Big Woods
Bible Church
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This Sunday's Text and Title
"You Have Brought on Me a Great Sin"
Taught by: Pastor Tim Boger
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
- Apr 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMHow 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
- Sat, Apr 18
- Apr 21, 2026, 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
- Sat, Apr 25
- Sun, May 03
- May 09, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMJoin 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 PMNewLife 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.
