Woodlawn Church of Christ - Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Church Bulletin
July 3, 2005

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Seeds

This is the season of the year that God places us within an environment of newness, growth, and difference. The temperature elevates the ground that brings forth life from the seemingly lifeless ground. The seeds of the earth receive their cue of 84 degrees from the sun and moisture from the sky. Up from the ground comes life glorifying God and providing for His creation. The fields of the earth are decorated by His hand allowing all things from God to be seen, touched, and experienced. We are blessed every season by God subduing the earth as He has made His presence known to all creation. We are awakened to call God’s creation good.

You are of that creation and we are His Church. Our purpose is of God, for God, and because of God. He mercifully and gracefully waits patiently for our belonging when we are actually of His hand from the beginning. God understands process, seasons, and growth. Regrettably, a seed must die and fall to the ground before it is brought to life. (John 12:24). You see, God’s purpose for us as one seed is not to individually bring life upon ourselves. God’s purpose is to bring life to many. That one seed is Christ through the Promise handed down through Abraham. (Galatians 3:16). We are the many from Jesus on the cross. We have been buried to be raised to life for the many. You and I are designated and chosen to be the glory of his people as the fields bring forth his life. Let us facilitate God’s promise as His creation and bring forth many through His patience, mercy, and grace by allowing His Word to nourish those who have fallen to the ground in this community.

Mike Bailey

WHAT'S HAPPENING?

Sunday, July 3

Bible Class & Worship
Evening Worship

9 & 10 a.m.
7:00 p.m.

Monday, July 4

Prayer & Care Time

8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 6

Ladies' Bible Class
Classes and Devotional

10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 7

Men's Breakfast - Henry D's
Quilters Meeting

6:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.

Friday, July 8

Ladies' Breakfast - Towne Crier

8:30 a.m.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Gladys Sanders - shingles.

Eunice Guild is having difficulty with one of her eyes.

Carol Stephens is having back pain.

It’s a GIRL!!! Baby Shower!

Proud Parents-to-be:
Nathan & Brandi Northrup

Sunday, July 17 2:30 - 4:00
Debbie Strickland home
733 EN 12th

Registered at Target & Geoffrey's

THANK YOU NOTES

Thank you so very much for all your cards, calls, food, and prayers; and Dr. Hobbs always looked forward to Monday Night for the Master. Keep up the good work and may each of you be blessed. Bernice for Dr. Hobbs

Dear Christian Family,
Thank you, so much, for the beautiful cards and so many of you being present during our Golden Anniversary Celebration. We were overwhelmed to say the least. The Woodlawn Family is always so supportive with their love.
We Love You,
Linda and Ray Oden

Thank you so much for the wonderful meal that was served prior to Mother’s services. Thanks also to the office staff for their help in making this difficult time a little easier.
Pat Rosenbaum

Thank you for your wonderful response to the dishrag sell. Your support for the youth has already made such a difference!
Flo

Dear Woodlawn Family -
It’s hard to find words to say thank you when loving Christians do so much for you. Your help with my brother, Tommy Masters’, funeral; the potted plant & the wonderful meal were greatly appreciated. But best of all, I got to see so many faces of people that I love with all my heart! (What a great time when we meet in heaven)! In fact if I were asked to spell Christian love, it would be W-O-O-D-L-A-W-N! May God continue to bless you as you labor for Him.
Vonda Neece

Thank you all so much for your prayers and concern. You all mean so much to me!
Dorothy Kemp

Announcements

Kathy and Karen will still be taking ice cream lids for mission VBS that will take place in Rock Springs on July 24-29, so please don’t stop eating your favorite ice cream and giving your generous donation of half-gallon lids.

Barbara will be back in the office starting this Tuesday to fill in for Cherrelle while she is out on maternity leave.

Medina Children’s Home would like for us to once again donate items to help out. This time, they have asked that we donate canned soup.

We’re half-way through our Coins for Kidz campaign! We will be collecting our cans on August 28.

Starting next Sunday, we will be combining the small auditorium class with the large auditorium class.

The offices will be closed tomorrow due to the holiday. We wish you a wonderful 4th of July!

THOSE TO SERVE

JULY 3, 2005 Song Leader: Bill Spann Speaker: Sonny Guild Communion: Bill Spann		JULY 10, 2005 Song Leader: Jeff Houghton Speaker: Sonny Guild Communion: Brad Sullivan
Eastside Manuel Gamboa Fred Stirman Charles Copher Mark Hardegree	Westside Ron Hill Rob Watkins Bob Proctor Brian Schlotzhauer	Eastside Bart Crisman David Strickland Seth Robbins Jeff Ronquillo	Westside Gary Mabry P.J. Russ Dick Lago Jim Hill
Morning Opening Prayer: Brian Castleberry Closing Prayer: Garland Cranfill Evening Opening Prayer: Bart Crisman Closing Prayer: Shane Copher		Morning Opening Prayer: Garland Cranfill Closing Prayer: Ray Oden Evening Opening Prayer: Gary Mabry Closing Prayer: Al Middleton

STATISTICS FOR JUNE 26, 2005
ATTENDANCE Bible Class: 118 Morning Worship: 191 Evening Worship: 96	CONTRIBUTION Budget: $3,816.79 June 26th: $3,617.65

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Woodlawn Church of Christ
3185 N.10th
Abilene, Texas 79603
(325) 673-6776