Woodside Happenings

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Woodside Happenings

Section B
OCTOBER 2016
Woodside Happenings
Happenings page 2B
Milestones page 13B
Dr. Joseph Stowell to
be featured speaker at at
Woodside’s Leadership
Conference
BY ANDY BALIGIAN
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PASTOR
W
Woodside Lake Orion Warehouse
2500 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI
oodside’s Fall 2016 Leadership
Gathering will be held at the
Troy campus on Oct. 31, 2016 (9 a.m.1 p.m.), with special guest Dr. Joseph
Stowell serving as the featured speaker.
Registration for
this conference is
$10, and includes
lunch and a copy
of Dr. Stowell’s
book, Redefining
Leadership.
Dr. Stowell
has a distinguished Dr. Joseph Stowell,
career in higher President, Cornerstone University
education
and
church leadership. He served as
Senior Pastor of Southgate Baptist
Church (Southgate, OH, 1970-76),
Bible Baptist Church (Kokomo, IN,
1976-81), and Highland Park Baptist
Church (Southfield, MI, 1981-87).
From 1987-2005, he served as
the President of Moody Bible Institute, with responsibility for both the
undergraduate and graduate schools,
Moody Publishers, and the Moody
Broadcasting Network. Following his
time at MBI, Dr. Stowell served as a
teaching pastor in suburban Chicago
before he assumed the presidency at
Cornerstone University in early 2008.
Also, it has been confirmed that
Jimmy Dodd will facilitate a one-day
conference for pastors and ministry
leaders on Dec. 1, 2016 at Woodside’s
Lake Orion campus. Dodd is the author of Survive or Thrive and founder
of “PastorServe,” an organization with
a vision to love and encourage pastors!
The Woodside Leadership Institute organizes these events to help
strengthen, encourage, equip, and connect local pastors and ministry leaders
for the glory of Jesus! Register online
at woodsidebible.brushfireapp.com/
events/434531. Event questions can
be directed to me through Woodside’s
Troy campus office at 248-879-8533,
or at the email address listed below.
Contact 248.878.8436 or laurielonie@woodsidebible.org
for more information, donations or volunteer opportunities.
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Andy Baligian can be contacted at
andybaligian@woodsidebible.org.
Thanksgiving
Dinner/Concert
Monday,
November 14
6:30 pm
Troy Campus
Gym One
With Special Guest Soloist
Johnny Hall
Gospel recording artist
Johnny Hall has ministered
extensively across North
America and a guest soloist
with the Billy Graham Crusades, numerous Christian
television programs and
Bible conferences.
A fall event
you will want
to attend
Also participating:
Pianist Larry Jansen
Soloist Joanna Jang-Lee
and The Men’s Chorus
under the Direction of
Chuck Ohman
$15.00 Individual
Reservation for both
Dinner/Concert
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading is special for hundreds of children each year.
2017 Upward basketball
and cheerleading
registration now open
BY SUSAN FULCHER
WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER
O
ctober begins registration for the
2017 Upward Basketball and
Cheerleading program. Basketball
and cheerleading are open to children
in first through sixth grades and runs
January through March.
Registration for both sports is currently available online at woodsidebible.org/go/upward.
The Upward experience allows athletes to learn how to grow mentally,
athletically, spiritually and socially. The
program encourages participants to have
fun, develop skills, play hard and play
with team spirit. Experiencing good
sportsmanship on and off the court is
Secure your reservation
from a PrimeTime representative at your Woodside
Bible Church Campus or call
248-879-8533.
PrimeTime is WBC’s Senior
Adult ministry for all WBC
campuses
also a goal of the Upward program.
There is a five-minute devotional
at the end of each practice as well as
a five- to seven-minute devotional at
halftime of each game geared to the
goals of the Upward program.
Team practices begin the week of
Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, with games beginning Saturday, Jan. 21. The season
ends Saturday, March 18, with team
parties following scheduled games.
Registration fee for basketball is
$80. After Nov. 1, the cost is $90. The
basketball fee includes a reversible
mesh jersey and an Upward t-shirt,
game-day and year-end awards and
UPWARD BASKETBALL
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Creative Giving Ministry’s Thrift Sale at the Warehouse
Oct. 6, 8, 20, 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Furniture, household goods, clothes, toys and much more!
Fight Night Marriage event scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11
BY TODD BETTES
WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER
I
’ve been in lots of battles that weren’t even worth being
won. Or, my wife isn’t so tough; it’s just that she never learned how to fight fair. Does this have a familiar ring?
I received a good lesson in winning fights while
playing youth ice hockey. The lesson was simple, I
was not a good pugilist, so forget about landing the
first punch, and go for the headlock. My wrestling
skills were superior to my boxing skills, and when I
employed that advantage, victory was mine. Fortunately, the hockey teams I played on had rosters of
skilled players, and fighting was a rarity. The scoreboard told the story, more often in our favor.
However, you might have guessed that methods for handling disagreements on the ice, typically don’t work well for handling disagreements in
marriage. So that pretty well shoots down the idea
of finding a physical advantage and exploiting it.
I have also been taught over time that volume
alone doesn’t make for a winning argument, and
finally I’ve yet to see a pair of linesmen or referees wait for a married couple to “punch themselves
out” and tire so they can safely be separated.
How then do couples fight the good fight? You
can start by marking your calendars for Friday,
Nov.11, when Fight Night comes to Woodside. Drs.
Les and Leslie Parrott will provide a Date Night/
Fight Night fun and humorous look at how couples
can better manage conflict. Coaching through two
rounds, the Parrott tag-team will inform, “Why we
fight with the person we love most” and “How to
fight with the person we love most.”
Included in this night’s topics are: The number
one reason couples fight, how to instantly resolve 9
out of 10 arguments, how to be smart about dumb
fights, four essentials of a good fight, and much more.
Whether the road has been smooth, or somewhat rocky, couples of all ages can expect to find
fresh insight and new strategies for using conflict
to bring them closer together. Les and Leslie Parrott, a psychologist and marriage therapist respectively, have been married since 1984, and have
vulnerability, humor, authenticity and relevance,
enough so that this Fight Night is sure to be fun.
Set aside this one evening for a date night as
Fight Night comes to Woodside’s Troy campus,
Friday, Nov. 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. For additional information on this event and to register online, go
to woodsidebible.org/event/fight-night.
Todd Bettes can be contacted at
toddbettes@woodsidenews.org.
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Section B
OCTOBER 2016
october happenings
ALL CAMPUS
Life Impact
NATIVITY: EXPERIENCE IT LIVE
Ever wonder what it would
be like to live during biblical times? To experience the
sites, smells, culture, and
people of that time period?
Well, you have that opportunity! Go back into time with
us at Woodside Troy as we
recreate a nativity walkthrough
experience depicting significant biblical scenes that will
lead up to the birth of Christ!
Come out and volunteer with
us as we seek to reach our local community with the gospel
story. You can sign up at woodsidebible.org/nativity.
Student Ministries
(6-12 Grades)
OASIS: MIDDLE SCHOOL
GLOASIS
Saturday, Nov. 12
This is a HUGE all campus
glow-in-the-dark event for all
6th-8th graders! This is an outreach event for Oasis students
to bring friends to as we will
not only be having a fun time
together, but sharing the Good
News of the Gospel. Mark your
calendars as this will be an
event students won’t want to
miss!
WAKE: HIGH SCHOOL
WAKE FALL RETREAT
Oct. 21-23
This is the greatest weekend
of the year! Hundreds of high
school students from across
Woodside campuses gather together at the amazing Timber
Wolf Lake Lodge near Cadillac,
MI. This will be a life-changing
weekend filled with awesome
worship, powerful preaching,
ridiculous games, surprises,
and much, much more! There
is nothing quite like it and your
student will not want to miss
out. You can register online at
woodsidebible.org or by picking up a registration form at
any of the information desks.
Cost for the weekend including
all activities is $180. If there
is more than one student from
the same family, or if you are
bringing a student who does
not regularly attend Woodside
then you also qualify for a discounted rate. Partial scholarships are also available. Registration closes on Oct. 9.
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a layministry designed to assist
individuals going through an
emotional crisis. If you would
like a Stephen Minister or desire training to become a Stephen Minister, contact Melanie
McIlrath at MelanieMcIlrath@
woodsidebible.org.
TROY
Next Steps
BELONG
If you would like to learn more
about Woodside becoming a
Member or Baptism, the next
Belong class will be Sunday,
Oct. 16, 12:45-3 p.m. Lunch
and childcare are provided. To
register for the Belong class
go to our website at Woodsidebible.org/belong or please
contact SueDiehl@woodsidebible.org or by phone at
248-879-8533 x167. Looking
forward to seeing you there!
GROW
This class is an opportunity
for those who have known
Christ four days or 40 years to
engage and have fun at Woodside as we discover practical
ways to GROW as believers –
together! The next Grow class
begins Sunday, Oct. 30 at
10 a.m. in The Garage. Sign
up on line on our website at
woodsidebible.org/grow or
please contact Sue Diehl at
SueDiehl@woodsidebible.org
or 248-879-8533 x167. Hope
to see you there!
Connect Ministries
We need you! We are looking
to grow our volunteer group. If
you want to serve in Connect
Ministry as a Greeter, Information Desk Host, or Usher,
please let us know by contacting Brad Hulcy or Kim Osantowske at 248-879-8533.
DISCOVER WOODSIDE
Discover Woodside is a great
place for those who are new
to our church, are interested
in finding out more about the
church, or are wanting to get
involved but don’t know what
the next step is. It is a 2025 minute event specifically
designed for getting people
plugged into the ministry and
family life of Woodside. There
will be light refreshments and
you can bring your kids. Discover Woodside takes place
after the Oct. 8-9 and 22-23
services in room 205, which
is directly above the North
Entrance/Coffee Shop on the
second level. Please contact
Brad Hulcy at BradHulcy@
woodsidebible.org or Kim
Osantowske at KimOsantowske@woodsidebible.
org for more information.
SECTION COMMUNITIES
Section Communities are
groups made up of people
who connect weekly by sitting
in the same section of the
Worship Center during weekend services. We know that it
can be tough to get connected
with others so these smaller
community help make our big
church feel smaller. Just sit
wherever you’d like, introduce
yourself to the section leader,
and get to know those around
you! For more information,
contact Brad Hulcy or Kim
Osantowske at 248-8798533.
Groups
God designed us to live in
community so that we can
experience the joy of living
life and serving together! But
how? Here at Woodside, we
believe one of the best ways
is to join a Group. No matter
where you are in life, we have
a Group for you. We get together for community, growth,
impact - and just plain fun!
It’s kind of like an extended
family…
WHY GROUPS?
Community – Groups will give
you an opportunity to connect
with others and develop lasting relationships
Growth – Being a part of a
Group will encourage, challenge and strengthen your
relationship with the Lord
Impact – Groups make a
significant impact on people’s
lives - in our church, community and our region
We would love to help you
get plugged into a Group. To
join, host or facilitate a Group
contact us at Groups@woodsidebible.org.
Thrive
Questions regarding Thrive
classes may be directed to
Jennifer Baxter at
248.879.8533 x169 or
JenniferBaxter@woodsidebible.org.
SUNDAY MORNINGS
OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
Sept. 11-Oct. 16
10-11 a.m. Room 180
Led by Dave Wood
The Old Testament is made up
of 39 books and comprises
nearly three-fourths of the
Bible. However, most Christians don’t know what to do
with it. We might read a Psalm
or enjoy it like a collection of
moral stories. However, once a
disciple learns the themes of
the OT, it wonderfully connects
the dots for the entire Bible.
For example, you really can’t
understand fully the Lord’s
Supper without a grasp of the
Tabernacle. The Lord’s Prayer
comes alive when you see its
foundation in the Exodus of
the Jews. In part one, we will
examine the Books of the Law
(the first 5 books of the Bible)
and then the historical books
starting with Joshua and ending with Esther.
care? Does God care, but is
not power ful to do anything?
What does a believer do?
What is the church to do in
this mess? What is the role
of prayer? How should we
pray? How will this all end? In
this study we will dig into the
Bible for perspective, direction and truth.
SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Room 178
Led by Steven Axe
The Sermon on the Mount
is one of the most familiar
and one of the most lifetransforming passages of
Scripture. In it Jesus turns
our way of thinking and living
upside down and seeks to
remake us. In this class we
will discover what it looks
like to be a follower of Jesus
and to live Jesus’ vision of
what it means to be human.
In this class we will go verse
by verse through the Sermon
on the Mount and in addition,
we will interact with Dietrich
Bonhoeffer’s reflections on
the Sermon on the Mount.
FINANCES THAT WORK –
A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
Room 179
Led by Dan Kostaroff
This will be a life-changing
study on what the Scriptures
teach us about “our” possessions and “our” money. You
will leave the study equipped
to find your way out of debt,
save more consistently, give
more generously and live a
life free from the grip of financial worr y. This class is for
ever yone regardless of one’s
current financial situation.
Come and learn how to best
utilize the resources God has
given you.
BIBLE STUDY FOR ADULTS
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
[ Sept.-May, 7-8:30 p.m.
Community Room, ($30 book)
Led by Pastor Mike Wendland
Join us for Explorer’s Bible
Study’s year long (Sept.-May)
study on the book of Romans.
We meet in small groups for
men, women and couples and
then gather together for an
expository teaching message.
There are workbooks for homework during the week ($30).
For more information, contact
JoAnnWoyak@woodsidebible.
org or 248.879.8533 x172.
Room 180
Led by Greg McDougall
It’s been said that the book
of Matthew is perhaps the
fullest and most systematic
account of the teachings of
Christ. We will use a special
education approach to this
study, including the Visual
Bible and handouts. Through
His work and teachings, you
will get to know Jesus better
as he responds to needy
people, handles conflict and
faces opposition. You will be
informed, challenged and
become a better disciple
through this study.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
DEAF MINISTRY BIBLE STUDY
MONDAY EVENINGS
EXPLORER’S BIBLE STUDY
Sept. 14-Oct. 19
6:40-8 p.m.
All classes will gather in the
Worship Center for a time of
praise and worship before
dismissing to our groups.
There are also programs for
kids 0-8th grade that start at
6:30 p.m.
THE ROLE OF A SOVEREIGN
GOD IN A BROKEN WORLD
Worship Center
Led by Pastor Doug Schmidt
With political unrest and
international terrorism, few
would argue that our countr y
and our world are broken. And
yet major questions remain.
Does God know, but not
6:30-8 p.m. Room 205
Led by Lumnije Velijej
Understanding the basic
foundations and histor y of
Christianity is impor tant to
our faith. Join us as we learn
more about God’s Word,
specifically through the book
of Matthew, and how to apply
it to our lives. This class is
taught in American sign language and there will be time
for questions and answers.
Men’s Ministr y
For more information on
Men’s Ministr y, contact BrianWood@woodsidebible.org.
U2: LIVING AN UNEXPLAINABLE
AND UNFORGETTABLE LIFE
Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 18
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Rooms 179 and 180
Led by Pastor Doug Schmidt
This gathering is for any man
who is restless with the mundane life and wants more. We
will, through different intervals,
explore the Scriptures, experience some deep but practical
teaching, learn from history
and challenge each other. This
will be an adventure.
KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Rooms 179 and 180
Led by Mark Johnson and
Scott Gillesby
What does the Christian faith
teach about God, Jesus and
the Holy Spirit? What do I
need to know about angels,
Satan and demons? What
place should the Bible or a
church have in my life? How do
I know God’s Word is true? By
exploring these and other core
questions, we’ll gain a greater
appreciation of God, His Word
and how these fundamental
truths impact our lives in a
relevant way.
FOUNDATIONS
Thursdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20
6:30-7:30 a.m. Room 180
Led by Bill Tonissen and Andrew Bommarito
Thursday morning is an opportunity for men to develop community, while being challenged
and inspired to be all that
God created them to be. We’ll
focus on biblical foundations,
which will incorporate timeless truth with engaging group
discussion. Our first 6-week
session is centered on prayer
– how it is not just a plea or
a request, but something that
God wants to use in a powerful and transformational way!
SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S
BIBLE STUDY
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Room 205
Led by Tony Gratson and Rob
Bunger
Disciplines of a Godly Man by
R. Kent Hughes is “An inspiring and practical guide for men
who seek to reflect God’s glory
in their lives. This book is a
challenging text for personal
devotions as well as for assisting young followers of Christ to
grow in their walk with God.”
EVENTS
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Oct. 8, 8-9:30 a.m. ($7)
Why Chris Norman said No to
the NFL
Join us for our next Men’s
Breakfast with Michigan State
linebacker Chris Norman. Find
out why this promising AllAmerican turned from options
in the NFL to full time ministry.
“Football is one of the best
things anyone could ever do…
but true life — what it means
to live — is all wrapped up in
the way you follow Christ.” –
CHRIS NORMAN
Our Men’s Breakfast is always
a great opportunity to connect
TROY HAPPENINGS
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OCTOBER 2016
FROM ERIC HAVEN
Section B
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[DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT- WOODSIDE VISION FOUNDATION]
Measuring our resolve
D
o you know how to measure the strength of something? You do it by measuring what it takes to defeat it. I
worked for 25 years in the plastics industry. Engineering-grade
plastics compete with aluminum
ERIC HAVEN
and steel in many automotive
applications. These materials are
much stronger in some respects than plastic.
