Date: April 1, 2023
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Pesach Program Outline
Date: April 12, 2022
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Pesach Program Outline
Date: September 1, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Festival Shabbat
For those of you who are observing the Shabbat with the festivals, here is the schedule.
Yom Teruah’s Shabbat is from Sept 6 sundown to Sept 7 sundown. Yom Kippur’s Shabbat is from Sept 15 to Sept 16 sundown. You will also being doing the absolute fast during that (those that can). Please have your family meal prior to the start of the Fast. Sukkot’s Shabbat is from Sept 20 sundown to Sept 21 sundown and from Sept 26 sundown to Sept 27 sundown.
Shalom
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
Date: August 30, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Tabernacles Picnic Canceled
We are canceling our annual Tabernacles picnic this year on Sept 25. In light of everything going on in Houston in regard to COVID and a few other things, we wanted to give those of you living outside Houston, time to cancel your arrangements. We think this is the best course of action to take at this time. Thank you for your understanding. God Bless and stay safe. We look forward to next year, Lord willing. Peace!
Date: May 5, 2021
From: Deborah Mayfield
Topic: Bike Month Activities
Posted from: https://www.h-gac.com/pedestrian-bicyclist-planning/bike-month
When is Bike to Work Day?
National Bike to Work Week is May 17 - 21, 2021, and the week closes out, celebrating Bike to Work/Wherever on Friday, May 21, 2021. Some organizations choose a different day that week that works best for their residents or employees. Bike to Wherever Day came to be as bike commuters and businesses had to pivot activities during COVID-19.
Why bike to work?
As our population and congestion increase, finding alternative ways to get to work is critical for our region. In the Houston-Galveston region, 25 percent of people live within 5 miles of their workplaces, an ideal distance for bicycling.
By bicycling to work, you will benefit from better health! Adults who regularly bicycle have a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity.
Commuting to work represents a small percentage of all trips that we take. Bike Month is an excellent opportunity to explore biking to other destinations like coffee shops, restaurants, libraries, schools and visiting your friends and family members. Why not bike there? It's easier than you think. You can even bike part of the way, for instance, to your local transit station or park and ride.
How many people bike to work?
According to the American Community Survey, over 51,000 residents in the Houston-Galveston region bicycle or walk to work. In certain areas within our region, the percentage of people who bike to work exceeds 5% (while our regional average is 0.6%). Visit our Interactive Web Applications to find information about your neighborhood (recommended apps to check out – Historical Commuting Patterns, Activity-Connectivity Explorer, and the Demographic Data Explorer).
*Festival Change* Pentecost
Date: April 15, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
Please note the following change for the Pentecost festival. The service will be held in-person at Ashford Oaks on Wilcrest on Monday May 17 at 7 pm. We will still wear face masks and practice social distancing. Also note, we will take care of some WOCI business after the service is over (it will be Sivan 7 at that time). But these things will be for WOCI members only and will not be recorded or streamed.
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
New Online Giving Option
Date: April 2, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
You may now send gifts through Zelle by using our email address: mail@woc-intl.org
Seder Meal Prep Notes
Date: March 25, 2021 (original post April 1, 2020)
From: Deborah Mayfield
ROASTED LEG OF LAMB <== Click here for recipe!
ROASTED LEG OF LAMB Deborah Mayfield
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 (5 to 6 pound) trimmed bone-in leg of lamb (can use shoulder)
- ¼ cup of olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon of Rosemary
- 1 tablespoon of Thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons of Kosher salt
- 2 tsp. Black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare lamb the night before:
- Pat lamb dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, score the lamb by making shallow cuts all over.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub on the lamb all over.
- Place the lamb in a large size zip lock or plastic bag, and let it sit over night until ready to cook. (keep the lamb cold at all times!)
Cooking the lamb for the Seder meal:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. If you do not have a rack to place the lamb on, you can make a rack with aluminum foil (look on google)
- Place lamb, fat side up, on a rack in the prepared roasting pan.
- Place into oven and roast for medium, about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, or until desired doneness. The lamb will take on a nice dark brown roasted color. Check the lamb periodically and you can spoon the drippings on top to keep it from drying out. To make sure it stays moist, you can make a heat tent with a sheet of aluminum foil and remove it after about an hour. Do not wrap the lamb with the foil!
- Let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Lamb spoils fast! So please be mindful of standing and storage time. It freezes very well. For more information, see google.
Shalom. Sister Deb
The majority of Seder meal items are available at Kroger, Central Market, and then HEB. Whole Foods carries the same but is higher in cost. Sprout usually has the veggies.
- Grape Juice: Purchase the Kedem Grape Juice made with fresh Concord Grapes. (Amazon has this as well.)
- Bitter Herbs: Parsley, Horseradish, Romain Lettuce or (Collard Greens) – you should not purchase your herbs too early. I try to get mine no more than a day or two in advance.
- Spring Lamb: I prefer Spring Lamb. The meat is sweeter and is of a young lamb and are usually plentiful this time of year. You have to get them early. They sell fast! I get mine from Phoenicia. Be careful of purchasing mutton, domestic sheep, has a bitter taste, have to cook it special. You can purchase a lamb shoulder.
Date: March 25, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Pesach Service Instructions
Family
Please note, we will come online around 6:20 pm this Saturday to consecrate the various hosts and the Seder elements before we partake of the actual Seder meal. We will then go offline from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm for everyone to partake of the Seder. We will then come back online at 7:00 pm to officially begin the Pesach service. Let me know if you have any questions. Shalom.
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
Date: March 22, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Sedar Meal Prep
Family
We will be doing our Pesach service a little different this year. It will be more like it was originally in the past. We will have our individual families host the Seder meal at their personal residences. Click the link for order of service ==> Pesach 2021 Communion Master For those of you that are single or who have a spouse who doesn’t want to participate in the Seder, 5 Regional homes are available for you to partake of the Seder meal and participate in the Pesach service. These homes are listed below and on the Members Notification page on our web site.
For those in the NW, please contact Diane or Parry. For those in the Katy area, please contact Tika or Ricardo. For those in the SW area, please contact Sharron or John. For those in the S area, please contact Sara or Alex. For those in the SE area, please contact Lora or Davian..
