Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter October 16, 2012

Pastors Notes: Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU.. for all you did during our annual FallFest. Many, many people were involved in making FallFest a success and the words thank you seem inadequate, but hope that you will receive them from our heart. Without willing bodies giving of their time, talents and efforts, this mammoth task would not be possible. Whether you helped in getting the property ready, the setting up, the running of the day, the tearing down, clean up or whatever it was.THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! I was so blessed to see a number of new faces joining in to help us this year. Some took Friday off and helped us with moving tables and chairs, prepping the property and other important tasks. Then on Saturday, new faces were working in booths and helping in other ways. This is the sign of a growing church. New faces in the congregation and new faces involved in ministry. OUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT AND OUR PRESENT IS BLESSED!!!!!!! Were still waiting on all the numbers to come in, but it looks like the total for both days (at least right now) is standing at $10,107.50. Last year, the weekend total was $9991.58. Expenses are still being calculated but without a doubt the weekend was a success!!!! Sunday afternoon, we gathered at 4:00 PM under the big tent for a time of worship. We sang old hymns, some choruses and took several opportunities to just verbally praise the Lord. We often are in such a hurry and speedily offer God some praise. Sunday afternoon, we just slowed down and took our time and just praised Him. What a beautiful expression of worship was offered to the Lord. We also took a prayer walk over our property. We asked for His continued favor on our congregation, His acceleration in making this process come to completion and for souls to be brought to His Kingdom through the ministry of Woodruff Church of God. Our VISION offering that afternoon stands at $7,222.11. Last years vision offering was $5669. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!! Woodruff Church of God Mission & Vision Statement While walking the property on Sunday afternoon, I kept reflecting on what we would be like when we get moved out there. The truth is, well be the same church, just in a different location. Our Mission & Vision never changes. We might have to alter our approach at times to make it happen, but what we are trying to accomplish will never change. This Mission/Vision statement

was adopted long before I was Pastor of this church. For those that might not be familiar with it, I want to list it here for you:

Mission Statement
Woodruff Church of Gods mission is to glorify God, proclaim the Gospel, win the lost, equip believers, keep the fire of revival burning and demonstrate Christs love to the world.

Core Values
Obedience to Gods Word: We accept the Bible as the inspired Word of God and it must
be the basis of our faith, worship and ministry. In order to please God, we must live and serve in obedience to His Word.

Prayer: We believe that prayer is essential to effective ministry. Prayer is cooperation with
God in relation to His great scheme of salvation for all men. By praying as a church and as individual Christians, we acknowledge that we are depending upon God to enable us in our ministry.

Holy Spirit Direction: We covet the infilling and anointing of the Holy Spirit in our lives
individually and in the church collectively. We know that effective ministry cannot take place without the direction and enablement of Gods Spirit in the church.

People: People are our business. We accept that the primary purpose of this church is to win
lost people and bring them to maturity in Christ. We believe that Jesus died to save all people regardless of their racial, social or economic standing. We are, therefore, committed to extend Christs love, acceptance and forgiveness to all.

Believer Mobilization According To Gifts: We are committed to bringing believers to

maturity in Christ, assisting them in the discovery of their spiritual gifts and equipping them for works of ministry within the church and to the world at large for the glory of God.

Revival and Harvest: We accept the responsibility the Lord has placed upon us to be a
leader in the movement of Revival. We will stay the course without regard to cost or consequences. We will not rest until we have reached every lost soul and restored everyone who has fallen away.

After I became pastor, I preached a 4 week series taking those concepts and putting them in an acrostic to be used in helping us remember our mission & vision. I want to give you that as well

What does T.H.A.T Church Mean?

T stands for TOGETHER.
1. We are a together church about what we believe about Jesus. He is Gods Son and the only way for salvation to get to God the Father. 2. Were together about our purpose. God has given us a specific task to do.go into all the world and make disciples. 3. We together about Gods promises to us, both from the Word of God and from the words spoken to us by the Holy Ghost.

H stands for HUNGRY.

1. We are hungry for God Himself. Hearing about Him and reading about Him wont do. We are hungry from a fresh touch of God now. 2. We are hungry for Gods Word. We know that the Word of God is living, active and effective. 3. We are hungry for Revival. We are looking for a fresh outpouring of His spirit. A little dab or trickle wont suffice. WE WANT REVIVAL! 4. We are hungry for home. All Gods children are looking for the day when we can be with the Lord for all eternity. Its not a dreaded place but a place we long to go.

A stands for ANOINTED.

