Pastor’s Notes:

Sunday morning, the title of my

message was “Becoming what

you’ve never been before”. I

have not been able to stop thinking about that.

Far too many people are content to be “labeled, lame & limited”. The Lord, however, has the

power to make us a “leaping” man or woman. You see, the lame man had been lame from inside

his mother’s womb. He had never walked, leaped or been able to enter the temple. But he

became something he had never been. He was now a walker, a leaper, a worshipper in the

temple. He dropped the label of being a “cripple” because he was now healed. I am believing

that God is wanting us to shake lose the labels, the lameness and the limits and become

something we’ve never been and go places we’ve never gone. I am believing that we are on the

brink of something exponential!!!!! Something incredible!!!!! Something supernatural!!!!! But

we ALL must be involved in it to make it happen. We must become the ones that go and tell the

good news of Christ. We must be the ones to invite people, to witness to people, to live in front

of people. Together, we can see God do everything He has promised us!!

This coming Sunday is Mother’s Day. We understand that for some people, Mother’s Day is

sad. Their “Mom” is not with them or maybe a “child” is not with them. We try and not make

Mother’s Day a sad occasion. We give gifts to recognize all Moms, draw names for a few gifts

(must be in Sunday School to register) and then just worship the Lord. I hope that all of our

members and friends will be in church Sunday as we worship the living Lord together.

As has been our custom over the last number of years, to give everyone an opportunity to spend

time with their families on this special Mother’s day, there will be no PM service this coming

Sunday night. Please take time to build memories and strengthen relationships during this time.

WE LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

Wednesday night Bible Study: COVENANT. We are talking about the importance of covenant

and what covenant is, as well as looking at the differing covenants that the Lord made and is

recorded in the Bible. Last week we looked at the Edenic Covenant. This week we will look at

the Adamic covenant. If you do not attend Wednesday night services, you will enjoy the study

of the Word and growing in its knowledge. Hope to see you Wednesday night at 7:00 PM.

FAMILY PICNIC – May 17th

, 12:30 until 3:00 on the new church property – Bring your own

picnic lunch, blanket, tent, chairs…..whatever will make your picnic experience enjoyable.

There will be some scheduled games for children, youth, adults and a few games we can do

together. Bring your Frisbees, football and just enjoy a few hours together with your family. IT

WILL BE WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!

Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter

May 6, 2014

If you know how to do sign language and would like to be involved in our Ministry to the

Hearing Impaired, please give Trudy Patterson a call. Your involvement would be such a

blessing to this ministry. Trudy’s number is 864-476-7282 or you can email her at

TrudyPatterson@hotmail.com.

More dates for your calendar: Mother’s Day, May 11th

Youth Service (Graduate service also), May 18th

We want to Congratulate all of our Graduates! We will be honoring our

graduates on Sunday, May 18 at 10:30am. This is a special time for each

graduate, as well as, their family. If you are graduating from High School or

College please contact Pastor Jason for information to participate in this

special service. All graduates need to have their information in by

Wednesday, May 14.

The Ladies Munch Bunch will meet at Turtle Parfait on Wednesday, May 14th at 9:00. All ladies are welcome to join us! Hope to see you there!

Prayer List

AMERICA, Kim Roberson, Megan Laster, Tommy Wallace, Brenda Cobb, Frank Patterson,

Beatrice Granger, Destiny Leonard, Ed Huggins, Judy Crowe, James Crow, Tonya Gibson,

Kelsea Williams, Jimmy Lever, Robin Nelson, Dianne Sawyer, Judy Smith, Judy Ruppe, Jason

Ball, Linda Lida, Judy Platton, Daryll Crowe, Robbie Crowe, Ethel Cooper, James Tillman, Kay

Simmons, Larry Buchannan, Ashley Anders, Duece West, Joyce Murray, Allie Rose Bryant,

Debbie Crowe, Curtis Thackston, Carol Hopson, Robin Jacquot, Joan Whyel, Margret Bright,

Matthew, Those needing jobs, Caregivers, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes

Here is a list of some upcoming fundraisers and ways you can get involved with our upcoming trip to Jamaica: 1. Penny Wars HAVE BEGUN! -This will involve every ministry department, we will have penny jars set up outside of the sanctuary of the church and they will be able to donate pennies in their departments jar and the winner will have the head of the department pie Jason at our send off part July 6th after church. If we raise over $1000.00 in Penny Wars then Pastor Terry will also get to pie Jason. 2. T-shirts will be going on sale this Sunday for fundraising and we will be selling them until the end of June. The shirts will go as follows for prices *1 for $15 *2 for $25 *3 for $35 3. The Jamaican Mission Team is selling sheet sets for $35 per set, any size. Please see Pastor Jason for information. Colors listed Below. Orders need to be in by May 11. Thank you for your support.

