Worship at Woods | December 31, 2023

December 29, 2023

Come join us in worship at Woods!



December 31st, 2023
9:30AM


Join us in worship this Sunday! Don't forget to stop by Fellowship Hall after the service to enjoy fellowship, bagels, and coffee.

Scripture: Luke 2:22–32
Sermon:
"Seeing a Newborn with Old Eyes" by Pastor Randy Bush

Live Stream Link Bulletin & Announcements Prayer List

Let's Worship Together

What are the words we will use and hear most often in worship this Sunday? Here are some of them. Are there words that come to your mind during worship? Save this Worship Words Word Cloud for meditation and prayer throughout the week...along with your worship words.

Epiphany at Home Celebration Kits for Kids

Pick up the Reflective Advent Devotional following worship. It has a short and child-friendly home wreath lighting ceremony, a weekly reflection with a question to consider, and a path for stars.

Sunday Bible Study


Women's Bible Study
8AM | Conference Room | Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 825 0746 9289 | Passcode: 082938

Men's Bible Study
8AM | Room 208 | Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 845 5787 9211 | Passcode: 159864


 
Children's Sunday School
9:30AM

Jammies & Jesus

Join us on New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31, for our last Jammies and Jesus gathering until Spring 2024. One last Dad Joke for 2023. One last gathering for fun and fellowship.

New Adult Ed Class

Adult Education is offering a new study on The Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine, Sundays, January 7–February 11, 11AM. Jesus provided his disciples teachings for how to follow God’s word, parables to help them discern questions of ethics and of human nature, and beatitudes for comfort and encouragement. But sometimes Jesus spoke words that followers—then and now—have found difficult. He instructs disciples to act as if they are slaves, and to sell their possessions and give the money to the poor. Dr. Levine shows how these difficult teachings might be interpreted today.


Books are on the office credenza. Class will meet in the office conference room and on Zoom

Youth Winter Break

Youth Group, Middle & High School Sunday School, and Confirmation Class are all taking a short break for Christmas and New Years! Enjoy the holidays with your families, and our regular schedule will resume on Sunday, January 7.

Office Closure

The Church Office will be closed on New Year's Day, Monday, January 1. Happy New Year!

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