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Good morning, church family! It’s time for our midweek check-in – a good opportunity to pause, reflect on the week and focus our thoughts on things above. Let’s look far above this week: the sun. That big ball of burning gas 93 million miles away is still up there. We see it come over the horizon every morning (did you see that gorgeous sunrise this past Sunday???), and it dips back down each evening. This time of year, the daylight is decreasing – a natural part of God’s

Good afternoon, church family! I would like to announce a new addition to our family. That’s right. We got a puppy. At one time we were a two-dog household, but that was a while ago. We’ve been dog-free for the past two years, and it was time. Or, to be more accurate, I was told it was time. By my daughters. And wife. Let’s be honest, I’m just along for the ride. This dog – we’ve named her S’mores – is a mix of a few different breeds, so we’re not exactly sure what si

Good morning, church family! It’s time for a midweek check-in, and we are right in the thick of changing seasons. I’m sure it’s a welcome change for most. We’ve left the heat behind (a record-breaking September heat!), and cooler temperatures are here. It’s the perfect time of year for a morning walk or jog, which is something I love to do when the weather cooperates. I think the changing seasons are a gift from the Lord. I haven’t always lived in places that experience

Good evening, church family! Here’s a thought for our midweek check-in: Sometimes the right decision is the less popular one. Luke chapter five tells the story of a very popular Jesus. When you can heal the sick and teach with authority – crowds tend to gather. That’s what was happening as Jesus spoke up and stepped into active ministry. He filled empty nets with fish. He healed a man of a skin disease. And word began to spread. Soon, the crowds were enormous. “News o

Happy October, church family! May I speak a word of encouragement into your week? Construction takes time. But the temporary inconvenience leads to a better future. Road construction is just part of life around Wichita, and the delays can be frustrating. But imagine a world with no maintenance, no repairs, no additional roads and lanes to address increased traffic demands. I've been to countries where the infrastructure isn't maintained, and the entire city suffers because of

Good evening, church family! Let’s stop, take a break and enjoy a midweek check-in together. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “Curiosity killed the cat.” Well, it saved Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus was a guy who was just curious. Who was this Jesus guy everyone was talking about? What did he look like? Where was he going? What would he do next? Curiosity got the best of Zacchaeus. So he climbed a tree to get a look for himself. “When Jesus came to that spot, he looked up an

Good morning, church family! It’s time for another midweek check-in, and there’s this odd, wet stuff falling from the sky. Weird (also, praise the Lord!). I want to take some time to recap one of my favorite events of the summer. This past Saturday you, church family, showed up and became the hands and feet of God. Our ministry partner, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, helped us make this happen. Using some of the dollars committed through The NEXT Initiative, we turned trucklo

Good evening, church family! Last week a group showed up at the front door of my home ready to audition as our new worship leaders. As you may know, we’re going through a transition period as we seek the next worship leader for our church. I’m confident that God will lead us to the right person, and I’ve already got a stack of resumes from people who have responded to the job listing we’ve posted. I would appreciate your prayers for wisdom. But back to this musical grou

Good evening, church family! I want to take a moment today to briefly reflect on the unknown, the secret, the behind-the-scenes stuff that we don’t even know. And I’m not talking about bad stuff. We’re often quick to think that the unknown and the untold stories are all negative or dark. Make no mistake, those do exist in this world. However, don’t forget about the unstoppable, inexhaustible, powerful work of the Holy Spirit that continues all around us, regardless of o

Aug. 20, 2026 Woodland Lakes Community Church is seeking a gifted, Christ-centered Worship Leader for Sunday morning services. We are looking for someone with a heart for ministry, a passion for musical excellence, and the ability to lead both a congregation and a team of volunteers. The Worship Leader will work closely with the Lead Pastor to plan worship experiences that support the Lord’s mission for the church and the Sunday message. Position Summary The Worship Leade