Sermon Notes

Title: Thanks Living in Hard Times!

Topic: Thanksgiving 2012 (Sermon 2 of 3)

Text: Philippians 4:1-7

Thought 1: An ObviatedConflict (4:1-3)

A. Through a Firm Resolution in the Lord

B. Through a Fast Reconciliation with the Laborers

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Thought 1: An ObservedConduct(4:4-5)

A. Of anExultation of Passion

B. Of an Expression of Poise

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Thought 2: An ObviousChoice(4:6)

A. ToDismiss with the Anxiety

B. ToDiscuss with the Almighty

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Thought 3: An ObtainedCalm (4:7)

A. By an Incomprehensible Serenity

B. By an Invincible Sentinel

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High Point Ward Avenue

Church of God of Prophecy

Sunday, November 18th, 2012

Church Contact Info

Church Office: (336) 883-7953
FamilyLifeCenter: (336) 883-7180
Lead Pastor Ben Duncan (Cell): (336) 870-0640
Lead Pastor (E-Mail):

Associate Pastor Gerald Shean (Cell): (336) 803-0754

Associate Pastor Gerald Shean (Email)

Address: 211 North Ward Avenue, High Point, NC 27262

Church website:

  • WardAvenueChurch of God of Prophecy – High Point

Weekly Scheduled Services & Activities

Sunday

9:45am: Christian Education Classes

10:30am: Worship & Sermon (Children’s Church on First Level)

6:00pm: Family Life Group Meetings or to be announced

Monday

5:00pm – 800pm: Leadership Development Classes

Tuesday

7:00pm: Intercessory Prayer Meeting

Wednesday

7:00pm: Bible Studies (Choir Practice follows)

Welcome!

We welcome everyone to our fellowship. “First time” guests are asked to

complete the Guest Card in the “Welcome” folder you received from the

greeter/usher and place it in the offering. Thank you.

Serving Us This Week:

Moderator: am,Gerald Shean; pm, Ben Duncan

Speaker: am/pm,Pastor Ben Duncan

Nursery: Joanne Shean & Kathy Schaefer

Children’s Church: Lolly Burney

Greeters: Paul & Janice Roper

Usher: Robert Schaefer

Audio Visual: Mariea Shean, Allen Duke

Music & Singing: Worship 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. Thank you and may God abundantly bless you!

Sunday morning: Operating Expense

Wednesday evening: Operating Expense

Special Services

This Sunday evening, please join us as we observe the ordinances of Holy Communion (i.e., Eucharist, Greek word meaning Thanksgiving) and Feet Washing. Please prayerfully prepare to participate in these most sacred ordinances as we give thanks to God for our redemption through the forgiveness of sins! In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace, Ephesians 1:7, NKJV.

Thanksgiving Food Pantry & Hospital Snacks

Our Food Pantry this month will focus on Thanksgiving meals. Donations of foods for November are frozen Turkey Breast (or whole Turkeys), Green Beans, Potatoes, Stuffing, Candied Yams, etc. No

“out of date” items please; with cans, “pop tops” preferred. We also need snacks (individually wrapped) for the hospital waiting rooms.

A bin has been placed in the foyer for your generous contributions.

85th Anniversary Commemorative Cookbooks

Commemorative cookbooks are available for a suggested donation of $8.50 each for Paraguay Mission Trip Expenses. See

Mariea Shean if interested in the Commemorative cookbook.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope that all of you will enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends this week. Please remember to “count your blessings!” There will be no services this Wed, Nov 21st because of

the holiday; however, we will have CIMs on Mon, Nov 19th, and

Prayer Meeting on Tues, Nov 20th, for those who can attend.

Coming Soon!

  • Thurs, Nov 22: Thanksgiving Day. Count your blessings!
  • Sun, Nov 25: 11am, Special Offering for Hurricane Sandy Relief
  • Sun, Nov 25: No 6pm Service, Family Life Groups meet.
  • Sun, Dec 2: First Sunday of Advent.
  • Sun, Dec 2: No 6pm Service, Family Life Groups meet.
  • Sun, Dec 9: Second Sunday of Advent.
  • Sun, Dec 9: 6pm, Youth Holiday Dinner fundraiser in FLC.
  • Thurs, Dec 13: We serve the Community Meal at Ward St. UMC.
  • Sat, Dec 15: Senior Citizens Christmas Party and Youth Christmas Party. More details coming soon.
  • Sun, Dec 16: Third Sunday of Advent.
  • Sun, Dec 16: 10:30am, Christmas Program by our Children’s Church and Youth Group.
  • Sun, Dec 16: No 6pm Service, Family Life Groups meet.

