THE HERALD

Phone: 229-242-7628

Fax: 229-242-3070

wdlawn1@bellsouth.net

www.woodlawnforrest.com

Ministering Evangelist:

Leroy Butler, Jr.

Elders:

Leroy Butler, Jr. Steve A. Myers, Sr.

James C. Shearry, Sr.

Deacons:

Charlie Black Alfonso Breeden

Willie C. Ferrebee Harry Howell, Sr.

Minister of Maturity:

Andre R. Norwood

Ladies Ministry:

Gloria A. Butler

SUNDAY SERVICES 7:30am …….. Radio Program

WHLJ 97.5 FM

9:45am .…….... Bible School

11:00am .……......…. Worship

4:00pm .…................Worship

WEDNESDAY 7:00pm ……….…. Bible Study

THURSDAY 7:00pm ..…. Ladies Bible Class 2nd & 4th weeks

SATURDAY 9:00am ….…. B.R.A.V.E. Men

SERVICES OFFERED: In-Home Bible Studies

Private Open Bible Studies

at the church building

Bible Correspondence

Courses

Transportation to and from

the services

Counseling (marital and

personal)

WOODLAWN FORREST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1515 N. FORREST ST

P.O. BOX 1651

VALDOSTA, GA

31603-1651

Volume 23, Number 22 Weekly News Bulletin

“Faith To Stand In The In-Between, and See The Power of God In 2015” May 31, 2015

Theme for this week’s

Vacation Bible School

being held

Monday, June 1st

thru

Friday, June 5th.

6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

If you have not pre-registered your child, please do so today by seeing S/Belinda Myers or S/Tia McNeal.

Session 1: God’s Love is INCREDIBLE! Psalm 86:5

Session 2: God’s Love is FAITHFUL! Lamentations 3:22, 23

Session 3: God’s Love is INVINCIBLE! 1 John 4:18

Session 4: God’s Love is UNCONDITIONAL! Romans 5:8

Session 5: God’s Love is REAL! Galatians 5:13

Classes for All Ages.

Plan to attend!!

Saturday, June 20th

Woodlawn Forrest’s

BIENNIAL LADIES DAY PROGRAM

Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:15-8:45 a.m.

Theme:

“Staying Connected to The Power”

I Cor. 1:23-24; Rom. 5:1-2; Eph. 2:18-22

Program begins 9:00 a.m.

Speakers for the event are:

SISTER SARAH KEYTON

Church of Christ @ Bouldercrest Atlanta, GA

SISTER BECKY DAVIS

Hillcrest Church of Christ Decatur, GA

Lunch will follow the program.

Colors: Nautical Blue, Yellow, and White.

MEMBERS IN NURSING HOMES/HOSPITALS: S/Jessie Graham, Health Center, Greenville FL. B/Calvin Strickland, VA Facility, Clanton, AL

MEMBERS SICK OR SHUT-IN AT HOME: S/Lucinda Brown S/Ashley Harrell & S/Louisa Ceasar baby girl, Caiyah S/Daisy Fiveash S/Josie Jackson S/Jacquelyn Fleming S/Annette Norris S/Betty Ford S/Jeniece Myers S/Nikki Foster S/Ruth Washington S/Ruth Hardy S/Gwendolyn Williams

The Woodlawn Forrest Family

New Members:

04/26 - Restored: S/Mariska L. Baker, 713 Donald Avenue Apt B,

Valdosta GA 31601. BLG 4 Zone 4

05/17 - Baptized: B/Terrence J. Coffie, 1719 Eli Place, Valdosta

GA 31602. BLG #1 Zone 2

05/27 - Restored: S/Angela P. Breeden, 2609 Carmon DR,

Valdosta GA 31605. BLG #1, Zone 2

Confessed Sin; Asked Forgiveness and Prayer:

05/27 - S/Debra Martin

Special Prayer & Request:

05/24 - B/Antavionne Carver for himself and his family as they go

through life.

