This Sunday: These Stones
This Sunday, we continue our journey through the Bible with a new section: Land & Loss. We’ll be in the Book of Joshua, where the Israelites finally enter the Promised Land. God miraculously makes a way for them to cross the Jordan River on dry ground, leading them into the land He promised. In response, Joshua instructs a man from each tribe to carry a stone to set up a memorial—so that every time they see it, they will remember God’s faithfulness.
This week, we’ll challenge students to establish their own spiritual markers—reminders of what God has done in their lives. These could be physical items or significant moments they can look back on as evidence of His faithfulness. I encourage you to share your own spiritual markers and the ways they remind you of God’s goodness.
As always, here are the Family Connection Page and the Daily Discipleship Guide! We encourage you to use the discussion questions to spark meaningful conversations with your student at home.
Wednesday Night Community: Life on Mission
Global Partner Weekend
From March 5 - 9, Oakwood is hosting several Global Partners. I'm especially excited because our Student Ministry gets to be a part of this incredible event.
On Wednesday, March 5, we'll welcome a guest speaker to share how God is moving around the world. Then, on Sunday, March 9, another Global Partner will join us during the 9 a.m. service for a time of sharing and Q&A. We'll wrap up the weekend that evening with a special missions event featuring Ethos 360.
I highly encourage your student(s) to attend these events so they can see firsthand what God is doing globally and consider whether or not He may be calling them to missions.
Ethnos 360 Missions Night
Join us on March 9 from 6 – 8 p.m. as we welcome a team from Ethnos 360 Bible Institute for a powerful night of worship and teaching!
The team will lead us in praise and share a message about God’s heart for the nations—from Genesis to Revelation. Students will be challenged to consider how they might live missionally, whether in their daily lives or as future missionaries.
There will also be information available for students and parents interested in Ethnos 360 Bible Institute.
Parents are more than welcome to attend! We’d love for you to join us for this inspiring night.
Middle School Gatherings
The next Monthly Middle School Gathering at the Feder’s is happening this Friday, March 7, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for our middle school students to build relationships, have fun, and ask great spiritual questions. Food and snacks will be provided.
Student Leadership Soft Launch
NEW DATE!
This fall, we’re launching a Student Leadership Team! This team will meet once a month for a study, followed by opportunities for students to serve in the ministry on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights.
To prepare for the full launch, we’ll be soft launching the study portion on Sunday, March 16 right after first service, and we’d love for High School students to join us! Their feedback will be invaluable as we shape this leadership opportunity for the fall. I’d love to have your student be part of this—let me know if they’re interested!
Join the Worship Team!
This year, we’ve introduced a time of worship into our Sunday morning gatherings, and we’d love for your students to be involved!
Calling All Singers: Our most pressing need is for singers to help lead worship up front. If your student has a passion or talent for singing, please reach out to me at . We’d love to have them join the team!
Musicians Welcome: We’re also looking for students who play instruments and want to use their talents to serve God through worship arts.
Thank you for encouraging your student to be part of this meaningful ministry. Together, we can make worship a powerful and impactful experience!
