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My wife and I like our local schools, and we know that our kids get a good education.
But, we're concerned that they are not getting as much moral guidance as we received
when we were their age. At school, they sometimes see or hear
things that we don't want them to emulate. We do a pretty good job
of letting them know what is OK and what is not, but it would be good to have some additional
re-enforcement. Can the Church help us in any way?
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Your concern is certainly valid. Many
parents are realizing that their children are missing out on a vital part of
their education when they don't attend church. Learning about God and Jesus
Christ is an important and enriching experience for young children that helps them to better
understand the meaning of life. The Church can help them see why they should treat others with respect and
kindness as well as help them to understand that there are some people that they will encounter who do not.
Woodland Church has a wonderful Sunday school program that teaches
children lessons from the Bible and helps them see how God's word applies to their lives.
The messages they receive each week will help to re-enforce your efforts to guide your kids in the
right direction.
(Click the services button to find out more. )
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I've tried bringing my infant to services at a few different churches in the past, but I just couldn't seem to
keep her happy and quiet through an entire worship service. Eventually, I just stopped going
to church. Do you have any kind of child care available at Woodland during your services?
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Yes, Woodland does have a nursery for both infant and toddler care
during our services. The adults that staff the nursery are church members who volunteer
their time to help out. If you?d like to take advantage of this free service,
just ask our main entrance greeters or any member, and they?ll be glad to
direct you.
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My husband and I enjoy discussion groups. In particular, we're interested in how the
Bible applies to modern-day life. Is there any kind of class like that available
in your church?
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The Teen to Adult Sunday School class would
be ideal for you and your spouse. It starts at the same time as the combined worship
service. Anyone who would like to attend that class is welcome to stop in.
Be sure to check the class schedules on the Services page. This class often takes a break over the summer
months, so you may wish to call to find out when they next meet. From time to time
throughout the year, we also sometimes have special bible study groups
that meet on weeknights.
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Our two children are in middle school and high school. What programs do you
have that might appeal to them?
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Woodland has an excellent teen Sunday School class that meets
with our adults, and we have a youth group that usually meets a couple of times each month
and sponsors fun-filled events for teenagers. Young people also
occasionally choose to participate in small plays for special worship services. In the
Summer, teens who prefer an alternative to the adult service come together with our
younger children and help with crafts and activities during the combined service.
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My work schedule doesn't let me attend church on a regular basis.
My employer does try to arrange the schedule so that I can make it to church now
and then. Are there any weeks that might be considered special events
that I should try to attend?
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We always have very special services for Christmas and Easter. Details on
those and other special events can be found in the Woodland News section, and announcements
for upcoming events will be in the Broadcaster when they are scheduled. We also have some
services throughout the year that are preceded by a breakfast or followed by a luncheon in our dining hall.
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I used to love singing in the choir of my parents church. Do you have a
church choir that I could join?
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Yes, Woodland has both a Chancel Choir and a Handbell Choir. Both are a
significant and very much enjoyed part of our services. Chancel choir rehearsals
are held on Wednesday nights. We have an excellent music director, and
for special events, he schedules special rehearsals for the handbell choir.
(If you would like more information, click the button labelled "Contact Us")
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I'm an amateur musician who can play piano as well as guitar, and I can also sing.
I was wondering if there might be anywhere at Woodland that I could volunteer
to help out musically? It would be great practice for me.
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Thank you for volunteering your musical talents. We sometimes have
guest musicians and vocalists at our services. Depending upon our current needs
and the instruments that you prefer to play, we may also be open to the possibility of
making an addition to our Rock Solid Band for our contemporary service. Our music
director (Found on the "Contact Us" page) will be glad to speak with you concerning the
Church's musical needs.
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In the church that I attended in my old neighborhood, we had a women’s
group that met periodically. Would I find anything similar at your church?
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The United Methodist Women have regular meetings each month. Look in the
Broadcaster, (it can be accessed from the main "Woodland News" page) for the meeting
times for Dorcas Circle, Lydia Circle, and Sunday circle.
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I would like to find out more about Woodland Preschool. Is there
any information on this site about it?
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Woodland Preschool and Pre-K is a service that Woodland Church enjoys helping to
bring to the neighborhood. It operates as a separate organization within our
facility. We post announcements about preschool events on our "Home" page,
We also have a "Preschool" page on our site devoted to information about the preschool.
The school is open on weekdays, and you can reach them by phone at (330)867-4311.
(Press the "Preschool" button to learn more about Woodland Preschool.)