To decide what material to design into a given car
part, tests have to be run. The tests try to make the
plastic part fail and then measure the power it took to
make it fail. Whether it be in tensile strength (pulling)
or in compression (pressing) the measurement for the
strength of the plastic is the amount of tension or pressure it takes to make it break.
The same is true in my spiritual resolve. Question
to self: “How strong am I in my resolve or determination to follow the Lord and do right things?” Answer:
“What it takes to defeat me.” Am I a feather or a rock
in my resolve?
I think of Glenn White, who was a new Vice
President of Chrysler Corporation in the day of Road
Runners, Dusters and Barracudas. One of his first
marketing decisions was that Chrysler would no longer advertise in pornographic magazines. For him, this
decision was a no-brainer. He said, “You do what is
right and trust God with the results.” Management
opponents argued he was putting his personal values
in front of the corporation. (Sounds a bit like the Daniel story, doesn’t it?)
Glenn resolved to move ahead, developing ads that
ERIC HAVEN
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Kim Smith, a fearless man
BY DANIEL PARK
WOODSIDE MISSIONS INTERN
I
have never met a man as fearless as Kim Smith,
and I don’t think I ever will. It’s an attribute of
God’s gifting that makes Kim such a great fit for the
fear-driven, fear-stricken country of Liberia.
On top of that, I don’t think I’ve ever met a man
that has as big an evangelistic mindset as he does.
You combine the two together, and you have a great
missionary that is willing to lay it all down for the
sake of the Gospel.
A story that describes Kim well comes from my
first month serving in Liberia. Kim discovered a
crack house nearby where ex-soldiers from the war
were hanging out. So, with no hesitation, he put on
his weekly agenda to visit this crack house regularly
with me tagging along.
Mind you, this crack house is full of ex-soldiers
from the war who knew nothing but violence and
rage. But we went and we preached the Gospel. The
owner of the property became enraged as he started
Kim Smith administers river baptism in Liberia.
to lose his business, as addicts were being freed from
their addiction.
Yet, Kim remained fearless and kept preaching the Gospel. Eventually, we experienced at least
three life changes after visiting for weeks.
From that point, I knew this ministry was ordained by God and there is much to be done in the
country of Liberia. Kim has dedicated his whole life
for the Gospel in that difficult country.
Daniel Park can be contacted at
danielpark@woodsidebible.org.
FROM GREG SCHUPRA
Finishing strong: an
inspiring approach,
Part 1 of 3
T
he final months of the year
hold some of the most anticipated times of the year. It’s the
time we enjoy cider, donuts and
wagon rides at the apple orchard; GREG SCHUPRA
It’s kick-off time for college and
professional football. And it’s a time to get lost in a
corn maze or spooked at a haunted house. Or eating
turkey, stuffing and gravy with family at Thanksgiving. Or anticipating the joy and gift of Christmas and
all of the specialness the Season brings.
The year-end also brings with it the opportunity
to finish the year strong by impacting others. It provides us with the time that we can encourage and
inspire those in need through our charitable giving.
Typically, a significant percentage of all charitable contributions are made during the last few
months of the year. If 2016 giving in the U.S. exceeds the $373 billion given in 2015, there will be a
lot of funds transferred to charitable organizations
during the next few months.
With federal income tax rates ranging from 10
[ADVISOR TO THE WOODSIDE VISION FOUNDATION]
to 39.6 percent and capital gains tax rates ranging from 15 to 20 percent, many donors itemizing
their tax returns will appreciate the deductions their
charitable gifts generate.
However, tax benefits are not the only advantage
to year-end giving. The greatest benefit may be the
encouragement and inspiration you can bring to
those at this time of year.
One year, several of my friends discovered that a
local human service organization was going through
tough budget times. The organization was not going to be able to provide pay raises or offer modest
Christmas bonuses which they typically provided
their employees at year-end.
My friends approached the executive director of
the organization and asked if they could do something special for the employees by hosting and paying for a staff Christmas dinner and provide funds
that the executive director could present each employee with a modest year-end gift. The executive
director loved the idea and the event was held.
All of the employees were greatly encouraged
and felt most appreciated by the generosity of those
several friends who pooled their resources together
and provided a little something extra for the hardworking staff of the organization. Needless to say
the following year proved to be exceptional for the
organization due, in part, to the inspired and uplifted staff.
So what is an approach to inspiring others this
year-end?
First, make a list of the charitable causes and organizations near and dear to your heart.
Then, do a little research and discover those extraordinary needs each may have from their “menu
of giving opportunities.” This menu is generally
those areas of need that an organization has that is
above and beyond their general operating budget.
Once you have identified an opportunity that
interests you, learn more about that particular need
and the impact your gift can have on the organization and its service to others.
Finally, make your contribution, inspire the organization and its staff, volunteers and clientele and
help them finish the year strong.
And through your intentional generosity, you
too will finish the year in a most positive manner!
For information on how to impact others through
Woodside’s Vision Foundation, contact Pastor Eric
Haven at the email address noted above, or through
the Troy campus office at 248-879-8533.
Greg Schupra can be contacted at
gregschupra@woodsidebible.org.
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OCTOBER 2016
TROY HAPPENINGS
with other guys and enjoy great
food. We would love to have you
at our next breakfast. This is
also a good time to invite neighbors, co-workers and friends,
as well as an opportunity for
fathers to bond with sons.
Women’s Ministry
Women’s Ministries, contact
ShelleyJacobson@
woodsidebible.org or
248.879.8533 x159.
WOMEN’S CONNECTION
Nov. 4
7-9 p.m. in the Garage
Troy Campus
Save the date! Check the
website for more information
and updates. Woodsidebible.
org/troy/women
MOMS’ MINISTRY
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Community Room
$15 includes book
Childcare for children up to
five: $25 for 1 child; $30 for 2
children; $35 for 3+ children
Led by Megan Preston
If you are a mom with children
birth through high school and
are looking for a community to
get involved in, you’ve found
us! We meet twice a month to
learn and grow together in an
encouraging environment, being
equipped to impact our families
and sphere of influence. Our
format includes a time of worship, teaching and small group
discussion. This semester we
will use Angie Smith’s Bible
study called Seamless. We will
seek to gain an overarching
understanding of the fundamental layout and meaning of God’s
Word. Join us for an opportunity of refreshment with other
moms who are living life in the
trenches, pursuing Christ and
loving our kids!
WOMAN TO WOMAN
9:15-11 a.m. Room 179
Led by Dorene Lilley and
Linda Gallegos
Explore and discover with us
the 12 minor prophets of the
Old Testament. We will examine their historical context,
present day applications and
future outlook through dynamic
teaching, group discussion
and fellowship. Jump in and
join our senior ladies anytime!
TRANSFORMATIONS
Tuesdays, Sept 13-Dec. 13
9:30-11:30 a.m.
or 6:45-8:45 p.m.
Underground
($25 includes materials)
Led by Cristina Broomfield and
Misty Legler
You are invited to join a community of women to learn and grow
together through dynamic teaching, worship and small group
discussion. We’ll spend the first
seven weeks understanding the
Bible as one complete story
with Angie Smith and her Bible
study, Seamless. It will give us
a great sense of who God is as
we dig into the people of the
Bible, promises of the Bible and
places in the Bible as one continuous thread. We will follow
that with a five-week hands-on
approach to Bible study called
“Treasure Hunt” where we’ll
learn to study scripture with purpose and perspective. We can’t
wait for you to join us!
MOVIES BY SHAWN CONLEY [WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER]
STORKS tells the story of
ter Sarsgaard). Recently widowed
their sacrifice. But that introspection is
Junior (Andy Samburg),
thanks to Bogue’s gun, Emma
relatively rare in this Western romp,”
an up-and-comer on Stork
Cullen (Haley Bennett) seeks out
says Plugged in Online. “Admittedly, this
Mountain. What is Stork
someone who will stand up to
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Bogue and his army of gunslingcorn-munching diversion. It’s supposed
place all the storks who used
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to be fun. And it is, to a point. But the
to deliver babies work. Why
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sheer body count here…is unseemly.”
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who decides to help. He enlists six
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As westerns go, this one pretty much
for great entertainment and raises some
to the mountain before anyone knows
has it all, including gunplay. Lots of it.
thought-provoking moral and political
what’s happened. Naturally, nothing
And many (read: many) people are killed
issues. Rated PG-13.
goes as planned.
in various Old West methods (revolvGHOSTBUSTERS: What could
This movie is actually pretty darn
good. There are some great moments revolving around family and how quickly
children grow up and intertwined with
those are a few standard diaper jokes.
While it’s not at all perfect, it’s full of
heart. Kids will no doubt enjoy the
laughs, but parents will likely reflect
on how quickly they leave the nest. All
in all, this one is a decent pick. Just be
ready for questions, like whether or not
babies really come from storks.
“Storks ��
is a hurricane of nonstop cartoon action, gags, and goofiness mixed
Junior (the bird) and Tulip (the girl) have to make a special delivery in Storks.
with emotional sophistication that will
appeal to both the young target audience
and the adult sherpas who guide them
ers, arrows, knives, etc.). There are some
have been a hilarious reboot is just lukesafely to the theaters,” says Common Sense
standard western themes of justice for
warm, despite a stellar cast. Not great,
Media. “That sense of protectiveness of
bad guys, flawed good guys, revenge and
but okay for a cheap rental. Rated PGour young is exactly the bell this movie
redemption. It’s not overly original (it’s
13.
sets out to ring, and it does so with intellia remake of the 1960 classic of the same
THE SHALLOWS: A woman is
gence, wit, and the right dose of silliness.”
name, which itself was a reimagining of
stranded in the ocean while a menacing
Directed by Nicholas Stoller and
1954’s acclaimed film Seven Samurai),
shark swims nearby. Taut, suspenseful,
Doug Sweetman. Rated PG for mild
but with an entertaining story and a terand very well-done. Rated PG-13.
action and some thematic elements. 87
rific cast, fans of the western genre won’t
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA
minutes.
be disappointed. A word of caution: the
TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADTHE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
violence in this movie just barely sneaks
OWS: A poor sequel to a poor original.
brings viewers to the town of Rose
into the PG-13 rating. A few years ago,
Not worth the time or money to rent.
Creek, a post-Civil War settlement
this movie would have probably received
Rated PG-13.
whose citizens are being run out of
an R rating.
their homes (or killed) by a mining
“We, as viewers, are encouraged to
Shawn Conley can be contacted at
baron named Bartholomew Bogue (Pemourn fallen heroes and contemplate
shawnconley@woodsidenews.org.
SPANISH BIBLE STUDY
Every other Saturday
4:45-6 p.m. Room 179
Led by Angela Barry and
Liz Trejo
¿Hablas Español? We will take
a personal look into some
of the Bible’s most faithful
women and see how their
struggles and temptations are
the same trials that we face
today. As we recognize God’s
faithfulness to these women
according to His plans and
purposes we will be encouraged and challenged in our
daily lives as we grow in our
relationship with one another
through group discussion. Contact Liz Trejo at eli198567@
yahoo.com.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
COMMUNITY GROUPS
This fall we are excited to
announce the startup of
Women’s Ministry Community
Groups. This is a great place
to experience genuine community! Come build relation-
ships with other women as
well as grow deeper in your
relationship with Christ as you
spend time in prayer, study
God’s Word and simply, “do
life” together. Groups have biweekly get-togethers and meet
in various host homes.
If you are interested in hosting, facilitating or participating
in a group, please contact
Lindsey Messina, Young Women’s Coordinator. Email: LindseyMessina@woodsidebible.
org or 248.879.8533 x192.
MOURNING 2 JOY
If you are a woman who has
outlived your spouse and are
looking for community, we
invite you to join our gatherings filled with compassion,
care and connection. You
will discover opportunities
for conversation, events and
simple service projects that
support various ministries in
the church. Contact Debbie
Caruss-Crabb at Mourning2joywbc@gmail.com.
Singles
LIFEBUILDERS
Single Adults 40-55
Lifebuilders is a community
of single adults 40-55 years
who are committed to growing in Christ, connecting with
each other, and serving those
around us. We seek opportunities to connect with our friends
and co-workers and to serve
them along with people in our
church, and greater community. If you’re looking to continue on your spiritual journey
alongside a group that shares
meals, digs into Scripture, worships and prays together, we
invite you to come and check
out Lifebuilders. For more
information, contact Lifebuilders@woodsidebible.org. Find
us online at WoodsideBible.
org/Troy/Singles.
CO-ED BIBLE STUDY
Sept. 11-Oct. 16
Sundays, 11:30 a.m.
Room 141
We gather Sunday mornings to
connect and study God’s Word
together. We are beginning a
new series, Studying Spiritual
Gifts and God’s Design for the
Church. Children are welcome
to attend Woodside Kids or
Oasis (Middle School) while
you attend class.
DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS
MEN’S GROUPS
Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m.,
bi-weekly beginning Oct. 11
We will be working through a
series entitled, “Fight: Winning
the Battles that Matter Most”
by Craig Groeschel. This study
will help us uncover who we
really are as men. We will find
strength to fight the battles we
know we must win: the ones
that determine the state of our
hearts and the spiritual health
of those we love most. We will
examine the life of Samson
a strong man with glaring
weaknesses. Like many men,
Samson taunted his enemy
and rationalized his sins. The
good news is God’s grace is
greater than your worst sin.
TROY HAPPENINGS
Section B
OCTOBER 2016
ERIC HAVEN
showcased Chrysler’s sleekimage muscle cars with wit
and humor rather than skin.
Did sales slump or jump? The
auto company had record sales
which, “Catapulted the division from #8 to #3 behind
Chevy and Ford.” (This story
is reported in his son David’s
book, The 11 beatitudes of prosperity, a great book! (Complementary copies are available.)
Glenn White kept getting
promoted and actually stayed
beyond normal retirement
age at Chrysler. Lee Iacocca,
Chrysler CEO, then asked
Glenn to serve on his family foundation board. (The
story ends like a Daniel story
too, only the names change
when we serve the same God.)
Glenn’s resolve passed the test.
The obstacles thrown in his
way were themselves defeated
as God showed up.
“You do what
is right and
trust God with
the results.”
– GLENN WHITE,
CHRYSLER CORP.
The life of Kim Smith,
Woodside global partner
(noted on page 3A), is a similar
story. Facing many obstacles,
Kim is obedient to God’s call
to serve in the rugged country
of Liberia. I have always loved
the quote of William Carey,
missionary to India, “We are
surrounded by difficulties on
every hand, therefore, we must
go forward!”
I love Carey’s resolve and
Kim’s, and pray God will give
me and you the same resolve
to expand His kingdom using
every ounce of time, talent and
treasure He has given us. The
Woodside Vision Foundation
exists to help us deploy our financial resources with that vision. Join in, so all will someday
hear Christ’s words, “Well done,
good and faithful servant.”
Eric Haven can be contacted at
erichaven@woodsidebible.org.
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TROY CAMPUS
LOCATION
6600 Rochester Road
Troy, MI 48085
248-879-8533
DIRECTIONS
Woodside Troy Campus is
located on the east side
of Rochester Rd. approximately one mile south of
M-59 or 4 miles north of
I-75 off of the Rochester
Rd. exits.
FROM VINCE MESSINA
[CONGREGATIONAL CARE PASTOR]
Pray, vote, engage
prayer, a rebroadcast streaming of the
Franklin Graham noon meeting in
lection Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, is
Lansing, and a great time of seeking
coming, and I don’t think I have
God’s direction for our nation.
heard more concerns and comments
If you have not signed up for the
regarding a presidential election in
bus ride to Lansing, please call Melamy entire life! It is very easy for two
nie McIlrath at 249-879-8533 as
extreme attitudes to become predomsoon as possible to reserve your spot.
inant in our minds.
This “Discover America Tour” is
This first is a spirit of apathy that VINCE MESSINA so important to the heart of Franklin
decides not to vote at all and the secGraham and the entire Billy Graham
ond, is a fatalistic spirit that predicts the end
Evangelistic Organization, that this is the
of the world! Can I assure you that neither is a
“only” focused event they are holding this year!
good place to be?
Normally the Graham ministry does about
We serve a Sovereign God who holds the
five “festivals” (crusades) a year, but even those
heart of the King in his hand and will perform
have been set aside due to the importance and
His will in the life of our nation not to
mention our individual lives and ultimately the world!
It is with this spirit of trust and
dependence upon God that Franklin
Graham has launched the Discover
America Tour calling Christians
across our country to seek the Father’s
will and direction in prayer. Visiting
all 50 states, Graham has been traveling across the country emphasizing
the power of united prayer!
