August Month of Missions
During the month of August, Woodlawn will be highlighting the different missionaries and mission organizations that are supported through your gifts to Woodlawn. To learn more about the different missionaries and mission organizations that Woodlawn supports, you can go to www.woodlawnbc.org/missions.
Worship Mission Highlights: On Sunday mornings during worship, the church will have speakers from different organizations highlight some of the Local, State, and International Missions that your gifts to Woodlawn support.
Email Mission Highlights: On Tuesdays during the month of August, a Missions Email will be sent each week that highlights a Missionary or Mission organization supported by Woodlawn. You will also learn how you can be involved in missions through this email.
Special Mission Offering: There will be special offerings that you can choose to give toward during the Month of Mission. Choose to give to Local Missions, International Missionaries, Missionaries in Spain, or our local ministry to Joslin through Academy 4.
Diaper Drive for Trucare: Trucare provides free medical services and pregnancy information for mothers who are struggling to make future decisions concerning their pregnancy. Trucare also provides parenting education, encouragement, and support for these mothers. As they stay involved in these educational activities, the mothers are able to earn points to receive baby items. One of items that they can receive are Baby Diapers. Trucare is currently low with their diaper inventory. Beginning August 3 and ending on August 24, Woodlawn will be collecting diapers for Trucare. There will be a place set up in the Connection Center to bring your donations beginning August 3.
The following are the Diaper sizes they need:
Size 6
Size 5
Size 3
Baby Wipes.
PLEASE NO PULLUPS.
Breakfast Taco Fundraiser
On Sunday, August 31 there will be breakfast tacos available for purchase to help raise money for Woodlawn’s mission fund.
Women’s Virtual Bible Study
This fall, the Women’s ministry is offering a Monday night online Bible study. The study is called From Beginning to Forever. Elizabeth Woodson is the author and video presenter of this study. Victoria Rawls will be facilitating the group discussion. This virtual study will begin on September 8 and end on December 15. They will meet every other Monday night. In this 8-week study, Elizabeth Woodson guides you through the story of the Bible, showing how all 66 books combine to form one unified narrative.
Women's Fall Morning Bible Study
The Women’s ministry at Woodlawn will be offering a Bible study called Take Every Thought Captive by Kyle Idleman. This study will begin on September 9 at 10AM in room M105. They will meet every Tuesday morning for 8 weeks. This study will be led by Joyce Martin and Robbi Francovich.
55+ September Lunch
Come join us for our 55+ Luncheon on September 11 at 11:30AM. Bring your favorite football tailgate food to share.
This month’s entertainment will be Dueling Pianos provided by Mike Figer and Ricky Ashcraft.
Men's Fellowship
All men are invited to the Men’s Fellowship on September 21 at 6PM. The meal for this event will be Pulled Pork Sandwiches. At these events, men enjoy good fellowship, a devotion and a discussion on how to live out your faith. This is also a great opportunity to invite a friend to join in the food and fellowship. There is no sign-up fee for the event, but you will have an opportunity to make a donation to offset the cost of the food.
BSM Lunch
Woodlawn will serve college students Lunch at the UT Longhorn Baptist Student Ministries building. The lunch will be lasagna with sides and cookies. Woodlawn needs volunteers to cook lasagnas, prepare and deliver cookies to the church, or go to the BSM on Wednesday and serve lunch. When you sign up to volunteer, you can choose which option you would like to volunteer for. The church will provide the volunteers with the frozen lasagnas, and they cook them and return to the church on Wednesday morning. All lasagnas and cookies need to be dropped off at the church office by Wednesday, September 24 by 10:00AM. (You can also drop the cookies off on September 23 between 8:00AM and 4:00PM).
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jadin at Jadin@woodlawnbc.org.
55+ Trip to Branson
Come join this fun-filled 5 day and 4-night trip to Eureka Springs, Branson, and Oklahoma City! Cost is $900 per person. Cost includes double occupancy room, transportation, 4 hotel breakfasts, 3 superb dinners, Passion Play in Eureka Springs, seating at the Sight & Sound Theater for “David”, seating at Smoke on the Mountain, free time at Branson Landing, and a visit to the Oklahoma City Memorial. Your $200 non-refundable deposit will get your name on the list. The deadline to sign up is August 15, final payments are due September 14. Email russell@woodlawnbc.org for more information.
