This Week at Whiteflag
May 25th, 2026
Reading plan: Matthew 27:27–31, 45–54
Matthew 27 takes you into some of the darkest and most important moments in all of Scripture. Jesus has already been betrayed, arrested, falsely accused, and sentenced to die. Now Matthew slows the story down so you can see what Jesus willingly endured for sinners. You will read about Roman soldiers mocking Him, darkness covering the land, Jesus crying out from the cross, and the moment He gave His life. But this passage is not just about suffering, it is about salvation. Every insult, every wound, and every moment on the cross points to the truth that Jesus is the Savior. As you read this week, remember: Jesus was not losing control. He was fulfilling God’s plan to rescue you. The cross shows both the seriousness of sin and the greatness of God’s love.
This Week:
🚨 MDWK COLOR WARS KICKOFF 🚨
⏰ IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE ⏰
FREE PLAY starts at 5:30-6:30PM. Worship will be from 6:30-7:00PM. Color Wars officially begins at 7:15PM and finish around 8:15PM. If the weather does not allow for the activity then we will reschedule and let everyone know before tomorrow night.
Teams will battle it out in high-energy games, competitions, and chaos all night long! Bring your team spirit, your speed, and your game face because points matter from NIGHT ONE.
💥 FEATURED ATTRACTIONS 💥
🔥 THE WRECKING BALL
It’s BIG. It’s BOLD. It’s EXTREME.
Two Teams climb onto inflated pads while the giant wrecking ball swings through the middle! Grab it first and launch it at your opponents trying to knock them off before YOU get taken out!
This is the ultimate high-energy showdown.
🏁 40FT RETRO OBSTACLE COURSE
Climb. Crawl. Dodge. Race.
This massive obstacle course will test your agility, speed, and determination as you battle through walls, tunnels, and tight squeezes to claim victory for your team.
⚡ Wear your team color.
⚡ Bring your friends.
⚡ Get loud.
⚡ Get ready for an unforgettable night.
FREE PLAY starts at 5:30-6:30PM. Worship will be from 6:30-7:00PM. Color Wars officially begins at 7:15PM and finish around 8:15PM. If the weather does not allow for the activity then we will reschedule and let everyone know before tomorrow night.
Teams will battle it out in high-energy games, competitions, and chaos all night long! Bring your team spirit, your speed, and your game face because points matter from NIGHT ONE.
💥 FEATURED ATTRACTIONS 💥
🔥 THE WRECKING BALL
It’s BIG. It’s BOLD. It’s EXTREME.
Two Teams climb onto inflated pads while the giant wrecking ball swings through the middle! Grab it first and launch it at your opponents trying to knock them off before YOU get taken out!
This is the ultimate high-energy showdown.
🏁 40FT RETRO OBSTACLE COURSE
Climb. Crawl. Dodge. Race.
This massive obstacle course will test your agility, speed, and determination as you battle through walls, tunnels, and tight squeezes to claim victory for your team.
⚡ Wear your team color.
⚡ Bring your friends.
⚡ Get loud.
⚡ Get ready for an unforgettable night.
⚠️ Sunday School Update for May 31 ⚠️
Sunday School will look a little different this week!
Students serving during VBS are encouraged to attend the VBS Huddle hosted in the Student Building.
Students who are not serving at VBS but would still like to attend Sunday School will meet in the Church Choir Room beginning at 10:00AM.
🍩 Doughnuts will be provided for breakfast!
We’re excited for a great morning as we prepare for an incredible week of VBS together!
Students serving during VBS are encouraged to attend the VBS Huddle hosted in the Student Building.
Students who are not serving at VBS but would still like to attend Sunday School will meet in the Church Choir Room beginning at 10:00AM.
🍩 Doughnuts will be provided for breakfast!
We’re excited for a great morning as we prepare for an incredible week of VBS together!
No Bummer Summer
We know summer can get busy, so here’s the plan for MDWK each week! More details about events, sign-ups, and any location changes will be coming soon. Sunday School will stay that same each Sunday at 10am.
Parent Resources:
Questions in the Car
Every Wednesday night at 7pm we send out “Questions in the Car” to help you continue the conversation from our MDWK message with your student on the drive home. To sign up, simply reply to this text thread with: QUESTIONS IN THE CAR
or text QUESTIONS IN THE CAR to 833-931-8256
or text QUESTIONS IN THE CAR to 833-931-8256
Praying for the Health of Your Teen
This month, we’re focusing on something that shapes your teenager’s world every single day: their mental and emotional health. The pressures they’re facing are real and constant, from social dynamics and expectations to the nonstop noise of the digital world. It can feel overwhelming for them and for you, as a parent trying to help. It’s not always easy to know what to say, when to step in, or how to support them without pushing them away. This month, we want to come alongside you with practical encouragement and simple tools to help you stay connected, listen well, and lead with intention. Because when you prioritize your teenager’s mental and emotional health, you’re not just helping them get through today, you’re helping shape who they’re becoming for the future.
New Blog Post
I heard my friend and the lead pastor at 412 Tabernacle, John (JP) Smitherman, talk about pressure recently, and it stuck with me. He kept coming back to the same statement over and over again: “Pressure represents a weight of glory we can’t lift without Jesus. He lifts what we can’t.”
That changes the way you see everything....
That changes the way you see everything....
HOW CAN WE BE PRAYING FOR YOU?
