Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter April 15, 2014

Pastors Notes: This has to be one of the most exciting weeks in the life of the Church. This is known as Holy Week. The week that leads up to the payment of our sins and the resurrection from the dead of our Lord. I never feel worthy of His sacrifice but I am always thankful that He loved me enough to die for me. As Christians, we ought to want EVERY PERSON to have and experience what we have. I mean, if Christ is the life-changer, why wouldnt we want everyone to experience this change? If He gives abundant life, why would we want people to walk around spiritually dead? We are told statistically that there are 3 times a year when the unchurched people will come to church: Mothers Day, Christmas, Easter. What an awesome opportunity we have to be the church that God has called us to be and intentionally bring someone with us to church that we know is lost or backslidden. If we truly care for their soul, we will not let this moment in time pass us by. We have several opportunities this year to invite people to come onto our church campus: 1) Good Friday Community Prayer Meeting Friday at 12:00 PM, Woodruff Church of God 2) Viewing of the movie The Passion of Christ Friday at 7:00 PM, Woodruff Church of God 3) Family picnic & Egg Hunt Saturday, 1:00 4:00 PM, New Property, Hwy 101 & Hunter Rd 4) Sunrise Service Sunday 7:00 AM, New Property 5) Easter Special Program BECAUSE OF YOUR LOVE 10:30 AM, Woodruff Church of God..Special Gift for all in attendance!!!!

There will be no PM Service Easter Sunday night. PLEASEspend this time with your family and reflect on the mercy, grace and love of our gracious Lord and King!!!!!!! Childrens Service on April 27th in the AM service We will also have a BABY DEDICATION SERVICE ON April 27th . If you would like to participate in this, please call or email the church office. (476-2977 or wcog@woodruffcog.org) For those signed up for the Marriage Retreat in Pigeon Forge, youll be getting a schedule very soon. Our special guest this year is Byron & Frankie Powers. Topics that will be dealt with are 1) Giving Priority to your Spouse, 2) Communication.I just passed my spouse (in the other lane), 3) Construction ahead. This is going to be a great time of learning but also spending that quality time together. WISH EVERYONE WAS GOING! We are trying to go ahead and set dates for next year so everyone has plenty of time to decide, set aside some vacation days and save money. Lisa and I love you all and are looking forward to being together with you!

You are Cordially Invited to a Mother/Daughter Tea Given by The WHS English Department
Sunday, the Fourth of May, at Two Oclock Woodruff High School Caf Tickets: Five Dollars Each * Available at WHS or Call: 864-476-7045 or 864-497-5778 to Order Sunday Dress Preferred

The church office will be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday of next week.

Prayer List

AMERICA, Kim Roberson, Megan Laster, Tommy Wallace, Loretta Burdette, Brenda Cobb, Frank Patterson, Beatrice Granger, The Smith Family, The Beck Family, The Nabors Family, Destiny Leonard, Shirley O'Shields, Jimmie Plemons, Melissa Pendley, Billy Bevill, Ed Huggins, Joyce Sloan, Vickie Wyatt, Judy Crowe, James Crow, Tonya Gibson, Kelsea Williams, Judy Roddy, Jennifer , Sammy Tallent, Patricia Price, Keith Seay, Jimmy Lever, Colton Morgan, Robin Nelson, Karen Rhodes, Ricky Williams, Dianne Sawyer, Judy Smith, Judy Ruppe, Those needing jobs, Caregivers, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes

Here is a list of some upcoming fundraisers and ways you can get involved with our upcoming trip to Jamaica: 1. Gravatopia fundraiser from 6-8 on April 21st. We will receive 20 percent of all profits from that night when they mention WCOG. 2. Parents night out. Parents can drop the children off from 6-11pm on April 25th at the church. The cost will be 1 child $20, 2 children for $35, or 3 children for $45. -This will include pizza, games, and a movie -Sign- ups will be on the CLC check in table 3. Penny Wars will start on April 27th, so start saving them now. -This will involve every ministry department, we will have penny jars set up outside of the sanctuary of the church and they will be able to donate pennys in their departments jar and the winner will have the head of the department slime Jason at our send off part July 6th after church. 4. T-shirts will be going on sale this Sunday for fundraising and we will be selling them until the end of June. The shirts will go as follows for prices *1 for $15 *2 for $25 *all 3 for $35

The choir will wear ROBES this Sunday. It is imperative for all choir members to be at rehearsal on Wednesday and at dress rehearsal on Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

Please invite someone to come on Sunday morning as the choir and Pastor present "Because of Your Love". There will be video, drama, testimonies, scripture reading and 6 brand new choir songs. If you know someone who feels like God doesn't love them or couldn't love them, they need to be at WCOG on Sunday morning!

