Good Friday Service
Woodlawn will have a time of worship and prayer at noon on Good Friday in the Choir Room. It will be a time to reflect on the events leading up to the cross and the loving sacrifice that Jesus made for us.
Staff Jar Wars: Mission Trip and Camps Fundraiser
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!
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
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. 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.
Easter Sunday Worship
Easter Sunday Worship will be at 9AM and 11:11AM on Sunday, April 20.
Father Son Nerf War
All boys 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 $15 per person. Registration closes on Monday, April 21. All Nerf items will be provided!
Men's Fellowship Shrimp Boil
The Men at Woodlawn will be having a Shrimp Boil at 6:00 PM on April 27 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.
Parent Child Commitment
Parent Child Commitment is a special time during Worship where as parents you are able to make a public commitment to raise your child in a way pleasing to the Lord and the church will make a commitment to support you. Sign up by Wednesday, April 30 if your family would like to participate.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie Shouse.
Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser
Join us after LifeGroups or 11:11 Worship on Sunday, May 4 for a delicious spaghetti plate fundraiser—just $10 a plate! Plates will be picked up in West Hall. All plates will be packaged to go. You are welcome to stay and eat in Fellowship Center or take your plate home. To pre-purchase a plate please text LUNCH to 512-777-2944 or click the button below.
Plates can be purchased day of until sold out. All proceeds will help students and families participate in summer events.
Any questions please email stephanie@woodlawnbc.org.
55+ Adult May Luncheon
May’s Theme will be Mexican Food to celebrate Ocho de Mayo! Bring a Mexican style dish, side, or dessert to share.
Angela Matthews (Russell’s sister) will be here to talk about how to be secure online and safe from scammers.
Mother Daughter Nerf War
All girls 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 $15 per person! Registration closes on Monday, May 5. All Nerf items will be provided!
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.
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.
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: $325 per person
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)
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.
Registration will open on Sunday, April 20
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.
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.
55+ Trip to Granbury
Cost: $160 per person (double occupancy)
Includes: Hotel, charter bus transportation, and ticket to see “Singing in the Rain” at Granbury Opera House
We will eat at Babe’s Chicken House Friday evening before the show.
Leave at noon on Friday and return by 3PM on Saturday.
Wednesday Night Holy Week Services
Woodlawn will have a special Easter Reflective Worship at 6PM in the Worship Center. There will also be interactive services for children and youth. One will be for families and their children that are in 6th grade and younger in the Fellowship Center. And another for students who are in 7th– 12th grades in Great Hall.
6PM – Easter Reflective Service – Worship Center
6PM - Student Easter Experience (7th grade – 12th grade) – Great Hall
6PM – Families with Children Easter Experience – Fellowship Center
Family Easter Scavenger Hunt
All families are invited to a fun time of hunting for eggs by solving clues. Families will stay within their household as they travel around the Woodlawn campus solving clues and gathering eggs. For each clue solved each family member will receive a filled egg! To reserve your family's set of clues, eggs, and bags please register by clicking the button below.
Registration closes on Wednesday, April 9.
Small Prizes, Candy and Volunteers Needed
We also need small prizes and candy that will fit in plastic easter eggs for the Family Easter Scavenger Hunt! Collection bins are in the Connection Center outside of the Preschool Wing. Thank you for your donations. You can volunteer to stuff eggs before the event or work a clue station at the event on Sunday, April 13 at 5:00PM. Click the button below to volunteer.
Easter Musical
The Celebration Choir & the Worship Band at Woodlawn will be presenting a special Easter Musical called Lamb of Glory, Risen King on Sunday, April 13 at 9AM & 11:11AM. Plan to attend this special presentation as you prepare for Easter on April 20.
55+ Adult April Luncheon
April’s Theme will be Easter! Ham will be provided, please bring sides that go with ham or you can bring a dessert!
There will be a donation basket to help offset the cost.
Tying Up Life's Loose Ends
Woodlawn will sponsor a special One Day Conference on April 5 from 9AM to Noon to present the basics for estate planning and end of life issues. This conference will present actions that need to be taken before death that will simplify the end-of-life experience for family members; what to expect at death when a loved one passes away; and what is the process after death to settle an estate. There will also be an opportunity at the end of the conference to sign documents that need witnesses or that need a notary.