If you are going to attend one of the regional home services, please contact the host immediately. The home Seder service will start at 6:30 pm. The online Pesach Service will start at 7:00 pm. Shalom
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
Date: March 22, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Sedar Meal Prep
Family
We will be having our Seder meal at the upcoming Pesach service this Saturday via a Zoom service. Please note, however, 5 families have opened up their home for anyone who would like to partake of the Seder in person at their personal residence. If you wish to partake of the Seder with one of these families, please contact them directly by Tuesday.
For those in the NW, please contact Diane or Parry. For those in the Katy area, please contact Tika or Ricardo. For those in the SW area, please contact Sharron or John. For those in the S area, please contact Sara or Alex. For those in the SE area, please contact Lora or Davian.
Thank you.
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
Date: March 21, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Teacher's and Leadership Training
Please use the following login information
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88395665239
Meeting ID: 883 9566 5239
Passcode: 2021WOCI
346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 883 9566 5239
Passcode: 80653957
Date: March 12, 2021
From: Ricardo Buchanan
Topic: Job Opportunity
Memo from ANAIS is looking for temporary handyman help for two weeks. Interested? Reachout Ricardo or Anais directly for info.
Date: March 12, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Communion
Family
Since Pesach is in New Moon 1, we will NOT be taking Communion this Sunday. We will take Communion when we partake of the Seder on Pesach. We will post the ingredients for everyone to purchase to be ready for Pesach after the New Moon service on Sunday. Shalom!
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
Date: February 24, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Annual Meeting
Family
Our bylaws require we nominate someone to fill the vacated Director Position 4. (formerly occupied by Simon) for the rest of his term. As much as all of us wish we didn’t have to do this, unfortunately we must. So, please nominate 4 individuals you think are qualified to fulfill the remainder of Simon’s unexpired position according to Director Qualifications. Please note, these individuals must not be personally related to me and all nominations much reach me by this Friday. I will speak with the 4 nominated individuals that have the highest number of nominations to find out if they would be willing to serve in this position if they won the vote. If you do not wish to be considered for this position, please let me know now. We will vote on the qualified and willing individuals during our Annual Meeting this Sunday via email. If none of the nominated individuals is willing to serve, the Board of Directors may choose to select someone to fill this position or choose to leave the Board with 4 members.
We will also vote on the expiring Director Position 5 (currently occupied by Alex Chan who is running again to serve in this position), if someone chooses to run against Alex. As with Position 4, all individuals must meet the Director Qualifications if they wish to run against Alex in Position 5. If Alex is running unopposed, there will be no vote.
We will also vote on the expiring Secretary Position (currently occupied by Grace Chan), if someone chooses to run against Grace (who is running again to serve in this position). As with Position 4 and Position 5, all individuals must fulfill the Sec-Treasurer Job Description if they wish to run against Grace. If Grace is running unopposed, there will be no vote.
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
Date: February 21, 2021
From: Leadership Team
Topic: Family Update
Your prayers have been heard and felt. We are all hurting now. Let's keep praying and supporting each other. So many have offered to help. Today's meals for the kids have been taken care of. We will post a meal train for meals and donations soon.If you want to help in other ways OR need prayer, please reach out to Davian 713-870-6644, Ricardo 713-679-3152 or Lora 713-851-4329
Date: February 18, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Rescheduled Annual Meeting
In light of recent events, the Annual Members Meeting is moved to Feb 28 at 4 pm.
Date: February 18, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Regional Service 2/19/2021
Family
We will be changing our format tomorrow for Regional service. We will not be holding the Speak Your Mind, Healing, and Real Talk classes tomorrow. They will take place on their next regularly scheduled time. Instead, we are asking families and smaller groups to get together among yourselves to pray for the members of the community, for universal members that have joined with our community in some capacity, and wisdom to discern God’s will for the upcoming session; along with your responsibility in regards to this session.
Our various family groups should also discuss the nature of this past week’s most recent events and its wake up call to us as a dress rehearsal for the end of the Birth Pains and Jacob’s Trouble. You will be discussing what you learned. What you need to do differently. What other preparations do you need to make to be ready for an extended period of time like this past week. If you are by yourself and have access to Zoom, you may log into our regular link and join with the Chan’s group as they discuss the same items.
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
Date: February 14, 2021
From: Simon Simmonds
Topic: Winter Weather Tips
General Hazardous Weather Conditions in the Area
We are always concerned about the well-being and safety of our members. With that being said, we are reaching out today to warn you of the potential winter weather conditions outside. The weather in and around the area is forecasted to become fairly dangerous over the weekend and into next week and we wanted to remind you to stay safe and tune into the local weather station to keep up-to-date on everything that's happening outside.
Winterize Your Home or Business
Pipes can freeze when the temperature drops below freezing, because they always have water in them. While most pipes are insulated against extreme cold, outdoor pipes and pipes in poorly heated parts of your home or business can get cold enough to freeze solid.
When pipes freeze, they sometimes burst. Although a burst pipe might not cause an issue as long as the temperature remains cold, it can leak a lot of water in a short amount of time once the temperature increases and ice thaws. The leaked water can cause all sorts of damage to both your home and its contents. To avoid having this happen, take a few steps to protect pipes during the coldest months of the year. Even with preparations, there is still a possibility that pipes could burst during storms and power failures. This is why it is important to plan for them and be prepared. When it becomes cold, you can prevent your pipes from freezing solid by:
- Leaving the heat on while you’re away
- Insulating your pipes that are most exposed to cold
- Storing hoses that are kept outside
- Letting water drip from faucets and opening cabinets below them to allow more heat from inside to warm the pipes
Check out this video on how to clear your sprinkler system lines to further prevent frozen and burst pipes.
Know how to spot a frozen pipe. If the faucet is turned on but water does not come out, this is a sign that the pipe is frozen. Call a plumber, and leave the faucet on. It may be possible to thaw a frozen pipe with a hair dryer. Start close to the faucet, and work toward the coldest section of the pipe. Avoid using any open flames or torches to defrost pipes.
