CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Contribution statements will go out the last week of January.
All donations  dropped off in the office by December 30, 2016 or postmarked by December 31, 2016 will be counted on your 2016 statement. If you have changed your address in 2016, please make sure to update it on your connection card or notify the church office at (850)234-3196. Thank you for your contributions.
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JOY BIBLE STUDY
JOY Women's Bible Study, winter session will begin on
Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 9:30am in the Youth/CR building. We will be studying The Blessed Life by Robert Morris. All women (members of WUMC, non-members, Snowbirds, etc.) are invited to attend. You need to be
pre-registered. E-mail
joanscole@aol.com or call (850)691-6797 to pre-register. Cost will be approximately $10 for book and materials, due the first day of class. Hope you can join us.
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FAITHFUL SISTERHOOD BIBLE STUDY
The Faithful Sisterhood Bible Study Group is offering a new study,
"Experiencing God" by Henry and Richard Blackaby, beginning in January.
God invites everyone to experience him in an intimate love relationship. Through biblical principles in this course, God can teach you how to know when he is speaking to you; recognize his activity around you; adjust your life to Him and His ways; identify what He wants to do through you; respond to His activity in your life.
"Experiencing God" will begin on January 17 and end on May 23. This study will be held every Tuesday night, from 6:00-8:00pm, in the F105. Michele Kent will be
the facilitator for this study.
To sign up, please contact Michele Kent either by email
michelebkent@knology.net or by phone (850)238-5288.
Book costs and class details will be sent out to participants at a later date.
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WILD NEWS!
WILD is the Children's Ministry of Woodlawn United Methodist Church!
Weekly Programming
Sundays
Children's Church is offered during the traditional services at
8:30am and 11:00am as well as W@W at
8:30am
WILD Worship is at 9:40am in the Children's Building
Wednesdays
WILD Wednesday from 5:45-7:00pm and includes:
~WILD Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th grade) which meets in the Children's Building
~WILD Preschool (ages 3-5) which meets in room ED107
There will be no WILD Worship on Sunday, January 1st. There will be Children's Church at our New Year's Day service.
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WELCOME TO H2O
H2O is the Youth Ministry of Woodlawn United Methodist Church serving students in 6th-12th Grade!
High School Students
HSM (High School Ministry) meets each Sunday, in the Youth Building, from 5:30-7:00pm. Café begins at 4:30pm.
Middle School Students
MSM (Middle School Ministry) meets each Wednesday, in the Youth Building, from 5:45-7:00pm. Café begins at 5:00pm.
There will be no H2O activities on January 1st. Enjoy your New Year's Holiday!
Winter Revive
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PROJECT MERRY CHRISTMAS
The PMC team wants to thank the contributers and the shoppers for putting smiles on the faces of children. May all of you be blessed from your giving and time.
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The children from the Madera School for the Blind in Uganda, where Woodlawn UMC helped fund the new well and toilets that we built wanted to say thank you personally. So some of the partially sighted students made this sign.
Thank you for your amazing support and generosity from everyone at Drop in the Bucket.
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THE CDC'S KIDS CORNER
We had a wonderful turnout for our Birthday party for Jesus and had fun celebrating together. Some of the CDC kids also sang carols at the church's Christmas musical on December 11th. We would like to thank Mr. Bill and Mrs. Cassidy for preparing the kids for their Christmas performances! We are looking forward to beginning the New Year with our students and staff as we continue to grow in God's love.
Happy New Year!
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CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Meets each Thursday at Woodlawn UMC
in the Youth/CR Building.
5:00pm
Fellowship Dinner (free)
6:00pm Large Group Worship, Teaching
& Testimony
7:00pm Open Share in Small Groups (gender based)
8:00pm Solid Rock Cafe
For more information go to CR, please contact cr@woodlawnpcb.org.
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WE CARE
In 2016 We Care provided assistance for more families that ever before. The number of large families seen has more than doubled in the last year, making it very challenging to keep up with the demand for assistance. All monetary donations will be gratefully received on Communion Sunday. During the month of January we can use additional canned fruit, Beefaroni, canned & dried beans, cereal, shampoo, large tooth paste & # 5 diapers.
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The Man Cave small group meets the first and third Tuesday's of each month at RCM Interiors at 5:30pm. Young Dad's and singles men are encouraged to come and share time with our Mentors of Men. A meal is provided.
