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Matney Woodard

Christian Stories for Kids, Songs, and Sermons

Love is the answer to the pain that is in the world because God is Love. Get to know Love Himself.

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Frances Matney Woodard (1922 – 1991) was born in Huntington, Texas the eldest daughter of a Methodist minister. After working for the US Military during World War 2, she attended and graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. After marrying, she settled in Longview, Texas where she was very active as a Sunday school teacher, youth & children’s choir director, church secretary, choir member, songwriter, and soloist at her Church and throughout East Texas.

She was a Spirit-filled believer who loved the Lord. She was a prolific writer who dedicated her last years in this world to writing songs and poetry, many that were never distributed or published outside the family. I am very proud to share some of her writing with the world. I pray that it blesses you. — Harrison Woodard

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Frances Matney Woodard (1922 – 1991) was born in Huntington, Texas the eldest daughter of a Methodist minister. After working for the US Military during World War 2, she attended and graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. After marrying, she settled in Longview, Texas where she was very active as a Sunday school teacher, youth & children’s choir director, church secretary, choir member, songwriter, and soloist at her Church and throughout East Texas.

She was a Spirit-filled believer who loved the Lord. She was a prolific writer who dedicated her last years in this world to writing songs and poetry, many that were never distributed or published outside the family. I am very proud to share some of her writing with the world. I pray that it blesses you. — Harrison Woodard

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Why was John not afraid to stand at the foot of the cross. What did he possess that the other 11 disciples did not? He had a revelation of Love. And Love casts out all fear.

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Dating advice for Christians as found in the Bible. Don't leave Christ out of your Christian Dating efforts.

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A Parable of Jesus about an unjust judge, and a widow crying for justice. This parable is found in Luke 18:1-8.

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This is the very first story in the Boris Kitty series. Sometimes we expect instant answers to our prayers. But we must remember that God is in complete control of the situation and His timing might not be the same as ours. In this story, Boris learns that he must patiently wait for God to answer his prayer.

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God has made so many wonderful promises is the theme of this poem by Frances Matney Woodard. And we know that God cannot lie or change His mind.

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A Christian poem by Frances Matney Woodard celebrating Spring.

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A Christian poem by Frances Matney Woodard on life and the decisions we make that have eternal consequences.

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God wants us to be as happy as Mockingbird is the theme for this Christian poem by Frances Matney Woodard.

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God is love. That is the message in this poem by Frances matney Woodard.

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This poem is about God always being present and ready to lead the Believer through the tough times.

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A Bible story from 2 Chronicles 20:1-30. When 3 armies invade Judah, King Jehoshaphat knew that God would protect his country. He marched the army out to face the enemy led by a choir singing praises to God. But there would be no battle that day. God had already given them the victory!

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A Bible story and study lesson on David and Goliath found in 1 Samuel 17.

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HELI, THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM

A Christmas Play

 

(Based from the original short story by Harrison Woodard)

Adaptation by Rosario E. Dunning with permission from author

 

Read the original story.

 

SCENE 1

 

(A rumbling sound is heard and then we hear (not see) God speaking…as the lights grow brighter. The Angel Gabriel walks on stage…)

GOD: Gabriel, I have to use something really important to announce the coming of my son.

GABRIEL: (Looking towards the light.)

Of course you do my Lord, after all He will be King. HUMMMM! Everything you do is big. Let’s see…. In the beginning when you created the heavens and the earth you said, let there be light….

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The Creation Song

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The Creation Song

Words by Harrison Woodard

Author Commentary

 

“This song (The Creation Song) went right along with our Sunday School Unit on the Creation story. Thank you so much for sharing a wonderful song that helped teach this story in such a special way.”
Sarah Reed – Minister of Music
New Covenant United Methodist Church, Sunnyvale, Texas

 

Sung to the tune “The Twelve Days of Christmas”

 

Note: There is no melody change on the 5th day

 

On the first day of creation the good Lord gave to me,
His light, so we all could see

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