On Oct. 4, 2016, the Discover
America Tour will be at the East
Capitol Steps in Lansing Michigan
for a noon rally. The goal of the tour
is to encourage Christians to (1) Pray;
(2) Vote; and (3) Engage. Franklin
Graham will be there in person on
the capitol steps in Lansing, address- Franklin Graham speaking att Discover America Tour stop
ing believers who will gather from
across the great State of Michigan.
Woodside Bible Church will be participatprecedence of this Discover America Tour and
ing in this great event with busloads of people
the need of prayer on behalf of our nation.
attending the rally in Lansing at noon, and
For more information, you can go to Disattending our own rally here at Woodside’s
coverAmericaTour.com or call Melanie at
Troy campus at 7 p.m. on the evening of Oct.
Woodside’s Troy campus (248-879-8533).
4. The evening rally will be open to churches
PRAY / VOTE / ENGAGE!
and people from throughout the metropolitan
area. Those that attend will gather in the Troy
Vince Messina can be contacted at
campus Worship Center to focus on united
vincemessina@woodsidebible.org.
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SERVICE TIMES
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Bible Study
6:40 - 8 p.m.
SATURDAY EVENINGS
5 p.m.
SUNDAY MORNINGS
8:30 a.m. Traditional
10 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
(with interpreting
for the deaf)
Full children’s programs
during all services.
bridges
coffee
ministry
hours
Coffeehouse:
WEDNESDAYS
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
(END FOR SUMMER ON MAY 11)
SATURDAYS
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
UPWARD BASKETBALL
an end-of-the season team
party.
Cheerleading fee is $90.
After Nov. 1, the cost is
$100. This fee includes a
cheerleading shirt, skirt and
turtleneck, cheering pompoms, megaphone, hair ribbon and an end-of-the-year
party to celebrate the season.
To draft fair and equal
teams, each basketball player
must be evaluated according
to height, skill and assertiveness. Cheerleaders must also
attend one of the evaluation
nights to be sized for the appropriate cheerleading outfit.
Everyone must attend
one basketball evaluation or
cheerleading orientation in the
Woodside gym. To make the
orientation/evaluation nights
run smoothly, please follow the
listed directives, if possible. For
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, last
names beginning with A-E arrive anytime between 6:15 p.m.
and 7 p.m. For last names beginning with F-L, arrive anytime between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016
evaluation/orientation starts
with last names beginning
with M-R arriving between
6:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. Last
names beginning with S-Z
arrive between 7 and 8 p.m.
All games will be played
at Woodside’s Troy campus
in one of their two gyms.
Game start times vary between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
“We are looking for volunteer members with Because
We Care training or those willing to do what is necessary to
become a volunteer,” says Upward Director Jon Everhart.
Everhart can be reached at
joneverhart@woodsidebible.
org. Carol Rothenberg is the
staff support for Upward and
can be reached at carolrothenberg@woodsidebible.org.
“Upward provides a great
opportunity to reach out to
church families and those
in our community. We are
trusting that God blesses us
as He has in the past years,”
says Everhart.
Susan Fulcher can be
contacted at susanfulcher@
woodsidenews.org.
SUNDAYS
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bridges Express
Lobby Kiosk:
SUNDAYS
8 a.m. - noon
For more information
or to volunteer,
call Robin at
248-879-8533.
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Section B
TROY HAPPENINGS
By looking at Samson’s life,
we will learn to defeat the
demons that make strong men
weak. We will learn to tap into
a strength that we didn’t know
was possible. We will learn to
be the man God intended us
to be - a man who knows how
to fight for what’s right.
WOMEN’S GROUPS
Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m.,
bi-weekly beginning Oct. 11
Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m.,
biweekly beginning Sept. 24
We will be working through a
series entitled, “Life’s Healing
Choices”. This series takes
a deeper look at the hurts,
habits, and hang-ups that stifle
the abundant life God has
planned for us. We learn how
to release past hurts, apply
God’s truths to everyday decision-making, forgive and ask
others for forgiveness, and
build a healthy foundation for
change; looking verse by verse
at the Beatitudes and learning
eight ways to be blessed.
SERVE OPPORTUNITIES
AND EVENTS
A few times a month we take
time to hang out together as
well as look for opportunities
to serve our friends and those
in our networks, church, and
greater community.
Singles, contact BrendaBommarito@woodsidebible.org.
Marrieds
In our Marrieds classes, you’ll
be challenged and encouraged
through relevant teaching and
group discussion. Contact
JenniferBaxter@woodsidebible.org.
YOUNG MARRIEDS
Ages 20-35
Sundays, Sept. 11-Oct. 16,
11:30 a.m. Room 180
Led by Wade and Paula Fleming
This is a relevant and practical
class committed to helping
young couples build strong
marriages, connect with others
and deepen their relationship
with God.
MARRIEDS
Ages 30-40s
Sundays, Sept. 11-Oct. 16
11:30 a.m. Room 178
Led by Matt and Sarah Kovack
If you would like to build a
strong marriage, connect
with others, and deepen
your relationship with Christ
– while having fun, then you
don’t want to miss this class!
You’ll be both challenged and
encouraged through relevant
teaching and group discussion.
MARRIEDS
Age 50+
Sundays, Sept. 11-Oct. 16
11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Room 211
Led by Mark Axe
We are a missional community, dedicated to a full
range of ministry, including
weekly Bible study on Sunday
mornings, a culture of prayer,
planned fellowship activities,
and outreach-oriented service.
Our Bible study series will
explore the teaching of Jesus
on topics such as truth, sin,
giving, marriage, judgment,
forgiveness, commitment, and
many more. It is designed to
create deep insight into the
OCTOBER 2016
principles of God’s Word while
encouraging self-discovery and
group participation.
MARRIAGE EVENT
FIGHT NIGHT
with Drs. Leslie and Les Parrott
Friday, Nov 11
Let’s face it, all couples fight.
Learn how to fight a Good
Fight. Join us for a fun event
filled with humor, fresh insight,
and new strategies for your
relationship. Fight Night: How
to Fight Fair is for everyone
– newlyweds, “oldyweds,” seriously dating, engaged couples
– anyone wanting to make a
good relationship great. Drs.
Leslie and Les Parrott have
written numerous books and
have appeared on CNN, Today
Show, The View and Oprah. For
more information, go to WoodsideBible.org/FightNight.
PrimeTime Ministries
PrimeTime Adult Ministries
offers a variety of ministry
opportunities, purposeful relationships and mutual encouragement through God’s Word
for adults 60+. For information
regarding upcoming events
contact the Troy PrimeTime
coaches:
Melanie McIlrath –
248-879-8533
June Badder –
jbad31@gmail.com
Doug and Carole Compton –
carolecompton@wowway.com
Sam and Pat Easterly – eleasterly@yahoo.com
Jim and Marietta Hicks –
hicksj11@comcast.net
PRIMETIME ADULT
FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
FAITHFUL FRIENDS
Ages 50+
Room 141, 10 a.m.
Leader: Dave Andersen
HARVESTERS
Ages 55+
Room 179, 10 a.m.
Leader: Bruce Benson
Sports
For more information on Sports
Ministries, contact JenniferBaxter@woodsidebible.org.
or experienced runner, walker,
hiker or you’re supporting a
runner, there is a place for you!
Help provide hope and love for
these children. For more info,
or to serve, visit WoodsideBible.org/Woodside-Runners.
Deaf Ministry
For more information, contact
GregMcDougall@woodsidebible.org.
DEAF MININSTRY INTERPRETING
Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Worship Center
The special needs ministry
provides a time of Bible study,
worship and prayer for adults
(16+) with disabilities. We
also provide opportunities to
participate in service projects
and social activities offered
throughout the year.
DEAF MINISTRY BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Room 205
Understanding the basic
foundations and history of
Christianity is important to our
faith. Join us as we learn more
about God’s Word, specifically
through the book of Matthew,
and how to apply it to our
lives. This class is taught in
American Sign Language and
there will be time for questions
and answers.
Special Needs
The special needs ministry
provides an opportunity for
people affected by disability to
experience the love of Christ
through fellowship, study
and service. Ministries are
available for kids, teens and
adults. For more information
on Special Needs, contact
GregMcDougall@woodsidebible.org.
SUNDAY MORNINGS
GOD’S SPECIAL VOICES
2nd and 4th Sundays
Sept. through May
10:30 a.m. Room 178
Choir for adults (16+) with disabilities. For more info, or to
serve, contact Greg McDougall
at 586.246.4757.
SPECIAL FRIENDS
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 19
7:30-9:30 p.m. Gyms 1 & 2
Join us for open basketball on
Monday nights from 7:30-9:30
p.m. at the Troy campus in
both gyms.
PICKLEBALL
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Gym 2
Pickleball is a great way for
young and old to get exercise, have fun and connect
with others. It’s also a great
way to introduce people to
Woodside, Woodsiders and
even Christ! Our motto is
“Faith. Fellowship. Fun.”
Come check us out!
VOLLEYBALL
Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Dec. 20
7:15-9:15 p.m.
Gyms 1 & 2 ($2)
Enjoy volleyball? Join us for
some competitive volleyball
on Thursday nights, includes
Gatorade, water and unlimited fun!
TEAM WOODSIDE
Join Team Woodside and raise
funds and awareness for
the protection of orphans in
Thailand. Join us for the 2016
Detroit Free Press Marathon!
Whether you are a beginner
Sundays, 11:30 a.m.
Age 16+, Room 179
Sunday school class: Special
education approach to Bible
lesson (also many social
activities, service projects
and choir). Facebook: Special
Friends Class of Woodside
Bible Church – Troy campus.
For more info, or to serve,
contact Greg McDougall at
586-246-4757 or GregMcDougall@woodsidebible.org.
KIDS (K-5TH GRADE)
Buddy: Allows the child to stay
in the typical Sunday school
class with one on one support.
Sunday school class: A class
presented in a way to benefit those with special needs
and that may have sensory
concerns. For more info, or to
serve, contact Nancy Mosey
at 248-227-4146 or NancyMosey@Woodsidebible.org.
2ND SUNDAY HANGOUT
An opportunity for adults with
special needs to worship, listen to a message, enjoy small
group time and hangout for fun
afterward. Dinner included.
Available the 2nd Sunday of
each month 4:30-7 p.m. in the
Underground.
BIBLE STUDY FOR ADULTS
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.
Room 180
It’s been said that the book
of Matthew is perhaps the
fullest and most systematic
account of the teachings of
Christ. We will use a special
education approach to this
study, including the Visual
Bible and handouts. Through
His work and teachings, you
will get to know Jesus better
as he responds to needy
people, handles conflict and
faces opposition. You will be
informed, challenged and
become a better disciple
through this study.
EVENTS
HOUSING AND TRANSITION EXPO
Saturday, Oct. 8
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost $10, includes Continental
Breakfast
Navigating through the options
available for adults with
special needs.
Come hear experts from the
Arc of Oakland, Community
Housing Network, and others
to discuss the ABLE Act,
housing, and other relevant
topics.
SQUARE DANCE
Saturday, Oct. 15
5:30-8 p.m.
Cost $5
Come join us as we celebrate
the fall with our annual Square
Dance!! Dancing, dinner, and
games!
For adults with special needs
16 years and over.
NextGen
WOODSIDE KIDS
(Birth-5th Grade)
Saturdays, 5 p.m., Sundays,
8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m.
September brings the start
of a new school year and the
start of another great year in
Woodside Kids! Join us at any
service during the weekend to
get your kids connected. We’d
love to see you there!
WKW
Woodside Kids Wednesdays
is going on now. Register in
person at the South Welcome
desk any Wednesday night.
UPWARD BASKETBALL
AND CHEERLEADING
Registration continues
for our next season (Jan.March 2017). More info and
online registration link at
woodsidebible.org/go/upward.
For kids in 1st-6th grades.
For information regarding
Kids Ministries contact Carol
Rothenberg@woodsidebible.org.
STUDENT MINISTRIES
OASIS: MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Deep End
Sundays, at 11:15 a.m.
The Underground
At Deep End we gather
together to worship, have
fun, learn from God’s Word
and serve in the church! We
gather in the basement level
of the Student Center, the
Underground. Our service runs
concurrently with the 11:30
a.m. worship service but
students can start arriving at
11:15 a.m.!
Saturday, Nov. 12
This is a HUGE all campus
glow-in-the-dark event for all
6th-8th graders! This is an outreach event for Oasis students
to bring friends to as we will
not only be having a fun time
together, but sharing the Good
News of the Gospel. Mark your
calendars as this will be an
event students won’t want to
miss!
Oasis contact KimSchuler@
woodsidebible.org or visit
woodsidebible.org.
WAKE: HIGH SCHOOL
Small Groups
Thursdays, Sept.-May
6:30-8:30PM in the Student
Center
WAKE FALL RETREAT
Oct. 21-23
This is the greatest weekend
of the year! Hundreds of high
school students from across
Woodside campuses gather together at the amazing Timber
Wolf Lake Lodge near Cadillac,
MI. This will be a life-changing
weekend filled with awesome
worship, powerful preaching,
ridiculous games, surprises,
and much, much more! There
is nothing quite like it and your
student will not want to miss
out. You can register online at
woodsidebible.org or by picking up a registration form at
any of the information desks.
Cost for the weekend including
all activities is $180. If there
is more than one student from
the same family, or if you are
bringing a student who does
not regularly attend Woodside
then you also qualify for a discounted rate. Partial scholarships are also available. Registration closes on Oct. 9.
Wake contact KimSchuler@
woodsidebible.org or visit
woodsidebible.org.
Young Adults
THE COLLECTIVE
This is an exciting time for the
young adults at Woodside.
Sept 18 we launched our
brand new ministry, The Collective. Sunday nights at 7 p.m.
we will gather as a community
of young adults passionate
about pursuing Christ and going deeper in our faith.
Email TaylorMckenna@woodsidebible.org for more information or go to facebook.com/
thecollectiveministries/.
Recovery Ministries
Recovery ministries contact
Melanie McIlrath at 248-8798533 or MelanieMcIlrath@
woodsidebible.org.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
like a Stephen Minister contact Melanie McIlrath.
SMALL GROUPS
Wednesdays, Sept.-May
6:15-8:15PM in the Student
Center
GLOASIS
TROY HAPPENINGS
continued on page 8
Section B
OCTOBER 2016
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DEARBORN CAMPUS
FROM DAVE CARLSON
LOCATION
Meets at Edsel Ford
High School
20601 Rotunda Dr.
Dearborn, MI 48124
248-879-8533
[DEARBORN CAMPUS PASTOR]
Trunk or Treat engages
the community!
DIRECTIONS
I
Woodside Dearborn
is located on Rotunda,
between Outer Drive
and Oakwood.
Ford Road
The fire trucks trucks were a hit
with Trunk or Treat kids.
and connect with other believers.
So, whether this is your first time
hearing about our Trunk or Treat, or the
hundredth, we hope you can join us toward the end of October for this amazing community event. Stay tuned to our
website (woodsidebible.org, then click
on Dearborn Campus) and Facebook
page for more details as the event gets
closer, and know that no matter who you
are or where you’re coming from, we’d be
happy to have you join us for an awesome evening of fun.
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Trunk or Treat, but it’s there.
Because we love Jesus, we
love what he loved. Jesus cared
deeply for kids, and when his
t’s that time again!
disciples sought to keep kids
Each year in October, datfrom coming to Jesus, he reing back to our campus’ time as
buked them, saying, “Let the litCornerstone Christian Church
tle children come to me and do not
before it became Woodside Bihinder them, for to such belongs the
ble Church in Dearborn, we’ve
DAVE CARLSON
kingdom of heaven.” When we
hosted an annual Trunk or Treat
provide a space for kids to meet,
in Dearborn. This is a fantastic comengage with and enjoy Jesus’ church, we
munity event and we hope you and your
provide a space for them to meet, engage
family and friends can come out and join
with and enjoy Jesus.
us for an amazing time!
Because we love Jesus, we care for his
For the past few years, hundreds of
sheep. This was the charge Jesus gave to
kids have come, not only to collect candy
Peter at the end of the book of John, and
in a safe, fun environment, but they’ve
Trunk or Treat provides an important
also gotten to meet some of our local fire
step to help us fulfill this charge.
fighters and police officers, climb on fire
On several occasions I, when talktrucks, and learn how to enjoy Hallowing to someone about our church, have
een safely.
learned that there our people in our city
Trunk or Treat is a blast, but for as
who know about our church because of
fun as it is, that’s not why we do it. We
the Trunk or Treat. When we open up
host this event every year because we
this space for families to come and enlove Jesus and we love our city. I’d underjoy time together, we open up a space for
stand if you didn’t necessarily see a clear
some of Jesus’ sheep, who perhaps don’t
link between loving Jesus and doing a
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SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAY MORNINGS
10 a.m.
Dave Carlson can be contacted at
davecarlson@woodsidebible.org.
DETROIT CAMPUS
FROM TIM HOLDRIDGE
LOCATION
Detroit School of Art
Ford Theater
123 Seldon St.
Detroit, MI 48201
313-757-1511
[DETROIT CAMPUS PASTOR]
T
he summer is
to let these photos
over. I know for
communicate
the
many that is not a
heart and power of
great statement but
what God did these
for me I couldn’t be
past few months.
happier. Our sumFrom a mismer in Detroit was
sion trip to Uganda,
amazing, but super
Church in the Park,
busy, and I’m ready
Worship/Prayer Burn
TIM HOLDRIDGE
to slow down a bit
on a rooftop, these
and catch my breath
are things that only
as we hit the fall head on.
