Word Worship Center Bulletin

August 29, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-08-29T11:25:23-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Revival in our hearts
2. Area school kids to be safe while drivers get used to them being out and about.
3. Starkey Lawrence – speedy recovery from illness

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm here @ the church.

Music Practice: Monday @ 6:00.

Ladies Mission: Saturday 2-4 here @ the church.

DOC practice will be Thursday from 6:30-8.

5k Changes: Due to a scheduling conflict, the date has been changed to October 16. Registration forms are on the back register. If you want to give yours/w payment to me, I’ll send them in together.

A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:13

The most wasted of all days is that on which one has not laughed.

This David Wilkerson letter seems so “right on the mark” I just need to share it. It is a little lengthy, so I’ll be continuing it in several bulletins. It will do your soul good to read it. It’s title: “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord” Please prayerfully read the portions offered each week. (8th Installment)

Likewise today, God has promised to pour out these same mercies on his people. In the midst of our afflictions, we must quietly go to God’s Word and pray that the Holy Spirit will write it on our hearts. That is how we begin to enter his rest and peace.

Yet we still choose to live in a wilderness as Israel did. Nehemiah pointed out that Israel’s forefathers had ignored God’s law: “They were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs…Yet many years didst thou forbear them…Yet they would not give ear.” (Nehemiah 9:26,30)

Only the joy of the Lord supplies us with true strength. We can talk about our ten-or twenty-year walk with Christ, but if we’re not trusting the Holy Spirit to quicken God’s Word to us, our joy will be short-lived. We must continually hunger for His Word; that is where joy begins and continues.

How do we maintain the joy of the Lord? We do it the same way we obtained his joy in the beginning: We love, honor and hunger for his Word. And we continually walk in obedience by the power of the Holy Spirit.

On a personal note, I found gladness and peace in my own heart the day I claimed my position in Christ. It happened when I fully believed that in Christ I could come boldly to God’s throne with assurance. I was no longer charged with sin, with no wrath facing me. The judgment for my sins was never to be on me again because God had already judged them through his Son on the cross.

August 22, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-08-22T11:44:36-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Revival in our hearts
2. Area school kids to be safe while drivers get used to them being out and about.

Bible Study: Cancelled this week due to the Fellowship.

Ladies Mission: Saturday 2-4 here @ the church.

DOC practice will be Thursday from 6:30-8.

Baptism Fellowship: Immediately following morning service. Go to the picnic shelter by the lake, right behind the pavilion. Looking forward to spending the day with you

5k Changes: Due to a scheduling conflict, the date has been changed to October 16. Registration forms are on the back register. If you want to give yours/w payment to me, I’ll send them in together.

The Lord can do great things through those who don’t care who gets the credit.

This David Wilkerson letter seems so “right on the mark” I just need to share it. It is a little lengthy, so I’ll be continuing it in several bulletins. It will do your soul good to read it. It’s title: “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord” Please prayerfully read the portions offered each week. (7th Installment)

God said to these joyful souls, “I am well pleased with you. You have revered my Word, repenting of your sin, rejoicing in my mercy and committing to obey me. Now it’s time for you to act on my love. I want you to separate yourselves wholly, to break away completely from the worldly influences that have crept into your hearts and homes.”

The simple fact is, God’s people can’t go forward to fullness in Christ if we don’t increasingly separate ourselves from the spirit of this world. If we’re not becoming more heavenly minded and less attached to worldly pleasures surrounding us, we also will be drained of the joy of our salvation. The sad truth is, many believers are unable to enjoy their salvation because they neglect obeying God’s Word. Obedience to his Word is the place that blessing and joy begin!

Israel didn’t want to lose their great spirit of rejoicing. So they assembled again to obey God on this matter: “The seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins.” (Nehemiah 9:2) “They,,,entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God’s law…and that (they) would not give (their) daughters unto the people of the land, nor take their daughters for (their) sons” (10:29-30).

Note that Israel’s circumstances and trials didn’t change; God changed them. Nehemiah reminded a rejoicing Israel of how God had provided for their forefathers in the wilderness. The Lord had poured out manifold mercies on them. He had taught them by his Spirit and led them by the cloud and pillar of fire. He had supernaturally provided them with manna and water. And, miraculously, he didn’t allow their clothes or shoes ever to wear out (see Nehemiah 9:19-21).

August 15, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-08-15T20:57:57-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Revival in our hearts

Bible Study: 6pm here at the church.

Ladies Mission: Saturday 2-4 here @ the church.

DOC practice will begin this Thursday the 19th from 6:30-8.

Thank You! Richard, Rob, Renee and Sharhonda for coming and helping the regular cleaners get the church cleaned up. I pray God will bless your souls for your sacrifice for His house Bless you!

VBS: Thank you to the greatest volunteer team I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. YOU made this past week a success. I thoroughly enjoyed working and playing beside you. You are the bomb !!!!!!! Same goes to the team that worked Sunday night to get it set up. Fantastic job! I love you guys!!!!!!!
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This David Wilkerson letter seems so “right on the mark” I just need to share it. It is a little lengthy, so I’ll be continuing it in several bulletins. It will do your soul good to read it. It’s title: “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord” Please prayerfully read the portions offered each week. (6th Installment)

We discovered that God had kept a godly remnant for himself in Times Square, a people who loved his Word. In every service the people sat like hungry birds, their mouths wide open for food. Afterward, they took home sermon tapes to listen to. Our church experienced a spirit of repentance, an eagerness to obey and a readiness to conform to God’s Word.

As we all came under the power and government of God’s Word, ministers and congregation alike, our services were filled with more than tears of repentance. The sanctuary was filled with sounds of victory, joy and gladness. There was great rejoicing because we had begun to understand the great truth of God’s Word. People cried with joy when they began to see who they were in Christ – that at the Cross, all their sins were judged, and that they were no longer under God’s wrath.

To maintain the joy of the Lord among his people Israel, God called for an even deeper work in the nation.

God had heard the Israelites’ cry and he had shown mercy to them. He had turned their mourning into mirth, allowing them to shout and rejoice. And now he called them to gather for yet another meeting. In short, if Israel’s joy was to be maintained – if it was not to be lost once again – God had to dig a little deeper.

Certain areas of people’s lives still weren’t conformed to his Word. Yet the Lord had allowed everyone to rejoice for a season because he wanted then to know they were loved and secure. Now, during this state of acceptance and joy, he asked them all to commit to a greater separation from the world.

August 8, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-08-08T21:08:09-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Starkey Lawrence – Health
2. Vacation Bible School: no accidents, sweet flow of the Spirit, anointing
3. Revival in our hearts

Bible Study: 6pm instead of Bible study, please consider coming to help set up for VBS. Also, a practice run for those of you who took home a “friend” after our meeting

Ladies Mission: Saturday 2-4 here @ the church. (Only if you are not attending Nikki’s shower )

There will be no Wednesday evening service due to VBS. As always, you are welcome to come and see what we do with the kids for Jesus.

YOU ARE INVITED: A Baby Shower for Nikki Richesson (If you haven’t met Nikki yet, this is a great opportunity) on August 14th at 1:00 in the WWC basement. Will be food provided. Any body who attends church is welcome. Having a little girl Rylee Nicole God bless =)

Pastor’s Fundraiser: To those of you who worked so hard, we could never find the words to properly thank you. But…we do thank you for your love and support and pray that God will bless you in ways only He can. We love you!

Thank You! Those of you who volunteered to clean the church before Nikki’s shower, meet here at 10 on Saturday. Bless you!
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This David Wilkerson letter seems so “right on the mark” I just need to share it. It is a little lengthy, so I’ll be continuing it in several bulletins. It will do your soul good to read it. It’s title: “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord” Please prayerfully read the portions offered each week. (5th Installment)

Ezra told the crowds, in essence, “You have hungered for God’s Word and allowed it to work in your heart. You have repented and mourned, and God is pleased. But now it is time to rejoice. Take out your handkerchiefs and wipe away your tears. It is a time for joy!”

The glory of the Lord fell on Israel, and the people spent the next seven days rejoicing: “All the people went their way to eat, and to drink…and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.” (Nehemiah 8:12).

The Hebrew word for “mirth” here means “gladness, happiness.” This isn’t just a good feeling, but a deep, inner exuberance. It is clear to everyone around that this wellspring of joy has come from heaven.

When we started Times Square Church in 1987, we quickly realized we were pasturing in a modern-day Corinth, one of the most carnal areas in the world. Therefore, we had to preach a convincing message that would awaken hearts. When we first opened our doors, our services were attended by many Christians who worked in the entertainment industry on stage, TV, and film. Some had chosen to stay in careers that clearly dishonored the Lord.

We wondered whether we could evangelize unsaved show people if our own congregants were still involved in unsavory aspects of the business. So we preached a message of “separation,” and the Lord began to deal with the people. Many gave up lucrative careers in show business and God blessed them marvelously. One former actor now pastors a church in Israel.

August 1,2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-08-01T19:35:14-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Starkey Lawrence – Surgery on Monday
2. Ricky and Sheena Mullins: Unspoken
3. Vina Mullins: Health
4. Michael: Unspoken
5. Doris Casey – Birthday Blessings (Monday)
6. Mary Robinson: Health
7. PJ & Tanya Wiggins: Loss of son
8. WWC: Grow closer to God

Bible Study: 6pm tonight here at the church

Ladies Mission: Saturday 2-4 here @ the church.

VBS Date: Vacation Bible School will run Aug 9 – Aug 13. This will be for ages 5 – 11. Twelve year olds are invited to come be a helper – will participate in everything – must attend a meeting later. Please let Robin know if you want to be a teen helper.

YOU ARE INVITED: A Baby Shower for Nikki Richesson (If you haven’t met Nikki yet, this is a great opportunity) on August 14th at 1:00 in the WWC basement. Will be food provided. Any body who attends church is welcome. Having a little girl Rylee Nicole God bless =)

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Whispers The man whispered, "God, speak to me" and a meadowlark sang. But, the man did not hear.  
So the man yelled, "God, speak to me" and the thunder rolled across the sky. But, the man did not listen. 
The man looked around and said, "God let me see you." And a star shined brightly. But the man did not see. 
And, the man shouted, "God show me a miracle." And, a life was born. But, the man did not notice.

So, the man cried out in despair, "Touch me God, and let me know you are here." Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man. But, the man brushed the butterfly away, and walked on.  
This is a great reminder that GOD is always around us in the little and simple things that we take for granted.

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This David Wilkerson letter seems so “right on the mark” I just need to share it. It is a little lengthy, so I’ll be continuing it in several bulletins. It will do your soul good to read it. It’s title: “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord” Please prayerfully read the portions offered each week. (4th Installment)

We have to understand: The Watergate revival in Jerusalem wasn’t for sinners. It was for the back-slidden children of God. The Lord was trying to restore his people, to deliver them from bondage and baptize them with joy to make them strong. Indeed, the testimony he wants to bring forth in his people is lasting, genuine joy. “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10) This joy, which comes from true repentance and trust in God’s Word, brings strength to his people and draws sinners into his house.

I believe this deep, abiding joy is largely missing today. I have heard Christians say, “We prayed down a revival in our church.” Yet this cannot happen by prayer alone. There can’t be any such awakening unless people hunger diligently for God’s Word. And they must wholly commit their lives to being governed by the Scriptures. We simply can’t obtain heaven’s joy until the pure Word has convicted us of our backslidings.

When David disobeyed, he lost the joy of the Lord. That joy could only be restored by true repentance. And David knew this; so he prayed, “Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledged my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me…Purge me.” (Psalm 51:2-3,7). David also prayed to regain what he’d lost: “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation” (Psalm 51:12)

When God’s Word is revered, the result is an outpouring of genuine “Jesus Joy.”

July 25, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-07-25T09:09:39-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Starkey Lawrence - Health
2. Bill Treat – fast recovery from back surgery
3. Bob Wright – Relief of pain in his body
4. Norma Eckelberry’s grandson Zeb - cancer

Bible Study: 6pm tonight here at the church

Ladies Mission: Saturday 2-4 here @ the church.

Music Practice: Monday @ 6pm

VBS Date: Vacation Bible School will run Aug 9 – Aug 13. This will be for ages 5 – 11. Twelve year olds are invited to come be a helper – will participate in everything – must attend a meeting later. Please let Robin know if you want to be a teen helper.

Baptism Fellowship: August 22

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God is like BAYER ASPIRIN - He works miracles.

God is like a FORD - He’s got a better idea..

God is like COKE - He's the real thing.

God is like HALLMARK CARDS - He cares enough to send His very best.

God is like TIDE - He gets the stains out that others leave behind..

God is like GENERAL ELECTRIC - He brings good things to life.

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This David Wilkerson letter seems so “right on the mark” I just need to share it. It is a little lengthy, so I’ll be continuing it in several bulletins. It will do your soul good to read it. It’s title: “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord” Please prayerfully read the portions offered each week. (3rd Installment)

The result of this powerful preaching was a continuing wave of brokenness among the hearers.

A half-day of preaching wasn’t enough for the hungry Israelites. They wanted even more of God’s Word. They formed groups, with seventeen elders besides Ezra leading them in Bible studies the rest of the day.

“(They) caused the people to understand the law…so they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading” (Nehemiah 8:7-8).

As the people grasped God’s law they began to mourn over their sin. “All the people wept when they heard the words of the law: (8:9). Try to picture it: 50,000 people bowing to the ground, mourning their transgressions in unison. Like a hammer, God’s Word had broken their pride, and their weeping echoed over the hills for miles.

I ask you: Is this what an awakening is all about? Is it a word so piercing that people are driven to their knees, weeping and repenting before God? I have experienced such holy gatherings myself. When I was a child, our family attended “camp meetings” at the Living Waters Camp Ground in Pennsylvania. Jesus’ second coming was preached with such power and authority that everyone was convinced Christ could return any moment.

Yet as genuine as these manifestations were, none of these things in themselves can draw sinners into God’s house. Imagine an unconverted person trying to bear up under life’s stresses, with marital problems, hurting and confused, afraid his life has no meaning. Such a person is joyless, with no hope. Nothing he tries satisfies his inner thirst. It is the manifestation of the genuine joy of Jesus that touches him in the midst of his pain and sorrow.

July 18,2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-07-18T19:02:55-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Starkey Lawrence - Health
2. Bill Treat – fast recovery from back surgery
3. Dan & Melissa Gross – traveling safety
4. Norma Eckelberry’s grandson Zeb - cancer

Bible Study: 6pm tonight here at the church

Ladies Mission: No meeting this week.

VBS Date: Vacation Bible School will run Aug 9 – Aug 13. This will be for ages 5 – 11. Twelve year olds are invited to come be a helper – will participate in everything – must attend a meeting later.

Baptism Fellowship: August 22

Special Service: July 25. Missionaries Alexander and Marissa Coriell from Unbroken International Ministries out of Broken Arrow, OK will be with us to share what God lays on their hearts. (This is Tama’s son and daughter-in-law )
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This David Wilkerson letter seems so “right on the mark” I just need to share it. It is a little lengthy, so I’ll be continuing it in several bulletins. It will do your soul good to read it. It’s title: “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord” Please prayerfully read the portions offered each week.

Make no mistake, at that scene at the water gate in Jerusalem there was no eloquent preaching. Ezra didn’t deliver a sensational sermon. Rather, he preached straight from the Scriptures, reading for hours on end and explaining the meaning. And as the people listened they grew excited.

At times Ezra was so overcome by what he read that he stopped to “bless the Lord, the great God” (8:6). The glory of the Lord came down powerfully and everyone raised their hands in praise: “All the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands” (8:6). In repentance and brokenness, “they bowed their heads, and worshipped the Lord with their faces to the ground.” (8:6). Then they stood up to experience more.

There was no manipulation from the pulpit, no dramatic testimony. These wasn’t even music as yet. These people simply had an ear to hear everything God said to them.

Beloved, I believe the Lord desires to move among His people in the same way today. Yet the kind of reviving and restoration we see happening to God’s people in Nehemiah 8, requires a ministry and congregation as excited by the Scriptures as Ezra was.

It also requires a people who are just as anxious to hear God’s Word and walk in it. Even the most fiery preacher can’t stir up a complacent congregation if they’re not hungry to hear God’s truth.

July 11, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-07-11T12:12:20-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Bill Jones: Had open heart surgery on Wednesday, fast recovery
2. Wright Family – death of Kim Wright
3. Mercer Family – death of Steve’s mother
4. Norma Eckelberry’s grandson Zeb - cancer

Bible Study: 6pm tonight here at the church

Music Practice: Monday @ 6pm

Ladies Mission: Saturday from 2 – 4.
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Summer Events

Thriftin’ Trip Monday, July 12. Meet at the church at 8am. Plan to be gone until sometime in the afternoon. Let Robin know if you are coming.

VBS Date: Vacation Bible School will run Aug 9 – Aug 13. This will be for ages 5 – 11. Twelve year olds are invited to come be a helper – will participate in everything – must attend a meeting later.

Baptism Fellowship: August 22

Special Service: July 25. Missionaries Alexander and Marissa Coriell from Unbroken International Ministries out of Broken Arrow, OK will be with us to share what God lays on their hearts. (This is Tama’s son and daughter-in-law )
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This David Wilkerson letter seems so “right on the mark” I just need to share it. It is a little lengthy, so I’ll be continuing it in several bulletins. It will do your soul good to read it. It’s title: “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord”

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10) At the time these words were proclaimed, the Israelites had just returned from captivity in Babylon. Under the leadership of Ezra and Nehemiah, the people had rebuilt Jerusalem’s ruined walls. Now they set their sights on reestablishing the temple and restoring the nation.

Nehemiah called a special meeting at the city’s water gate within Jerusalem’s rebuilt walls. “All the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate” (Nehemiah 8:1). Some scholars believe this was a gathering of about 50,000 people.

First came the preaching of God’s Word. Scripture says the people were hungry to hear it: “They spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses…Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding” (8:1-2).

These people didn’t need to have God’s Word urged on them. A consensus of hunger had developed among them. And they were fully prepared to submit to the authority of God’s Word, wanting to be governed by it and to conform to its truth.

Amazingly, Ezra preached to the crowd for five or six hours, “from the morning until midday” (8:3). Yet no one present noticed the time passing. Instead, “The ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law” (8:3).

What an incredible scene. I believe it would be hard to find such an occurrence in the modern church. Yet true restoration can never take place without this kind of all-consuming hunger for God’s Word. [Amen]

July 4, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-07-04T22:18:57-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Randy and Janell Stutz – Lord’s will be done in their lives
2. Ralph & Marilyn Camacho – Ralph has early on-set Alzheimer’s ; strength & healing
3. Bill Jones: Open heart surgery on Wednesday

Bible Study: 6pm tonight here at the church

Music Practice: Due to the holiday, music practice will be next week.
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Summer Events

Thriftin’ Trip Let’s try it again. Next Monday, July 12. Meet at the church at 8am. Plan to be gone until sometime in the afternoon. Let Robin know if you are coming.

VBS Date: Vacation Bible School will run Aug 9 – Aug 13. This will be for ages 5 – 11. Twelve year olds are invited to come be a helper – will participate in everything – must attend a meeting later.

Baptism Fellowship: August 22
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Ladies Mission: This group meets most every Saturday from 2 – 4. I finally got to attend last Saturday and I have to say it was such a relaxing time. Yes, we crocheted on our baby blankets, but the best part was just sitting and visiting with each other. It kind of made me think of days of old when family and friends got together while completing some goal – canning, freezing, harvesting, sewing, quilting, whatever. After having the opportunity to experience this I have to admit, I’m hooked. I can’t say I’ll be there every single Saturday, but I find myself trying to adjust my schedule to leave the 2-4 time slot free. I’m praying more of you decide to join us for this nifty time of quiet fellowship
5k Business: Yes, WWC. I'm at it again! Anyone want to join us for Sept. 25 in Cambridge? So far there are 6 of us planning to go. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
“Oh, how many things I would have to give up!” said a sinner who was wondering whether to receive Christ or not. “So many things I do now I would no longer be able to do.” “Don’t be afraid,” an experienced Christian told him. “Even now, aren’t there things you can’t do? For instance, can you eat dirt?” “No, of course not,” was the reply. “I don’t even want to eat dirt.” “This is exactly what will happen when Christ begins His life in you,” said his friend. “The sin that you now desire, you will not want at all.”
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It’s good to be a Christian and know it, but it’s better to be a Christian and show it!
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Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and
break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until
he comes and showers righteousness on you. But you have planted
wickedness, you have reaped evil, you have eaten the fruit of deception.
Because you have depended on your own strength and on your many
warriors, the roar of battle will rise against your people, so that all your
fortresses will be devastated— as Shalman devastated Beth Arbel on the
day of battle, when mothers were dashed to the ground with their
children. Thus will it happen to you, O Bethel, because your wickedness
is great. When that day dawns, the king of Israel will be completely
destroyed. Hosea 10:12-15

June 27, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-06-27T16:07:03-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Randy and Janell Stutz – Lord’s will be done in their lives
2. Ralph & Marilyn Camacho – Ralph has early on-set Alzheimer’s ; strength & healing
3. Starkey Lawrence - health
4. Jeff Larntz – Happy Birthday today

Bible Study: 6pm tonight here at the church

Pregnancy Distress Center: We received a lovely thank you card for our donation. It is on the bulletin board in the 8th St entrance. Check it out

We also received a very nice note from Pastor Jim’s pen pal, Marilyn. Also posted on the Bulletin Board in the 8th St entrance. It seems she very much considers us her church family. Has God laid it on your heart to get to know her?

Summer Events

Thriftin’ Trip Let’s try it again. Monady, July 12. Meet at the church at 8am. Plan to be gone until sometime in the afternoon. Let Robin know if you are coming.

VBS Date: Vacation Bible School will run Aug 9 – Aug 13. This will be for ages 5 – 11. Twelve year olds are invited to come be a helper – will participate in everything – must attend a meeting later.

Baptism Fellowship: August 15
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I found a bag of curtains at the church. Does anyone know anything about them?
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There's a story about the devil auctioning off his tools. He had a high price on pride, laziness, arrogance, hate, envy, and jealousy. But there was one tool that had a sign under it, "Not For Sale." Someone said, "What is that tool, and why isn't it for sale?" "Well," he said, "I can't afford to get rid of that one. It's my chief tool, discouragement. With this tool, I can pry open a heart and once I get in I can do most anything I want." Do you want me to tell you why you get discouraged? I'll give it to you in a nutshell you've taken your eyes off God!

Psalm 25:15 - "Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord..."

Are you discouraged? If not, praise God! And find someone who is so that you can give them the encouragement they need in Jesus Christ. Maybe it's your next-door neighbor. Maybe it's a co-worker. Maybe it's your spouse.

June 20, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-06-20T17:31:43-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Mark Devore - health
2. Linda Weber - brother passed away; please pray for his entire family
3. Kelly Stuart - breast cancer
4. Tim & Toni Mourer - heartache over the loss of their son
5. Pearl Mourer - health
6. Becky Treat - fast recovery from knee surgery

Red Cross Blood Drive: A HUGE "thank you" to Norma Mardis and Mary Dawson for hostessing the blood drive last Wednesday. These ladies gave their time from 12:00 to 6:99. They represented YOU that day and did a fine job doing it. We also need to thank Sandy Brown, Jennifer Dawson, Sharhonda Brown, Norma Eckelberry, Betty Hawthorne and Brenda Hoover for donating the necessary items. You ladies bless my heart and I pray God rewards you in a special way!

5k Business: Yes, WWC. I'm at it again! Anyone want to join us for Sept. 25 in Cambridge? So far there are 6 of us planning to go.

Music Practice: Monday @ 6.

June 13, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-06-13T13:08:33-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Mark Devore – health
2. Kelly Stuart – breast cancer
3. Tim & Toni Mourer – heartache over the loss of their son
4. Pearl Mourer – health
5. Becky Treat – fast recovery from knee surgery

Bible Study: 6pm tonight here at the church

YOU ARE INVITED: To Sharhonda Brown’s 18th Birthday Party. Saturday, June 19. Lake Park. @ 6pm. Hope to see you there.

Red Cross Blood Drive: On June 16, WWC will be responsible to provide the snacks for the blood donors. The location has changed to Emmanuel Lutheran Church this year. It is located at 1500 Pleasant Valley Drive. Please look at the list at the back register and sign on if you can donate something. We need: 2 lbs of carrots, 1 stock of celery, 2 green peppers, 1 head of cauliflower; 1 head of broccoli; 1 large jar of sweet pickles; 1 large jar of dill pickles; 1 jar of black olives; 1 jar of green olives; 15 dozen cookies.

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Work like you don't need the money.   
Love like you've never been hurt.  
Dance like nobody's watching.  
Sing like nobody's listening.
Live like it's Heaven on Earth.
Serve like you’re serving Jesus.

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The winds of discouragement have been raging once again. God led me to these promises from His Word to share. They reply perfectly to the lies of the enemy. This is the God I serve:
Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:17 no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.  This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,"  declares the LORD.
Psalm 31:20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them  from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues.
Psalm 32: 7-8 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
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Johnny’s Mother looked out the window and noticed him "playing church" with their cat. He had the cat sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. A while later she heard loud meowing and hissing and ran back to the open window to see Johnny baptizing the cat in a tub of water. She called out, "Johnny, stop that! The cat is afraid of water!" Johnny looked up at her and said, "He should have thought about that before he joined my church."

June 6, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-06-06T11:23:28-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Gloria & Linda Cochran – Traveling safety
2. Pastors & girls – traveling safety to Cincinnati
3. Art Walker – health
4. Mark Devore – health
5. Robin Gross – health
6. Kelly Stuart – breast cancer
7. Trinity Arotin – health
8. Teresa Carpenter - health

Bible Study: 6pm tonight here at the church

There's a story about the devil auctioning off his tools. He had a high price on pride, laziness, arrogance, hate, envy, and jealousy. But there was one tool that had a sign under it, "Not For Sale." Someone said, "What is that tool, and why isn't it for sale?" "Well," he said, "I can't afford to get rid of that one. It's my chief tool, discouragement. With this tool, I can pry open a heart and once I get in I can do most anything I want." Do you want me to tell you why you get discouraged? I'll give it to you in a nutshell you've taken your eyes off
God!

RECEIVED IN AN EMAIL FOR ANYONE INTERESTED:
Hello Group Workcamp Volunteers!

The big week (June 13-19) is quickly approaching and there are still a few details to be put in place before the campers get here. I have been working with our pre-camp director John to make sure we have things in place for the arrival of the students. Here are the items to be finished up.

0. We will be putting together the “Welcome Goodie Bags” for the campers toward the end of next week. Anyone who would like to be a part of this project please let me know. The exact date will depend on when we have all the items to be placed in the bag. I’m hoping either Friday the 11th or Saturday the 12th.

0. We will need a few material volunteers who would be willing to be available the week of camp to take care of special needs at work sites that arise. These folks may also help by delivering extra items to work sites or just general errands.

0. Also a few hospitality volunteers to help distribute snacks and things to the students at the work sites and/or at the High School where they will be staying.

0. We are also in need of a few more ladders for the week of the camp. If you have one or two to lend, please let me know!

Thank you for your help in these last few items that we need to address…please contact me if you are willing to help.

THANKS!!!

Brad Fuller
Coshocton Group Workcamp
740-623-8027
brad.fuller@cityofcoshocton.com

May 30, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-05-30T12:50:47-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Truth to reign
2. WWC relationships
3. Cindy Carpenter: Happy Birthday on Monday
4. Pray against gossip
5. Pray against depression
6. Pray against rebellion

Bible Study: 6pm tonight here at the church

May the Lord open up The windows of heaven
And pour you a blessing That you will not have room  Enough to receive it all.

May the Lord bless You exceedingly and abundantly,  Above all you could ever hope for.

May the Lord bless you That you may walk in a  Financial overflow.  
May you fall in love with Him For the rest of your days  In the Name of Jesus. Amen!

FIVE FINGER PRAYER:
1. Your thumb is nearest you.. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a 'sweet duty.'

2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction.
Keep them in your prayers.

3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion.
They need God's guidance.

4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5. And lastly comes our little finger - the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, 'The least shall be the greatest among you.' Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

Memorial Day: Honoring Military Families Who Are Sacrificing for Our Freedom For more visit www.FRC.org

Freedom is fundamental to us as individuals. It is a basic gift from God. Words engraved on Jefferson’s Memorial reflect that truth: “God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time.” God made us to enjoy freedom: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free…” (Gal. 5:1). Freedom is also foundational to America. Our Declaration of Independence eloquently states: “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” God is not only the author of our freedom as individuals, but also for our nation.

Yet freedom is costly. Freedom requires sacrifice. True freedom only comes at a great price. Freedom is not “free.” And that is not only true spiritually, costing the life of Jesus on the
cross, but it is true nationally. The cost of freedom is great. Just view the rows of markers in Arlington Cemetery and the cemeteries of American Servicemen, visit the graveyards throughout France and other countries, consider the forgotten bodies of our heroes who lie where they fell and those buried in the waters of the Seven Seas where they gave their all… not only for us, but for the freedom of other nations and other peoples.

We should always remember—these brave souls bought and paid for our freedom. As the Lord Jesus put it: “Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friend” (John 15:13) or in this case, his country.

Because of God’s blessing and because of the sacrifices of our military, no other nation enjoys such great freedoms as America. Consequently, we should honor the brave and intrepid souls who serve in our military, as well as their families, and never let their sacrifices be in vain. We should honor military personnel and never use them to advance an ungodly social agenda, such as the President Obama’s plan to allow open homosexual behavior in the Armed Forces.