If a pipe does burst, turn the water off at the main shutoff valve. Turn all of the faucets on, and call a plumber immediately. After calling the plumber, call your insurance agent. Adjusters will not need to come assess the spill itself, but they must know about it and assess the damages later. If possible, take photos of any spills or damages.
Move any electronic items, rugs, furniture or other belongings out of harm's way. Mop the water up immediately, and set a fan to help it dry. If any temporary repairs must be made to prevent further damage, make them and keep all receipts. Insurers may reimburse policyholders for temporary repairs. Wait until after the adjuster has assessed the damage to make any permanent or extensive repairs.
Winter Weather Driving Tips
When it comes to driving during winter weather, there are some safety tips you can follow to ensure you stay safe. From not stomping on your brakes to staying a few extra feet from those in front of you, these tips can help you from getting involved in an accident.
Driving on ice or snow can sometimes mean that you'll likely have to use the brakes more often than you do in normal driving weather. Unfortunately, when using your brakes in ice or snow, you'll end up skidding if you apply to much pressure; this is why it's so important to use your brakes gently. The gentler you use them, the less likely you are to skid.
Also when driving during the winter, please keep in mind that bridges will freeze over before roadways. Because of this, you need to remember that even if the roadways themselves seem okay to drive on when it's snowy or icy outside, the bridges most likely won't be. You'll need to slow down to make sure you don't have an accident.
Keeping your gas tanks full, an inflated spare tire, engine oil, coolant, an ice scraper, flashlights, extra gloves, and a blanket in your car may come in handy.
Have an emergency supply kit. You should have one for your home and car. It should have food and other provisions just in case you lose electricity or have to vacate your home during a winter storm.
Stay inside if you can and if you must go out, please be prepared!
Date: February 10, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Prayer Request: Epps Family
Please pray for Bionca and the rest of the Epps family (Tania). Bionca suffered some major seizures this evening and is currently at the hospital. We will update her status as soon as we can. Please do not try to contact Tania directly or try to visit Bionca yet. For those of you that know Tania's phone number, feel free to text to let her know your love and support. If you are interested in helping them in any manner during this experience, please contact us directly.
Thank you in advance for your prayers and support.
Jeffrey Mayfield - Undershepherd
Date: January 29, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Teacher/Leader Training Classes
For those of you that have finished DIT or will be finished by Mar 21, Teacher / Leader Training classes begin on Mar 21. The training will be done on a combined every 6-8 week seminar basis. If you have not completed the teacher training course in the past, you can enroll in both classes. But you cannot enroll in the Leader Training classes only. However, if you have completed the teacher training course in the past, you can enroll in both if you want. Or you can enroll in the Leader Training classes only.
The first half of the seminar is set aside for teacher training and will cover material from the 7 Laws of the Learner by Bruce Wilkinson and a few other things. The second half is set aside for leader training and will cover material from They Smell Like Sheep by Dr Lynn Anderson. In both cases, there will be assigned readings and homework needing to be completed prior to class. In both cases, there will be quizzes and tests. But unlike DIT, the grades are solely for your edification; as the concern is hands-on training and not grades. However, not doing your work or not attending classes will disqualify you from continued participation in the class for this cycle.
If interested in attending either or both of these classes, let me know. The last day to sign up for either class is Mar 8.
Shalom!
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
Date: January 29, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Amendment to By-Laws
Family
In light of the pandemic, we need to amend our by-laws to allow for our legal meetings that require voting to be held in person or via zoom. Right now, our by laws require we meet in person to have a legally binding vote. Our next annual meeting is on Feb 21, 2021, which will be held via zoom. We also need to amend our by-laws to allow for member voting to be done at these zoom meetings via personal email and still be considered valid.
If you are a legal member of WOCI, please send your yes or no response concerning these 2 issues via email to mail@woc-intl.org by 6 pm Feb 5, 2021. If you agree to amend the by-laws so that zoom meetings CAN be held in lieu of in-person meetings with proper notice and that we CAN have a legally binding vote at these zoom meetings by email; then say yes. If you wish that we retain our current system and require all legal votes be done in person, then say no.
You may send your answer via email to mail@woc-intl.org with your vote on these issues any time before 6 pm on Feb 5, 2021. Thank you in advance for your prompt response. Shalom!
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
Date: January 25, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Member Notification
Brother Paul Landingin wanted to thank everyone for their support and prayers regarding the transition of his grandmother. Please continue to pray for him and his family. we will keep you posted as to what we will do for the family as a community. Shalom.
Jeffrey Mayfield - Undershepherd
All Passwords have been updated.
Zoom: WOCI2021
Videos: WOCIVideo2021
Webpages: WOCIWeb2021
Date: January 23, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Personal Evaluation
Family
I will be contacting those of you that have completed your personal evaluation early next week to set up some time to review a few things and discuss some possible next steps. Shalom!
Jeffrey Mayfield-Undershepard
Date: January 18, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Personal Evaluation
Family,
If you are interested in taking the personal evaluation survey, please email me. This will not be an anonymous survey as were the other two. You will need to email the completed form back to me. It will be for my eyes only and will be used to assist you in taking your next step in this ministry. If you would like to take this evaluation and set up a time for discussion, email me jeff@woc-intl.org.
Shalom
Date: January 16, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Topic: Church Surveys
Family
Sorry for the delay on the personal survey. Some revisions are needed. It will be available sometime next week. The pastoral and church evaluations I mentioned the last meeting, however, are available on below. Please complete them as fast as possible and be honest. Honest answers help us properly perform complete the evaluation I spoke about.
Don't worry, the surveys are anonymous and there is no way to identify the individual completing the survey, Again, be constructively honest. The QR code that you see is not necessary to completing the survey. But it is an option if you need it. Shalom!
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
CLICK HERE: WOCI Congregational Evaluation
Date: January 15, 2021
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Please pray for Paul's entire family. His sister, brother, brother-in-law, nephew, mother, grandmother and aunt are all infected with COVID. Let him know that he has your support and that we will be there in whatever capacity is needed. Send him your love. Shalom.
Date: January 11, 2021
From: Deborah Mayfield
Family, Sis. Karen Gordon has been admitted to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown, OH. She is in room 5212. If you would like further contact info, reach out to Risha via email or text. If you would like to send her a love gift or flowers, please reach out to Sis. Deborah Mayfield.
