Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter March 19, 2013

Pastors Notes: This weekend brought several things to us: 1) the end of our 21 day fasting. Weve already had some to tell us that God has answered prayer! Others are testifying that the enemy has come against them with a vengeance. We knew this was a very real possibility, yet we must persevere. We must continue to P.U.S.H. (pray until something happens). We must continue to seek the face of God and go after Him like we have not in a long time. We must be determined that we will not cease until God has moved and done what we need Him to do. I am truly convinced that if weve ever needed revival, we need it today. We need ALL of Gods people, in Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, the United States and the entire world to become STIRRED againREKINDLED, TRANSFORMED! I want to draw closer to Him so that I can become everything He has intended for me to be. What about you? Do you have that same desire? What are you willing to do in order to receive that?

Our first weekend of REKINDLE revival services with Chris & Amanda Jarrard just ended. I want to remind you again.a man or woman CANNOT bring revival. It is up to us to seek God for ourselves and to achieve the spirit of revival. Then the Word of God preached by a man or woman will become meat & drink to our thirsty souls. PLEASE, please.do not let anything keep you from being part of the coming weeks services. Chris & Amanda will be back with us on Saturday night, and both services Sunday. The success of these meetings depends on us and our hunger for the Lord. I look forward to seeing ALL of you in church this weekend!

WORSHIP WEDNESDAYS. For the 3rd week in a row, well be having WORSHIP WEDNESDAY. A time to do nothing but worship and seek the face of God. What a great time were having. We sing and flow with the Spirit, we listen to the Word read, we watch videos about worship..it is a great time! Please join us and be with us Wednesday at 7:00 PM GOOD FRIDAY.. There is a group of church members and leaders who are concerned with the spiritual plight of Woodruff. They believe that it is very possible for God to transform this community, but it will happen when we come together in unity and join together in PRAYER. Some of these people have been praying already but they want to invite others who will join in and believe for transformation for our community. We have personally prayed for this for years. We used to have a banner hanging in our sanctuary that said our city. We prayed for our city and wanted God to send revival. We STILL pray for our city! Now, others are beginning to take this seriously as well. FRIDAY, MARCH 29th, beginning at 8:00 PM, there will be an all night prayer meeting in the Woodruff Community Center located on Main St., Woodruff. You are given a personal invitation to join with others and intercede for our community. I hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars: Sunrise service on the new property: 7:30 AM (time change from last year.due to Easter being in March). Bring a lawn chair and worship with us! Communion & Feet Washing, Easter Sunday night at 6:00 PM. This is a powerful time each year as we take communion and practice the washing of the saints feet on the most holy day of the Christian Calendar, EASTER. If you dont know what communion or feet washing is, come and just listen to the explanation of each and watch what others do. It could be a great learning experience for you. If you are a believer, you need to participate in these. Please be in prayer for the Honduras Mission Team that will be leaving on April 1st. We have 10 from our church going, along with 2 from Williamston Church of God and Chris & Amanda Jarrard. We are excited about what God will do among our people and the people of Honduras. We will be doing the following projects: 1. Putting on 2 new roofs on 2 pastors houses 2. Pouring a concrete floor in 1 pastors home 3. Doing childrens ministry in 4 church locations, potentially reaching 1000-1200 kids 4. Given de-wormer & vitamins to 300 children 5. Providing toothbrushes to kids who dont have them and do not know how to use them 6. Providing washcloths, soap, and other hygiene items 7. Doing a childrens service on Tuesday night and regular worship service on Thursday night 8. Showing the Honduran people that WOODRUFF CHURCH OF GOD LOVES THEM!!!!!

IS COMING!!!!!

Are You a Disciple? Are You Making Disciples? We have started a new study in our Topical Sunday School Class. This study will last 24 weeks. It is a study on discipleship. The study is called Multiply. If you want to be challenged, this is the study for you. The class meets every Sunday Morning at 9:45. Please see Jason Fowler or Larry Young for the location. Also you can follow the Multiply signs to find the classroom. This study will be taught by multiple teachers. Please come and be a part of this dynamic study!

There will be a quick meeting for all those who are going to Jamaica this Sunday Morning in the choir room after the service.

