Leaders Needed

God is doing a lot of things at Waypoint! There are currently several opportunities for members of our church to jump in and use their gifts of leadership. We are looking for leaders who are passionate about:

• Local missions and serving local schools
• 5 more Life Group Leaders
• Someone interested in College/Young Professionals as we are gathering the people and resources to build something significant in the fall.

Please contact Scott Grossenbacher for more information.

St. Louis Cards Takeover - June 29

This a church-wide Family Event. On June 29 at 6:45 PM, we’ve decided to takeover a Cardinals Game with Waypoint zeal! Join us for a summer evening game at Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis. We will cheer on our team together in a designated lower level section close to the field. Each ticket is $20, but the great news is that your ticket cost also helps raise scholarship funds for students to attend summer camp.  There is also an option to donate additional funds to go directly toward camp scholarships.

So let’s have fun and do some good at the same time... And could this be the game were Pujols hits 700 homeruns?!* Join us and we’ll find out together.

*Results not guaranteed 😊

Waypoint Students University

Did you know that only 4% of Gen Z have a biblical worldview? Biblical illiteracy is at an all-time high with the next generation and church as a whole. Waypoint Students University will aim to provide our current high school students with the foundational and rich knowledge of correct biblical interpretation and doctrinal truth. On June 5th, we will launch a six-week course that will challenge, equip, and empower our high school students to grow in wisdom and application of the powerful truth of God's Word. The best thing is that it is free! Below you will find the course outline and you will want to make sure that your high school student joins us at 9:00 AM on Sundays at The Realm.

Biblical Interpretation 101:
A study of the historical background, rules, principles, and methods of sound biblical interpretation. The purpose of this course is to launch the student into the arena of formal biblical analysis. The student needs specific information, tools, skills, and guidance for properly studying the Holy Scriptures. This course assists the learner in using basic Bible study tools in association with proper procedures for gathering raw data and processing that data such that it can be interpreted and applied to daily living.

Week 1 (June 5th): What is Biblical Interpretation?

Week 2 (June 12th): How to read the Bible.
• How to read the Bible: Sentences
• How to read the Bible: Paragraphs
• How to read the Bible: Discourses

Week 3 (June 26th): Contexts-Meaning & Application.
• Historical-Cultural Contexts
• Who controls the meaning?
• Levels of meaning.

Theological Survey 101:
This course is an introduction to the basic tenets of Christianity. There is an increasing need for believers to be acquainted with a general overview of the basic doctrines of scripture and the concept of the Christian life. The aim of this course is to give a rational and practical overview of Christian doctrine so that the student can understand what Christianity is about. In contrast to other courses that attempt to defend Christianity against opposing worldviews and religions, this course focuses on familiarizing students with the basic tenets of the Christian faith and the application of those beliefs to one's life.

Week 5 (July 10th): Doctrine 101
• The Trinity
• Christology
• Pneumatology
• Soteriology

Week 6 (July 17th): Doctrine 101
• Ecclesiology
• Eschatology
• Applied Theology

Pastoral Apprenticeship 101:
Week 7 (July 24th): Peek behind the pastoral curtain.
• How does your senior pastor prepare his sermons? Q&A w/ Bob Ingle

Eagle Sky Christian Camp

Dates: July 26-30

Waypoint Students is excited to return to Camp Eagle Sky in Piedmont, MO is year for our Summer Camp, July 26-30th. This camp will be open to grades 6–12th (2021/22 school year). We believe Summer Camp 2022 will be an impactful moment for your student and their walk with Christ. This year, our speaker is Gerald Fadayomi, a close friend of our Student Ministry and a group favorite for our students. He is an author, speaker, and young adult mobilizer; all in a passionate pursuit to bring students to a fruitful life in Jesus. Our band is a surprise, so you'll have to wait to find out who will be joining us for camp this year, but it will be worth the wait!

The cost is $450. $100 due at registration.

High School Mission Trip

Summertime is coming which means that it is almost time for our High School Mission Trip! We are going back to Iola, Kansas, and Kansas City to continue the partnerships started last year with Urban Christian Academy, as well as serving the community in various ways in Iola, Kansas. We are so excited for these serving opportunities in Iola and Kansas City for our High School students. Make sure you mark these dates on your calendars! And grab a spot when registration opens April 5th. Spots are VERY LIMITED and are $270 each.

The trip will be June 14th - 18th.

