Woodland Hills Church of Christ

Sunday, February 4, 2007 Volume 51, Issue 5

A GREAT FRIENDS & FAMILY DAY

Our Friends and Family Day this past Sunday was a tremendous success.  I wanted to say thank you to all who made an effort to bring someone with them on this day.  It is good to be joined in a worship service by so many who mean so much to us.  Besides the fact that we were all together for worship and enjoyed a good meal together, the numbers were very encouraging also.  We had 239 for Bible Class and 371 for worship!  Keep up the good work, and let's always look for opportunities to invite our loved ones to worship with us.

This great weekend is really indicative of the overall encouraging direction in which Woodland Hills is heading.  To show this I wanted to list our growth in average numbers over the last few years.

I am so thankful for everyone's hard work and for the optimistic spirit that continues.  Keep up the good work!

See You In Bible Class Sunday,
Bobby O

TAFT TALK

We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

SENIOR LADIES TEA
All girls who will be participating in the Senior Ladies Tea...remember it is on Sunday, the 4^th from 3:30 to 5:30 at the home of Sharon Close. Also, do not forget to get with Meleia about what you are bringing and what time to be here at the church building on Saturday to make preparations.

2^ND HALF AT THE HILLIS HOUSE
Keeping with our annual tradition, we will head over to the Hillis house after p.m. services on the 4^th to watch the second half of the Super Bowl (Go Bears). Guys will need to bring the drinks and girls, make sure that you bring desserts. We will run a van for those that need it.

GATLINBURG
We currently have 30 signed up to go to our weekend Get-Away in Gatlinburg. There are several on the waiting list for this trip. All of the money has been paid. If you are on the waiting list and someone drops off, I will contact you immediately. The dates for the trip are February 16th-19th.

SPRING RETREAT
Do not forget that our retreat will be March 23rd-25th. It will again be at The Countryplace, which is just down the road. More information will be available about this very soon. Make sure that you mark your calendars.

Much Love,
T

FAMILY NEWS

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS
Sunday, February 4, 2007
AM Opening Prayer: Charles Mars
AM Closing Prayer: Jeff Cobb
PM Opening Prayer: Mark Hillis
PM Closing Prayer: Matt Smith
To Prepare Communion:  Ron & Betty Barker
To Serve Communion: Freddie Cobb, Darrell Dacus, Norman Dean, Walter Morris, Arnold Postlethwaite, Justin Paschall, Alfred Johnson, Greg Suttle
Pick Up Attendance Cards: Trey Rast, Riley Hubbert
Nursery Volunteers: A.M. Debbie Westbrook, Ann/Wendy Green; P.M. Carol & Addie Spellings

SYMPATHY
Mrs. Verla Howard, former member of Union Avenue, passed away. Services were at Midtown Church of Christ on Thursday, February 1^st. The family request that memorials be sent to HopeWorks, 1930 Union Avenue, Memphis 38104.  We extend our sympathy to her family.

Earl Shannon, former member, passed away last Tuesday. Funeral services were Saturday at Forest Hill Whitten Road. We extend our sympathy to his family.

MEMORIAL
We have received a gift in memory of Harold Martin from Mal and Jean Mauney.

OUR RECORD
                                  Jan. 21                                      Jan. 28
Bible Classes             195                                            239
AM Worship                297                                            371
PM Worship                172                                            154
Wednesday          (01-17)  165                             (01-24) 187
Contribution              $9992                                      $10,067
‘07 Average              $8715                                        $9053

SENIOR LADIES TEA
The Youth Group Ladies will host their Second Annual Senior Ladies Tea (age 65+) this afternoon at the home of Wayne and Sharon Close. The time is 3:30 until 5:30. 

VALENTINE’S DAY BANQUET
Our annual Valentine’s Day Banquet is quickly approaching. It has been scheduled for February 9^th at 7:00PM. This will be a catered event so you will need to purchase a ticket. The tickets will be available next week and will cost $8.00 each. We have many exciting activities planned for that night (Bobby & Taft are in charge of entertainment)! So you better be prepared for some excitement!  We will also be taking pictures of you and your SWEETHEART!

For your children, we will be providing childcare at the building. We will be serving the children pizza and snacks. We will also have some activities for the children to keep them busy.

This is going to be a very fun night and we hope that everyone can come.

VAN TO FHU
All those interested is going to the lectures at Freed-Hardeman need to let Bobby O’Dell know today. He will be driving the van and would like to know if you plan to go. The van will leave the church parking lot at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6^th, and return by 6:30.