WOODLAWN CHILDREN"S MINISTRY
A mother was trying to accomplish everything she needed to do during this hectic season. An important event was her son’s Winter Pageant. The day arrived and she hurried in to find her seat on the cafeteria floor. Her son and his classmates were on stage adorned in fuzzy mittens, red sweaters with bright snowcaps on their heads.
The students on the front row held up large letters, one by one, to spell out the title of the song "CHRISTMAS LOVE." The performance was going smoothly, until a small, quiet girl in the front row held up the letter "M" upside down. She was totally unaware her letter "M" appeared as a "W." Many of the children in the audience were snickering, but the child did not notice, she was proudly holding her "W."
The teachers were quieting their students, and when the last letter was raised all the audience got very quiet. In that instant, they understood the reason why they were there; what the purpose for all the festivities was. For when the last letter was held high, the message read loud and clear:
CHRISTWAS LOVE
And he still is! Let’s not forget in this season of joy, Christ was God’s gift to us. What can we give to him? Ask the children, they will tell you.
In Him for the children,
Karen and Kathy
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WHAT'S HAPPENING? |
| Sunday, Dec. 14 |
Bible Class & Worship
Evening Worship |
9 & 10 a.m.
5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, Dec. 15 |
Prayer & Share Time
Monday Night For the Master |
8:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Dec. 16 |
| Adult Bible Study, Young's Home |
7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Dec. 17 |
Ladies Bible Class
Evening Worship & Classes
* Farewell Party for Elijah |
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:15 p.m. |
| Thursday, Dec. 18 |
| Men's Breakfast - Henry D's |
6:30 a.m. |
| Friday, Dec. 19 |
| Ladies' Breakfast - Towne Crier |
8:30 a.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 20 |
| * Children's Christmas Party |
4:30-8:00 p.m.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
The President, Faculty and the Graduates of Abilene Christian University announce the awarding of the degree of
Bachelor of Business Administration in
Marketing and Management
to graduate
Brian A. Schlotzhauer
on Friday, December 12, 2003 at seven thirty p.m. in the Moody Coliseum.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
The President, Faculty and the Graduates of Abilene Christian University announce the awarding of the degree of
Bachelor of Applied Studies in
Mathematics
to graduate
Michael Chad Longley
on Friday, December 12, 2003 at seven thirty p.m. in the Moody Coliseum.
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PRAYER CONCERNS
J.T. Middleton - Hendrick 3714 (had quadruple by-pass surgery Tuesday and a pacemaker installed on Thursday)
Gladine Stirman - Hendrick 5603 (tests)
Helena Orr and Al Gadberry were dismissed from Hendrick on Tuesday.
Nell Taylor had tests at Scott White in Temple Monday and is awaiting results.
Gladys Sanders continues suffering with a fractured arm - shoulder to elbow.
Little Tori Rose will see a specialist in Ft. Worth Tuesday concerning her hearing.
Glenn & Carol Bailey will leave Tuesday to visit Sarah in Italy until Dec. 29. Julie & Riley Hilty will fly to Oregon Wednesday and Dwayne will go Dec. 23. Also remember college students and those who will begin early holiday traveling this week.
THANK YOU NOTES
Dear Woodlawn friends,
Once again, I thank you for your thoughts, prayers, cards, phone calls and visits.
God bless you, Mary Emerson
Dear Woodlawn Family,
Thanks for all the cards, calls, visits and, especially, for your prayers while I was home recuperating from foot surgery. Your support means so much!
Love, Viola Hopkins
Thank you for all that you’ve done for my family and me. Words cannot express my gratitude.
Because of Him, Brenda Gamboa
Just a note to thank the church of Woodlawn for the box of food. I appreciate it very much. So thank you all very much and keep me in your prayers and my family.
God bless you all. The Willis Family
Marcus and April Martinez also send thanks for the food box they received.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
We rejoice at this news: Chrissy writes, "We are just joyful to share with you the good news of the baptism of MAK TIM JOE, son of Maggie and NL Mak, who are faithful members of the church here. Kin has been studying with Tim Joe for sometime now. Please join us to pray for his spiritual growth as we look forward to his leadership in Penang someday."
Ladies! Please plan to attend the Special Project Day on Wednesday at 10 a.m. to help with delivering the gifts.
The Harding A Cappella Chorus will bring us a concert Jan. 5. Please sign up in the foyer if you are willing to keep students overnight and/or help provide supper.
NEWS from the Education Committee-
As we look forward to a near year of opportunities, please remember that beginning January 7, Wednesday Bible classes will not be separated by age, but by topic. In addition, our devotional in the Large Auditorium will move to the end of class time, with classes at 7:00 p.m. and the devotional at 7:50 p.m. The following gives the location and teacher of each class:
- Christian Evidences” taught by Jeff Houghton will be in the Small Auditorium.
- The Gospel of Matthew” taught by Sonny Guild will be in the Large Auditorium.
- Nurturing the Christian Family taught by Dwayne Hilty will be in Room 3-4.
- The Red Cord of Hope” taught by Hazel Fillmon will be in Room 19.
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THOSE TO SERVE
DEC. 14, 2003
Song Leader: Sonny Guild
Speaker: Elijah Godfrey
Communion: Larry Gill
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DEC. 21, 2003
Song Leader: Chad Longley
Speaker: Sonny Guild
Communion: Elijah Godfrey
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Eastside
Buck Hood
Kip Soimo
Dick Lago
Morris Sanders
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Westside
Ray Oden
Jaryl Young
Glenn Bailey
Mark Hardegree
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Eastside
P.J. Russ
Jaryl Young
Jeff Ronquillo
Rob Watkins
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Westside
Fred Stirman
Larry Gill
David Strickland
Doyle Allen
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Morning
Opening Prayer: Bruce Showalter
Closing Prayer: Thurman Castleberry
Evening
Opening Prayer: Gary Mabry
Closing Prayer: Buddy Hancock
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Morning
Opening Prayer: Buck Hood
Closing Prayer: John McCowan
Evening
Opening Prayer: Wayland Schroeder
Closing Prayer: Zach Griffith
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STATISTICS FOR DECEMBER 7, 2003 |
ATTENDANCE
Bible Class: 116
Morning Worship: 182
Evening Worship: 116
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CONTRIBUTION
Budget: $4,079.62
Dec. 7th: $4,073.42
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Abilene, Texas 79603
(325) 673-6776
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