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

March 25, 2009

But He was pierced for

our transgressions,

He was crushed for

our iniquities; the punishment that

 brought us peace was upon Him,

and by His wounds we are healed.

Isaiah 53:5

   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

HANG IN THERE

Nehemiah 6:1-16

 

Morning Worship Service

WHAT DO YOU HAVE AGAINST JESUS?

As we look at what motivated people to have Jesus crucified,

we will discover that those same issues churn within each of us.  

It was our sin that brought Jesus to

the cross and it was for our sin that He died.

 

Evening Worship Service

LENTEN MEAL & WORSHIP

at First Presbyterian Church

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                                            Polly Morgan, 3-29                Anne Rogers, 4-2

                                           Othella Bernard, 3-29            Julie Bowie, 4-2

                                           James Westmoreland, 3-29    Jessie Weaver, 4-3

                                           Jack Bernard, 3-30                 Glen Wood, 4-4

                                           Kris Gillaspy, 3-30                  Bobby Brown, 4-4

                                           Patrick Babson, 3-30               Kay Brown, 4-4

                                           Cathy Grubbs, 4-2                  

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to:

 

Frances Pearson and family in the death of her great

nephew, Brandon McDaniel;

 

Debbie Sloan and family in the death of her brother;

 

The Family of Carrie Frady Thomas.

 

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.

 

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.

 

You’re Invited!

EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, April 11  10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Invite a friend to come with you!  Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Easter Crafts, Easter Story and Egg Hunt.  Parents are encouraged to come and have fun with their children.  If you would like to contribute individually wrapped candy & plastic eggs, please bring them to the office.

 

LENTEN MEAL & WORSHIP SERVICE

This Sunday Evening, March 29  *  6:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church

Bring a covered-dish as we enjoy worship, fellowship, and good food with our friends from Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church.  This will take the place of our regular service at First Baptist.

 

LIVE WITH URGENCY!

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

for North American Missions

Goal:  $3,500.00       Received:  $2,121.50

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

Sanctuary Heating and Air Balance:  $ 39,846.86

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

 

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of I F Seay

Robert & Carole Seay

Emily Harrison

Rose Wall, Cindy Carter & The Girls

Mike & Christine Wiggers

Mr & Mrs John Nichols, Sr

 

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of I F Seay

Bob & Gail Hix

Jack & Ruby Rhodes

Bill & Shelba Scott

 

In Memory of Sue Pugh

Dickie & Jane Turner

 

Annie Armstrong Offering

In Honor of Docia Sloan

In Honor of Mary Turner

Gleaners Sunday School Class

 

In Memory of I F Seay

Kent & Tommie Jo McAbee

 

 

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE   

  Preschool                                                  5

  Children                                                  29

  Youth                                                      26

  Adults                                                   120

  Total Attendance                                  180

BUDGET                               March 22               2009

  Needs                                  $  8,140.00         $ 97,680.00

  Offering                              $  7,134.72         $ 95,616.35

Over/(Under)                       ($  1,005.28)      ($   2,063.65)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 March 22

  Over and Above Offering               $     789.00

  Annie Armstrong Offering              $     525.00

  Designated Offering                        $  1,877.31

  Total Designated                             $  3,191.31

TOTAL                                                                    $ 10,326.03

 

THE LOVE DARE BIBLE STUDY

This Sunday & Next Sunday  *  Fellowship Hall

This marriage-centered experience for individuals & couples supports The Love Dare, a 40-day challenge for husbands & wives to understand & practice unconditional love.  Lottie Caldwell, Mike Elliott, Peggy Gilliland, & Kris Simpkins are leading the sessions.  The study begins at 9:30 am each Sunday with a time of fellowship and light refreshments.  All are welcome!  This Sunday our topic is:  Building Your Marriage on Prayer and God’s Word.

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Next Wednesday, April 1 * 11:45 am

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

Our program guest will be Jack Roper.

Hosts & Hostesses:  Tommy & JoAnne Westmoreland,

Mary Dell Scott, Peggy Clark  *  Devotional:  Gail Hix

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Cards are available in the office & in the Health Ministry room for you to record telephone numbers that could be used to contact your family in case of emergency.  In this day of unlisted cell phone numbers it is sometimes difficult to know how to reach people.  The completed cards will be kept in a file in the church office.  On the back of the card is a place that gives you the option to record health information.

 

FOOD LION MVP CARDS

For Helping Hands Ministries

When you use your MVP card to buy groceries, not only will you receive a discount, but Food Lion will make a donation to Helping Hands Ministries.  Sign up through the Church Office.  You will need your MVP number to sign up.

 

SAFE HAVEN MINISTRIES

A Local Shelter for Women and Children in Crisis

Monetary and non-cash donations are needed.  There is a special need for bath towels, bed linens, diapers, baby and children’s clothes.  Pray also for more volunteer staff members.  Contact Inga Norris 670-9405 or Kathy Soza 529-8890 for more information.

