Church Calendar of Planned Events!
(dates/times/events subject to change without notice)
o Oct: Clergy Appreciation Month (Clergy Appreciation Committee, i/c).
o Oct 8: 4pm-til? Women’s Min. Fall Fest (Farmer Costume Party for Everyone at Carl Adam’s place).
o Oct 15: 9am-5pm, School of David in FLC.
o Oct 16: 5pm, Leaders’ Meeting in FLC.
o Oct 16: 6pm, Fall Quarterly Business Conference.
o Oct 23: 10:30 am, Youth Service.
o Oct 28-30: CORE Youth Conference (Ridgecrest, NC).
o Oct 30: 5pm – 6:30pm, Children’s Harvest Party in FLC. See Tammy Duncan for more details.
o Nov 6: DST ends. Set clocks back 1 hour (Nov 5 pm).
o Nov 6: 89th Anniversary of our church (1927-2016).
o Nov 6: Veteran’s Day, (Braxton Burney, Men’s Min. i/c).
o Nov 12: NC COGOP Pastor’s Meeting at our church.
o Nov 18-20: Revival Services (Fri/Sat 7pm; Sun 11am & 6pm) with Bishop Kenny & Melissa Lee.
o Nov 19: 9am-5pm, School of David in FLC.
o Nov 22/23: No midweek services due to holiday.
o Nov 24: Happy Thanksgiving Day!
o Nov 27: 10:30am, Youth Service.
o Nov 30: Budget Request Forms for 2017 due from Ministry Directors to Finance Committee Chair.
o Dec 3: 9am-5pm, School of David in FLC.
o Dec 4: 10:30am, Christmas Cantata & Drama presented by our choir.
o Dec 8: We serve the Community Meal.
o Dec 9: 6:45pm, Ladies’ Min. Christmas Party in FLC.
o Dec 10: 12pm – 6pm, Terrell Family Reunion in FLC.
o Dec 11: 10:30am, Children/ Youth Christmas Program.
o Dec 17: 12pm-6pm, Portis Family Reunion in FLC.
o Dec 16: 6pm, Seniors’ Min. Christmas Party in FLC.
o Dec 18: 10:30am, Christmas Candlelight Communion (Hospitality Committee i/c).
o Dec 20/21: No midweek services due to holiday.
o Dec 25: 11am, Christmas Story & Carols (Casual - come as you are).
o Dec 27/28: No midweek services due to holiday.
o Dec 31: 4pm-8pm, Morgan Family Reunion in FLC.
Today’s Bible Life Lessons
Title: A Life Made Over!
Text: Jeremiah 18:1-11; 19:7, 10-11.
Thot 1: The Potential of a Life that Responds (18:1-3).
A. God’s Approach near Us.
B. God’s Appeal to Us.
C. God’s Acceptance of Us.
Thot 2: The Problem of a Life that Resists (18:4a, 9-11a).
A. The Incomparable Creator of the Vessel.
B. The Inadequate Condition of the Vessel.
C. The Inevitable Conclusion of the Vessel.
Thot 3: The Peril of a Life that Rebels (19:-7, 10-11).
A. The Irrevocable Slaughter in the Valley.
B. The Irreparable Shattering of the Vessel.
Thot 4: The Promise of a Life that Repents (18:4b-8, 11b).
A. The Visible Reconstruction by God.
B. The Vocal Reflection from God.
C. The Voluntary Reconciliation to God.
Transformation: I yield myself as clay to my God, my Potter, Who will remake me as it pleases Him.
The italicized portion of the sermon outline above is “From The Adrian Rogers Legacy Bible © 2009 by Love Worth Finding Ministries. Used by permission.”
Fall District Rally This Evening
Tonight, at 5pm, we will host the biannual fellowship rally of the Western Triad District here at our church.
Women’s Ministry Fall Fest this Week
This Saturday, Oct 8, 4pm until ?, the Women’s Ministry will host a Fall Fest at Carl Adam’s farm. Come dressed as a “farmer” and enjoy some fun, food, and fellowship. Sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer. See Wendy for details.
Clergy Appreciation Month
October is "Clergy Appreciation Month” and is an annual time to demonstrate that we value the certified, licensed, and ordained ministers of our local church. Please express your gratitude to our clergy:
Bishop Ben Duncan Minister Paul Freeman
Deacon Gene Cook Deacon Braxton Burney
Deacon Jeff Poole Lay Minister Rhonda Freeman
Lay Minister Travis Burney
Church of God of Prophecy
Sunday, October 2nd, 2016
Church Contact Info
Church Office: (336) 883-7953
Family Life Center: (336) 883-7180
Lead Pastor: Bishop Ben Duncan
(Pastor’s Cell): (336) 870-0640
(Pastor’s E-Mail):
(Call/text Pastor Ben’s cell or email him to submit a Ministry Message, a Prayer Request, or to schedule a pastoral visit).
Youth Pastor: Lay Minister Travis Burney
(Cell): (336) 906-4180
(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 request posting church info/events/photos on FB or 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/Wednesdays, call or text Travis Burney at
336-906-4180. Local areas only; call 1 Hour+ before pick up.
Phone Tree/Email Messaging System
We now use an Email Messaging System. See the pastor to receive email church messages and/or prayer requests from “HPWA COGOP”. Those using only a phone will be placed into a “phone tree” to be called by someone and to call someone.
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
9:15am: Choir Practice (only on day of performance)
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: Youth Activity (when announced)
6:00pm: Family Life Groups (or other announced activity)
Tuesday
7:00pm: Prayer Meeting
Wednesday
7:00pm: Bible Studies (Children, Youth, Adults)
7:45pm: Choir Practice (when announced)
Friday
7:30pm: Youth Group Meeting (when announced)
Saturday
9am – 5pm: NC COGOP School of David (usually 3rd Saturday)
Serving Us This Week:
Moderator: Deacon Braxton Burney.
Speaker: Bishop Ben Duncan.
Nursery: Geraldine & Charlotte Laws.
Children’s Church: Wendy Morgan.
Greeter(s): Janice & Paul Roper.
Usher: Larry Portis.
A/V: Travis Burney, Allen & Deena Duke, Austin Poole.
Music & Singing: Susan Poole & Praise Team.
“Replace unrealistic expectations with unrelenting appreciations; repair hurtful criticisms with helpful compliments; and repress unfair comparisons with unfailing compassions”
– Anonymous
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.
October Offerings Schedule
Sunday, Oct 2: a.m., Lead Pastor Ben Duncan;
p.m., Operating Expenses.
Sunday, Oct 9: Missions.
Sunday, Oct 16: a.m., Operating Expenses;
p.m., Benevolence.
Sunday, Oct 23: Youth Pastor Travis Burney.
Sunday, Oct 30: Operating Expenses.
Wednesdays: Operating Expenses.
September Attendance Report
Week / Sunday MorningSep 4 / 47
Sep 11 / 59
Sep 18 / 55
Sep 25 / 54
Average / 54
Food Pantry
Please help replenish the food pantry each month by bringing a bag full of some or all of the following items: instant oatmeal or grits, soups, cereals, rice, mac & cheese, pasta, beans, pop tarts, peanut butter, instant coffee, hot cocoa, etc. All other non-perishables are welcome. Hunger in High Point is second in the nation! See Deena Duke for 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 Minerva Cook for details.
Fall Business & Leaders’ Meetings Scheduled
On Sunday evening, Oct 16th, at 6pm, we will have our Fall Quarterly Business Conference. A Leaders’ Meeting will precede the conference at 5pm in the FLC. A tentative agenda is posted on the bulletin board in the foyer. See the pastor for details.