This Week's Need to Know!
THIS WEEK’S TEXT: “The Nations Spread Abroad” Genesis
10
Taught by:
Pastor Tim Boger
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Due to our Annual Business Meeting,
there will be no Sunday School after the service.
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
The next round of Sunday School
Classes starts on November 26th!
Following Jesus: How Do I Live
as a Christian? Pastor Aaron will be teaching this class in Classroom
2/3 looking at the practical ways that we can follow after Jesus as believers.
Broken Bread: Join
Brianna Batdorf as she continues to teach through this book looking at how we
can stop using food and fear to fill spiritual hunger. (Classroom 4).
Genesis Q&A: In
this class, the questions that arise during the Sunday morning service will be
talked through. Be sure to submit questions with the QR code on the bulletin. (MPR)
FAITH & FITNESS
Women’s
Ministry is hosting a Faith & Fitness night on Thursday, November 16th
at 7:00 p.m. There will be a workout for ladies to do together, snacks and
recipes to share, and a testimony of how faith and fitness coincide. We look
forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out
to the team by emailing womensministy@bigwoods.org
ANNUAL BUISNESS MEETING
Our annual business meeting will be
happening November 19, 2023, after church during the Sunday School hour
starting at 10:45 am. The agenda and proposed budget will be made available
this Sunday on the table in the back of the sanctuary.
There will be childcare provided for
children up to 6 years old during the meeting and the older kids are welcome to
play games in the MPR.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
VOLUNTEERS
Today marks the halfway point of
Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week. We had a goal to pack 200
shoeboxes as a church. As of last evening, we have 165 that have been brought
into the building. Praise God! Only 35 more to go in order to reach our goal.
If you haven't packed a shoebox and would like to, you may pick up the box and
label at the church.
As a drop-off location, we have
received 1,859 shoeboxes thus far (this number does NOT include BWBC shoeboxes
- they'll be added at the end). Praise God for His faithfulness! That means
that 1,859 children will hear the Gospel because of work that's being done
right here in Clinton County. Please continue to pray for this ministry over
the next several days.
GRIEF SHARE
Grief Share is a 13-week group that
will be running every Tuesday evening at 6:45pm from September 12th
– December 12th. Grief Share aims to help you face the challenges of
grief after losing a loved one. During the sessions, we will focus on the hope
and healing that is found in the truth offered through gospel. If you are
interested in joining us, you can still sign up by clicking here!
WEDNESDAY EVENING SERVICE
We will not have a Wednesday Evening Service on Wednesday,
November 22nd due to Thanksgiving.
DISPLAY OF LIGHTS
It's almost Christmas and time for the
Light Display! We are looking for cookie bakers, friendly faces to serve
cookies and hot chocolate, and assistance with parking and security. The light
display runs every Friday and Saturday night in December from 6pm-9pm. To
sign up to serve, please click the link here!
MIDNIGHT PANCAKES
NewLife is hosting Midnight Pancakes
on Tuesday, December 5th starting at 7:00 p.m. Last year, we were able to
interact with about 300 students in each of the Fall and Spring semesters! This
is a great opportunity to promote the Gospel of Christ during Final's Week.
Please prayerfully consider helping out with this amazing event and fill out
the attached form, here,
as the Lord leads.
MEN’S GARAGE MINISTRY
Our next Garage Night will be, Thursday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m.,
where all men will be invited to meet at the garage of Dave Frankenberger (1930
Long Run Road, Mill Hall). Men, grab a chair and come prepared to talk
shop and tackle life’s challenges, while building on the strengths of your
brothers in Christ
ADVENTURES IN MOTHERHOOD
AIM is for moms of children ages 0-18 and will meet the 2nd Thursday
of the month. Meetings will be Thursdays 10:30am-12:00pm and 6:30pm-8:00pm.
Childcare will be provided for daytime meetings. The next AIM meetings are on
December 14th. For more information, please contact womensministry@bigwoods.org.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
"A Praying Church: Becoming a People of Hope in a Discouraging World"
by Paul Miller is a compelling guide that delves into the essential role of
prayer within the church community. Miller passionately advocates for
transforming congregations into vibrant, prayerful communities. With profound
insight and practical wisdom, this book emphasizes the necessity of a deep,
authentic prayer life in every aspect of church ministry, leadership, and
congregational unity. Offering a rich blend of theological foundation and
real-life examples, Miller encourages churches to foster a culture of fervent
prayer, fostering spiritual growth and a deeper connection with
God. "A Praying Church" is a valuable resource for pastors,
church leaders, and members seeking to enrich their understanding and practice
of prayer in the context of the church.