Notations

Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter December 6, 2011

Pastors Notes
I just left Monday Night prayer meeting and what a move of God! William & Judy Hayes felt the Lord leading them to change up the Monday Night Prayer Meeting and Id say it was a big success!!!!! We started by singing praise & worship to the Lord and the Lord was true to His Word.He will inhabit the praises of His people! From singing worship to spontaneous praise, we just flowed into prayer. Praying specifically for a renewed passion and for Revival. I honestly believe we made a giant step forward in experiencing that. Id like to say a big thank you to all who have faithfully attended prayer meeting on Monday night. Id like to say welcome to those who came Monday night for the first time or first time in awhile. I also want to extend a special invitation to everyone of you to come and join us for prayer. I found some notes I had taken in relation to prayer. I dont remember who said them or where I was when I wrote them down, but they are good. These are 7 principles of prayer: 1. Pray out loud (Ps. 91:2, Ps. 42:9) 2. Pray with passion (Luke 22:44) 3. Cry out to God (Matt. 27:46, Mark 10:46-52, Ps. 34:17) 4. Pray over an open Bible (praying the Word of God gets you closer to the will of God) 5. Pray with and in the Spirit 6. Wait on the Lord. Listen with a readiness to obey (God isnt so disappointed in you but FOR you when you dont pray) 7. Wrap your prayer experience with thanksgiving and praise. An invitation from our Prayer Coordinator: Come join us for a time of Worship-Based Prayer, a Transforming Prayer, every Monday at 7:00 PM. The results of transforming prayer are 1-God is glorified, 2-We are sanctified, 3Church is edified, 4-The World is mystified, and 5-The Devil is notified. This coming Saturday and Sunday marks an annual event here at our church. For many years, Gabriels Song, now HIS STORY, has been a premier presentation in the city of Woodruff. This musical/drama is not only a program for our church people, but most importantly it is an outreach opportunity for our community and to whoever attends. With this program being an outreach, it then becomes the responsibility of the entire church to do our part in making it successful. Our Music & Fine Arts Departments have worked extremely hard

in preparing this presentation. Close to 75% of this years program will be new. The set may look the same but there is new music and other things as well. So the way to best help the presentation is two fold.#1 - ALL the church needs to support these presentations with our prayer and with our attendance. Saturdays performance is at 7:00 PM. Sunday nights performance is at 6:00 PM. #2 - Invite your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers to come. Do whatever you have to do to get them here!!! Im convinced that if we can get them here, the Spirit of the Lord will do His job! Please dont forget our Candle light service on Wednesday Evening, December 21st at 7:00 PM. There will be no classes, no bus or vans running, no youth class or Kidz Kafe. Everyone will be in the service for a time of worship and reflections. Christmas Day Schedule: 1 service at 11:00 AM. No bus or vans, no Sunday School, no Kids Kafe There will be a 1 hour worship service with lots of Christmas Carols, video, and scripture. What an awesome opportunity to worship Christ on His birthday!!!!!

Just a reminder: Dont forget to continue putting money in your Missions Bag. We are in the midst of a 6 month project of raising money to build a church in Honduras. If you dont have a bag, stop by the Ladies Ministries Office and get one. Youve still got time to help us build a church!!!!!

Special thanks to the Sunday School class taught by teacher Sarah Nelson and Assistant Teacher Bobby Brown.. They turned in $562 as a Thanksgiving offering to the building fund!!!!! Be sure and tell these teachers and the class members a big thank you for their hard work and vision for our future!!!!

Tithe Envelope Boxes are ready for pick up in the foyer. If for some reason you were accidentally overlooked and did not receive a box, but would like one, please contact the office (476-2977 or wcog@woodruffcog.org).

Our Childrens program is Sunday Morning, December 18th at 10:30.. All our children will be involved.from the nursery up to 12 years of age. Our workers are extremely dedicated and always have our children well prepared. I can hardly wait to see what they have prepared for us this year.

Sunday night, December 18th, we will be having a Church wide fellowship. It will be at 6:00 PM in the CLC Gym. We asking everyone to bring sandwiches, chips, drinks and sweets. Wed also like for you to bring some canned goods to help us stock back up the Extreme Kidz Food Pantry. They have already prepared and distributed 34 foods boxes since Vacation Bible School. We are truly opening the hand and God is blessing us because of it. Thank you in advance for coming to fellowship with us and for bringing some food items.

