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Friday, September 23, 2022

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Please stay after worship this Sunday, September 25, for a Congregational Meeting. The purpose is for nominating Deacons.

Table of Contents

Prayers and Comfort


Upcoming Events

Spiritual Growth Opportunities


ChristCare Women's Bible Study


Rally Day


Church News


Discipleship

Tour of Scotland


Ranch


Faith and Grief


Session, Officers, Committee Moderators & Staff


Connect with Woodhaven

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SUNDAYS
Spirit Seekers in the Parlor of Hancock Hall @9:00 a.m.
Faith Formation for Children & Youth Hancock Hall @9:30 a.m.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal @9:50 a.m.
Worship - Virtual and In-Person @10:30 a.m.
Ghanaian Presbyterian Community Church @2:00 p.m.

Office Hours
M - Th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed Fridays
(972)541-0747
Prayers And Comfort

To update information, please contact Betty Ladusau, 214.505.6043

Prayers

Vici Churchman

Chris Churchman

Addason Cox

Cecilia Hagey

Dona Holt

June LIttlejohn

Kitty Neff

Norman Rozell

Bill & Joe Ann Smith

Gladys Valchar

Villages on MacArthur

Dana Wright


Parkland Hospital

Christa and Robert


Baylor Scott & White

Margaret Robison


Service Women & Men
and Their Families
SSGT Stephanie Cole,
granddaughter of Bernice Steele
Major Marty Schubert, Chaplain, U.S. Army
USAF Lt. Col. Phillip Hartnett, grandson of Nancy Miller
Friends and Family Members

Susan and Steve Candelaria's granddaughter, Claudia Hagman


Ellen Paul' sister, Mary Ralph


Karen Smith's brother, Dennis Delaney


Ruby Blackwell's son-in-law, Christopher Duggan

Eulalia Hallman's brother, Robin


Cobbie and Dessa Palm, Missionaries


Amy Hudson's Cousin, Charlotte Lawson


Lily Reyes brother, Edward Reyes

Upcoming Events


Hymn Sing Along, Sunday, September 25, Sanctuary, 10:30 a.m.

Congregational Meeting, Sunday, September 25, Sanctuary after Worship 

Lego Robotics, Sunday, September 25, Hancock Hall, 3:00 p.m.

Parenting Class, Wednesday, September 28, Hancock Hall, 6:00 P.M.

Pub Theology, Thursday, September 29, 6:30 p.m.

World Communion Sunday, October 2

Children's Faith Formation, Sunday, October 2, Hancock Hall, 9:30 a.m.

Stewardship Pot Luck, Sunday, October 2, Hancock Hall, 11:30 p.m.

Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, October 9

Chair Yoga, Monday, October 10, Hancock Hall, 10:30 a.m.

ChristCare, Tuesday, October 11, Hancock Hall, 9:30 a.m.

Fire Truck, Wednesday, October 12, Parking Lot, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Beginners Yoga, Thursday, October 13, Hancock Hall, 4:30 p.m.


Spiritual Growth Opportunities


Presbyterian Pilgrimage, Camp Gilmont, Gilmer, TX, October 20-23


El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church, Work Day, Saturday, October 29

ChristCare Women's Bible Study++

Another record was broken September 13 in Hancock Hall when eighteen (18) women began the study of "Celebrating Sabbath".  Are Sabbath and Sunday synonymous?  


With the leadership of co-moderators, Barbara Curry and Betty Ladusau, and future lessons taught by others in CCWBS, you are urged to be a part of this "studious" and social group of women.  


The next get-together is Tuesday, October 11, at 9:30 a.m. in Hancock Hall.  Please mark your calendar to learn how to truly CELEBRATE.  We will conclude with lunch at Corner Bakery (O'Connor and 114).


Questions: Barbara Curry - 972.757.7736

                  Betty Ladusau - 214.505.6043


++CCWBS



Pictures from Sunday, September 18


Rally Day and Opportunity Fair

Church News


Sunday, September 25


We will be having a Hymn Sing Along during worship service. We hope everyone that is able will be there as we lift our voices up in praise to the Lord.


