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

January 28, 2009

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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

RECEIVE NEW LIFE

Acts 16:13-18, 25-34

Morning Worship Service

Celebration of Believer’s Baptism

GOD IS HERE!

Exodus 24 - 40

Evening Worship Service

January Bible Study

LIVING IN AWE OF GOD

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                                   Lillie Kelly, 1-26 Nathan Rogers, 1-31

                                   Arthur Wood, 1-27 Laura Simpkins, 1-31

                                   Randy Carpenter, 1-30 Joshua Philbeck, 1-31

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to:

Tommy Westmoreland and family

in the death of his aunt, Shirley Wilder;

James Talanges and family

in the death of his cousin, Madison Lawrence.

WORLD CHANGERS MISSION TRIP

July 10 – 19 * Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We will be doing construction projects that may include roofing, painting, deck building and more for those in the Philadelphia area who are in need. See Kelly Smith for details.

HELPING HANDS MEET AND GREET

Sunday, February 1 * 2:30 – 4:30 pm

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Come by and meet Dave Wilmer who is the new director

of Helping Hands Ministries.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Helping Hands Ministries has an urgent need for volunteers. If you would be willing to serve one morning a month, please contact our pastor.

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.

CHURCH NURSERY

Your help is needed in the church nursery. If you would be willing to serve, please contact Iris Elliott or the church office.

Following the Lord in Believer’s Baptism

GARRETT ALEXANDER LLOYD

January 25, 2009

CPR & AED TRAINING

This Sunday, January 25 * Fellowship Hall

A 1-hour course will be offered at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, & 3:00 pm.

Please call the church office to sign up for a time. All adults & youth are welcome.

LOTTIE MOON OFFERING

For International Missions

Goal: $5,500.00 * Received: $3,851.53

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

Sanctuary Heating and Air Balance: $ 37,532.86

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Bobby Waldrep

Telewene, Tom, & Lewis Stephens

Wallace & Cathy Grubbs

In Memory of Elaine Huckaby

Tommy and JoAnne Westmoreland

Lottie Moon Offering

In Memory of Harold Lewis

Tommy & JoAnne Westmoreland

In Memory of Elaine Huckaby

In Memory of Chuck Schmatt

Bill & Shelba Scott

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Preschool 3

Children 29

Youth 33

Ext SS 6

Adults 107

Total Attendance 178

BUDGET January 18 2009

Needs $ 8,140.00 $24,420.00

Offering $ 6,768.50 $21,032.99

Over/(Under) ($ 1,371.50) ($ 3,387.01)

DESIGNATED FUNDS January 18

Over and Above Offering $ 106.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 40.00

Designated Offering $ 2,043.50

Total Designated $ 2,189.50

TOTAL $ 8,958.00

JANUARY

BIBLE STUDY

This Sunday Night

Fellowship Hall

Living in Awe of God!

Studies in Exodus

Hot Chocolate, Tea, Cider and Coffee Provided!

THE LOVE DARE BIBLE STUDY

February 15 – April 5 * Fellowship Hall

Refreshments at 9:30 am

Bible Study to begin at 9:45 am

The Love Dare Bible Study creates a marriage-centered experience for individuals & couples. Eight small-group sessions include movie clips from the motion picture FIREPROOF and connect couples to The Love Dare both during the session and throughout the week. Lottie Caldwell, Mike Elliott, Peggy Gilliland, and Kris Simpkins will be leading the sessions. Consider taking part in this special study.

CHESS CLUB

Each Tuesday * 6:30 pm

Come learn how to play chess or just enjoy some healthy competition. Contact Phil Wood for more information.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Cards are available in the pews, foyers, and Sunday School boxes to write down requests for prayer. There is a place to check if you would like the request included on our printed weekly prayer sheet and if you would like our prayer groups to send cards of encouragement.

2008 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

Contribution Statements are ready to be picked up in Sunday School or you may stop by the church office. May you know God’s rich blessings as you worship Him through giving.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Boomerang Express: It All Comes Back to Jesus!

July 27 - 31 * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm * Age 3 – Grade 5

Parents please mark your calendars and get ready for an incredible week! Contact the church office if you would like to help in this year’s VBS.

WHEN WALLFLOWERS DANCE

Becoming a Woman of Righteous Confidence

Saturday, February 21 * Bellview Baptist Church

The day starts with breakfast at 8:00 am and ends around 4:00 pm. $20.00 includes all meals and materials. The deadline to sign up is February 16. The study book is by Angela Thomas. Sessions will be facilitated by Vicki Montjoy with Praise & Worship led by Dana Stout.