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Action Alert
For more visit www.FRC.org

In his State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama announced his desire to repeal the current policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” established by President Bill Clinton but not actually a part of statutory law. Following his lead, Congress is in the process of passing deceptively titled legislation: “Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2010” (S. 3065, H.R. 1283), to repeal the current law that forbids homosexual conduct and replace it with “a policy of nondiscrimination based on sexual orientation” so that men and women may openly engage in homosexual (and bisexual) behavior in the Armed Forces. To add further insult, this legislation is being attached to the Defense Authorization Bill, which funds the military. However, here are some points to consider:

1. Historical: The Bible is clear in its denunciation of homosexual behavior (e.g., Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:21-28; 1 Corinthians 6:9). Upon a Scriptural basis, our Founding Fathers and early laws uniformly opposed its practice in American society. In fact, General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, not only forbade homosexual behavior, but punished offenders by having them “drummed out” of the military. Shouldn’t the current Commander-In-Chief follow that example?

2. Legal: Article 125 of the current Uniform Code of Military Justice precludes homosexual behavior (along with adultery and other sexual misconduct) among active service personnel, stating: “Any person found guilty of sodomy shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.” Also, Section 654, Title 10 of the United States Code, declares, “The presence in the armed forces of persons who demonstrate a propensity or intent to engage in homosexual acts would create an unacceptable risk to the high standards of morale, good order and discipline, and unit cohesion that are the essence of military capability.” Congress is trying to repeal this law. Shouldn’t the military
commanders be heard in the shaping of such an important policy?

3. Practical: The new policy would not only lead to forced sensitivity training, free speech restrictions, religious liberty infringements on military chaplains, etc., but would likely result in a deterioration of unit cohesion, a weakening of military readiness, and the loss of many fine potential and active-duty service personnel. Why should those who are already making so many sacrifices for us be used to advance a radical social agenda?

Action Steps: The House already voted in favor of the repeal. The Senate is next.
1. Get informed and inform others: Visit www.MissionCompromised.org.
2. Pray for your Elected Officials: Ask for divine wisdom on this issue (1 Tim. 2:1-4)
3. Contact your Senators as soon as possible and urge them to oppose the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and to uphold the current law. Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask for your Senators. Or visit www.FRC.org and click on Contact Officials. As Christians, we must let our voices be heard.

Mat 23, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-05-23T15:55:38-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. True Revival
2. WWC relationships

Bible Study: 6pm tonight here at the church

Music Practice: Monday @ 6

Sanctuary: a holy or sacred place/the most sacred part of a place in a sacred structure/a place of refuge or immunity

Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Psalm 150:1

You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God! Psalm 68:35

How to stay safe in the World today
1. Avoid riding in automobiles Because they are responsible for 20% of all fatal accidents.
2. Do not stay home because 17% of all accidents occur in the home.
3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks Because 14% of all accidents Occur to pedestrians.
4. Avoid traveling by air, rail, or water Because 16% of all accidents involve These forms of transportation.
5. Of the remaining 33%, 32% of all deaths occur in Hospitals. So,.. Above all else, Avoid hospitals.
But.... You will be pleased to learn that only .001% of all deaths occur in worship services in church, And these are usually related to previous physical disorders. Therefore, logic tells us that the safest place for you to be at any given point in time is at church! .... And.... Bible study is safe too. The percentage of deaths During Bible study is even less. So, Attend church, And read your Bible IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!

May 16, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-05-16T12:08:31-04:00

Prayer Requests:

Bible Study: 6pm tonight here at the church

Mother’s Day Fellowship: It was a wonderful time of fellowship. A big thank you to the men who cleaned up. A huge thank you to Danielle and Jackie for doing an awesome job putting it together.

Does anyone want a month of free Netflix? See Robin.

“As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.”- Ecclesiastes 11:5

Why are we so sleepy in church but right when the sermon is over we suddenly wake up?

Isn't it funny how someone can say 'I believe in God' but still follow Satan (who, by the way, also 'believes' in God).

Isn't it funny how I can be more worried about what other people think of me than what God thinks of me.

May 9, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-05-09T21:45:25-04:00

Bible Study: No study due to Mother’s Day.

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

Mother’s Day Fellowship: After service this morning. Come to the fire station across from Carter Lumber for some great fellowship.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY :)

May 2, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-05-02T20:30:47-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Family of Roger Lafferty – Roger went home to be with Jesus
2. Marilyn Stubbs - health
3. Rhianna – spiritual growth
4. John Adamsky – God’s will be done in his life
5. Cindy Carpenter – broke her foot
6. Bobby Taylor – 4th grader getting heart surgery on May 8
7. Jeff Larntz’s mother – heart attack

Bible Study: 6pm here @ the church.

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

Coshocton Group Workcamp News: Our camp will be June 13 through June 19, 2010. Volunteers are needed. From the letter sent to us: “We are looking for volunteers in the following categories…Materials and Clean Up…Public Relations…Hospitality. If you would like to be contacted to help in one of these areas, please send an email to brad.fuller@cityofcoshocton.com or contact Pastor if interested.

National Day of Prayer: Thursday @ the courthouse square. I have Dave, Renee & Sam, Joe, Brenda, & Kane, James, Jenn, Jocelyn, Jensen & Julie, Heather, Danielle, Marian, Jennifer, Sandy, Jack & Betty, Laurie, Norma M., Scott, & Pastor Jim. I will have your verses this week. You can also get your verses at the table on Thursday so if your plans change come be with us. See bulletin insert for itinerary.

Wedding Congratulations to Jon & Heather McMasters who were joined together in holy matrimony last Sunday afternoon.

Congratulations to Becky Larntz, daughter of Betty Larntz, who was inducted into the National Honor Society. Good job, Becky!

Mother’s Day Fellowship: Next Sunday, May 9, immediately following service, there will be a dinner at the fire station across from Carter Lumber. Everyone is welcome. Don’t forget to sign the paper in the back with what you’ll be bringing.

April 25, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-04-25T12:05:54-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Commitment to the house of God
2. Repentance in the church
3. An increase in Godly desires
4. Happy Birthday Today – Heather Crown

Music Practice: Monday @ 6

Bible Study: 6pm here @ the church.

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

Bible-On-Display: Deadline: Must be at the church no later than 9am on May 1.

Coshocton Group Workcamp News: Our camp will be June 13 through June 19, 2010. Volunteers are needed. Contact Pastor if interested.

Women of Faith Conference in Columbus: Is anyone interested in going to the conference this Friday & Saturday? I (Robin) must know today so see me after church.

April 18, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-04-18T07:17:34-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Jill Wright – total recovery
2. Becky Treat – Safety while traveling
3. Nathan Coakley – health (in hospital)
4. Minnie Coakley – health
5. Dan & Melissa Gross – safety while traveling
6. Tim Brown – Happy Birthday on Monday
7. Linda Cochran – Happy Birthday on Tuesday
8. Danielle Brown – Happy Birthday on Friday

Bible Study: Cancelled for tonight.

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

Bible-On-Display: Deadline: Must be at the church no later than 9am on May 1. I need to know what you are doing by April 18. So far, these stories are taken: Moses parting the Red Sea, Jonah, The birth of Jesus, Noah’s Ark, The beheading of John the Baptist, The woman who didn’t get stoned, David & Goliath, the crucifixion. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn more about the Bible.

Thriftin’ Trip to Columbus: April 23. Anyone who would like to go please tell Robin so she can make arrangements for drivers.

Coshocton Group Workcamp News: Our camp will be June 13 through June 19 2010. Volunteers are needed. Contact Pastor if interested.
Just Wondering: Does anyone happen to have a thin board – like a sheet of paneling – that you could donate to Junior church?

SAND & STONE
TWO FRIENDS WERE WALKING  THROUGH THE DESERT  DURING SOME POINT OF THE  JOURNEY, THEY HAD AN  ARGUMENT; AND ONE FRIEND SLAPPED THE OTHER ONE  IN THE FACE    THE ONE WHO GOT SLAPPED WAS HURT, BUT WITHOUT  SAYING ANYTHING,  WROTE IN THE SAND: 'TODAY MY BEST FRIEND  SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE'
THEY KEPT ON WALKING,  UNTIL THEY FOUND AN OASIS,  WHERE THEY DECIDED  TO TAKE A BATH. THE ONE WHO HAD BEEN  SLAPPED GOT STUCK IN THE  MIRE! AND STARTED DROWNING, BUT THE FRIEND SAVED HIM. AFTER HE RECOVERED FROM  THE NEAR DROWNING,  HE WROTE ON A STONE: 'TODAY MY BEST FRIEND  SAVED MY LIFE'
THE FRIEND WHO HAD SLAPPED  AND SAVED HIS BEST FRIEND  ASKED HIM, 'AFTER I HURT YOU,  YOU WROTE IN THE SAND AND NOW,  YOU WRITE ON A STONE, WHY?'
THE FRIEND REPLIED  'WHEN SOMEONE HURTS US  WE SHOULD WRITE IT DOWN  IN SAND, WHERE WINDS OF  FORGIVENESS CAN ERASE IT AWAY.. BUT, WHEN SOMEONE DOES  SOMETHING GOOD FOR US,  WE MUST ENGRAVE IT IN STONE  WHERE NO WIND  CAN EVER ERASE IT'

Matthew: Suffered martyrdom in Ethiopia, killed by a sword wound.
Mark: Died in Alexandria, Egypt, after being dragged by horses through the streets until he was dead.
Luke: Was hanged in Greece as a result of his tremendous preaching to the lost.
John: Faced martyrdom when he was boiled in huge basin of boiling oil during a wave of persecution in Rome. However, he was   miraculously delivered from death. John was then sentenced to the mines on the prison island of Patmos. He wrote his prophetic Book of Revelation on Patmos. The apostle John was later freed and returned to serve as Bishop of Edessa in modern Turkey. He died as an old man, the only apostle to die peacefully.
Peter: He was crucified upside down on an x-shaped cross. According to church tradition it was because he told his tormentors that he felt unworthy to die in the same way that Jesus Christ had died.
James: The leader of the church in Jerusalem, was thrown over a hundred feet down from the southeast pinnacle of the Temple when he refused to deny his faith in Christ. When they discovered that he survived the fall, his enemies beat James to death with a fuller's club. This was the same pinnacle where Satan had taken Jesus during the Temptation.
James the Great: Son of Zebedee, was a fisherman by trade when Jesus called him to a lifetime of ministry. As a strong leader of the church, James was ultimately beheaded at Jerusalem. The Roman officer who guarded James watched amazed as James defended his faith at his trial. Later, the officer walked beside James to the place of execution. Overcome by conviction, he declared his new faith to the judge and knelt beside James to accept beheading as a Christian.
Bartholomew: Also known as Nathaniel. Was a missionary to Asia. He witnessed for our Lord in present day Turkey. Bartholomew was martyred for his preaching in Armenia
where he was flayed to death by a whip.
Andrew: Was crucified on an x-shaped cross in Patras, Greece. After being whipped severely by seven soldiers they tied his body to the cross with cords to prolong his agony. His followers reported that, when he was led toward the cross, Andrew saluted it in these words: 'I have long desired and expected this happy hour. The cross has been consecrated by the body of Christ hanging on it.' He continued to preach to his tormentors for two days until he expired.
Thomas: Was stabbed with a spear in India during one of his missionary trips to establish the church in the sub-continent.
Jude: Was killed with arrows when he refused to deny his faith in Christ.
Matthias: The apostle chosen to replace the traitor Judas Iscariot was stoned and then beheaded.
Paul: Was tortured and then beheaded by the evil Emperor Nero at Rome in A.D. 67. Paul endured a lengthy imprisonment, which allowed him to write his many epistles to the churches he had formed throughout the Roman Empire . These letters, which taught many of the foundational doctrines of Christianity, form a large portion of the New Testament.

April 11, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-04-11T17:18:35-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Bill, Brenda & Dustin Mourer – traveling safety
2. Doris & Ernie Huston - health

Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm, here at the church.

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

Music Practice: Monday @ 6pm

Bible-On-Display: Deadline: Must be at the church no later than 9am on May 1. I need to know what you are doing by April 18. So far, these stories are taken: Moses parting the Red Sea, Jonah, The birth of Jesus, Noah’s Ark, The beheading of John the Baptist, The woman who didn’t get stoned, and David & Goliath. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn more about the Bible.

Thriftin’ Trip to Columbus: April 23. Anyone who would like to go please tell Robin so she can make arrangements for drivers.

FORREST GUMP GOES TO HEAVEN
The day finally arrived. Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed, and Forrest approaches the gatekeeper. St. Peter said, 'Well, Forrest, it is certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must tell you, though, that the place is filling up fast, and we have been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The test is short, but you have to pass it before you can get into Heaven.' Forrest responds, 'It sure is good to be here, St. Peter, sir. But nobody ever told me about any entrance exam. I sure hope that the test ain't too hard. Life was a big enough test as it was.' St. Peter continued, 'Yes, I know, Forrest, but the test is only three questions. First: What two days of the week begin with the letter T? Second: How many seconds are there in a year? Third: What is God's first name?' Forrest leaves to think the questions over. He returns the next day and sees St. Peter, who waves him up, and says, 'Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over, tell me your answers.' Forrest replied, 'Well, the first one -- which two days in the week begins with the letter 'T'? Shucks, that one is easy. That would be Today and Tomorrow.' The Saint's eyes opened wide and he exclaimed, 'Forrest, that is not what I was thinking, but you do have a point, and I guess I did not specify, so I will give you credit for that answer. How about the next one?' asked St. Peter. 'How many seconds in a year? Now that one is harder,' replied Forrest, 'but I thunk and thunk about that, and I guess the only answer can be twelve.' Astounded, St. Peter said, 'Twelve? Twelve? Forrest, how in Heaven's name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?' Forrest replied, 'Shucks, there's got to be twelve: January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd... ' 'Hold it,' interrupts St. Peter. 'I see where you are going with this, and I see your point, though that was not quite what I had in mind....but I will have to give you credit for that one, too. Let us go on with the third and final question. Can you tell me God's first name'?  'Sure,' Forrest replied, 'it's Andy.' 'Andy?' exclaimed an exasperated and frustrated St Peter. 'Ok, I can understand how you came up with your answers to my first two questions, but just how in the world did you come up with the name Andy as the first name of God?' 'Shucks, that was the easiest one of all,' Forrest replied. 'I learnt it from the song, ANDY WALKS WITH ME, ANDY TALKS WITH ME, ANDY TELLS ME I AM HIS OWN.'  St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates, and said: 'Run, Forrest, run.'

April 4, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-04-04T21:28:37-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Bill, Brenda & Dustin Mourer – traveling safety
2. Doris & Ernie Huston - health

Bible Study: Cancelled for tonight. Enjoy your family today.

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

Red Cross Blood Drive: Thank God for two ladies who came forth to fill this need. Bless you! I will be posting what we need as the time draws closer. If you can bake some cookies for this event please let me know. Thank you.

Bible-On-Display: Once again we are doing Bible-On-Display here at the church. There will be two $25 prizes this year. One for ages 6 – 11 and one for ages 12 – 18. Children under 6 are encouraged to participate; there will be a small participation prize for them. Displays are due by May 1st. Please include some kind of report to tell about your theme. Last year’s winner was chosen because of her report. Parents can help a bit, but please just help your child as needed. UPDATE: I spoke with the manager of Good News Bookstore who has agreed to display the projects in their store window throughout May. I need to know if you are entering and which story you will be doing.

If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world. C.S. Lewis

For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step. Thomas a Kempis

True faith does not contradict its words by its conduct. Unknown

Before the Resurrection of Christ, the Holy Spirit came upon individuals only on certain occasions for special tasks. But now, after the Resurrection, Christ through the Holy Spirit dwells in the heart of every believer to give us supernatural power in living our daily lives. Rev. Billy Graham

March 28, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-03-28T08:08:54-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Norma Mardis – fell & hurt leg
2. Bill Treat - back
3. Scott – health
4. Lisa Comacho – unspoken
5. Rebecca Caley – Desperately needs the comfort of God
6. Tom Beachy’s mother – has cancer
7. Alexandra’s daughter – unspoken
8. Bill, Brenda & Dustin Mourer – traveling safety

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. No Babysitter this week

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

Music Practice: Monday @ 6pm

Is there anyone interested in taking on this project for WWC?
America in Bloom in Coshocton. This would involve trimming the shrubs and planting flowers in the flower bed.

Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival: I need to know who is interested in having a booth and who is interested in working a booth if we have one. See Robin.

Red Cross Blood Drive: For 2 years now, we have participated in this event by donating the snacks for a day and volunteers to take care of the snack area. This will not be done if there is no one to volunteer. I need to know quickly so that the coordinator has a little time to replace us. It will be June 16 from 12 to 6. See Robin.

Bible-On-Display: Once again we are doing Bible-On-Display here at the church. There will be two $25 prizes this year. One for ages 6 – 11 and one for ages 12 – 18. Children under 6 are encouraged to participate; there will be a small participation prize for them. Displays are due by May 1st.

The Women’s Conference next month has been cancelled.
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Muslim man in Egypt killed his wife because she was reading the Bible and then buried her with their infant baby and an 8-year-old daughter. The girls were buried alive! Then He reported to the police that an uncle killed the kids. Fifteen days later, another family member died. When they went to bury him, they found the 2 little girls under the sand – ALIVE!

The country is outraged over the incident, and the man will be executed. The older girl was asked how she had survived and she said, ‘A man wearing shiny clothes, with bleeding wounds in his hands, came every day to feed us. He woke up my mom so she could nurse my sister.’

She was interviewed on Egyptian National TV, by availed Muslim woman news anchor. She said on public TV, ‘This was none other than JESUS, because nobody else does things like this!’ Muslims believe Isaac (JESUS) would do this, but the wounds mean He really was crucified, and it’s clear also that He is alive! But, it’s also clear that the child could not make up a story like this, and there is no way these children could have survived without a true miracle.

Muslim leaders are going to have a hard time to figure out what to do with this, and the popularity of the Passion movie doesn’t help! With Egypt at the center of the media and education in the Middle East, you can be sure this story will spread. Christ is still turning the world upside down! Please let this story be shared. The Lord says, ‘I will bless the person who puts his trust in me.

The story you just read is making its rounds on the internet and is false according to Snopes.com, a web site that searches out stories. They could find no evidence of this ever happening – searched police records. It’s so important to check your sources. You don’t want to be misled. The results could be deadly to your soul.
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Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me. By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life. I say to God my Rock, "Why have you forgotten me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy?" My bones suffer mortal agony as my foes taunt me, saying to me all day long, "Where is your God?" Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:7-11

March 21, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-03-21T21:45:29-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Pastor Jim – Surgery this Thursday
2. Norma Eckelberry - health
3. Vita Mullins – car accident
4. Josh – unspoken
5. Don & Becky Ross: Happy Anniversary on Thursday

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. No Babysitter this week

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

Music Practice: Due to a doctor’s appointment practice will have to be on Monday @ 6pm for this week.
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Is there anyone interested in taking on this project for WWC?
This letter came in the mail the other day. We need someone to head this up. See pastor or Robin.

This letter is addressed to church leaders to invite you and your congregation to help Coshocton prepare for a city-wide event: America in Bloom in Coshocton.
              This project involves all aspects of the community. Cities of similar sizes participate and ‘compete’ against each other in a friendly competition that serves as a catalyst for building community pride. Businesses, schools, residents, municipal organizations, and churches are being contacted about sprucing up areas around their buildings. For your church, it might mean just cleaning up the parking lot, tweaking your flowerbeds, fixing a broken window, or maybe adding a tub of annuals to the entrance of your building!
              Your church is invited to become involved. Judges will be touring different areas of the city on June 21st and 22nd to evaluate our progress. What better time than spring to refresh the area around your church!   The week before Coshocton is judged, groups will be out again for that final tweaking in preparation for the big visit!

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Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival: I need to know who is interested in having a booth and who is interested in working a booth if we have one. See Robin.

Red Cross Blood Drive: For 2 years now, we have participated in this event by donating the snacks for a day and volunteers to take care of the snack area. This will not be done if there is no one to volunteer. I need to know quickly so that the coordinator has a little time to replace us. It will be June 16 from 12 to 6. See Robin.

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To the woman he said, "I will greatly increase your pains in childbearing; with pain you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you." Gen 3:16

Sounds like the woman’s CURSE is that she will want love from her husband, which would imply that men won’t love their wives enough to satisfy them, but he will rule over her instead. I can personally testify that my husband loves me more than any human being on this earth. I thank God for him. He is the furthest thing from a curse, but rather a blessing to me. For this reason, it is important to study the original meaning of the word “desire”. Using my Strong’s Concordance, I find that the primitive root meaning of the word means “to run after or over”. Woman’s CURSE is that she will desire to “run over” or “rule” her husband but he will (instead) rule over her. Fight that urge, Sisters, we are BLESSED beyond the CURSE!!!!!!!

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This is what the LORD says— the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel— to him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the servant of rulers: "Kings will see you and rise up, princes will see and bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you."
Isaiah 49:7

March 14, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-03-14T19:19:27-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Margaret Stochay – begins radiation treatment the 17th
2. Joe Hoover – kidney stone needs to pass
3. Tom Schweitzer – Happy Birthday on Saturday
4. Let’s pray for revival.

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. No Babysitter this week

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

Ladies Conference: It was a great time in the Lord. Wish you could have joined us. Shonda is working on putting together the Women of Faith trip in Cleveland. There’s also a conference in Columbus next month. Please see poster on bulletin board for more information.

Music Practice: Tuesday @ 6pm
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Settling the “Abba/Father - Daddy/Papa” Question: as found in Mark 14:36, Romans 8:15, and Galatians 4:6.
Amplified Version: 36And He was saying, Abba, [which means] Father, everything is possible for You. Take away this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You [will]. (Interpreted by using a Greek-English Lexicon)
King James: 36And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
NIV: 36"Abba,[a] Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will." [a] Aramaic for Father
Nowhere was Abba interpreted as Daddy or Papa. We serve a holy, righteous God - Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God, you who have done great things. Who, O God, is like you? Psalm 71:19 Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? Psalm 77:13 In Isaiah 55:8 it says. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,"  declares the LORD. Nowhere in the Bible, are we told to refer to God as Daddy or Papa. Though it does sound neat to our ears and “blesses our heart”, we had better stick with the Word since His thoughts don’t seem to support this little “nickname”.
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More about the “Women of Mission”
“In these dark days, the need for mercy is greater than ever.”
-Quotation from the character, Duncan, in the movie: ”Robinhood, Prince of Thieves”

Words from the secular world, but how very true! Our government says that our economy is getting better, but there are still so many families that are suffering, still lacking the most basic of necessities.

Here at the Word Worship Center, the Women of Mission are trying to help relieve some of that suffering. We are making and collecting items for babies to be taken to the Pregnancy Distress Center, and for the preemie babies in the Neo-Natal ICU at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.

For anyone who wishes to join in, yarn, fabric and patterns are available. For those who do not sew or do needlework, donations of other baby items will be greatly appreciated, as well as prayer for the recipients. For more information please call Shannon Wilde at 622-1529.

May God bless our efforts and help the workers, as we work to save a nation, one child at a time.
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• Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors.
• God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.
• Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.

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"After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: "Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb." Revelation 7:9-10
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"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit." Galatians 3:13-14

March 7, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-03-07T10:21:47-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. John Bryan – appendix burst
2. Joe Hoover – kidney stone needs to pass
3. Darla VanFossen –Birthday Tuesday

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. No Babysitter this week

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

Bro. Mark Granger: If anyone would like to contribute to the offering for Bro. Granger, please see that Bro. Bill Treat gets it. This us the last opportunity.

Spring Ahead: Don’t forget! Turn your clocks 1 hour ahead next Saturday night.

Ladies Conference: Tickets for this event are $50. Please do not let the money stop you from coming. You can pay later/a fundraiser might be forthcoming. Please meet down front immediately after church if interested.
Time: Thu Mar 11 at 7:00 pm until Sat Mar 13 at 12:00 pm
Venue: The Now Center, New Albany/Johnstown, OH.
Description: The "So Get This" Women's Conference for women of all ages.
Special speakers...Comedian Anita Renfroe, Artist Rebecca St James, Speaker Michelle McKinney Hammond and Drenda Keesee's Special Book Release. Paris in Springtime Fashions, Party on the Promenade, and Woman of the Year Contest with $500 Shopping Spree for the Winner.

"Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:14-16

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar…and the 2 cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it in the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous, “Yes”. The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. “Now”, said the professor, as the laughter subsided, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things – your God, your family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else – the small stuff. If you put the sand in first,” he continued, “there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf ball first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.” One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled, “I’m glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there is always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.”

February 28, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-02-28T18:23:06-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Robin Gross -health
2. Margaret Stochay - cancer
3. Barb Rowland’s mom - cancer
4. Dustin Edgell - serious 4-wheeler accident
5. Cody Edgell – serious 4-wheeler accident
6. Linda Summers –Birthday Wednesday
7. Bobby Drake –car accident
8. Chad Thorpe -salvation

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. No Babysitter this week

Men’s Dart’s: Thanks for a wonderful time gentlemen. I really enjoyed the fellowship and I appreciated all the women who supplied the meals.

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday, February 27, from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

Bro. Mark Granger: If anyone would like to contribute to the offering for Bro. Granger, please see that Robin gets it.

A big thank-you to all of the Nursery Volunteers. Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed! You will be richly rewarded when you face God. We are truly a blessed church!

FYI: Robin was sent to the emergency room by her doctor last Tuesday night with Atrial Flutter. Her heart rate was 136 and they couldn’t get it back to normal. On Thursday night they shocked her heart back to the right rhythm and she was released Friday morning. Thanks for all your prayers and help.

"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12

*No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats..
*Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?" "It was great, Dad." "Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked. "Oh yeah, " said the son.” So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father. The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us , but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.” The boy's father was speechless. Then his son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are." Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have. Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends! *************************************************************
At age 4 success is . . . . not piddling in your pants.  At age 12 success is . . . having friends.  At age 17 success is .. . having a driver's license.  At age 35 success is . . . .having money.. At age 50 success is . .. . having money. At age 70 success is . .. .. having a drivers license.  At age 75 success is . . . having friends.  At age 80 success is . . . not piddling in your pants.  

Febuary 21, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-02-21T12:24:19-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg, Rob Brown – strength; giving up smoking
2. Margaret Stochay - cancer
3. Barb Rowland’s mom - cancer
4. Dustin Edgell - serious 4-wheeler accident
5. Cody Edgell – serious 4-wheeler accident
6. Nikki Richesson – Birthday Today
7. Christian McCray – Birthday on Monday
8. Jimmy Green – Birthday on Wednesday

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm.

Men’s Dart’s: Thursday @ 6pm, last game of the season.

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday, February 27, from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

A big thank-you to all of the WWC cleaners. Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed! You will be richly rewarded when you face God. We are truly a blessed church!

FYI: When we cancel church service (which will be seldom) we will make sure it is announced on WTNS radio station.
An important lesson: During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one:

"What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name?

I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. "Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say "hello."
I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.

“I am convinced that nothing in the whole Christian religion is so difficult and so rarely attained as a praying heart. Without this you are as weak as weakness itself.”
– Charles G. Finney 1792-1875

Charles Finney was born the year after Wesley died; appropriately, because the revival events of Finney’s life became the link from the First Great Awakening of one century to the Second Great Awakening of the next. His life and writings influenced more people toward revival and social reform than any other preacher of the last century. He hated slavery with a passion and became a champion of many social reform issues of the 18th century. His convictions were born in the fires of revival and shaped by a keen lawyer’s mind committed to the full authority of the Bible. So effective were his writings that they have been the impetus for revivals around the world since his death.

February 14, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-02-14T07:12:52-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg, Rob Brown – strength; giving up smoking
2. Doug & Mary DeMoss and Family – Death of father
3. Jennifer Green & Family – Death of Grandfather
4. Dan Gross – health
5. Chad Thorpe – Salvation
6. Robert & Sandy Brown – Anniversary on Tuesday
7. Andrew Mullins – Birthday on Thursday
8. Bill Mourer – Birthday on Thursday
9. Betty & Jeff Larnta – Anniversary on Saturday

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm.

Men’s Dart’s: Thursday @ 6pm

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday, February 20, from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

A big thank-you to all of the WWC teachers. Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed! You will be richly rewarded when you face God. We are truly a blessed church!

FYI: When we cancel church service (which will be seldom) we will make sure it is announced on WTNS radio station.

Music Practice: Tuesday @ 6pm

May the Lord make your love increase and
overflow for each other and for everyone else,
just as ours does for you.
Pastor Jim and Robin

February 7, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-02-07T20:27:02-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg, Rob Brown – strength; giving up smoking
2. Joe Wright – closer walk with God; hurt his hand
3. Norma Eckelberry – Happy Birthday today

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. Sharhonda will not be available to baby sit.

Men’s Dart’s: Thursday @ 6pm,

Ladies Mission Meeting: Saturday, February 13, from 2:00 to 4:00, here at the church. See Shannon Wilde for more information.

A big thank you to Danielle Brown for her dedication and heart for God in heading up her group – DOC (Disciples of Christ). DOC has ministered and blessed in a wonderful way. AND to Renee Corbett for her dedication and heart for God in heading up her group – the Word Worship Center Youth Choir, who has blessed so many! These ladies contribute their time faithfully to working with those involved in these ministries. We are truly a blessed church!

CELL PHONE DO NOT CALL LIST...
REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month
REMINDER.. all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.

Just wanted to tell you all of a change in the law for renewing your licenses, plates and stickers. In the past you had the entire month of your birthday to renew. They changed the law so that you must renew PRIOR to your birthday. This was due to the passage of HB2. It’s a $20 late fee.
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A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably combed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready.