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How do I get to your Church?
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Akron's Market Street runs all the way across town from west to east.
If heading west on West Market street turn left onto Bryden and then left onto
North Hawkins Avenue. If heading east on West Market Street, turn right onto
North Hawkins Avenue. This area of Akron is commonly called Wallhaven. From
there, if you follow Hawkins to the north and continue a few blocks
past the railroad crossing, you’ll find Woodland Church on the left side, next
to the Army National Guard facility.
( Press the button labelled Contact Us to link to a map of the area.)
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I usually ride the bus. Are there any stops near the church?
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Yes, in fact there are stops on Thurmont, beside the church, and on North
Hawkins, in front of the church. Click on the bus to check for scedules at
the Metro website.
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Your church seems to have a lot of exterior doors. Which one should I use
if I want to attend one of Woodland's Sunday morning services?
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Our parking lot is tucked behind the church, so just about everyone enters
through the main double-doors on the back of the building. During the winter,
the vestibule at the rear entrance serves as a buffer to the frigid
outdoor temperatures. Because of this, the front doors are seldomly used in inclement
weather, and the north entrance is only used by the Preschool.
Since the main doors at the rear are the most heavily used,
it is best to use these doors for Sunday morning services
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Where are the worship services held in your church?
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The services are held in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings.
From the outside, you'll recognize the Sancuary as the tall part of the building
with the steeple. Be sure to arrive a little early so that you can stop and enjoy the Coffee and danish
in the main entry hall before each service begins. You can enter the church at the rear of the
building. Proceed to the Sanctuary by going through the large double doors on the right..
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If my daughter wanted to go to the youth group meeting, where should she go?
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The church youth group often meets at Woodland church in the youth
room or the church dining hall, but it also occasionally meets at other locations for special activities. We recommend that you call
or e-mail the church to find out the time and location of the next meeting.
Be sure to provide your name and phone number, so that our Youth Director can
keep you informed if there are any last minute changes.
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I want to try out your adult Sunday school class. Where does that class meet?
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The Adult Class is held in the church parlor. The class includes both adults and
teens, who use a special teen-oriented text for the same lesson. When
you enter the church through the main double doors at the rear, make a left
at the first hallway. Then enter the first classroom on the left. You'll know
that you're in the right place when you see sofa's and a lot of very comfortable
furniture. You'll also notice that a small part of the church library is
also located in this room.
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I work on Sundays, so I can’t really attend any service that doesn’t let out
until noon. Do you have anything early for people like me?
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Our services are designed to help people like you,
who have commitments during the day but would still like to attend church. The
service starts at 9:30 AM every Sunday morning and ends a little before 10:30 AM. If you have children,
the children’s Sunday School classes meet at the same time as this contemporary service.
The children’s program is designed to be make our Sunday morning services convenient for the
entire family.
Another option
for you would be to attend the Adult Sunday School class,
which meets on Sunday mornings along with our teens at 9:30 A.M. and also ends around 10:30 A.M.
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We used to take our school age kids to church from time to time.
They liked the songs that we sang in the church, but the message was really
aimed at adults, and they couldn't follow it very well. Even though I enjoyed the
service and thought that it was great, we eventually stopped going
because the kids got bored. Is there any kind of alternative program for kids during your services?
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Some school age children enjoy attending services with the adults and others do not.
For the latter, we provide an alternative at Woodland. Our children's Sunday
School starts at the exact same time as the combined
Worship Service: 9:30 A.M.. This allows the children to attend at the same time as the adults, but
receive a message that is designed for people in their age group. At Woodland, we've worked to transform
going to church on Sunday into a weekly event that everyone enjoys.
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o I'm planning to drop my kids off for Sunday School on Sunday mornings. What
time should I bring them there and what time should I pick them up?
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All Sunday School classes start at 9:30 AM and end at 10:30 AM.
You might want to let
the kids have a few extra minutes before or after Sunday School, so they can
have a doughnut and some juice. Before you drop the children off for the first
time, please call or e-mail the church. Their Sunday School teacher will be
able to prepare for the additional students and look for them to arrive.
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When does your Youth Group usually meet?
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The Youth Group normally meets on Sunday evenings a couple of times
a month during Fall, Winter and Spring. Times for meetings sometimes
vary to accommodate their activities, so you should contact the church to
confirm the time of the next meeting. Also give them your name and number,
so you can be notified if there are any last minute changes. They usually
only meet for special activities in the Summer months.
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