Worship at Woods | September 1, 2024

August 30, 2024

Come join us in worship at Woods!

September 1st, 2024
9:30AM


Join us in worship this Sunday! We also will celebrate Communion.
Don't forget to stop by Fellowship Hall after the service to enjoy fellowship, bagels, and coffee.

Scripture: Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23
Sermon:
"Dirtiness is Next to Godliness" by the Rev. JC Austin


Live Stream Link Bulletin & Announcements Prayer List

Children's Ministry

Jammies & Jesus

Join us on Sunday, September 1, 8–8:15AM, for Jammies & Jesus! If you are on the go and can't be here in person, this is the place to play and pray with your church friends. Join us to connect and share some great "Dad jokes.”

Let's Worship Together

What are the words we will use and hear most often in worship this Sunday? Here are some of them. Are there words that come to your mind during worship? Save this worship word cloud for meditation and prayer throughout the week, along with your worship words.

Sunday Bible Study


Women's Bible Study
8AM | Conference Room | Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 825 0746 9289 | Passcode: 082938

Men's Bible Study
8AM | Room 208 | Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 845 5787 9211 | Passcode: 159864


Children's Sunday School
9:30AM

Kick-Off Sunday is September 8

Join us following worship on Kick-Off Sunday, September 8, for food & fellowship and music & moon bouncing! Make a rain stick and join the musical premier of Woods’ Joyful Noises Band! Boxed lunches will be available at 11AM. The event will be held rain or shine.

Confirmation Class Signups

The time has to come to register for the 2024–2025 Confirmation Class! Students in 8th grade and up will meet every Sunday, 2–3PM, in Room 212, beginning on September 15. We have a great year planned for you, complete with regular guest speakers from our Woods community, service projects, and both Fall and Spring Retreats.


The cost for the whole year, including retreats, is $150 per student. If you aren't sure if Confirmation is for you, feel free to reach out to our Youth Director, Oliver Page, to learn more! You can reach him at opage@woodschurch.org.

See You in Church!


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