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MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR TODAY’S MESSAGE
Pastor Mark Scarr
Lead Pastor
Woodvale Pentecostal Church
OUR STAFF MEMBERS Pastor Shelley Good
Children’s Ministries Pastor
Emmanuel Gwayumba
Interim Student Ministries Leader
Pastor Kimberley Malloy
Early Childhood Ministries Pastor
Pastor Brad Mosley
Worship Ministries Pastor
Pastor Joe Nyenhuis
Executive Pastor
Andrew Paterson
Interim Young Adult Leader
Pastor Matt Schmid
Student Ministries Pastor
Pastor Marvin Sinclair
Spiritual Growth/Connections Pastor
Solomon Jeyaratnam
Financial Officer
Carol Ann Stagg
Office Administrator
Helen Lewis
Administrative Assistant
Tricia Millar
Administrative Assistant
Website: www.woodvale.ca
Phone: 613-829-2362
DECEMBER 20, 2015
www.woodvale.ca | 205 Greenbank Rd. Ottawa K2H 8K9 | 613-829-2362
Woodvale Pentecostal Church 205 Greenbank Rd., Ottawa, ON K2H 8K9 Telephone: 613-829-2362 Fax: 613-829-2332
Email: See Staff List Website: www.woodvale.ca
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THE WISE MEN’S PERSPECTIVE from the “Christmas Perspectives” sermon series – pt. 3 of 3
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
SIX PARTS OF WORSHIP THAT WE LEARN FROM THE WISE MEN ...
1. Start with a __________________________ (2:1)
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem
2. Develop an ____________________________ (2:2)
and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
3. Choose to _____________________________ (2:10)
When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.
4. Decide to _____________________________ (2:11a)
On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.
5. Plan to _____________________________ (2:11b)
Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
They gave Him gold: they recognized him as a __________________: give Him your _______________
They gave Him frankincense: they recognized Him as a ________________: give Him your ________________ They gave Him myrrh: they recognized Him as
__________________: give Him your _______________
6. End with an _____________________________ (2:12)
And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod,
they returned to their country by another route.
WELCOME TO WOODVALE! We are honoured that you came today! Please
take a moment to fill out the “Connect” card in the
pew rack in front of you. After the service, please
bring it to the Guest Lounge (located in the lobby).
Enjoy some complimentary refreshments and
receive a gift card for a local café. On your behalf
a donation will be made to CHEO.
WATER BAPTISM
If you have accepted Christ into your life, the next
step is to be baptized in water. The next
opportunity is Sunday, January 3. You must attend
the mandatory class TODAY December 20 at
10:30 am in Balcony Room C.
MONTHLY “UNITE” SERVICE
Our next Intergenerational “Unite” Sunday is
scheduled for January 3. You will not want to miss
this special service that will include water baptism
and communion. This will also be the Launch
Sunday for our “21 Days With Jesus” fasting/prayer
– Jan. 4-24. A challenging message for 2016 will be
shared: “The Touch of God”.
MONTHLY BABY DEDICATION OPPORTUNITY
It happens the second Sunday of each month. If you
wish to have your infant dedicated, please contact
[email protected] for more information.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS:
THE ROYAL BABY
Dec. 23 @ 7 pm/Dec. 24 @ 4 & 6 pm
Invitations are available in the lobby today. You
can also download the invite from our Woodvale
homepage (www.woodvale.ca) by “clicking” on the
image. Be sure to invite someone.
ONE MORNING SERVICE—Dec. 27th
On Sunday, December 27(only) there will be one
morning service at 10 am. Children’s Ministries
for those 2yrs. and under will be provided.
JANUARY 2016 SERMON SERIES
You will not want to miss this five part sermons
series: LIES WE BELIEVE”
BIBLE COLLEGE INTERNS
Woodvale is honoured to have Kyle & Natasha
Rowsell coming as our interns for four months
beginning in January. They will be serving in our
Student Ministries Department.
