This Week's Need to Know
THIS WEEK’S TEXT: “The Local Church – Privileged to
Pray Together” Romans 15:30-33
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, seeking to be holy. This Sunday’s topic will
be: Helping Others Home led by Pastor Aaron. (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:
Our last round of this Fall’s class will be this Sunday, taught by Zane and
Sandy Patalive. (Classroom 3)
PRAYER AND PRAISE POINTS
Every other
Wednesday evening the Elders meet for several hours to pray for the body and
seek wisdom as they strive to lead and shepherd the body at Big Woods according
to the Word of God. Last evening some of the pressing needs and prayer points
that they are asking for you to pray alongside them can be found here.
SUNDAY LUNCHES FOR YOUNG ADULTS/FAMILIES
The young adults and families are invited out to the Nauta’s
(333 S. Fairview Street, 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.
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, 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
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! Come out to hear an
update from Alina Pislar on her trip to Ukraine (https://youtu.be/jT1MUEGZQqA).
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!