THE ENCOURAGER   "…to prepare all God’s people for the work of Christian Service to build up the body of Christ.”

First Baptist Church * Woodruff, South Carolina

April 29, 2009

Senior Adult Day This Sunday, May 3 We giver God thanks for His blessings through our Senior Adults! Lunch will be provided for our Senior Adults after the  Morning Worship Service. Call to let us know if you will be able to join us for lunch!

Pray for  America! This Sunday, May 3 * 6:00 pm A service of prayer & song as we lift up our nation to God's throne of mercy & grace! May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You. Psalm 33:22

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                                                                                       C. Andrew Shull, Pastor

Kelly R. Smith, Youth & Children’s Director                                            Robert L. Blanton, Jr., Music Director

Debra J. Fortner, Secretary                                                                                                     Kay M. Young, Pianist

James R. Skinner, Custodian                                                                                     Thomasene Owensby, Organist

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PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

BARZILLIA: GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY

2 Samuel 17:27-29; 19:31-39; 1 Kings 2:1, 7

Morning Worship Service

Senior Adult Emphasis

MEMORIES AND PROMISES

Senior Adult Luncheon

Evening Worship Service

PRAY FOR AMERICA!

A Special Service of Prayer and Song

Psalm 33:22

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                    Missy Workman, 5-3 Carla Blanton, 5-7

                    Pam Pattillo, 5-4 Margaret Murphy, 5-9

                    Ben Brown, 5-6

American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life

LUMINARY BAGS

The Woodruff Relay for Life is June 5-6. Luminary Bags placed In Honor or In Memory will line the walking path and each name will be called during the Memorial Service. Luminary bags may be purchased in the church office. If you are interested in being part of a team from our church, please contact Mike Elliott. The Relay team raised $1,587.00 for the fight against cancer through this weekend’s Soup and Sandwich Luncheon and Silent Auction. Appreciation is expressed to everyone who took part.

HOW TO LAND THE JOB

OF YOUR DREAMS

Isaac Sunday School Class

You are invited to take part in this special study, that begins this Sunday, from Chip Ingram’s DVD series, “Living on the Edge.” The class is facilitated by Randy and Linda Rhodes and meets in the RA Room (Youth Wing.) All are welcome!

1. What has God "Called" You to Do?

Ephesians 4-6, Matthew. 11:28; 5: 48; 6: 33

2. Why Your Work Matters to God.

Colossians 3: 23, Genesis 2: 15; 2: 2-3; 3: 17-19, Mark 6: 3, Gal. 6: 6

3. How to Stop Wasting Your Life.

Ephesians 6:5-9

4. How to Discover What You Were Made to Do. Ephesians 2: 10, Psalm 139 & 37:4,  Romans 12: 3, Hebrews 11: 16.

AIR CONDITIONING

We are in the process of changing over from heat to air-conditioning at the church this week. On unseasonably cool days, please wear a sweater or feel free to bring a blanket.

SENIOR ADULT DAY LUNCHEON

This Sunday, May 3 * 12:00 pm

All Senior Adults are invited to a special luncheon that will be prepared in your honor. Simply let us know if you are coming so that we will know how much food to prepare. Please sign up by calling the Church Office. We look forward to a great time together.

PRAY FOR AMERICA!

This Sunday, May 3 * 6:00 pm

Join us for this special service as we sing patriotic songs and lift up prayers for our nation. The service will include video messages from Shirley Dobson, Beth Moore, and Tony Dungy. Come and share in this time of heart-felt prayer.

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Studies in Isaiah

This Wednesday, April 29 * 6:30 pm

MOTHER’S DAY OFFERING

Sunday, May 10, is set aside by our state convention for churches to give assistance to the South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging. There are two retirement & nursing home centers affiliated with the SC Baptist Convention -- Bethea at Darlington & Martha Franks at Laurens. Both are wonderful places of ministry & care. This year’s offering will be used to benefit the long-term healthcare of retired SC pastors, missionaries, and their spouses. Special envelopes are available in the foyers & in the church office. Please prayerfully consider what you would like to do to help.

ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING

for North American Missions

Goal: $3,500.00 Received: $3,294.28

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

Sanctuary Heating and Air Balance: $ 40,863.86

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Preschool 3

Children 29

Youth 21

Adults 120

Total Attendance 173

BUDGET April 26 2009

Needs $ 8,140.00 $138,380.00

Offering $ 7,829.80 $133,622.85

Over/(Under) ($ 310.20) ($ 4,757.15)

DESIGNATED FUNDS April 26

Over and Above Offering $ 35.00

Annie Armstrong Offering $ 297.89

Designated Offering $ 445.00

Total Designated $ 777.89

TOTAL $ 8,607.69

FCA BREAKFAST

This Friday, May 1 * 7:00 am

Our church will serve as hosts providing breakfast for the Woodruff High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Please contact Pam Scott or the church office if you can help cook that morning. Coach Lane will be speaking. All high school youth are invited and encouraged to take part.

WOODRUFF CLOTHES CLOSET

May is our church’s month to staff the Clothes Closet. Please talk in your Sunday School classes and mission groups about which Saturday in May your group would like to volunteer.

May 2 – High School Acteens May 23 – ?

May 9 – ? May 30 – Builders Class

May 16 – Friendship Class

MEN’S MONDAY NIGHT MESS

Monday, May 4 * 7:00 pm

Join us for great food and fellowship!

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, May 6 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship!

All are welcome!