Congregation Meeting
Date: January 5, 2021
From: Media Team
Congregation Meeting
Time: Jan 10, 2021 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261407128
Meeting ID: 882 6140 7128
Passcode: CongMtg21
Call in using:
346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 882 6140 7128
Passcode: 849523543
Quarterly Newsletter Input
Date: December 25, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
We are preparing to publish our next edition of the quarterly newsletter. If you have something you would like to share with the WOCI community, please get it to me by next Wednesday. Please note, we may have to edit it due to size constraints. Thank you and Shalom.
Community Resources
Date: November 16, 2020
From: Deborah Mayfield
Click the link below:
Resource Community Flyer Candidate_
Church Anniversary Service
Date: October 12, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
Reminder that we will be having our 7 year church anniversary service this upcoming Shabbat on Oct 16. While we have several different zoom activities and memorials planned for that evening, we will be completing the last part of the Sukkot message that we did not get to this past Sunday due to technical difficulties. This is a first for us. Let’s praise God for all that we have endured as a Community family these past 7 years and look forward to fulfilling our corporate destiny for the rest of this year (as we prepare to begin the planting process next month for next year. Shalom
Sukkot Closing Service Notice
Date: October 9, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
For everyone’s safety, the venue has established a check in station outside the grand ballroom for this Friday’s closing Sukkot service. Covid-19 safety protocol requires they ask your name (for contact tracing purposes in the event of a positive test) and take your temperature before they admit you and your guests into the grand ballroom. If your temperature is too high, you will not be permitted entrance into the ballroom and will be asked to immediately leave the facility (even if you have tested negative recently). There will also be hand sanitizer available at this entry station and several places throughout the facility as well.
Please note, we will be transmitting via zoom today as well. So, one way or another, we will see you. Shalom.
Sukkot Information
Date: September 29, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
Since we have cancelled the Picnic this Sat, there is no need for you to give the second tithe in food to the church. Give this second tithe to a family or several families in need, a charity that feeds the indigent, or a food bank that you know feeds the hungry. Also, plan on having some type of food feast for your immediate family and/or people you have been regularly around in its place. Do not use your second tithe on the purchase of food for your family. This should remain separate. This feast does not have to be on this upcoming Sat or Sun. It can be on any day in between the opening and closing days of Service.
Email me if you have any questions. Shalom!
Meal Train Support Announcement
Date: September 14, 2020
From: Deborah Mayfield
A meal train has been established to help support the Simmonds in this time. Please click the link below to contribute.
https://www.mealtrain.com/
Team Meeting Announcement
Date: September 7, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Mark your calendar. We will be having a team zoom meeting on Sept 20 at 4 pm. I need everyone who is currently on any type of WOCI team, would like to be on a team, or our serving in any capacity, to please join me that day. Since our universal launch date is Sept 25, I would like all of us on the same page, with our ducks in a row (even if your particular team is not serving that day); ready to glorify God in everything we do this upcoming season. The meeting should not last more than an hour or 75 minutes. Thank you in advance.
SEE VIRTUAL MEETING LINKS tab for the Member's Meeting Link. It will be the same for all member's (local only) meetings.
Prayer Request
Date: September 7, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
The Kuykendall family has requested our community pray for Kurt (Tom Kuykendall's older brother). He has been admitted, then re-admitted to the hospital for some serious medical conditions. His family is currently unable to provide any tangible help or support for him at this time (due to some serious medical conditions of their own).
While we will specifically be praying for his salvation and (if God so chooses) his healing, please know that the family is not requesting any type of help beyond prayer. Let’s thank God for the honor of being asked to pray for such important and eternal matters. Join with me please on this spiritual endeavor tomorrow evening (if you feel so led).
Shalom!
Member's Prayer Request
Date: September 6, 2020
From: Krashaun Simmonds
Hello Everyone
I pray everyone are well and that the peace of God is with you all during these trying times. I am sorry to inform you that I have cancer. It has taken me some time to let you all know corporately, because it was a lot to process and still is.
Simon and I ask that you all keep us in your prayers as we get through this. I am trusting for complete healing and pray that you be in agreement with us as well. I love you all.
Krashaun
Newsletter Volume 2
Date: August 30, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
The first newsletter was published for New Moon 6 and is available on the web site. We will publish Issue 2 on Yom Teruah. If you would like to contribute something of any type (doesn’t necessarily need to be anything like we did on the first one), you need to get it to me by this upcoming Friday (Sept 4). Go back and refer to some of the guidelines posted as to what type of material we are looking to include. Please do not include any recipes. If there is something you would like to post that is the original work of someone else. We will need to get their written permission first. So, include their contact info with your submission. This way, I will personally secure it before we try to do anything will it. Thank you.
Tropical Weather Approaching
Date: August 25, 2020
From: Emergency Response Team
Check List for a Storm
1. Be sure all vehicles have a full tank of gas.
2. Have cash and credit on hand.
3. Have access to Flash lights and good batteries for flashlights or candles with a fire starter.
4. Change of fresh clothes and shoes.
5. Gather all your medicines.
6. A supply of 2-3 days of food and water.
7. Charge up all devices for communication.
8. Have a designated time for family to check in for location and welfare.
9. Keep the freezer closed. If electricity goes out it will still keep food fresh for a day or 2 maybe longer.
10. Check church website and church email for updates, information, and to communicate with WOCI
WOCI Newsletter August 2020
Date: August 22, 2020
Remote Communion Reminder
Date: August 21, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
Service will be VIRTUAL for New Moon 6. All mic’s will be muted to avoid feedback. Because you are taking Communion remotely again today (8/21/20) at New Moon 6 please make provision to have matzah and grape juice for your household and invited guests. If at all possible, no one should be alone; as you cannot administer communion to yourself. Find a relative or a church family member you feel comfortable with to partake of Communion.
The head of the household is responsible for administering communion to his or her family, relatives and invited guests. The same rules still apply to the administration of Communion to those in attendance. It should not be given to anyone under the age of accountability, unsure of their salvation or are actively predetermining to sin. But, I will say this during the service for spirituality sake.
