Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter

November 18, 2014

Pastors Notes:
Hello from your Pastor's Wife.
While our Pastor is away in
Honduras, I thought I would
send you some encouraging
words this week.
LESSONS FROM A COUGH DROP BY: LISA TERRY
If youve purchased a package of Halls cough drops lately, youve probably noticed that on each
individual cough drop wrapper there are messages. Halls calls them a Pep Talk in every drop.
There are little encouraging phrases like: Tough is your middle name, Buckle down and push
yourself, Dont give up on yourself, Conquer today, Push on, Fire up those engines, Power
through, Get back in there Champ!
We all know that having colds, sinus infections, coughs, allergies, and upper respiratory
infections can make us feel absolutely terrible. They often cause sleepless nights and agonizing
days. However, sometimes even though we are sick we must carry on. Like me, youve probably
gone to work sick because you just couldnt be out. So we drag ourselves out of bed, take a dose
of cold medicine and head out with a handful of cough drops. Like me, youve probably counted
the hours and minutes until you could get home and lay your head down. Knowing this about
people, the Halls cough drop company has decided to add encouraging words to help us make
it through our difficult day. While the cough drops wont really heal our cold, cough or infection,
they do help us get through the sickness. The added Power through and Push on messages
also can help us to make it through our day.
Sometimes in life, we face difficult days. There is pain and discomfort. Sometimes we feel like
we cant hold our head up. Sometimes we feel like staying in bed and hiding under the covers.
However, we have someone giving us a pep talk too. God tells us we can make it.
Isaiah 41:10 says So do not fear, I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am God. I will
strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Psalm 3:3-5 says But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head
high. I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. I lie down and sleep; I
wake again, because the LORD sustains me. This reminded me of a Kirk Franklin song.

"My Life Is In Your Hands"

You don't have to worry
And don't you be afraid
Joy comes in the morning
Troubles they don't last always
For there's a friend in Jesus
Who will wipe your tears away
And if your heart is broken
Just lift your hands and say

So when your tests and trials

They seem to get you down
And all your friends and loved ones
Are nowhere to be found
Remember there's a friend in Jesus
Who will wipe your tears away
And if you heart is broken
Just lift your hands and say

Oh I know that I can make it

I know that I can stand
No matter what may come my way
My life is in your hands

Oh I know that I can make it

I know that I can stand
No matter what may come my way
My life is in your hands

With Jesus I can take it

With Him I know I can stand
No matter what may come my way
My life is in your hands

With Jesus I can take it

With Him I know I can stand
No matter what may come my way
My life is in your hands

Every two years there is an election for our Church Administrative Board. This year, there will be at
least 3 men coming off the board and 2 seats that need to be filled because the members serving were
filling a vacated position. The qualifications to be considered for the Administrative Board are as
follows: For a member to serve on the Church and Pastors Council, they must be:
1. A loyal member of the church, adhering to its teachings
2. Baptized in the Holy Ghost (with the evidence of speaking in other tongues)
3. Faithful in tithing
4. A regular church attendant
5. One who works in harmony with the local, state, and general churchs program and
reflects a cooperative attitude toward the progress of the church.
*should two members of the same household be elected, only the member that received the
highest amount of votes will be eligible to serve on the board.
These qualifications, along with a sign up sheet, will be in the church lobby for the next 2 weeks.
This should give ample time for you to prayerfully consider is youd like for your name to be placed
into consideration for the Administrative Board. Voting for the board will take place on November
30th.
We will be having a special Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday evening, November 25 th at 7:00
PM. This will take the place of our Wednesday evening service (no service on Wednesday of
that week). There will be no classes for children and youth. Everyone will be in the sanctuary
so that we worship and offer our thanks.together! Make your plans to be part of this with
us.

Mark your calendars:

Miracle on Poole Street Saturday, Dec. 6th @ 6:00 PM (meal is for the
community but want full church involvement!)
This is Christmas Choir Musical Sun. Dec. 7th @ 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Childrens Program A Royal Rockin Christmas Sun., Dec. 14th @ 10:30 AM
Church Wide Christmas Fellowship Dec. 21st at 6:00 PM. Bring canned good
to help replenish food pantry.bring finger foods and desserts to enjoy together.
Our church Married Couples Retreat is scheduled for January 29-31 in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Arrive at your leisure on Thursday the 29th. Sessions on Friday morning, provided lunch on
Friday, Session on Friday evening and Saturday morning. We had a great time last year.
Please go ahead a reserve the dates.well get the cost info to you as soon as we can. Your
spouse and marriage is worth this time!

Prayer List

AMERICA, Lucas Lundberg, Tommy Wallace, Houston & Brenda Cobb, Frank Patterson, Tonya
Gibson, James Tillman, Kay Simmons, Larry Buchannan, Curtis Thackston, Brenda Brittian,
Patrick Teague, Cindy Taylor, The Beck Family, The Smith Family, The Nabors Family, Destiny
Leonard, Ella Weathers, Mertice Whitmore, Ronnie Ball, Lisa Cooley, Darryl Crowe, Wayne Cox,
Eddie Foster, Kim Roberson, Tim Horton, Wanda Jackson, Joyce Sloan, Larry Trotter, Bubble
Goen, Margie Duncan, Betty Frazier, Dot Priester, Donald Laster, Samuel (SJ) Woodruff, Allen
Bragg, Peggy Abercrombie, Dale & Julie Lollis, Chris Vassey, Sammy Tallent, Daryl Crowe,
Alberta Brown, Carolyn Browning, The Waldon Family, Jim Roach, M.L. Knighton, Those needing
jobs, Caregivers, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes

The choir will wear Fall Colors on Sunday.

