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Amy Achelpohl • Children's Minister
September 10, 2026

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New Season-New Family Rhythm ⏰ 📆

As many head back to school this season and your family calendar changes, we encourage you to make MDWK part of your calendar. We gather every other Wednesday at 5:15 for dinner, service begins at 6:00. Come join us in Clubhouse as we spend time in small groups, learning to find scripture in God’s Word, and applying it to our daily lives! Join us September 2nd!

Clubhouse Teaching Series & Early Childhood Theme

Our Early Childhood curriculum this month is teaching us how God is always with us. Our theme this month is “Everywhere I go God is always with me”. The grocery store, doctor’s office, school, or church preschoolers go to a lot of places! While some can be exciting some can be scary or make them feel anxious. This month our Bottom Line is -God is always with me, everywhere you go remind your preschooler this month that God is always with them.

Our memory verse this month: “God is with you wherever you go” Joshua 1:9 ESV

For your child in Elementary our teaching series is “Frequency- learning to hear from God.” We welcome in September with back to school, schedules that fill up, and practices that require skill to plan dinner around. This is the time that it is vital to learn to pause, take a deep breath, and turn our hearts to hear from God. But where do we start? How do we know if it’s God or our own thoughts? God loves when we ask those questions! We are focusing on what it means and how to hear from God all month long through His Word, prayer, and worship.

Our Memory Verse: “My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27

Is it time to take your next step?
You are invited to join the Clubhouse Team, sign up to begin your onboarding process and begin serving!

Coming up: Level Up | September 11th-12 | 5th-8th Grade Saturday Night Parent Group: September 19, 27 October 3rd, 10th, 17th
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September 19, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
September 19th/20th Weekend
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Amy Achelpohl

Children's Minister

September 16, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
MDWK Tonight
MDWK Tonight We welcome you and your family to join us for dinner of roasted pork, mashed potatoes, and veggies this evening starting at 5:15. This is a time where we can pause, and spend a dinner together as a family. We invite you to pray together, spend time in conversation, and then join us for full programming beginning at 6:00. Following Dinner The lower level will open at 5:50 for parents to bring their children to the classroom. Children ages 6 months through 2 years will meet in LL101 Children 3 years through pre-k in LL106 Children Kindergarten through 6th Grade on the lower level in LL110 Our time together at MDWK is a special time in Clubhouse. We take time to open God’s Word, practice finding scripture, praying over our small groups, and connecting through activities. We encourage each child to bring their Bible to class. Parents, ask your kids about it on the drive home! Ask your child “What is something that you have learned about God while reading the Bible?” Or say to your preschooler, “God loves to hear your prayers, He is with you everywhere you go.” For more ways on how to connect with your child, and keep the conversation going at home check out this link. Parent Cue Pre-Registration Thank you for taking the time to pre-register your child for MDWK. The lower level will open at 5:50 for you to escort your child to their classroom. Please make sure to have your pick up portion of the tag visible when entering the Clubhouse area.MDWK Clubhouse & Loft Pre-Registration Coming up: This weekend we kick off our first of a five session Intentional Parenting Class. You still time to register check out more, and register today! Intentional Parenting Class

Amy Achelpohl

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September 12, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Clubhouse & Loft Weekend September 12th & 13th
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New Season-New Family Rhythm ⏰ 📆 As many head back to school this season and your family calendar changes, we encourage you to make MDWK part of your calendar. We gather every other Wednesday at 5:15 for dinner, service begins at 6:00. Come join us in Clubhouse as we spend time in small groups, learning to find scripture in God’s Word, and applying it to our daily lives! Join us September 2nd! Clubhouse Teaching Series & Early Childhood Theme Our Early Childhood curriculum this month is teaching us how God is always with us. Our theme this month is “Everywhere I go God is always with me”. The grocery store, doctor’s office, school, or church preschoolers go to a lot of places! While some can be exciting some can be scary or make them feel anxious. This month our Bottom Line is -God is always with me, everywhere you go remind your preschooler this month that God is always with them. Our memory verse this month: “God is with you wherever you go” Joshua 1:9 ESV For your child in Elementary our teaching series is “Frequency- learning to hear from God.” We welcome in September with back to school, schedules that fill up, and practices that require skill to plan dinner around. This is the time that it is vital to learn to pause, take a deep breath, and turn our hearts to hear from God. But where do we start? How do we know if it’s God or our own thoughts? God loves when we ask those questions! We are focusing on what it means and how to hear from God all month long through His Word, prayer, and worship. Our Memory Verse: “My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 Is it time to take your next step? You are invited to join the Clubhouse Team, sign up to begin your onboarding process and begin serving! Coming up: Level Up | September 11th-12 | 5th-8th Grade Saturday Night Parent Group: September 19, 27 October 3rd, 10th, 17th

Amy Achelpohl

Children's Minister

September 10, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Intentional Parenting
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Amy Achelpohl

Children's Minister