As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on his window. I love it,' he stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy. Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait.' 'That doesn't have anything to do with it,' he replied.

Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is arranged ... it's how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. 'It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do.

Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I'll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I've stored away. Just for this time in my life. Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you've put in. So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories!

Thank you for your part in filling my Memory Bank. I am still depositing. 'Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.

January 31, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-01-31T20:05:36-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg, Rob Brown – strength; giving up smoking
2. Sharon Bradshaw – health
3. Donna Starr – health
4. Linda Thorpe – Salvation, healing
5. Becky Larntz – Birthday on Monday
6. Betty Larntz – Birthday on Saturday

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. Sharhonda will be available to baby sit. Love offering will be taken up for her.

Men’s Dart’s: Thursday @ 6pm,

WWC T-Shirt/Hoodie sale: I have 1 xxlg T-Shirt that says “Starve the flesh Feed the Spirit” for sale. We can also turn in an order anytime to get one of these or the Word Worship Center style. See Robin

Attention Ladies: The Women of Faith Conference will be in Cleveland again this year. Dates: September 17 & 18 Watch for upcoming fundraisers. Right now there are still floor seats available and if 10 people sign up, the tickets will be $89. Any thoughts?

Music Practice: Tuesday @ 6

A Big Thank You: To Bro. John Eckelberry for the great job fixing the water problem downstairs. God bless you!

Staying in bed mumbling “Oh, God” does not constitute going to church

God does not believe in atheists, therefore, atheists do not exist.

Walmart is not the only saving place.

There are some questions that can’t be answered by google. Word up!

January 24, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-01-24T11:02:44-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg, Rob Brown – strength; giving up smoking
2. Paul Walker - health
3. Bev Patrick – health
4. Sharon Bradshaw - health
5. Doris Huston – Happy Birthday on Wednesday
6. Norene Mardis – Happy Birthday on Friday
7. Roy & Norene Mardis – Happy Anniversary on Friday

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. Sharhonda will be available to baby sit. Love offering will be taken up for her.

Men’s Dart’s: Thursday @ 6pm, If anyone would like to contribute toward one of the dinners please see the meal leader (on the list on the back register) to see how you can help. For instance maybe you could add a desert or something.

WWC T-Shirt/Hoodie sale: I have 2 xxlg T-Shirts that say “Starve the flesh Feed the Spirit” for sale. See Robin

Attention Ladies: IS ANYONE BESIDES SHONDA INTERESTED IN GOING TO THIS EVENT? The Women of Faith Conference in Columbus will be April 30 & May 1. Hotels are filling up and seats are selling. I need to have your money by Feb. 14 for this event. You need $140 which will cover your ticket and hotel room. Contact Robin.

Food Fight 2010: Just in case you want to join us, you are welcome to join our weight loss competition. Each person pays $25 into the kitty. Whoever has the highest percentage of weight loss at the end of June wins the kitty. See Robin if you’re interested.

Little John the Baptist
Johnny’s Mother looked out the window and noticed him "playing church" with their cat. He had the cat sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. A while later, she heard loud meowing and hissing and ran back to the open window to see Johnny baptizing the cat in a tub of water. She called out, "Johnny, stop that! The cat is afraid of water!" Johnny looked up at her and said, "He should have thought about that before he joined my church."

Matt . 18:4-5
"Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child Is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And who ever welcomes a little child like this in my Name welcomes me. "

Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose into other people's business. Several members did not approve of her extra curricular activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence. She made a mistake, however, when she accused Frank, a new member, of being an alcoholic after she saw his old pickup parked in front of the town's only bar one afternoon. She emphatically told Frank (and several others) that every one seeing it there WOULD KNOW WHAT HE WAS DOING! Frank, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just turned and walked away. He didn't explain, defend, or deny. He said nothing. Later that evening, Frank quietly parked his pickup in front of Mildred's house ... walked home.... .and left it there all night. (You gotta love Frank!)

January 17, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-01-17T17:11:53-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg, Rob Brown – strength; giving up smoking
2. Paul, Jay & Lora Lambes – Dad passed away
3. Peg Gibson – Son passed away
4. Paul Walker - health
5. Bev Patrick - health
6. John Adamsky - Unspoken
7. Jan & Jerry Lashley – He is getting ready to pass on home
8. Con Tackett - diagnosed with cancer (please pray for family also)
9. Mark Granger – Pain intense after knee surgery; can’t rest
10. John Eckelberry – Birthday on Tuesday
11. Lena Gallagher – Birthday on Friday
12. Tama Leasure – Birthday on Saturday

Bible Study: 6pm Here at the church. Sharhonda is available for babysitting.

Missions Meeting: Ladies! Come down front by the piano if interested in being a part of some missions work after morning service.

Men’s Dart’s: Thursday @ 6pm, If anyone would like to contribute toward one of the dinners please see the meal leader (on the list on the back register) to see how you can help. For instance maybe you could add a desert or something.

WWC T-Shirt/Hoodie sale: Order blanks are by the door; these can be turned in to Shonda or Robin. Payment needs made when you order or before order is turned in.

Hey Soul Sister! Are you praying daily for your Sister?

Attention Ladies: The Women of Faith Conference in Columbus will be April 30 & May 1. Hotels are filling up and seats are selling. I need to have your money by Feb. 14 for this event. You need $140 which will cover your ticket and hotel room. Contact Robin.

Thank You: To all the men who were involved in changing the pews.

January 10, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-01-10T15:31:42-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg, Rob Brown – strength; giving up smoking
2. Someone to step up to the plate for the nursery
3. John Adamsky - Unspoken
4. Jan & Jerry Lashley – He is getting ready to pass on home
5. Con Tackett - diagnosed with cancer (please pray for family also)
6. Dave & Renee Corbett – Anniversary on Friday

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm here at the church. Sharhonda will be available to baby sit. An offering will be taken for her.

Pre-school Junior Church: Many thanks to Jenn Dawson and Sandy Brown who have made it possible to have the Junior Church for the pre-schoolers.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Men’s Dart Fellowship begins Thursday, January 14. The proceeds this year will be going to Bro. Mark Granger who needs knee replacement surgery. Bro. Mark is a dear friend and brother who needs to get this done. He needs financial help in order to do this. He’s given so much to the community, let’s help give back to him.

WWC T-Shirt/Hoodie sale: Order blanks are by the door; these can be turned in to Shonda or Robin. Payment needs made when you order or before order is turned in.

Nursery Volunteers Needed – see Robin

Directory Correction: Jack & Betty Hawthorne’s Phone Number is 575-4005

Music Practice: Tuesday @ 6 (Weather permitting)

Hey Soul Sister! Are you praying daily for your Sister?

Attention Ladies: The Women of Faith Conference in Columbus will be April 30 & May 1. Hotels are filling up and seats are selling. I need to have your money by Feb. 14 for this event. You need $140 which will cover your ticket and hotel room. Contact Robin.

I had an X-ray done today, and they found you in my heart. The Doctor said if they took you out, I would die, because I could not live without you as a friend!!!

January 3, 2010

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2010-01-03T21:32:34-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg, Rob Brown – strength; giving up smoking
2. Someone to step up to the plate for the nursery
3. Carl Carpenter – heart issues
4. Teresa Carpenter
5. Justin Mulford – Birthday on Tuesday
6. Ernie & Doris Huston- Anniversary on Thursday
7. Teresa Mardis – Birthday on Friday

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm here at the church. Sharhonda will be available to baby sit. An offering will be taken for her.

Pre-school Junior Church: There will be no Junior Church for the pre-schoolers until further notice. Please pray for a new teacher.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Men’s Dart Fellowship begins on January 14. The proceeds this year will be going to Bro. Mark Granger who needs knee replacement surgery. Bro. Mark is a dear friend and brother who needs to get this done. He needs financial help in order to do this. He’s given so much to the community, let’s help give back to him. ATTENTION LADIES: We need 5 of you to pledge a meal for the men. See Robin.

New Years Eve Service: It was another blessed time together. If you didn’t make it, you missed a great time. Happy New Year

T-Shirt/Hoodie sale: Order blanks are by the door; these can be turned in to Shonda or Robin. Payment needs made when you order or before order is turned in.

Nursery Volunteers Needed – see Robin

New Class: Christianity 101: A Study of the Basics. Will begin January 10, next Sunday. Anyone interested needs to see Sis. Becky Treat. Meet in the area by the restrooms at 9:15am beginning next Sunday.

The Heart      
"Tomorrow morning," the surgeon began, “I’ll open up your heart..."   
"You'll find Jesus there," the boy interrupted.    
The surgeon looked up, annoyed, "I’ll cut your heart open," he continued, ”to see how much damage has been done..."   
"But when you open up my heart, you’ll find Jesus in there," said the boy.   
The surgeon looked to the parents, who sat quietly. "When I see how much damage has been done, I'll sew your heart and chest back up, and I'll plan what to do next."   
"But you'll find Jesus in my heart. The Bible says He lives there. The hymns all say He lives there. You’ll find Him in my heart."  
The surgeon had had enough. "I'll tell you what I'll find in your heart. I’ll find damaged muscle, low blood supply, and weakened vessels. And I'll find out if I can make you well."  
"You'll find Jesus there too. He lives there."  
The surgeon left.   The surgeon sat in his office, recording his notes from the surgery, "...damaged aorta, damaged pulmonary vein, widespread muscle degeneration. No hope for transplant, no hope for cure. Therapy: painkillers and bed rest. Prognosis: here he paused, "death within one year."   He stopped the recorder, but there was more to be said. "Why?" he asked aloud.  "Why did You do this? You've put him here; You've put him in this pain; and You've cursed him to an early death.. Why?"  
The Lord answered and said, "The boy, my lamb, was not meant for your flock for long, for he is a part of My flock, and will forever   be.  Here, in My flock, he will feel no pain, and will be comforted as you cannot imagine.  His parents will one day join him here, and they will know peace, and My flock will continue to grow.."  
The surgeon's tears were hot, but his anger was hotter. "You created that boy, and You created that heart. He’ll be dead in months. Why?"  
The Lord answered, "The boy, My lamb, shall return to My flock, for He has done his duty: I did not put My lamb with your flock to lose him, but to retrieve another lost lamb.”
The surgeon wept.  The surgeon sat  beside the boy's bed; the boy's  parents sat across from him.
The boy awoke and whispered, "Did you cut  open  my heart?"
  "Yes," said the surgeon. 
"What did you find?" asked the boy.
  "I found Jesus there," said the  surgeon.   

December 27, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-12-27T19:57:53-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg, Rob Brown – strength; giving up smoking
2. Tama Leasure – back trouble
3. Bob & Susan Babcock – unspoken
4. Autumn Health Care service – this afternoon
5. Brandy Mullins – Birthday on Wednesday
6. Earl (Hank) & Linda Summers – Anniversary on Tuesday (41 years)

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm here at the church. Sharhonda will be available to baby sit. An offering will be taken for her.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Men’s Dart Fellowship begins on January 14

New Years Eve Service: Instead of a Wednesday night service on the 30th, there will be a New Years Eve service on the 31st at 7 pm. Bring your games and something to eat for fellowship. At midnight we will welcome in the new year with prayer. These parties have always blessed me wayyyyyyy more then the worldly partying I used to be a part of. Please plan to join us for some fun.

T-Shirt/Hoodie sale: We will begin selling the shirts again in January. Order blanks are by the door; these can be turned in to Shonda or Robin. Payment needs made when you order or before order is turned in.

Nursery Volunteers Needed – see Robin

New Class: We are thinking of starting Christianity 101: A Study of the Basics. If you are interested in attending these classes please see Pastor or Becky Treat.

December 20, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-12-20T18:38:11-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg, Rob Brown – strength; giving up smoking
2. Tama Leasure – back trouble
3. Shonda Souder – health/Happy Birthday on Friday
4. John & Norma Eckelberry – safety while traveling

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm here at the church. Sharhonda will not be available to baby sit.

Music Practice: Tuesday night at 6pm (weather permitting)

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Men’s Dart Fellowship begins on January 14

Christmas Eve Service: Instead of a Wednesday night service on the 23rd, there will be a Christmas Eve service on Thursday, the 24th, at 6 pm. This will include the ministry of communion.

New Years Eve Service: Instead of a Wednesday night service on the 30th, there will be a New Years Eve service on the 31st at 7 pm. Bring your games and something to eat for fellowship. At midnight we will welcome in the new year with prayer. These parties have always blessed me wayyyyyyy more then the worldly partying I used to be a part of. Please plan to join us for some fun.

T-Shirt/Hoodie sale: We will begin selling the shirts again in January. Order blanks are by the door; these can be turned in to Shonda or Robin. Payment needs made when you order or before order is turned in.

It was a pleasure to be with you for the Christmas fellowship. We love you all so very much. Thanks for the wonderful presentation of the Christmas story! You all did such a great job! Thanks Brandy and Shonda for the desire to put it together and the hard work of those who helped them!
Pastor Jim and Robin

December 13, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-12-13T19:34:36-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg – strength; giving up smoking
2. Carl Carpenter – (Ernie’s Dad) heart attack
3. Tama Leasure – back trouble
4. Tiger Woods – salvation
5. Shonda Souder – health
6. Family of Tara Brooks (she passed away)
7. Jack Hawthorn –Birthday today
8. Becky Ross – Birthday on Tueesday
9. Bill & Brenda Mourer – Anniversary on Friday
10. Becky Treat; Tim, Danielle & Cona – safety while traveling
11. Diane Zirhut Lambes – broken leg/healing

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm here at the church. Sharhonda will not be available to baby sit.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:Men’s Dart Fellowship begins on January 14

Christmas Eve Service: Instead of a Wednesday night service on the 23, there will be a Christmas Eve service on the 24th at 6 pm. This will include the ministry of communion .

"Church Christmas party is this Saturday, Dec. 19th @ 6:30 at the Orange Grange. Bring covered dish of your choice. There will be a Christmas play, kids choir will be ministering, as well as D.O.C. Please plan to come and bring a friend!"

Let’s Spread Some Cheer: Thanks for joining us Shonda, Renee, and Samantha. It was a lot of fun being together and spreading some Jesus Love around town! Sorry more of you couldn’t make it. We would have enjoyed your company too Maybe next time…

Rejoice! Last Sunday afternoon, Rob Brown gave his heart to the Lord and was “born again”! Don’t forget to thank God for that soul during Praise & Worship!

As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy. I Peter 1:14-16

December 6, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-12-06T09:18:54-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg – strength; giving up smoking
2. Bill & Brenda Mourer – healing of flu/cold/respiratory infection
3. Pastor Jim – Hernia
4. Tama Leasure – back trouble
5. Tiger Woods – salvation
6. Hank & Linda/Daughter Amy-has cancer/Daughter4 Sammy – lost her baby

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm here at the church. Sharhonda will not be available to baby sit.

"Church Christmas party is Sat Dec. 19th @ 6:30 at the Orange Grange. Bring covered dish of your choice. There will be a Christmas play, kids choir will be ministering, as well as D.O.C. Please plan to come and bring a friend!"

Let’s Spread Some Cheer: On Saturday, Dec. 12,, we will meet at the church at 10:30am. We will fan out and give little “gifts” to various public employees throughout our community. Bring something to give as a gift and join us for some fun.

Snowflakes are one of God’s most fragile creations. But look what they can do when they stick together.

The block of granite which is an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping stone in the pathway of the strong.

I will destroy my enemies by converting them to friends.
-Maimonides

The heart is the happiest when it beats for others.

Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12

God has many methods and means for accomplishing his plan!

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3

It’s good to be a Christian and know it, but it’s better to be a Christian and show it!

Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. John 13:25

November 29, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-11-29T15:45:34-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith, Marian Bragg – strength; giving up smoking
2. Gloria Cochran – Birthday on Tuesday
3. Cindy Coakley – Birthday on Tuesday
4. Jennifer Green – Birthday on Saturday
5. Tim & Tama Leasure – Anniversary on Thursday
6. Melissa Gross – Birthday today
7. Kane Norman – Birthday today

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm here at the church. Don’t forget to bring a little for Sharhonda’s offering

"Church Christmas party is Sat. Dec. 19th @ 6:30 at the Orange Grange. Bring covered dish of your choice. There will be a Christmas play, kids choir will be ministering, as well as D.O.C. Please plan to come and bring a friend!"

We, Richard and Marian, would like to express our thankfulness for the acceptance and warmth the church has expressed on our pending marriage.
We, however, have decided to stay friends and neighbors as opposed to husband and wife as we feel we are better friends than we would be spouses.
In expressing our thankfulness, we would also like to express our deepest desire to stay with the church and share our love of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Yours Truly,
Richard and Marian

Johnny’s mother looked out the window and noticed him "playing church" with their cat. He had the cat sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. A while later she heard loud meowing and hissing and ran back to the open window to see Johnny baptizing the cat in a tub of water. She called out, "Johnny, stop that! The cat is afraid of water!" Johnny looked up at her and said, "He should have thought about that before he joined my church."

Easy Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie (No Bake)
Submitted by Shannon Wilde

1 pkg sugar free vanilla pudding & pie mix (not instant; cook type)
2 pkts sweetener
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 can fat-free evaporated skim milk
2 sm containers liquid egg substitute
1 sm can pumpkin, solid pack
9” deep dish pre-baked pie shell

Combine ingredients in medium sized saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, to a full rolling boil over medium heat; boil for I minute. Remove from heat. Cool 5 minutes, stirring twice. Pour into pie shell and chill 4 hours.

I adjusted the recipe from an original from Jell-o printed in a magazine in 1974. The original was not sugar-free. Shannon
Let’s Spread Some Cheer: On Saturday, Dec. 12,, we will meet at the church at 10:30am. We will fan out and give little “gifts” to various public employees throughout our community. Bring something to give as a gift and join us for some fun.

November 22,2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-11-22T21:37:28-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Nathan Coakley – PTL! He got to go home this week.
2. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith – strength; giving up smoking
3. Brenda Hoover – Birthday on Thursday
4. Jensen Green - Unspoken

Bible Study: No study tonight due to holiday.

Thanksgiving Dinner: Today right after morning service. Please stay and break bread with your brethren

Wednesday Night Service: This will be a communion service. No children’s classes. Let’s make it a real time of thanksgiving to our God

PRAISE THE LORD! We have raised the $2000 pledge with the final amount coming in by donation. We can’t thank you enough for working so hard to raise the money and also a huge thanks to the money donor. May God richly bless you all. God is so good to us! We had an unexpected expense come up with having to put the church computer in the shop. We have a T-shirt fundraiser in the works that can now pay for that repair. ($150)

The Secret Life of Word Worship Center: Someone unlocked the door in the nursery and left it that way. What would be the reason for that? Maybe it was to make a quick get-a-way. Or maybe it was to grab a quick smoke. Maybe someone wanted to come back later to meet privately with God. Who knows? It’s a mystery. Also, someone came into this church on Thursday and unlocked the Walnut St. door and left it unlocked. Surely they weren’t doing an experiment to see if thieves could get away with the keyboard, sound system and drums? To me, it’s a mystery. God knows.

"Church Christmas party is Fri. Dec. 18th @ 6:30 at the Orange Grange. Bring covered dish of your choice. There will be a Christmas play, kids choir will be ministering, as well as D.O.C. Please plan to come and bring a friend!"

We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.
I Thessalonians 1:2

November 15, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-11-15T12:48:07-05:00

“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit,”- 1 Peter 3:18

Prayer Requests:
1. Nathan Coakley – health: needs a miraculous touch
2. Julie Mulford, Danielle Brown, Matt Smith – strength; giving up smoking
3. Tom Mardis – Birthday on Saturday
4. Kane Norman - Unspoken

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm,at the Burt Ave. Wesleyan Church. Watching Ken Hamm videos.

Thanksgiving Dinner: Next Sunday, Nov. 22, right after morning service. Please sign the menu sheet in the back so we know what we need to get. Hope you can make it.

Wednesday Night Service before Thanksgiving: This will be a communion service. No children’s classes. Let’s make it a real time of thanksgiving to our God

Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name. Malachi 3:16

Yet I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; O my God, do not delay. Psalm 40:17

Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. James 5:13

Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!"
Revelation 5:13

I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
Psalm 9:2

November 8, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-11-08T01:32:00-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Bill Rush and family– lost their beloved Jenny
2. Julie Mulford – strength; giving up smoking

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm, here at the church. Sharhonda will be here to baby-sit. Parents, please plan to give her an offering for watching your child. No amount is too small.

BINGO: This Saturday November 14 @ 2 pm at Jennifer Green’s house. Must purchase tickets by Nov. 13th. Tickets will be $8 for 2 cards and $1 for each additional card. Prizes will be awarded. Please set aside the afternoon to join us and offer your support in this way. Drinks & snacks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded for winners. Door prize will be awarded as well – put your name on the back of your ticket when you turn it in. See Robin to buy a ticket.

Wild Man Revival: Pastor will be the guest speaker and you are invited to attend. Nov, 14th at 6pm. This is also featuring a wild game dinner. North Salem Church. Talk to pastor for more info.

THE SECRET LIFE AT WORD WORSHIP CENTER: Someone has kindly raked the leaves out of the church lawn. May the Lord bless that soul abundantly!!!

HAS ANYONE SEEN SIS. NORMA’S TAN TOTE BAG?

It sure would be nice: If someone who doesn’t attend Sunday School @ 9am (For whatever reason) would come and take care of the baby/babies in the nursery so that your pastor didn’t have to do it. He WANTS to attend class but we’ve no one to take the nursery duty. This ought not be a problem!

Music Practice: Tuesday @ 6:15pm

Mark Your Calendar: Richard and Marian are wanting you to join them on January 1 @ 2:30. More info coming

Have you visited the yard sale/bake sale/bazaar table? You might find something you wanted/needed for a decent price and support your church at the same time.

Thanksgiving Dinner: Nov. 22 right after morning service. Please sign the menu sheet in the back so we know what we need to get. Hope you can make it.

November 1, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-11-01T17:27:59-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Jenny Rush – needs a physical miracle (life or death situation)
2. Julie Mulford - healing
3. Robin Gross – healing
4. Tom & Jacki Schweitzer – Anniversary on Tuesday

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm, here at the church. Sharhonda will be here to baby-sit. Parents, please plan to give her an offering for watching your child. No amount is too small.

BINGO: November 14 @ 2 pm at Jennifer Green’s house. Must purchase tickets by Nov. 13th. Tickets will be $8 for 2 cards and $1 for each additional card. Prizes will be awarded. Please set aside the afternoon to join us and offer your support in this way. Drinks & snacks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded for winners. Door prize will be awarded as well – put your name on the back of your ticket when you turn it in. See Robin to buy a ticket.

Wild Man Revival: Pastor will be the guest speaker and you are invited to attend. Nov, 14th at 6pm. This is also featuring a wild game dinner. North Salem Church. Talk to pastor for more info.

435 tracts were passed out Thursday. Thanks to those of you who donated. May God bless you. Thanks, Samantha, you did great

THE SECRET LIFE AT WORD WORSHIP CENTER: Such mysteries abound here at the House of God! For two weeks in a row now, an open can of diet Dr. Pepper was found with hardly any of the tasty drink removed. Such a waste! Was it paid for? Only God knows. A brown canvas bag containing books, lesson items, and a tape recorder has vanished into thin air! How could this be? It’s a mystery!!! Thursday morning, a special package was left in the toilet in the ladies’ restroom. Ah but the mysterious nature of the thing continues! A roll of toilet paper was on the floor along side a can of air freshener which apparently was sprayed all over the floor, a brilliant deduction made from the fact that the floor was like ice from the slippery film. Whatever shall we do?

October 25, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-10-25T21:03:54-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Jenny Rush – needs a physical miracle (life or death situation)
2. Dustin Mourer - salvation
3. Nikki Ross - salvation
4. Doug Brill – salvation
5. John & Norma Eckelberry – Anniversary on Thursday
6. Tom & Norma Mardis – Anniversary on Tuesday
7. Tract ministry on Thursday – pray for souls

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm, here at the church. Sharhonda will be here to baby-sit. Parents, please plan to give her an offering for watching your child. No amount is too small.

Fall Festival Party: A HUGE THANK YOU to all who donated candy and helped make it a success.

BINGO: November 14 @ 2 pm at Jennifer Green’s house. Must purchase tickets by Nov. 13th. Tickets will be $8 for 2 cards and $1 for each additional card. Prizes will be awarded. Please set aside the afternoon to join us and offer your support in this way. See Robin to buy a ticket.

Wild Man Revival: Pastor will be the guest speaker and you are invited to attend. Nov, 14th at 6pm. This is also featuring a wild game dinner. North Salem Church. Talk to pastor for more info.

We are planning to pass out Gospel tracts & candy at the plaza once again. We could use candy donations. This is a great opportunity to get the gospel message into homes. Anyone interested in joining us please see Pastor or Robin.

Apple Butter Stirrin’ : Thanks to Bill & Shannon Wilde, Nikke & Tama Leasure, Terra (OOPS don’t know last name), Betty Larntz, Becky Ross and Bill & Becky Treat for your contributions to the booth! Your work generated $397.91 towards the $2000 pledge. We now have $1323.00 towards our goal.

Time Change: Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour next Saturday.

October 18,2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-10-18T20:48:56-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Kelly from Texas – traveling mercies
2. Anthony Frye – salvation
3. Billy Jones – Grandma died
4. Rob Brown – Birthday Blessings on Tuesday

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm, here at the church. This is visitation Sunday. Please make arrangements privately with Sharhonda (or another sitter of your choice) if you need a babysitter, as she won’t be watching children at the church this week.

Fall Festival Party: Cona Marie is once again planning a Fall Festival Party for the kids. It will be for ages 4 through 12 on October 24 @ 6:30 pm. It will end @ 8pm. Please register your child if planning to attend. Forms are on the table by the door. Also, accepting candy donations for the party.

BINGO: November 14 @ 2 pm at Jennifer Green’s house. Must purchase tickets by Nov. 13th. Tickets will be $8 for 2 cards and $1 for each additional card. Prizes will be awarded. Please set aside the afternoon to join us and offer your support in this way. See Robin to buy a ticket.

Wild Man Revival: Pastor Jim will be the guest speaker and you are invited to attend. Nov, 14th at 6pm. This is also featuring a wild game dinner. North Salem Church. Talk to pastor for more info.

We are planning to pass out Gospel tracts & candy at the plaza once again. We could use candy donations. This is a great opportunity to get the gospel message into homes. Anyone interested in joining us please see Pastor or Robin.

October 11, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-10-11T22:44:50-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Doris Huston – Health (has pneumonia)
2. Ernie Huston - Health
3. Jim & Dani Short – God Knows
4. Josh Mourer – Salvation
5. Chad Thorpe - Salvation

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm, here at the church. Men & women welcome. Sharhonda will be here to baby sit. A freewill offering will be taken up for her.
Fall Festival Party: Cona & Sharhonda are once again planning a Fall Festival Party for the kids. It will be for ages 4 through 12 on October 24 @ 6:30 pm. It will end @ 8pm. Please read the poster on the Bulletin Board for more information. Also, accepting candy donations for the party.

THE AWAKENING: You missed a fantastic day if you missed this event!
This was definitely a “Mary” event; woe to the “Martha’s” of the day!

BINGO: I am putting together a fundraiser to pay for the Teen’s trip to Revolve in Columbus. This will take place at Pastor’s house on Nov. 19 at 2:00. There is only room for 16 so that is how many tickets will be sold. Prizes, drinks & snacks will be provided. Tickets will be $8 for 2 cards and $1 for each additional card. See Robin to buy a ticket.

Apple Butter Stirrin’: There will be a meeting tomorrow, Monday, at the church at 2:30 pm for those who wish to work the booth.

THANK YOU: To the person who has been mowing the church lawn. May God richly reward you for your service to His house.

I wonder how many would attend a revival scheduled during “fair week”. I wonder who would miss the bus if Jesus drove up to the church to take us home on the Wednesday of “Fair week?” I have no idea who went when so stop thinking I’m picking on you Was just thinking.

Excellent Way to Wake-up Each Morning!
1. Wake Up!! Decide to have a good day.  "Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" Psalms 118:24  
2. Dress Up!! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7  
3. Shut Up!! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3   
4. Stand Up!!... For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything.. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10  
5. Look Up!!... To the Lord.  "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me."  Philippians 4:13   
6. Reach Up!!... For something higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, And He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6  
7. Lift Up!!... Your Prayers. "Do not worry about anything;  Instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING." Philippians 4:6   

Out of respect for the Word that came forth last week from the Lord, please talk to your child about being attentive during praise & worship. “Train up a child in the way he should go.”

October 4, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-10-04T20:48:56-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Gossip in the church to be squelched
2. Sandy & Rob Brown - lift them up before God
3. WWC marriages
4. WWC families
5. Tyrone Woodring – health & salvation
6. Norma Mardis - health

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm, here at the church. Men & women welcome. Sharhonda will be here to baby sit. A freewill offering will be taken up for her.

Fall Festival Party: Cona & Sharhonda are once again planning a Fall Festival Party for the kids. It will be for ages 4 through 12 on October 24 @ 6:30 pm. It will end @ 8pm. Please read the poster on the Bulletin Board for more information.

THE AWAKENING: Oct. 10, 10am to noon @ the courtsquare. Music: 7days; Preaching: Larry Massey & Rod Uhlig. And our D.O.C will be ministering. In the event of rain, this will be at Liberty Church (above Good News Bookstore) Workshops: 1pm – 2pm Answering the Skeptics of Our Day – Pastor Jim; 2pm – 3pm 7 Steps Satan Takes to Possess a Human Being – Andy Loos. Workshops will be at the Burt Ave. Wesleyn Church.
If you’re not doing anything, come on out to join in and partake of the ministering.