Mother's Day Bulletin-- For $1.00 you can wish a special mother, woman, or friend a Happy Mother's Day. See Judy Crocker at the Ladies Ministries Desk in the Lobby. Names only can be submitted. No special messages. Please print clearly the names you submit. Our annual Ladies Banquet will be held Tuesday, May 13 @ 6:30 in the CLC . Our Theme this year is "THE MARKET." We have a very special banquet planned for this year. This year everyone will have to sign up early. We will not be able to accept anyone after the cut-off date in order to decorate and order the meal from the cateror. However, YOU WILL WANT TO SIGN UP EARLY. As you sign up, you will receive a large ticket that you will need to bring to the banquet with you. This ticket will not only get you in the door but it will also be the DOOR PRIZE ticket. The grand door prize this year will be a $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE WESTGATE MALL--our favorite "market." Also in keeping with our theme "The Market," we will be playing some "bargaining" games at the banquet. We will play "Let's Make a Deal" and the "Pocketbook game." We will have songs, dramas, and a short message based on Proverbs 31. Get ready for fun, fun, fun.

For the month of May we will have our monthly meeting on the second Thursday instead of the first. The speaker for our meeting will be our very own Rob Laster. I am sure that you young bucks ( LOL ) from the youth department will want to come and support Rob.

Make your plans now! Our April Joy Club meeting is coming up on April 24 and you need to make your plans now to attend. The sign up sheet will be on the board by this weekend and you need to be one of the first to take care of this.

SAM TRAVEL CLUB: We have now confirmed plans for our next travel adventure. It will be a three night, four day trip to Savannah, Ga. then going down through Florida as far as St. Augustine. For more information see Pastor Shealy or Debra Hagerman for more information. The only thing that will make this trip better is for you to go with us. Make your plans now.

Mainstream Ministries will be having a bon fire at the new church property on Friday April 25th. The menu will include grilled chicken sandwiches, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, and smores. Please bring lawn chairs, the kids, and some friends to enjoy Christian fellowship and good food. Please sign-up on the bulletin board in the church hallway by Wednesday the 23rd. The cost is $5 per person.

No Practice This week

Children Board's meeting has been postponed until April 27th at 5:00 Final payment for Look Up Lodge due now. All balances must be paid by April 27. If you have any question please see Ms. Donna. The Extreme Kidz Food Pantry is low. Would you be willing to help us build it back up? Next time you are at the grocery store pick up just a few things to donate. Your generosity is so overwhelming. Thank you in advance for your help! No practice for drama or praise and worship April 19 is the first annual family picnic and egg hunt on the new church property . You will need to bring a blanket and a picnic lunch. We will provide the fun and games. See Ms. Donna for more details.

Upcoming Events: May 4 VBS MEETING- anyone who would like to volunteer for VBS needs to be at this meeting. If one who would like to volunteer for VBS please sign up with Ms. Donna. May 17 - Lunch to community(Bread, sandwich meat, chips, water, and Debbie cake) IF you would like to donate one of these items see Ms. Donna. May 23-25 - Look UP Lodge June- Date to be announced.. Bike ride and Lunch in the park June-Date to be announced.. Water park July 28-August 1- Boot Camp Vacation Bible School! (Mark your Calendars) If anyone would like to volunteer to help at VBS please sign up with Ms Donna. August 23 Workers Banquet

What a wonderful week we have had, God is good all the time. This is what is going on in the Hispanic ministry: April the 25 we are having a prayer service and bible study April the 27 we are having our lunch in for our building fund, please come and join us. Adults- Rice, beans and steak with soda for $7.00 Children- hotdogs, chips and soda for $2.50

Ministry Leaders for This Week Sunday Greeters- Jeanne Nemitz & Jeanette Bragg Sunday School Greeter Robert D. Sloan CLC Greeter Paul Lundberg Crossing Guard- David Hoyt Head Ushers Charles OShields & Bobby Brown Finance Committee Ryan Ballard & Charles OShields Usher Team #2 Ryan Ballard, Sam Garrett, Walter Housand, Paul Lundberg, John Nemitz, Paul Nichols, & Phillip Pruitt Bus Pick up: Phillip Pruitt and Rob Bus Take Home: Clint and Rob Van 1 Pick Up: Tabitha and Brian Van 2 Pick UP: Richard and Buster Van 1 Take Home: Garren and Craig Van 2 Take Home: Tim and June Late Workers: Donna and Staci NurseryWednesday- TBA AM Ann Knight & Alison Arnold Kiddie Church Sunday Night: Lori, Genise, & Jollene Music- Wednesday-Jason Hayes Praise Team-Maroon Guitar- Korey, Duck, Greg