1. We are anointed to be the fragrance of the Lord to the lost world. 2 Corinthians 2:15 says we are unto God a sweet savor of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish. 2. We are anointed to be filled with life and energy. The world doesnt need dead and lifeless Christians. They need people with life and energy, able to help them in their life situations. 3. We are anointed to battle. We are called to fight against principalities and powers. This doesnt happen by unprepared people. Anointed people are people ready to fight! 4. We are anointed to show weve been consecrated for His service. The act of anointing in the O.T. was done to show that whatever was anointed was set aside for a specific use. We, the people of God, are set apart for the usage of God.

T stands for TARGETED.

1. We are targeted for growth. Anything living should be growing. We are a living, vibrant church. Because of that, we believe God will give increase to our body. 2. We are targeted for relocation. God has already led the way for us to secure new property with a plan to relocate our church. God know the future and the timing for that move. 3. We are targeted for expansion. This probably is not a reference to buildings and lands, but in expanding in ministry, visibility, usability. Jabez prayed that God would expand his territory. That is our prayer as well.

This coming Sunday we will be partaking of Holy Communion. This is a special time for believers as we participate in a time of consecration and remembrance of the Lords sacrifice for us. Please spend time in prayer before coming to church on Sunday morning and preparing ourselves to be a holy vessel.

WATER BAPTISM.October 28th during the PM service. PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE is you plan on being baptized. The office number is 476-2977. Call between the hours of 9 2 and speak to Andrea. There will be a meeting on that evening at 5:30 in the church library. This is a powerful witness of your profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

You are invited to a bridal shower for Brooke Terry & Adam Jones Sunday, October 21st, 3:00-5:30 in the CLC The couple is registered at Belk & Target ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRAYER LIST

AMERICA, Heath Richards, Josh Barrineau, Marie Terry, Nicholas Cobb, Hunter Perez, Lisa Culbertson, Sonia and David Hughes, Darryl Crowe, William Thompson, Jerry Thackston, Lisa Westmoreland, Tish York, Jeremy York, Josh Cline, Nicole Nelson, Danny Cooper, Wayne Marlow, Derrick Cooper, Larry Trotter, Dianne Arnold, Shelby York, Jessie York, Austin York, William Mixon, Bethany Laster, Judy Satterfield, Cameron Camp, The Hawkins Family, Betty Killough, Marees Scruggs, Coty Cox, Bill Thomas, Duece West, Sharon Black, Lydia Boalt, Lou Canupp, Elizabeth Hand, Those needing jobs, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENT: A Study on The Holy Spirit will begin on Sunday Morning, October 28 at 9:45am. This study will run 8 weeks with different teachers. Listed below are the teachers and topics that will be covered. Please follow the signs to the appropriate room to attend. Also, please sign the sheet in the hallway if you plan to attend this class. The Person of the Holy Spirit - Pastor Emeritus James Shealy - October 28 and November 4 The Baptism of the Holy Spirit - Allen Durham - November 11 and November 18 The Gifts of the Spirit - Pastor Jason Fowler - November 25 and December 2 The Fruit of the Spirit - Brad Burnett - December 9 and December 16

Our Monthly JOY CLUB MEETING will be next Thursday, October 25th at 6:30. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway if you plan on attending so we know how much to prepare. Our team leader this month is Bobby Brown and you wont want to miss it! Tuesday, October 30th: Mens Breakfast at Romas. The time is 8:30 AM.

The Choir will wear pink this Sunday in honor of "pink Sunday"

Toy closest item to purchase this week: Lotion/Body Wash Packages for boys and girls Belk Charity Sale will be November 3 at Westgate Mall. Tickets will be available Sunday. The person who sells the most tickets over 10 will receive a $25 Belk Gift Card. Pink Sunday--- is this Sunday, October 21. Everyone is asked to wear pink. All Breast Cancer survivors will be honored in the service. All ladies over age 18 will receive information and a small gift. Free pink bracelets are in the lobby so you can wear them and bring awareness to Breast Cancer

Men of Resolution - 9:00 in the CLC Session 3 October 20 Session 4 November 17 Session 5 December 15

Makeup Sessions- at 4:00 in the CLC Makeup November 4 Makeup December 2 Makeup December 30

THIS Saturday October 20th we will have a cookout & bonfire out on the new property. There will be horse shoes, volleyball, and some other group games along with good food, roasted marshmallows and smores. Bring the family and lawn chairs and enjoy a cool evening by the fire. Saturday November 24th we will enjoy the Carolina vs. Clemson football game via big screen T.V. at Staci Henry's house in Woodruff. Support your team by wearing your favorite colors and enjoy fun, fellowship, and great food. Sign-up sheets will be located on our bulletin board in the hallway at church.

