Faith Family,
What a busy and joy-filled October we shared together! I want to start by saying thank you for the incredible effort you put into our Fall Fest. We had such a great time spending the evening with our community and showing them the love of Jesus in such a simple way, through fun, fellowship, and even a little candy.
I hope you also saw Halloween night as a Gospel opportunity. It’s one of the few times people you’ve never met show up right at your doorstep. What a gift to use that moment to extend kindness, conversation, and an invitation to church. I’m proud of how our church continues to live on mission throughout the Shoals, showing the love of Christ in everyday ways.
As we step into November, our hearts naturally turn toward thankfulness. This season reminds us that every good thing comes from the hand of our faithful God. Take a moment this month to ask yourself, “What am I thankful for? How can I live out that gratitude each day?” Above all, we are thankful for Jesus Christ, the greatest gift we could ever receive, and because of Him, we can truly be the most thankful people on earth.
As we step into the holiday season, we invite you to join our Holiday Meal. This is a cherished time of fellowship, laughter, and gratitude. The meal will be on November 23rd, immediately following the morning worship service.
This meal is more than just good food, it’s a celebration of God’s faithfulness to our church family throughout the year. Come ready to share in the joy of community, to give thanks together, and to prepare our hearts for the Advent season.
Looking ahead to 2026, I want you to go ahead and mark your calendars for January 4th. That Sunday will be our Covenant Renewal Service, one of the most meaningful days in our church year. From the beginning, Woodward Avenue Baptist Church has been united around a church covenant—a shared promise to love, serve, and grow together in Christ. During the Sunday School hour, our leadership plans to host a special time of walking through our Starting Point material with all members, much like we did last year. Then during our worship service, we’ll renew our covenant together as one family, looking forward to a new year of ministry and mission.
Let’s pack the pews that day and begin 2026 with grateful hearts and a united purpose. I can’t wait to see what God has in store.
In Christ,
Tyler Armstrong