Woodruff Church of God e-Edition Newsletter March 11, 2014

Pastors Notes: I believe. I believe that revival is on the way!!!!! I believe you know, it is so important to have beliefs. I believe that Jesus is the Son of God, I believe that He is coming again, I believe the Word of God is the infallible Word of God, I believe that God loves me. I BELIEVE THAT REVIVAL IS COMING!!!! What we believe is what we set our minds on, what we live our life for. So do you BELIEVE that revival is coming? If so, that is what your mind is set on and what you are living your life for. After Sunday, I am more convinced than ever that we are doing the right things and headed the right way. How do I know? #1 the enemy is fighting. I know he is always fighting against us, but when you start to become more spiritually in tune with God, he really fights. The devil is REALLY fighting! #2 there is a more keen awareness of the presence of God. God is always present where 2 or 3 are gathered together, but there are times where there is a holy awarenessa glory manifestation. I am sensing that the Lord is drawing near because of our urgent prayers, the time of fasting and the willingness to seek His face. #3 we are hearing from the Holy Ghost. The gifts of the spirit are in operation and the Holy Ghost is speaking directly from the throne room of God. At our Re-Kindle prayer retreat the Holy Ghost said keep doing what you are doing..hold nothing back.freely give.. When the Lord tells us to keep doing what we are doing, we must be doing something right. So we must STAY THE COURSE!!! After getting home from the hospital and from making a final visit, I sat down and began watching some old Brownsville Revival services. I watched the Fathers Day Outpouring that began it all. I noticed something. That service didnt look any different than some of the services we had here. There were some that were noticeably touched by what was happening and others were not so involved. I also noticed that when the invitation was given, many headed to the door rather than the altar. The thought ran through my mind.the distance between a mighty move of God and receiving nothing could literally be the distance between the back door and the altar. I also thought about the impact of walking in the right direction. The Lord spoke to me last night around midnight and encouraged me to tell you that heading the right direction is extremely important. Making right decisions is extremely important. On Sundays, the distance between meeting God and not meeting God could be the distance between the back door and the altar. Can God meet you in the pew? Sure He can. But the altar is the place of offering, the place of sacrifice. What have you offered to God if you do not come? There is something about being public. Did you know that most of our problems are problems that occur in private? The way to overcome many of the private issues we struggle with is to walk forward (I didnt say announce it to the world) and lay that thing on the altar and publically stand before God and offer

it to Him. You talk about FREEDOM?!?!?!?!? I am so ready to see people become totally free and totally consumed with the presence of God. I am asking you to please set aside the next 2 weekends for revival services. This coming Saturday and Sunday AM & PM services. Also the following weekend, Saturday and Sunday. I know that it will be worth the time and effort invested to attended these services. I cant wait!!!!!!! In the meantime, keep praying and keep fasting (the fast ends at 12:00 midnight this coming Saturday) and keep BELIEVING! I just KNOW that God will respond.

Baptism Service is planned for Sunday night, March 30th. If you need to be baptized, please make sure to turn your name into the church office. The number is 476-2977.

Mark your calendars..Joyful Sound from North Greenville College will be with us on April 6th. Our very own Deanna Billings is part of that group. You dont want to miss it. Invite your friends to join us for a great night of worship.

Honduras Mission Team is having an inside yard sale THIS SATURDAY, March 15. Tables are $10.00 each. If you would like to rent a table call the church office or see Ann Knight. You keep your profit. The money made off the table rentals will help the mission team on the cost of the trip. We will also have hotdogs for sale that day too.

Married Couples Retreat is scheduled for May 1-3 at the Clarion Inn in Pigeon Forge, TN. Cost will be $225 per couple. This includes 2 nights lodging, 3 meals, and all conference sessions. Please sign up as soon as possible. Sign-up sheet is on desk in lobby. First deposit of $125 is due by March 30. Last payment of $100 is due April 27. Please sign up early before space runs out. This will be an exciting time for our married couples! Your marriage is worth it!

