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 No “out of date” items please.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.