Choir Christmas Kick Off
On August 27 at 6:30PM, in the Choir Room, the Celebration Choir will kick-off the Christmas season by introducing our musical LIGHT LOOKED DOWN. We will hear the music together for the first time. We will then enjoy a great time of Christmas fellowship with hot wassail, Christmas Cookies, and other Christmas delights. If you have questions about being part of our Christmas Choir, please email robert@woodlawnbc.org.
Splash Bash
Come and join Woodlawn’s annual Splash Bash at Twin Oaks Ranch on August 24 from 4:00PM to 7:30PM. This is a fun event for all ages. Twin Oaks Ranch is a church camp located in Buda Texas. There will be a large pool for people to swim, a dining hall to eat and play games, and a creek with canoes. We will start serving food at 5:30PM. The church will provide Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, and you can sign up to bring fruit or desserts. While bringing a food item is optional, we are asking people to sign up to help us get a head count for the food. When you sign up you will be asked how many will attend with you.
Promotion Sunday
The children and youth at Woodlawn will be promoted to new LifeGroup classes this Sunday morning. There will be volunteers available in the Preschool area and Children’s classes to help everyone find the correct room. And, all youth will meet in Great Hall and then break out into their specific LifeGroup based on their grade.
Cereal & Kolache Brunch
Woodlawn will have a Kolache and Cereal Brunch during the LifeGroup hour on August 10. This will be an opportunity for both Worship services to fellowship together. There will also be information available for all the different LifeGroups that meet at Woodlawn on Sunday mornings. If you are looking for a Sunday morning Bible study at Woodlawn, you will learn more about the different options for the whole family.
Also, there will be a mission activity available during the brunch. People will be encouraged to take part in an easy project from the Threads of Love ministry. This ministry makes clothing, blankets, and other handmade items for tiny premature and sick infants.
Family Playdate
All families are invited to meet at church (4600 Menchaca Road) to enjoy a hopping good time in Fellowship Center. There will be multiple inflatables/bounce houses for the kids to enjoy while the adults fellowship. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday Hang Time for 6th Grade
A time to hang out, eat good food, and talk about how to improve ourselves/youth group. Grade specific.
Location: Heriford House
Monday Munchies- Raising Canes
A time to hang out and enjoy food together.
Location: Raising Canes 5601 Brodie Ln
Student Putt-Putt Night
Get Ready for Wednesday Nights! We’re talking free food, worship, diving into God’s Word, and a super fun activity you won’t want to miss.
Bring your friends and let’s have a blast!
Tuesday Hang Time for 7th & 8th Grade
A time to hang out, eat good food, and talk about how to improve ourselves/youth group. Grade specific.
Location: Heriford House
Monday Munchies- Chick-fil-a
A time to hang out and enjoy food together.
Location: Chick-fil-a 5033-D US-290
Student Nerf Night
Get Ready for Wednesday Nights! We’re talking free food, worship, diving into God’s Word, and a super fun activity you won’t want to miss.
Bring your friends and let’s have a blast!
Preteen Camp
Zephyr Preteen 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 3rd-6th 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 Grow Up with a focus on 2 Peter 3:18.
Camp Zephyr is in Sandia, Texas about 3 hours Southwest of Austin.
Cost for Preteen Camp is $250 per camper.
There are 26 spots available for camp on a first come first serve basis. You must register and pay the $60 deposit by Sunday, March 23 to guarantee your preteen’s spot.
If your preteen would like to fundraise towards their camp balance, please email stephanie@woodlawnbc.org to be notified of future opportunities.
Student Pool Party
Get Ready for Wednesday Nights! We’re talking free food and a super fun activity you won’t want to miss. July 16 we will be meeting at the Cox house for a fun pool party! All students in completed 6th–12th grades are invited! Bring your friends and let’s have a blast!
Vacation Bible School
VBS will encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God. God made us, cares about us, loves us, forgives us, and is faithful to keep all His promises to us. We can praise God together! We were made to magnify God!
Who: Kids ages Four Years Old (by June 1st) through completed Fifth Grade
When: July 14-18 (registration closes on July 6 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 6 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
First volunteer training is Sunday, April 27th at 12:15pm.
100 volunteers needed! Vacation Bible School is an incredible service opportunity and is our largest community outreach of the year! There are opportunities to teach Bible Study, Missions, Crafts, Recreation and Music kids in Preschool through 5th Grade. There are 2 volunteer training that will fully prepare you for an awesome week!
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 Vacation Bible School
All students who have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grades by May 2025 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 18. Friday the students will leave Woodlawn at 9am and return by 8:20pm. 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 jadin@woodlawnbc.org.
