Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter October 2, 2012

Pastors Notes: We need to welcome 7 new members to our church!!!!! Joining with us this past Sunday was Dylan & Hailey Turpin (wife & Mom, Lori, was already a member), Frank, Lib & Lori Patterson, and Todd & Katie Pavlovic. We are so honored to have them join our church family. Please make them feel welcome and at home!!!! God continues to move in our services and we are seeing new faces all the time. God is doing a great thing and He will continue to do so as we share the good news of all God is doing. Make sure that you invite your friends, family, work associates to come and join with us in worship. You have a greatest influence on them!!! Excitement is contagious! COMMUNITY REVIVALis now in full swing. What a great crowd on Main Street this past Sunday evening. Thank you so much for attending and for supporting community efforts such as this. Im proud of my church and church family. Please support the service tonight and Wednesday night at Woodruff First Baptist Church. Remember, there will be no service at our church on Wednesday evening. We will be at the community revival!

BABY DEDICATION.October 7th AM service. If you would like to have your baby dedicated, you need to call the church office and give us your babys name. We also need 3 pictures of your child that we can use on the screen when your childs name is called. Please remember that dedication is as much about the parents as the child. Therefore, it is imperative that at least one of the parents or guardians be a believer and living a Christian Lifestyle as instructed from Gods Word.

CHURCH MEETING.THIS SUNDAY at 5:00 PM Each year, we meet with members & financial supporters to give an accounting of our finances. Make your plans to join with us (members & tithers) for this important meeting

FALLFEST..Saturday, October 13th, 11:00 5:00 PM. Great time of food, fellowship, food, silent auction, food, games & bounceys for the kids, food, singing, food did I mention food? We always have a great time!!!!! Sunday afternoon, October 14th, there will be a singing under the tent at 4:00 PM. During the intermission, we will prayer walk the property and receive our annual VISION OFFERING at the rock altar. Please prayerfully consider what you would give in this VISION OFFERING that will go to our building fund. COMMUNIONOctober 21st during the AM service. WATER BAPTISM.October 28th during the PM service. If you have recently become a Christian, you need to follow the Lord in believers baptism. There will be a meeting on that evening at 5:30 in the church library. This is a powerful witness of your profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

We will be selling our old wooden rectangle tables. The cost will be between $5 & $10. See Freddie Bright or Rick Priester if you are interested in purchasing one. They will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Thank you!

It's A Girl. We will give a BOX SHOWER for one of our new Hispanic Couples who just had a baby girl. Please bring diapers, wipes, baby wash and lotion this Sunday. The box will be located in the cloak room. Also, this couple is in much need of a baby crib. If anyone has one and you would like to donate it to them, please see Lisa Terry.

PRAYER LIST

AMERICA, Heath Richards, Josh Barrineau, Marie Terry, Nicholas Cobb, Hunter Perez, Lisa Culbertson, Sonia and David Hughes, Darryl Crowe, William Thompson, Jerry Thackston, Lisa Westmoreland, Tish York, Jeremy York, Josh Cline, Leon Freeman, Nicole Nelson, Danny Cooper, Dr. Sovenhazy's Patients, Wayne Marlow, Marli Peeler, Marvin Melton, Derrick Cooper, Larry Trotter, Cole Godfrey, Chris Greene, Ken Freeman, Brittanie Freeman, Ralph Longshore, Sunny Fold, Kenny Barnett, Dianne Arnold, Shelby York, Jessie York, Austin York, William Mixon, Bethany Laster, Judy Satterfield, Cameron Camp, The Hawkins Family, Betty Killough, Marees Scruggs, Coty Cox, Bill Thomas, Duece West, Sharon Black, Those needing jobs, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes

PRIMETIMERS CHOIR: This Sunday evening Primetimers Choir will be singing as well as leading the praise and worship. If you are a part of this choir please meet Pastor Shealy in the choir room as near 5:30 as possible. As you know there is a church meeting at 5 PM but as quickly as you can move to the choir room so that we can go over our songs one last time. JOY CLUB: We had an excellent turn out for our Joy Club this past Thursday evening. Our Team Leaders did a great job in planning and carrying out the meal and the program. We had a special musical guest (Mrs. Stonewell) who also gave a very powerful testimony of God's keeping power through the storms of our life. Our next meeting will be held on Oct. 25 at 6:30 PM at the Christian Life Center. Our first Men's Breakfast will be held on Tuesday Oct. 30 at 8:30 AM at Roma's in Woodruff. This will be a Dutch Treat and we encourage all our men over 50 to be present if possible.

The choir will wear choir robes this Sunday, October 7th Community Choir is meeting each night at 6:30 pm at First Baptist Church.

We are stocking our Toy Closet with toys to help needy families this Christmas. Last year we sent out over 30 boxes of toys and gifts. Please join the effort and "Open the Hand. A box is located in the lobby for this project. Toy closest item to purchase this week: Baby Doll Accessories Resolution for Women: Our 3rd session will be next Tuesday, October 9 with the Make-up for this session on the following Monday. Remember you must attend ALL sessions(1-5) to be included in the Presentation Service for this program

October 4 Monthly Band of Brothers meeting at 6:00 in the CLC dining room. You are encouraged to bring a friend with you to this meeting. For every friend that you bring with you, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card. How to see you all there for food, fellowship, and devotion. Make-up for Session of Men of Resolution has been moved to Sunday, October 7 due to Community Revival on Sunday September 30. We will still meet at 4:00 in the CLC dining room. Men of Resolution - 9:00 in the CLC Session 3 October 20 Session 4 November 17 Session 5 December 15 Makeup Sessions- at 4:00 in the CLC Makeup November 4 Makeup December 2 Makeup December 30

Saturday October 20th we will have a cookout & bonfire out on the new property. There will be horse shoes, volleyball, and some other group games along with good food, roasted marshmallows and smores. Bring the family and lawn chairs and enjoy a cool evening by the fire. Saturday November 24th we will enjoy the Carolina vs. Clemson football game via big screen T.V. at Staci Henry's house in Woodruff. Support your team by wearing your favorite colors and enjoy fun, fellowship, and great food. Sign-up sheets will be located on our bulletin board in the hallway at church.

