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Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter

April 12, 2011

Pastor’s Notes

I hope and pray that you are

getting something from the
Easter Sermon Series entitled “Worthy”. The
first week I dealt with “Worthy to be Chosen”.
This past week I dealt with “Worthy to be
Worshipped”. I hope and trust that you know
that He is worthy to be worshipped and that you
worship Him daily. Daily….. That’s right, daily. Some people think of worship as a
Sunday or Wednesday activity. Really? If that is the only time you worship, you are
missing such a blessing. Worship is something that we do as we pray. It is something we
do as we sing…as we simply think about God and His goodness. Worship is an
expression of our knowledge of the worth of God. It is an expression about the fact we
know who He is and what the Word says about Him. Some people say that only “God” is
to be worshipped. They are correct. And yet told the disciples that “He and the Father
are one”. Paul told the Philippians that Jesus “thought it not robbery to be equal with
God”. Jesus is God, therefore He is worthy to be worshipped. This Easter Season, I hope
and trust that you will stop and remember that Jesus Christ was the Worthy Sacrifice for
Sins and that because of that, HE IS WORTHY TO BE WORSHIPPED.

Please don’t forget that worship is both public and private. I worship Him in my truck, in
my home, in my “closet”, but I also worship Him in the sanctuary! I don’t worship God
to be seen, yet I think it’s important that my worship is seen! Let me say that again…… I
don’t worship God as a put on, only doing it for people to see. I do it in public because
God is worthy and at the same time, know that the expression of my worship is needed
for others to know the worth I put on HIM! I want my children to see me worship….. I
want my members to see me worship….. I want guests and visitors to see me worship….I
want our youth and children see me worship…..I WANT GOD TO SEE ME
WORSHIP!!!!! People tend to participate in what they see modeled in front of them.
And although my worship is not for you, I hope that you benefit from it. Have you ever
thought who might benefit from your praise and worship?

Let me just share with you a little bit of a message I received through my Facebook page.

“This AM, I was the one God was talking too in your message and through tongues. I
said God you speak one more time, that is it, I am giving you my all. Well he did and I
was jumping the pew to get out. Tonight I saw something in my head as I had my eyes
closed as I was looking in my minds eye towards the church’s baptism pool. I saw a
waterfall coming out of the ceiling and on the floor spilling over in to the isle and into
the pews and above it was the saying "Living Water" I was the only one in the church
and no one was there and heard a voice say just jump in… jump in an be free and
cleansed. It was not only towards me but the voice was saying whoever, whoever you
are jump in and be free and cleansed. T.H.A.T. church has the living water flowing
Curtis. Praise be to God, it does…….”

Please know that people are coming into our church and being definitely moved and
changed by the power of God. Your friendliness, your outward expression of worship,
your ministry in the altar are all important parts of what will make our church to continue
to grow and impact peoples lives. I truly believe that the LIVING WATER is flowing at
T.H.A.T. Church!!!!!!!! I’m so blessed to be part of it and am so thankful that you are
too!

If you are not a member of our church and would like to be, would you prayerfully
consider doing so? Easter Sunday morning at 9:30, I will be meeting with anyone who
would like to join with us. We meet in the Christian Life Center, across the street form
the main church complex. Come to the door marked “STAFF”, enter the door and come
to the room directly in front of you. We will meet there and go over what the Church of
God believes and what the Mission and Vision of Woodruff Church of God is. WE
WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN WITH US!!!!!!!

Helping Hands is having a special Fundraiser this coming Saturday Here is the
information:

REMINDER! Please come out and help us raise funds this Saturday!

Helping Hands Ministries of Woodruff

would like to invite you to our

Helping Hands Super Saturday Community Day

Saturday April 16, 2011

7:00 am until 1:00 pm

First Baptist Church

Fellowship Hall
801 Cross Anchor Rd
Woodruff SC 29388

This is a fundraising event that will include hot dog sale, country store, bake sale, crafts,
yard sale, plant sale, kids area, health screenings, entertainment from Re’s Studio of
Dance, and much more.

If you would like to donate items or help with this event please call Helping Hands
Ministries at 476-2401
As a member of the Board of Directors, I need people from the church to donate items for
this sale. If you have items that you would be glad to donate, please take them by
Helping Hands Ministries or Woodruff First Baptist Church (Thursday or Friday).

I also need some people that would volunteer in my place to work at least a 2 hour shift
that day. I will be at the Camp Ground supporting our teens as they are involved in Teen
Talent but must have someone there at the Yard Sale to represent me. If you would be
willing to do that, please see me (Bro. Terry) ASAP. Thanks in advance for your
donations and for your willingness to help!!!!!

Habitat For Humanity is holding their annual golf tournament at Three Pines on
Thursday, April 21. This is their only fundraiser and they depend on community support
to help fund their ministry. If you would like to play, the cost is $50 per single player. If
you would like to play, see Jason Hayes to secure a registration form.

Please note on the picture above two very special things planned on Easter.

1) SUNRISE SERVICE to be held on our new property. This will be held at 7:00 AM.
Please bring your own lawn chair. We’ll be facing the crosses and altar and should have
a most beautiful sight of the sun rising.

2) COMMUNION & FOOTWASHING SERVICE - This will be on Sunday Evening

at 6:00 PM. We will all start in the sanctuary for a time of worship and focus on what
Christ did for us. We will partake of communion together. We will then separate and go
to different parts of the building for the foot washing service. We were overwhelmed last
year at the participation and were not adequately prepared. WE WILL BE PREPARED
this year. We will use different areas as well has have more basins with which to wash.
*If you have never been involved in this or have never seen this, consider coming to see.
It is a most humbling and powerful experience. Make your plans now to join us!