Prayer List

Heath Richards, Lucy Polson, James Wesley Owens, Johnny Waldon, Nicholas Cobb, Dianne Roddy, Sarah Johnson, Heidi King, Chris Lida, Joyce Sloan, John & Mandy Mitchell, Ruby Watson, Etta & Ray Mitchell, Rick Vanfleet, Judy Crowe, Megan Laster, Ashton & Emma Lancaster, Linda Lida, Loretta Kelley, Mike Cobb, Lisa Culbertson, Vince Powell, Joann Hardee, Johnny Walton, Darrell & Cindy Cooper, Roger & Shirley Cartee, Kathleen Phillips, Walter Mitchell, Phillip Morgan, Mark Fortner, Sharon Simmons, Sheila Walker, Jim Mason, Jackson Bailey, Candace Jackson, Joseph Young, Alvin Bayne, Ruby Phillips, Craig Thompson, Heather Phillips, Those needing jobs, Shut Ins and Those in Nursing Homes

The choir will wear Christmas colors on Sunday morning, Dec. 11th. Rehearsals for this week are: Walk through on Wednesday at 6:30Rehearsal for first 1/2 Thursday at 6:30 Dinner sponsored by Kidz Kafe Friday at 5:30 ($5.00 donation per person) Full dress rehearsal Friday at 6:30 Performance Saturday 7:00 Performance Sunday 6:00

This is the final call for the SAM Christmas Party to be held at the Youth Center this Thursday, December 8th at 6 PM. If you have not yet signed up and wish to attend, please call the church office and ask that your name be added. This must be done immediately. If you are going to attend please remember to do the following: 1. Make sure that you bring one of the following: desserts, vegetables, or breads & tea. 2. If you plan to participate in the gift exchange bring a $3.00 gift. (men for men, and ladies for ladies) 3. If you want to be a part of our gift baskets for shut ins, make sure you bring items to the Christmas Party or give money to Pastor Shealy so items can be purchased on your behalf.
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THE TOY CLOSET HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL SUCCESS. A BIG THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH THIS PROJECT. We have just filled all the orders. We have provided Christmas for 28 children. And may I say that each received a well packed box of goodies. To God Be The Glory!!!!!!! Also, 7 bicycles were donated by the Spartanburg Police Dept. and we would like to say "Thank you" to them for joining our efforts.

Ladies Christmas Party-- at the home of Lisa Terry, Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30. There is no cost to you. We will eat, play a few games and fellowship. Sign-up in the LM office. PARKING WILL BE AN ISSUE BECAUSE THERE IS LIMITED SPACE, SO TRY TO MEET AT THE CHURCH AND RIDE TOGETHER.

Band of Brothers continues to sell comforters, curtains, and shams. If you are interested, please see Jason Hayes, Danny Knight, or Bobby Brown. Prices are listed below. You can also see a sample of each item on the table in the lobby. Half of the proceeds will go to the building fund and the other half will go to the Band of Brothers. Comforter $25 $20 $20 $18 *Set $35 $30 $30 $28

King Queen Full Twin

*Set includes comforter, curtains, and shams. -January 5 is the date for our next monthly Band of Brothers meeting. This past Thursday we began a study about men being the Point Man in the family. The survival of our families depend on us, the man. The Bible places that responsibility on us. It is time we started taking that responsibility more seriously. We will continue that study as we lead up to Fathers Day. We have some awesome things planned over the next few months! Hopefully every man will be a part, as we step up to be the husbands, fathers, and leaders that God has called us to be.

Wednesday, December 7th - Connection at 6:00 PM Ignition at 7:00 PM

If anyone would be interested in working in the nursery during His Story, see Donna Burdette.

Sunday, December 11th - NO Praise and Worship or Drama Practice & No Kiddie Church December 17, Extreme Kidz 2-5 yr old will practice 10:00am.

Extreme Kidz Christmas Party - December 17th 6-12 yr old and 2-5 yr old will have their Christmas Party @ 11:00 am after the Christmas Party the 6-12 yr old will practice their play! Any questions please see Ms Donna. Thank you to all of you donated toilet paper rolls, paper towels rolls, and jars! The Extreme Kidz will be making upcoming crafts with these. Extreme Kidz Fundraiser: Bake sale on December 17 if you would like to donate a cake, cookies, or Christmas goodies please see Donna Burdette. These items will be on sale in the CLC at 10:00am.

Spotlight: In Memory of Pat Brown on her 80th birthday. We miss you. ~Love, Her Family

Flowers in the Lobby this Sunday: Are also in Memory of Pat Brown on her 80th Birthday! ~Love, Her Family Ministry Leaders for This Week Greeters Howard & Peggy chesney Sunday School Greeter - Robert Sloan CLC Greeter - Paul Lundberg Head Ushers - Charles OShields and Bobby Brown Finance Committee -- Ryan Ballard & Walter Housand Usher Team # 2 Walter Housand, Ryan Ballard, Sam Garrett, John Nemitz, Paul Lundberg, Phillip Pruitt Wednesday Bus Ministry: Phillip Pruitt and Deanna Burgess Van 1: Tabitha and Brian Hellams Van 2 : Tim and June Vassey Kiddie Church ages 2-5: Ramona and Clint Letoureau(Christmas Play Practice) Kiddie Church ages 6-12: Donna and Garren Burdette (Christmas Play Practice) Nursery-- Wednesday Pam Strickland Nursery for His Story Saturday: Amy and Carrie Wallace Sunday AM -- Ann Knight and Ashton Garrett Nursery for His Story Sunday PM: Ann Knight and Gina Music - Wednesday - Jason Hayes Sunday AM Brad Burnett Praise Team Gold **Additional copies of the printed weekly bulletin are available in the church