Lead Camp
Students that have completed 9th-12th grades will have the opportunity to meet other students from across Texas while being 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.
Cost: $205 per student ($50 deposit at time of registration)
Family Night at Round Rock Express
Woodlawn will have a family night at the Round Rock Express game on July 9. There will be a $1 hot dog night at the stadium. The game begins at 7:15PM and they will play the Albuquerque Isotopes. Woodlawn will purchase the tickets for the third base side (in the shade) so that everyone can sit together. The discounted tickets will cost $15 for each member of your family. Each family will be responsible for driving to the stadium and therefore will have the freedom to leave the game when needed. The deadline to purchase tickets through Woodlawn is Wednesday, July 2.
Students (completed 7th-12th grade)
The student ministry will also be attending the game that night and will be providing transportation for those in the student ministry. Please register your student by clicking the link below.
Tuesday Hang Time for 9th & 10th Grade
A time to hang out, eat good food, and talk about how to improve ourselves/youth group. Grade specific.
Location: Heriford House
Monday Munchies- Mighty Fine
A time to hang out and enjoy food together.
Location: Mighty Fine 5601 Brodie Ln #1300
Student Kickball & Dodgeball Night
Get Ready for Wednesday Nights! We’re talking free food, worship, diving into God’s Word, and a super fun activity you won’t want to miss.
Bring your friends and let’s have a blast!
Monday Munchies- Mod Pizza
A time to hang out and enjoy food together.
Location: Mod Pizza 9600 S-I35 Frontage Rd C-200
Breakfast Taco Fundraiser
On Sunday, June 29, there will be breakfast tacos available for purchase to help raise money for Woodlawn’s summer camps and mission trips.
Family Playdate
All families are invited to meet at the Buda City Park and Splash Pad located at 204 San Antonio Street, Buda 78610. This will be a time of hang out from 9:00-11:00. There is a fun splash pad and playground. Hope to see you there!
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 games and fun!
There are 30 spots available. You must register and pay the $80 deposit to guarantee your student’s spot.
SPEAKER: Collin Rotramel
WORSHIP: Portraits Music
COST: $350 per person
Student Bowling Night
Get Ready for Wednesday Nights! We’re talking free food, worship, diving into God’s Word, and a super fun activity you won’t want to miss.
Bring your friends and let’s have a blast!
Student Tuesday Hang Time 11th & 12th Grade
A time to hang out, eat good food, and talk about how to improve ourselves/youth group. Grade specific.
Location: Heriford House
Donuts with Dad
Dads! Swing by the Connection Center on Father's Day from 9:45am-10:45am to enjoy a donut on us. There will also be a photo backdrop for everyone to get a picture to commemorate Father's Day.
Colonia Mission Trip
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/).
2025 IS OUR TWELTH YEAR
It is our eleventh year working with Buckner International in the Penitas Colonia. Each year, beginning in 2011, over 230 Woodlawn and Memorial Baptist Church in Taylor 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 7-13, 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 a team with their parent.
Work Project Teams
Building Team-build a house in a week
Sewing Team-teach sewing classes to ladies in the Penitas
Humanitarian Aid Team-serving a different sites providing for the needs of the people of Penitas (Food Bank, Capable Kids, Salvation Army, etc.)
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.
COST(Register by March 16th to guarantee your spot)
*All deposits must be paid at Registration. Fundraising funds cannot be used for registration.
Individual Cost $375 with a $50 non-refundable deposit
Family of 2 is $750 with a $100 non-refundable deposit
Family of 3 is $850 with a $100 non-refundable deposit
Family of 4 or more $950 with a $100 non-refundable deposit
Mission Trip Meetings (Mandatory)
Sunday, March 30 at 12:15pm in Fellowship Center with lunch provided
Sunday, May 4 at 12:15pm in Fellowship Center with lunch provided
Individual teams will schedule additional meetings as needed.
Texas Rangers Baseball Game
It is Baseball Time in Texas!!!!
Men’s Trip: Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Date: May 30-31
Leave: Woodlawn at 12:00 pm
Return: Woodlawn at 12:00 pm
Cost: $150.00 per person
Cost covers Ticket to the Game and Hotel (double occupancy)
Space is limited to the first 15 people to sign up.
Muffins with Mom
Moms! Swing by the Connection Center on Mother's Day from 9:45AM-10:45PM to enjoy a muffin on us. There will also be a photo backdrop for everyone to get a picture to commemorate Mother's Day.