HOLY WEEK 2017
Take an opportunity to invite people to Church for Holy Week. Here are the planned events to share with them!
Palm Sunday Services - Sunday, April 9th
Children will lead the processionals at the services!
- W@W - 8:30am - A casual service at the beach located at Sharky's Beach Restaurant
- Traditional - 8:30am and 11:00am - Choir led services in the Worship Center of the Woodlawn Campus
- 9FORTY - 9:40am - A band led service in the Youth/CR Building of the Woodlawn Campus
- WILD WORSHIP - 9:40am - A worship experience for children 4 years old to 5th grade
Family Easter Experience - Wednesday, April 12th at 5:30pm
A Service of Worship for Holy Thursday - Thursday, April 13th at 6:00pm
Easter Sunday Services - Sunday April 16th
- Sunrise Service - 7:00am - A casual early morning service at the beach located at Sharky's Beach Restaurant
- W@W - 8:30am - A casual service at the beach located at Sharky's Beach Restaurant
- Traditional - 8:30am and 11:00am - Choir led services in the Worship Center of the Woodlawn Campus
- 9FORTY - 9:40am - A band led service in the Youth/CR Building of the Woodlawn Campus
- WILD WORSHIP - 9:40am - A worship experience for children 4 years old to 5th grade
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FAMILY EASTER EXPERIENCE
(Road to Resurrection)
Wednesday, April 12th - Starting at 5:30pm in the Children's Building
YOUR WHOLE FAMILY IS INVITED TO JOIN US ON AN AMAZING ADVENTURE!
At Road to Resurrection you'll step back in time and follow Jesus' footsteps through the week leading up to his death and resurrection. Along the path you'll encounter people who've met Jesus and become part of an incredible experience. Draw closer to Jesus at this memorable event!
This is a walk through experience that you will take with your whole family. We will begin the experience at 5:30pm with tours starting every 15 minutes. We will continue starting tours until 6:30pm
.
Please come between these times to the Children's Building. As you are waiting for your tour to begin we will have fun things available for your family to enjoy!
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WUMM APRIL COOK
Place your orders now!
- Baby Back Ribs - $25 per rack
- Pork Butt - $30 each
- Pulled Pork - $10 per pound
- Smoked Wings - $10 per pound
Order online
HERE or complete an order form located in the church lobby at the Woodlawn Campus. Orders are due by
Wednesday, March 29th and pick up will be on Sunday, April 2nd from 9:30am - 1:00pm.
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LIFE SERVER SATURDAY
Saturday, April 22nd
Meet on the Woodlawn front lawn at
8:30am on Saturday, April 22nd for prayer and project kick off!
Life Server is Woodlawn's annual demonstration of what Jesus said in Matthew 20:28 'He came to serve, not to be served.' Join us as we seek to serve others in our local community. There are a variety of projects and skill levels to choose from. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to put your faith into action alongside your Woodlawn Family.
Many projects to choose from (but not limited to):
- Fishing Trip for children - Assist underprivileged children on a trip they'll always remember!
- Ark Ministries - Cleaning, painting, repair work, and decorating dormitories in preparation for the arrival of the International college students arriving for an American experience as well as the Campus Outreach students who are here to deepen their faith and their witness.
- Beach Neighborhood Home Repairs - A variety of projects including yard clean-up, trash disposal, plumbing repair and light home repair for locals who need a loving helping hand.
- We Care Tote Bag Sewing - Sewing large totes for individuals to carry their We Care items in. Bring your sewing machines!
- Tent City Shower and Warm Meal - We'll provide the homeless a place for a hot shower, change of clothes and hot meal at The Ark.
Help with event planning:
We're also in need of volunteers behind the scenes to set up, sign up and manage.
Sign Up:
Sign up is easy. Watch for sign ups at Life Server or at each service leading up to the event. Sign ups will begin April 2nd.
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SERVING AT WOODLAWN
Galatians 5:13 tells us, "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." When God created the church, it was to serve the needs of others so that they might know that same freedom Christians have experienced as is spoken about in Galatians.
Woodlawn is a tremendous place to worship but there's so much more to church than just showing up on Sundays. If you want to connect with the church the way Christ has intended, plug into a place to serve! There are countless opportunities listed on our website. Click SERVE to browse & get connected to the greater vision of the church by serving others in order to make transformed followers of Jesus Christ. The amazing part is, when we help others be transformed, we are transformed ourselves. We look forward to serving alongside you! Feel free to contact Cameron with any questions at cameron@woodlawnpcb.org.
