ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Click Here for the Daily Lenten Bible Readings

What is Lent?

What are your priorities in life right now? Lent is an invitation to rearrange your priorities—to focus on what matters most and leave behind what matters least.

Lent is the season where the Church prepares for Easter. Starting with Ash Wednesday, Lent spans 40+ days until Holy Thursday. In the fourth chapter of Matthew, Jesus spends 40 days in the desert, fasting, praying, and preparing for his mission. Lent is your opportunity for that same focus.

Lent is your invitation to take your spiritual life seriously.
Lent is the perfect time to form life-giving habits and abandon self-destructive habits.
Lent is your chance to discover the abundant life Jesus invites us to at Easter.

Take these 40 days to explore God’s dream for your life and it will change everything. Are you ready?

When Does Lent Start?

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

When Does Lent End?

Lent ends on Saturday , April 4, 2026.

Lent is a period of repentance, reflection, and spiritual preparation leading up to Easter.

Please use the Lenten Bible Readings to keep your heart and mind focused on Christ during a season of repentance and preparation, helping you grow spiritually each day.

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Evangelism & Outreach Ministry’s

End of Year Fellowship

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The Evangelism & Outreach Ministry’s End of Year Fellowship at Amber Jack’s Seafood & Steaks.

FATHER’S DAY AT WOODLAND

Mother’s Day at Woodland

Evangelism & Outreach Ministry’s Sunshine Bags Delivery

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Our wonderful Evangelism & Outreach Ministry went out to deliver sunshine to our sick & shut-in members last weekend!

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Movie Night!

Thanks to everyone who came out to fellowship with our Evangelism & Outreach and Abundant LYFE Ministries at Movie Night! We all thoroughly enjoyed the movie, “The Forge” and its powerful message of discipleship.

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Such a wonderful time worshiping together on Jersey Sunday! Abundant LYFE Ministry would like to thank everyone for their participation last Sunday!

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Jersey Sunday

Meet & Greet Cook-Out Recap!

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The Meet & Greet Cook Out was such a wonderful success! Everyone enjoyed an awesome experience with amazing food, family fun and Christian fellowship!

The Worship Ministry would like to thank all participants who donated their time, talents, and resources to the Meet and Greet Event held on last Sunday. Your support was the cornerstone of a successful outcome.

Click the link below to view the recap video on YouTube!

Meet & Greet Recap Video

Graduation Sunday

"Listen to advice and accept instruction, so you might grow wise in the future. Many plans are in a person’s mind, but the Lord’s purpose will succeed."

Proverbs 19:20-21

We were so happy to celebrate our 2024 Graduates on Graduation Sunday!

As we continue to pray for them on their journey, we encourage them to always remember God!

Woodland’s Father’s Day celebration was a huge success!

The celebration highlights included the beautiful excerpts from Dr. Rodgery McClain’s books “Father’s Day” and “The Proving Grounds”, the Father’s Day gifts to the Dads of Woodland, the selections from the Men’s choir, and the wonderful photos of Fathers at the photo backdrop!

It was truly a blessing!

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Father’s Day Celebration

16th Annual Joint Pentecost Sunday Service

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Celebrating the Sixteenth Annual Pentecost Service between Woodland and Paw Creek Presbyterian Churches.

We honor the graves of enslaved members of Paw Creek Church who died with red carnations.

The Presbyterian Women enjoyed a wonderful Bible Study session last Sunday led by Terri Bryant.

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PW Bible Study

Woodland & Paw Creek Reading Program

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Keeping the vision and legacy of the late Elder Madge Hopkins alive through the Woodland and Paw Creek Reading Program. Second graders from Paw Creek Elementary are provided extended opportunities to enhance their reading ability.

Members wishing to volunteer as a reading buddy for 2024'-2025 school year should contact Elder Robin Fox.

Bingo @ Saturn Nursing & Rehab Center

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Woodland’s Evangelism & Outreach Ministry visited Saturn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last Saturday to host Bingo games and engage with the residents!

AIDS WALK 2024

Woodland’s Abundant LYFE Ministry participated in RAIN’s 28th Annual AIDS Walk in Uptown Charlotte today! A total of $166,080 was raised in efforts to promote awareness, end stigma, and support those individuals living with HIV.

It was an awesome event and we appreciate all of the support! Our goal is to be in the top 5 of congregational givers next year!

Update Your Contact Info!

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Over the next few weeks, we are working to ensure all of Woodland’s records are up to date for our 2024 Member Directory. Our new family registration process will not only allow you to update all your information but will also allow you to view all our many ministries and join the groups you wish to hear from. Also, in 2024, we will be highlighting birthdays and anniversaries in our weekly email blasts!

We are asking that all individuals and families click the link below to submit/ update all contact information for the 2024 member directory.

Please, take 5 minutes to click the button below to register your family and update all your information.

Submit Info

Woodland is proud to announce that our very own Layla Hopkins is a 2024 Charlotte Post Foundation Top Senior!

Congratulations, Layla! Keep going!

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Congratulations, Layla!

Walking Into 2024 Standing on God’s Promises!

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Together, Woodland walked around the church 7 times on the 7th day of 2024! We’re praying that this bold act of faith will bring down any walls that may block Woodland’s blessings this year. We’re claiming abundance, overflow, growth, & prosperity in 2024!

Thank you to all who participated in Abundant LYFE Ministry’s first activity of the year!

#LiveYourFaithEveryday

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Trip to Nativity According to the Gospels

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Woodland had a wonderful time last Saturday during an outing to @hanesbrandstheatre to see Nativity According to the Gospels! Everyone enjoyed dinner together at Sweet Potatoes afterwards. Special thanks to the Evangelism & Outreach Ministry for organizing this amazing outing!

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Bingo at Saturn Nursing Home

The Evangelism & Outreach Ministry visited Saturn Nursing Home on Saturday, Nov. 18th to fellowship with the residents over Bingo!

The Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study had an awesome turnout. Special thanks to Rev. Stowe and everyone who participated to make it such a success!

Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study

Flyer for a men's breakfast and Bible study event at Woodland Presbyterian Church, USA, featuring Rev. Rickyto Stowe, scheduled for Saturday, November 4th, from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. The flyer shows a breakfast spread with pastries, fruit, and coffee with blurred books in the background.

First Lady: The Stage Play

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Abundant LYFE Adult Ministry had such a great time on Saturday night! We all enjoyed First Lady: The Stage Play! It was awesome!

Abundant LYFE Ministry enjoyed a night of fellowship at The Reunion Tour last week!

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Special Thank You from Summer Camp at The Wood!

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Thank you for your support for the Summer Enrichment Camp at The Wood! The kids have all enjoyed themselves. As camp comes to its final week, the kids expressed their gratitude for all the helping hands that made Summer Camp at The Wood possible, including The Presbytery of Charlotte and the Session at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church.

Evangelism Ministry’s Bowling Outing

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The Evangelism Ministry hosted a bowling outing at Textile Lanes filled with FUN & FELLOWSHIP!

Masks are now optional

Please note that The Session has voted to make masks optional.

EVANGELISM & OUTREACH MINISTRY AT SATURN NURSING & REHAB

The Evangelism & Outreach Ministry visited the Saturn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center to spend time with the residents playing Bingo! Special thanks to the Evangelism Ministry for the wonderful work that they are doing!