Do not attempt to offer Communion at another time or on your own other than this New Moon 6 service. You do not have the anointing to do so. I will be guiding you through the steps, as if we were corporately meeting at one of the facilities. Shalom!
New Care Group Ranges
Date: August 16, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
I believe I have heard from the Lord on a change to the Care Group age range and some roll out times for each group. Starting this New Moon 6, we will be creating a Bronze Care Group, with an age range 18-25. The Silver Care Group will now be from 26-39. The Gold Care Group will now be from 40-54 and Platinum Care Group will now be from 55+. I believe this will be better suited for some of the upcoming changes we will be making in the near future as we go more universal as the year progresses.
Change in Regional Launch Date
Date: August 13, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
We are changing the launch date for the new Regional Groups. It will now be Sept 25. This gives us enough time to properly promote it, have all of our documents in place for the first couple of meetings and to work out the kinks we may have. Thank you for your understanding.
*New* Platinum Care Group
Date: August 10, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Platinum Group
My wife will be having our initial Platinum Universal Care Group Zoom meeting this Wed @ 7 pm. At this initial zoom meeting, we will discuss preparing for the online launch of this monthly universal care group on the Sept 4th Regional Shabbat. We will be discussing the creation of a flyer to be posted on the WOCI web site, newsletter and social media platforms to market this universal meeting to interested platinum individuals (those over the age of 50) by next week end.
We will also be discussing the general format and goals of this specific care group. Please be advised, this will not be a counseling care group or a gripe session. But ideas and suggestions are welcomed for possible team activities. As of right now, we are looking at having bible studies, important topical discussions regarding current events, retirement planning, issues concerning or affecting those of our age bracket, preparing for end times, etc. Our intent at this present moment is to have different individuals hosting various sessions and our plan is to attempt to reach interested parts of the universal believing population that are unreached or underserved.
If you are interested in attending this meeting or would like to present some ideas to be discussed at this meeting, please email my wife at deborahmayfield@woc-intl.org. Thank you.
Gold Care Group Members
Date: August 5, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
If you are part of the Gold Care Group and are interested in reading for the Aug 7 and Aug 14 service, please let me know by 7 pm Thursday Aug 6. If selected, you will be given further instructions via email. Thank you.
Inaugural WOCI Newsletter
Date: August 3, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Brethren
We will be publishing our inaugural members only newsletter on New Moon 6. If you have some things you might like to write or topics you think might be good for this inaugural issue, please let me know. I can’t say that I will use them on this first issue. But don’t let that stop you from submitting them or directing me to them. Thank you in advance and shalom.
Teaching Instruction
Date: August 3, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
To all teachers
Beginning with your most recent teachings and going all the way back to the beginning of the Father’s year, please forward all approved copies of what you have taught in every class to the archives team at archives@woc-intl.org. Please have all of this completed by the end of Shabbat this week. Thank you.
Tropical Weather Approaching
Date: July 23, 2020
From: Emergency Response Team
Check List for a Storm
1. Be sure all vehicles have a full tank of gas.
2. Have cash and credit on hand.
3. Have access to Flash lights and good batteries for flashlights or candles with a fire starter.
4. Change of fresh clothes and shoes.
5. Gather all your medicines.
6. A supply of 2-3 days of food and water.
7. Charge up all devices for communication.
8. Have a designated time for family to check in for location and welfare.
9. Keep the freezer closed. If electricity goes out it will still keep food fresh for a day or 2 maybe longer.
10. Check church website and church email for updates, information, and to communicate with W.O.C.I
New Moon Service 7/22/2020
Date: July 23, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Yesterday, we were hit with a full frontal satanic attack to keep the New Moon 5 message of the “False Narrative” from going forth. Our adversary did not want that message being preached or received because it causes the people of God to return to their Adonai and live holy in power. The attack started long before service, continued throughout the service and culminated at the conclusion of service. I want to encourage all of you that endured all of these hindrances to remember this: our God reigns regardless to what I see or feel. So, even though a quarter of my lesson disappeared 40 minutes before service (I had to retype it), the Responsive Scripture Readings were missing (they didn’t arrive until AFTER service for some reason), and our new camera that has been working fine up to now FROZE (forcing us to use a backup web cam); the message still went forth and was received by those the Father wanted to hear that message.
How do I know it was received? I only get tired after preaching a message when it is received; never when it is not received.. Those that know me, will appreciate the significance of what I am about to say. I slept 11.5 hours straight without waking up once after preaching that message! I NEVER sleep that long and didn’t sleep that long when I had cancer. I was sleeping so long, Deb was concerned and checked on me several times to see if I was still breathing. She knows I never sleep anywhere near that long.
So, even though I was spiritually exhausted from last might My joy came this afternoon when I awoke spiritually refreshed. Praise Adonai. Time for us to let the Spirit show Himself strong this Month 5 through our avoiding Satan’s false narrative traps and our discerning Yeshua’s Kingdom narratives and walking towards fulfilling our destiny. Shalom!
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
Service Time Change
Date: July 20, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family,
Beginning New Moon 5 (Wednesday, July 22) all evening services will begin at 7 PM.
Prayer Request
Date: July 9, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family,
Please be prayerful for Brother Steve and his family. He and his mom both have COVID-19.
Upcoming Members Meeting
Date: July 5, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family,
We will be having another virtual members meeting in 2 weeks on July 19 at 4 pm regarding our next immediate steps, next assignments, and review of the decisions needing to be made regarding events for the rest of the year.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87859787493
Meeting ID: 878 5978 7493
Password: 572169
Dial in
346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 878 5978 7493
Password: 572169
Regionals Tonight @7pm
Date: July 3, 2020
From: Davian & Lora Walker
Do you find yourself struggling when waiting for the Lord? Waiting for direction, healing and provision, among other things, can e challenging. Join us tonight in regional breakout group as we facilitate a biblical discussion titled, "While We Wait".
Teen and PreTeen Classes
Date: June 23, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Parents of teen and pre-teen children
We will now be teaching the children every week remotely, even on Regional Shabbats. Please ensure they are aware of this change and ready to go.
Remote Communion Reminder 2
Date: June 22, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
Communion will be in the first part of the service this Tuesday on New Moon 4. Remember, we will NOT be meeting at Ashford Oaks. We will stream the service as we have been doing. Thank you and shalom.
