This Week's Need to Know!
THIS
WEEK’S TEXT: “The
Local Church – Blessed to Be a Blessing”
Romans 15:25-29
Taught by: Pastor
Tim Boger
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
There are no sign ups for this round of Sunday School
Classes, just show up!
Pure in Heart: This
class will work to help men wrestle through the reality of sexual sins while also
focusing on the promises of God. Understanding the power of the Holy Spirit and
the intercessory work of Jesus on our behalf will allow believers to encourage one another as the body of Christ. This Sunday’s topic will
be: Pure in Heart: Feed Your Heart and will be led by Art Gray. (Classroom
1)
Mama Bear Apologetics:
This class is for not only moms, but for all women. Join a group of ladies as
they seek to understand how to empower kids to challenge the cultural lies of
this world. God has given moms and women the responsibility to speak biblical
truths to their children so that they can be holy, just as He is holy. (Classroom
4)
God Given: God’s Plan for Gender and Sexuality: We
live in a world that is deeply confused about sexuality and gender. As
Christians, we have an opportunity to speak truth on these subjects that are
vitally important to our lives and identity. Over the next 8 weeks, we are
tackling these questions through "God Given: God's Plan for Gender &
Sexuality". Through this Sunday School class, we will look at the biblical
origins of gender & sexuality, as well as discuss their purposes as God
intended them. Finally, we will examine how the world has erred on these
subjects, and how Christians should respond. This class will be taught by
Pastor Stuart. (Sanctuary)
New Members Class:
The class will be taught by Zane and Sandy Patalive and will run for the next 2
weeks. (Classroom 3)
GREETER MINISTRY LUNCH
After Sunday School on Sunday September 25, 2022, around
12pm, there will be a lunch at the Cygan home (121 Winding Lane, Lock Haven)
for all those in greeter ministry or who are interested in greeter ministry. If
you have any questions about Greeter Ministry or just want to know more, please
contact Tyler Cygan at 570-932-0848.
SUNDAY LUNCHES FOR
YOUNG ADULTS/FAMILIES
The young adults
and families are invited out to the Zembower’s (225 Susquehanna Ave, Lock
Haven) after church this week for lunch and time together. Lunch is not
provided this week so please bring your own lunch this week. If you have any
questions, contact Stuart at 717-517-6523.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP (BSF)
BSF meets here at Big Woods from 9:30-11:00
a.m. every Tuesday. The discussion group will be led by Kari
Hensler. For more information please contact Kari (karilhensler@yahoo.com).
GRIEF SHARE
Grief Share is a 13-week group aimed
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 and register by contacting Wendy Boger at bogerwl@gmail.com. Sign up link: https://www.griefshare.org/groups/153257
CHILDCARE CLEARANCE ASSISTANCE
Here at Big Woods, we value the safety of
our children and youth. Therefore, to serve in these ministries, volunteers
need to complete three different clearances. We understand that this process
can be tricky to navigate so after church
Sunday September 25th and October 2nd we will have laptops set
up in the lobby with a few helpers nearby so that we can help make this
clearance process go smoothly. If you are interested in serving in Children or
Youth Ministry, please stop by after church so that we can help you fill out
your clearance paperwork! If you have any questions, please contact Pastor
Stuart at 717-517-6523
TEACHING LAB
In Ephesians 4:11, we learn that God has
given the church teachers to build up the body of Christ. Teaching lab exists
to help us find those whom God has given to our body. If you would like to
learn about teaching and have the opportunity to teach in a setting that
provides feedback to see if God has gifted you to serve in this way, join us
Monday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m. here at the church in Classroom 1.
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER 5K
The Pregnancy Resource Center is doing a 5K
& 10-mile Bike Ride on October 1, 2022 from 8am-12pm in State College! If
you want to participate or support someone who is, please go sign up here on their website! For more information
about this event or the PRC in general, click here to go to their website.
MEN’S GARAGE MINISTRY
Thursday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. 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.
WOMEN’S
PRAYER MEETING
Women’s prayer,
which is held one Saturday morning a month, is a very special time of
encouragement. Please join us Saturday,
October 8 from 9:00 until 10:00. You
will hear a personal story of a life changed by faith in Jesus Chris, followed
by the opportunity to join a prayer with other ladies. Come and enjoy some coffee and a great time
of sharing!
PRAYER
GATHERING
Join us on Wednesday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m. for our next Prayer
Gathering. There will be a potluck before the gathering! This prayer gathering will be every other Wednesday and
will be one of the ways we can bear one another’s burdens as we seek to faithfully
follow Jesus together.
FALL EVENT/TRUCK OR TREAT
It's Fall Y'all!! Mark your calendars for
October 29th from 1-3 for a combined Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat. We are
looking for people to decorate their trunks and oversee games and
inflatables. You can use the link to sign up or we will have a paper sign-up
sheet in the back of the sanctuary. There will also be a bin for candy
donations. Sign up with the link here!