Woodlawn Children's Ministry

Last Saturday was a disappointment, but as the saying goes, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."  That is what the kids did.  Saturday turned out cold and gloomy, and our trip to the zoo had to be canceled.  We still had fun being together at the church.  We drew pictures of animals (on display in the children's hallway), ate animal crackers and goldfish snacks, made animal masks and a special present.  This present was for the mothers of our children.  The kids wanted to make something special to honor their mothers.

We would like to take this time to honor all the women of Woodlawn.  If you have children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, this day is to honor you.  The women of our church love our children.  We saw joy and tears in their eyes after our program.  They are concerned for everyone from our babies to our teenagers.  They share hugs, kind words, and encouragement to the youth.

We would like to thank all the women for your motherly support, and all our kids WISH YOU A HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.

In Him for the children,
Karen and Kathy

You are invited to the Fellowship Hall Wednesday evening after services for a Farewell Party honoring Becky Davis and Jewelie Rombach.  Bring money for a tree.

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.

There is no Potluck today because of Mother's Day.  Since we normally do not have potlucks in the summer months, they will begin on a regular schedule in October after our Friends Day in September.

LADIES!  Maps to the retreat are in the foyer.  Today is the last day to sign up.  Scholarships are still available.  Don't forget to bring your wrapped gift.  Be there to check-in and get room assignments 4:30-5:30.  Supper is at 6 p.m.

Thank You, God, for pretending not to notice that one of Your angels is missing and for guiding her to me.  You must have known how much I would need her, so You turned Your head for a minute and allowed her to slip away to me.  Sometimes I wonder what special name You had for her.  I call her "Mother."

To think of not having her with me is unbearable.  I don't know what I would have done without her all these years.  She has loved me without reservation - whether I deserved to be loved or not.  Willingly and happily, she has fed me, clothed me, taught me, encouraged me, inspired me, and with her own special brand of gentleness reprimanded me.

A bit of heaven's own blue, her eyes reflect hope and love for You and her family.  She has tried to instill that love in us.  She's not the least bit afraid of work.  With her constant scrubbing, polishing, painting, and fixing, she has made every house we've lived in a beautiful home.

When I'm confused, she sets me straight.  She knows what matters and what doesn't, what to hold on to and what to let go.  You have given her an endless supply of love.  She gives it away freely yet never seems to run low.  Even before I am aware I have a need, she is making plans and working to supply it.

You gave her great patience.  She is the best listener I have met.  With understanding and determination she always seems to turn a calamity into some kind of success.  She urges me to carry my own load in life but is always close by if I stumble under the burden.  She hurts when I hurt.  She cries when I cry.  And she will not be happy until she has seen a smile on my face once more.

Although she has taught me to pray, she has never ceased to invoke Your richest blessings upon me.

Thank the other angels for filling in for her while she is away.  I know it hasn't been easy. Her shoes would be hard to fill.

She has to be one of Your greatest miracles, God, and I want to Thank You for lending my mother to me. (by Bernice Maddux)

STATISTICS FOR MAY 2, 2004