Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter May 28, 2013

Pastors Notes: For some time, we have had many of our church members/attendees being diagnosed with cancer or other diseases/issues. Weve been praying for them and believing God for their healing. A couple of weeks ago, the Lord began to deal with me about having a special service for healing. This coming Sunday night, we will be having a service of communion & healing. We know that communion represents the body and the shed blood of the Lord. He told us as often as we do this, we should do it to remember Him. But we also believe that the shed blood of Jesus not only has the power to redeem us, but it also has the power to heal us!!! Perry Stone, an evangelist in the Church of God, has written a book entitled The Meal That Heals. In this book he teaches the power of partaking in the communion meal in regards to having healing in our bodies. I truly believe that the Lord has laid this service on my heart. So we are encouraging anyone that is sick in their body, diagnosed with some kind of disease, struggling with some kind of problem..doesnt even have to be physical, to attend. We will be doing communion with families. There will be 4 stations where we will be calling for families to come and well be dealing with certain sicknesses or problems. Finally, if people in attendance do not have sickness or problems, well have communion with them and their families. It may take us awhile, but I truly believe this is the way the Lord has designed this service.

In the meantime, prepare yourselves. Make sure that you have removed anything from your life not pleasing to the Lord. Make sure that you have tried to fix any relationship issues. If you have a problem with someone or you know they have a problem with you, try to resolve it. We dont want anything to prevent the Lord from doing in your life what He wants to do. I believe the Lord will do great things!!!!!

We want to congratulate all our graduates!!! There was a great message delivered Sunday Morning by Pastor Jason Fowler in telling you that you need a road map/directions and you need a guide. If you will allow the Lord to be your guide and use the Word of God as your road map, you will always know that you are following the plan & purpose of God for your life. Your church family is proud of you and we are praying for your continued success in life!

Congratulations to our new members: Ritchie, Shannon, Anthony & Autumn Bishop! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!!!!!

Please mark your calendar for some important dates: 1. Baby Dedication June 9 10:30 AM 2. Mauldin Camp Meeting begins June 9 PM and runs through Friday, June 14 3. Fathers Day June 16 NO PM SERVICE 4. Water Baptism Service June 23 PM Service; Call church office if you want to be baptized.

Extreme Kidz food pantry is low. We are in need of all kinds of can beans, canned meat, toiletries, dried beans, rice, any non-perishable food. This is a ministry that helps a lot of needy people in our community and I want to say thank you for your love and support to our community. Lives are touched just about everyday with a box of food or clothes from the clothes closet! Thank you!

Prayer List

AMERICA, Lisa Culbertson, Kenneth Hand, Curtis Culpepper, Clyde Roberson, Robin Erwin, Raymond Lowman, Rev. Buster Ball, Kay Simmons, Danny Cooper, Myrtis Fortner, Kim Roberson, Sis Durham, Todd & Brianna Smith, TJ Nabors, Roger, Paula, & Alex Beck, Christina O'Shields, Ted Owings, Michael Boware, Chris Lyda, Tracey Joyner, John Stankus, Kaye Brandanburg, Carol Hopson, Linda Lida, Ricky Fortner, Ethel Cooper, Ernie Gowins, Tom Gowins, Rick Howard, Jeremy Briggs, EJ Lanford, McKailey Smith, Alberta Brown, Vernelle Simmons, Harold Knighton, Jim & Katie Church, Richy & Evelyn Howard, McKissick Family ,Kay Brandenburg, Joyce Laster, Bobby Godfrey, Cayson Thompson, Mary Ann Cox, Rhonda Rhodes, Ashley Layton, Tammy Pierson, Alicia Landurm, Megan Laster ,Taylor Baston, Those needing jobs, Caregivers, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes

The choir will wear Easter Green this week.

Joy Club Fish Fry: This past Thursday we had one of our best attended meetings and a wonderful fish fry meal prepared by Bobby Brown and his crew of helpers. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make this meeting a great success. Our next meeting will be held on July 25 and this will be our annual picnic and cookout. We are looking forward to a great time of fellowship on that evening. Make your plans to be part of this wonderful event. Special Thanks: This past Friday and Saturday was our annual State Senior Adult Retreat. We had a good number of our seniors in attendance and I think we all had a great time. We would like to express our appreciation to Pastor Terry and the church Administrative Board for their support in making this retreat possible. Thank you so much and may God bless you for this expression.

Mainstream Ministries will be having a cookout and bonfire at Paul & Angela Lundberg's house on Friday June 14th starting around 5:30 and eating around 6:30. There will be BBQ chicken, french fries, smores, and games including our new Corn Hole, horse shoes, pool table, video games, and air hockey. Bring the kids and invite others that would like to get involved. There is a sign-up sheet on our bulletin board in the hallway at church. If you are interested in attending please sing-up by Wednesday the 12th and the cost is $5 per person. If you need directions please contact Paul Lundberg for a map.

Color Wars during May!

Praise and Worship Practice at 4:45 *** If you would like to volunteer to help in anyway with Vacation Bible School please see Ms Donna ASAP tshirts need to be ordered and workers need to be placed***** All Extreme Kidz workers, teachers and drivers- Mark your Calendar, for June 15, this is your Workers Appreciation Meal. Please RSVP to Ms. Donna by June 12th. Children are welcome to come. The menu is: Grilled Chicken, baked potato, corn, dessert, roll, and tea. Looking forward to seeing you there! Upcoming Events: June 15 Extreme Kidz and Worker Banquet @6:00 PM in CLC June 20 Girls 6-12 water park June 21: Kidz Jam

June 28: Boys Camping Trip June 30: VBS Meeting(very important Meeting everyone needs to attend) July 11: Greenville Zoo Trip July 13: Frankie Fun Park July 22-26 CSI Jerusalem VBS July 30: Extreme Kidz Skating August 17: Let Ms. Donna know if you are planning to go! Ministry Leaders for This Week Greeters- Karen Rhodes & Stacey Gibson Sunday School Greeter Robert D. Sloan CLC Greeter Paul Lundberg Crossing Guard- David Hoyt Head Ushers Charles OShields & Bobby Brown Finance Committee Ryan Ballard & Danny Knight Usher Team #1 Brian Arnold, Michael Brown, Harold Chesney, Dennis Crocker, Rick Priester, & Kenny Waddell Sunday Morning Youth Workers: Alexis, Savannah, & Noel NurseryWednesday- Pam Strickland AM Tanya Tumblin & McKenzie Baumgardner PM- Brooke Jones Kiddie Church: Tabitha & Brian Hellams Music Wed.- Michael Baumgardner Sunday AM-Brantly Burnett PM-Mike Peeler Praise Team-Maroon Computer Chas Guitar Korey, Freddie, Greg