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This Sunday's Text and Title
"You Have Brought on Me a Great Sin"
Taught by: Pastor Tim Boger
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April's Book of the Month
Before You Open Your Bible by Matt Smethurst
Our April Book of the Month is Before You Open Your Bible by Matt Smethurst. We know the Bible is important, but many of us struggle with it. We're not biblical experts—though we may have started enough reading plans to be really familiar with Genesis. If we're honest, the Bible often intimidates us, confuses us, and reading it doesn't always thrill us. And yet, the Bible is where God reveals his loving character and incredible plan of redemption. In a practical and engaging manner, Matt Smethurst—managing editor of The Gospel Coalition—presents nine heart postures that will prepare you to unpack all that's awaiting you in God's Word. Although there are many great resources on how to read and study Scripture, hardly any focus exclusively on how to approach it in the first place. That's what Smethurst provides in this unique "prelude" to opening your Bible. For without the right heart postures, we're not yet ready to start reading.
This Week's Sunday School Classes
Bible From the Ground Up: This class will enhance our reading and comprehension of God's Word. This week’s topic is “Studying the Bible” (Classroom 3)
Surviving Religion 101: Pastor Robbie and Pastor Stuart are leading high school and college students through a study of scripture and the book titled, “Surviving Religion 101” by Michael Kruger. This class will meet in the Youth Room.
Genesis Q&A: In this class, the questions that arise during the Sunday morning service will be talked through. If you have a question that you would like to submit, please scan the QR code on the back side of the bulletin (MPR).
Events at Big Woods
- Jun 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMIron on Iron is our young adult men’s discipleship group, geared towards 14-24 years. They meet on the third Tuesday of the month, starting June 17 at the Redcay house from 7:00pm until 8:30pm. Come and experience ongoing discipleship and accountability, so that we can challenge one another to grow
- Fri, Jun 20
- Mon, Jun 23
- Mon, Jun 23Jun 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PMCOMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE There will be a Community Blood Drive hosted at Big Woods Bible Church (241 S Hanna Street, Lock Haven) on Monday, June 23 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm. For more information and to sign up, go to redcrossblood.org, enter the zip code 17745, and then select Big Woods!
- Jul 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMOur first Third Sunday Summer Gathering is June 15! We are looking forward to spending time together as we eat, play games and fellowship together. This is a potluck style picnic, hotdogs and hamburgers provided. Please bring a chair, a dish to share and join us on the lawn after the service.
- Sun, Jul 20
- Mon, Jul 21Jul 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jul 25, 2025, 12:00 PMSports Camp Come learn about Jesus through sports! Kids entering grades 3-6 are invited to attend a week-long Sports Camp.  We will have a Bible lesson, sports time, and snacks. This will run July 21-25 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. with Pastor Robbie.
- Date and time is TBD
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