Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter April 9, 2013

Pastors Notes: What an awesome opportunity Woodruff Church of God had last week. 14 people represented you in carrying the love of Jesus and sharing the good news of Christs love to the country of Honduras. From the moment we were greeted at the airport until we left the airport, we worked hard at making sure the people of Honduras knew that there was a church in the United States that believed in the Great Commission. During the trip, the group worked on pouring a concrete floor in a pastors home, putting a roof on a pastors home, putting a roof on a church, ministering to kids in a church, by the river and at a school, giving out hygiene supplies, coloring books & crayons, de-wormer & vitamins, hotdogs and hugs.. you name it, and we tried it!!!!! Thank you for the opportunity to be part of seeing the funds that we raised being put into action. For years, we got pictures of projects. Now we are IN THE PICTURES!!!!! I hope you will prayerfully consider going on a missions trip with us. Whether it is to Jamaica, Honduras, Ecuador.or wherever the door may openit will be a life-changing experience. As soon as all the pictures and videos are collected, we will be having a special service to show the congregation what all the ministry teams did so you can see your missions money at work!!!! Date to be announced! What a great service Sunday night! The Spirit of the Lord came down among us and reminded us that He will cover us and in Him only are we safe and secure. I know that many were touched and moved upon by the presence of the Lord. If you are not coming on Sunday nights, you are missing: 1) another opportunity to worship the King of Kings 2) another opportunity to be impacted, instructed and encouraged by the Word of God, 3) another fellowship opportunity to be with brothers & sisters in which you can be encouraged or encourage. Dont let these opportunities pass you by!

IS COMING!!!!!

Church Pictorial Directories are available for $10 in the foyer. Get yours now while there are still some available. See Andrea Hyman in the church office, Judy Crocker in the Ladies office or Wanda Shealy.

The Ladies Munch Bunch will be meeting at 11:30 on April 10th in the CLC. Contact Janet Sloan if you would like to attend.

The Jamaica Mission Team is selling candles to help fund the trip. See anyone on the Jamaica Missions Team or Angie Collins in the lobby if you would like to order. The team is also selling Skinners Chicken & BBQ plates, for Saturday, April 27th. You can pick up a ticket from Angie Collins in the lobby for $8.00 which includes, chicken or BBQ baked beans, slaw, and a drink.

Relay For Life Survivor Dinner is April 18th at Cavins Baptist Church. If you have any questions, please contact Katrina Price at 476-8131.

Join us for a Baby Shower Honoring Carrie Ballard, Sunday, April 21st 3:00-5:00 in the CLC Carrie is registered at Babies R Us & Target

PRAYER LIST

AMERICA, Lisa Culbertson, Kenneth Hand, Curtis Culpepper, Clyde Roberson, Robin Erwin, Raymond Lowman, Rev. Buster Ball, Kay Simmons, Mertice Whitmore, Bud Warlick, Hunter Perez, Kay Brandenburg, Nathanial Crocker, McKailley, Scott, Danny Cooper, Shanna Jones, Carol Hopson , Richard Reneau, Frank Patterson, Shirley Pearson, Brian & Julie Church, Billy Cooper, Kathleen Phillips, Myrtis Fortner, Kim Roberson, Houston Cobb, Ginny Arnold, Etta Mitchell, Sis Durham, Loretta Kelley, Thomas Watson, Amy Tillman, Casey Letourneau, Those needing jobs, Caregivers, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes

The choir will wear purple on Sunday.

Make plans to join us on Thursday April, 25th at 7:00 PM for a concert with the Nelons. You will be blessed by their testimony and their harmony. It will be a great night!

Time is running out for you to get in on the early bird special. If you want to attend this year's Senior Adult Retreat please remember that the deadline is April 18. That means we must receive your $26.00 no later than Wednesday night, April 17.