BINGO: I am putting together a fundraiser to pay for the Teen’s trip to Revolve in Columbus. Does anyone have a space that would hold 15 to 20 people for some Bingo that I could use? The weather is so unpredictable that I feel better about an indoor event – or semi-indoor like a garage. Thanks for thinking about it. Robin

On The Other Hand: Several of you are working diligently to raise the $2000 pledge Pastor made for Word Worship Center. Your work is not going unnoticed. We appreciate what you are doing and feel sure God will richly reward you for your caring heart. Thanks.

Apple Butter Stirrin’: Apple Butter Stirin’ Festival Oct. 16 -18. Support our booth.

As you might remember, the head of a company survived 9/11 because his son started kindergarten. Another fellow was alive because it was His turn to bring donuts. One woman was late because her Alarm clock didn't go off in time. One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike because of an auto accident. One of them missed his bus. One spilled food on her clothes and had to take time to change. One's car wouldn't start. One couldn’t get a taxi. The one that struck me was the man who put on a new pair of shoes that morning, took the various means to get to work but before he got there, he developed a blister on his foot.. He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid. That is why he is alive today.. Now when I am stuck in traffic, miss an elevator, turn back to answer a ringing telephone ... all the little things that annoy me.. I think to myself, this is exactly where God wants me to be at this very moment. Next time your morning seems to be going wrong, the children are slow getting dressed, you can't seem to find the car keys, you hit every traffic light, don't get mad or frustrated; it may be just that God is at work watching over you. May God continue to bless you with all those annoying little things And may you remember their possible purpose.

September 27, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-09-27T22:26:14-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Brenda Mourer – safety while traveling
2. Service at Autumn Health Care today

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm, here at the church. Men & women welcome. Sharhonda will be here to baby sit. A freewill offering will be taken up for her.

Soul Sister Sign Up Sheet: OK Ladies, here we go. One idea came in for a name so it is the sole winner. (Pun intended) I am assuming there are no questions since I didn’t receive any calls this week. Sign up sheet is on the back register.

THERE WILL BE NO JUNIOR CHURCH THIS MORNING. (Sis. Norma’s class)

Music practice: Tuesday @ 6pm

Fundraiser: We are collecting cell phones, ink cartridges and laser ink cartridges. If you know someone who works in an office please see if we can have the empty ink cartridges. We get money in return for them. There is a box on the table in the lobby for drop off.

A HUGE Thank You to those of you who came out to support me during the 5k walk. YOU’RE THE BEST FRIENDS I EVER HAD!!!!!!! I love you. - Robin

Are You Backing Your Pastor? Or do you take him for granted? There have been several things throughout the past couple of months that Pastor Jim asked you to do, and you didn’t bother to respond. Now, I need to ask who is behind him? He made a commitment of $2000, believing in you to the uttermost – that you would back him up on this. And yet there are still so many of you who have refused to get involved in this. I don’t care who you are or what you do, there IS SOMETHING you can do. So I’d like to encourage you to quit being selfish, get off your butt, get out of your comfort zone, and get behind the program. If you don’t see anything going on that you can help with, then get busy and come up with something. And while you’re at it, thank God you have a church and a pastor who loves God and his community enough to believe in this Group Teen Mission coming to town to help us out.

Fundraiser: Roscoe Village has approved us for a booth during the Apple Butter Stirin’ Festival on Oct. 16 -18. We have received some very nice items from Bill and Shannon Wilde but could use some other items. The items for sale must be handmade crafts or original art. I have been approved to sell home canned jams/jellies and knit/crochet items. Shannon would like to set up a time to teach anyone willing to learn how to knit or crochet. Demonstrations are encouraged as well as costume although it’s not required. However, there is a dress code. Anyone interested in working the booth? Please see Robin if interested.

September 20, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-09-20T19:10:27-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Norma Mardis – Quick recovery
2. Brenda Mourer – Grandmother passed away
3. Jane Doe – traumatized horribly Thursday night – God knows
4. Tim, Danielle & Cona Brown – health
5. Robin - Health

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm, here at the church. Men & women welcome. Sharhonda will be here to baby sit. A freewill offering will be taken up for her.
Secret Sister Meeting: This didn’t happen. If you didn’t receive a letter from Sis. Robin get one to read about the new program.

THERE WILL BE NO JUNIOR CHURCH THIS MORNING. (Sis. Norma’s class)

Those of you wanting to help with the Habitat for Humanity house, information is posted on the bulletin board by the door.

$2000 in 2010

Fundraiser 1: We are collecting cell phones, ink cartridges and laser ink cartridges. If you know someone who works in an office please see if we can have the empty ink cartridges. We get money in return for them. There is a box on the table in the lobby for drop off.

Fundraiser 2: Roscoe Village has approved us for a booth during the Apple Butter Stirin’ Festival on Oct. 16 -18. We have received some very nice items from Bill and Shannon Wilde but could use some other items. The items for sale must be handmade crafts or original art. I have been approved to sell home canned jams/jellies and knit/crochet items. Shannon would like to set up a time to teach anyone willing to learn how to knit or crochet. Demonstrations are encouraged as well as costume although it’s not required. However, there is a dress code. Anyone interested in working the booth? Please see Robin if interested.

September 13, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-09-13T18:10:15-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Each other @ WWC – home life
2. Lauri Radcliff & Kids

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm, here at the church. Men & women welcome. Sharhonda will be here to baby sit. A freewill offering will be taken up for her.

Secret Sister Meeting: Monday, Sept. 14 at 6pm, here at the church.

Music Practice: Tuesday @ 6pm.

Revolve Tour: A big thank you to those who gave the girls jobs to help them pay for their tickets! It was a tremendous week-end of ministry for them. I am sure that God spoke some vital truths to their souls. It is a huge blessing to me to get to work with these girls. Thank you, Jesus!

THERE WILL BE NO JUNIOR CHURCH THIS MORNING. (Sis. Norma’s class)

$2000 in 2010
Fundraiser 1: We are collecting cell phones, ink cartridges and laser ink cartridges. If you know someone who works in an office please see if we can have the empty ink cartridges. We get money in return for them. There is a box on the table in the lobby for drop off.

Fundraiser 2: Roscoe Village has approved us for a booth during the Apple Butter Stirin’ Festival on Oct. 16 -18. We have received some very nice items from Bill and Shannon Wilde but could use some other items. The items for sale must be handmade crafts or original art. I have been approved to sell home canned jams/jellies and knit/crochet items. Shannon would like to set up a time to teach anyone willing to learn how to knit or crochet. Demonstrations are encouraged as well as costume although it’s not required. However, there is a dress code. Anyone interested in working the booth? Please see Robin if interested.

Fundraiser 3: I haven’t been given any information but there is to be some sort of food sale at the Gospel Sing at the court square next Saturday. See Becky Treat or Renee Corbett to see how you can help.

September 6, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-09-06T12:14:07-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Rob Brown – health problems
2. Reb Robinson – son died (James Short)
3. Peck & Charlene Leary
4. Sarah McCreery – got burned on her feet
5. The Teen’s Revolve Conference this coming week-end

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm, here at the church. Men & women welcome. Sharhonda will be here to baby sit. A freewill offering will be taken up for her.
Church Bowling: What a fun night! Pastor & I enjoy spending time with you so much!

Habitat for Humanity: Those of you who want to volunteer, I have a message left with them and am waiting for a reply. Will contact you when I hear something.
9/11 Remembrance: Coming Sept. 12, 9/11 survivor, George Sleigh, will be at the Career Center to share his account. Read more about it on the bulletin board by the Central School entrance.

Fundraiser: We are collecting cell phones, ink cartridges and laser ink cartridges. If you know someone who works in an office please see if we can have the empty ink cartridges. We get money in return for them.

$2000 in 2010

Roscoe Village is offering a booth during the Apple Butter Stirin’ Festival on Oct. 16 -18. This could possibly be an opportunity to make some money towards our $2,000 pledge. The items for sale must be handmade crafts or original art. Demonstrations are encouraged as well as costume although it’s not required. Anyone interested in working the booth if we are accepted?

Shonda came up with a great idea for a fundraiser – selling delivered box lunches around town. Any thoughts?

Those of you who like home baked goods, keep checking the table in the lounge area. No guarantees, but periodically there will be items for sale there. There may be other items offered for sale as well.

August 30, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-08-30T15:52:36-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Ernie Huston – health/back problems
2. Rob Brown – health problems
3. Norma Eckelberry – back & knee
4. James Short – motorcycle accident; needs a miracle
5. Reb Robinson
6. Peck & Charlene Leary

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm, here at the church. Men & women welcome. Sharhonda will be here to baby sit. A freewill offering will be taken up for her.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Church Bowling: Next Saturday, Sept 5, @ 5:30, Pastors will be at the bowling alley to bowl. We would love to have YOU join us for some fun. The games are $1.50 plus whatever shoe rental costs. You pay for your own stuff. We’d love to play with you!

You’re Invited: This afternoon @ 3:30 @ Shiloh Baptist Church there is a special service for Rev Biggers’ 19th Anniversary. Hope to see you there.

Habitat for Humanity: They want to know if we have a group who would like to come help build house #8. So far I have a woman, a teen, and a child. What’s up with that? Let Robin know if interested.

9/11 Remembrance: Coming Sept. 12, 9/11 survivor, George Sleigh, will be at the Career Center to share his account. Read more about it on the bulletin board by the Central School entrance.
$2000 in 2010

Roscoe Village is offering a booth during the Apple Butter Stirin’ Festival on Oct. 16 -18. This could possibly be an opportunity to make some money towards our $2,000 pledge. The items for sale must be handmade crafts or original art. We would have to send in an application with a picture of the crafts being offered. Demonstrations are encouraged as well as costume although it’s not required. Anyone interested or have any ideas?

Shonda came up with a great idea for a fundraiser – selling delivered box lunches around town. Any thoughts?

Those of you who like home baked goods, keep checking the table in the lounge area. No guarantees, but periodically there will be items for sale there. There may be other items offered for sale as well.

GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:  
1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats..  2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair. 3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back.. They always catch the second person.  4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.  5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food. 6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair. 7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.  8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.  9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. 10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.

August 23, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-08-23T15:23:37-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Ernie Huston – health/back problems
2. Judy Thomas
3. Rob Brown – spinal tap on Tuesday
4. Laurie Ratliff’s godchildren
5. Norma Eckelberry – back & knee

Bible Study: Tonight, 6 pm, here at the church. Men & women welcome. Sharhonda will be here to babysit. A freewill offering will be taken up for her.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Baptism Fellowship: It was a pleasure to be with you! (Thanks for all the sugar free dessert. I was only joking but it was delicious!!! )

VBS! It was exhausting! It was fun! It was a blessing! It was a challenge! It was rewarding! What more can I say! Thank you Jesus!

Church Bowling League: Anyone interested in bowling please see Pastor Jim.

You’re Invited: August 30 @ 3:30 @ Shiloh Baptist Church. This is a special service for Rev Biggers’ 19th Anniversary.

Habitat for Humanity: They want to know if we have a group who would like to come help build house #8. Let Robin know if interested.

9/11 Remembrance: Coming Sept. 12, 9/11 survivor, George Sleigh, will be at the Career Center to share his account. Read more about it on the bulletin board by the Central School entrance.

I dreamt that I went to Heaven and an angel was showing me around. We walked side-by-side inside a large workroom filled with angels. My angel guide stopped in front of the first section and said, “This is the Receiving Section. Here, all petitions to God said in prayer are received.”  I looked around in this area, and it was terribly busy with so many angels sorting out petitions written on voluminous paper sheets and scraps from people all over the world. Then we moved on down a long corridor until we reached the second section. The angel then said to me, “This is the Packaging and Delivery Section. Here, the graces and blessings the people asked for are processed and delivered to the living persons who asked for them.” I noticed again how busy it was there. There were many angels working hard at that station, since so many blessings had been requested and were being packaged for delivery to Earth.   Finally at the farthest end of the long corridor we stopped at the door of a very small station. To my great surprise, only one angel was seated there, idly doing nothing. “This is the Acknowledgment Section,” my angel friend quietly admitted to me. He seemed embarrassed. “How is it that there is no work going on here?” I asked.   ”So sad,” the angel sighed. “After people receive the blessings that they asked for, very few send back acknowledgments.”  ”How does one acknowledge God's blessings?” I asked.   ”Simple,” the angel answered. “Just say, Thank you, Lord.”  ”What blessings should they acknowledge?” I asked.   ”If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of this world. If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish, you are among the top 8% of the world 's wealthy. If you woke up this morning with more health than illness you are more blessed than the many who will not even survive this day.   If you have never experienced the fear in battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation you are ahead of 700 million people in the world.  If you can attend a place of worship without the fear of harassment, arrest torture or death you are envied by, and more blessed than, three billion people in the world.  If your parents are still alive and still married you are very rare. If you can hold your head up and smile, you are not the norm, you're unique to all those in doubt and despair. If you can read this message, you are more blessed than over two billion people in the world who cannot read at all.
Acknowledge Dept. : Thank you Lord, for giving me the ability to share this message and for giving me so many wonderful people with whom to share it.

August 16, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-08-16T00:00:36-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. VBS Program
2. Ernie Huston
3. Judy Thomas
4. Alan Loos – Homeless alcoholic
5. Martha Frazee
6. Tom & Norma Mardis

Women’s Bible Study News: Beginning next Sunday the Women’s Bible study will become a co-ed study. The women welcome any men who would like to come. It will now be called the Sunday Night Bible Study.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Baptism Fellowship: Right after this morning’s service at Lake Park. Go to the shelter up by the lake. Hope to see you there.

VBS IS HERE! Monday evening through Friday Evening. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. All are welcome to come lend a helping hand.

No Wednesday service due to VBS.

Church Bowling League: Anyone interested in bowling please see Pastor Jim or Norma Eckelberry.

You’re Invited: August 30 @ 3:30 @ Shiloh Baptist Church. This is a special service for Rev Biggers’ 19th Anniversary.
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Happiness keeps You Sweet ,
Trials keep You Strong ,
Sorrows keep You Human ,
Failures keeps You Humble ,
Success keeps You Glowing ,
But Only God keeps You Going
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How to stop a Church Gossip

Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose into other people's business.  Several members did not approve of her extra curricular activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence.   She made a mistake, however, when she accused Frank, a new member, of being an alcoholic after she saw his old pickup parked in front of the town's only bar one afternoon.
She emphatically told Frank (and several others) that every one seeing it there WOULD KNOW WHAT HE WAS DOING !
Frank, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just turned and walked away. He didn't explain, defend, or deny. He said nothing..

Later that evening, Frank quietly parked his pickup in front of Mildred's house ... walked home .....and left it there all night.
(You gotta love Frank!)

August 9, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-08-09T22:47:17-04:00

Mark your calendar: Coming Sept. 5, a meeting at the church at 6pm to reinstate the Secret Sister program. Please plan to attend if you want to be a secret sister. It will be a short meeting.

Prayer Requests:
1. VBS Program
2. Ernie Huston

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6 pm here at the church.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Baptism Fellowship Update: Next Sunday right after morning service. Go to the shelter up by the lake. Bring a covered dish to share. Bring some toys/games too. Anything to make the day fun. Let’s have food, fun, and fellowship!

VBS Meeting: This Tuesday @ 6:30 here at the church. Skit rehearsal and costume fitting. Plan to attend if you are in a skit or wearing a costume.

School clothes help: We received a call requesting help with school clothes. Girls size 8 pants, 8 – 10 shirts, 2 ½ - 3 shoes. Boys size 12 -14 Husky pants, 12 – 14 shirts, 4 ½ - 5 shoes. Also size 7 men’s shoes. Thanks for looking.

Helping hands: Women of Witness is now collecting school supplies for the supply drive for school. We helped over 300 children last year. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Box is on the table at the 8Th St entrance.

A father passing by his son’s bedroom was astonished to see the bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope propped up prominently on the center of the bed. It was addressed, “Dad” With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter with trembling hands:

Dear Dad,
It is with great regret and sorrow that I’m writing you. I had to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with mom and you. I’ve been finding real passion with Joan and she id do nice – even with all her piercing, tattoos, and her tight motorcycle clothes. But it’s not only the passion, Dad, she’s pregnant and Joan said that we will be very happy together. Even though you don’t care for her as she is so much older than I, she already owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. She wants to have many more children with me and that’s now one of my dreams too. Joan taught me that marijuana doesn’t really hurt anyone and we’ll be growing it for us and trading it with her friends for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want.
In the meantime, we’ll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so Joan can get better, she deserves it! Don’t worry, Dad, I’m 15 years old now! And I know how to take care of myself. Someday I’m sure we’ll be back to visit so you can get to know your grandchildren.

Your son, John

P.S. Dad, none of the above is true. I’m over at the neighbor’s house. I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than my report card that’s in my center desk drawer. I love you! Call when it is safe for me to come home.

August 2, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-08-02T14:09:12-04:00

Coming Sept. 5, a meeting at the church at 6pm to reinstate the Secret Sister program. Please plan to attend if you want to be a secret sister. It will be a short meeting.

Prayer Requests:
1. Karen Hunt – mastectomy on Wed.
2. Pastor Jim
3. VBS Program

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6 pm here at the church.
Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.
Baptism Fellowship Update: I’ve been putting in the wrong date. It is set for the 16th of August. Sorry about that!!!
VBS Meeting: This Tuesday @ 6:30 to work on stuff. Tuesday Aug 11, at 6:30 pm, here at the church. Skit rehearsal and costume fitting. Plan to attend if you are in a skit or wearing a costume.

Pastor Jim will be on vacation this week. Please direct all calls to Board members or Robin at the house. Thanks.

School clothes help: We received a call requesting help with school clothes. Girls size 8 pants, 8 – 10 shirts, 2 ½ - 3 shoes. Boys size 12 -14 Husky pants, 12 – 14 shirts, 4 ½ - 5 shoes. Also size 7 men’s shoes. Thanks for looking.

Helping hands: Women of Witness is now collecting school supplies for the supply drive for school. We helped over 300 children last year. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Box is on the table at the 8Th St entrance.

July 26, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-07-26T13:04:02-04:00

What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ. Philippians 3:8

I can do everything through him [Christ] who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:5

Prayer Requests:
1. JJ Harmon
2. Harmon Family
3. Donna Starr – Cancerous Brain Tumor
4. Betty Stalnaker – Breast Cancer
5. Phil Lambes – eye sight
6. Karen Hunt – mastectomy on Wed.

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6 pm here at the church.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Baptism Fellowship Update: I’ve been putting in the wrong date. It is set for the 16th of August. Sorry about that!!!

VBS Meeting: Tuesday July 28, at 6:30 pm, here at the church.

Pastor wishes to thank you for making his birthday a special occasion on Wednesday. You blessed his day!

A young preacher who was new to the community was contacted by the local funeral director to hold a graveside service at a small country cemetery. There was to be no funeral, just the graveside ceremony, because the deceased had lived so long he had no family or friends left. The young pastor started early to the cemetery, but soon lost his way.  After making several wrong turns, he finally arrived a half-hour late. The hearse was nowhere in sight, and the workman were relaxing under a nearby tree, eating their lunch. The pastor went to the open grave and found that the vault lid was already in place. He took out his book and read the service.   As he returned to his car, he overheard one of the workman say, “Do you think we should tell him that’s a septic tank?”

July 19, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-07-19T10:42:52-04:00

We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. Therefore, among God's churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring. All this is evidence that God's judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. 2 Thessalonians1:3-5

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, James 1:2

Prayer Requests:
1. Brandy Brown
2. Norma Eckelberry

Women’s Bible Study: There will not be a women’s Bible study this week.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Baptism Fellowship Update: I’ve been putting in the wrong date. It is set for the 16th of August. Sorry about that!!!

GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:
1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree. 2) Wrinkles don't hurt. 3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts 4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground. 5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside. 6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.

Wouldn’t our days be sweeter,
If we praised the good we see?
For there is a lot of goodness,
In the worst of you and me.

Make the most of every opportunity for doing good. Ephesians 5:16

“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.”- Colossians 2:9-10

July 12, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-07-12T21:34:51-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Samantha Corbett – spider bite
2. Pastor Jim & Robin
3. Sharhonda Brown – safety while away at camp

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. Let’s look at Ephesians.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: July 14. You may choose morning, 10:30 am, or evening, 6:30pm, class. This will be the final class.

Baptism Fellowship Update: I’ve been putting in the wrong date. It is set for the 16th of August. Sorry about that!!!

What if Word Worship Center earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!
GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
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Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter Word Worship Center as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!

But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
Psalm 86:15

July 5, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-07-05T12:10:05-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Joe Hoover – Heart catheterization on Tuesday
2. Phil Lambes – eye surgery on Friday
3. Pastor Jim
4. Becky Ross
5. Dot Dolph
6. Norma Eckelberry
7. Sharhonda Brown – safety while away at camp

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. Let’s look at Ephesians.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: July 14. You may choose morning, 10:30 am, or evening, 6:30pm, class. This will be the final class.

VBS: Thanks to the response on Tuesday, we will be having vacation Bible school from Aug. 10 – Aug. 14 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The yard sale is coming this week-end and we still need donations for it. Please check through your stuff to see if there is anything you can live without. Also, there will be some nice ladies clothes (church kind of nice). It will be this coming Friday and Saturday at their house at 1240 Chestnut St.

Needed: Church Cleaners. Won’t you please consider taking a turn?

What if Word Worship Center earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!
GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause.
Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter Word Worship Center as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!

June 28, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-06-28T11:07:58-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Karen Hunt - health
2. Norma Mardis – back problems
3. Heather Cox
4. Trinity Arotin – health
5. Family of Richard Murray Jr.
6. Phil Lambes – eye damage from diabetes

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. Let’s look at Ephesians.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: June 23. You may choose morning, 10:30 am, or evening, 6:30pm, class.

Mark Your Calendar: August 21 Baptism Fellowship at Lake Park after morning service.

Junior Church Needs: Sis. Norma is in need of plastic gallon jugs. Thanks.

Music practice: Tuesday, June 30, 6pm.

VBS Meeting: Tuesday, June 30, 7:30pm. This is the last call. If there aren’t enough people in attendance, there will not be a VBS program this year. The ball is in your court WWC! We have a great program this year about Paul and the underground church. It would be a shame not to have it for our kids.

Needed: Church Cleaners. Won’t you please consider taking a turn?

A Call2Fall Coming July 5 - We will set aside some time to plead with God for forgiveness, renewal, and times of refreshing from the Lord (Acts 3:19).
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What if Word Worship Center earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!

GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause.

Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter Word Worship Center as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!
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I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. Psalm 119:45

June 21, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-06-21T09:30:53-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Heather Cox
2. Trinity Arotin - health
3. Billy Jones
4. Autumn Health Care Service today

Women’s Bible Study: No study tonight. Enjoy your family.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: June 23. You may choose morning, 10:30 am, or evening, 6:30pm, class.

Mark Your Calendar: August 23 Baptism Fellowship at Lake Park after morning service.

American Red Cross: A HUGE THANK YOU TO RENEE CORBETT AND MARK VAN FOSSEN. Both of you not only READ the bulletin but you ACTED on my plea. Bro. Mark, you bought everything on the list which saved me money AND time. Sis. Renee you not only kept me from having to cancel school, you also saved me from having to work the blood drive for 7 hours. You two are my heroes. God bless you!

Earn $ for our church. If you are searching for something on the Internet, if you use www.goodsearch.com and enter word worship center in the box, we earn money for every search. It’s a win/win.

A Call2Fall Coming July 5

Next music practice: Tuesday, June 30, 6pm.

June 14, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-06-14T18:28:39-04:00

The Kind of Repentance We Need
BY DR. GREGG FRIZZELL | PUBLISHED: MAY 28, 2009

If my people… turn from their wicked ways; then will I…forgive their sin, and will heal their land (2 Chr 7:14)

Few would disagree that America is in the midst of the worst moral and spiritual collapse of its history. While morals have certainly been bad before, most current conditions eclipse all previous spiritual downturns. As disturbing as are these sobering realities, two questions stand preeminent. First, how could today’s catastrophic collapse have occurred in the midst of America’s most conspicuous thirty-year prayer movement? Second, why have so many calls to repentance produced little resembling genuine revival or sweeping evangelistic power? Though the answers to these questions have multiple elements, among the most crucial is our understanding of genuine God-seeking repentance. In my years of pastoral experience and research, I believe two elements are crucial for a profound move of God.
1) Genuine repentance involves a thorough surrender to Christ’s Lordship and kingdom purposes. Many modern emphases of repentance tend to lack a thorough biblical examination of one’s whole life. True revival and repentance is not just a brief event, it is a deep, grace-based covenant to walk in full surrender to Christ’s holiness.
2) Genuine repentance is motivated by profound sorrow that we have offended God’s holiness, grieved His heart and profaned His name. It is primarily driven by a desire to please and glorify God, not just to fix our economy or avoid more serious judgments and persecutions. If our repentance is mostly about avoiding harder times, it is somewhat self-seeking and inferior in its goal. (James 4:1-4)
Unfortunately, some parts of the modern prayer movement have been “a mile wide and a half-inch deep with little focus on God-seeking repentance.” However, some parts of today’s movement are definitely real and deepening! I believe a Call2Fall is a move in the direction of II Chronicles 7:14 type repentance.
Lord help us not only to pray in this critical hour, but to repent, with all of the elements of true, God-seeking repentance. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

A Call2Fall Coming July 5

Prayer Requests:
1. Heather Hudson – God’s will /salvation/repentance
2. Karen Hunt - health
3. Tommy Schweitzer - health
4. Family of Ron Manley
5. Norma Mardis – back problems
6. Autumn Health Care Service on the 21st
7. Andrew Gibson (5 yrs old) – Brain Tumor (Praise the Lord! No brain tumor found!)

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. Visitation Sunday.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: June 23. You may choose morning, 10:30 am, or evening, 6:30pm, class.

Mark Your Calendar: August 21 Baptism Fellowship at Lake Park after morning service.

American Red Cross: This completely caught me by surprise. It is time for Word Worship Center to supply the blood drive with the snacks. If there is anyone who can donate anything here, please drop it by the church. Church will be open Sunday night at 6 (briefly) and Monday from 8 to 12. We need: 2 lbs of carrots, 1 stalk of celery, 2 green peppers, 1 head of cauliflower, 1 large jar of sweet pickles, 1 large jar of dill pickles, 1 jar of black olives, 1 jar of green olives. I also need volunteers (any part of the time needed would help) to sit at the table to greet the donors. Tuesday, June 16, from 11 to 6. Please call me on my cell phone (202-2994) or leave a message at the house if you can help in any way. Thanks. Robin

Junior Church Needs: Sis. Norma is in need of plastic gallon jugs. Thanks.

Earn $ for our church. If you are searching for something on the Internet, if you use www.goodsearch.com and enter word worship center in the box, we earn money for every search. It’s a win/win

June 7, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-06-07T17:53:43-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Jerry Lashley - dying (heart, cancer) he IS saved
2. Danielle Hubbard – health
3. Hank Summers - health
4. Randy & Janelle Stutz
5. Dave Thomas – cancer
6. Autumn Farley
7. Andrew Gibson (5 yrs old) – Brain Tumor

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: June 16. You may choose morning, 10:30 am, or evening, 6:30pm, class.

Mark Your Calendar: August 21 Baptism Fellowship at Lake Park after morning service.

Junior Church Needs: Sis. Norma is in need of plastic gallon jugs. Thanks.

Guest Minister: Bro. Ed Swartz will be here next Sunday morning to minister the Word of God to you.

May 31, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-05-31T12:34:52-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Ronald Manly (Billy Jones’ dad) - healing
2. Danielle Hubbard - health
3. Hank Summers - health
4. Randy & Janelle Stutz
5. Dave Thomas – cancer

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: June 2. You may choose morning, 10:30 am, or evening, 6:30pm, class.

Revival was here! YOU MISSED AN OPPORTUNITY IF YOU DIDN’T COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark Your Calendar: August 21 Baptism Fellowship at Lake Park after morning service.

Did you know? We have a lending library of books and movies upstairs by the nursery. Everything hasn’t been read so if you get a book that has questionable content, please bring it to Robin. God is your librarian so He’s the one who will keep you honest about returning an item

HONK IF YOU LOVE JESUS! Several of our kids put this on a sign and held it so passersby could read it. They got over 100 honks. That’s what I call “doing something for God”. GOOD JOB KIDS!

Some of our kids ministered during the revival and did a GREAT job! It seems the children are going to out do us if we don’t get busy. My, my!!!

Junior Church Needs: Sis. Norma is in need of plastic gallon jugs. Thanks.

VBS meeting next Saturday @ 2pm. All interested in helping in ANY way, please attend! Also taking ANY donations for VBS yard sale. This includes $ monetary donations! :)

May 24, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-05-24T13:28:14-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Ronald Manly (Billy Jones’ dad) - healing
2. Sharon Lawver – loss of husband
3. Terri Bailey – loss of dad
4. Shari Campbell – loss of dad
5. Rita Buchanan – loss of dad
6. Ronda Hickman – loss of dad
7. Tom Lawver – loss of dad
8. James Weidlich - health

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight @ 6pm. Philippians 4.
Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.
Discipleship Class: June 2. You may choose morning, 10:30 am, or evening, 6:30pm, class.
Revival is coming! Right here at our church! Beginning this Wednesday, May 27, and running Thursday, May 28, and ending Friday, May 29. Bro. Randy Stutz is coming from Texas to minister the Word. He is a minister who speaks the truth. Start making plans today. You won’t want to miss this!
Mark Your Calendar: August 21 Baptism Fellowship at Lake Park after morning service.
BRIEF Meeting: Right after morning service for the cleaning crew. Meet down front please.
Did you know? We have a lending library of books and movies upstairs by the nursery. Everything hasn’t been read so if you get a book that has questionable content, please bring it to Robin. God is your librarian so He’s the one who will keep you honest about returning an item

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We must never forget who
Gets the credit for the freedoms we have,
of which we should be Eternally grateful.