God can do and he deserves
It’s easy to just move from
all the glory! I hope these bless
one thing to the next and not
you as much as they bless me
take time to stop, look back
and that we can be encouraged
and thank God for what He
that He has even more for us
did this summer and all that
as we head into the fall.
He is doing in our church as
Enjoy! Thank you for
well as the city of Detroit.
praying for us.
Instead of trying to write
it in words and rememberTim Holdridge can be
ing that a picture is worth a
contacted at timholdridge@
thousand words, I am going
woodsidebible.org.
DIRECTIONS
Woodside Detroit is located
between Cass and Woodward, south of Warren Ave.
1
SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAY MORNINGS
10 a.m.
2
3
PHOTOS BY TIM HOLDRIDGE
4
1. We were able to go and preach at a local prison in Uganda…these are the guys with the head of the prison. 2. Worship/Prayer Night in Hart Plaza under the open sky.
3. Pop-Up Clothing Shop in Cass Park helping people find the clothes and supplies they need as they prepare for winter. 4. Woodside’s Uganda Mission Team at the Equator.
5. More than 1,500 people came to Christ during our time in Uganda. This is one of several revivals that took place during our mission.
5
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Section B
TROY HAPPENINGS
continued on page 6
GRIEFSHARE
Sept. 12-Dec 12, 2016
6:30-9 p.m. (14 weeks)
After the funeral, when the
cards and flowers have
stopped coming, most of the
people around you return to
their normal lives. But your
grief continues and you feel
alone. Often, friends and family want to help you, but don’t
know how. That’s the reason
for GriefShare. Our group is
led by caring people who have
experienced grief and have
successfully rebuilt their lives.
We understand how you feel
because we’ve been in the
same place. We will walk with
you on the long path through
grief toward healing and hope
for the future. To preregister,
contact MelanieMcIlrath@
woodsidebibiel.org.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Fridays, 7 p.m.
The Underground
Hurts, habits or hang-ups. This
is the place for you.
DIVORCE RECOVERY
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.,
Room 221
PRISONER FAMILY FELLOWSHIP
Select Sundays, 6:30 p.m.
in Room 178. Please call the
church office at 248-879-8533
for meeting dates.
Woodside Arts
If you have been thinking
about getting plugged into
Woodside Arts, now is the
time! There are opportunities
to serve as part of the music
team, or behind the scenes
in production (audio, video,
lighting, stage, and much
more!). Email LaurenCollins@
woodsidebible.org for more
information.
DEARBORN
Next Steps
BELONG
Would you like to learn more
about Woodside? Are you
interested in becoming a
member? Plan to join us at our
next Belong Class this month
on Sunday, Oct. 9! To sign up
or to get more information,
please contact DaveCarlson@
woodsidebible.org.
Campus Prayer
We meet at 7 p.m. on the first
Tuesday of each month to ask
God to do a mighty work in us
and through us; to renew us
as individuals, revive us as a
church and awaken our city. For
more information, email DaveCarlson@woodsidebible.org.
Groups
Groups relaunched in September for another amazing year,
and you can still join! Each of
our groups meet to share a
meal and study God’s Word
twice a month. Our Allen Park
group meets on Sunday, Oct.
9 and 23, and the Dearborn
group meets Thursdays, Oct.
13 and 27. Contact DaveCarlson@woodsidebible.org for
more information.
REAL LIFE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Real Life’s Kairos group will
meet on Wednesday, Oct 12
and 26 for welcoming spiritual
OCTOBER 2016
discussions, food and to meet
new friends. Whether you’re
into service projects, personal
development, or just want to
meet other young professionals, we would love to meet
you! Contact JonathanMallard@woodsidebible.org or
check out our Facebook group
to get involved.
Family Dinner
Join us Wednesday, Oc.t 5 and
19 this month for a shared
meal. This is a low-key, organic
time where gather as a family
mid-week to enjoy good food
and the blessing of doing life
together. If you would like to
join us, please contact
DaveCarlson@woodsidebible.org for more information.
Women’s Ministries
WOMEN’S BRUNCH
Our Women’s Brunch is normally on the 2nd Saturday of
the month at 10:30 a.m., but
this month it has been pushed
back to Oct. 15 for a trip to
the cider mill! We will carpool
from our regular meeting spot.
Newcomers and friends are
welcome! For more information, or directions, please
contact Mindy Galvan at mindyngalvan@gmail.com.
Men’s Ministries
MEN’S BREAKFAST
We’ll meet on Saturday, Oct
22 at 8 a.m. for breakfast at
IHOP at Ford Road, west of
Telegraph. This is a great opportunity to get to other men
from the Dearborn campus,
enjoy breakfast and invite new
friends. Contact DaveCarlson@
information.
Volunteer
As we grow, we need more
help to meet the needs of
our campus. If you would like
to join a team that ministers
to our kids, helps set up on
Sunday mornings, or helps
welcome newcomers to our
campus, please contact DaveCarlson@woodsidebible.org.
Sports Ministries
SOCCER WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
Our men’s 18+ fall futsal
(indoor court soccer) season
is kicking off this month at
the Michael Berry Center in
Dearborn Heights! We will
play drop-in futsal on Fridays,
Oct. 7 and 21 from 6:30-8:30
p.m., and it only costs $5 per
night. There’s no need to sign
up ahead of time! We will also
play on Nov. 4, 18 and Dec.
2. The address is 22586 Ann
Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights,
MI. Contact DaveCarlson@
info, or just show up to play!
DETROIT
Next Steps
BELONG
about Woodside or become a
member of Woodside, you can
register for one of our Belong
classes by emailing MeganMajewski@woodsidebible.org
or calling 313-757-1511.
Groups
A great way to get connected
in our church is through our
Groups. These are small
gatherings that meet in and
around the city for dinner, community, and dive into the Word
together once a week or every
other week. They are a great
way to meet other members
of the church and definitely
grow in Jesus! We have groups
meeting Monday-Thursday and
we would love to help you get
connected. For more information, please contact us at
woodsidedetroit@gmail.com.
Sisterhood
Are you interested in getting to
know other ladies at Woodside Detroit? Are you looking
for a community of women to
live life with you? We have a
wonderful ministry called Sisterhood for ladies of all ages.
Check our Woodside Detroit’s
Facebook page for details
about our upcoming events. If
you have questions about the
Sisterhood ministry, contact
MeganMajewski@woodsidebible.org.
Engaged & Married
Ministry (EMM)
If you are Engaged or Married,
this ministry is for you! We
would love to meet you and
add your contact info to our
group for future events, communication, etc. Contact: Kelly
McClelland @ kmcclelland@
extremeresponse.org or
Melanie McIlrath @ MelanieMcIlrath@woodsidebible.org
for additional information.
NextGen
STUDENT MINISTRIES
If you are a student in grades
6th through 12th we would
love to invite you to join our
Woodside Student Ministry.
Check out our events on the
Woodside Detroit church
calendar. If you have specific
questions about Woodside Students, email MeganMajewski@woodsidebible.org.
WOODSIDE KIDS
(Birth-5th grade)
Sundays, 10 a.m.
Want to Serve?
We would love to plug you into
our Next Steps, Worship Arts,
Groups, Woodside Kids, Woodside Students, Street Team,
Prayer Team, or any other
ministry area in our church.
For more information, please
email us at woodsidedetroit@
gmail.com.
FARMINGTON HILLS
Next Steps
BELONG CLASS
Belong Class
Our orientation class is called
“Belong” and the next one
is scheduled for Nov. 4 from
6-7:30 p.m. Pastor Todd
will be sharing the vision for
our campus and some of our
future plans. You’ll also find
out all about the DNA of our
church and have the opportunity for some Q & A with
Pastor Todd. We will have free
sub sandwiches and childcare
for everyone who signs up
in advance. Sign up on your
Communication Card or online
at woodsidebible.org/farmingtonhills.
Groups
Groups have arrived!
We are gearing up to launch
more groups this fall than
ever before. These interactive,
sermon based groups are easy
to lead and focus on creating a conversational dynamic
based on the Sunday sermon.
Each week a discussion guide
will be provided to help the
leaders. If you are interested
in leading a group or being in a
group go to WoodsideGroups.
com to sign up!
“Characters 4 Christ”
Hey 6th-12th grade students!
You’re invited to join our
puppet ministry: Characters
4 Christ. We plan to meet for
practice every Sunday for an
hour or so, except for holidays
and special events. We will be
performing for the preschoolers and 1st graders monthly
here at the Farmington Hills
campus, and occasionally
at some of our other campuses. Questions? Contact
Mike Zahn for more info at
248.444.1791.
Arabic Language Service
Sundays at 11 a.m. in the
Community Room.
Wednesday’s at Woodside
Club Woodside-ages
3 years-5th grade.
Club Woodside has launched!
Club Woodside is our new midweek gathering for kids, every
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.!
We’re so thrilled to give our
kids another opportunity each
week to learn biblical truths in
a way that is filled with activity
and energy! Stay tuned for
more exciting announcements
about fun stuff coming on
Wednesday evenings!
Oasis - Middle School Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Wake - High School Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Thrive
You can dive deep into a
book of the Bible or explore
different topics like world religions, how to organize your
life, finances, you just never
know what class will be next.
As you study God’s word your
relationship with Jesus will
grow deeper and stronger so
jump in with us – it’s time to
thrive!
WEDNESDAY’S THIS FALL
Stevens Group Bible Study
will meet on Wednesdays at
6:30-8 p.m. They are going to
do “Read through the Bible”
and will be reading through the
new testament in 100 days!
Our new campus pastor Todd
Stevens and his wife Erin will
be leading the group. During
the evening they will discuss
what they have read and get
questions answered.
Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Pastor Saad Krikor is teaching a Bible study in Arabic in
Room 7.
SUNDAY MORNINGS
Sundays at 11 a.m.
Room 7
Mitchell Hall is leading a sermon spinoff group study.
Sports Ministries
doors at Founders Park, rain
or snow, we play indoors in the
church gym. Check us out on
Facebook.
NextGen
WOODSIDE KIDS
(Birth-5th grade)
Sundays, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Woodside Kids is an experience uniquely designed for
your child! We believe that
learning about God should
always be FUN, that music can
be LOUD, good leaders always
care and church is a place for
KIDS!
STUDENT MINISTRIES
Find WakeFarmingtonHills or
OasisFarmingtonHills on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
to keep up-to-date on all that
is happening this summer and
there is a lot! For more info
and a schedule stop by the
Student Ministry Desk.
WAKE Fall Retreat- Oct. 21-23
at Timber Wolf Lake
It is not too late to sign up for
this unforgettable weekend.
We will have the whole place
to ourselves with plenty of
sports, high thrill adventures,
ridiculous games, life changing
worship, and powerful teaching as we dive into God’s Word
together! There is nothing like
it- don’t miss out – so sign up
by Oct. 9! The cost for the
entire weekend is $180. You
can register online at woodsidebible.org. Final details for
the weekend will be sent your
way via email.
LADIES MONDAY EVENING
BIBLE STUDY
Every other Monday evening,
7-8:30 p.m.
The Monday evening ladies
Bible study began and they are
studying The Gospel of Mark:
The Jesus we are aching for.
Contact Rose Jakab for more
information.
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Every Tuesday morning,
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ladies morning Bible study
has started back up! They
are studying Beth Moore’s
Breaking Free. Child care is
provided. Contact Sandy
Wohlgemuth for more info.
MOMSTERS
1st and 3rd Thursdays
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Moms, join us for a time of
prayer, encouragement and
discussion of topics relevant
to this stage of life. We meet
during the school year and
childcare is provided. Pick up a
Momster’s brochure with all the
fall activities and schedules.
For details contact Michelle
Axe at mikilynnaxe@yahoo.
com. Momsters, Inc. - Follow
us on Facebook - Facebook.
com/FHMomsters for all
updates.
Recovery Ministries
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Hurts, habits or hang-ups. This
is the place for you. Contact
the church office for further
details 248-851-0310.
CO-ED VOLLEYBALL
Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.
Sundays, 4-6:45 p.m.
Come out and play, or even
learn to play volleyball. Skill
levels are all different, so
don’t be shy. Locations vary;
for nice weather we play out-
FARMINGTON HILLS HAPPENINGS
continued on page 10
Section B
OCTOBER 2016
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FARMINGTON HILLS CAMPUS
LOCATION
Woodside Bible Church
28301 Middlebelt
Farmington Hills, MI
48334
DIRECTIONS
Woodside Farmington Hills
Campus is located on the
west side of Middlebelt
Road, between 12 Mile
Road and 13 Mile Road.
FROM TODD STEVENS
[FARMINGTON HILLS CAMPUS PASTOR]
Would you
rather?
you rather look
smart or be smart?
Would you rather
can’t
remember
look Christlike or
exactly where our
actually be Christkids got the “Would
like? Would you
You Rather?” cards,
rather have people
but we’ve now used
know who you rethem on a few road
ally are or only who
TODD STEVENS
trips. The cards
you pretend to be?
prompt discussion by posing
In Luke 11:37-43, Jesus
questions where each perwarns the Pharisees about
son has to decide which of
their focus on maintaining a
two options they’d rather do.
godly image, as opposed to
Most of the scenarios are silactually being godly. I think
ly like: Would you rather own
we all struggle with this to
a house made of ham or a car
varying degrees.
made of cake?
No matter how transparFor the record, I’d rather
ent and humble we become,
have a chocolate car with lots
there is still a discrepancy
of icing on the windshield.
between who we want to be
In real life we have to
known as and who we actumake “Would you rather?”
ally are. We’re tempted to
choices all the time. Would
take the same shortcut as the
I
Pharisees and “clean up the
outside,” rather than doing
the hard work of allowing
God to continually transform
us from the inside.
I think that is one reason
it is so vital to our spiritual
ings at the Farmington Hills campus.
Don’t miss out
on these fellowship
groups!
This year offers
a grand tapestry of
o you smell
topics that are yours
that? It’s a
for the choosing.
wood-burning fire.
JUDY LORD
Focus in on these
Didn’t know sticky
groups, for they are
fingers could feel
the connectors to fellowship.
so good from those roastThey are the encouragers in
ing marshmallows! Leaves
time of need. They are the
turning to beautiful colors
lovers of your soul that reach
of yellow and orange. Apples
out and up. They are the warbegging to be picked and
riors that raise you up in the
pumpkins waiting to be made
‘War Room.’
into pies. Football. MarchGot your interest yet?
ing bands. Cheerleaders and
Let’s take a closer look at
twirling batons. It’s here –
them. The groups range
FALL – and with it come the
in age from young to old
Neighborhood Group sight-
D
Woodside
Wednesday
Dinners
TROY CAMPUS
5-6:15 p.m.
Join us for a
great meal every
Wednesday in the
Community Room
growth to connect with a
small group. We’re designed
by God with a desire to be
truly known by a group of
people, who are being authentic themselves. I’m convinced that is what church
October 19 Baked chicken, stuffing, corn, salad, rolls, dessert
October 26 No dinner, Thrive, Oasis or Kids Ministry programs tonight
November 2 Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls, dessert
November 9 Swedish meat balls, noodles, mixed
vegetable, salad, rolls, dessert
(CUT ON DOTTED LINE AND PLACE ON
YOUR REFRIGERATOR AS A REMINDER)
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
KIDS MENU
INCLUDES NEW
VARIETIES!
we never thought possible.
So let’s have the courage
to put away the disguises and
stop settling for an artificial
Christianity. Who are you
doing life with who knows
the real you? Jesus loves the
person you really are. He
died for the real you. You can
leave your need for approval
in His nail-scarred hands.
Todd Stevens can be contacted at
toddstevens@woodsidebible.org.
BY JUDY LORD [WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER]
and anywhere in between.
The time range goes from
weekly to bi-weekly to once
a month, depending on the
group. There are currently
seven sermon-based groups,
one topical study group for
seniors, two Bible studies for
women, one sermon-based
group for men, and two
topical ‘to be announced’
groups.
There is also a group for
young marrieds and engaged
couples, as well as a study on
love and respect for married
couples. There is a group
geared toward moms of
young children. The Arabicspeaking group will be studying the book of Acts. And
last but not least, the Farm-
ADULT MEAL – $5 includes entrée, side, vegetable, salad, drink and dessert
KID’S MEAL - $3 hot dog, fruit, chips, drink, dessert plus new varieties!
November 16 Chicken parmesan, side of mostaccioli,
salad, rolls, dessert
SERVICE TIMES
No matter how transparent and humble we
become, there is still a discrepancy between
who we want to be known as and who we
actually are.
WOODSIDE OF FARMINGTON HILLS
Fall brings a
host of classes,
groups and
opportunities
should be. But for us to have
that experience, we must have
the courage to be real with a
few other people. Once we
stop faking it and pretending
to have it all together, God
can begin to grow us in ways
ington Hills pastor, Todd
Stevens, and his wife, Erin,
will be leading a group that
will be reading through the
New Testament in 100 days.
