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Weekly Newsletter
Friday, November 1, 2024
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Worship and Church Office Information | |
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SUNDAYS
Faith Formation (Education, Learning, Sharing)
Spirit Seekers Adult Sharing (Study/Learning), in the Mission Center, 9:00 am
Children’s Faith Formation (Learning & Study), Mission Center, 9:30 am
(Nursery Available)
Youth Bible Study, Hancock Hall, 1:00 pm
Worship Services
Worship Services – In Person and Virtual @ 10:30 am
Ghanaian Presbyterian Community Church @ 2:30 pm
(Nursery Available)
Church Office Hours
M - Th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cynthia Hackathorn, Office Administrator Email Contact:
office@woodhavenpres.org
Closed Fridays
(972)541-0747
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Upcoming Events
Chair Yoga, Every Monday, 10:30 am, Hancock Hall
*Please Note:
Beginning Yoga, Wednesday Nov. 6 at 4:15pm, Hancock Hall
Men's Meeting and Breakfast, Saturday, November 9, 8:00 am, Hancock Hall
Faith and Grief Support Gathering, Saturday, November 9, 10:00 am, Parlor
Christmas Tree Art Project, Nov. 10, 11:30 am, Hancock Hall, During Fellowship
ChristCare Women's Bible Study, Tues., November 12, 10:30 am, Mission Center
Friendsgiving Potluck Luncheon, Sunday, November 24, Hancock Hall
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A Note from the Finance Team
The church continues to operate within our 2024 Operating Budget. Through September 30th, year-to-date Total Contribution Income is $242,548, or $15,238 above the budget. These amounts exclude the proceeds of $338,000 that we received for the land sale. Additionally, for the same nine month period, the church’s operating expenses are $323,421, or $7,870 below budget.
On a separate note, the church has received 53% ($463,360) of the Capital Campaign Target of $850,000, including the proceeds from the sale of the land.
We appreciate and Thank you for your continued financial support.
Woodhaven Finance Team,
David Hagey, Ellen Paul, Vici Churchman, and Earllene Hausinger
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A big shout of thanks and praise for the 3rd Annual Taste of Africa sponsored by the Ghanaian Community Presbyterian Church this past Saturday at Woodhaven. It was a great day of delicious food, fellowship, and fun activities!! | |
Reformation Sunday
October 27
We are truly blessed by all the support we receive every year for the ministry and mission of Woodhaven Presbyterian Church. Special thanks to the Chancel Choir, Tracy, Joe, Scott, and Pipe Major Robert G. Richardson for the glorious music during our worship service.
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GIVING THANKS FOR CHRISTCARE
We are thankful that we are able to offer a Women’s Daytime ChristCare Bible Study at Woodhaven. Haven’t had the opportunity to attend yet? No problem! Thankfully, although we have a common theme for the year, Let Justice Roll Down: God’s Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation, each month the lesson and teacher is different so you may join at any time. You will always be welcome!
WHAT: Daytime Women's ChristCare
WHEN: Tuesday, November 12, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Mission Center
MODERATOR: Vici Churchman
LESSON: “Food Justice”
TEACHER: Barb Curry
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 1:22, 3:19; Exodus 10:13-18, 19-21; Joshua 5:12; Psalms 65: 11-14, 78:23-29, 105:40-41; Hosea 4:1b-3; Micah 6:12-15; Matthew 13:8; Mark 4:8; Luke 8:8
MAIN IDEA: The Bible portrays the earth as yielding food in abundance, and today’s agricultural scientists say it could provide food for all. We can learn to produce food with justice and peace and feed a starving world.
DUTCH TREAT LUNCH FELLOWSHIP: Spring Creek Barbeque, 3514 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062
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UNABLE TO MEET FOR CHRISTCARE ON THE
2nd TUESDAY MORNING OF THE MONTH OR
PREFER ANOTHER TYPE OF GROUP?
No problem! There is no limit on the number of ChristCare groups we can have and it is not only for women. It can be another group of women, men, couples, singles, or a mixed group. Each group can choose its own starting date, meeting day/time, curriculum and mission project. Several years ago we also had a very active couples’ group. Each ChristCare group is to be a small community of faith where the participants grow deeper in relationship with one another and with God.
