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Everest VBS Registration 2015

joel.lombardo — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:30:37 +0000

Enter an icy adventure and learn to conquer challenges with God’s mighty power. Through games, crafts, stories, and more kids at VBS Everest will experience the truth of God’s Word in unforgettable ways. We hope to see you!

For children 5 years (by 9/1/15) through 3rd grade (completed).

Lifestyle Lift

admin — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 13:49:25 +0000

Pastor Dale Hummel spoke about Generosity in his message, Before and After. See the featured verse and his definition of Generosity by following this link.

Engage God's Word

admin — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:01:54 +0000

Pastor Dale Hummel spoke about engaging God's word in his message "Celebration." Read some practical suggestions for engaging God's word.

Practicing Humility

admin — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:39:56 +0000

Pastor Dale Hummel spoke about humility in his message "Us and God or God and Us?" Here are some practical biblical suggestions for practicing humility:

Wooddale Calls Dale Hummel as Senior Pastor

admin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0000

On Sunday evening, April 28, a special meeting was called for all members of Wooddale Church to vote on affirmation of the elders' recommendation to call Dale Hummel as Wooddale Church's next senior pastor. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor of this recommendation. Church Chair and Search Committee Chair Pat Mazorol said, "Months of prayers by Wooddalers were answered with the strong, unifying affirmation of Dale Hummel as Wooddale's next senior pastor."

Who Defines "Marriage?"

brian.anderson — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:11:12 +0000

The Wooddale Church position on the subject of marriage was best articulated by our Pastor Emeritus, Leith Anderson, in an article he wrote titled Who Defines “Marriage?" This article was published in the March 13-14, 2004 weekend edition of what was then called the Wooddale Church News.

What's New with The Gathering?

brian.anderson — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:51:34 +0000

The Gathering moves to its school year schedule: 6 p.m.
We also kick off a new series.

For God, Nothing Is Impossible – Especially in Russia!

lee.ranney — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

“Everyone said this would not work. The time for public preaching of the Gospel in Russia is over. Even more absurd is the idea that an ‘American’ western band could do this. We were the ‘enemy.’”

Disciple U Class Schedule – Fall 2015

lee.ranney — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:00:00 +0000

The Sandwich Generation: Between the Adult Children & Aging Parents Slices
Instructor: Todd Mulliken
8:30 a.m. September 20 – October 11
Room 283

Fall Programming Begins in Two Weeks

lee.ranney — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

It’s been a great summer at Wooddale, but now it’s time to turn the page. As we head into fall, a whole new chapter of ministry begins as fall programming gets underway. Here are some of the highlights:

September 13
Children’s Ministry Move Up Sunday
Big Groups
Young Adult LifeGroup sign ups

Wooddale Week August 29-September 4, 2015

lee.ranney — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

The Wooddale Week is Wooddale Church's weekly newsletter.

What Is Your Spiritual Gift?

lee.ranney — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Every believer in Jesus Christ has at least one spiritual gift. The purpose of spiritual gifts is to build up the body of Christ (the Church) and to glorify God and make Him known. What are these spiritual gifts and how do you know which gift(s) you have?
The following list identifies and defines these gifts.

Wooddale Week August 22-28, 2015

lee.ranney — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

The Wooddale Week is Wooddale Church's weekly newsletter.

Wooddale Stephen Ministers Are Ready to Help

lee.ranney — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Stephen Ministry is a national program that equips laypeople to provide one-to-one Christian caregiving to people in our congregation and community. Twenty-eight Wooddalers participated in Stephen Ministry training this summer. They were commissioned as Stephen Ministers during the services the weekend of August 8-9.

Wooddale Week August 15-21, 2015

lee.ranney — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

The Wooddale Week is Wooddale Church's weekly newsletter.