I think you will agree that
all bases are covered, all goal
posts have been constructed,
and now the campus is ready
for the parade of people to
start gathering in their designated spots. Won’t you
consider ‘saddling up’ for the
adventure?
Join a group that can
lead you there. Join a group
that can move you forward
in your spiritual growth.
Join a group that is moving
in the right direction and
one that will help you move
closer to God. Groups will
meet through the school
year, making it a short-term
commitment. Plus, it gives
you the opportunity to ‘shop
around’ for different groups
when the next year rolls
around.
The groups are not ‘all
business,’ either. There will
be fun nights and service opportunities that will delight
and encourage.
Join in, don’t puzzle over
it. Try not to overthink it.
It’s never too late to join! For
information about a specific
group, please call the church
office at 248-851-0310 and
ask for Ruby Havens.
Judy Lord can be contacted at
judylord@woodsidenews.org.
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Section B
OCTOBER 2016
FARMINGTON HILLS HAPPENINGS
Single Adult Ministries
For information, contact
Singles@woodsidebible.org.
Singles@woodsidebible.org.
odsidebible.org.
LAKE ORION
Next Steps
BELONG
Belong is a time to meet other
new attenders and learn more
about Woodside as a church.
about Woodside or become
a member of Woodside you
can register for an upcoming
Belong class (Oct. 30 and Dec.
4) by emailing LakeOrion@
woodsidebible.org, or by calling
the church office at 248-4818069. Dinner is provided.
Groups
Groups meet throughout the
week and are always open to
new members and leaders.
Call the church office at
248-481-8069 or email
LakeOrion@woodsidebible.org
for more information.
NextGen
WOODSIDE KIDS
(Birth-5th grade)
Wednesday Evening kids programming from 6:30-8 p.m.
Like us on Facebook at “Woodside Kids Lake Orion” as a
way to stay updated!
STUDENT MINISTRIES (GRADES 6-12)
OASIS (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
Sunday morning Deep End,
11 a.m.
Wednesday Evenings from
6:15-8:15p.m.
Visit our website for more
information regarding our
summer events: thewsm.com
or like us on FB at Oasis: Lake
Orion. Also, check out our
Instagram account: oasislakeorion.
WAKE (HIGH SCHOOL)
Wake is our High School
Ministry. Wake happens on
Wednesday evenings from
6:30-8:30p.m. in our student
area. Visit our website for
more information regarding our
events and schedule: thewsm.
com or like us on FB at WSM:
Lake Orion. Also, check out
our Instagram account: wakelakeorion.
MOM’S MINISTRY
This is for moms with school
age kids and under. We have
created it so that working
moms, along with stay at
home moms, can both be
involved! Please contact the
church office for more information. (248.481.8069)
Men’s Ministries
BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 a.m.
Panera Bread on Baldwin Rd.
Led by Joe Linklater, currently this group of 6-10 men
are study the Nehemiah and
beginning the book: Hand
Me Another Brick by Chuck
Swindoll. Feel free to stop in
anytime, or email Joe at joe@
patcoairtools.com for more
information. For more information about Men’s Ministries
please contact the church
office at 248.481.8069.
contact Amy Dubois at amyduboismail@gmail.com, or call
the office at 248.481.8069.
journey of knowing and serving
Jesus. If you’d like to know
more about Woodside or want
to find out more about joining
our church family, we invite
you to attend our next BELONG
class on Sunday, Oct. 30,
following the 11 a.m. service.
The class should last about an
hour, and we will provide a light
lunch. Contact Rachel Loftus at
RachelLoftus@woodsidebible.
STOP the Violence!
Next Steps
Men’s Ministry
GOING DEEP STUDY
Mondays, 6-7:15 a.m.
A study through Chip Ingram’s
book, “Living on the Edge:
Dare to Experience True
Spirituality.” Join us at Tim
Hortons in Lapeer to start this
life-changing application of
Romans chapter 12.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Join us Saturday, Oct. 22 for a
time to connect as men over
great food. For more details,
please contact Pastor Gary at
GaryGillim@woodsidebible.org
BELONG
Sunday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.
The church is designed to
carry out the mission of Jesus.
If you are a committed follower
of Christ and part of the family
of God, devoting yourself to
the local church is your next
step. Join us for our next
Belong class on Oct. 9, during
the 11 a.m. service.
Prime Time Ministries
PRIME TIME BIBLE STUDY
Thursday, Oct.13 at 11 a.m.
Seniors 60+, come join us for
our monthly Bible study and
luncheon at the Plymouth campus. Bring a dish to share.
Women’s Ministry
PRIME TIME BREAKFAST
WAR ROOM STUDY
Thursday, Oct.27, 9:30 a.m.
Join us on the fourth Thursday
of each month for breakfast and
fellowship at Zack’s of Plymouth.
Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Would you like to evaluate your
spiritual life, uncover your true
character, trust in the God of
grace, and discover that prayer
really is a powerful weapon?
Plan to join us Tuesdays for
a journey through War Room
by Alex Kendrick and Stephen
Kendrick. Sign up at Guest
Services in the lobby if you’re
interested!
OVERLOAD STUDY
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon
Today doesn’t have to be just
another day where you’re
stressed out and overwhelmed.
You can live every day with
peace! Join us as we delve into
Joyce Meyer’s book Overload
for a 10-week study looking at
how scripture provides hope
when we can’t tell which way
is up and teaches us to handle
stressful situations.
Next Steps
THRIVE
REVELATION
We’ll give you a ten-thousandfoot view of eschatology, or
the theology of the end times,
show how prophesy in the
book of Daniel relates, and
then give you a chapter by
chapter walk through the book
of Revelation. You will walk
away with a better understanding of the book and how it applies to our everyday walk with
Christ. We will meet Wednesday evenings 7:30-8:45 p.m.
through Oct. 12.
DOUBT AND QUESTIONS FORUM
Learn from the scripture how
to cope with doubt and questions in a one evening forum.
For more details, email Rachel
at RachelLoftus@woodsidebible.org.
BELONG
There is nothing greater than
becoming part of God’s family.
At Woodside Lapeer we are
also a church family that loves
and encourages one another.
We invite you to join us on the
Groups are communities of
everyday people in pursuit of
a growing love for God, love
for one another, and love
for the world. Groups meet
once a week on Tuesday or
Wednesday evenings. Contact
plymouth@woodsidebible.org
PONTIAC
PLYMOUTH
LAPEER
Groups
Men’s Ministries
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Saturday, Oct.15, 8 a.m.
Our men’s breakfast is the
third Saturday of each month.
We gather to eat together, to
hear God’s word to men, and
to pray together.
Trunk or Treat Event
Saturday, Oct. 22, 3-7 p.m.
This fun event is for everyone.
There will be trunk or treating,
carnival games, inflatables,
and food.
LADIES BOOK CLUB
1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Join us for a casual conversation around the book Found In
Him by Elyse Fitzpatrick. Book
club is intended to encourage and strengthen women in
their identity in Christ. Contact
plymouth@woodsidebible.org
NextGen
WOODSIDE KIDS
(Birth-5th grade)
STUDENT MINISTRIES
(6TH-12TH GRADE)
Sunday Evenings, 5 p.m.
Woodside Students’ Ministry is for students in middle
school and high school.
Students meet on Sunday
evenings at 5 p.m.
Thrive Class
Sunday Evenings, 5 p.m.
“Core Christianity”
What should every Christian
believe? This class focuses
on the essential truths of the
Christian faith and explores
their importance in our daily
lives. This class will strengthen you in your own faith and
help you share your faith with
others.
Violence is rampant in the
Pontiac area due to illegal
drug activity, robberies, family
violence, etc. The people of
Pontiac have had enough! The
time has come to take back
our streets and neighborhoods
and live in peace. A representative from the Oakland County
Sheriff’s office will be at our
campus after our 11:30 a.m.
worship every 3rd Sunday of
the month to discuss with us
how we can help make the
streets of Pontiac safe. He/
she will also take constructive
suggestions that will lead to
a safer city for all its citizens.
Please join us for the next
meeting on Sunday, Oct. 16.
Prison Ministry
Do you have a heart for working with families that have a
loved one who is currently in
the prison system? We are in
the beginning stages of forming a prison ministry here at
the Pontiac campus. Please
join Larry Gudith on the last
Wednesday of each month at
7 p.m. to learn more about
this ministry and the part you
can play in it.
Next Steps
What’s your Next Step? Whether you’re exploring Christianity
or you’re a committed follower
of Jesus Christ, we invite you
to take the next step in your
spiritual journey. You can learn
more through stopping by the
Information Desk after service
or by calling the church office
at 248-499-6416.
BELONG
step. The doors of our church
are open! The next scheduled
Belong date is Sunday, Oct. 9.
The class will meet in the conference room at 12:45 p.m. If
you would like to learn more or
become a member of Woodside, go to WoodsideBible.org
to register or call the church
office 248-499-6416.
BAPTISM
If you have chosen to accept
and follow Jesus Christ and
you would like to be baptized,
please sign up at the Information Desk following Sunday
service. Our next scheduled
date is Sunday, Oct. 16.
Recovery Ministries
LIFE RECOVERY
Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Are you suffering from hurts,
habits, or hang-ups, including
such things as drug or alcohol
addiction, marital or family
hurts, sexual abuse, eating
disorders, pornography or
sexual addiction? Join Mark
Burchell for our Life Recov-
ery program. Life Recovery
is a Christ-based program
designed to help participants
use Christian principles to aid
in recovery. For more information, call the church office at
248-499-6416.
NextGen
We are looking to build healthy
environments for our kids and
students in church as well.
If you love kids and students
and desire to help them arrive
at an authentic relationship
with Jesus Christ, please
contact Pastor Ryan Russell at
248-499-6416.
STUDENT MINISTRIES
Oasis Middle School weekly Bible study meets every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Wake High School weekly Bible
study meets every Thursday
from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
If you have questions regarding
Oasis or Wake, contact Denzel
Wright by calling the church office at (248) 499-6416.
Our student ministry is
continuing to grow at an
astronomical rate, so we are
looking for volunteers who
have a heart for working with
our young people. We need
volunteers for the Sunday
morning Bible classes as well
as the Oasis and Wake Bible
studies on Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons. If you
are interested, please sign up
at the information table after
services or contact Pastor
Ryan for more information.
Prayer Meetings
We pray every Monday through
Friday from noon-1 p.m. and
Sunday 8:30-9:15 a.m. All are
welcome and encouraged to
pray corporately as a church.
Pastor Lorenzo hosts a dinner
and prayer/Bible study every
Wednesday and Saturday evening from 6-7 p.m. Please join
him for fellowship and spiritual
growth.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES:
Join Molly Clarkson and Janet
Spiegel every Wednesday afternoon immediately following
the noon Prayer Meeting for
a ladies’ fellowship and Bible
study.
Wednesday evenings, join
Christina Malone at 7 p.m.
for the ladies’ W.A.L.K. Bible
study (Women Actively Living
for the King). This study is
based on the book of Matthew.
If you have questions about either of the ladies’ Bible study
group, please call the church
office at 248-499-6416.
Food Pantry
The pantry is open on Fridays
from 12:30-2 p.m. to distribute
food to families in need. Those
desiring food can sign up at
Sunday worship services, the
evening Bible study/prayer
services on Wednesday and
Saturday, or by calling the
church office at (248) 4996416. Those wishing to donate
food or volunteer at the pantry
can email Foodpantry@dcofmi.
PONTIAC HAPPENINGS
Section B
OCTOBER 2016
LAKE ORION CAMPUS
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LOCATION
2500 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
248-481-8069
DIRECTIONS
Woodside Lake Orion
Campus is located on
Joslyn Road between
Waldon Road and Cooley
Lake Road.
FROM RICK SEIDEL
An amazing
church is being
birthed!
[LAKE ORION CAMPUS PASTOR]
the early 1980s as he
and Carolyn would
spend their summers
equipping first generation French Canadian believers in
n the spring of
Quebec City. Ironi2015, a pastor
cally, at my interview
from Sarnia, Onwith Pastor Doug in
tario, reached out
RICK SEIDEL
2009 we discovered
to Woodside’s Sethat some of these
nior Pastor Doug
were the same people.
Schmidt asking him if he
Through these expericould meet periodically and
ences and the network of rehelp him process a burden
lationships developed in the
God was laying on his heart.
midst of them, it appears as
He was sensing God was
though God is asking Woodcalling him to leave his passide to be a part of something
toral ministry in Sarnia and
pretty special and potentially
return to his hometown of
powerful in this part of the
Montreal to plant a church.
world where only one in
Thus began the relationapproximately 200 people
ship with Domenic and Bev
would call themselves an
Ruso and the leadership of
evangelical Christian.
Woodside Bible Church.
On Sunday, Sept. 18, in
Soon after these meetings bean industrial warehouse in
gan I was asked to join Dom
Laval, Quebec, close to 300
and Pastor Schmidt and hear
adults and children gathof Dom’s heart for a region
ered for the official launch
known for its thoroughly
of “The180 Church,” or in
post-Christian and postFrench “l’église 180.” The
modern cultural mindset.
Deputy Mayor of Laval,
I knew this well having
David De Cotis, was a spelived in Quebec City from
cial guest. He was invited
1999-2002 as part of a small
on the stage and he shared
church-planting effort in the
the words spoken to him by
predominantly French-speakDom at their first meeting
ing provincial capital. Pastor
when he asked Dom what
Schmidt’s first-hand experithis church was about. “We
ence went all the way back to
I
are a place where people love
Jesus and love like Jesus.” He
said that the profound yet
simple beauty of that phrase
has impacted him. A video
was shown of an agnostic
named Nick who has been
attending regularly, feeling
who had given up on organized religion. Either they or
their parents had concluded
that “church” was at best irrelevant and at worst corrupt.
As Lana and I spoke with
Nick after the service, I expressed that my experience
The Deputy Mayor of Laval, David De Cotis, welcomes the new church in
Quebec.
loved unconditionally, even
though he has yet to acknowledge Jesus as Lord.
The service was in English with smatterings of
French phrases and even
full paragraphs. The multicultural crowd had largely
one common thread woven
through it: these are people
over these past two decades
is that the people of Quebec
have rightly rejected many
things they knew about
“church.” But unfortunately,
the vast majority have never
experienced a place where, as
Dom put it so well, people
love Jesus and love like Jesus.
That is about to change.
SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
And we at Woodside have the
privilege to be a part of that
story. We are partnering with
Dom and the180 church.
Among other ways we are
resourcing them, we are planning some short-term mission trips next summer. There
may be one for young adults,
and possibly a trip for families
to serve together.
Stay tuned because something amazing is in the process of being birthed. A light
has been lit in a spiritually
dark place. A new kind of
church has been launched.
One where Christ is the head
and his people are there to
worship him and make him
known to the throngs who
know his name but have never
tasted of his grace and mercy.
Rick Seidel can be contacted at
rickseidel@woodsidebible.org.
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Section B
OCTOBER 2016
PONTIAC HAPPENINGS
Wednesday Night Programs
Groups
THRIVE
Groups are a great way to
meet more of the Woodside
family and get involved in
the community. If you are
interested in joining a group,
please email KipKlusendorf@
woodsidebible.org.
Clothing Closets
Men’s Warehouse and
Women’s Boutique
The Clothes Closet has a
thrift boutique filled with a
variety of great items. In
addition to shopping at the
boutique, you can help by
donating items that you no
longer use, or by volunteering
your time. Right now there is
a need for baby diapers (any
size) and household items
such as sheets, blankets
and towels. Items can be
dropped off Monday-Friday
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We are
also looking for volunteers
that would like to work in the
clothing closets, sor ting and
displaying donated items,
and helping shoppers make
their selections. For more
information, call the church
office at (248) 499-6416.
Transpor tation
If you need transpor tation
to church on Sunday morning or Wednesday evening,
please sign up after Worship
Ser vice at the Information
Desk. If you would like to apply to volunteer as a driver or
bus captain, please contact
the church office at (248)
499-6416. Please note that
all registrations for transpor tation will be reviewed by
Woodside Bible Church staff
and transpor tation is always
subject to availability.
Kitchen Ministr y
Because we are making a difference in our community, naturally our kitchen ministry is
growing by leaps and bounds.
We are currently seeking
volunteers to assist in preparing and serving meals and/or
cleaning the kitchen and dining
facility every Sunday afternoon
and Wednesday & Saturday
afternoon and evening. If you
are interested in serving in
this ministry, please sign up
at the information table or
call the church office at
248-499-6416.
Text to Connect
Do you ever feel out of the
loop at church? This is a
great way to stay plugged in
to be aware of events and
oppor tunities. Text @woodsidep to 81010 and follow
directions to begin receiving
updates.
ROMEO
Worship Ser vices
Our times are 8:30, 10 and
11:30 a.m. We look for ward
to worshiping together!
