Women's Spring Gathering
The women will have their Spring Gathering on April 27 at 10:00AM. This will be a great time of fellowship and an opportunity to build community with other women. Click below to sign up.
Men's Spring Fellowship
The Men at Woodlawn will be having a Shrimp Boil at 6:00 PM on April 28 in the Fellowship Center. If you have never been to a shrimp boil, there will be sausage, corn, and potatoes included in the meal.
This will be a great time to fellowship with the Men that attend Woodlawn, hear a devotion, and have a time of small group discussion. So that we can better prepare for the event, it is helpful to have people register. To help offset the cost of the meal, there will be a $5 fee to attend.
Mother & Son Nerf War
All boys college age and younger are invited to bring their mother or mother figure to a night of fun! There will be nerf wars, dinner, photo op and a craft. Cost is $10 per person! Registration closes on Sunday, May 5. All Nerf items will be provided! Click below to sign up or text NERFBOY to 512-777-2944.
TX Rangers Baseball Game
It is Baseball Time in Texas!!!!
Men’s Trip: Texas Rangers vs. Anaheim Angels
Date: May 17-18
Leave: to Woodlawn at 12:00 pm
Return: to Woodlawn at 12:00 pm
Cost: $125.00 per person
Cost covers Ticket to the Game and Hotel (double occupancy)
Space is limited to the first 15 people to sign up.
Colonia 2024
WHAT IS A COLONIA?
The development of Texas colonias dates back to the 1950s. Using agriculturally worthless land, developers created unincorporated subdivisions with little or no infrastructure. Housing is primarily constructed by residents using discarded wood, cardboard or other materials - usually lacking electricity, plumbing and other basic amenities.
WHO IS BUCKNER?
For more than 135 years, Buckner International (www.buckner.org) has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry. In 2002, Buckner International began to provide innovative programming to support vulnerable children and families living in poverty in the colonias along the Texas/Mexico border (www.buckner.org/rio-grande-valley/).
2024 IS OUR ELEVENTH YEAR
It is our eleventh year working with Buckner International in the Penitas Colonia. Each year, beginning in 2011, over 230 Woodlawn regulars have joined one of the teams to use their gifts and abilities to impact the Penitas Colonia. This is your year to be a part of the Colonia Work Project!
WHO CAN GO?
This summer’s mission project, June 8-14, is open to adults, families with children, college-age adults, and high school students who have completed the 9th grade. Children/Students younger than 9th grade will serve on the Humanitarian Aid Team with one of their parents.
Work Project Teams
Building Team
Sewing Team
Adult Readiness Team (ESL)
Transportation Team
Humanitarian Aid Team
Kids Camp Team
HOUSING
Colonia Work Project team members will be housed at the Valley Baptist Retreat Center (https://www.valleybaptistretreat.org/). There are a limited number of private rooms available for families with children.
Mission Trip Meetings (Mandatory)
Sunday, March 3rd at 12:15pm in Fellowship Center with lunch provided
Sunday, May 5th at 12:15pm in Fellowship Center with lunch provided
Individual teams will schedule additional meetings as needed.
Student Camp
Zephyr Student Camp is 5 days of excitement and non-stop fun. We have a block rotation schedule that allows students the most time at as many activities as we can fit into the day. The Zephyr staff takes great pride in making sure that your completed seventh through twelfth grade students have an awesome time here, while learning truth from God’s Word at the same time. Each night has a dynamic worship time followed by some wild and crazy special events…fireworks, games, and fun! The camp for this year will be using Joshua 1:9 and focusing on Fearless.
Camp Zephyr is in Sandia, Texas about 3 hours Southwest of Austin. Cost for Student Camp is $300 per camper.
There are 26 spots available for camp on a first come first serve basis. You must register and pay the $70 deposit to guarantee your student’s spot.
Speaker: Cam Buchanan
Worship: Robin Wymer
Special Guest: Hulvey
Lead Camp
Lead Camp is for students who are looking for a Bible intensive, deeper weekend retreat to focus on their relationship with Christ and to focus on their mission field when they get home. This is not intended for all students, but for those who are wanting to lead in their youth group and their community at their schools and in their home.
