As I was returning from Winterfest last weekend with nine of our teenagers and Jenny, my fiancée, I thanked God for the chance that had been given us by you, the Woodlawn congregation.  Your support of the youth ministry allowed many of our teenagers the opportunity to experience a youth rally that was God-centered, faith encouraging, and spiritually convicting.  As we traveled back to you, our family, I realized how lucky we were to have such a supportive and Godly church that prayed for us and watched over us.  Our young people are a mission field that God has granted us within our community.  We have been and must continue to be faithful to God’s call to minister to his children, especially those he would call the "least of these."

With the tragic news of the Highland church accident last Sunday we are reminded that our time on earth is not guaranteed and that the time to minister to others in the name of Jesus Christ is now.  Continue to be a people who turn your hearts and minds towards the youth of our church.  They need to be covered in prayers for protection and guidance as they learn to follow the risen Christ.  As we look to the future of the Lord’s body, both here at Woodlawn and around the world, let us be examples of the grace and love of God to the children and teenagers in our midst.

May the Lord bless you this week,
Brad Sullivan

There will be a special reception for Barbara Stelding today in the fellowship hall from 3:30-4:30.  This is in celebration of her great years here are our secretary.

Medina Children’s Home will send their truck for our winter collection during the week of March 28.  They have asked us to collect toilet paper.  There will be boxes in the foyer for your donations.

There will be a 5th Sunday Supper-N-Song after evening services next week.

New address: Judi Demmitt 333 Washington Blvd. #218 - 79601

New phone # for Christine Glass-232-6259

Viva Littlefield has moved again.  Her new address is 6050 Hospital Dr. 79606.  This is Wincrest Alzheimer's, but she is not aware of that.

There will be a college age Bible study on Thursday January 27 at 7:00 pm. at the home of Jenny and Ashley Francis and Sarah Braim.  All are welcome to attend.  The address is 2807 Clinton.  (Kathy Redman’s old house).

Attention!  The youth group is putting together a game room.  They would be happy to accept any donations of televisions, VCRs, DVD players, a pool table, a foosball table, air hockey, cards and board games.

STATISTICS FOR JANUARY 16, 2004