05/24 - S/Nadine Jackson for the Roger Croft family in their time

of bereavement.

05/24 - S/Jazmine Jones for her grandmother and her mother.

05/24 - B/Andra M. McNeal for his father who’s in the hospital in

Tarponspring, FL with fluid in his lungs. Pray that the

doctors make good choices for his care.

05/24 - S/Tammy Moore for DaWayne Tift for traveling grace and

surgery on his neck.

05/24 - B/Fernando Myers asked prayer for the Tenants in the Ora

Lee neighborhood.

05/24 - B/Steve Myers, Jr. for Mr. Broughton who’s homeless and

looking for a place to stay.

05/24 - B/JaCory Sermons on behalf of his son, Jayden, who was

taken to youth care this morning and was admitted into

the hospital for tests.

05/24 - B/Leonard Tucker asked traveling grace and prayer for his

health and well being.

05/24 - B/Henry Walker asked prayer for his family in the loss of

his cousin Faith Robinson.

05/24 - B/Anthony Washington asked prayer for his niece to trust

God to heal her out of her sickness, prayer for his

mother’s health, and prayer for him to stay focused on

God to do what he should do.

05/24 - S/Betty Vann for her son, Eric Freeman, who is ill.

05/27 - S/Angela Breeden confessed sin and asked forgiveness and

prayer. Also stated that she’d strayed away and want to

be restored to The Body.

05/27 - B/Brian Breeden confessed sin and asked forgiveness and

prayer. Asked the congregation to pray for him to be a

better Christian, husband, and father.

05/27 - B/Steve Myers, Sr. on behalf of S/Jeniece Myers who’s at

SGMC room 427. Pray that all goes well with her medi-

cal procedure Thursday; For B/Oscar Marshall’s mother

who is at SGMC in ICU 2319. He asked your prayers for

her recovery from surgery; Also for a former co-worker,

Frank Mitchell, who’s at SGMC with health problems.

05/27 - B/Wm. Paul and S/Willie Mae Myers asked continued

prayer for their daughter, Yolanda. “Thank God he

brought her through 14-treatments of chemo and was

scheduled to start radiation next week, but after follow-up

appointment with doctor, found out that she’ll have to

have another surgery on Monday before they can start it.

Pray that the surgery is successful, if it’s God’s will, and

please continue to keep her and our family in prayer”.

05/27 - S/Frances Roe asked prayer for her family; today her

nephew Anthony Jones passed away.

05/27 - S/Francine Shearry asked prayer for S/Nikki Foster and

family as she prepared for a medical procedure on Thurs-

day. “Pray the procedure will go well and for traveling

grace to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL”.

Expressions of Appreciation:

05/24 - B/James C. Shearry, Sr. thank you for all acts of kindness,

prayers, phone calls, and words of encouragement during

their loss. (The Shearry, Reed, Gaines, & Sirmons fami-

lies) He also asked prayer for their daughter, Jennifer

and family as they travel back to Raleigh, NC. ■

Youth Ministry

TODAY, we will sponsor their quarterly fundraiser, LUNCH-ON-US after Morning Wor-ship. We ask that you come to the dining area for a delicious meal for a generous donation before attending the Area Fifth Sunday Fellow-ship at Southside. No food will be served at the

fellowship, so it would be perfect for you to support us instead of the restaurants before going to Southside. Menu: Fried/Smoked Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese, Rice, Field Peas, Yams, Broccoli w/Cheese, Rolls/Corn-bread, Dessert, Drink.

