Healing Waters Church of God 2323 Highland Ave.

Apopka, FL 32712

(407) 886-3780 revlouis@yahoo.com

www.healingwaterschurchofgod.org

The Healing Waters HeraldThe Healing Waters HeraldThe Healing Waters Herald

March 2009 Volume 1, Issue 3

STAFF Rev. Louis Lemley

Sr. Pastor

Darlyne Lemley Choir Director/

Ladies Ministry Pres/ Childrens Church

Coordinator

Crystal Lemley Childrens Church Director

Doug & Dreama Williams Missions/Benevolence

Directors

Ruth Huggins

Church Clerk/Asst

Sunday School Teacher

Ida Hendrix

Sunday School Supt/ Assistant

Church Clerk

Joy Langford/ Doug Williams

Sunday School Teachers

FINANCE COMMITTEE Ruth Huggins Ida Hendrix

Lori Kennington

"Being Renewed Day By Day"

Spring is almost here and already the trees, grass, and shrubs are putting forth

their new buds and leaves. I looked around the parsonage yard the other day and

everything looked so dried-up, brown and dead. So, I decided to pull up a few of the

plants that I had planted last year and replace them with new ones, once the threat

of another cold snap was over. As I began to yank a few of the plants from the dirt,

my mother-in-law (who happened to pass by at that moment) noticed something that I

hadn't. There were buds on the plants I was pulling up! There was life in what was

dead...new life springing up out of death!

As I pondered this sight, I was reminded of a scripture found in II Corinthians 4:16

that says, "...though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day." Though trials, troubles, sorrows, time and life cause this outward man to perish,

our inward man is renewed day by day. How are we renewed day by day? By a

constant, continual, on-going yielding to, and walk in and by, the Holy Spirit on a daily

basis. Remember too what it says in Romans 8:11, "But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you." Do you want to be

renewed...To have new life spring up in you? Then walk in the

Spirit...listen to His voice, heed His leading, obey His promptings

then, new life...His life, will spring forth in you! I love spring,

how about you? May God Bless You & Have A Good Day!

In Christ's Service,

Your Pastor, Louis

We started in 2008 a great childrens

program called, JungleKidz. The

children are taught lessons from the

bible in a way they can relate to, make

crafts, have snacks and sing songs. The

ages vary each week but we are certain

to have something for children of all

ages. They are presently

getting ready to do an

Easter Program. We are

very proud of our

children!!

The Christian men of our

community would like to

invite the men of our

church to join them each

Wednesday morning from

8:00-9:00am for fellowship

and breakfast at The

Robinsons Restaurant on

441. Just a reminder that

the men of the church also meet monthly

when the Ladies have their meeting at the

church. We would love to see you there!

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The church is in need of

volunteers in the following areas:

Children, Nursery, Youth, Children, Nursery, Youth,

MusicMusic

If you feel God calling you to any

one of these ministries and have a

heart to please God, please contact the

Pastor.

Beginning this year, we have started our

new Home Fellowship group that will

meet at members homes the 4th Sunday

of each month at 6:00pm. This will be a

time of fellowship, snacks, devotionals,

singing and sharing with one another.

The next home fellowship group will

meet at Mike and Donna Jones’ house,

March 22. Please check the church

website for more updated details !

Please welcome Jeanie Holton as

the newest member of our church!

Jeanie joined the church

February 22, 2009

SPECIAL GUEST: Sunday,

March 29 at 11:00

ROGER CASH ROGER CASH

Florida Church of God

State Offices

In 2004, Roger Cash was appointed by Administrative

Bishop, Donnie W. Smith, to serve as the Executive Director

of the Church of God Association of Christian Schools and

MIP/School of Ministry Coordinator. In 2006, additional

responsibilities were added so that he is now responsible

for Ministerial Licensure and all phases of Education

including MIP, School of Ministry and CAMS. Roger and his

wife, Jane, have 3 sons, Chris, Paul and Anthony,

2 grandsons, Scott and Liam, and 1 granddaughter, Reilly.

-information taken from www.flcog.cc

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Come join us on Thursday evenings for

snacks, fellowship and the study of

God’s Word at 7:00pm in the Fellowship

Hall. This month we will be studying the

book of Isaiah!

Brother Rice , tests being done

Dreama for complete healing and eyesight

Brother Doug, bloodwork done and foot

problems

Sister Ida & Sister Butcher for healing

George Stamey

The Hatcher family for healing

The Hatcher’s friend, Ronald, and friend Juan

The Rogers’ family

The Schaffer and McGee family

Sister Wanda and Sister Ruth; Sonny’s Aunt Mildred

Durell Langford’s father, Simon and Durell for healing

The Langford family with the loss of their uncle Joe

JC’s upcoming heart surgery

Lanelle Pike, (Ruth’s friend), has colon cancer

Billy Day’s hours cut at work and his friend Mark has cancer

Jeanie Holton and family

Brother Doug’s sister Mildred & brother Ralph

Bill and Carolyn Garner

William R. Sims

Mabel, lost her husband, (friend of Joyce)

Mary Foster (Ida’s hairdresser), blood dropping & chemo

The Walker family at the passing of James Walker

Robert Mercer, 36, stroke & aneurysm

BIRTHDAYS

Gersham Higgins Mar 6

Donna Jones Mar 7

Lori Kennington Mar 10

Ida Hendrix Mar 13

Bruce Hatcher Mar 18

Pastor Louis Mar 22

The church is undergoing

construction of the stage to

make better improvements so

everyone can have access to the

platform. Because it is not safe,

please do not go on stage until it

is completed! Thank you for

being patient with us during this

renovation!