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WOODLAWN WAY
Are you feeling disconnected from Jesus? From the church? God created us for fellowship & at Woodlawn, we are all about connecting to God spiritually & to others through fellowship. Whether you're a member of the church or want to know more about membership, The Woodlawn Way is the place for you. This is a one time class that walks you through who we are as a church, our vision, mission, values, & strategies for ministry. Join us on
Sunday, April 23rd from 8:30-10:30am in ED114 & let's move forward into God's preferred future together. Email Cameron at
cameron@woodlawnpcb.org, fill out a connection card & drop in the offering basket, or call the church office to register. See you there!
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AWF UMM SPRING ADVANCE 2017
We rejoice that another year has come and provides us the opportunities to work together to declare the centrality of Christ in every man's life.
We have an exciting opportunity for the men of the AWF Conference at our Annual Men's Advance Spring Meeting, April 21st-22nd at Blue Lake Methodist Camp. Our keynote speaker for this year's Advance is a dynamic speaker who lives and encourages the growth of Men's Ministry. David Dusek is Founder & Executive Director of Rough Cut Men Ministries. Rough Cut Men is NOT a program or a presentation or a Bible Study. It is an interactive experience that integrates full-blown Hollywood action movie clips (high masculine content), relevant current events, stories of guys just like us and Biblical principles designed as specific life application skills from God.
Our own Bishop, Bishop David Graves, will join with us and deliver the closing message on Saturday morning. Additional information and registration materials will be available shortly. Save the date, April 21st-22nd, and join the men of AWF Conference for an outstanding event.
We look forward to you attending the meeting and sharing with your fellow United Methodist Men.
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WE CARE
Regardless of the fact food items move off our shelves as fast as it comes in we are always able to serve those who come in for assistance. This is only possible due to your continual support through monetary and food donations. The month of April we are in need of Beefaroni, hamburger helper, pancake syrup, canned gravy and mayonnaise. Our thanks to all of you for your ongoing generosity.
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WOODLAWN GARDEN
We are now accepting families to join in the Woodlawn Garden. The garden is located on the West side of our property. Grow your own fruits, vegetables, or flowers in the plots we have for you. We offer plots with soil or straw bales. You can grow for your own family, for others, or for the We Care food pantry. In a few weeks we will also have some seeds here at the Church you are welcome to use in the Woodlawn Garden.
Plots are limited so sign up now.
There is no cost to participate in the Garden but donations are accepted to continue this project. To sign-up for a plot please contact Janet at
janetcwilliams@knology.net. For garden information or if you have questions contact Dennis at
babaweb1@yahoo.com.
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THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER'S KIDS CORNER
This past month, the CDC classes had St. Patrick's
Day and Read Across  America parties. The entire school read as many books as they could and celebrated with a pizza party! The three and four year old classes also had a green eggs and ham breakfast where families joined their children for breakfast, reading, and a Dr. Seuss movie day! It was a fun time for everyone! A local author, Shannon Otwell, came to read to the kids that day as well. His new book, The Treehouse Adventures of Nate-Nate and Maxie Dog is for sale at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books-A-Million if you're interested in buying it.
The children have also been enjoying weekly chapel and music class with Mr. Bill and Mrs. Cassidy! They love to sing and play instruments. It's amazing to watch them praise and worship! We would like to thank our music teachers and The Wesley Burnham Foundation for making this possible for these kids!
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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
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CENTRIKID CAMP
July 21st - 23rd (Weekend)
GA Baptist CC - Norman Park, GA
This summer we will embark on an epic adventure as we learn why Jesus Christ is the One, True Light. As our key verse, John 8:12 says, when we follow the One, True Light we will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.
This camp is for current 3rd-5th graders. The cost is $215 per child. A $100 deposit is due in order to place them on the list.
The last day to sign-up will be on Tuesday, April 18th. Spots are limited so sign-up your child today!
For girls - click
GIRLS to sign up.
For boys - click
BOYS to sign up.
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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.
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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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MAN CAVE
The Man Cave small group meets the
first and third Tuesday's
of each month at 130 Griffin Blvd, Panama City Beach 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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KINGDOM MAN - NEW MEN'S SMALL GROUP
Kingdom Man
, Tony Evans, challenges and equips men to fully understand their position under God as well as their position over what God has given them. It provides concepts men can follow that will help them to actively pursue ways to maximize and develop the character qualities of biblical manhood in their lives.
We will meet at 130 Griffin Blvd, Panama City Beach the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 5:30pm. For more information please e-mail cmiles@rcmfl.com
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BAY WIDOWS GROUP
Our meeting for April will be on
Monday, April 17th at 11:30am
for lunch at Olive Garden at Pier Park. RSVP to Mary Bross at (770)500-9578 by
Friday, April 14th
.