Saturday, June 13th, we will sponsor two CAR WASHES in two different locations: O’Reilly Auto Parts, 1100 N. Ashley ST, Valdosta and Title Pawn, 3030 N. Ashley ST, Valdosta @ Five Points. Both will be held 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

June 19th, Faulkner University will sponsor the 24th ANNUAL CHURCH OF CHRIST DAY at Six Flags in Atlanta, GA. Group Tickets only $41 per person. Your ticket includes: Park Admission (10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.), All-You-Can-Eat-Lunch (11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) Free Parking, and Free Bounce-back Ticket. Tickets can be ordered at www.faulkner.edu. For more information phone 334-386-7876, or email sixflags@faulkner.edu

July 20th~25th, 38th ANNUAL SOUTHEASTERN YOUTH FOR CHRIST CONFERENCE , Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA. Theme, “Conquerors: Days of Future Glory!” (Romans 8:37). Registration: 5-yrs & under= $150, 6~12-yrs=$250, 13~17-yrs=$275, 18-yrs & up=$305, June 1st~30th. Registration ends on June 30th. $50 non-refundable deposit. For information contact Harold Gilmore 256-355-0836, Arthur Medlock 229-439-0451, email youthforChrist82 @yahoo.com or mail: YFCC, P.O. Box 685, Valdosta GA 31603. ☺

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“THIS WEEKS’ HEALTHY TIP #18 . . .”

EATING OUT. Restaurants can be expensive. Save money by getting the early bird special, going out for lunch instead of dinner, or looking for "2 for 1" deals. Stick to water instead of ordering other beverages, which add to the bill (and the belly). (USDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion)

S/Charlene Blache, MD—Wellness Ministry Chairperson ■

Volume 15, Number 49 Weekly News Bulletin

ANNOUNCEMENTS

**** Area News & Events *****

► Today, AREA FIFTH SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP is hosted by the

Newsome Street Church of Christ in Hahira. However, it will be

held at the Southside congregation, 1198 Old Statenville Road,

Valdosta. They plan to sing songs that will be rendered at our

Area-Wide Gospel Meeting in October. Singing will be from

2:30-3:30pm. Immediately following singing they’ll proceed

with the Fifth Sunday Fellowship service. The speaker is Bro.

David Nelson, Evangelist for the Dasher Church of Christ. “We

are looking Forward to fellowshipping and encouraging each

other in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We will not be pro-

viding refreshments or a meal.”

► Next Sunday, June 7th, Southwestern Christian College

cordially invites you to a time of praise. This inspirational

chorus will bless your soul with songs of praise to our Heav-

enly Father. The J.S. Winston 2015 MEMORIAL SUMMER TOUR

CONCERT will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Southside Church of

Christ, Valdosta.

► June 14th, Central Avenue Church of Christ , Valdosta will

host the 7th ANNUAL AREA-WIDE SING at their location, 304 E. Central Avenue from 3:00-5:00 p.m. “We ask that you pray for this event and make plans to participate”.

► July 19-24th, the Church of Christ at Greentown Heights in

Manchester, GA invites you to their Annual HOMECOMING &

GOSPEL MEETING. Sunday: Bible Class at 9:45 a.m., Worship at

11:00am with speaker Bro. Alvin Daniels, 1:00-2:45 p.m. Lunch,

3:00 p.m. Afternoon Worship followed by a Gospel Concert (Song

Groups are invited). Gospel Meeting, 7:30 nightly, Monday

through Friday, with speaker, Bro. Alvin Daniels, held at the

church building, 407 Roger Brawner Avenue, Manchester.

► August 26th, Courtland Avenue Church of Christ, Quitman,

GA will host their 81st ANNIVERSARY & HOMECOMING CELE-

BRATION. Morning Worship at 10:30am, Afternoon Fellowship at

2:30 p.m. Speaker, Bro. Tony Herring, Minister of Shumate

Church of Christ in Quitman. Anniversary Theme, “We Are Dif-

ferent From The World”. ■

Ladies’ Corner

The Wellness Ministry’s Summer WALKING PROGRAM, Monday and Tuesdays, 7:30—8:15 p.m. in our parking lot. If you have questions, pick-up a brochure from the Welcome Center.

Remember, our Thursday evening LADIES BIBLE CLASS will not meet during the summer months; June nor July. Class will resume on August 13th. (Sis. Gloria Butler)

Saturday, June 6th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. BABY SHOWER for Sis. Ashley Harrell and baby girl Caiyah. Held at Southside Recreation Center, 604 S. Oak Street, Valdosta. Registered at Target, Amazon, & Toys R Us. Sign the list on the Bulletin Board if attending.