Next Steps
If you are interested in the
histor y of Woodside and what
we believe in, the Belong
class is the place to be! We
enjoy a great lunch together
and child care is provided
for the younger kids. We will
have our next Belong class
on Sunday, Oct. 23. Check
the box on your communication card in the bulletin, or
sign up at the Next Steps
table in the lobby.
APOCALYPSE NOW: DISCOVERING THE PRESENT-DAY BENEFITS
OF THE REVELATION FOR THE
CHURCH TODAY
6:30-8 p.m.
Auditorium
Led by Steve Zarrilli
All are welcome (high school
age and older)
Fear and anxiety are capturing the hearts and minds of
people today with greater ferocity than in recent memor y.
The election, the direction of
this nation, the trajector y of
the world and our place as
Christians in this unfolding
drama tempt us to fall into
the trap of emotional torment. But, what is the end?
What matters most? Is there
hope? What does God’s
ultimate reign and rule have
to do with RIGHT NOW? This
Bible Study will explore the
final two chapters of the book
of Revelation as we discover
the immediate and relevant
application of the revelation
of Jesus Christ.
Week 4: Revelation 21:22-27
Week 5: Revelation 22: 1-5
Week 6: Revelation 22:6-21
DISCIPLESHIP DETOX: CLEANSING OUR LIVES FROM THE TOXINS
IN OUR CHRISTIANITY
Wednesdays, Oct. 26-Nov. 30
Led by Steve Zarrilli and
Heather Cumming
Discipleship Detox: Cleansing
Our Lives from the Toxins in
our Christianity
Description: Undetected toxic
goals, beliefs and practices
tend to creep their way into
our faith. The result is that
we end up thinking we have
drunk from the pure gospel of
Jesus when in fact we have
mixed the good news with
some degree of bad news
without realizing it. In short,
often we believe we are following Jesus’ way when in
fact we are following some
other way instead. Pastor and
author Zack Eswine reminds
us that Jesus’ way of teaching
pushes back on our cultural values: doing large and
famous (celebrity) things as
fast as possible (immediate
gratification) according to my
personal preferences (consumer) VERSUS Doing small,
mostly overlooked (humility),
things over a long period of
time (patience). How things
work in God’s kingdom are
not at all the same as how
things work in our kingdom.
Yet, the values of our kingdom
influence our faith in deep and
profound ways. For five weeks
we want to cleanse our faith
from the ways of the world
and reorient our faith around
the ways of Jesus. Join us
for this Bible Study that is
sure to transform the way we
think about life, success, the
church and ultimately what
it means to be a disciple of
Jesus.
WOODSIDE KIDS PLUS AND OASIS
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRIES
6:30-8 p.m.
Registration for Woodside
Kids Plus can be done at the
Kids Check-In desk. There is
a $10 fee for materials. Oasis
middle school ministries is
located in the lower level
and students can register on
the night. There is no fee for
student ministries.
Help Needed
The Romeo Campus is in
need of some help! We would
love to compile a list of
skilled church attendees and
members that can help with
any building emergencies and
needs that might come up.
We are in need of plumbers,
carpenters, electricians, and
any general building skills.
If you have a skill and would
be willing to help out, please
email KellyAntoun@woodsidebible.org. Thank you so
much for any help you can
give to our church building!
NextGen
WOODSIDE KIDS
(Birth-5th grade)
Sundays, 8:30, 10 and
11:30 a.m.
For more information, email
TraciMurfey@woodsidebible.org.
BELONG
4:23 MOMS MINISTRY
And if you are a committed
follower of Christ and part of
the family of God, devoting
yourself to the local church is
your next step. If you would
like to learn more about Woodside or become a member of
Woodside join us for our next
Belong class. Belong classes
meet every third Sunday of the
month during our 11:30 a.m.
service. For more information
or to sign up please email
CarynBeatty@woodsidebible.
org or call Caryn at the church
office 248-549-4420.
This ministr y provides a time
to come together as moms to
study the Bible and encourage
one another. For regular meeting times and special event
information please contact
Betsy Coats at bcpaper@
comcast.net.
BAPTISM
Water baptism is the symbol
used to describe our salvation experience and to publicly
declare our commitment to
Christ. For more information or for the next Baptism
date, please contact Beau
Tomlinson at BeauTomlinson@
woodsidebible.org.
offers a variety of ministry opportunities, purposeful relationships and mutual encouragement through God’s Word for
adults 60+. For information
contact Jim and Phyllis Smith
at 248-545-5537 or phyllissmith67@hotmail.com.
singles@woodsidebible.org.
WARREN
Groups
Next Steps
Sign up at the K desk. $10
per child. Come join us.
For more information, email
TraciMurfey@woodsidebible.org.
Our mission is to help people
BELONG to Christ, GROW in
Christ and REACH our world for
Christ. Groups are always open
to new members, facilitators
and hosts. To sign up or get
more information please contact
Beau Tomlinson at 248-549-4420
or by email at BeauTomlinson@woodsidebible.org.
STUDENT MINISTRIES
GRIEFSHARE
What’s your Next Step?
Whether you’re exploring
Christianity or you’re a committed follower of Jesus Christ, we
invite you to take the next step
in your spiritual journey. You
can learn more and/or sign up
online at woodsidebible.org or
by stopping by the Next Steps
Information desk in the lobby or
by calling the church office at
586-758-4750.
OASIS (GRADES 6-8)
GriefShare is a program that
serves as a warm, caring
environment on your journey
through grief after losing a loved
one. GriefShare at Woodside
Royal Oak meets on Mondays
at 7 p.m. If you have questions
or would like to sign-up, please
contact Stacey Olsen at
staceyo1031@gmail.com.
WOODSIDE KIDS PLUS
Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m.
Please check the schedule at
the Next Steps desk or email
to get the summer event
schedule. Please email Kor tneylane@woodsidebible.org if
you have any questions.
WAKE (HIGH SCHOOL)
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8p.m.
Please check the schedule
at the Next Steps desk or
email to get the summer event
schedule. Please email Kortneylane@woodsidebible.org if
you have any questions.
Men’s Ministries
For information on Men’s Ministries, contact SteveZarrilli@
woodsidebible.org.
PrimeTimeMinistries
contact George Fisher at fishers@klondyke.net.
singles@woodsidebible.org.
CHILI COOK-OFF
It is that time of year againtime for the Annual Woodside
Royal Oak Chili Cook Off! The
event will take place on Sunday,
October 9 after the 11:30 a.m.
service. Please e-mail CarynBeatty@woodsidebible.org if
you plan to enter a chili into the
competition. All are welcome!
TRUNK OR TREAT
Trunk or Treat will take place
at Woodside Royal Oak on
Sunday, Oct. 3 from 4:306:30 p.m. All are invited to
this fun trick-or-treating event!
NextGen
WOODSIDE KIDS
(Birth-5th grade)
Sundays at 10 and 11:30 a.m.
For questions or volunteer
opportunities contact Tyson
Lucas at Tyson.Lucas@woodsidebible.org.
STUDENT MINISTRIES
ROYAL OAK
Worship Services
We join together for worship
services at 10 and 11:30 a.m.
on Sunday mornings. All are
welcome!
Next Steps
For up-to-date information
about all Next Steps classes,
contact the church office 248549-4420.
Oasis (Middle school) and
WAKE (High school) meet each
Sunday evening from 6:308:30 p.m. Please contact
Derek Banker at DerekBanker
@woodsidebible.org with
questions.
Sisterhood
Sisterhood is the unified ministry for all women at Woodside
Royal Oak. For more information regarding upcoming
Sisterhood events, contact
Caryn Beatty at CarynBeatty@
woodsidebible.org.
BELONG
The church is designed to carry
out the mission of Jesus. If you
are a committed follower of
Christ and part of the family of
God, devoting yourself to the
local church is your next step.
The next scheduled Belong
class is Sunday, Oct. 16. The
class will begin at 12:30 p.m.
and meet in the Community
Room. If you would like to learn
more or become a member of
Woodside go to woodsidebible.
org to register or contact the
church office. The class will
begin at 12:30 p.m. and meet
in the Community Room. If you
would like to learn more or
become a member of Woodside go to woodsidebible.org to
register or contact the church
office 586-758-4750. Lunch is
provided so please R.S.V.P.
GROW
A six-week class designed for
those of you who have recently
committed your life to Christ or
who would like to learn how you
can grow spiritually at Woodside. Watch for the next class to
be offered. Go to woodsidebible.org to register or contact
the church office 586-758-4750.
REACH
This six-week class explores
the mission of God and His
church and helps each person
individually discover where they
can best serve. Watch for the
next class to be offered Sunday,
Nov. 6. Go to woodsidebible.org
to register or contact the church
office 586-758-4750.
BAPTISM
Our next scheduled baptisms
are Sunday, Oct. 23. If you are
a believer and follower of Jesus
Christ and would like to follow
him in the next step of obedience, please contact Pastor
Dan at 586-758-4750.
Section B
OCTOBER 2016
LAPEER CAMPUS
MILESTONES
DETROIT
LOCATION
148 Maple Grove Road.
Lapeer, MI 48446
810-664-3895
DIRECTIONS
From I-75, follow M-24
north, 30 miles. Turn right
onto W. Newark Road, left
onto Morris Road, right
onto Higley Road and left
onto Maple Grove Road.
SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
FROM JASON STEVENSON
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storytelling. He made an analogy between weddings and our
spiritual grafting into His Body
t’s been so exciting around
(Matthew 22 and Luke 14). Jehere in Lapeer this past
sus connected the joy at a wedmonth. A new birth and two
ding with our joy at His second
weddings have crowded the
coming (Revelation 19:7), and
schedule among a busy start to
the party afterwards as a picture
the normal autumnal falderal.
of what it will be like to be with
JASON STEVENSON
I had the privilege of officiHim forever (Revelation 19:9).
ating one of those weddings. I
Every time the bride is relove weddings and as the officiant I get
vealed at a wedding, I can’t help but
the best seat in the house to witness the
think about the word pictures that Jewonder of God’s work to entwine two
sus painted for us as analogies of God’s
lives into one destiny together.
promises. The glint in his eye for her,
Births, deaths, weddings and funerals
and she for him. The traditional white
are part of our everyday lives, and mentionof the gown, the celebration of finding
ing them threatens to become a mundane
love, the elation of showing off this love
exercise because each of our campuses exin a gathering of friends and family. And
perience these same things. I think this is
the wondrous expectation of a joy-filled
why Jesus took these occasions and turned
life and adventure after the wedding –
them into very significant spiritual lessons.
they all have analogies with our life in
One of the reasons we still connect with
Christ.
His parables, analogies and metaphors toOur earthly experiences can creday is because they were plucked from the
ate cynicism about these expectations
commonplace and each of us can relate in
and feelings as they may relate to God’s
one way or another.
promises. I know that not all of us have
Jesus used weddings often in His
been married and experienced these
I
ERIN O’DONNELL
and KEVIN HILL
July 30, 2016
MAISHOUA YANG
and DANNY KIM
August 20, 2016
FARMINGTON
BIRTHS
CLYDE KLEMAN
August 2, 2016
Parents Lauren and Scott
Kleman
LIBBY MAE SANDERS
September 11, 2016
Parents Courtney and
Ferdinand Sanders
[LAPEER CAMPUS PASTOR]
Our joy will overflow
when we join the Lord!
WEDDINGS
ALEXANDRA BENNETT
and JASON TJERNLUND
June 24, 2016
things personally. Some of us are acquainted with broken marriages. And
all of us have felt the mixed bag of what
marriage brings on earth – our godly
virtues and sinful foibles are inextricably
mixed up in our lives together.
It takes a work of grace to keep our
disappointment on earth from completely overshadowing what God graciously
and perfectly promises. And His promise
is nothing short of awesome: While we
are here on earth, we await Jesus’ coming
with all of the excitement and expectation of a bride for her groom. When Jesus
finally comes, our life with Him will be
everything we’re expecting, we will never
be disappointed, and more than that, we
will be blown away with all that God has
prepared for us. Heaven will not be a boring existence plucking a harp on a cloud
as cartoons depict – it’s going to be an adventure like nothing we can imagine.
So we say with giddy joy with the rest
of the Bride of Christ, “We are waiting
for you Lord Jesus … come!”
Jason Stevenson can be contacted at
jasonstevenson@woodsidebible.org.
LAKE ORION
WEDDINGS
ERICKA SEIDEL and
MATT ZELLERS
August 26, 2016
MEGAN WILLIFORD
and RYAN KOSS
September 3, 2016
DEATH
DALE STEWART
August 20, 2016
Son of Lois Ferguson
LAPEER
WEDDINGS
MARY BREMERKAMP
and JACOB PRANGE
August 26, 2016
CHEYENNE MOORE and
CONNOR RECKKER
September 10, 2016
PLYMOUTH
BIRTH
LUCAS JAMES MOLNAR
September 1, 2016
Parents Petrica and
Lyudmila Molnar
WEDDING
JESSICA MONTGOMERY
and MICHAEL SHUSTER
September 4, 2016
Groups
Adult Fellowship Groups
Groups are 8 to 12 people
who live near one another and
meet together frequently for
the purpose of going further
into the message series and
focusing on reaching our neighborhoods for Jesus Christ.
You can get more information
online at woodsidebible.org.
If you’d like to start a Group
in your area or join a group,
please contact Dan Stewart at
586-758-4750.
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Room 110
Led by Don Lett
Studying the biblical, historical
and Messianic prophetic implications of the Feasts and Customs of the Jews. This course
will illuminate many of your
other Bible studies by bringing
the Bible to life and give you a
much deeper comprehension
of those teachings.
NextGen
WOODSIDE KIDS
(Birth-5th grade)
A fun and safe place for your
kids to learn about Jesus.
STUDENT MINISTRIES
OASIS – Middle school – see
Wednesdays at Woodside for
details!
WAKE – High school
See our Facebook page for
specific event information at
facebook.com/WSMWarrenCampus.
BEREANS BIBLE GROUPS
Sundays at 11 a.m.
Room 109B
Led by Jim Roberts
The Old Testament comes
alive, as you’ve never known
it! Verse by verse discussion.
We are currently studying the
Book of Ezra.
Wednesdays at Woodside
6:30-8 p.m.
Programs follow the school
year.
THRIVE
Adult Bible Studies
“MESSIAH IN THE LIVES OF THE
PROPHETS AND THE PATRIARCHS”
Sundays, 9:30 a.m.,
Room 110
Led by Don Lett
Jesus once told the scholars
of Torah (Old Testament) in His
day, “You search the Scriptures because you think that
in them you have eternal life;
and it is they that bear witness
about me.” (John 5:39) Join
us in the faith building series,
to discover how our sovereign
God, modeled Jesus’ life and
ministry through the actual historical events of the lives of the
Prophets and the Patriarchs. LAUGH YOUR WAY TO A BETTER
MARRIAGE
6:30-8 p.m. Room 108
Video series and discussion
group Laugh Your Way to a
Better Marriage led by Mike &
Laura Kubenez. We are confident that you will be thoroughly
entertained by Mark Gungor’s
humor while he is doling out
solid relational advice!
P A S S – PREPARE AND
SHARE STORY
6:30-8 p.m., Fireside Room
We live in a society where
people are becoming less relational in a time where the Gospel needs to be shared more
than ever. This class will help
you prepare and share your
story. We will discuss the joy
of sharing the Gospel through
the lens of 1 Peter 3:15. We
will also watch short video lessons from renowned speakers
that will inspire you to want to
share Jesus on a daily basis.
Led by Reuben Ellis
MOMSNEXT
Wednesdays during the school
year, 6:30-8 p.m.
MOPS/MomsNext is for moms
with children Birth-12th grade.
We meet in the Community
Room. We have fellowship,
friends and food with an occasional craft. $55 for curriculum.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance available. Find us on FB at
Woodside MOPS/MN Info Page
WARREN HAPPENINGS
WARREN
BIRTH
MAGDALENE RAMONA
WASIELEWSKI
August 21, 2016
Parents Jennifer and Anthony
Wasielewski
WHITE LAKE
BIRTHS
ALISON ROSE BUDDINGH
September 1, 2016
Parents Katie Katie and
Jon Buddingh
LEVI JOSEPH SUTTMAN
September 3, 2016
Parents Katie Dana and
Alec Suttman
LIANA RAE RAMIREZ
September 9, 2016
Parents Katie Nicholas
and Diana Ramirez
WEDDING
BECKY SKAGLIN and
JOSH HOMET
August 27, 2016
DEATH
DANIEL CHISSUS
August 26, 2016
Husband of Carol Chissus
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Section B
OCTOBER 2016
PLYMOUTH CAMPUS
LOCATION
42021 E. Ann Arbor Trail
Plymouth, MI 48170
734-453-5534
DIRECTIONS
Woodside Plyonuth
Campus is located on Ann
Arbor Trail between Lilley
Road and Haggerty Road.
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Hag
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easier to ignore
them when they are
lousy. When we win
ootball
seachampionships
I
son has finally
can take pleasure in
kicked off and I
feeling like, in some
have found myself
way, I had a part in
engaging in one of
the success. When
the aspects of fall
we are the worst
that I love most – JEREMY WRITEBOL team in the league
watching the game.