PRAYER LIST: Larry Trotter, Carol Richards, Linda Johnson, Larry Laster, Houston &
Brenda Cobb, Mike Cobb, Dennis Crocker, William Goen, Ed Shealy, Terry Simmons,
Hack Roddy, Bruce Bennett, Tina Mauldin, Keith Littlefield, James Crouch, Nicholas
Cobb, Jessy Rutters, Etta Mitchell, John & Mandy Mitchell, Nathalee Teague, Amanda
Rothisberger, Connie Foster, Noah Holcomb, Chad Holcomb, Lorrana Newton, Patty
Husky, Rita Johnson, Albert Volkman, John Thomas Taylor, Matthew Franks,
Rita Johnson, Faye Arnold, Johnny Coleman, Eula Giddens, Tonya Bishop, Shut Ins and
Those in Nursing Homes

Christian Sympathy to the family of Carl Griffin.

Don’t forget to check out the updated WCOG library! Here are just a few things that you
will find: Robo Pup, Kirk Franklin Church Boy, Staying Young, The God Makers,
Weigh Down, The Witness, Highlights of Hebrew History, Teaching to Change Lives,
En camino, Historical Atlas to the Bible, Biblical Numberology, puzzles, photographs, a
2003 WCOG Directory….COME CHECK THEM OUT!

Band of Brothers- Men’s Breakfast will be held Saturday April 23 at 7:00 in the
CLC dining room. Be there for a time of food, fellowship, and to get a glimpse at the
man that Jesus is.

SAM NEWS:
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

The "Primetimers Choir" will be singing on Sunday night, May 1. We hope you will plan
to be involved. Next practice will be Wed. April 20 after the service. NOTE: NO
PRACTICE THIS WEEK APRIL 13.

FISH FRY: The JOY CLUB will have a fish fry on Thursday, April 28 at 6 PM at the
CLC. Remember to sign menu items on our Bulletin Board located just inside the Cloak
Room. Sign up by Sunday Spril 24 as we need to know how many to prepare for.
 LADIES MINISTRIES NEWS:

Ladies Banquet---Tuesday May 10. Sign up in the LM office.

$7.00 for adults, $5.00 for children.

Ladies Banquet Committee will have a brief meeting Sunday at

5:40 in the Library. If you would like to help with the banquet
this year, you are welcomed to join us.

MOTHER’S DAY BULLETIN: For $1.00 each you can place a name in our Mother's
Day Bulletin in Honor of or in Memory of someone special. Sign-pup in Church lobby or
Ladies Office. The deadline is Sunday evening May 1. If you have several names,k you
might prefer to bring in your prepared list along with your money. Thanks for your
support of WCOG Ladies Ministry.

Music Notes:
 Choir will wear black/white this Sunday, April 17th.
 Special Easter choir rehearsal this Sunday, April 17th at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel.
 Dress rehearsal for Easter will be Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary.
Prayer time at the new property will be at 9:15 a.m. before practice

Teen Talent Participants and Schedule:

Friday, April 15th

6:30-7:30
 Dontavious Smith / Solo Pantomime - Cafeteria
 Austin Rhodes / Male Solo - Tabernacle
 Katie Porter / Piano Solo - Simpsonville Church of God
7:30-8:30
 Brooke Terry / Solo Pantomime - Cafeteria
8:30-9:30
 Dontavious Smith / Solo Human Video - Cafeteria
 Beth Arnold / Solo Expressive - Cafeteria
 Amber Young / Female Vocal Solo - Tabernacle
 Deanna Billings / Female Vocal Solo - Tabernacle
Friday, April 16th
Available for viewing all day
 Beth Arnold - Ceramics & Glass
 Amber Young - Photography
5:00-6:00
 ACTS Group Synchronized Movement
 ACTS Group Pantomime
FREED Meeting - Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30. If you have any questions, please contact
John/Jeanne Nemitz at 476-2819

April 17: Praise and Worship Practice 4:30

Drama Practice at 4:50 for ages 6-12
Drama Practice at 5:15 for ages 2-5

 Easter Party: April 23 at 11:00 AM

 Kidz Jam is June 3 at 6:00 PM
 Bible School is July 18-22 6:30-8:30

We are in need of more workers in Children's Department! If you are interested in

serving in this area of ministry, please see Donna Burdette!

Spotlights: Happy Birthday to Kerri McAlister, Tyler Priester,

Akers Oglesby, and Buster Ball
~ Love, Jollene and Rick

 Greeters - Jeanette Bragg & Kathy Simmons

 Sunday School Greeter - Robert Sloan
 CLC Greeter - Paul Lundberg
 Head Ushers - Charles O’Shields and Bobby Brown
 Finance Committee- Ryan Ballard and Walter Housand
 Usher Team # 1 - Robert D. Sloan, Larry Young, Michael Brown,
Dennis Crocker, Rick Priester, and Brian Arnold
 Van Drivers - (Wednesday only) - Garren Burdette and Craig Blackwell
Tim Vassey and Clint Letoureau
 Nursery - Wednesday - Phyllis Arnold
Sunday A.M. - Ann Knight and Stephanie Fowler
P.M. - Betty Ball
 Kiddie Church - Ramona and Clint Letoureau
 Music - Wednesday - Jason Hayes
Sunday A.M. - Brad Burnett
P.M. - Anthony, Keri & Jollene
 Praise Team - Maroon