June 6-7th, LADIES PROGRAM at Liberty City Church of

Christ, Savannah GA, “Learning to Wait on The Lord”.

Speaker, Sis. Sandra Chisholm, Sugar Creek Congregation,

Charlotte NC. Registration 8:30 a.m., Program 9:00 a.m.

June 27th, Shumate Street Church of Christ, Quitman,

LADIES DAY. Theme, “Be Not Dismayed, Believe God Can Do

Anything!” (Isaiah 41:10). Continental Breakfast 8:00-8:45am,

Program 9:00am-12:00 noon. Speakers, Sis. Baby Doll Miller

(Paul Russell RD, Tallahassee FL) and Sis. Rovenia Benvegna

(Concord Street, Orlando FL). For information contact S/Tarshu

Herring, 229-561-2813 or S/Stephanie Travis, 229-263-4974.

SAVE-THE-DATE: July 25th, Woodlawn’s Wellness

Ministry will host the 3rd Annual HEALTH FAIR, 8:30 a.m. ~1:30 p.m. Activities are Free to the Community and is for All Ages. This Year’s Health Fair will be Bigger and Better with more guest and more fun!

August 28-30th, Church of Christ at Bouldercrest, Atlanta,

GA is hosting a SPIRITUAL LADIES RETREAT at the luxurious

Omni Hotel Plantation Resort, 39 Beach Lagoon, Amelia Island,

FL 32034. To book room contact Omni Reservations, 1-800-The-

Omni. Reference The Church of Christ at Bouldercrest Ladies

Retreat for special rate. A one night deposit is required at time of

booking. Standard room rate $179, Oceanfront 1-bedroom villa

$219, Oceanfront 2-bedroom villa $319. Room block cutoff is

Monday, July 13th. Retreat Registration fees: $195, plus $75 for

the charter bus transportation to the retreat site from Atlanta. Re-

treat Registration deadline, August 1st. Information, call Naise

Climes 770-981-0222, Johnnie Kemp 404-580-7993, or

www.bouldercrestladiesretreat.com

September 25-27th, Shumate Street Church of Christ Quit-

man, GA host 6TH ANNUAL LADIES RETREAT in Panama City

Beach FL. Keynote speaker, S/Matilda Gibbons of Brunswick,

GA. Others are: S/Gloria Butler of Woodlawn Forrest, S/Wanda

Cureton of River Street, S/Patricia Iverson of Southside, and a

play written by S/Catarina Orr of Jackson Drive, all congregations

in Valdosta. Theme: “Taking God off the Shelf. Conference Reg-

istration: Adults 18 up to September 15th $140, onsite registration

$165. Age 10-17, $80. Hotel: Holiday Inn Resort, 11127 Front

Beach RD, Panama City Beach, FL, 800-633-0266, 850-230-4080.

Room $156.48 per night tax included, 2-nights $312.96. Contact: S/Kendra Beamon 229-563-4193, S/Linda Minor 229-251-5379, or S/Mary Thomas 229-563-5545.

DAILY BIBLE READING

New Testament Old Testament

MAY: 31st John 9:1~12 ............................. 2 Kings 4~5

JUNE:

1st John 9:13~41 ............................ 2 Kings 6~7

2nd John 10:1~21 ............................ 2 Kings 8~9

3rd John 10:22~42 .......................... 2 Kings 10~11

4th John 11:1~27 ............................ 2 Kings 12~14

5th John 11:28~57 .......................... 2 Kings 15~16

6th John 12:1~26 ............................ 2 Kings 17

7th John 12:27~50 .......................... 2 Kings 18~19 ♦

May: 31st - Area Fifth Sunday Fellowship. Host: Newsome Street in Hahira, being held at the Southside congrega-

tion, 1198 Old Statenville RD, Valdosta. (page 3)

► TODAY, members of our WE C.A.R.E. MINISTRY are asked to

please attend a meeting at 5:00 p.m.