The purpose of Lead Camp is to inspire and equip Christian students. Students will have the opportunity to meet other students from across Texas while being in in-depth leadership training through four worship experiences, five small group sessions, and experiential challenge courses. It is our desire to develop in each student strong and lasting leadership skills that will enable them to lead with intentionality and purpose in their church, school community, and around the world for Jesus Christ. If you are interested in attending, sign up and Russell will have a One-on-One visit to approve your attendance.
Speaker: Zach Randles, Robert White, and Chris Seay
Band: Stephen and Rachel Patterson
Cost: $165
Vacation Bible School
VBS 2024 Breaker Rock Beach
God’s Truth Never Changes
Kids will be challenged as they discover that God’s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. Adventure awaits each day as kids explore tide pools, spot orcas, fly kites, and watch the mighty waves crash up against the immovable Breaker Rock!
Who: Kids ages Four Years Old (by June 1) through completed Fifth Grade
When: July 15-19 (registration closes on July 7 or when capacity is reached)
Times: 9:00am-12:00pm (drop off starts at 8:50am)
Cost: Free
Extra Information: Preschool Classes will be limited to 18 kids and School Age classes will be limited to 25 kids. Pre-registration will end Sunday, July 7 or when classes reach capacity. Class assignments and drop off/pick up details will be emailed the week before for any questions, please email stephanie@woodlawnbc.org.
VBS Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering at VBS please signup below. All volunteers must attend trainings, pass a background check, and complete the child protection training. Volunteers must be 16 years old or older and attend Woodlawn. Please reach out to Stephanie Shouse with any questions at email stephanie@woodlawnbc.org.
Middle School VBS
All students who have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grades by May 2024 are invited to join Middle School VBS. There will be Bible study groups and recreation Monday thru Thursday from 9:00am-12:00pm. If your student attends all week they earn a free ticket to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on Friday, July 19. Friday the students will leave Woodlawn at 9am and return by 10:00pm. Click the button below or text “MSVBS” to 512-777-2944!
*If you student is not able to attend all week but would like to attend on Friday there will be a cost for the ticket. For any questions email russell@woodlawnbc.org.
Preteen Camp at Camp Zephyr
Zephyr Kids Camp is 4 days of excitement and non-stop fun. We have a block rotation schedule that allows you the most time at as many activities as we can fit into the day. The Zephyr staff takes great pride in making sure that your completed third through sixth grade students have an awesome time here, while learning truth from God’s Word at the same time. Each night has a dynamic worship time followed by some wild and crazy special events…fireworks, games and fun! The camp theme for this year is Jesus The ROCK.
Camp Zephyr is in Sandia, Texas about 3 hours Southwest of Austin.
Cost for Preteen Camp is $250 per camper.
There are 35 spots available for camp on a first come first serve basis. You must register and pay the $60 deposit by Sunday, March 24 to guarantee your preteen’s spot.
If your preteen would like to fundraise towards their camp balance, there are 2 opportunities. One opportunity will take place over Spring Break with the Flamingo Explosion and the second opportunity will be selling Mother’s Day Corsages starting on Easter Sunday (March 31). If you would like to participate, please email me at stephanie@woodlawnbc.org.
Registration:
To register, text PC2024 to 512.777.2944 or click the button below.
Father & Daughter Nerf War
All girls college age and younger are invited to bring their father or father figure to a night of fun! There will be nerf wars, dinner, photo op and a craft. Cost is $10 per person. Registration closes on Sunday, April 17. All Nerf items will be provided! Click below to sign up or text NERFGIRL to 512-777-2944.
Student Lunch & Blazer Tag
All students are invited to stay after church and eat lunch in Great Hall, then head to Blazer Tag on Ben White. The cost is $30 per student and includes lunch and 2 Blazer Tag games and $5 to the arcade. The bus will transport students to and from Blazer Tag. Pick up will be at 3:15pm at Woodlawn. All students must have a 2024 medical form on file and event specific permission form. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 10.
Women's Painting Night
Let’s get creative! Angie Miller will lead the women in a painting session on Saturday at 6:30 PM on April 6 at Woodlawn. The cost to pay for the supplies will be $10.
