Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter December 3, 2013
Pastors Notes: There is a line from a popular Christmas song that says Its the most wonderful time of the year.. Im not sure how you feel about it but I Love Christmas!!!! I love the music (I actually listen to Christmas music all year long), I love the decorations, I love the gatheringsbut mostly, I love remembering the coming of God to this world in the form of man. What a story! What a God! Its hard to imagine what it must have been like when the angel appeared to Mary and to Joseph. What must it have been like to be told youve been chosen for a special purpose.to birth and raise the Messiah. To know that every time you look into the face of that little face, you were looking at the Redeemer of your soul. What a message we have to tell people during this time of year. Please be careful, in all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season, to not forget the true meaning of Christmas. Please take time to read and re-read the Christmas Story and to allow it to touch you, to guide you and to move you. This year as I read the Christmas Story, I began to see lessons that we can learn about our RELATIONSHIPS from the characters of the Christmas Story. This past Sunday, we learned from Mary. We learned that: 1) She was faithful to Joseph she had never known a man before they met or during their engagement. Joseph was faithful to her.he could have put her away or had her killed but he stayed with her and only her. 2) She wanted to be where Joseph was she made the 3 day trip to Bethlehem with him. She probably should have stayed at home, but this man decided to stay with her and not put her awayhe endured being laughed at and ridiculed because everyone thought the worst, yet he loved her and stayed with her..so wherever he was, Mary wanted to be right there, 3) She heard and believed the Words of God. Her foundation was based on the Words of God. Our relationships will be stronger and better if we could learn the lessons from this story. Be faithful to our spouse, long to be with them more than anybody else, and base your relationship on the Word(s) of God. What an awesome teaching for us to follow to have better relationships. I hope you will be here Sunday morning as I began to teach another set of lessons learned from the Christmas Story. Tell others so that they will join us as well. I believe the Lord has some great things He can help us with if we will let Him.
This coming weekend is an exciting time for us here at Woodruff Church of God. Our Music Department is leading us into a new endeavor in helping us become more involved in trying to more actively engage ourselves in reaching our harvest. Saturday night, they will be doing a special thing JUST FOR OUR COMMUNITY. It is intentional in its purpose. They are trying to invite, feed, love on, share gifts with and mostly, share the Christmas story with people who do not know Jesus. Miracle on Poole Street is what this evening is called. This is just for the lost people of our community. Sis. Vickie does need some people who would be willing to help her serve. If you would be willing to help her, please email her at RTPVJP@yahoo.com. Thank you for helping us be the church that we need to be..focused on reaching the lost, sharing the good news and helping them to learn to walk the way of Christ. Sunday night at 6:00 PM.the Spirit of Praise Music Ministries will be presenting The Best of His Story. This will be in our Sanctuary and is for our church people as well as guests. They will be doing the 10 most requested songs that have been done over the last 7 years or so. It will be a WONDERFUL time and you cannot afford to miss. What a message is contained in these songs and what an opportunity to invite someone to come to hear the message in music. Please, please, PLEASE..be here and bring someone with you. This may be the night that they receive Jesus as Savior.
Other dates you might want to put on the calendar: 1. December 15th (Sunday) 10:30 AM Extreme Kidz Childrens Ministry will be sharing their Christmas programs with us. What an exciting time we always have. From the Kiddie parade all the way up to the older childrens play. You do not want to miss this. Sis. Donna and her staff are working hard and we know that it will be wonderful! 2. December 15th (Sunday) 6:00 PM We will have our annual Church wide fellowship in the CLC. You are asked to bring several things: 1) sandwiches, chips, drinks 2) SWEETS and goodies, 3) some canned goods/non-perishable items to help replenish our food pantry. We always have a wonderful time and I look forward to fellowshipping together with you! 3. December 22nd (Sunday) 6:00 PM We will be having a special candlelight service in the Sanctuary. What a great time to reflect on Jesus coming to be the light of the World. 4. December 25th (Wednesday) NO SERVICE. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!! If you want your infant to be in the baby parade this year on December 15 th, please see Jollene Priester. Thank you! Special Thanks: My wife & I would like to express our deep appreciation for your thoughtfulness during the death of her brother Rudell. She has accepted this as an act of God's mercy because the Doctors had given him nine months or less to live and he would have had to suffer through radiation along with chemo. God is good and this family is strong in faith and believe that God is fully in charge of every event in our lives. Thank you for the flowers, calls, and prayers during this time. We love you! ~Rev. James & Wanda Shealy Perhaps you sent a lovely car, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, if so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we than you so much, whatever the part. ~John & Janet Mathis, & the Family of Annie Morrow Prayer List
