AWANA Clubs 
September - May (Wednesdays 6:30PM - 8:00PM)
Part of an international ministry to children, AWANA Clubs are an important element in our plan to help children come to Christ and reach the “higher ground” of a life lived in obedience to God. Children ages 3 years through 8th grade meet weekly during the school year for Bible memorization, games, awards and Bible lessons.
- Cubbies - For children ages 3 years to pre-Kindergarten
- Sparks - For children Kindergarten to 2nd grade
- Truth & Training - For children 3rd to 6th grade
- Trek 24/7 - For children 7th & 8th grade

Worship/Small Groups
Year Round (8:30 AM & 11:30 AM Sundays)
Children participate in large group worship and then divide into small groups for further interaction and activities. Competent and loving teachers present practical, biblical truths at a level the children can understand. Come and learn more about God in a fun, caring environment.
- For children ages 2 years through 5th grade

Bible Discovery Time
Year Round (5:00 PM Saturdays & 10:00 AM Sundays)
Children participate in Bible lessons, projects and activities. Competent and loving teachers present practical, biblical truths at a level the children can understand. Come and learn more about God in a fun, caring environment.
- For children ages 2 years through 5th grade

Nursery
Year Round (5:00 PM Saturdays, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM Sundays)
Our nursery program operates simultaneously with each of our adult worship services. Your children will feel loved and accepted in our well-equipped nurseries.
- Nursery A - For children from birth to 9 months
- Nursery B - For children from 10 months to 16 months
- Nursery C - For children from 17 months to 23 months
- Nursery D - For children from 24 months to 29 months

Woodside Student Ministries exists to equip high school students to impact their world for Jesus Christ. We are presently working on a full-service website to be finished sometime in the near future. In the meantime we hope you find the basic information you need right here.

Questions can be answered by our student ministry office: Phone: 248-879-8533

AOL Instant Message: If you are a student, do you have an AOL screen name? Any vital info can be found at the away message profile for screen name MYWSM. Add it to your buddy list and be in the loop!

The Deep End:
Sunday morning
11:30a.m.-12:40p.m. in room 231.
Join hundreds of other High School students to hang out in the café and then get together for a time of student led worship, powerful communication from God’s word and connection with other students. If you’ve missed a Sunday or want to check it out you can download the podcast at itunes.com and search ‘Woodside Student Ministry’. Current series is called “Revolutionary Love.’

Small Groups
WSM Small Groups are starting up again. Each week from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., students from all grades will be able to grab some food, worship together, and then discuss real isues in smaller groups of their peers. It’s the best way to connect with other believers. Cost for book is $5.
Rochester area small groups begin Tuesday, Sept 16 at the Frensley’s, Troy area small groups begin Wednesday, September 17 at the Hines’, and Sunday night small groups begin on September 21 at the Hines’.

Thirsty ‘08 Fall Retreat
November 7-9, 2008
We are heading back to the nation’s largest indoor water park- Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, OH,n for a amazing weekend full of powerful worship, passionate speaking and all the water activities that Kalahari has to offer, which has doubled in size from last year.  This year’s retreat will feature legendary speaker Ken Rudolph, and The Mark White Band will lead worship.  Cost for this fun packed weekend is $130, $115 if you pay in full by Wednesday, October 22.  Registration ends Sunday, November 2.  Anyone signing up after this date will automatically be put on a waiting list if space allows (we do fill up quickly).  Any questions please contact the student ministry office @ 248-879-8533.
Click here to download the brochure for more information along with the medical release form.

The Deep End – Sunday Mornings
When you think of Sunday morning what comes to mind?
If you’re like a lot of other Middle School students words like lame, boring, and irrelevant unfortunately come to mind. But, there is hope! One experience at “The Deep End” Sunday morning and you’ll realize we’re different… we laugh, hang out, talk about things that matter, listen to God’s word, worship, have some fun playing games and get to know new people. When you add it all up it makes for a REFRESHING experience that you won’t want to miss! The Deep End meets weekly in room 232 at 11:30am! At the Deep End you’ll have the opportunity to join one of three different “electives” all talking about a different topic. Each elective will last for 6 to 8 weeks and after it’s all over, you’ll begin to realize what it truly means to dive DEEP into the Word of God! Keep your eyes open for sign-ups on Sunday mornings to choose your elective!

Oasis Wednesday Nights
Oasis on Wednesday Nights is the HEARTBEAT of our ministry! Middle School students from all over come and hangout with us here at Woodside from 6:30-8:15pm. It’s a place where you can not only have a blast, but where you can be yourself and you’ll be accepted. Oasis is a place to go deep in your relationships with students and leaders that really care about YOU! Prizes, worship, games, Nintendo, Wii’s, friends, a snack bar and café, inspirational speaking, God-centered discussion… what more could there be!! Bring yourself, bring your friends, and come see what all the buzz is about!

