IN THIS WEEK’S UPDATE
• Joyride
• Mobile Market Registration
• Contractor Search
• Last Week's Insights

SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026
As we’ve been exploring Philippians, there is a common pursuit for us all as we all search for joy in the midst of whatever circumstance we are going through. Now when we say searching for joy, we’re not talking about happiness based on our circumstances or good feelings that come and go. We're talking about the deep joy that Paul mentions sixteen times in his book to the church at Philippi. So, the question we'll be looking at this week in our pursuit for joy is where do we actually find that kind of joy? Hope you'll join us!


MOBILE MARKET
Our next Food Bank Mobile Market will be held on Tuesday, May 19 at the Elks Lodge. Volunteers are needed from 2:45–5:30 PM to help direct traffic, register neighbors, sort and bag groceries, and load vehicles.

If you have questions, please contact Sherry or register here.


SEEKING QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR RECOMMENDATIONS
The Elder Board is requesting your help if you are, or have experience with, a licensed, insured contractor who may be interested in submitting a bid for the Kidcrest space remodel. Please submit the company name/contact person and phone number along with your recommendation to board@woodcrest.org.


LAST SUNDAY'S INSIGHTS
Matt continued the Philippians series by contrasting the complicated (problems to be solved) with the complex (mysteries to be experienced). He showed that Paul moves between both in Philippians 1:27 through 2:11, calling the church to live a life worthy of the gospel.

Highlights
• Paul names five marks of a worthy life: matching walk to talk, standing firm, striving together, courage, and suffering well.
• The “therefore” in Philippians 2:1 connects the mystery of being united with Christ to the daily work of unity in the church.
• Real unity grows out of humility.
• The hymn of Philippians 2:5-11 anchors it all.

Takeaway
Joy and unity fuel each other. As the wonder of Christ shapes our daily conduct, the church becomes a bridge to God for a tired and skeptical world.

OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF
• Check out Kidcrest, our children’s ministry HERE
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