The Godly Life

lee.ranney — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

What does a godly life look like? We find a guide in 1 Timothy 3, where the Apostle Paul describes the qualities of an overseer or elder of the church. To be considered godly, one must be:

Following God to Hong Kong

lee.ranney — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

As I look back on my life, I can see how God has always been gently guiding me and preparing my heart for missions – and more specifically, children’s ministry. As a young teen, I remember volunteering with the Wooddale VBS as a kindergarten small group leader. I had a wonderful time with the sweet little five-year-olds and I was sad to see the week end.

Men’s Fall Bible Studies

lee.ranney — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

The path to spiritual maturity includes participating in opportunities to grow in your faith. Wooddale’s men’s ministry theme is “Get in the Game,” an encouragement for men to be proactive in connecting, learning and growing, serving, and engaging with others in outreach. This fall, men have several such opportunities in the form of men’s Bible studies and life-changing topical studies.

Getting Married? Congratulations!

lee.ranney — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

You and the love of your life have a lot on your plates, what with planning a wedding and all that goes along with it. There is a lot that goes into having the wedding of the year. Have you thought about doing everything you can to make sure your marriage is a success?

Men’s Tailgate Party Kicks Off Fall Season

lee.ranney — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

The 2015 NFL season gets underway on Thursday, September 10 when the Pittsburgh Steelers play the 2015 World Champion New England Patriots. It will be a game you won’t want to miss!

Wooddale Week August 8-14, 2015

lee.ranney — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

The Wooddale Week is Wooddale Church's weekly newsletter.

Wooddale Week August 8-14, 2015

lee.ranney — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

The Wooddale Week is Wooddale Church's weekly newsletter.

3 Principles to Make the Most of Your Singleness

lee.ranney — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Is it possible for an unmarried person to be happy, fulfilled and content?

Man’s Plans and God’s Will

lee.ranney — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

It is natural for all of us to make plans about our future. As we graduate from high school, we start to make plans for college, trade school or jobs. When we land that first big job, we might start to think about moving to a new home, starting a family, buying a new car or any number of personal goals.

Tell Me About Jesus

lee.ranney — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Faith has been an ever-evolving part of my life. Faith is easy in good times but can be tougher when your world becomes difficult. Being raised in a Christian school and having attended Sunday school and youth groups since I was a small child, faith was easier. Times were good. God had and would provide.

Serving With Joy

lee.ranney — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:00:00 +0000

“Everyone seems to like people who feed them,” Wooddale Cafe volunteer Becky Aspelund declared tongue-in-cheek. Becky also enthusiastically shared the genuine joy she felt serving coffee to fun people and getting to know a few of them more meaningfully in the process.

Midweek to Launch Romans Study on September 15

lee.ranney — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Midweek, Wooddale’s Tuesday evening adult Bible study program, will begin a new study on September 15 Dr. Michael Wise, scholar-in-residence and professor of biblical studies at the University of Northwestern St. Paul (UNW-SP) will again be the teacher. The study for the entire 2015/2016 school year will focus on the New Testament book of Romans.

Learn More About Life@Work With These Resources

lee.ranney — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 11:00:00 +0000

During the month of July we have been studying what the Bible teaches about Life@Work.

While we have considered many of the issues related to the integration of faith and work, there is still a lot more to learn and live. If you would like to continue study, some fantastic resources are available:

When Did Work Become “Work”?

lee.ranney — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Hard day at the office? Or maybe you were sweating over stoves, in dirty fields or stuck in traffic on the road? Maybe you were wrestling with machines or immersed in the gridlock of politics, schools and hospitals? Demanding bosses, too much work, too little pay. How did we get so far from God’s creation where His work was declared good?

Serving Spotlight

lee.ranney — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:00:00 +0000

My nephew, Grant, got his first serving experience last year during Vacation Bible School when he visited me for the week. This summer when I suggested a possible camping adventure for our week together, he responded with, “Aw, but I want to volunteer again.” He so enjoyed his volunteer experience last year that he wanted to help out again! So that’s what we did.