Midweek Check-In (July 17, 2024)

MIDWEEK CHECK-IN

It’s not asphalt-melting hot today! So, rejoice and give thanks because it’s time for your Midweek Check-In! (What a difference a day makes!)

This last Sunday, Pastor Kristin Gilmore continued with our current sermon series, “THE GOD WHO”. If you missed it, you can get caught up by watching the worship service here: https://www.youtube.com/@woodlandlakes3094

One of the last things Pastor Kendall did with us before he left to take the position of District Superintendent was to sit down and explain what we needed to do to care for our new pastor.  At that time, we didn’t know who that was going to be. Well, since we are now, a little less than five weeks out from Pastor Billy and C.J.’s first Sunday with us, I want to spend the next few weeks reminding us of Pastor Kendall’s words of wisdom.

Always remember, Pastor Billy and C.J. are God’s ordained gift to our church. God loves Woodland Lakes Community Church, and God loves its people. Because of that love, and because God is all knowing, He knew long before we did that we would be going through this time of transition from Pastor Kendall to Pastor Billy. God knew precisely the pastor WLCC would need as we move into this new season in the life of our church. God has called Pastor Billy to Woodland Lakes with all his unique gifts and graces, his personal strengths and weaknesses and his own individual experiences and personality. All these things God has orchestrated together to give us exactly what we need, exactly when we need it.  What a beautiful gift!

And here is the really cool part, just as Pastor Billy and C.J. are God’s gift to WLCC, I truly believe that the folks of WLCC are going to be a gift to the Byler family just as you have been to Pastor Kendall and Denise and Jessica and I!

You are an awesome church family ,WLCC, and you are loved dearly!

Pastor Nate

Quick Reminders:

KANSAS DISTRICT ASSEMBLY:

The 115th District Assembly for the Kansas Church of the Nazarene is next week, July 25th and 26th.  It will be held at Inspire Church (formally known as Hutch First) in Hutchinson Kansas. All are welcome to attend the day sessions and we highly recommend that you attend both the District Superintendent report on Thursday evening and the Ordination Service on Friday.  Both services begin at 7pm. Hope to see you there!

NO KIDS ACTIVITIES TONIGHT:

Because of kids camp, there will be no kids activities tonight. 

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:

The next Cancer Support gathering will be on Saturday, July 27th at 10am in the Hospitality Room.

SAVE THE DATE:

Pastor Billy and C.J. Byler’s first Sunday with us will be on August 18th. You will NOT want to miss this Sunday!

Back to School Supplies:

We are excited to once again gather school supplies to help out the families at Seltzer and Adams elementary. Supplies needed are: markers, crayons, rulers, glue and glue sticks. Bring your supplies to the church between church July 7th and July 28th. We will be assembling the Backpacks on Sunday, August 4th, after our worship gathering, and a meal will be provided. We would love for you to be involved … whether it is bringing school supplies, assembling the backpacks, or delivering the backpacks to the schools. Talk to Sherilyn Elder for more details!