Upcoming Events
Graduation Sunday
Join us as we honor and celebrate our graduates! Before the sermon, we will invite each graduate on stage to share a bit about their future plans.
NBTween
NBTween – Last Gathering of the Semester! 🎉
Join us for our final NBTween of the semester on Sunday, May 3 from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM!
We’ll celebrate a great year together with pizza, friends, and fun—you won’t want to miss it! 🍕
Come hang out, laugh, and wrap up the semester with us. Bring a friend!
The Final Way - High School
The Way's weekly meetings for high school will end on May 3, and for middle school on May 6. Be sure to join us for fun-filled celebrations with food, laughter, and fun with friends on these dates, and we’ll remind you when meetings restart in the fall!
The Final Way - Middle School
The Way's weekly meetings for high school will end on May 3, and for middle school on May 6. Be sure to join us for fun-filled celebrations with food, laughter, and fun with friends on these dates, and we’ll remind you when meetings restart in the fall!
Marriage After God Study
Marriage after God: A 12-Week Study for couples based on the book by Aaron and Jennifer Smith
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM at Countryside beginning May 13.
What if God has purposed your marriage for something so much more than happily ever after? You will discover the signature marks of a marriage after God, find principles for building an unshakable marriage foundation, learn how to let God's story take the lead in your love story, and recognize the tools God has already equipped you with for a missional life together. Study led by Ken and Brenda Kistler and David and Georgia George. Cost is $10 which includes book. Sign up in the lobby or online.
May New Vision Luncheon
New Vision Lunch
(Date Change) Thursday, May 14 | 11:45 AM | Youth Center
I encourage you to RSVP for the New Vision Luncheon (55+) for both seating and food purposes. The cost of the lunch is $4.00. Main dish, sides, and dessert will be provided. We hope you'll join us! You can RSVP online or call the church office at 316-686-7206.
BBQ + Silent Auction CIY Fundraiser
CIY Fundraiser
Sunday, May 17 | 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM | Gym
CIY is just around the corner, and we’re committed to making it more affordable for our students. Join us for our annual BBQ fundraiser—and new this year, a silent auction featuring a variety of themed gift baskets (like a grilling basket, movie night basket, and more). There’s something for everyone to enjoy, so bring the whole family! Register online.
Summer Softball Kick-off!
Countryside Co-Ed Summer Softball
Opening Day is Sunday, May 31. Cost to play is $20. Games will be every Sunday. Games will be played between 1PM and 8PM. Anyone, male or female, who is at least a Freshman in High School and older is welcome to play. Amazing softball ability is NOT required to come and play, we enjoy the fellowship as much as the competition. Let’s Play Ball!
Life Group Olympiad
Register you and/or your family (kids included) for the 2026 Life Group Olympiad on Sunday, May 31 at 6:00 PM in the Youth Center.
When you sign up your team, you'll be assigned a country to represent. Each country represents a global ministry partner we support here at Countryside!
These olympics will include a variety of games and activities in which to compete and score your team points! From minute-to-win-it style games to trivia/puzzle types!
Note: This is all for fun and no one is required to participate in any games with which they may be uncomfortable. However, all games will have little to no physical demand.
We will also have an international meal served! Donations for the meal are encouraged but not required. All funds will go to support one of our global partners!
CIY Mix for Middle School
CIY MIX 2026 | Encounter Cove | Roach, MO | June 9-13 | Cost $500
We are so excited to go back to Encounter Cove for our CIY MIX! This year's theme for CIY is "Kingdom Worker." Where students are going to dive deep into the book of Ephesians and what it means to use all that God has given them to advance His Kingdom.
Kids Summer Camp
COUNTRYSIDE KIDS SUMMER CHURCH CAMP
Calling all young spies! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Kids Summer Camp! This summer, kids entering Kindergarten through 5th grade will head to Prairie View Christian Camp in Arkansas City for a mission they won’t want to miss.
Join us as we go undercover to explore the life of Joshua and discover how God gives us courage and strength to overcome obstacles. Through games, activities, and Bible lessons, campers will dive into Operation: Tear Down the Walls—and have a blast doing it!
Register beginning April 1, 2026. Make sure you mark that you are attending with Countryside and use the grade you will be entering in Fall 2026.
Register by May 15, 2026 to avoid a late fee.
CIY Move for High School
CIY MOVE 2026 | Colorado State University | Colorado Springs, CO | July 12-17 | Cost $500
For the first time, our high schoolers are heading to Colorado for CIY MOVE, focusing on Ephesians and the theme, "Kingdom Worker."
Rainforest Falls VBS
Join us for VBS this summer! Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms. VBS is for kids entering kindergarten through fifth grade.