This will be a musical and moving service for all.



Sunday, September 25, is the last day to sign up for our Stewardship Pot Luck on October 2.


Save the Date!

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! Why? Because right now, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.


Kids should be living life, not fighting for it. So, I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.


Please support me by making a donation; https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/BernardManale to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.


I am praying for your support to change little lives and 2022 will be the year a cure is found. Please join me in this effort to make a difference in the lives of these innocent children.

Thank you, Bernard




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Free Yoga Classes


Been cooped up at home because of COVID?  Need to get back into an exercise routine?  Want to get back into a community and enjoy the fellowship of others?

Then we have a place for you!

Beginning October 10, Woodhaven Presbyterian Church is offering free Yoga classes to the public! The benefits of yoga include stress relief, strengthening your core, relieving muscle tightness, working on balance, and breathing techniques, to name a few!

 

Mondays at 10:30am – Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga classes will offer stretching and movement for those who need a gentler class while seated. [Wear comfortable loose-fitting clothes. You may bring a water bottle, and towel or yoga blanket.]

 

Thursdays at 4:30pm – Beginners Yoga

Beginners Yoga will incorporate stretching and movements for the whole body, breathing techniques, balance work, core work, and learning basic yoga poses. [Wear comfortable loose-fitting clothing. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and towel or yoga blanket.]


Sign up for one or both classes here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFA5njVpWCJQfKp8tv-kqklTU0D-dDep3V-DzQ-CJWaKXlsQ/viewform

 

Once you have registered, you will receive an email with more information on how to join in person or online. For any questions about the classes, please text or call Alice Owen at 972-672-3254 or email aliceowen52@gmail.com. We look forward to having you join our group! While all classes are free, donations to church missions are appreciated!



October 20-23


Gilmont Camp and

Conference Center

Gilmer, Texas

 


The three-day retreat begins with spiritual renewal that can enrich your life every day thereafter.  During this time, you will share in worship, study, fun activities, and small group discussions.

Register online at

www.ntpp.org

Cost: $225

Don’t let money keep you from attending this great opportunity.  Scholarship funds are available.  Note the need for scholarship on your application and the registrar will contact you.

Discipleship

 Woodhaven is offering Finance and Parenting Classes to members of the community.  You are invited to join us at one of the classes:


Finance using Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University:

Wed, Oct 19-Dec 14 (excluding Nov 23)


Parenting with Love and Logic:

Wed, Sept 28-Nov 9

 

When:

Every Wednesday

From 6pm-8pm

Since this is close to dinnertime, make sure you bring a snack or plan to eat early

 

Where:

Woodhaven Presbyterian Church

3650 N O’Connor Rd

Irving, TX

 

How:

The class is free, yet we ask that you consider making a donation

 Sponsored by:

To register, contact Hallie discipleship@woodhavenpres.org or (972)541-0747.

The children are invited to gather for the Joyful Noise Children's Choir!


We will meet on 3 Sunday afternoons:

Sunday, September 25 @ 11:30 in Adult Choir Room

Sunday, October 2 @ 1:00 in Adult Choir Room

Sunday, October 9 @ 11:30 in Adult Choir Room


With the goal of singing during both WPC & GF

Worship services on October 16 (Children's Sabbath)


Contact Hallie Spence

(discipleship@woodhavenpres.org)

for more information


Won't You Be My Neighbor?



In September, October, November, and December we will be gathering for Intergenerational lessons based on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

At each session all ages not only read and reflect on Bible passages together they are also invited to do activities that spark wondering around the questions of "What does my neighborhood look like?" and "Who is my neighbor?"


Plan to join us on-site at 9:30 a.m. on:


September 18

"Won't You Be My Neighbor?"


October 16

"Peace in the Neighborhood"


November 6

"Neighboring"


December 4

"Just the Way You Are"


A video lesson with Pastor Shane and Miss Hallie will also be sent out each month!