SYRIAN REFUGEE INFORMATION
MEETING Saturday, January 9th – 7 pm
(Ministry Centre)
Consider joining us for this information meeting
on how you can participate in the process of
Woodvale’s involvement.
Pastor Mark
8:30 AM to 11:00 AM:
PRE-SERVICE PRAYER (Room 306)
10:30 AM: Water Baptismal Class (Balcony Room C)
WORSHIP SERVICES
9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
FOCUS ON GOD’S WORD
Pastor Mark speaking: The Wise Men’s Perspective
From the “Christmas Perspectives” series (pt. 3 of 3)
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES (9 am & 11 am) * Discovery Land (5-24 mos. - 2 yrs) - Nursery off main lobby
* Preschool Station (3 year olds) - Room 401- upper level
* WOWkids Jr. (JK-SK) - Balcony Level Rooms
* WOWkids (Grade 1-5) Ministry Centre
For Parents of Young Children:
Please see a volunteer for locations of our parent and child room,
baby changing stations and feeding areas.
CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM
DECEMBER 25th TO JANUARY 1st.
IT WILL REOPEN AT 8:30AM JANUARY 4th.
IF THERE IS A PASTORAL EMERGENCY, CALL
THE CHURCH.
FOLLOW . . . Next Steps
Alpha - Kick off those winter blues!!! Come join us for dinner. Enjoy a warm
friendly environment as we explore life's grappling questions... No question is a
wrong question... Is there more to life than this? Who is Jesus? Starting
Wednesday Jan. 20, 2016 at 6:15-8:30pm This course is free (INCLUDES light
dinner and Child care)
Register now at www.woodvale.ca/ministries/alpha-courses
Email: [email protected] or call 613-829-2362 for more information.
Follow Course – Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm - Fellowship Room.
No registration required. Course begins January 20th.
Water Baptism - If you have accepted Christ into your life, plan on being
baptized in water on the first Sunday of each month. There will be a mandatory
class on the Sunday before at 10:30 am in Balcony Room C.
CONNECT . . . Doing Life Together
Connect Groups - At Woodvale, we desire that every person be connected
with a Connect Group. For more information, please check out the web:
woodvale.ca and go to browse groups to find all our Groups around the city.
You can also email: [email protected] or call 613-829-2362.
Celebrate Recovery - A 12-step Christ-centered program on
Mondays 6:45-9:00 pm in the Ministry Centre. Find Hope, Healing &
Support as you deal with hurts, habits & difficult issues in your life.
Life Groups - Life Groups are offered on Monday evenings at
7:00 pm for: Divorce Care, Dealing with Fear, Search for Significance,
Anger Management, Love & Respect, Unglued or H.O.P.E. (Helping
Others Persevere Everyday - Recovery and healing from abuse). Please visit our
website at www.woodvale.ca/connect-groups/life-groups for more info.
Register now for the next term starting January 11. Cost: $35.
SERVE . . . Saved To Serve
Serving Opportunities - Find out more how you can serve at Woodvale
by visiting the SERVE table in the lobby or by visiting our website
www.woodvale.ca/ministries
Membership - Learn more about Church Membership at one of our
upcoming meetings held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in
Balcony B . The dates are as follows: Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 23. Membership
brochures are available at the SERVE Kiosk in the lobby.
PRAYER
Pre-Service Prayer - Sundays 8:30-11:00 am (Room 306)
Prayer for Canada - Tuesdays 7:00 pm (Fireside Room 113)
Prayer Ministry Drop-in - Thursdays 7:15-9:15 pm (Fireside Room)
Soaking & Prayer Ministry - Saturdays 7:00 pm (Fireside Room)
All Church Prayer - 4th Sunday evening of the month (Main Auditorium)
Weekly Brochure of prayer needs is available at the book case near the
board by the Church Office.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Children’s programs begin at the start of both services.
Please visit the Kids Main Sign-In Kiosk in the Lobby for all Children’s
Ministry related questions.