I watched the flag Pass by one day,
It fluttered in the breeze.

A young Marine Saluted it,
And then he stood at ease..

I looked at Him in uniform
So young, so tall, so proud,
With hair cut square
And eyes alert
He'd stand out in any crowd.

I thought how many men Like him
Had fallen through the years.
How many died on foreign Soil
How many mothers' tears?

How many pilots' planes Shot down?
How many died at sea
How many foxholes were soldiers' Graves?
No, freedom isn't free

I heard the sound of Taps One night,
When everything was still,
I listened to the bugler Play
And felt a sudden chill.

I wondered just how many times
That Taps had meant 'Amen,'
When a flag had draped a Coffin.
Of a brother or a friend.

I thought of all the Children,
Of the mothers and the wives,
Of fathers, sons and Husbands
With interrupted lives.

I Thought about a graveyard
At the bottom of the sea
Of unmarked graves in Arlington.

No, freedom isn't free.

May 17, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-05-17T11:07:01-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Dan & Melissa – traveling safety tomorrow
2. Brandon & Jennifer: Brother & Sister heading to Iraq
3. Sgt. Reeder – cancer
4. Jerry Lashley - cancer

Women’s Bible Study: Not tonight. I’m enjoying my kids.
Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.
Discipleship Class: May 20. NO MORNING CLASS. 6:30pm class only.
A big thank-you to John Eckelberry & Tom Mardis for planting the flowers out front.
Revival is coming! May 27, 28, and 29. Bro. Randy Stutz is coming from Texas to minister the Word. He is a minister who speaks the truth. Start making plans today. You won’t want to miss this!
Music Practice: Friday at 6pm.

A LETTER FOR PARENT”S TO CONSIDER:
*Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play.

*Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.

*Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the computer off, and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.

*Just for this afternoon, I will not yell once, not even a tiny grumble when you scream and whine for the ice cream truck and I will buy you one if he comes by.

*Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about what you are going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision I have made where you are concerned.

*Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies, and I won't stand over you trying to fix them.

*Just for this afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.

*Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about how you were born and how much I love you.

*Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.

*Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.

*Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours, and miss my favorite TV shows.

*Just for this evening when I run my finger through your hair as you pray, I will simply be grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever given.

*I will think about the mothers And fathers who are searching for their missing children, the mothers and fathers who are visiting their children's graves instead of their bedrooms, and mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms watching their children suffer senselessly, and screaming inside that they can't handle it anymore.

*And when I kiss you good night I will hold you a little tighter, a little longer.. It is then, that I will thank God for you, and ask Him for nothing, except one more day.............

May 10, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-05-10T10:11:40-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Stacie Dalton - health
2. Becky Treat & Juanita Welch – traveling safety
3. Jason Frederick – traveling safety
4. Brook Reutter – traveling safety
5. Brandon & Jennifer: Brother & Sister heading to Iraq
6. Sgt. Reeder - cancer

Women’s Bible Study: Not tonight. Enjoy your kids.
Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.
Discipleship Class: May 20. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm

My Mother taught me….
RELIGION: “You better pray that will come out of the carpet!”
TIME TRAVEL: If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!”
LOGIC: “Because I said so, that’s why.”
CIRCLE OF LIFE: “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.”
STAMINA: “You’ll sit there until all that spinach is gone.”
JUSTICE: One day you’ll have kids and I hope they turn out just like you.”
ANTICIPATION: “Just wait until we get home!”
RECEIVING: “You are going to get it when we get home.”
WISDOM: When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.”

May 3, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-05-03T12:21:40-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Stacie Dalton - health
2. Dan & Melissa Gross – traveling safety
3. Becky Treat & Juanita Welch – traveling safety
4. Jason Wheeler – strength in the Lord
5. Chad Thorpe - salvation

VBS Meeting: This Friday night at 6pm.

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6. Philippians 3.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: This Tuesday, May 5. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm

National Day of Prayer: This Thursday, May 7, at 6:30pm, at the court square we will be reading the Bible for National Day of Prayer. If you can, they would like you there at 6. It is not too late to sign on. You can even come Thursday night and be assigned scripture. WWC will once again have a prayer balloon launch for the children. We’ll take any help we can get on that.

Prayer Request: Our son, Dan, his lovely wife, Melissa, and a couple of friends are coming to town to work on details for a movie they hope to shoot here (his hometown). They are working on a shoestring and are hoping to find as many freebies as possible. This is a true “mommy” prayer request that they would find favor with those they meet with (city officials, filming crew at OSU, etc.) I knew I could count on my church family

Need: A lady is trying to set up house and is looking for donations of any household furniture/items. See Pastor.

Music Practice: Monday, May 4, 6pm. Bring your CD’s.

Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers.. The first boy says, 'My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50.' The second boy says, 'That's nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, they give him $100.' The third boy says, 'I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon, and it takes eight people to
collect all the money!'

A police recruit was asked during the exam, 'What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?' He answered, 'Call for backup.'

A Sunday School teacher asked her class why Joseph and Mary took Jesus with them to Jerusalem.. A small child replied, 'They couldn't get a baby-sitter.'

What the Bible says to do with the Scriptures:
Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Deut. 11:19

April 26, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-04-26T15:24:10-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Rob Brown – health
2. Nikki Browning – punctured lung, bleeding on brain

VBS Meeting: LET’S TRY THIS AGAIN Anyone interested in helping create this year’s Vacation Bible School please meet down front immediately following morning service.

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6. Philippians 2.
Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.
Discipleship Class: Next class will be this Tuesday, May 5. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm
Creation Museum: LAST CALL We are planning a field trip to the Creation Museum in Cincinnati for school. May 28 – 29. We will depart early on the 28th and return late the 29th. We invite you to join us. The cost is Adult (2 days): $30, Children (2 days: $15), Under 5 (2 days): free, Seniors 60 yrs and up: $23. The cost of hotel room not determined yet. See Robin.
Just Wondering: LAST CALL The Bible study ladies are making plans for our trip to the Women of Faith Conference in Cleveland. If you are interested in joining us please let Robin know ASAP. You won’t regret this trip!! Thanks
An Invitation to the Men: You are invited to a men’s prayer breakfast May 2 at the Nazarene church from 8am to 9am. You must let pastor know so he can give a count to the church.
National Day of Prayer: On Thursday, May 7, Women of Witness will once again have the reading of the Bible at the courthouse. There is a sign up sheet in the back. The event will begin at 6:30 pm; they ask that you come just a little early. If you have never experienced this come see Robin for more details.
Prayer Request: Our son, Dan, his lovely wife, Melissa, and a couple of friends are coming to town to work on details for a movie they hope to shoot here (his hometown). They are working on a shoestring and are hoping to find as many freebies as possible. This is a true “mommy” prayer request that they would find favor with those they meet with (city officials, filming crew at OSU, etc.) I knew I could count on my church family
Casserole Fundraiser: In our ongoing effort to raise money for our Women of Faith Conference, the Women’s Bible Study Group will be serving a variety of casseroles, salad & desert downstairs immediately following this morning’s service. No set price. All we ask is that you make a fair donation to us. What would you spend if you ate out somewhere? This is good food and the money will go for a good cause Thanks for your support.
Music Practice: Will not be on May 5. More details coming.
Word Worship Center welcomes Domanick Christopher Dorsey (Born on April 9th) into the world! May he become a mighty man of God.

Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, 'Why is the bride dressed in white?'' The mother replied, 'Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life.' The child thought about this for a moment then said, 'So why is the groom wearing black?'

A little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, was running as fast as she
could, trying not to be late for Bible class. As she ran she prayed,
'Dear Lord, please don't let me be late! Dear Lord, please don't let me
be late!' While she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell, getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress. She got up, brushed
herself off, and started running again! As she ran she once again began
to pray, 'Dear Lord, please don't let me be late.....But please don't
shove me either!'

April 19, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-04-19T17:17:04-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Terry Hostetler – cancer
2. Nancy Hale – stroke
3. Rob Brown – health
4. Sandy Brown – health
5. Nikki Browning – punctured lung, bleeding on brain
6. Ernie & Teresa Carpenter – God’s blessings

VBS Meeting: Anyone interested in helping create this year’s vacation Bible School please meet down front immediately following morning service.

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6. Let’s look at Philippians.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: Next class will be this Tuesday, April 21. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm

Easter Dinner – To the ladies who worked to make this happen: thank you for a blessed day!

Homeschool Fundraiser: We read 50 chapters. PTL!!

Honor Bound Men’s Summit: It will be April 24 & 25. See Joe Hoover for more information.

Creation Museum: We are planning a field trip to the Creation Museum in Cincinnati for school. We invite you to join us. The cost is Adult (2 days): $30, Children (2 days: $15), Under 5 (2 days): free, Seniors 60 yrs and up: $23. The cost of hotel room not determined yet. See Robin.

Just Wondering: The Bible study ladies are making plans for our trip to the Women of Faith Conference in Cleveland. If you are interested in joining us please let Robin know ASAP. You won’t regret this trip!! Thanks

An Invitation to the Men: You are invited to a men’s prayer breakfast May 2 at the Nazarene church from 8am to 9am. You must let pastor know so he can give a count to the church.

Music Practice: Thursday at 6.

Ladies Game Night: Only four came but we played a great Scrabble game and fellowship was sweet.

National Day of Prayer: On Thursday, May 7, Women of Witness will once again have the reading of the Bible at the courthouse. There is a sign up sheet in the back. If you have never experienced this come see Robin for more details.

April 12, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-04-12T17:34:17-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Kenny Williams – lost his job
2. James Weidlich – spiritual growth
3. Terry & Doris Casey
4. Terry Hostetler – cancer
5. Nancy Hale - stroke

Women’s Bible Study: No meeting tonight. Enjoy your family time as you celebrate our risen Lord.

Men’s Bible Study: See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: Next class will be this Tuesday, April 21. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm

Easter Dinner – There will be a dinner immediately following morning service. Please join us for a time of fellowship.

Homeschool Fundraiser: The girls (Sharhonda & Cona) are having a Bible Read-a-Thon to help raise the funds to cover the cost of their week-end in Columbus (Youth Conference). They need sponsors to pledge “x” amount per chapter read. They will be reading on April 17. Their pledge sheet is on the table by the Central Elementary door. Thanks for your help.

Honor Bound Men’s Summit: It will be April 24 & 25. See Joe Hoover for more information.

Creation Museum: We are planning a field trip to the Creation Museum in Cincinnati for school. We will be going May 28 & 29. We invite you to join us. The cost is Adult (2 days): $30, Children (2 days: $15), Under 5 (2 days): free, Seniors 60 yrs and up: $23. The cost of hotel room not determined yet. See Robin.

NEED: A young lady had a baby girl and needs anything and everything. She was going to put the baby up for adoption but just couldn’t do it. See Robin if you can help.

Looking for possible donations: We are raising money again to attend the Women of Faith Conference in Cleveland this summer. If anyone has anything to donate to sell in a yard sale please see Becky Treat. Thanks.

Just Wondering: The Bible study ladies are making plans for our trip to the Women of Faith Conference in Cleveland. If you are interested in joining us please let Robin know ASAP. You won’t regret this trip!! Thanks

An Invitation to the Men: You are invited to a men’s prayer breakfast May 2 at the Nazarene church from 8am to 9am. You must let pastor know so he can give a count to the church.

Music Practice: Tuesday at 6.

Ladies Game Night: 6:30pm here at the church. Bring your board games and let’s play! Finger foods are always appreciated by all This is for the teens and up. Men, we won’t kick you out but we aren’t playing euchre (just so you know )

April 5, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-04-05T08:48:20-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Gene Hunt - health
2. Cindy Carpenter
3. Kenny Williams – lost his job
4. Ed Swartz
5. Andy & Tabitha Plunkett – miscarried 7 month old baby
6. James Weidlich – spiritual growth
7. Terry & Doris Casey
8. Teresa Carpenter – safe travel

Women’s Bible Study: Meet here tonight at 6:00pm. This is our visitation Sunday.
Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.
Discipleship Class: Next class will be this Tuesday, April 7. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm
Easter Dinner – There will be a dinner at the church on Easter Sunday immediately following morning service. Please sign up to bring something for the dinner. Sign-up sheet is on the back register. Thanks.
Homeschool Fundraiser: The girls (Sharhonda & Cona) are having a Bible Read-a-Thon to help raise the funds to cover the cost of their week-end in Columbus (Youth Conference). They need sponsors to pledge “x” amount per chapter read. They will be reading on April 17. Their pledge sheet is on the table by the Central Elementary door. Thanks for your help.
Honor Bound Men’s Summit: It will be April 24 & 25. See Joe Hoover for more information.
Creation Museum: We are planning a field trip to the Creation Museum in Cincinnati for school. We will be going May 28 & 29. We invite you to join us. The cost is Adult (2 days): $30, Children (2 days: $15), Under 5 (2 days): free, Seniors 60 yrs and up: $23. The cost of hotel room not determined yet. See Robin.
NEED: A young lady had a baby girl and needs anything and everything. She was going to put the baby up for adoption but just couldn’t do it. See Robin if you can help.
Looking for possible donations: We are raising money again to attend the Women of Faith Conference in Cleveland this summer. If anyone has anything to donate to sell in a yard sale please see Becky Treat. Thanks.
Just Wondering: The Bible study ladies are making plans for our trip to the Women of Faith Conference in Cleveland. If you are interested in joining us please let Robin know ASAP. You won’t regret this trip!! Thanks

March 29, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-03-29T23:39:43-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Melinda Haines – health
2. Margaret Stochay – uterine cancer
3. Luca Hardesty’s baby girl – Cleveland Clinic with a form of meningitis
4. Wednesday’s service
5. Jason, Tara & Abigail Brooks – need God
6. Tama Leasure - health

Praise the Lord! A week ago today, Steve Eckelberry, Johnny’s son, was in a terrible automobile accident and Life-flighted to Columbus. He is home and recovering nicely. Thank you, Jesus!

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6:00pm here at church. James chapter 5

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: Next class will be this Tuesday, April 7. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm

Honor Bound Men’s Summit: There will be a short video presentation immediately following service for anyone interested. Meet at the front of the church. Lighthouse Christian Fellowship (Millersburg) has extended an invitation to attend this years’ summit titled, “Trophy Hunters, Men of Excellence.” It will be April 24 & 25. See Joe Hoover for more information.

NEED: A young lady had a baby girl and needs anything and everything. She was going to put the baby up for adoption but just couldn’t do it. See Robin if you can help.

Guest Speaker: This Wednesday, April 1, James Weidlich of Families on Fire Ministries will be here to share with us an educational presentation addressing suicide, depression, mental illness, pornography epidemic, and the many issues that are involved. Parents, you need to hear these facts so you are better armed to fight the enemy of your child’s soul.

Looking for possible donations: We are raising money again to attend the Women of Faith Conference in Cleveland this summer. If anyone has anything to donate to sell in a yard sale please see Becky Treat. Thanks.

Coshocton Christian Academy (out by WalMart) is looking for kitchen volunteers. If you can help them out give them a call and they’ll hook you right up

Music Practice: Tuesday at 6pm

March 22, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-03-22T10:50:15-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Teresa Mardis – health
2. Melinda Haines – health
3. Margaret Stochay – uterine cancer
4. Luca Hardesty’s baby girl – Cleveland Clinic with a form of meningitis

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6:00pm here at church. James chapter 4.

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: Next class will be this Tuesday, March 24. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm

Honor Bound Men’s Summit: Lighthouse Christian Fellowship (Millersburg) has extended an invitation to attend this years’ summit titled, “Trophy Hunters, Men of Excellence.” It will be April 24 & 25. See Joe Hoover for more information.

continued from last week
Shay and I had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, 'Do you think they'll let me play?' I knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but as a father I also understood that if my son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps. I approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and said, 'We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning.’ Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt. I watched with a small tear in my eye and warmth in my heart. The boys saw my joy at my son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as I waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball. However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher. The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out of reach of all teammates. Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, 'Shay, run to first! Run to first!’ Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled. Everyone yelled, 'Run to second, run to second!'  Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball. The smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head. Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home. All were screaming, 'Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay’ Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, 'Run to third! Shay, run to third!’ As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, 'Shay, run home! Run home!’ Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team 'That day', said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, 'the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world'. Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making me so happy, and coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!  

March 15,2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-03-15T11:44:24-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Teresa Mardis – health
2. Trinity Arotin – health
3. Keri Arotin – health
4. Dave Arotin – health
5. Shannon Wilde - health

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6:00pm here at church. We are on James chapter 3.
Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.
Discipleship Class: Next class will be Tuesday, March 24. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm. Classes take place every two weeks at Word Worship Center. This is for anyone interested in getting closer to God.
Adult Fellowship Game Night: Let’s celebrate the coming of spring and the end of winter! This Friday, March 20, starting at 6:30pm. Bring your games and some food and your jolly spirit. This is for ages 16 and up. It’s been a long hard winter so let’s share some love and laughter together.
Junior Church Needs Your Help: Sis. Norma Mardis needs the following for the kid’s projects – plastic lids with the snap cap (such as salad dressing, lotion, shampoo); old cd’s; card board egg cartons; wire hangers; round lids from cookie tine (any size). Your help in collecting these things is greatly appreciated.
Honor Bound Men’s Summit: Lighthouse Christian Fellowship (Millersburg) has extended an invitation to attend this years’ summit titled, “Trophy Hunters, Men of Excellence.” It will be April 24 & 25. See Joe Hoover for more information.

At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves children with learning disabilities, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: “When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does, is done with perfection.  Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?” The audience was stilled by the query. The father continued. “I believe that when a child like Shay, who was mentally and physically disabled comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child.” Then he told the following story: to be continued next week
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A sick man turned to his doctor as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, 'Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side.' Very quietly, the doctor said, 'I don't know.' 'You don't know? You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side?' The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side came a sound of scratching and whining, and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, 'Did you notice my dog? He’s never been in this room before. He didn't know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, but I do know one thing... I know my Master is there and that is enough.'  

March 8, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-03-08T12:13:24-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Karen Maple - flu
2. Joyce Crozier - flu
3. Aaron McConnel (Crozier) - flu
4. Those who are recovering from this sinus/cold/flu stuff
5. Dave Corbett
6. Patricia Klinger – health & salvation
7. Connie Williams - health

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6:00pm here at church. We are on James chapter 2. Pastor will be teaching tonight.
Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.
Discipleship Class: This Tuesday, March 10. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm. Classes take place every two weeks at Word Worship Center. This is for anyone interested in getting closer to God.
Men’s Darts: Thursday, March 12 at 6:30pm. This will be the last night.
Adult Fellowship Game Night: Let’s celebrate the coming of spring and the end of winter! Friday, March 20, starting at 6:30pm. Bring your games and some food and your jolly spirit. This is for ages 16 and up. It’s been a long hard winter so let’s get together and share some love and good time together.
Junior Church Needs Your Help: Sis. Norma Mardis needs the following for the kid’s projects – plastic lids with the snap cap (such as salad dressing, lotion, shampoo); old cd’s; card board egg cartons; wire hangers; round lids from cookie tine (any size). Your help in collecting these things is appreciated.

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Bro. Stanton asked his Sunday School class a few questions and wanted to share the answers with you. He teaches ages 10 – 12. TOO CUTE

1. How much money would it cost for a family of 5, for one month, to live; this includes house, food, car(s), gas, electric, bills?
Nikki - $1,500 Brody - $1,000,000 Jensen - $1,000 Rylee - $2,000 Tyler - $12,800 Olivia - $23,750

2. What is the average price of a new car?
Nikki - $2,000 Brody - $45,696 Jensen - $10,000 Rylee - $500 Tyler - $80,000 Olivia - $70,000

3. How much would it cost for a family of 5 to eat out (pizza/fast food)?
Nikki - $20 Brody - $25 Jensen - $35 Rylee – about $35 depending on the mess Tyler - $40 Olivia - $42.38

4. Average money needed to buy a house?
Nikki - $4,000 Brody - $9,109,898 Jensen - $30,000 Rylee - $1800 Tyler - $100,000,000 Olivia - $350,000

5. How much does the average person make per hour at work?
Nikki - $50 Brody - $94 Jensen - $15 Rylee - $10 Tyler - $15 Olivia - $30

6. How much is a one month bill for electric in a home?
Nikki - $900 Brody - $10,859 Jensen - $500 Rylee - $29,000 Tyler - $800 Olivia - $400

7. How much is a T.V. bill a month?
Nikki - $50 Brody - $9,859 Jensen - $30 Rylee - $25 depending on how much you watch Tyler - $20 Olivia - $80

8. How much does it cost to put gas in your car for one month?
Nikki - $7,000 Brody - $3,900 Jensen - $250 Rylee - $300 Tyler - $20 Olivia - $2,000

9. How much is car insurance a month?
Nikki -$3,000 Brody - $2,020 Jensen - $500 Rylee - $35 Tyler - $50 Olivia - $50

10. How much is a pound of hamburger?
Nikki - $15 Brody - $3 Jensen - $11 Rylee - $50 Tyler - $2 Olivia – $2.75

March 1, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-03-01T15:48:12-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Dustin Mourer – salvation
2. Nicki Ross - salvation
3. Sharhonda Brown
4. Sandy Brown
5. Dave Corbett
6. Becky Ross
7. Tony Williams
8. Tama Leasure - health

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6:00pm here at church. The ladies will be visiting several families tonight – Fellowship Sunday. Next week Pastor will visit our group to teach on the second chapter of James.

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: Next class will be Tuesday, March 10. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm. Classes take place every two weeks at Word Worship Center. This is for anyone interested in getting closer to God.

Men’s Darts: Thursday, March 5 at 6:30pm.

Time Change: Next Sunday, March 8, don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead an hour.

A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump. "Reverend," said the young man, "I'm so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip." The minister chuckled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my business."

Sunday after church, a Mom asked her very young daughter what the lesson was about. The daughter answered, "Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt." Needless to say, the Mom was perplexed. Later in the day, the pastor stopped by for tea and the Mom asked him what that morning's Sunday school lesson was about.
He said "Be not afraid, thy comforter is coming."

February 22, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-02-22T11:54:03-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Teresa Mardis - health
2. Jacki Schweitzer
3. Betty Hawthorn – healing in back
4. Children’s Junior Choir Ministry
5. Cona Brown
6. Bill Treat
7. Norma Eckelberry

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6:00pm here at church. We’ll be covering the book of James. Newcomers are most welcome.
Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.
Discipleship Class: This Tuesday, February 24. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm. Classes take place every two weeks at Word Worship Center. This is for anyone interested in getting closer to God.
Men’s Darts: Thursday, February 26 at 6:30pm.
FYI: The lady who had my cell phone on her plan needed to cut costs and downsized to a plan that didn’t include me. So as of now, I no longer have a cell phone. Much thanks and appreciation goes out to that lady; I’ve enjoyed the luxury Robin
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FYI: The focus of the Youth Group will now be that of a Low Teen Class. Any child who turns 12 years and six months has the option of coming into the Teen class. This decision is totally up to the parents. The age range will still be up to 18/graduation.
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Last week, I took my children to a restaurant.   My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace.   As we bowed our heads he said, 'God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!'   Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark, “That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!”

Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, “Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?”   As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job, and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table.   He winked at my son and said, 'I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer.'

“Really?” my son asked.   “Cross my heart,” the man replied.   Then, in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), “Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes.”   Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment, and then did something I will remember the rest of my life.

He picked up his sundae and, without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, “Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good.”

February 15, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-02-15T20:03:29-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Tom Mardis
2. Tom Schweitzer
3. Jack Hawthorn – healing
4. D.O.C. Ministry
5. Danielle Brown
6. Becky Treat
7. Pastor Jim

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6:00pm here at church. We’ll be covering the book of James. Newcomers are most welcome.

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: Next class will be on Tuesday, February 24. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm. Classes take place every two weeks at Word Worship Center. This is for anyone interested in getting closer to God.

Men’s Darts: Thursday, February 19 at 6:30pm.

You can accomplish more in one hour with God than in one lifetime without Him.

All of us must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent me, because there is little time left before the night falls and all work comes to an end. John 9:4

Being a servant has wonderful rewards. Many times in our serving we receive much more than we ever gave away.
You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35

The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot 's wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt, when little Jason interrupted, 'My Mommy looked back once while she was driving,' he announced triumphantly, ' and she turned into a telephone pole!' 

If you wake up in a red room with no windows and doors,  DON'T panic..you're just in my heart!!!  

A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan. She asked the class, 'If you saw a person lying on the roadside, all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?' A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed  silence, 'I think I'd throw up.'

A Sunday school teacher asked, 'Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark?' 'No,' replied Johnny. 'How could he, with just two worms.'

February 8, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-02-08T16:34:46-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Revival
2. Drawing closer to God
3. Holiness – being separated unto God
4. The Coming of Jesus
5. Our President
6. Our Country

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6:00pm here at church.

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: Tuesday, February 10. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm. Classes take place every two weeks at Word Worship Center. This is for anyone interested in getting closer to God.

Men’s Darts: Thursday, February 12 at 6:30pm.

Food Fight 2009: Enrollment will close by the end of today.

A Modern Parable: A little old lady fed the neighborhood children twice a week. She knew that there were children who never came to eat her nutritious meals and often wondered why the parents wouldn’t send their children, since there was no charge for the food. She went on week after week, preparing well-balanced meals to help the children stay in good health. One day she decided she wanted to bless “her children” in a special way and pulled out her cookbooks to find delicious desserts. All week she baked pies, cakes, cookies and sweet breads and she made candies of many varieties. When the day came for the meal, the children were delighted to find the table so full of goodies and joyfully skipped home afterward to share the news with their parents. Several of the parents from the neighborhood heard about this special meal and became livid. Their children didn’t get to eat from that dessert table and it just wasn’t fair! The leader called the sheriff and he came right over to hear their complaint. After they told him about the case of favoritism, he went to discuss things with the little old lady. He questioned her extensively about her meals and learned every detail involved. He then went back to the home where the irate parents waited and knocked on the door. He told them, “Clearly your children are anemic and could have used the meals that this lady has provided. But she has done nothing different over these past weeks, but provided meals freely to all who came. What we have here is a case of missed opportunity. It is not her fault that you never sent your children to receive!”

One of the great qualities about genuine love is that it grows and deepens over time.

Your smile can bring hope and change the countenance of someone today. Give it a try! “When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like gentle rain.” Proverbs 16:15

January 25, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-01-25T23:39:43-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Jeff Souder - salvation
2. JD Souder - salvation
3. Nathan Coakley
4. Jack Hawthorn
5. Betty Larntz – God’s comfort
6. Jenn Dawson – starts teaching pre-school class on Wednesday
7. Teens going to Dare2Share convention in Columbus

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6 here at the church. We are now beginning a new study. We welcome all ladies to attend. If the weather is questionable, give me a call to make sure we’re still on for the night.

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: Taught by Pastor Jim. Begins this Tuesday, January 27. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm. Classes will take place at Word Worship Center. This is for anyone interested in getting closer to God.

Men’s Darts: Thursday, January 29 at 6:30pm. Gentlemen, this will strengthen your spirit. Please consider coming out for this time of fellowship. Bring a friend. Food will be on a donation basis. Pop will be 50 cents a can.

FYI: Any time services are cancelled, it will be announced on WTNS.

Food Fight 2009: There was a tie between 2 ladies in 2008 and they decided to carry the prize over to this year. So there is $312 in the kitty to start. It will cost $52 to join for the year. Winner will be determined by percentage of weight lost throughout 2009. See Robin if you want to join or have questions.

Valentine’s Plans: On Saturday, February 14, 7:00pm, The Lighthouse Church in Berlin will be showing Fireproof. Why not have dinner and then a free movie that will bind the two of you closer together? Join us, follow us up, let’s make plans if you want. See Pastor for details.

A woman was trying hard to get the catsup to come out of the jar. During her struggle the phone rang so she asked her four-year old daughter to answer the phone. "It's the minister, Mommy," the child said to her mother. Then she added, "Mommy can't come to the phone to talk to you right now. She's hitting the bottle."

• A little boy got lost at the YMCA and found himself in the women's locker room. When he was spotted, the room burst into shrieks, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover. The little boy watched in amazement and then asked, "What's the matter --haven't you ever seen a little boy before?"
• I've learned...that we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.  
• After the christening of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay with you guys."

• I had been teaching my three-year old daughter, Caitlin, the Lord's Prayer for several evenings at bedtime. She would repeat after me the lines from the prayer. Finally, she decided to go solo. I listened with pride as she carefully enunciated each word, right up to the end of the prayer: "Lead us not into temptation," she prayed, "but deliver us from E-mail.”

January 18, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-01-18T23:08:32-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Jeff Souder - salvation
2. JD Souder - salvation
3. Sandy Brown - health
4. John Eckelberry - health
5. Teresa Coakley

Nursery Class: Sis. Becky Treat has stepped up to the call of God and will be the new Sunday School teacher for the nursery. Sunday school runs from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6 here at the church. We are now beginning a new study. We welcome all ladies to attend. If the weather is questionable, give me a call to make sure we’re still on for the night.

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: Taught by Pastor Jim. Begins this Tuesday, January 20. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm. Classes will take place at Word Worship Center. This is for anyone interested in getting closer to God. CANCELLED

Men’s Darts: Will begin this Thursday, January 22 at 6:30pm. Gentlemen, this will strengthen your spirit. Please consider coming out for this time of fellowship. Bring a friend. Food will be on a donation basis. Pop will be 50 cents a can.