Also, on
Saturday, May 6th
we are going to Apalachicola for shopping and lunch at The Owl Cafe at 11:30am. All should meet in the church parking lot at
9:00am
to carpool. RSVP to Mary Bross (770)500-9578.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HELEN VALENTINE!
Member Helen Valentine will celebrate her 100th birthday on April 6th. She is very excited and for several years now she has talked about how she is almost 100. Please keep her in prayer for good health so she can enjoy her special celebration.
Helen & her husband Bill started attending Woodlawn at the old church. Bill sang in the choir in the old church and both of them were active at the old Noah's Ark. They had both moved to Mathison Center and Bill has since passed. Helen is currently at Summers Landing. It would be great to flood her with cards for her 100th birthday from her Woodlawn church family; so be on the lookout for cards to buy or make to send to her for April 6th. You can either bring your cards to the church office for delivery or you can mail them to the following address.
Mrs. Helen Valentine
615 Florida Avenue
Summers Landing
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
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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 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); 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, COL Q. T. Martin
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APRIL 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WORSHIP SERVICES & SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES (SSC)
Sunday, April 2, April 9, *
April 16, April 23 & April 30:
Traditional Worship (Worship Center) - 8:30am; W@W (Sharky's) - 8:30am; 9Forty Contemporary Worship (Youth/CR Bldg) - 9:40am; WILD Worship (Children's Building) - 9:40am
; Emmaus SSC (Dot Wood Rm) - 9:45am; Cornerstone SSC (F108) - 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; Traditional Worship (Worship Center) - 11:00am; H2O High School Ministry (Youth/CR Bldg) - 4:30pm (Café) & 5:30pm (HSM)
*SUNDAY, APRIL 16 - EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:
Easter Sunrise Service (Sharky's) - 7:00am; Traditional Worship (Worship Center) - 8:30am; W@W (Sharky's) - 8:30am; 9Forty Contemporary Worship (Youth/CR Bldg) - 9:40am; WILD Worship (Children's Building) - 9:40am; Traditional Worship (Worship Center) - 11:00am
What is Happening at WUMC
Sunday, April 2:
Senior High Girl's Bible Study (ED114) - 11:00am
Tuesday, April 4
:
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 (130 Griffin Blvd) - 5:30pm; Faithful Sisterhood Bible Study (F105), "Experiencing God" - 6:00pm
Wednesday, April 5
:
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 Rm) - 5:45pm
Thursday, April 6
:
Men's Discussion Group (Dot Wood Rm) - 6:30am; Celebrate Recovery (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:00pm
Monday, April 10
:
Men's Executive Committee Meeting (Dot Wood Rm) - 6:00pm
Tuesday, April 11
:
Melinda's Small Group (F105) - 9:30am; Men's Lunch Group Meeting (Dot Wood Rm) - 12:00pm; Weight Watchers (ED111) - 4:45pm; Kingdom Man Small Group (130 Griffin Blvd) - 5:30pm; Girl Scouts (ED114) - 6:00pm; Faithful Sisterhood Bible Study (F105), "Experiencing God" - 6:00pm
Wednesday, April 12:
Adult Bible Study (Conference Rm) - 5:30pm; Adult Choir Practice (Choir Rm) - 5:30pm; Family Easter Experience (Children's Bldg) - 5:30pm; Cameron's Small Group (Dot Wood Rm) - 5:45pm
Thursday, April 13
:
Men's Discussion Group (Dot Wood Rm) - 6:30am; Celebrate Recovery (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:00pm; Holy Thursday Worship Service (Worship Center) - 6:00pm
Monday, April 17: The Church Office is Closed!
Tuesday, April 18
:
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 (130 Griffin Blvd) - 5:30pm; Faithful Sisterhood Bible Study (F105), "Experiencing God" - 6:00pm
Wednesday, April 19:
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 Rm) - 5:45pm
Thursday, April 20
:
Men's Discussion Group (Dot Wood Rm) - 6:30am; Celebrate Recovery (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:00pm
Saturday, April 22: Life Server - 8:30am meet at the Church for prayer & send-off!
Tuesday, April 25
:
Melinda's Small Group (F105) - 9:30am; Men's Lunch Group Meeting (Dot Wood Rm) - 12:00pm; Weight Watchers (ED111) - 4:45pm; Kingdom Man Small Group (130 Griffin Blvd) - 5:30pm; Faithful Sisterhood Bible Study (F105), "Experiencing God" - 6:00pm
Wednesday, April 26
:
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 Rm) - 5:45pm
Thursday, April 27
:
Men's Discussion Group (Dot Wood Rm) - 6:30am; Celebrate Recovery (Youth/CR Bldg) - 5:00pm
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