WOODLAWN CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Unconditional Love
A child is blessed with the ability to love unconditionally. Children are willing to share their love in so many ways. Let's look at a few examples. In the old testament a young girl lovingly watched her baby brother from the reeds of the Nile. Another young servant girl told her master about a prophet who would cure his illness. In the New Testament a boy unselfishly gave up his lunch to a crowd of 5000.
The greatest child in the Bible is the one who was born in a manger and walked the roads of Galilee until his final journey to the cross. He shows unconditional love today.
Let us remember to return His love. A child does not give us a hug expecting something in return. As His children we need to have that same kind of love. Remember the words of Zach, a young boy who prayed in our classroom at Woodlawn. "Thank you for this day, and I love you God, thank you for my family and I love you God, thank you for my teacher, and I love you God." Zach always ended every sentence in "I love you God."
Have you shown God how much you love Him?
In Him for the Children,
Kathy & Karen
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WHAT'S HAPPENING? |
| Sunday, Feb. 8 |
Bible Class & Worship
*Second Sunday Potluck
*Deacon's Meeting
Evening Worship |
9 & 10 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, Feb. 9 |
Prayer & Share Time
Monday Night For the Master |
8:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Feb. 10 |
Pacesetters Supper & Games
Life Group Bible Study - Hilty's |
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Feb. 11 |
Ladies' Bible Class
Worship & Classes
Worship Committee
Buiding & Grounds Committee |
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, Feb. 12 |
Men's Breakfast - Henry D's
Delma's Quilters |
6:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. |
| Friday, Feb. 13 |
Ladies' Breakfast - Towne Crier
Bible Bowl Trip to Las Cruces, NM |
8:30 a.m. |
| Saturday, Feb. 14 |
Children's Valentines Party
College/Young Adult Val. Party |
1-3 p.m.
5-10 p.m.
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Zena Donahoo - Hendrick Rehab, 2008
Ruth Cooke & Richard Davis have been dismissed from the hospital.
Helena Orr is now at home in the Spring Season Nursing Center, Room 19.
Pat Edmondson has been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy and, therefore, will be shut-in for 6-12 weeks. She covets our prayers.
Missy Tharp (Johnny's wife) in Ohio was getting ready to leave the hospital with the new baby, had a terrific headache and had a seizure. An MRI showed blood clots and she is now in ICU. Gracie is staying home now with Patrick and the new baby while Johnny runs back and forth. They all need prayers!
Mike Galaway, Jr. is now is Kuwait.
Bettie Galaway's brother, Don Jones, is still not doing well and they ask for prayers.
Prayers are requested for 25 yr. old Olivia Hall, suffering with lupus, who is also now having to be on dialysis.
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THANK YOU NOTES
We want to thank our Woodlawn family for all the prayers and calls concerning Vicki and Buck. We know it made a difference. We also appreciate the cards and food. It exemplifies the Christian love that dwells at Woodlawn.
C. D. and Bonnie Hood
Woodlawn Family,
What a great two years it was to spend with y'all. Thank you for showing me Jesus in new ways. I do appreciate the prayers, support, going away party, the money tree and every relationship that was built because of our Lord. May the Lord continue to bless each of you as you strive to know God in new ways each day! Thank you again for everything! I love y'all very much.
Because of Christ,
Elijah
Dear Woodlawn Friends,
My sincere thanks for the Ivy Plant sent to me while I was in the hospital and for the cards, calls and visits after I got home. You are all truly appreciated.
In Christian Love,
Effie Shelfer
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SYMPATHY
Our condolences to Jaryl Young on the recent death of his sister-in-law.
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DIRECTORY CORRECTIONS
Correct spelling of Adolpho's last name. It is Gonzales (S on the end, not Z).
Donnie & Patsy Tharp:
4006 Sue Ellen Dr.
Abilene, TX 79605
928-4786
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Potluck Luncheon Today!
Visitors, Please Stay as Our Guests!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be a Deacon's Meeting in the deacon's office this afternoon at 3:30 p.m.
There will be an Outreach Committee meeting Wednesday after devotional.
Reminder for Ladies' Bible Class: Bring 45 signed valentines next Wed., Feb. 11. This is also our day to eat lunch out together.
Once again Woodlawn will be providing pies for lectureship. We need only 10-12 pies. If you would like to help, please contact Hazel at home, work or by email.
Plan ahead for Fifth Sunday Supper 'N Song on Feb. 29 after evening services.
Young couples & young marrieds.
Please remember that one of the classes being offered on Wednesday nights is a class designed specifically for you: Nurturing the Christian Family. This week's class will be looking at the topic of "Romantic Love: Why Intimacy is Vital in Your Marriage." We hope to see you there at 7:00 p.m. in Room 3-4.
New Tuesday Night Life Group
Looking for another opportunity to study God's word in a comfortable place? You are invited to come every Tuesday night to the Hilty's (1434 Rosewood Dr., 672-5679) for prayer, singing, and time in God's word. Things get started at 6:30 p.m. and there is usually desert afterwards. Contact Dwayne Hilty if you have any questions.
Good News - Sad News
1) The James Rose family will be moving back to Abilene soon.
2)The Kinney Mabry family will be moving to Round Rock, TX on Feb. 20.
3) The Kern Crisman family will be moving to Altus, OK soon.
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THOSE TO SERVE
FEB. 8, 2004
Song Leader: Bill Spann
Speaker: Sonny Guild
Communion: Larry Gill
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FEB. 15, 2004
Song Leader: Chad Longley
Speaker: Sonny Guild
Communion: Dwayne Hilty
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Eastside
Kern Crisman
Jeff Houghton
Wayland Schroeder
Dwayne Hilty
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Westside
P.J. Russ
Robert Lathrop
Morris Sanders
Charles Stelding
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Eastside
Steve Smith
Doyle Allen
Shane Copher
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Westside
Jaryl Young
Theron Guild
Glenn Bailey
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Morning
Opening Prayer: Ray Oden
Closing Prayer: Garland Cranfill
Evening
Opening Prayer: Bart Crisman
Closing Prayer: John McCowan
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Morning
Opening Prayer: Buddy Hancock
Closing Prayer: Ron Hill
Evening
Opening Prayer: Gary Mabry
Closing Prayer: Brad Sullivan
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STATISTICS FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2004 |
ATTENDANCE
Bible Class: 132
Morning Worship: 183
Evening Worship: 86
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CONTRIBUTION
Budget: $3,967.21
Feb. 1st: $4,269.66
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Woodlawn Church of Christ
3185 N.10th
Abilene, Texas 79603
(325) 673-6776
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