FYI: Any time services are cancelled, it will be announced on WTNS.

Food Fight 2009: There was a tie between 2 ladies in 2008 and they decided to carry the prize over to this year. So there is $312 in the kitty to start. It will cost $52 to join for the year. Winner will be determined by percentage of weight lost throughout 2009. See Robin if you want to join or have questions.

Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world. There are those who wake up in the morning and say, 'Good morning, Lord,' and there are those who wake up in the morning and say, 'Good Lord, it's morning.'

Think you have a situation that seems impossible? God says all things are possible. Check out Luke 18:27

Facing something you think you’re not able to do? Check out
2 Cor. 9:8

Dear One: You are not here, at this moment in time by some mere coincidence any more than you are on this planet by some random act of fate. I created you and I have a unique purpose for your life that you and only you can fulfill.
Many things vie for your attention and affection, but your life is about much more than what you can see with your own eyes or touch with your own hands. I love you, I love you so much that I sent Jesus to this earth so that you and I could be reconciled. His death was the ultimate expression of My love for you.
In Jesus, My love is revealed, and I long for you to know the peace, freedom and forgiveness for which He died. I gave up everything I loved to demonstrate my impassioned love for you. ---Jesus' death for your life.-- His rescue is for all who call on Him as Savior, including you.
You may or may not be aware right now that you need to be saved. But beloved you do.
Your dependencies will not last and your securities will fail, but take comfort, because I know what tomorrow holds. I see you and I know your thoughts, fears, concerns and secrets. I know you better than anyone and I love you more than anyone ever could.
It's My desire to lavish My love on you.
So Come to Me...I will give you rest.
Come to Me...I will give you peace.
Come to Me...I will carry you no matter what your life is or will be.
Come to Me...and I will be your constant rescue.
Come to Me by coming to Jesus, who came for you.
Love,
Your Heavenly Father

January 11, 7009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-01-11T13:39:22-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Brenda Mourer – health
2. Norma Mardis
3. Renee Corbett – spiritual stamina as she attends classes
4. WWC Jr Choir
5. Brooklyn Williams

Nursery Class: Sis. Becky Treat has stepped up to the call of God and will be the new Sunday School teacher for the nursery. Sunday school runs from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6 here at the church.

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: Taught by Pastor Jim. Begins Tuesday, January 20. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm. Classes will take place at Word Worship Center. This is for anyone interested in getting closer to God.

Men’s Darts: Will begin on January 22 at 6:30pm. Gentlemen, this will strengthen your spirit. Please consider coming out for this time of fellowship. Bring a friend. Food will be on a donation basis. Pop will be 50 cents a can.

FYI: Any time services are cancelled, it will be announced on WTNS.

THE OLD PATHS
I liked the old paths, when Moms were at home.
Dads were at work. Brothers went into the army.
And sisters got married BEFORE having children!

Crime did not pay; Hard work did;
And people knew the difference.

Moms could cook; Dads would work;
Children would behave.

Husbands were loving; Wives were supportive;
And children were polite.

Women wore the jewelry; And Men wore the pants.
Women looked like ladies; Men looked like gentlemen;
And children looked decent.

People loved the truth, And hated a lie;
They came to church to get IN, Not to get OUT!

Hymns sounded Godly; Sermons sounded helpful;
Rejoicing sounded normal; And crying sounded sincere.

Cursing was wicked; Drugs were for illness;
And divorce was unthinkable.

The flag was honored; America was beautiful;
And God was welcome!

We read the Bible in public; Prayed in school;
And preached from house to house To be called an American was worth dying for;
To be called a Christian was worth living for; To be called a traitor was a shame!

Preachers preached because they had a message;
And Christians rejoiced because they had the VICTORY!
Preachers preached from the Bible; Singers sang from the heart;
And sinners turned to the Lord to be SAVED!

A new birth meant a new life; Salvation meant a changed life;
Following Christ led to eternal life.

Being a preacher meant you proclaimed the word of God;
Being a deacon meant you would serve the Lord;
Being a Christian meant you would live for Jesus;
And being a sinner meant someone was praying for you!

Laws were based on the Bible; Homes read the Bible;
And churches taught the Bible.

God was worshiped; Christ was exalted; And the Holy Spirit was respected..
Church was where you found Christians on the Lord's day, rather than in the garden,
on the creek bank, on the golf course, Or being entertained somewhere else.

I still like the old paths the best!

January 4, 2009

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2009-01-04T15:39:09-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Butch – salvation and physical healing
2. Economy of Coshocton
3. Peggy Bradford – Alzheimer’s patient
4. Robin Gross – back health
5. Brody Little
6. Micah Dawson
7. Jeff – salvation
8. Maggie – health
9. Maverick - health

From Pastor’s Rib,

Just like the song we sing, “I’m not moved by what I feel, no, I’m only moved by the Word that’s real,” God’s children are called to live by faith and not by their feelings and emotions. Even though it is not always easy to do this, our thoughts and actions are supposed to be based on faith in God and His Word, which is where we find His will.

It reminds me of a story I once read where a man and his wife were standing on the deck of a ship one evening. The darkness was immense since the moon was not shining and the clouds blocked out the stars. As they looked out over the ocean, they couldn’t see any lights of any kind. The darkness was so utterly black, they couldn’t even tell where the horizon was located.

He told how he realized that the captain had to have a lot of faith in his instruments as the ship cruised at full speed into the total blackness. “A total faith” is what that captain and his crew showed in the modern equipment that navigated that ship through those dark waters and landed them safely to shore the next morning.

2 Corinthians 5:7 instructs us to live and walk by faith. If we are to do that, we must get our eyes off of the circumstances and darkness around us and rely on God to see us through. Oftentimes, our feelings are unreliable and will lead us “off course.”

In this age of insecurity, God’s Word stands firm and secure. We can be sure that the promises of God give us a firm foundation. When we depend on Him to guide us, He will direct our paths rightly. A life directed and led by the Holy Spirit is a life of steadfastness and stability, unmoved by the splashing “waves”.

Darkness of night and the dangers that surround us will never keep the Spirit-filled Christian from arriving at our final destination – Heaven, the land of milk and honey, blessings and rewards.

Maybe we need to go home and explore the Word to find out what it is to “walk by faith” and seek God to lead us.

Have a God blessed week!
Robin

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6 here at the church..

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: Taught by Pastor Jim. Begins Tuesday, January 19. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm. Classes will take place at Word Worship Center. This is for anyone interested in getting closer to God.

Men’s Darts: Will begin on January 22 at 6:30pm. Gentlemen, this will strengthen your spirit. Please consider coming out for this time of fellowship. Bring a friend. Food will be on a donation basis. Pop will be 50 cents a can.

December 28,2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-12-28T20:38:27-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Butch – salvation and physical healing
2. Economy of Coshocton
3. Peggy Bradford – Alzheimer’s patient
4. Nursing Home Service after church today

Women’s Bible Study: Cancelled for this week.

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Discipleship Class: Taught by Pastor Jim. Begins Tuesday, January 19. You may choose a class at 10:30 am or 6:30pm. Classes will take place at Word Worship Center. This is for anyone interested in getting closer to God.

Men’s Darts: Will begin on January 22 at 6:30pm. Gentlemen, this will strengthen your spirit. Please consider coming out for this time of fellowship. Bring a friend. Food will be on a donation basis. Pop will be 50 cents a can.

New Years Eve Service: Starts at 8pm Bring some food and games for fellowship. We’ll be at the altar at midnight. Hope you can make it.

Don't let your worries get the best of you; Remember, Moses started out as a basket case.   *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited Until you try to sit in their pews.   *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*  Many folks want to serve God, But only as advisers.

December 21, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-12-21T00:09:12-05:00

Women’s Bible Study: We will repeat our visitation night like we did last year. Meet at the church at 5:45 to pray before we go.

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Christmas Eve Service: 6pm D.O.C. will minister after communion is taken.

New Years Eve Service: Starts at 8pm Bring some food and games for fellowship. We’ll be at the altar at midnight. Hope you can make it.

Prayer Requests:
1. Zeb Jennings - healing
2. Travis – needs a new kidney
3. Christmas Peace

A father was approached by his small son, who told him proudly, “I know what the Bible means!” His father smiled and replied, “What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means?” The son replied, “I do know!” “Okay,” said his father. “What does the Bible mean?” “That's easy, Daddy...” the young boy replied excitedly, “It stands for 'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.”

There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her brother in another part of the country. “Is there anything breakable in here?” asked the postal clerk. “Only the Ten Commandments.” answered the lady.

Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world. There are those who wake up in the morning and say, 'Good morning, Lord,' and there are those who wake up in the morning and say, “Good Lord, it's morning.”

December 14, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-12-14T22:20:14-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Bill & Becky Treat – traveling safety
2. Economy of Coshocton
3. Teresa Bonifield – health
4. Edgar Bonifield – health
5. Family of Derek Elgert – they need Jesus to console them
6. Family of Rev. John Arnold – they need comforted by Jesus
7. Donnie Strange

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm at the church.

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight. See Dave Corbett or Joe Hoover for details.

Bible-On-Display: Congratulations to Sharhonda Brown and Makenzie Mullins for taking first place in the judging. Cona Thorpe Brown, Olivia Welch, Rylee Welch, Morgan Welch, Micah Dawson and Mekenna Brown also participated and did a wonderful job! You may take your projects home now. Thanks for your participation; it was such a blessing to see them!

Christmas Fellowship: What a wonderful evening! We missed seeing a few faces but for the most part it was a fantastic turn out. It is such a warm, cozy feeling for me when I am surrounded by my church family. I love you all so much and wouldn’t have chosen to be anywhere else in the world on Friday night (not even Colorado Springs) A big thank you to those who worked hard to make it happen!!!

Pancakes
Six year-old Brandon decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents pancakes. He found a big bowl and spoon, pulled a chair to the counter, opened the cupboard and pulled out the heavy flour canister, spilling it on the floor.

He scooped some of the flour into the bowl with his hands, mixed in most of a cup of milk and added some sugar, leaving a floury trail on the floor which by now had a few tracks left by his kitten.

Brandon was covered with flour and getting frustrated. He wanted this to be something very good for Mom and Dad, but it was getting very bad.

He didn't know what to do next, whether to put it all into the oven or on the stove and he didn't know how the stove worked!. Suddenly he saw his kitten licking from the bowl of mix and reached to push her away, knocking the egg carton to the floor. Frantically he tried to clean up this monumental mess but slipped on the eggs, getting his pajamas white and sticky.

And just then he saw Dad standing at the door. Big crocodile tears welled up in Brandon 's eyes. All he'd wanted to do was something good, but he'd made a terrible mess. He was sure a scolding was coming, maybe even a spanking. But his father just watched him.

Then, walking through the mess, he picked up his crying son, hugged him and loved him, getting his own pajamas white and sticky in the process!

That's how God deals with us. We try to do something good in life, but it turns into a mess. Our marriage gets all sticky or we insult a friend, or we can't stand our job, or our health goes sour.

Sometimes we just stand there in tears because we can't think of anything else to do. That's when God picks us up and loves us and forgives us, even though some of our mess gets all over Him.

But just because we might mess up, we can't stop trying to "make pancakes" for God or for others. Sooner or later we'll get it right, and then they'll be glad we tried...

I was thinking, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that need rekindling or three words needing to be said, sometimes, "I love you" can heal & bless! Remind every one of your friends that you love them. Even if you think they don't love back, you would be amazed at what those three little words, a smile, and a reminder like this can do.

December 7, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-12-07T06:47:04-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Connie Williams - health
2. Norma Eckelberry - health
3. Javaughn Wheeler – heart health
4. Joe Hoover - health
5. Danielle Brown - surgery
6. Paula Slogam – needs a miracle in her body – diabetes; needs a pancreas transplant
7. Zeb Jennings – complete restoration of health
8. “Tank” Williams – health
9. Travis – miracle healing
10. Bill & Becky Treat – traveling safety
11. Economy of Coshocton

Women’s Bible Study: Depends on the “whether” – whether or not the roads are good Call Robin (829-2601) to find out for sure.

Bible-On-Display: Congratulations to all the kids for doing such a wonderful job! Well done! I’m sure the Lord is blessed. I encourage every single one of you should take a moment to slip downstairs and see the great job these kids did on their display. The judges had a really hard time deciding on winners.

Christmas Fellowship: Next Friday, December 12 at 6pm (or as soon as you can get there) at the fire station across from Carter Lumber. Please plan to come. There will be plenty of room Just a few more items that will be in the auction: Two beautiful hand made decorative benches, NEW box of Nike NDX Heat golf balls, New 35 mm cameras (four of them) perfect for the young teen. Also there will be a SURPRISE BOX for all to bid on. Believe me, this is going to be a wonderful night for all so please come out and fellowship and enjoy the evening with the LORD’S people. PLEASE, PLEASE, be sure to sign the sheet for the menu.
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We are looking for a Nursery Teacher for Sunday School.
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November 30, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-12-05T20:24:17-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Robin Gross - health
2. Cindy Carpenter - health
3. Andrew Mullins
4. Tom Schweitzer
5. Tim Brown – surgery on Wednesday
6. Angie Bryan - health
7. Brian Bailey
8. Brandy Brown - health

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm

Bible-On-Display: Pastors will stay to keep the church open until you can get your child’s Bible-On-Display set up. Please place them downstairs on the table with report placed by it. The judging will take place on December 6. There will be $50 prizes given for 2 different age groups.

Wanted: If you are getting rid of anything that would be suitable as a Christmas present please see Robin. There are folks calling the Women of Witness office looking for anything for their kids including used things. Thanks.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Christmas Fellowship: December 12 at 6pm (or as soon as you can get there) at the fire station across from Carter Lumber. A SILENT AUCTION is being planned for part of the fun. There are quite a few NEW THINGS which are going for the silent auction. A few of the items… (UPDATED) NEW Camouflage knives, NEW Soft sided picnic cooler and tote, NEW Overnight Travel Bag. Also there is going to be a drawing for a BEAUTIFUL door prize. We want all of you to come for what promises to be a fantastic night of FUN. Also, please bring your family and friends to join us as we always enjoy meeting those that are dear to you. The menu worked out so well for our Thanksgiving Fellowship, we are going to do the same for the Christmas fellowship. A menu sheet for the Christmas Fellowship is on the rear radiator, please sign up for a dish or two.

Holiday Sign-up: There is also a sign-up sheet on the back register for the children who will be coming to the Christmas fellowship. Please be sure to sign up any guest children as well. We don’t want to leave anyone out of the fun. Thanks.

We are looking for a Nursery Teacher for Sunday School.

Don't let worship become a noun
It's very exciting to see the explosion of worship in the church at large. We get a taste of heaven when we experience powerful corporate worship. And once we have a taste, we can't forget the sweetness.
As musical worship has erupted over the last 25 years, it has become a main ingredient for most churches and there is an entire industry that has developed to support it. This is not a bad thing, but we must be careful not to let worship become a noun - this thing that we program and build our services around. Instead let the noun be who we are (worshipers) instead of something we plan. Worship is something we will do for eternity in heaven. There, it will be only a verb. (Submitted on-line by Jimi Williams)

November 23, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-11-23T11:03:45-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Jenny Rush - healing
2. Cindy Carpenter - health
3. Jeff Larntz - salvation
4. Jeff Souder - salvation
5. Cheryl Matthews
6. Julie Green
7. Mark VanFossen

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm

Bible-On-Display: NEW DUE DATE. The church will be kept open on November 30 so that you can set up your display after church. The judging will take place on December 6. There will be $50 prizes given for 2 different age groups.

Our Thanksgiving Fellowship Dinner will be after services today. Please stay and fellowship with your church family.

Holiday Plans: Our Christmas Fellowship will be on December 12 at the fire station across from Carter Lumber. Let’s make this a special time together. If only every single one of you would come out it would be awesome! A SILENT AUCTION is being planned for part of the fun. There are quite a few NEW THINGS which are going for the silent auction. Just to list a few… (UPDATED) a NEW slow cooker, NEW AVON jewelry, NEW Premiere jewelry, and many other NEW items. Also there is going to be a drawing for a BEAUTIFUL door prize. We want all of you to come for what promises to be a fantastic night of FUN. Also, please bring your family and friends to join us as we always enjoy meeting those that are dear to you. The dinner will also be a covered dish.

Holiday Sign-up: There is a sign-up sheet on the back register for the children who will be coming to the Christmas fellowship. Please be sure to sign up any guest children as well. We don’t want to leave anyone out of the fun. Thanks.

Secret Sister Fellowship: November 24 at 6pm. The meeting will be at Sis. Becky Treat’s house instead of Sis. Debra Frye’s house. Bring a little something for the food table and a revealing gift..

November 16, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-11-16T08:17:53-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Jimmy Green
2. Haven Mizer
3. Rob Brown
4. Tina Larnta
5. Aaron Crozier
6. Rylee Welch
7. Brenda Mourer

Women’s Bible Study: No study tonight. Would someone please call Becky Alford to let her know? Thank you.

Bible-On-Display: NEW DUE DATE. The church will be kept open on November 30 so that you can set up your display after church. The judging will take place on December 6. There will be $50 prizes given for 2 different age groups.

Reminder: Our Thanksgiving Fellowship Dinner will be after services on November 23. We will be changing things a bit this year. Sis. Connie and Sis. Karen have made out the menu and ask each of you to sign up what you will be bringing. They are asking that each of you choose a main dish from the menu and bring a dessert of your choice. Please be sure to sign up on the sheet at the back register.

Holiday Plans: Our Christmas Fellowship will be on December 12 at the fire station across from Carter Lumber. Let’s make this a special time together. If only every single one of you would come out it would be awesome! A SILENT AUCTION is being planned for part of the fun. There are quite a few NEW THINGS which are going for the silent auction. Just to list a few… a NEW cell phone, a NEW computer chair, a NEW stadium blanket with a thermos (hot coffee for cold nights at the ball games), and so, so, so much more. Also there is going to be a drawing for a BEAUTIFUL door prize. We want all of you to come for what promises to be a fantastic night of FUN. Also, please bring your family and friends to join us as we always enjoy meeting those that are dear to you. The dinner will also be a covered dish.

Holiday Sign-up: There is a sign-up sheet on the back register for the children who will be coming to the Christmas fellowship. Please be sure to sign up any guest children as well. We don’t want to leave anyone out of the fun. Thanks.

News from Ernie & Teresa: They have found a church they love, kids are attending a wonderful school, all is right with their world. Thank you so much for your prayers.

Cindy Coakley has a new address: 600 Jenkins St., LaGrange, Ga. 30240 I’m sure the family would love to hear from you. She sends word that she misses her church family.

Secret Sister Fellowship: November 24 at 6pm at Sis. Debra Frye’s house.

November 9, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-11-09T17:40:30-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Rick Carpenter
2. Tom Schweitzer
3. Sharhonda Brown
4. Tama Leisure
5. Joyce Crozier
6. Tim Brown: Recovery from knee surgery
7. Keri Arotin
8. Kermit Williams – Finances
9. Amber Williams - Healing

But I cry to you for help, O LORD;
in the morning my prayer comes before you.
Psalm 88:13

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church. We are on Chap. 17 to be read ahead of time.

Let’s Try Again to Have a Weiner Roast: Nov. 14 at 6:00 at Stanton and Juanita Welch’s house. Hot dog’s will be provided. Bring a lawn chair and something to contribute to the table (food or drink). Ya’ll come out now, ya hear?!

Music Practice: Tuesday @ 5:30 (ish)

Bible-On-Display: There will be two $50 prizes given for 2 different age groups.

Reminder: Our Thanksgiving Fellowship Dinner will be after services on November 23. We will be changing things a bit this year. Sis. Connie and Sis. Karen have made out the menu and ask each of you to sign up what you will be bringing. They are asking that each of you choose a main dish from the menu and bring a dessert of your choice. Please be sure to see Sis. Karen to sign up.

Holiday Plans: Our Christmas Fellowship will be on December 12 at he fire station across from Carter Lumber. Let’s make this a special time together. If only every single one of you would come out it would be awesome! A SILENT AUCTION is being planned for part of the fun. There are quite a few NEW THINGS which are going for the auction. Just to list a few… a NEW cell phone, a NEW computer chair, a NEW stadium blanket with a thermos (hot coffee for cold nights at the ball games), and so, so, so much more. Also there is going to be a drawing for a BEAUTIFUL door prize. We want all of you to come for what promises to be a fantastic night of FUN. Also, please bring your family and friends to join us as we always enjoy meeting those that are dear to you. The dinner will also be a covered dish.

Did anyone accidentally pick up Becky Treat’s jacket?

November 2, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-11-02T19:08:16-05:00

Prayer Requests:
1. The election on Tuesday
2. Becky Ross – addictions & closer walk with God
3. Austin Schweitzer
4. Cona Brown
5. Boy from Texas 11 years old has cancer (Hodgkin's Lymphoma)
6. Pastor Jim
7. Bella Mullins

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.

Let’s Have a Weiner Roast: Nov. 7 at 6:00 at Stanton and Juanita Welch’s house. Hot dog’s will be provided. Bring a lawn chair and something to contribute to the table (food or drink). Ya’ll come out now, ya hear?!

Music Practice: Tuesday @ 5:30 (ish)

Tract Ministry: Thanks to everyone who contributed. About 400 tracts went out to kids and about 100 went to adults.

Bible-On-Display Rules: There can only be 1 display of each story, so you need to check with Sis. Robin to tell her what you want to do. Parents can help but the idea is to “help” and not do the entire thing for them. Any kind of display is acceptable – younger kids might want to draw or color a picture. Some type of report needs to be submitted with the display; simply presenting the scriptures is OK but remember, the idea is for the readers and child to learn about the story. The amount of research will be evident in the presentation. These are due on Friday, November 24. The church will be open from See Robin if you need to make different arrangements. Registration deadline is November 2.

Thanksgiving Fellowship: Dinner will be after services on November 23. Sis. Connie will be doing a turkey but needs someone to do a second turkey and a ham. Contact her if you can help with this.

Holiday Plans: Our Christmas Fellowship will be on December 12 at he fire station across from Carter Lumber. Let’s make this a special time together. If only every single one of you would come out it would be awesome!

if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14

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"Who can understand the human heart? There is nothing else so deceitful; it is too sick to be healed" (Jeremiah 17:9, Good News Bible).

God says we all have the capacity to deceive ourselves into thinking good is evil, and evil is good. That's a frightening revelation. Given the right circumstances, we have the ability to commit evil and justify doing so. If we desensitize to the point that we can no longer recognize evil, is it possible that we, too, could become agents of evil instead of just spectators?

Our Creator warns us to carefully guard the thoughts and motives of our heart to avoid falling prey to self-deception. With His help and careful vigilance as to what we allow into our minds, we can prevent the dark side of the human heart from controlling our destiny.
(Excerpt from on-line site)

Child Rearing 101:
Mary (not her real name) was often at home alone. Raising her alone, her mother worked nights as a cocktail waitress. When Mary's mother was home, she was often sleeping. Mary's friends were experimenting with drugs and sex, and Mary found it difficult to avoid the pressure of doing what she knew was wrong.
Her excuse to stay away from the pressure was to spend more time in her room watching TV and E-mailing friends from camp. When asked if she could hang out with her friends, her answer was that she wasn't allowed out on school nights. Mary told me this was her own rule, but she wished her mother had established it.
Children left to raise themselves often feel isolated and alone and are vulnerable to making decision to do what it takes to find acceptance and support from other teens. What many teens need is precious in our hectic, frenetic life: focused time as a family.

Paul advised parents not to "provoke" their children "to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4). To train means to establish a pattern or procedure and require compliance. Offering a consistent approach to your family is like having visible, clear boundaries around your property.

Pre-teens and Teens would rather see a sermon than hear one. If you live by values in your own life, it is far more reasonable to expect your teens to imitate you. Telling your son or daughter not to smoke while lighting up can be transparently hypocritical. Values such as honesty, controlling your anger and showing respect for others are not as obvious, but are valuable in coaching young minds.
(Sound Biblical advice here. RG)

October 26, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-10-26T12:24:58-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Heidi Ross – Big Test on Wednesday
2. Vicki McKee – death of husband
3. Donnie Strange
4. Amanda – blinded by surgery gone awry
5. Betty Larntz
6. Mary Dawson
7. Jack Hawthorne

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.

Let’s Have a Weiner Roast: Nov. 7 at 6:00 at Stanton and Juanita Welch’s house. Hot dog’s will be provided. Bring a lawn chair and something to contribute to the table (food or drink). Ya’ll come out now, ya hear?!

Music Practice: Tuesday @ 5:30 (ish)

Tract Ministry: Please consider donating some candy for us to pass out at the Plaza with the tracts. We need donations in by Wednesday night. Blessings!

Bible-On-Display Rules: There can only be 1 display of each story, so you need to check with Sis. Robin to tell her what you want to do. Parents can help but the idea is to “help” and not do the entire thing for them. Any kind of display is acceptable – younger kids might want to draw or color a picture. Some type of report needs to be submitted with the display; simply presenting the scriptures is OK but remember, the idea is for the readers and child to learn about the story. The amount of research will be evident in the presentation. These are due on Friday, November 24. The church will be open from See Robin if you need to make different arrangements. Registration deadline is November 2.

A Call to Intercessory Prayer Praying4America

Oct. 26: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Texas and Utah. Pray for all of our Representatives and Senators who serve in the U.S. Congress, that they will govern with God-honoring discernment and preserve the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

Oct.27: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Vermont and Virginia. Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or community trusting in Christ as Savior and Lord. (Acts 2:41; 2:47b)
Oct. 28: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Washington and West Virginia. Pray for those who serve as police officers, prosecutor, defenders, judges, and Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, that they would be vigilant in service and wise in judgment.

Oct. 29: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Wisconsin and Wyoming. Pray that Christians in the workplace will demonstrate exemplary ethics and shine as witnesses for Christ. (Matt.5:16).

Oct. 30: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Washington, DC and American Samoa (US Territory). Pray for the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and guardsmen of our Armed Forces, thanking God for their service and asking Him to bless them with strength.

Oct. 31: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Guam and the Midway Islands (US Territories). Pray for candidates for public office, that they would be moved by God to seek what is honorable, just and moral.

Nov. 1: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands (US Territories). Pray for new American citizens, that they will have the opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.

Nov. 2: Pray for God’s will to be done on earth – where you live and throughout American society - even as it is in Heaven (Matt. 6:9-13) Pray for a spiritual awakening across the nation, that the Gospel would be communicated across the full spectrum of American society and that Americans of all ages, races and backgrounds would be drawn to Christ and receive His life and salvation.

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Fall Harvest Festival: Cona and Sharhonda YOU ROCK! All of Heaven is rejoicing over your desire to bless the kids in the name of Jesus. Thank you so much!

October 19, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-10-19T08:35:58-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Cindy Carpenter - heartache
2. Ernie & Doris Huston - heartache
3. Jenn Dawson
4. Patt Eckelberry
5. Jennifer Green – blood pressure
6. Gloria Cochran
7. Shonda Souder
8. Dean & Wendy Richard

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.

Music Practice: Tuesday @ 5:30 (ish)

Tract Ministry: October 31 is coming. We appreciate any candy donations to give along with a gospel tract at the Plaza. If you want to help hand out, please see Pastor or Robin.

Fall Harvest Festival: This coming Saturday, October 25 from 4 to 6. Please register your child on the sign up sheet on the register at the back of the sanctuary so we have some idea of how much stuff we need. Parents, please donate a bag of candy. Please give your donations to Cona by Wednesday, Oct. 22. The kids can dress up in “Bible Theme” costumes (this excludes devils). The evening will include games and a snack and bobbing for apples. The world is tugging at your child to participate in all the Halloween Festivities. Why not let them have an afternoon of fun and games at their church? REMINDER: Anyone who is helping please be there early. Thanks.

Baby Shower: You are invited to a baby shower for Jennifer Green (given by her sister) here at the church today 2:00.

Congratulations! Little Jaylyn Reese Green was born Tuesday, a whole 3 weeks early. She is doing great and is absolutely beautiful!

Women of Witness Fall Rally: Coming October 25, from 11 am to 2 pm. Guest speaker, Cindy George, will be giving her testimony of how God transformed her life from alcoholism. Her story is touching and encouraging to women of all ages. Tickets are $10. (Includes brunch) See Sis. Robin. (Would love to have someone to sit with)

Bible-On-Display: It is time once again for my homeschool girls to turn in their Bible-On-Display. I would like to invite the WWC children to join us. Come talk to me (Robin) if interested.

A Call to Intercessory Prayer Praying4America

Oct. 19: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of New Hampshire and New Jersey. Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those who have committed crimes.

Oct.20: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of New Mexico and New York. Pray for the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and guardsmen of our Armed Forces, thanking God for their service and asking Him to bless them with strength.

Oct. 21: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of North Carolina and North Dakota. Pray for candidates for public office, that they would be moved by God to seek what is honorable, just and moral.

Oct. 22: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Ohio and Oklahoma. Pray for a spiritual awakening across the nation, that the Gospel would be communicated across the full spectrum of American society and that Americans of all ages, races and backgrounds would be drawn to Christ and receive His life and salvation.

Oct. 23: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Oregon and Pennsylvania. Pray for the teachers and administrators of our educational systems, that they would be positive, God-honoring influences in students’ lives.

Oct. 24: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Rhode Island and South Carolina. Pray for the President and Vice President, that their hearts would be guided by God, and that their decisions would be wise, and that their leadership would be principled.