Remote Communion Reminder
Date: June 17, 2020 (edited June 21 to EXCLUDE in person)
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
Service will be VIRTUAL for New Moon 4. All mic’s will be muted to avoid feedback. Because you are taking Communion remotely again next Tuesday (6/23/20) at New Moon 4 please make provision to have matzah and grape juice for your household and invited guests. If at all possible, no one should be alone; as you cannot administer communion to yourself. Find a relative or a church family member you feel comfortable with to partake of Communion.
The head of the household is responsible for administering communion to his or her family, relatives and invited guests. The same rules still apply to the administration of Communion to those in attendance. It should not be given to anyone under the age of accountability, unsure of their salvation or are actively predetermining to sin. But, I will say this during the service for spirituality sake.
Do not attempt to offer Communion at another time or on your own other than this New Moon 4 service. You do not have the anointing to do so. I will be guiding you through the steps, as if we were corporately meeting at one of the facilities. Shalom!
COVID RELIEF FUNDS
Date: June 1, 2020
The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court recently approved $21.5 million of the county’s $134 million CARES Act funds for federal COVID-19 relief funds for a rent, mortgage and utility reimbursement program to offer help for eligible resident to pay their rent, mortgage and utilities from June through November. At a press conference Monday, county officials announced they were accepting applications for the new program and urged residents, including undocumented immigrants, to apply for grants of up to $2,000 per family available to those who have lost their jobs or source of income due to COVID-19-related issues. Residents may apply to receive rental, mortgage and utility assistance, during all three phases of the program. Phase 1 applications will be accepted until June 12 or until the funds are expended, whichever comes first. For information, residents can apply online at www.fortbendcountytx.gov. Residents without access to the internet can apply by phone at 281- 238- 2273.
Fort Bend Assistance Flyer
Click here for more information
In a post via his Facebook page, Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said applications for the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund will open June 11. Additional details about the application process are forthcoming. It will be administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation.
Click here for more information
Media Updates
Date: May 29, 2020
From: Media Team
You can find the bulletin and outline under "Sermons" tab 15 minutes prior to service from now on. They will also be shared in Zoom for those who can receive it there.
Here are a few video tips for Pinning the Video In Zoom (https://youtu.be/fQiOnrB2XMg), You can also enable side by side view under view options within zoom as pictured. 
Using the Members Only Section ( https://youtu.be/_lAow_w_SeM), and
Using the App (https://youtu.be/GHMhANJhL_0 )
Pentecost Notice
Date: May 25, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
If you are physically coming to the Pentecost service at Ashford Oaks on May 29, you need to reserve a spot with me by May 26. Please note, while we will be practicing social distancing, we will try to put families together as much as we possibly can. We ask that you wear your face masks and we will try to have some available at the facility for those that do not have any or forget to bring them. We also ask that everyone wash their hands prior to entering the main ball room and that you remain at home if you feel sick, are running a fever, or just feel under the weather. Again, this is for safety sake and not a lack of faith.
While we know everyone will be happy to see one another and worship together after such a long time, we ask that you refrain from touching and hugging those outside your immediate family and those you have not been in regular contact with, for everyone’s protection and peace of mind. I know it’s going to be tough. But we can do it.
Service will be streamed live for those that cannot or do not wish to attend the service physically for whatever reason. But all mic’s will be muted to avoid feedback. We are looking forward to a wonderful day of worship on Pentecost. Shalom!
Jeffrey Mayfield – Undershepherd
Mail Offering Form
Date: May 23, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
For those of you that mail in your tithes and offerings, thank you. We will, however, no longer be sending out the giving envelopes to mail in. We will only use those when we are meeting in person on New Moons and Festivals. Please use the attached Mail Offering Form to mail in your gifts. Fill out 1 form at a time as needed and mail the completed form in instead of the envelope. Thank you again for your obedience and support. Shabbat Shalom!
Click here for Mail Offering Form
Communion Reminder
Date: May 22, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
We will be taking Communion remotely again this Sunday (5/24/20) at New Moon 3. Please make provision to have matzah and grape juice for your household and invited guests. If at all possible, no one should be alone; as you cannot administer communion to yourself. Find a relative or a church family member you feel comfortable with to partake of Communion.
The head of the household is responsible for administering communion to his or her family, relatives and invited guests. The same rules still apply to the administration of Communion to those in attendance. It should not be given to anyone under the age of accountability, unsure of their salvation or are actively predetermining to sin. But, I will say this during the service for spirituality sake.
Do not attempt to offer Communion at another time or on your own other than this New Moon 3 service. You do not have the anointing to do so. I will be guiding you through the steps, as if we were corporately meeting at one of the facilities. Shalom!
Zoom Service Protocols
Date: May 20, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
As I mentioned in our most recent meeting, we are called to honor God in all that we say and do and be professional and proficient in our service to Him. In light of that command, the Leadership Team is developing a set of General Guidelines for our Zoom Worship Services to ensure we accomplish that task. Some of you may wonder why this is necessary? As we increase our ministry to our universal brethren outside WOCI, it is imperative that we project and maintain a professional image and atmosphere of worship during all of our meetings; now that we have visitors and guests regularly worshipping with us who personally do NOT know most of us. I am sure most of you can agree this fact has the potential for being a recipe of disaster, as well as a possible source of unnecessary damage or offense.
As much as we might want to think to the contrary, negative first impressions are difficult to overcome. This is why our guests and visitors first impression of WOCI online should be one that detects the respect and honor we give unto our Father. So, even though you are worshipping at home, it is imperative we have the same decorum for our Shabbat service online and it be given the same reverence as our Shabbat service in person. Our Father is due nothing less.
We will post those guidelines by Thursday evening of this week. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, as we give all glory and honor unto our Father in this endeavor. New life, new journey, new respect.
Shalom
Special Meeting Changes
Date: May 19, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family, we will not begin to implement some of the changes we discussed at the Special Meeting until after Shavu’ot. I will publish the changes on the web as they go into effect.