 

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.

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.

 

 

PROCESSION OF THE PALMS

Children are invited to take part in the procession of palms, streamers, and banners during the worship service next Sunday morning, April 5.  If you would like for your child to take part, please bring them to the front foyer of the sanctuary at 10:50 am.  We look forward to this time of celebration.  “Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!”

 

 

FLOWERING CROSS

For Easter, the Decorating Committee will be preparing a “Flowering Cross” in the sanctuary.  Please bring flowers with you to add to the cross as you come to church Easter Sunday, April 12.

 

 

THE SEARCH FOR MEANING

Studies in Ecclesiastes  *  Wednesdays * 6:30 pm

 

 

CPR SATURDAY

March 28 * Spartanburg Red Cross Office

Adult CPR  $10:00 * 9:00 am - 12:00 pm  or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Infant/Child CPR  $15.00 * 9:00 am -1:00 pm

Pre-registration and Pre-payment required:  583-8000

 

 

COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

Over the next few months, we will feature information about a different community ministry in The Encourager each week.  We hope to compile these into a single brochure that can be given to those in need of assistance and to those who are able to volunteer their time and resources.

 

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY

CLOTHES CLOSET

At Grace United Methodist Church

Corner of Chamblin Street & Woodruff Street

Contact Person:  Diane Lamb  590-0229

Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Established in 2001, the Clothes Closet offers 15 articles of clothing per family member up to 4 times a year.  To receive clothing you must bring a picture ID and live near the Spartanburg School District 4 Community.  The Clothes Closet distributes clothes that have been donated from the community and does not charge for its services.  It is staffed by a different church in the community each month.  If you would like to volunteer, contact Diane Lamb.  The Closet especially needs youth, children, preschool and infant clothing.  Jesus said, “I needed clothes and you clothed Me.”  Matthew 25:36  Pray that each person who receives clothes will also feel the warmth and love of the Savior.

 

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

If you are not receiving a newsletter and would like to start receiving one each week, please call our church office, 476-8171.  Every Tuesday the newsletter is added to our church web site – www.woodruff1st.org

 

 

MAUNDY THURSDAY

COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE

Thursday, April 9, 7:00 pm * First Baptist Church

The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin for “Command.”  We remember the new commandment Jesus gave His disciples that night to “Love one another as I have loved you.”  Join us as we host this community service and join together for a celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

 

 

THANKS!

Special thanks to everyone who helped with the Soup & Sandwich Luncheon, whether by preparing food or by coming & eating lunch.  With your support, we raised $715.01.  This money will allow our youth group not only to go to Philadelphia, PA for our mission trip, but to also see some sites & take a tour of the historical district, including seeing the Liberty Bell & Independence Hall.   With love, Kelly Smith

 

 

Rev Shull and Church Family, Thanks to you & the members for your help when I needed it.  Rev Shull, you are a blessing to the church family & me.  May God bless you all & thanks to all from my heart!    

                                                               Love & Prayers, Brenda Culbertson

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

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

  6:30 pm   Adult Choir, Mid-Week Service - Ecclesiastes 6

                 Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

  2:00 pm   Squire Parsons Concert - Cavins

  6:00 pm   Wild Game Banquet - Bellview

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:30 am   Love Dare Bible Study – Fellowship Hall

  9:45 am   Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  4:30 pm   First Place 4 Health Bible Study

  6:00 pm   Lenten Meal & Worship Service - First Presbyterian

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

  6:30 pm   Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

11:45 am   Golden Age Fellowship

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service - Ecclesiastes

 

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, March 29

Greeters:  J McAbee, C Simpkins, Jr (f),

P Elliott (o), R Rhodes (p)

Counting Team:  R Skinner, DJ & E O’Hara

Sound Booth:  S Rogers           B P Screening:  C Schlock

Nursery:  T & L Morgan

Welcome Center:  K Brown, A Henson

Ushers:  T Westmoreland, H Woodfin (f),

C Simpkins, Jr (o), R Rhodes (p)

Children’s Worship:  K Smith, M Fortner, A Simpkins

Outreach Notes:  J Howard

 

 

FELLOWSHIP MEAL

Wednesday, March 25

Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea    $2.00

 

PRAYER MEETING

We meet for prayer each Tuesday morning

from 7:00 – 7:30.  All are welcome!

 

COMMUNITY SUNRISE SERVICE

Easter Sunday, April 12, 7:00 am

Led by the Woodruff High School

Teens for Christ & Fellowship of Christian Athletes

First Baptist Church

Breakfast will follow the service.

Come celebrate the resurrection of our Lord in this wonderful service led by the high school students.  The service will be held on the front steps.  If it is cold or rainy, the service will be held inside.  An offering will be received for Helping Hands Ministries.