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COLUMBARIUM -
WOODLAWN MEMORIAL GARDEN
A Sacred Place Where People Are Remembered
What is the
Woodlawn Memorial Garden?
Woodlawn Memorial Garden is home to our columbarium, a free-standing structure comprised of niches or compartments in which urns containing cremated remains are placed. Each niche is enclosed by a stone front, on which the name and years of birth and death of the deceased are engraved.
Why does Woodlawn UMC
have the columbarium?
There are many reasons, including...
- Cremation is growing in popularity as an affordable and respectful option for planning funerals. It costs less than one-half the cost of traditional burial.
- Providing a place for cremains is environmentally sound. A niche in a columbarium takes up much less green space than a plot in a cemetery.
- People of faith commonly turn to the church when a loved one dies. Many find comfort in burial options that express the deceased's affiliation with the church and desire an expression of that affiliation to continue beyond death.
- Offering an on-site burial option is an additional way for the church to minister to the bereaved.
- It is a reminder of preceding generations, and a sacred place for contemplation on the meaning of faith and eternal life.
Why is the columbarium
important to me?
It provides peace of mind. Being prepared means your loved ones won't have the burden of trying to manage your wishes and the cost that goes with it. It is accessible and comforting and is the only columbarium in Panama City Beach.
Who may be inurned
in the columbarium?
- Members of Woodlawn United Methodist Church
- Immediate family of Woodlawn UMC members
- Members of another UMC in the Alabama-West Florida Conference
For further information on the Columbarium or understanding the scripture as it relates to your final resting place, visit our website at
Columbarium
or call the Church office at (850)234-3196.
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PRAYER REQUESTS
Continue to keep all of our military in prayer!
SGT Nick Parks, Robert D. Keifer, SGT Michael Hendrix, Matthew Sheffy, Timothy Murray, MAJ Kevin Lovett, Scott Hess, Jeff Conely, Will and Justin, SGT Matthew Campbell, John Harper, Joey Green, MAJ David Kelly, John, MAJ Mark Pearce George and his men, Chris, Andrew Perkins, MAJ Brand Kroeger, CDR Phillip Clay, Jason Dearinger, John (Afghanistan); Michael Kubitscheck (Italy); Jason Williams and Bryan Holland (Guam); Tim Price, Aaron Smith (Korea); Elizabeth Bledsoe (Japan); Rob Chance (Jordan); Parker Sheffield (Qatar); CAPT Bradley Gill (S. Philippines); Corey J. Mello, Patrick Adams, Joshua Teague, SGT Wes Williams, Alex Rawls, Michael Mayo, Courtney Saunders, 2LT Justin Shaw, Carter Hess, Rob Keene, un-named soldier, SGT Chris Myers, SGT Jordan Myers, Chris Miner, Logan Cox, Nick, Jordan Massey, Adam Croyl, COL Ken Cole, MAJ James Andes, SSG Josh Palmer, SRA Bryson Tetrault, PVT Jordan Sweinhart, CAPT Jason Jones, Dalton Mandigo, CAPT Andy Walton, Quin Evans, CPL B. Naymik & his men, CPO Justin M Griffin, PFC Jackson Burns, OCS Zac Pipkorn, CDR Dick King, 1LT Luke Jean, 2LT Creste Jean
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January 2017 Calendar of Events
Worship Services & Sunday School Classes (SSC)
Sunday, January 1:
New Year's Day Service (Worship Center) - 10:00am
All regular scheduled services and Sunday School Classes will resume next week.
Sunday, January 8, January 15, January 22 & January 29:
Traditional Worship (Worship Center) - 8:30am; W@W (Sharky's) - 8:30am;
9Forty Sunday School Class (ED114) - 8:30am; 9Forty Contemporary Worship (AHS Auditorium) - 9:40am; WILD Worship (Children's Building) - 9:40am
; Emmaus SSC (Youth/CR Bldg) - 9:45am; Cornerstone SSC (Dot Wood Rm) - 9:45am; Life SSC (Choir Rm) - 9:45am; Seeker Disciples SSC (F105) - 9:45am; Searcher's SSC (Conference Rm) - 9:45am; Spirit SSC (ED109) - 9:45am; Truthseeker's SSC (ED111) - 9:45am; P.U.B. SSC (Sharky's) - 9:45am; Traditional Worship (Worship Center) - 11:00am; H2O High School Ministry (Youth/CR Bldg) - 4:30pm (Café) & 5:30pm (HSM)
What is Happening at WUMC
Sunday, January 1: Happy New Year!