Amazing Faith Women's Event at Ozark Christian College
2026 Women's Event
Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO | Overnight Trip | April 24-25
Join us for an overnight trip to Ozark Christian College for the 2026 Women's Event. The theme for this year's event is Amazing Faith. We will carpool from the church at 1:30 PM on Friday, April 24, to grab dinner on the way and arrive in time for the evening session. We will return to Wichita by 7:00 PM on Saturday, April 25.
NBTween
NBTween | Sunday, April 19
All 4th & 5th graders are invited to join us from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM in the Youth Center for a fun afternoon together! We’ll play games, enjoy lunch (sub sandwiches), and spend time in a Bible study.
Ladies Bunco Night
Ladies Bunco Night
Saturday, April 18 | 6:30-8:30 PM | Coffee Shop
Join us for a fun game night open to all ladies age 10 and above! If you’ve never played Bunco, it is an easy-to-learn dice game that’s a fun way to create conversation and friendly competition. Invite a friend or two and join us! Bring a snack to share. Park on the south side of the building and enter through the middle doors.
Men's Breakfast
Men's Breakfast
Saturday, April 18 | 8:30 AM | Youth Center
Men, mark your calendars and join us for our upcoming men's breakfast. It's an excellent opportunity for men of all ages to come together, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and connect in fellowship.
April New Vision Luncheon
New Vision Lunch
Thursday, April 16 | 11:45 AM | Youth Center
I encourage you to RSVP for the New Vision Luncheon (55+) for both seating and food purposes. The cost of the lunch is $4.00. Main dish, sides, and dessert will be provided. We hope you'll join us! You can RSVP online or call the church office at 316-686-7206.
Next Steps
Next Steps
Sunday, April 12 | 11:30 AM | Coffee Shop
Next Steps is where you can discover what Countryside is all about. In a casual setting, you will learn more about what we believe, our vision, how we conduct ministry, meet our staff, and discover how you can connect and get involved at Countryside. We will provide lunch and child care.
Men's Encounter
Men, do you need an opportunity to reconnect with God and strengthen meaningful relationships within your family? Mark your calendars for the 2026 Men's Encounter on Friday, April 10, 6:00 PM, through Sunday, April 12. Men's Encounter is more than just a group of guys getting together to talk about God; it's about establishing, or "re" establishing your relationship with God through Jesus.
SPARK Camp
🔥 SPARK Retreat is Coming! 🔥
SPARK is an overnight spring retreat for 3rd–5th graders happening April 10–11 at Prairie View Christian Camp—and it’s going to be amazing!
Kids can expect 20+ hours of high-energy fun, great food, and meaningful moments of hearing from God through His creation, His Word, and His people. Our heart is to help preteens grow excited about Jesus while building friendships and memories they won’t forget.
💥 Registration Details:
• Register by March 26 for $60
• Price increases to $70 after March 26
Resurrection Sunday Worship Service
Resurrection Sunday
Sunday, April 5 | 10:00 AM | Worship Center
Easter weekend we'll celebrate Resurrection Sunday, the day Jesus demonstrated God's power over death! We must challenge our own view of self-worth and struggles and see how Christ overcomes them all. We want you to invite those you love and hold dear to join us on Resurrection Sunday.
Family Eggstravaganza
Family Eggstravaganza | Saturday, April 4 | 12:00 PM
We want to invite our church family to partner with the CCC Kids Ministry and our outreach team to help make an impact in Countryside’s surrounding community this Easter season! In addition to our already fun and amazing kids egg hunt, we are also going to be feeding everyone lunch, leading some fun games and activities, giving away neat prizes, and most importantly, sharing the good news of Jesus and the resurrection!
Good Friday Service
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 3 | 6:30 PM | Worship Center
Easter is coming, but we are excited to kick off Easter weekend by reflecting together on a pivotal moment in the Easter story: Good Friday. Our Good Friday gathering will focus on the cross and death of Jesus, which helps us grasp the significance and triumph of Jesus walking out of the grave on Easter. During our Good Friday gathering, we will share a reflective time of hearing Scripture and singing songs. We encourage you to come and begin your celebration of Easter weekend.
Middle School Easter Block Party
Easter Block Party
Wednesday, April 1 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Join us for a fun night of celebration of the Easter season! We will be playing outdoor games, grilling, and an all-time favorite of The Way, making s'mores with Peeps bunnies.
High School Easter Block Party
High School Easter Block Party
Sunday, March 29 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Join us for a fun night of celebration of the Easter season! We will be playing outdoor games, grilling, and an all-time favorite of The Way, making s'mores with Peeps bunnies.
Family Sunday!