… well, “Wait until
It usually doesn’t matter too
next year.”
much regarding what game
But more or less I can be
it is, I just like the game itinvolved and active when it
self.
feels good for me. If someWhether I’m watchthing else comes along that
ing college football or the
needs my attention (and is
NFL, being a football specworth doing) I can turn off
tator is one of my personal
the television and be a part
enjoyments. I was born in
of that other activity.
Denver, Colorado, so being
The trouble that I have
a Denver Bronco fan has
though, specifically with
been a life-long endeavor.
the Broncos, is that they
Usually I can get caught up
never have recognized my
in the games too.
achievements with the
Friends who were with
team. I mean, I was all in –
me watching Super Bowl
ALL IN – last season, and
50 will tell you I was pretty
they still haven’t sent me
excited and jittery. I think
my championship ring. I
I yelled at the television a
did a majorly embarrassing
few times. I may have even
dance and yelled plays and
hopped up and did a little
suffered through a terrible
dance at one or two points
offensive strategy all season
during the game. I hope
long.
there isn’t any video eviI wore the t-shirt, bought
dence.
the hat, and got the tatBeing a fan is often a
too (okay, not really). They
pretty good thing. It’s easy
didn’t even put my name
to root for the team when
up on the scoreboard. The
they are doing well. It’s
trophy hasn’t arrived at my
F
Road
Ann Arbor Trail
[PLYMOUTH CAMPUS PASTOR]
home yet, no call from the
general manager. Nothing.
Really, I shouldn’t be
surprised. And here’s why;
I’m just a spectator. I’m not
really on the team. I don’t
live in the city. I haven’t invested my time and life into
the team to help them.
Sure I cheer when things
are good and critique when
the game goes south. But
I’m not really on the field
making the plays, or in the
booth leading the team, or
come, sit in the services.
They sing the songs, mouth
the words, and cheer at
baptisms and cry out when
mistakes are made, but they
are not invested. They aren’t
part of the team.
“Church” for many today
is just a spectator sport. In
reality, the Scriptures don’t
identify with this type of
Christianity. For the writers of the New Testament
the church is an active reality. There are no spectators.
For the writers of the
New Testament the church
is an active reality. There
are no spectators.
even in the locker room
serving the players. I am
sitting on my couch, popcorn in hand, acting like
I’m a part of something
I view from thousands of
miles away. I’m a spectator
of the team, not a member
or partner with it.
Sadly, this is how many
view the church today. They
Paul thanked the church in
Philippi for their “partnership” with him in the Gospel (Philip 1:5). He called
the church a body; we are
members of one another.
We are to serve one another, love one another and
give ourselves for each other. The church is an active
place with a call to invest
Haggerty Road
Membership
matters
outh
Lilley Road
FROM JEREMY WRITEBOL
St
SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
in and be part of the team
together.
I’d like to ask you, specifically, if you are not a
member, to not be a spectator of church at Woodside.
The mission of God is far
too great and the ambition
before us – to reach everyone with the Gospel in our
community – is far too large
for us to be church spectators.
The Last Day when we
stand before Christ will
yield no reward or celebration for spectator Christians. There will be a triumphant glory and a pleased
voice of the Father saying,
“Well done good and faithful servant,” to his people
who got off the couch and
invested their lives in the
church for the sake of the
Gospel. Let’s be members,
not just spectators!
Jeremy Writebol can be
contacted at jeremywritebol@
woodsidebible.org.
Section B
OCTOBER 2016
15
PONTIAC CAMPUS
LOCATION
830 Auburn Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-499-6416
DIRECTIONS
Woodside Pontiac
Campus is located between Martin Luther King
Drive and Opdyke Road,
on the south side of AuWoodside burn Ave.
Pontiac
Campus
I-75
Our laundromat cleans
hundreds of loads of laundry weekly. We are providing countless children with
hope! We are meeting the
holistic needs of families
in an extremely depressed
community.
Dream Center Event:
On Oct. 7 we will be raising
funds to support the vison
of the Dream Center going
forward.
Trunk-or-Treat:
On
Oct. 27 we will have our
third annual “Trunk or
S. Opdyke Road
J
tation who desire to come to
church. Out of the groups
we pick up we have seen 11
salvations, nine baptisms
and six serving since April
of this year. Glory to God!
Homeless Update: Over
10 percent of our church attendees are homeless. Forty-three are working poor;
women that are non-addicted with small children.
We are gathering between
10-15 “Home-Free” people
from our city that sleep
under the Phoenix Center.
Auburn Avenue
South Boulevard
enue
baptism. But God
changed James life
and he wanted to
tell the world about
Jesus! Therefore,
we walked him
esus is at work in
through the sinWoodside Ponners’ prayer and he
tiac and the Dream
was baptized that
Center of Pontiac.
LORENZO SEWELL
Wednesday night.
Here are a few upAs a pastor, somedates on what He is
times we limit the power of
doing:
the Good News, but Jesus
The Church/ Dream
in His mercy gave me eyes
Center: In the month of
to see Him work in the life
September we have had over
of James, who many said
nine spontaneous baptisms!
Yesterday we had several
“unplanned” men, women
and teens give their heart to
Christ and were willing to
take the next step in their
journey through identifying
with the death, burial and
resurrection of Jesus Christ.
We are following up with
smalls groups and a dinner
with my family. One of the
was hopeless.
stories that changed my life
Transportation Update:
was James Howard. James
We average over 55 people
has battled alcoholism for
each Sunday, over 30 every
over 30 years and asked
Wednesday and Saturday.
me at our Thrive class if he
We have had a high of 73
could get baptized, and if
on the first Sunday of Sepso, when?
tember! We are believing in
Because of James’ repuGod for two 55-passenger
tation I embarrassingly adbuses to continue picking
mit I don’t really think he
up those without transporwanted to go through with
Av
ward
Wood
Jesus’ hand is
on Woodside’s
Pontiac campus
[PONTIAC CAMPUS PASTOR]
M-59
Martin Luther King Blvd.
FROM LORENZO SEWELL
is located
between
Martin Luther
King Drive
and Opdyke
Road, on the
south side of
Auburn Ave.
Featherstone St.
SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
on the front lines and need
the prayers of God’s people
to cover us. Please pray for
me, not because something
is wrong, but because it is
Because of James’ reputation, I embarrassingly admit I don’t
really think he wanted to go through with baptism. But God
changed James life and he wanted to tell the world about Jesus!
Every week they come and
get clothes, take showers
and receive hygiene kits.
Please pray for provision
and wisdom to love well.
We have been feeding approximately 1,300
families hot meals monthly.
Over 50 families receive
three meals a day each Friday from our Food Pantry.
Treat” event which is in
partnership with over 60
church, business, non-profits and our Sheriff ’s department. We are believing for
200 cars.
Personal Prayer: As a
church planter and the director of the Dream Center,
prayer is what I need. My
staff and our families are
God’s vehicle of grace to get
us to the place He planned.
Therefore, I’m asking for
prayer warriors to help us
in our prayer room and for
your willingness to pray for
my family and me.
Lorenzo Sewell can be
contacted at lorenzosewell@
woodsidebible.org.
WOODSIDE OF PONTIAC BY KARON HOUGHTON MATHEWS [WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER]
Dream Center tackles
hunger with hot meals,
food pantry and
fund-raising dinner
“We are even picking up
home-free individuals from
the Pontiac Public Library
and bringing them to the
Dream Center for a hot meal.”
You can help support the
unger is so prevalent in
Dream Center’s hunger outPontiac that adults and
reach by attending the Night
children come to the Pontiac
of Dreams fund-raising event
Dream Center every day ask- KARON HOUGHTON on Oct. 7. Proceeds from the
MATHEWS
ing for food.
dinner will help fund the
Completion and certification
Center’s hot meal program and cover
of the Dream Center’s commercial
costs of transporting Pontiac resikitchen is making a dent in hunger.
dents to the Dream Center.
From January to date, the Dream
Long-time WDIV meteorologist
Center of Pontiac served 13,000 hot
Chuck Gaidica will emcee the dinmeals. Healthy meals are served on
ner, with Jack Krasula, host of WJR’s
Wednesday and Saturday nights and
Anything is Possible as featured speakafter 11:30 a.m. service on Sundays.
er. Gaidica is now pastor of Detroit’s
“We feed anyone who stops in and
United Methodist Church.
asks for a plate. No questions asked,”
Tickets are $50 per person or $500
said Pastor Lorenzo Sewell.
for a 10-seat table and can be pur-
H
chased at dcofmi.org. Tickets also can
be obtained by calling Molly Clarkson at 248-978-8183.
There are several ways Woodside
campus groups can help the Dream
Center combat hunger. A canned
food drive is one way. Volunteering to
serve during one of three meals each
week is another.
The Center’s food pantry, which
opened on May 15, 2015, gives families another way to put food on the
table. During the first seven months
of 2016, the food pantry gave away
1,119 boxes of food.
“Kids are coming to the pantry, sent
by parents who are at work. For about
$15 we can give a family of four people
three meals. Combine this with the free
food we receive from Gleaners Food
Bank, and we can help families make it
through the weekend,” Sewell said.
Transformations, a Thursday morning Bible study group at Troy campus,
stepped into the gap, providing the organization, support and food donations
that enabled the Dream Center to open
its food pantry last year.
A permanent food collection box
is now located at Troy campus, in
the hallway between the community
room and gym. Each week the donations are transported to Pontiac so the
pantry shelves can be restocked.
Contact Laraine McGinnis at
rammlmfammcg@aol.com or Tami
Kolodsick at 248-650-1702 if you or
your group would like to get involved
in supporting the pantry. Contact
Elaine at 248-499-6416 to volunteer
during meal times.
Karon Mathews can be contacted at
KaronMathews@woodsidebible.org.
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Section B
OCTOBER 2016
ROMEO CAMPUS
LOCATION
7800 W 32 Mile Road
Washington, MI 48095
Phone: 586.752.3905,
Fax: 586.752.3904
DIRECTIONS
Woodside Romeo Campus
is located on the south
side of 32 Mile Road,
just West of Campground
Road.
FROM STEVE ZARRILLI
We need a
heavenly
perspective
[ROMEO CAMPUS PASTOR]
you thought happened, didn’t happen.
Something
else
happened.
You missed some
ootball is in full
of the details. You
swing. Maybe
missed what was
for you it’s a comreally
happenplicated game that
ing. You didn’t
you just don’t un- STEVE ZARRILLI see the ball touch
derstand. Or, maythe ground. You
be you’re a fanatic. didn’t see the knee touch
One of the things I love
the ground. You didn’t see
about football is that there
the toe step out of bounds.
is an official who is at the
The call was wrong because
game, but not on the field.
they didn’t have the right
He sits up in a booth and
perspective. They weren’t
reviews plays. high enough. They didn’t
So, when something
see all the other angles. In
happens in the game that
real time, at real speed, they
one of the teams believes
couldn’t see the whole picwas a bad call or a missed
ture.
call – maybe a team thinks
One of our issues is that
the other player dropped a
we spend a lot of time trypass, but it was called complete or maybe they think
they recovered a fumble,
but the play was called
down or maybe a team
thinks a player stepped out
of bounds, but he wasn’t
called out – the officials on
the field give a call up to
the booth official who will
review the play. Whenever
this happens the game goes
to commercial.
ing to get God to see things
Many people think this
from our perspective, when
is one of the most boring
in reality he’s trying to
parts of the game – waiting
get us to see things from
for the official booth review
his. We’re looking at things
to make a call – but I think
from the field level – the
it’s one of the most excitground level – and he’s ining.
viting us to see the same
See, the booth official
things from above – above
sees things from a comthe field – from the clouds
pletely different perspec– from the heavens. A
tive than the other game
team’s whole season can be
officials. They’re all down
turned around in an instant
on the field – watching
when they gain the right
things happen in real time
perspective. Our lives will
and full speed. The booth
change dramatically when
official is way up high –
we see things from a heavabove the field – and has
enly perspective – from the
cameras at just about evofficial’s booth – the way
ery angle capturing the
Jesus saw things.
game. Sometimes, after a
Think about Joseph:
review the booth official
dumped into a well by
sends down the news that
his own brothers, left for
the call stands – they got it
dead only to be sold as a
right. But, other times he’ll
slave. His brothers took
send down the news that
his clothes, tore them up
after further review, the call
and told Jacob (his dad)
on the field is overturned. that he’d been torn up by
In other words, what
animals. Think about the
F
depth of their hatred toward him. Think about
the insanity of their actions. Think about the evil
condition of their hearts.
What was their perspective? Ground level. Earthly. Worldly. “Joseph is a
problem. He’s a self-righteous, arrogant, prideful dreamer who thinks
he’s better than us. This
is our chance to get rid of
him.” And so they did, or so
they thought. Joseph is brought to
Egypt and eventually becomes the highest ranking official directly underneath the Pharaoh. And
when his brothers came to
Egypt looking for food in
the midst a horrible famine, what is the perspec-
earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my
thoughts than your thoughts.”
God’s perspective is not
ours … but did you know he
gives us access to his perspective. We can move from
the ground level to a glorious divine level through
the Word of God itself. He
invites us to recognize that
when we look at our lives
from 40,000 feet, they don’t
look the same. “For as the rain and the
snow come down from heaven and do not return there
but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout,
giving seed to the sower and
bread to the eater, so shall my
word be that goes out from my
mouth; it shall not return to
me empty, but it shall accom-
SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAY MORNINGS
8:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
life as random acts of fate,
upon further review you see
that God has given you a
destiny and purpose. Instead of despair, upon further review you see hope!
Instead of being overwhelmed by all the disharmony around you, upon
further review you see the
peace that is already yours
God’s perspective is not ours … but did you know he gives
us access to his perspective. We can move from the ground
level to a glorious divine level through the Word of God itself. tive of Joseph? He now has
the upper hand. He’s now
the one in control. Will
his perspective of what
happened to him lead to
revenge? Retaliation? Resentment? Retribution? A
Reckoning? Genesis 50:20:
“As for you, you meant evil
against me, but God meant
it for good, to bring it about
that many people should be
kept alive, as they are today.”
It would’ve been easy for
Joseph to justify looking at
himself as a victim. Instead of being a victim
of other people, perspective
helped him understand that
he was a vessel of God’s
grace to other people! A
godly perspective changes
everything.
Remember
when the prophet wrote,
Isaiah 55:8: “For my thoughts
are not your thoughts, neither
are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the
heavens are higher than the
plish that which I purpose,
and shall succeed in the thing
for which I sent it.” (Isaiah
55:10-11)
Here’s the thing – we
have no control over the
problems we face, but we
have absolute control over
our perspective. We can’t
make ourselves exempt
from the issues that come
up in life. We know problems will come because
“that’s life.” But, we can
control how we respond to
those problems … how we
react to them …what we
think and feel in the midst
of them!
Because perspective is a
matter of faith. And, if we
are in Christ through faith,
then we’ve been given a new
perspective. That means
instead of seeing scarcity
(we don’t have enough),
upon further review you
see abundance (we have all
we need). Instead of seeing
in Christ. Instead of misery, you see joy. Instead
of
walking
through life unsatisfied,
you see contentment. Perspective changes everything. Remember that Jesus
himself endured the cross
for the joy set before him
(Hebrews 12:2).
That’s a heavenly perspective. That’s seeing
problems as opportunities. As you consider your
life, recognize that all the
plays you think you messed
up, upon further review,
God can use them to move
you down the field if you’ll
let him. What’s your perspective? How about trading it in for the one in the
booth? Things look different
from up there!
Steve Zarrilli can be
contacted at stevezarrilli@
woodsidebible.org.
Section B
OCTOBER 2016
17
ROYAL OAK CAMPUS
LOCATION
2915 Normandy Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
248-687-7136
DIRECTIONS
Woodside Royal Oak
Campus
is located on the south
side of Normandy Road (13
1/2 Mile Rd.), 2 blocks east
of Coolidge.
FROM JON MORALES
[ROYAL OAK CAMPUS PASTOR]
Viewing people
in light of God
Paul
asked,
“What then is Apollos? What is Paul?”
(1Corinthians 3:5)
o people ever
He replied: Seroccupy lots of
vants.
your mental space,
Servants have a
either due to admijob. Both Apollos
ration or conflict?
and Paul were only
In the church, do
JON MORALES
servants
through
you tend to stay
whom the Corwith the same people, stiinthians came to believe.
fling the ministry that God
Their job was to preach the
would have you extend to
Gospel. This was their asothers?
signment. Of course, ApolLet’s take a look at how
los and Paul played a role in
Paul helped the Corinthithe life of the church. But
ans correct their worldly
their role, needed as it was,
perspective on people. In
was not sufficient. As the
short, he magnified God.
verse above points out, they
Paul said, “I planted,
planted and watered, but
Apollos watered, but God
there’s no glory in planting
gave the growth. So neither
and watering. What people
he who plants nor he who
want is a crop, a harvest.
waters is anything, but only
And this, Paul and Apollos
God who gives the growth.”
could not produce, which
(1 Corinthians 3:6-7)
D
brings us to the second
important point about servants.