Phone Tree Messages

Call the Lead Pastor (i.e., cell phone) to send out a ministry message or
prayer request via the church phone daily between 9am and 9pm. You
may also email Mariea Shean to send these via the internet at
.

Bulletin Announcements

Please submit bulletin announcements on/before Wednesday evening to the Bulletin Publisher, Sharon Peters, at .

SPECIALCHURCH INSERT-HURRICANCE SANDY RELIEF

Special Offering to be received on Sunday Morning,

November 25th, 2012

HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF EFFORT

As Hurricane Sandy continues to wreak havoc on the East Coast, our International COGOP offices are contacting ministries that were in the path of Hurricane Sandy. Together we wish to respond to the emergency needs of our churches, members, and ministries in this sudden crisis.

Your offerings to the relief efforts will help ensure we have the resources required to respond effectively. Local churches may donate through Harvest Partners (Level 2-Special Projects) funds.

Therefore, at Ward Ave COGOP, we will receive a special offering for “Hurricane Sandy Relief” that will be used to give assistance to our church members in crisis on Sunday morning, November 25th, 2012.

Please be sure to designate your gift or offering as

“Hurricane Sandy Relief”

Special Offering to be received on Sunday Morning,

November 25th, 2012

HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF EFFORT

As Hurricane Sandy continues to wreak havoc on the East Coast, our International COGOP offices are contacting ministries that were in the path of Hurricane Sandy. Together we wish to respond to the emergency needs of our churches, members, and ministries in this sudden crisis.

Your offerings to the relief efforts will help ensure we have the resources required to respond effectively. Local churches may donate through Harvest Partners (Level 2-Special Projects) funds.

Therefore, at Ward Ave COGOP, we will receive a special offering for “Hurricane Sandy Relief” that will be used to give assistance to our church members in crisis on Sunday morning, November 25th, 2012.

Please be sure to designate your gift or offering as

“Hurricane Sandy Relief”

INSERT-MISSIONS DESIGNATIONS

2012 Mission Donations

To help you designate where your funds go, below is info on

how to mark your giving. Any donations that are not marked,

will go to L1-HP. Use letters in bold print to make designation.

L1-HP

Harvest Partner, Paraguay

These funds are used by the National overseer to

Assist local churches and his office

L2-QQO

Goes directly to the support of our new church

planting and ministry in Quyquyho, Paraguay.

L2 – Millers

Goes directly to Missionaries Dan and Gwen Miller

for their personal ministry use. Our goal is $100 each month. We need 15 people to give $7 each month. Would you help?

L2 – Camp

Goes directly to the upkeep of the Promiseland Camp

Grounds and camping program In Paraguay.

L2 – SafeHarbor

Goes directly to the support of the Children’s

Home at Promiseland Camp.

L2- Edu Fund

Promiseland Education Fund .Goes directly to the

children of Safe Harbor Home to further their education

L2- Special Projects

Use this designation to give to any other ministry

you desire (India,Haiti,S. Africa, Mission Bicycles,

disaster relief, etc.) Please mark exactly what that

project is on your check or offering envelope.

Hope

Goes to the children of Itaugua, Home of New Hope.

Non-profit called Serving Paraguay, directed by Sean and

Sara Morton, not COGOP.

2012 Mission Donations

To help you designate where your funds go, below is info on

how to mark your giving. Any donations that are not marked,

will go to L1-HP. Use letters in bold print to make designation.

L1-HP

Harvest Partner, Paraguay

These funds are used by the National overseer to

Assist local churches and his office

L2-QQO

Goes directly to the support of our new church

planting and ministry in Quyquyho, Paraguay.

L2 – Millers

Goes directly to Missionaries Dan and Gwen Miller

for their personal ministry use. Our goal is $100 each month. We need 15 people to give $7 each month. Would you help?

L2 – Camp

Goes directly to the upkeep of the Promiseland Camp

Grounds and camping program In Paraguay.

L2 – SafeHarbor

Goes directly to the support of the Children’s

Home at Promiseland Camp.

L2- Edu Fund

Promiseland Education Fund .Goes directly to the

children of Safe Harbor Home to further their education

L2- Special Projects

Use this designation to give to any other ministry

you desire (India,Haiti,S. Africa, Mission Bicycles,

disaster relief, etc.) Please mark exactly what that

project is on your check or offering envelope.

Hope

Goes to the children of Itaugua, Home of New Hope.

Non-profit called Serving Paraguay, directed by Sean and

Sara Morton, not COGOP.