JUNE: 1~5th - Vacation Bible School, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

6th - Sunshine Ministry Visitation. 7th - Baptismal Ministry meets after Morning Worship. 7th - Blood Pressure Screening after Morning Worship. 7th - Pantry Ministry meeting following Morning Worship in the Conference Room. 9th - Youth Executive Committee meeting. 10th - Hospitality Ministry meeting at 6:00 p.m. 13th - Youth Ministry Car Washes, 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (page 2) 13th - Meals-On-Wheels Ministry meets, 10:00 a.m. 13th - Clothes Closet Ministry Visitation, 11:00 a.m. 14th - Fasting & Praying begins for 85th Homecoming Campaign. 14th - Wellness Ministry meeting after Morning Worship in Conference Room. 14th - WFSECTS Officers meeting following Afternoon Worship. 16th, 23rd, 30th - Youth Ministry’s Tuesday Night Teaching (TNT). 17th - Clothes Closet Ministry meeting 6:00 p.m. 17th - Sunshine Ministry meets at 6:00 p.m. 20th - Biennial Ladies Day Program, 8:15 a.m.—12:00 noon. 21st - Father’s Day. *Summer Begins. 21st - BLG #2 Planning Committee meets after Morning Worship. 27th - BLG #1 Visitation. 27th - Youth Council Training, 9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. 27th - Preschool Staff meeting, 10:00 a.m. 28th - Senior Ambassadors Agape Feast. Pantry Ministry host. 28th - Youth Fellowship following Afternoon Worship. ■

SEPTEMBER 1~6th

, 2015

In Celebration of 85-years in the Masters Service

Theme: “Behold The Man!”

85-days of Fasting & Praying

WE WILL BE OFFERING THREE TYPES OF FASTS: Full Fast (24 hours): Drink only water.

Partial Fast (12 hours): Drink only water.

Daniel Fast (Ten consecutive days): Eat no meat, no sweets, and no bread. Drink

water and/or juice. Eat fruits and vegetables. ♦

Church Office Manager: Coretha B. Shearry. For announcements and entries for this publication, send to cbswoodlawn@bellsouth.net

Let the Record Speak

2014 / 2015

Baptisms 39 12

PL Membership & Restored 25 8

Our Goal*

Week of 05/24/15

9:45 a.m. 200 137

11:00 a.m. Worship 300 281

4:00 p.m. Worship 200 90

Midweek Bible Study 175 134

WOODLAWN FORREST COUNSELING SERVICE

Individual, Family, Couples, Relationship, Spiritual.

Dorothy M. Dye, Ph.D., Christian Clinical Counselor

For available appointments call 229-232-9458.

Available Dates:

June 6th& 27th; July 11th.

To our VISITORS, we are pleased to have you in our Worship unto God. You may have noticed that our Worship Service is somewhat different from what you may be accustomed to seeing or hearing, and you may be won-dering why? If you would like the answer to this and other Bibli-cal questions, please leave a message at the Church Office, 229-242-7628, and one of our leaders will contact you. Remember, at Woodlawn Forrest Church of Christ you are always WELCOME.

The mission for the Woodlawn Forrest Church of Christ is to bring people to Jesus Christ and membership in His Church. To develop them to Christ-like maturity and equip them for their ministry in the Church and mission in the world, that God’s name

might be magnified. ♦

Assigned to Serve in JUNE

BAPTISMAL: Aubrey, Benita, & Sonja Morris. COMMUNION before service-Sonovia Terrell; After–Jessica Battles, Christina Lott, Francine Shearry. HOSPITALITY GREETERS: Team Two. KITCHEN MONITORS: Nadine Jackson & Leola Sharp. PANTRY ITEMS: Canned Meats, Grits, Jiffy Cornbread Mix. USHER MINISTRY CHAIR: Willie Ferrebee. WELLNESS MINISTRY: Team #1.