Special Meeting Agenda/Notes
Date: May 17, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Here are the notes from our Special Meeting today for those who would like to review them. If you have further questions, please reach out to me via email. Click Here for Agenda
Teen & Pre-Teen Parents
Date: May 5, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Parents of pre-teen and teenage children, please get everything ready for your children to be instructed via zoom this upcoming Shabbat. The teachers will have separate breakout rooms for their respective classes. Be sure to properly NAME students at login so that they can be moved swiftly to the proper class. The children will now be taught every Shabbat going forward (including regionals), with the exception of New Moons and Festivals.
Church Meeting: May 17
Date: May 5, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family, we will be having an important church meeting via zoom at 5 pm on May 17. Please make arrangements to attend. The entire church is invited. The meeting should only last about an hour and those who have graduated DIT and have taken some teacher training classes should especially be there.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85990998132
Meeting ID: 859 9099 8132
Password: 459421
Response to Work of Service
Date: May 2, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
Deb and I would like to thank those of you that either prepared food, gave money for food, or signed up to give money or cook food for my friend’s family this week. Your service was greatly appreciated and very fruitful. Our joint efforts were well received by the Craze family (both immediate and extended) and our God was openly glorified and this ministry commended. The service WOCI provided to the family was so overwhelming to them, all they repeatedly did was thank us. They were so impressed with the abundance and quality of food given, along with the number of in-person visitations, an out of state relative pulled me aside to tell me if his family lived in Houston, they would be attending our church. He and his wife also invited Deb and I a few times to visit them whenever we were in their area. Since we will be in their area later this year, we plan on taking them up on their offer.
Following the funeral, they tried to give me money for professional services rendered. But the deceased’s husband knew me well enough to know that I would not accept it. So, he gave a donation to the church that exceeded the amount of money the church spent on the meal provision for the family. As I told them, Deb and I were not rendering these services alone; this was a team effort. She and I were only the point people on this service.
Well done Team WOCI! Well done.
Offering Envelopes
Date: April 29, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
For those of you that mail in your offerings, let me know if you need more offering envelopes. To those that request it, I will mail you up to 4 envelopes per mailing. If you would like some offering envelopes, email me at jeff@woc-intl.org and I will put some in the mail to you.
Work of Service
Date: April 27, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
A good friend of mine lost his wife this past weekend. One that I have been sharing the word with he and his family for 20+ years. He is not a stranger to this Body. He has employed a few of our members in the past and has attended a few of our Sukkot picnics. I officiated the funeral of his deceased wife’s father last year and he has asked me to speak at his wife’s funeral this upcoming week.
As a work of service, I would like to have a meal train for him, his children, and his out of town family for Tues through Sun of this upcoming week. I think this would be a wonderful manifestation of the Father’s love, as I have already seen the reaction the family had to my making this offer. We would be looking at feeding 12-14 people total per day. Please understand, I’m not asking any single family to foot the entire bill for that much food. I am asking, however, that our families work together to provide the daily amount, as I think this would be a more effective witness.
If you wish to help us with this ministry endeavor, please contact Deb tomorrow for details. While I will be personally delivering the food in WOC International’s name, I will let everyone know this is a joint endeavor. Let us know as soon as you can. Thank you and shalom.
Mask Mandate Information
(Harris County) Click for More Information
Date: April 23, 2020
From: Deborah Mayfield
Families of teens and pre-teens,
With just a few days to prepare for Harris County's 30-day mask mandate, community leaders throughout the area want to make sure residents are equipped and compliant.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who backed up County Judge Lina Hidalgo's order, did some of the work Thursday morning to give away masks and other key supplies during the COVID-19 crisis.
Turner participated at a giveaway point at God's Grace Church in northwest Houston. He has vowed that 70,000 masks will be distributed during a number of drives in the coming days.
Turner isn't the only figurehead taking part in mask giveaways. Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office, along with other faith leaders, are distributing face coverings between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday at two locations. One distribution site will be at the Canaan Baptist Church at 5117 Lockwood Drive. The second location will be at the True Light Missionary Baptist Church at 7102 N. Main.
According to Precinct 1, they only have enough for the first 100 cars.
The additional distribution days are:
- Saturday, April 25: Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church - 902 W. 8th Street
- Sunday, April 26: Cliffdale Baptist Church - 854 Enterprise Street
- Tuesday, April 28: New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church - 9126 Jensen Drive
- Thursday, April 30: Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church - 7104 Homestead Road
- Saturday, May 2: Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church - 908 E. 32 1/2 Street
PRE TEEN & TEEN CLASSES to Restart
Date: April 22, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Families of teens and pre-teens,
We plan on resuming teaching of students in these 2 groups via zoom on May 8. Please ensure they have the necessary tools to participate online in their respective Shabbat classes for the near future. We will continue to meet this way with them until we are able to return to physically to Anais, which will not be before June 12. Teen and pre-teen students will not have class if New Moon or a Festival falls on Shabbat.
Masks
Date: April 22, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
For those of you that do not have a mask, a WOCI member has graciously volunteered to make some washable cloth masks for members that need them. Please send me an email if you wish to have one.
Online Giving Options
Date: April 19, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
For those of you that do not use checks or money orders for your giving, we will have an online giving option available on the website sometime within the next week. While I prefer you mail your offering, I do realize the danger in mailing cash, as well as the problem some of you have with getting out of your home to present your offering. In any event, please do not mail us cash! You will be able to use your credit or debit cards online once we are finished. Again, I do not think you should use a credit card for your giving. It’s other people’s money. The only reason we have both options available is the system is unable to receive debit cards and reject credit cards.
As I have previously said, please sanctify your offering in all cases before you mail it, give it to a church official or use the online option. It will get corporately presented at the next service, if it has not already been corporately presented. For those that mail your offering, please make sure you date the envelope with the date of the service you are making this offering.
We will let everyone know when we are set up to receive online. Once we get back to corporately gathering in a single location to worship, we will return to presenting our offering the regular way.
Communion Elements for New Moon
Date: April 19, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Since we are continuing to stream our services for safety sake, please remember to have your matzah and grape juice ready for New Moon 2 in your respective homes. The head of the household is responsible for administering communion to his or her family, relatives and invited guests. The same rules still apply to the administration of Communion to those in attendance. It should not be given to anyone under the age of accountability, unsure of their salvation or are actively predetermining to sin. But, I will say this during the service for spirituality sake.
