Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter December 31, 2013

Pastors Notes: Well.where has the time gone? Every year we all say the same thing. My, how time flies! It seems that we were just beginning the year and now here it is the last day of the year (at least as I am writing this). We all have things to be grateful for and things that we are sadden by. Its pretty much true of every year. Some years have more things that sadden us than others, but the Lord has given us a new day, a new month, a new year. Lets all make the best of the time that the Lord has given us. The New Year also brings about a time where people make New Years Resolutions. Im not a huge fan of resolutions, but I am a believer in new beginnings! We all can make some new beginnings in areas of our spiritual lives. I want to give God my best in attendance to THIS local assembly. I want to be a faithful and consistent tither & giver. I want to be found faithful in working in the harvest field of the Lord. I want to do my part in seeing the Kingdom of God experience increase through this local assembly. It is my prayer that the Lord will move on us as members and friends of the Woodruff Church of God to give God our absolute best in 2014.

If you agreed to be part of the new benevolence committee, there will be an introductory meeting on Tuesday, January 7th at 10:00 AM in the CLC. Thank you in advance for being part of this new committee and for being willing to serve in helping our fellow man! I love forward to see you all then!

Tithe envelopes are still available in the lobby for you to pick up if you have not already done so. If you would like a giving report at the end of the 2014 year, please make sure your name is on the envelope each time you give. This is the only way we will be able to track your giving. Thank you!

If you were part of our corporate FAST in 2013 and the Lord answered your prayer.maybe He answered a prayer in 2013 from a previous FAST.. and you would not mind doing a video interview and share what you were fasting for and how God met that need, please see PASTOR TERRY ASAP. We want to put together some videos to play during our teaching on FASTING as well as during our FASTING TIME. Some things only come about by prayer and fasting!. Two years ago, we did a weekend (Friday night & Saturday) we called REKINDLE. It was a prayer retreat where we focused on several different things, both personal, corporate and revival. If you would be interested in being part of this prayer retreat in the year 2014, please call the church office and give your name. It will be held during the month of February (date TBA). There will be a cost attached. All that information will be available in the next couple of weeks. Just a word about our Live Streaming..we are so blessed and honored to be able to put our church services (Sunday AM & PM) online LIVE. Technology is a wonderful gift and it is enabling us to allow people who might not otherwise be able to view our services. We have had people in the hospital watch us. Weve had people sick at home watch us. Weve even had people on vacation watch us. BUT.it was never meant to be a substitute for being in church. There is nothing better than being in Gods House, with Gods people, worshipping the King of Kings!!! Use the livestreaming if you have to, but never allow it to be a substitute for doing what the Word says..I was glad when they said unto me. Let us GO to the House of the Lord. If you would like to turn in one last offering for 2013, you still can. Make sure the check is dated December 2013 and turn it in by THIS SUNDAY MORNING. Your 2013 giving report will go out in the next couple of weeks. Prayer List

AMERICA, Raymond Lowman, Kim Roberson, Ashley Layton, Megan Laster, Jackson Knight, Tommy Wallace, Jewell Hammons, Mike Cox, Cindy & Coty Cox, Cheryl Corbett, Teanna & Shea Cox, Barbara Logan, Tabatha Baker, Gia Olden, James Perini, James Arnold, Randy Lambert, Loretta Kelley, Linda Lida & Family, Gayle & Aurthor Harris, Lawrence Clark, Audrey Clark, Jeremy Greene, Christa Cline, Tish York, Jeremy York, Josh Cline, Curt Ellison, Morgan Cooper, Heather Phillips Burson, June Osborne, Bruce Cash, Darlene Bright, Jack West, Caitlin Gillespie, Pat Roddy, Ann Richards, Loretta Burdette, Brenda Cobb, Frank Patterson, Beatrice Granger, Those needing jobs, Caregivers, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes Sympathy to Linda Johnson in the loss of a brother Sympathy to Katlyn Cooper in the loss of her mother Sympathy to Tonya Watson in the loss of her father

The choir will wear blue this Sunday morning. Now is the time for choir membership! If you're interested in joining or coming back, see Todd or Vickie right away!

Last chance for Weight Watchers. We have the opportunity of getting a Weight Watchers meeting starting here at our church. We need 30 people to go on WeightWatchers.com and sign-up and be willing to buy the monthly pass. They need 30 committed members before opening a meeting here.

Our Monthly Band of Brothers Meeting will be next Thursday, January 9th at 6:30. We will be meeting at Paul Lundbergs house and food will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Youth will be going to Gravitopia Saturday, January 25th. More information will be available in the weeks ahead.

Greenville Road Warrior Hockey Game Saturday January 18 ages 7-12. The cost is $5.00 a ticket, and they will need at least $10.00-$15.00 to eat or by souvenirs with. This is Super Hero Night, we have 30 tickets available. If you would like to go please RSVP your ticket with Ms. Donna. If you have any questions please see Ms Donna. Sunday, January 5th - Praise and Worship Practice @ 4:30 Drama Practice @ 5:00 Upcoming Events: January 18 Greenville Road Warriors Hockey Game, Cost is $5.00, only 30 tickets available, If you are interested in going please see Ms. Donna. This is super hero night, all the super hero's will be there! Please sign up ASAP. January 19 Children's Board Meeting @ 5:00 January 26 VBS Meeting @ 5:00 (anyone who interested in planning VBS for 2014)

Spotlight: Happy "Sweet 16" Birthday to Faith Burdette Love, Daddy, Momma and Cole Ministry Leaders for This Week Greeters- John & Jeanne Nemitz Sunday School Greeter Robert D. Sloan CLC Greeter Paul Lundberg Crossing Guard- David Hoyt Head Ushers Charles OShields & Bobby Brown Finance Committee Ryan Ballard & Walter Housand Usher Team #2 Ryan Ballard, Sam Garrett, Walter Housand, Paul Lundberg, John Nemitz, Paul Nichols, & Phillip Pruitt Wednesday Bus Pickup: Garren and Rob Laster Bus Take Home: Garren and Rob Laster Van 1 Pickup: Tabitha and Brian Hellems Van 2 Pickup: Richard and Buster Van 1 Take Home: Donna and Thomas Van 2 Take Home: Richard & Shannon Bishop Wednesday Late Workers: Staci, Craig, Kim, Tabitha, & Brian NurseryWednesday- Izzy Nichols AM Ann Knight & Alison Arnold PM: Ann Knight Kiddie Church Sunday Night: Nancy & Tony Gentry Music- Wednesday-Kathy ARellano AM- Brad Burnett PM- Lisa Terry Praise Team- Gold Computer- Patrick Guitar- Korey, Duck, & John