30 Days of Prayer
Karl Barth once said that "to clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world."
To pray is to change. It is not simply a means of communication between humanity and God, but is an invitation for God's reign to take precedence in our lives. It is a very powerful way in which we confess before our Creator "yet not as we will, but as you will."
By now, you have hopefully begun the journey of 30 days of focused prayer that we are doing together as a body at Woodlawn. During the next seven days, I invite you to pray over the reality that you are created to live for God. Below is a reminder of the prayer focal points each day. May we invite God's kingdom reign as we bow in prayer.
Your Partner in Prayer,
Dwayne
Week 2: You are Consecrated to Live for God
Please pray that...
April 4 - your entire life might be lived for God, your Creator.
April 5 - God would transform us as we worship Him.
April 6 - Our worship time might witness and communicate the Gospel to unbelievers.
April 7 - Our worship time might strengthen the church body.
April 8 - the entire Woodlawn body would gather for worship.
April 9 - God's kingdom purposes would reign in our worship together.
April 10 - our worship would always center around Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING? |
| Sunday, Apr. 4 |
Bible Class & Worship
Evening Worship |
9 & 10 a.m.
5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, Apr. 5 |
Prayer & Share Time
Monday Night For the Master |
8:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Apr. 6 |
Life Group Bible Study - Hiltys'
Adult Bible Study - Youngs' |
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Apr. 7 |
Ladies' Bible Class - Project Day
Classes & Devotional |
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, Apr. 8 |
Men's Breakfast - Henry D's
Delma's Quilters |
6:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. |
| Friday, Apr. 9 |
Ladies' Breakfast - Towne Crier
Youth go to LTC in Dallas |
8:30 a.m.
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NEW ADDRESS
Robert and Brenda Lathrop
2382 Highland
Abilene, TX 79605
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YOU ARE INVITED
to a Wedding Shower honoring
JANINE WATSON
bride-elect of Elijah Godfrey
Saturday, April 17, 2004
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
1681 Newcastle
Selections: Target, JC Penny, Dillards
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Alfred Gadberry - Hendrick 5107
Wylene Norman is now at Spring Season Nursing Center, Room 14 (Hall B).
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SYMPATHY
We are saddened and offer condolences at the death of Russell McClure, a brother to former elder at Woodlawn, Bill McClure. His funeral was March 26.
Also Lt. Doyle Hufstedtler, killed in Iraq last week, is a nephew of Mary Young's son-in-law. Pray for his family!
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WOODLAWN FAMILY!
There will be a reception/shower to welcome our newest (and smallest) family member
Alexandra Elaine Herron (Aleigh)
born to Tina and Rhett Herron on March 6
Come join us Sunday, April 18th following evening services in the Fellowship Hall
For more information: Contact Enid Schlotzhauer or Abby Longley
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Since Easter falls on the second Sunday of the month this year, there will be no Potluck Luncheon in April.
Congratulations to Yvonne and Homer Lee on the birth of great-granddaughter, Addie Paige, born in Mesquite on April 1 weighing 8 lb. 11 oz. and was 20" long.
Mark your Calendars! Dates foR VBS this summer are Sunday through Wednesday, June 13-16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The children's program and Open House will be Wednesday evening, June 16 at 6:30. The theme is "Pioneers of the Frontier."
Announcing a Frisbee Golf Scramble, Saturday, May 1 at 10 a.m., Cal Young Park. Open to all! See Dwayne for details.
New Schedule of Classes
Hopefully, you have been able to take advantage of the variety of Bible classes that have been offered on Wednesday nights. Beginning Wednesday, April 7 there will be a new 13-week series of classes designed to allow God's word to transform us as individuals and a church. PLEASE do not merely select your class because of location. Wednesday Bible classes are designed by topic so that mixed ages can dig into God's word together. New Bible classes will include:
- Incarnational Ministry - Taught by Sonny Guild in the Large Auditorium
- Spiritual Disciplines - Taught by Dwayne Hilty in the Small Auditorium
- The Mind of Christ (ladies class) - Taught by Hazel Fillmon in Room 19
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THOSE TO SERVE
APR. 4, 2004
Song Leader: Chad Longley
Speaker: Sonny Guild
Communion: Glenn Bailey
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APR. 11, 2004
Song Leader: Al Watkins
Speaker: Sonny Guild
Communion: Bart Crisman
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Eastside
Jeff Houghton
Dwayne Hilty
Jeremy Reams
Mark Hardegree
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Westside
Gary Mabry
P.J. Russ
Bill Flatt
Zee Woods
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Eastside
Buddy Hancock
Jaryl Young
Fred Stirman
Jeff Ronquillo
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Westside
Larry Gill
Charles Stelding
Dick Lago
David Strickland
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Morning
Opening Prayer: Farrell Stephens
Closing Prayer: John McCowan
Evening
Opening Prayer: Bill Spann
Closing Prayer: Zach Griffith
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Morning
Opening Prayer: Brian Castleberry
Closing Prayer: Buck Hood
Evening
Opening Prayer: Wayland Schroeder
Closing Prayer: Garland Cranfill
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STATISTICS FOR MARCH 28, 2004 |
ATTENDANCE
Bible Class: 124
Morning Worship: 196
Evening Worship: 121
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CONTRIBUTION
Budget: $3,967.21
Mar. 28th: $3,490.02
March Average: $3,759.15
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Woodlawn Church of Christ
3185 N.10th
Abilene, Texas 79603
(325) 673-6776
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