Send a Missionary to Paraguay Fundraiser

Paraguay Mission Trip: July 2015 Chrismon Tree and Advent Wreath retrieve their own cards (via last name). Unclaimed cards will be discarded after Sunday am, Jan 11th. Ward Ave COGOP will be sponsoring a mission team The Chrismon (i.e., Christ Monogram) Tree to Paraguay (July 2-12, 2015) to assist host traditionally is an evergreen tree (symbolizing eternal missionaries Dan & Gwen Miller. The nature of this life) adorned with white ornaments and white lights trip will be a construction/building project. Deadline (symbolizing the purity of Christ and depicting His for application, background check consent, and $50 Nativity as Emanuel, God with us; too, we are deposit is Dec 31, See Jessica Schaefer for details reminded by these lights that Christ is the Light from God Who brings life to all men). Send a Missionary to Paraguay Fundraiser The Advent Wreath traditionally features 4 candles The missions department is looking for 10 people to (Hope, Peace, Joy, Love): one Pink Candle reserved for donate $100 each between now and the end of March the Third Sunday in Advent and three Purple Candles. in order to send people from our local church to A White Candle (i.e., Christ Candle), placed in the Paraguay in July 2015. See Jessica Schaefer or the center of the wreath, is reserved for Christmas Eve or bulletin board for more details. Christmas Day. The Advent Candles Hymn is sung to Christmas Paraguay Fundraiser the familiar tune, Away in a Manger. Today is the On Sunday, Dec 14, at 2pm, concurrent with the First Sunday of Advent; so, we light the Candle of Children’s Ministry Christmas Party, the Missions Hope and sing the first verse: Ministry is having some Fundraisers: There will be a Santa Photo Booth where parents can take pictures of A candle is burning, a flame warm and bright; their children with Santa Claus for $2 (parents must A candle of Hope in December's dark night. bring their own cameras). Also, we will sell cocoa for While angels sing blessings from heav'n's starry sky $1 and holiday baked goods for donations in the FLC. Our hearts we prepare now, for Jesus is nigh. See Jessica Schaefer or the bulletin board for details. Poinsettias Available in Memory/Honor Hospital Snacks You may purchase a poinsettia for $5 in memory or in Each week, please place individually wrapped snacks honor of a loved one and it will be used to adorn our (cookies, crackers, etc.) in the bin in the foyer marked sanctuary during the next several Sundays. The “In for hospital waiting rooms. No “out of date” items Memory” and “In Honor” Listing will appear on the please. See Minerva Cook for details. Thank you. overhead every Sunday between now and Dec 21st, Holiday Food Pantry Boost! and on an insert in the bulletin on that last date. Then Please help replenish the food pantry during this on Sunday, Dec 21st, after the morning service, you holiday season by bringing a bag full of the following may take it home to enjoy for the holidays. See Vickie items: instant oatmeal or grits, soups, mac & cheese, Burney, Decorations Committee Chair, to place your pop tarts and instant coffee or hot cocoa. All other order and for more details. non-perishables are welcome. Hunger in High Point is Christmas Card Exchange second in the nation! We have so much to be thankful Everyone is welcome to use the Christmas Card for here at Ward Ave.. Call me at 336- 847-5257 for Exchange in the church foyer – it’s free and saves on details. Thanks, Deena. postage. Remember that it is only for those actively attending and the church will not mail cards to anyone. Each person is responsible to sort and Church Van Transportation Sunday: am – Ukraine – Crisis Relief Efforts; On Sundays, call Dwayne Moses at 336-861-9341. pm – Operating Expenses. On Wednesdays, call Kathy Schaefer at 336-324-7010. Wednesday: Benevolence Fund. INCLUDEPICTURE Service is for local areas only; call 1 Hour+ before pick