Oct. 25: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of South Dakota and Tennessee. Pray for an increasing spirit of unity in the Body of Christ across America. (Jn. 13:34-35; Rom. 12:10; Heb. 10:24; 1 Pet. 3:8; 1 Jn. 3:23)

October 12, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-10-12T17:14:41-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Ernie & Doris Huston
2. Sean Coakley
3. Christian McCray
4. Gleema: fast recovery from surgery
5. Kenny Williams
6. Janice Adams: healing (head trauma)
7. John & Norma Eckelberry
8. Brent & Karen Maple
9. Linda Cochran
10. Cummings Family: suicide of loved one

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.

Tract Ministry: October 31 is coming. We appreciate any candy donations to give along with a gospel tract at the Plaza. If you want to help hand out, please see Pastor or Robin.

Fall Harvest Festival: Coming October 25. Please register your child on the sign up sheet on the register at the back of the sanctuary. Parents, please donate a bag of candy.

Baby Shower: You are invited to a baby shower for Jennifer Green (given by her sister) here at the church on Oct. 19 at 2:00.

Thank You! Your church looks beautiful and smells clean! The pews are secure. May God bless your soul for the job you did!

Attention ladies! There are some dresses hanging on the rack by the door (Central Elementary side) free for the taking. There are a few girl’s dresses on the table by the drinking fountain too. If you or someone you know can use any of it please take it. Thanks.

Coming October 25: Women of Witness Fall Rally from 11 am to 2 pm. Guest speaker, Cindy George, will be giving her testimony of how God transformed her life from alcoholism. Her story is touching and encouraging to women of all ages. Tickets are $10. (Includes brunch) See Sis. Robin.

Fall Festival Needs: Your support would be appreciated. We need packing peanuts or something similar. A donation of apples would help. Please consider helping with these needs. Cona may need some other things as well so you might ask her what you can do.

Special Service: At the Church of God Campground at 818 Main St in Warsaw on October 18 at 6 pm. Pastor Peter Adigwe will be the speaker with music by Sheldon Mencer. A Love Offering will be taken for Pastor Peter’s orphanage.

A Call to Intercessory Prayer Praying4America

Oct. 12: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Iowa and Kansas. Pray for a spiritual awakening across the nation, that the Gospel would be communicated across the full spectrum of American society and that Americans of all ages, races and backgrounds would be drawn to Christ and receive His life and salvation.

Oct.13: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Kentucky and Louisiana. Pray for the children and youth of America, that God will grant them protection of body, soul, mind and spirit and fill them with Godly desires and true hope..

Oct. 14: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Maine and Maryland. Pray for the President and Vice President, that their hearts would be guided by God, that their decisions would be wise, and that their leadership would be principled.

Oct. 15: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Massachusetts and Michigan. Pray for God’s kingdom to come and His will to be done in your life and your family. (Matt. 6:10)

Oct. 16: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Minnesota and Mississippi. Pray for all of our Representatives and Senators who serve in the US Congress, that they will govern with God-honoring discernment and preserve the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

Oct. 17: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Missouri and Montana. Pray for the safety of those who live in your community; specifically safety from conflict and crimes. (Ps. 122:7)

Oct. 18: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Nebraska and Nevada. Pray for those who serve as police officers, prosecutors, defenders, judges, and justices of the US Supreme Court, that they would be vigilant in service and wise in judgment.

Be sure to check the bulletin each week for the next prayer list.

Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

YOU ARE LOVED!

October 5, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-10-05T17:06:32-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Donnie Strange
2. Mary Dawson
3. Deb Frye
4. Jack & Betty Hawthorne
5. Tony & Connie Williams
6. Bill & Becky Treat
7. Joe & Brenda Hoover
8. Stanton & Juanita Welch
9. Tom & Norma Mardis
10. Rick Carpenter
11. Noreen Mardis

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.
Tract Ministry: October 31 is coming. We appreciate any candy donations to give along with a gospel tract at the Plaza. If you want to help hand out, please see Pastor or Robin.
Fall Harvest Festival: Coming October 25. Please register your child on the sign up sheet on the register at the back of the sanctuary.
Baby Shower: You are invited to a baby shower for Jennifer Green (given by her sister) here at the church on Oct. 19 at 2:00.
God’s Call to Action: Able Bodied Men, Women and Children: Saturday, Oct. 11, at 8:30am we will meet at the church to fix pews and give the church a good cleaning. If anyone has a carpet scrubber they would want to bring or anything that would help with the cleaning, we won’t refuse it Your help would be appreciated.

Christians in Indonesia continue to suffer persecution at the hands of radical Muslims. Recently, church buildings have been destroyed along with church musical instruments and pews, In spite of the attacks, faithful believers in Indonesia continue to meet for fellowship. Some groups even meet outside their destroyed church buildings! God help us.

Men’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm at Dave Corbett’s house.

A Call to Intercessory Prayer Praying4America

Strategic, focused, purposeful prayer makes such an impact! The spiritual health of our country is at stake, and prayer can make the difference! Please join in with your prayers.

Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer IS the greater work. –Oswald Chambers-

Whenever you come to a request for a specific state or territory in the daily list, remember these priorities:

• Pray for the leaders of the state, that God’s Spirit would guide them to act justly, serve with integrity and uphold high moral standards.

• Pray for the churches of the state, that they would be lighthouses of truth, havens of hope, and centers of love for all people.

• Pray for the Christians of the state, that they would be faithful witnesses for Christ, humble servants of God, and positive influences on society.

Oct.6: Pray for all of our Representatives and Senators who serve in the U.S. Congress, that they will govern with God-honoring discernment and preserve the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of California and Colorado.

Oct. 7: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Arizona and Arkansas. Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin and draw Americans to faith in Christ.

Oct. 8: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Connecticut and Delaware. Pray for those who serve as police officers, prosecutors, defenders, judges, and Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, that they would be vigilant in service and wise in judgment.

Oct. 9: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Florida and Georgia. Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer and never cease to call upon God. (Ps. 5:3; 55:17; Isa. 62:6)

Oct. 10: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Hawaii and Idaho. Pray for the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and guardsmen of our Armed Forces, thanking God for their service and asking Him to bless them with strength.

Oct. 11: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Illinois and Indiana. Pray for the candidates for public office, that they would be moved by God to seek what is honorable, just and moral.

Oct. 12: Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Iowa and Kansas. Pray for a spiritual awakening across the nation, that the Gospel would be communicated across the full spectrum of American society and that Americans of all ages, races and backgrounds would be drawn to Christ and receive His life and salvation.

Across America there’s a growing concern about the spiritual health of our nation. A day seldom passes without some indication of a breakdown in moral standards.

Be sure to check the bulletin each week for the next prayer list.

September 28, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-09-28T15:24:42-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Cris Watkins – death of husband
2. Edgar & Teresa Bonifield
3. Joyce Crozier
4. Jeff & Betty Larntz
5. AJ & Bri Williams
6. Bill & Brenda Mourer
7. Don & Becky Ross
8. Rob & Sandy Brown
9. Connie Williams – surgery on Thursday
10. Today’s service at Autumn Health Care
11. Dean & Wendy Richard – newlywed
12. Brandi Brown & new baby

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.
Youth Choir News: Change in Youth Choir practice to Sunday’s at 4:00. Special planned at West Lafayette Care Center on October 4 at 6:00 pm with Young At Heart Ministries and Care Center residents. Pizza will be delivered after service. It’s not too late to join the choir. We have ongoing open enrollment.
Attention Cleaning Crews: It is OK now to mop the upstairs floors. The downstairs can’t be mopped until October. Thanks.
October 31 is coming. We appreciate any candy donations to give along with a gospel tract at the Plaza. If you want to help hand out, please see Pastor or Robin.

Fall Harvest Festival: Coming October 25. Please register your child on the sign up sheet on the register at the back of the sanctuary.
Baby Shower: You are invited to a baby shower for Jennifer Green (given by her sister) here at the church on Oct. 19 at 2:00.
Congratulations: Sandy Brown is the proud new grandma of a baby boy. Baby and mother are doing well.

WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
-- Camille, age 10

A Call to Intercessory Prayer

For many reasons, 2008 is a crucial year—a year of challenges and, of course, a year of decisions. We face a difficult economy, a morally deficient society, and an uncertain future. In November we elect a new President and Vice President, along with thousands of leaders nationwide.
Between now and Election Day, thousands of churches will be interceding for our country. Through this historic initiative called Praying4America, congregations from coast to coast will experience the power of intensive, purposeful prayer. The goal of this initiative is clear: A Nation Awakened, Churches Renewed, Lives Transformed. America will feel the impact as God’s people seize this opportunity.
Praying4America is based on a simple plan: 30 days of focused intercession for every key area of American life. Participants in each church will pray for a few minutes every day for that day’s specific requests. By the end of the 30 days, they will have prayed across America. And, in the process, their own lives will be enriched, the church will be energized, and communities throughout the nation will be spiritually stirred.

Praying4America is unique because it doesn’t interfere with other church activities. In fact, it complements all other activities as it deepens the devotional life of the church. We will begin on October 4 and conclude just before Election Day.

Strategic, focused, purposeful prayer makes such an impact! The spiritual health of our country is at stake, and prayer can make the difference! Please join in with your prayers.
Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer IS the greater work. –Oswald Chambers-

Whenever you come to a request for a specific state or territory in the daily list, remember these priorities:

• Pray for the leaders of the state, that God’s Spirit would guide them to act justly, serve with integrity and uphold high moral standards.

• Pray for the churches of the state, that they would be lighthouses of truth, havens of hope, and centers of love for all people.

• Pray for the Christians of the state, that they would be faithful witnesses for Christ, humble servants of God, and positive influences on society.

Oct. 4 - 1. Pray for a great outpouring of God’s Spirit on America. (Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17) 2. Pray for the President and Vice President, that their hearts would be guided by God, that their decisions would be wise, and that their leadership would be principled.

Oct. 5 – 1. Pray for the leaders, churches and Christians of Alabama and Alaska. 2. Pray for Christian leaders across America would seek God’s heart for vision, wisdom and direction. (Jer. 33:3)

Be sure to check the bulletin each week for the next prayer list.

September 21, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-09-21T09:40:58-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Body Family – tragic loss of 3 yr old
2. Tim & Dani Brown
3. Ernie & Teresa Carpenter
4. Tom & Jackie Sweitzer
5. Shonda & Jeff Souder
6. Justin & Julie Mulford
7. Joe & Brenda Hoover
8. Ben & Kelly Treat
9. WWC Youth Choir

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.

Youth Choir News: Change in Youth Choir practice to Sunday’s at 4:00 pm. Special planned at West Lafayette Care Center on October 4 at 6:00 pm with Young At Heart Ministries and Care Center residents. Pizza will be delivered after service. It’s not too late to join the choir. We have ongoing open enrollment.

Shiloh Baptist Church is preparing to open a shelter to house homeless people. They need volunteers to help keep it open. The volunteers would be needed for 3 – 6 hours per week. I can guarantee there is a need for such a place. I deal with homeless people quite often through Women of Witness. Please consider helping out with this if you have some free time. The shelter will open on October 5 so please call soon. You can call 622-3632 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. I believe she said her name is Brooke but not sure on that.

Directory Correction with Apologies: Please look at the list of children in Sandy Brown’s entry and change Trevor to Trenten. She never has had a grandchild by the name of Trevor and no matter how many times I say it, it won’t change Trenten’s name. SORRY SIS. SANDY!!!

Attention Cleaning Crews: It is OK now to mop the upstairs floors. The downstairs can’t be mopped until October. Thanks.

October 31 is coming. We appreciate any candy donations to give along with a gospel tract at the Plaza. If you want to help hand out, please see Pastor or Robin.

I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own! ,
But I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

THIS DAY IS YOURS DON'T THROW IT AWAY

PLEASE!!! There are items that were left here from VBS on the table by the water fountain. After today these items will go to the trash man, so if your child has something they want for a memento please see that it is taken. Thank you.

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
-- Alan, age 10

No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.
-- Kristen, age 10

September 14, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-09-14T13:46:43-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Ernie Carpenter – needs a job
2. Walt & Cheryl – traveling safety
3. Teresa Bonifield – health
4. Jenna Dawson’s Family
5. Suzie Baker’s Family
6. Phil Lambes - surgery
7. Norma Mardis
8. Keri & Baby
9. Barb Shaw
10. Justin Norman – salvation
11. Tyler Norman – salvation
12. Brandi Brown – soon to give birth

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.

HELP WANTED: The church’s My Space Manager
More volunteers to clean the church See Robin if interested. My thanks to those of you who stepped up to the plate.

Free Books: The table in the lounge is full of children’s books that have been discarded by Union grade school. Some have gone to a small private school and the rest will be taken to the Save-n-Serve shop in Millersburg. You are invited to take anything you would like. There are boxes available if you need one. One note of caution though. These books are secular and have nothing to do with Christianity. They are simply children’s storybooks. Help yourself

Youth Choir News: Change in Youth Choir practice to Sunday’s at 4:00 pm. Special planned at West Lafayette Care Center on October 4 at 6:00 pm with Young At Heart Ministries and Care Center residents. Pizza will be delivered after service. It’s not too late to join the choir. We have ongoing open enrollment.

Brandi (Sandy Brown’s Daughter) is having a baby shower on Saturday, September 20th, at 1:00 pm at Warsaw Fire station (located beside the ice cream place in Warsaw). R.S.V.P with Tracy at 824-4974

Shiloh Baptist Church is preparing to open a shelter to house homeless people. They need volunteers to help keep it open. The volunteers would be needed for 3 – 6 hours per week. I can guarantee there is a need for such a place. I deal with homeless people quite often through Women of Witness. Please consider helping out with this if you have some free time. The shelter will open on October 5 so please call soon. You can call 622-3632 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. I believe she said her name is Brooke but not sure on that.

Attention Cleaning Crews: It is OK now to mop the upstairs floors. The downstairs can’t be mopped until October. Thanks.

Church Directories are on the register in the back of the church. Don’t forget to pick one up

Congratulations! Dave and Keri Arotin came to the revival, came to church, got saved, got married, and had a beautiful little girl this past week. Whew! We are delighted to welcome this new family and as a way to show our love and to welcome them, there will be a diaper shower for them next Sunday. Bring a pack of diapers (and anything else the Lord lays on your heart) and load up the table by the door. Let’s show them how loving their new church family can be

September 7, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-09-07T08:30:53-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Teresa Carpenter – fast recovery
2. Cora K. Osborn – fast recovery
3. Teresa Bonifield – health
4. Pray for the day of the Lord
5. Gloria & Linda Cochran as they travel
6. Michelle Unger - Biopsy

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church. - CANCELLED

HELP WANTED:
The church’s My Space Manager
More volunteers to clean the church
See Robin if interested. My thanks to those of you who stepped up to the plate.

Free Books: The table in the lounge is full of children’s books that have been discarded by Union grade school. Some have gone to a small private school and the rest will be taken to the Save-n-Serve shop in Millersburg. You are invited to take anything you would like. There are boxes available if you need one. One note of caution though. These books are secular and have nothing to do with Christianity. They are simply children’s storybooks. Help yourself

Youth Choir News: Change in Youth Choir practice to Sunday’s at 4:00 pm. Special planned at West Lafayette Care Center on October 4 at 6:00 pm with Young At Heart Ministries and Care Center residents. Pizza will be delivered after service. It’s not too late to join the choir. We have ongoing open enrollment.

August 31, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-08-31T21:52:39-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Nate McNeal – thyroid biopsy
2. Dean Haney – Health
3. Bill Treat – back & shoulder
4. Teresa Carpenter – surgery on Tuesday
5. Phil Lambes – surgery on Tuesday
6. Cora K. Osborn – fast recovery
7. Teresa Bonifield - health

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.

HELP WANTED:
The church’s My Space Manager
More volunteers to clean the church
See Robin if interested. My thanks to those of you who stepped up to the plate.

Attention Music Team: This Tuesday at 6pm, Tony will meet us at the church to work on sound. Please come.

A serious note from Sis. Cindy Coakley: Please pray for all of us here in south Louisiana. The approaching storm has many being evacuated and some (like me) who have to stay because of their vocation. Thank you. Love and miss you all. God Bless my church family.

Some people are kind, polite, and Sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews.

Many folks want to serve God, But only as advisors.

It is easier to preach ten sermons Than it is to live one.

When you get to your wit's end, You'll find God lives there.

Opportunity may knock once, but temptation Bangs on your front door forever.

IT’S A MIRACLE! God is so good! When we got home from church Wednesday night, there was a brief message from Walt Osborne asking us to pray for his mother. A car had crashed through the store where she was shopping and run over her. She was pinned under the car and various store shelving & debris. Thursday’s report said her face was crushed/fractured and had to be rebuilt. She had a broken collarbone & ankle. Didn’t know at that time what internal injuries she had. Next update, head swollen twice as big as usual, stitches everywhere from glass cuts, legs swollen twice as big with tire marks on them. Still too swollen to see about internal damage. Final update: DOESN’T have a broken ankle or collar bone, although severely bruised and sprained nothing in her body is broken. After the tests came back she DOESN’T have any internal injuries like they suspected she would with a car driving over you, her liver, kidneys, and spleen are also badly bruised, nothing life threatening! her face (right side) is broke, the eye socket, around the nose, and down the cheek, and it would take 6 plates to fix it. The good news is that even though it is broke, the specialist said that the bones are still in place so it is not necessary for her to have surgery to put the plates in. She can just be careful and not bang it until it heals in 6-8 weeks. She has been up walking with a walker for about 20 steps or so but she plans on working hard and pushing herself so she can go home. Please pray for this 77-year-old wonder! She says it’s not going to get her down. (And to think I get depressed because I can’t eat whatever I want! Shame on me!)

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul – Psalm 25:1

If the church wants a better pastor,  It only needs to pray for the one it has.

God Himself does not propose to judge  A man until he is dead. So why should you?

Some minds are like concrete Thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

I don't know why some people  Change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from?

A lot of church members who are singing 'Standing on the Promises' Are just sitting on the premises.

We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.

Be ye fishers of men. You catch them - He'll clean them.

Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.

Don't put a question mark where God put a period.

Forbidden fruits create many jams.

God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

God promises a safe landing, Not a calm passage.

He who angers you, controls you!

The task ahead of us is never as  Great as the Power behind us.

August 24, 3008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-08-24T11:30:17-04:00

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3

Prayer Requests:
1. Nate McNeal – thyroid biopsy
2. Dean Haney – Health
3. Bill Treat – back & shoulder
4. Teresa Carpenter

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.

HELP WANTED: The following positions are opening up: Sunday School class teacher for ages 9 – 12. Junior Church teacher for ages 3 – 5. My Space Manager Flower Bed Caretaker
More volunteers to clean the church See Robin if interested.

IT’S A MIRACLE!!!! Our $10, no account, piece of junk tomato plant miraculously produced wonderful ripe “tomato sandwich” kind of tomatoes! It also produced cherry tomatoes and created a smiley face on our doorstep with a trail leading us to it. Wonder upon wonders! We found that it also bore us some cucumbers and peppers! All thanks to the one who gives miracles

Meeting: On Friday, August 29, at 6pm, here at the church, there will be a meeting for everyone who is interested in joining D.O.C. drama team. Men, women, girls and boys are welcome to join. Practices will most likely be on Monday nights. Hope to see you there.

Attention Music Team: This Tuesday at 6pm, Tony will meet us at the church to work on sound. Please come.

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul – Psalm 25:1

The Buzzard, The Bat, & The Bumblebee
THE BUZZARD:
If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but
will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.
THE BAT:
The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkable nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once,
it takes off like a flash.
THE BUMBLEBEE:
A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself.
PEOPLE:
In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumblebee. We struggle about with all our problems and frustrations, never realizing that all we have to do is look up!

“When I said, "My foot is slipping," your love, O LORD, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”- Psalm 94:18-19

My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my soul. Psalm 108:1

August 17, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-08-17T12:12:31-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Luis Palau – that he gets to preach in Tienem Square in China
2. Area school children as they head back to school this week.

Women’s Bible Study: Cancelled for tonight.

Baptism Fellowship: Today, following morning service, at Tony and Connie Williams’ house. Bring a covered dish and a lawn chair if you’d like. If you would like to be baptized see Pastor Jim.

WWC Directory: LAST CALL! Please look at the master copy of the directory on the back register and either confirm or change the information on it. Just put a star by your name if it is correct. Thanks. New directories will be coming soon.

Sad Goodbyes and Happy Tomorrows: Ernie and Teresa Carpenter have decided to relocate to Alabama – Ernie is already there and the family will follow asap. This is something they have talked about doing for some time now. So I am so sad to see them go but glad to see them realizing a dream. Please pray for Teresa as she has to have surgery before she goes. (Sept. 2) Pray for the whole family as they make these changes. (This includes Cindy Carpenter and Doris & Ernie Huston.)

HELP WANTED: The following positions are opening up: Sunday School class teacher for ages 9 – 12. Junior Church teacher for ages 3 – 5. Janitorial Manager My Space Manager Temporary Chauffer See Robin if interested.

WWC Youth Choir invites you to join them at the Care Center on Aug. 23 at 6pm to support them as they sing for the residents and their families. For more information see Renee Corbett.

Thank You! To you who helped with this year’s VBS. AWESOME JOB!!!!

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Jude 18-25 "In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires." These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh. To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.

August 10, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-08-10T07:16:38-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Vacation Bible School
2. Noreen Mardis – health
3. Connie Williams – health
4. Luis Palau – that he gets to preach in Tienem Square in China

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm here at the church.

Women of Witness Helping Hands: It is time once again for WOW to begin collecting school supplies for area children. Please consider donating bookbags, notebooks, pencils, crayons or any other items suggested on the school lists. Donations can be given to Robin or placed in collection boxes found at area stores or just outside of the Women of Witness office (305 Main St). Also, if you would like assistance with school supplies, see Robin. Thanks and God bless.
VBS NEEDS: If you have any of these items that you would loan for VBS please see Brandy Mullins. Sleeping bags, a free standing tent – this will go on the platform in the Sanctuary, a canteen, outside canopy/shelter – free standing.

Baptism Fellowship: August 17 following morning service at Tony and Connie Williams’ house. Bring a covered dish and a lawn chair if you’d like. If you would like to be baptized see Pastor Jim.

WWC Directory: Please look at the master copy of the directory on the back register and either confirm or change the information on it. Just put a star by your name if it is correct. Thanks. New directories will be coming soon.

Wednesday Night Service cancelled due to VBS. You are welcome to come out and be with the kids.

Court Order :
You have been accused of accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior and bombarding God with prayers! You are hereby sentenced to Everlasting
Life, No bail, No Appeal. You have been labeled Blessed and hereby detained in God's custody forever, Amen. You have been destined to make it and you shall surely achieve all your goals.
…………………………………………

I was shocked, confused, bewildered
As I entered Heaven's door,
Not but the beauty of it all,
Nor the lights or its decor.

But it was the folks in Heaven
Who made me sputter and gasp
The thieves, the liars, the sinners,
The alcoholics, the trash.

There stood the kid from seventh grade
Who swiped my lunch money twice
Next to him was my old neighbor
Who never said anything nice

Herb, who I always thought
Was rotting away in hell,
Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,
Looking incredibility well.

I nudged Jesus, "What's the deal?"
I would love hear Your take.
How'd all these sinners get up here?
God must've made a mistake.

"And why's everyone so quiet,
So somber? Give me a clue."
"Hush, child," said He, "they're all in shock.
No one thought they'd be seeing you."

Judge NOT.

WHEN YOUR HUT'S ON FIRE!!!!

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. He felt the worst had happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. He cried out, "God! How could you do this to me?" Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching the island! It had come to rescue him! "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.

The Moral of This Story:
It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of our pain and suffering. Remember that the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground. It just may be a smoke signal that summons the Grace of God.
Sorrow looks back, worry looks around,
but FAITH looks up.

Lord, grant me patience to endure my blessing......

WWC Youth Choir invites you to join them at the Care Center on Aug. 23 at 6pm to support them as they sing for the residents and their families. For more information see Renee Corbett.

August 3, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-08-03T17:08:06-04:00

Prayer Requests:

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm at Becky Alford’s house. See Robin to make arrangements to car pool or get directions.
FYI: Working With Men For Social Change Presented by Ted Bunch : August 7, from 8am to 4:30pm at Roscoe United Methodist Church. This is a secular teaching. See Renee Corbett if interested.
Women of Witness Helping Hands: It is time once again for WOW to begin collecting school supplies for area children. Please consider donating bookbags, notebooks, pencils, crayons or any other items suggested on the school lists. Donations can be given to Robin or placed in collection boxes found at area stores or just outside of the Women of Witness office (305 Main St). Also, if you would like assistance with school supplies, see Robin. Thanks and God bless.
VBS NEEDS: If you have any of these items that you would loan for VBS please see Brandy Mullins. Sleeping bags, a free standing tent – this will go on the platform in the Sanctuary, a canteen, outside canopy/shelter – free standing.
Baptism Fellowship: August 17 following morning service at Tony and Connie Williams’ house. Bring a covered dish and a lawn chair if you’d like. If you would like to be baptized see Pastor Jim.
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”- James 1:22
I'm passing along a note (on the back) I received from an intercessor friend. It's a word that was brought June 27-28 through Kay Arthur at a large women's conference in Atlanta. It's a very sober word about preparing for a famine in America. Please read it with prayer and humility:

On June 27th and 28th I attended a conference in Atlanta called "Deeper Still." Internationally known speakers Kay Arthur, Beth Moore and Priscilla Shirer were there and I looked forward to a special time of worship and having God convict me of my sins and lead me to areas in my life where I need to change. I have been to similar conferences for years, although none this large and with so many well-known speakers. There were over 20,000 women in attendance at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta- they said it was the largest crowd ever. I had an idea of what to expect from the conference, but nothing prepared me for what actually happened. I feel led to share my experience with family and friends. This is important, so stay with me!

When Kay Arthur took the stage you could just tell that her spirit was heavy and there was a certain "heaviness" in the atmosphere even before she started to speak.

She said that she had been literally physically sick to have to bring us this message and right out the gate she said, We are in grave danger." She said that God had revealed to her that a literal famine is coming to America. Physical, not spiritual. She said that God is moving in judgment against our nation. I know I can't describe this well enough, but the atmosphere was ominous. Kay is a seasoned speaker and she had to BATTLE to get through her message. She stumbled over scriptures and had an extremely difficult time. At times I was almost expecting her to collapse. At one point she just had to stop and pray. There was no person, myself included, that I could see who did not have tears streaming down their faces. As you may know, Kay Arthur is normally a very confident, composed speaker, but she was literally in a spiritual battle and it was taking place right before my eyes. I have never seen anything like it. She went on to give 7 things that Christians must do during this time and I am going to give those to you now:

1. Jer 4:3- Break up the fallow ground- return to Me. Repent. Get on your face before God and ask him to break your heart with the things that break His heart.
2. Mourn- Jer. 9:17-18 and Ezekial 9. It is time to weep because our nation's sin is incredible.
3. Pray- Jer 36:7- Pray fervently, passionately for America.
4. Love God's Word- Jer. 20. You MUST love the Word of God and be in the Word of God. I was particularly convicted here because I know I have not been as deeply in His Word as I need to be. She said we must get serious about this.
5. Love others as Jesus loved them. Jer. 31:3 and John 13:34.
6. Introduce people to Jesus Christ. It's time to get serious about this. This is no time for timidity. Jer. 31:31; Jer. 33:1-9 and 15 and 17.
7. Rest. If you will do these things, then rest in the fact that you have done God's will. She said that it is going to be vitally important for us to get enough physical rest. She went on to say that God has not given us a spirit of fear and that if we are obedient to Him, we will be protected.

She said to read Ezekial 14 over and over until you understand it. This is what God will do if a country turns against Him. She said that this is going to be a calamity ( she used the word calamity in such a way that you knew this is going to be no small thing) for our country, and gave many more scripture references, but what I have given you are the main points that she made. I hope you know that I would not have sent this to you if I had not been profoundly affected by it and feel it is of great importance to share it.

July 27, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-07-27T14:05:47-04:00

Prayer Requests:

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6pm at Renee Corbett’s house. There will be some parking at the house. If you are able, she suggests you park at the parking lot on the left side as you turn on to Hill Street and walk up to the house.

Men’s Bible Study: There will be a men’s Bible study at Dave Corbett’s house at 6 pm. All men are welcome.

Women of Witness Helping Hands: It is time once again for WOW to begin collecting school supplies for area children. Please consider donating bookbags, notebooks, pencils, crayons or any other items suggested on the school lists. Donations can be given to Robin or placed in collection boxes found at area stores or just outside of the Women of Witness office (305 Main St). Also, if you would like assistance with school supplies, see Robin. Thanks and God bless.

Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care. If you turn on an air conditioner, please turn it off. On Monday mornings for the past 3 weeks I have found AC Units running with doors wide open. This week’s wasn’t found until Wednesday.

Congratulations! Walt Osborne and Cheryl Matthews were united in Holy Matrimony on Saturday. Rejoice with them as they thank God for this blessed event.

I was having a talk with the Lord the other day and discussing my wonder about those members of Word Worship Center who did not attend the revival even one night. He spoke to my heart and said, “Robin, I told you in My Word that the poor would always be among you.” I said, “Yes, Lord. But You were talking about people who didn’t have money.” He quietly said, “Selah.” (Think about it.)

