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Pastors Notes:

In just a few days, the people of our nation will be celebrating awonderful holiday. The

Pilgrims shared a meal with the Indians back in1621 and that was known as the first Thanksgiving celebration. It wasnt until 1863 t hatAbraham Lincoln proclaimed a day be set aside as a day of Thanks. I think weve forgottenwhat Thanksgiving is all about. To many its turkey & dressing, shopping, gathering withfamily, watching football.and a host of other things. I know this may be lengthy but I think itwould be wonderful for all of us to read again the proclamation of a day of thanks.

The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of soextraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is

habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God. In the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign States toinvite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has

been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere except in the theatre of military conflict; while that theatre has been greatly

contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union. Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defense, have not arrested the plough, the shuttle or the ship; the axe has enlarged the borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well of iron and coal as of the precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than heretofore. Population has steadily increased, notwithstanding the waste that has been made in the camp, the siege and the battle-field; and the country, rejoicing in the consciousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of yearswith large increase of freedom. No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while

dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged aswith one heart and one voice by the whole American People. I do therefore invite my fellow

citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens. And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings, they do also, with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to His tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and

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fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility and Union.

WOW!!!!! It is my hope and prayer that each one of you has a most blessed Thanksgiving and

we are forever mindful of the bountiful blessings of God!!!!

Please dont forget to be placing money in your MISSIONS BAG!!!!! We are 2 months intothis 6 month project. We are believing God to do even greater things this year as we press tocontinue in our missions work.

On Sunday, November 25 th we will be receiving a special offering for two causes. One is tomeet a special benevolent need and the other is to help those affected by the super stormSandy. I hope that we can receive a substantial offering on that day. Together, you and ICAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!

Special dates during the month of December:His Story (Special Musical Drama) December 8 @ 7:00 PM & December 9 th @ 6:00 PMChildrens Program December 16 @ 10:30 AM

Pastors Co uncil Elections: Every two years, we give an opportunity for those who feel ledto have their names run for possible election to the Church Administrative Board. Thequalifications, as per our Church of God Minutes, are as follows:

For a member to serve on the Church & Pastors Council, they must be:

1. A loyal member of the church, adhering to its teachings.2. Baptized in the Holy Ghost (with the evidence of speaking with other tongues)3. Faithful in tithing

4. A regular church attendant.5. One who works in harmony with the local, state, and general churchs program andreflects a cooperative attitude toward the progress of the church.

Our local church added the following after the Assembly of 2010:

No people living in the same household can serve at the same time on the board. If there arepeople in the same household that gets votes to serve at the same time, the person withhighest votes will get the position.

Beginning on Sunday, November 25, you will be able to sign up should you be willing toserve. Please understand that it will be determined, once you sign up, whether you areeligible to serve or not. Sign-ups will continue until Wednesday night, December 5. We willbe voting for the Church Administrative Board on Sunday Morning, December 9th. Pleasebe much in prayer as to whether God would have you serve and who the Lord wants you tovote to for. Thank you!

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Church Fellowship December 16 @ 6:00 PM in the CLCReading of Christmas Story & Christmas Carol Sing December 23 @ 6:00 PM

Travis and Keithi Cooper have been blessed with a new son. He was born on

October 26. He weighed 8 lbs 5 oz. His name is John Prescott. His big brother isPreston Banks Cooper. Congratulations to you all.

If you have an event and you have left over food and youwould like to donate it for Kidz Kafe please label the foodKidz Kafe and contact Betty Ball, Annette Richards, or KayTrotter.

PRAYER LIST

AMERICA, Marie Terry, Lisa Culbertson, Danny Cooper, Wayne Marlow, Larry Trotter,William Mixon, Bethany Laster, Marees Scruggs, Lydia Boalt, Lou Canupp, Kenneth Hand,Kaye Simmons, John Stankus, Audrey Chesney, Marcus Lattimore, Curtis Culpepper, MichelleMartinez, Shirley Pearson, Chris Lida, Pam Kelley, Melissa Lida, Kathy Rimel, Shannon Jones,Larry Lee, Jenny Wiggins, Rani Geraci, Joe Grimbly Lopez, Loretta Burdette, Steve VestFamily, Judy Gahm, Lonnie Watson, Houston Cobb, Bob Bowen, Jackie Callicott, Linda Lida,Those needing jobs, Shut-Ins, & Those in nursing homes

The choir will wear BLACK this Sunday, November 25 th .