Family Worship Sunday – March 29 at 10:00 AM
Join us for Family Worship Sunday! Kids ages 4 years through 5th grade will worship alongside their families in the main service. Activity packets will be available to help keep little hands engaged.
Nursery through age 3 classes will be open.
Baby Dedication
Join us for a special worship service on Saturday, March 28, at 2:00 PM, featuring worship, family pictures, a brief message, dessert, and a special gift for each family. On Sunday, March 29, we'll include a moment in our worship service to pray over you and your family. Registration Deadline: March 22
Ladies Hiking Trip
Saturday, March 28 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Lindsborg, KS
We will carpool from the church to Coronado Heights Castle, do a 2-mile hike, then head into Lindsborg for lunch and shopping. A perfect day trip! Sign up below or in the Lobby.
Global Gathering with Mission to Russia
Join us for a Global Gathering in the Coffee Shop with Sasha Lukmanov from Mission to Russia on Sunday, March 22, immediately following the worship service.
NBTween
📣 NBTween– March 22!
Hey 4th & 5th graders! Join us for NBTween, our fun preteen group, on Sunday, March 22 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in the Youth Center.
We’ll play games, enjoy lunch, and dig into a Bible study together. This week’s menu: pulled pork sandwiches – please bring $2 for lunch.
Campus Clean Up Day
Saturday, March 21 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | North Parking Lot
Hey Countryside, Easter is right around the corner! We invite you to join us for our Campus Clean Up Day, where we will work on projects around the campus to prepare for what’s ahead. We have projects for all ages and abilities. Come for an hour or the whole morning—many hands make light work. Please bring appropriate tools and equipment. Donuts and coffee will be provided at 8:30 AM if you want to get an early start! Let’s invest in our campus together.
Men's Night at the Thunder
Join us for a night at the Thunder. The puck drops at 7:05 PM, and we’ll carpool from the church at 6:05 PM. Tickets are $20 each. Sign up in the Lobby.
March New Vision Luncheon
New Vision Lunch
Thursday, March 19 | 11:45 AM | Youth Center
I encourage you to RSVP for the New Vision Luncheon (55+) for both seating and food purposes. The cost of the lunch is $4.00. Main dish, sides, and dessert will be provided. We hope you'll join us! You can RSVP online or call the church office at 316-686-7206.
Youth Spring Break Missions Trip
Spring Break Missions Trip | Mission KC
March 16-18 | Kansas City and Independence MO
Cost $75
At The Way, we have a heart to work alongside Jesus, and this Spring Break, our students will have the opportunity to serve and see the Kingdom outside of Wichita. We will be partnering with one of our church plants, Revive Church, to serve different churches of minorities in the area, partner and do service projects with some of the local schools, and help with some projects around Revive Church as well. This will also be super educational for our students as they will have an opportunity to learn about different cultures in the area, and learn about different religions predominate in the area as well.
NBTween
NBTween is ON! 🎉🧀
4th & 5th Graders | February 22 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Youth Center
We’re serving SUPER NACHOS, playing awesome games, and jumping into a Bible study together. Bring $2 for lunch and a friend!
February New Vision Luncheon
Thursday, February 19 | 11:45 AM | Youth Center
Please RSVP for the New Vision Luncheon (55+) for both seating and food purposes. The cost of the lunch is $4.00. Main dish, sides, and dessert will be provided. We hope you'll join us! You can RSVP online or call the church office at 316-686-7206.
Middle School Galentine's Party
Our middle school girls and their female leaders are going to have so much fun partying with friends! They'll be doing crafts, decorating cookies, and have a photo booth. It's going to be a great night! We do invite each student to bring a snack to share.
Middle School Palentine's Party
Our middle school boys are going to have a blast eating snacks, and bouncing off each other in Zorb Balls! It's going to be so much fun, and we can't wait!
The Way High School Big Game Party
Have your high school students join us on Sunday, February 8 to watch the Big Game! We’ll start at 5:00 PM and go until the game is over. Join us for a fun time with friends. We encourage each student to bring a snack.
NBTween
NBTween is a fun and welcoming group just for 4th & 5th graders! We’ll meet on Sunday, February 8 from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM in the Youth Center.
Kids can expect a great mix of Bible study, games, and lunch with friends—all designed to help preteens grow in faith and connection.
🍔 This Week’s Menu: Cheeseburgers
💲 Cost: Please bring $2 for lunch
Jersey Sunday!
Everyone is invited to wear their favorite team apparel to church on Sunday, February 8!
Galentine's Soup Party
You all voted at the Women’s Conference for the next event, and a soup party it is! We will share soup, bread, and desserts as we come together in the Youth Center for a fun night of fellowship and celebrating Gospel-centered community. RSVP online or in the Lobby.