This Week's Need to Know!
THIS WEEK’S TEXT: “She Was the
Mother of All Living” Genesis
3:14-21
Taught
by: Pastor Aaron Batdorf
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 not meet this week due to
Pastor Aaron preaching and teaching in the Genesis Q&A. All those who
normally attend this class are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Q&A.
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 teaches the next section this Sunday. (Classroom 1)
Genesis 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 Aaron after the
service. (MPR)
SUNDAY LUNCHES FOR YOUNG
ADULTS/FAMILIES
The young adults and
families are invited out to the Nauta’s (227 Susquehanna Ave, 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
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!
WORKDAY
Mark your calendars for March 25th from 8AM-12PM for a workday hosted by Men’s
Ministry. Both men and women are invited to join us as we work on various
projects throughout the church. Click here to sign up and click here to see a list of projects for the day!
EGG STUFFING PARTY
It's that time again! We had so much fun last year filling eggs and
fellowshipping together, we thought we would do it again!! Please join us as we
prepare to host our annual community, Easter Egg Hunt!! All ages welcome, as
long as they can help, they can come! Click the title above to sign up! If you
can't make it, but would still like to help, we are in need of candy donations
as well! There will be a box in the back of the church auditorium for
collection.
EASTER EGG HUNT
This year's Easter Egg Hunt is on April 1st from 10:00am - 11:00am here
at BWBC. We would love to have your smiling faces, and warm personalities, help
make our local families feel welcome!! We are in need of volunteers to set
up/clean up, greet, and connect with families. This is always a fun event and a
great way to get involved! Click on the title above to sign up to serve!
QUATERLY GATHERING AND LISTENING SESSION
After the church service on April 2nd, we are having our Quarterly Gathering
and Listening Session with the Elders.
Below is a list of questions that will be discussed during this
listening session:
· Would
you be in favor or opposed to Sunday School starting at 9AM, ending at 10AM,
and the service starting at 10:15AM?
· Knowing that people, especially widows and single
mothers, often have simple needs that need to be met, what sorts of personal
resources or talents, beyond financial resources, can you think of that we may
have within the body to assist with such needs? Things like setting up a
computer, repairing a wobbly desk, unclogging a toilet, assessing an automotive
issue, sewing a torn garment, and so on?
o
Would you be willing to go on record as a
resource that the Benevolence Team and deacons can use when needs arise?
· Do you affirm the desired direction of the
elders to officially recognize deaconesses in our body? What benefits do you
think would come from recognizing deaconesses? Do you have any concerns?
· How are you growing because of your involvement
with Big Woods? Your family?
· What ministry opportunities have been effective
for your spiritual growth?
· How can we better equip you in your specific
area of ministry? (as a spouse, parent, employee/employer, or however you are
serving within the body?)
“WOMEN OF THE WORD” WORKSHOP
Women’s Ministry is holding a workshop on Jen Wilkin’s book, "Women of the
Word." It will be a breakdown of how to approach, study, understand, and
apply the Bible on our own. This workshop will be offered in Classroom 4 on
Monday, April 3rd at 6:30pm and Friday April 7th at 10:30am (childcare
provided).
PRAYER GATHERING
Join us on Wednesday, April 5th at 6:30 p.m. for our next Prayer
Gathering. There will be a potluck before starting 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.
MEN’S GARAGE MINISTRY On Thursday, April 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
The
Ladies’ Prayer Gathering for March will be Saturday, April 8th, 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!
ADVENTURES IN MOTHERHOOD
AIM will be meeting the second
Thursday of every month from 10:30am – 12:00pm at the church. Childcare and
refreshments will be provided. The days remaining for the Spring are April 13th,
and May 11th. To volunteer for childcare, please email Jillian Best
at jbest@ibcwen.net
BAPTISM
There will be a baptism
on Sunday, April 23. If you are interested in being baptized, please contact
the church office at 570-893-8274 or email Haylee at hayleec@bigwoods.org
BOOK OF THE MONTH
"The Valley of
Vision" is the March book of the month! This collection of Puritan prayers
and devotions is a timeless treasure that has been inspiring Christians for
decades. You can explore the beauty of the language and the depth of the
theology found in this classic work. To hear more about the book, click here!