Mother's Day Bulletin- For $1.00 you can honor or remember a special mother. No messages can be included in this bulletin so names only can be submitted. See Judy Crocker at the 2nd Information Desk. 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. Dishes are in the CLC kitchen from the last "Comforting Hearts Meal." Please pick them up soon. Ladies Banquet is May 14. The cost is $7.50. The theme is "Jungle to Jungle."

Monthly Meeting THIS Thursday, April 11 Due to Spring Break being the first week of April, we are moving our monthly meeting to the 2nd Thursday 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 having another Bon Fire out on the new property on Saturday April 27th. We will be playing the movie "Facing The Giants" with a projector on a large screen with speakers. It will start around 7:00 with hamburgers and crinkle cut French Fries being served at 7:30 and the movie starting at dusk which should be 8:00-8:30. At the Bon Fire, we will have a new Church of God Cornhole game, horseshoes, and ladderball. Bring the kids, some chairs and invite some friends whether they have seen the movie before or not. The cost is $5 per person and as usual there will be a sign-up sheet in the hallway at church. Please sign-up by Wednesday the 24th with the number of people in your family attending so we have enough food.

Youth Retreat DEEPER 2013 April 19-21, Please see Pastor Jason if you have questions Below are the Entries and Times for our Youth participating in Teen Talent this weekend, April 12-13. Feel free to show up and show your support. Art Division - On Display Saturday Computer Graphics Luis Garcia Janet Munoz Savannah Thompson Oil/Acrylic Painting Alexis Lyda Amber Young Photography Luis Garcia Janet Munoz Savannah Thompson Amber Young Music Division Drama Division - Home For Children Solo Pantomime Dontavious Smith - Contestant #7 - Friday - Starts at 6:30pm Solo Synchronized Movement Gerardo Gomez - Contestant #19 - Friday Night Monologue Faith Burdette - Contestant #47 - Saturday Starts at 9:00am Group Pantomime Promise Seekers - Contestant #7 Saturday - Will be in afternoon because of scheduling

Female Solo Division Tabernacle Alexis Lyda - Contestant # 1 9:00am Saturday Savannah Thompson Contestant #63 - Afternoon

Anyone who would like to help organize the Extreme Kidz Clothes Closet be at the CLC on Thursday morning, April 11th at 9:00 am Sunday, April 14 Praise and Worship Practice 4:30 Kidz Kafe Meeting @ 5:15 Drama @ 5:15 Attention all Extreme Kidz and Workers that are going to Look Up Lodge all Balances must be paid by April 24. IF you are not sure of your balance please see Ms Donna. Extreme Kidz will have a Lunch Fundraiser on April 28 after the Children's service. Menu: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert and Drink. Adults $7.00 and Kids $5.00. If you would like to buy a ticket please see Ms Donna or an Extreme Kidz worker. This will help with the Look Up Lodge Retreat in May. Upcoming Events: Children's Board Meeting April 21 @ 5:00 in Conference Room. Extreme Kidz Service April 28, we would like to invite all of you to come and worship with the Extreme Kidz. Invite grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends. They are so excited to lead worship, and give testimonies about what God has done. Extreme Kidz Retreat Look Up Lodge May 3-5.

Ministry Leaders for This Week Greeters- Karen Rhodes & Carolyn Everette 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 #3 Buddy Arnold, Freddie Bright, Lamar Crowe, Tracy Grant, Clint Letourneau, & Marion Simmons Wednesday Night Bus: Pick Up: Phillip Pruitt and Daniel Johnson Take Home: Clint Leetournea and Daniel Johnson Van 1: Garren Burdette and Thomas Peebles Van 2: Tim and June Vassey Wednesday Night Late workers: Lori Crocker & Donna Burdette Nursery Wednesday Izzy Nichols AM Ann Knight & Allison Arnold PM- Brooke Jones

Youth Workers for Kidz Church- Faith, Savannah, Josh and Zack Kiddie Church workers: Donna & Garren Burdette Music Wed- Amy Arnold Sunday AM- Pam Garrett PM- Jeanne Nemitz Praise Team- White Computer Patrick Guitar Korey, Duck, & John