We're down to needing only 12 hand sanitizers, 12 car air
fresheners and 80 chip clips for our Miracle bags! We are so
thankful for all that has been donated! This night is truly going to
be a blessing to those who attend. If you would like to help serve,
please let Vickie Porter know right away! We still need some more grocery, gas or restaurant
gift cards!

The Choir & Media Department will present "This is Christmas" on Dec. 7 at 6:00 pm. "This is
Christmas" will be something to invite family, friends, and co-workers to. It will include fun
Christmas songs, moving video, lots of new choir songs (plus a couple of favorites from years
past), and more! Most importantly, the gospel of Jesus Christ will be presented in a powerful
way. The choir is working very hard to make this night the very best it can be!

Toy Closet Help Needed!!!!!!!!!

We only have 2 1/2 weeks to finish stocking the Toy Closet since we are having it open on the
same day as Miracle on Poole Street.
We are in desperate need of the following items:
*Little Girls--- socks and hairbows
* Little Boy Toys--- All kinds
* Little Boys and Little Girls---- Hats and Gloves
* Teen Boys---wallets
* Teen Boys---DVD's (please make sure these are rated G, PG or PG13 ONLY)
HELP IS ALSO NEEDED WORKING THE TOY CLOSET.
*A sign-up sheet is in the hall beside the cloak room.
*Bicycles were donated by the police department and repairs are needed on them.
MEN--I NEED YOUR HELP WITH THIS.
*Help is also needed to help set up the Toy Store and work the store when the parents
come to choose items.
Dates are: Wednesday, December 3 @ 10 AM---Men work on bicycles
Wednesday, December 3 @ 10 AM---Ladies set up Toy Store
Saturday, December 6 @ 11 AM---Anyone finish setting up Store
Saturday, Decemver 6 @ 4:30---Store is OPEN FOR PARENTS

We are always looking to improve our meeting place and we are now
looking for a deer, duck, turkey, or bobcat mount. If you have one that you
would like to donate or know of someone who does, please do not hesitate
to call me at 864-706-3877, or any of the band Of Brothers so that we can
make arrangements for it. See yall soon!

JOY CLUB:
Our next meeting is set for Dec. 11 at 6:30 PM and the sign up sheet is on the SAM BULLETIN
BOARD. Please go by and sign up if you plan to attend our Thanksgiving/Christmas meeting.
This will be catered meal so you need to make sure you are coming before you sign up because
we will have to pay for those who show up as well as those who do not. We are asking that
everybody dress in Christmas colors and come expecting a great time.

Mainstream Ministries will be having a Bon fire at the new pavilion on the new church property
Friday November 21st. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served at 6:30 and will include s'mores
and hit chocolate. Please bring chairs, the kids and a friend to enjoy a cool evening around a
warm fire with fellow Christians. The cost is $5 per person and there is a sign-up sheet in the
hallway at church

Youth Praise & Worship Practice, Wednesday Night at 6:00 PM.

We will be having a Youth Bonfire Service on Wednesday night, November 19th at 6:00.
December 12th - Christmas Scavenger Hunt- 6:00 PM
December 17th- Youth Christmas Party

Sunday night at 6:00- Christmas Play Practice for ages 2-13! Please make sure your child is at
practice, thank you to all the parents and grandparents who are dedicated to getting their kid
to practice! WE APPRECIATE EACH OF YOU!

Saturday November 15 Lunch to community... If you are preparing food it needs to be at the
CLC at 8:30 Saturday morning. We will start packing lunches at 9:00. Everyone is invited to come
and be apart of sharing God's love with the community! Thank you for all the donation and to
all who helped prepare food.
If you have a baby that is between the ages of 0-2 and would like for them to participate in
the Baby Parade this year, you can pick up the forms in the nursery. All forms must be turned
into Ms. Donna by December 7. The baby parade will be on December 14 at 10:30. If you have
any question contact Ms. Donna.
Thank you to all who have donated boxes. We have enough now :)!
Upcoming Events:
November 15 Extreme Kidz Thanksgiving lunch to community
December 13 @11:00 Extreme Kidz Dress Rehearsal for the Christmas Play.
December 14 Baby Parade @ 10:30
December 14 Extreme Kidz ages 2-5 Presents It's all about the Cross and Extreme Kidz 6-13
Presents A Royal Rocking Christmas.

Ministry Leaders for This Week

Sunday Greeters- Pat Chappell & Robbie Gwinn
Sunday School Greeter Robert D. Sloan
CLC Greeter Paul Lundberg
Crossing Guard- David Hoyt
Head Ushers Charles OShields & Bobby Brown
Finance Committee Ryan Ballard & Bobby Brown
Usher Team #3 Buddy Arnold, Freddie Bright, Lamar Crowe,
Tracy Grant, Clint Letourneau, Marion Simmons
Wednesday Bus Pick Up: Phillip and Jason
Bus Take Home: Clint and Daniel
Van 1 Pickup: Tabitha and Brian
Van 1 Take Home: Garren and Thomas
Van 2 Pickup: Richard and Buster
Van 2 Take Home: Tim and June
Late night: Donna and Patsy
NurseryWednesday-Izzy Nichols AM Ann Knight & Zoe Blackwell PM-Izzy Nichols
Kidz Christmas Play Practice Sunday at 6:00 PM ages 2-13
Music- Wednesday- Lavonda Stonell
AM-Allen Durham PM-Praise Team
Praise Team-Gold
Guitar- Korey, Duck, John