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 7, 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

GAIN FRESH PERSPECTIVE

Psalms 19

Morning Worship Service

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

GOD IS ALL POWERFUL

Exodus 7:14 – 15:21

Evening Worship Service

January Bible Study

LIVING IN AWE OF GOD

Exodus 4… and following

January Church Conference

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

          Lisa Abercrombie, 1-11 Stephanie Klopp, 1-15

          Billy Dobbins, 1-11         Jan Skinner, 1-16

          Jean Woodfin, 1-13         Brad Burgess, 1-17

          Steve Patton, 1-15

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to:

Lauren Orias and Family in the death of her uncle,         

William Junior Hill;

The Family of Evelyn Lanford Miller.

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.

COMMUNITY MEN’S BREAKFAST

This Saturday, January 10 * 8:00 am

Cornerstone Baptist Church

Join us for great food & fellowship as the men of our community gather for prayer & inspiration. Woodruff Mayor Brad Burnett will be our speaker.

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. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is due by this Sunday, January 11.

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.

JANUARY

BIBLE STUDY

Sunday Nights in January Fellowship Hall

Living in Awe of God!

Studies in Exodus

Hot Chocolate, Tea, Cider and Coffee Provided!

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

This Wednesday, January 7 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship! All are welcome! Our program guest will be:

Dr. Rudy Mancke Host of ETV’s Nature Scene

Hostesses: Edith McIntyre,

Molly Love, Sara Mudge, Judy Davidson

Devotional: Mary Dell Scott

LOTTIE MOON OFFERING

For International Missions

Goal: $5,500.00 * Received: $3,716.53

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

Sanctuary Heating and Air Balance: $ 37,338.07

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Elaine Huckaby

Anne Williams

Lottie Moon Offering

In Memory of Elaine Huckaby

Bob & Gail Hix

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

In Memory of Chuck Schmatt

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

In Memory of Charles & Randall Garland

Jeff & Doniece Lanford

In Memory of Our Parents

Ron & Joyce Majeska

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE January 4

Preschool 4

Children 30

Youth 24

Adults 131

Total Attendance 189

BUDGET January 4 2009

Needs $ 8,140.00 $ 8,140.00

Offering $ 8,756.65 $ 8,756.65

Over/(Under) $ 616.65 $ 616.65

DESIGNATED FUNDS January 4

Over and Above Offering $ 101.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 140.00

Designated Offering $ 680.00

Total Designated $ 921.00

TOTAL $ 9,677.65

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CHURCH FACILITY

Over the last several months, the Property Committee and the Diaconate have been collecting bids to paint or to “coat” the outside of our church facility.  We last painted in 2003 and have many places where the paint has chipped away leaving exposed wood.  Sunday night we will consider a recommendation that the church employ Palmetto Custom Coatings to “coat” the exterior of the church.  The product they will use lasts much longer than paint.  It is waterproof, ten times thicker than paint, has a soft satin finish, is mildew resistant, crack resistant and is cold weather flexible.  It comes with a 25 year guarantee.  They will also coat our steeple.  (Our steeple has leaked for many years and we feel that coating the copper sections as well as the wood sections will help with this problem.)  Many of our church members as well neighboring churches have had a good experience with this company.  The Diaconate further recommends that we change the color of the exterior of the church from almond to white.  We have received a bid from Spartanburg Siding & Window Co., LLL. to replace all of the vinyl siding around the church.  The estimated costs are $37,202.50 from Palmetto Custom Coating; $3,800.00 from Campbell Inc., Crane Rental & Rigging; and $7,400.00 from Spartanburg Siding & Window Co., LLL  This would bring the anticipated total cost of the project to $48,402.50.  The Property Committee and the Diaconate further recommend that we employ Rick Ivestor to continue the interior painting project by painting the office area.  The color scheme of the sanctuary and prayer meeting room would be used.  The anticipated cost is $3,100.00.  Expenditures for these projects would come from the Capital Needs Fund.  Our January Conference will be held in the Fellowship Hall after January Bible Study this Sunday night.

FIRST PLACE 4 HEALTH

Organizational Meeting * This Sunday January 11

Prayer Meeting Room * 5:00 pm

This Christ-centered, balanced weight-loss & healthy living program offers Bible Studies that address issues of everyday life & provides opportunities for growth in Christ empowering members to overcome temptation & make long-lasting lifestyle changes. Consider being part of the formation of this group.

THE LOVE DARE BIBLE STUDY

Beginning February 15 * 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. Several of our Sunday School Classes will be sponsoring this Bible Study. Mark your calendar and consider taking part.

THANK YOU!

Thanks to all who donated your time, food and money toward the luncheon and the Youth Post Office. We raised $876.55. This money will go toward the expenses for our summer mission trip.

HISPANIC MINISTRY UPDATE

A team from our Network of churches has begun a Bible study in Woodruff for Hispanics. They have already had 2 people make professions of faith. Please pray for this group as they continue to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

FIREPROOF

Never Leave Your Partner Behind

Sunday, February 8 * 6:00 pm

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. 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. 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.

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.

HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM

This Sunday, January 11 * 4:30 pm * Pastor’s Study

Your help is needed as we set up training and decide where to install the new automated external defibrillator.

SIMON SAYS

Our Young Musicians will begin work this Saturday at 9:00 am on a fun new musical. The musical uses a court-room setting to examine eyewitness testimonies about Jesus. The children will be presenting the musical on Sunday night, March 22 at 6:00 pm. See Marcia Ward for more details.

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

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.

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.

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.

TEAM IMPACT

January 9 – 11 * 7:00 pm

West End Baptist Church Family Life Center

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7

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 Rehearsal,

Mid-Week Service – Proverbs 19

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10

9:00 am Young Musician Choir Practice

10:00 am Community Men’s Breakfast at Cornerstone

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

4:30 pm Health Ministry Team

5:00 pm First Place 4 Health Organizational Meeting

6:00 pm January Bible Study

7:00 pm January Church Conference

MONDAY, JANUARY 12

10:00 am Morning Mission Group

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

6:30 pm Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

9:30 am Youth depart for Retreat in Pigeon Forge, TN

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, January 11

Greeters:

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

Counting Team: M Elliott, R & A Henson

Sound Booth: J Young B P Screening: K Fowler

Nursery: J Davidson, R Leake pm: I Elliott

Welcome Center: J Granger, J Harrill

Ushers:

T Culbreath, T Foster (f), M Green (o) L Fowler (p)

Children’s Worship: L Orias, B Scott, T Richards

Outreach Notes: M D Scott

Outreach Packets: J Granger

Outreach Calls: B Hix

Outreach Visits: C Culbreath & B Hix

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Resume This Wednesday, January 7

Our Wednesday Night Activities (supper, choirs, mission groups, Bible studies) start back this week. We give thanks for all of the workers that make each of these programs possible. If you haven’t been coming on Wednesday nights, add it to your schedule so that we can enjoy times of fellowship and Bible study together.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, January 7

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00