Tuesday, January 3:
Melinda's Small Group (F105) - 9:30am; Men's Lunch Group Meeting (Dot Wood Rm) - 12:00pm; Weight Watchers (ED111) - 4:45pm; Man Cave Small Group (RCM Interiors) - 5:30pm
Wednesday, January 4:
H2O Youth Café (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:00pm; Adult Bible Study (Conference Rm) - 5:30pm; Adult Choir Practice (Choir Rm) - 5:30pm; H2O Middle School Ministry (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:45pm; WILD Wednesday (Children's Bldg) - 5:45pm; Cameron's Small Group (Dot Wood Room) - 5:45pm
Thursday, January 5:
Men's Discussion Group (Dot Wood Rm) - 6:30am; JOY Bible Study (Youth/CR Bldg), "The Blessed Life" - 9:30am; Celebrate Recovery (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:00pm
Monday, January 9:
Men's Executive Committee Meeting (Dot Wood Rm) - 6:00pm
Tuesday, January 10:
Melinda's Small Group (F105) - 9:30am; Men's Lunch Group Meeting (Dot Wood Rm) - 12:00pm; Weight Watchers (ED111) - 4:45pm; Girl Scouts (ED114) - 6:00pm
Wednesday, January 11
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H2O Youth Café (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:00pm; Adult Bible Study (Conference Rm) - 5:30pm; Adult Choir Practice (Choir Rm) - 5:30pm; H2O Middle School Ministry (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:45pm; WILD Wednesday (Children's Bldg) - 5:45pm; Cameron's Small Group (Dot Wood Room) - 5:45pm
Thursday, January 12:
Men's Discussion Group (Dot Wood Rm) - 6:30am; JOY Bible Study (Youth/CR Bldg), "The Blessed Life" - 9:30am; Celebrate Recovery (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:00pm
Sunday, January 15:
Senior High Girl's Bible Study (ED114) - 11:00am
Tuesday, January 17:
Melinda's Small Group (F105) - 9:30am; Men's Lunch Group Meeting (Dot Wood Rm) - 12:00pm; Weight Watchers (ED111) - 4:45pm; Faithful Sisterhood Bible Study (F105), "Experiencing God" - 6:00pm
Wednesday, January 18:
H2O Youth Café (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:00pm; Adult Bible Study (Conference Rm) - 5:30pm; Adult Choir Practice (Choir Rm) - 5:30pm; H2O Middle School Ministry (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:45pm; WILD Wednesday (Children's Bldg) - 5:45pm; Cameron's Small Group (Dot Wood Room) - 5:45pm
Thursday, January 19:
Men's Discussion Group (Dot Wood Rm) - 6:30am; JOY Bible Study (Youth/CR Bldg), "The Blessed Life" - 9:30am; Celebrate Recovery (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:00pm
Tuesday, January 24:
Melinda's Small Group (F105) - 9:30am; Men's Lunch Group Meeting (Dot Wood Rm) - 12:00pm; Weight Watchers (ED111) - 4:45pm; Girl Scouts (ED114) - 6:00pm; Faithful Sisterhood Bible Study (F105), "Experiencing God" - 6:00pm
Wednesday, January 25:
H2O Youth Café (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:00pm; Adult Bible Study (Conference Rm) - 5:30pm; Adult Choir Practice (Choir Rm) - 5:30pm; H2O Middle School Ministry (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:45pm; WILD Wednesday (Children's Bldg) - 5:45pm; Cameron's Small Group (Dot Wood Room) - 5:45pm
Thursday, January 26:
Men's Discussion Group (Dot Wood Rm) - 6:30am; JOY Bible Study (Youth/CR Bldg), "The Blessed Life" - 9:30am; Celebrate Recovery (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:00pm
Tuesday, January 31:
Melinda's Small Group (F105) - 9:30am; Men's Lunch Group Meeting (Dot Wood Rm) - 12:00pm; Weight Watchers (ED111) - 4:45pm; Girl Scouts (ED114) - 6:00pm; Faithful Sisterhood Bible Study (F105), "Experiencing God" - 6:00pm
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