If the Good News is really that good, then some celebration is in order. This doesn’t mean simply gathering back at camp to sing a few songs after the work is over. It means taking the joy we have in Christ out to the people we meet.
Celebrating can take the form of worshipping and leading Bible studies in the community, or helping children through the Embrace Ministry have the simple blessing of a birthday party. It can also mean travelling to another country to help celebrate milestones in the lives of those people Woodmen has touched over the years through Compassion International or Children’s HopeChest.
Whatever it looks like, celebration is an important part of bringing the blessing of the Gospel into the lives of those around us.
GO. Celebrate Chicago
Friday, July 30
7 pm
RR Worship Center, Rm 107
Celebrate with Impact Ministries as we share the stories from our Young Adult mission trip to Chicago. Team members will be sharing pictures and how God moved in Chicago during our time there. Dessert will be provided. For more information, contact Rachel Mueller.
GO.Celebrate with Rubens Muzio
Sunday, August 8
9-10:30 am
RR Gymnasium
Join Impact Ministries as we gather to hear guest speaker Rubens Muzio, director of OC International's Brazil 21 Church Planting Movement.
• Express Inn Holidays and Parties Celebrate the lives of people at the Express Inn. Everyone enjoys birthday parties with cake and gifts, especially children. For some, this may be their first birthday celebration in years. We also celebrate New Year’s, Valentines Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Peru Trip
October 20–29 • $2,000
Application Deadline: June 20
Go with Global Impact and WVC Worship Arts as we celebrate the graduation of our Woodmen-sponsored university student, Denaly Ramos (see her picture on the next page, bottom center). This team will host worship and pastoral workshops, help with children’s activities and put on community outreach concerts.
• Brazil Joni and Friends (JAF) Trip
September 24–October 3 • $2,700
Application Deadline: May 23
Provide wheelchairs to the disabled in partnership with JAF while sharing the Gospel of Jesus with them, their families, friends and neighbors. Join in building relationships with local churches as we distribute wheelchairs, teach and more.