Four Essential Elements of ChristCare:
· Community Building and Care---this is the time in which the group members get to know one another, build community, and share in each other’s joys and concerns
· Prayer and Worship---the group enters into God’s presence in prayer and worship, not as a replacement for congregational worship, but as a way to draw closer to God
· Biblical Equipping---a very unique approach to the Bible---a group of Spirit-led people discussing scripture and using it as an equipping tool for daily life
· Missional Service---a group needs a purpose outside of itself in order to remain healthy---ChristCare groups seek out ways to share God’s love with others in tangible ways.
If you are interested in being part of another ChristCare group, please contact one of the following:
Heather Meese, Discipleship Elder (972-251-0916 or havmeese@icloud.com)
Susan Murray, Deacon Liaison (214-772-3874 or smurray@msn.com)
Reverend Shane Webb Pastor (972-541-0747 or pastor@woodhavenpres.org)
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Hancock Hall at Woodhaven will be a voting site on Election Day November 5. Remember if you live in Dallas County, you can cast your ballot at any voting center from 7:00am - 7:00pm. Make your plan and VOTE! | |
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Irving Art Center
Christmas Tree Display
Woodhaven Presbyterian Church and Texas Bluebonnets Art and Craft Group have been invited again this year to decorate a Christmas Tree for the Irving Art Center Christmas Display. The theme is "Children dream of Sugar Plum Fairies".
1) During Fellowship after morning worship on Sunday, Nov. 10 we will be decorating gingerbread men and stockings. Everyone of all ages is invited to help with the decorating. We are needing donations of children's socks (20-30) and wrapped candy for the decorations and would greatly appreciate any assistance.
2) We will be building a Styrofoam fireplace in Hancock Hall on November 7. Everyone is welcome to come help us.
3) We will be decorating the tree on November 30 at the Irving Art Center and will need decoration volunteers. We will also need volunteers to help with the take down of the tree. Volunteers of all ages helping with the takedown of the Christmas Tree will have first choice of the candy!
To volunteer or for more information please contact
Susan Murray at 214-772-3874, or smurray4@msn.com
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Additional Woodhaven Activities | |
Free Yoga Classes
Woodhaven is offering free Yoga classes to the public! Bring a friend and join this wonderful time of relaxation. Both men and women are welcome! The benefits of yoga include stress relief, strengthening your core, relieving muscle tightness, working on balance, and breathing techniques, to name a few!
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Every Monday at 10:30am in Hancock Hall – 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.)
Every Thursday at 4:30pm in Hancock Hall – 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
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!
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Faith and Grief Support Gatherings:
Wednesday, November 6,2024 @ 12:00 pm Noon CDT (In-person, St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plano, TX)
Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 10:00 am CDT (In-Person, Woodhaven Presbyterian Church, 24 Irving, TX
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 12:00 pm Noon CDT (In-Person, Salem Institutional Baptist Church, Dallas, TX)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 12:00 pm Noon CDT (In-Person, First Presbyterian Church, Dallas, TX)
Thursday, November 21, 2024 @ 12:00 Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, Noon CDT (In-Person, Church, Richardson, TX)
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We have 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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Church Officers
Alice Owen, Clerk of Session
Robin Sullivan, Assistant Clerk of Session
Earllene Hausinger, Treasurer
David Hagey, Assistant Treasurer
Current Ruling Elders
Service Team
Heather Meese (Discipleship),
Harry Lake (Mission/Outreach),
Sacred Works Team
Martin Osae (Worship)
Joanna Kim (Fellowship)
Stewardship Team
Vici Churchman (Stewardship)
Darrell Probst (Property)
Ellen Paul (Finance)
Gwen Buhmann (Personnel)
Deacons
Susan Murray, Kay Bock, Gae Campbell,
Debbie Dickinson, Dan Reel,
Ann Ouzts, Lillyan Reyes,
Bruce Arland, and Mike Todd
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Minister Head of Staff
Rev. Shane Webb
Bookkeeper
Elouise Murphy
Office Administrator
Cynthia Hackathorn
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Director of Music and Production
Tracy Herron
Organist
Joe Snyder
AV Tech Specialist
Scott Thompson
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