Wednesday Night Spirit Nights October 17 - Team Spirit Night October 24 - ACTS Spirit Night October 31 - SuperHero/Costume Night Youth Praise and Worship Practice this Sunday at 4:30pm. Youth BonFire will be held right after Trunk or Treat on October 27 until 12am.

We would like to thank each of you who helped Saturday at Fall Fest, with set up, the bounces, making and selling hotdogs, and with taking everything back down. THANK YOU!! Extreme Kidz are selling Mixed Bags as a Fundraiser for Summer retreat to Look up Lodge. If you would like to place an order, you can see Ms Donna or a Children's Worker. October 27 is Truck or Treat - if you would like to decorate your car and give out candy, please see Ms Donna. This year again the cars will be judged and prizes will be awarded. We

would like to have both parking lots full of cars, we have a lot of visitors from the community to come and join us, and this is a perfect time for you to display your ministry and let people know what ministries are available at Woodruff Church of God. We will also have a free hotdog supper for all who attend. Extreme Kidz Lunch to the Community for November will be a hot Thanksgiving Meal. IF you would like to donate Turkeys, Hams, supplies to make dressing, macaroni and Cheese, Green beans or rolls please see Ms Donna. This will be November 17 @ 12:00. Thank you for your support in advance. Upcoming Events: October 21: Christmas Play Practice at 6:00 October 27: Trunk of Treat October 28: Water Baptism October 28: Children's Board Meeting at 5:00 November 10: Extreme Kidz Skating November 17: Lunch to the Community Extreme Kidz Fundraiser: Please continue to save your aluminum cans for the Extreme Kidz. We will use this money on upcoming events. Thank you for your support Please continue to turn in items for our Thankful Baskets that we will take to the nursing homes. We still need toboggans, chapstick, crackers, sugar-free candy, and travel size Kleenex. We are also putting fruit in the baskets and will take any donations closer to the end of November.

WEIGH TO GO is a Christian Weight Loss Support group. WEIGH TO GO is a place where we as Christians come together to encourage each other and to explore what GOD and His word says about weight loss and weight related issues. Our bodies are sanctuaries and temples of GOD and we should treat them accordingly. WEIGH TO GO is open to all diets, eating disorders, and food addictions. So come and join us in this life changing journey. WEIGH TO GO meets every Tuesday at 6pm for optional weigh in and meeting to follow at 6:30pm. We meet in the classrooms underneath the main sanctuary. The entrance to the classrooms is located in the alley between the main church and youth building. So come and join us in our journey to improve our health and GOD'S Holy temples. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!! If you want to know more about this group, please contact Darryl Crowe at 864-6709305or darrylcrowe@charter.net

Hispanic Ministries
I would like to take a moment to thank god for the growth of woodruff Iglesia de Dios. You might not believe me but the people you see in the pictures came because, someone told them about us. I have gone out with Rev. Ball and Rev. Burgos to visit the Hispanic in woodruff but no one has come to our church. When we started to have service in the back, we had an outpouring of visitors. God is bringing the people to the church, I am doing my part but he is bringing everyone together to form a beautiful Hispanic church. Please do not miss understand me I still have to go out and let the people know what God is doing in our church and I still have to do my part. I realize as long as I am faithful to God he is faithful to the church and me. Praise god thats worth shouting about!!!! God bless and please keep the Hispanic church in your prayers.

Ministry Leaders for This Week Greeters John & Jeanne Nemitz Sunday School Greeter - Robert Sloan CLC Greeter - Paul Lundberg Head Ushers - Charles OShields and Bobby Brown Finance Committee - Ryan Ballard & John Nemitz Usher Team # 2 Walter Housand, Ryan Ballard, Sam Garrett John Nemitz, Paul Lundberg, & Phillip Pruitt Wednesday Night Bus: Phillip Pruitt and Daniel Johnson Van 1: Deanna Burgess and Craig Blackwell Van 2: Tim and June Vassey Late workers: Lynette Tucker, Patsy Brown, and Colleen Pruitt Nursery Wednesday Izzy Nichols

Sunday AM Ann Knight & Stephanie Fowler Sunday PM Brooke Terry Kiddie Church 2-5 yr old: Lori Crocker and Judy Crocker (Christms Play Practice) Kiddie Church 6-12 yr old: Donna and Garren Burdette(Christmas Play Practice) Youth workers for Extreme Kidz Church: Group Red (Katie, Amber, Zack, and Joshua Pruitt) Music Wednesday- Tiffany Burnett Sunday AM Kerri McAlister Sunday PM Michael Baumgardner Praise Team Maroon Computer Patrick Brown Guitar Duck, Freddie *Additional copies of the printed weekly bulletin are available in the church lobby.\