Easter Brunch
Following the 9:00 AM Worship, a Brunch will be provided between the two Easter Services. There will be Eggs, Sausage and Cheese to make Breakfast Tacos as well as Pancakes. The Men's Ministry will be volunteering their time to prepare this Brunch. Any man is invited to volunteer and help prepare and serve. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Men's Ministry at Woodlawn. Please email lane@woodlawnbc.org or call the church office if you would like to sign up and help.
Mother's Day Corsage Fundraiser
Order a corsage for that special lady in your life to wear on Mother’s Day! All proceeds from the corsage fundraiser go to help preteens go to camp.
Easter Sunday Worship
Easter Sunday Worship will be at 9AM and 11:11AM on Sunday, March 31.
Holy Week Devotion & Prayer
Woodlawn will have a time of devotion and prayer at noon on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in the Worship Center. It will be a time to reflect on the events leading up to the cross and the loving sacrifice that Jesus made for us.
Wednesday Easter Interactive Worship
Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30PM we will have an interactive worship service where individuals and families can reflect on the days and hours leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. We will spend the evening worshipping through reading scriptures, singing songs, and other reflective elements around the campus. This will be a great time of worship as we look towards Easter.
Easter Family Scavenger Hunt
All families are invited to a fun time of hunting for eggs by solving clues. Families will travel around the Woodlawn campus to find and solve clues. For each clue solved each family member will receive a filled egg! Along the clue path you will visit a petting zoo and enjoy a snow cone! To reserve your family's set of clues, eggs, and bags please register by clicking the button below or texting the word HUNT24 to 512-777-2944. Registration closes on Wednesday, March 20.
Easter Musical
The Celebration Choir at Woodlawn will be presenting a special Easter Musical called Written in Red on Sunday March 24 at 9AM. Plan to attend this special presentation as you prepare for Easter on March 31.
Student Mission Monday
All students are invited to serve community on Monday, March 11 and then enjoy lunch together. The students will be transported to and from the serve sites and lunch. Students need to be picked up at Woodlawn at 1:00pm. All students must have a 2024 medical form on file and an event permission form. The deadline to register is Sunday, March 10. Click the button below or text “MM” to 512-777-2944 to sign up.
The FINAL Great Flamingo Explosion
The FINAL Great Flamingo Explosion
WHEN March 8-March 16 (Spring Break)
WHAT IS IT? People pay to put flamingos in other peoples’ yards! Those receiving the flamingos pay to get them out of their yard! They pay more to send them to a specific person! We even have people that pay for flamingo insurance, so they won’t get flamingoed! The best thing about it? Students and their families who work the fundraiser earn money that goes into their family account to be used on future camps, mission trips, retreats, etc! The more members of the family that work the fundraiser, the more money the family earns.
HOW IT WORKS
Each night, beginning on the Friday before Spring Break, the flamingo flocks will be placed in bunches in the front yard of families who have been “flamingoed.” In addition to the birds, a sign will be placed in the yard and a door hanger on the front door informing the homeowner that he/she has been “flamingoed” with instructions on having the birds removed. Each homeowner will have the opportunity to make a donation to the Woodlawn Fundraising Fund in order to have the birds removed the following evening.
Suggested Donation Amounts
$25 to send flamingos to a specific homeowner
$20 to have flamingos removed from your yard
$30 to have the flamingoes removed from you yard and have control over where they go next
$45 to have flamingos placed in the yard of someone who has already been flamingoed
$60 to have the flamingos placed in the yard of one of our ministry team (Russell Allen, Lane Northcut, David Wall, Robert Baldwin, and Stephanie Shouse)
Flamingo Insurance
Of course, not everyone appreciates the stylish additions of flamingos to their yard. If that’s you, you may purchase “flamingo insurance” (the flamingos will not visit your yard during the fundraiser). Flamingo insurance must be purchased at least 1 week before the fundraiser starts. Suggested donation is $35.
Respect For Private Property
While we want to have fun and encourage some good-natured ribbing and competition between Woodlawn regulars, families and friends; we will respect the rights of homeowners to control what happens on their property. We will not place flamingos in the yard of anyone who asks us to refrain from doing so ahead of time, whether or not they have purchased “flamingo insurance.” You may call 512-442-7858 or 512-497-5255 to have you name put on the “do not flamingo” list.
In addition, if we have placed flamingos in the yard of someone who does not want them, we will promptly remove them upon request at no charge.
