This Week's Need to Know!

THIS WEEK’S TEXT: “There was Morning and there was Evening” Genesis 1:1-31
Taught by:  Pastor Tim Boger

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
There are no sign ups for this round of Sunday School Classes, just show up!
Grounded in the Faith: This class will dive into what we believe and why we believe it. It is so important for us to know, as believers, because they do have practical implications for our everyday lives. Join Pastor Aaron as he intros this week.  (Classroom 1)
Real Life Discipleship: As believers, we read in Matthew 28 that we are to make disciples of all nations. This class will help us as we dive into what a disciple is and how to make disciples, ministering to those around us as they walk with the Lord. Join Pastor Robbie as he does an introduction to the class this week. (MPR)
Questions Q&A: As we go through Genesis in our Sunday Morning Worship time, questions may arise. This class will be formatted as a question and answer time where the questions that you have can be submitted on Sunday and discussed during Sunday School. There will be a QR code on your bulletin on Sunday Morning that you can scan and then submit your questions anonymously. After the service, during Sunday School we will sit down and dialogue through your questions together, diving deeper into God’s Word. Be sure to submit your questions on Sunday and join Pastor Tim and Pastor Stuart after the service.  (Classroom 4)

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 a time of fellowship. Lunch is not provided this week! If you have any questions, contact Stuart at 717-517-6523.

WOMEN’S WINTER BIBLE STUDY: BETTER
Explore how God “provided something better for us’ in the person of Jesus. See how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus is the fulfillment of every promise. Gain a deeper understanding of what it means to place your hope and faith in Christ Alone. This Winter study will run on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm or Friday mornings at 10:30 am (childcare provided) here at the church starting the week of January 16th. To sign up go to hebrews.bigwoods.org!

GRIEF SHARE
We are starting up the next round of Grief Share that will be running every Tuesday evening at 6:45pm starting on January 17, 2023.  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 sign up and register by clicking here!

MEN’S GARAGE MINISTRY
On Thursday, February 2 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.

MEN’S RETREAT
Men! Mark your calendars for this year’s Men’s Retreat happening from February 3rd to the 4th of 2023. Click here to watch a video from Luke and Aaron about this year’s retreat!
Date: February 3rd and 4th
Location: Sylvan Hills Camp
Age: 16 year and older
Cost: $45 per person
Click on the link here to sign up!

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
Take control of your money with Financial Peace University! This nine-week class uses biblical wisdom and common sense to help you tackle budgeting, pay off debt, and make your money work for you! Big Woods will be running this class starting February 5, 2023 from Class starts Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 6:30pm. To sign up for the class, click here! Click here to watch a video with more information about the class!

PRAYER GATHERING
Join us on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m. for our next Prayer Gathering. There will be a potluck before the gathering that starts at 5:30pm. 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.

ADVENTURES IN MOTHERHOOD
As the group starts back up for the spring, there have been a few changes to the schedule. Because of the women’s bible study happening in the evenings, there will only be a daytime group meeting the second Thursday of every month from 10:30am – 12:00pm at the church. Childcare and refreshments will be provided. The days for the Spring are February 9th, March 9th, April 13th, and May 11th. To volunteer for childcare, please email Jillian Best at jbest@ibcwen.net

WOMEN’S PRAYER MEETING
The Ladies’ Prayer Gathering for January will be Saturday, February 10, from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Come and be blessed by yet another personal story of a life saved by faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Saturday prayer is an intimate time of blessing and joy…and even includes coffee and sweets!

RIGHT NOW MEDIA
Our church has a Right Now Media Account that offers video resources to our church. Click here to watch a video about Right Now Media and if you are interested reach out to the church office at hayleec@bigwoods.org and an invite can be sent to you to access this resource!