What’s happening in March:
March Madness
How does March Madness @ MDWK work?
We’ll be running a 4v4 basketball tournament on Wednesday nights after MDWK. Students who want to participate need to put together a team and fill out the form available at MDWK by March 5. We’ll have MS girls, MS guys, HS girls, and HS guys leagues.
Week 1 | March 5: Register your team! Pool Play
Week 2 | March 12: Pool Play
Week 3 | March 19: Playoffs
Week 4 | March 26: Championship Games & Celebration Night. MS & HS combined from 6:30-8:30 PM
What are the rules?
1. 5-minute games or first to 7 points by ones.
2. Teams of 4 starters plus ONE substitute player.
3. Each person can only be on one team.
4. Teams must sign up by 3/5/2025. Rosters are locked once the form is turned in.
5. Players will be entered in their respective division.
6. There are 4 divisions total: Middle School girls/guys and High School girls/guys.
7. Team members must be present for MDWK to compete in March Madness.
Student Mission Auction Fundraising Meeting
Did you miss the fundraising meeting? Not to worry! Simply click over to our fundraising page to find out all the info about your auction item donation, selling tickets, volunteering and progress tracker. If you have auction questions, email Janet Allison at jallison@burnthickory.com.
Beach Week Registration
Radiate Beach Week registration is open and space is limited! We are so excited to take all of our favorite things about DNOW and Fall Retreat and put together an amazing week at the beach! We’ll pack it with small groups, theme nights, wild and crazy recreation and some amazing worship and preaching! Put your deposit down to secure your spot today. Check out our Q&A for more info.
March Schedule
MAR 2 | Radiate LifeGroups | 9:30 & 11 AM (See details below)
MAR 5 | Radiate MDWK – March Madness Week 1 | MS: 6:15 PM, HS: 7:15 PM (See details below)
MAR 9 | Radiate LifeGroups | 9:30 & 11 AM (See details below)
MAR 9 | Student Missions Auction Fundraising Meeting | Radiate Auditorium | 12:30 PM
MAR 12 | Radiate MDWK – March Madness Week 2 | MS: 6:15 PM, HS: 7:15 PM (See details below)
MAR 16 | Radiate LifeGroups – Student Takeover Sunday | 9:30 & 11 AM (See details below)
MAR 19 | Radiate MDWK – March Madness Week 3 | MS: 6:15 PM, HS: 7:15 PM (See details below)
MAR 23 | Radiate LifeGroups | 9:30 & 11 AM (See details below)
MAR 26 | Radiate MDWK – March Madness Week 4 | MS & HS | 6:30-8:30 PM
MAR 30 | Radiate LifeGroups | 9:30 & 11 AM (See details below)
Save the Date: April 2 | Radiate Baptism Night at MDWK | 6:30-8:30 PM | MS & HS Combined
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Ongoing Activities
Radiate LifeGroups | Sunday Mornings | 9:30 & 11:00 AM
No LifeGroups on Easter Sunday, April 20
Middle School & High School LifeGroups will be at 9:30 & 11:00 AM. MS classes are grade and gender specific and HS classes are grade specific. Join us in the Radiate Cafe to hang out and stop by the Radiate Welcome Desk on Sunday morning to find out how you can connect!
Radiate MDWK | Wednesday Evenings
No MDWK During School Breaks
Middle School meets for Worship from 6:15-7:30 PM; High School meets for Worship from 7:15-8:30 PM. Our Radiate Cafe & Back Lawn hangout space will be available when students are not in worship from 6-8 PM. Gym times after Radiate MDWK is over beginning at 7:30 PM for Middle School.