Would you like to take a group tour of Scotland? Would you like to travel with church members who would enjoy visiting this beautiful country, but also learning about our Christian heritage as Presbyterians? The tours offer a perfect balance of time together and space to explore on your own. We are exploring the possibility of going to Scotland as a church group in the summer of 2023!

Jim Wallace and his wife, Catherine, are native Scots and enjoying leading groups on tours of Scotland. Jim has pastored in New York and Scotland.

Please send the office an email, office@woodhavenpres.org, letting us know if you might be interested in a trip like this. If we can get 25 people or more, we can travel as a Group Tour. Please feel free to invite family members. It would be great to see if we have members of Woodhaven who would love a trip like this.

For further information, please click here here to go to their website.

Looking forward to hearing from y'all!!
Ring in the 2022 new year and come on out to Mo!

From getting some quality family time by attending our Father-Son Weekend or Spring Break Getaway, or taking a moment to deepen your relationship with God during Silent Directed Retreat or Men's Conference or Women's Conference, we have you covered.

For more information or to register, please go to https://www.moranch.org/.
Faith and Grief

We have recently added two resources to the front page of our website. There you can find resources for grieving children, including information on discussing gun violence; the other resource is for communities and how to process grief together during times of tragedy.



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Monthly Grief Support Gatherings

In-Person & Online



Join us for an upcoming in-person or online grief support gathering. The grief support gathering offers you a place to connect with others and share your story. We offer the hour-long gatherings, online and partner with local organizations to host in their community.


September


Wednesday, September 28, 2022 @Noon CDT, First Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas, In-Person


October


October 8, 2022, Saturday @ 10:00 am CDT, Woodhaven Presbyterian Church, Irving, In-Person


October 11, 2022, Tuesday @ 7:30 pm CDT, sponsored by Retreat House, Richardson, Online via Zoom


October 12, 2022, Wednesday @ Noon CDT,  Salem Institutional Baptist Church, Dallas (South), In-Person


October 12, 2022, Wednesday @ 1:00 pm CDT, St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plano, In-Person


October 20, 2022, Thursday @Noon CDT,  Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, Richardson, In-Person


October 20, 2022, Thursday @ 6:30 pm CDT, T. Boone Pickens Hospice & Palliative Care Center, Dallas (Central), In-Person


October 26, 2022, Wednesday @ Noon CDT,  First Presbyterian Church, Dallas, In-Person


For more information and to register please go to website:

https://www.faithandgrief.org/gatherings/

Need to learn Zoom - Click here

A Safe Place: a Retreat for Bereaved Parents
Mo-Ranch, Hunt, TX
November 4-6, 2022
Registration Opens Soon
2022 - 2023 Session, Officers & Team Leaders
Class of 2023

Vicki Churchman
Elias Muludiki
Stephen Schlarb
Ashley Todd
Class of 2024

Lawrence Dagadu
Amy Hudson
Bernard Manale
Class of 2025

Heather Meese
Martin Osae
Darrell Probst
Lillyan Reyes
Sacred Worship
(Fellowship, Worship)

Amy Hudson - Chair
Ashley Todd
Martin Osae
Lillyan Reyes
Stewardship
(Finance, Property, Personnel)

Vici Churchman - Chair
Darrell Probst
Elias Muludiki
Lawrence Dagadu
Service
(Mission, Discipleship)

Bernard Manale - Chair
Steve Schlarb
Heather Meese
Church Officers

Brian Parker, Clerk of Session
Alice Owen, Assistant Clerk of Session
Earllene Hausinger, Treasurer
Roger Smith, Assistant Treasurer
Staff

Minister  Head of Staff

Shane Webb


Director of Music and Production

Tracy Herron


Organist

Joe Snyder

Director of Discipleship and Outreach

Hallie Spence


Bookkeeper

Elouise Murphy


Office Administrator

Deborah Dickinson

Nursery Attendancts

Priscilla Sanchez

Clare Shrake