Worship at Woods | September 3, 2023
Come join us in worship at Woods!
September 3rd, 2023
9:30AM
Join us for worship this Sunday! We also will celebrate communion. Stop by Fellowship Hall after the service to enjoy fellowship, bagels, and coffee.
Scripture: Matthew 16:21–28
Sermon: "Stumbling Blocks & Cross Carriers" by Pastor Randy Bush
Two Services Return Next Sunday
We will return to our two-service schedule next Sunday, September 10. Join us for worship at 9:30 and 11AM.
Let's Worship Together
Attention parents! Woods Church is providing a "Children's Order of Worship" called, "Let's Worship Together." This guided order of worship helps elementary-age children learn the vocabulary of worship alongside a short explanation of the what/why. Download a copy using the button below.
Jammies & Jesus
Start your Sunday with a dish of Sunshine! Join Ms. Kat and Pastor Randy for Jammies and Jesus. We will gather on Zoom, 8AM, to pray and play as we have a bowl of cereal and remember that this is the day that the Lord has made! Before heading out to the ballfield/pitch/field or while you get ready to worship, start your day with fifteen minutes of fellowship and fun.
Kick-Off Sunday
The annual Woods Kickoff celebration is on
Sunday, September 10. Come learn about the ministries of Woods Church, and find the place where you belong.
Children, Youth, & Families Open House
9:30AM–12PM
Picnic Party
12–2PM
Youth Kickoff BBQ
5:30–7PM
A Study on The Screwtape Letters
Clive Staples Lewis was an intellectual and religious leader around the war years and the decade that followed. He is arguably one of the most influential people of his day. His voice was more widely recognized than Hitler, FDR, or Churchill due to his internationally syndicated radio broadcasts. He was an Oxford don who taught medieval literature. He was also a prolific writer and close friend of J.R. R. Tolkien to whom he dedicated his book The Screwtape Letters.
This book is a classic in Christian literature. It is a short, fun to read, witty satire—and deadly serious. It holds up a mirror to our innermost being and throws a clear light on our darkest corners. It is a must read for any Christian.
We will be exploring the world of Screwtape starting Sunday, September 17, 11AM. Having read Screwtape is helpful but not necessary as we will read together each letter as we advance through the book. This class will be in Room 208 and taught by Greg Hubert.
The Gospel of Mark Class
Discover the good news in The Gospel of Mark. Walk through the Bible's earliest source for the life of Jesus with scholar Amy-Jill Levine as she examines John the Baptizer, the Little Apocalypse, the Transfiguration, and several of Jesus's most notable stories and parables. The Good News of the gospel comes alive as readers see Jesus as divine and human, powerful and weak, approachable yet mysterious. The book features an in-depth study of select passages and illuminates the Gospel in its historical context and as a source for the other gospels.
The class will meet on Sundays, September 17–October 22, 11AM, in the office conference room and on Zoom. Books are available in the office.
New Members Class
Are you interested in joining our faith family at Woods Church? Join us for a New Members Class on Sunday, September 17, 11AM.
Mark your interest on the Fellowship pads or RSVP to info@woodschurch.org.
Prayers
It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Woods member, Charlene VanMeter. Charlene was a member of Woods Church since 2015 and served as a deacon.
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be announced in a future email.
Please keep Charlene's family and friends in your prayers.
See You in Church!
