Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter May 15, 2012

Pastors Notes: What a great time we had Sunday. The building was packed with people coming to honor or remember their Mother. I do understand for some it is a difficult time. For others, its a joyous time. Yet through whatever emotions you were having, we gathered together to worship the Lord. The choir did an outstanding job on leading us in worship and we were challenged by the Word in understanding the need to be a Spirit filled MOM (and DAD!). It is my hearts desire to see all of Gods children filled with the power of His Spirit. Not partially, but full to overflowing! Continue to desire Him and He will be there for you!!!!! This coming Sunday morning, we will be honoring our graduates. It is always a wonderful time to reflect upon this momentous occasion. Some are graduating high school and some, college. Whatever the milestone, we want you to know that your church is PROUD of you! Please be present Sunday morning as we pay tribute to these graduates.

Sunday night, ACTS Student Ministries will be in charge of the service. We are so blessed to have Jason & Stephanie Fowler leading this ministry along with their great staff of workers. We are also blessed to have a great group of young people!!!! We owe it to both our leaders and youth to be in our places, worshipping God and supporting their ministry. I cant wait!!!!!!!

The Woodruff Ministerial Association and area churches are working together on a project to aid District 4 students and parents with school supplies for next school year. This project is called GREAT START WOODRUFF. District 4 is allowing us to hold this event on their campus but in doing so, we must provide for all students. This is a mammoth undertaking, yet God has already begun working miracles. 2000 back packs have been donated to this cause!!!!! Several churches are pulling together to work on a few of the items. Our items are: 1) packs of #2

pencils, 2) pencil sharpeners with covers, 3) pencil pouches with 3 holes, 4) pens (blue/black). Ive asked our ministries to be involved but I want you to be involved as well. There will be a box in the lobby for you to place your items in. Together, we can make this event a huge success. On that day, there will be free haircuts given, a prayer tent to provide prayer for any person or family that wants prayer. Each book bag will also have a copy of the Word of God in it. This is a huge opportunity for our churches in Woodruff to impact our community. Please help us in this endeavor!!! Thank You June 3rd is our next baby dedication. As usual, you need to call the church office (476-2977) and give us the name of your child so we can prepare the things we use for that. We are going to begin something new in our baby dedications. We are asking the parents to provide us 3 photos. As we call you forward for your babys dedication, we want to show the 3 photos of your child. We will need this by Wednesday, May 30th. You can bring them by the office to be scanned or you can email us the pictures at [email protected]. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of dedicating your children to the Lord.

PRAYER LIST

Heath Richards, James Wesley Owens, Johnny Waldon, Jim & Heidi King, Darrell & Cindy Cooper, Sheila Walker, Derreck Cooper, Tiffany Crocker, Brian Laster, Randy Greene, Kenny Ruther, Lillie Mae Nix, Gail Wood, Heather Boyd, Toby Skaja, Melissa Lida, Doris Hall, Jack West, Mertice Whitmore, Teri Watson, Steve Lida, Carol Hopsin, Phyllis Arnold, Lee Armes, Polly McCall, Annette Durham, Hannah Jolley, Sherry Smith & Family, Paula Beck & Family, David Samuel Hoyt, Wayne & Patsy Thompson, Sandy Elliot, Ann Marie Roberts, Elizabeth Marcellino, Kenneth Freeman, Tish York, Christa Cline, Sharon Shelton, Carolyn Harper, Nicholas Cobb, Chad Cobb, Andrea Pearson, Ron Pruitt, Pamela Harmon, Kaye Brandenburg, Ronnie Cooper Jr, Chris Knighton, Duece West, Brandy Cobb Family, Candice Willis, Mary Blackmon & Family, Agnes McKinney & Family, Lee Young, Pat Burgess & Family, Loraine Williams, Ms. Young Family, George "Buddy" Owens, Kenny Brooks, Gene Knight, Lori Turpin, Amy Tillman, Mary L. Key, Wanda Williams, The McGee Family, Mike Garcia, Larry Trotter, Bryson Campbell, Pam Kelley, Lisa Martin, Those needing job, Shut-Ins & Those in Nursing Homes RELAY for Life is June 1st from 6:00 PM- Midnight. The WCOG team is continuing to sell luminaries for $10 in memory or in honor of a loved one. See Kay Trotter or Annette Richards if you are interested in walking or buying a luminary.

The Primetimers Choir will practice on Wednesday night May 30 after the Bible Study. All SAM members are invited to participate. The State Senior Adult Retreat will be taking place May 25-26. Those who have registered should plan to be at the Camp Ground by 1 PM. The deadline for registration has already passed but if you wish to attend, I'm sure you can do so by registering early on Friday May 25. Those who took the one day trip with us last week had a great time of fellowship. We went to Strawberry Hill for Breakfast, shopped at the farmers market, went through the Cowpens Battleground, shopped at Hamricks and the Outlet Mall, had a late lunch at Cracker Barrell, and then, before coming back to the church we stopped by one of the Assisted Living homes where a couple of our seniors live. How great that was for us as well as these fine ladies.

