Woodburn Presbyterian Church in Leland, NC, offers a welcoming and traditional worship experience. Here are a few reasons you might consider becoming a member or attending:

1. Community:  Our church fosters a strong sense of community and fellowship. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with others who share your faith and values.

2.Worship Services: We offer traditional worship services that celebrate the love of Jesus Christ. Services are held on Sundays at 11:00AM, plus there are opportunities for those interested in Bible Study sessions, participating in our church choir, and helping our Pastor with bringing people together to worship as a whole, unified church congregation.

3. Mission and Ministry: Our church is actively involved in various ministries and missions, such as serving as a base for Manna Food Ministries to distribute food to needy families on a monthly basis, supporting our local schools with providing school supplies for them, and also serving as a home base for our local Boy Scout Troop. With their help, we have recently collected warm clothing, jackets, gloves, blankets, and other supplies for the Hurricane Helene victims in Western North Carolina.

We also have a dedicated group of parishioners who plan and prepare monthly fellowship gatherings in our Fellowship Hall. We celebrate with food, refreshments, and special activities commerating seasonal holidays such as Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

We also provide opportunities to serve and make a positive impact in the community. We are always looking for volunteers to help out with our Building & Grounds staff in maintaining  our grounds, church, and our own church cemetary on site.

4. History and Tradition: Our church was originally established in 1922 and we have a rich history of bringing families, friends, co-workers, and neighbors together over the past 100 years! We recently celebrated our 100 year centennial in October of 2024. We have been a cornerstone of the area for over a century!

5. Church membership: Are you looking for a small parish with not too many members who are eager to meet and welcome you to our church family? Well, look no further, you have found what you are looking for in a small, but growing parish such as ours! Come in and check us out. Our parishioners and Pastor “T” are eager to answer any questions that you may have! 

We are looking forward to meeting you next Sunday! Welcome home!

     The answer to this question touches on theology, philosophy, and personal beliefs. in many religious traditions, God is often beyond human catergories like gender. For example, in Christianity, while God is sometimes referred to with masculine terms like “Father,” it’s also understood that God transcends human characteristics and limitations, including gender.

     The phrase “In His own image” from the Bible is often interpreted symbolically to mean that humans reflect certain divine attributes, such as creativity, reason, and the capacity for love, rather than a physical likeness.

     Different faiths and philosophies offer various perspectives on this. Some describe God as embodying both masculine and feminine qualities, while others view God as entirely beyond such definitions. Ultimately, how one understands this concept often comes down to individual beliefs and interpretations. What do you think God really is…..man, woman, both, or just a superior spiritual entity? Actually, it really doesn’t matter because God is everything to everybody!

     The Easter Bunny and colored eggs have fascinating origins that blend ancient traditions, folklore, and religious symbolism. Rabbits, known for their prolific reproduction, have long been symbols of fertility and renewal, making them fitting mascots for springtime celebrations. This association likely stems from pagan festivals, where rabbits were linked to themes of rebirth and abundance.

     As for the eggs, they have been symbols of new life for thousands of years. Early Chrisitans adopted the egg as a representation of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, dyeing them red to symbolize his blood. Over time, this practice evolved into the colorful egg-dyeing traditions we see today. However, today with the higher price of eggs, it has an impact upon the Easter Bunny’s bank account so that children may find only 6 eggs left in their Easter baskets from the Easter Bunny instead of a full dozen.

     The Easter Bunny itself likely originated in Germany, where tales of an egg-laying hare were first documented in the 16th century. German immigrants brought this tradition to America, where it became a beloved part of Easter celebrations. Thank God for blessing us with rabbits, chickens, and our German ancestors ! May you and your family have a blessed Easter !

     Mana, often described as “bread from heaven”, was a miraculous food that the Israelites depended on during their 40 years in the wilderness, according to the Bible. It is said to have appeared like small white flakes or wafers on the ground each morning, and it tasted like honey or fine pastry. The Israelites would gather it daily (except on the Sabbath) and use it to sustain themselves.

     Its exact nature has sparked curiosity and discussion for centuries. Some scholars have suggested natural explanations, such as a type of resin from desert plants or secretions from certain insects, while others view it as as a purely divine provision. Regardless, mana represents a powerful symbol of sustenance and faith in the biblical narrative.

     Likewise, we should be grateful for the food that God provides for us everyday on earth and thankful for the hands that it prepared it for us as well. This is why many Christians say a short prayer of grace before they eat their daily meals.

     The concept of being reunited with our bodies in heaven is a topic that varies across religious beliefs and interpretations. In Christianity, many believe in the resurrection of the body, as described in the Bible. This belief holds that after death, the soul goes to be with God, and at the end of time, the body will be resurrected and transformed into a glorified, eternal form. This idea is often tied to the second coming of Jeus Christ, when believers are said to receive their new heavenly bodies.

     The specifics of what these resurrected bodies will be like are often debated, but they are generally described as free from pain, sickness, and mortality. Some interpretations suggest that these bodies will be similar to Jesus’ glorified body after His resurrection.

     This is really good news for us Christians because now we when die and are reunited with our bodies, we will never have to worry about losing our excess weight, flabby skin, or the bags beneath our eyes!

1. “There are no “I’s” in TEAM, but there are two “I’s” in WINNING. “

2.  “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

3. “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend .”

4. “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”

5. “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”

6. “Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift to God.”

7. “Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life.”

8. “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. “

9. “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.”

10. “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. “