Connecting With The Rich Traditions Of The Past Forging A Way Forward Into The Future
Worship at Woodland is a little different than many other Baptist churches. We value a rich, liturgical, classical style of worship with an emphasis on excellent music and dynamic, thoughtful preaching. During non-pandemic times, we have a large choir that works hard to lead us in the worship of God every week. Our ministers wear robes out of respect to God, humility in their dress, and as a way of identifying with the broader Christian tradition. We follow the church calendar with seasons such as advent, epiphany, and lent. Most, but not all of the time, we preach from the Lectionary, which means youll hear a wide variety of messages from the whole counsel of Scripture. Many other churches in San Antonio do an excellent job with their chosen worship styles, but we hope at Woodland you will find a fresh connection with God through our engaging traditional worship.
About The Church Year
A rhythm to remind us of the birth, life, death, resurrection, and indwelling of Jesus
For centuries Christians have been telling the compelling story of Jesus. We do this in many ways: sermons, conversations, art, and song, just to name a few. Another way we tell the story of Jesus, along with thousands of churches across the globe, is joining in the ancient practice of observing the church year. Each year we set aside different seasons to remember different portions of the life of Christ and the purpose of His church. For more information, see the visual representation and explanation below.
Ordinary Time: The normal rhythms of the church happen in this long season after Easter and Christmas. Too often we look for Gods Spirit in the extraordinary when God has promised to be present in the ordinary. James K.A. Smith
Advent: The weeks leading up to Christmas help us prepare our hearts, year in and year out, for the arrival of Jesus in the world.
Christmas: More than just December 25, this season helps us celebrate Christs coming in a humble manger more than 2,000 years ago.
Lent: Before the triumphant celebration of Christs resurrection, we spend a few weeks living in the darkness of Christs death.
Holy Week: The week leading up to Easter we take several special opportunities to remember some of the most important events in Jesus story.
Welcome To Our Sunday Morning Service
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Finaly Realize That Jesus Died To Pay For Your Sin
The bible teaches us that Jesus died on the cross, not for his sins, but for the sins of the whole world. If you believe on Him He can and will save you today and take you to heaven when you die. He has power over the grave as demonstrated in his resurrection.
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Jesus saidI am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Join Us For Online Worship
Sunday School 9:45am
Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00am
We are excited that we are welcoming all back into our sanctuary. This fall, we will be exploring our living history in the roots that have firmly planted this community in the soil in San Antonio and in Christ who grounds us in the world. We also will be listening and reaching towards new routes discerning the still and small voice of God leading us into the future. Join us this fall. Come as you are! We would love to know you, care for you, and equip/empower you to love yourself, your neighbor, and the triune God in this flourishing community!
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Learn Who He Is Why He Loves You And How He Can Transform Your Life
The question for every life regarding Jesus Christ that we all must answer was asked by Jesus himself when he asked this But whom say ye that I am? The Word of God gives us the knowledge and the wisdom to know who Jesus is and why it is so important for you and I to have a relationship with him.
To Begin Realize These Four Things
God chose Jesus to introduce you to himself but first he wants you to know a few things about yourself.
First, Realize that you are loved by God.
In the Bible we learn that God loves everyone regardless of their background, race, age or any other factor. God loves you and desires to have a personal relationship with you.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Second, realize that everyone is a sinner.
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God No one is perfect therefore no one is without sin. We have all broken Gods commandments. This is called sin. The Bible says that this separates us from God.
Behold, the LORDS hand is not shortened, that it cannot save neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.>
Third, realize there is a price to be paid for sin.
The wages or payment for sin is death. This includes eternal separation from God in a place called hell.
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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A Christmas Experience
Sunday, December 04, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Come enjoy A Christmas Experience at Woodlawn! Sunday, December 4 from 5PM to 8PM.There will be experiences for all ages to enjoy!Snow Slide with additional…
Sunday, December 11, 2022, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us Sunday, December 11 for a Morning of Music during both 9AM and 11:11AM Worship.
Student Christmas Relay
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Our Elf themed relay race will begin at 6PM in Fellowship Center on December 14!Bring a set of clothes you wouldnt mind getting messy, and as many…