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.

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.

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)

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

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.

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.  

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. All corsages are pre-ordered and picked up on Mother’s Day (May 11). Wednesday, May 7 is the last day to pre-order a corsage. Corsages cost $15 each. You can pre-order a corsage in the Connection Center on Sundays, by texting CORSAGE to 512.777.2944, or by clicking the button below.

Have you ever wanted to see your staff get slimed? Now is your chance…Each pastoral staff member will have a jar to collect money in the Connection Center. Whichever pastor collects the most money will be slimed on Wednesday, May 7. You can watch the slime showdown live on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00pm in Fellowship Center or the recorded video in Worship on Sunday, May 11. If $15,000 is raised between all pastoral staff, then all pastors will be slimed. All money raised will go towards families and students going to camps and Colonia this Summer. Let’s have some fun and help students and families afford summer events!

TOTAL SO FAR:
Russell $369.49
Lane $434.78
Jadin $256.00
Stephanie $325.10
David $316.64
Robert $359.43

Total: $2,061.44

WAYS TO GIVE: 

• Cash, change or checks can go into the jars.

• Scan QR code on the jars and give by card towards that specific staff member.

• Text the staff member’s first name (Russell, Lane, Jadin, Stephanie, Robert, or David) to 512-777-2944 to give directly towards that person.

• Click the staff member’s name on the button below and give online