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 [email protected]

The choir will wear black/white this Sunday, May 20th

Ladies.... Thanks to all who participated in the Mother's Day Bulletin. We made over $500. In last month's Belk Charity we made $325. Thanks to all who participated.

May 18 and 19 We will be traveling to the Barnwell Church of God to install some windows for them. We will be leaving the church on Friday evening and returning on Saturday evening. They have rasied the money for the windows and we will be providing the labor for them. We will meet at the church Thursday evening at 7:00 to load a trailer with all of the tools we will be taking. Men of Resolution Below are the dates for our remaining Men of Resolution meetings and make-up meetings. If you cannot attend one of the meetings or make-up meetings please see Jason Hayes. Remember you must have attended all 5 of the sessions in order to participate in the Men of Resolution ceremony on June 17. May 19 4th Session 9:00 a.m. May 22 Make-up for the 3rd session 6:00 p.m. (This was changed from May 20) June 2 5th Session 9:00 a.m. June 3 Make-up for the 4th session 4:00 p.m. June 16 Meeting of every one participating in the Resolution Ceremony 9:00 a.m. Make-up for the 5th session will be after the conclusion of this meeting June 17 Fathers Day and Resolution Ceremony during the morning worship service *All meetings will be in the CLC dining room.* Band of Brothers is selling t-shirts with our logo on them. The cost of the t-shirts are $10. Please see Jason Hayes if you are interested in purchasing one.

Graduates Meal - May 19 @ 6pm Baccalaureate Service - May 20, Sunday Morning Service. If you are graduating from High School or College in 2012, please see Pastor Jason to get a Graduates information sheet. These should be turned back in by May 16.

Jamaica Mission Trip Info: Mission Trip Fundraiser - May 18 & 19 we will be selling Skinner Chicken Plates and Quarts of Hash. Please see one of the individuals going on mission trip to purchase your Skinners Chicken Plate Ticket. Plate cost will be $8.

SUNDAY PRACTICIES: May 20th PRAISE AND WORSHIP PRACTICE 5:00 DRAMA 5:15 Friday, May 18 KIDZ JAM at 6:00 PM We would like to invite you and your family out to join us for this time of worship. The band Consumed will be there and Pastor Jason Fowler is our speaker. There will be some special guests also. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Donna or Mr. Garren. Kidz Jam Shirts are on sale now for $10.00. If you would like to purchase a shirt, please see Ms. Donna or Mr. Garren. SATURDAY MAY 19 EXTREME KIDZ WILL BE DELIVERING FOOD TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. We will start packing lunches at 8:00. We still need chips, drinks, and bread. If you would like to donate any of these items, see Ms. Donna. We will start delivering at 9:15. Again, thank you for all your support. June 2- Extreme Kidz will be going to Carowinds, this is ages 6-12. If your child is younger and would like to go a parent must accompany them. If your child would like to go please contact Ms Donna. Tickets will be purchased on May 30. We will provide a bag lunch and we will stop on the way home for supper. Money that will be needed for this day is for their ticket to get in Carowinds and any extra money they would like to use for games or other things. NOTE: money for tickets is due on May 27.

UPCOMING EVENTS: MAY 26: DARBY CAR RACE AT 9:00 AM IN CLC JUNE 2: CAROWINDS JULY 16-20: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Spotlight:

Congratulations to all 2012 Graduates!

Ministry Leaders for This Week Greeters Jeanette Bragg & Kathy Simmons Sunday School Greeter - Robert Sloan CLC Greeter - Paul Lundberg Head Ushers - Charles OShields and Bobby Brown Finance Committee - Ryan Ballard & Danny Knight Usher Team #1 Robert D. Slaon, Larry Young, Michael Brown, Dennis Crocker Brian Arnold, Rick Priester, & Harold Chesney Wednesday Bus Ministry: Bus: Clint Letourneau & Thomas Peebles Van 1: Garren Burdette & Craig Blackwell Van 2: Tim & June Vassey Nursery-- Wednesday Amy Wallace Sunday AM - Ann Knight and Autumn Brown Sunday PM Amy Arnold 2-5 yr Old Kiddie Church- Lori Crocker & Genise Watson 6-12 yr Old Kiddie church- In big church for youth service Music Wednesday Amy Arnold Sunday AM Choir Praise Team White Computer Faith Burdette **Additional copies of the printed weekly bulletin are available in the church