PRAYER LIST

AMERICA, Lisa Culbertson, Kenneth Hand, Curtis Culpepper, Megan Laster, Clyde Roberson, Margaret Roberson, Linda Casey, Robin Erwin, Cheryl Duncan, George Nicohlson, Raymond Lowman, Rev. Buster Ball, Kay Simmons, Mertice Whitmore, Buster Lawson, Bud Warlick, Buster Coffin, Hunter Perez, Nathanial Crocker, McKailley ,Scott, Ethel Cooper, Shirley Cartee, Derrick Cooper, Tiffany Cartee, Tiffany Crocker, The McKissick Family, Loretta Burdette, Dianne Arnold, Ernie Goen, Katie Salam, Danny Cooper, Shanna Jones, Sherry & Brianna Smith, Carol Hopson, Richard Reneau, Frank Patterson, Bristol Theo, Wayne Garrett, Shirley Pearson, Matthew Franks, Brian & Julie Church, Those needing jobs, Caregivers, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes

Choir will wear robes this Sunday. Praise team will practice at 5:30 on Saturday We will have a special Easter choir practice this Sunday at 5:00

JOY CLUB: The monthly meeting of the JOY CLUB will be held Thursday March 28 at 6:30 PM in the CLC. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the main hallway off the lobby. Please go by and sign-up as soon as possible. Help us make this the best meeting yet. The Team Leaders for this month are Harold and June Grubbs, Janet Mathis and Janet Sloan and they will be preparing a wonderful breakfast meal for us. Our devotional leaders for this month are Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hagerman. Pastor Shealy will be talking briefly about a very important matter. After our meal, devotions, and special order, we will have a good time playing bingo. If you would like to bring a special gift to be used for our winners, please feel free to do so. It should be something new or something you value. We look forward to seeing you next week. SENIOR ADULT RETREAT: Our Senior Adult Retreat will be held on May 24-25 at the Mauldin Camp Grounds. The cost is $26.00 if you register by April 18 and $28.00 after that. As we did last year, we are asking you to pay up front and if you attend the meeting your money will be refunded. You may register with Sandra Tucker or Wanda Shealy.

We need the snack size zip-lock bags by Sunday please. Belk Charity Day is April 27. We have $5.00 tickets now available. You can go to any Belk on this date and use your ticket to get in. The lady who sells the most over 10 tickets will receive a $25 Belk gift card. Thanks to Tammy Durham and Colby Lane for taking care of our Church Library and Church sign. They are doing a great job keeping these up to date.

April 11 Due to Spring Break being the first week of April, we are moving our monthly meeting to the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Come out and join us for food, fellowship, and devotion. We have had some great meetings the past couple of months and would love to see you there in April. May 17 Greenville Drive Baseball Game vs. the Charleston Riverdogs. The game begins at 7:05. We will leave the church at 6:00. Tickets are $10. Look for the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the hall way.

Mainstream Ministries will be hosting a Bon-Fire & Cookout, Friday March 29th at the new church property. We will begin at 5:30 and the cost is $5/person. We will have hotdogs, chili, wings, chips, smores, & marshmallows. Bring your kids, lawn chairs, and all your friends! A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the hallway.

Sunday, March 24th Youth Drama 4:30 PM Youth P&W Team 1 5:15 PM

Sunday, March 24th: Praise and worship practice: 4:30 & Drama practice 5:15 Upcoming Events: April 28: Extreme Kidz Children's service April 28: Extreme Kidz Lunch Fundraiser after the AM service May 3-5: Extreme Kidz Retreat to Look up Lodge

Ministry Leaders for This Week Greeters- Jeanette Bragg & Kathy Simmons 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 #3 Buddy Arnold, Freddie Bright, Lamar Crowe, Tracy Grant, Clint Letourneau, & Marion Simmons Wednesday Night Bus pick up: Phillip Pruitt Bus Take home: Clint Letourneau and Daniel Johnson Van 1: Tabitha and Brian Hellams Van 2: Tim Vassey and Rob Laster Wednesday Night Late workers: Deanna Burgess and Donna Burdette Nursery Wednesday- Izzy Nichols Saturday Ann Knight Sunday AM Ann Knight & Mckenize Baumgardner PM- Stephanie Fowler Youth Workers for Kidz Church- Alison, Savannah, Joshua and Zack 2-5 yr old Kiddie Church: Ramona Letourneau and Faith Burdette 6-12 yr old will be in Big Church for the next 2 weeks Music Wed- Jeanne Nemitz Saturday- Allen Durham Sat. Praise Team- White Sunday AM- Brantley Burnett PM- Johnny Gibson Praise Team- Gold Computer Chas Guitar Korey, Freddie, Greg