Servants are not the
master. Paul’s argument
makes it clear that the Cor-
an unhealthy way? Do you
idolize them? The other
side of that coin is to tear
people down in your own
mind. Both tendencies are
idolatrous and will create
There is no glory in planting
and watering. What people
want is a crop, a harvest.
inthians were assigning to
Paul and Apollos the honor
and praise that should only
go to God. Twice in a row,
he emphatically proclaims
God gives the growth. Compared to the master, Paul
and Apollos were nothing.
Do you see people in
divisions.
Instead, be a servant.
Magnify God. Set Him
apart as Lord. Let nothing
and no one hold the place
of worship that belongs to
Him alone.
The more your eyes are
fixed on your heavenly mas-
WARREN HAPPENINGS
Recovery Ministries
Community Ministries
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
THURSDAY MORNINGS
Hurts, habits or hang-ups,
this is the place for you! The
purpose of our Celebrate Recovery ministry is to fellowship
and celebrate God’s healing
power in our lives through
the “8 Recovery Principles”.
Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.
in the Student Center. Please
use the South Entrance.
For more information,
please contact our office
at 586-758-4750.
BEFORE THE THRONE NURSING
HOME MINISTRY
OASIS
Middle school groups
3 years through 5th grade
meeting in the Children’s Wing
OASIS – MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUPS
Grades 6-8th meeting in the
Student Center.
Men’s Ministries
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Saturday, Oct. 15
Men’s Breakfast will meet at
8 a.m. Please RSVP to Dave
Thiel at t8991dt@gmail.com.
For information about Men’s
Ministries, contact Dan Stewart at DanStewart@woodsidebible.org.
opportunities, purposeful relationships, and mutual encouragement through God’s Word
contact Bruce Benson at BruceBenson@woodsidebible.org.
10-11:30 a.m. Room 110
This women’s group explores
various topics in Bible studies on being a woman of
God. Our current study is
Galatians by John Kuhatchek.
It will be a benefit to all
who join in on Thursdays for
fellowship and Bible study.
Questions? Call Mar y Maze
at 586-489-8288.
Red Hot Faith- A study written by Cindy Bultema that
explores the church of
Laodicea in Revelation 3:1422. By sharing Gods Truths,
Cindy will challenge you to
turn up the heat, adding fuel
to the fire of your faith to
strengthen your relationship
with Him. Join us Thursday
evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. in
Room 110 beginning Sept.
22. Cost is $10. For more
information, see Lisa Swift.
WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP
Wednesday, 2 p.m. in the
Coffee Café. All women welcome. Led by Kathy Hanselman.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
like a Stephen Minister or desire training to become a Stephen Minister, contact Melanie
McIlrath at MelanieMcIlrath@
woodsidebible.org.
GRIEFSHARE MINISTRY
Tuesdays at 7-8:30 p.m. Meeting in the Fireside Room.
This is a support group
designed to help you rebuild
your life after losing a loved
one. You may join at any time.
Class led by Jerry LaPere.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Bible study 6:45 p.m.
SUNDAY MORNINGS
10:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
during all Sunday services.
ter, the more you will contribute to His great purpose:
the unity of the church.
Jon Morales can be contacted at
jonmorales@woodsidebible.org.
Join us for an easy evening
of worship and crafts, ser ving the residents of Autumn
Woods Nursing Facility. We
meet on the second Monday
of each month at 5:45 p.m.
Contact Richard Draper at
586-382-0290 or rd19396@
att.net; or Lynn Bennett at
586-775-5351 or ypypypyp@
sbcglobal.net.
THRIFT CLOSET
THURSDAY EVENINGS
SERVICE TIMES
The Warren Campus Thrift
Closet has a thrift boutique
filled with a variety of great
items. All proceeds benefit the
less fortunate. In addition to
shopping at the boutique, you
can help by donating items
that you no longer use or by
volunteering your time. There
is a need for household items
such as sheets and towels.
The Thrift Closet is open
Mondays noon-4 p.m. and
Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Donations accepted during regular
hours of operation. For more
information, call Kaye Hill at
586-795-4859. If you would
like to serve the community
Advertise!
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Visit woodsidebible.org
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in this way, please call or see
Kaye to determine if this is the
opportunity for you!
WARREN HAPPENINGS
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Section B
OCTOBER 2016
WARREN CAMPUS
LOCATION
27300 Hoover Road
Warren, MI 48093
586-758-4750
DIRECTIONS
Woodside Warren Campus
is located on the east
side of Hoover Rd. just
north of 696 and E 11
Mile Rd. approximately
3/4 miles south of
E 12 Mile Rd.
FROM DAN STEWART
[WARREN CAMPUS PASTOR]
Ministry
outreach
provides
assistance to
Warren resident
they are facing, and
the Dream Center
connects a church or
volunteer with them
in hopes of meeting
that need.
We discovered
that
Jim was caring
just got off the
for
his
aging father
phone with a resiDAN STEWART
and
was
in need of
dent in our city who
a
handicap
ramp.
received some TLC
The
team
met
with
Jim
and
from the Woodside family
assessed
the
situation
and
during the Summer Serve efthought it would be a signififorts. The connection with
cant task and concluded that
“Jim” began earlier in the
the Summer Serve efforts
spring when the City of Warwould supply the extra help
ren connected him with the
needed to provide this asDream Center. Our Churches
sistance. The ramp that was
Caring for the City (C3) iniengineered and built with
tiative responds to the needs
hands from multiple camof Warren residents who conpuses was pretty impressive,
tact the city with challenges
I
WOODSIDE OF WARREN
F
but more incredible was the
spiritual ministry that has
taken place.
The joy and friendliness
of the volunteers, the repeated compassionate care
and prayer ministry offered
by a certain Woodsider, and
the sovereign movement of
God’s Spirit has drawn this
man into the arms of a God
who loves him. Jim has surrendered himself to the lifegiving power of Jesus.
His call today was to celebrate another work of God
in his life. The water heater
that has failed can now be replaced because of an unanticipated check that came in the
mail today! “God is taking
care of me!” Jim exclaimed
with deep appreciation.
We are thankful for the
way God uses the generosity
and kindness of the Woodside family as we make ourselves available to people.
And we are overjoyed when
we see our family grow with
those who have been transformed and are joining the
mission of reaching others
for Jesus.
If you would like to be
a part of this compassionate ministry, please contact
the Warren campus office at
586-758-4750, or send me
a note at the email address
listed below.
Dan Stewart can be contacted at
danstewart@woodsidebible.org.
BY CHRISTINE L. MOBLEY [WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER]
all Thrive classes
ed to serve at Great
are
underway,
Awakenings Café.
but you can still take
Great Awakenings
part. Wednesdays at
is open Wednesdays
the Warren campus
6-7:15 p.m. and
MOPS/MOMSSundays 9 to 11:15
next meets in room
a.m. The café will
110. Moms of chilalso be open for spedren from birth to
cial events. Second
CHRISTINE L.
12th grade are welservice on Sunday
MOBLEY
comed to fellowship
is when the help is
and grow together in
needed the most, but
the journey of motherhood.
volunteers are welcomed for
“Laugh Your Way to a Betany shift. Those interested in
ter Marriage” meets in room
volunteering may contact Di108. This class is a video seana Reiland at 586-222-2610
ries and discussion group.
or dianareiland@yahoo.com.
PASS – Prepare And Share
An event that will benefit
Story – meets in the Fireside
both the Dream Center in
Room and aims to help peoPontiac and Warren is “Night
ple share their story.
of Dreams.” This annual dinThe Woodside Bookstore
ner will be held Friday, Oct.
has moved from the café
7, beginning with a tour at
area to a larger space located
5:30 p.m. and followed by the
by the NEXTSteps desk. It
dinner and program at 6:30
will be open on Wednesdays
p.m. at the Dream Center of
and Sundays and for special
Pontiac. Tickets are available
events. Volunteers are needed
through Pastor Reuben Ellis
to staff the bookstore once or
or by visiting www.dcofmi.
twice a month. Interested parorg where more information
ties can contact Barb Mallett
is available about the event.
at barbmallett@wideopenMCREST
(Macomb
west.com. Be sure to check
County Rotating Emerout this new location.
gency Shelter Team) will
Volunteers are also needbe taking place starting
Sunday, Nov. 27, through
Sunday, Dec. 4, and the
Warren campus will host
approximately 60 homeless
men, women and children.
This is an annual outreach
for the campus and requires
many hands to make it a
success. Volunteers can be
utilized in several different capacities and anyone
willing to help can sign up
at the tables located in the
lobby beginning Sunday,
Oct. 23. Those wishing to
volunteer may also contact
Rob Brown at robbrown@
woodsidebible.org.
Christine L. Mobley can be
contacted at christinemobley@
woodsidenews.org.
SERVICE TIMES
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Bible Study
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
CHILDCARE: Birth to age 3
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
during all Sunday
ser vices.
Sunday
Adult Fellowship
(AFG) at Warren
AFGs are a great way to get
connected. Feel free to drop in
this Sunday and check it out!
TOUGH QUESTIONS CLASS
Room 110 at 9:30 a.m.
Leader: Eddie Yousif
AFG at 11a.m.
BEREANS
Room 108
Leader: Jim Roberts
The Woodside Bookstore’s new location at the Warren campus is in the lobby by the NEXTSteps desk.
Section B
OCTOBER 2016
19
CLASSIFIEDS
WHITE LAKE CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
LOCATION
9000 Highland Road
White Lake, MI 48386
248-698-1300
DIRECTIONS
Woodside White Lake
Campus is located on the
north side of Highland Rd.
about 1/2 mile West of
N. Williams Lake Rd. and
Pontiac Lake Rd.
Housekeeper needed. Grosse Point/St.
Clair Shores area. Washing, ironing, and
shopping. Three days a week. $20/hour.
Good references needed. Call 800-3539088 or email kulfig@hr-1.net.
Are you a “caring” caregiver? Our
mother, 85 years old, needs one to
assist with ADL’s in her own home.
Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or
later. Monday through Friday. We live
near Warren Woodside. Pay $12/HR.
Email: ron@harnesscreative.com.
SERVICES
HOUSE SITTER
Reliable, employed Woodside couple
will house sit for you this winter. Flexible
dates/terms. Call Ann at 586-899-7577.
PIANO LESSONS
Beginners only. Royal Oak area.
248-549-6065.
CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
FROM ROB BENTZ
Growth, both
numerical and
spiritual
[WHITE LAKE CAMPUS PASTOR]
deeper in their relationship with Jesus.
And, we have three
more groups ready
to get started after
the holidays.
We are excited
about all the White
Lakers who will be
engaging in authen-
T
Improve health and wellness. Experienced Nutrition and Fitness Coach. My
home or yours. Christine 248-879-7110
or cbolivero@gmail.com.
he cider was
cold. The donuts were fresh. The
smell of fall was in
ROB BENTZ
the air. And the energy in the lobby was
palpable. It was Neighborhood Group Launch Sunday
at the White Lake campus!
Having worked to recruit and train group leaders throughout the summer
months, we brought these
leaders together and gave our
congregation the opportunity to meet them at tables
tic biblical community this
throughout our lobby. As pofall. Yet this exciting start is
tential group members learned
not the entire story, because
about the location of the
launching 16 new neighborgroup, and some groups spehood groups is not the end
cific for the fall, many signed
goal. We’re seeking spiritual
up to participate in these
growth in these communiChrist-centered communities.
ties. We want all group parIn total, we launched 16
ticipants to grow in their renew neighborhood groups
lationship with Jesus Christ!
who are beginning a journey
To accomplish consisof doing life together and
tent spiritual growth, groups
being challenged to grow
are meeting each week. And
they’ll be intentional about
reading, discussing, and seeking to apply God’s Word. All
of our groups will be using the
Essential 100 reading plan produced by Scripture Union. The
E-100 serves as a guide to lead
group participants into 50 key
readings from the Old Testa-
REAL ESTATE
SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
during all Sunday services.
To accomplish consistent spiritual growth,
groups are meeting each week. And they’ll
be intentional about reading, discussing and
seeking to apply God’s Word.
WARREN HAPPENINGS
Fit ‘n Healthy
Come join us. Everyone
welcome. Meets on Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the
Student Center, and Saturdays
at 8 a.m. in the gym. Please
bring your mat and bottled
water. For more information,
please contact Linda Thiel at
586.219.8807.
Volunteering
We are having a work day
on the 2nd Saturday of each
month, from 9 am.-2 p.m. to
continue our desire to take
care of our facilities. If you
would like to paint, repair
or clean, complete a Communication Card so we can
plan on your participation. Or
you can call the church office
(586.758.4750) to let us know.
WHITE LAKE
Next Steps
BELONG
step. If you would like to learn
more about Woodside or become a member of Woodside,
the next Belong class date will
be early in November. Watch
for announcements and the
bulletin. Dinner and childcare
will be provided. Contact Lin
Miller at LinMiller@woodsidebible.org or by phone at
248-698-1300.
GROW CLASS
Begins on Thursday,Oct. 6
at 6:30 p.m.
The class is called Grasping God’s Word.
ment, and 50 critical readings
from the New Testament.
Neighborhood
groups
will engage with five Old
Testament readings per week
for 10 weeks. We’ll pause
during the upcoming holiday
season. And then launch into
the New Testament readings
early in the new year.
One new neighborhood
participant said, “I’m so ex-
cited to have this Bible reading challenge laid out for us.
Reading the Word, with clear
direction, in the company of
friends. We can’t wait to get
started!”
Growth. It’s something
we’re striving for in our
neighborhood groups – both
numerically and spiritually.
Rob Bentz can be contacted at
robbentz@woodsidebible.org.
FOR RENT
Looking for snowbirds who would like to
rent their home for a few months this
winter. Contact Ann at 586-899-7577.
Room for rent. Great for one single
honorable person. Great location in
Troy. Safe place to live. Laundry room
available. Swimming pool privileges.
Call 248-641-0287.
Vacation Home for rent in Holland, MI.
Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 bath home within walking distance to Lake Michigan
at Tunnel Park. Great for summer vacations, retreats and family get-togethers.
For further information, please check
our website at www.hollandlilleypad.
com or call Dorene at 248-495-0132.
SALE
Pool table for sale, contact Ann at
586-899-7577.
WOODSIDE’S THRIFT STORE
Now open twice a month! October
sale dates are Thursday, October 6,
Saturday, October 8, Thursday, October
20 and Saturday, October 22. Come out
and see us at the warehouse located in
Lake Orion. Great bargains in all departments. Sale hours 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. All
proceeds from our sales support the
outreach ministries of Woodside. Questions contact us at 248-878-8436.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
NextGen
Pontiac Dream Center learning programs for elementary children (S.A.Y.
YES and STEM Academy) are looking
for volunteers and resource materials.
Help is needed from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact
Sally Zito at salz@wowway.com or Stan
Mathews at bigdogstanm@yahoo.com
for information about volunteering.
WOODSIDE KIDS
The Gospel of John Women’s
Bible Study is on Wednesdays
10-11:30 am and on Thursday
evenings at 6:30-8 p.m.
Jan Recktenwald and Sandy
Hawthorne will be facilitating. It will be on Wednesday
mornings throughout the
school year.
The Pontiac Dream Center STEM Academy is in need of gently used Legos,
K-Nex, Erector, Capsela and Tinker Toy
sets for many of its hands-on projects.
Other building and design items appropriate for first and second graders
will be gladly accepted. Contact Stan
Mathews at bigdogstanm@yahoo.com to
arrange for pickup of your donation. The
children of Pontiac Campus thank you!
(Birth-5th grade)
STUDENT MINISTRIES
OASIS (GRADES 6-8)
The Deep End-Sundays,
9:30 a.m., meets in Hangar
10/5 - 6:30 p.m. - Hangar
10/10 & 11 Orange Tour
10/12 - 6:30 p.m. – Hangar
10/19 – 6:30 p.m. – Main
Event
WAKE (GRADES 9-12)
Sundays, 6 p.m.
10/2 - 6 p.m. – Hangar
10/10 & 11 Orange Tour
10/16 Fall Retreat Launch
10/21-23 Fall Retreat
10/23 No Wake – Fall Retreat
10/30 - 6 p.m. – Hangar
Men’s Ministries
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Saturdays at 7:30 a.m.
Men of Integrity (Great Men
of the Bible). Sign up at the
table in the lobby today!
PONTIAC DREAM CENTER
FOOD PANTRY
The hungry in Pontiac are being fed
through the Dream Center of Pontiac
food pantry. This rewarding ministry
needs volunteers on Friday afternoons
to serve pantry guests. For information
email foodpantry@dcofmi.org.
NEED TO GET THE WORD OUT?
Advertise in the Woodside News Classifieds for just $1 per word. Send ad
and check to Woodside Bible Church,
6600 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085,
ATTN: Classifieds. Please make sure
to include the month that you would
like the ad to run. All ads and payment
must be received by the 20th of the
month prior to the desired issue and
will run only for the month specified unless an extension is requested.

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