Upcoming Youth Dates Sunday, October 7 at 4:30pm - Praise and Worship Practice Sunday, October 14 at 4:45pm - Drama Practice Sunday, October 21 at 4:45pm - Drama Practice Saturday, October 27 right after Trunk or Treat - Bonfire on New Property Sunday, October 28 at 4:45pm - Drama Practice Wednesday Night Spirit Nights October 3 Super Hero Night October 10 - Twins Night October 17 - Team Spirit Night October 24 - ACTS Spirit Night October 31 - Surprise

Extreme Kidz would like to thank all of those who donated TV's VCR's and DVD players. Each classroom has each of these now. We are so blessed! THANK YOU AGAIN for all your support and donations. Ages 2-5 Girls and Boys will be having a contest for the building fund. The contest is Little Ms Woodruff Church of God and Little Mr Woodruff Church of God. The contest is to see who can collect the most money for the building fund. The girl and boy who wins the contest will be crowned and awarded a trophy at Fall Festival. To enter your child in the contest please see Ms Donna. You can decorate a container any way you want to take your donation up in. All money must be turned in to Ms Donna on Wednesday October 10. October 27 is Truck or Treat - if you would like to decorate your car and give out candy, please see Ms Donna. This year again the cars will be judged and prizes will be awarded. We would like to have both parking lots full of cars, we have a lot of visitors from the community to come and join us, and this is a perfect time for you to display your ministry and let people know what ministries are available at Woodruff Church of God. We will also have a free hotdog supper for all who attend. Extreme Kidz Lunch to the Community for November will be a hot Thanksgiving Meal. IF you would like to donate Turkeys, Hams, supplies to make dressing, macaroni and Cheese, Green beans or rolls please see Ms Donna. This will be November 17 @ 12:00. Thank you for your support in advance. Saturday, October 6th Frankies Fun Park has been postponed, and will be reschedule at later date.

Upcoming Events: October 6: Frankies Fun Park ages 6-12 October 13: Fall Festival October 27: Trunk of Treat October 28: Water Baptism October 28: Children's Board Meeting November 10: Skating November 17: Feed the Community Extreme Kidz Fundraiser: Please continue to save your aluminum cans for the Extreme Kidz. We will use this money on upcoming events. Thank you for your support

WEIGH TO GO is a Christian Weight Loss Support group. WEIGH TO GO is a place where we as Christians come together to encourage each other and to explore what GOD and His word says about weight loss and weight related issues. Our bodies are sanctuaries and temples of GOD and we should treat them accordingly. WEIGH TO GO is open to all diets, eating disorders, and food addictions. So come and join us in this life changing journey. WEIGH TO GO meets every Tuesday at 6pm for optional weigh in and meeting to follow at 6:30pm. We meet in the classrooms underneath the main sanctuary. The entrance to the classrooms is located in the alley between the main church and youth building. So come and join us in our journey to improve our health and GOD'S Holy temples. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!! If you want to know more about this group, please contact Darryl Crowe at 864-6709305or darrylcrowe@charter.net

Spotlight: Happy Anniversary to Wanda Lyda I love you, Keith Ministry Leaders for This Week Greeters Curtis & Betty Culpepper Sunday School Greeter - Robert Sloan CLC Greeter - Paul Lundberg Head Ushers - Charles OShields and Bobby Brown Finance Committee - Ryan Ballard & Charles OShields Usher Team # 3 Tracy Grant, Buddy Arnold, Lamar Crowe, Clint Letourneau, Marion Simmons, Houston Cobb, & Freddie Bright Wednesday Night Bus: no busses this week due to community revival NurserySunday AM Ann Knight & Ashton Garrett Sunday PM Brooke Terry Kiddie Church 2-5 yr old: Lori Crocker and Genise Watson(Christmas Play Practice) Kiddie Church 6-12 yr old: Donna and Garren Burdette (Christmas Play Practice) Youth workers for Extreme Kidz Church: Orange (Savannah, Faith, and Sarah) Music Sunday AM Brantley Burnett Sunday PM Chris Roberson Praise Team Gold Computer Patrick Brown Guitar Kory, Freddie *Additional copies of the printed weekly bulletin are available in the church lobby.

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Woodruff COG Church Office: 864-476-2977 Church Fax: 864-476-6443 Church Email: wcog@woodruffcog.org Rev. Curtis Terry, Senior Pastor- 864-476-3922 Rev. Jason Fowler, Youth & CE Pastor- 864-205-8069 Rev. Donna Burdette, Childrens Pastor- 864-382-9212 Rev. Todd Porter, Music Pastor- 864-360-2233 Rev. Charles B. Ball, Visitation Pastor- 864-580-0402 Rev. James Shealy, Pastor Emeritus & Senior Adult Pastor- 864-676-9549 Rev. Sergio Burgos, Jr, Pastor of Hispanic Ministries- 864-905-4321