Starting Point For Kids

Starting Point is a class for kids to learn about becoming a Christian and the next step of baptism. There is no cost to attend. This session of Starting Point will be held on June 26, 2022 from 9:00–10:15 AM in WayKids Room 4. The class is designed with the elementary-aged child in mind.

With limited room capacity, we ask that only one parent/guardian attend with the registered child(ren).

Registration is open. Sign up today!

Young At Heart - 5/24

The senior adults will gather in the Chapel for devotion, entertainment, lunch, and fellowship on Tuesday, May 24th at 10:30 AM. The cost is $7. To make a reservation, please call the church office at (636) 928-9757. 

West County Campus Interest Form

After pausing our Wildwood Campus plans last year because of COVID, we are excited to reignite those efforts with the help of Pastor Jon Hessel’s leadership! If you are interested in helping launch this new campus (now being referred to as “Waypoint West County” instead of “Waypoint Wildwood), or if you’re just looking for more information about our West County plans, subscribe to our mailing list! Over the coming weeks and months, we’ll share a ton of information with everyone on the list about meetings, trainings, building plans, timelines, etc. We’re excited to see how God moves in West County later this year!

Serve in WayKids

Now that we’re in Phase 4 of our Regathering Plan, we still need more Sunday-morning volunteers for our 10:45 AM WayKids session! We can’t do this without you!

1:1 Discipleship

1:1 Discipleship is a ministry opportunity for two people to create a discipleship relationship that helps them discover God, nurture their hearts with the gospel, and act on the gospel story in the everyday stuff of life. Once you have signed up and have been matched with a partner, you and your partner can purchase your books “Growing in Christ Together” at the Information Center. If you’ve not yet signed up for 1:1 Discipleship, we’d love to help get you connected!

RightNow Media

Are you familiar with RightNow Media? Our church offers free access to this library with thousands of faith- based videos that you can access on your phone, iPad, computer, or TV.

Missions Update Newsletter

Did you know that our Missions ministry sends out a monthly Mission Update that includes praises and prayer requests for local and global partners, upcoming service events, and updates on local and global mission work? If you have a heart for missions and would like to begin receiving these updates, please email Scott Grossenbacher to be added to the list of subscribers.

An excerpt from "Missions & Money - Praxis Week 3

Our Current STRATEGY.

A. Local (Jerusalem):

• Waypoint St. Charles
• Waypoint Iola
• Waypoint West County
• 4 elementary schools adopted & served
• 7 St. Louis area church plants
• 6 parachurch ministries
• STL Metro Association
• Various 1-time donations to mission projects or short-term mission trips
• PlantMidwest

B. Global (Ends of the Earth):

• NAMB & IMB support
• 6 Global partners: India, Africa, Romania, East Asia, Philippines, and Haiti.

C. National (Judea & Samaria):

• Carpenters for Christ
• Strengthening struggling rural churches
• Planting new Waypoint campuses in rural Missouri

Church Undivided

1 Corinthians provides a guide for unity, service, and interaction with worldly culture. If any congregation knew about problems, it was the church in ancient Corinth. Yet, these principles are as relevant and helpful today as they were for the early church.

In this practical, challenging book, you will discover:

• How to navigate the tricky relationship between the church and our the culture
• How to answer questions about rights, preferences, and gray areas among believers
• How to protect and promote unity in the church
• Why love and truth rank higher than liberty and individualism

Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking questions and a suggested action step so you can apply these truths to your own church community, ministry, and personal walk with God.

God calls us not only into community with other believers, but unity as well. With community comes great challenges, as we are all sinners. Church Undivided details God’s vision for unity in His church and Paul's guidance to create it within our own churches.

Worship Setlist 05/15/2022

• God So Loved - We The Kingdom
• Firm Foundation (He Won't) - Cody Carnes
• Peace Be Still - The Belonging Co.
• Beautiful Jesus - Passion

Are you a singer? Are you a musician? Are you a techie? We'd love to hear from you! Click "LEARN MORE" and let us know!

Financial Stewardship

Budget Offering: 05/08/2022

• Weekly Budget Needed: $97,497.02
• Weekly Budget Received: $99,743.99
• Budget Received YTD: $3,414,438.17
• Budget Needed YTD: $3,119,904.66

Acts 1:8 - Missions: 05/08/2022

• Weekly Budget Needed: $3,578.85
• Weekly Budget Received: $3,015.00
• Budget Received YTD: $134,168.06
• Budget Needed YTD: $114,523.00