AMERICA, Raymond Lowman, Kim Roberson, Mary Ann Cox, Rhonda Rhodes, Ashley Layton, Tammy Pierson, Alicia Landurm, Megan Laster, Darryl Crowe, Michael Edmond, The Smith Family, Paula Beck & Family, Kayla Lister, Jackson Knight, vivkie Wyatt, Dreya Aiken, Derrick Crooper, Mavis Blackwell, Tiffany Cartee, Odell Jenkins, Sammy Watson, Houston Cobb, Ammie
Wyatt, Rudell Frazier, Jerry Knight, Annette Lanford, Steve Lida, Tina Price, Tommy Wallce, Jewell Hammons, Mike Cox, Cindy & Coty Cox, Cheryl Corbett, Teanna & Shea Cox, Barbara Logan, Tabatha Baker, Gia Olden, James Perini, James Arnold, Randy Lambert, Loretta Kelley, Linda Lida & Family, Gayle & Aurthor Harris, Lawrence Clark , Audrey Clark, Jeremy Greene, Christa Cline, Tish York, Jeremy York, Josh Cline, Curt Ellison, Those needing jobs, Caregivers, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes
Tuesday night, we will be assembling gift bags in the CLC at 6:30. All help is welcome! Wednesday night, important rehearsal for "The Best of His Story" at 6:30. ALL Choir members, please be there! Thursday night, we will be completing the table set up/decorating for "Miracle on Poole Street" in the CLC. All help is welcome! Friday night at 6:00 pm is dress rehearsal for "The Best of His Story". You have to be at this rehearsal in order to participate on Sunday night :) Saturday night at 6:00 p.m. is "Miracle on Poole Street". This is a community outreach project. All helpers please be at the CLC by 4:00 pm. Sunday morning, the choir will wear Christmas colors. Sunday evening at 6:00, the choir will present "The Best of His Story" in the Sanctuary. Following this presentation will be the music dept. Christmas party in the CLC. This is for all choir, band, sound and media departments!
JOY CLUB MEETING: The sign-up sheet is on the board and you need to make your plans to attend this special Christmas event. Please remember to show up if you sign up because this will be a catered meal. Again the date is Dec. 19 and the time is 6:30 PM.
Toy Closet we need more boy items Get your dips and cheese ball mixes from the Ladies Ministries Office. Also we have Pepper jelly & chow chow!
Band of Brothers December meeting is going to be Thursday December 5th at 6:00 PM. Make plans to join us!
Saturday November 30th we will be watching the Clemons/Carolina Game on the Big Screen in the youth building. Sign up on the Bulletin Board in the Hallway.
Youth Events Nov 24 Youth Drama Practice 4:45pm Dec 1 Drama Practice 4:45pm Sunday Night Live 6pm Dec 4 Youth P&W Practice 5:45pm Dec 8 Drama Practice 4:00pm Dec 11 Youth P&W Practice 5:45pm Dec 14 Youth Ice Skating 1pm - 6pm Dec 18 Youth Christmas Celebration & ugly Christmas Sweater Contest 6:30pm - 8pm
No Drama or Play Practice this Sunday, December 8th If you would like to ride in the Christmas parade with the Extreme Kidz please sign up with Ms. Donna. If you would like to donate candy for the Christmas parade please see Ms. Donna. Upcoming Events: Extreme Kidz will be going to LOOK UP LODGE in MAY! The first deposit of $20.00 is due December 4th. If you have any question please see Ms. Donna. A letter will be sent home to explain more. December 14 Extreme Kidz Dress rehearsal for Christmas Play. 2-5 year old will practice at 9:30 and 6-12 year olds will practice at 11:00. We will provide lunch at 10:30 for both age groups! December 15 Extreme Kidz presents WE THREE SPIES @ 10:30! Make plans to come and investigate the meaning of Christmas. January 10 Extreme Kidz to Greenville Road Warriors Hockey Game. January 18 Extreme Kidz Lunch to community
Once again thank you for participating in our thanksgiving dinner. We would like to extend our gratitude to all that helps or participate or just simply fellowships with Woodruff Iglesias de Dios, from all of us to you have a safe and wonderful holiday. God Bless You
Ministry Leaders for This Week Greeters- Patsy Brown & Linda Palmer Sunday School Greeter Robert D. Sloan CLC Greeter Paul Lundberg Crossing Guard- David Hoyt Head Ushers Charles OShields & Bobby Brown Finance Committee Ryan Ballard & Charles OShields Usher Team #1 Brian Arnold, Michael Brown, Harold Chesney, Dennis Crocker, Rick Priester, & Kenny Waddell Wednesday Bus Pickup: Phillip Pruitt and Rob Laster Bus Take Home: Clint Letourneau and Ms. Donna Van 1 Pickup: Tabitha and Brian Hellems
Van 2 Pickup: Richard and Buster Van 1 Take Home: Deanna and Gina Van 2 Take Home: Tim and June Vassey Wednesday Late Workers: Garren and Tabitha and Brian NurseryWednesday- Izzy Nichols AM Ann Knight & Alison Arnold PM: Izzy Nichols Youth Workers for Kidz Church- Faith, Savannah, Josh & Zach Music- Wednesday-Kathy Arellano AM- Brad Burnett Praise Team- Gold Computer Patrick Guitar Freddie, Duck, John