ZOOM - Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm An exciting ministry for kids
ages 3 to grade 5. Go to wowkids.ca for more information and
sign up for our parent newsletter!
STUDENT MINISTRIES (Grades 6-12)
For more information go to www.woodvalestudents.com
Intencity - Grades 9-12 - Fridays @ 7:00 pm
Boost - Grades 6-8 - Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
STRIVE YOUNG ADULTS
Thursdays @ 7:30 pm See striveyoungadults.ca for meeting
locations and details.
#TheMarriedLife Connect @marriedlifewpc or search for us
on Facebook The Married Life.
SOLO MOMS
Wednesdays, beginning January 20th, 2016 @ 6:15pm
Dinner in Fellowship Room At 7:00 pm - Zoom or Boost for
kids. In Balcony C - DVD Study for Moms.
M.V.P. 50+ INFUSION YOUNGER? YOU ARE WELCOME!
Next meeting: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 1:00-3:00 PM (Fireside Room)
See http://www.woodvale.ca/ministries/adults
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY
If you would like to contribute to Children’s Ministry but just aren’t avail-
able on Sundays and Wednesdays we can still use your help. We need
people to do important behind-the-scenes jobs on Thursdays. Please see
Pastor Shelley for more Information.
DECEMBER LIBRARY THEME
‘Tis the season to be reading! There ‘snow’ better place than the library to
get wrapped up in a good book this Christmas.
LOVE OFFERING
We are thankful for the pastors and staff here at Woodvale who minister
to us. The deacons of the church board would like to give you an
opportunity to express your appreciation to the pastors and staff through a
special offering this month. You can participate by enclosing a donation in an
offering envelope and marking it as "Love Offering". This will be collected up
to and including Dec. 20. Thank you.
MISSION FOCUS - Tim & Sandra Smith (Papua, Indonesia)
Please pray for Tim and the other pilots that they would navigate the
weather and the mountains. The rain that they have been getting makes it
more challenging for the pilots, although they are grateful for the rain.
Please pray that Sandra will have creativity and patience with the kids that
she interacts with. Pray that Helen will be able to study and write her final
exams. They are thankful that Jonathan will be joining them for Christmas.
Pray that he will have smooth connections and will be able to arrive safely
on the 24th of December.
BANNS ANNOUNCEMENT
Jonathan Cyr and Samantha Munroe will be united in marriage on Sunday,
January 3, 2016 at Woodvale Pentecostal Church, 205 Greenbank Rd.
Ottawa, ON
2015 YEAR END GIVING
Please take note that the last Sunday to give tithes or offerings by cash or
cheque and by debit or credit at the lobby terminals is Sunday December 27,
2015.On-line giving is available any time until December 31, 2015 at
www.woodvale.ca\donate now
SYMPATHIES & PRAYERS
Please pray for the family and friends of Diane Patry in her recent passing.
WAR ROOM MOVIE EVENT
Wednesday, January 13th at 7pm in the Main Auditorium. No charge.
Everyone is welcome!
VISIONARY LEADERSHIP PRAYER GATHERING
WEDNESDAY, January 6th @ 7pm.
FRIENDLY REMINDER - Some of our congregants have scent allergies.
Please be reminded that using “No Scents” Makes Good Sense.
MORE . . .
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES EVENT SAT. JAN. 30 2016 @ 5:00PM
Ladies, excitement is building as we look forward to our “Winter Gala”
here at Woodvale. Join us for an elegant evening of hors d’oeuvres, silent
auction, a candy lane, walk-in closet, photo booth, snowflake wall and
much more. Our special Guest Speaker is Kristy Dahms from Pembroke
Pentecostal Church. Our early bird price is $20 until Sunday, January 17th.
Deadline - Sunday January 27th - $25. This would make an excellent
Christmas gift for someone on your list. Register at woodvale.ca/
contactus/signupsheet.
Ladies we are also looking for gently used or nearly new clothing, purses,
Shoes, jewellery etc. We will start collecting your donations on Sun. Jan. 3.