Senior Adult Day at Highland Lakes
If you happen to be 55 years of age (or older) and still claim to be young at heart…come join the fun at Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center for a great day of Christian fellowship, inspirational entertainment and delicious lunch. With special guests Chris & Diane Machen and Pastor Richard Jackson. Cost is $35 per person
55+ Adult Bluebonnet Trip
We will be taking a trip to see the Bluebonnets at the Willow City Loop and have lunch in Fredericksburg on March 31st. We will leave the church at 9 am and return by 3 pm.
Deadline to sign up is March 23. Cost will be $10 plus the cost of lunch.
Breakfast Taco Fundraiser
On Sunday, March 30, there will be breakfast tacos available for purchase to help raise money for Woodlawn’s summer camps and mission trips.
Gaither Concert at Life Austin
Saturday, March 15 we will be attending the Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band concert at Life Austin Events-Mueller. We will meet at the church at 4:45PM and travel together.
This event has reached capacity.
Age 55+ Crockpot Lunch & BINGO
There will be a crockpot luncheon on March 13 at 11:30AM. Everyone 55+ is invited to bring your favorite crockpot food or a side. We will all vote on the favorite and a “Golden Crock” award will be given. We will play a game of Bingo following lunch. Invite a friend and let’s enjoy some good fellowship!
CPR & First Aid Class
Woodlawn is offering an opportunity for anyone at Woodlawn to be trained in CPR and First Aid. There will also be a section taught called Stop the Bleed. The number one cause of death after injury is bleeding. With three quick actions, you can be trained to save a life. Woodlawn is offering this free workshop on Sunday, March 9 at 1:30PM. All members of the Safety and Security Teams at Woodlawn are encouraged to attend.
Women's Painting and Fellowship
Let’s get creative! Angie Miller will lead the ladies in a painting session on Friday at 6:30PM on March 7 at Woodlawn. This will be a time of fellowship for a wide range of ages. So if you have a daughter who loves to paint please sign them up! The cost to pay for the supplies will be $10.
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, March 5 by 10:00AM. (You can also drop the cookies off on March 4 between 8:00AM and 4:00PM)
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jadin@woodlawnbc.org.
Women's Spring Gathering
The Women will have their Spring Gathering on Saturday, March 1 at 10:00AM. We will hear from Bronda Hays, the Assistant Regional Director of Unbound Now Central Texas. We will learn all the specific ways Unbound Now is fighting human trafficking in Central Texas and different ways we can partner with them.
Collegiate Day of Prayer
We will be hosting the South Austin Collegiate Day of Prayer event on February 27 at 7:00PM in Great Hall. We have close to 200,000 college students from the area of Southwestern in Georgetown to Austin Community College in the Kyle area. We will gather together for prayer, worship and testimonies of how God is at work on our college campuses. This event is for all ages.
Disciple Now
Disciple Now is almost here! Join us from February 14th to 16th at Woodlawn Baptist Church for a fun-filled weekend focused on God. Students will enjoy fellowship with friends, stay with host homes, and learn from experienced leaders. We're excited to see what God has in store for us this year! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email jadin@woodlawnbc.org.
Registration info:
Closes: February 12th
Cost is:
$60/person
A Night To Shine
DATE: February 7
TIME: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
ADDRESS: 4600 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78745
Woodlawn is excited to be an official host church for this year’s Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is an unforgettable worldwide celebration event, centered on God's love, honoring and valuing people with special needs. On one night, hundreds of churches of different denominations from all over the world will come together to celebrate people ages 14+ with special needs!
Click the button below if you would like to register a special guest for the event. Parents/Caregivers are asked to provide their information and then when that form is submitted, you will be directed to the participants sign up page.
If you would like to be a volunteer for Night to Shine, please register by clicking this button.
To learn more and see all the churches that are a part of this worldwide movement, check out www.timtebowfoundation.org
If you have any questions about the Night to Shine event at Woodlawn, please send an email to woodlawn@woodlawnbc.org. You can also call 512.442.7858.