4. Jamaica Missions team will be sponsoring a 5K race on May 24. If you or anyone you know is a runner, please support this fundraiser. This will be one of the biggest fundraisers we will do to raise money for our summer trip. If you are a business owner and would like to be a sponsor please see Pastor Jason for info. Thank you for all you do in supporting Jamaica Missions!

The choir will wear ROBES this Sunday. If you are interested in Joining the choir, please see Todd or Vickie right away!

Ladies Banquet, May 13 @ 6:30. Don't forget to bring your purple ticket. It will be your door prize slip. We will have several door prizes. The grand door prize will be a $50 VISA gift card. It has been changed to this so you can spend it anywhere. If you volunteered to help decorate for the Ladies Banquet, you can come Friday morning at 10:00 or Friday evening at 5:30. Thanks in advance! We will play the "Pocketbook Game" so stuff your purses with all kinds of stuff. You may have what we want. We will also play "Let's Make A Deal." Campbell Soup labels for the Home For Children. Turn in soup labels monthly. The HFC can redeem them for financial help.

Hey fellers, don't forget that this coming Thursday we have our monthly Band Of Brothers meeting. We will be in the mancave and we will start at 6:30. Rob Laster is our speaker and I am sure that you will not want to miss. Food will be prepared and ready so make sure that you are there. Also, if you are in charge of an area for the upcoming Wild Game dinner, be ready to give us an update on the progress you have made. See yall there!

SENIOR ADULT RETREAT: The deadline for Retreat Registration is this coming Sunday, May 11. If you plan to attend please have your registration fee of $30.00 turned in to Pastor Shealy by Sunday morning. You may still attend the retreat if you miss this deadline, however, there will be an additional cost. Anything above the $30.00 will have to be paid by the attendee.

Our May activity will be a food eating competition on Friday the 30th at 6:00 with location to be announced. We will discover who can eat the most donuts, marshmallows, oreo cookies, bananas, hot sauces, brain freezes, and crackers. We will also have a food fight/pie throwing contest and prizes will be awarded for each competition. Please sign-up if you are coming and also sign-up in all the categories in which you would like to compete so we have enough food. Bring some friends and have a lot of fun with food.

Youth Drama at 4:30 this Sunday.

We need two male volunteers to help in 2 boys classes on Wednesday night, If you are interested please see Ms Donna. No praise and worship or drama practice... They both will start back on May 18!

Upcoming Events: May 31 - Lunch to community (Bread, sandwich meat, chips, water, and Debbie cake) IF you would like to donate one of these items see Ms. Donna. May 23-25 - Look UP Lodge June- Date to be announced... Bike ride and Lunch in the park June-Date to be announced... Water park July 28-August 1- Boot Camp Vacation Bible School! (Mark your Calendars) If anyone would like to volunteer to help at VBS please sign up with Ms Donna. August 23 Workers Banquet

Ministry Leaders for This Week Sunday Greeters- Karen Rhodes & Shannon Bishop Sunday School Greeter – Robert D. Sloan CLC Greeter – Paul Lundberg Crossing Guard- David Hoyt Head Ushers – Charles O’Shields & Bobby Brown Finance Committee – Ryan Ballard & Walter Housand Usher Team #2– Ryan Ballard, Sam Garrett, Walter Housand,

Paul Lundberg, John Nemitz, Paul Nichols, & Phillip Pruitt Wednesday Bus Pick-up: Phillip and Rob Bus Take home: Clint and Rob Van 1 Pick-up:Tabitha and Brian Van 1 Take Home: Deanna and Gina Van 2 Pick-up: Richard and Buster Van 2 Take Home:Tim and June Wednesday Late Workers: Donna and Garren Nursery—Wed- Ann Knight AM –Ann Knight & Ashton Garrett Kiddie Church Sunday Night: Nancy and Tony Gentry Music- AM-Brad Burnett PM-Kathy Arellano Praise Team- Gold Guitar- Korey, Duck, John