Who can you “flamingo?” Anyone! It’s a great way to have fun and at the same time let others know about Woodlawn! In addition to other Woodlawn regulars, flamingo our neighbors, co-workers and friends (who have a sense of humor)!
How to send flamingos?
Click the button below to purchase insurance or place you flamingo order.
Print the form PDF below and turn in the form and payment to the church office, Stephanie Shouse or the flamingo booth in Connection Center on Sundays.
Text FLAMINGOS to 512-777-2944
Let the FINAL Great Flamingo Explosion begin!
If you have any questions please email stephanie@woodlawnbc.org.
Student Altitude
All students are invited to stay after church and eat lunch in Great Hall, then head to Altitude on Westgate. The cost is $30 per student and includes lunch and a 2 hour jump pass. The bus will transport students to and from Altitude. Pick up will be at 3:15pm at Woodlawn. All students must have a medical form on file, event permission form, and an online Altitude waiver. The deadline to register is Wednesday, February 21.
Disciple Now
WHAT IS DISCIPLE NOW?
Disciple Now is a weekend Student event filled with Bible Study, fellowship, corporate worship, service projects and tons of fun & memories. Students are divided by grade & gender into host homes where they will stay Friday & Saturday nights. We come together as a group for worship with Allen Frans and the Howerys on Friday night, Saturday night, & Sunday morning.
WHO?
All Students in 7th-12th Grade
WHEN?
Check in - Friday, February 16 at 6:45PM
Pick up - Sunday, February 18 following 11:11am Worship
WHERE?
Students will stay in host homes over the weekend with small groups of their grade and gender along with an adult leader. Main Worship Sessions will be in the Worship Center at Woodlawn.
HOW MUCH?
$60 per person- Jan 29 and later
A Night To Shine
DATE: February 9
TIME: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
ADDRESS: 4600 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78745
Night to Shine is a complimentary event for people with special needs hosted by local churches around the world. The event is open to anyone living with disabilities, ages 14 and older. Although each event is a little bit different, some activities included are a red carpet entrance, limousine rides, dancing, karaoke, gifts, a catered dinner, a Respite Room for parents and caregivers, a crowning ceremony where every honored guest will receive a crown or tiara, and more – Night to Shine is a celebration of God’s love for YOU, our Kings and Queens!
If you have any questions or concerns, email Lane Northcut at lane@woodlawnbc.org
Volunteer for A Night to Shine
The Tim Tebow Foundation works with churches to provide an incredible prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs. This will be Woodlawn’s first year to be a host church for Night to Shine. This event will take place on Friday, February 9 at Woodlawn. This will require volunteers throughout the church to provide this special experience. Guests for this event experience a red-carpet experience and then receive the royal treatment once they enter the event.
Men's Chili Cookoff
The Men’s Fellowship on February 4 at 6:00 pm will be a Chili Cookoff. You can click here to register and if you can bring a pot of chili to enter the contest, please email Lane at lane@woodlawnbc.org.
One of the goals of Woodlawn is to encourage those that attend Woodlawn to build community among each other. The men gather for the Men’s Fellowship four times a year. It is one activity that can help the men at Woodlawn to develop relationships with each other. There is also a Men’s group that meets every Monday night at 6:30 in room M103 for a Bible study.
Family Discipleship
Family Discipleship will begin on Wednesday, January 31 at 6:00pm in Fellowship Center! The vision of Family Discipleship is to partner with parents to make disciples through time, moments, and milestones with their kids. Stephanie Shouse will lead our time on Wednesdays this Fall as we continue to study the book of 1 Peter(Where does Hope come from?). There will be a time of teaching, action, fellowship, and prayer.
Please register by Monday, January 28 by texting FD2024 to 512-777-2944 or clicking the button below.
Threads of Love Breakfast Taco Fundraiser
On January 28, there will be breakfast tacos available for purchase to support the Threads of Love Ministry.
BSM Lunch
On Wednesday, January 24 Woodlawn has the opportunity to serve students at UT by providing lunch at the Baptist Student Ministries. The lunch will be a lasagna lunch with sides and dessert. There are three ways to serve: You can cook and bring a lasagna to the church, provide cookies, or go to the Longhorn BSM to serve. You can click here to register and select how to you desire to help. Here is more information:
Lasagna will be the main dish of the lunch and the church will purchase frozen lasagnas. Volunteers are needed to cook the provided lasagnas at home and bring them to the church hot and ready to serve on Wednesday, January 24 by 10:30AM. Lane will coordinate getting the lasagna to you.
