God's Family
Wednesday night we talked about families and about how we are part of a bigger family. We are in God’s family. God is our father and Christ is our older brother. Our young ones were surprised to discover this new family, but this should be no surprise to us. We should know that our family spreads throughout the world and many people are included. The family of God not only includes Woodlawn, but all children who are members of Christ’s body. What this means is the person you see driving down the street could be part of God’s family. The person waiting on you in a restaurant could be a member of our family. The telemarketer on the phone could be our family.
Now we need to think about how we are treating our family. Are we kind? Are we patient? Do we care about how they are feeling? Do we help make things better or do we complain? Do we appreciate each other and support the work God’s family is trying to accomplish? If we say something, we should say it in love like we would to our child, spouse, or parents. Spend time with God’s family, share with them, and let’s work together. We want our family to grow and that involves work. When a family works together the job is easier and enjoyable. If you have a spat with your brother, talk it over in love as you would with your immediate family. You don’t hold a grudge against your blood brother, why should you against your Christian brother? Let us remember to love and encourage each other always. Remember God loves his children, and your brother Christ died for you. Let us spread that love to all and work on making our family grow. Won’t we have a grand family reunion in heaven? Please don’t miss out on attending when that time comes!
Your sisters, Karen and Kathy
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WHAT'S HAPPENING? |
| Sunday, October 8 |
Bible Class & Worship
Potluck Lunch
Song 'n' Supper |
9 & 10 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, October 9 |
Prayer & Care Time
MNFTM |
8:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, October 10 |
| Pacesetters' Game Night |
6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, October 11 |
Ladies' Bible Class
Bible Classes |
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, October 12 |
Men's Breakfast - Towne Crier
Woodlawn Quilters |
6:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. |
| Friday, October 13 |
| Ladies' Breakfast - Towne Crier |
8:30 a.m.
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SYMPATHY
We send our condolence to the Copher family. Gary Copher 56, nephew of Charles and Frances, passed away on Oct. 3. His funeral was yesterday in Ft. Worth.
Charles Baucum, Larry Gill’s cousin and former member, lost his fight with Parkinson's disease Friday morning. His gravesite services were in Miami yesterday.
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Caring with food for October
Barbara Daugherty
Welcome Baskets for October
Janie Withers
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THANK YOU NOTES
Thank you Woodlawn Church for your prayers and pretty Ivy. A special thank you to those whom sent cards and called. It does help to know someone cares and is thinking of you.
Juanelle Lago
Woodlawn Family
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for all the acts of kindness shown to me during my recent illness. May God bless each one of you.
In Christ, Emma Snow
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PRAYER REQUESTS
Jean & Sonny Holzmann
David Coffee, son-in-law of Flora Bruton recovering from surgery.
Reagan Waldrip, age 9, is the great granddaughter of Ethel Waldrip. She is having surgery to remove a neurofibromatosis (NF2) tumor in her ear to prevent hearing loss. The surgery will take place Tuesday at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles.
Paula Quigley is in HMC 6613. Church members are allowed to visit, however, please check in with the nurses station first and make it a quick visit.
Bob Proctor will be having surgery on the 17th for his prostrate cancer.
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Announcements
Today, we will be having a Potluck Lunch after services in the Fellowship Hall. Visitors, please join us as our guests.
The Thanksgiving Food Drive will begin next week. We will start by taking donations of boxed stuffing and instant potatoes.
Needs at the Christian Service Center:
Pajamas for children and women
Boys' and men's shoes
Boys' underwear
Men's winter coats (Large)
Towels
Brown paper sacks with handles Pots and pans
If you have such items to give away, please bring them by the Service Center on 901 Mesquite, Mon. - Fri., 8:30 - 12 and 1-4. And on the morning of the first Saturday of each month.
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Woodlawn “Trunk or Treat”
On October 31st 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. there will be a community contact event in the midst of traditional activities happening around our neighborhood. Your participation and contribution is greatly needed to help in making a visible presence and impact during this special event.
NEEDED:
Lots, and Lots of candy, treats, etc. for distribution to neighborhood children and families as we get the opportunity to meet and greet them passing through our parking lot.
Willing people present with their vehicles to receive visitors, meet and greet, and distribute candy, treats, etc.
We will be set up in the parking lot to make ourselves known and to be available to the community as a congregation who desires to connect with those we desire to reach in the way we are called. There will be hot dogs for participants and visitors and, of course, an opportunity to fellowship with one another while we join in this outreach effort. Plan to be there, but for now, just keep bringing the “goodies”.
THERE WAS A HUGE RESPONSE LAST YEAR AND WE EXPECT THE SAME OR BETTER THIS YEAR.
BE LISTENING FOR MORE DETAILS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
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THOSE TO SERVE
October 8, 2006
Song Leader: Jeff Houghton
AM Speaker: Sonny Guild
Communion: Bill Spann
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October 15, 2006
Song Leader: Bill Spann
AM Speaker: Sonny Guild
Communion: David Taylor
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Eastside
Thurman Castleberry
Zach Griffith
Randy Tharp
Alfredo Salitre
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Westside
Jaryl Young
Dick Lago
David Strickland
J. Larned
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Eastside
Shane Copher
Fred Stirman
Eric Hill
Randy Tharp
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Westside
Ray Oden
Steve Keith
Morris Sanders
Cameron Shields
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Morning
Opening Prayer: Bart Crisman
Closing Prayer: Tobe Shields
Evening
Opening Prayer: Glenn Bailey
Closing Prayer: J.T. Middleton
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Morning
Opening Prayer: Brian Castleberry
Closing Prayer: Bill Flatt
Evening
Opening Prayer: Gary Mabry
Closing Prayer: Mark Hardegree
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STATISTICS FOR OCTOBER 1, 2006 |
ATTENDANCE
Bible Class: 87
Morning Worship: 168
Evening Worship: 67
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CONTRIBUTION
Budget: $3,734.33
October 1st: $3,843.26
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Woodlawn Church of Christ
3185 N.10th
Abilene, Texas 79603
(325) 673-6776
Send questions or comments regarding this page to: chad@woodlawncofc.org
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