Back Yard Bash 08
BACKYARD BASH HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 DUE TO THREAT OF RAIN. OASIS WILL BE GOING ON HERE AT WOODSIDE AS USUAL. DON’T MISS OUT AND WE WILL SEE YOU TOMORROW NIGHT AT 6:30.
6:30-8:45pm @ the Zarrilli’s
This is our first main event of the school year. There will be a few new twists and surprises this year!!! You can eat more popcorn and cotton candy than you thought physically possible, and how about sno-cones in October!! There will be prizes, friends, hot chocolate, apple cider, and a classic middle school movie! Does it get any better? Oh yeah, bring a blanket to sit on because we’ll be outside!

Parents please drop off students at the end of the Zarrilli’s driveway. Please pick students up in parking lot of Troy Church of Christ (south side of Trombley, just east of Z’s) @ 8:45pm.  

WSM Barn Party Hoe Down
Sunday, October 26, 2008
6:30-9:30 PM @ Upland Hills Farms
All our campuses, MS students and parents are invited to the best boot-scootin’, s’more-makin’, hee-hawin’, crack-a-lackin’ good time of your life!!! $5 per person. Mark your calendars & be on the lookout for more info!

Every Child plays. Every Child Learns.
Every Child is a Winner.

Basketball & Cheerleading Packages
-Basketball players will receive a reversible mesh jersey and an Upward T-shirt.
-Cheerleaders will receive a cheerleading skort and mock turtleneck
-Game day and year end awards
-Equal playing time
-One-hour practice and game each week beginning in January
-Awards Celebration - the “Highlight” event of the entire season!

Key Dates
January 12, 2009: practices begin
January 24, 2009: games begin
February 16th: Winter Break - no practices or games the entire week
March 18, 2009: Last game
March 22, 2009: Awards Celebration

Practice Information
One hour per week (same time each day either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday)
Practices begin the week of January 12, 2009
Practice times are: 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm & 8:00pm
Bible-based devotional led by each team’s coach (approx. 8 minutes during each practice)  

Game Information
All games are played at Woodside Bible Church - Troy Campus or Baker Middle School
Eight (8) one hour games on Saturdays
1st game is Saturday, January 24, 2009.
1st/2nd grade games are usually Saturday mornings at Woodside.
3rd/4th grade league games are usually Saturday afternoons at Woodside.
5th/6th grade league games are usually Saturday mornings at Baker.
No games the week of February 16, 2009.
Bible based devotionals for players, cheerleaders, coaches, referees & spectators (approx. 5 minutes at half-time of each game).

Team Information
-Maximum 10 players per basketball team or cheer squad
-Each player signs up as individual - not as a group or team
-Teams are drafted after Evaluation and Orientation Nights
-Most basketball leagues will have 8-10 teams per league
-Last year we had over 625 basketball players on 68 teams

Volunteer Information
Anyone interested incoaching and/or refereeing may contact us via the following options:
-Indicate your interest on the player registration form
-Call the church office at 248-879-8533

Awards Celebration
Fun, season-ending event scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 4:00 pm. There will be music, league pictures and/or video, player recognition and a special speaker/entertainer. Every player receives an Upward gift. Last year’s gift was an Upward basketball, this year’s gift is…ask Jeff, Jon or Jennifer if you have to know!

But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”  Luke 18:16

The mission of Woodside Preschool is to provide a fully integrated preschool based on biblical values.  Providing a caring, nurturing environment, we seek to develop the child’s spiritual, social and emotional growth, as well as their physical and mental development, so as to prepare each child for a successful transition into kindergarten.  Through the use of carefully planned projects and materials, we strive to develop listening skills, lengthen attention span and foster social development.

Our daily sessions include:  circle time, free play, small and gross motor activities, and dramatic play.  The weekly schedule includes gym and chapel time.  Our caring environment and developmental programs are administered by a professional staff, whose goal is to foster a positive school experience in a fun learning environment.

Preschool will be in session inside of Woodside Bible Church.  The school year begins in September and ends in May.

2 year old child with parent or grandparent classes are Wednesdays from 9:15 to 11:15

3 year old classes are on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-11:30 or 12:15-2:45

4 year old classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00-11:30 or 12:15-2:45

For more information, call or write:
Woodside Preschool
6600 Rochester Road
Troy, Michigan, 48085
Tel:  (866)533-7729
Or Email:  janquinn@woodsidebible.org