SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
–SUNDAY SCHOOL – 9:00 AM
Adult Sunday School class at 9 am in the Fellowship Hall – Come join us!!
–WORSHIP SERVICE- 10:00 AM– Spread the word to those you know…..Please come join us for a time of prayer, praise and worship!
(* -Junior Church is available for children K-5th grade (Kids are release to Jr. Church at approx. 10:15)
(* -Nursery is available for children up to 4 years.)
(Live feed also available at 10:00 am on The Woods-Stanwood Free Methodist Church Facebook page)
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WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE:
– 6:00-7:30 pm – Men’s Bible Study Group
– Ladies Bible Study Group
– Ladies Prayer Group
-Kingdom Kids (K-6th grade)
-(the last Wednesday of the Month)- ‘Old Fashioned Prayer Meeting’
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-Calendar of Events-
-Dec. 4 (Wednesday) – Kingdom Kids – 6-7:30 pm
-Men’s & Ladies Bible Study and Prayers Groups – 6:00-7:30 pm
Dec. 5 (Thursday) – The Woods Playgroup – 9:00 – 11:00 am For Toddlers and Moms/Caregivers~ A great way to connect with other Toddlers 7 Moms/Caregivers in the area! Snacks, Toys, Craft once a month & more! Lots of fun!
Contact info: Cara Hale- 330-774-5512 or email cara.thewoods@gmail.com
-Dec. 5 (Thursday) – Ladies’ Christmas Social – 1:00 pm in Fellowship Hall – There will be a time of fellowship and a discussion about our new Bible Study which will start in January 2025. Please bring an appetizer or a dessert to share.
See Mary Waldron or Connie Wilkinson for more information.
-Dec. 6 (Friday) – Release Time Bible Study (for M-S students) — Every first Friday of the month. If you have elementary school children you’d like to attend, M-S schools can provide registration forms. Children are picked up from school and come to The Woods for a time of bible study.
–Dec. 8 (Sunday) – Ugly Christmas Sweater- Wear your best ugly sweater!
-Dec. 8 (Sunday) – Christmas Party & Potluck – Following the morning service. Please bring a dish to pass and spend time with your church family for good food and some holiday fun!
-Dec. 15 (Sunday) – Christmas Treat Swap – Bring a dozen homemade Christmas treats to exchange!
-Dec. 15 (Sunday) – Christmas Choir practice – 6:00 pm
-Dec. 15 (Sunday) – Nominating Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm
-Dec. 16 (Monday) – Food Pantry Distribution Day – 9:00 – 11:00 am
-Dec.. 17 (Tuesday) – Ministry Board Meeting – 6:30 pm
-Dec. 18 (Wednesday) – Kingdom Kids Christmas Party- 6-7:30 pm
-Men’s & Ladies Bible Study and Prayers Groups – 6:00-7:30 pm
-Dec. 21 (Saturday) – Christmas Choir Practice – 6:00 pm
-Dec. 22 (Sunday) – Christmas Service –Christmas Choir & Children’s Program
-Dec. 22 (Sunday) – Christmas Card Exchange – Bring Christmas cards to share with your Woods Church family!
-Dec. 22 (Sunday) – Christmas Candlelight Service – 6:00 pm
-Dec. 29 (Sunday) – Christmas Family Photo – Display a family Christmas photo on our church bulletin board!
~ANNOUNCEMENTS~
Blessing Opportunities**
– Operation Local Blessing- Help support 3 families in our community. Select a tag off the Christmas tree in the church foyer or for other options see Cara Hale.
– Operation International Blessing– Support life sustaining needs for families in third world countries. Select from giving options on the order form available in foyer.
The Woods Community Playgroup – 9am – 11am – For Moms with toddlers. Meets in the Fellowship Hall every Thursday. Playtime for toddlers and a time for Moms to socialize.
Kingdom Kids Arise – (our Sunday morning Jr. Church Program for K-5th) Children are released to Jr. Church at approx. 10:15.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:
-GREETERS: If you are interested in being a ‘greeter’, please see Jim Sanders so he can include you in the schedule. It’s a great way to get to know everyone!
-MEDIA TEAM NEEDS: Are you interested in learning/doing media for the Sunday services?
We would love to have a “team” of people to back each other up and rotate in the schedule. If you are interested in learning/helping out, please see Kay Anderson!
Giving Opportunity!
ICCM- International Child Care Ministries – Our church sponsors two children through ICCM. If you would like to donate funds for this purpose, please earmark funds on your check or envelope in the offering. We need to cover the next few months of sponsorship, which is $38/month for each child. Any amount you can give is appreciated and will bless these children. (See their pictures on the bulletin board!)
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