ASIWRITETHIS,

we are on Day 2 of our fasting. Let me remind youof what I talked about Sunday night. In order to get to the “afterward,”we’ve got to press through the “during.” While you are fasting andpraying, you have to understand that you are walking into the enemy’scamp. I used the Scripture from Mark 3:27 where Jesus talked about the“strong man.” The only was to go into the strong man’s house and spoilthe goods is if you have someone else stronger that can bind the strongman. We’re entering the strong man’s house and he will not just allow usto come in and take our stuff back. He is going to put up a fight. Mypurpose for telling you is not to frighten you. My purpose is to let youknow so that you’ll be PREPARED! Recognize it for what it is when itcomes. When people you work with get mean, your lost spouse getsmean, your physical health is attacked, don’t have a pity party. Recognizethat the strong man is fighting back. But we are not ignorant concerninghis devices. We know how he works, but we also know that he isDEFEATED…..in Jesus’ name!

IAMMAKINGACONSCIENCEATTEMPT

to post something on myblog each day to try and encourage you during this 40 days of fasting. Goto our website and you can access it two ways. It actually shows upon thehomepage right under the changing banner. You can also click on the tabat the top “Pastor’s blog” and it will take you tohttp://woodruffcog.org/category/pastor_blog. I will also try to link it toFacebook and Twitter so that those of you who are my friend or follow mecan access it there as well. My whole point for doing this is to encourageyou to PRESS ON. Don’t change your mind, don’t back down, don’tdeviate from the plan. Stick with what the Lord laid on your heart andwatch God move.

PLEASEDON’TFORGET

the special offering that we are receivingSunday morning for the people of Haiti. The monies we receive will begiven through our Missions Dept. in Cleveland via a special projectnumber just for this need. 100% of what is given goes directly to thiscause. Thank you in advance for what you will do for this missions cause

REMINDER:

Pastor Emeritus James H. Shealy will be with usduring the Sunday nights of February. PLEASE, Please,please….do all that you can to be here. Many of you don’t comeon Sunday nights, but I’m asking you to do all you can to bepresent. We want to support him as he preaches, but more thanthat, WE NEED THE WORD HE WILL BRING! Can I count onyou to be here?

INCASEIHAVEN’TTOLDYOULATELY,

please know how much myfamily and I love you. It is our greatest joy to be called to serve alongside of you. We truly believe that the Lord is leading His people forsomething great in the days to come. Someone received a word from theLord and gave it to me in writing. Here is a portion of what was said:“…don’t expect me to come the same as before. Expect even greater.Don’t live in the revival of the past. Don’t limit me, for I am GodAlmighty, and nothing is too hard or impossible for me.” I don’t knowhow He will do it and what the Lord said blows my mind, but I’MREADY ! ! ! Don’t limit God and don’t live your life looking back.Keep your eyes focused on what is ahead. It’s gonna be GOOD !

PRAYERLIST

: Dorothy White, Pam Strickland, Cindy Cooper,Arlene Hughes, Lewis Null, KayLyn Glass, Denise Manly, DianeBall, Ryan Burns, Jerry Hollar, Elizabeth Hand, Ernie Duckworth,Amanda Walters, Gail Wood, Lillie Mae Nix, Martha Hughes,Christine Oglesby, Andrew Young, Jason Leaphart, AdriPatterson, Billy Cooper, Cora Lee Stephens, Pat Smith, JimmyHyman, Marshall Murphy, Johnny Simmons, Carolyn Johnson,Shut Ins, Those in Nursing Homes.

CHILDREN’SCHURCH

will sponsor a HOT DOG SALEJanuary 30

beginning at 11 AM to raise funds for Kidfest.

SPECIALOPPORTUNITY……

February 13

, the Children’s Churchstaff will be offering a Baby Sitting Service so parents can enjoy a nightout to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This will be in the CLC from 5-9 PMand cost is $20 for one child, and each additional child in your family willonly be $5. Contact Wanda Lyda immediately if you would like to takeadvantage of this offer. Her number is 621-0718.

F.R.E.E.D.12-STEPADDICTIONGROUPOPENMEETING

will beFebruary 2

, at 6:00 P.M. in the Youth Building. Guest Speaker will bePastor Rodney Ballenger, Founder of Living Alert Ministries, with amessage entitled “Everyone Is Expecting Me To Fail.” Musical guestswill be Tyshawn Staggs and Desiree Ballenger. Please plan to join us foran evening of inspiration and encouragement.

J.O.Y.CLUBWILLMEET

on Thursday, January 28

, at 6:00 P.M. Allover 50 years of age or grandparents are invited to attend. Lots of greatthings are planned ! !

YOUTHDRAMAPRACTICE

is Sunday at 4:30 P.M. All members of the drama team need to be present.

LADIESNEWS:

SAVE THE DATE…February9

…Ladies’ Valentine Salad Supper….All widows inattendance will receive a gift. Sign up sheet is in front of theLM Office.

ALSO,WEAREPLEASEDTOANNOUNCE

that Judy Crockerwill be in charge of the LM Office. She will be there before andafter each service. If you need to pay for or order items she will beglad to help you.

ATTENTION…ALLYOUTH….

We are trying to locate thedrama outfits. If you have either the white top or the black pants,please bring them to Lisa Terry as soon as possible. THANKS!

* Greeters - Mike and Wanda Brown* Sunday School Greeter - Robert Sloan* CLC Greeter - Paul Lundberg* Head Ushers - Charles O’Shields and Bobby Brown* Usher Team # 1 - Robert Sloan, Larry Young, MichaelBrown, Dennis Crocker, Rick Priester, andBrian Arnold* Finance Committee - Ryan Ballard, Danny Knight, andWilliam Hayes* Nursery - Wednesday - Genise WatsonSunday A.M.- Ann Knight and Jessica AtkinsP.M. -Lori Crocker* Kiddie Church - Jonathan and Angela Atkins* Spotlights: In honor of Mark Franks on his 10

birthday,and in loving memory of James “Jim” Frankson his 53