Prayer List

AMERICA, Kim Roberson, Megan Laster, Tommy Wallace, June Osborne, Caitlin Gillespie , Pat Roddy, Ann Richards, Loretta Burdette, Brenda Cobb, Frank Patterson, Beatrice Granger, Arelene Hughes, Paul Littlefield, Macky Littlefield, The Smith Family, The Beck Family, The Nabors Family, Thelma McKinney, Destiny Leonard, Mary Turner, Linda Lida, Gary Allen Sierbt, Brandy & Clint Hiller, Shirley O'Shields, Heather Hammons, Linda Plemons, Melissa Pendley, Billy Bevill, Ed Huggins, Betty Jo Loftis, Joyce Sloan, Vickie Wyatt, Judy Crowe, James Crow, Tonya Gibson, Rachel Stewart, Those needing jobs, Caregivers, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes

The choir will be singing Wednesday night. We will meet at 6:30. The choir will also be singing Saturday night. We will meet at 6:00. The choir will wear black on Sunday.

See the Ladies Bulletin Board for information on the State Ladies Retreat. The cost is $55 and that will include supper on Friday night. Last year it was awesome and I and still hanging on some of the messages spoken to us.

MARCH JOY CLUB It's time to make your plans to attend the Joy Club on March 27 at 6:30 PM. The sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board by this weekend, so please go by and add your name to the list of those who plan to attend. If for some reason your plans change and you cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible in order for us to adjust our food purchases. As you know the cost of food continues to rise and we do not need to prepare more food than is necessary. Thank you for helping us with this. This is the month for our annual Breakfast meal and it is always one of our favorites, so come on and help us make this a great evening of fellowship together. We will have special guests for this meeting. The South Carolina Church of God Senior Adult Championship Choir will be with us and will present a special musical program for us. This is a wonderful group of singers and you will be blessed by their music. We have one of our own members who sings with this group and there may be others who will want to join after you hear them sing.

This SUNDAY- Youth Drama- 4:45

Practice This Sunday- Praise and Worship @ 4:30 Drama @ 5:00 (6-12 yrs only) Junior Talent Practice is every Sunday Night The Drama team will perform during the Revival Service on Saturday, March 15 th. Drama teams need to be at the CLC at 6:30 so we can go over the dramas and walk over to the church as a group. Upcoming Events: March 18 Bible Quiz Team Practice at 5:00 March 21- Final Practice for Junior Talent at 6:00- This is a REQUIRED practice March 22- Jr. Talent 10:00 until (We will list times of performances when they are available to us) May 23-25 - Look UP Lodge: Next $20 deposit is due THIS SUNDAY, February 9. If you have not paid your first deposit you will need to go ahead and do that as well. I will need a total number going by March 15, so please if you are planning to attend let Ms. Donna know. There will not be any add-ons after March 15. 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.

March 28 at 8:00 pm, we will be having prayer service in the youth building. Come and join us for prayer and worship as we seek for chains to be broken, hearts mended and a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Ministry Leaders for This Week Saturday Greeters- Richard & Shannon Bishop Sunday Greeters- Patsy Brown & Linda Palmer 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 Pickup: Phillip and Rob Bus Take Home: Clint and Rob Van 1 Pick Up: Tabitha and Brian Van 2 Pick Up: Richard and Buster Van 1 Take Home: Garren and Daniel Van 2 Take Home: Tim and June Wednesday Late night Workers: Lynette and Patsy NurseryWednesday-Izzy Nichols Saturday- Stephanie Fowler AM Ann Knight & Alison Arnold PM: Ann Knight Kiddie Church Sunday Night: Lori, Genise, & Jollene Music- Wednesday-Choir Saturday-Brantley Burnett AM-Extreme Kidz Choir PM-Amy Arnold Praise Team-Gold Guitar- Korey, Duck, John