Congratulations to Our College Grads!
There is a story in scripture that always gives me a sense of hope and is especially meaningful in terms of graduation. It appears in Luke 7 and gives us a glimpse at a doubting John the Baptist who has given his life to preparing the way for the Messiah and now sits in a prison cell for his faith. After John's disciples ask Jesus if he really is the Messiah, Jesus heals the hurting around him as a testimony to his identity. The amazing part, however, comes next as Jesus declares that "there is no one greater than John" (7:28). John has just doubted Jesus' very identity, and yet he is still declared to be the greatest in Jesus' book.
I would like to speak to our graduates for a moment (you can read on if you wish). If there is one thing that I could encourage you to do, it would be this: Give yourself permission to make mistakes. John the Baptist did, and yet he was still counted as a man of remarkable faithfulness. There will be times when life throws you a curveball and you'll be tempted to doubt your purpose in life. Just remember that John did and, in the midst of his wonder, he still turned to Jesus for answers and meaning.
I dare you to dream God-sized dreams and, even more, to learn from the times when you stumble or fail.
Yours for Him,
Dwayne
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WHAT'S HAPPENING? |
| Sunday, May 2 |
Bible Class & Worship
Evening Worship
*Reception for ACU Grads |
9 & 10 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. |
| Monday, May 3 |
Prayer & Share Time
Monday Night For the Master |
8:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, May 4 |
Life Group Bible Study - Hiltys'
Adult Bible Study - Youngs' |
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, May 5 |
Ladies' Bible Class
Classes & Devotional |
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, May 6 |
Men's Breakfast - Henry D's
Delma's Quilters |
6:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. |
| Friday, May 7 |
| Ladies' Breakfast - Towne Crier |
8:30 a.m.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER
BOB PROCTOR
2517 N. Willis St.
Abilene, TX 79603
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Woodlawn Ladies Retreat
May 14-15, 2004
The Tie That Binds
Registration forms in the foyer TODAY!! Total cost of the retreat is $48 (includes overnight accommodations with linens furnished and 3 meals). A $10 non-refundable deposit (or full amount) needs to be given at time of registration. Scholarships are being provided for those who need them. Come! Enjoy!
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THANK YOU NOTES
Dear church family,
What a rich and rewarding fellowship you have at Woodlawn Church of Christ! I am so glad that my mother, Berniece Adams, was able to attend as long as she did. She truly loved the people at Woodlawn. Her family and I are eternally grateful for your cards, donations, and food which was served prior to the service. Many thanks to all who visited her the last few years. It was always a joyous day when she had a visitor from church or received the bulletin and weekly cards from the Ladies Bible Class. You surely are an inspiration to all. God bless you and keep you!
Sincerely,
Lorene Mall
Medina Children's Home sent letters of thanks for both the juice we recently provided and the quarterly support which is part of our budget.
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Alfred Gadberry - Hendrick 5107
Kevin Idol Smith - Hendrick 6636
Dr. R. L. Hobbs Hendrick Rehab, 2024
Enid Schlotzhauer went home Friday. A sonogram showed her baby BOY is fine.
Debbie Strickland's Wednesday heart cath showed "all clear/no problems." YEA!
Little Tori Rose is at Cooks Children's Hospital in Fort Worth where she is scheduled to have her tonsils and adenoids removed tomorrow morning.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Be sure to see the ACU graduates' invitations on the bulletin board across from the office. And come to the Fellowship Hall tonight following evening services to help honor ACU graduates Becky Davis, Jenny Francis, Chad Longley (Dec. 2003), Jewelie Rombach, and Brian Schlotzhauer (Dec. 2003).
There will be a Farewell Reception for the Woods family on Sunday, May 16, after evening services. Please sign the Bible in the foyer. You may give your gift for the money tree to Hazel, Dixie, Janie or Carla. Please bring sandwiches, chips & dips, or finger desserts.
If you are interested in representing Woodlawn at a monthly singles ministry meeting at Highland, contact Dwayne.
No Potluck next Sunday, Mother's Day
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Welcome Baskets for May
Betty Kennamer - 676-2140 |
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Caring With Food for May
Joy Nunnally - 672-2518 |
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Summer Mission Effort
Charles Stelding will leave Monday for Leipzig, Germany where he will assist the small house church there to become better established in that city. He will be working with the two missionaries Dwane Perry and Todd Beard. Charles worked with this church last summer and will continue with the follow-up with people he contacted last summer through the "Let's Start Talking" program.
This year Woodlawn members Jennifer and Ashley Francis will work with Charles at the Leipzig church under the direction of the missionaries. They will leave May 17 and spend six weeks reading the Gospel of Luke with people who want to improve their English skills. Please pray for Charles, Ashley and Jennifer as they present Jesus - to some people for the first time.
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THOSE TO SERVE
MAY 2, 2004
Song Leader: Chad Longley
Speaker: Sonny Guild
Communion: Wayland Schroeder
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MAY 9, 2004
Song Leader: Bill Spann
Speaker: Sonny Guild
Communion: Gary Mabry
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Eastside
Brian Castleberry
Brad Sullivan
Jeremy Reams
Jeff Shelver
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Westside
Thurman Castleberry
Buddy Hancock
Dick Lago
Aaron Sparks
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Eastside
Shane Copher
Sid Minatra
Bob Proctor
Kip Soimo
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Westside
Woody Woods
Dwayne Hilty
Rhett Herron
Zee Woods
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Morning
Opening Prayer: Woody Woods
Closing Prayer: Steve Smith
Evening
Opening Prayer: Wayland Schroeder
Closing Prayer: Zee Woods
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Morning
Opening Prayer: Buck Hood
Closing Prayer: Bill Flatt
Evening
Opening Prayer: Bill Spann
Closing Prayer: John Fort
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STATISTICS FOR APRIL 25, 2004 |
ATTENDANCE
Bible Class: 135
Morning Worship: 185
Evening Worship: 116
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CONTRIBUTION
Budget: $3,967.21
Apr. 25th: $3,239.50
April Average: $3,617.56
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Woodlawn Church of Christ
3185 N.10th
Abilene, Texas 79603
(325) 673-6776
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