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    Notations

    Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter


    September 14, 2010

    Pastor’s Notes
    Another absolutely
    wonderful day this past
    Sunday. How the Lord
    showed up in His wondrous power and did
    great and mighty things. There were at least
    3 who were saved and 1 who recommitted
    their life to Christ. We had a lots of guests
    with us ….a good sign that the word is
    getting out about our church. There were two saved in Children’s Church Sunday
    morning. PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!! This new church year has started off with a
    BANG!!!! 8 salvations in the last 2 ½ weeks. What we must do now is PUSH!!!!! Don’t
    let up, don’t relax, don’t give up…..PUSH!!!! God has great things He wants to
    accomplish here and I for one am ready to see Him do it!!!!!

    Remember the Scripture that I used Sunday Morning….2 Kings 19:25 (NLT) - Have you
    not heard? Long ago I prepared it, from days of old I planned it. Now I have brought it
    to pass…… Listen, God has had all this planned from long ago and from time past.
    Some might have thought God had forsaken us. Others may have thought He forgot us.
    NO!!!!! With all the plans of God, He know the right time!!! He’s planned it and
    prepared it…..NOW, He’s bringing it to pass!!!! I’m so excited that I can hardly contain
    myself. If I were you, I would not miss a single service and I would invite as many of my
    family and friends to come and join with you.

    Well, the time is finally here!!!! This weekend


    we will have our first “For Your Marriage”
    Conference. I met with Jim Harbin one final
    time this week to make sure we had everything
    together. We both are sensing that God has some
    good things in store for us. Please understand, a
    conference like this can’t fix everything should you have issues. It can’t provide
    everything you need to prevent you from having issues. But it can give you something to
    think and ponder about. It can direct your conversations. It can give you insight as to
    how you should look at things in your marriage.

    We have 23 couples registered for the conference. That’s WONDERFUL!!!! Dress on


    Friday night is “dressy” casual. Saturday’s dress is casual. There will be gifts given
    away, music playing while you eat on Friday, fellowship, and hopefully new friendships.
    This is just the beginning of the strengthening our marriages!!!! Friday’s time is 7:00 PM
    and Saturday’s time is 9:00 AM (come early and enjoy continental breakfast).
    Several weeks ago I announced to you that Donna Burdette would be serving as interim
    Children’s Pastor. That was the intention when I set out to talk to her and Garren weeks
    and weeks ago. Let me tell you the story….. When it was known that the position of
    Children’s Pastor was going to be vacant, I knew that I must immediately think about
    finding someone to fill that position temporarily so that our Children’s Ministry would
    continue to function effectively. There was not doubt in my mind who needed to do that:
    Donna Burdette. For some strange reason, I never could feel released to talk to her. I
    knew that I needed to and I could not allow the Children’s Ministry to be hindered by my
    failure to plan, but I just could not be released to talk to her. At the same time, Donna
    and Garren had something they wanted to talk to me about, but could not feel released to
    do so. Finally, Donna & Garren felt released and called to set up an appointment to talk
    with me. When the appointment was set, I felt release to talk to them. Well, I had no
    idea what they were wanting to talk about and I almost sat there with my mouth wide
    open when they began to speak. You see, 2 years ago, the Lord placed a call on Donna’s
    life to be a Children’s Pastor. She didn’t know what to do with it and was afraid to talk to
    anyone about it. It reached a point where they just felt compelled to talk and felt released
    by the Lord to talk about it. We sat across from each other, Donna, Garren and myself.
    Donna was wanting to tell me about her call and wanted me to direct her in what to do
    and specifically for me to pray that God would “open a door”. I had wanted to talk to
    them about “an open door”, but just couldn’t be released to do so. At the same time, God
    released us both to talk to each other….she wanting prayer for an OPEN DOOR and me
    to ask her to consider an OPEN DOOR!!!!! I’m never amazed at how God’s works. All
    along the way, God has given confirmation that He is in the workings of all this.

