Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter February 3, 2014

Pastors Notes: What great services we had Sunday!!! The presence of the Lord was so strong Sunday morning and the Holy Ghost kept telling us over and over again how much He loved us. For some, He kept inviting them to come to Him. Now sometimes we try and determine the success of a service by how many come to the altar or how many raise their hands in answer to our questions. Yet, I found out Sunday that many people are still thinking and contemplating long after the service is over. I had 2 Facebook messages and 1 text message telling me that they thought the Lord was talking to them and they wanted an opportunity to talk about it. I LOVE IT!!!!! You go God!!!!! This is what we have been praying for and longing for. A time when the Lord speaks to people and we have opportunity to sit and talk about it. Too many times, people have had an emotional experience but walked out the door not truly changed. When a person is willing to walk out the door and want to know more, THEY GOT SOMETHING or they are about to GET SOMETHING!!!! Glory to God! What I saw Sunday looks like the beginning pieces of REVIVAL! A move of God that causes weeping in the congregation. A move of God that gives place for the moving of the Holy Ghost. A move of God that brings people to the altar. A move of God that is ministered to by the preached Word as it was Sunday night. A move of God that breaks the spirit of defeat and gives us a spirit of victory. A move of God that causes every hand in the building to be uplifted towards heaven in true worship to Him. I am so excited.I am so hungry..I am ready for all that God has in store for us. Are you ready to continue to push with prayer and fasting? God will certainly reward the efforts of His people. Get read y, Woodruff Church of God.this is the YEAR OF POSSIBILITIES!

February 23- March 15th

Wednesday nights in FebruaryPastor Shealy will be doing a Bible Study entitled The Mysteries of the Kingdom. PLEASEbe present for each of these important studies. Invite your friends to join with us too! Bible Reading Marathon Monday, February 10 at 6:00 PM. We collectively read passages of scripture in hopes that we can read the Bible through in 1 hour. Join us in the main sanctuary. REKINDLE Prayer weekend has been set for February 28 & March 1st. We plan on being at the Bonclarken Retreat Center in Flat Rock NC. The cost is $50 per person. This covers one nights lodging and 2 meals. This is a Friday night and most of the Saturday retreat of prayer. There is some teaching on prayer, some worship, but mostly prayer. If you have given your name as wanting to attend, please get your money to Pastor Terry by February 23rd. An itinerary will be sent to you shortly telling you of your arrival time, the schedule of events and the departure time. We had a wonderful time 2 years ago and are believing that the Lord will use this time to help us see the move of God in our church for which we have been longing. Dont forget our Great Commission Service on February 23rd in the AM Service. It will be a time to focus on the Commission given to ALL believers in doing our part to carry the message of the gospel to every ethnic group. It will also be our opportunity to bring our missions bags. I hope that you have been working hard on collecting money in those bag. If not, prayerfully consider what the Lord would have you give and be prepared to give that in the offering that day. I have never been more convinced that what we are doing is making a difference. Last Thursday, I was told that because of our support of Western Honduras, it is now #1 in all the territories for how they support and care for their pastors & churches. The National Overseer said it was a direct result of the PRIMO relationship between that territory and our church. GLORY TO GOD!!!!! This overseer had told me personally that the Western Territory has always been one of the more poor territories and also the most neglected. BUT WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!!!! Thank you for what you have already done in the past and thank you for what you will do in the future.

Married Couples Retreat is scheduled for May 1-3 at the Clarion Inn in Pigeon Forge, TN. Cost will be $225 per couple. This includes 2 nights lodging, 3 meals, and all conference sessions. Please sign up as soon as possible. Sign-up sheet will be provided on desk in lobby. First deposit of $125 is due by March 30. Last payment of $100 is due April 27. Please sign up early before space runs out. This will be an exciting time for our married couples! Ladies Munch Bunch will meet February 12th at 11:30 in the CLC. Mrs. Judy Crocker will be speaking about the Heart. Contact Janet Sloan for an item to bring.

Prayer List

AMERICA, Raymond Lowman, Kim Roberson, Ashley Layton, Megan Laster, Jackson Knight, Tommy Wallace, June Osborne, Bruce Cash, Jack West, Caitlin Gillespie , Pat Roddy, Ann Richards, Loretta Burdette, Brenda Cobb, Frank Patterson, Beatrice Granger, Arelene Hughes, Paul Littlefield, Macky Littlefield, The Smith Family, The Beck Family, The Nabors Family, Thelma McKinney, Ronnie Richards, Destiny Leonard, Mary Turner, Linda Lida, Gary Allen Sierbt, Brandy & Clint Hiller, Freddie Bright, Charlotte Morton, Kyle Helmans, Those needing jobs, Caregivers, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes

Choir will wear ROBES this Sunday. We are still looking for help with media. If you would be willing to support the music ministry in this way, please see Todd or Vickie right away.