Do not attempt to offer Communion at another time or on your own other than this New Moon 2 service. You do not have the anointing to do so. I will be guiding you through the steps, as if we were corporately meeting at one of the facilities. Shalom!
Notice
Date: April 17, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family, Regardless to what the federal and/or state government does concerning their respective "stay at home" edicts at the end of the month, the earliest WOCI will physically congregate will be on Pentecost May 29. Shalom.
Notice
Date: April 5, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
For those of you that have been regularly doing the intercessory fasting, we resume our fasting this upcoming week. We will be fasting Tuesday evening to Wednesday evening and will break this fast with the Pesach Seder. We will be fasting again Thursday evening to Friday evening and will break this fast at the end of Shabbat service.
Notice
Date: April 4, 2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
To all that will be doing a host reading during the Pesach service Wednesday, I will send an email of the Seder proceedings Wednesday morning. Please review it and print out before you joining the streaming. This way, you will be ready to go when it is your turn to read. Shalom.
Seder Meal Prep Notes
Date: April 1, 2020
From: Deborah Mayfield
You can find a majority of Seder meal items at Kroger, Central Market, and then HEB. Whole Foods carry the same but is higher in cost. Sprouts usually have the veggies.
Purchase the Kedem Grape Juice made with fresh Concord Grapes. (Amazon has this as well.)
Bitter Herbs: Parsley, Horseradish, Romain Lettuce or (Collard Greens) – you should not purchase your herbs to early. I try to get mine no more than a day or two in advance.
Spring Lamb: I prefer Spring Lamb. The meat is sweeter and is of a young lamb and are usually plentiful this time of year. You have to get them early. They sell fast! I get mine from Phoenicia.
Be careful of purchasing mutton, domestic sheep, has a bitter taste, have to cook it special. You can purchase a lamb shoulder.
Notice
Date: 3/31/2020
From: Executive Board
Because Deborah Mayfield ran unopposed for re-election as Vice President of WOCI, there will be no election. She will serve for another 3 years.
Notice
Date: 3/31/2020
From: Community Distribution Team
Please see an important message in the Community Distribution tab under Members Only.
Date: 3/31/2020
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Since we will not be gathering corporately for Pesach on April 8, we will not be partaking of Communion and the Seder meal as we normally would. Communion during the month of Aviv is included with the Pesach service and will take place at sunset (7:44 pm). Thus, each family or host group is responsible for providing their own Seder materials, preparing them properly, and administering the elements in the proper manner to their family and/or guests and relatives at 7:44 pm.
We will corporately partake of the Seder meal at this time while we are live streaming the Pesach Service. So, everyone needs to be online, in the room and ready to go by 6:30 pm. Check with Risha if you have any questions. The Service itself will begin at 7 pm and we will partake of the Seder at 7:44 pm. Instructions concerning the rest of the Service Order will be forthcoming this week. As mentioned in the final email blast the other day, those wishing to be a part of the corporate reading during the service, need to contact me this week.
Also note, even though this is an individual Seder, it is still an integral part of a corporate ritual. Plan on partaking of the Seder at sunset (7:44 pm) that day with the rest of the Congregation. No WOCI member should partake of the Seder alone and no WOCI family should partake of the Seder at a different time from the rest of the Congregation for any reason. We are called to partake of this meal together as the Body of Yeshua. Remember, the Lamb must be ROASTED. It cannot be baked or fried. No exceptions! Contact Deb if you need any help or clarifications on the meal preparation. Shalom!
New Moon 1 Special Instructions
Date:
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
As we begin our new journey, we begin this year on New Moon 1 meeting in separate locations and streaming the instruction. Since we will NOT be having Communion next week (as we will be having Communion at Pesach two weeks later), no non-minister needs to worry about performing this important memorial. We do, however, need enough families to make their homes available for worship to cover our single members and/or certain relatives in their area if necessary. I will provide each group with the general outline of worship ahead to time, of which the leader or teacher will lead those that have come to their home in worship. At a predetermined set time, We will stream the New Moon instruction from my location to each leader and/or teacher’s residence for all to listen.
Once instruction is completed, the streaming will end. Leaders/teachers will then take the offering, pray over the offering, and then separate the offering to give to Ann later. No one will open, check or tabulate the offering. They will just report who gave an offering to Ann via email (ann@woc-intl.org) at the conclusion of service. They will put the offering in a secure location for safe keeping until arrangements are made with her to get the offering. In case anyone is wondering, she will NOT be traveling around to each location to pick up the offerings. Directors and Executive officers will help her in this endeavor. Once the offering has been consecrated, they will close the service in song and prayer (these will be part of the general outline). Don’t worry about the shofar blowing lol. We have an mp3 file for everyone to use.
I and the Media Team will be working with those that agree to do this next week before New Moon 1, to make sure they have the proper equipment and everything is in place to roll once New Moon begins. If, however, anyone cannot or is unwilling to do this. Let us know. While we wish to stay under the 10 person guideline if possible, this does not mean we will bind ourselves to this amount in our personal homes. Under no circumstances, however, will we have more than 20 people at any one location.
Please respond to me individually and let me know asap if you wish to host one of these meetings.
Future WOCI Communication
Date:
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
After New Moon 1, we will no longer send out general information to our Community via emails. We will, however, continue to use email for Team and small group communications that do not apply to the entire Community. As I mentioned a few years ago, we are transitioning all general communications over to our website, which you can connect to via the internet or our church app. This is much more efficient system that relieves us of keeping up with all of the email changes our members tend to make or not communicating with a member not having an email address. General information regarding our Community will be listed on a General Info page on the website under the Members Only tab. For those of you that use the Church App, you will continue to be notified via text when an important notice is placed on that page. If you have any questions about this, the Members Only password, getting and using the Church app, or anything else related to these type of communications. Please contact Risha with our Media Team. Shalom.
WOCI Passwords as of 3.25.2020
Date:
From: Jeffrey Mayfield
Family
To access Video Media files, the password is WOCIVideo2020.
To access the Members Only sections, the password is WOCIWeb2020.
