Big Woods
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May's Book of the Month: "Consider the Lilies...Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God" by Jonny Ardavanis
May's Book of the Month: "Consider the Lilies...Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God" by Jonny Ardavanis
Is my cancer back? Is my job secure? Will I ever get married? Are my children safe? Our lives are often a chronicle of trouble, pain, and uncertainty--and God's children yearn for peace. Many who wrestle with anxiety and despair know that the Bible calls them to "trust God," but what does that even mean? In Consider the Lilies, pastor, podcaster, and speaker Jonny Ardavanis shows us God's consistent response to those who are worn down by worry and badgered by melancholy: He proclaims His own character. Drawing on that perspective-shifting model, Jonny offers biblical insight on how to ground our thoughts and fix our gaze on who God is.
This Week's Classes
Membership Matters: We will be having a New Members Class during the Sunday School Hour. If you are interested in Membership at Big Woods, please join Pastor Tim in Classroom 2
Male and Female Who Created Them?: Join us this Sunday as we explore God’s beautiful design for humanity and what it means to be created in His image. Through Scripture, discussion, and encouragement, we’ll discover how God created each person with purpose, value, and identity. Come ready to learn, grow, and be reminded that every life is intentionally made by our Creator! This class will be taught by Matt Trumball and Matt McDermit in Classroom 3.
The Feasts and Offerings of Leviticus: Step into the rich symbolism and meaning behind the feasts and offerings found in Leviticus! From burnt offerings to the Passover feast, each command pointed God’s people toward worship, thanksgiving, forgiveness, and remembrance. Join us this Sunday as we explore how these sacred practices revealed God’s holiness, provided ways for His people to draw near to Him, and ultimately pointed forward to Christ. This class will be taught by Pastor Robbie in the MPR
Our May Media of the Month is Created to be Worshipers
One of the most fundamental questions that we can ask is “Why are we here?” God created us with a purpose, to worship Him. In Created for Worship, Jason Helopoulos helps us to refocus on our true calling as worshipers. In Christ, we have been re-created to worship God in spirit and truth, and part of what this means is knowing what worship is all about. Worship is what we were created for and worship is what we are destined for, that we will one day worship God in His presence for all eternity.
Events at Big Woods
- May 09, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMLock Haven, 241 S Hanna St, Lock Haven, PA 17745, USAJoin us for Ladies’ Prayer Gathering the second Saturday of the month from 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Come and be blessed by yet another personal story of a life saved by faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Saturday prayer is an intimate time of blessing and joy…and even includes coffee and sweets!
- Sun, May 10
- Tue, May 12May 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:50 PMLock Haven, 241 S Hanna St, Lock Haven, PA 17745, USANewLife is hosting Midnight Pancakes on Tuesday, May 12 starting at 9:00 pm! Come enjoy a late-night stack, great company, and plenty of syrupy goodness. If you’d like to donate ingredients, please have everything at the church by Sunday, May 10. Contact Pastor Robbie for more information.
- May 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM241 S Hanna St, 241 S Hanna St, Lock Haven, PA 17745, USAA NEW ROUND of Grief Share will be starting on April 2. Grief Share is a 13-week group that runs every Thursday evening from 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm. The group aims to help you face the challenges of grief after losing a loved one.
- May 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM241 S Hanna St, 241 S Hanna St, Lock Haven, PA 17745, USAHow a relationship with Jesus Christ and others can set us free from our addictions. Galatians 5:1 “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 pm Contact – Dave Irvin 570-295-4517 dirvin1209@outlook.com
- Fri, May 15
- Jun 04, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMLock Haven, 241 S Hanna St, Lock Haven, PA 17745, USAOur Garage Guys meeting on the first Thursday, of the month hat 6:00 p.m. All men are invited to meet at the garage of Dave Frankenberger for a time of fellowship and learning with your fellow brothers (1930 Long Run Road, Mill Hall).
- Sun, Jun 21
- Sun, Jun 21