up. "http://cogop.org/uploads/images/Resources/Logo s/LOGO_BW4download.jpg" \* Welcome! Special Offering this Morning We welcome everyone to our fellowship. “First time” guest? A special offering for the Ukraine-Crisis Relief Please complete the Guest Card in the “Welcome” folder you Efforts is being received this morning. See the received from the greeter/usher and place it in the offering. bulletin board for more details about this crisis. Weekly Schedule District Rally Tonight Sunday The Western Triad District Rally will be held this MERGEFORMATINET 9:45am: Christian Education (Children, Youth, Adults) evening, at 5pm, at our local church. 10:30am: Worship in Song & Bible Life Lesson Ladies’ Ministry Christmas Party Church of God of Prophecy 10:30am: Children’s Church & Nursery (on First Level) On Sunday, Dec 14, at 5:30pm, the Ladies’ Ministry 6:00pm: Family Life Groups and Outreach/Visitation will have a Christmas Party at the Classic Restaurant in th Sunday, November 30 , 2014 (or other activity as announced) Denton. Spouses are invited to join them. Ladies will Church Contact Info Tuesday also have the option of participating in a gift exchange Church Office: (336) 883-7953 7:00pm: Prayer Meeting drawing ($2-3 per gift). Sign up on the sheet in the foyer. See Wendy Morgan for details. Family Life Center: (336) 883-7180 Wednesday Annual Christmas Banquet Lead Pastor Ben Duncan 7:00pm: Bible Studies (Children, Youth, Adults) All attending church members and friends are invited (Cell): (336) 870-0640 7:45pm: Choir Practice (to be announced) to our Annual Christmas Banquet on Wednesday, Dec (Call Pastor Ben’s cell to submit a PhoneTree Friday th Ministry Message or Prayer Request) 17 , at 6:30pm, at the High Point Country Club. There 7:00pm: Youth Group Meeting & Activity. (E-Mail): [email protected] will be great fellowship, food and fun: with a special (Email Pastor Ben with announcements Serving Us This Week: guest, some special entertainment, games and prizes, for the bulletin by Wednesday evening) Moderator: am – Braxton Burney; pm – Ben Duncan. and just maybe a visit from Santa Claus. So, please Youth Pastor Kade Green Speaker: am/pm – Ben Duncan. sign-up to attend on the sheet in the foyer by Sunday, Dec 14 th. If you plan to bring an outside guest (that (Cell): (718) 650-0471 Nursery: Janie & Larry Portis. does not attend church) then we ask that you pay for (E-Mail): [email protected] Children’s Church: Lolly Burney. each guest you invite. The charge is $28 per adult Greeter(s): Paul & Janice Roper. Address: 211 North Ward Avenue, High Point, NC 27262 guest, and $5 per child (ages 3-12) guest. Please write Usher(s): Robert Schaefer. a check to COGOP and give to Vickie Burney prior to Church website: www.highpointcogop.org A/V: Travis Burney, Allen & Deena Duke, Austin Poole. the banquet for your guest(s). Every year our church Ward Avenue Church of God of Prophecy – High Point Music & Singing: Susan Poole & the Praise Team. (To post church info/events: on FB see Rose Barnes; on website see Allen Duke). gives back to our church family for all of your hard Stewardship work, faithful support, financial gifts, and volunteer Inclement Weather Information We thank you for your faithful tithing and cheerful giving! service to this church which is deeply appreciated. Watch TV station Fox 8 News (WGHP) for closings or delays. Your tax deductible gifts help us operate our ministries and This is our way of saying, “Thank you very much!” The listing will appear as: Ward Avenue Church of God of Prophecy. meet our financial obligations. Thanks and God bless you! PS, this year, we suggest (optional) everyone to bring one can or box of food per person to assist families in need via our church pantry. Someone will be at the door upon arrival to collect your nonperishables. Pastoral Appointment Update Effective Jan 1, 2015, Bishop Trevor Reid (wife Aileen) will begin serving as pastor of Bridge of Hope COGOP.