Valentine Bulletin..... TOMORROW night will be the last opportunity to get names in this Valentine's Bulletin. Comforters are for sale in the LM office. Proceeds will go to the Honduras Missions trip.

Thanks to all who participated in the Ladies Fun Friday Scentsy party. We had a blast. Bake Sale THIS Sunday Feb. 9. Extreme Kidz will have a meal after the worship service. Cakes will be available in the CLC. You can also pre-order one. Proceeds go to the Honduras Mission Trip. Homemade cakes will be $20 each.

Hey yall, our next meeting will be in the ManCave on February 6th at 6:30. For you guys who dont know where that isit is located under the main sanctuary. We will have another awesome meal, devotions, and the fellowship is second to none. Houston Cobb will be my guest for this coming meeting so guys, invite a friend to come with you. Our projects coordinator, Brother Phil Pruitt will bring us up to speed on a few building projects that need our attention. Also, all committee leaders for the wild game dinner need to be ready to give a brief update for us on the progress of forming your team for ticket sales, door prizes, food, publications/advertisement, securing the speaker, vendors, etc. So fellers, Band Of Brother is a group of Real Men who are being transformed into disciples of Jesus Christ. If you have never been a part or attended Band of Brothers, we hope to see you there on February 6th at 6:30. Real Men worship and Praise the Lord!!!

Our Sign-Up sheet for our February 27th Joy Club meeting is on the bulletin board. Bobby Brown, Harold and Peggy Chesney are our Team Leaders for this month. The Primetimers Choir will be singing THIS COMING Sunday evening Feb. 9th and we will practice at 5 PM on that evening as well. Make your plans to be part of this wonderful senior choir. We are trying to make it as convenient as possible so come on seniors, let's make this a great beginning for our choir in 2014. Travel Club: We are discussing a two day one night trip to Pigeon Forge for some time in April or early May. If this is something you might be interested in please see Pastor Shealy or Debra Hagerman. Also our annual trip is going to be in Sept. or Oct. and at this time we are looking at a Georgia/Florida trip of about five days and four nights. Again, if you have any interest, please see either Pastor Shealy or Debra Hagerman.

WinterJam is THIS Friday, February 7.

Sunday, February 9th - Praise and Worship Practice @ 4:30 Drama Practice @ 5:00 Junior Talent Practice is every Sunday Night Sunday February 9: Extreme Kidz Lunch Fundraiser: After service come on over to CLC for lunch and fellowship. We will have Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Sweet Tea, and Dessert! Adults $7.00 and Kidz 12 and under $5.00. Fried Chicken from the Mustard Seed and Desserts by Greg Kennedy! Proceeds go toward summer trip for Kidz to Look Up Lodge. Upcoming Events: February 15- Extreme Kidz Lunch to needy families in the community. We are still in need of loaf bread, sandwich meat, chips and Debbie cakes if you would like to donate ones of these please see Ms. Donna. February 22 - Band, Choir, and group Drama practice for Jr Talent at 10:00 am. Lunch will be provided! This is a required practice. If there conflicts please see Ms. Donna. March 22- Jr. Talent 10:00 until (We will list times of performances when they are available to us) May 23-25 - Look UP Lodge: Next $20 deposit is due THIS SUNDAY, February 9. If you have not paid your first deposit you will need to go ahead and do that as well. I will need a total number going by March 15, so please if you are planning to attend let Ms. Donna know. There will not be any add-ons after March 15. July 28-August 1- Boot Camp Vacation Bible School! (Mark your Calendars) If anyone would like to volunteer to help at VBS please sign up with Ms Donna.

Spotlight: Blast from the Past Ministry Leaders for This Week Greeters- Pat Chappell & Robbie Gwinn Sunday School Greeter Robert D. Sloan CLC Greeter Paul Lundberg Crossing Guard- David Hoyt Head Ushers Charles OShields & Bobby Brown Finance Committee Ryan Ballard & John Nemitz Usher Team #1 Brian Arnold, Micahel Brown, Harold Chesney, Dennis Crocker, Rick Priester, & Kenny Waddell Wednesday Bus Pickup: Phillip and Rob Bus Take Home: Clint and Rob Van 1 Pick Up: Tabitha and Brian Van 2 Pick Up: Richard and Buster Van 1 Take Home: Deanna & Gina Van 2 Take Home: Tim and June Wednesday Late night Workers: Donna & Garren NurseryWednesday-Izzy Nichols AM Ann Knight & Tanya Tumblin PM: Ann Knight Kiddie Church Sunday Night: Anita & Denise Music- Wednesday- Brad Burnett AM-Allen Durham PM-PrimeTimers Choir Praise Team-Maroon Guitar- Korey, Duck, Greg