus, You are the "I AM" in the midst of our "now." We thank You that Your presence is not a reaction to our troubles, but the very foundation of our lives. When our circumstances shift like sand, Your Being remains constant. Help us to stop striving and simply rest in the certainty of Your nature. May the truth of Your eternal presence calm every fear, reminding us that we are never alone because You simply are.
Amen.

🤠👢 Reigning With Purpose! 👢🤠Join Gill Creek Baptist Church for an exciting week of Vacation Bible School filled with wor...
05/12/2026

🤠👢 Reigning With Purpose! 👢🤠

Join Gill Creek Baptist Church for an exciting week of Vacation Bible School filled with worship, learning, fellowship, and fun!

📅 June 15–19, 2026
⏰ Classes Start: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Nightly
🍽 Dinner Served: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
📍 Gill Creek Baptist Church
2116 Cushman Dr.
Columbia, SC 29204

💻 Join via Zoom at 12 PM
Meeting ID: 544 440 7518
📞 Phone: 646.876.9923

Come dressed in your western best and prepare for a week of purpose, praise, and God’s promises! 🌾⭐

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2116 Cushman Drive
Columbia, SC
29204

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Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 8:30am - 2pm

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+18037546616

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