Family Discipleship
Family Discipleship will begin on Wednesday, February 5 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 Spring as we continue to study the book of Ephesians-“What is God’s Plan?”. There will be a time of teaching, action, fellowship, and prayer.
Please register by Tuesday, February 4.
Men's Winter Fellowship
Bring a pot of chili to the Men’s Fellowship on February 2 at 6:00PM. 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 6:30PM in room M103 for a Bible study. There is a $5.00 fee that will go to supplement the cost of the event and future fellowships.
One Day Marriage Conference
Plan to attend the One Day Marriage Conference on January 25 at Woodlawn. The topic will be “Cultivating Intimacy: It’s Worth It!” led by Kerry Williamson. The cost of the conference is $25 per couple. Kerry is the founder and director of Abundant Life Counseling Services in Austin, TX. He is also a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling.
Childcare will be provided for $25 per child during the event for ages that range from birth to 6th grade. If you have any questions, please contact Lane Northcut at lane@woodlawnbc.org.
Taco Plate Fundraiser
Join us after LifeGroups or 11:11 Worship on Sunday, January 12 for a delicious taco plate fundraiser—just $10 a plate! Plates will be picked up in West Hall. Each plate includes 2 soft tacos, rice, and beans. All plates will be packaged to go, and you can put your choice of toppings on your tacos. You are welcome to stay and eat in Fellowship Center or take your plate home. To pre-purchase your taco plate please visit click the button below. Plates can be purchased day of until sold out. All proceeds will help students and families participate in summer events. Any questions please email stephanie@woodlawnbc.org.
Holiday Brunch
Join us for a Holiday Brunch at Woodlawn at 10:00AM on December 29. This will be a potluck brunch. Bring your favorite breakfast food for this event. You can bring donuts, kolaches, sausage balls, or any other breakfast finger food that you enjoy. There will be no LifeGroups or childcare during the brunch. However, there will be childcare during the 9:00AM and 11:11AM Worship services.
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. You will hear the Christmas story, worship together, and light candles to remember Jesus as a light to the world. This is a family event, so all ages are encouraged to attend. (Childcare will not be provided.) This is one of our most attended worship experiences throughout the year, so you will want to make sure you arrive early.
A Christmas Offering
Join us December 15 for a Christmas Musical during both 9:00AM & 11:11AM Worship Services.
Student Christmas Party
All students in 7th-12th 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 lots of fun, good food, games, and an ugly Christmas sweater contest.
A Christmas Experience 2024
Come enjoy A Christmas Experience at Woodlawn! Sunday, December 8 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.
If you’re interested in volunteering for Christmas Experience, click below to register:
Christmas Stockings
Pick up a Christmas stocking on November 17. There will be a list of items that you can buy and fill up the stocking and then return it on December 1. The stockings will be given to children through the Baptist Community Center. There will be a limit of two stockings per family this year.
Harvest Brunch
Mark your calendars for November 17 for the Harvest Brunch. The purpose of the Harvest Brunch is to bring the church together to celebrate all that God has provided for us. This will also be the date that the Finish the Race goal will be announced. The event will begin at 10:00 in place of LifeGroups for that Sunday. This will allow people from both services to fellowship together. We are asking people to volunteer to bring casseroles or fruit for the brunch. The church will provide hot biscuits.
Click below to sign up to bring a food item. You do not need to register to attend the brunch.
Dodgeball Y'all
Date: November 13
Time: 6-8:30PM (Games start at 6:30PM)
There will be food, fun, games, and a team costume contest!
Teams will consist of 4 people and will be divided into Middle School League and High School Leagues.
Cost will be $5 per person.
Colonia Build Team Trip
There is a build team trip to the Penitas this Fall! The goal of this trip is to help Buckner finish up some of their current house builds so families can be in their new homes for the holidays. This trip is open to adults, high schoolers, and families with kids if your schedule allows. The cost is $150 a person, this will cover lodging (Wed-Fri) and breakfast/lunch(Thurs-Sat.). The team will stay at the Valley Baptist Retreat Center and twin bunkbeds are the only sleeping options in the dorms. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, October 20 and if you have any questions, please email stephanie@woodlawnbc.org. You can sign up by texting COLONIA to 512-777-2944 or click the button below.