We are planning a church Spaghetti Dinner,

March 20 for one of our fundraising events.

More details to come in next couple of weeks.

If you are interested in volunteering or have

ideas for this event, please contact the

church office.

Psalm 34:17

Ireland's Church Planter-

St. Patrick by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson

Who was St. Patrick? Patrick was born on the west coast of

Britain about 360 A.D. At the age of 16 he was kidnapped

by Irish pirates and sold as a slave into the service of a

local king. On a rainy hillside tending sheep, he met the

Lord and his faith was nurtured over the next several

months. He escaped, but God called him to return to the

emerald isle as a missionary.

At that time druid priests, deep into black magic and the

occult, held the island's inhabitants in a lock grip. Patrick

challenged this demonic stronghold and won, but the

victory was neither quick nor cheap. He was imprisoned for

months at a time, his only respite from the stress of

constant travel and hardship. Yet one after another, tiny

kingdoms would finally allow Patrick to declare the good

news of Jesus within their borders. He baptized tens of

thousands. Hundreds of chapels were erected for the

worship of Jesus all over Ireland.

Who was Patrick? A saint of God who gave his life to help

people know Jesus by starting mission churches. St.

Patrick might feel more comfortable at newly-planted

church than even St. Peter's Basilica. After all, he was

partial to the challenge and excitement of new churches.

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2009:

Fundraising Events:Fundraising Events:

Church Dinners, Bake Sale, Selling Boiled Peanuts, Church Dinners, Bake Sale, Selling Boiled Peanuts,

Car Wash, Selling Donuts/Coffee, Couples Night OutCar Wash, Selling Donuts/Coffee, Couples Night Out

Evangelistic Outreach Opportunities:Evangelistic Outreach Opportunities:

Feeding the Homeless, Free Water GiveFeeding the Homeless, Free Water Give--Away, School Away, School

Supply GiveSupply Give--Away, Anthony House Meals, Away, Anthony House Meals,

Sidewalk Ministry, Mobile Home ParksSidewalk Ministry, Mobile Home Parks

Fellowship Events:Fellowship Events:

Strawberry Festival, Church Picnic, Progressive Dinners, Strawberry Festival, Church Picnic, Progressive Dinners,

Bowling, Fishing, Ice Cream Social, Pizza/Movie NightBowling, Fishing, Ice Cream Social, Pizza/Movie Night

Bible Quiz

In the 8th century B.C., a prophet of God con-

demned the sinfulness of many of Jerusalem’s

citizens. On behalf of God, he chastised anyone

who abused power, was unjust toward the poor

and used bribes and position to gain money and

status. He even condemned prideful women who

walked “with outstretched necks, glancing

wantonly with their eyes, mincing along as they

go, tinkling with their feet.” (He was referring to

little bells attached to women’s ankles.)

Who was that prophet?

A. Isaiah

B. Amos

C. Hosea

D. Jeremiah

Answer: A

Feeding the hungry

To allow the hungry to remain hungry would be blasphemy

against God and one’s neighbor, for what is nearest to

God is precisely the need of one’s neighbor. It is for the

love of Christ, which belongs as much to the hungry as to

myself, that I share my bread with them and that I

share my dwelling with the homeless. If the hungry do

not attain to faith, then the guilt falls on those who

refused them bread. To provide the hungry with bread is

to prepare the way for the coming of grace.

—Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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Sunday School: Adult 10am

Sunday School: JungleKidz 10am

Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 11am

Junglekidz Jr. Church: 11:15am

Sunday Evening Praise & Worship: 6pm

Thursday Evening Bible Cafe: 7pm

If you have any comments,

ideas or suggestions, please let

us know at

lkennington@embarqmail.com

or contact the church office.

Deadlines for articles and info

for each month are due by the

18th of the month.

Married since: July 18, 1970

Children/Grandchildren: Crystal & Denise: grandchildren: Breeann, Gaige and McKenna

Where were you born: George-Cleveland,TN; Sherry- Panama City,FL; Crystal-Eustis,FL

Saved since: George– since April 1966; Sherry- since June 1993

Previous/present line of work: George-previous-Certified Refrigeration Mechanic for Sysco Foods; Sherry—Electronics Assembler; Nursery—both foliage and daycare

Hobbies: George-gardening,outside work; Sherry-crafts,floral design; Crystal-music,stories,shopping

Favorite color: George– blue; Sherry– mauve,pink,purple

Favorite movie: George– Star Trek; Crystal—Guardian

Favorite book in the Bible: 1 & 2 Corinthians

Favorite restaurant: George– Cracker Barrel; Sherry– Cedar Ridge-Leesburg; Crystal– Wendys & McDonalds