Paraguay Mission Trip: July 2015
Ward Ave COGOP will be sponsoring a mission team to Paraguay (July 2-12, 2015) to assist host missionaries Dan & Gwen Miller. The nature of this trip will be a construction/building project. Deadline for application, background check consent, and $50 deposit is Dec 31, See Jessica Schaefer for details
Send a Missionary to Paraguay Fundraiser
The missions department is looking for 10 people to donate $100 each between now and the end of March in order to send people from our local church to Paraguay in July 2015. See Jessica Schaefer or the bulletin board for more details.
Hospital Snacks
Each week, please place individually wrapped snacks (cookies, crackers, etc.) in the bin in the foyer marked for hospital waiting rooms. No “out of date” items please. See Gene or Minerva Cook for more information. Thank you.
Holiday Food Pantry Boost!
Please help replenish the food pantry during this holiday season by bringing a bag full of the following items: instant oatmeal or grits, soups, mac & cheese, pop tarts and instant coffee or hot cocoa. All other non-perishables are welcome. Hunger in High Point is second in the nation! Thank you so much. Deena.
Donations for 2014
All donations to our local church for the 2014 tax year must be received or postmarked no later than Dec 31st, 2014. The Clerk & Treasurer will provide donors with the 2014 Receipts of Contributions on/before Jan 31st, 2015. Please contact the Clerk & Treasurer immediately if you have any questions about your 2014 donations record (which will be shredded shortly after the end of 2015 calendar year).
Poinsettias in Memory/Honor List
PLACED BY: “IN MEMORY OF”
Braxton Burney------Braxton R. Burney, Sr.
Eugene & Minerva Cook------Kyla White
Dwight Cope------Delores Cope
Gene Cope
Marcia Cope
Sarah (Granny) Simmons
Ben and Tammy Duncan ------Wade Lee Duncan Jack Eli Teel
Wanda Mae Teel
C J Hamilton------Clyde Hamilton
Emma Jean Hamilton
Amy Shaffer
Daryl Shaffer
Janice Kirkman------Helen Walls
Paul Walls
Tammy Moses------Dovie Mae Shipwash Marteasia Shipwash Spoon
Peggy Pierce ------Steve Pierce
Robert & Kathy Schaefer------Jack & Daisy Schaefer Jon & Patsy Ward
Joann Shean------Delores Cope
Frank Cox
Ann Lambert
Nola O’Quinn
Mary Prevatte
Dewitt Shean
Janice Shean
Louise Shean
Ron Shean
PLACED BY: “IN HONOR OF”
Braxton R. Burney------Mildred Burney Stanley
Vickie Burney------Andrew M. Haire
Sara M. Haire
Jessica W. Schaefer------James T. Wilkes
* Those who placed poinsettias may take them home after today’s service to enjoy for the holidays.
Church of God of Prophecy
Sunday, December 21st, 2014
Church Contact Info
Church Office: (336) 883-7953
Family Life Center: (336) 883-7180
Lead Pastor Ben Duncan
(Cell): (336) 870-0640
(Call Pastor Ben’s cell to submit a PhoneTree
Ministry Message or Prayer Request)
(E-Mail):
(Email Pastor Ben with announcements
for the bulletin by Wednesday evening)
Youth Pastor Kade Green
(Cell): (718) 650-0471
(E-Mail):
Address: 211 North Ward Avenue, High Point, NC 27262
Church website: www.highpointcogop.org
- Ward Avenue Church of God of Prophecy – High Point
(To post church info/events: on FB see Rose Barnes; on website see Allen Duke).
Inclement Weather Information
Watch TV station Fox 8 News (WGHP) for closings or delays.
The listing will appear as: Ward Avenue Church of God of Prophecy.
Church Van Transportation
On Sundays, call Dwayne Moses at 336-861-9341.
On Wednesdays, call Kathy Schaefer at 336-324-7010.
Service is for local areas only; call 1 Hour+ before pick up.
Welcome!
We welcome everyone to our fellowship. “First time” guest? Please complete the Guest Card in the “Welcome” folder you received from the greeter/usher and place it in the offering.
Weekly Schedule
Sunday
9:45am: Christian Education (Children, Youth, Adults)
10:30am: Worship in Song & Bible Life Lesson
10:30am: Children’s Church & Nursery (on First Level)
6:00pm: Family Life Groups and Outreach/Visitation
(or other activity as announced)
Tuesday
7:00pm: Prayer Meeting
Wednesday
7:00pm: Bible Studies (Children, Youth, Adults)
7:45pm: Choir Practice (to be announced)
Friday
7:00pm: Youth Group Meeting & Activity.
Serving Us This Week:
Moderator: Ben Duncan.
Speaker: Ben Duncan.
Nursery: None today. Remain with parents.
Children’s Church: None today. Remain with parents.
Greeter(s): Paul & Janice Roper.
Usher(s): Robert Schaefer.
A/V: Travis Burney, Allen & Deena Duke, Austin Poole.
Music & Singing: Susan Poole & Praise Team.
Stewardship
We thank you for your faithful tithing and cheerful giving! Your tax deductible gifts help us operate our ministries and meet our financial obligations. Thanks and God bless you!
Sunday: Operating Expenses.
We wish you and your family a very
Merry Christmas and a Joyous Advent!
Christmas Candlelight Communion
Today, we meet in the Family Life Center for our annual Christmas Candlelight Communion service. There is no Sunday School this morning. Here is the order of today’s morning service:
o Light refreshments served upon arrival
o Welcome & Prayer
o Advent Candlelight Ceremony (Love Candle)
Advent Candle Hymn (verses 1 thru 4)
O Little Town of Bethlehem
o Worship in the Word
o Advent Candlelight Ceremony (Christ Candle)
Advent Candle Hymn (verse 5)
O Come All Ye Faithful
Small Candles lighted
Silent Night!
o Holy Communion
o Joy to the World
o Benediction & Prayer
o We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Life Lesson Notes
Title: Love’s Pure Light Gives Life!
Text: John 1:1-14
Thread: Christmas 2014
Thesis: God is Love, Light, and Life to us!
1: He is Love (1 John 4:7-11; John 13:34-35)
2: He is Light (John 8:12; Matthew 5:14-16)
3: He is Life (John 11:25-26; 14:6, 19)
No Midweek Services this Week
The following midweek services are cancelled so that we may enjoy the Christmas holidays with our family:
o Dec 23: Prayer Meeting
o Dec 24: Bible Studies
o Dec 26: Youth Group
However, we look forward to seeing you join us for our regular services (Sunday school and worship) next Sunday morning, Dec 28th.