    I met with a committee off the council to discuss this and then had Donna & Garren meet
    with the council to share the call of God on her life, their feelings for the ministry here,
    the vision and direction they think the ministry could go, among other things. After a
    wonderful presentation, the council gathered around Donna & Garren and prayed over
    them for God’s blessing on their life and ministry. After they left, the council discussed
    the situation and unanimously agreed to extend to Donna Burdette the Children’s
    Pastor Position. This will be a part-time position and is being done on a 6 month trial
    basis. We are honored to have them join the pastoral staff and to have them leading our
    Children’s Ministry here at WCOG. Be sure to let them know of your love and
    SUPPORT of this ministry. Several ways you can support them. #1.… PRAY for them
    and for the children. #2.…VOLUNTEER. They need workers. If you have a gift to
    work with or teach children, please see Donna ASAP and let her know of your
    willingness to help. Please understand that we do background checks on anyone working
    with our children (this is for EVERYONE’S protection!!!!) #3.…GIVE. Several new
    endeavors are taking place that are not part of their budget. A new Kidz Kafe` started this
    past week with over 70 children being fed breakfast. See Donna Burdette to find out
    what you can donate to this ministry.
    Children will go skating SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, so look and listen for more
    details.
    Children’s Program on October 24th AM service
    Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 30 th
    If you were not here this past Wednesday night, YOU MISSED IT! It
    was the 2nd part of Pastor Emeritus, James H. Shealy’s 4 week Bible
    Study entitled “The Doctrine of Christ: Earth’s Greatest Man”.
    You just cannot afford to miss this series as He talks about Jesus
    Christ. Powerful words were spoken and I know that this week will
    be no different. We had a great attendance and this week should be
    even better. It will be with YOU in attendance.

    This Sunday Afternoon, September 19th at 5:00 PM, there will be a meeting for all church
    members. The meeting will last for 30 minutes or so and our regular service will begin at 6:00
    PM. This will be an informative meeting where information will be given concerning our
    finances and our future.
    Would you please be in prayer for the meeting and do all within your power to be in
    attendance at the meeting?

    FALLFEST is just around the corner. MARK YOU


    CALENDARS…..October 2nd from 11-6 on the New Property,
    Hwy. 101 & Hunter Rd. Again this year, we have bouncy’s for the
    kids and some mechanical rides as well. A couple of the rides both
    adults & children can ride!!!! Entertainment under the tent, food
    and great fellowship!!!!!

    Then on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 3rd, we will have our outdoor


    singing at 4:00 PM. We will be receiving a “VISION OFFERING” just like last year.
    Prayerfully consider what the Lord would have you give in this offering and bring it with you to
    the singing on that Sunday afternoon.

    In preparation for FallFest, we need to you donate cases of canned soft drinks and bottled water.
    Please…Pepsi & Coke products only. Put them in the coat closet just beside the lobby of the
    main church building. In advance, THANKS!!!!

    MARK YOUR CALENDAR………………..


    COMMUNITY REVIVAL
    The dates this year are September 26 - 29. It will be
    held at Woodruff First Baptist Church and will
    begin nightly at 7:00 PM. Todd & Vickie Porter are
    in charge of the music again this year. With the
    attacks and threats that have been made this year
    against our city’s seal and prayer, we need to stand
    together!!!! This year’s theme is “FOR SUCH A
    TIME AS THIS”. Don’t let anything keep you
    from joining together with us!
    Enoree 1st Baptist Church will be having a clothes give away on October 9th . To get
    ready, they are meeting every Saturday in September from 9 to 2 to sort clothes and put
    them on hangers. They have invited other churches to join them in sorting and hanging
    clothes. A GREAT WAY TO HAVE FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER CHURCHES!!!! If
    you would be interested in helping, just show up at Enoree 1st Baptist Church.

    How Much Does It Cost?


    There are two questions that are frequently asked:
    1. How much does it cost, and
    2. What is it worth?

    Proverbs 13:7 - There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; and one who
    makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

    Many people are quick to tell you how much something is worth, but only the person who
    actually pays for it can tell you how much it cost. But when Jesus was asked how much
    our salvation cost Him, He didn’t answer with mere words. Jesus willingly stretched out
    His hands to show us. He gave so much. Let us give willingly back to Him to further the
    work He started so long ago.

    LADIES’ MINISTRIES has lots of new merchandise: Gift Cards, Youth


    & Children’s Witness bracelets and necklaces, gum and mints, devotional books, and
    Silly Bands! ! Come by their office and check it all out!

    A Nintendo DS has been in the LM office for several months. If you think it belongs to
    your child, please (parents only) come by and describe it.

    THANKS to Betty Ball, Pam Strickland, Jollene Pirester, and Kay Trotter for cleaning
    and organizing the kitchen area.

    IF YOU ARE NOT HELPING in other areas and you would like to donate items needed
    for FALLFEST, please see Lisa Terry.