FIREPROOF

Never Leave Your Partner Behind

Sunday, February 8 * 6:00 pm

The story centers around a firefighter and his wife who are having trouble with their marriage. Pray that God will use this movie in an incredible way in the lives of families everywhere. Fireproof is the third feature film from the ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. This is the church that brought us Flywheel and Facing the Giants. Resources to “fireproof your marriage” are available through the movie’s website: www.fireproofthemovie.com. Invite friends, neighbors and co-workers to come with you.

Church Family

VALENTINE BANQUET

Sunday, February 15 * 6:00 pm

Join us for great food, fellowship & entertainment. Our youth will present the musical drama Waiters. Donations beyond the cost of the meal will go toward the Youth Mission Trip. Mark your calendars and plan to take part.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, February 4 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship! All are welcome!

Our program guests will be:

The Faith Trio:

Nolan & Barbara Suddeth, Sarah Bryant

Hosts & Hostesses: Anne Williams,

Jean Bonds, Priscilla Miller, Gary & Jan Schmatt

Devotional: Evelyn Bryson

EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN

CONFERENCE

Friday Evening, March 27 & Saturday, March 28

Take part in this time of renewal, inspiration, & fellowship held at the Bi-Lo Center. Program guests include: New Song, Chonda Pierce, Angela Thomas, Kathy Troccoli and Charles Billingsley. Registration is $49 if you register before February 20. Contact the church office if you are interested in taking part.

YOUTH SUMMER BEACH RETREAT

June 5 - 10 * Garden City Chapel

Join us for a great week of Bible Study and fun in the sun. See Kelly Smith for details.

COUNSELOR TRAINING

Plans are underway for a Youth Evangelism Event in Woodruff, March 15-18, featuring Ken Freeman and The Big God Praise Band. Training to prepare for the event will be offered at 7:00 pm:

Tuesday, January 27 * Cornerstone Baptist Church

Thursday, January 29 * First Baptist Church

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

FCA BREAKFAST

Friday, Jan. 23 * 7:00 am *First Baptist Church

The Woodruff High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet for breakfast and a worship rally. All high school youth are invited and encouraged to take part. Joseph McAbee will be the featured speaker. Folks from New Life Baptist will be cooking.

2010 CENSUS JOBS

Would you like a job preparing for the 2010 census? A test for employment with the US Census Bureau will be administered in our Prayer Meeting Room on Thursday, January 22, at 11:00 am. Contact the church office for more information.

2009 DEACON BANQUET

For current and past deacons and spouses

Thursday, March 5 * 6:30 pm

First Baptist Church, North Spartanburg

The guest speaker is Eddie Hammett author of Strengthening Deacon Ministry for the 21^st Century and Reaching People Under 40 While Keeping People Over 60. Tickets are $9.00 per person. Sign up through the church office by Sunday, February 22.

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

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 Rehearsal, Mid-Week Service – Proverbs

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22

11:00 am Employment test for 2010 Census

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23

7:00 am FCA Breakfast

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

1:00 pm CPR & AED Training

2:00 pm CPR & AED Training

3:00 pm CPR & AED Training

4:30 pm First Place 4 Health Meeting

6:00 pm January Bible Study

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

6:30 pm Chess Club

7:00 pm Counselor Training - Cornerstone

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28

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 Rehearsal, Mid-Week Service – Proverbs

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29

7:00 pm Counselor Training – FBC, Prayer Meeting Room

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, January 25

Greeters: S Scott, J McAbee (f), C Simpkins, Jr (o), M Elliott (p)

Counting Team: M Elliott, R & A Henson

Sound Booth: S Rogers B P Screening: S Culbreath

Nursery: T Bailey, D, M, & C Fortner pm: C & M Fortner

Welcome Center: R & L Tipton

Ushers: Z Orias, R Rhodes (f), L Robertson (o), K Reynolds (p)

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

Outreach Notes: K Skinner Outreach Packets: J & J Westmoreland

Outreach Calls: P Scott Outreach Visits: C Culbreath & B Hix

PRAYER MEETING

We meet for prayer each Tuesday morning

from 7:00 – 7:30. All are welcome!

NEED WISDOM?

Studies in Proverbs * Each Wednesday * 6:30 pm

DO YOU NEED A RIDE?

If you need transportation to the worship services or activities at the church,

please call Bob Hix, Linda Rhodes or the church office.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, January 21

Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00