As I pondered on this little exchange, I thought about how the word “poor” might have a definition beyond “no money”. So I looked it up in the dictionary.
First definition: having little or no money, goods, or other means of support; nothing different here to bring me to an understanding.
Definition number three started to get my attention: meagerly supplied or endowed with resources. Hmmmm. Could it be that some are meagerly supplied with the spiritual resources supplied to us by God Himself? Why that would be like the poor of this world having a grocery store in the neighborhood offering free groceries but a person walks out with a pack of gum to help them “get by”. Insane!!
And then definition number five jumped out at me: deficient or lacking in something specified. The Word of God teems with Scriptures to help us fight our flesh and commit ourselves wholeheartedly to God. When you love the Lord with all your heart, and all your soul, and all your strength, you want to be with Him at every opportunity. You’ll love what He loves and hate what He hates. And as I realized how very much He loved the revival I grew sad.

My heart aches with the thought that my beloved church family includes those who are allowing themselves to be deficient of the Word of God. And then I feel angry at Satan because the Scripture reads, For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Satan is working so slyly against my loved ones! How I wish he were in the pit already! He is defeated by the testimony of our mouths. Are you living a testimony?

Sweethearts, I have a Word of encouragement for you. It says in Deuteronomy 15:4 However, there should be no poor among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you!

Beloved, your inheritance is Heaven and each and every hour we spend upon this earth is an hour closer to entering in to that promised land where the streets are gold and where our Lover abides! Stop living like a pauper! Remember: he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

July 20, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-07-20T10:29:17-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Kim Shada - cancer
2. Mike & Carrie
3. Chris Williams
4. Vacation Bible School
5. Trenten Brown – surgery on Wednesday

Women’s Bible Study: Cancelled due to the Women of Faith Conference.

Music Practice: Tuesday at 5:30.

Let’s Have A Revival: It is finally here. This Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Word Worship Center will hold services on the court square lawn. We will start at 6pm each night. You are the host/hostess! You wouldn’t be a very good one if you weren’t there. Bring a lawn chair to sit on and come show your support. Pray, pray, pray for souls! DO NOT hesitate to pray with someone! Smile and show yourself friendly. You not only represent Word Worship Center – you represent Jesus Christ! May the Lord revive you as well!

EHHHH…What’s up, D.O.C? Introducing a new ministry of drama team called Disciples Of Christ. The team will consist of a group of 8 to 10 members, ages 9 to adult, who will minister through drama. If interested see Danielle Brown.

You are WANTED: Yee Haw! I have found my pardner for life, come help us celebrate as husband and wife. Cheryl Matthews and Walt Osborn have formed as one. So: let’s join our hands – form a ring. Let’s stamp our feet – dance and sing! Reception: Saturday July 26th at 2:00 p.m. Prairie Chapel Church, 45494 CR 23. So be there DEAD OR ALIVE! REWARD, you can collect your reward by celebrating the joining of these two varmints

I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.

Q. What do they call pastors in Germany? A. German Shepherds.

AFTER A FEW OF THE USUAL SUNDAY EVENING HYMNS, THE CHURCH'S PASTOR SLOWLY STOOD UP, WALKED OVER TO THE PULPIT AND, BEFORE HE GAVE HIS SERMON FOR THE EVENING, HE BRIEFLY INTRODUCED A GUEST MINISTER WHO WAS IN THE SERVICE THAT EVENING. IN THE INTRODUCTION, THE PASTOR TOLD THE CONGREGATION THAT THE GUEST MINISTER WAS ONE OF HIS DEAREST CHILDHOOD FRIENDS AND THAT HE WANTED HIM TO HAVE A FEW MOMENTS TO GREET THE CHURCH AND SHARE WHATEVER HE FELT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR THE SERVICE.
WITH THAT, AN ELDERLY MAN STEPPED UP TO THE PULPIT AND BEGAN TO SPEAK. 'A FATHER, HIS SON, AND A FRIEND OF HIS SON WERE SAILING OFF THE PACIFIC COAST ,' HE BEGAN. 'WHEN A FAST APPROACHING STORM BLOCKED ANY ATTEMPT TO GET BACK TO THE SHORE. THE WAVES WERE SO HIGH, THAT EVEN THOUGH THE FATHER WAS AN EXPERIENCED SAILOR, HE COULD NOT KEEP THE BOAT UPRIGHT AND THE THREE WERE SWEPT INTO THE OCEAN AS THE BOAT CAPSIZED.' THE OLD MAN HESITATED FOR A MOMENT, MAKING EYE CONTACT WITH TWO TEENAGERS WHO WERE, FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE SERVICE BEGAN, LOOKING SOMEWHAT INTERESTED IN HIS STORY.

THE AGED MINISTER CONTINUED WITH HIS STORY, 'GRABBING A RESCUE LINE, THE FATHER HAD TO MAKE THE MOST EXCRUCIATING DECISION OF HIS LIFE: TO WHICH BOY WOULD HE THROW THE OTHER END OF THE LIFE LINE. HE ONLY HAD SECONDS TO MAKE THE DECISION. THE FATHER KNEW THAT HIS SON WAS A CHRISTIAN AND HE, ALSO, KNEW THAT HIS SON'S FRIEND WAS NOT. THE AGONY OF HIS DECISION COULD NOT BE MATCHED BY THE TORRENT OF WAVES. AS THE FATHER YELLED OUT, 'I LOVE YOU, SON!' HE THREW OUT THE LIFE LINE TO HIS SON'S FRIEND. BY THE TIME THE FATHER HAD PULLED THE FRIEND BACK TO THE CAPSIZED BOAT, HIS SON HAD DISAPPEARED BENEATH THE RAGING WELLS INTO THE BLACK OF NIGHT. HIS BODY WAS NEVER RECOVERED.

BY THIS TIME, THE TWO TEENAGERS WERE SITTING UP STRAIGHT IN THE PEW, ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR THE NEXT WORDS TO COME OUT OF THE OLD MINISTER'S MOUTH.

'THE FATHER,' HE CONTINUED, 'KNEW HIS SON WOULD STEP INTO ETERNITY WITH JESUS AND HE COULD NOT BEAR THE THOUGHT OF HIS SON'S FRIEND STEPPING INTO AN ETERNITY WITHOUT JESUS.. THEREFORE, HE SACRIFICED HIS SON TO SAVE THE SON'S FRIEND.

' HOW GREAT IS THE LOVE OF GOD THAT HE SHOULD DO THE SAME FOR US. OUR HEAVENLY FATHER SACRIFICED HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WE COULD BE SAVED. I URGE YOU TO ACCEPT HIS OFFER TO RESCUE YOU AND TAKE A HOLD OF THE LIFE LINE HE IS THROWING OUT TO YOU IN THIS SERVICE.'

WITH THAT, THE OLD MAN TURNED AND SAT BACK DOWN IN HIS CHAIR AS SILENCE FILLED THE ROOM. THE PASTOR AGAIN WALKED SLOWLY TO THE PULPIT AND DELIVERED A BRIEF SERMON WITH AN INVITATION AT THE END. HOWEVER, NO ONE RESPONDED TO THE APPEAL.

WITHIN MINUTES AFTER THE SERVICE ENDED, THE TWO TEENAGERS WERE AT THE OLD MAN'S SIDE. 'THAT WAS A NICE STORY,' POLITELY STATED ONE OF THEM,'BUT I DON'T THINK IT WAS VERY REALISTIC FOR A FATHER TO GIVE UP HIS ONLY SON'S LIFE IN HOPES THAT THE OTHER BOY WOULD BECOME A CHRISTIAN.'

'WELL, YOU'VE GOT A POINT THERE,' THE OLD MAN REPLIED, GLANCING DOWN AT HIS WORN BIBLE. A BIG SMILE BROADENED HIS NARROW FACE. HE ONCE AGAIN LOOKED UP AT THE BOYS AND SAID, 'IT SURE ISN'T VERY REALISTIC, IS IT? BUT, I'M STANDING HERE TODAY TO TELL YOU THAT STORY GIVES ME A GLIMPSE OF WHAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN LIKE FOR GOD TO GIVE UP HIS SON FOR ME. YOU SEE... I WAS THAT FATHER AND YOUR PASTOR IS MY SON'S FRIEND.'

July 13, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-07-13T10:33:25-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Revival in Coshocton
2. Norma Eckelberry & grandson, Zeb
3. Margret Stochey’s daughter, Kim Shada
4. Phil Lambes
5. Mike & Carrie
6. Chris Williams
7. Vacation Bible School

Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married Ruth?  A. Ruthless.

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6. We will meet at Sis. Brandy Mullin’s house.

Music Practice: Tuesday at 5:30.

Prayer Meeting: Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.

VBS News: VBS meeting @ my house [Brandy Mullins] this Monday @ 6:30pm for all interested in helping in any way, if you absolutely cannot come, see me. This is for our kids and cannot happen without help! Also, I need donated empty water bottles, so please save your bottles! Brandy

EHHHH…What’s up, D.O.C? Introducing a new ministry of drama team called Disciples Of Christ. The team will consist of a group of 8 to 10 members, ages 9 to adult, who will minister through drama. If interested see Danielle Brown.

You are WANTED: Yee Haw! I have found my pardner for life, come help us celebrate as husband and wife. Cheryl Matthews and Walt Osborn have formed as one. So: let’s join our hands – form a ring. Let’s stamp our feet – dance and sing! Reception: Saturday July 26th at 2:00 p.m. Prairie Chapel Church, 45494 CR 23. So be there DEAD OR ALIVE! REWARD, you can collect your reward by celebrating the joining of these two varmints

Can you help? We have come in contact with a lady who needs some help. Just wondered if you might have something she needs. Dish towels, bath towels, a curtain rod, 4T boys clothes, 3T girls clothes, 3 dressers, women’s 9/9 ½ shoes, boys wide 8 ½ shoes, size 16 or 18 boys clothes, and mom’s bedroom is bare right now (her favorite color is purple). See Robin or Renee Corbett.

How do you feel about changes in your life? Maybe you’re the adventurous type who gets excited about facing new challenges and meeting new people. Or do you like life to remain the same?
Certainly some changes, such as serious illness or a death in the family, are extremely traumatic and life-altering. But most of the changes in your life evolve over time and are so subtle you hardly notice what’s happening.
The book of Genesis is overflowing with changes and relationships. God created a perfect world. Then sin entered and everything changed. A flood wiped out all life except those on the ark – more change. Broken family relationships led to murder and slavery. Mended relationships brought forgiveness and reconciliation. But through it all, God never changed, and He never will. God’s faithfulness, His love and His forgiveness for His children are a constant throughout this book. At the very heart of Genesis is God’s unwavering desire for a loving relationship with His people, as seen in the promise given to Abraham. Ultimately, “all peoples on earth” would have an opportunity for an intimate relationship with God – through the coming of Jesus, our Savior.
Changes are sure to come into your life. Are you ready to face them with joy and confidence? You can, because God’s love for you never changes!

You are officially challenged to read the book of Genesis this week!

Read Genesis 9:12-16 and you’ll see that God loves His people. You can trust Him to keep all His promises!
You’ll face many temptations to disobey God and “do what everyone else is doing.” Pray that God will help you resist those temptations. Check out Genesis 39:6-10
It’s difficult to see God’s plan when bad things happen to you. But be assured that God knows what’s going on and is in control. Read Genesis 50:18-20
Did you know?
*Moses wrote the book of Genesis
*Genesis was written in the 1400’s BC, while
the Israelites wandered in the desert.
*The events that took place in the book of
Genesis took place in Mesopotamia, Canaan
and Egypt – known today as the Middle East.
*The theme of Genesis: From the beginning,
God has desired a relationship with His
creation – YOU!

July 6, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-07-06T13:33:50-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Revival in Coshocton
2. Ernie & Teresa as they travel
3. Bill & Becky as they travel
4. Danielle Brown & Kids as they travel
5. Sue Richardson – gall bladder surgery

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6.

Music Practice: Tuesday at 5:30.

Prayer Meeting: Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.

Secret Sisters: All ladies interested in the July – December Secret Sister drawing, please sign up on the sheet located in the foyer.

Junior Choir News: There will be practice July 10 at 6:30pm. On Friday, July 11, a field trip is planned at 10 a.m. to visit Coshocton Health and Rehab for the Young At Heart service. See Renee Corbett if you have questions.

You are WANTED: Yee Haw! I have found my pardner for life, come help us celebrate as husband and wife. Cheryl Matthews and Walt Osborn have formed as one. So: let’s join our hands – form a ring. Let’s stamp our feet – dance and sing! Reception: Saturday July 26th at 2:00 p.m. Prairie Chapel Church, 45494 CR 23. So be there DEAD OR ALIVE! REWARD, you can collect your reward by elebrating the joining of these two varmints

Have you ever given up on someone because you feel they are a lost cause? Keep praying daily for that person. God can soften the hardest of hearts. Check out Ezra 6: 19-22.

Are you one of those folks who learn things the hard way? Save yourself some grief and give God’s rules a chance. Check out Psalm 19:7-8

News flash: Sin may seem glitzier than following Christ, but it doesn’t have any of these benefits: forgiveness, healing, redemption, love and the total fulfillment of your desires. Check out Psalm 103:1-5

Do you ever wish you felt more sure of yourself? More confident? Maybe you decide to do something about it and get a little more assertive – your friends notice that you’ve started sportin’ a little attitude. Problem solved? Not really. You see, that kind of confidence – talking louder and trying to get noticed – is just on the outside, and it doesn’t last. Real confidence comes from righteousness – God’s righteousness – at work in your heart. Real confidence comes from depending on Him and not on you. And nothing can take that kind of confidence away – it’s yours forever. Check out Isaiah 32:17

Which kind of fig are you? A bad fig, ignoring God and what He’s trying to teach you? Or a good fig with a teachable heart that learns from God’s discipline? Check out Jeremiah 24:1-10

It’s pretty hard to stay completely dry in a rain shower. When God decides to shower you with blessings – watch out! You’re gonna get drenched! Check out Ezekiel 34:25-31

Being wealthy isn’t a bad thing. But Jesus did want to give us a big warning. Don’t let your $$$ distract you from the true treasure – Jesus. Check out Matthew 19:21-24

Ever have someone argue with you or attack you about your faith? Be ready to explain your faith, but rely on the Holy Spirit to provide the right words. Check out Mark 13:11

Being a servant isn’t optional. You will serve something with your life. Whether it’s God or money is your choice. Check out Luke 16:14

You have easy access to spiritual resources, like Bibles and devotionals. But the best materials won’t help you if they’re only collecting dust. Open your eyes, ears and heart. Check out Acts 28:23-28

Since God loves everyone, what does it say about your love for him when you totally dismiss someone he sent His Son to die for? Check out 1 John 2:9

Why would anyone tear their own house down? Actually, it’s easier than you think. Don’t let bitterness, manipulation and selfishness rule (and ruin) your relationships. Check out Proverbs 14:1

June 29, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-06-29T12:17:17-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Robin Treat - Health
2. Barb Shaw – health/bladder problems
3. Teresa Carpenter’s Grandma – health

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6.

Music Practice: Tuesday at 5:30.

Prayer Meeting: Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.

Auction: Thank you so much for supporting this! We made enough money for the trip and then some – a little over $300.

Volunteers needed: If you are interested in passing out handbills for the revival, you must see Pastor first.

Secret Sisters: All ladies interested in the July – December Secret Sister drawing, please sign up on the sheet located in the foyer. There will be no get together this time due to so many conflicting schedules – vacations and such. So please reveal yourself to your sister. Thanks.

Junior Choir News: No practice this week, July 3. There will be practice the following week, July 10 at 6:30pm. On Friday, July 11, a field trip is planned at 10 a.m. to visit Coshocton Health and Rehab for the Young At Heart service. See Renee Corbett if you have questions.

You are WANTED: Yee Haw! I have found my pardner for life, come help us celebrate as husband and wife. Cheryl Matthews and Walt Osborn have formed as one. So: let’s join our hands – form a ring. Let’s stamp our feet – dance and sing! Reception: Saturday July 26th at 2:00 p.m. Prairie Chapel Church, 45494 CR 23. So be there DEAD OR ALIVE! REWARD, you can collect your reward by celebrating the joining of these two varmints

Congratulations Norma Eckelberry upon your retirement!

WHEN THE MUSIC STOPPED
For those who are unaware, at a military theater, the National Anthem is played before every movie.
From a Chaplain in Iraq :
I recently attended a showing of 'Superman 3,' here at LSA Anaconda. We have a large auditorium we use for movies, as well as memorial services and other large gatherings. As is the custom back in the States, we stood and snapped to attention when the National Anthem began before the main feature. All was going as planned until about three-quarters of the way through The National Anthem the music stopped.
Now, what would happen if this occurred with 1,000 18-22 year-olds back in the States? I imagine there would be hoots, catcalls, laughter, a few rude comments; and everyone would sit down and call for a movie. Of course, that is, if they had stood for the National Anthem in the first place. Here, the 1,000 Soldiers continued to stand at attention, eyes fixed forward. The music started again. The Soldiers continued to quietly stand at attention. And again, at the same point, the music stopped. What would you expect to happen?
Even here I would imagine laughter, as everyone finally sat down and expected the movie to start. But here, you could have heard a pin drop. Every Soldier continued to stand at attention. Suddenly there was a lone voice, then a dozen, and quickly the room was filled with the voices of a thousand soldiers, finishing where the recording left off: 'And the rockets red glare, The bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night That our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.'
It was the most inspiring moment I have had here in Iraq . I wanted you to know what kind of Soldiers are serving you here.
Remember them as they fight for you!
Be ever in prayer for all our soldiers serving us here at home and abroad. For many have already paid the ultimate price.
Written by Chaplain Jim Higgins

June 22, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-06-22T17:13:08-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Revival in Coshocton
2. Phil Lambes – health
3. Zeb Jennings – recovery from surgery
4. Barb Shaw – health
5. Wilford Osborne – a peaceful passing
6. Angela Hunt & Family – unspoken
7. Charlene & Leonard
8. Bella Mullins – broken arm heals quickly

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6.

Music Practice: Tuesday at 5:30. (Or as soon as you can get there)

Prayer Meeting: Thursday from 6pm to 8pm. Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will." 40 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. "Could you men not keep watch with me for one hour?" he asked Peter.

Auction: There will be an auction of baked goods and/or casserole dishes right after service today to help fund a trip to Kentucky for the kids. The auction will take place in the lobby. PLEASE plan to support this event! Our (yes I said OUR) kids need our support.

Volunteers needed: If you are interested in passing out handbills for the revival, you must see Pastor first.

Then the trees of the forest will sing, they will sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. I Chronicles 16:33

America the beautiful, or so you used to be. Land of the Pilgrims' pride; I'm glad they'll never see.  Babies piled in dumpsters, Abortion on demand, Oh, sweet land of liberty; your house is on the sand. 
Our children wander aimlessly
poisoned by cocaine choosing to indulge their lusts, when God has said abstain

From sea to shining sea,  our Nation turns away From the teaching of God's love and a need to always pray  We've kept God in our temples,
how callous we have grown. When earth is but His footstool, and Heaven is His throne.  We've voted in a government that's rotting at the core, Appointing Godless Judges; who throw reason out the door,  Too soft to place a killer in a well deserved tomb, But brave enough to kill a baby before he leaves the womb.  You think that God's not angry,
that our land's a moral slum? How much longer will He wait before His judgment comes?  How are we to face our God, from Whom we cannot hide? What then is left for us to do,  but stem this evil tide? 
If we who are His children, will humbly turn and pray; Seek His holy face and mend our evil way:  Then God will hear from Heaven; and forgive us of our sins, He'll heal our sickly land and those who live within.  But, America the Beautiful, If you don't - then you will see, A sad but Holy God withdraw His hand from Thee. 
~~Judge Roy Moore~~

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Some Things God Won’t Ask On That Day

God won’t ask what kind of car you drove. He’ll ask how many people you drove who didn’t have transportation.
God won’t ask the square footage of your house. He’ll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.
God won’t ask you about the clothes you had in your closet. He’ll ask how many you helped to clothe.
God won’t ask what your highest salary was. He’ll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
God won’t ask what your job title was. He’ll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
God won’t ask how many friends you had. He’ll ask how many people to whom you were friends.
God won’t ask in what neighborhood you lived. He’ll ask how you treated your neighbor.
God won’t ask about the color of your skin. He’ll ask about the content of your character.
God won’t ask why it took so long to seek Salvation. He’ll lovingly take you to your mansion in Heaven and not to the gates of Hell.

June 15, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-06-15T15:04:14-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Revival in Coshocton
2. Phil Lambes – health
3. Zeb Jennings – recovery from surgery
4. Barb Shaw – health
5. Rylee Welch – swimmers ear
6. Bill Treat – toothache & shoulder pain
7. Pastor – pinched nerve in back
8. Wilford Osborne – a peaceful passing
9. Angela Hunt & Family – unspoken
10. Charlene & Leonard

Women’s Bible Study: Cancelled for tonight

Music Practice: Saturday morning at 8:30 am

Prayer Meeting: Thursday from 6pm to 8pm. Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will." 40 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. "Could you men not keep watch with me for one hour?" he asked Peter.

Lake Park Fellowship today after service. Even if you can’t stay all day please join the fellowship of breaking bread together. We love you and miss you when you don’t come.

American Red Cross Information. June 17th. It will be at the Civic Center from noon to 6. On Monday night, the 16th anyone who would like to help clean the vegetables will meet at the old armory on Otsego Ave.

Auction: Next Sunday there will be an auction of baked goods and/or casserole dishes to help fund a trip to Kentucky for the kids. The auction will take place in the lobby immediately following service. The trip includes an inspiring visit to a church with an “on fire” youth group. PLEASE plan to support this event! Our (yes I said OUR) kids need our support.

Congratulations to A.J. & Bri Williams who were united in holy matrimony yesterday!

FYI:Tic Removal Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball  and let it stay on the repulsive insect for a few seconds (15-20), after which the tick will come out on it's own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away.

SOME FATHERLY ADVICE

Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. Proverbs 4:1

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. Colossians 3:21

Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?
Hebrews 12:7

The living, the living—they praise you, as I am doing today; fathers tell their children about your faithfulness.
Isaiah 38:19

Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 1 Peter 1:17

OUR FATHER

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.
Psalm 68:5

As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; Psalm 103:13

Yet, O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.
Isaiah 64:8

Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live!
Hebrews 12:9

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
James 1:17

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. 1 John 2:15,16

June 8, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-06-08T16:23:01-04:00

Prayer Requests:
1. Revival in Coshocton
2. Phil Lambes – health
3. Zeb Jennings – surgery on June 11
4. Barb Shaw – health
5. Rylee Welch – swimmers ear
6. Bill Treat – toothache & shoulder pain
7. Pastor – pinched nerve in back
8. Wilford Osborne – a peaceful passing

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6:00.

Music Practice: Saturday morning at 8:30 am

Prayer Meeting: Thursday from 6pm to 8pm. The Sanctuary will be in use with the Children’s Choir so prayer will take place in the lounge area.

Mark Your Calendar: We will once again have our annual Lake Park Fellowship on Father’s Day. There will be a wiffle ball game between the men and the kids. We’ll go over following our morning service. Even if you can’t stay all day please join the fellowship of breaking bread together. We love you and miss you when you don’t come.

American Red Cross Information. June 17th. It will be at the Civic Center from noon to 6. On Monday night, the 16th anyone who would like to help clean the vegetables will meet at the old armory on Otsego Ave. There is a sheet on the back register to sign your name next to your donation. Please indicate if you will be helping at the armory.

VBS Yard Sale: Brandy Mullins will be having her yard sale to raise money for this year’s VBS program. It will be at her house, 1240 Chestnut St from 9-5 on Friday & Saturday. Please show your support by either donating or attending. The Women’s Bible Study Group will be having a bake sale there to finish raising funds for our trip as well.

A BIG thank you to Nathan Coakley, Arminta Coakley, & Heather Mack for cleaning our church for us this week. Great job!

Women of Faith Conference: The Women’s Bible Study ladies are going to Cleveland to attend the conference on July 18& 19. We still have some extra tickets for $50 each. This price covers lunch on Saturday. We would love to have you join us. See Robin.

Bible-On-Display: Cona Thorpe-Brown and Arminta Coakley have completed their end of the year Bible-on-Displays, located in the lobby area. Please take time to check them out with your child. It really helps bring the Bible alive!

All Night Prayer: We did it! Thanks to those who planned their timing well, we were able to have people praying at the altar for 12 hours straight. I know God will is pleased to see this kind of dedication. The revival on the courthouse lawn will be July 23 through the 25th. Please continue to lift up souls for the revival.

THE LORD'S BASEBALL GAME
Freddy and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. The Lord's team was playing Satan's team. The Lord's team was at bat, the score was tied zero to zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs. They continued to watch as a batter named 'Love' stepped up to the plate. Love swung at the first pitch and hit a single, because 'Love never fails.' The next batter was named ‘Faith’, who also got a single because Faith works with Love. The next batter up was named ‘Godly Wisdom’. Satan wound up and threw the first pitch. Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass: Ball one. Three more pitches and Godly Wisdom walked because he never swings at what Satan throws. The bases were now loaded. The Lord then turned to Freddy and told him He was now going to bring in His star player. Up to the plate stepped ‘Grace’. Freddy said, 'He sure doesn't look like much!' Satan's whole team relaxed when they saw Grace. Thinking he had won the game, Satan wound up and fired his first pitch. To the shock of everyone, Grace hit the ball harder than anyone had ever seen! But Satan was not worried; his center fielder let very few get by. He went up for the ball, but it went right through his glove, hit him on the head and sent him crashing on the ground; the roaring crowds went wild as the ball continued over the fence! The Lord's team won! The Lord then asked Freddy if he knew why Love, Faith and Godly Wisdom could get on base but couldn't win the game. Freddy answered that he didn't know why. The Lord explained, 'If your love, faith and wisdom had won the game, you would think you had done it by yourself. Love, Faith and Wisdom will get you on base but only My Grace can get you Home:

'For by Grace are you saved, it is a gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast.' Ephesians 2:8-9

Psalm 84:11, 'For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.'

June 1, 2008

info@wordworshipcenter.com — 2008-06-01T22:18:54-04:00

The revival on the courthouse lawn will be July 23 through the 25th. Please begin to pray for souls.
Prayer Requests:

Women’s Bible Study: Tonight at 6:00.

No Music Practice On Wednesday: Will contact you about the new day and time.

Mark Your Calendar: We will once again have our annual Lake Park Fellowship on Father’s Day. There will be a wiffle ball game between the men and the kids.

There will be an all night prayer meeting this Friday, June 6. From 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Coshocton has plenty of people willing to stay up all night and walk for cancer, so there ought to be Christians willing to stay up praying for revival. Please sign up if you are planning to join this prayer meeting.

American Red Cross Information. June 17th. It will be at the Civic Center from noon to 6. There will be a meeting on Monday night, the 16th for the volunteers to clean vegetables and such. Look in next week’s bulletin for specifics.

Women of Faith Conference: The Women’s Bible Study ladies are going to Cleveland to attend the conference on July 18& 19. We still have some extra tickets for $50 each. This price covers lunch on Saturday. We would love to have you join us. See Robin.

Bible-On-Display: Cona Thorpe-Brown and Arminta Coakley have completed their end of the year Bible-on-Displays, located in the lobby area. Please take time to check them out with your child. It really helps bring the Bible alive!

Dear God: Why didn't you save the school children at?

Northern Illinois University
Virginia Tech
Amish Contry, PA
Columbine High School
Littleton, Colorado 4/20/99
Moses Lake, Washington 2/2/96
Bethel, Alaska 2/19/97
Pearl, Mississippi 10/1/97
West Paducah, Kentucky 12/1/97
Stam P, Arkansas 12/15/97
Jonesboro, Arkansas 3/24/98
Edinboro, Pennsylvania 4/24/98
Fayetteville, Tennessee 5/19/98
Springfield, Oregon 5/21/98
Richmond, Virginia 6/15/98
Taber, Alberta, Canada 5/28/99
Conyers, Georgia 5/20/99
Deming, New Mexico 11/19/99
Fort Gibson, Oklahoma 12/6/99
Santee, California 3/ 5/01 and
El Cajon, California 3/22/01?

Sincerely,
Concerned Student

Reply:
Dear Concerned Student:
I am not allowed in schools.
Sincerely,
God

How did this get started?...
Let's see, I think it started when Madeline Murray O'Hare complained she didn't want any prayer in our schools. And we said, OK...

Then, someone said you better not read the Bible in school, because Bible that says ‘Thou shalt Not kill,
Thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbors as yourself,' And we said, OK...

Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehaved because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem. And we said an expert should know what he's talking about. So we won't spank them anymore...

Then someone said teachers and principals better not discipline our children when they misbehave. And the school administrators said no faculty member in this school better touch a student when they misbehave because we don't want any bad publicity, and we surely don't want to be sued. And we accepted their reasoning...

And the entertainment industry said, let's make TV shows and movies that promote profanity, violence and illicit sex... And let's record music that encourages rape, drugs, murder, suicide, and satanic themes.. And we said, it's just entertainment and it has no adverse effect and nobody takes it seriously anyway, so go right ahead.

Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, classmates or even themselves.

Undoubtedly, if we thought about it long and hard enough, we could figure it out. I'm sure it has a great deal to do with... 'WE REAP WHAT WE SOW,'

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In New Jersey, East Brunswick High School officials told football coach Marcus Borden he cannot kneel and bow his head while members of his team have a student-led pre-game prayer.

In Wisconsin’s Tomah Area School District, a teacher refused to give a student identified only as A.T. a grade on an art project because his work included "John 3:16" as well as "A sign of love." However, Buddha, Hindu and sorcerers are considered “approved” forms of art by the school.

In Mt. Vernon, Ohio, school leaders told teacher John Freshwater he must put his Bible out of sight when students are in his room. Mr. Freshwater has refused to do so. He has had a Bible on his desk for the past 18 years.

So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time. (Jesus)