    A NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY is being planned, so please make your family available
    to have photos taken to be included. Look and listen for more information. There will be
    NO COST to you unless you want to purchase pictures and you will receive a free
    directory if you are included.
    LADIES…YOU ARE INVITED to a drop in baby shower for Jessica
    Murphy on Sunday, September 19th, from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. in the CLC dining area. It’s a
    girl, and Jessica is registered at Baby’s “r” Us and Target.

    PRAYER LIST: Kathy Simmons, David Hoyt, Larry Trotter, Jason Fowler, Wanda
    Jackson, Stan Sykes, Libby Hyman, Brenda Cobb, Jimmy & Buz Robertson, Brenda
    Crocker, Jane Hendrix, Danny Renner, Russell Koln, David Floyd, Louise rush, Mr.
    Jordan, Kay Brandenburg, Richard Griffin, Peggy Chesney, Andy O’Shields,
    SteveHawkins, Marie Cooper, Michael Young, Ruby Young, Linda Ross, Bobby Craig,
    Steve Lida, David Rhodes, Brandon O’Shields, John Thomas Taylor, Leah White, Joseph
    Young, Shut Ins, and Those in Nursing Homes.
    CONGRATULATIONS to Jason and Lynette Tucker on the birth of their daughter, Ava
    Kate, September 9th, weighing 8 lbs., 8 oz. May God bless you all.

    J.O.Y. CLUB will meet Thursday, September 30th, at 6:00 P.M. This is for ALL over the
    age of 50 OR Grandparents! Bring your favorite vegetable dish and plan for a great time
    of fun, food, fellowship, and devotions. Curtis and Betty Culpepper do a fantastic job of
    leading this ministry, and you simply cannot afford to miss this exciting time.

    SUNDAY SCHOOL LIVE……September 26th ! ! Our goal is 500 in Sunday School…a


    very important part of the church. It is a place to learn God’s Word, start new
    friendships, and have great fellowship. We want you to invite everyone you know to be
    in Sunday School on September 26th. There will be a prize given to ages 1-12 (a brand
    new Nintendo Dsi), and a prize for those ages 13 and above (cash prize of $300). To win
    you must be present for Sunday School to get your name entered in the drawing. For
    every non-regular Sunday School attendee you bring, you get to add your name that many
    more times. For example, if you bring 5 guests, you place your name a total of 6 times.
    This increases your chances of winning. You don’t want to miss a chance to win, but
    more importantly you can’t afford to miss the Word.
    BE HERE for SUNDAY SCHOOL LIVE! !

    YOUTH DRAMA PRACTICE…4:30 P.M. Sunday, Praise and Worship practice


    Tuesday at 7:00 P.M., and SCAVENGER HUNT will be at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday,
    September 25th.
    * Greeters - Michael and Wanda Brown
    * Sunday School Greeter - Robert Sloan
    * CLC Greeter - Paul Lundberg
    * Head Ushers - Charles O’Shields and Bobby Brown
    * Usher Team # 1 - Larry Young, Michael Brown, Dennis Crocker,
    Robert Sloan, Rick Priester, and Brian Arnold
    * Finance Committee - Ryan Ballard, Marion Simmons, and Walter Housand
    * Spotlights: Happy 15th Birthday to McKailley Smith,
    Love, Mom, Dad, Papa, and Jam-ma
    * Nursery - Wednesday - Betty Ball
    Sunday A.M. - Ann Knight and Pam Strickland
    P.M. - Annette Richards
    * Kiddie Church - Jollene Priester and Gina Arnold
    * Van Drivers - Wednesday - Garren Burdette and Tim Vassey
    * Music - Wednesday - Amy Arnold
    Sunday A.M. - Jonathan and Jessica Murphy
    P.M. - TBA
    * Praise Team - Maroon

    CHOIR….PLEASE REMEMBER to wear black this Sunday. THANKS!

    ALSO….”His Story” t-shirts are now available for only $10 each. Please see Todd or
    Vickie Porter if you would like to purchase one.

    WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL


    “For Such A Time As This”
    Date: 9/26 - 9/29
    Time: 7:00 P.M. Nightly
    Woodruff First Baptist Church
    Sunday: It’s Time To Surrender
    Monday: It’s Time To Serve
    Tuesday: It’s Time To Share
    Wednesday: It’s Time To Show
    **Nursery and Children’s programs nightly
    Offerings will go to support Helping Hands Ministries and Woodruff Area
    Soup Kitchen.

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