Woodlawn Church of Christ - Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Church Bulletin
November 21, 2004

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To Prosper, Not to Harm

During the Old Testament days of Israel's existence as a nation there were often trying times. When the Lord God steps into life, life does not "magically" become better. There are still struggles and trials. Yet, the power and presence of the Lord is there to sustain through everything, good or bad.

At one point in Israel's history she found herself in exile. They were not at home. They were aliens in a foreign land. They wondered about their future. They had questions, even doubts. Would they ever return home? God sent his messengers to reassure them of his good intentions for them. Jeremiah was one such prophet. He gave them a powerful message of God’s intentions for his people.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
- Jeremiah 29:11

At times Israel had to live in hope. At other times she tasted the goodness of the Lord. Our lives are much the same. God is faithful. His intentions for us are good. Life may not always be good, but we can live in hope because of God. Even when physical life hits us with many difficulties, God holds out hope through his word, his people and hope for eternity. We need to learn to trust the words of Jeremiah. Sometimes hope is all we have, but when we hope in God it is not empty hope. He brings blessings and shows us his faithfulness in the most surprising ways. Glory be to God in the highest!

Sonny Guild

WHAT'S HAPPENING?

Sunday, November 21

Bible Class & Worship
*Education Committee Meeting
Evening Worship

9 & 10 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.

Monday, November 22

Prayer & Share Time
Monday Night for the Master

8:30 a.m.
cancelled

Tuesday, November 23

Thanksgiving Devotional

7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 24

Ladies' Bible Class
Classes & Devotional

cancelled
cancelled

Thursday, November 25

Men's Breakfast - Henry D's
Church Offices Closed

6:30 a.m.

Friday, November 26

Ladies' Breakfast - Towne Crier
Church Offices Closed

8:30 a.m.

Sunday, November 28

Bible Class & Worship
Evening Worship

9 & 10 a.m.
5:00 p.m.

Monday, November 29

Prayer & Share Time
Monday Night for the Master

8:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 1

Ladies' Bible Class
Classes & Devotional

10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 2

Men's Breakfast - Henry D's

6:30 a.m.

Friday, December 3

Ladies' Breakfast - Towne Crier

8:30 a.m.

You are Invited to a Baby Shower

honoring

Tristan Slate Hill

grandSON of Jim and Cara Hill
Saturday, December 4, 3-5 p.m.
Fellowship Hall

THANK YOU NOTES

Woodlawn Church of Christ,
Many thanks for all of the wonderful things you do for me and many others. The letters, phone calls, the goodies and visits. I enjoy all of them.
Love & thanks many times,
Clara Henderson

A big thank you to all who helped with the organizing and workings of the Food Drive. Your hard work is appreciated.

PRAYER CONCERNS

Jaryl Young - Hendrick 7720, back surgery went very well.

Tommy Masters has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Ben Black has started another round of chemo treatments.

Wayland Schroeder’s mother, Loette, had successful neck surgery in Amarillo on Wednesday and went home Friday.

SYMPATHY

We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of our brother John McCowan who passed away Tuesday in a Dallas hospital. His funeral was held here at Woodlawn yesterday morning.

Our condolences to Ruth Spillers and family members who are having an especially hard time right now. Her granddaughter’s husband committed suicide last Sunday and left her with three small children.

Our prayers go to Pat Gill who lost her sister-in-law last week. She and her brother are now the only family members left.

Announcements

There will be an Education Committee Meeting this afternoon at 3:30 in the Deacon’s Office.

Elijah and Janine Godfrey will be moving to Terrell, Texas in January where he has accepted a Youth Minister position.

Food Drive Distribution Today
Sunday - Nov. 21 - Food boxes will be distributed today. Lunch is provided in the fellowship hall for volunteers who previously signed up to work today.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:

There will be no Monday Night for the Master (Nov. 22),
no Wednesday morning Ladies’ Class (Nov. 24),
and no Wednesday evening assembly (Nov. 24).
There will be a Thanksgiving Devotional at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23. There will be no classes that evening.
Offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26.
There will be no bulletin for Sunday, November 28. Schedules and known information are in this bulletin.

THOSE TO SERVE

NOVEMBER 21, 2004 Song Leader: Bill Spann Speaker: Sonny Guild Communion: Charles Stelding		NOVEMBER 28, 2004 Song Leader: Al Watkins Speaker: Sonny Guild Communion: Jaryl Young
Eastside Bart Crisman Bill Flatt Randy Tharp Brian Castleberry	Westside Glenn Bailey Kip Soimo Charles Copher Bob Proctor	Eastside Jeff Houghton Zach Griffith Fred Stirman Gary Mabry	Westside David Strickland Shane Copher Morris Sanders J.T. Middleton
Morning Opening Prayer: Buck Hood Closing Prayer: Ron Hill Evening Opening Prayer: Gary Mabry Closing Prayer: Ferrell Stephens		Morning Opening Prayer: Buddy Hancock Closing Prayer: Bart Crisman Evening Opening Prayer: Wayland Schroeder Closing Prayer: Ray Oden

STATISTICS FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2004
ATTENDANCE Bible Class: 115 Morning Worship: 181 Evening Worship: 95	CONTRIBUTION Budget: $3,967.21 Nov. 14th: $2,986.62

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Woodlawn Church of Christ
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Abilene, Texas 79603
(325) 673-6776