Dessert is the best part of any meal and cookies are on the menu (homemade is best!). If you would like to bring cookies to the church for the BSM lunch, please drop the cookies off at the church office on Wednesday, January 24 by 10:30AM.
You can sign up to go to the Longhorn BSM at the University of Texas and make final preparations and help serve the meal. Arrive at the church by 11:00am. The Woodlawn bus will take volunteers to and from the BSM due to limited parking and all the construction around the UT campus.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lane at lane@woodlawnbc.org.
Women's Winter Gathering
A special event for women has been scheduled as we begin a new year. The women will have their annual Winter Gathering on January 20 at 10:00 am. Shelly Allen will be the speaker and brunch will be provided for this gathering. Shelly is the LifeGroup teacher for the Women’s LifeGroup that meets on Sunday mornings at 10:10AM. She is also the wife of Russell Allen the pastor at Woodlawn. This will be a great time of fellowship and an opportunity to build community with other women.
Prayer Group
When people make a prayer request to Woodlawn, the information is sent by email to the people who have joined the Prayer Ministry group.
New Year's Brunch
Join us for a New Year's Eve Brunch at Woodlawn at 10:00 on December 31st. This will be a potluck brunch. Bring your favorite breakfast food for this event.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Join us this Christmas Eve, for a special candlelight worship service as we remember and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Morning Worship
There will only be one morning worship on December 24. Join us at 10AM for the traditional Sunday Morning worship experience.
Student Christmas Party
All students in 7th-12 grade are invited to an evening of festive fun and encouraged to bring a friend! The fun will happen from 6:00-7:30pm. There will be Christmas worship, DNOW preview, dinner and a mad game of a gift exchange. Each student needs to bring a $5 wrapped gift. DNOW registration will open this night with a discounted price. Click the button below or text PARTY to 512-777-2944 to sign up for the Student Christmas Party .
Morning of Music
Morning of Music will be Sunday, December 10 during both 9AM & 11:11AM Worships.
Girl’s Flannels & Flapjacks
All girls in grades 7-12 are invited to a morning of ornament making, flapjacks and hang out time from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Allen’s house in Buda. Drop off and pick up will be at the Allen’s house so no permission forms are needed. Bring a friend! Text “GIRLS” to 512.777.2944 or click below to sign up.
A Christmas Experience
Come enjoy A Christmas Experience at Woodlawn! Sunday, December 3 from 5PM to 8PM.
There will be experiences for all ages to enjoy!
Snow Slide with additional snow areas to play
Petting Zoo
Make your own Smores
Decorate sugar cookies and Christmas Ornaments
Designated areas for your Christmas Pictures
Food to purchase from local vendors
Food is available at a cost. The food this year is Turkey Legs, Kettle Corn, and Roppolos pizza.
Where to Park:
All parking is free.
Handicap parking is available in the parking lot on campus and the parking attendants will help you find a space. Make sure to tell them when you enter the parking lot you need handicap parking.
There is limited parking in the parking lot on campus. The only entrance to the parking lot can be found through the South entrance located on Cactus Lane.
Additional parking spots can be found in the parking lots at Joslin Elementary School.
Street parking is available on Cactus Lane, Cimarron Trail, and Pack Saddle.
There is parking available to the East of Woodlawn across Menchaca Road. There will be constables helping pedestrians cross Menchaca.
Sugar Cookie & Hersey Chocolate Bar Donations Needed
Sign up to donate undecorated sugar cookies or Hershey chocolate bars for A Christmas Experience 2023. Children who come will have the opportunity to decorate a cookie at this event. It requires thousands of cookies to be donated to have enough for the crowd that will be attending. The cookies will need to be dropped off in the Fellowship Center on Sunday, December 3. Hershey chocolate bars will be for families to make s'mores around the fire pits. Chocolate bars need to be dropped in the church office by Wednesday, November 29. Text “DONATION” to 512.777.2944 or click below to sign up.