Upcoming Events
Dinners on the Deck
Join the Women's Ministry as we gather at individuals' homes and in the community from June 7 to 13 to share a meal and enjoy a relaxed summer evening together. We hope that you will get to know the ladies better while also making some new friends! Sign ups are located in the Lobby and are designated by the night of the week and the area of town, allowing you to find what works best for you.
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.
Biblical Citizenship Class
Biblical Citizenship
Thursday, June 11-July 30 | 6:30 PM | Room A-101
Biblical Citizenship is an interactive elective designed to explore the relationship between faith, culture, and America’s founding principles. Through engaging video content filmed in Independence Hall, participants will discover the historical context behind the Constitution, examine fascinating artifacts and stories from the founding era, and engage in thoughtful discussion guided by pastors, historians, and Christian leaders addressing issues impacting today’s culture. Sign up online or in the Lobby.
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.
The Way Worship Workshop
If your middle or high school student plays guitar, drums, bass, piano, and/or sings, these summer worship workshops are for them! Our goal is to better equip our students to lead worship at The Way, and in our main Sunday morning worship service. These workshops will include a focus time on why we worship and what scripture teaches us about worship, as well as small group and one-on-one musical instruction with staff and youth leaders who serve on our worship team.
June New Vision Luncheon
New Vision Lunch
Thursday, June 18 | 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.
Family Night at the Ballpark
Family Night at the Ballpark | Saturday, June 20 | 6:05 PM
Equity Bank Park | $20.00
Grab your glove, bring the family, and join us for a fun night together as the Wichita Wind Surge take on the Springfield Cardinals! This is a great chance to relax, laugh, connect with church family, and enjoy a summer night at the ballpark together. Whether you’re a die-hard baseball fan or just looking for a night of fellowship, there’s something for everyone. Invite your friends, your family, your small group, and come make some memories with us! Reserve your tickets in the lobby, as spots are limited!
The Way Worship Workshop
If your middle or high school student plays guitar, drums, bass, piano, and/or sings, these summer worship workshops are for them! Our goal is to better equip our students to lead worship at The Way, and in our main Sunday morning worship service. These workshops will include a focus time on why we worship and what scripture teaches us about worship, as well as small group and one-on-one musical instruction with staff and youth leaders who serve on our worship team.
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.
The Way Worship Workshop
If your middle or high school student plays guitar, drums, bass, piano, and/or sings, these summer worship workshops are for them! Our goal is to better equip our students to lead worship at The Way, and in our main Sunday morning worship service. These workshops will include a focus time on why we worship and what scripture teaches us about worship, as well as small group and one-on-one musical instruction with staff and youth leaders who serve on our worship team.
StandFirm Men's Conference
StandFirm Conference
Saturday, October 3 | Immanuel Baptist Church | 8:45 AM
Gentlemen, mark your calendars for the 8th Annual StandFirm Men’s Conference. This year's theme, Built Different, will challenge men to build their lives on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ and stand strong in a changing world. Join men from across Wichita for a day of biblical teaching, worship, fellowship, and encouragement featuring four pastors from the greater Wichita area. Cost is $25 and includes breakfast, snacks, and lunch.
High School Game Night
Have your high school student join us in the Youth Center for a fun game night. If your student has a favorite board or card game, they are welcome to bring it, and we ask that they bring a snack to share.
Promotion Sunday
Promotion Sunday is coming on Sunday, June 7! All kids ages 2 years old through 5th grade will move up to their new classes. Children will be placed in classes based on the grade they will enter in Fall 2026 or the age they will be by September 1, 2026.
We’re excited to celebrate this new step and welcome everyone to their new classrooms!
Middle School Pool Party
Join us for our first pool party of the summer at the Yonce’s house! We'll be grilling hot dogs, and we ask that your student bring a snack to share.
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!
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!
Sunday, May 17 is the deadline to sign up!
High School Pool Party
Join us for our first pool party of the summer at the Yonce’s house! We'll be grilling hot dogs, and we ask that your student bring a snack to share.
Family Sunday
Join us for Family Sunday on Sunday, May 31 at 10:00 AM! Kids ages 4 years old through 5th grade will be joining their families in the worship service as we worship together as one church family.
Classes will still be available for children ages 0–3 years old.
We look forward to worshiping with you!
Donuts with Melissa!
Donuts with Melissa 🍩
Incoming 1st graders are invited to join us for Donuts with Melissa on Sunday, May 31 at 9:30 AM in the Youth Center!
This special morning is a fun way for kids to get comfortable before moving up to KidZone. Families will have a chance to:
Meet Melissa
Grab a donut
Ask questions about KidZone
Play a fun game for a prize
🎉 Promotion Sunday is June 7, when incoming 1st graders will officially join us in KidZone!
Level Up Party for 6th Graders
Level Up
Wednesday, May 27 | 6-8 PM | The Youth Center
We invite all students who will be starting 6th grade in the fall, along with their parents, to our annual Level Up party! This will be an awesome night for both students and parents to get a preview of what youth ministry at Countryside looks like. We’ll have pizza and ice cream, an opportunity for parents to ask questions, and we’ll play some of our favorite games from The Way.
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! The deadline has passed to RSVP. Please email Ryan to see if any spots are still available.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.