THIS Saturday November 24th we will enjoy the Carolina vs. Clemson football game via bigscreen T.V. at Staci Henry's house in Woodruff. Support your team by wearing your favoritecolors and enjoy fun, fellowship, and great food. Sign-up sheets will be located on our bulletinboard in the hallway at church.

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SPECIAL THANKS

My wife and I would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Church Board as well as toall of you for including us in your annual appreciation last week. We consider it an honor to beable to continue to be just a small part of the ministry here at Woodruff. You are a great churchand so thoughtful of those who serve you. May God bless you for everything you do.

SAM CLUB:The Joy Club Christmas gathering will be held on Dec. 13 at 6:30 PM (insert location please)The sign up sheet is already on the bulletin board and we will need to have an exact number nolater than Dec.9 as this will be a catered type meal. There will be no cost and everyone present

will be given a Christmas gift from SAM. This is not one of those meetings where we areinviting a lot of our friends. This is just for SAM members only. Be sure to sign up as quicklyas possible. Michael Davis is coming to entertain us and you will really enjoy his music. Otherthings are being planned for your enjoyment.

Please note: We are asking everyone to dress up in your Christmas Best for this event. If youcannot do that, of course come in the best you have.

PRIMETIMERSS CHOIR:The PrimeTimers Choir will practice again on Wednesday evening, Nov.28 and we will besinging on Sunday evening Dec. 2. We sure would like to have some new members to help

strengthen our choir.

Toy Closet item: Outdoor GamesWe have more requests for older kids than for younger kids. If you can pick up anything for ages13-17, it would be greatly appreciated.

**Comforting Hearts meals dishes have been returned. You can pick your dish up from the CLCbefore or after church. Dishes are on the large Ice machine.

The Ladies Ministries Office has gift packages made by Judy Crocker . These would makegreat Christmas gifts.

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Dec. 6 - Monthly Band of Brothers meeting at 6:00. Come join us for a time of fellowship,

food and devotion.

Men of Resolution - 9:00 in the CLC Makeup Sessions- at 4:00 in the CLCSession 4 Makeup December 2Session 5 December 15 Makeup December 30

The Youth are collecting blankets for the Community Center. If you would like to donate one,please give it to one of our youth. The one who brings the most will win a prize. We want tomake sure everyone stays warm this winter.

November 25 - Drama Practice 4pm, P&W Practice 5pm

Thank you for all the donation to the Thankful bags for the nursing homes!

Important Dates:Mandatory 6-12 yr old Dress Rehearsal for the Children's Christmas Play November 30 .We will eat supper from 6-6:30 in the CLC and then we will practice the Christmas Play in themain Sanctuary from 6:30--8:00.

December 15 @ 9:30 Dress Rehearsal for 2-5 yr old Christmas PlayDecember 15 @ 10:45 Christmas Party for 2-12December 15 @ 11:30 Dress Rehearsal for 6-12 for Christmas Play

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Hispanic MinistriesI hope everyone is having a great week, and a bless start

We had an exciting weekend and the women of Woodruff Iglesia de Dios made it happen.

Mrs. Daisy Vasquez with the help of Mari, Anna, Mayra, Rose Mary, and others served 106people at our first thanksgiving dinner for the Hispanics.

I am so great full to be a part of the ministry as the pastor of Woodruff COG , thank you all forparticipating.

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Ministry Leaders for This WeekGreeters Pat Chappell & Robbie Gwinn Sunday School Greeter - Robert SloanCLC Greeter - Paul Lundberg

Head Ushers - Charles OShields and Bobby Brown Finance Committee - Ryan Ballard & Charles OShields Usher Team #1 Robert D. Sloan, Larry Young, Michael Brown,

Dennis Crocker, Brian Arnold, Rick Priester, & Harold ChesneyWednesday Night Bus: NO BUSSES OR VANS Nursery Tuesday Izzy Nichols

Sunday AM Ann Knight & Ashton Garrett PM Brooke Terry2-5 yr old Kiddie Church: Lori Crocker and Judy Crocker - Christmas Play Practice 6-12 yr old Kiddie Church: Donna and Garren Burdette - Christmas Play Practice Kidz Church Youth workers: Alison Arnold, Austin Rhodes, and Joshua PruittMusic - Sunday AM Allen Durham Praise Team White

Computer Alexis Lyda Guitar

Korey & Duck