Church Calendar of Planned Events!

  • May 8: 10:30am, Mother’s Day Celebration.
  • May 13-14: JOY Retreat at Camp Maranatha.
  • May 15: 7pm, LIVE Pre-Assembly Simulcast.
  • May 22: 10:30am, Children’s Day Celebration; Youth service (Kade speaks).
  • May 29: 10:30am, Memorial Day Tribute.
  • May 29: 11am, Guest: Reynolds’ Singers.
  • Jun 4: Family Fest at Camp Maranatha.
  • Jun 5: 11:55am, Water Baptism Service.
  • Jun 9: We serve the Community Meal.
  • Jun 11 – Jul 9: NC COGOP Summer Youth Camps.Online applications only: is May 15th.See Tammy Duncan for details.
  • Jun 12: 11am, Communion; 6pm, Feetwashing.
  • Jun 13: COGOP’s 113th Anniversary.
  • Jun 19: 10:30am, Father’s Day Celebration.
  • Jun 26: 10:30 am, Youth Service (Kade speaks); High School graduates recognized.
  • Jun 30: 6:45pm, Ladies’ Meeting (at Tammy Duncan’s home).
  • Jul 4: Our nation’s 240th anniversary!
  • Jul 13-17: COGOP’s Assembly in Orlando, FL.
  • Jul 10: 11am, Kade Green speaks.
  • Jul 17: 10:30 am, Youth Service (Kade speaks).
  • Jul 23: 12pm, VBS Community Day
  • Jul 24: 5pm, Leaders’ Meeting; 6pm, Summer Conference follows.
  • Jul 25-29: VBS at our local church.
  • Jul 31: 10:30am, VBS Celebration & Graduation.
  • Aug 19-21: Harvest Weekend Revival Services.
  • Aug 27: Ladies Ministry (Couples Trip to Shatley Springs for a meal and shopping).
  • Aug 28: 10:30 am, Youth Service (Kade speaks).

April Attendance Report

Week / Sunday Morning
Apr 3 / 63
Apr 10 / 53
Apr 17 / 61
Apr 24 / 42
Average / 55

Today’s Bible Life Lesson

Title: Our Infusion: A Permeation into the Hearts of our Community

Text: Matthew 13:33.

Thread: Community Outreach.

Tale: Jesus shares the Parable of Leaven to illustrate the effectiveness of the penetrating power of the Kingdom of God in the world.

Thesis: Believers must similarly be dispersed into our communities with this powerful changing effectof God’s Kingdom delivered through them to others within our spheres of influence!

Thot 1: The Characteristics Related to Leaven.

Thot 2: The Chronicle Recited about Leaven.

Thot 3: The “Chain Reaction” with Leaven.

Transformation: I will allow God’s power to be released and affect everyone in my presence.

Family Life Groups Tonight

This evening, all Family Life Groups will meet together for a Christ-centered activity – a time to strengthen families and an outreach to win others to the kingdom of God and our church fellowship.

Called Conference This Morning

Today, we will have a brief Called Conference to consider Travis Burney as a Lay Minister.

Youth Camp Tuition Sponsors Solicited

We are asking for you to prayerfully consider sponsoring one or more of our youth to attend our church youth camps this summer. We anticipate at least 12 -15 campers needing assistance of $135 each ($125 tuition; $10 for snacks). You can give (mark your envelope Youth Camp Tuition Fund) during any offering now through May 31st. Can’t fully sponsor a camper but still want to help? Then any donation amount is appreciated. See Tammy Duncan for details. Thank you so very much!

Church of God of Prophecy

Sunday, May1st, 2016

Church Contact Info

Church Office: (336) 883-7953
Family Life Center: (336) 883-7180
Lead Pastor: Bishop Ben Duncan
(Cell): (336) 870-0640
(Call Pastor Ben’s cell to submit a Phone TreeMinistry Message or Prayer Request or to ask for a pastoral visit)
(E-Mail):
(Email Pastor Ben with announcements
forthe bulletin by Wednesday evening)
Youth Ministry Director: Kade Green
(Cell): (718) 650-0471
(E-Mail):

Address: 211 North Ward Avenue, High Point, NC 27262

Church website:

  • Ward Avenue Church of God of Prophecy – High Point

(To post churchinfo/events: on FB see Rose Barnes; on website see Allen Duke).

Inclement Weather Information

Watch TV station Fox 8 News (WGHP) for closings or delays.

The listing will appear as:Ward Avenue Church of God of Prophecy.

Church Van Transportation

On Sundays/Wednesdays, call or text Kade Green at

718-650-0471.Localareas only; call1 Hour+ before pick up.

Welcome!

We welcome everyone to our fellowship. “First time” guest? Please complete the Guest Card in the “Welcome” folder you received from the greeter/usher and place it in the offering.

Weekly Schedule

Sunday

9:15am: Choir Practice (only on day of performance)

9:45am: Christian Education(Children, Youth, Adults)

10:30am: Worship in Song Bible Life Lesson

10:30am: Children’s Church& Nursery (on First Level)

6:00pm: Youth Church (2nd Sundays when announced)

6:00pm: Family Life Groups(or announced activity)

Tuesday

7:00pm: Prayer Meeting

7:00pm: Youth Prayer Meeting (when announced)

Wednesday

7:00pm: Bible Studies (Children, Youth, Adults)

7:45pm: Choir Practice

Friday

7:30pm: Youth Group Meeting (when announced)

Serving Us This Week:

Moderator: Deacon Braxton Burney.

Speaker: Bishop Ben Duncan.

Nursery: Geraldine & Charlotte Laws.

Children’s Church: Lolly Burney.

Greeter(s): Paul & Janice Roper.

Usher: Larry Portis.

A/V: Travis Burney, Allen & Deena Duke, Austin Poole.

Music & Singing: Susan Poole & Praise Team.

Ecuador Update

An update on the earthquake in Ecuador and its impact on our churches is in the foyer. Please pray for those affected and consider giving to assist in the restoration efforts. Mark your gift HPL2 – Ecuador Crisis Relief. Thank you.

Stewardship

We thank you for your faithful tithing and cheerful giving! Your taxdeductible gifts help us operate our ministries and meet our financial obligations.May God bless you abundantly!

May Offerings Schedule

Sunday, May 1: Lead Pastor Ben Duncan.

Sunday, May 8: Missions.

Sunday, May 15: Operating Expenses.

Sunday, May 22: Youth Min. Dir. Kade Green.

Sunday, May 29: Reynolds’ Family Singers.

Wednesdays in April: Benevolence.

Food Pantry & Hospital Snacks

Please help replenish the food pantry each month by bringing a bag full of some or all of the following items: instant oatmeal or grits, soups, cereals, rice, mac & cheese, pasta, beans, pop tarts, peanut butter, instant coffee, hot cocoa, etc. All other non-perishables are welcome. Hunger in High Point is second in the nation! See Deena Duke for details.

Also, each week, please place individually wrapped snacks (cookies, crackers, etc.) in the bin in the foyer marked for hospital waiting rooms. No “out of date” items please.See Minerva Cook for details.

Sermon Series

The pastor is now sharing some sermons about Community Outreach and how we can impact ours.

  • May 1: (Matthew 13:33) Our Infusion: A Permeation into the Hearts of our Community
  • May 8: (Luke 10:1-12) Our Involvement: A Participation in the Harvest of our Community
  • May 15: (Mark 9:38-50) Our Interaction: A Partnership with the Helps of our Community
  • Jun 5: (Acts 2:40-47) Our Integration: A Perpetuation in the Homes of our Community