Let's Celebrate: Pentecost Weekend 2026!

Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, 2026

Join us for a power-packed Pentecost weekend as we celebrate the birthday of the Church on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, 2026. Enjoy the premiere showing of the In Christ's Stead teachings and help welcome home the Way Ambassadors! It will be a great time of joy and rejoicing together.

This celebration is open to everyone, whether you’ve been fellowshipping with us for years or are just discovering what we’re all about. Joining us for any part of the weekend is free. However, we do ask that you register so we can better plan and accommodate all our guests.

We love you and look forward to seeing you soon!

What you can expect to enjoy:

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Bookstore open
The Word Over the World Auditorium

The auditorium Bookstore will be open.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
In Christ's Stead Premiere Presentation
The Word Over the World Auditorium

Be one of the first to experience the In Christ's Stead teachings during the premiere showing in the Word Over the World Auditorium. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. The doors to The Teaching Center open at 1:30 p.m. Translations are not available during this presentation.

Family Activities
Outreach Services Center (OSC)

During the presentation of In Christ’s Stead, families with young children may take part in planned, age appropriate, activities in the OSC Dining Room. Children must remain with a parent or guardian at all times. A live stream of In Christ’s Stead will be playing in the family area.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Bookstore open
The Word Over the World Auditorium

The auditorium Bookstore will be open.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Fellowship and Breaking Bread
Tents and Gazebo

Enjoy sweet fellowship and a complimentary picnic-style cookout around the Gazebo. We’ll be serving grilled favorites (sausage and hot dogs) along with classic sides like beans, chips, fruit, and refreshing beverages. Menu subject to change.

7:00 PM
Way Ambassador Pinning Ceremony
Tents and Gazebo

Join us as we celebrate the Way Ambassador Homecoming! Enjoy cheering on our returning Ambassadors during their pinning ceremony and be uplifted by inspiring sharings.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

10:00 AM
Children's Fellowship
Outreach Services Center (OSC)

Children's Fellowship (ages 1-year-olds–6th grade) will be available in the OSC with registration opening at 10:00 a.m. Guests with a 1-year-old should be prepared to stay with their child(ren), if they need one-on-one care.

Mothers' Room
Outreach Services Center (OSC)

The Mothers’ Room (for mothers to stay with their babies under 1 year old) will be available in the OSC.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Bookstore open
The Word Over the World Auditorium

The auditorium Bookstore will be open. It will be open again for 45 minutes after the service.

11:00 AM
Sunday Teaching Service
The Word Over the World Auditorium

Join us in the auditorium for the Sunday Teaching Service as we hear an inspiring teaching. Live translations in French and Spanish will be available. The doors to The Teaching Center open at 10:15 a.m.

12:30 PM
Snack Shop
Tents and Gazebo

Snack Shop will be available in the tents following the service.

More Information

Parking

Parking will be available at The Word Over the World Auditorium with limited parking at the OSC.

Places of Interest

Bookstore (OSC and in the auditorium)
Dorothea Park
Gazebo
Historical display in the OSC
“It Is Written” Bridge
OSC murals
The Word Over the World Auditorium lobbies and Founder’s Room

Dress

Picnic Casual

Parking

             Parking will be available at The Word Over the World Auditorium with limited parking at the OSC.

Snack Shop Menu
(Menu subject to change)

Food

 

Way Fillet (Chicken Sandwich)

US$4.00

Cheeseburger

US$3.00

Pizza

US$3.00

Chili and Chips

US$3.00

Chef Salad

US$3.50

Fruit

US$1.50

Chips

US$0.75

Beverages

 

Canned drinks

US$1.00

Self-serve Beverages

 

Coffee

Free

Water

Free

Cash and credit card accepted.

The Way International is located in rural New Knoxville, OH:

19100 East Shelby Road
New Knoxville OH 45871

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