Our program guests will be The WE Singers from Woodruff Elementary School.

Hosts & Hostesses: Rex & Jan Skinner,

Robert & Evelyn Bryson, Rebecca Lanford

Devotional: Dr. Lynwood Jordan

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

Thursday, May 7 * 12:00 – 12:30 pm

Corner of Main Street and E Hayne Street

(In front of the Turtle Parfait)

PRAYER! AMERICA’S HOPE

May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You. Psalm 33:22

CAR WASH AND HOTDOG SALE

Next Saturday, May 9 * 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sponsored by the First Baptist Relay for Life Team

Come & have your car washed on the Saturday before Mother’s Day & enjoy delicious hot dogs. The car wash will be for donations. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society to be used in the fight against cancer.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Our church is collecting box top coupons for the schools in District Four. Each box top is worth 10 cents and is located on many different commonly used products. A complete list is available in the church office and at their website: www.BoxTops4Education.com

GRADUATE RECOGNITION

We are preparing for Graduate Recognition Day on Sunday, May 24. If you know of someone, who could be included in this service, please contact the church office.

SOUP KITCHEN NEEDS

The number of people served by the Woodruff Area Soup Kitchen is growing each week. Volunteers & monetary support are needed. They especially need: divided plates, plastic cutlery, carry out boxes, salt & pepper shakers & ketchup. See Carolyn Culbreath or Liz Mason for more information.

COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

We are featuring information about a different community ministry in The Encourager each week. (These will be compiled into a single brochure that can be given to those in need of assistance & to those who are able to volunteer their time & resources.)

MOBILE MEALS

PO Box 461

Spartanburg, SC 29304

Contact Person: Paula Jakubchak 573-7684

Mobile Meals seeks to glorify God by providing nutritious meals, services, & fellowship to the frail &  homebound citizens in Spartanburg County. They deliver love, compassion, & hope. The ministry includes meal delivery, nursing services, case management, & a lay pastor. It began in 1977 by serving 25 meals with 15 volunteers. Today it serves nearly 2000 residents with approximately 150 volunteers. About 92 people in the Woodruff area receive meals. Right now there is an urgent need for drivers in our area. Even if you can only help a few days in the summer or would be willing to be a substitute driver, your help is greatly needed & will be appreciated. Those who volunteer intending to be a blessing find that they are the ones who are blessed. Mobile Meals is also in need of financial support. It cost about $84.00 to provide meals for one person for a month. The meals are brought to Helping Hands & volunteer drivers carry them to the residents’ homes. While the most pressing need is for drivers, volunteers are also needed to assemble the meals & help recipients with the “little extras," such as a ride to the grocery store or pharmacy, changing a light bulb, or installing a smoke detector. If you would like information about receiving meals or would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, call the Mobile Meals office, 573-7684, or visit their web site: www.mobile-meals.org. Paul writes, Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 Pray that God would be glorified as meals are delivered to those He loves so much. Pray that during these hard economic times that gifts of time & money would continue to be multiplied to meet the need.

Regular Office Hours:

Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm * Fri. 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Email: office@woodruff1st.org

Web site: www.woodruff1st.org

Telephone: (864) 476-8171 Fax: (864) 476-3141

THE ENCOURAGER

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THANKS!

Dear Church Family, Thank you very much for all the prayers, visits, gifts and cards during the many times I have been in the hospital. Your kindness and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. Love, Mary Turner

Thank you to the GA’s for their collection of $91.89 toward the Annie Armstrong Offering.

STRAWBERRY HILL

Tuesday, May 5 * 8:00 am

A group from our church will be traveling to Strawberry Hill for breakfast and for shopping at the Farmer’s Market. All are welcome!

PROJECT SEARCH 2009

District Four schools are having a speech, hearing, vision and developmental screening on May 1 from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm at the Woodruff Primary School in Room BA3. Please call Lesa at 476-3186 to schedule an appointment.

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

Adult Choir, Mid-Week Service – Isaiah

FRIDAY, MAY 1

7:00 am FCA Breakfast

SATURDAY, MAY 2

9:00 am Clothes Closet – High School Acteens

SUNDAY, MAY 3

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm Senior Adult Luncheon

4:30 pm Diaconate Meeting

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

TUESDAY, MAY 5

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

8:00 am Depart for Strawberry Hill

6:30 pm Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

11:45 am Golden Age Fellowship

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

Adult Choir, Mid-Week Service – Isaiah

THURSDAY, MAY 7

12:00 pm National Day of Prayer Service – Main & E. Hayne

SATURDAY, MAY 9

9:00 am Clothes Closet –

10:00 am Relay for Life Car Wash and Hot Dog Sale

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, May 3

Greeters:

T Culbreath, S Rogers (f), K Reynolds (o), R Skinner (p)

Counting Team: L Caldwell, D & T Bailey

Sound Booth: Z Orias B P Screening: K Fowler

Nursery: B & L Abercrombie pm: S Stribling, L Burdette

Welcome Center: T & T Sumner

Ushers: K Schlock, S Rogers (f), K Reynolds (o), B Scott (p)

pm – S & B Scott

Children’s Worship: L Orias, S Hix, C Reynolds

Outreach Notes: M D Scott

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, April 29

Hot Dogs, Chips, Tea Cost: $2.00

PRAYER MEETING

We meet for prayer each Tuesday morning

from 7:00 – 7:30. All are welcome!

CHESS CLUB

Each Tuesday * 6:30 pm